ἄκουε

akoúō

Hear

To perceive with the sense of hearing; to hear. ἀκούω primarily means to perceive sounds or speech, whether physical or metaphorical. The verb can denote both the physical act of hearing and the active or attentive listening to speech, reports, or messages, often including the additional nuance of comprehending or understanding, and in some contexts, obeying or responding to what is heard. It also extends metaphorically to hearing about or receiving news, reports, or teachings.

G191

Mark 12:29 · Word #7

Lexicon G191

Lemmaἀκούω
Transliterationakoúō
Strong'sG191
DefinitionTo perceive with the sense of hearing; to hear. ἀκούω primarily means to perceive sounds or speech, whether physical or metaphorical. The verb can denote both the physical act of hearing and the active or attentive listening to speech, reports, or messages, often including the additional nuance of comprehending or understanding, and in some contexts, obeying or responding to what is heard. It also extends metaphorically to hearing about or receiving news, reports, or teachings.

Morphology V PRS ACT IMP 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 IMP — Imperative — A command or request
Person 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you")
Number SG — Singular — One

Common Translation

PhraseHear
Literalhear!

Lexical Info

Lemmaἀκούω
Strong'sG191

SIBI-P1 Translation G191-05

Be listening

Morphological NotesVerb; present tense (ongoing aspect), active voice, imperative mood, 2nd person singular — a command directed to one person to continue or engage in hearing.
Rendering RationaleThe present active imperative, second person singular, calls for ongoing or continuous action. "Be listening" reflects the present imperative’s durative force and preserves the root sense of actively perceiving and attending by hearing.

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