καινὸν
kainós
new
New, with reference to quality rather than age; something not previously existing, unused, or different in nature from what was before. Especially denotes newness in the sense of freshness, innovation, or transformation, rather than simply being recent in time. Can refer to a new order, a new covenant, or a new creation, focusing on the distinctive, fresh, or superior nature of what is new.
Luke 5:36 · Word #24
Lexicon G2537
| Lemma | καινός |
| Transliteration | kainós |
| Strong's | G2537 |
| Definition | New, with reference to quality rather than age; something not previously existing, unused, or different in nature from what was before. Especially denotes newness in the sense of freshness, innovation, or transformation, rather than simply being recent in time. Can refer to a new order, a new covenant, or a new creation, focusing on the distinctive, fresh, or superior nature of what is new. |
Morphology ADJ.S ACC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | new |
| Literal | new |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | καινός |
| Strong's | G2537 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2537-07
a fresh, unprecedented thing
| Morphological Notes | Adjective functioning substantively; accusative singular, neuter. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects καινός as new in quality or kind rather than merely recent in time. The neuter accusative singular substantive form is expressed as "a ... thing," preserving its function as a standalone object. |
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