σφυδρά
sphyrón
ankles
Ankle bone; specifically, the rounded protuberance (malleolus) at the side of the ankle. As used in anatomical descriptions, refers to either the outer or inner bony prominence of the ankle joint, generally the lateral or medial malleolus. The term can denote the ankle region, particularly its bone structure, characterized by its rounded or knob-like form. Used figuratively at times for a rounded object, but primarily anatomical.
Acts 3:7 · Word #17
Lexicon G4974
| Lemma | σφυρόν |
| Transliteration | sphyrón |
| Strong's | G4974 |
| Definition | Ankle bone; specifically, the rounded protuberance (malleolus) at the side of the ankle. As used in anatomical descriptions, refers to either the outer or inner bony prominence of the ankle joint, generally the lateral or medial malleolus. The term can denote the ankle region, particularly its bone structure, characterized by its rounded or knob-like form. Used figuratively at times for a rounded object, but primarily anatomical. |
Morphology N NOM N PL
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 | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | ankles |
| Literal | ankle-bones |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σφυδρόν |
| Strong's | G4974 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4974-01
ankle bones
| Morphological Notes | Noun; nominative; neuter; plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the rounded bony protuberance at the ankle (malleolus). The nominative neuter plural form is rendered as “ankle bones,” preserving both its anatomical specificity and its plural morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
ankle bones
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'ankle bones' precisely reflects σφυδρά, aligning with the SILEX definition; no change needed. |