ἀπογράφεσθαι
apográphō
to be registered
To register or record formally, typically by writing down the names of individuals in an official list. The verb emphasizes the official and systematic nature of the action—such as entering names on census rolls, tax lists, or other public registers. In various contexts, ἀπογράφω may refer specifically to the act of enrolling residents for administrative, fiscal, or legal purposes.
Luke 2:3 · Word #4
Lexicon G583
| Lemma | ἀπογράφω |
| Transliteration | apográphō |
| Strong's | G583 |
| Definition | To register or record formally, typically by writing down the names of individuals in an official list. The verb emphasizes the official and systematic nature of the action—such as entering names on census rolls, tax lists, or other public registers. In various contexts, ἀπογράφω may refer specifically to the act of enrolling residents for administrative, fiscal, or legal purposes. |
Morphology V PRS MID INF
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 | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to be registered |
| Literal | to-register |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀπογράφω |
| Strong's | G583 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G583-02
to enroll oneself
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing aspect), middle voice (reflexive/self-involved), infinitive mood. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present middle infinitive conveys the ongoing action of formally entering oneself into an official record. The middle voice reflects personal involvement or self-interest, hence "to enroll oneself" rather than a passive form. |
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