ἀξίως
axíōs
as becometh/worthy
In a manner corresponding to worth or value, suitably, fittingly. Used to indicate that an action is performed in a way that matches the worth, status, or character of a person, office, or subject, or so as to live up to certain standards or expectations. It can refer to conduct, treatment, or response that is appropriate or deserving with respect to someone or something's inherent value or calling.
Romans 16:2 · Word #6
Lexicon G516
| Lemma | ἀξίως |
| Transliteration | axíōs |
| Strong's | G516 |
| Definition | In a manner corresponding to worth or value, suitably, fittingly. Used to indicate that an action is performed in a way that matches the worth, status, or character of a person, office, or subject, or so as to live up to certain standards or expectations. It can refer to conduct, treatment, or response that is appropriate or deserving with respect to someone or something's inherent value or calling. |
Morphology ADV
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| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | as becometh/worthy |
| Literal | worthily/as-becomes |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀξίως |
| Strong's | G516 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G516-01
worthy
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, nominative masculine singular (Gr,NP,,,,NMS); predicate adjective describing a masculine singular subject. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Worthy" directly reflects the core idea of having value or corresponding merit. As nominative masculine singular, it describes a masculine subject as possessing this quality of deserving or fitting status. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
worthily
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'ἀξίως' means 'in a worthy manner.' For adverbial accuracy in English, 'worthily' is preferred here over the noun/adjective 'worthy.' |