δύνασθε
dýnamai
you are able
To have capacity or ability (whether innate, circumstantial, or granted) to accomplish or experience something; to be capable, able, or empowered to do or undergo an action or event. The verb expresses factual possibility or ability in various degrees, including physical, mental, moral, or circumstantial capacity. In some contexts, indicates potentiality or what is within one's power to do, as well as permission or opportunity.
James 4:2 · Word #10
Lexicon G1410
| Lemma | δύναμαι |
| Transliteration | dýnamai |
| Strong's | G1410 |
| Definition | To have capacity or ability (whether innate, circumstantial, or granted) to accomplish or experience something; to be capable, able, or empowered to do or undergo an action or event. The verb expresses factual possibility or ability in various degrees, including physical, mental, moral, or circumstantial capacity. In some contexts, indicates potentiality or what is within one's power to do, as well as permission or opportunity. |
Morphology V PRS MID IND 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 | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | you are able |
| Literal | you-can-are-able |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δύναμαι |
| Strong's | G1410 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1410-17
you are able
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present middle indicative, 2nd person plural (Gr,V,IPM2,,P); deponent middle with active meaning of possessing ability. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present indicative expresses a current, ongoing state of capacity, and the 2nd person plural addresses a group. Though middle in form (deponent), it actively conveys that the subjects possess or exercise ability. |
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