σταφυλὰς
staphulas
probably from the base of στέφανος; a cluster of grapes (as if intertwined):--grapes.
Matthew 7:16 · Word #11
Lexicon G4718
| Lemma | σταφυλή |
| Transliteration | staphylḗ |
| Strong's | G4718 |
Morphology N ACC F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σταφυλή |
| Strong's | G4718 |
SIBI-P1 G4718-02
clusters-of-grapes
| Root | σταφυλή (staphylē) |
| Core Meanings | cluster of grapes, grape-cluster, intertwined fruit |
| Semantic Range | grape clusters, grapes collectively, fruit clusters as symbols of agricultural produce or abundance |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical imagery, grape clusters signify agricultural blessing, covenantal abundance, and the fertility of the land (notably in descriptions of the Promised Land), often symbolizing divine provision and prosperity. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,AFP — noun, accusative case, feminine gender, plural number; functioning as a direct object in the clause. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun σταφυλὰς is accusative feminine plural, indicating multiple clusters functioning as a direct object. "Clusters-of-grapes" preserves the root idea of intertwined fruit (possibly related to the idea of wreathing or clustering) and reflects the plural form shown in the morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root σταφυλή (cluster of grapes, grape-cluster, intertwined fruit)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G4718-01 |
staphulai | grape-clusters |
G4718-03 |
staphulen | a grape-cluster |
Word Usage (3 occurrences of G4718)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 7:16 | σταφυλὰς | staphulas | |
| Luke 6:44 | σταφυλὴν | staphulen | grapes |
| Revelation 14:18 | σταφυλαὶ | staphulai | grapes |