πηγὴ
pēgḗ
fountain
A spring or source, specifically of naturally flowing or gushing water; by extension, a fountain, well, or other abundant origin. Frequently refers to a place where water emerges from the ground, but can also be applied metaphorically to any abundant or originary source (of blood, life, or benefit) in a given context.
James 3:11 · Word #3
Lexicon G4077
| Lemma | πηγή |
| Transliteration | pēgḗ |
| Strong's | G4077 |
| Definition | A spring or source, specifically of naturally flowing or gushing water; by extension, a fountain, well, or other abundant origin. Frequently refers to a place where water emerges from the ground, but can also be applied metaphorically to any abundant or originary source (of blood, life, or benefit) in a given context. |
Morphology N NOM F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | fountain |
| Literal | spring-fountain |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πηγή |
| Strong's | G4077 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4077-03
spring-source
| Morphological Notes | Noun; nominative; feminine; singular (Gr,N,,,,,NFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | "Spring-source" preserves the primary sense of a naturally emerging source of water while highlighting its broader meaning as an origin point. The nominative feminine singular form denotes a single identified source or spring. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
spring-source
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 matches the meaning of a source or fountain. In context, this is clear and precise. |