χειλέων
cheîlos
of lips
Lip; the fleshy, movable part forming the edge of the mouth. By extension, an edge or border, especially of land or water (such as a shore or bank), and metaphorically, the mouth as an organ of speech or what is uttered. In specific contexts, also used figuratively for the rim or margin of objects.
Hebrews 13:15 · Word #13
Lexicon G5491
| Lemma | χεῖλος |
| Transliteration | cheîlos |
| Strong's | G5491 |
| Definition | Lip; the fleshy, movable part forming the edge of the mouth. By extension, an edge or border, especially of land or water (such as a shore or bank), and metaphorically, the mouth as an organ of speech or what is uttered. In specific contexts, also used figuratively for the rim or margin of objects. |
Morphology N GEN N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of lips |
| Literal | of-lips |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χεῖλος |
| Strong's | G5491 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5491-02
of lips
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive plural, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,GNP); indicates possession, source, or association in plural form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive plural form denotes possession or relation, rendered concisely as "of lips." The translation preserves the primary concrete sense of χεῖλος as the lip, while maintaining the plural and genitive morphology. |
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