βαΐα
baḯon
branches
A small palm branch or palm frond; specifically, a young or tender offshoot of the date palm. In New Testament usage, refers particularly to individual palm branches used by crowds in displays of honor or festivity. The word emphasizes the modest size and delicacy of the offshoot, in contrast to larger branches. Occasionally used more generally for a leafy branch, but in primary sources, almost always refers to palm leaves.
John 12:13 · Word #3
Lexicon G902
| Lemma | βαΐον |
| Transliteration | baḯon |
| Strong's | G902 |
| Definition | A small palm branch or palm frond; specifically, a young or tender offshoot of the date palm. In New Testament usage, refers particularly to individual palm branches used by crowds in displays of honor or festivity. The word emphasizes the modest size and delicacy of the offshoot, in contrast to larger branches. Occasionally used more generally for a leafy branch, but in primary sources, almost always refers to palm leaves. |
Morphology N ACC N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | branches |
| Literal | branches |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | βάϊον |
| Strong's | G902 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G902-01
small palm fronds
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative, neuter, plural (Gr,N,,,,,ANP); direct-object form, plural in number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the diminutive sense of βαΐον as a tender or modest palm offshoot and preserves the plural number of the accusative neuter form. "Small palm fronds" conveys both the botanical specificity and the delicacy implied by the root. |
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