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 timesAppears 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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