ὕπνου
hýpnos
sleep
sleep; the natural, periodic state of rest involving the temporary suspension of consciousness and voluntary bodily activity. In figurative or metaphorical contexts, the word may also denote a state of unconsciousness, lethargy, inactivity, or even death-like repose.
Matthew 1:24 · Word #7
Lexicon G5258
| Lemma | ὕπνος |
| Transliteration | hýpnos |
| Strong's | G5258 |
| Definition | sleep; the natural, periodic state of rest involving the temporary suspension of consciousness and voluntary bodily activity. In figurative or metaphorical contexts, the word may also denote a state of unconsciousness, lethargy, inactivity, or even death-like repose. |
Morphology N GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | sleep |
| Literal | sleep |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὕπνος |
| Strong's | G5258 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5258-02
of sleep
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GMS); denotes singular "sleep" in a genitive relationship. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession, source, or relation, rendered concisely as "of sleep." This preserves the core idea of the natural state of rest rooted in ὑπν-. |
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