ὀπῆς
opḗ
opening
Primary meaning: an opening or aperture, such as a hole, gap, or fissure in a surface. In context, it can refer specifically to a cave or cavern (a natural hollow in the earth or rock), and less frequently to a spring or the mouth of a well as an orifice through which water emerges. The semantic range includes both broad and specific physical openings in natural or constructed surfaces.
James 3:11 · Word #7
Lexicon G3692
| Lemma | ὀπή |
| Transliteration | opḗ |
| Strong's | G3692 |
| Definition | Primary meaning: an opening or aperture, such as a hole, gap, or fissure in a surface. In context, it can refer specifically to a cave or cavern (a natural hollow in the earth or rock), and less frequently to a spring or the mouth of a well as an orifice through which water emerges. The semantic range includes both broad and specific physical openings in natural or constructed surfaces. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | opening |
| Literal | of-opening |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὀπή |
| Strong's | G3692 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3692-02
of an opening
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | The primary sense of ὀπή is an opening or aperture, from the root ὀπ- associated with visibility and appearing. The genitive feminine singular form ὀπῆς is rendered "of an opening," preserving both the core meaning and the genitive case. |
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