ἥψαντο
háptō
touched
To fasten to, attach, or bind; in metaphorical and later contexts, to touch, take hold of, or grasp. In a particular sense, also to ignite, light, or set on fire (especially of lamps or flames). The primary lexical meaning is to attach or fasten physically, with an extended sense of touching or grasping, as well as lighting or kindling.
Mark 6:56 · Word #33
Lexicon G681
| Lemma | ἅπτω |
| Transliteration | háptō |
| Strong's | G681 |
| Definition | To fasten to, attach, or bind; in metaphorical and later contexts, to touch, take hold of, or grasp. In a particular sense, also to ignite, light, or set on fire (especially of lamps or flames). The primary lexical meaning is to attach or fasten physically, with an extended sense of touching or grasping, as well as lighting or kindling. |
Morphology V AOR MID IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| 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 | touched |
| Literal | touched |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἅπτω |
| Strong's | G681 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G681-13
they fastened themselves to
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/completed action), middle voice (self-involved/reflexive), indicative mood, third person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist middle indicative, third person plural, calls for a completed action performed with self-involvement. "Fastened themselves to" preserves the primary root sense of attaching or binding, while reflecting the middle voice’s reflexive or self-engaging force. |
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