λίθον
lithon
stone
apparently a primary word; a stone (literally or figuratively):--(mill-, stumbling-)stone.
John 20:1 · Word #20
Lexicon G3037
| Lemma | λίθος |
| Transliteration | líthos |
| Strong's | G3037 |
| In-context | stone |
| Literal | stone |
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 | λίθος |
| Strong's | G3037 |
SIBI-P1 G3037-04
a stone
| Root | λίθος (líthos) |
| Core Meanings | stone, rock, building stone, foundation stone, stumbling stone |
| Semantic Range | a physical stone; building material; foundation stone; millstone; stumbling stone; figurative symbol of strength, judgment, or messianic cornerstone |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, λίθος can signify ordinary stones, temple stones, memorial stones, or metaphorically the "cornerstone" and "stumbling stone," especially in reference to Messiah. It carries themes of foundation, judgment, permanence, and covenant witness within Israel’s scriptural tradition. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative case; masculine gender; singular number (AMS). The accusative marks it as the direct object or goal of action. Other attested forms include genitive masculine plural (GMP), indicating possession or source ("of stones"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma λίθος denotes a literal stone or rock, whether for building, memorial, or metaphorical use. The form represented (Gr,N,,,,,AMS,) is accusative masculine singular, indicating a single stone functioning as the direct object of a verb; the English rendering "a stone" preserves the singular count and concrete sense while reflecting its object function in context. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root λίθος (stone, rock, building stone, foundation stone, stumbling stone)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3037-01 |
litho | to/with a stone |
G3037-02 |
lithoi | stones |
G3037-03 |
lithois | to stones |
Word Usage (60 occurrences of G3037)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:9 | λίθων | lithon | |
| Matthew 4:3 | λίθοι | lithoi | |
| Matthew 4:6 | λίθον | lithon |