καθιεμένην
kathíēmi
let down
To lower, let down, or cause to descend from a higher to a lower place (whether material or metaphorical); also used to mean to permit to fall or to release something downward. In various contexts, signifies the physical act of letting something or someone down by means of a rope or similar device, allowing descent, or loosening/restoring something to a lower position. Secondary senses may include loosening, releasing, or even omitting, though these are less common in extant literature.
Acts 11:5 · Word #20
Lexicon G2524
| Lemma | καθίημι |
| Transliteration | kathíēmi |
| Strong's | G2524 |
| Definition | To lower, let down, or cause to descend from a higher to a lower place (whether material or metaphorical); also used to mean to permit to fall or to release something downward. In various contexts, signifies the physical act of letting something or someone down by means of a rope or similar device, allowing descent, or loosening/restoring something to a lower position. Secondary senses may include loosening, releasing, or even omitting, though these are less common in extant literature. |
Morphology V PRS PASS PTCP ACC F SG
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 | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | let down |
| Literal | being-lowered-A |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | καθίημι |
| Strong's | G2524 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2524-02
being let down
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense, passive voice, participle; accusative feminine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present passive participle conveys an ongoing state of being acted upon, thus "being let down," preserving the root sense of causing descent from a higher place. The passive voice reflects that the subject is receiving the action of downward release. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
being let down
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'being let down' accurately conveys the participial sense in this context. |