Λώτ
Lṓt
G3091 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Lot (Λώτ) – the personal name of a male character in biblical narrative, usually referencing the nephew of Abraham and an ancestral figure in the traditions of the Israelites. The word functions primarily as a proper noun, denoting an individual rather than describing a general class or attribute. In Greek texts, the term exclusively designates this biblical figure.
Semantic Range
personal name referring to Lot (the nephew of Abraham), ancestral figure in biblical narrative, subject of Genesis accounts
Root / Etymology
Greek Λώτ is a transliteration of the Hebrew לוֹט (Lot), the name of the patriarch found in Genesis. The etymology of the original Hebrew name is uncertain; proposals include connections to terms meaning 'covering' or 'veil,' but these remain speculative.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In both the Septuagint and the New Testament, Λώτ is used solely as a personal name, not as a common or descriptive noun. The figure of Lot is significant in Genesis (especially chapters 11–19), being the nephew of Abraham and associated with the narratives concerning Sodom and Gomorrah. The LXX uses Λώτ consistently when translating his name. In Second Temple and New Testament writings (e.g., Luke 17:28-29; 2 Peter 2:7), the character of Lot serves as an exemplar in moral and eschatological references. Modern translations render Λώτ simply as 'Lot', following the transliteration tradition; however, the name itself carries connotations within its respective narrative context, often involving hospitality, judgment, and deliverance themes. Λώτ stands in contrast to other theophoric or descriptive ancient names by being a simple transliteration without additional semantic meaning in Greek.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (לוֹט); Lot, a patriarch:--Lot.
Root Family
Λώτ (Lōt) — personal name, Lot
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3091-01 |
Λώτ | lot | N GEN M SG |
Lot | of Lot | Lot | 4 |
Occurrences in Scripture
4 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3091-01 |
Luke 17:28 | Λώτ | lot | N GEN M SG |
Lot | of Lot | Lot |
G3091-01 |
Luke 17:29 | Λὼτ | lot | N NOM M SG |
Lot | of Lot | Lot |
G3091-01 |
Luke 17:32 | Λώτ | lot | N GEN M SG |
Lot | of Lot | Lot |
G3091-01 |
2 Peter 2:7 | Λὼτ | lot | N ACC M SG |
Lot | of Lot | Lot |