ὦ
ō
A primary interjection used to call attention, address someone directly, or express an emotional exclamation. In direct address, it functions as a formal marker preceding a person's name or a title. It can also convey emotion such as lament, surprise, entreaty, or emphasis, depending on context. In many instances, it serves to highlight the importance or urgency of the address.
Matthew 17:17 · Word #6
Lexicon G5599
| Lemma | ὦ |
| Transliteration | ō |
| Strong's | G5599 |
| Definition | A primary interjection used to call attention, address someone directly, or express an emotional exclamation. In direct address, it functions as a formal marker preceding a person's name or a title. It can also convey emotion such as lament, surprise, entreaty, or emphasis, depending on context. In many instances, it serves to highlight the importance or urgency of the address. |
Morphology T
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Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὦ |
| Strong's | G5599 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5599-01
the
| Morphological Notes | Definite article; nominative masculine singular (Gr, article/demonstrative, NMS). |
| Rendering Rationale | As nominative masculine singular, ὁ functions as the definite article marking a specific masculine singular noun as identified or particular. "The" preserves its core role of specification without adding contextual interpretation. |
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