Greek · G4816 · unreviewed

συλλέγω

To collect

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συλλέγω G4816
Pronunciation syllégō

What does συλλέγω (syllégō) mean in the Bible?

συλλέγω (syllégō) is a Greek word meaning "to collect". συλ-λέγω [in LXX chiefly for לָקַט ;] to bring together, collect, gather up: with accusative of thing(s), Mat.

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Meaning

to collect
Extended definition

to bring together, collect, gather up: with accusative of thing(s), Mat.13:28-30; pass., Mat.13:40; with accusative, before ἀπό, Mat.7:16; id. before ἐκ, Mat.13:41, Luk.6:44; before εἰς, Mat.13:48.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 8 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
completed 1 ongoing 3 prospective 1 imperative 1 subjunctive 1 participle 1
Tense
present 4 aorist 3 future 1
Voice
active 7 passive 1
Mood
indicative 5 subjunctive 1 participle 1 imperative 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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