The meaning of “ἕτερος”
Understanding héteros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity altered, else, next (day), one, (an-)other, some, strange. - (an-, the) other or different
ἕτερος
of uncertain affinity altered, else, next (day), one, (an-)other, some, strange. - (an-, the) other or different
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:45 | “Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.” Word: ἕτερος (héteros) | |
| John 19:37 | “And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.” Word: ἕτερος (héteros) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:29 | “Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience?” Word: ἕτερος (héteros) | |
| Ephesians 3:5 | “Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;” Word: ἕτερος (héteros) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:2 | “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” Word: ἕτερος (héteros) |