κρούειν
kroúō
to knock
To strike (a surface) with repeated or intentional motion, usually with the knuckles or a tool, often for the purpose of making one’s presence known or gaining entry; by extension, to make a request or take action to gain attention in a figurative sense. Primary use is to knock (on a door), but can also mean to strike or beat in certain contexts. Figuratively, may imply asking, requesting, or petitioning persistently.
Luke 13:25 · Word #16
Lexicon G2925
| Lemma | κρούω |
| Transliteration | kroúō |
| Strong's | G2925 |
| Definition | To strike (a surface) with repeated or intentional motion, usually with the knuckles or a tool, often for the purpose of making one’s presence known or gaining entry; by extension, to make a request or take action to gain attention in a figurative sense. Primary use is to knock (on a door), but can also mean to strike or beat in certain contexts. Figuratively, may imply asking, requesting, or petitioning persistently. |
Morphology V PRS ACT INF
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 | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to knock |
| Literal | to-knock |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κρούω |
| Strong's | G2925 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2925-02
to be knocking
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present tense (ongoing aspect), active voice, infinitive mood. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active infinitive conveys ongoing or continuous action; "to be knocking" reflects the durative aspect inherent in the present tense while preserving the core sense of striking a surface to gain attention or entry. |
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