ἁλλόμενος
hállomai
leaping
To jump or leap (with emphasis on an energetic or sudden upward or forward movement). In extended or figurative senses, to spring forth or gush, especially of liquids (such as water). The core meaning is physical leaping or bounding, but by extension may be used for sudden or forceful emergence.
Acts 3:8 · Word #15
Lexicon G242
| Lemma | ἅλλομαι |
| Transliteration | hállomai |
| Strong's | G242 |
| Definition | To jump or leap (with emphasis on an energetic or sudden upward or forward movement). In extended or figurative senses, to spring forth or gush, especially of liquids (such as water). The core meaning is physical leaping or bounding, but by extension may be used for sudden or forceful emergence. |
Morphology V PRS MID PTCP NOM M 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 | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | leaping |
| Literal | leaping |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἅλλομαι |
| Strong's | G242 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G242-01
leaping
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing action), middle voice (self-involved/deponent), participle; nominative masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present middle participle nominative masculine singular denotes one who is actively and continuously engaged in leaping. "Leaping" preserves the energetic, ongoing sense of the root while reflecting the participial form. |
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