κρατήσας
kratéō
To hold fast, grasp, or take control over; to exercise dominion or authority by physical or figurative means. In various contexts, κρατέω may refer to seizing something (literally), retaining or maintaining possession, holding firmly, or maintaining control (figuratively).
Matthew 18:28 · Word #17
Lexicon G2902
| Lemma | κρατέω |
| Transliteration | kratéō |
| Strong's | G2902 |
| Definition | To hold fast, grasp, or take control over; to exercise dominion or authority by physical or figurative means. In various contexts, κρατέω may refer to seizing something (literally), retaining or maintaining possession, holding firmly, or maintaining control (figuratively). |
Morphology V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M SG
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 | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κρατέω |
| Strong's | G2902 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2902-15
having firmly seized
| Morphological Notes | Verb, aorist active participle, nominative masculine singular (Gr,V,PAA,NMS); denotes a completed action by a male subject functioning adjectivally or adverbially. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active participle nominative masculine singular denotes a completed action performed by a male subject. "Having firmly seized" reflects the root idea of exercising strength or control (κρατ-) and preserves the participial, prior-action force of the aorist. |
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