κραβάττου
krábbatos
a bed
A simple mattress or pallet used for lying, resting, or sleeping, typically a light and portable bedding made of cloth or rushes, placed directly on the ground or floor. The term can also denote a mat carried by invalids or the poor, as opposed to a more substantial or structured bedframe (κλίνη). In various contexts, κράββατος refers specifically to the bedding of individuals with limited means or those who are incapacitated, and is frequently associated with mobility (e.g., being carried).
Acts 9:33 · Word #13
Lexicon G2895
| Lemma | κράββατος |
| Transliteration | krábbatos |
| Strong's | G2895 |
| Definition | A simple mattress or pallet used for lying, resting, or sleeping, typically a light and portable bedding made of cloth or rushes, placed directly on the ground or floor. The term can also denote a mat carried by invalids or the poor, as opposed to a more substantial or structured bedframe (κλίνη). In various contexts, κράββατος refers specifically to the bedding of individuals with limited means or those who are incapacitated, and is frequently associated with mobility (e.g., being carried). |
Morphology N GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a bed |
| Literal | bed |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κράβαττος |
| Strong's | G2895 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2895-03
of a pallet
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, singular, genitive (Gr,N,,,,,GMS): denotes possession, source, or association; rendered with "of." |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive masculine singular form requires the rendering "of a pallet." "Pallet" reflects the simple, portable bedding denoted by κράββατος, distinguishing it from a structured bed (κλίνη). |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
a pallet
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'of a pallet' is an unnecessarily literal genitive. In context, the phrase means 'lying on a pallet.' 'A pallet' gives the right sense for the object associated with the verb. |