Strong's Lexicon
epho: "now," "then," "therefore," "where," "how"
Original Word:אֵפוֹ
Part of Speech:enclitic particle
Transliteration:ephow
Pronunciation:ay-fo'
Phonetic Spelling:(ay-fo')
Definition:"now," "then," "therefore," "where," "how"
Meaning:here, now, then
Word Origin:Derived from an unused root meaning to set or place
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "epho," similar adverbial functions can be found in Greek words like "οὖν" (oun, Strong's G3767), which is often translated as "therefore" or "then."
Usage:The Hebrew word "epho" is an adverb used to indicate a logical or situational progression in a narrative or dialogue. It often serves to introduce a question or to emphasize a point, functioning similarly to "now" or "then" in English. It can also be used to express a sense of inquiry or to draw attention to a particular situation or conclusion.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Hebrew culture, language was often used in a narrative style that relied heavily on context and progression. Words like "epho" helped to guide listeners or readers through a account or argument, providing cues for understanding the flow of thought. This was particularly important in oral traditions, where such markers helped maintain coherence and engagement.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origina prim. particle
Definitionthen
NASB Translationnow (4), so (1), then (8), well then (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
(Job 17:15; 19:6,23; 24:25), elsewhere (compare and ),
(probably from , a particle with a demonstrative force, compare , here, with prefixed. In the Targs. is used somewhat similarly, e.g.Genesis 26:10;Numbers 11:29;Isaiah 1:9;Isaiah 48:18,19), — used
(like , tandem):Genesis 27:3 who,then, . . . ?Genesis 27:37; and for thee,then, what shall I do, my son ?Exodus 33:16 and wherein shall it be known,then...? where, then ?Judges 9:38;Isaiah 19:12;Job 17:15;Hosea 13:10Isaiah 22:1 what is there to thee,pray. . .?
:2 Kings 10:10 ? know,then; (in apodosis)Proverbs 6:3;Job 19:6,23 would,then, that my words were written !
Genesis 43:11 if it be so,then, do this,Job 9:24 if notthen, who is it ?Job 24:25.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
here, now, where
Or hephowe {ay-fo'}; frompoh; strictly a demonstrative particle, here; but used of time, now or then -- here, now, where?
see HEBREWpoh
Forms and Transliterations
אֵ֭פוֹ אֵפ֔וֹא אֵפ֗וֹא אֵפ֡וֹא אֵפ֣וֹ אֵפ֣וֹא אֵפ֥וֹא אֵפ֪וֹא ׀ אֵפוֹא֮ אפו אפוא ’ê·p̄ō·w ’ê·p̄ōw ’êp̄ōw eFo
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