Σὴθ
seth
Seth
of Hebrew origin (שֵׁת); Seth (i.e. Sheth), a patriarch:--Seth.
Luke 3:38 · Word #4
Lexicon G4589
| Lemma | Σήθ |
| Transliteration | Sḗth |
| Strong's | G4589 |
| In-context | Seth |
| Literal | Seth |
Morphology N GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Σήθ |
| Strong's | G4589 |
SIBI-P1 G4589-01
of Seth (Appointed)
| Root | Σήθ (Sēth) |
| Core Meanings | Seth, Sheth, appointed one, placed one |
| Semantic Range | Proper name referring to Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve; carries the Hebrew sense of being appointed or placed as a substitute. |
| Conceptual Significance | Seth is presented in biblical genealogy as the appointed offspring given in place of Abel, through whom the godly lineage continues. His name embodies the theme of divine appointment and preservation of the promised seed. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,GMSI = noun, genitive, masculine, singular, indeclinable proper noun; functions as a genitive modifier ("of Seth"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive masculine singular form requires the rendering "of Seth," preserving the possessive/genitival function in context. Including "(Appointed)" reflects the underlying Hebrew meaning of the name (שֵׁת, "appointed" or "placed"), maintaining the root sense behind the proper name. |
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Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke 3:38 | Σὴθ | seth | Seth |