ἐγγύτερον
engýteron
nearer
Comparative form of 'near'—denoting 'nearer' in space, time, relationship, or degree. Used to indicate something or someone is closer than another reference point, either physically, temporally, or metaphorically. Can be applied to distances, time intervals, or figurative proximity (such as relationships or states).
Romans 13:11 · Word #15
Lexicon G1452
| Lemma | ἐγγύτερον |
| Transliteration | engýteron |
| Strong's | G1452 |
| Definition | Comparative form of 'near'—denoting 'nearer' in space, time, relationship, or degree. Used to indicate something or someone is closer than another reference point, either physically, temporally, or metaphorically. Can be applied to distances, time intervals, or figurative proximity (such as relationships or states). |
Morphology ADV COMP
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
| Degree | COMP — Comparative — Compares two things |
Common Translation
| Phrase | nearer |
| Literal | nearer |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐγγύτερον |
| Strong's | G1452 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1452-01
nearer
| Morphological Notes | Adverb; comparative form built on ἐγγύς with suffix -τερον, indicating greater degree of nearness. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is the comparative of ἐγγύς, expressing a greater degree of nearness. As an adverbial comparative, "nearer" directly preserves the sense of increased proximity without adding contextual nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
nearer
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'nearer' matches the comparative and is correct in context. |