ἠσφαλίσατο
asphalízō
fastened
To make secure, to fasten securely, to make something safe from escape, loss, or interference. The verb denotes the action of assuring stability, closing up, or protecting something against tampering or danger. Contextually, it may refer to fastening a door or seal, guarding against unauthorized entry or escape, or ensuring security more generally.
Acts 16:24 · Word #14
Lexicon G805
| Lemma | ἀσφαλίζω |
| Transliteration | asphalízō |
| Strong's | G805 |
| Definition | To make secure, to fasten securely, to make something safe from escape, loss, or interference. The verb denotes the action of assuring stability, closing up, or protecting something against tampering or danger. Contextually, it may refer to fastening a door or seal, guarding against unauthorized entry or escape, or ensuring security more generally. |
Morphology V AOR MID IND 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| 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 | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | fastened |
| Literal | secured |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀσφαλίζω |
| Strong's | G805 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G805-04
he secured for himself
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple completed action), middle voice (self-involved/reflexive), indicative mood (declarative), 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist indicative conveys a completed act, and the middle voice expresses action done with self-interest or for one’s own benefit. "He secured for himself" preserves both the root idea of making something firm or safe and the reflexive nuance of the middle voice. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
he secured for himself
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects the middle voice and context, consistent with SILEX definition. |