ἴσως
ísōs
perhaps
Adverb indicating likelihood, possibility, or probability; conveys the sense of 'perhaps' or 'possibly'—an uncertain or provisional affirmation. Used to introduce a statement or action as having a chance of being true or occurring, without expressing certainty.
Luke 20:13 · Word #15
Lexicon G2481
| Lemma | ἴσως |
| Transliteration | ísōs |
| Strong's | G2481 |
| Definition | Adverb indicating likelihood, possibility, or probability; conveys the sense of 'perhaps' or 'possibly'—an uncertain or provisional affirmation. Used to introduce a statement or action as having a chance of being true or occurring, without expressing certainty. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | perhaps |
| Literal | perhaps |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἴσως |
| Strong's | G2481 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2481-01
perhaps
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D); indeclinable adverb indicating likelihood or possibility. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverb ἴσως expresses equality of possibility—"as it may equally turn out"—which naturally conveys uncertainty or likelihood. "Perhaps" preserves this provisional, non-certain force inherent in the adverbial form. |
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