χειρὶ
cheír
Hand; the anatomical part at the end of the arm used for grasping, holding, or manipulating objects. By extension, denotes agency, power, control, or instrumentality in executing actions. In figurative use, signifies authority, ability to do something, or the means by which something is accomplished. In idiomatic expressions, may refer to possession, protection, or responsibility.
Matthew 3:12 · Word #6
Lexicon G5495
| Lemma | χείρ |
| Transliteration | cheír |
| Strong's | G5495 |
| Definition | Hand; the anatomical part at the end of the arm used for grasping, holding, or manipulating objects. By extension, denotes agency, power, control, or instrumentality in executing actions. In figurative use, signifies authority, ability to do something, or the means by which something is accomplished. In idiomatic expressions, may refer to possession, protection, or responsibility. |
Morphology N DAT F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χείρ |
| Strong's | G5495 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5495-05
to the hand
| Morphological Notes | Noun; feminine; singular; dative case (Gr,N,,,,,DFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | The dative feminine singular form indicates relation such as indirect object or instrument; "to the hand" preserves the core anatomical and agency sense while reflecting the dative case without imposing contextual interpretation. |
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