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G237 · Greek · New Testament
ἀλλαχόθεν
allachothen
Adverb
From another place, another way

Definition

The Greek adverb allachothen means "from another place" or "by another way." It appears once in John 10:1, in Jesus' parable of the sheepfold — one who enters "another way" is a thief.

Usage & Theological Significance

Jesus' parable of the Good Shepherd draws a critical distinction: the one who enters the sheepfold through the gate is the shepherd; the one who comes in allachothen — "from another place," over the wall — is a thief and robber. This has profound theological implications for soteriology: there is no alternative entry into salvation. Jesus declares in John 10:9, "I am the gate" — not one gate among many, but the only way. All religious systems that bypass Christ are climbing in another way.

Key Bible Verses

John 10:1 "Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber."
John 10:9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.
John 14:6 Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'
Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

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