πάλιν
palin
again
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word πάλιν (palin) is a preposition that carries the meaning of "again." It is used 145 times in the Bible, indicating its significant role in conveying the idea of repetition or recurrence. In its usage, πάλιν often serves to indicate a return to a previous action, state, or situation. It can also imply a change in circumstances or a reversal of fortune. For example, in the context of movement, πάλιν might signify a turning back or a change in direction. The frequency and versatility of πάλιν in the Bible suggest its importance in conveying the complexities of human experience, including the cycles of life, the consequences of actions, and the possibility of redemption.
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Occurrences in Scripture
145 total occurrences across the text — showing 50
Jesus said to him, “Again, it is written, ‘You shall not test the Lord, your God.’ ”
Matthew 4:8Again, the devil took him to an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory.
Matthew 5:33“Again you have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’
Matthew 13:44“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in the field, which a man found, and hid. In his joy, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
Matthew 13:45“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a merchant seeking fine pearls,
Matthew 13:47“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a dragnet, that was cast into the sea, and gathered some fish of every kind,
Matthew 18:19Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 19:24Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.”
Matthew 20:5Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.
Matthew 21:36Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they treated them the same way.
Matthew 22:1Jesus answered and spoke to them again in parables, saying,
Matthew 22:4Again he sent out other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “Behold, I have prepared my dinner. My cattle and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready. Come to the wedding feast!” ’
Matthew 26:42Again, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cup can’t pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done.”
Matthew 26:43He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
Matthew 26:44He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.
Matthew 26:44He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.
Matthew 26:72Again he denied it with an oath, “I don’t know the man.”
Matthew 27:50Jesus cried again with a loud voice, and yielded up his spirit.
Mark 2:1When he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was heard that he was in the house.
Mark 2:13He went out again by the seaside. All the multitude came to him, and he taught them.
Mark 3:1He entered again into the synagogue, and there was a man there who had his hand withered.
Mark 3:20The multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.
Mark 4:1Again he began to teach by the seaside. A great multitude was gathered to him, so that he entered into a boat in the sea, and sat down. All the multitude were on the land by the sea.
Mark 5:21When Jesus had crossed back over in the boat to the other side, a great multitude was gathered to him; and he was by the sea.
Mark 7:14He called all the multitude to himself, and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand.
Mark 7:31Again he departed from the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and came to the sea of Galilee, through the middle of the region of Decapolis.
Mark 8:1In those days, when there was a very great multitude, and they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to himself, and said to them,
Mark 8:13He left them, and again entering into the boat, departed to the other side.
Mark 8:25Then again he laid his hands on his eyes. He looked intently, and was restored, and saw everyone clearly.
Mark 10:1He arose from there and came into the borders of Judea and beyond the Jordan. Multitudes came together to him again. As he usually did, he was again teaching them.
Mark 10:1He arose from there and came into the borders of Judea and beyond the Jordan. Multitudes came together to him again. As he usually did, he was again teaching them.
Mark 10:10In the house, his disciples asked him again about the same matter.
Mark 10:24The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answered again, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter into God’s Kingdom!
Mark 10:32They were on the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going in front of them, and they were amazed; and those who followed were afraid. He again took the twelve, and began to tell them the things that were going to happen to him.
Mark 11:27They came again to Jerusalem, and as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders came to him,
Mark 12:4Again, he sent another servant to them; and they threw stones at him, wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully treated.
Mark 12:5Again he sent another; and they killed him; and many others, beating some, and killing some.
Mark 14:39Again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.
Mark 14:40Again he returned, and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they didn’t know what to answer him.
Mark 14:61But he stayed quiet, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?”
Mark 14:69The maid saw him, and began again to tell those who stood by, “This is one of them.”
Mark 14:70But he again denied it. After a little while again those who stood by said to Peter, “You truly are one of them, for you are a Galilean, and your speech shows it.”
Mark 14:70But he again denied it. After a little while again those who stood by said to Peter, “You truly are one of them, for you are a Galilean, and your speech shows it.”
Mark 15:4Pilate again asked him, “Have you no answer? See how many things they testify against you!”
Mark 15:12Pilate again asked them, “What then should I do to him whom you call the King of the Jews?”
Mark 15:13They cried out again, “Crucify him!”
Luke 6:43For there is no good tree that produces rotten fruit; nor again a rotten tree that produces good fruit.
Luke 13:20Again he said, “To what shall I compare God’s Kingdom?
Luke 23:20Then Pilate spoke to them again, wanting to release Jesus,
John 1:35Again, the next day, John was standing with two of his disciples,