Strong’s G1897

ἐπείπερ

Part of speech

Conjunction

Transliteration

epeiper

Pronunciation

eh-PAY-per

Definition

"since indeed," "because indeed"

Meaning

since indeed, seeing that.

Usage

The conjunction "epeiper" is used to introduce a statement that is emphatically true or self-evident. It serves to strengthen the causal relationship between clauses, often highlighting a reason that is undeniable or universally acknowledged. In the New Testament, it is used to underscore the certainty or obviousness of a preceding statement.