λίθος
líthos
stone
A generally hard, naturally occurring solid mineral material; stone, rock. In specific contexts, refers to a worked stone, a building block, a milestone, a precious stone, or an object made from stone. Figuratively, used of a person or concept that represents strength, stability, or obstruction (e.g., stumbling block). In funerary contexts, denotes a stone used to close a tomb. May also designate an object of small size such as a pebble but most commonly refers to a stone of practical use or symbolic significance.
1 Peter 2:8 · Word #2
Lexicon G3037
| Lemma | λίθος |
| Transliteration | líthos |
| Strong's | G3037 |
| Definition | A generally hard, naturally occurring solid mineral material; stone, rock. In specific contexts, refers to a worked stone, a building block, a milestone, a precious stone, or an object made from stone. Figuratively, used of a person or concept that represents strength, stability, or obstruction (e.g., stumbling block). In funerary contexts, denotes a stone used to close a tomb. May also designate an object of small size such as a pebble but most commonly refers to a stone of practical use or symbolic significance. |
Morphology N NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | stone |
| Literal | stone |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λίθος |
| Strong's | G3037 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3037-05
stone
| Morphological Notes | Noun; nominative case; masculine gender; singular number. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Stone" directly reflects the core sense of λίθος as a solid mineral object used naturally or in construction. The nominative masculine singular form denotes a single stone as the subject of a clause. |
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