χόρτῳ
chórtos
grass
Plant material, particularly grass or herbage that grows in the open fields; by extension, any green vegetation suitable for grazing. In most contexts, especially in the New Testament and Septuagint, refers specifically to wild grass or meadow plants, but can also encompass hay, pasture, or vegetation in a general sense. The meaning focuses on that which is quickly grown, often emphasizing its transitory or perishable nature in metaphorical uses.
Mark 6:39 · Word #11
Lexicon G5528
| Lemma | χόρτος |
| Transliteration | chórtos |
| Strong's | G5528 |
| Definition | Plant material, particularly grass or herbage that grows in the open fields; by extension, any green vegetation suitable for grazing. In most contexts, especially in the New Testament and Septuagint, refers specifically to wild grass or meadow plants, but can also encompass hay, pasture, or vegetation in a general sense. The meaning focuses on that which is quickly grown, often emphasizing its transitory or perishable nature in metaphorical uses. |
Morphology N DAT M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | grass |
| Literal | grass |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χόρτος |
| Strong's | G5528 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5528-01
to grass
| Morphological Notes | Noun, dative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,DMS); from χόρτος. |
| Rendering Rationale | χόρτῳ is dative masculine singular, indicating relation or location; "to grass" preserves the dative force without imposing contextual nuance. "Grass" reflects the root sense of field-grown green vegetation or herbage. |
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