στρουθίων
strouthíon
sparrows
A small bird, especially a sparrow; in broader contexts, any small bird or passerine. Primarily refers to small birds commonly found in the eastern Mediterranean, often observed in towns and rural areas. In specific literary or metaphorical contexts, refers to a creature of little monetary or social value, sometimes employed as a symbol of insignificance or vulnerability.
Luke 12:7 · Word #13
Lexicon G4765
| Lemma | στρουθίον |
| Transliteration | strouthíon |
| Strong's | G4765 |
| Definition | A small bird, especially a sparrow; in broader contexts, any small bird or passerine. Primarily refers to small birds commonly found in the eastern Mediterranean, often observed in towns and rural areas. In specific literary or metaphorical contexts, refers to a creature of little monetary or social value, sometimes employed as a symbol of insignificance or vulnerability. |
Morphology N GEN N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | sparrows |
| Literal | sparrows |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | στρουθίον |
| Strong's | G4765 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4765-02
of small birds
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, neuter, plural (Gr,N,,,,,GNPD). |
| Rendering Rationale | The diminutive noun στρουθίον denotes a small bird or sparrow; rendered here as "small birds" to preserve the diminutive sense. The genitive plural form is reflected by "of," indicating possession or relation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of small birds
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Literal and lexically valid; though in common English 'sparrows' is usual, SIBI-P1 preserves accuracy without adding interpretation. |