μαργαρίταις
margarítēs
pearls
A pearl, specifically a spherical, lustrous organic gem produced within pearl oysters or similar mollusks. In broader usage, refers to an object of great value, rarity, or beauty, sometimes used metaphorically for something precious or highly esteemed.
1 Timothy 2:9 · Word #18
Lexicon G3135
| Lemma | μαργαρίτης |
| Transliteration | margarítēs |
| Strong's | G3135 |
| Definition | A pearl, specifically a spherical, lustrous organic gem produced within pearl oysters or similar mollusks. In broader usage, refers to an object of great value, rarity, or beauty, sometimes used metaphorically for something precious or highly esteemed. |
Morphology N DAT M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | pearls |
| Literal | pearls |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μαργαρίτης |
| Strong's | G3135 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3135-02
to pearls
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, dative plural (Gr,N,,,,,DMP) — indicating indirect object, means, or association in plural form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the core meaning of μαργαρίτης as a literal pearl or precious gem, while preserving the dative plural form with "to pearls," maintaining number and case without adding contextual interpretation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
to pearls
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "pearls". |