Strong's Lexicon pantós: Certainly, surely, by all means, altogether, at all events Original Word: πάντως Word Origin: Derived from πᾶς (pas), meaning "all" or "every." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the adverb πάντως, the concept of certainty or assurance can be found in Hebrew words like אָמֵן (amen, Strong's H543), which means "truly" or "so be it." Usage: The adverb πάντως (pantós) is used in the New Testament to express certainty or emphasis. It conveys the idea of something being definite or assured. It can be translated as "certainly," "surely," or "by all means," indicating a strong affirmation or assurance of what is being stated. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, Greek was the lingua franca of the Eastern Mediterranean. The use of adverbs like πάντως was common in Koine Greek to provide emphasis or certainty in communication. This reflects the cultural importance of clarity and assurance in both spoken and written discourse during the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from pas Definition altogether, by all means NASB Translation all (3), all means (1), altogether (1), certainly (1), no doubt (1), undoubtedly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3843: πάντωςπάντως (from πᾶς), adverb, altogether (Latinomnino), i. e. a. in any and every way, by all means: 1 Corinthians 9:22 (so from Herodotus down). b. doubtless, surely, certainly: Luke 4:23; Acts 18:21 (Rec.); Adverb from pas; entirely; specially, at all events, (with negative, following) in no event -- by all means, altogether, at all, needs, no doubt, in (no) wise, surely. see GREEK pas Englishman's Concordance Luke 4:23 AdvGRK: πρὸς αὐτούς Πάντως ἐρεῖτέ μοι NAS: And He said to them, No doubt you will quote KJV: them, Ye will surely say unto me INT: to them Surely you will say to me Acts 18:21 Adv Acts 21:22 Adv Acts 28:4 Adv Romans 3:9 Adv 1 Corinthians 5:10 Adv 1 Corinthians 9:10 Adv 1 Corinthians 9:22 Adv 1 Corinthians 16:12 Adv |
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