κειμένην
keîmai
laid
To be positioned in a resting or prostrate state, either literally (as of physical objects or persons lying down) or figuratively (to be set, assigned, established, destined, or laid up for a purpose). Core meaning involves being in a fixed place, whether as a result of natural placement or intentional designation. Contexts may include lying down, being placed or kept in storage, being appointed to a role or fate, or being reserved for a future outcome.
John 21:9 · Word #9
Lexicon G2749
| Lemma | κεῖμαι |
| Transliteration | keîmai |
| Strong's | G2749 |
| Definition | To be positioned in a resting or prostrate state, either literally (as of physical objects or persons lying down) or figuratively (to be set, assigned, established, destined, or laid up for a purpose). Core meaning involves being in a fixed place, whether as a result of natural placement or intentional designation. Contexts may include lying down, being placed or kept in storage, being appointed to a role or fate, or being reserved for a future outcome. |
Morphology V PRS MID PTCP ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | laid |
| Literal | lying-placed |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κεῖμαι |
| Strong's | G2749 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2749-06
being set in place
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present tense, middle voice, participle; accusative feminine singular (Gr,V,PPM,AFS). Indicates a continuing state of being positioned or established, describing a feminine singular object. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present middle participle expresses an ongoing state of being positioned or established. "Being set in place" preserves the stative, resultative force of κεῖμαι while reflecting the participial form modifying a feminine accusative singular noun. |
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