Σιδῶνος
Sidṓn
Sidon—a prominent ancient coastal city located on the eastern Mediterranean in the region north of Galilee, serving as a major Phoenician port and commercial center. The term designates the city itself, its territory, and, by extension, its inhabitants. In scriptural contexts, it regularly marks a geographic, political, and cultural identity distinct from Israelite areas.
Matthew 15:21 · Word #12
Lexicon G4605
| Lemma | Σιδών |
| Transliteration | Sidṓn |
| Strong's | G4605 |
| Definition | Sidon—a prominent ancient coastal city located on the eastern Mediterranean in the region north of Galilee, serving as a major Phoenician port and commercial center. The term designates the city itself, its territory, and, by extension, its inhabitants. In scriptural contexts, it regularly marks a geographic, political, and cultural identity distinct from Israelite areas. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Σιδών |
| Strong's | G4605 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4605-03
of Sidon
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS); proper place name in genitive case indicating possession, source, or association. |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma denotes the Phoenician coastal city and its associated territory. The genitive feminine singular form is most naturally rendered in English with the possessive or relational construction “of Sidon,” preserving the case relationship without adding contextual interpretation. |
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