κεῖται

keîmai

To be positioned in a resting or prostrate state, either literally (as of physical objects or persons lying down) or figuratively (to be set, assigned, established, destined, or laid up for a purpose). Core meaning involves being in a fixed place, whether as a result of natural placement or intentional designation. Contexts may include lying down, being placed or kept in storage, being appointed to a role or fate, or being reserved for a future outcome.

G2749

Matthew 3:10 · Word #10

Lexicon G2749

Lemmaκεῖμαι
Transliterationkeîmai
Strong'sG2749
DefinitionTo be positioned in a resting or prostrate state, either literally (as of physical objects or persons lying down) or figuratively (to be set, assigned, established, destined, or laid up for a purpose). Core meaning involves being in a fixed place, whether as a result of natural placement or intentional designation. Contexts may include lying down, being placed or kept in storage, being appointed to a role or fate, or being reserved for a future outcome.

Morphology V PRS MID 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 MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest
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

Lemmaκεῖμαι
Strong'sG2749

SIBI-P1 Translation G2749-10

lies set

Morphological NotesVerb, present tense, middle voice, indicative mood, 3rd person singular (Gr,V,IPM3,,S,); denotes an ongoing state in which the subject stands positioned or established.
Rendering Rationale"Lies" preserves the core static sense of being in a positioned state, while "set" reflects the resultative nuance of having been placed or appointed. The present middle indicative, third singular, conveys a current state of being positioned or established.

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