στρουθία
strouthíon
sparrows
A small bird, especially a sparrow; in broader contexts, any small bird or passerine. Primarily refers to small birds commonly found in the eastern Mediterranean, often observed in towns and rural areas. In specific literary or metaphorical contexts, refers to a creature of little monetary or social value, sometimes employed as a symbol of insignificance or vulnerability.
Matthew 10:29 · Word #3
Lexicon G4765
| Lemma | στρουθίον |
| Transliteration | strouthíon |
| Strong's | G4765 |
| Definition | A small bird, especially a sparrow; in broader contexts, any small bird or passerine. Primarily refers to small birds commonly found in the eastern Mediterranean, often observed in towns and rural areas. In specific literary or metaphorical contexts, refers to a creature of little monetary or social value, sometimes employed as a symbol of insignificance or vulnerability. |
Morphology N NOM N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | sparrows |
| Literal | sparrows |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | στρουθίον |
| Strong's | G4765 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4765-01
little birds
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative, neuter, plural (Gr,N,,,,,NNPD). |
| Rendering Rationale | The diminutive noun στρουθίον denotes a small bird, especially a sparrow. The nominative neuter plural form is rendered as "little birds," preserving both the diminutive force and plural morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
little birds
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is contextually accurate, capturing the sense of small birds (sparrows) being sold. |