ἐπιλανθάνεσθε

epilanthánomai

forget

To forget, lose memory of, not recall—primarily in the sense of failing to bring something to mind, whether intentionally or unintentionally, with possible extension to ignore or neglect in some contexts. The word typically emphasizes a lapse or absence of memory or active attention toward something previously known or experienced.

G1950

Hebrews 13:16 · Word #7

Lexicon G1950

Lemmaἐπιλανθάνομαι
Transliterationepilanthánomai
Strong'sG1950
DefinitionTo forget, lose memory of, not recall—primarily in the sense of failing to bring something to mind, whether intentionally or unintentionally, with possible extension to ignore or neglect in some contexts. The word typically emphasizes a lapse or absence of memory or active attention toward something previously known or experienced.

Morphology V PRS MID IMP 2P PL 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 PL — Plural — More than one

Common Translation

Phraseforget
Literalforget-be-forgetful

Lexical Info

Lemmaἐπιλανθάνομαι
Strong'sG1950

SIBI-P1 Translation G1950-03

keep forgetting

Morphological NotesVerb; present tense (ongoing), middle voice, imperative mood, 2nd person plural.
Rendering RationaleThe present imperative calls for ongoing or continuous action, and the middle voice reflects personal involvement in letting something slip from one’s own awareness. "Keep forgetting" preserves the durative command and the sense of allowing something to escape one’s mind.

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