διατελεῖτε — Acts 27:33 Greek Word Study

διατελεῖτε

diateleite

you have continued

from διά and τελέω; to accomplish thoroughly, i.e. (subjectively) to persist:--continue.

Acts 27:33 · Word #19

Lexicon `G1300`

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	`PL` — Plural — More than one

Lemma	διατελέω
Strong's	G1300

you (plural) were being continually carried-through to completion

Root	διατελέω (diateleō)
Core Meanings	to bring through to completion, to carry through fully, to persist, to continue steadfastly
Semantic Range	to continue steadfastly, to persist in a state or action, to remain constant, to carry something through to completion, to endure
Conceptual Significance	This term emphasizes steadfast endurance and sustained action brought through to its intended end. In biblical usage, it often highlights perseverance in faithfulness or conduct, underscoring the importance of sustained commitment over time.
Morphological Notes	Verb; imperfect tense (ongoing past action), passive voice, indicative mood, 2nd person plural. The imperfect denotes continuous or habitual action in past time.
Rendering Rationale	The verb διατελέω combines διά (through) and τελέω (to bring to completion), conveying the sense of carrying something through fully or persisting in it. The form is imperfect passive indicative, second person plural, so the rendering reflects ongoing past action ("were being"), passive voice, and plural address while preserving the root idea of thorough completion.

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Location	Form	Transliteration	Meaning
Acts 27:33	διατελεῖτε	diateleite	you have continued