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τοιγαροῦν

toigaroûn

G5105 coordinating conjunction

SILEX Entry

Definition

An emphatic inferential particle, therefore, then, consequently. Used at the beginning of a clause to mark a conclusion or an inference drawn from preceding statements; conveys heightened emphasis compared to οὖν, often signaling that the conclusion is being presented as especially logical or evident from prior argument.

Semantic Range

emphatic therefore, accordingly, so then, consequently, therefore indeed

Root / Etymology

Compound formed from τοί (an enclitic particle marking attention or emphasis), γάρ (for, since), and οὖν (therefore, thus). The formation underscores its intensive inferential force. Not a simple additive but a strengthening of inferential conjunctions.

Historical & Contextual Notes

τοιγαροῦν is rare in classical, Hellenistic, and Koine Greek, appearing only a handful of times in extant literature and once in the New Testament (Hebrews 12:1). Its emphatic force is sometimes translated as 'accordingly,' 'therefore indeed,' or 'so then.' Compared to οὖν (so, therefore), τοιγαροῦν carries more emphasis, signaling a deduction seen as especially direct or conclusive. In philosophical literature (e.g., Aristotle), it often marks a main argument or a decisive step in logic. English translations tend to render it simply as 'therefore' or 'so then,' losing the sense of emphasis. The word is not found in the Septuagint. Its use in the NT (Hebrews 12:1) is representative of its rhetorical, logical function, introducing an exhortation based on a preceding argument.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from τοί and γάρ and οὖν; truly for then, i.e. consequently:--there-(where-)fore.

Root Family

τοιγαροῦν (toigaroûn) — emphatic deduction, strong inference, logical consequence

Root τοιγαρουν- to mark an emphatic deduction, to draw an emphatic conclusion

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G5105-01 τοιγαροῦν toigaroun CONJ therefore therefore indeed therefore indeed 2

Occurrences in Scripture

2 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G5105-01 1 Thessalonians 4:8 τοιγαροῦν toigaroun CONJ therefore therefore indeed therefore indeed
G5105-01 Hebrews 12:1 τοιγαροῦν toigaroun CONJ Therefore therefore indeed therefore indeed
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