ὤρθριζεν
orthrizen
came early
from ὄρθρος; to use the dawn, i.e. (by implication) to repair betimes:--come early in the morning.
Luke 21:38 · Word #5
Lexicon G3719
| Lemma | ὀρθρίζω |
| Transliteration | orthrízō |
| Strong's | G3719 |
| In-context | came early |
| Literal | was-rising-early |
Morphology V IMPF ACT IND 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | IMPF — Imperfect — Continuous or repeated past action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὀρθρίζω |
| Strong's | G3719 |
SIBI-P1 G3719-01
he/she/it was rising at dawn
| Morphological Notes | Verb, imperfect active indicative, 3rd person singular (Gr,V,IIA3,,S,). The imperfect tense indicates continuous or habitual past action; active voice shows the subject performing the action. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb derives from ὄρθρος ("dawn"), so "rising at dawn" preserves the root imagery of early morning action. The imperfect active indicative (3rd singular) is reflected by "was rising," conveying ongoing or repeated past action performed by the subject. |
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Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke 21:38 | ὤρθριζεν | orthrizen | came early |