Lexicon
ἔτι
eti
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G:ADV Greek

still

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eti marks something continuing, remaining, or added beyond what has already been stated or expected.

The adverb most often marks a state, action, or circumstance as continuing at the time in view. It can also introduce something remaining or additional, mark an event as not yet realized, and in a few clauses extend the statement with an emphatic “even” relation.

Senses in use

  1. continuing at the stated time · dominant

    The adverb marks an action or condition as ongoing when another event or time is named. In Acts 10:44 the APB renders Peter as “still speaking” when the Holy Spirit falls, while Acts 18:18 has Paul remaining with the brothers and Luke 15:20 describes the son as “still far off” when his father sees him. It likewise frames continuing inability or condition in 1 Corinthians 3:2 and 1 Corinthians 3:3.

  2. something remaining or added · common

    The adverb can point beyond what is already present, named, or expected. In Luke 14:22 the APB renders that “there is still room,” and in Luke 18:22 it renders “One thing still remains”; Hebrews 7:11 similarly speaks of a need for another priest, while Hebrews 12:26 introduces “Yet once more.”

  3. not yet reached or disclosed · occasional

    In negative or future-oriented clauses, the adverb marks a point not yet attained. John 11:30 contrasts Jesus not entering the village with his remaining at the earlier meeting place, and Hebrews 9:8 says the way into the Most Holy Place had “not yet been disclosed” while the first tent stood. John 20:1 places Mary’s arrival while it was “still dark.”

  4. emphatic inclusion · rare

    A smaller group extends a list or assertion to an additional, emphatic item. In Luke 14:26 the APB includes “still even his own life” after family relations, and Luke 1:15 says he will be filled with the Holy Spirit “even from his mother's womb.” Hebrews 11:36 likewise adds “even chains and imprisonment” to mocking and flogging.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB commonly presents the adverb with “still,” especially for continuing speech, presence, distance, or conditions; it also uses “yet,” “more,” “again,” and “even” in other clauses. These renderings show the verse-level presentation rather than a fixed English equivalent.

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