ἐνεβριμῶντο
embrimáomai
they murmured
To be deeply moved with emotion, especially anger or indignation, often expressed visibly or audibly. In the primary sense, ἐμβριμάομαι denotes a strong internal movement such as indignation, sternness, or agitation, which may be outwardly displayed by stern speech, groaning, or commanding with intensity. The term is used both of emotional agitation (such as being deeply upset or angry) and of issuing intense, emphatic instructions or rebuke.
Mark 14:5 · Word #15
Lexicon G1690
| Lemma | ἐμβριμάομαι |
| Transliteration | embrimáomai |
| Strong's | G1690 |
| Definition | To be deeply moved with emotion, especially anger or indignation, often expressed visibly or audibly. In the primary sense, ἐμβριμάομαι denotes a strong internal movement such as indignation, sternness, or agitation, which may be outwardly displayed by stern speech, groaning, or commanding with intensity. The term is used both of emotional agitation (such as being deeply upset or angry) and of issuing intense, emphatic instructions or rebuke. |
Morphology V IMPF MID IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | IMPF — Imperfect — Continuous or repeated past action |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| 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
| Phrase | they murmured |
| Literal | they-were-indignant |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐμβριμάομαι |
| Strong's | G1690 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1690-05
they were bristling with indignation
| Morphological Notes | Verb; imperfect tense (past ongoing), middle voice (deponent, internal involvement), indicative mood, 3rd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The imperfect tense conveys ongoing past action (“were bristling”), while the middle form (deponent) reflects internal emotional agitation. “Bristling with indignation” preserves the root imagery of snorting or bristling with intense feeling. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
they were bristling with indignation
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'they were bristling with indignation' accurately conveys the middle/passive aspect and intense emotion described in the SILEX definition. No context correction necessary. |