πέτρας
pétra
rock
A large mass of rock, bedrock, or rocky outcrop; by extension, used metaphorically for something firm, stable, or foundational. The term refers primarily to a solid, immovable rock formation as opposed to a detached stone or small rock. In some contexts, it denotes a place characterized by rocky terrain, a cliff, or the idea of an unyielding basis or foundation.
Luke 8:13 · Word #5
Lexicon G4073
| Lemma | πέτρα |
| Transliteration | pétra |
| Strong's | G4073 |
| Definition | A large mass of rock, bedrock, or rocky outcrop; by extension, used metaphorically for something firm, stable, or foundational. The term refers primarily to a solid, immovable rock formation as opposed to a detached stone or small rock. In some contexts, it denotes a place characterized by rocky terrain, a cliff, or the idea of an unyielding basis or foundation. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | rock |
| Literal | rock |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πέτρα |
| Strong's | G4073 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4073-05
of bedrock
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, genitive case (Gr,N,,,,,GFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession or association, rendered concisely as "of bedrock." "Bedrock" reflects the core sense of a large, immovable rock mass rather than a detached stone. |
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