ἀξίως
axíōs
worthily
In a manner corresponding to worth or value, suitably, fittingly. Used to indicate that an action is performed in a way that matches the worth, status, or character of a person, office, or subject, or so as to live up to certain standards or expectations. It can refer to conduct, treatment, or response that is appropriate or deserving with respect to someone or something's inherent value or calling.
3 John 1:6 · Word #12
Lexicon G516
| Lemma | ἀξίως |
| Transliteration | axíōs |
| Strong's | G516 |
| Definition | In a manner corresponding to worth or value, suitably, fittingly. Used to indicate that an action is performed in a way that matches the worth, status, or character of a person, office, or subject, or so as to live up to certain standards or expectations. It can refer to conduct, treatment, or response that is appropriate or deserving with respect to someone or something's inherent value or calling. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | worthily |
| Literal | worthily-fittingly |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀξίως |
| Strong's | G516 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G516-01
worthy
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, nominative masculine singular (Gr,NP,,,,NMS); predicate adjective describing a masculine singular subject. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Worthy" directly reflects the core idea of having value or corresponding merit. As nominative masculine singular, it describes a masculine subject as possessing this quality of deserving or fitting status. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
worthily
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed 'worthy' (adjective) to 'worthily' (adverb) because an adverbial manner is required to match the Greek and the sentence structure. |