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ἑτέρως
heterōs
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G:ADV Greek

differently

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heteros marks thinking in a way other than the mature outlook described in Philippians 3:15.

Its sole attested use marks a contrasting way of thinking: in Philippians 3:15, some may think other than the outlook urged for the mature.

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  1. Thinking in another way · dominant

    The adverb ἑτέρως modifies the clause about someone thinking in Philippians 3:15, contrasting that person's outlook with the way the mature are urged to think. In Philippians 3:15 the APB renders the clause, "and if anyone thinks differently," while the verse goes on to say that God will reveal this to them.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Philippians 3:15, the APB presents the contrast with "thinks differently." This wording confirms the clause's overall contrast rather than isolating every nuance of the adverb.

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