ἑνός
heîs
one
The numeral 'one'; denoting a single unit, individual entity, or being. Used both as an adjective and, occasionally, as a substantive to refer to a single person, object, or idea. In certain contexts, emphasizes uniqueness ('only one'), individuality, or an unspecified single example ('a certain one').
Galatians 3:16 · Word #22
Lexicon G1520
| Lemma | εἷς |
| Transliteration | heîs |
| Strong's | G1520 |
| Definition | The numeral 'one'; denoting a single unit, individual entity, or being. Used both as an adjective and, occasionally, as a substantive to refer to a single person, object, or idea. In certain contexts, emphasizes uniqueness ('only one'), individuality, or an unspecified single example ('a certain one'). |
Morphology ADJ.S GEN N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | one |
| Literal | one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | εἷς |
| Strong's | G1520 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1520-05
of one
| Morphological Notes | Substantive adjective; genitive masculine singular of εἷς (cardinal numeral "one"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form expresses possession, source, or relation, while preserving the core numeral sense of a single unit or individual. "Of one" reflects both the genitive case and the singular, individual emphasis inherent in εἷς. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of one
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "one". |