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ἴσως
isōs
G2481
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.

Senses in use

  1. 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.

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