Ἐλισαίου
Elissaîos
Elisha
A personal name referring to the Israelite prophet Elisha; carries no inherent dictionary meaning beyond being a transliteration of the Hebrew name. In Greek usage, it specifically denotes the individual known for succeeding Elijah as a prophet in the Israelite tradition, recognized for his prophetic ministry and miracles. The name itself does not convey an attribute or semantic content in Greek beyond identifying this specific person.
Luke 4:27 · Word #9
Lexicon G1666
| Lemma | Ἐλισσαῖος |
| Transliteration | Elissaîos |
| Strong's | G1666 |
| Definition | A personal name referring to the Israelite prophet Elisha; carries no inherent dictionary meaning beyond being a transliteration of the Hebrew name. In Greek usage, it specifically denotes the individual known for succeeding Elijah as a prophet in the Israelite tradition, recognized for his prophetic ministry and miracles. The name itself does not convey an attribute or semantic content in Greek beyond identifying this specific person. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Elisha |
| Literal | Elisha |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Ἐλισαῖος |
| Strong's | G1666 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1666-01
of Elisha
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, masculine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,GMS); proper name in genitive form indicating possession or relation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma Ἐλισσαῖος is a proper name referring specifically to the prophet Elisha. The genitive masculine singular form Ἐλισαίου is rendered "of Elisha," preserving the genitive case to indicate possession or association while retaining the proper name without added meaning. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Elissaios
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Greek. P1 meaning: of Elisha |