ῥάβδῳ
rhábdos
a rod
A rod, staff, or stick—primarily a solid, elongated object made of wood, used for various purposes including walking support, administering punishment, or signifying authority. Can refer to a physical staff used for walking or guiding, a cudgel for striking, a symbol of rule or sovereignty (sceptre), an instrument for discipline, or a measuring stick in some contexts.
Revelation 11:1 · Word #6
Lexicon G4464
| Lemma | ῥάβδος |
| Transliteration | rhábdos |
| Strong's | G4464 |
| Definition | A rod, staff, or stick—primarily a solid, elongated object made of wood, used for various purposes including walking support, administering punishment, or signifying authority. Can refer to a physical staff used for walking or guiding, a cudgel for striking, a symbol of rule or sovereignty (sceptre), an instrument for discipline, or a measuring stick in some contexts. |
Morphology N DAT F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a rod |
| Literal | rod-staff |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ῥάβδος |
| Strong's | G4464 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4464-01
with a rod
| Morphological Notes | Noun, dative feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,DFS); indicates indirect object or instrumentality. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a solid staff or rod used for support, striking, or authority. The dative feminine singular form is rendered instrumentally as "with a rod," preserving both its core meaning and case function. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
with a rod
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "to a rod". |