ἐν
en
on
A primary preposition expressing location or position within a space, time, or circumstance; in, within, or among. Also marks circumstances, means, manner, or reference in which something happens. Commonly indicates being inside or enclosed by something (literal or metaphorical), or the context in which an event occurs. By extension, can denote by means of, with, or in the course of, reflecting a broad range of relational or situational uses dependent on context.
John 7:23 · Word #5
Lexicon G1722
| Lemma | ἐν |
| Transliteration | en |
| Strong's | G1722 |
| Definition | A primary preposition expressing location or position within a space, time, or circumstance; in, within, or among. Also marks circumstances, means, manner, or reference in which something happens. Commonly indicates being inside or enclosed by something (literal or metaphorical), or the context in which an event occurs. By extension, can denote by means of, with, or in the course of, reflecting a broad range of relational or situational uses dependent on context. |
Morphology PREP DAT
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
Common Translation
| Phrase | on |
| Literal | in-on |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐν |
| Strong's | G1722 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1722-01
in
| Morphological Notes | Preposition (Gr,P) governing the dative case; no tense, voice, or number; indicates relational position or sphere. |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition ἐν fundamentally denotes position within a space, time, state, or sphere. As a preposition governing the dative case, it marks location, circumstance, or instrumentality without implying motion. |
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