ἐσχάτου

éschatos

the ends

Primary meaning: farthest, most remote, last in a series (spatially, temporally, or in degree). The term can refer to that which is at the end or outermost boundary, the final element in a sequence, or the ultimate (in time, position, or significance). Contextually, it may denote the end-point of a period, the last member in a hierarchy, or something at the extreme limit of a range.

G2078

Acts 13:47 · Word #18

Lexicon G2078

Lemmaἔσχατος
Transliterationéschatos
Strong'sG2078
DefinitionPrimary meaning: farthest, most remote, last in a series (spatially, temporally, or in degree). The term can refer to that which is at the end or outermost boundary, the final element in a sequence, or the ultimate (in time, position, or significance). Contextually, it may denote the end-point of a period, the last member in a hierarchy, or something at the extreme limit of a range.

Morphology ADJ.S GEN N SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun
Case GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation
Gender N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter
Number SG — Singular — One

Common Translation

Phrasethe ends
Literalutmost-farthest

Lexical Info

Lemmaἔσχατος
Strong'sG2078

SIBI-P1 Translation G2078-09

of the farthest

Morphological NotesSubstantive adjective; genitive singular (neuter or masculine), functioning as a noun: "of the farthest/last one/thing."
Rendering RationaleThe genitive singular form denotes possession or relation, rendered "of the farthest," preserving the superlative force of ἔσχατος as that which is most remote or last in position, time, or degree.

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