λοιπόν (G3063) — Greek Lexicon

λοιπόν

loipón

G3063 adverb

SILEX Entry

Definition

As a neuter singular adjective or adverb, λοιπόν primarily means 'the rest, what remains, the remaining thing(s)'; adverbially, it conveys 'henceforth, from now on, finally, furthermore, in conclusion.' The word introduces a transition or summary statement, often used to signal continuation, conclusion, or an additional point in discourse.

Semantic Range

the rest, what remains, the remainder, the remaining thing, finally, henceforth, furthermore, moreover, in conclusion, from now on

Root / Etymology

From the Greek root λοιπ-, related to λείπω ('to leave'), denoting what is 'left' or 'remaining.' As the neuter form of λοιπός ('remaining, rest'), it is used both nominally and adverbially.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical and Koine Greek, λοιπόν appears as the neuter form of λοιπός and can function as an adjective ('the remaining thing'), a substantive ('the remainder'), or as a discourse marker (adverbial usage). Adverbially, λοιπόν often introduces final remarks or further points, found frequently in Greek letters and oratory as a signal of transition (e.g., 'finally,' 'furthermore'). In the New Testament, especially in Pauline writings, it serves as a conventional transition formula, guiding the reader to a concluding or additional matter, without indicating a specifically religious or technical sense. English translations render it variably as 'finally,' 'furthermore,' 'from now on,' or 'in conclusion,' but these do not always capture the flexibility of its discourse function in Greek. The word retains this transitional and summarizing role from classical through Hellenistic and Roman-era Greek.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

neuter singular of the same as λοιποί; something remaining (adverbially):--besides, finally, furthermore, (from) henceforth, moreover, now, + it remaineth, then.

Root Family

λοιπός (loipos) — remaining, left, rest, residue

Root λοιπ- to remain, to be left, to be rest

Strong's	Lemma	SIBI-P1
G30617		the remainder
G3062	λοιποί	the remaining things

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`G3063-01`	λοιπὸν	loipon	`ADV`	henceforth	the remaining	henceforth	1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 occurrence

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`G3063-01`	2 Timothy 4:8	λοιπὸν	loipon	`ADV`	henceforth	the remaining	henceforth

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