ἐλαίῳ
élaion
with-oil
Olive oil—expressed or extracted from the fruit of the olive tree (ἑλαία), used fundamentally as a consumable liquid for food, but more broadly as a substance for anointing, medicinal uses, ceremonial purposes, fuel for lamps, and other domestic or cultic functions. In various contexts, denotes not just the material but also its ritual or economic significance.
Mark 6:13 · Word #7
Lexicon G1637
| Lemma | ἔλαιον |
| Transliteration | élaion |
| Strong's | G1637 |
| Definition | Olive oil—expressed or extracted from the fruit of the olive tree (ἑλαία), used fundamentally as a consumable liquid for food, but more broadly as a substance for anointing, medicinal uses, ceremonial purposes, fuel for lamps, and other domestic or cultic functions. In various contexts, denotes not just the material but also its ritual or economic significance. |
Morphology N DAT N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | with-oil |
| Literal | with-oil |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἔλαιον |
| Strong's | G1637 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1637-01
with olive oil
| Morphological Notes | Noun, dative singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,DNS): refers to a single instance of olive oil in the dative case. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes olive oil as the expressed product of the olive tree. The dative singular form is naturally rendered in English with a prepositional phrase such as "with olive oil," reflecting the dative case while preserving the substance’s core meaning. |
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