δρέπανον
drepanon
sickle
from (to pluck); a gathering hook (especially for harvesting):--sickle.
Mark 4:29 · Word #9
Lexicon G1407
| Lemma | δρέπανον |
| Transliteration | drépanon |
| Strong's | G1407 |
| In-context | sickle |
| Literal | sickle |
Morphology N ACC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δρέπανον |
| Strong's | G1407 |
SIBI-P1 G1407-01
a plucking-hook
| Root | δρέπανον (drepanon) |
| Core Meanings | sickle, harvesting hook, cutting implement, gathering blade |
| Semantic Range | A curved cutting instrument used for harvesting grain; by extension, a tool for gathering or reaping; symbolically, an implement of divine harvest or judgment. |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical imagery, the plucking-hook (sickle) is closely associated with harvest themes, both agricultural and eschatological. It often symbolizes divine judgment or the gathering of people, especially in apocalyptic contexts where reaping represents the culmination of God’s appointed time. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative singular neuter (Gr,N,,,,,ANS,). The form denotes one inanimate object serving as the direct object of a verb. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "plucking-hook" preserves the root sense derived from the verb meaning "to pluck" or "to gather," highlighting the instrument’s function rather than using only the conventional term "sickle." The form is accusative singular neuter, indicating a single object functioning as a direct object in its clause, which is reflected in the singular English rendering. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (8 occurrences of G1407)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark 4:29 | δρέπανον | drepanon | sickle |
| Revelation 14:14 | δρέπανον | drepanon | a sickle |
| Revelation 14:15 | δρέπανόν | drepanon | sickle |