Μαθουσαλὰ
Mathousála
Methuselah
Mathousála is a personal name referring to the antediluvian figure known from biblical tradition, typically transliterated as Methushelach. In Koine Greek, it functions solely as a proper noun, designating the son of Henoch (Enoch) and grandfather of Noe (Noah), traditionally noted for his exceptionally long life. The term carries no independent lexical meaning apart from this onomastic use.
Luke 3:37 · Word #2
Lexicon G3103
| Lemma | Μαθουσάλα |
| Transliteration | Mathousála |
| Strong's | G3103 |
| Definition | Mathousála is a personal name referring to the antediluvian figure known from biblical tradition, typically transliterated as Methushelach. In Koine Greek, it functions solely as a proper noun, designating the son of Henoch (Enoch) and grandfather of Noe (Noah), traditionally noted for his exceptionally long life. The term carries no independent lexical meaning apart from this onomastic use. |
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 | Methuselah |
| Literal | Methuselah |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Μαθουσαλά |
| Strong's | G3103 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3103-01
of Methushelach
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, singular, genitive; proper name of Hebrew origin, functioning as an indeclinable Semitic name in Greek with genitive form indicated by ending. |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma Μαθουσάλα is a proper noun referring solely to the antediluvian patriarch Methushelach. The genitive masculine singular form is rendered with "of" to preserve the case relationship while maintaining the name itself. |
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