ξηρῶν
xērós
withered
Dry, lacking moisture or fluid; in primary usage, refers to something physically dry such as land not covered with water ('dry land') or bodily members that have lost moisture or vitality ('withered' hand). In extended contexts, can also describe arid regions, parched conditions, and sometimes, metaphorically, spiritual or lifeless states.
John 5:3 · Word #9
Lexicon G3584
| Lemma | ξηρός |
| Transliteration | xērós |
| Strong's | G3584 |
| Definition | Dry, lacking moisture or fluid; in primary usage, refers to something physically dry such as land not covered with water ('dry land') or bodily members that have lost moisture or vitality ('withered' hand). In extended contexts, can also describe arid regions, parched conditions, and sometimes, metaphorically, spiritual or lifeless states. |
Morphology ADJ.S GEN M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | withered |
| Literal | withered-dry |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ξηρός |
| Strong's | G3584 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3584-05
of dry ones
| Morphological Notes | Adjective used substantively; genitive masculine plural (Gr,NS,,,,GMP) — "of dry ones." |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective ξηρός means "dry" or "withered," describing lack of moisture or vitality. Rendered substantivally in the genitive masculine plural, it denotes "of dry ones," preserving both the root sense and the genitive plural form. |
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