χωρὶς
chōrís
An adverb and preposition meaning 'apart,' 'separately,' 'without,' or 'independently of.' Its core meaning is separation in space, association, or condition. It is used both to indicate spatial separation ('apart from,' 'at a distance') and more abstract separations such as the absence or exclusion of a person, group, or thing ('without,' 'independent of,' 'excluding'). In prepositional use, takes the genitive case.
Hebrews 4:15 · Word #17
Lexicon G5565
| Lemma | χωρίς |
| Transliteration | chōrís |
| Strong's | G5565 |
| Definition | An adverb and preposition meaning 'apart,' 'separately,' 'without,' or 'independently of.' Its core meaning is separation in space, association, or condition. It is used both to indicate spatial separation ('apart from,' 'at a distance') and more abstract separations such as the absence or exclusion of a person, group, or thing ('without,' 'independent of,' 'excluding'). In prepositional use, takes the genitive case. |
Morphology PREP GEN
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χωρίς |
| Strong's | G5565 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5565-01
apart from
| Morphological Notes | Preposition (adverbial in origin) taking the genitive case; denotes separation, exclusion, or independence from what follows. |
| Rendering Rationale | 'Apart from' preserves the core idea of separation or distinction inherent in the χωρ- root while reflecting its function as a preposition governing the genitive. It conveys spatial or relational separation without adding contextual nuance. |
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