τίλλοντες
tíllō
plucking
To pluck or pull out, especially of hair, feathers, or similar substances. In more general contexts, the word can denote the act of pulling, tearing, or removing something from its source by forceful action. The principal sense is that of grasping and extracting, typically with one’s fingers or hand, and specifically applies to removing growths (such as hair or feathers) from a body.
Mark 2:23 · Word #18
Lexicon G5089
| Lemma | τίλλω |
| Transliteration | tíllō |
| Strong's | G5089 |
| Definition | To pluck or pull out, especially of hair, feathers, or similar substances. In more general contexts, the word can denote the act of pulling, tearing, or removing something from its source by forceful action. The principal sense is that of grasping and extracting, typically with one’s fingers or hand, and specifically applies to removing growths (such as hair or feathers) from a body. |
Morphology V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M 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 | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | plucking |
| Literal | plucking |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τίλλω |
| Strong's | G5089 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5089-03
plucking out
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present tense (ongoing action), active voice, participle, nominative case, masculine, plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active participle nominative masculine plural denotes ongoing action performed by masculine plural subjects. "Plucking out" preserves the core sense of forcefully extracting something attached or growing, reflecting the verb’s root meaning. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
plucking
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Plucking out' is more specific than needed; participle here functions simply as 'plucking', describing the action taking place. |