πνευμάτων
pneumaton
spirits
from πνέω; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:--ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare ψυχή.
Luke 8:2 · Word #8
Lexicon G4151
| Lemma | πνεῦμα |
| Transliteration | pneûma |
| Strong's | G4151 |
| In-context | spirits |
| Literal | spirits |
Morphology N GEN N PL
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 | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πνεῦμα |
| Strong's | G4151 |
SIBI-P1 G4151-06
of spirits
| Root | πνεῦμα (pneuma) |
| Core Meanings | breath, wind, spirit, life-breath, inner disposition, spiritual being |
| Semantic Range | breaths, winds, life-forces, human spirits, inner dispositions, angelic beings, demonic spirits, the Spirit of God (in plural expressions referring to manifestations or operations) |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical thought, πνεῦμα connects the physical reality of breath and wind with the unseen animating force of life and the spiritual realm. The plural form often refers to multiple spiritual beings or influences, highlighting the dynamic and invisible dimension of creation under God’s sovereignty. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive plural, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,GNP). The genitive plural denotes possession, source, kind, or association, and the neuter plural refers collectively to multiple spirits or spirit-realities. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive plural form πνευμάτων is rendered "of spirits" to reflect both its plural number and genitive case (indicating possession, source, or association). The term "spirits" preserves the root connection to breath or wind (πνέω, to blow), maintaining the semantic link between breath, invisible movement, and spiritual reality. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root πνεῦμα (breath, wind, spirit, life-breath, inner disposition, spiritual being)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G4151-01 |
pneuma | the breath-wind Spirit (neuter singular) |
G4151-02 |
pneumasi | to the breath-spirits |
G4151-03 |
pneumasin | to the breath-spirits |
Word Usage (379 occurrences of G4151)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:18 | Πνεύματος | pneumatos | Spirit |
| Matthew 1:20 | Πνεύματός | pneumatos | Spirit |
| Matthew 3:11 | Πνεύματι | pneumati |