οὖν
oûn
therefore
Primary meaning: accordingly, therefore, then, so—serving as an inferential or emphatic particle to indicate consequence, logical connection, or summation in discourse. οὖν typically signals a conclusion, inference, or transition based on preceding information. Its senses include drawing logical conclusions ('therefore'), marking sequenced actions ('then'), emphasizing what follows ('so'), or occasionally serving as a mild intensifier ('indeed,' 'now then').
Acts 17:30 · Word #3
Lexicon G3767
| Lemma | οὖν |
| Transliteration | oûn |
| Strong's | G3767 |
| Definition | Primary meaning: accordingly, therefore, then, so—serving as an inferential or emphatic particle to indicate consequence, logical connection, or summation in discourse. οὖν typically signals a conclusion, inference, or transition based on preceding information. Its senses include drawing logical conclusions ('therefore'), marking sequenced actions ('then'), emphasizing what follows ('so'), or occasionally serving as a mild intensifier ('indeed,' 'now then'). |
Morphology CONJ
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | CONJ — Coordinating Conjunction — Joins equal elements |
Common Translation
| Phrase | therefore |
| Literal | therefore |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | οὖν |
| Strong's | G3767 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3767-01
therefore
| Morphological Notes | Gr,CC — coordinating conjunction; inferential particle with no inflection for tense, voice, mood, case, gender, or number. |
| Rendering Rationale | As a coordinating conjunction functioning as an inferential particle, οὖν marks logical consequence or conclusion. "Therefore" most directly preserves its core function of drawing an inference without adding contextual nuance. |
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