Greek · G1735 · unreviewed

ἐνδέχεται

Be possible

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ἐνδέχεται G1735
Pronunciation endéchetai

What does ἐνδέχεται (endéchetai) mean in the Bible?

ἐνδέχεται (endéchetai) is a Greek word meaning "be possible". έν-δέχομαι [in LXX: Psa.

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Meaning

be possible
Extended definition
1to admit, approve.
2to be possible; impers., ἑνδέχεται, it is possible: with accusative and inf., Luk.13:33 (Cremer, 687).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
ongoing 1
Tense
present 1
Voice
middle 1
Mood
indicative 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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