ποδῶν
poús
The lower extremity of the leg, the 'foot' as a physical body part, used for walking or standing. By extension, it can refer metaphorically to position, subjugation, or presence, as in 'place at one's feet' (denoting submission or authority). Sometimes used in set phrases (e.g., 'footstool') indicating a support placed under the feet, often with symbolic meaning.
Hebrews 1:13 · Word #20
Lexicon G4228
| Lemma | πούς |
| Transliteration | poús |
| Strong's | G4228 |
| Definition | The lower extremity of the leg, the 'foot' as a physical body part, used for walking or standing. By extension, it can refer metaphorically to position, subjugation, or presence, as in 'place at one's feet' (denoting submission or authority). Sometimes used in set phrases (e.g., 'footstool') indicating a support placed under the feet, often with symbolic meaning. |
Morphology N GEN M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πούς |
| Strong's | G4228 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4228-04
of feet
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, genitive plural (Gr,N,,,,,GMP): denotes "of feet" in relation or possession. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive plural form ποδῶν denotes possession or relation, thus "of feet," preserving the root sense of the physical foot while reflecting the plural genitive morphology. |
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