Ἀμνὸς
amnós
Lamb
Lamb; specifically a young sheep, often one used in sacrificial or ritual contexts. In Hellenistic and Koine usage, denotes an animal of tender age appropriate for offering or consumption, or used metaphorically with reference to innocence, meekness, or as an emblematic figure in rhetoric or literature.
John 1:36 · Word #9
Lexicon G286
| Lemma | ἀμνός |
| Transliteration | amnós |
| Strong's | G286 |
| Definition | Lamb; specifically a young sheep, often one used in sacrificial or ritual contexts. In Hellenistic and Koine usage, denotes an animal of tender age appropriate for offering or consumption, or used metaphorically with reference to innocence, meekness, or as an emblematic figure in rhetoric or literature. |
Morphology N NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Lamb |
| Literal | Lamb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀμνός |
| Strong's | G286 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G286-01
lamb
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative, masculine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,NMS); functioning as a subject-form substantive. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a young sheep, often suitable for sacrifice or emblematic use. The nominative masculine singular form is rendered simply as "lamb," reflecting the lexical root without adding contextual or definite force. |
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