Strong’s G2183 · Greek

ἐφημερία
ephēmería

Definition

diurnality, i.e. (specially) the quotidian rotation or class of the Jewish priests' service at the Temple, as distributed by families

Etymology

from G2184 (ἐφήμερος);

Where the KJV renders it

  • course

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