καλῶς
kalōs
well
In a good or proper manner; fittingly, rightly, appropriately—describing an action done according to a recognized standard of quality or excellence. Also used to convey doing something commendably, correctly, or advantageously. In certain contexts, can mean 'well' in the sense of 'healthily' or 'successfully.'
Mark 12:28 · Word #11
Lexicon G2573
| Lemma | καλῶς |
| Transliteration | kalōs |
| Strong's | G2573 |
| Definition | In a good or proper manner; fittingly, rightly, appropriately—describing an action done according to a recognized standard of quality or excellence. Also used to convey doing something commendably, correctly, or advantageously. In certain contexts, can mean 'well' in the sense of 'healthily' or 'successfully.' |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | well |
| Literal | well |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | καλῶς |
| Strong's | G2573 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2573-01
rightly
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D); indeclinable; modifies verbs or verbal ideas to express manner. |
| Rendering Rationale | As an adverb derived from καλός (“good, noble, beautiful”), καλῶς describes an action performed in accordance with goodness or excellence. “Rightly” preserves the moral and qualitative force of the root while reflecting its adverbial form. |
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