UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: although, though, even though

Semantic entry: 89.71

Semantic domains: Relations

Subdomains: Concession

Definition: a marker of concession

Notes: In some languages concession is marked not by a particle attached to the so-called concessive clause, but by marking an unexpected contrast in the related clause. For example, the expression in RV HEB 5:8 · LV HEB 5:8 · Read together HEB 5:8 may be rendered in some languages as ‘he was God’s Son, but nevertheless he learned to be obedient,’ and the expression in RV PE2 1:12 · LV PE2 1:12 · Read together PE2 1:12 may be rendered as ‘you already know these matters, but nevertheless I will always remind you of them.’