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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 12 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. 1 Peter 1:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

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  2. 1 Peter 1:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

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  3. 1 Peter 2:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.

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  4. 1 Peter 2:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.

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  5. 1 Peter 2:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.

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  6. 1 Peter 2:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

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  7. 1 Peter 3:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

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  8. 1 Peter 3:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

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  9. 1 Peter 3:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

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    Source alternate reference: 3.15

  10. 1 Peter 3:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

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  11. 1 Peter 4:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.

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  12. 1 Peter 4:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

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  13. 1 Peter 5:2 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;

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  14. 1 Peter 5:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

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  15. 2 Peter 1:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

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  16. 2 Peter 1:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

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  17. 2 Peter 2:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them deep into hell, placing them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment;

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  18. 2 Peter 2:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight;

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  19. 2 Peter 3:9 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

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  20. 1 John 2:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

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  21. 1 John 2:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Beloved, I am not writing to you a new commandment, but an old one, which you have had from the beginning. This commandment is the message you have heard.

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  22. 1 John 2:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.

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  23. 1 John 2:19 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us.

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  24. 1 John 2:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth.

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  25. 1 John 2:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

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  26. 1 John 3:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

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  27. 1 John 4:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.

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  28. 1 John 4:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

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  29. 1 John 4:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.

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  30. 1 John 5:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth.

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  31. 1 John 5:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him.

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  32. 2 John 1:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I alone, but also all who know the truth—

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  33. 2 John 1:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And now I urge you, dear lady—not as a new commandment to you, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another.

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  34. 2 John 1:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.

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  35. 2 John 1:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

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  36. 3 John 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.

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  37. 3 John 1:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

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  38. 3 John 1:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink.

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  39. Jude 1:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And the angels who did not stay within their own domain but abandoned their proper dwelling—these He has kept in eternal chains under darkness, bound for judgment on that great day.

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  40. Jude 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But even the archangel Michael, when he disputed with the devil over the body of Moses, did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”

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  41. Revelation 2:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.

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  42. Revelation 2:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But you have this to your credit: You hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

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  43. Revelation 2:9 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be Jews, but are in fact a synagogue of Satan.

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  44. Revelation 2:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality.

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  45. Revelation 2:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads My servants to be sexually immoral and to eat food sacrificed to idols.

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  46. Revelation 3:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white.

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  47. Revelation 3:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As for those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead, I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you.

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  48. Revelation 9:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The locusts were not given power to kill them, but only to torment them for five months, and their torment was like the stinging of a scorpion.

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  49. Revelation 10:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he begins to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be fulfilled, just as He proclaimed to His servants the prophets.”

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  50. Revelation 10:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And I went to the angel and said, “Give me the small scroll.” “Take it and eat it,” he said. “It will make your stomach bitter, but in your mouth it will be as sweet as honey.”

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