ἀφορίζει
aphorizei
from ἀπό and ὁρίζω; to set off by boundary, i.e. (figuratively) limit, exclude, appoint, etc.:--divide, separate, sever.
Matthew 25:32 · Word #16
Lexicon G873
| Lemma | ἀφορίζω |
| Transliteration | aphorízō |
| Strong's | G873 |
Morphology V PRS ACT IND 3P 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 | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀφορίζω |
| Strong's | G873 |
SIBI-P1 G873-09
he/she/it is setting-apart by boundary
| Root | ἀφορίζω (aphorizō) |
| Core Meanings | to set off by boundary, to separate, to divide, to exclude, to appoint by separation |
| Semantic Range | to separate from a group, to exclude, to set apart for a purpose, to define by limits, to appoint or designate through separation |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, ἀφορίζω often conveys covenantal or vocational separation—whether exclusion from community or consecration to divine purpose. It reflects the theological theme of distinction by divine boundary, marking people or things as set apart for judgment, purity, or mission. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active indicative, 3rd person singular (Gr,V,IPA3,,S, understood as PAI3): denotes continuous or current action performed by a singular subject. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb ἀφορίζω combines ἀπό (from) and ὁρίζω (to mark out by boundary), conveying the act of defining or separating by setting limits. The present active indicative, 3rd person singular form indicates an ongoing action performed by "he/she/it," hence "is setting-apart by boundary" preserves both the boundary-root idea and the present active force. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἀφορίζω (to set off by boundary, to separate, to divide, to exclude, to appoint by separation)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G873-01 |
aphoriei | he will set-apart-by-boundary |
G873-02 |
aphoriousin | they will set apart by boundary |
G873-03 |
aphorisas | the one having boundary-marked off |
Word Usage (10 occurrences of G873)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:49 | ἀφοριοῦσιν | aphoriousin | |
| Matthew 25:32 | ἀφοριεῖ | aphoriei | |
| Matthew 25:32 | ἀφορίζει | aphorizei |