πλησίον
plēsíon
near
Adverb: near, nearby, in close proximity (spatially or figuratively). Substantival (noun use): one who is near, a neighbor, fellow human being, compatriot, or associate. In extended usage, may refer to any person with whom one comes into contact, especially in a moral or social context.
John 4:5 · Word #9
Lexicon G4139
| Lemma | πλησίον |
| Transliteration | plēsíon |
| Strong's | G4139 |
| Definition | Adverb: near, nearby, in close proximity (spatially or figuratively). Substantival (noun use): one who is near, a neighbor, fellow human being, compatriot, or associate. In extended usage, may refer to any person with whom one comes into contact, especially in a moral or social context. |
Morphology PREP GEN
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| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
Common Translation
| Phrase | near |
| Literal | near |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πλησίον |
| Strong's | G4139 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4139-01
a nearby fellow
| Morphological Notes | Substantival adjective; accusative masculine singular; functioning as a noun meaning one who is near. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term is an adverb used substantivally to denote a person characterized by nearness. The accusative masculine singular form is reflected as a singular personal object, rendered as "a nearby fellow," preserving the core idea of proximity. |
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