πεζῇ
pezēi
on foot
By foot; with reference to traveling or moving by walking rather than by riding, sailing, or using any form of conveyance. It functions as an adverb indicating the manner of travel: on foot, by walking. In various contexts, it can contrast specifically with travel by boat or animal, emphasizing direct passage overland.
Mark 6:33 · Word #9
Lexicon G3979
| Lemma | πεζῇ |
| Transliteration | pezēi |
| Strong's | G3979 |
| Definition | By foot; with reference to traveling or moving by walking rather than by riding, sailing, or using any form of conveyance. It functions as an adverb indicating the manner of travel: on foot, by walking. In various contexts, it can contrast specifically with travel by boat or animal, emphasizing direct passage overland. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | on foot |
| Literal | on-foot |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πεζῇ |
| Strong's | G3979 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3979-01
on foot
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (dative singular feminine form used adverbially), indicating manner of movement. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverb derives from the root ποδ- (“foot”) and denotes movement accomplished by walking rather than by vehicle or animal. "On foot" preserves the root imagery and reflects its adverbial function describing manner of travel. |
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