ἀκούειν
akoúō
to hearken
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.
Acts 4:19 · Word #17
Lexicon G191
| Lemma | ἀκούω |
| Transliteration | akoúō |
| Strong's | G191 |
| Definition | 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. |
Morphology V PRS ACT INF
All morphology codes
| 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 | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to hearken |
| Literal | to-hear |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀκούω |
| Strong's | G191 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G191-07
to hear
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing aspect), active voice, infinitive mood. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active infinitive expresses the ongoing or general act of hearing or listening. "To hear" preserves the core sensory and attentive nuance of ἀκούω while reflecting the infinitive form. |
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