βαλλόμενα
bállō
things being put
To throw or cast something, typically with force or purpose; to let fall, put, or place something, often in a deliberate or active manner. Extended meanings include to pour, to position by throwing (such as casting lots), to throw down or strike, and in some contexts, to lay down or place (without the connotation of violence).
John 12:6 · Word #20
Lexicon G906
| Lemma | βάλλω |
| Transliteration | bállō |
| Strong's | G906 |
| Definition | To throw or cast something, typically with force or purpose; to let fall, put, or place something, often in a deliberate or active manner. Extended meanings include to pour, to position by throwing (such as casting lots), to throw down or strike, and in some contexts, to lay down or place (without the connotation of violence). |
Morphology V PRS PASS PTCP ACC N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | PASS — Passive — The subject receives the action |
| Mood | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | things being put |
| Literal | being-thrown |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | βάλλω |
| Strong's | G906 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G906-11
things being cast
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present tense, passive voice, participle; accusative neuter plural—indicating ongoing action received by multiple neuter objects. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present passive participle conveys ongoing action received by the subject, while the accusative neuter plural form functions substantivally. "Things being cast" preserves the root sense of deliberate throwing or placing and reflects the passive, continuous aspect. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
things being put
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'things being cast' is less natural and could be confused with throwing. 'Things being put' fits the context of placing money into the box and the SILEX broader meaning. |