χειμάρρου
cheímarrhos
brook
A watercourse that flows vigorously during periods of heavy rain or in winter, often dry in summer; a seasonal torrent or stream. The term typically refers to a streambed or ravine that carries water temporarily, especially as a result of storm runoff or winter precipitation.
John 18:1 · Word #11
Lexicon G5493
| Lemma | χείμαῤῥος |
| Transliteration | cheímarrhos |
| Strong's | G5493 |
| Definition | A watercourse that flows vigorously during periods of heavy rain or in winter, often dry in summer; a seasonal torrent or stream. The term typically refers to a streambed or ravine that carries water temporarily, especially as a result of storm runoff or winter precipitation. |
Morphology N GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | brook |
| Literal | winter-torrent |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χείμαρρος |
| Strong's | G5493 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5493-01
of a winter torrent
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GMS); denotes possession, source, or relation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The compound denotes something that flows in winter or storms (χειμών + ῥέω). The genitive masculine singular form is reflected by "of a winter torrent," preserving both root meaning and case. |
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