ἄγε
áge
G33
SILEX Entry
Definition
Vocative imperative of 'to lead'; used as an interjection meaning 'come!', 'let us go!', or 'go on!' The word is an exhortation or summons, often used to call someone to action or to urge a group onward. Depending on context, it may carry the sense of encouragement, urging, or even mild admonition.
Semantic Range
come!, come on!, let us go!, go to! (as a call to action or exhortation), move!, onward!
Root / Etymology
Second person singular present active imperative of ἄγω ('to lead, bring, guide').
Historical & Contextual Notes
In Koine Greek, ἄγε functions primarily as an imperative interjection, not as a full verb form in a sentence but as a call to action or prompt. Its use is preserved in both literary (e.g., LXX) and New Testament contexts, usually to grab attention or to encourage movement or activity. In some English Bible translations, 'come!', 'come on!', or 'go to!' are used, but these do not always capture the urging, immediate tone. The word appears already in classical Greek (e.g., Homer), continuing into Koine as a quick directive. Related imperatives such as ἄγετε (plural) occur with similar force but address groups.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
imperative of ἄγω; properly, lead, i.e. come on:--go to.
Word Forms
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Occurrences in Scripture
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