βήματος
bematos
judgment seat
from the base of βάσις; a step, i.e. foot-breath; by implication, a rostrum, i.e. a tribunal:--judgment-seat, set (foot) on, throne.
John 19:13 · Word #15
Lexicon G968
| Lemma | βῆμα |
| Transliteration | bēma |
| Strong's | G968 |
| In-context | judgment seat |
| Literal | judgment-seat |
Morphology N GEN N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | βῆμα |
| Strong's | G968 |
SIBI-P1 G968-03
of the raised-step tribunal
| Root | βῆμα (bēma) |
| Core Meanings | step, stride, raised platform, tribunal, judgment seat |
| Semantic Range | a physical step or pace; a raised platform; a speaker’s podium; a judicial bench; a tribunal where judgments are rendered |
| Conceptual Significance | In the New Testament, βῆμα often refers to the official judgment seat of a ruler or magistrate, and metaphorically to the Messiah’s tribunal. It conveys the image of elevated authority from which decisions are publicly rendered, emphasizing accountability before a recognized judge. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,GNS = noun, genitive, neuter, singular; denotes possession, source, or association: "of the raised platform." |
| Rendering Rationale | βῆμα originally denotes a step or raised place (from the idea of a stride or footstep), and by extension a raised platform used for public address or judgment. The genitive singular form (GNS) is reflected by the phrase "of the," while "raised-step tribunal" preserves both the concrete image of elevation and its judicial function. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root βῆμα (step, stride, raised platform, tribunal, judgment seat)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G968-01 |
bema | a raised-step tribunal-seat |
G968-02 |
bemati | at a raised-step tribunal |
Word Usage (12 occurrences of G968)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:19 | βήματος | bematos | |
| John 19:13 | βήματος | bematos | judgment seat |
| Acts 7:5 | βῆμα | bema | a place |