ἀκρίδας
akrís
locusts
A type of grasshopper-like insect, specifically locust, known for forming swarms and consuming vegetation; in Hellenistic and Koine contexts, primarily refers to the migratory locust species whose plagues were feared for their destructive power. In some cultural contexts, may refer more generally to edible locusts.
Mark 1:6 · Word #17
Lexicon G200
| Lemma | ἀκρίς |
| Transliteration | akrís |
| Strong's | G200 |
| Definition | A type of grasshopper-like insect, specifically locust, known for forming swarms and consuming vegetation; in Hellenistic and Koine contexts, primarily refers to the migratory locust species whose plagues were feared for their destructive power. In some cultural contexts, may refer more generally to edible locusts. |
Morphology N ACC F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | locusts |
| Literal | locusts |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀκρίς |
| Strong's | G200 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G200-01
locusts
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AFP); direct object form, plural in number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the swarming migratory locust species known for destructive plagues or for use as food. The accusative feminine plural form is reflected in the simple English plural "locusts," which preserves number without adding contextual detail. |
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