ἔξω
éxō
As an adverb, ἔξω primarily means 'outside' (i.e., in the outer space beyond a boundary or limit), either in a literal, physical sense (beyond an enclosed place, building, or settlement) or in a figurative or conceptual sense (outside a group, relationship, or condition). It may denote being away from a location, separated from a group, or lying outside a prescribed sphere. In extended usage, it can indicate exclusion, being apart, or removed from a situation or relationship.
Matthew 21:17 · Word #5
Lexicon G1854
| Lemma | ἔξω |
| Transliteration | éxō |
| Strong's | G1854 |
| Definition | As an adverb, ἔξω primarily means 'outside' (i.e., in the outer space beyond a boundary or limit), either in a literal, physical sense (beyond an enclosed place, building, or settlement) or in a figurative or conceptual sense (outside a group, relationship, or condition). It may denote being away from a location, separated from a group, or lying outside a prescribed sphere. In extended usage, it can indicate exclusion, being apart, or removed from a situation or relationship. |
Morphology PREP GEN
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| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἔξω |
| Strong's | G1854 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1854-01
outside
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D); indeclinable; denotes location or position beyond a boundary, used without case, gender, or number inflection. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Outside" preserves the core spatial and conceptual sense of being beyond a boundary or sphere. As an adverb, ἔξω denotes location or position without inflection, which is naturally conveyed in English by the adverb "outside." |
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