ἀνεῦρον
aneurískō
they found
To find by searching, to discover after investigation. The verb denotes the process of seeking thoroughly and successfully finding something or obtaining knowledge of something that was previously unknown or hidden. In context, it often emphasizes the effort or inquiry leading to the discovery.
Luke 2:16 · Word #5
Lexicon G429
| Lemma | ἀνευρίσκω |
| Transliteration | aneurískō |
| Strong's | G429 |
| Definition | To find by searching, to discover after investigation. The verb denotes the process of seeking thoroughly and successfully finding something or obtaining knowledge of something that was previously unknown or hidden. In context, it often emphasizes the effort or inquiry leading to the discovery. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | they found |
| Literal | they-found |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀνευρίσκω |
| Strong's | G429 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G429-01
they discovered
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple past, completed action), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | "They discovered" reflects the aorist active indicative, third person plural, conveying a completed act performed by them. "Discovered" preserves the compound sense of finding through active search or investigation rather than by chance. |
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