γράφω
grapho-2
I am writing
a primary verb; to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe:--describe, write(-ing, -ten).
1 John 2:13 · Word #9
Lexicon G1125
| Lemma | γράφω |
| Transliteration | gráphō |
| Strong's | G1125 |
| In-context | I am writing |
| Literal | I-write |
Morphology V PRS ACT IND 1P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 1P — 1st person — The speaker ("I" / "we") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | γράφω |
| Strong's | G1125 |
SIBI-P1 G1125-20
I am inscribing
| Root | γράφω (graphō) |
| Core Meanings | write, inscribe, engrave, record, describe |
| Semantic Range | to write or record in letters, to inscribe or engrave, to compose a document, to describe in written form, to prescribe or decree in writing |
| Conceptual Significance | γράφω is central to the biblical concept of written revelation, linking divine communication with inscription and record. It underscores the authority, permanence, and transmissibility of the written word in Scripture. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present tense (ongoing action), active voice, indicative mood, first person singular: "I am writing/inscribing." |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active indicative first person singular (Gr,V,IPA1,,S,) denotes an ongoing action performed by the speaker. "I am inscribing" preserves the root sense of engraving or writing while reflecting the present, active, first-person singular form indicated by the morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root γράφω (write, inscribe, engrave, record, describe)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G1125-01 |
egraphe | it was inscribed |
G1125-02 |
egrapsa | I wrote |
G1125-03 |
egrapsan | they were inscribing |
Word Usage (190 occurrences of G1125)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 2:5 | γέγραπται | gegraptai | it is written |
| Matthew 4:4 | γέγραπται | gegraptai | |
| Matthew 4:6 | γέγραπται | gegraptai |