ἐργάζεται
ergázomai
is working
To work, to be engaged in activity or effort (with focus on process or result); to carry out, perform, accomplish a task. The verb broadly denotes active involvement in any kind of work—physical, mental, or occupational. In specific contexts, can mean 'to produce' (as in yielding fruit or results), 'to conduct business,' or 'to carry out deeds' (good or evil). The middle voice often emphasizes the subject's participation or investment in the action, the work being done either for oneself or with personal involvement.
John 5:17 · Word #10
Lexicon G2038
| Lemma | ἐργάζομαι |
| Transliteration | ergázomai |
| Strong's | G2038 |
| Definition | To work, to be engaged in activity or effort (with focus on process or result); to carry out, perform, accomplish a task. The verb broadly denotes active involvement in any kind of work—physical, mental, or occupational. In specific contexts, can mean 'to produce' (as in yielding fruit or results), 'to conduct business,' or 'to carry out deeds' (good or evil). The middle voice often emphasizes the subject's participation or investment in the action, the work being done either for oneself or with personal involvement. |
Morphology V PRS MID IND 3P 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 | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | is working |
| Literal | works-is-working |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐργάζομαι |
| Strong's | G2038 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2038-09
is working for himself
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present tense (ongoing action), middle voice (self-involved/reflexive nuance), indicative mood (statement of fact), 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present tense conveys ongoing action, while the middle voice highlights the subject’s personal involvement or investment in the work. "Is working for himself" preserves both the active labor sense and the reflexive/self-engaged nuance of the middle form. |
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