ἄμετρα
ámetros
without measure
Lacking measure; not limited or determined by a standard, quantity, or degree. In specific contexts, conveying the sense of 'immeasurable,' 'boundless,' or 'excessive.' The word primarily indicates the absence of moderation or quantifiable limit, and by extension, may denote excess or extremity depending on context.
2 Corinthians 10:15 · Word #4
Lexicon G280
| Lemma | ἄμετρος |
| Transliteration | ámetros |
| Strong's | G280 |
| Definition | Lacking measure; not limited or determined by a standard, quantity, or degree. In specific contexts, conveying the sense of 'immeasurable,' 'boundless,' or 'excessive.' The word primarily indicates the absence of moderation or quantifiable limit, and by extension, may denote excess or extremity depending on context. |
Morphology ADJ.S ACC N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | without measure |
| Literal | unmeasured-beyond-measure |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἄμετρος |
| Strong's | G280 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G280-01
measureless things
| Morphological Notes | Adjective used substantively; accusative neuter plural (Gr,NS,,,,ANP), functioning as a plural object form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "measureless things" directly reflects the root sense of lacking measure or standard (ἀ- + μέτρον). As a neuter accusative plural substantive adjective, it denotes multiple unspecified things characterized by being without measure. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
measureless things
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'measureless things' accurately reflects the Greek's plural and indefinite sense. |