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Luke 19:4

καὶ προδραμὼν ἔμπροσθεν ἀνέβη ἐπὶ συκομορέαν, ἵνα ἴδῃ αὐτόν, ὅτι δι’ ἐκείνης ἤμελλε διέρχεσθαι.

Focus Topic: Purpose Clause with ἵνα and Complementary Infinitive with Imperfect of Intention

This verse describes Zacchaeus’ eager action to see Jesus. It includes a temporal participle, a purpose clause, and an imperfect verb of intent followed by a complementary infinitive. The grammar contributes to the narrative energy and forward motion.

Aorist Participle: προδραμών

προδραμών is an aorist active participle, nominative masculine singular, from προτρέχω (“to run ahead”). It gives background information — “having run ahead.” It is connected to the main verb ἀνέβη.

Main Verb: ἀνέβη

ἀνέβη is aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular, from ἀναβαίνω (“to go up, to climb”).… Learn Koine Greek