πηχῶν
pēchys
cubits
A measure of length based on the distance from the tip of the middle finger to the elbow, that is, a forearm's length; specifically, a 'cubit.' In various contexts, refers both to the anatomical forearm and to a fixed unit of measurement, with the precise value differing by cultural context (typically between approximately 44 and 52 centimeters, or about 17.3 to 20.5 inches).
Revelation 21:17 · Word #9
Lexicon G4083
| Lemma | πῆχυς |
| Transliteration | pēchys |
| Strong's | G4083 |
| Definition | A measure of length based on the distance from the tip of the middle finger to the elbow, that is, a forearm's length; specifically, a 'cubit.' In various contexts, refers both to the anatomical forearm and to a fixed unit of measurement, with the precise value differing by cultural context (typically between approximately 44 and 52 centimeters, or about 17.3 to 20.5 inches). |
Morphology N GEN M PL
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 | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | cubits |
| Literal | cubits |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πῆχυς |
| Strong's | G4083 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4083-01
of cubits
| Morphological Notes | Noun; genitive masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,GMP); denotes "of forearms/cubits." |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive masculine plural form πηχῶν denotes possession or measure and is rendered "of cubits," preserving both the plural number and the measurement sense derived from the forearm. "Cubit" faithfully reflects the established length unit rooted in the anatomical forearm. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
cubits
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'of cubits' is redundant after the preceding 'of four'; the correct rendering in this numeric sequence is just 'cubits,' matching English idiom for measured length. |