παρατείνω
parateinō
G3905
G:V
Greek
to prolong
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Parateino describes extending Paul's speaking so that it continued until midnight.
The attested use describes extending the duration of Paul's speaking, with the discourse continuing until midnight in Acts 20:7.
Senses in use
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Extending speech over time · dominant
In Acts 20:7, the imperfect active indicative form occurs in the clause about Paul speaking; the APB renders the result as his having prolonged the word until midnight.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 20:7 the APB presents the clause as “he prolonged the word until midnight.” This rendering is treated as confirmation of the clause's overall sense.