στενῆς
stenós
narrow
narrow; primarily describing something with a limited width or restricted space between boundaries. Also used metaphorically for situations, paths, or choices that are difficult, constrained, or demanding due to limitations or obstacles. The primary sense is physical narrowness, but can extend to figurative uses indicating hardship or rigor.
Luke 13:24 · Word #5
Lexicon G4728
| Lemma | στενός |
| Transliteration | stenós |
| Strong's | G4728 |
| Definition | narrow; primarily describing something with a limited width or restricted space between boundaries. Also used metaphorically for situations, paths, or choices that are difficult, constrained, or demanding due to limitations or obstacles. The primary sense is physical narrowness, but can extend to figurative uses indicating hardship or rigor. |
Morphology ADJ.A GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | narrow |
| Literal | narrow-strait |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | στενός |
| Strong's | G4728 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4728-02
of a narrow
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, genitive feminine singular (Gr,AA,,,,GFS); attributive form modifying a feminine noun in the genitive case. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the core sense of στενός as "narrow" or "constricted" while reflecting the genitive feminine singular form with "of," indicating possession or description in relation to a feminine noun. |
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