λεόντων
léōn
lions
A large predatory feline; a lion. In most contexts, λέων refers specifically to the animal known as the lion (Panthera leo), symbolizing strength, ferocity, or majesty. The term may be used literally for the physical animal or figuratively to describe persons, nations, or powers possessing lion-like qualities such as courage, power, or destructiveness.
Revelation 9:17 · Word #28
Lexicon G3023
| Lemma | λέων |
| Transliteration | léōn |
| Strong's | G3023 |
| Definition | A large predatory feline; a lion. In most contexts, λέων refers specifically to the animal known as the lion (Panthera leo), symbolizing strength, ferocity, or majesty. The term may be used literally for the physical animal or figuratively to describe persons, nations, or powers possessing lion-like qualities such as courage, power, or destructiveness. |
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 | lions |
| Literal | of-lions |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λέων |
| Strong's | G3023 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3023-03
of lions
| Morphological Notes | Noun; genitive masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,GMP); from λέων. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive masculine plural form λεόντων denotes possession, source, or association and is faithfully rendered as "of lions," preserving both the root meaning (lion) and the plural genitive morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of lions
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'λεόντων' is accurately rendered as 'of lions'. |