Σάββατα
sábbaton
Sabbaths
The seventh day of the week, observed as a rest day in accordance with commandment or tradition, as well as the institution or observance of this rest period itself; in broader usage, it can refer to a full week (the interval from one Sabbath to the next). In certain contexts, it also encompasses festivals or special rest days specified by tradition or law beyond the regular weekly rest.
Acts 17:2 · Word #12
Lexicon G4521
| Lemma | σάββατον |
| Transliteration | sábbaton |
| Strong's | G4521 |
| Definition | The seventh day of the week, observed as a rest day in accordance with commandment or tradition, as well as the institution or observance of this rest period itself; in broader usage, it can refer to a full week (the interval from one Sabbath to the next). In certain contexts, it also encompasses festivals or special rest days specified by tradition or law beyond the regular weekly rest. |
Morphology N ACC N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Sabbaths |
| Literal | Sabbaths |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σάββατον |
| Strong's | G4521 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4521-02
Sabbath rest days
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative plural, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,ANP): direct object form referring to multiple Sabbath days or observances. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural accusative form denotes multiple instances of the Sabbath as days characterized by cessation from labor. "Sabbath rest days" preserves both the transliterated covenantal term and its root sense of rest, while reflecting the neuter plural form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Sabbath rest days
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'Sabbath rest days' accurately represents Σάββατα in its plural form, supporting the Jewish weekly Sabbaths. Retained as-is. |