Mood indicative

Glossary

The indicative mood indicates that the speaker assumes that the verbal action he is referring to is real (rather than only potential) (e.g., he is eating). It is the default mood when there is no reason to use one of the other moods.

μετὰ τῶν τελωνῶν καὶ ἁμαρτωλῶν ἐσθίει (Mrk 2:16)

he is eating with tax collectors and sinners

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