ἀγαπητόν
agapētós
beloved
Primarily, one who is dearly loved or cherished; denoting the object of deep affection or favor. Frequently used to indicate a person who receives special affection, such as a close friend, family member, or favorite, and in religious texts often to describe individuals esteemed or specially chosen. The semantic range includes 'beloved,' 'dear,' and 'esteemed one,' sometimes with the nuance of one who is approved or highly regarded.
Mark 12:6 · Word #5
Lexicon G27
| Lemma | ἀγαπητός |
| Transliteration | agapētós |
| Strong's | G27 |
| Definition | Primarily, one who is dearly loved or cherished; denoting the object of deep affection or favor. Frequently used to indicate a person who receives special affection, such as a close friend, family member, or favorite, and in religious texts often to describe individuals esteemed or specially chosen. The semantic range includes 'beloved,' 'dear,' and 'esteemed one,' sometimes with the nuance of one who is approved or highly regarded. |
Morphology ADJ.A ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | beloved |
| Literal | beloved-dear |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀγαπητός |
| Strong's | G27 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G27-07
beloved one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, accusative masculine singular (attributive); verbal adjective from ἀγαπάω indicating the one loved. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective denotes one who is the recipient of deep affection or esteem, derived from ἀγαπάω. The accusative masculine singular form is reflected by the singular personal rendering "beloved one," preserving both its attributive force and grammatical number. |
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