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πάντοτε

pántote

G3842 adverb

SILEX Entry

Root παντ- all, every, when

Definition

Consistently, on every occasion, at all times; indicates the continuous or repeated nature of an action or state without interruption. The primary sense is 'always' or 'continually,' but in certain contexts, it can also mean 'forever' or 'at all occasions.' Context may suggest an emphasis on habitual actions or ongoing states.

Semantic Range

always, continually, at every time, at all times, perpetually, uninterruptedly, forever, habitually

Root / Etymology

Compound of πᾶς ('all, every') and ὅτε ('when'), forming the sense of 'every when' or 'at all times.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

πάντοτε is attested from classical Greek onwards, consistently denoting a temporal idea of constancy or perpetuity. In Hellenistic and Koine usage, including the New Testament and Septuagint, it commonly describes actions or qualities that are uninterrupted, habitual, or characteristically enduring. The English 'always' captures the main sense but can miss overarching or intensified senses such as 'at every possible opportunity' or 'unceasingly.' The term is used both for literal statements of time (e.g., continual presence or action) and for ethical or ideal descriptions (e.g., always rejoice, always pray). It is distinguished from πάντως (altogether, entirely) by its temporal focus. In legal, rhetorical, or philosophical contexts outside the biblical corpus, it could signal universality or necessity.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from πᾶς and ὅτε; every when, i.e. at all times:--alway(-s), ever(-more).

Root Family

πάντοτε (pantote) — all, every, when; at every time; continually

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
G3842-01 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times 41

Occurrences in Scripture

41 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
G3842-01 Matthew 26:11 πάντοτε pantote ADV at all times
G3842-01 Matthew 26:11 πάντοτε pantote-2 ADV at all times
G3842-01 Mark 14:7 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times
G3842-01 Mark 14:7 πάντοτε pantote-2 ADV always at all times
G3842-01 Luke 15:31 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times
G3842-01 Luke 18:1 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times
G3842-01 John 6:34 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times
G3842-01 John 7:6 πάντοτέ pantote ADV always at all times
G3842-01 John 8:29 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times
G3842-01 John 11:42 πάντοτέ pantote ADV always at all times
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