κρατεῖτε
kratéō
you hold
To hold fast, grasp, or take control over; to exercise dominion or authority by physical or figurative means. In various contexts, κρατέω may refer to seizing something (literally), retaining or maintaining possession, holding firmly, or maintaining control (figuratively).
Mark 7:8 · Word #6
Lexicon G2902
| Lemma | κρατέω |
| Transliteration | kratéō |
| Strong's | G2902 |
| Definition | To hold fast, grasp, or take control over; to exercise dominion or authority by physical or figurative means. In various contexts, κρατέω may refer to seizing something (literally), retaining or maintaining possession, holding firmly, or maintaining control (figuratively). |
Morphology V PRS ACT IND 2P 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 | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | you hold |
| Literal | you-hold-fast |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κρατέω |
| Strong's | G2902 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2902-12
you are holding fast
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing action), active voice, indicative mood, 2nd person plural — "you (plural) are ..." |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active indicative, second person plural, denotes an ongoing action performed by "you (plural)." "Holding fast" reflects the root idea of exercising strength or firm control inherent in κρατ- while preserving the continuous aspect of the present tense. |
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