5794 Mood - Imperative
The imperative mood corresponds to the English imperative, and
expresses a command to the hearer to perform a certain action
by the order and authority of the one commanding. Thus,
Jesus' phrase, "Repent ye, and believe the gospel" (Mk.1:15)
is not at all an "invitation," but an absolute command
requiring full obedience on the part of all hearers.
The imperative mood corresponds to the English imperative, and
expresses a command to the hearer to perform a certain action
by the order and authority of the one commanding. Thus,
Jesus' phrase, "Repent ye, and believe the gospel" (Mk.1:15)
is not at all an "invitation," but an absolute command
requiring full obedience on the part of all hearers.
