Strong’s G1895
ἐπειδήπερ
Part of speech
Conjunction
Transliteration
epeidéper
Pronunciation
eh-pey-dee'-per
Definition
"Inasmuch as," "since indeed," "because"
Meaning
since, forasmuch as.
Usage
The Greek conjunction ἐπειδήπερ is used to introduce a statement that provides a reason or explanation for what follows. It is an emphatic form of ἐπεί, used to stress the causal relationship between two clauses. This word is often employed to set the stage for a narrative or argument by establishing a foundational reason or context.
Bible references
Luke 1:1