Κανὰ
Kanâ
Cana
Proper noun. Refers to Cana, a village or small town in Galilee mentioned in the New Testament as the site of notable events. The primary referent is a geographic location, with its significance drawn from its setting and the events associated with it in the narratives. The name does not carry broader symbolic meaning in Greek; its function is referential to a specific place.
John 21:2 · Word #14
Lexicon G2580
| Lemma | Κανᾶ |
| Transliteration | Kanâ |
| Strong's | G2580 |
| Definition | Proper noun. Refers to Cana, a village or small town in Galilee mentioned in the New Testament as the site of notable events. The primary referent is a geographic location, with its significance drawn from its setting and the events associated with it in the narratives. The name does not carry broader symbolic meaning in Greek; its function is referential to a specific place. |
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 | Cana |
| Literal | Cana |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Κανά |
| Strong's | G2580 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2580-01
to Cana
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, dative (proper locative name). |
| Rendering Rationale | Κανᾶ is a proper noun referring to the Galilean village Cana. The dative feminine singular form is reflected with the English preposition "to," preserving the case function without adding contextual interpretation. |
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