ἀλλά
allaConjunctionG0235
but
From: neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος);
Short Definition
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
Full Lexicon Entry
adversative particle, stronger than δέ; prop. neuter pl. of ἄλλος, used adverbially, with changed accent; hence prop. otherwise, on the other hand
1.opposing a previous negation, but
2.Without previous negation, to express opposition, interruption, transition, etc., but
3.Joined with other particles (a practice which increases in late writers; Simcox, LNT, 166), ἀ. γε, yet at least
Grammar
Part of Speech Conjunction
Morphology G:CONJ
DescriptionGreek Conjunction
Occurrences
606 timesAppears 606 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
102
Romans
68
1 Corinthians
64
2 Corinthians
52
Mark
42
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:17
- 2 Corinthians 10:13
- Galatians 1:8
- John 6:36
- Mark 16:7
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