λοιποῦ (loipou)
loipou
henceforth
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The word loipou is a form of loipos, meaning "remaining" or "rest." In its adverbial use, it shifts focus to time, translating as "henceforth" or "for the future." It signals a new phase in an event or a change in circumstances. You find this usage in Mark 14:41, where Jesus tells his disciples that the hour has come, and in 1 Corinthians 7:29, where Paul notes that the time is short.
It often appears with the genitive article, as in Galatians 6:17 and Ephesians 6:10. This construction highlights a specific period or context for the action that follows. The term carries a sense of finality, marking what is left to be done or said. It helps readers understand that a previous stage has ended and a new one has begun.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word loipou marks a clear turning point in Scripture. It signals that a previous season has ended and a new phase has begun. This shift brings a sense of finality, helping us understand that God is moving history forward with purpose.
In Galatians 6:17, Paul uses this term to highlight the marks he bears for Christ. He invites believers to focus on these signs of loyalty rather than external pressures. This perspective offers stability when circumstances change or trials arise.
Ephesians 6:10 begins with a similar sense of urgency. The call to strength in the Lord comes as a new directive for daily living. We can trust that God provides the power needed for each fresh stage of our journey, guiding us through what remains.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- henceforth1×
- Henceforth1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- λοιποῦ2×
Key Verses
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Galatians 6:17
From now on, let no one cause me any trouble, for I bear the marks of the Lord Jesus branded on my body.
Paul uses this term to shift focus from external validation to the permanent marks of his loyalty to Christ.
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Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
The word introduces a final exhortation to rely on divine strength rather than human effort.