Tag Archives: Luke 19:4

Καὶ προδραμὼν ἔμπροσθεν ἀνέβη ἐπὶ συκομορέαν, ἵνα ἴδῃ αὐτόν, ὅτι δι’ ἐκείνης ἤμελλε διέρχεσθαι. (Luke 19:4)

And running ahead, he climbed up a sycamore tree in order to see him, because he was about to pass that way.

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”).… Learn Koine Greek