ῥάκους
rhákos
of cloth
A piece of cloth, usually referring to a scrap, fragment, or remnant separated from a larger textile; in some contexts, specifically a worn or torn piece, a rag used for mending, cleaning, or as a patch. Broader uses include any fragment of fabric, with implications of insignificance, disrepair, or being cast aside.
Mark 2:21 · Word #3
Lexicon G4470
| Lemma | ῥάκος |
| Transliteration | rhákos |
| Strong's | G4470 |
| Definition | A piece of cloth, usually referring to a scrap, fragment, or remnant separated from a larger textile; in some contexts, specifically a worn or torn piece, a rag used for mending, cleaning, or as a patch. Broader uses include any fragment of fabric, with implications of insignificance, disrepair, or being cast aside. |
Morphology N GEN N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of cloth |
| Literal | of-cloth-patch |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ῥάκος |
| Strong's | G4470 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4470-01
of a torn cloth
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,GNS) |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession or relation, rendered as "of." "Torn cloth" preserves the root sense from ῥήγνυμι (to tear), highlighting that the noun refers to fabric that has been ripped or fragmented. |
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