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ὕστερον

hýsteron

G5305 adverb

SILEX Entry

Definition

Adverb: in a (temporal) position after another, occurring at a later time; afterward, later, subsequently. Can function spatially or temporally depending on context, typically marking something as following another in a sequence, whether of time or order. In some contexts, used to indicate the final event or position in a series (i.e., "last of all").

Semantic Range

later, afterward, subsequently, at a later time, last (in a sequence), finally (in a series), after that

Root / Etymology

From the adjective ὕστερος (later, latter), which derives from a comparative formation attached to a presumed Proto-Indo-European root *ud- or *us- ('out, up, away'), with the meaning developing toward expressing the idea of 'that which comes after.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

ὕστερον, as an adverb formed from the neuter of the comparative adjective ὕστερος, is used in both classical and Koine Greek to denote something that occurs after a preceding event or thing. In classical literature (e.g., Herodotus, Xenophon), it frequently marks temporal succession, while in the Septuagint and New Testament it retains this core sense but can also carry a sense of 'finally' or 'in the end' when marking the close of a series. English translations often render it as 'afterward,' 'later,' or 'last'; however, the sense can flex depending on narrative flow or discourse structure. It is distinct from γένεσθαι (to become, come about) in that it explicitly connects the relationship of sequence with a prior reference point. Its use is primarily literal and sequential, and should not be confused with καθ' ὕστερον ('in the future'), which more generally marks a distant future event. Attested throughout Koine prose, particularly in narrative sequences, reinforcing the chronology of events.

Translation Consistency

primary "afterward" 11 occurrences

ὕστερον is primarily a temporal/sequential adverb meaning 'later/after that.' 'Afterward' is the most common rendering in the provided corpus (10 of 11), is natural English, and clearly covers the typical senses (later, subsequently, finally/last in a sequence). Choosing 'afterward' gives consistent, readable translations across all occurrences.

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Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

neuter of ὕστερος as adverb; more lately, i.e. eventually:--afterward, (at the) last (of all).

Root Family

ὕστερον (hysteron) — after, later, following

Root ὑστερ- after, later, following
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
G5302 ὑστερέω afterward

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G5305-01 ὕστερον usteron ADV COMP afterward afterward afterward 11

Occurrences in Scripture

11 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G5305-01 Matthew 4:2 ὕστερον usteron ADV COMP afterward afterward afterward
G5305-01 Matthew 21:29 ὕστερον usteron ADV COMP afterward afterward afterward
G5305-01 Matthew 21:32 ὕστερον usteron ADV COMP afterward afterward afterward
G5305-01 Matthew 21:37 ὕστερον usteron ADV SUPL afterward afterward afterward
G5305-01 Matthew 22:27 ὕστερον usteron ADV SUPL last afterward afterward
G5305-01 Matthew 25:11 ὕστερον usteron ADV COMP Later afterward afterward
G5305-01 Matthew 26:60 ὕστερον usteron ADV SUPL later afterward afterward
G5305-01 Mark 16:14 Ὕστερον usteron ADV Later afterward afterward
G5305-01 Luke 20:32 ὕστερον usteron ADV SUPL finally afterward afterward
G5305-01 John 13:36 ὕστερον usteron ADV COMP later afterward afterward
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