ὀψὲ
opsé
evening
An adverb meaning 'late' or 'late in the day,' with its primary use referencing the late hours, particularly in the evening or toward nightfall. It can also denote 'after,' in the sense of a subsequent time, often as a prepositional phrase meaning 'after (an event)' when followed by a noun in the accusative. In some contexts, it specifies 'after sunset' or 'at evening time,' highlighting the period just before or after the end of daylight.
Mark 11:19 · Word #3
Lexicon G3796
| Lemma | ὀψέ |
| Transliteration | opsé |
| Strong's | G3796 |
| Definition | An adverb meaning 'late' or 'late in the day,' with its primary use referencing the late hours, particularly in the evening or toward nightfall. It can also denote 'after,' in the sense of a subsequent time, often as a prepositional phrase meaning 'after (an event)' when followed by a noun in the accusative. In some contexts, it specifies 'after sunset' or 'at evening time,' highlighting the period just before or after the end of daylight. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | evening |
| Literal | evening-late |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὀψέ |
| Strong's | G3796 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3796-01
late in the day
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (indeclinable); functions temporally to denote lateness or subsequent time. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverb denotes temporal lateness, especially toward evening or after sunset. "Late in the day" preserves the root sense of lateness and sequence without importing verse-specific nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
late in the day
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | SIBI-P1 'late in the day' correctly captures the meaning of ὀψὲ as used in this phrase; no adjustment needed. |