Strong’s G2235 · Greek
ἤδη
ḗdē
Definition
even now
Etymology
apparently from G2228 (ἤ) (or possibly G2229 (ἦ)) and G1211 (δή);
Where the KJV renders it
- already
- (even) now (already)
- by this time
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