ὅταν
hótan
when
A temporal conjunction meaning 'whenever,' introducing a subordinate clause referring to an indefinite point or period in time when a specified event or condition occurs. Signals a general or repeated temporal relationship rather than a single instance. In some contexts, indicates conditional or hypothetical time ('if/when').
Mark 2:20 · Word #4
Lexicon G3752
| Lemma | ὅταν |
| Transliteration | hótan |
| Strong's | G3752 |
| Definition | A temporal conjunction meaning 'whenever,' introducing a subordinate clause referring to an indefinite point or period in time when a specified event or condition occurs. Signals a general or repeated temporal relationship rather than a single instance. In some contexts, indicates conditional or hypothetical time ('if/when'). |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | when |
| Literal | whenever |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὅταν |
| Strong's | G3752 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3752-01
whenever
| Morphological Notes | Subordinating temporal conjunction (Gr,CS); compound of ὅτε + ἄν, marking indefinite or repeated time. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Whenever" preserves the compound sense of ὅτε (when) plus ἄν (indefiniteness/contingency), expressing an indefinite or repeated point in time rather than a single definite occasion. As a subordinating conjunction, it introduces a contingent temporal clause. |
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