ἄξιος
axios
worthy
probably from ἄγω; deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise):--due reward, meet, (un-)worthy.
Luke 15:21 · Word #16
Lexicon G514
| Lemma | ἄξιος |
| Transliteration | áxios |
| Strong's | G514 |
| In-context | worthy |
| Literal | worthy |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἄξιος |
| Strong's | G514 |
SIBI-P1 G514-04
worthy one (nominative masculine singular)
| Root | ἄξιος (axios) |
| Core Meanings | worthy, deserving, fitting, suitable, of equal weight or value |
| Semantic Range | deserving, worthy, suitable, fitting, comparable, deserving of reward or punishment, proper in relation to status or action |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, ἄξιος expresses moral and relational fitness—whether a person is deserving of honor, judgment, or participation in God’s purposes. It often frames questions of covenant faithfulness, discipleship, and divine evaluation. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, positive degree; nominative masculine singular (Gr,NP,,,,NMS). Functions either attributively with a masculine singular noun or substantively as a masculine singular subject. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective ἄξιος conveys the idea of being of equal weight or value, hence deserving or fitting. Rendered as "worthy one" it preserves the qualitative force while reflecting its nominative masculine singular form, which can function substantively to denote a man characterized by worthiness. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἄξιος (worthy, deserving, fitting, suitable, of equal weight or value)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G514-01 |
axia | worthy (feminine singular nominative); worthy things (neuter plural accusative) |
G514-02 |
axioi | worthy ones (masculine, nominative plural) |
G514-03 |
axion | worthy/deserving (accusative masculine singular) or worthy thing (nominative/accusative neuter singular) |
Word Usage (41 occurrences of G514)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:8 | ἄξιον | axion | worthy |
| Matthew 10:10 | ἄξιος | axios | |
| Matthew 10:11 | ἄξιός | axios |