κάθου
kathou
from κατά; and (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside:--dwell, sit (by, down).
Hebrews 1:13 · Word #8
Lexicon G2521
| Lemma | κάθημαι |
| Transliteration | káthēmai |
| Strong's | G2521 |
Morphology V PRS MID IMP 2P 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 | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κάθημαι |
| Strong's | G2521 |
SIBI-P1 G2521-18
seat yourself down
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (imperfective aspect), middle voice, imperative mood, 2nd person singular. The present imperative calls for an ongoing or immediate assumption of a seated position, with middle voice reflecting the subject’s participation in the action. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb κάθημαι means "to sit" or "to be seated." The form κάθου is present middle imperative, second person singular, expressing a direct command with reflexive/self-involved force. "Seat yourself down" preserves the imperative mood, the second-person singular address, and the middle voice nuance of personal engagement in the action. |
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Words from Root κάθημαι (sit, be seated, remain, dwell, take a seat)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2521-01 |
ekatheto | he/she was continuing to sit down |
G2521-03 |
kathemai | I was sitting down |
G2521-04 |
kathemenai | the ones sitting-down (feminine plural) |
Word Usage (91 occurrences of G2521)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:16 | καθήμενος | kathemenos | |
| Matthew 4:16 | καθημένοις | kathemenois | |
| Matthew 9:9 | καθήμενον | kathemenon |