ἀσκῶ
asko
exercise
probably from the same as σκεῦος; to elaborate, i.e. (figuratively) train (by implication, strive):--exercise.
Acts 24:16 · Word #5
Lexicon G778
| Lemma | ἀσκέω |
| Transliteration | askéō |
| Strong's | G778 |
| In-context | exercise |
| Literal | exercise-1S |
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 | ἀσκέω |
| Strong's | G778 |
SIBI-P1 G778-01
I am training in disciplined practice
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing action), active voice, indicative mood, first person singular — "I am training" or "I train." |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active indicative first person singular (Gr,V,IPA1,,S,) expresses an ongoing or habitual action performed by the speaker. "I am training" reflects the present active sense, while "in disciplined practice" preserves the root idea of deliberate exercise and cultivation inherent in ἀσκέω. |
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Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:16 | ἀσκῶ | asko | exercise |