χρῆσιν
chrēsis
Fundamental act of using or employing something; generally, the act of using something for its intended purpose, but in some contexts, specifically refers to the act of sexual intercourse (usage of the body). In broader Greek literature, denotes use, practice, or application of things or customs, and in more restricted contexts, the physical relations between individuals.
Romans 1:27 · Word #9
Lexicon G5540
| Lemma | χρῆσις |
| Transliteration | chrēsis |
| Strong's | G5540 |
| Definition | Fundamental act of using or employing something; generally, the act of using something for its intended purpose, but in some contexts, specifically refers to the act of sexual intercourse (usage of the body). In broader Greek literature, denotes use, practice, or application of things or customs, and in more restricted contexts, the physical relations between individuals. |
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 | χρῆσις |
| Strong's | G5540 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5540-01
use
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,AFS) — functioning as a direct object or object of certain prepositions. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the fundamental act of using or employing something. The accusative singular form indicates the object of an action, so "use" preserves the core sense without importing contextual specificity such as sexual relations. |
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