ἀετοὶ
aetós
eagles
A large bird of prey, specifically an eagle, known for its size, keen vision, and powerful flight. In broader metaphorical or symbolic contexts, the term refers to qualities associated with the eagle—such as swiftness, strength, or lofty height. In some apocalyptic or visionary passages, the word is also used representationally (e.g., as a symbol in prophetic visions).
Luke 17:37 · Word #17
Lexicon G105
| Lemma | ἀετός |
| Transliteration | aetós |
| Strong's | G105 |
| Definition | A large bird of prey, specifically an eagle, known for its size, keen vision, and powerful flight. In broader metaphorical or symbolic contexts, the term refers to qualities associated with the eagle—such as swiftness, strength, or lofty height. In some apocalyptic or visionary passages, the word is also used representationally (e.g., as a symbol in prophetic visions). |
Morphology N NOM M PL
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 | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | eagles |
| Literal | eagles |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀετός |
| Strong's | G105 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G105-02
eagles
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,NMP); functioning as a plural subject or predicate nominative form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes large birds of prey characterized by soaring flight and strength. The nominative masculine plural form is reflected by the simple plural "eagles," preserving number and lexical sense without contextual expansion. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
eagles
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Eagles' is the correct translation as per lexical meaning and retained for specificity. |