ἤδη

ēdēAdverbG2235

already

From: apparently from G2228 (ἤ) (or possibly G2229 (ἦ)) and G1211 (δή);

Short Definition

even now

Full Lexicon Entry

adv., in NT, always of time; now, already: , *νῦν *. . ἤ., now already; ἤ. ποτέ, now at length, with fut.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adverb

Morphology G:ADV

DescriptionGreek Adverb

Occurrences

56 times

Appears 56 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
16
Luke
9
Matthew
7
Mark
7
1 Corinthians
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 4:8
  • Acts 4:3
  • John 4:51
  • Luke 23:44
  • Mark 11:11

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