καιρῶν
kairós
times
Appointed time, critical or opportune moment; a time or period characterized by its suitability for a specific action or event. In Koine Greek, καιρός commonly refers to a 'decisive moment,' 'fitting time,' or 'season' for a particular event, action, or circumstance, as opposed to undifferentiated duration. Its meaning extends to broader concepts of 'proper season,' 'due time,' or 'moment of opportunity.'
Matthew 16:3 · Word #21
Lexicon G2540
| Lemma | καιρός |
| Transliteration | kairós |
| Strong's | G2540 |
| Definition | Appointed time, critical or opportune moment; a time or period characterized by its suitability for a specific action or event. In Koine Greek, καιρός commonly refers to a 'decisive moment,' 'fitting time,' or 'season' for a particular event, action, or circumstance, as opposed to undifferentiated duration. Its meaning extends to broader concepts of 'proper season,' 'due time,' or 'moment of opportunity.' |
Morphology N GEN M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | times |
| Literal | of-times |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | καιρός |
| Strong's | G2540 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2540-04
of appointed times
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,GMP); denotes multiple appointed or fitting times in a relational/possessive construction. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive plural form indicates possession or relation, rendered with "of." "Appointed times" preserves the root sense of marked, fitting, or decisive moments rather than undifferentiated time. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of appointed times
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "appointed times". |