ἔσωθεν

esothen

from within

from ἔσω; from inside; also used as equivalent to ἔσω (inside):--inward(-ly), (from) within, without.

G2081

Mark 7:23 · Word #5

Lexicon G2081

Lemmaἔσωθεν
Transliterationésōthen
Strong'sG2081
In-contextfrom within
Literalfrom-within

Morphology ADV All morphology codes

Part of Speech ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

Lexical Info

Lemmaἔσωθεν
Strong'sG2081

SIBI-P1 G2081-01

from-the-inside

Rootἔσωθεν (esōthen)
Core Meaningsfrom inside, within, inwardly, from the interior
Semantic Rangefrom within, from the interior, inwardly, internally, from an inner source (literal or figurative)
Conceptual SignificanceIn biblical usage, ἔσωθεν often contrasts inner reality with outward appearance, highlighting the biblical emphasis on inner purity, hidden motives, or internal spiritual condition versus external form.
Morphological NotesGr,D — adverb. Indeclinable adverb of place formed with the suffix -θεν indicating motion or origin from a place ("from within"). No tense, voice, mood, gender, number, or case distinctions apply.
Rendering RationaleThe adverb ἔσωθεν is formed from ἔσω ("inside") with the suffix -θεν, which denotes source or origin ("from"). "From-the-inside" preserves both the root idea of interiority and the ablative force inherent in the form, accurately reflecting its adverbial function.

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Word Usage (12 occurrences of G2081)

Location Form Transliteration Meaning
Matthew 7:15 ἔσωθεν esothen
Matthew 23:25 ἔσωθεν esothen
Matthew 23:27 ἔσωθεν esothen