ἀκρίδες
akrís
locusts
A type of grasshopper-like insect, specifically locust, known for forming swarms and consuming vegetation; in Hellenistic and Koine contexts, primarily refers to the migratory locust species whose plagues were feared for their destructive power. In some cultural contexts, may refer more generally to edible locusts.
Matthew 3:4 · Word #24
Lexicon G200
| Lemma | ἀκρίς |
| Transliteration | akrís |
| Strong's | G200 |
| Definition | A type of grasshopper-like insect, specifically locust, known for forming swarms and consuming vegetation; in Hellenistic and Koine contexts, primarily refers to the migratory locust species whose plagues were feared for their destructive power. In some cultural contexts, may refer more generally to edible locusts. |
Morphology N NOM F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | locusts |
| Literal | locusts |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀκρίς |
| Strong's | G200 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G200-02
locusts
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,NFP); subject-form plural referring to multiple locusts. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun ἀκρίδες is nominative feminine plural, denoting multiple members of the swarming locust species. "Locusts" directly reflects the lexical meaning and preserves the plural nominative form without contextual expansion. |
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