γινέσθω
gínomai
be done
to become, to come into being, to happen; primarily denotes the process of transition from one state to another, the coming into existence or reality of something that was not previously so. In various contexts, it can also mean to occur, take place, arise, develop, or change; sometimes serves as a circumlocution for 'to be' when indicating the process or result of becoming, rather than simple existence. Used of events, states, and sometimes of persons or things coming to be in a particular role or status.
Acts 21:14 · Word #11
Lexicon G1096
| Lemma | γίνομαι |
| Transliteration | gínomai |
| Strong's | G1096 |
| Definition | to become, to come into being, to happen; primarily denotes the process of transition from one state to another, the coming into existence or reality of something that was not previously so. In various contexts, it can also mean to occur, take place, arise, develop, or change; sometimes serves as a circumlocution for 'to be' when indicating the process or result of becoming, rather than simple existence. Used of events, states, and sometimes of persons or things coming to be in a particular role or status. |
Morphology V PRS MID IMP 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | be done |
| Literal | let-be-done |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | γίνομαι |
| Strong's | G1096 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1096-60
let it become
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present tense (ongoing/process), middle voice, imperative mood, 3rd person singular; a command that something enter into a state of becoming. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present imperative calls for an ongoing or initiated process, and the middle voice reflects involvement in the transition into a new state. "Let it become" preserves the root sense of coming into being rather than merely existing. |
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