ῥημάτων
rhēma
words
A spoken word, utterance, or statement; specifically, that which is said or declared, whether a single word or an articulated message. By extension, denotes a matter, event, or thing referred to through spoken words. The primary sense is the expression of thought through speech, with particular focus on the act or result of saying rather than the abstract content. In various contexts, can refer to a command, narrative, proclamation, promise, or report.
John 12:47 · Word #7
Lexicon G4487
| Lemma | ῥῆμα |
| Transliteration | rhēma |
| Strong's | G4487 |
| Definition | A spoken word, utterance, or statement; specifically, that which is said or declared, whether a single word or an articulated message. By extension, denotes a matter, event, or thing referred to through spoken words. The primary sense is the expression of thought through speech, with particular focus on the act or result of saying rather than the abstract content. In various contexts, can refer to a command, narrative, proclamation, promise, or report. |
Morphology N GEN N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | words |
| Literal | words/sayings |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ῥῆμα |
| Strong's | G4487 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4487-05
of spoken words
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive plural, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,GNP) — "of" + plural spoken utterances. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive plural form denotes possession or relation, rendered "of." "Spoken words" reflects the root sense of utterances that flow forth in speech, preserving both plurality and the concrete act of saying. |
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