Πύθωνα
Pýthōn
of divination
Proper name for Python, the mythic serpent or dragon slain by Apollo in Greek mythology; by extension, in Hellenistic and later contexts, refers to a spirit associated with oracular divination and prophecy, particularly as attributed to the region and oracle of Delphi. In Koine usage, the term can denote a 'spirit of divination,' that is, a supernatural influence believed to inspire soothsaying or prophetic utterances.
Acts 16:16 · Word #12
Lexicon G4436
| Lemma | Πύθων |
| Transliteration | Pýthōn |
| Strong's | G4436 |
| Definition | Proper name for Python, the mythic serpent or dragon slain by Apollo in Greek mythology; by extension, in Hellenistic and later contexts, refers to a spirit associated with oracular divination and prophecy, particularly as attributed to the region and oracle of Delphi. In Koine usage, the term can denote a 'spirit of divination,' that is, a supernatural influence believed to inspire soothsaying or prophetic utterances. |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of divination |
| Literal | Python |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Πύθων |
| Strong's | G4436 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4436-01
Python spirit
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AMS); direct-object form of Πύθων. |
| Rendering Rationale | The accusative masculine singular noun refers to Πύθων, the mythic serpent of Delphi, and by extension a spirit associated with oracular divination. "Python spirit" preserves the proper-name origin while reflecting its developed sense as a divinatory spirit. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Python
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Greek. P1 meaning: Python spirit |