Πάσχα
páscha
Passover
Principal meaning: the Passover; the festival commemorating the Israelite exodus from Egypt, especially the sacrificial meal associated with it. In broader usage, it can refer to the Passover lamb, the day of the festival, or the period of the Passover observance. In contexts influenced by early Christian usage, it can refer to the commemoration or celebration of the Passover in new ritual forms.
Luke 22:8 · Word #11
Lexicon G3957
| Lemma | πάσχα |
| Transliteration | páscha |
| Strong's | G3957 |
| Definition | Principal meaning: the Passover; the festival commemorating the Israelite exodus from Egypt, especially the sacrificial meal associated with it. In broader usage, it can refer to the Passover lamb, the day of the festival, or the period of the Passover observance. In contexts influenced by early Christian usage, it can refer to the commemoration or celebration of the Passover in new ritual forms. |
Morphology N ACC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Passover |
| Literal | Passover |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Πάσχα |
| Strong's | G3957 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3957-01
the Passover
| Morphological Notes | Noun; neuter; singular; nominative (also appears in accusative singular in other forms listed). |
| Rendering Rationale | The term is a neuter nominative singular noun denoting the Passover festival and its associated observance. "The Passover" preserves its proper-festival sense and singular form without narrowing its broader ritual scope. |
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