ἐπονομάζῃ
eponomázō
To assign a name, designate, or denominate (someone or something) by (or with) an additional or particular name or title; to call by a specified name. The primary lexical meaning is to give a name or title in a way that distinguishes or clarifies, often adding something further or specifying a characteristic. It can refer to giving a secondary name, attributing a particular designation, or referring to someone in a specific way.
Romans 2:17 · Word #5
Lexicon G2028
| Lemma | ἐπονομάζω |
| Transliteration | eponomázō |
| Strong's | G2028 |
| Definition | To assign a name, designate, or denominate (someone or something) by (or with) an additional or particular name or title; to call by a specified name. The primary lexical meaning is to give a name or title in a way that distinguishes or clarifies, often adding something further or specifying a characteristic. It can refer to giving a secondary name, attributing a particular designation, or referring to someone in a specific way. |
Morphology V PRS MID IND 2P 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 | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐπονομάζω |
| Strong's | G2028 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2028-01
you designate for yourself
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing action), middle voice (self-involved/reflexive nuance), indicative mood (statement of fact), 2nd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb denotes assigning or applying a distinguishing name or title. The present middle indicative, second person singular, is reflected by "you" and the middle nuance "for yourself," conveying personal involvement or self-interest in the act of designation. |
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