κρεμάμενον

kremánnymi

hanging

To hang or suspend something in air, typically by means of fastening at one point, with the object left unsupported elsewhere; more generally, to suspend, dangle, or set something with reference to gravity or height. In extended usage, may refer metaphorically to leaving something undecided or in suspense.

G2910

Acts 28:4 · Word #6

Lexicon G2910

Lemmaκρεμάννυμι
Transliterationkremánnymi
Strong'sG2910
DefinitionTo hang or suspend something in air, typically by means of fastening at one point, with the object left unsupported elsewhere; more generally, to suspend, dangle, or set something with reference to gravity or height. In extended usage, may refer metaphorically to leaving something undecided or in suspense.

Morphology V PRS MID PTCP ACC N SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action
Voice MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest
Mood PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective
Case ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent
Gender N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter
Number SG — Singular — One

Common Translation

Phrasehanging
Literalhanging

Lexical Info

Lemmaκρεμάννυμι
Strong'sG2910

SIBI-P1 Translation G2910-01

being suspended

Morphological NotesVerb; present tense; middle voice; participle; accusative neuter singular.
Rendering RationaleThe present middle participle denotes an ongoing state of hanging or suspension, with the middle voice conveying the subject as being in a suspended state. "Being suspended" preserves the root sense of hanging in midair and reflects the participial, continuous aspect.

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