G2073: ἑσπέρα
hespéra · “evening”
Definition
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KJV translates it as: evening(-tide)
Word origin: feminine of an adjective hesperos (evening); the eve (G5610 (ὥρα) being implied)
Extended definition
ἑσπέρα, -ας, ἡ
(prop, fem, of ἕσπερος), [in LXX chiefly for עָרַב ;]
(a) (sc. ὥρα), evening: Luk.24:29, Act.4:3 20:15 28:23;
(b) (so. χώρα), the west.†
(AS)
(prop, fem, of ἕσπερος), [in LXX chiefly for עָרַב ;]
(a) (sc. ὥρα), evening: Luk.24:29, Act.4:3 20:15 28:23;
(b) (so. χώρα), the west.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2073 is translated
- evening ×2
- evening. ×1
Bible verses with G2073 (hespéra)
Hespéra appears in 3 verses.
- Luke 24:29
But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
- Acts 4:3
And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.
- Acts 28:23
And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.