γελάσετε
geláō
you shall laugh
To laugh, to express mirth, amusement, or joy by laughing. The primary meaning is the outward expression of laughter, which might be due to gladness, satisfaction, or sometimes derision or disbelief, depending on the context. In certain contexts, it can connote scorn or ridicule, especially when contrasted with more serious or somber emotions.
Luke 6:21 · Word #12
Lexicon G1070
| Lemma | γελάω |
| Transliteration | geláō |
| Strong's | G1070 |
| Definition | To laugh, to express mirth, amusement, or joy by laughing. The primary meaning is the outward expression of laughter, which might be due to gladness, satisfaction, or sometimes derision or disbelief, depending on the context. In certain contexts, it can connote scorn or ridicule, especially when contrasted with more serious or somber emotions. |
Morphology V FUT ACT IND 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | FUT — Future — Action expected to happen |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | you shall laugh |
| Literal | you-will-laugh |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | γελάω |
| Strong's | G1070 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1070-01
you will laugh
| Morphological Notes | Verb; future tense; active voice; indicative mood; second person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The future active indicative, second person plural, denotes a simple future action performed by the hearers themselves. "You will laugh" directly reflects the root meaning of expressing laughter and preserves the future tense and plural subject. |
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