πάλιν
pálin
As an adverb, πάλιν primarily means 'again'—denoting repetition or return to a previous state or action. It extends to mean 'anew,' 'once more,' or indicates a reversal or response. In discourse, it can introduce an additional statement or contrast ('furthermore,' 'on the other hand'). The semantic scope covers both temporal repetition and logical progression or contrast in argumentation.
2 Corinthians 3:1 · Word #2
Lexicon G3825
| Lemma | πάλιν |
| Transliteration | pálin |
| Strong's | G3825 |
| Definition | As an adverb, πάλιν primarily means 'again'—denoting repetition or return to a previous state or action. It extends to mean 'anew,' 'once more,' or indicates a reversal or response. In discourse, it can introduce an additional statement or contrast ('furthermore,' 'on the other hand'). The semantic scope covers both temporal repetition and logical progression or contrast in argumentation. |
Morphology ADV
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| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πάλιν |
| Strong's | G3825 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3825-01
again
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D): indeclinable adverb indicating repetition, return, or renewed action; no tense, voice, case, gender, or number distinctions. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Again" most directly reflects the primary adverbial sense of repetition or return inherent in πάλιν, preserving its core idea of renewed or repeated action without imposing contextual nuance. |
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