σὴς
sḗs
moth
A moth, specifically an insect whose larvae feed on and cause damage to textiles or stored organic materials. The term denotes a common pest associated with the consumption and destruction of clothing, fabric, or grain. In figurative usage, it symbolizes decay, impermanence, and vulnerability to corruption.
Luke 12:33 · Word #23
Lexicon G4597
| Lemma | σής |
| Transliteration | sḗs |
| Strong's | G4597 |
| Definition | A moth, specifically an insect whose larvae feed on and cause damage to textiles or stored organic materials. The term denotes a common pest associated with the consumption and destruction of clothing, fabric, or grain. In figurative usage, it symbolizes decay, impermanence, and vulnerability to corruption. |
Morphology N NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | moth |
| Literal | moth |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σής |
| Strong's | G4597 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4597-01
moth
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative, masculine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,NMS); functioning as a singular subject form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun σής denotes a moth, specifically an insect that consumes and damages fabric or stored goods. The nominative masculine singular form is rendered simply as "moth," preserving both lexical meaning and grammatical number. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
moth
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is correct as it simply translates the noun. |