ἐπεὶ
epeí
A conjunction primarily expressing causal or conditional relationship: 'since,' 'because,' 'for the reason that.' In discourse, ἐπεί is used to introduce clauses which provide an explanation for, reason for, or grounds of the main clause. The word can also convey logical or temporal sequence, often marking the reason something occurs or the context under which a main statement holds true.
Hebrews 10:2 · Word #1
Lexicon G1893
| Lemma | ἐπεί |
| Transliteration | epeí |
| Strong's | G1893 |
| Definition | A conjunction primarily expressing causal or conditional relationship: 'since,' 'because,' 'for the reason that.' In discourse, ἐπεί is used to introduce clauses which provide an explanation for, reason for, or grounds of the main clause. The word can also convey logical or temporal sequence, often marking the reason something occurs or the context under which a main statement holds true. |
Morphology CONJ.S
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | CONJ.S — Subordinating Conjunction — Introduces dependent clauses |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐπεί |
| Strong's | G1893 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1893-01
since
| Morphological Notes | Subordinating conjunction (Gr,CS); introduces a causal or conditional subordinate clause; no inflection for case, gender, or number. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Since" preserves the conjunction’s primary causal force, expressing a reason or grounds for what follows. As a subordinating conjunction, it introduces a dependent clause explaining or establishing the basis of a statement. |
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