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.
Acts 13:47 · Word #18
Lexicon G2078
| Lemma | ἔσχατος |
| Transliteration | éschatos |
| Strong's | G2078 |
| Definition | 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. |
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
| Phrase | the ends |
| Literal | utmost-farthest |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἔσχατος |
| Strong's | G2078 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2078-09
of the farthest
| Morphological Notes | Substantive adjective; genitive singular (neuter or masculine), functioning as a noun: "of the farthest/last one/thing." |
| Rendering Rationale | The 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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