ἐχθρούς
echthrós
enemies
Primarily, an enemy or adversary—one who is hostile or opposed to another. The term can denote both personal and collective hostility, ranging from general enmity to specific opposition, whether in attitude, action, or relationship. In extended contexts, it can describe those who are opposed, hostile, or estranged, whether on personal, national, or cosmic levels. Usage as an adjective (rare) refers to being hostile or inimical.
Mark 12:36 · Word #23
Lexicon G2190
| Lemma | ἐχθρός |
| Transliteration | echthrós |
| Strong's | G2190 |
| Definition | Primarily, an enemy or adversary—one who is hostile or opposed to another. The term can denote both personal and collective hostility, ranging from general enmity to specific opposition, whether in attitude, action, or relationship. In extended contexts, it can describe those who are opposed, hostile, or estranged, whether on personal, national, or cosmic levels. Usage as an adjective (rare) refers to being hostile or inimical. |
Morphology ADJ.S ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | enemies |
| Literal | enemies |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐχθρός |
| Strong's | G2190 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2190-06
hostile adversaries
| Morphological Notes | Substantive adjective; accusative masculine plural (Gr,NS,,,,AMP); functioning as a noun meaning those who are hostile. |
| Rendering Rationale | The accusative masculine plural form denotes multiple persons who are characterized by hostility or enmity. "Hostile adversaries" preserves the root sense of active opposition grounded in enmity while reflecting the plural accusative substantival usage. |
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