ἤπερ
ḗper
than
Comparative particle used to intensify contrast, meaning 'than by far,' 'than indeed,' or 'much more than.' Serves to mark a heightened or emphatic comparison between two elements, often with a nuance of exclusivity or emphasis.
John 12:43 · Word #8
Lexicon G2260
| Lemma | ἤπερ |
| Transliteration | ḗper |
| Strong's | G2260 |
| Definition | Comparative particle used to intensify contrast, meaning 'than by far,' 'than indeed,' or 'much more than.' Serves to mark a heightened or emphatic comparison between two elements, often with a nuance of exclusivity or emphasis. |
Morphology CONJ.S
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | CONJ.S — Subordinating Conjunction — Introduces dependent clauses |
Common Translation
| Phrase | than |
| Literal | than |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἤπερ |
| Strong's | G2260 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2260-01
much more than
| Morphological Notes | Subordinating comparative conjunction (Gr,CS); intensifies a comparison beyond simple ἤ. |
| Rendering Rationale | The particle combines ἤ ("than") with the emphatic enclitic περ, intensifying the comparison. "Much more than" preserves the heightened, emphatic comparative force inherent in the compound form. |
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