ἁφῶν
haphḗ
joints
A band or ligament; specifically, a connective tissue that binds parts of the body together, such as ligaments joining bones at a joint. By extension, used metaphorically of that which fastens or unites parts together, especially in reference to the cohesion or unity of a group or body.
Colossians 2:19 · Word #13
Lexicon G860
| Lemma | ἁφή |
| Transliteration | haphḗ |
| Strong's | G860 |
| Definition | A band or ligament; specifically, a connective tissue that binds parts of the body together, such as ligaments joining bones at a joint. By extension, used metaphorically of that which fastens or unites parts together, especially in reference to the cohesion or unity of a group or body. |
Morphology N GEN F PL
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 | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | joints |
| Literal | joints |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἁφή |
| Strong's | G860 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G860-02
of ligaments
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, feminine, plural (Gr,N,,,,,GFP): indicating possession, source, or association—"of ligaments." |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun ἁφή denotes a ligament or binding band, derived from the root meaning "to fasten" or "bind." The genitive feminine plural form ἁφῶν is rendered "of ligaments," preserving both the concrete anatomical sense and the genitive plural morphology. |
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