Strong’s G1597
ἐκπαλαι
Part of speech
Adverb
Transliteration
ekpalai
Pronunciation
ek-pal-ah'ee
Definition
Long ago, from of old
Meaning
from of old, long since.
Usage
The adverb "ekpalai" is used to denote something that has been in existence or has occurred from a distant past. It emphasizes the antiquity or the longstanding nature of an event, condition, or truth. In the New Testament, it is used to highlight the enduring nature of certain truths or the longstanding presence of certain individuals or conditions.
Bible references
2 Peter 2:3;2 Peter 3:5