καινούς
kainós
fresh
New, with reference to quality rather than age; something not previously existing, unused, or different in nature from what was before. Especially denotes newness in the sense of freshness, innovation, or transformation, rather than simply being recent in time. Can refer to a new order, a new covenant, or a new creation, focusing on the distinctive, fresh, or superior nature of what is new.
Mark 2:22 · Word #29
Lexicon G2537
| Lemma | καινός |
| Transliteration | kainós |
| Strong's | G2537 |
| Definition | New, with reference to quality rather than age; something not previously existing, unused, or different in nature from what was before. Especially denotes newness in the sense of freshness, innovation, or transformation, rather than simply being recent in time. Can refer to a new order, a new covenant, or a new creation, focusing on the distinctive, fresh, or superior nature of what is new. |
Morphology ADJ.A ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | fresh |
| Literal | new-fresh |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | καινός |
| Strong's | G2537 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2537-09
fresh, unprecedented
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, accusative masculine plural (Gr,AA,,,,AMP); attributive form modifying a masculine plural noun in the accusative case. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering emphasizes newness in kind or quality rather than mere recency, reflecting the καιν- root’s focus on freshness and distinction. As accusative masculine plural, it describes masculine plural objects receiving action, preserved in English as a plural adjectival sense. |
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