ἀκούσονται
akoúō
they will hear
To perceive with the sense of hearing; to hear. ἀκούω primarily means to perceive sounds or speech, whether physical or metaphorical. The verb can denote both the physical act of hearing and the active or attentive listening to speech, reports, or messages, often including the additional nuance of comprehending or understanding, and in some contexts, obeying or responding to what is heard. It also extends metaphorically to hearing about or receiving news, reports, or teachings.
Acts 21:22 · Word #5
Lexicon G191
| Lemma | ἀκούω |
| Transliteration | akoúō |
| Strong's | G191 |
| Definition | To perceive with the sense of hearing; to hear. ἀκούω primarily means to perceive sounds or speech, whether physical or metaphorical. The verb can denote both the physical act of hearing and the active or attentive listening to speech, reports, or messages, often including the additional nuance of comprehending or understanding, and in some contexts, obeying or responding to what is heard. It also extends metaphorically to hearing about or receiving news, reports, or teachings. |
Morphology V FUT MID IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | FUT — Future — Action expected to happen |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | they will hear |
| Literal | they-will-hear |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀκούω |
| Strong's | G191 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G191-37
they will hear
| Morphological Notes | Verb; future tense; middle voice; indicative mood; 3rd person plural (Gr,V,IFM3,,P). |
| Rendering Rationale | The future indicative middle, third person plural form denotes that they themselves will engage in hearing. The middle voice here carries an active sense, expressing their future participation in perceiving or listening. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
they will hear
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'ἀκούσονται' is properly rendered 'they will hear' in context. P1 is accurate. |