Romans 13:14:1Rom.13.14.W1TAB
ἀλλὰ
alla
“but”
- Transliteration
- al-LA
- Extended
- ahl-LAH
- IPA
- /alˈla/
Meaning by language
- English
- but
Greek · tap a syllable to hear it
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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The word
Word in context
- word
al-LA
- sentence
al-LA en-DY-sa-sθε ton KY-ree-on ee-ay-SOON khri-STON KAI tês sar-KOS PRO-noi-an MÊ poi-EI-sthe eis e-pi-thy-MI-as
Exegesis
The verse opens with alla {ἀλλὰ | allà} marking a strong contrast.
In context — Romans 13:14
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ , and do not make provision for the flesh to fulfill its desires.
About this coordinate
Romans 13:14:1 is a BCV:P reference — Book · Chapter · Verse · Word Position. It addresses word 1 of Romans 13:14, 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 Rom.13.14.W1, which extends further down to each syllable (Rom.13.14.W1.S1) and character.