μηρὸν
mērós
thigh
The upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee; specifically, the thigh. In extended usage, can refer to the area of the thigh as a locus of strength, lineage, or origin (e.g., in references to descendants or offspring emanating 'from the thigh'). In anatomical and ritual contexts, refers to the physical thigh of humans and animals. Occasional figurative usage denotes generative power or military strength.
Revelation 19:16 · Word #9
Lexicon G3382
| Lemma | μηρός |
| Transliteration | mērós |
| Strong's | G3382 |
| Definition | The upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee; specifically, the thigh. In extended usage, can refer to the area of the thigh as a locus of strength, lineage, or origin (e.g., in references to descendants or offspring emanating 'from the thigh'). In anatomical and ritual contexts, refers to the physical thigh of humans and animals. Occasional figurative usage denotes generative power or military strength. |
Morphology N ACC M SG
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 | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | thigh |
| Literal | thigh |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μηρός |
| Strong's | G3382 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3382-01
thigh
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AMS); direct object form of a second-declension masculine noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Thigh" directly reflects the core anatomical meaning of μηρός as the upper leg between hip and knee. The accusative masculine singular form denotes a single thigh as a direct object, which English conveys without changing the noun’s form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
thigh
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'thigh' renders μηρὸν specifically and contextually; P1 is correct. |