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.
Matthew 20:22 · Word #16
Lexicon G3195
| Lemma | μέλλω |
| Transliteration | méllō |
| Strong's | G3195 |
| Definition | 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. |
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
| Lemma | μέλλω |
| Strong's | G3195 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3195-10
I am about to
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense, active voice, indicative mood, first person singular (Gr,V,IPA1,,S). |
| Rendering Rationale | The 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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