πυθέσθαι
pynthánomai
to ask
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.
John 13:24 · Word #6
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 AOR MID INF
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| 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 ask |
| Literal | to-ask-inquire |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πυνθάνομαι |
| Strong's | G4441 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4441-06
to inquire for oneself
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/completed aspect), middle voice (deponent, reflexive/self-involved sense), infinitive mood. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist middle infinitive denotes the act of inquiring viewed as a whole, with middle voice highlighting personal involvement or self-interest. "To inquire for oneself" preserves both the investigative sense and the deponent middle force. |
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