σάλου
sálos
waves
A motion of shaking or swaying; specifically, the motion of the sea as it is agitated or thrown into commotion. In extended usage, can refer metaphorically to disturbance or turmoil, particularly in physical but occasionally also in figurative contexts. Primary usage is with reference to the movement of the sea's waves, especially when caused by wind or storm.
Luke 21:25 · Word #21
Lexicon G4535
| Lemma | σάλος |
| Transliteration | sálos |
| Strong's | G4535 |
| Definition | A motion of shaking or swaying; specifically, the motion of the sea as it is agitated or thrown into commotion. In extended usage, can refer metaphorically to disturbance or turmoil, particularly in physical but occasionally also in figurative contexts. Primary usage is with reference to the movement of the sea's waves, especially when caused by wind or storm. |
Morphology N GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | waves |
| Literal | tossing |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σάλος |
| Strong's | G4535 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4535-01
of the surge
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, singular, genitive (Gr,N,,,,,GMS) |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "surge" reflects the core idea of agitated, shaken sea-motion inherent in σάλος. The genitive singular form is preserved by "of the surge," marking possession or relation while maintaining the root sense of tossed agitation. |
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