λίβα
líps
southwest
A specific wind, typically the southwest wind, associated with bringing rain; in some contexts, may also refer to the general direction from which this wind originates or the southwestern point of the compass. Primarily denotes the meteorological phenomenon itself, not the direction alone.
Acts 27:12 · Word #26
Lexicon G3047
| Lemma | λίψ |
| Transliteration | líps |
| Strong's | G3047 |
| Definition | A specific wind, typically the southwest wind, associated with bringing rain; in some contexts, may also refer to the general direction from which this wind originates or the southwestern point of the compass. Primarily denotes the meteorological phenomenon itself, not the direction alone. |
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 | southwest |
| Literal | southwest-wind |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λίψ |
| Strong's | G3047 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3047-01
southwest wind
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AMS): denotes a single instance of the named wind in object position. |
| Rendering Rationale | λίψ denotes a specific meteorological wind, typically the rain-bringing wind from the southwest. The accusative singular form identifies one instance of this wind as a direct object, reflected in the simple singular English rendering. |
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