ὕδατος
hýdōr
water
Water; primarily the natural liquid composed of H₂O, with semantic range extending to any liquid substance in certain contexts, and figuratively denoting vitality, cleansing, life, or abundance. Used both in literal senses (physical water, rainwater, bodies of water) and in metaphorical or symbolic contexts (purification, spiritual life, source of refreshment). May refer to life-sustaining liquid in cosmological, ritual, and every day settings.
John 5:4 · Word #22
Lexicon G5204
| Lemma | ὕδωρ |
| Transliteration | hýdōr |
| Strong's | G5204 |
| Definition | Water; primarily the natural liquid composed of H₂O, with semantic range extending to any liquid substance in certain contexts, and figuratively denoting vitality, cleansing, life, or abundance. Used both in literal senses (physical water, rainwater, bodies of water) and in metaphorical or symbolic contexts (purification, spiritual life, source of refreshment). May refer to life-sustaining liquid in cosmological, ritual, and every day settings. |
Morphology N GEN N SG
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 | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | water |
| Literal | water |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὕδωρ |
| Strong's | G5204 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5204-05
of water
| Morphological Notes | Noun, neuter, singular, genitive (Gr,N,,,,,GNS) — denotes possession, source, kind, or relation: "of water." |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma ὕδωρ denotes water or liquid in both literal and figurative senses. The genitive singular form ὕδατος is best rendered "of water," preserving the neuter singular genitive case without adding contextual nuance. |
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