χώρας
choras
fields
feminine of a derivative of the base of χάσμα through the idea of empty expanse; room, i.e. a space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its inhabitants):--coast, county, fields, ground, land, region. Compare τόπος.
John 4:35 · Word #22
Lexicon G5561
| Lemma | χώρα |
| Transliteration | chṓra |
| Strong's | G5561 |
| In-context | fields |
| Literal | fields-regions |
Morphology N ACC F PL
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 | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χώρα |
| Strong's | G5561 |
SIBI-P1 G5561-04
of the land-expanse (feminine singular); or lands-expanses (feminine plural, accusative)
| Root | χώρα (chōra) |
| Core Meanings | space, expanse, land, territory, region, countryside |
| Semantic Range | land, countryside, region, district, territory, open country as distinct from city, inhabited area with its people |
| Conceptual Significance | χώρα often distinguishes rural or regional space from urban centers, highlighting geographic, political, or covenantal boundaries. In biblical contexts it can denote tribal territories, surrounding districts, or Gentile regions, reinforcing themes of land inheritance, mission beyond Israel, and the spread of the good message into surrounding territories. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun; either genitive feminine singular (GFS) or accusative feminine plural (AFP). The genitive denotes possession, source, or association ("of the land-expanse"), while the accusative plural functions as a direct object ("lands-expanses"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "land-expanse" preserves the root idea of an open or spread-out space of territory. The genitive feminine singular form is reflected by "of the land-expanse," showing possession or source, while the alternate accusative feminine plural sense is captured by "lands-expanses" as a direct object form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root χώρα (space, expanse, land, territory, region, countryside)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G5561-01 |
chora | the land-expanse (feminine nominative singular) |
G5561-02 |
chorais | to the regions (open-lands) |
G5561-03 |
choran | a land‑region |
Word Usage (28 occurrences of G5561)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 2:12 | χώραν | choran | country |
| Matthew 4:16 | χώρᾳ | chora | |
| Matthew 8:28 | χώραν | choran |