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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 5 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. John 16:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way, but will tell you plainly about the Father.

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  2. John 16:33 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

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  3. John 17:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me; for they are Yours.

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  4. John 17:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.

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  5. John 17:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message,

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  6. John 18:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover.

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  7. John 18:40 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)

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  8. John 19:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but only that He said, ‘I am the King of the Jews.’”

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  9. John 19:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.

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  10. John 19:34 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out.

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  11. John 20:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The cloth that had been around Jesus’ head was rolled up, lying separate from the linen cloths.

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  12. John 20:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.”

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  13. John 21:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The other disciples came ashore in the boat. They dragged in the net full of fish, for they were not far from land, only about a hundred yards.

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  14. John 21:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Because of this, the rumor spread among the brothers that this disciple would not die. However, Jesus did not say that he would not die, but only, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you?”

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  15. Acts 1:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And while they were gathered together, He commanded them: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift the Father promised, which you have heard Me discuss.

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  16. Acts 1:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

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  17. Acts 2:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

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  18. Acts 4:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.”

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  19. Acts 4:32 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

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  20. Acts 5:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!”

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  21. Acts 5:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them.

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  22. Acts 7:39 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But our fathers refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.

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  23. Acts 7:48 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:

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  24. Acts 9:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

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  25. Acts 10:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.”

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  26. Acts 10:35 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.

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  27. Acts 10:41 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead.

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  28. Acts 13:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’

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  29. Acts 15:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    On the contrary, we believe it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”

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  30. Acts 15:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood.

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  31. Acts 16:37 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But Paul said to the officers, “They beat us publicly without a trial and threw us into prison, even though we are Roman citizens. And now do they want to send us away secretly? Absolutely not! Let them come themselves and escort us out!”

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  32. Acts 18:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.

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  33. Acts 18:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.

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  34. Acts 19:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” “No,” they answered, “we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”

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  35. Acts 19:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, this Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all.

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  36. Acts 19:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    There is danger not only that our business will fall into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited and her majesty deposed—she who is worshiped by all the province of Asia and the whole world.”

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  37. Acts 20:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

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  38. Acts 21:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

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  39. Acts 21:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.

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  40. Acts 26:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    ‘But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you.

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  41. Acts 26:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance.

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  42. Acts 26:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

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  43. Acts 26:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”

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  44. Acts 27:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Men, I can see that our voyage will be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to ship and cargo, but to our own lives as well.”

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  45. Romans 1:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts.

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  46. Romans 1:32 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.

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  47. Romans 2:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.

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  48. Romans 2:29 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.

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  49. Romans 3:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith.

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  50. Romans 3:31 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Certainly not! Instead, we uphold the law.

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