φωλεοὺς
phōleós
A den, burrow, or lair—the place where animals (especially wild animals such as foxes or birds) live or take shelter; by extension, a concealed or protected dwelling place for animals. In broader usage, it may denote any secluded or secure retreat for resting or habitation, particularly in reference to animal life.
Matthew 8:20 · Word #8
Lexicon G5454
| Lemma | φωλεός |
| Transliteration | phōleós |
| Strong's | G5454 |
| Definition | A den, burrow, or lair—the place where animals (especially wild animals such as foxes or birds) live or take shelter; by extension, a concealed or protected dwelling place for animals. In broader usage, it may denote any secluded or secure retreat for resting or habitation, particularly in reference to animal life. |
Morphology N ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φωλεός |
| Strong's | G5454 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5454-01
animal dens
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AMP): functioning as a direct object form; masculine gender, plural number, accusative case. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Animal dens" preserves the core idea of a burrowed or concealed dwelling belonging to animals, reflecting the root sense of burrowing and hidden habitation. The plural accusative form is represented by the English plural noun. |
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