κεκρατηκέναι
kratéō
they had obtained
To hold fast, grasp, or take control over; to exercise dominion or authority by physical or figurative means. In various contexts, κρατέω may refer to seizing something (literally), retaining or maintaining possession, holding firmly, or maintaining control (figuratively).
Acts 27:13 · Word #7
Lexicon G2902
| Lemma | κρατέω |
| Transliteration | kratéō |
| Strong's | G2902 |
| Definition | To hold fast, grasp, or take control over; to exercise dominion or authority by physical or figurative means. In various contexts, κρατέω may refer to seizing something (literally), retaining or maintaining possession, holding firmly, or maintaining control (figuratively). |
Morphology V PRF ACT INF
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRF — Perfect — Completed action with ongoing results |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Common Translation
| Phrase | they had obtained |
| Literal | to-have-obtained-held |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κρατέω |
| Strong's | G2902 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2902-06
to have held fast
| Morphological Notes | Verb; perfect tense (completed action with ongoing result), active voice, infinitive mood. |
| Rendering Rationale | The perfect active infinitive expresses a completed act of holding or seizing with continuing result. "To have held fast" preserves the root sense of strength-based grasping while reflecting the perfect aspect and infinitive form. |
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