ἱκανὸς
hikanós
worthy
Having reached an adequate or suitable measure, thus: sufficient (in amount or degree); adequate; able or capable (as in possessing requisite ability or qualification); fit or worthy (as in meeting a standard or requirement). The word often conveys a sense of suitability, adequacy, or the possession of required qualities for a task or status.
Mark 1:7 · Word #13
Lexicon G2425
| Lemma | ἱκανός |
| Transliteration | hikanós |
| Strong's | G2425 |
| Definition | Having reached an adequate or suitable measure, thus: sufficient (in amount or degree); adequate; able or capable (as in possessing requisite ability or qualification); fit or worthy (as in meeting a standard or requirement). The word often conveys a sense of suitability, adequacy, or the possession of required qualities for a task or status. |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | worthy |
| Literal | sufficient-fit |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἱκανός |
| Strong's | G2425 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2425-09
adequate
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, nominative masculine singular (predicate form), describing a masculine singular subject. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Adequate" reflects the root idea of having reached a sufficient or fitting measure. As nominative masculine singular, it describes a masculine subject as possessing the required sufficiency or fitness. |
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