ἀκούσονται

akoúō

will listen

To perceive with the sense of hearing; to hear. ἀκούω primarily means to perceive sounds or speech, whether physical or metaphorical. The verb can denote both the physical act of hearing and the active or attentive listening to speech, reports, or messages, often including the additional nuance of comprehending or understanding, and in some contexts, obeying or responding to what is heard. It also extends metaphorically to hearing about or receiving news, reports, or teachings.

G191

Acts 28:28 · Word #16

Lexicon G191

Lemmaἀκούω
Transliterationakoúō
Strong'sG191
DefinitionTo perceive with the sense of hearing; to hear. ἀκούω primarily means to perceive sounds or speech, whether physical or metaphorical. The verb can denote both the physical act of hearing and the active or attentive listening to speech, reports, or messages, often including the additional nuance of comprehending or understanding, and in some contexts, obeying or responding to what is heard. It also extends metaphorically to hearing about or receiving news, reports, or teachings.

Morphology V FUT MID IND 3P PL All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense FUT — Future — Action expected to happen
Voice MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest
Mood IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality
Person 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they")
Number PL — Plural — More than one

Common Translation

Phrasewill listen
Literalwill-hear

Lexical Info

Lemmaἀκούω
Strong'sG191

SIBI-P1 Translation G191-37

they will hear

Morphological NotesVerb; future tense; middle voice; indicative mood; 3rd person plural (Gr,V,IFM3,,P).
Rendering RationaleThe future indicative middle, third person plural form denotes that they themselves will engage in hearing. The middle voice here carries an active sense, expressing their future participation in perceiving or listening.

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