σποδῷ
spodós
Powdery remains resulting from burning; ashes. In most contexts, σποδός specifically refers to the residue of combustion, such as the ashes of burnt wood, sacrificed animals, or incense. Can denote ashes generally or, in ritual and mourning contexts, the material employed in practices of lamentation, purification, or humiliation.
Matthew 11:21 · Word #25
Lexicon G4700
| Lemma | σποδός |
| Transliteration | spodós |
| Strong's | G4700 |
| Definition | Powdery remains resulting from burning; ashes. In most contexts, σποδός specifically refers to the residue of combustion, such as the ashes of burnt wood, sacrificed animals, or incense. Can denote ashes generally or, in ritual and mourning contexts, the material employed in practices of lamentation, purification, or humiliation. |
Morphology N DAT F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σποδός |
| Strong's | G4700 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4700-01
in ashes
| Morphological Notes | Noun, dative feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,DFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the powdery residue of combustion. The dative feminine singular form is rendered "in ashes" to reflect the dative case’s locative/instrumental force while preserving the core sense of burned remains. |
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