Strong’s G1966 · Greek
ἐπιοῦσα
epioûsa
Definition
supervening, i.e. (G2250 (ἡμέρα) or G3571 (νύξ) being expressed or implied) the ensuing day or night
Etymology
feminine singular participle of a comparative of G1909 (ἐπί) and (to go);
Where the KJV renders it
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