μαργαρίτας
margarítēs
pearls
A pearl, specifically a spherical, lustrous organic gem produced within pearl oysters or similar mollusks. In broader usage, refers to an object of great value, rarity, or beauty, sometimes used metaphorically for something precious or highly esteemed.
Matthew 13:45 · Word #12
Lexicon G3135
| Lemma | μαργαρίτης |
| Transliteration | margarítēs |
| Strong's | G3135 |
| Definition | A pearl, specifically a spherical, lustrous organic gem produced within pearl oysters or similar mollusks. In broader usage, refers to an object of great value, rarity, or beauty, sometimes used metaphorically for something precious or highly esteemed. |
Morphology N ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | pearls |
| Literal | pearls |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μαργαρίτης |
| Strong's | G3135 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3135-03
pearls
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AMP): direct-object form, masculine gender, plural number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma denotes a spherical, lustrous gem formed in a mollusk, commonly valued as a precious gem. The accusative masculine plural form is reflected by the simple plural "pearls," preserving both number and the concrete object sense. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
pearls
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'pearls' is accurate for μαργαρίτας as plural, and no change is needed. |