ἐπυνθάνοντο
pynthánomai
they inquired
to inquire, ask for information, learn by inquiry; denotes the act of seeking to obtain information through questioning, often in the context of investigation or learning from another. The word does not primarily express a request for material aid or favor, but is focused on gaining knowledge or clarification through questioning or indirect gathering of information.
Acts 10:18 · Word #3
Lexicon G4441
| Lemma | πυνθάνομαι |
| Transliteration | pynthánomai |
| Strong's | G4441 |
| Definition | to inquire, ask for information, learn by inquiry; denotes the act of seeking to obtain information through questioning, often in the context of investigation or learning from another. The word does not primarily express a request for material aid or favor, but is focused on gaining knowledge or clarification through questioning or indirect gathering of information. |
Morphology V IMPF MID IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | IMPF — Imperfect — Continuous or repeated past action |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | they inquired |
| Literal | they-were-inquiring |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πυνθάνομαι |
| Strong's | G4441 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4441-02
they were inquiring
| Morphological Notes | Verb; imperfect tense (past ongoing), middle voice (deponent in form), indicative mood, 3rd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The imperfect indicative expresses ongoing or repeated action in past time, rendered as "were inquiring." The middle (deponent) form reflects personal engagement in seeking information, inherent in the verb’s meaning of learning through inquiry. |
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