ἐντὸς
entós
inside
Adverb and preposition indicating spatial or metaphorical location: within, inside. Primarily designates something located on the interior of a boundary or limit, whether literal (as in physical space) or figurative (as within a person, group, or concept). Can refer to physical interiority, inner qualities, or inward states depending on context.
Matthew 23:26 · Word #6
Lexicon G1787
| Lemma | ἐντός |
| Transliteration | entós |
| Strong's | G1787 |
| Definition | Adverb and preposition indicating spatial or metaphorical location: within, inside. Primarily designates something located on the interior of a boundary or limit, whether literal (as in physical space) or figurative (as within a person, group, or concept). Can refer to physical interiority, inner qualities, or inward states depending on context. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | inside |
| Literal | within |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐντός |
| Strong's | G1787 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1787-01
within
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D) with prepositional usage (Gr,PI); indeclinable form indicating interior location. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Within" directly reflects the core spatial sense of interior location, whether physical or figurative, and functions naturally as an adverb or preposition, matching the indeclinable form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
inside
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Within' is a correct meaning but 'inside' is more natural and contextually accurate when referring to the physical interior of the cup or dish here. |