εἰς
eis
for
A preposition marking the direction toward which an action is aimed or proceeds (into, toward, to). In extended uses, can denote entry or movement into a place or state, reference to a purpose, result, or intended goal, as well as indicating a relation to time (until, for), or in certain contexts, reference or regard (concerning, with respect to). The primary sense is directional, often implying motion with a resulting entry or transition into a place, situation, or state.
Acts 13:2 · Word #20
Lexicon G1519
| Lemma | εἰς |
| Transliteration | eis |
| Strong's | G1519 |
| Definition | A preposition marking the direction toward which an action is aimed or proceeds (into, toward, to). In extended uses, can denote entry or movement into a place or state, reference to a purpose, result, or intended goal, as well as indicating a relation to time (until, for), or in certain contexts, reference or regard (concerning, with respect to). The primary sense is directional, often implying motion with a resulting entry or transition into a place, situation, or state. |
Morphology PREP ACC
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
Common Translation
| Phrase | for |
| Literal | into-for |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | εἰς |
| Strong's | G1519 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1519-01
into
| Morphological Notes | Preposition governing the accusative case (Gr,P,,,,,A); marks direction toward a goal or entry into an object. |
| Rendering Rationale | The primary force of εἰς is directional, marking movement toward and often entry into a goal or state. Rendering it as "into" preserves this core sense of motion with resulting transition, consistent with its governance of the accusative case. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
for
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Into' from P1 is literal, but in context, εἰς commonly denotes 'for' in the sense of 'for the purpose of' with reference to purpose for the work. Adjusted for clarity. |