σελήνη
selḗnē
moon
selḗnē refers primarily to the moon as the prominent celestial body visible in the night sky, often with emphasis on its light or shining quality. In broader contexts, it may refer to the lunar disc itself, the measurement of time by the moon's phases, or poetic representations related to the goddess Selene. The term can carry both the literal meaning of the astronomical moon and figurative associations with time, cycles, or brightness.
Mark 13:24 · Word #15
Lexicon G4582
| Lemma | σελήνη |
| Transliteration | selḗnē |
| Strong's | G4582 |
| Definition | selḗnē refers primarily to the moon as the prominent celestial body visible in the night sky, often with emphasis on its light or shining quality. In broader contexts, it may refer to the lunar disc itself, the measurement of time by the moon's phases, or poetic representations related to the goddess Selene. The term can carry both the literal meaning of the astronomical moon and figurative associations with time, cycles, or brightness. |
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 | moon |
| Literal | moon |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σελήνη |
| Strong's | G4582 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4582-01
the shining moon
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,NFS); functions as a singular subject form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the primary referent as the celestial moon while foregrounding its root association with shining or radiance. The nominative feminine singular form is reflected as a singular subject noun in English. |
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