πάλαι

palaiAdverbG3819

of old

From: probably another form for G3825 (πάλιν) (through the idea of retrocession);

Short Definition

(adverbially) formerly, or (by relatively) sometime since; (elliptically as adjective) ancient

Full Lexicon Entry

adv. of time, long ago, of old, in time past (denoting past time absolutely, as *πρότερον *relatively) : ,; as adj., with art.; of time just past,; with durst. praes. (RV, all this time).
LXX Usage: (אָז), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adverb

Morphology G:ADV

DescriptionGreek Adverb

Occurrences

7 times

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

2 Corinthians
1
2 Peter
1
Hebrews
1
Jude
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 12:19
  • 2 Peter 1:9
  • Hebrews 1:1
  • Jude 1:4
  • Luke 10:13

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