κλέπτειν
kléptō
To steal, to take something secretly and unlawfully; the act of taking another's property without their knowledge or permission. In various contexts, can range from outright theft to subtle, secretive appropriation. The core meaning centers on clandestine taking, typically for one's own use, and often with an element of deceit or stealth involved.
Romans 2:21 · Word #11
Lexicon G2813
| Lemma | κλέπτω |
| Transliteration | kléptō |
| Strong's | G2813 |
| Definition | To steal, to take something secretly and unlawfully; the act of taking another's property without their knowledge or permission. In various contexts, can range from outright theft to subtle, secretive appropriation. The core meaning centers on clandestine taking, typically for one's own use, and often with an element of deceit or stealth involved. |
Morphology V PRS ACT INF
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 | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κλέπτω |
| Strong's | G2813 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2813-06
to be stealing
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing aspect), active voice, infinitive mood. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active infinitive expresses the verbal idea as an ongoing or general action. "To be stealing" reflects the present aspect while preserving the core sense of clandestine, unlawful taking inherent in κλεπ-. |
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