εἵλκυσεν
helkýō
dragged
To draw, pull, or drag (by force or with effort), either literally (as with a net, sword, or person) or figuratively (as of attracting or influencing someone or something). In literal contexts, emphasizes physical movement through pulling action; in metaphorical contexts, suggests being drawn or led by internal or external compulsion.
John 21:11 · Word #6
Lexicon G1670
| Lemma | ἑλκύω |
| Transliteration | helkýō |
| Strong's | G1670 |
| Definition | To draw, pull, or drag (by force or with effort), either literally (as with a net, sword, or person) or figuratively (as of attracting or influencing someone or something). In literal contexts, emphasizes physical movement through pulling action; in metaphorical contexts, suggests being drawn or led by internal or external compulsion. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IND 3P 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 | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | dragged |
| Literal | dragged |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἑλκύω |
| Strong's | G1670 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1670-03
he pulled
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple past), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active indicative third singular denotes a simple, completed action performed by one subject. "He pulled" preserves the root sense of forceful drawing or dragging while reflecting the past, active form. |
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