The meaning of “πάλιν”
Understanding pálin reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from the same as πάλη (through the idea of oscillatory repetition) again. - (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place)...
πάλιν
probably from the same as πάλη (through the idea of oscillatory repetition) again. - (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:5 | “Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.” Word: πάλιν (pálin) | |
| John 11:38 | “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.” Word: πάλιν (pálin) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:5 | “Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.” Word: πάλιν (pálin) | |
| Philippians 2:28 | “I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.” Word: πάλιν (pálin) | |
| 2 Peter 2:20 | “For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.” Word: πάλιν (pálin) |