τροχὸν
trochon
course
from τρέχω; a wheel (as a runner), i.e. (figuratively) a circuit of physical effects:--course.
James 3:6 · Word #24
Lexicon G5164
| Lemma | τροχός |
| Transliteration | trochós |
| Strong's | G5164 |
| In-context | course |
| Literal | wheel |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τροχός |
| Strong's | G5164 |
SIBI-P1 G5164-01
a wheel
| Root | τροχός (trochos) |
| Core Meanings | wheel, circuit, cycle, course, revolving path |
| Semantic Range | A literal wheel; a circular object that runs or turns; a course or track; metaphorically a cycle, course of life, or chain of effects set in motion. |
| Conceptual Significance | In James 3:6 ("the wheel of birth/origin"), the term conveys the idea of the entire cycle of human existence being set ablaze, highlighting the destructive potential of speech to affect the whole course of life. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,AMS = noun, accusative case, masculine gender, singular number; functioning as a direct object. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun τροχόν is accusative masculine singular, functioning as a direct object. Rendering it as "a wheel" preserves its concrete root sense (a runner or revolving wheel) while reflecting the singular number and its role as the object in the clause. |
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Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| James 3:6 | τροχὸν | trochon | course |