χείρων

cheírōn

worse

Comparative form indicating a greater degree of badness, inferiority, or unfavorable condition; worse. Typically refers to something more unsatisfactory, more harmful, or less advantageous compared to another person, state, or thing. May indicate a deterioration in quality, worsening of circumstances, or moral/ethical inferiority. In moral, physical, or circumstantial contexts, describes something more to be avoided, inferior in kind, or more blameworthy.

G5501

Matthew 27:64 · Word #30

Lexicon G5501

Lemmaχείρων
Transliterationcheírōn
Strong'sG5501
DefinitionComparative form indicating a greater degree of badness, inferiority, or unfavorable condition; worse. Typically refers to something more unsatisfactory, more harmful, or less advantageous compared to another person, state, or thing. May indicate a deterioration in quality, worsening of circumstances, or moral/ethical inferiority. In moral, physical, or circumstantial contexts, describes something more to be avoided, inferior in kind, or more blameworthy.

Morphology ADJ.P NOM F SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb
Case NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence
Gender F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine
Number SG — Singular — One

Common Translation

Phraseworse
Literalworse

Lexical Info

Lemmaχείρων
Strong'sG5501

SIBI-P1 Translation G5501-01

of worse ones

Morphological NotesNoun (comparative substantive), genitive feminine plural.
Rendering RationaleThe genitive plural form denotes belonging or relation, rendered with "of." As a comparative substantive from χείρων, it signifies those who are more inferior or in a worse condition.

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SILEX v2

SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)

worse

Same as P1No — adjusted for context
RationaleThe comparative 'χείρων' needs simply 'worse,' not 'of worse ones'; streamlined for standard English comparative usage, as context demands.
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