λύκος
lýkos
wolf
Wolf; a large wild canid known for predatory behavior. In literal contexts, refers to the animal (Canis lupus). Figuratively, can describe persons perceived as dangerous, predatory, or threatening to a community, especially in the context of deception or concealed hostility. The primary meaning is the animal itself, with metaphorical usage signifying a person who threatens the wellbeing or cohesion of a group, especially through deceptive or predatory means.
John 10:12 · Word #25
Lexicon G3074
| Lemma | λύκος |
| Transliteration | lýkos |
| Strong's | G3074 |
| Definition | Wolf; a large wild canid known for predatory behavior. In literal contexts, refers to the animal (Canis lupus). Figuratively, can describe persons perceived as dangerous, predatory, or threatening to a community, especially in the context of deception or concealed hostility. The primary meaning is the animal itself, with metaphorical usage signifying a person who threatens the wellbeing or cohesion of a group, especially through deceptive or predatory means. |
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 | wolf |
| Literal | wolf |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λύκος |
| Strong's | G3074 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3074-03
wolf
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative, masculine, singular (NMS); basic subject form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a literal wolf, the primary sense of the root λυκ-. The nominative masculine singular form presents the basic lexical subject form, which is best rendered simply as "wolf." |
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