Γραφὴν

graphen

Scripture

from γράφω; a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it):--scripture.

G1124

John 20:9 · Word #5

Lexicon G1124

Lemmaγραφή
Transliterationgraphḗ
Strong'sG1124
In-contextScripture
LiteralScripture

Morphology N ACC F SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea
Case ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent
Gender F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine
Number SG — Singular — One

Lexical Info

Lemmaγραφή
Strong'sG1124

SIBI-P1 G1124-05

the Writing

Rootγραφή (graphē)
Core Meaningswriting, written document, record, Scripture
Semantic Rangea writing, written record, legal document, sacred text, a specific passage of Scripture, or the body of holy writings collectively
Conceptual SignificanceIn the New Testament, γραφή becomes a technical term for the sacred writings of Israel, viewed as divinely authoritative. Its use underscores the concept of revelation as something inscribed and enduring—God’s message fixed in written form for covenantal instruction and witness.
Morphological NotesNoun; accusative feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AFS,). Functions as a direct object; singular and grammatically feminine.
Rendering Rationaleγραφή derives from γράφω ("to write") and fundamentally denotes something written. Rendering it as "the Writing" preserves the root connection to the act of writing while reflecting the accusative feminine singular form as a definite, singular written document functioning as a direct object in its clause.

AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)

Words from Root γραφή (writing, written document, record, Scripture)

SILEX Code Transliteration SIBI-P1
G1124-01 graphai the Writings
G1124-02 graphais in the Writings
G1124-03 graphas the writings

Word Usage (51 occurrences of G1124)

Location Form Transliteration Meaning
Matthew 21:42 Γραφαῖς graphais
Matthew 22:29 Γραφὰς graphas
Matthew 26:54 Γραφαὶ graphai
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