μύλῳ
mýlos
mill
A mill; a device or structure for grinding grain or other substances, typically composed of two circular stones. In particular, refers to the millstone, the large circular stone that grinds material in conjunction with a stationary or moving counterpart. In wider contexts, used metonymically for the product or action of milling, or by extension for the burden or weight of such a stone.
Matthew 24:41 · Word #5
Lexicon G3458
| Lemma | μύλος |
| Transliteration | mýlos |
| Strong's | G3458 |
| Definition | A mill; a device or structure for grinding grain or other substances, typically composed of two circular stones. In particular, refers to the millstone, the large circular stone that grinds material in conjunction with a stationary or moving counterpart. In wider contexts, used metonymically for the product or action of milling, or by extension for the burden or weight of such a stone. |
Morphology N DAT M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | mill |
| Literal | mill |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μύλος |
| Strong's | G3458 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3458-01
to a millstone
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, singular, dative (Gr,N,,,,,DMS); denotes indirect object, instrument, or relation in dative case. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun μύλος denotes a mill or specifically a millstone used for grinding. The dative masculine singular form μύλῳ is rendered "to a millstone," preserving its singular number, masculine gender, and dative case without imposing contextual interpretation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
millstone
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | SIBI-P1 'to a millstone' is not accurate; the noun is articular dative, meaning 'the mill' or 'the millstone.' Omit 'to' for correctness. 'Millstone' is a better rendering, matching common Biblical usage and definition. |