Word Study

The meaning of ἄλλος

Understanding állos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G243
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

ἄλλος

Phonetical'-los
Transliterationállos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a primary word more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise). - "else," i.e. different (in many applications)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

137 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 20:6

And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?

Luke 7:20

When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

Acts 15:2

When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

2 Corinthians 11:4

For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.

Philippians 3:4

Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
137x
Most Frequent Book
John
Book Distribution
Matthew26
Mark21
Luke11
John30
Acts5
1 Corinthians15
2 Corinthians4
Galatians2
Philippians1
1 Thessalonians1
Hebrews2
James1
Revelation18

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἄλλος' deepen your understanding of Matthew 20:6?