χαλινοὺς
chalinós
bits
A bit or bridle (the apparatus for controlling or restraining an animal, especially a horse, placed in the mouth and attached to reins); by extension, an instrument or means of restraint or control. In figurative contexts, used of self-control, restraint of speech or passion.
James 3:3 · Word #6
Lexicon G5469
| Lemma | χαλινός |
| Transliteration | chalinós |
| Strong's | G5469 |
| Definition | A bit or bridle (the apparatus for controlling or restraining an animal, especially a horse, placed in the mouth and attached to reins); by extension, an instrument or means of restraint or control. In figurative contexts, used of self-control, restraint of speech or passion. |
Morphology N ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | bits |
| Literal | bits |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χαλινός |
| Strong's | G5469 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5469-02
bridles
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, masculine, plural (Gr,N,,,,,AMP) — direct object form, masculine plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The accusative masculine plural form denotes multiple instruments of restraint. "Bridles" preserves the concrete image of the controlling apparatus placed in an animal’s mouth, reflecting the root idea of restraining and guiding. |
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