Ἰουδαΐζειν

Ioudaḯzō

to live like Jews

To live or behave according to Judean (Ioudaios) customs, observe practices distinctive of the Judean community, or adopt ways of life identified with Judeans. The core sense is 'to follow Judean customs,' but can also include adopting or promoting behaviors, observances, or cultural/religious practices associated with the Judean population.

G2450

Galatians 2:14 · Word #30

Lexicon G2450

LemmaἸουδαΐζω
TransliterationIoudaḯzō
Strong'sG2450
DefinitionTo live or behave according to Judean (Ioudaios) customs, observe practices distinctive of the Judean community, or adopt ways of life identified with Judeans. The core sense is 'to follow Judean customs,' but can also include adopting or promoting behaviors, observances, or cultural/religious practices associated with the Judean population.

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

Phraseto live like Jews
Literalto-Judaize

Lexical Info

LemmaἸουδαΐζω
Strong'sG2450

SIBI-P1 Translation G2450-01

to practice Judean customs

Morphological NotesVerb, present tense (ongoing aspect), active voice, infinitive mood.
Rendering RationaleThe rendering reflects the root Ἰουδα- ('Judean') with the verbal suffix -ίζω ('to act in the manner of'), conveying active adoption or observance of Judean customs. The present active infinitive expresses the ongoing or characteristic act 'to practice.'

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