χόρτου
chórtos
of the grass
Plant material, particularly grass or herbage that grows in the open fields; by extension, any green vegetation suitable for grazing. In most contexts, especially in the New Testament and Septuagint, refers specifically to wild grass or meadow plants, but can also encompass hay, pasture, or vegetation in a general sense. The meaning focuses on that which is quickly grown, often emphasizing its transitory or perishable nature in metaphorical uses.
James 1:10 · Word #11
Lexicon G5528
| Lemma | χόρτος |
| Transliteration | chórtos |
| Strong's | G5528 |
| Definition | Plant material, particularly grass or herbage that grows in the open fields; by extension, any green vegetation suitable for grazing. In most contexts, especially in the New Testament and Septuagint, refers specifically to wild grass or meadow plants, but can also encompass hay, pasture, or vegetation in a general sense. The meaning focuses on that which is quickly grown, often emphasizing its transitory or perishable nature in metaphorical uses. |
Morphology N GEN M SG
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 | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the grass |
| Literal | of-grass |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χόρτος |
| Strong's | G5528 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5528-04
of green vegetation
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GMS); denotes "of" a single instance of grass or vegetation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession or source, rendered concisely as "of green vegetation." "Green vegetation" preserves the root sense of growing, field grass or herbage without narrowing the scope beyond its semantic range. |
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