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.

G2446

Matthew 3:5 · Word #15

Lexicon G2446

LemmaἸορδάνης
TransliterationIordánēs
Strong'sG2446
DefinitionThe 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

PhraseJordan
Literalof-Jordan

Lexical Info

LemmaἸορδάνης
Strong'sG2446

SIBI-P1 Translation G2446-03

of the Jordan River

Morphological NotesNoun, genitive masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GMS); proper name in genitive case indicating possession or relation.
Rendering RationaleThe 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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