rwp - Matthew:3:10

rwp@Matthew:3:10 @{Is the axe laid} (\h axin keitai\). This verb \keitai\ is used as the perfect passive of \tithmi\. But the idea really is, "the axe lies at (\pros\, before) the root of the trees." It is there ready for business. The prophetic present occurs also with "is hewn down" and "cast."