λυομένων

lýō

are being dissolved

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.

G3089

2 Peter 3:11 · Word #4

Lexicon G3089

Lemmaλύω
Transliterationlýō
Strong'sG3089
Definitionto 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 PRS PASS PTCP GEN N PL All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action
Voice PASS — Passive — The subject receives the action
Mood PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective
Case GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation
Gender N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter
Number PL — Plural — More than one

Common Translation

Phraseare being dissolved
Literalbeing-dissolved

Lexical Info

Lemmaλύω
Strong'sG3089

SIBI-P1 Translation G3089-11

of being loosened

Morphological NotesVerb; present tense, passive voice, participle; genitive, neuter, plural — indicating ongoing action experienced by multiple entities in a genitive relationship.
Rendering RationaleThe present passive participle conveys an ongoing process of being acted upon, hence "being loosened." The genitive plural form is reflected by "of," preserving the case relationship without adding contextual elements.

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SILEX v2

SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)

being dissolved

Same as P1No — adjusted for context
RationaleP1 'of being loosened' does not capture the contextual sense; in 2 Peter 3:11 the participle refers to the dissolution of all things, so 'being dissolved' is more accurate.