κρούων
kroúō
knocking
To strike (a surface) with repeated or intentional motion, usually with the knuckles or a tool, often for the purpose of making one’s presence known or gaining entry; by extension, to make a request or take action to gain attention in a figurative sense. Primary use is to knock (on a door), but can also mean to strike or beat in certain contexts. Figuratively, may imply asking, requesting, or petitioning persistently.
Acts 12:16 · Word #5
Lexicon G2925
| Lemma | κρούω |
| Transliteration | kroúō |
| Strong's | G2925 |
| Definition | To strike (a surface) with repeated or intentional motion, usually with the knuckles or a tool, often for the purpose of making one’s presence known or gaining entry; by extension, to make a request or take action to gain attention in a figurative sense. Primary use is to knock (on a door), but can also mean to strike or beat in certain contexts. Figuratively, may imply asking, requesting, or petitioning persistently. |
Morphology V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | knocking |
| Literal | knocking |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κρούω |
| Strong's | G2925 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2925-05
knocking
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active participle, nominative masculine singular (Gr,V,PPA,NMS); expresses ongoing action and agrees with a masculine singular subject. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active participle denotes ongoing action, so "knocking" captures the continuous sense of striking a surface to gain attention or entry. The participial form (nominative masculine singular) is preserved by using an English participle that can function adjectivally or substantivally. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
knocking
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'knocking' correctly renders the participial form of the verb, accurately reflecting the continuous action at the door; no adjustment needed. |