σαββάτων
sabbaton
week
of Hebrew origin (שַׁבָּת); the Sabbath (i.e. Shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight, i.e. the interval between two Sabbaths; likewise the plural in all the above applications:--sabbath (day), week.
John 20:1 · Word #5
Lexicon G4521
| Lemma | σάββατον |
| Transliteration | sábbaton |
| Strong's | G4521 |
| In-context | week |
| Literal | sabbaths |
Morphology N GEN N PL
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 | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σάββατον |
| Strong's | G4521 |
SIBI-P1 G4521-04
the Sabbath-rest
| Root | σάββατον (sábbaton) |
| Core Meanings | Sabbath, rest, cessation, seven-day cycle, weekly sacred rest |
| Semantic Range | the weekly day of sacred rest; the institution or observance of the Sabbath; by extension a seven-day period (week); sometimes plural in Greek to denote a single Sabbath or multiple Sabbaths |
| Conceptual Significance | σάββατον carries forward the Hebrew שַׁבָּת (Shabbat), grounding the New Testament in Israel’s covenant rhythm of sacred time. It signifies divine-ordained rest, covenant identity, and eschatological hope, often serving as a focal point for discussions of law, mercy, and messianic fulfillment. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative case, neuter gender, singular number (ANS). The accusative marks it as the direct object or object of certain prepositions; neuter singular reflects the standard lexical form of σάββατον. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "Sabbath-rest" preserves the Hebrew-rooted concept of cessation and sacred rest embedded in σάββατον, rather than leaving it as a mere proper name. The morphology (Gr,N,,,,,ANS,) indicates accusative neuter singular, so the translation reflects a singular, concrete entity functioning as a direct object in context ("the Sabbath-rest"). |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root σάββατον (Sabbath, rest, cessation, seven-day cycle, weekly sacred rest)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G4521-01 |
sabbasin | in the Sabbath-rests |
G4521-02 |
sabbata | the Sabbath-rests |
G4521-03 |
sabbato | on the Sabbath-rest |
Word Usage (68 occurrences of G4521)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:1 | Σάββασιν | sabbasin | |
| Matthew 12:2 | Σαββάτῳ | sabbato | |
| Matthew 12:5 | Σάββασιν | sabbasin |