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πάντοτε

pántote

G3842 adverb

SILEX Entry

Definition

Consistently, on every occasion, at all times; indicates the continuous or repeated nature of an action or state without interruption. The primary sense is 'always' or 'continually,' but in certain contexts, it can also mean 'forever' or 'at all occasions.' Context may suggest an emphasis on habitual actions or ongoing states.

Semantic Range

always, continually, at every time, at all times, perpetually, uninterruptedly, forever, habitually

Root / Etymology

Compound of πᾶς ('all, every') and ὅτε ('when'), forming the sense of 'every when' or 'at all times.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

πάντοτε is attested from classical Greek onwards, consistently denoting a temporal idea of constancy or perpetuity. In Hellenistic and Koine usage, including the New Testament and Septuagint, it commonly describes actions or qualities that are uninterrupted, habitual, or characteristically enduring. The English 'always' captures the main sense but can miss overarching or intensified senses such as 'at every possible opportunity' or 'unceasingly.' The term is used both for literal statements of time (e.g., continual presence or action) and for ethical or ideal descriptions (e.g., always rejoice, always pray). It is distinguished from πάντως (altogether, entirely) by its temporal focus. In legal, rhetorical, or philosophical contexts outside the biblical corpus, it could signal universality or necessity.

Translation Consistency

primary "always" 41 occurrences

πάντοτε is primarily an adverb meaning ‘at all times’ or ‘continually.’ ‘Always’ is the natural, idiomatic English rendering that captures the continuous/habitual sense across contexts. ‘All’ is more ambiguous and not an adverb, so ‘always’ provides the clearest, most consistent match for the full semantic range.

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Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from πᾶς and ὅτε; every when, i.e. at all times:--alway(-s), ever(-more).

Root Family

παντ- (pantachoû) — all, every, whole

Root παντ- all, every, when
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
G3837 πανταχοῦ in every place
G3840 πάντοθεν from all sides
G3843 πάντως of every

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G3842-01 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always 41

Occurrences in Scripture

41 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G3842-01 Matthew 26:11 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Matthew 26:11 πάντοτε pantote-2 ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Mark 14:7 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Mark 14:7 πάντοτε pantote-2 ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Luke 15:31 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Luke 18:1 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 John 6:34 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 John 7:6 πάντοτέ pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 John 8:29 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 John 11:42 πάντοτέ pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 John 12:8 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 John 12:8 πάντοτε pantote-2 ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 John 18:20 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Romans 1:10 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 1 Corinthians 1:4 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 1 Corinthians 15:58 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 2 Corinthians 2:14 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 2 Corinthians 4:10 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 2 Corinthians 5:6 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 2 Corinthians 9:8 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Galatians 4:18 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Ephesians 5:20 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Philippians 1:4 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Philippians 1:20 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Philippians 2:12 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Philippians 4:4 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Colossians 1:3 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Colossians 4:6 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Colossians 4:12 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 1 Thessalonians 1:2 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 1 Thessalonians 2:16 πάντοτε pantote ADV alway at all times always
G3842-01 1 Thessalonians 3:6 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 1 Thessalonians 4:17 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 1 Thessalonians 5:15 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 1 Thessalonians 5:16 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 2 Thessalonians 1:3 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 2 Thessalonians 1:11 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 2 Thessalonians 2:13 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 2 Timothy 3:7 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Philemon 1:4 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
G3842-01 Hebrews 7:25 πάντοτε pantote ADV always at all times always
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