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ἀλλά (alla) means “but” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἀλλά Greek · G235 637 tagged occurrences in 602 verses

Pronunciation guide: al-lah' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G0235

ἀλλά · alla · but

ἀλλά (ἀλλ᾽ usually bef. α and υ, often bef. ε and η, rarely bef. ο and ω, never bef. ι; Tdf., Pr., 93 f.; WH, App., 146), adversative particle, stronger than δέ; prop. neuter pl. of ἄλλος, used adverbially, with changed accent; hence prop. otherwise, on the other hand (cf. Rom.3:31); 1. opposing a previous negation, but: οὐ (μὴ) . . . ἀ., Mat.5:15, 17 Mrk.5:39, Jhn.7:16, al.; rhetorically subordinating but not entirely negativing what precedes, οὐ . . . ἀ., not so much . . . as, Mrk.9:37, Mat.10:20, Jhn.12:44, al.; with ellipse of the negation, Mat.11:7-9, Act.19:2, 1Co.3:6 6:11 7:7, 2Co.7:1, Gal.2:3, al.; in opposition to a foregoing pos. sentence, ἀ. οὐ, Mat.24:6, 1Co.10:23; οὐ μόνον . . . ἀ. καί, Jhn.5:18, Rom.1:32, al.; elliptically, after a negation, ἀ. ἵνα, Mrk.14:49, Jhn.1:8 9:3, al.; = εἰ μή (Bl., §77, 13; M, Pr., 241; but cf. WM, §iii, 10), Mat.20:23, Mrk.4:22. 2. Without previous negation, to express opposition, interruption, transition, etc., but: Jhn.16:20 12:27, Gal.2:14; before commands or requests, Act.10:20 26:16, Mat.9:18, Mrk.9:22, al.; to introduce an accessory idea, 2Co.7:11; in the apodosis after a condition or concession with εἰ, ἐάν, εἴπερ, yet, still, at least, Mrk.14:29, 1Co.9:2, 2Co.4:16, Col.2:5, al.; after μέν, Act.4:17, Rom.14:20, 1Co.14:17; giving emphasis to the following clause, ἀλλ᾽ ἔρχεται ὥρα, yea, etc., Jhn.16:2; so with neg., ἀλλ᾽ οὐδέ, nay, nor yet, Luk.23:15. 3. Joined with other particles (a practice which increases in late writers; Simcox, LNT, 166), ἀ. γε, yet at least, Luk.24:21, 1Co.9:2; ἄ ἤ., save only, except, Luk.12:51, 2Co.1:13; ἀ. μὲν οὖν, Php.3:8 (on this usage, see MM, VGT, see word). (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

but, except, however.

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How translators render G235

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
but 415
instead 49
no 10
however 9
but only 8
on the contrary 8
vvv 8
yet 8
and 7
indeed 7
what 6
but it is 5
but that 4
in fact 4
rather 4
though 3
and even 2
nevertheless 2
now 2
otherwise 2
so 2
then 2
although 1
and start 1
and unable 1
but am 1
but are in fact 1
but by 1
but for 1
but he stayed 1
but he was called 1
but in 1
but just 1
but only those 1
but rather 1
but respond 1
but this is 1
but to do 1
except 1
furthermore 1
it comes 1
more than that 1
only 1
rather i received it 1
these seats belong 1
these seats belong to those 1
what counts is 1
what matters is 1
yes 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
but 549
yea 15
yet 11
nevertheless 8
howbeit 5
and 3
nay 3
save 2
also 1
and so 1
but that 1
howbeit that 1
moreover 1
neither 1
no 1
notwithstanding 1
than 1
therefore 1
we have 1

Verses containing G235

Page 10 of 13. 602 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Galatians 6:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything. What counts is a new creation.

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  2. Ephesians 1:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

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  3. Ephesians 2:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,

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  4. Ephesians 4:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

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  5. Ephesians 5:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.

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  6. Ephesians 5:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

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  7. Ephesians 5:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

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  8. Ephesians 5:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

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  9. Ephesians 5:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

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  10. Ephesians 5:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

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  11. Ephesians 5:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.

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  12. Ephesians 6:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

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  13. Ephesians 6:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

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  14. Ephesians 6:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

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  15. Philippians 1:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

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  16. Philippians 1:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

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  17. Philippians 1:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

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  18. Philippians 2:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

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  19. Philippians 2:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

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  20. Philippians 2:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.

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  21. Philippians 2:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

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  22. Philippians 2:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

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  23. Philippians 2:27 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.

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  24. Philippians 3:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.

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  25. Philippians 3:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

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  26. Philippians 3:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

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  27. Philippians 4:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

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  28. Philippians 4:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.

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  29. Colossians 2:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.

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  30. Colossians 3:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.

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  31. Colossians 3:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.

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  32. 1 Thessalonians 1:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

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  33. 1 Thessalonians 1:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.

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  34. 1 Thessalonians 2:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.

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  35. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.

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  36. 1 Thessalonians 2:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

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    Source alternate reference: 2.6

  37. 1 Thessalonians 2:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.

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  38. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.

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  39. 1 Thessalonians 4:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.

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  40. 1 Thessalonians 4:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.

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  41. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.

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  42. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  43. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

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  44. 2 Thessalonians 2:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness.

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  45. 2 Thessalonians 3:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

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  46. 2 Thessalonians 3:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

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  47. 2 Thessalonians 3:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies.

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  48. 2 Thessalonians 3:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

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  49. 1 Timothy 1:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.

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  50. 1 Timothy 1:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

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