Παρὰ

Lemma: παρά

preposition (also used as adverb) preposition (also used as adverb)
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Definition

Preposition meaning “beside; by; near,” governing the genitive for motion “from (the side/presence of),” the dative for position “at/with, in the presence of,” and the accusative for motion or extension “to (the side of), along; beyond, contrary to.” As an adverb, “beside; aside; amiss/contrary.”

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"Παρὰ"

Form: Παρὰ

Lemma: παρά

Function: governing preposition; indicates relation such as 'beside/near', 'from (the side of)', or 'contrary to' depending on the case it governs

Case governance: {'genitive': 'from beside / from the presence of (source/origin)', 'dative': 'beside / in the presence of (location/association; chiefly in older Greek)', 'accusative': "to/alongside / at (motion toward); also 'contrary to' in certain idioms"}

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