πάντη
pántē
G3839 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
An adverb meaning 'entirely, altogether, in every way.' It expresses the sense of something being true or occurring in a thorough, complete, or comprehensive manner. In Hellenistic and Koine contexts, it may also carry the nuance of 'absolutely' or 'fully' with respect to a statement or quality. The usage is typically emphatic: indicating the totality or comprehensiveness of an action or state.
Semantic Range
entirely, altogether, in every way, fully, absolutely
Root / Etymology
Derived from the stem πᾶν- ('all, every'), the neuter singular of πᾶς ('all, every'), combined with the adverbial suffix -τη. The formation is typical of Greek adverbs expressing manner or degree. Root ultimately traces to the Indo-European base *pant- ('all, every').
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical and Hellenistic Greek, πάντη is used primarily as an emphatic adverb to reinforce the completeness of an action or condition. Its attestation is found in both literary and documentary sources as early as the classical period (e.g., Plato), maintaining similar force through the Koine era. In the New Testament (e.g., Acts 24:2; Hebrews 1:3), the term expresses totality or complete extent, often where English translations render it as 'altogether,' 'entirely,' or 'in every way.' The translation 'always,' as seen in a few English versions, does not reflect its primary adverbial nuance, which stresses total comprehensiveness rather than temporal frequency. Not to be confused with constructions that signify duration or repeated occurrence. The sense is distinct from πάντοτε ('always, at all times'), which denotes temporal continuity rather than totality of manner.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
adverb (of manner) from πᾶς; wholly:--always.
Root Family
παν- (pántē) — all, every, entire
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3839-01 |
πάντῃ | pante | ADV |
in every way | in every way | in every way | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3839-01 |
Acts 24:3 | πάντῃ | pante | ADV |
in every way | in every way | in every way |