φάραγξ
pháranx
valley
A ravine or deep, narrow valley, typically with steep sides; a cleft or gorge formed by the erosive action of water, often serving as a conduit for a winter stream or torrent. The word refers specifically to a chasm or natural gap in the landscape, emphasizing the sharpness and depth of the formation. In various contexts, can denote a natural hollow or steep-sided valley, especially one shaped or filled by seasonal water flows, but does not indicate a broad, cultivated, or inhabited valley.
Luke 3:5 · Word #2
Lexicon G5327
| Lemma | φάραγξ |
| Transliteration | pháranx |
| Strong's | G5327 |
| Definition | A ravine or deep, narrow valley, typically with steep sides; a cleft or gorge formed by the erosive action of water, often serving as a conduit for a winter stream or torrent. The word refers specifically to a chasm or natural gap in the landscape, emphasizing the sharpness and depth of the formation. In various contexts, can denote a natural hollow or steep-sided valley, especially one shaped or filled by seasonal water flows, but does not indicate a broad, cultivated, or inhabited valley. |
Morphology N NOM F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | valley |
| Literal | valley |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φάραγξ |
| Strong's | G5327 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5327-01
a cleft ravine
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative, feminine, singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Cleft ravine" reflects the root sense of something rent or broken open (ῥήγ-) while preserving the specific terrain feature denoted by φάραγξ. The nominative feminine singular form is represented as a singular concrete noun. |
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