ὄπισθεν
ópisthen
behind
At or to the back, behind; pertaining to a position to the rear of a reference point or later in time or order. As an adverb, frequently indicates spatial location (behind, at the back) or temporal sequence (after, later). As a preposition (typically with a genitive), it indicates movement to or location at the rear of someone or something, or occurrence later in sequence.
Luke 8:44 · Word #2
Lexicon G3693
| Lemma | ὄπισθεν |
| Transliteration | ópisthen |
| Strong's | G3693 |
| Definition | At or to the back, behind; pertaining to a position to the rear of a reference point or later in time or order. As an adverb, frequently indicates spatial location (behind, at the back) or temporal sequence (after, later). As a preposition (typically with a genitive), it indicates movement to or location at the rear of someone or something, or occurrence later in sequence. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | behind |
| Literal | from-behind |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὄπισθεν |
| Strong's | G3693 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3693-01
behind
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D); also used as an improper preposition with the genitive. Indeclinable form indicating spatial or temporal position to the rear. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Behind" preserves the core spatial sense of being at or to the rear, which is primary in the root ὀπ- and the adverbial suffix -θεν ('from the place of'). As an adverb (and at times a preposition with the genitive), it denotes position or sequence to the rear. |
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