χωρὶς
chōrís
apart
An adverb and preposition meaning 'apart,' 'separately,' 'without,' or 'independently of.' Its core meaning is separation in space, association, or condition. It is used both to indicate spatial separation ('apart from,' 'at a distance') and more abstract separations such as the absence or exclusion of a person, group, or thing ('without,' 'independent of,' 'excluding'). In prepositional use, takes the genitive case.
John 20:7 · Word #16
Lexicon G5565
| Lemma | χωρίς |
| Transliteration | chōrís |
| Strong's | G5565 |
| Definition | An adverb and preposition meaning 'apart,' 'separately,' 'without,' or 'independently of.' Its core meaning is separation in space, association, or condition. It is used both to indicate spatial separation ('apart from,' 'at a distance') and more abstract separations such as the absence or exclusion of a person, group, or thing ('without,' 'independent of,' 'excluding'). In prepositional use, takes the genitive case. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | apart |
| Literal | separately |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χωρίς |
| Strong's | G5565 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5565-01
apart from
| Morphological Notes | Preposition (adverbial in origin) taking the genitive case; denotes separation, exclusion, or independence from what follows. |
| Rendering Rationale | 'Apart from' preserves the core idea of separation or distinction inherent in the χωρ- root while reflecting its function as a preposition governing the genitive. It conveys spatial or relational separation without adding contextual nuance. |
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