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 timesAppears 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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