ἐπιλύσεως
epílysis
interpretation
The act of interpreting, solving, or providing an explanation for something that is obscure, such as a statement, text, or problem; primarily denotes 'explanation' or the process of resolving uncertainty. In certain contexts, specifically refers to the interpretation of spoken or written material, especially ambiguous or prophetic utterances.
2 Peter 1:20 · Word #9
Lexicon G1955
| Lemma | ἐπίλυσις |
| Transliteration | epílysis |
| Strong's | G1955 |
| Definition | The act of interpreting, solving, or providing an explanation for something that is obscure, such as a statement, text, or problem; primarily denotes 'explanation' or the process of resolving uncertainty. In certain contexts, specifically refers to the interpretation of spoken or written material, especially ambiguous or prophetic utterances. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | interpretation |
| Literal | interpretation-solution-releasing |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐπίλυσις |
| Strong's | G1955 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1955-01
of explanation
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, genitive (Gr,N,,,,,GFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession or relation, rendered concisely as "of explanation." "Explanation" reflects the root sense of a loosening or solving (from λύω) applied to resolving what is obscure. |
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