κώμας
kṓmē
A rural settlement, typically smaller than a πόλις (city), usually referring to a village or hamlet. The term centers on a community or cluster of dwellings outside larger urban areas, often in agricultural regions. Depending on context, may refer to a small population center or an administrative district within the countryside. In Koine usage, primarily denotes a rural village as distinct from a fortified city or urban center, and sometimes serves to contrast local rural society with city life.
Matthew 9:35 · Word #10
Lexicon G2968
| Lemma | κώμη |
| Transliteration | kṓmē |
| Strong's | G2968 |
| Definition | A rural settlement, typically smaller than a πόλις (city), usually referring to a village or hamlet. The term centers on a community or cluster of dwellings outside larger urban areas, often in agricultural regions. Depending on context, may refer to a small population center or an administrative district within the countryside. In Koine usage, primarily denotes a rural village as distinct from a fortified city or urban center, and sometimes serves to contrast local rural society with city life. |
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 | κώμη |
| Strong's | G2968 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2968-01
rural villages
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AFP); direct-object form, plural in number, feminine gender. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes settled rural communities distinct from cities; the accusative feminine plural form is reflected by the English plural "villages." The modifier "rural" preserves the lexical distinction from urban centers inherent in κώμη. |
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