Strong's Lexicon
G2259 — ἡνίκα
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G2259 |
|---|---|
| Word: | ἡνίκα |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Etymology: | of uncertain affinity |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 2 |
| Transliteration: | henika |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | hay-nee'-kah |
| Meaning: | 1. at which time |
| KJV Renderings: | when |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἡνίκα, a relative adverb of time (from Homer down), at which time; when: followed by the present indicative, of a thing that actually takes place, 2Co 3:15 R G; followed by ἄν with subjunctive present, whensoever: ibid. L T Tr WH; followed by ἄν and the aorist subjunctive with the force of the Latin future perfect, at length when (whensoever it shall have etc.): 2Co 3:16; Exo 1:10; Deu 7:12; Jdt 14:2. (On its construction see Winers Grammar, 296f (278f); 308 (289); Buttmann, § 139, 33.)
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἡνίκα (when)
2 Corinthians 3:15
- KJV: But even unto this day when Moses is read the vail is upon their heart
- GK: αλλ΄ έως σήμερον ηνίκα αναγινώσκεται Μωυσής κάλυμμα επί την καρδίαν αυτών κείται
2 Corinthians 3:16
- KJV: Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord the vail shall be taken away
- GK: ηνίκα δ΄ αν επιστρέψη προς κύριον περιαιρείται το κάλυμμα