κτήματα
ktēma
possessions
Κτῆμα primarily means 'a possession' or 'something acquired,' particularly through one's own effort, purchase, or inheritance. Its core sense is that of a tangible asset—such as land, property, or goods—acquired as private property. In broader Hellenistic usage, it can refer to anything regarded as a lasting possession, whether material (estate, land, money) or occasionally immaterial (a benefit, advantage).
Matthew 19:22 · Word #12
Lexicon G2933
| Lemma | κτῆμα |
| Transliteration | ktēma |
| Strong's | G2933 |
| Definition | Κτῆμα primarily means 'a possession' or 'something acquired,' particularly through one's own effort, purchase, or inheritance. Its core sense is that of a tangible asset—such as land, property, or goods—acquired as private property. In broader Hellenistic usage, it can refer to anything regarded as a lasting possession, whether material (estate, land, money) or occasionally immaterial (a benefit, advantage). |
Morphology N ACC N PL
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 | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | possessions |
| Literal | possessions |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κτῆμα |
| Strong's | G2933 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2933-02
acquired properties
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, neuter, plural (Gr,N,,,,,ANP) — indicating multiple acquired items functioning as a direct object. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the noun’s core sense of tangible assets obtained through acquisition, purchase, or inheritance. The plural accusative form is preserved by using a plural object form in English. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
possessions
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'acquired properties' is overly specific and awkward; 'κτήματα' here means 'possessions,' which better fits the context of general wealth or goods. |