ζύμης
zýmē
leaven
Leaven, a substance (such as old, fermented dough or yeast) added to dough to induce fermentation and cause it to rise; by extension, a metaphor for a pervasive influence (usually negative, sometimes positive), especially one that spreads throughout a group or community. While its basic meaning is a literal leavening agent in baking, it is often used figuratively to signify corrupting or transformative influence.
Matthew 16:6 · Word #11
Lexicon G2219
| Lemma | ζύμη |
| Transliteration | zýmē |
| Strong's | G2219 |
| Definition | Leaven, a substance (such as old, fermented dough or yeast) added to dough to induce fermentation and cause it to rise; by extension, a metaphor for a pervasive influence (usually negative, sometimes positive), especially one that spreads throughout a group or community. While its basic meaning is a literal leavening agent in baking, it is often used figuratively to signify corrupting or transformative influence. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | leaven |
| Literal | leaven-yeast |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ζύμη |
| Strong's | G2219 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2219-03
of leaven
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular feminine form denotes possession or association, thus "of leaven." "Leaven" preserves the concrete sense of a fermenting agent that causes dough to rise, consistent with its root meaning of fermentation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
leaven
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'of leaven' is a preposed genitive; context and English idiom prefer 'leaven' following 'the'; 'of' is not needed since 'from the leaven' is the expected prepositional phrase. |