ἀπωλείας
apṓleia
perdition
The state or process of being destroyed, ruined, or lost; denotes loss of well-being, utter ruin, annihilation, or (in broader contexts) wastefulness. In various contexts, it can indicate physical destruction, moral ruin, or the forfeiture of that which is valuable or essential.
John 17:12 · Word #27
Lexicon G684
| Lemma | ἀπώλεια |
| Transliteration | apṓleia |
| Strong's | G684 |
| Definition | The state or process of being destroyed, ruined, or lost; denotes loss of well-being, utter ruin, annihilation, or (in broader contexts) wastefulness. In various contexts, it can indicate physical destruction, moral ruin, or the forfeiture of that which is valuable or essential. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | perdition |
| Literal | destruction |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀπώλεια |
| Strong's | G684 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G684-03
of ruin
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, genitive — indicating possession, source, or association ("of"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the state or result of being destroyed or lost. The genitive singular form is rendered "of ruin," preserving both the abstract quality of the -εια ending and the genitive case relationship. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of ruin
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "ruin". |