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ἄλλος

állos

G243 indefinite pronoun

SILEX Entry

Definition

An adjective meaning 'another' or 'other' in the sense of 'another of the same kind or group,' primarily used to distinguish one object, person, or idea from another within the same category. In extended contexts, it can highlight an additional or alternative individual or item, often in contrast to a previously mentioned one. While primarily used to describe difference within the same class, it may, in some constructions, simply designate 'some other' or 'someone/something else.'

Semantic Range

another (of the same kind), other, else, additional, someone/something else, one more, a second, different (within same class)

Root / Etymology

From the root ἄλλ-; likely an inherited term from Proto-Indo-European *(h₁)al- ('beyond, other'). Cognate with Latin 'alius' (other, another) and found throughout ancient Greek dialects as a primary adjective for 'other.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical and Hellenistic Greek, ἄλλος commonly denotes 'another (of the same sort)' as opposed to ἕτερος, which more often means 'another of a different kind.' In the New Testament and contemporaneous Koine literature, this distinction is generally maintained, though there is overlap depending on context. ἄλλος is frequently used in narrative and discourse to indicate addition, distinction, or substitution within the same reference group (e.g., 'another disciple,' 'another city'). English translations commonly render ἄλλος as 'another' or 'other,' though this may not always capture the nuance of similarity vs. difference, especially in contrast to ἕτερος. In the Septuagint, ἄλλος often renders Hebrew terms for 'another' or 'other,' frequently in the context of repetition, sequence, or variety. The distinction between ἄλλος and ἕτερος remains significant for precise exegesis, especially in theological or doctrinal discussions based on fine word choices.

Translation Consistency

primary "other" 142 occurrences

“Other” is the most flexible and natural single-word rendering that covers the full semantic range of ἄλλος — another, additional, someone/something else, different within the same class — and can be inflected or combined (e.g., another, others, the other) to fit singular, plural, adjectival, and pronominal contexts. It yields consistent, natural English across all forms.

Alternatives (13 occurrences):
"another" (10x) "another (of the same kind)" (3x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

a primary word; "else," i.e. different (in many applications):--more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise).

Root Family

ἄλλος (allos) — other, another, else

Root ἄλλ- other, another, else
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
G247 ἄλλως another one

Word Forms

13 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G243-08 ἄλλοι alloi PRO.I NOM M PL others other ones other ones 27
G243-11 ἄλλος allos PRO.I NOM M SG another another (of the same kind) other (one of the same kind) 25
G243-07 ἄλλῳ allo PRO.I DAT M SG to another to another (of the same kind) to other (of the same kind) 22
G243-10 ἄλλον allon PRO.I ACC M SG another another (of the same kind) other (one of the same kind) 20
G243-01 ἄλλα alla PRO.I NOM N PL other but rather but other 16
G243-13 ἄλλους allous DET ACC M PL others other ones other ones 12
G243-04 ἄλλη alle PRO.I NOM F SG another another (feminine singular) other (feminine singular) 12
G243-05 ἄλλην allen PRO.I ACC F SG another another (feminine singular) other (feminine singular) 9
G243-09 ἄλλοις allois DET DAT M PL to others to other ones to other ones 6
G243-06 ἄλλης alles DET GEN F SG another of another of another 3

Occurrences in Scripture

155 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G243-06 Matthew 2:12 ἄλλης alles DET GEN F SG another of another of another
G243-13 Matthew 4:21 ἄλλους allous DET ACC M PL other other ones other two
G243-05 Matthew 5:39 ἄλλην allen PRO.I ACC F SG other another (feminine singular) other (feminine singular)
G243-07 Matthew 8:9 ἄλλῳ allo PRO.I DAT M SG to another to another (of the same kind) to other (of the same kind)
G243-04 Matthew 12:13 ἄλλη alle PRO.I NOM F SG other another (feminine singular) other (feminine singular)
G243-01 Matthew 13:5 ἄλλα alla PRO.I NOM N PL others but rather but other
G243-01 Matthew 13:7 ἄλλα alla PRO.I NOM N PL others but rather but other
G243-01 Matthew 13:8 ἄλλα alla PRO.I NOM N PL others but rather but other
G243-05 Matthew 13:24 ἄλλην allen DET ACC F SG another another (feminine singular) other (feminine singular)
G243-05 Matthew 13:31 ἄλλην allen DET ACC F SG another another (feminine singular) other (feminine singular)
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