λίθους
líthos
stones
A generally hard, naturally occurring solid mineral material; stone, rock. In specific contexts, refers to a worked stone, a building block, a milestone, a precious stone, or an object made from stone. Figuratively, used of a person or concept that represents strength, stability, or obstruction (e.g., stumbling block). In funerary contexts, denotes a stone used to close a tomb. May also designate an object of small size such as a pebble but most commonly refers to a stone of practical use or symbolic significance.
John 10:31 · Word #3
Lexicon G3037
| Lemma | λίθος |
| Transliteration | líthos |
| Strong's | G3037 |
| Definition | A generally hard, naturally occurring solid mineral material; stone, rock. In specific contexts, refers to a worked stone, a building block, a milestone, a precious stone, or an object made from stone. Figuratively, used of a person or concept that represents strength, stability, or obstruction (e.g., stumbling block). In funerary contexts, denotes a stone used to close a tomb. May also designate an object of small size such as a pebble but most commonly refers to a stone of practical use or symbolic significance. |
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 | stones |
| Literal | stones |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λίθος |
| Strong's | G3037 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3037-07
stones
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AMP): direct object form, referring to multiple stones. |
| Rendering Rationale | The accusative masculine plural form denotes multiple stone objects as direct objects. "Stones" preserves the primary concrete sense of naturally occurring or worked stone without importing contextual specificity. |
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