σπήλαιον
spḗlaion
A natural or artificial cave or cavern; a hollow space in the earth, often large and capable of being entered. In extended contexts, also used for a hiding place or a haunt for animals or people, particularly those seeking refuge.
Matthew 21:13 · Word #15
Lexicon G4693
| Lemma | σπήλαιον |
| Transliteration | spḗlaion |
| Strong's | G4693 |
| Definition | A natural or artificial cave or cavern; a hollow space in the earth, often large and capable of being entered. In extended contexts, also used for a hiding place or a haunt for animals or people, particularly those seeking refuge. |
Morphology N ACC N SG
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 | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σπήλαιον |
| Strong's | G4693 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4693-03
cavern
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,ANS); direct-object form of a neuter second-declension noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Cavern" reflects the root idea of a hollowed-out place in the earth (σπηλ-), preserving the primary spatial and physical sense without narrowing it to a criminal "den." The accusative singular form does not alter the basic English noun form. |
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