κελεύεις

keleúō

you command

To command or order authoritatively, typically issuing an instruction to be carried out by another. The primary sense is to require action through verbal command. Contextually, the verb can denote issuing military orders, governmental instructions, or general directions in interpersonal or judicial situations. It emphasizes the exercise of authority by the speaker over the recipient, distinct from mere advice or suggestion. In the New Testament and related sources, it often denotes giving a directive that is expected to be obeyed.

G2753

Acts 23:3 · Word #24

Lexicon G2753

Lemmaκελεύω
Transliterationkeleúō
Strong'sG2753
DefinitionTo command or order authoritatively, typically issuing an instruction to be carried out by another. The primary sense is to require action through verbal command. Contextually, the verb can denote issuing military orders, governmental instructions, or general directions in interpersonal or judicial situations. It emphasizes the exercise of authority by the speaker over the recipient, distinct from mere advice or suggestion. In the New Testament and related sources, it often denotes giving a directive that is expected to be obeyed.

Morphology V PRS ACT IND 2P 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 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you")
Number SG — Singular — One

Common Translation

Phraseyou command
Literalyou-command

Lexical Info

Lemmaκελεύω
Strong'sG2753

SIBI-P1 Translation G2753-05

you command

Morphological NotesVerb; present tense (ongoing or general action), active voice, indicative mood, 2nd person singular.
Rendering RationaleThe present active indicative, second person singular, denotes an ongoing or general action performed by the subject. "You command" preserves the authoritative verbal action inherent in κελεύω and reflects the active voice and present tense.

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