ἄχρι (G891) — Greek Lexicon — Scattered Israelites

ἄχρι

áchri

G891 preposition

SILEX Entry

Root ἄκρ- top, end, limit, extremity

Definition

A preposition and conjunction indicating an extent or limit, primarily in relation to time ('until', 'up to the point of') or space ('as far as', 'up to'). Used to mark a point where an action, state, or condition continues or ceases. Also used in combination with other prepositions to indicate inclusive limits (e.g., ἄχρι οὗ = 'until the time that'). The core sense is marking an endpoint or boundary in time, space, or scope.

Semantic Range

up to, as far as, until, till, even to, while, until the time, up to the point

Root / Etymology

Derived from ἄκρον (akron, meaning 'end, tip, extremity'), with ἄχρι developing as a preposition and conjunction for setting limits or endpoints. Cognate with μέχρι, which functions similarly though with some stylistic and context-dependent preferences. Originally classical, continuing into Koine Greek.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, ἄχρι appears chiefly as a preposition with the genitive, expressing spatial or temporal limits ('up to', 'until'). In the Septuagint and New Testament, its use expands, frequently marking the temporal boundary of an action or state ('until [a certain time or event]'). ἄχρι can also introduce dependent clauses (especially with οὗ) to indicate 'until such-and-such takes place.' The word sometimes overlaps with μέχρι, though ἄχρι is generally more frequent in Koine and literary Greek, while μέχρι may be found more in documentary texts. English translations often render it as 'until', 'as far as', or 'up to', but context determines whether a spatial, temporal, or even existential boundary is in view. The translation 'while' is less common and typically found in idiomatic expressions. The word marks conditions or states that persist or hold true up to a set point, after which a change occurs or a boundary is passed.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

akin to ἄκρον (through the idea of a terminus); (of time) until or (of place) up to:--as far as, for, in(-to), till, (even, un-)to, until, while. Compare μέχρι.

Root Family

ἄχρι (achri) — end, limit, extremity, boundary

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	Occurrences
`G891-01`	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of	46
`G891-02`	ἄχρις	achris	`PREP GEN`	until	up to	2

Occurrences in Scripture

48 total occurrences

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1
`G891-01`	Matthew 24:38	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`		up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Luke 1:20	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Luke 4:13	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Luke 17:27	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Luke 21:24	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 1:2	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 2:29	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	unto	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 3:21	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 7:18	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 11:5	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	even to	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 13:6	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	as far as	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 13:11	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	for	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 20:6	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 20:11	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 22:4	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	unto	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 22:22	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	up to	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 23:1	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 26:22	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	unto	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 27:33	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Acts 28:15	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	as far as	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Romans 1:13	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`		up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Romans 5:13	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`		up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Romans 8:22	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`		up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Romans 11:25	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	1 Corinthians 4:11	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	To this present	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	1 Corinthians 11:26	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	1 Corinthians 15:25	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	2 Corinthians 3:14	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`		up to the limit of
`G891-01`	2 Corinthians 10:13	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`		up to the limit of
`G891-01`	2 Corinthians 10:14	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`		up to the limit of
`G891-02`	Galatians 3:19	ἄχρις	achris	`PREP GEN`	until	up to
`G891-01`	Galatians 4:2	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Philippians 1:5	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Philippians 1:6	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-02`	Hebrews 3:13	ἄχρις	achris	`PREP GEN`		up to
`G891-01`	Hebrews 4:12	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`		up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Hebrews 6:11	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`		up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Revelation 2:10	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`		up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Revelation 2:25	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`		up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Revelation 2:26	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`		up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Revelation 7:3	ἄχρι	achri	`CONJ.S`		up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Revelation 12:11	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`		up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Revelation 14:20	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	up to	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Revelation 15:8	ἄχρι	achri	`CONJ.S`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Revelation 17:17	ἄχρι	achri	`CONJ.S`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Revelation 18:5	ἄχρι	achri	`PREP GEN`	as high as	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Revelation 20:3	ἄχρι	achri	`CONJ.S`	until	up to the limit of
`G891-01`	Revelation 20:5	ἄχρι	achri	`CONJ.S`	until	up to the limit of

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