Θεῷ
theo
God
of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Mark 10:27 · Word #12
Lexicon G2316
| Lemma | θεός |
| Transliteration | theós |
| Strong's | G2316 |
| In-context | God |
| Literal | God |
Morphology N DAT M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | θεός |
| Strong's | G2316 |
SIBI-P1 G2316-02
to the God
| Root | θεός (theos) |
| Core Meanings | god, deity, divine being, supreme Deity |
| Semantic Range | a god, a deity, the one true God of Israel, a divine being, a magistrate (figurative), that which is regarded as divine |
| Conceptual Significance | In the New Testament, θεός most often designates the God of Israel, the supreme divine being. The dative form frequently appears in expressions of worship, prayer, thanksgiving, service, or relational belonging, highlighting directed devotion or action toward God. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,DMS — noun, dative masculine singular; functioning as indirect object, object of certain prepositions, or expressing relation/advantage. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun θεός means "god" or "deity," often referring to the one supreme God in biblical usage. The form Θεῷ is dative masculine singular, so the rendering "to the God" preserves both the singular masculine form and the dative case, which commonly expresses direction, indirect object, or relation ("to/for God"). |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root θεός (god, deity, divine being, supreme Deity)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2316-01 |
thee | O God! |
G2316-03 |
theoi | the gods (divine ones) |
G2316-04 |
theois | to the divine ones |
Word Usage (1313 occurrences of G2316)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:23 | Θεός | theos | God |
| Matthew 3:9 | Θεὸς | theos | |
| Matthew 3:16 | Θεοῦ | theou |