δίδου
dídōmi
give
To give, to grant, to provide — denotes the act of giving, supplying, or granting something to someone. Used both in literal senses (physically handing over, presenting, imparting property or an object; e.g., giving bread, money, or gifts) and figuratively (granting permission, power, responsibility; causing or producing a result, bestowing qualities or roles). Can denote (a) giving or handing over (transfer), (b) granting or furnishing (supply, provision), (c) entrusting or assigning (responsibility, authority), (d) allowing or permitting, and (e) causing to happen (effecting). In legal, contractual, and covenantal contexts, may also involve the conveying of rights or obligations.
Luke 11:3 · Word #6
Lexicon G1325
| Lemma | δίδωμι |
| Transliteration | dídōmi |
| Strong's | G1325 |
| Definition | To give, to grant, to provide — denotes the act of giving, supplying, or granting something to someone. Used both in literal senses (physically handing over, presenting, imparting property or an object; e.g., giving bread, money, or gifts) and figuratively (granting permission, power, responsibility; causing or producing a result, bestowing qualities or roles). Can denote (a) giving or handing over (transfer), (b) granting or furnishing (supply, provision), (c) entrusting or assigning (responsibility, authority), (d) allowing or permitting, and (e) causing to happen (effecting). In legal, contractual, and covenantal contexts, may also involve the conveying of rights or obligations. |
Morphology V PRS ACT IMP 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 | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | give |
| Literal | give |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δίδωμι |
| Strong's | G1325 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1325-21
Keep giving
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing aspect), active voice, imperative mood, 2nd person singular — a direct command to one person. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active imperative, second person singular, conveys an ongoing or habitual command. "Keep giving" preserves the root sense of transferring or granting while reflecting the continuous aspect of the present imperative. |
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