ἀλλά
AH-la
but, yet, rather
strong adversative conjunction
In the New Testament
Stronger contrast than δέ. "Not X, ἀλλά Y" = a sharp reversal.
Memory Hook
AH-la — "ALL of that beauty, BUT..." — a sharp hard turn.
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