βορρᾶ
borrhâs
the north
A wind or direction corresponding to 'north'; more specifically, the north wind or the northern point of the compass in Greek thought. The term references both the cardinal direction and the atmospheric phenomenon, i.e., the north wind, which was significant in Mediterranean geographical and meteorological understanding. In some contexts, it simply denotes 'the north' as a region or direction.
Revelation 21:13 · Word #7
Lexicon G1005
| Lemma | βοῤῥᾶς |
| Transliteration | borrhâs |
| Strong's | G1005 |
| Definition | A wind or direction corresponding to 'north'; more specifically, the north wind or the northern point of the compass in Greek thought. The term references both the cardinal direction and the atmospheric phenomenon, i.e., the north wind, which was significant in Mediterranean geographical and meteorological understanding. In some contexts, it simply denotes 'the north' as a region or direction. |
Morphology N GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the north |
| Literal | north |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | βορρᾶς |
| Strong's | G1005 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1005-01
of the north
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GMS): denotes possession, source, or relation; singular masculine form of βοῤῥᾶς. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular masculine form indicates possession or relation, rendered as "of the north." This preserves the core sense of either the north wind or the northern direction without imposing contextual limitation. |
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