εἷλκον
helkýō
they dragged
To draw, pull, or drag (by force or with effort), either literally (as with a net, sword, or person) or figuratively (as of attracting or influencing someone or something). In literal contexts, emphasizes physical movement through pulling action; in metaphorical contexts, suggests being drawn or led by internal or external compulsion.
Acts 21:30 · Word #15
Lexicon G1670
| Lemma | ἑλκύω |
| Transliteration | helkýō |
| Strong's | G1670 |
| Definition | To draw, pull, or drag (by force or with effort), either literally (as with a net, sword, or person) or figuratively (as of attracting or influencing someone or something). In literal contexts, emphasizes physical movement through pulling action; in metaphorical contexts, suggests being drawn or led by internal or external compulsion. |
Morphology V IMPF ACT IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | IMPF — Imperfect — Continuous or repeated past action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| 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 dragged |
| Literal | they-were-dragging |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἕλκω |
| Strong's | G1670 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1670-01
they were dragging
| Morphological Notes | Verb; imperfect tense (past ongoing), active voice, indicative mood, third person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The imperfect active indicative, third person plural, denotes ongoing past action performed by a group. "They were dragging" preserves the root sense of forceful pulling while reflecting the continuous aspect of the imperfect tense. |
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