πάλαι (pálai) — Any While
Greek word study: πάλαι (pálai), Strong's G3819. (adverbially) formerly, or (by relatively) sometime since; (elliptically as adjective) ancient
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(adverbially) formerly, or (by relatively) sometime since; (elliptically as adjective) ancient
KJV translation words: any while, a great while ago, (of) old, in time past
Strong's G3819 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:21 and last appears in Jude 1:4.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 7)
- Matthew 11:21 — πάλαι — long ago
- Mark 15:44 — πάλαι — of old
- Luke 10:13 — πάλαι — long ago
- 2 Corinthians 12:19 — Πάλαι — Previously
- Hebrews 1:1 — πάλαι — long ago
- 2 Peter 1:9 — πάλαι — former
- Jude 1:4 — πάλαι — long ago
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G3825 πάλιν (pálin).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G1597 ἔκπαλαι (ékpalai), G3820 παλαιός (palaiós).
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What does pálai (G3819) mean?
(adverbially) formerly, or (by relatively) sometime since; (elliptically as adjective) ancient.
How is G3819 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3819 as: any while, a great while ago, (of) old, in time past.
How often does πάλαι (pálai) appear?
Strong's G3819 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:21 and last appears in Jude 1:4.
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