ἐκέλευσα

keleúō

I commanded

To command or order authoritatively, typically issuing an instruction to be carried out by another. The primary sense is to require action through verbal command. Contextually, the verb can denote issuing military orders, governmental instructions, or general directions in interpersonal or judicial situations. It emphasizes the exercise of authority by the speaker over the recipient, distinct from mere advice or suggestion. In the New Testament and related sources, it often denotes giving a directive that is expected to be obeyed.

G2753

Acts 25:21 · Word #12

Lexicon G2753

Lemmaκελεύω
Transliterationkeleúō
Strong'sG2753
DefinitionTo command or order authoritatively, typically issuing an instruction to be carried out by another. The primary sense is to require action through verbal command. Contextually, the verb can denote issuing military orders, governmental instructions, or general directions in interpersonal or judicial situations. It emphasizes the exercise of authority by the speaker over the recipient, distinct from mere advice or suggestion. In the New Testament and related sources, it often denotes giving a directive that is expected to be obeyed.

Morphology V AOR ACT IND 1P SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past
Voice ACT — Active — The subject performs the action
Mood IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality
Person 1P — 1st person — The speaker ("I" / "we")
Number SG — Singular — One

Common Translation

PhraseI commanded
LiteralI-commanded

Lexical Info

Lemmaκελεύω
Strong'sG2753

SIBI-P1 Translation G2753-02

I commanded

Morphological NotesVerb; aorist tense (simple past), active voice, indicative mood, first person singular.
Rendering RationaleThe aorist active indicative first person singular denotes a simple, completed past action performed by the speaker. "I commanded" preserves the authoritative, directive force inherent in κελεύω without adding contextual nuance.

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