τόπον
topon
place
apparently a primary word; a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas χώρα is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard:--coast, licence, place, X plain, quarter, + rock, room, where.
John 10:40 · Word #9
Lexicon G5117
| Lemma | τόπος |
| Transliteration | tópos |
| Strong's | G5117 |
| In-context | place |
| Literal | place |
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 | τόπος |
| Strong's | G5117 |
SIBI-P1 G5117-03
of places (genitive masculine plural) / a place (accusative masculine singular)
| Root | τόπος (topos) |
| Core Meanings | place, spot, location, position, region, opportunity, circumstance |
| Semantic Range | physical location, dwelling place, region, room, position, appointed place, opportunity, circumstance, role, or figuratively a ‘place’ in relation or standing |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, τόπος can denote sacred or appointed locations (such as a prepared place), geographical regions, or metaphorical ‘place’ as opportunity or standing. It often frames divine appointment, belonging, or the fitting position of persons within God’s purposes. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun from τόπος. Forms attested here include genitive masculine plural (GMP: ‘of places’) and accusative masculine singular (AMS: ‘a place’ as direct object). Second-declension masculine noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the core idea of τόπος as a concrete or figurative ‘place’ or ‘spot.’ The genitive masculine plural form is expressed as ‘of places,’ reflecting possession or relation, while the accusative masculine singular is rendered ‘a place,’ marking it as a direct object. Both maintain the noun’s spatial and situational sense inherent in the root. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (94 occurrences of G5117)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:43 | τόπων | topon | |
| Matthew 14:13 | τόπον | topon | |
| Matthew 14:15 | τόπος | topos |