σταθῆναι
hístēmi
to stand
To cause to stand, to place or set in a position (transitive); to stand, to remain standing, to stand still (intransitive). In various contexts, ἵστημι can mean to erect, establish, set up, appoint, make firm, or present, as well as to stay put, stand firm, stop, or remain. The sense oscillates between causing something or someone to be in a particular state or location, and the state of being in that position. Other contextual applications include standing fast (figuratively, i.e., remaining steadfast), establishing authority, or making a formal presentation (e.g., presenting oneself or another).
Luke 21:36 · Word #16
Lexicon G2476
| Lemma | ἵστημι |
| Transliteration | hístēmi |
| Strong's | G2476 |
| Definition | To cause to stand, to place or set in a position (transitive); to stand, to remain standing, to stand still (intransitive). In various contexts, ἵστημι can mean to erect, establish, set up, appoint, make firm, or present, as well as to stay put, stand firm, stop, or remain. The sense oscillates between causing something or someone to be in a particular state or location, and the state of being in that position. Other contextual applications include standing fast (figuratively, i.e., remaining steadfast), establishing authority, or making a formal presentation (e.g., presenting oneself or another). |
Morphology V AOR PASS INF
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | PASS — Passive — The subject receives the action |
| Mood | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to stand |
| Literal | to-stand |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἵστημι |
| Strong's | G2476 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2476-31
to be set in place
| Morphological Notes | Verb, aorist tense (simple/completed aspect), passive voice, infinitive mood. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist passive infinitive conveys a simple act of being caused to stand or placed. "To be set in place" preserves the passive morphology while reflecting the root sense of causing something to stand. |
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