χείλεσίν
cheilesin
lips
from a form of the same as χάσμα; a lip (as a pouring place); figuratively, a margin (of water):--lip, shore.
Mark 7:6 · Word #21
Lexicon G5491
| Lemma | χεῖλος |
| Transliteration | cheîlos |
| Strong's | G5491 |
| In-context | lips |
| Literal | lips |
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 | χεῖλος |
| Strong's | G5491 |
SIBI-P1 G5491-03
with the lips
| Root | χεῖλος (cheilos) |
| Core Meanings | lip, edge, rim, shore, margin |
| Semantic Range | physical lips of a person, the edge or rim of an object, the shore or margin of a body of water, figuratively speech or utterance (as proceeding from the lips) |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, "lips" often symbolize speech, confession, praise, or hypocrisy—highlighting the connection between outward utterance and inward reality. The term can also evoke imagery of boundaries or margins, reinforcing themes of separation, proclamation, and covenantal declaration. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,DNP — noun, dative case, neuter, plural. The dative plural form χείλεσι(ν) functions as an indirect object, means, or sphere ("to/for/with the lips"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun χεῖλος means "lip" or "edge," and in this form it appears in the dative plural (DNP), indicating "to/for/with the lips." Rendering it as "with the lips" preserves the plural number and reflects the common instrumental sense of the dative case in context. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root χεῖλος (lip, edge, rim, shore, margin)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G5491-01 |
cheile | the lips |
G5491-02 |
cheileon | of lips |
G5491-04 |
cheilos | a lip-edge |
Word Usage (7 occurrences of G5491)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:8 | χείλεσίν | cheilesin | |
| Mark 7:6 | χείλεσίν | cheilesin | lips |
| Romans 3:13 | χείλη | cheile |