ἔσχατον
eschátōs
Last
Adverb indicating 'at the very end,' 'in the last degree,' or 'finally.' Principally refers to something occurring in the utmost limit or at the point furthest along a sequence, whether of place, time, or degree. In medical or existential contexts (especially with verbs like 'to have'), may express being at the brink or extremity of life itself, i.e., 'at the point of death.'
Mark 12:22 · Word #7
Lexicon G2079
| Lemma | ἐσχάτως |
| Transliteration | eschátōs |
| Strong's | G2079 |
| Definition | Adverb indicating 'at the very end,' 'in the last degree,' or 'finally.' Principally refers to something occurring in the utmost limit or at the point furthest along a sequence, whether of place, time, or degree. In medical or existential contexts (especially with verbs like 'to have'), may express being at the brink or extremity of life itself, i.e., 'at the point of death.' |
Morphology ADV SUPL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
| Degree | SUPL — Superlative — The highest degree |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Last |
| Literal | last |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἔσχατον |
| Strong's | G2079 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2079-01
at the utmost end
| Morphological Notes | Adverb formed from the superlative adjective ἔσχατος with -ως; indeclinable; denotes manner or degree at the furthest limit. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverb ἐσχάτως, formed from the superlative ἔσχατος with the -ως suffix, denotes action occurring in the manner of the furthest or last extreme. "At the utmost end" preserves the superlative force and adverbial function without adding contextual nuance. |
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