ἐν
en
on
a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
John 7:22 · Word #19
Lexicon G1722
| Lemma | ἐν |
| Transliteration | en |
| Strong's | G1722 |
| In-context | on |
| Literal | in |
Morphology PREP DAT
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐν |
| Strong's | G1722 |
SIBI-P1 G1722-01
in (within/by means of, governing the dative)
| Root | ἐν (en) |
| Core Meanings | in, within, among, by, at, in the sphere of, by means of |
| Semantic Range | spatial location (in, within, among), temporal setting (in, during), state or condition (in, in the state of), instrumentality (by, by means of), association (with, among), sphere or realm (in the realm/domain of) |
| Conceptual Significance | ἐν is foundational for expressing union, participation, and covenantal sphere in the New Testament (e.g., being "in" Messiah). It conveys not merely location but relational incorporation and instrumentality, shaping theological concepts of identity, agency, and divine indwelling. |
| Morphological Notes | Preposition (Gr,P) governing the dative case; expresses fixed position in place, time, or state, and often instrumentality or association. Does not inflect for gender or number but requires a dative complement. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "in (within/by means of)" preserves the core spatial and instrumental sense of ἐν as denoting position, sphere, or means. Because the morphology identifies it as a preposition governing the dative case, the rendering reflects its function of locating something within a realm, state, or instrument rather than indicating motion toward or out of. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἐν (in, within, among, by, at, in the sphere of, by means of)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3739-06 |
en | in (within the sphere of — governing the dative) |
G1520-02 |
en | in (within/among, governing the dative) |
Word Usage (2746 occurrences of G1722)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:18 | ἐν | en-2 | with |
| Matthew 1:20 | ἐν | en | in |
| Matthew 1:23 | ἐν | en | in |