Πέτρος
petros
Peter
apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than λίθος); as a name, Petrus, an apostle:--Peter, rock. Compare Κηφᾶς.
Mark 8:29 · Word #14
Lexicon G4074
| Lemma | Πέτρος |
| Transliteration | Pétros |
| Strong's | G4074 |
| In-context | Peter |
| Literal | Peter |
Morphology N NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πέτρος |
| Strong's | G4074 |
SIBI-P1 G4074-04
Rock
| Root | Πέτρος (Petros) |
| Core Meanings | rock, stone mass, rocky formation, personal name derived from rock |
| Semantic Range | a detached stone mass, rocky outcrop, symbolic rock (steadfastness or foundation), personal name (Peter), equivalent to Aramaic Κηφᾶς (Cephas) |
| Conceptual Significance | As the name given to Simon by Jesus, Πέτρος signifies firmness and foundational strength, linking the apostle’s identity to the imagery of rock as stability and foundational support within the community of believers. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,NMS — Noun, nominative case, masculine gender, singular number; proper name functioning as subject. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name Πέτρος derives directly from the common noun for a rock or rocky mass, preserving the imagery of solidity and stone. The form given is nominative masculine singular, functioning as a proper name in subject position; "Rock" retains the underlying meaning while reflecting its singular masculine personal usage. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (155 occurrences of G4074)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:18 | Πέτρον | petron | |
| Matthew 8:14 | Πέτρου | petrou | |
| Matthew 10:2 | Πέτρος | petros |