βραχίων
brachíōn
arm
The arm, particularly the upper arm (from shoulder to elbow). In extended or figurative use, denotes might, strength, or power—especially as manifest in action. In literary and scriptural contexts, can indicate the agency or force exerted by an individual, frequently employed metaphorically for power (divine or human).
John 12:38 · Word #18
Lexicon G1023
| Lemma | βραχίων |
| Transliteration | brachíōn |
| Strong's | G1023 |
| Definition | The arm, particularly the upper arm (from shoulder to elbow). In extended or figurative use, denotes might, strength, or power—especially as manifest in action. In literary and scriptural contexts, can indicate the agency or force exerted by an individual, frequently employed metaphorically for power (divine or human). |
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 | arm |
| Literal | arm |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | βραχίων |
| Strong's | G1023 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1023-01
upper arm
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative, masculine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,NMS) |
| Rendering Rationale | "Upper arm" preserves the primary anatomical sense of βραχίων, reflecting its root distinction from the hand or whole limb. The nominative masculine singular form denotes the subject form of the noun in its basic lexical sense. |
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