ὄπισθεν

opisthenPrepositionG3693

after

From: from (regard;

Short Definition

from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)) with enclitic of source; from the rear (as a secure aspect), i.e. at the back (adverb and preposition of place or time)

Full Lexicon Entry

adv. of place, behind, after: . As prep. with genitive: .
LXX Usage: chiefly for אָחוֹר, אַחַר

Grammar

Part of Speech Preposition

Morphology G:PREP

DescriptionGreek Preposition

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2
Matthew
2
Revelation
2
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 23:26
  • Luke 8:44
  • Matthew 15:23
  • Matthew 9:20
  • Mark 5:27

Go beyond grammar.

See how this word works across context, usage, and meaning with AI-assisted word study built for serious Bible study.

Context-aware insightsOriginal language depthFast, practical workflow

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.