ῥαφίδος
rhaphís
of a needle
A slender, pointed metal implement used for sewing, specifically a needle. The term refers to a tool for piercing fabric or other material in the practice of sewing or embroidery. Occasionally, the term may be used metaphorically to evoke the idea of something extremely narrow or difficult to pass through, as in proverbial expressions.
Mark 10:25 · Word #6
Lexicon G4476
| Lemma | ῥαφίς |
| Transliteration | rhaphís |
| Strong's | G4476 |
| Definition | A slender, pointed metal implement used for sewing, specifically a needle. The term refers to a tool for piercing fabric or other material in the practice of sewing or embroidery. Occasionally, the term may be used metaphorically to evoke the idea of something extremely narrow or difficult to pass through, as in proverbial expressions. |
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 | of a needle |
| Literal | needle |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ῥαφίς |
| Strong's | G4476 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4476-01
of a sewing needle
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS); denotes possession, source, or relation in singular feminine form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a slender metal implement used for sewing, derived from the root meaning "to sew." The genitive feminine singular form is reflected by the rendering "of a sewing needle," preserving both possession/source nuance and singularity. |
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