ζητήματος
zḗtēma
question
That which is sought after or inquired about; specifically, a subject or matter of investigation, inquiry, or dispute. In broader usage, it can refer to a controversial or debated topic, a question under discussion, or a problem being addressed through dialogue or deliberation.
Acts 15:2 · Word #34
Lexicon G2213
| Lemma | ζήτημα |
| Transliteration | zḗtēma |
| Strong's | G2213 |
| Definition | That which is sought after or inquired about; specifically, a subject or matter of investigation, inquiry, or dispute. In broader usage, it can refer to a controversial or debated topic, a question under discussion, or a problem being addressed through dialogue or deliberation. |
Morphology N GEN N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | question |
| Literal | question |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ζήτημα |
| Strong's | G2213 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2213-03
of a matter of inquiry
| Morphological Notes | Noun, neuter, singular, genitive (Gr,N,,,,,GNS) — indicating possession, relation, or description: "of a matter of inquiry." |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun ζήτημα denotes the result or object of seeking—an issue or subject under investigation or dispute. The genitive singular form is reflected by "of," preserving its case while retaining the root idea of inquiry. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
matter of inquiry
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed from 'of a matter of inquiry' to 'matter of inquiry' since the genitive is already reflected by the English construction with 'concerning.' This conveys the questioning/disputed topic as per the SILEX definition. |