ὅθεν
hóthen
by which
Adverb meaning 'from which place,' 'from where,' or 'from which cause;' introduces the origin—whether spatial, logical, or causal—of what precedes. In various contexts, can mark place of origin, point of departure, an originating cause, or a basis for reasoning.
1 John 2:18 · Word #16
Lexicon G3606
| Lemma | ὅθεν |
| Transliteration | hóthen |
| Strong's | G3606 |
| Definition | Adverb meaning 'from which place,' 'from where,' or 'from which cause;' introduces the origin—whether spatial, logical, or causal—of what precedes. In various contexts, can mark place of origin, point of departure, an originating cause, or a basis for reasoning. |
Morphology CONJ.S
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | CONJ.S — Subordinating Conjunction — Introduces dependent clauses |
Common Translation
| Phrase | by which |
| Literal | whence-from which |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὅθεν |
| Strong's | G3606 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3606-01
from which
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D / Gr,CS); indeclinable form derived from ὅς + -θεν, indicating source or point of origin; may function adverbially or as a conjunction. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term literally means "from which," marking origin or source—spatial, causal, or logical. As an adverb (sometimes functioning conjunctively), it introduces what proceeds from a prior place, source, or reason without specifying context. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
from which
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'from which' is the correct rendering, introducing the result or logical basis clause in English. |