ῥύπου
rhýpos
of dirt
Physical dirt, filth, or grime; by extension, defilement or impurity—especially as a metaphor for moral corruption or uncleanness. The primary sense is tangible, material uncleanliness, but in certain contexts, particularly in Hellenistic moral discourse and in the New Testament, it can signify moral or spiritual impurity.
1 Peter 3:21 · Word #11
Lexicon G4509
| Lemma | ῥύπος |
| Transliteration | rhýpos |
| Strong's | G4509 |
| Definition | Physical dirt, filth, or grime; by extension, defilement or impurity—especially as a metaphor for moral corruption or uncleanness. The primary sense is tangible, material uncleanliness, but in certain contexts, particularly in Hellenistic moral discourse and in the New Testament, it can signify moral or spiritual impurity. |
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 dirt |
| Literal | of-filth-dirt |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ῥύπος |
| Strong's | G4509 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4509-01
of filth
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GMS): denotes possession, source, or description in singular masculine form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession or source, rendered concisely as "of filth." "Filth" preserves the primary sense of tangible dirt while allowing for its extended metaphorical sense of impurity. |
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