ἀκούεις

akoúō

you hear

To perceive with the sense of hearing; to hear. ἀκούω primarily means to perceive sounds or speech, whether physical or metaphorical. The verb can denote both the physical act of hearing and the active or attentive listening to speech, reports, or messages, often including the additional nuance of comprehending or understanding, and in some contexts, obeying or responding to what is heard. It also extends metaphorically to hearing about or receiving news, reports, or teachings.

G191

John 3:8 · Word #10

Lexicon G191

Lemmaἀκούω
Transliterationakoúō
Strong'sG191
DefinitionTo perceive with the sense of hearing; to hear. ἀκούω primarily means to perceive sounds or speech, whether physical or metaphorical. The verb can denote both the physical act of hearing and the active or attentive listening to speech, reports, or messages, often including the additional nuance of comprehending or understanding, and in some contexts, obeying or responding to what is heard. It also extends metaphorically to hearing about or receiving news, reports, or teachings.

Morphology V PRS ACT IND 2P SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action
Voice ACT — Active — The subject performs the action
Mood IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality
Person 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you")
Number SG — Singular — One

Common Translation

Phraseyou hear
Literalyou-hear

Lexical Info

Lemmaἀκούω
Strong'sG191

SIBI-P1 Translation G191-08

you hear

Morphological NotesVerb, present active indicative, 2nd person singular (Gr,V,IPA2,,S,) — denoting ongoing action performed by the subject.
Rendering RationaleThe present active indicative, second person singular, denotes an ongoing or current act of perceiving by hearing. "You hear" preserves the root sense of auditory perception while naturally reflecting the present tense and active voice.

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