ἑνὸς

heîs

one

The numeral 'one'; denoting a single unit, individual entity, or being. Used both as an adjective and, occasionally, as a substantive to refer to a single person, object, or idea. In certain contexts, emphasizes uniqueness ('only one'), individuality, or an unspecified single example ('a certain one').

G1520

1 Corinthians 4:6 · Word #25

Lexicon G1520

Lemmaεἷς
Transliterationheîs
Strong'sG1520
DefinitionThe numeral 'one'; denoting a single unit, individual entity, or being. Used both as an adjective and, occasionally, as a substantive to refer to a single person, object, or idea. In certain contexts, emphasizes uniqueness ('only one'), individuality, or an unspecified single example ('a certain one').

Morphology ADJ.S GEN M SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun
Case GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation
Gender M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine
Number SG — Singular — One

Common Translation

Phraseone
Literalone

Lexical Info

Lemmaεἷς
Strong'sG1520

SIBI-P1 Translation G1520-05

of one

Morphological NotesSubstantive adjective; genitive masculine singular of εἷς (cardinal numeral "one").
Rendering RationaleThe genitive singular form expresses possession, source, or relation, while preserving the core numeral sense of a single unit or individual. "Of one" reflects both the genitive case and the singular, individual emphasis inherent in εἷς.

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