σιαγόνα
siagṓn
cheek
Jawbone, typically referring to the lower jaw; in extended contexts, the side of the face adjacent to the jaw (cheek). The term is used primarily for the physical jawbone or jaw area, including as a striking point or object. It can also denote the general region of the lower face.
Matthew 5:39 · Word #16
Lexicon G4600
| Lemma | σιαγών |
| Transliteration | siagṓn |
| Strong's | G4600 |
| Definition | Jawbone, typically referring to the lower jaw; in extended contexts, the side of the face adjacent to the jaw (cheek). The term is used primarily for the physical jawbone or jaw area, including as a striking point or object. It can also denote the general region of the lower face. |
Morphology N ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | cheek |
| Literal | cheek-jaw |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σιαγών |
| Strong's | G4600 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4600-01
the jawbone
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AFS) — direct object form, feminine, singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The core meaning centers on the physical lower jaw or jaw area. The accusative feminine singular form is reflected by the definite singular object form "the jawbone," preserving its concrete anatomical sense without contextual narrowing. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
jawbone
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'the jawbone' is made more idiomatic by omitting the article (since English typically doesn't use 'the' for body parts with a possessive implied). 'Jawbone' retains the SILEX sense but fits English usage for 'the right cheek' sense (σιαγόνα can refer to cheek/jaw area). |