ἀσθενοῦντα
asthenéō
sick
To be weak, to lack strength or power. In medical or physical contexts, to be ill, infirm, or suffering from disease; in a broader sense, to be powerless or lacking in capability, whether physically, morally, or socially. In extended usage, to be vulnerable, insufficient, or in a state of incapacity—whether bodily, emotional, or spiritual.
2 Timothy 4:20 · Word #10
Lexicon G770
| Lemma | ἀσθενέω |
| Transliteration | asthenéō |
| Strong's | G770 |
| Definition | To be weak, to lack strength or power. In medical or physical contexts, to be ill, infirm, or suffering from disease; in a broader sense, to be powerless or lacking in capability, whether physically, morally, or socially. In extended usage, to be vulnerable, insufficient, or in a state of incapacity—whether bodily, emotional, or spiritual. |
Morphology V PRS ACT PTCP ACC M 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 | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | sick |
| Literal | being-sick |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀσθενέω |
| Strong's | G770 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G770-08
being weak
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present active participle; masculine singular; accusative case — indicating an ongoing state of lacking strength modifying or describing a masculine singular accusative referent. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active participle denotes ongoing action, expressing a continual state of lacking strength. "Being weak" preserves the root sense of deficiency of power while reflecting the participial form in the masculine accusative singular. |
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