ἐργάζου
ergázomai
To work, to be engaged in activity or effort (with focus on process or result); to carry out, perform, accomplish a task. The verb broadly denotes active involvement in any kind of work—physical, mental, or occupational. In specific contexts, can mean 'to produce' (as in yielding fruit or results), 'to conduct business,' or 'to carry out deeds' (good or evil). The middle voice often emphasizes the subject's participation or investment in the action, the work being done either for oneself or with personal involvement.
Matthew 21:28 · Word #17
Lexicon G2038
| Lemma | ἐργάζομαι |
| Transliteration | ergázomai |
| Strong's | G2038 |
| Definition | To work, to be engaged in activity or effort (with focus on process or result); to carry out, perform, accomplish a task. The verb broadly denotes active involvement in any kind of work—physical, mental, or occupational. In specific contexts, can mean 'to produce' (as in yielding fruit or results), 'to conduct business,' or 'to carry out deeds' (good or evil). The middle voice often emphasizes the subject's participation or investment in the action, the work being done either for oneself or with personal involvement. |
Morphology V PRS MID 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 | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐργάζομαι |
| Strong's | G2038 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2038-18
be working for yourself
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present tense (ongoing aspect), middle voice, imperative mood, 2nd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present middle imperative, second person singular, calls for ongoing engagement in work with personal involvement. The middle voice highlights the subject’s participation or investment in the action, hence "for yourself." |
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