GreekG303
ἀνά
ana
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The Greek preposition "ἀνά" (ana) primarily means "upwards" or "up" and is used with the accusative case. It can also indicate distribution, such as "apiece" or "by," and appears in phrases like "among" or "in turn." As a prefix, it conveys ideas like upward movement, repetition, or returning.
properly, up; but (by extension) used (distributively) severally, or (locally) at (etc.)
The Greek word ana means "properly, up; but (by extension) used (distributively) severally, or (locally) at (etc.)," encompassing related ideas including and, apiece, by, each.
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