βάτου
bátos
bush
A thorny shrub or bush, typically characterized by spiny or prickly branches; used in reference to various types of wild, often uncultivated, bushes, particularly those bearing thorns or brambles. In biblical contexts, refers to the plant through which a voice speaks to Moses (Exodus 3), denoting a generic bramble, bush, or thorny undergrowth rather than a botanical species. The word may also serve generically for dense low-lying shrubbery or undergrowth.
Acts 7:30 · Word #17
Lexicon G942
| Lemma | βάτος |
| Transliteration | bátos |
| Strong's | G942 |
| Definition | A thorny shrub or bush, typically characterized by spiny or prickly branches; used in reference to various types of wild, often uncultivated, bushes, particularly those bearing thorns or brambles. In biblical contexts, refers to the plant through which a voice speaks to Moses (Exodus 3), denoting a generic bramble, bush, or thorny undergrowth rather than a botanical species. The word may also serve generically for dense low-lying shrubbery or undergrowth. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | bush |
| Literal | bush |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | βάτος |
| Strong's | G942 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G942-02
of a thorny bush
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive singular (masculine): denotes possession, source, or association. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form βάτου denotes possession or association, rendered "of a thorny bush." "Thorny bush" preserves the core sense of a bramble or prickly shrub rather than a generic cultivated bush. |
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