Open English Translation (OET)

Koine Greek wordlink #137532

SR GNT 1 Tim 3:15 βραδύνω (bradunō) ‘if but I may_be slowing in_order_that you may_have known how’ Strongs=10190 Lemma=bradunō
Word role=verb mood=subjunctive tense=present voice=active person=1st number=singular
Year=65 AD Refers to Word #136835 Person=Paul

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Only use of identical word form βραδύνω (V-SPA1··S) in the Greek originals

The word form ‘βραδύνω’ (V-SPA1··S) is always and only glossed as ‘I may_be slowing’.

The various word forms of the root word (lemma) ‘bradunō’ have 2 different glosses: ‘is slowing’, ‘I may_be slowing’.

Greek words (1) other than βραδύνω (V-SPA1··S) with a gloss related to ‘slowing’

2 PET 3:9 βραδύνει (bradunei) V-IPA3··S ‘not is slowing the master of his promise’ SR GNT 2 Pet 3:9 word 2

OET-LV: 9 the_master is_ not _slowing of _his promise, as some are _considering slowness, but he _is _being _patient toward you _all, not wishing any to _perish, but all to to _accept repentance. (PE2_3:9)

OET-RV: 9 The master isn’t slow in fulfilling his promise as some consider slowness, but is patient toward you—not wanting anyone to perish but rather wanting everyone to come to repentance. (PE2 3:9)

Key: V=verb