ἴσως
isōs
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G:ADV
Greek
perhaps
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isos marks the vineyard owner's uncertain expectation that those sent may receive respect.
In Luke 20:13, isōs marks the vineyard owner's uncertain expectation that sending his beloved son may lead to respect.
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Uncertain expectation of a possible response · dominant
The adverb ἴσως introduces the vineyard owner's expectation about the response to sending his beloved son; in Luke 20:13 the APB renders the clause, "perhaps they will respect him."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 20:13, the APB presents the adverb with "perhaps" in the owner's expectation that the tenants will respect his son.