ἆσσον
asson
close
neuter comparative of the base of ἐγγύς; more nearly, i.e. very near:--close.
Acts 27:13 · Word #9
Lexicon G788
| Lemma | ἆσσον |
| Transliteration | âsson |
| Strong's | G788 |
| In-context | close |
| Literal | closer-nearer |
Morphology ADV COMP
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
| Degree | COMP — Comparative — Compares two things |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἆσσον |
| Strong's | G788 |
SIBI-P1 G788-01
more-near
| Root | ἆσσον (asson) |
| Core Meanings | near, near at hand, close, in proximity (comparative: nearer, more nearly) |
| Semantic Range | nearer, more nearly, more closely, in closer proximity, at a shorter distance |
| Conceptual Significance | Though not theologically weighty in itself, the term contributes to narrative precision in Acts by indicating relative distance or route, reflecting the practical geographical awareness of the early assemblies and their movements. |
| Morphological Notes | Adverb, comparative degree (Gr,D,,,,,,,,C). It functions adverbially to modify a verb, expressing increased proximity or closeness in comparison. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term is the comparative form of a root meaning "near" (related to ἐγγύς). Rendering it as "more-near" preserves the comparative force embedded in the morphology while transparently reflecting the underlying idea of proximity. |
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Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:13 | ἆσσον | asson | close |