Κεδρὼν
Kedrṓn
Kidron
A proper noun designating the Kidron, typically referring to the Kidron Valley—a ravine or seasonal brook east of Jerusalem, lying between the city and the Mount of Olives. In Hellenistic and early Roman contexts, Κεδρών is used as a geographic term denoting the valley or its associated watercourse, without connotations beyond its specific topographical identity. It serves to locate events or boundaries associated with Jerusalem.
John 18:1 · Word #13
Lexicon G2748
| Lemma | Κεδρών |
| Transliteration | Kedrṓn |
| Strong's | G2748 |
| Definition | A proper noun designating the Kidron, typically referring to the Kidron Valley—a ravine or seasonal brook east of Jerusalem, lying between the city and the Mount of Olives. In Hellenistic and early Roman contexts, Κεδρών is used as a geographic term denoting the valley or its associated watercourse, without connotations beyond its specific topographical identity. It serves to locate events or boundaries associated with Jerusalem. |
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 | Kidron |
| Literal | Cedron |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Κεδρών |
| Strong's | G2748 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2748-01
of the Kidron Valley
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, singular, genitive (Gr,N,,,,,GMSI) — proper noun in genitive case indicating possession or association. |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma denotes the specific geographic location known as the Kidron Valley. The genitive masculine singular form is reflected by rendering it with "of," preserving its case function while retaining the proper place name. |
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