ἐλαίου
élaion
of oil
Olive oil—expressed or extracted from the fruit of the olive tree (ἑλαία), used fundamentally as a consumable liquid for food, but more broadly as a substance for anointing, medicinal uses, ceremonial purposes, fuel for lamps, and other domestic or cultic functions. In various contexts, denotes not just the material but also its ritual or economic significance.
Luke 16:6 · Word #6
Lexicon G1637
| Lemma | ἔλαιον |
| Transliteration | élaion |
| Strong's | G1637 |
| Definition | Olive oil—expressed or extracted from the fruit of the olive tree (ἑλαία), used fundamentally as a consumable liquid for food, but more broadly as a substance for anointing, medicinal uses, ceremonial purposes, fuel for lamps, and other domestic or cultic functions. In various contexts, denotes not just the material but also its ritual or economic significance. |
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 | of oil |
| Literal | of-oil |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἔλαιον |
| Strong's | G1637 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1637-03
of olive oil
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,GNS); denotes possession, source, or description in the genitive case. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form ἐλαίου denotes possession or source, rendered naturally as "of olive oil." "Olive oil" preserves the specific substance derived from the olive tree, reflecting the root ἐλαι-. |
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