ἀποκρίσεσιν
apókrisis
answers
A reply or response; a statement given in answer to a question or challenge. In specific contexts, ἀπόκρισις refers to a formal or structured answer, especially one given in dialogue, debate, or judicial proceedings. It is most often used for verbal responses, but may occasionally refer more broadly to a reply to actions or situations.
Luke 2:47 · Word #12
Lexicon G612
| Lemma | ἀπόκρισις |
| Transliteration | apókrisis |
| Strong's | G612 |
| Definition | A reply or response; a statement given in answer to a question or challenge. In specific contexts, ἀπόκρισις refers to a formal or structured answer, especially one given in dialogue, debate, or judicial proceedings. It is most often used for verbal responses, but may occasionally refer more broadly to a reply to actions or situations. |
Morphology N DAT F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | answers |
| Literal | answers |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀπόκρισις |
| Strong's | G612 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G612-02
to replies
| Morphological Notes | Noun, dative feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,DFP): indicating indirect object, means, or sphere; plural form of ἀπόκρισις. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a reply or formal answer, derived from the root κρίν- (“to judge, decide”), emphasizing a considered response. The dative feminine plural form is reflected by the rendering “to replies,” preserving number and case without adding contextual assumptions. |
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