ἄμμον
ámmos
Sand; loose granular particles typically found along shores, riverbanks, deserts, or any place subject to erosion and deposit. The word primarily denotes the material composed of fine rock or mineral grains. In extended or figurative usage, it signifies an innumerable or incalculable quantity, often used to represent vastness or countlessness.
Matthew 7:26 · Word #23
Lexicon G285
| Lemma | ἄμμος |
| Transliteration | ámmos |
| Strong's | G285 |
| Definition | Sand; loose granular particles typically found along shores, riverbanks, deserts, or any place subject to erosion and deposit. The word primarily denotes the material composed of fine rock or mineral grains. In extended or figurative usage, it signifies an innumerable or incalculable quantity, often used to represent vastness or countlessness. |
Morphology N ACC F SG
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 | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἄμμος |
| Strong's | G285 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G285-01
sand
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AFS); direct object form of a first-declension feminine noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The accusative singular form denotes the material substance itself—loose granular particles. "Sand" preserves the core, concrete sense of the noun without importing contextual or figurative expansion. |
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