ἄχρι
áchri
as far as
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.
Acts 13:6 · Word #6
Lexicon G891
| Lemma | ἄχρι |
| Transliteration | áchri |
| Strong's | G891 |
| 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. |
Morphology PREP GEN
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
Common Translation
| Phrase | as far as |
| Literal | until/as far as |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἄχρι |
| Strong's | G891 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G891-01
up to the limit of
| Morphological Notes | Preposition taking the genitive case; marks extent or endpoint in time, space, or scope. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the core idea of ἄκρ- as an endpoint or extremity, expressing movement or duration reaching a defined boundary. As a preposition governing the genitive, it marks the limit in time, space, or scope up to which something extends. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
as far as
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Context refers to spatial extent rather than limit; 'as far as' is a more idiomatic rendering and matches SILEX definition. |