κατανοεῖς
katanoéō
do you notice
To pay close attention to, to notice or perceive carefully, to direct one’s mind toward something and apprehend it attentively; in extended contexts, to contemplate, consider, or examine carefully. The primary sense involves not only visual observation but also mental attention and evaluation, implying both perceptive seeing and thoughtful reflection.
Luke 6:41 · Word #22
Lexicon G2657
| Lemma | κατανοέω |
| Transliteration | katanoéō |
| Strong's | G2657 |
| Definition | To pay close attention to, to notice or perceive carefully, to direct one’s mind toward something and apprehend it attentively; in extended contexts, to contemplate, consider, or examine carefully. The primary sense involves not only visual observation but also mental attention and evaluation, implying both perceptive seeing and thoughtful reflection. |
Morphology V PRS ACT IND 2P SG
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 | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | do you notice |
| Literal | you-consider-notice |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κατανοέω |
| Strong's | G2657 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2657-01
you attentively perceive
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing action), active voice, indicative mood, 2nd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active indicative, second person singular denotes an ongoing action performed by the subject: "you are perceiving." "Attentively perceive" reflects the intensified sense of κατά + νοέω, conveying directed, careful mental attention rather than mere seeing. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
you attentively perceive
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 provides an accurate, context-appropriate rendering of 'κατανοεῖς' as conscious, active perception with attention. |