Θεὸς
theos
of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Romans 2:16 · Word #6
Lexicon G2316
| Lemma | θεός |
| Transliteration | theós |
| Strong's | G2316 |
Morphology N NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | θεός |
| Strong's | G2316 |
SIBI-P1 G2316-06
the Divine-One (nominative masculine singular)
| Morphological Notes | Noun; nominative case; masculine gender; singular number (Gr,N,,,,,NMS,). Functions as subject or predicate nominative in the sentence. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "the Divine-One" preserves the core sense of θεός as a deity or divine being while highlighting its qualitative force rather than functioning merely as a proper name. The nominative masculine singular form indicates it is the grammatical subject or predicate nominative in the clause, referring to one specific divine being. |
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Words from Root θεός (deity, divine being, god, God, supreme divinity)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2316-01 |
thee | O God! |
G2316-02 |
theo | to the God |
G2316-03 |
theoi | the gods (divine ones) |
Word Usage (1313 occurrences of G2316)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:23 | Θεός | theos | God |
| Matthew 3:9 | Θεὸς | theos | |
| Matthew 3:16 | Θεοῦ | theou |