epei is a conjunction that links a statement or action to a stated reason, circumstance, or inference.

As a conjunction, epei links clauses by introducing the circumstance or reason relevant to what follows or precedes; the supplied verses show it in explanations, stated grounds, and conditional inferences.

1. Conjunction introducing a stated ground or circumstance · dominant

   The form is tagged as a conjunction throughout. In 2 Corinthians 11:18 the APB renders a clause about many boasting before the speaker's stated response, while in Luke 1:34 it renders Mary's question in light of her stated circumstance, "since I do not know a man." In Romans 3:6 the clause concerning God's judging the world supplies the basis for rejecting the preceding proposal.

   2 Corinthians 11:18Luke 1:34Romans 3:6

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB variously displays the clause connection with "since," "because," "for," or "otherwise." These English connectors show the verse-level relation rather than a fixed rendering for the conjunction.