ἕως
héōs
until
Primary sense: up to, until—the marking of a temporal or spatial limit. As a preposition, ἕως introduces the point in time or space at which an action, condition, or state terminates or reaches its boundary. As a conjunction, it introduces a clause designating the time up to which the action of the main verb continues. Contextually, ἕως can specify duration ('until [such time as…]'), endpoint ('up to'), or extent ('as far as'), and may indicate both literal and metaphorical boundaries.
Matthew 1:17 · Word #14
Lexicon G2193
| Lemma | ἕως |
| Transliteration | héōs |
| Strong's | G2193 |
| Definition | Primary sense: up to, until—the marking of a temporal or spatial limit. As a preposition, ἕως introduces the point in time or space at which an action, condition, or state terminates or reaches its boundary. As a conjunction, it introduces a clause designating the time up to which the action of the main verb continues. Contextually, ἕως can specify duration ('until [such time as…]'), endpoint ('up to'), or extent ('as far as'), and may indicate both literal and metaphorical boundaries. |
Morphology PREP GEN
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
Common Translation
| Phrase | until |
| Literal | until |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἕως |
| Strong's | G2193 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2193-01
up to
| Morphological Notes | Preposition (Gr,PI) governing the genitive case; can also function as a subordinating conjunction in other occurrences. |
| Rendering Rationale | As a preposition governing the genitive, ἕως marks a boundary or limit in time or space. "Up to" preserves this core sense of reaching a defined endpoint without importing contextual nuance. |
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