καθῆκαν
kathíēmi
let down
To lower, let down, or cause to descend from a higher to a lower place (whether material or metaphorical); also used to mean to permit to fall or to release something downward. In various contexts, signifies the physical act of letting something or someone down by means of a rope or similar device, allowing descent, or loosening/restoring something to a lower position. Secondary senses may include loosening, releasing, or even omitting, though these are less common in extant literature.
Acts 9:25 · Word #10
Lexicon G2524
| Lemma | καθίημι |
| Transliteration | kathíēmi |
| Strong's | G2524 |
| Definition | To lower, let down, or cause to descend from a higher to a lower place (whether material or metaphorical); also used to mean to permit to fall or to release something downward. In various contexts, signifies the physical act of letting something or someone down by means of a rope or similar device, allowing descent, or loosening/restoring something to a lower position. Secondary senses may include loosening, releasing, or even omitting, though these are less common in extant literature. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IND 3P PL
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 | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | let down |
| Literal | let-down |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | καθίημι |
| Strong's | G2524 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2524-01
they lowered
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple past, completed action); active voice; indicative mood; 3rd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active indicative, third person plural, denotes a completed action performed by multiple subjects. "They lowered" preserves the downward force of κατά (down) combined with ἵημι (to send, release), expressing a simple past act of causing descent. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
they lowered
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'they lowered' is accurate for the aorist 3rd person plural verb and contextually appropriate for the narrative action. |