ἐπιμελῶς
epimelōs
diligently
Carefully, with attention or concern; indicating attentiveness or diligence in carrying out an action. The word expresses a manner of performance marked by care, attention, or thoroughness, especially in matters requiring oversight, management, or responsibility. In extended contexts, it can also imply diligence, conscientiousness, or concern for proper completion.
Luke 15:8 · Word #20
Lexicon G1960
| Lemma | ἐπιμελῶς |
| Transliteration | epimelōs |
| Strong's | G1960 |
| Definition | Carefully, with attention or concern; indicating attentiveness or diligence in carrying out an action. The word expresses a manner of performance marked by care, attention, or thoroughness, especially in matters requiring oversight, management, or responsibility. In extended contexts, it can also imply diligence, conscientiousness, or concern for proper completion. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | diligently |
| Literal | carefully |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐπιμελῶς |
| Strong's | G1960 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1960-01
carefully
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D); modifies a verb to indicate manner, expressing attentive or diligent performance. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverbial form expresses the manner of an action performed with care and attentive concern, directly reflecting the root sense of taking thought or responsibility for something. "Carefully" preserves the underlying idea of active, conscientious attention inherent in the μελ- root. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
carefully
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'carefully' is an accurate context-aware rendering for ἐπιμελῶς, capturing the manner-adverb meaning. |