σελήνης
selḗnē
moon
selḗnē refers primarily to the moon as the prominent celestial body visible in the night sky, often with emphasis on its light or shining quality. In broader contexts, it may refer to the lunar disc itself, the measurement of time by the moon's phases, or poetic representations related to the goddess Selene. The term can carry both the literal meaning of the astronomical moon and figurative associations with time, cycles, or brightness.
Revelation 21:23 · Word #11
Lexicon G4582
| Lemma | σελήνη |
| Transliteration | selḗnē |
| Strong's | G4582 |
| Definition | selḗnē refers primarily to the moon as the prominent celestial body visible in the night sky, often with emphasis on its light or shining quality. In broader contexts, it may refer to the lunar disc itself, the measurement of time by the moon's phases, or poetic representations related to the goddess Selene. The term can carry both the literal meaning of the astronomical moon and figurative associations with time, cycles, or brightness. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | moon |
| Literal | moon |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σελήνη |
| Strong's | G4582 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4582-02
of the shining moon
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS); denotes possession, source, or association. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive feminine singular form σελήνης denotes possession or association, rendered "of." "Shining moon" preserves the root sense related to brightness while naming the celestial body itself. |
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