μέλλειν
méllō
is about
To be about (to do or to undergo) something, to be on the point of, to intend, to be destined or expected to (do or undergo); generally indicates imminence or a futurity with a sense of intention, expectation, or necessity. The term can introduce an action that is impending or destined, and in some cases carries a modal force emphasizing inevitability or obligation.
Acts 27:10 · Word #23
Lexicon G3195
| Lemma | μέλλω |
| Transliteration | méllō |
| Strong's | G3195 |
| Definition | To be about (to do or to undergo) something, to be on the point of, to intend, to be destined or expected to (do or undergo); generally indicates imminence or a futurity with a sense of intention, expectation, or necessity. The term can introduce an action that is impending or destined, and in some cases carries a modal force emphasizing inevitability or obligation. |
Morphology V PRS ACT INF
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 | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Common Translation
| Phrase | is about |
| Literal | to-be-about |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μέλλω |
| Strong's | G3195 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3195-05
to be about to
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (imperfective aspect), active voice, infinitive mood. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active infinitive expresses an ongoing or imminent sense of futurity. "To be about to" preserves the root idea of impending action or destined occurrence while reflecting the infinitive form. |
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