John 6:9:12John.6.9.W12TAB
ἀλλὰ
alla
“but”
- Transliteration
- al-LA
- Extended
- ahl-LAH
- IPA
- /alˈla/
Meaning by language
- English
- but
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Alphabet Analysis
| Alpha | ah — as in father | |
| Lambda | l — as in law | |
| Lambda | l — as in law | |
| Alpha | ah — as in father |
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Word in context
- word
al-LA
- sentence
ES-tin pai-DA-ri-on HÔ-de hos E-khei PEN-te AR-tous kri-THI-nous kai DY-o op-SA-ri-a al-LA TAU-ta TI es-TIN eis to-SOU-tous
Exegesis
The conjunction alla {ἀλλὰ | al-LÁ} introduces a strong contrast that shifts the focus from the existence of provisions to their perceived inadequacy.
In context — John 6:9
There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are these for so many?
About this coordinate
John 6:9:12 is a BCV:P reference — Book · Chapter · Verse · Word Position. It addresses word 12 of John 6:9, so the Greek word ἀλλὰ (alla) can be cited, linked and studied at exactly this position rather than somewhere in the verse. In the Biblical Knowledge Coordinate System the same position is written John.6.9.W12, which extends further down to each syllable (John.6.9.W12.S1) and character.