μύλος
mýlos
A mill; a device or structure for grinding grain or other substances, typically composed of two circular stones. In particular, refers to the millstone, the large circular stone that grinds material in conjunction with a stationary or moving counterpart. In wider contexts, used metonymically for the product or action of milling, or by extension for the burden or weight of such a stone.
Matthew 18:6 · Word #17
Lexicon G3458
| Lemma | μύλος |
| Transliteration | mýlos |
| Strong's | G3458 |
| Definition | A mill; a device or structure for grinding grain or other substances, typically composed of two circular stones. In particular, refers to the millstone, the large circular stone that grinds material in conjunction with a stationary or moving counterpart. In wider contexts, used metonymically for the product or action of milling, or by extension for the burden or weight of such a stone. |
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 | μύλος |
| Strong's | G3458 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3458-02
millstone
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,NMS); functioning as a subject or predicate noun in singular form. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Millstone" directly reflects the core sense of μύλος as the large circular grinding stone within a mill. The nominative singular masculine form is represented by a simple singular noun in English. |
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