← G2087 G2089 →

ἑτέρως

hetérōs

G2088 adverb

SILEX Entry

Definition

Differently, in another way; indicating a manner of action or circumstance that is distinct or alternative compared to what has been previously stated or expected. In some contexts, this adverb describes an alternative mode, condition, or outcome.

Semantic Range

differently, in another way, otherwise, by other means, under different circumstances

Root / Etymology

From ἕτερος ('other, another, different') with the adverbial suffix -ως, which forms adverbs of manner from adjectives.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical and Hellenistic Greek, ἑτέρως was employed to indicate any action, judgment, or outcome done or happening differently or in a different manner. Attested in classical authors as well as in the Greek Bible, it could signal exceptions, alternatives, or a departure from the standard expectation. In the New Testament, it appears rarely, typically in legal or formal contexts to express that something happens 'otherwise' (Acts 27:39). Standard English translations such as 'otherwise' or 'in another way' often capture the sense, though nuances of contrast and alternative are sometimes underplayed. The term stands in subtle contrast to ἀλλιῶς (from ἄλλος), which also means 'otherwise' but stresses difference of kind rather than specific alternative; ἑτέρως often implies one among other (sometimes exclusive) possibilities. The word occurs also in later Koine literature and retains its classical meaning.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

adverb from ἕτερος; differently:--otherwise.

Root Family

ἑτερ- (héteros) — other, different, another

Root ἑτερ- other, different, else
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
G2087 ἕτερος other things

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G2088-01 ἑτέρως eteros ADV otherwise a different one differently 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G2088-01 Philippians 3:15 ἑτέρως eteros ADV otherwise a different one differently
← G2087 Greek Lexicon G2089 →