σητόβρωτα
sētóbrōtos
moth-eaten
Primarily, eaten or consumed by moths; describes something (often cloth or apparel) that has been damaged or destroyed by the action of moths. Carries the nuance of being rendered worthless or spoiled due to such decay. In extended usage, may symbolize fragility, impermanence, or susceptibility to corruption.
James 5:2 · Word #9
Lexicon G4598
| Lemma | σητόβρωτος |
| Transliteration | sētóbrōtos |
| Strong's | G4598 |
| Definition | Primarily, eaten or consumed by moths; describes something (often cloth or apparel) that has been damaged or destroyed by the action of moths. Carries the nuance of being rendered worthless or spoiled due to such decay. In extended usage, may symbolize fragility, impermanence, or susceptibility to corruption. |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | moth-eaten |
| Literal | moth-eaten |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σητόβρωτος |
| Strong's | G4598 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4598-01
moth-eaten things
| Morphological Notes | Predicate adjective; neuter nominative plural, functioning substantively; describes items characterized as consumed by moths. |
| Rendering Rationale | The compound literally means "eaten by moths," from σής (moth) and a form related to βιβρώσκω (to eat, consume). The neuter nominative plural form is reflected by the plural "things," preserving its adjectival force applied substantively. |
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