ζώνην
zṓnē
purse
A band or sash worn around the waist, functioning primarily as a girdle or belt. In extended use, refers to a money pouch, purse, or belt with a compartment for carrying items. The primary sense is that of a flexible band for girding up clothing or securing garments, with secondary senses reflecting its use as a receptacle for small items or money, especially in travel contexts.
Mark 6:8 · Word #20
Lexicon G2223
| Lemma | ζώνη |
| Transliteration | zṓnē |
| Strong's | G2223 |
| Definition | A band or sash worn around the waist, functioning primarily as a girdle or belt. In extended use, refers to a money pouch, purse, or belt with a compartment for carrying items. The primary sense is that of a flexible band for girding up clothing or securing garments, with secondary senses reflecting its use as a receptacle for small items or money, especially in travel contexts. |
Morphology N ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | purse |
| Literal | belt/girdle |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ζώνη |
| Strong's | G2223 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2223-03
a waist-belt
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AFS); a single feminine noun functioning as direct object. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "waist-belt" reflects the core idea of something that encircles and binds around the waist, preserving the root sense of girding. The accusative feminine singular form denotes one specific belt as a direct object. |
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