ἔσωθεν
esothen
from within
from ἔσω; from inside; also used as equivalent to ἔσω (inside):--inward(-ly), (from) within, without.
Mark 7:23 · Word #5
Lexicon G2081
| Lemma | ἔσωθεν |
| Transliteration | ésōthen |
| Strong's | G2081 |
| In-context | from within |
| Literal | from-within |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἔσωθεν |
| Strong's | G2081 |
SIBI-P1 G2081-01
from-the-inside
| Root | ἔσωθεν (esōthen) |
| Core Meanings | from inside, within, inwardly, from the interior |
| Semantic Range | from within, from the interior, inwardly, internally, from an inner source (literal or figurative) |
| Conceptual Significance | In 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 Notes | Gr,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 Rationale | The 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 |