λύσῃ
lýō
He might destroy
to loose, untie, set free from bonds or restraints; by extension, to break up, destroy, abolish, or dissolve (something bound, united, or constituted). In literal contexts, refers to the physical act of loosing bonds, untying (a sandal, animal), or breaking (chains, seals). In figurative contexts, indicates bringing something to an end, rendering it invalid, or causing a dissolution (such as of laws, oaths, assemblies, or relationships). Also used of melting or liquefying solids.
1 John 3:8 · Word #23
Lexicon G3089
| Lemma | λύω |
| Transliteration | lýō |
| Strong's | G3089 |
| Definition | to loose, untie, set free from bonds or restraints; by extension, to break up, destroy, abolish, or dissolve (something bound, united, or constituted). In literal contexts, refers to the physical act of loosing bonds, untying (a sandal, animal), or breaking (chains, seals). In figurative contexts, indicates bringing something to an end, rendering it invalid, or causing a dissolution (such as of laws, oaths, assemblies, or relationships). Also used of melting or liquefying solids. |
Morphology V AOR ACT SUBJ 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | He might destroy |
| Literal | he-might-loose |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λύω |
| Strong's | G3089 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3089-20
he might loosen
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/completed aspect), active voice, subjunctive mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active subjunctive, third person singular, conveys a simple action viewed as a whole with potential or purpose nuance. "He might loosen" preserves the core sense of releasing or breaking bonds while reflecting the subjunctive mood. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
he might destroy
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | In context, λύσῃ with τὰ ἔργα refers to destroying or undoing, not simply 'loosen'; 'he might destroy' matches SILEX's secondary sense and is standard here. |