δεξιοῖς
dexiós
right
Having to do with the right side, especially the right hand; pertaining to or located on the right as opposed to the left. In broader contexts, denotes right as a direction, side of honor, or designated position, commonly associated with the right hand of a person or of a thing. Can be used adjectivally ('right, on the right side') or substantivally ('right hand, right side'). In figurative contexts, may refer to a position of honor or favor.
Mark 16:5 · Word #11
Lexicon G1188
| Lemma | δεξιός |
| Transliteration | dexiós |
| Strong's | G1188 |
| Definition | Having to do with the right side, especially the right hand; pertaining to or located on the right as opposed to the left. In broader contexts, denotes right as a direction, side of honor, or designated position, commonly associated with the right hand of a person or of a thing. Can be used adjectivally ('right, on the right side') or substantivally ('right hand, right side'). In figurative contexts, may refer to a position of honor or favor. |
Morphology ADJ.S DAT N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | right |
| Literal | right |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δεξιός |
| Strong's | G1188 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1188-04
to the right sides
| Morphological Notes | Substantive adjective; dative neuter plural (Gr,NS,,,,DNP), indicating indirect object or locative/instrumental function in plural neuter form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective δεξιός denotes what pertains to the right side or right hand. In the dative neuter plural (δεξιοῖς), it functions substantivally and is rendered with a plural dative sense, preserving both number and case as "to the right sides." |
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