Σάββασιν
sabbasin
Sabbaths
of Hebrew origin (שַׁבָּת); the Sabbath (i.e. Shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight, i.e. the interval between two Sabbaths; likewise the plural in all the above applications:--sabbath (day), week.
Mark 2:24 · Word #10
Lexicon G4521
| Lemma | σάββατον |
| Transliteration | sábbaton |
| Strong's | G4521 |
| In-context | Sabbaths |
| Literal | Sabbaths |
Morphology N DAT N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σάββατον |
| Strong's | G4521 |
SIBI-P1 G4521-01
in the Sabbath-rests
| Root | σάββατον (sábbaton) |
| Core Meanings | Sabbath, Sabbath-rest, day of ceasing, weekly sacred rest, week |
| Semantic Range | the weekly day of sacred rest; the observance or institution of Sabbath; multiple Sabbaths; by extension, a week (interval between Sabbaths) |
| Conceptual Significance | The Sabbath-rest is central to Israel’s covenant identity, commemorating creation and redemption. In the Greek Scriptures it marks sacred time, frames synagogue worship, and becomes a focal point for discussions about rest, mercy, and fulfillment. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,DNP — noun, dative plural neuter. The dative case commonly expresses location in time ("on/in the Sabbaths") or association. The plural may denote multiple Sabbath days or, idiomatically, a week. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun σάββατον denotes the Sabbath, rooted in the concept of cessation or rest. The form Σάββασιν is dative plural neuter, which is reflected by the plural "Sabbath-rests" and the dative sense conveyed by "in," indicating time or sphere ("on/in the Sabbaths"). This preserves both the Hebrew-rooted idea of rest and the grammatical plurality and case. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root σάββατον (Sabbath, Sabbath-rest, day of ceasing, weekly sacred rest, week)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G4521-02 |
sabbata | the Sabbath-rests |
G4521-03 |
sabbato | on the Sabbath-rest |
G4521-04 |
sabbaton | the Sabbath-rest |
Word Usage (68 occurrences of G4521)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:1 | Σάββασιν | sabbasin | |
| Matthew 12:2 | Σαββάτῳ | sabbato | |
| Matthew 12:5 | Σάββασιν | sabbasin |