χεῖρον
cheírōn
worse
Comparative form indicating a greater degree of badness, inferiority, or unfavorable condition; worse. Typically refers to something more unsatisfactory, more harmful, or less advantageous compared to another person, state, or thing. May indicate a deterioration in quality, worsening of circumstances, or moral/ethical inferiority. In moral, physical, or circumstantial contexts, describes something more to be avoided, inferior in kind, or more blameworthy.
2 Timothy 3:13 · Word #9
Lexicon G5501
| Lemma | χείρων |
| Transliteration | cheírōn |
| Strong's | G5501 |
| Definition | Comparative form indicating a greater degree of badness, inferiority, or unfavorable condition; worse. Typically refers to something more unsatisfactory, more harmful, or less advantageous compared to another person, state, or thing. May indicate a deterioration in quality, worsening of circumstances, or moral/ethical inferiority. In moral, physical, or circumstantial contexts, describes something more to be avoided, inferior in kind, or more blameworthy. |
Morphology ADJ.A ACC N SG COMP
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
| Degree | COMP — Comparative — Compares two things |
Common Translation
| Phrase | worse |
| Literal | worse |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χείρων |
| Strong's | G5501 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5501-01
of worse ones
| Morphological Notes | Noun (comparative substantive), genitive feminine plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive plural form denotes belonging or relation, rendered with "of." As a comparative substantive from χείρων, it signifies those who are more inferior or in a worse condition. |
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