ἰοῦ
iós
of poison
Primarily, a harmful or toxic substance; specifically, poison or venom, especially as produced by serpents or other animals. In other contexts, refers to corrosive substance such as rust, particularly the decay or corruption that spreads and destroys. Figuratively, the word can denote moral corruption, dangerous influence, or a destructive agent.
James 3:8 · Word #11
Lexicon G2447
| Lemma | ἰός |
| Transliteration | iós |
| Strong's | G2447 |
| Definition | Primarily, a harmful or toxic substance; specifically, poison or venom, especially as produced by serpents or other animals. In other contexts, refers to corrosive substance such as rust, particularly the decay or corruption that spreads and destroys. Figuratively, the word can denote moral corruption, dangerous influence, or a destructive agent. |
Morphology N GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of poison |
| Literal | of-poison |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἰός |
| Strong's | G2447 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2447-02
of poison
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, singular, genitive (Gr,N,,,,,GMS) — indicating possession, source, or description. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession or source, rendered concisely as "of poison." "Poison" reflects the core sense of a harmful or destructive substance, which also extends to venom and corrosive decay. |
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