ἤχῳ
ēchos
sound
A sound or noise perceptible by hearing, typically referring to a distinct, often loud or resonant sound; in specific literary or metaphorical contexts, can refer to a report or rumor that spreads by word of mouth. Its primary sense involves audible sound, but it can extend to cover more abstract senses related to the transmission or reverberation of information.
Hebrews 12:19 · Word #3
Lexicon G2279
| Lemma | ἦχος |
| Transliteration | ēchos |
| Strong's | G2279 |
| Definition | A sound or noise perceptible by hearing, typically referring to a distinct, often loud or resonant sound; in specific literary or metaphorical contexts, can refer to a report or rumor that spreads by word of mouth. Its primary sense involves audible sound, but it can extend to cover more abstract senses related to the transmission or reverberation of information. |
Morphology N DAT M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | sound |
| Literal | to-sound |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἦχος |
| Strong's | G2279 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2279-01
I have
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing), active voice, indicative mood, first person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active indicative first person singular expresses an ongoing state of possession or holding by the speaker. "I have" most directly reflects the core root meaning of ἔχ- while preserving the present, active, first-person force. |
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