κάλαμον
kálamos
κάλαμος primarily denotes a reed, specifically the stalk of reed plants, which grow in wet or marshy ground. In various contexts, it can refer to: 1) the plant or stalk itself; 2) a measuring rod made from a reed; 3) a writing implement fashioned from a reed (reed pen); and 4) by extension, a staff or rod. The core meaning is the physical reed or cane, but usage extends to objects or tools made from or resembling a reed, such as instruments of measurement or writing.
Matthew 11:7 · Word #18
Lexicon G2563
| Lemma | κάλαμος |
| Transliteration | kálamos |
| Strong's | G2563 |
| Definition | κάλαμος primarily denotes a reed, specifically the stalk of reed plants, which grow in wet or marshy ground. In various contexts, it can refer to: 1) the plant or stalk itself; 2) a measuring rod made from a reed; 3) a writing implement fashioned from a reed (reed pen); and 4) by extension, a staff or rod. The core meaning is the physical reed or cane, but usage extends to objects or tools made from or resembling a reed, such as instruments of measurement or writing. |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κάλαμος |
| Strong's | G2563 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2563-02
a reed
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AMS): direct object form, singular, masculine. |
| Rendering Rationale | The core sense of κάλαμος is a physical reed or cane, from which measuring rods or pens are made. The accusative masculine singular form denotes a single reed as a direct object, hence "a reed." |
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