σειροῖς

seirois

chains

probably from σύρω through its congener (to fasten; akin to αἱρέομαι); a chain (as binding or drawing):--chain.

G4577

2 Peter 2:4 · Word #10

Lexicon G4577

Lemmaσειρά
Transliterationseirá
Strong'sG4577
In-contextchains
Literalchains

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

Lexical Info

Lemmaσειρός
Strong'sG4577

SIBI-P1 G4577-01

in binding-chains

Morphological NotesGr,N,,,,,DMP — noun, dative masculine plural (form functioning as dative plural); denotes the indirect object, means, or location in plural form.
Rendering RationaleThe noun σειρά denotes a chain or cord used for binding or fastening. The form σειροῖς is dative plural, indicating means or sphere; "in binding-chains" preserves the concrete image of multiple restraining links while reflecting the dative plural sense ("in/with chains").

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Word Usage

Location Form Transliteration Meaning
2 Peter 2:4 σειροῖς seirois chains