ἀμνοῦ
amnós
of a lamb
Lamb; specifically a young sheep, often one used in sacrificial or ritual contexts. In Hellenistic and Koine usage, denotes an animal of tender age appropriate for offering or consumption, or used metaphorically with reference to innocence, meekness, or as an emblematic figure in rhetoric or literature.
1 Peter 1:19 · Word #5
Lexicon G286
| Lemma | ἀμνός |
| Transliteration | amnós |
| Strong's | G286 |
| Definition | Lamb; specifically a young sheep, often one used in sacrificial or ritual contexts. In Hellenistic and Koine usage, denotes an animal of tender age appropriate for offering or consumption, or used metaphorically with reference to innocence, meekness, or as an emblematic figure in rhetoric or literature. |
Morphology N GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of a lamb |
| Literal | of-lamb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀμνός |
| Strong's | G286 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G286-02
of a lamb
| Morphological Notes | Noun; genitive masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GMS) — indicating possession, source, or association. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form ἀμνοῦ denotes possession or relation, thus "of a lamb." The rendering preserves the core meaning of a young sheep, often with sacrificial connotations, while accurately reflecting the masculine singular genitive morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of a lamb
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'of a lamb' is contextually and lexically appropriate here; no adjustment needed. |