ἐπυνθάνετο
pynthánomai
asked
to inquire, ask for information, learn by inquiry; denotes the act of seeking to obtain information through questioning, often in the context of investigation or learning from another. The word does not primarily express a request for material aid or favor, but is focused on gaining knowledge or clarification through questioning or indirect gathering of information.
Acts 21:33 · Word #13
Lexicon G4441
| Lemma | πυνθάνομαι |
| Transliteration | pynthánomai |
| Strong's | G4441 |
| Definition | to inquire, ask for information, learn by inquiry; denotes the act of seeking to obtain information through questioning, often in the context of investigation or learning from another. The word does not primarily express a request for material aid or favor, but is focused on gaining knowledge or clarification through questioning or indirect gathering of information. |
Morphology V IMPF MID IND 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | IMPF — Imperfect — Continuous or repeated past action |
| 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 | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | asked |
| Literal | was-inquiring |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πυνθάνομαι |
| Strong's | G4441 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4441-01
was inquiring
| Morphological Notes | Verb; imperfect tense, middle voice (deponent), indicative mood, 3rd person singular — denotes ongoing past action of inquiring. |
| Rendering Rationale | The imperfect tense conveys ongoing or repeated action in past time, hence "was inquiring." Though middle in form (deponent), the verb carries active meaning focused on seeking information for oneself through questioning. |
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