Greek · G2639 · unreviewed

καταλέγω

To enrol

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καταλέγω G2639
Pronunciation katalégō

What does καταλέγω (katalégō) mean in the Bible?

καταλέγω (katalégō) is a Greek word meaning "to enrol". κατα-λέγω [in LXX: Deu. Church assistance was structured and accountable, not impulsive.

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Meaning

to enrol
Extended definition

To enroll officially in a register or list, typically by deliberate selection or choice.

1to lay down; mid. (in Hom.), to lie down.
2to narrate (LXX, ll. with).
3to choose out, hence, to enrol (as of soldiers, Hdt., Thuc., a1., see LS, see word): of widows, pass., 1Ti.5:9 (cf. Ellic.; CGT, in l).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Church assistance was structured and accountable, not impulsive. 1 Timothy 5:3-16
Grammatical Forms

How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.

Tenses
Present
Voices
Passive
Imperative command or strong request
Present Passive 1 Tim 5:9
Discourse Aspect

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

Aspect
imperative 1
Tense
present 1
Voice
passive 1
Mood
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)

Biblical Occurrences

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