Ἰορδάνου
Iordánēs
Jordan
The proper name for the river known in Greek as the Jordan; the main watercourse flowing from north to south in the region, with the sense focused specifically on the river itself in Hellenistic, New Testament, and Jewish sources. In Greek texts, the term refers explicitly to the physical river, without metaphorical or extended meanings in contemporary usage.
Matthew 3:5 · Word #15
Lexicon G2446
| Lemma | Ἰορδάνης |
| Transliteration | Iordánēs |
| Strong's | G2446 |
| Definition | The proper name for the river known in Greek as the Jordan; the main watercourse flowing from north to south in the region, with the sense focused specifically on the river itself in Hellenistic, New Testament, and Jewish sources. In Greek texts, the term refers explicitly to the physical river, without metaphorical or extended meanings in contemporary usage. |
Morphology N GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Jordan |
| Literal | of-Jordan |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Ἰορδάνης |
| Strong's | G2446 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2446-03
of the Jordan River
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GMS); proper name in genitive case indicating possession or relation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form Ἰορδάνου denotes possession or association, rendered in English with "of." The proper name refers specifically to the physical river known as the Jordan, preserving both its identity and morphological case. |
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