Λιβύης
libues
Libya
probably from λίψ; Libye, a region of Africa:--Libya.
Acts 2:10 · Word #10
Lexicon G3033
| Lemma | Λιβύη |
| Transliteration | Libýē |
| Strong's | G3033 |
| In-context | Libya |
| Literal | of-Libya |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Λιβύη |
| Strong's | G3033 |
SIBI-P1 G3033-01
of Libyē (the Libyan land)
| Root | Λιβύη (Libyē) |
| Core Meanings | Libya, Libyan land, region of North Africa |
| Semantic Range | The North African region west of Egypt; territory inhabited by Libyans; by extension, people originating from that region. |
| Conceptual Significance | In the New Testament world, Libyē represents part of the Jewish diaspora in North Africa (e.g., Acts 2:10), highlighting the geographic breadth of Israelite dispersion and the far-reaching spread of the message among scattered communities. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS,); proper noun referring to a geographic region; genitive denotes source, origin, or association. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form Λιβύης is genitive feminine singular, indicating possession, origin, or association. Rendering it as "of Libyē" preserves the genitive case while retaining the proper name and its geographic identity as a specific land. |
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Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 2:10 | Λιβύης | libues | Libya |