στενὴ
stenós
narrow; primarily describing something with a limited width or restricted space between boundaries. Also used metaphorically for situations, paths, or choices that are difficult, constrained, or demanding due to limitations or obstacles. The primary sense is physical narrowness, but can extend to figurative uses indicating hardship or rigor.
Matthew 7:14 · Word #2
Lexicon G4728
| Lemma | στενός |
| Transliteration | stenós |
| Strong's | G4728 |
| Definition | narrow; primarily describing something with a limited width or restricted space between boundaries. Also used metaphorically for situations, paths, or choices that are difficult, constrained, or demanding due to limitations or obstacles. The primary sense is physical narrowness, but can extend to figurative uses indicating hardship or rigor. |
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 |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | στενός |
| Strong's | G4728 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4728-01
narrow
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, nominative feminine singular (predicate use). |
| Rendering Rationale | "Narrow" directly reflects the core meaning of στενός as something restricted in width or closely confined. The nominative feminine singular form functions as a predicate adjective, describing a feminine singular subject. |
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