φυλῆς
phylḗ
A distinct group descended from a common ancestor; in particular, a tribe, clan, or lineage within a larger people group. In Greek and Hellenistic contexts, chiefly refers to divisions within a people (such as the tribes of the Israelites or other ethnic groupings), and may designate a sub-ethnic, political, or genealogical unit. Semantic range includes: tribe, clan, lineage, division, or category of people, sometimes used more generally for a class or type.
Hebrews 7:13 · Word #6
Lexicon G5443
| Lemma | φυλή |
| Transliteration | phylḗ |
| Strong's | G5443 |
| Definition | A distinct group descended from a common ancestor; in particular, a tribe, clan, or lineage within a larger people group. In Greek and Hellenistic contexts, chiefly refers to divisions within a people (such as the tribes of the Israelites or other ethnic groupings), and may designate a sub-ethnic, political, or genealogical unit. Semantic range includes: tribe, clan, lineage, division, or category of people, sometimes used more generally for a class or type. |
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 |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φυλή |
| Strong's | G5443 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5443-05
of a tribe
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, genitive case (denoting possession, source, or association). |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes belonging or origin from a single tribe or clan. "Tribe" preserves the core idea of a group that has grown or sprung from a common ancestor, reflecting the root sense of organic descent. |
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