διάφορα
diáphoros
differing
having difference, being distinct or unlike; in varying contexts, it can signify things that are not identical, that differ in nature or kind, or are set apart by particular qualities. By extension, it can also refer to something that surpasses in quality or excellence, i.e., 'superior' or 'more excellent'. The primary sense is descriptive of difference or distinction, while the secondary sense emphasizes exceptional value or superiority.
Romans 12:6 · Word #10
Lexicon G1313
| Lemma | διάφορος |
| Transliteration | diáphoros |
| Strong's | G1313 |
| Definition | having difference, being distinct or unlike; in varying contexts, it can signify things that are not identical, that differ in nature or kind, or are set apart by particular qualities. By extension, it can also refer to something that surpasses in quality or excellence, i.e., 'superior' or 'more excellent'. The primary sense is descriptive of difference or distinction, while the secondary sense emphasizes exceptional value or superiority. |
Morphology ADJ.S ACC N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | differing |
| Literal | differing-varied |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | διάφορος |
| Strong's | G1313 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1313-01
distinct things
| Morphological Notes | Adjective used substantively; accusative, neuter, plural (ANP). |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective διάφορος denotes that which differs or is set apart by distinction. As an accusative neuter plural substantive adjective, διάφορα is rendered "distinct things," preserving both its descriptive force and its plural object form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
differing
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed from 'distinct things' to 'differing' as this more accurately captures the adjectival nuance (gifts differing) in this context. |