μέλλω

méllō

To be about (to do or to undergo) something, to be on the point of, to intend, to be destined or expected to (do or undergo); generally indicates imminence or a futurity with a sense of intention, expectation, or necessity. The term can introduce an action that is impending or destined, and in some cases carries a modal force emphasizing inevitability or obligation.

G3195

Matthew 20:22 · Word #16

Lexicon G3195

Lemmaμέλλω
Transliterationméllō
Strong'sG3195
DefinitionTo be about (to do or to undergo) something, to be on the point of, to intend, to be destined or expected to (do or undergo); generally indicates imminence or a futurity with a sense of intention, expectation, or necessity. The term can introduce an action that is impending or destined, and in some cases carries a modal force emphasizing inevitability or obligation.

Morphology V PRS ACT IND 1P SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action
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

Lemmaμέλλω
Strong'sG3195

SIBI-P1 Translation G3195-10

I am about to

Morphological NotesVerb; present tense, active voice, indicative mood, first person singular (Gr,V,IPA1,,S).
Rendering RationaleThe present active indicative first person singular expresses a current state of imminence or intention. "I am about to" preserves the root sense of impending action or destined occurrence while reflecting the present, active, declarative form.

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