ὀπίσω

opisōAdverbG3694

after

From: from the same as G3693 (ὄπισθεν) with enclitic of direction;

Short Definition

to the back, i.e. aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)

Full Lexicon Entry

adv. of place and time
1.prop., as in cl., adv.
aof time (not in NT)
bof place, back, behind, after
2.By a usage not found in cl., and in LXX representing the Heb. prep. אַחַר, but also prob. general in vernacular, as prep. with genitive
aof time, after
bof place, behind, after
LXX Usage: chiefly for אַחַר and cogn. forms

Grammar

Part of Speech Adverb

Morphology G:ADV

DescriptionGreek Adverb

Occurrences

37 times

Appears 37 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
8
John
7
Matthew
7
Mark
6
Revelation
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 5:15
  • John 12:19
  • Luke 19:14
  • Matthew 16:23
  • Mark 1:17

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