ἄνωθεν
ánōthen
again/from above
From above, indicating spatial origin or source; from a higher place or position (literal). By extension, from the beginning or the start of a sequence (temporal). In certain contexts, signifies 'anew' or 'again,' particularly with reference to the initiation or renewal of an action, process, or state.
John 3:7 · Word #9
Lexicon G509
| Lemma | ἄνωθεν |
| Transliteration | ánōthen |
| Strong's | G509 |
| Definition | From above, indicating spatial origin or source; from a higher place or position (literal). By extension, from the beginning or the start of a sequence (temporal). In certain contexts, signifies 'anew' or 'again,' particularly with reference to the initiation or renewal of an action, process, or state. |
Morphology ADV
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| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | again/from above |
| Literal | from-above |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἄνωθεν |
| Strong's | G509 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G509-01
from above
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D); denotes source or origin without inflection for case, number, or gender. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverb is formed from ἄνω ("above") with the suffix -θεν indicating source or origin, thus denoting movement or derivation from a higher place. "From above" preserves the primary spatial sense while allowing for its extended temporal nuance of origin. |
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