δευτεραῖος
deuteraîos
G1206 substantive adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Pertaining to the second (in a sequence or order); specifically, relating to the second day. The primary sense indicates something occurring on the day after the first, or linked to the ordinal position 'second,' such as 'next day' or 'on the second day.' In extant sources, frequently used in reference to time or sequence in calendrical, ritual, or narrative contexts.
Semantic Range
pertaining to the second day, relating to the second occurrence in an ordered sequence, next day, of the second rank or order
Root / Etymology
From the ordinal adjective δεύτερος ('second'), with adjectival suffix -αῖος, producing an adjective indicating relation to the second in a series.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The term δευτεραῖος is rare in Greek literature. It appears in later, Hellenistic, and Koine sources, including medical, calendrical, and narrative texts, to indicate events scheduled or occurring on the second day of a time period or sequence. In the Septuagint and New Testament contexts, it is used when narrating events occurring on the day following a significant first day, often translated as 'the next day' or 'on the second day' in English Bibles. The use of the suffix -αῖος is common for forming adjectives indicating relation to a specified time, rank, or sequence. Unlike δεύτερος, which simply means 'second (in order),' δευτεραῖος emphasizes timing or status tied to the ordinal position. English translation tradition frequently renders δευτεραῖος as 'second day' or 'next day,' which captures the general sense but may obscure the technical or ritual connotations found in some contexts (e.g., medical prescriptions, liturgical schedules).
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from δεύτερος; secondary, i.e. (specially) on the second day:--next day.
Root Family
δευτεραῖος (deuteraíos) — second in order, pertaining to the second day, next-day
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1206-01 |
δευτεραῖοι | deuteraioi | ADJ.S NOM M PL |
on the second day | second-day ones | second-day ones | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1206-01 |
Acts 28:13 | δευτεραῖοι | deuteraioi | ADJ.S NOM M PL |
on the second day | second-day ones | second-day ones |