ἐπισφαλοῦς
episphalous
dangerous
from a compound of ἐπί and (to trip); figuratively, insecure:--dangerous.
Acts 27:9 · Word #8
Lexicon G2000
| Lemma | ἐπισφαλής |
| Transliteration | episphalḗs |
| Strong's | G2000 |
| In-context | dangerous |
| Literal | dangerous-of |
Morphology ADJ.P GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐπισφαλής |
| Strong's | G2000 |
SIBI-P1 G2000-01
of the upon-stumbling one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective functioning substantivally; genitive masculine singular (Gr,NP,,,,GMS,). The genitive case expresses possession, source, or association; masculine singular agrees with a masculine referent understood in context. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective ἐπισφαλής derives from ἐπί (upon) and a root related to σφάλλω (to trip or cause to fall), conveying the idea of being liable to fall or cause falling. Rendering it as "upon-stumbling" preserves this root imagery. The genitive masculine singular form is reflected by "of the ... one," indicating possession or relation to a single masculine referent. |
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Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:9 | ἐπισφαλοῦς | episphalous | dangerous |