σταδίῳ
stádion
a race
A measure of length, approximately 185 meters (607 feet), used as a standard distance in the Greek-speaking world; in certain contexts, denotes a race-course or stadium used for athletic contests. The term primarily identifies a unit of distance, but can also refer to locations where races are held (race-track, stadium).
1 Corinthians 9:24 · Word #6
Lexicon G4712
| Lemma | στάδιον |
| Transliteration | stádion |
| Strong's | G4712 |
| Definition | A measure of length, approximately 185 meters (607 feet), used as a standard distance in the Greek-speaking world; in certain contexts, denotes a race-course or stadium used for athletic contests. The term primarily identifies a unit of distance, but can also refer to locations where races are held (race-track, stadium). |
Morphology N DAT N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a race |
| Literal | stadium-Dative |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | στάδιον |
| Strong's | G4712 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4712-01
in a stadium-length
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,DNS = noun, dative, neuter, singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a fixed standard measure of distance (about 185 meters), originally the length of a race-course. The dative singular is rendered with the preposition "in" to reflect the dative case, preserving the sense of a specific measured unit. |
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