λίνον
línon
Flax—refers primarily to the plant Linum usitatissimum, from which fibers are obtained and processed into textile material; by extension, linen—cloth or thread produced from flax fibers, used for garments, wicks, bandages, or other materials in Greco-Roman daily life. In various contexts, it may refer specifically to the raw plant, the prepared fibers, or the finished linen product.
Matthew 12:20 · Word #6
Lexicon G3043
| Lemma | λίνον |
| Transliteration | línon |
| Strong's | G3043 |
| Definition | Flax—refers primarily to the plant Linum usitatissimum, from which fibers are obtained and processed into textile material; by extension, linen—cloth or thread produced from flax fibers, used for garments, wicks, bandages, or other materials in Greco-Roman daily life. In various contexts, it may refer specifically to the raw plant, the prepared fibers, or the finished linen product. |
Morphology N ACC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λίνον |
| Strong's | G3043 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3043-01
flax linen
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, neuter, singular (Gr,N,,,,,ANS) — direct object form; neuter singular material noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Flax linen" preserves the core semantic field of λιν- encompassing both the plant and its processed textile product. The accusative neuter singular form is reflected as a singular, indefinite material noun in English. |
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