ὁδοὺς
hodós
his ways
A road or path used for travel; by extension, a way, route, or course (literal or figurative). In figurative usage, denotes a manner, method, or course of conduct; also used for a way of life, a system of behavior, or means of achieving a purpose. In philosophical, ethical, or religious contexts, can refer to a way or path to knowledge, virtue, or salvation; in some early Christian contexts, refers to 'the Way,' designating followers' manner of life or collective movement.
Luke 1:76 · Word #13
Lexicon G3598
| Lemma | ὁδός |
| Transliteration | hodós |
| Strong's | G3598 |
| Definition | A road or path used for travel; by extension, a way, route, or course (literal or figurative). In figurative usage, denotes a manner, method, or course of conduct; also used for a way of life, a system of behavior, or means of achieving a purpose. In philosophical, ethical, or religious contexts, can refer to a way or path to knowledge, virtue, or salvation; in some early Christian contexts, refers to 'the Way,' designating followers' manner of life or collective movement. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | his ways |
| Literal | ways/roads |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὁδός |
| Strong's | G3598 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3598-07
ways
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AFP); direct-object or motion-toward form, referring to multiple paths or ways. |
| Rendering Rationale | The accusative feminine plural form denotes multiple roads or paths. "Ways" preserves the core root sense of traveled routes while allowing for both literal paths and figurative courses of life or conduct within its semantic range. |
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