ἀνῆκον
anḗkō
proper
To pertain, to belong, to be proper or fitting. Used of something that is appropriate or right within a particular context, often referring to what is suitable, due, or owed. Primarily denotes the concept of what is appropriate or related by obligation or custom. In specific contexts, it can refer to what is expected or belongs to a role, situation, or relationship.
Philemon 1:8 · Word #10
Lexicon G433
| Lemma | ἀνήκω |
| Transliteration | anḗkō |
| Strong's | G433 |
| Definition | To pertain, to belong, to be proper or fitting. Used of something that is appropriate or right within a particular context, often referring to what is suitable, due, or owed. Primarily denotes the concept of what is appropriate or related by obligation or custom. In specific contexts, it can refer to what is expected or belongs to a role, situation, or relationship. |
Morphology V PRS ACT PTCP ACC N 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 | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | proper |
| Literal | proper-fitting |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀνήκω |
| Strong's | G433 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G433-02
being fitting
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active participle, accusative neuter singular (Gr,V,PPA,ANS) — describing a neuter singular object as presently pertaining or being proper. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active participle conveys an ongoing state of something that pertains or is proper. "Being fitting" reflects the root sense of what appropriately belongs or is due, while preserving the participial force. |
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