Lexicon
τοίνυν
toinun
G5106
G:CONJ Greek

then

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toinun is a conjunction that links a stated situation to the action or conclusion that follows.

The conjunction marks an ensuing conclusion, instruction, or response: the verses move from what has been stated to running with purpose, going outside the camp, or giving what belongs to Caesar and to God.

Senses in use

  1. Conjunction introducing a consequent statement · dominant

    In 1 Corinthians 9:26, the conjunction introduces the statement about running purposefully and boxing without beating air. In Hebrews 13:13, it introduces the exhortation to go outside the camp and bear reproach; in Luke 20:25, it precedes the response about giving to Caesar and to God what belongs to each. The APB renders these clauses with "Therefore" in 1 Corinthians 9:26 and Hebrews 13:13, and with "Then" in Luke 20:25.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the conjunction as "Therefore" in 1 Corinthians 9:26 and Hebrews 13:13, and as "Then" in Luke 20:25. These renderings indicate the clauses' connective movement rather than a fixed English equivalent.

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