συνετῶν
synetós
understanding
Having the ability to bring together information or ideas mentally; discerning, perceptive, able to understand and make sense of complex matters. The word characterizes one who is able to comprehend, grasp underlying meaning, or exercise practical or intellectual discernment. Depending on context, it may emphasize intellectual acumen, practical wisdom, or perceptive insight.
Luke 10:21 · Word #27
Lexicon G4908
| Lemma | συνετός |
| Transliteration | synetós |
| Strong's | G4908 |
| Definition | Having the ability to bring together information or ideas mentally; discerning, perceptive, able to understand and make sense of complex matters. The word characterizes one who is able to comprehend, grasp underlying meaning, or exercise practical or intellectual discernment. Depending on context, it may emphasize intellectual acumen, practical wisdom, or perceptive insight. |
Morphology ADJ.S GEN M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | understanding |
| Literal | understanding |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | συνετός |
| Strong's | G4908 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4908-02
of the discerning
| Morphological Notes | Adjective used substantively; genitive masculine plural (Gr,NS,,,,GMP). |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective συνετός denotes one who brings ideas together mentally and possesses perceptive understanding. The genitive masculine plural form is reflected by "of the discerning," preserving both number and case while treating it substantivally. |
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