γέγραφα
gegrapha-2
I have written
a primary verb; to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe:--describe, write(-ing, -ten).
John 19:22 · Word #6
Lexicon G1125
| Lemma | γράφω |
| Transliteration | gráphō |
| Strong's | G1125 |
| In-context | I have written |
| Literal | I-have-written |
Morphology V PRF ACT IND 1P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRF — Perfect — Completed action with ongoing results |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 1P — 1st person — The speaker ("I" / "we") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | γράφω |
| Strong's | G1125 |
SIBI-P1 G1125-13
I have inscribed
| Root | γράφω (graphō) |
| Core Meanings | write, inscribe, engrave, record, describe |
| Semantic Range | to write, record, document, compose, describe in writing, inscribe formally or authoritatively |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, γέγραφα often underscores the enduring authority of what has been written, especially Scripture. The perfect form highlights the lasting validity and binding force of the written word. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb, perfect tense, active voice, indicative mood, first person singular. The perfect denotes a completed action with ongoing present significance. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb γράφω fundamentally means to write or inscribe, originally with the sense of engraving. The perfect active indicative (1st person singular) γέγραφα denotes a completed act of writing with continuing results, so "I have inscribed" preserves both the root imagery and the abiding effect implied by the perfect tense. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root γράφω (write, inscribe, engrave, record, describe)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G1125-01 |
egraphe | it was inscribed |
G1125-02 |
egrapsa | I wrote |
G1125-03 |
egrapsan | they were inscribing |
Word Usage (190 occurrences of G1125)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 2:5 | γέγραπται | gegraptai | it is written |
| Matthew 4:4 | γέγραπται | gegraptai | |
| Matthew 4:6 | γέγραπται | gegraptai |