πλέξαντες
plexantes
having twisted
a primary word; to twine or braid:--plait.
John 19:2 · Word #4
Lexicon G4120
| Lemma | πλέκω |
| Transliteration | plékō |
| Strong's | G4120 |
| In-context | having twisted |
| Literal | having-braided |
Morphology V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πλέκω |
| Strong's | G4120 |
SIBI-P1 G4120-01
the ones braiding
| Root | πλέκω (plekō) |
| Core Meanings | to twine, braid, weave together, interlace |
| Semantic Range | to braid hair, to weave or plait materials (such as thorns or cords), to interlace elements together |
| Conceptual Significance | In the New Testament, this verb is used of braiding hair and of plaiting a crown of thorns, highlighting deliberate, manual interweaving. It conveys intentional crafting or intertwining, often in contexts emphasizing preparation or adornment, whether for honor or mockery. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,V,PAA,NMP = Verb, Present Active Participle, Nominative Masculine Plural. The present tense indicates ongoing action; active voice shows the subjects performing the action; participle form functions adjectivally or substantivally; nominative masculine plural agrees with masculine plural subjects. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "the ones braiding" preserves the root sense of πλέκω as twisting or interweaving strands together. It reflects the present active participle (ongoing action), nominative masculine plural form, functioning substantivally to describe masculine plural subjects engaged in the act of braiding. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (3 occurrences of G4120)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:29 | πλέξαντες | plexantes | |
| Mark 15:17 | πλέξαντες | plexantes | having woven |
| John 19:2 | πλέξαντες | plexantes | having twisted |