Ἰόππης
Ióppē
Joppa
Proper noun: a coastal city located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, known for its harbor. In the Greek and Roman periods, Ἰόππη referred specifically to this settlement, which was a significant port in the context of both Hellenistic and Roman Judea. The primary meaning is the geographic place name; in various literary and historical contexts, it may also indicate the urban community or port infrastructures associated with the site.
Acts 9:42 · Word #7
Lexicon G2445
| Lemma | Ἰόππη |
| Transliteration | Ióppē |
| Strong's | G2445 |
| Definition | Proper noun: a coastal city located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, known for its harbor. In the Greek and Roman periods, Ἰόππη referred specifically to this settlement, which was a significant port in the context of both Hellenistic and Roman Judea. The primary meaning is the geographic place name; in various literary and historical contexts, it may also indicate the urban community or port infrastructures associated with the site. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Joppa |
| Literal | Joppa |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Ἰόππη |
| Strong's | G2445 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2445-03
of Joppa
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma denotes the coastal city and port of Joppa. The genitive singular feminine form is rendered with "of" to preserve the Greek genitive case while retaining the proper place name. |
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