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ἄνωθεν

anōthenfrom above/againHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdverb13 occurrences7 books13 verses

Definition

ἄνωθεν

adv (ἄνω),

(a) from above: ἀπὸ ἄ., Matthew 27:51, Mark 15:38; ἐκ τῶν ἄ., John 19:28; meaning, from heaven: John 3:31; 19:11, James 1:17; 3:15, 17 .

(b) from the first, from the beginning: Luke 1:3, Acts 26:5; whence

(with) anew, again: John 3:3, 7, (so most, but see Meyer, in l; cf. Field, Notes, 86 f.); πάλιν ἄ., Galatians 4:9 (MM, VGT, see word).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

13 total
  1. Matthew 27:51ἄνωθεν · top
    At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.
  2. Mark 15:38ἄνωθεν · top
    And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.
  3. Luke 1:3ἄνωθεν · from the beginning
    Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
  4. John 3:3ἄνωθεν · again
    Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”
  5. John 3:7ἄνωθεν · again
    Do not be amazed that I said, ‘You must be born again.’
  6. John 3:31ἄνωθεν · from above
    The One who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks as one from the earth. The One who comes from heaven is above all.
  7. John 19:11ἄνωθεν · from above
    Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”
  8. John 19:23ἄνωθεν · top to bottom
    When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom.
  9. Acts 26:5ἄνωθεν · for a long time
    They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I lived as a Pharisee, adhering to the strictest sect of our religion.
  10. Galatians 4:9ἄνωθεν · all over
    But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
  11. James 1:17ἄνωθέν · from above
    Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
  12. James 3:15ἄνωθεν · from above
    Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
  13. James 3:17ἄνωθεν · from above
    But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.