ἐνεργῶν
energéō
working
To be at work, to operate, to be active; denotes the exercise or exertion of power, functioning, or influence. In various contexts, it refers to (1) the activity or operation of a force or power, (2) the carrying out of an action, (3) making something effective or operative, or (4) showing oneself to be active in a process or result.
Philippians 2:13 · Word #5
Lexicon G1754
| Lemma | ἐνεργέω |
| Transliteration | energéō |
| Strong's | G1754 |
| Definition | To be at work, to operate, to be active; denotes the exercise or exertion of power, functioning, or influence. In various contexts, it refers to (1) the activity or operation of a force or power, (2) the carrying out of an action, (3) making something effective or operative, or (4) showing oneself to be active in a process or result. |
Morphology V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG
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 | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | working |
| Literal | working |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐνεργέω |
| Strong's | G1754 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1754-08
being at work
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing action), active voice, participle; nominative masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active participle denotes ongoing, continuous activity. "Being at work" preserves the root sense of ἐνεργ- (in-work, active operation) while reflecting the masculine singular nominative participial form. |
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