γράμμα
grámma
Written mark or character; specifically, a letter of the alphabet. In extended usage, a written document, written material, or writing in general. In plural, can denote literary works, documents, or writings more generally, including sacred writings (scriptures) or the field of literacy/learning.
2 Corinthians 3:6 · Word #14
Lexicon G1121
| Lemma | γράμμα |
| Transliteration | grámma |
| Strong's | G1121 |
| Definition | Written mark or character; specifically, a letter of the alphabet. In extended usage, a written document, written material, or writing in general. In plural, can denote literary works, documents, or writings more generally, including sacred writings (scriptures) or the field of literacy/learning. |
Morphology N NOM N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | γράμμα |
| Strong's | G1121 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1121-01
written mark
| Morphological Notes | Noun; nominative case; neuter gender; singular number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from γράφω (to write) with the -μα suffix indicating the result of the action, thus "that which is written." As nominative neuter singular, it denotes a single written entity in its basic sense, best captured as "written mark." |
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