καταλύματι
katályma
inn
A place where one stops or rests during a journey; specifically, a lodging-place, shelter, or guestroom used for temporary accommodation. In broader contexts, it can denote any location where travelers or guests pause for rest or hospitality, sometimes an inn, but more commonly a guest room or upper room in a private residence used for hosting.
Luke 2:7 · Word #23
Lexicon G2646
| Lemma | κατάλυμα |
| Transliteration | katályma |
| Strong's | G2646 |
| Definition | A place where one stops or rests during a journey; specifically, a lodging-place, shelter, or guestroom used for temporary accommodation. In broader contexts, it can denote any location where travelers or guests pause for rest or hospitality, sometimes an inn, but more commonly a guest room or upper room in a private residence used for hosting. |
Morphology N DAT N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | inn |
| Literal | lodging-place |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κατάλυμα |
| Strong's | G2646 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2646-02
in a lodging-place
| Morphological Notes | Noun, dative singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,DNS); indicating location, means, or sphere related to a single lodging-place. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a place used for loosening or breaking up a journey—thus a lodging or guestroom. The dative singular form is reflected with the preposition "in," preserving its locative/dative sense without adding contextual detail. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
lodging-place
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'in a lodging-place' includes a preposition not present in the Greek token; as a single-word rendering, 'lodging-place' best matches καταλύματι and fits context. |