κρίνα
krínon
lilies
A type of flowering plant, specifically a lily, characterized by prominent flowers and often noted for its beauty or fragrance. In literary and biblical contexts, denotes the botanical lily, with potential metaphorical usage for beauty or splendor, depending on context.
Matthew 6:28 · Word #8
Lexicon G2918
| Lemma | κρίνον |
| Transliteration | krínon |
| Strong's | G2918 |
| Definition | A type of flowering plant, specifically a lily, characterized by prominent flowers and often noted for its beauty or fragrance. In literary and biblical contexts, denotes the botanical lily, with potential metaphorical usage for beauty or splendor, depending on context. |
Morphology N ACC N PL
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 | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | lilies |
| Literal | lilies-flowers |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κρίνον |
| Strong's | G2918 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2918-01
lilies
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, neuter, plural (ANP). |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma κρίνον denotes a botanical lily, a flowering plant known for beauty and prominence. The accusative neuter plural form is reflected in English by the simple plural "lilies," as English does not distinguish case in noun forms. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
lilies
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Lilies' correctly and contextually renders 'κρίνα;' P1 matches the Greek word's reference. |