φραγμοὺς
phragmós
hedges
An enclosure, fence, or barrier—a structure erected to mark off, separate, or protect a defined space. In various contexts, refers to a physical fence (such as for vineyards or livestock), a wall or partition separating areas, or, figuratively, any means of separation or demarcation (such as social or religious boundaries). The meaning extends metaphorically to legal, ritual, or social divisions that establish limits or distinctions.
Luke 14:23 · Word #13
Lexicon G5418
| Lemma | φραγμός |
| Transliteration | phragmós |
| Strong's | G5418 |
| Definition | An enclosure, fence, or barrier—a structure erected to mark off, separate, or protect a defined space. In various contexts, refers to a physical fence (such as for vineyards or livestock), a wall or partition separating areas, or, figuratively, any means of separation or demarcation (such as social or religious boundaries). The meaning extends metaphorically to legal, ritual, or social divisions that establish limits or distinctions. |
Morphology N ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | hedges |
| Literal | fences-hedges |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φραγμός |
| Strong's | G5418 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5418-03
enclosing barriers
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AMP); direct-object form, referring to multiple barriers or enclosures. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the noun’s root sense from φράσσω (“to fence in, block, enclose”), emphasizing structures that mark off or block space. The plural form preserves the accusative masculine plural morphology of φραγμοὺς. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
hedges
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'enclosing barriers' reflects the root, but 'hedges' is the established and contextually relevant rendering for this parable imagery. |