καταμάθετε
katamanthánō
consider
To learn thoroughly, comprehend by close observation, carefully take note of or consider in detail. The verb expresses not only acquiring knowledge but doing so with attentive scrutiny or close study, often implying a process of examining, perceiving, and internalizing information.
Matthew 6:28 · Word #6
Lexicon G2648
| Lemma | καταμανθάνω |
| Transliteration | katamanthánō |
| Strong's | G2648 |
| Definition | To learn thoroughly, comprehend by close observation, carefully take note of or consider in detail. The verb expresses not only acquiring knowledge but doing so with attentive scrutiny or close study, often implying a process of examining, perceiving, and internalizing information. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IMP 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | consider |
| Literal | consider-observe learn |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | καταμανθάνω |
| Strong's | G2648 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2648-01
Learn thoroughly
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/complete aspect), active voice, imperative mood, 2nd person plural — a direct command to "you all." |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active imperative, second person plural, issues a direct command to carry out the action as a whole. "Learn thoroughly" preserves the intensified force of κατά (thoroughly) with μανθάνω (to learn), reflecting careful, attentive acquisition of understanding. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Learn thoroughly
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Learn thoroughly' correctly reflects 'καταμάθετε' as an imperative, accurately representing the instruction; P1 is suitable. |