λυόντων
lýō
untying
to loose, untie, set free from bonds or restraints; by extension, to break up, destroy, abolish, or dissolve (something bound, united, or constituted). In literal contexts, refers to the physical act of loosing bonds, untying (a sandal, animal), or breaking (chains, seals). In figurative contexts, indicates bringing something to an end, rendering it invalid, or causing a dissolution (such as of laws, oaths, assemblies, or relationships). Also used of melting or liquefying solids.
Luke 19:33 · Word #1
Lexicon G3089
| Lemma | λύω |
| Transliteration | lýō |
| Strong's | G3089 |
| Definition | to loose, untie, set free from bonds or restraints; by extension, to break up, destroy, abolish, or dissolve (something bound, united, or constituted). In literal contexts, refers to the physical act of loosing bonds, untying (a sandal, animal), or breaking (chains, seals). In figurative contexts, indicates bringing something to an end, rendering it invalid, or causing a dissolution (such as of laws, oaths, assemblies, or relationships). Also used of melting or liquefying solids. |
Morphology V PRS ACT PTCP GEN M PL
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 | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | untying |
| Literal | loosing-of-them |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λύω |
| Strong's | G3089 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3089-13
of those loosening
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active participle, genitive masculine plural — denoting ongoing action by multiple male subjects in a genitive ("of") relationship. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active participle conveys ongoing action, and the genitive masculine plural form indicates "of those" performing the action. "Loosening" preserves the core root sense of releasing or breaking bonds without narrowing the semantic range. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of those untying
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'of those loosening' used more general 'loosening'; 'untying' better fits the immediate context of the colt being untied per the silex definition. |