πλὴν
plḗn
besides
Primarily a conjunction or particle meaning 'however, nevertheless, except, but, only.' It introduces an exception or limitation to what precedes, often functioning as an adversative or concessive conjunction. In contexts, it can also mean 'except for,' 'apart from,' or 'only that.' Depending on syntax, it offers qualification, restriction, or contrast to a preceding statement.
Mark 12:32 · Word #18
Lexicon G4133
| Lemma | πλήν |
| Transliteration | plḗn |
| Strong's | G4133 |
| Definition | Primarily a conjunction or particle meaning 'however, nevertheless, except, but, only.' It introduces an exception or limitation to what precedes, often functioning as an adversative or concessive conjunction. In contexts, it can also mean 'except for,' 'apart from,' or 'only that.' Depending on syntax, it offers qualification, restriction, or contrast to a preceding statement. |
Morphology PREP GEN
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
Common Translation
| Phrase | besides |
| Literal | except |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πλήν |
| Strong's | G4133 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4133-01
except
| Morphological Notes | Coordinating conjunction (indeclinable particle); introduces exception, limitation, or contrast; no tense, voice, mood, case, gender, or number. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Except" most directly reflects the particle’s core function of setting a boundary or limitation in relation to what precedes. As an indeclinable coordinating conjunction, it introduces restriction or contrast without inflectional change. |
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