γέλως
gélōs
laughter
Laughter; the act or expression of laughing, typically as an audible or visible sign of amusement, joy, or derision. In broader Greek usage, it may refer to mirth, amusement, or laughter in the context of festivity, but can also carry a nuance of ridicule, mockery, or scorn depending on context. The primary lexical meaning is a spontaneous or intentional expression of laughter, with possible connotations ranging from genuine amusement to scornful or derisive laughter.
James 4:9 · Word #7
Lexicon G1071
| Lemma | γέλως |
| Transliteration | gélōs |
| Strong's | G1071 |
| Definition | Laughter; the act or expression of laughing, typically as an audible or visible sign of amusement, joy, or derision. In broader Greek usage, it may refer to mirth, amusement, or laughter in the context of festivity, but can also carry a nuance of ridicule, mockery, or scorn depending on context. The primary lexical meaning is a spontaneous or intentional expression of laughter, with possible connotations ranging from genuine amusement to scornful or derisive laughter. |
Morphology N NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | laughter |
| Literal | laughter |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | γέλως |
| Strong's | G1071 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1071-01
laughter
| Morphological Notes | Noun; nominative case; masculine gender; singular number. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Laughter" directly reflects the core meaning of γέλως as the act or expression of laughing, encompassing both joyful and derisive nuances. As a nominative masculine singular noun, it stands as the lexical subject form without added modification. |
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