the eighth-one (masculine, accusative)
| Root | ὄγδοος (ogdoos) |
| Core Meanings | eighth, eighth in order, ordinal of eight |
| Semantic Range | eighth in sequence, eighth in rank, the eighth item or person, pertaining to the number eight in ordinal position |
| Conceptual Significance | As an ordinal number, ὄγδοος can mark sequence, fulfillment, or transition. In biblical thought, the eighth often symbolizes a new beginning beyond completion (seven), so "the eighth" may carry thematic weight in contexts of renewal or covenantal transition. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, accusative masculine singular (Gr,NS,,,,AMS,); ordinal form derived from ὀκτώ (eight), agreeing with a masculine singular noun in the accusative case or used substantivally. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the ordinal force of ὄγδοος as "eighth," explicitly marking it as a singular masculine accusative form modifying or standing in for a masculine noun. Adding "-one" makes clear that it can function substantivally while reflecting its adjectival nature. |
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