σχοινία
schoiníon
ropes
A small cord, string, or rope, typically fashioned from braided or twisted plant fibers; more specifically, a slender rope or line made from rushes or similar fibrous plants. In context, denotes a small or lightweight rope used for tying, binding, or constructing improvised objects.
Acts 27:32 · Word #6
Lexicon G4979
| Lemma | σχοινίον |
| Transliteration | schoiníon |
| Strong's | G4979 |
| Definition | A small cord, string, or rope, typically fashioned from braided or twisted plant fibers; more specifically, a slender rope or line made from rushes or similar fibrous plants. In context, denotes a small or lightweight rope used for tying, binding, or constructing improvised objects. |
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 | ropes |
| Literal | ropes |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σχοινίον |
| Strong's | G4979 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4979-01
small cords
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative plural; neuter. From the diminutive form of σχοῖνος (“cord, rope”). |
| Rendering Rationale | The diminutive noun σχοινίον denotes a small or slender cord made from braided plant fibers. The accusative neuter plural form is rendered as “small cords,” preserving both the diminutive sense and the plural morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
ropes
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'small cords' is lexically correct but in this nautical context, SILEX and standard usage show 'ropes' is the intended referent; changed for contextual specificity. |