πυνθάνεσθαι
pynthánomai
to inquire
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 23:20 · Word #22
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 PRS MID INF
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 | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to inquire |
| Literal | to-inquire |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πυνθάνομαι |
| Strong's | G4441 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4441-04
to be inquiring
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense; middle voice (deponent); infinitive mood. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present tense conveys ongoing or continuous action, and the middle voice (deponent in form) reflects personal engagement in the act of seeking information. "To be inquiring" preserves the durative aspect and the reflexive involvement inherent in the middle form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
to be inquiring
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Progressive idea of the Greek infinitive fits the context and SILEX definition as rendered in P1. |