λύουσιν

lýō

they untie

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.

G3089

Mark 11:4 · Word #15

Lexicon G3089

Lemmaλύω
Transliterationlýō
Strong'sG3089
Definitionto 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 IND 3P 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 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

Phrasethey untie
Literalthey-untie

Lexical Info

Lemmaλύω
Strong'sG3089

SIBI-P1 Translation G3089-14

they are loosing

Morphological NotesVerb; present tense (ongoing action), active voice, indicative mood, third person plural.
Rendering RationaleThe present active indicative, third person plural form denotes an ongoing action performed by them. "Are loosing" preserves the core root sense of releasing or breaking bonds while reflecting the present, active, plural morphology.

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