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ἄλλως

állōs

G247 adverb

SILEX Entry

Definition

In another manner, differently; indicating a manner or mode distinct from what was previously stated or expected. ἄλλως consistently conveys the sense of acting, being, or considering something in an alternative or contrary way to the reference point in the discourse. In some contexts, it may also mean 'else,' 'otherwise,' or 'in any other way.'

Semantic Range

in another way, differently, otherwise, in any (other) case

Root / Etymology

From the adjective ἄλλος ('other, another') with the adverbial suffix -ως, forming adverbs that describe manner. Thus, ἄλλως literally means 'in another way/manner.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, ἄλλως appears as early as the 5th century BCE (Herodotus), consistently carrying the sense of 'otherwise' or 'differently.' Its use in Koine Greek, including the New Testament (e.g., Mark 7:15; Hebrews 11:15), follows this established adverbial sense without significant development or theological nuance. It signals a shift from the norm, expectation, or stated mode, sometimes introducing a hypothetical contrary scenario ('otherwise'). English translations often render it as 'otherwise,' 'differently,' or 'in another way;' these reliably reflect the Greek meaning. The word is distinct from ἄλλο ('another' as a neuter pronoun) and maintains a clear function as a modal adverb. ἄλλως is not used with the specific technical or philosophical senses that might attach to terms indicating radically alternative possibilities in some later Greek literature.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

adverb from ἄλλος; differently:--otherwise.

Root Family

ἄλλ- (allá) — other, differing, alternate

Root ἄλλ- other, different
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
G235 ἀλλά but rather
G240 ἀλλήλων to one another
G243 ἄλλος but rather
G245 ἀλλότριος to another’s

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G247-01 ἄλλως allos ADV otherwise another one otherwise 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G247-01 1 Timothy 5:25 ἄλλως allos ADV otherwise another one otherwise
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