2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: oo-KOON

Translations: therefore, then, accordingly, consequently, so, well then, is it not so?

Notes: This is a compound particle formed from ΟΥ̓Κ (not) and ΟΥ̓Ν (therefore, then). It is used to draw a conclusion or inference, often with a sense of 'therefore' or 'consequently'. When used in a question, it expects an affirmative answer, similar to 'is it not so?' or 'surely then?'. It can also introduce a new point in an argument or narrative, meaning 'well then' or 'accordingly'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἌΡΑ, ΤΟΊΝΥΝ

Etymology: The word ΟΥ̓ΚΟΥΝ is a compound of the negative particle ΟΥ̓Κ (not) and the inferential particle ΟΥ̓Ν (therefore, then).

G2167

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-fro-SOO-nays

Translations: of joy, of gladness, of merriment, of cheerfulness

Notes: This word refers to a state of joy, gladness, or merriment. It describes a feeling of cheerfulness and delight. It is often used to express the positive emotional state of a person or a group.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΑΡΑ, ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: From ΕΥ̓ΦΡΩΝ (euphrōn, 'cheerful, joyful'), which is from ΕΥ̓ (eu, 'well') and ΦΡΗΝ (phrēn, 'mind, heart'). It literally means 'well-minded' or 'well-hearted'.

G3754

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-tee

Translations: that, because, for, since, how, what, which

Notes: ΟΤΙ is a versatile word in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction meaning 'that', 'because', 'for', or 'since'. It can introduce a clause explaining a reason or consequence, or it can introduce direct speech, similar to how quotation marks function in English. It can also act as a relative pronoun meaning 'what' or 'which'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΓΑΡ

Etymology: The word ΟΤΙ is derived from the neuter accusative singular of the relative pronoun ὅστις (hostis), meaning 'whoever, whatever'. Over time, it evolved to function primarily as a conjunction.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Letter

Sounds like: OH

Translations: the, who, which, O

Notes: Ο is primarily the masculine singular nominative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun, similar to 'the' in English. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', introducing a relative clause. Additionally, 'Ο' is the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, Omicron, which corresponds to the short 'o' sound.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative (for the article/relative pronoun); Does not inflect (for the letter)

Etymology: The definite article 'Ο' derives from Proto-Indo-European. The letter 'Ο' (Omicron) is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'.

G2570

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KAH-los

Translations: good, beautiful, noble, excellent, right, proper, a good, a beautiful, a noble, an excellent, a right, a proper

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning good, beautiful, noble, excellent, right, or proper. It describes the quality or nature of something or someone, often implying moral goodness, aesthetic beauty, or functional excellence. It can be used to describe people, actions, or things.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular; or Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΩΡΑΙΟΣ, ΕΥΓΕΝΗΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the verb 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call', perhaps implying something that is 'called forth' or 'called good'.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: KOO-ree-oss

Translations: Lord, a Lord, master, a master, owner, an owner, sir

Notes: This word refers to a person who has authority, control, or ownership over something or someone. It is frequently used in the New Testament to refer to God or Jesus Christ, signifying their supreme authority and sovereignty. It can also be used in a more general sense for a human master or owner.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΑΥΘΕΝΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ derives from the Greek word κῦρος (kyros), meaning 'supreme power' or 'authority'. It signifies one who possesses power and authority, thus a lord or master.

G4267

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-eh-fah-neh-ROH-sen

Translations: manifested beforehand, revealed beforehand, made known beforehand

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to manifest beforehand' or 'to reveal beforehand'. It describes an action of making something clear or evident at an earlier point in time than its full realization or understanding. It is often used to describe divine revelation or prophecy.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΔΗΛΟΩ, ΠΡΟΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of three parts: the prefix 'προ-' (pro-), meaning 'before' or 'in advance'; the prefix 'ἐκ-' (ek-), which often indicates 'out' or 'from' but here functions as an intensifier or part of the verb stem; and the verb 'φανερόω' (phaneroō), meaning 'to make visible, manifest, or reveal'. The 'ε' before 'φανερόω' is an augment indicating past tense.

G2443

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

Translations: in order that, that, so that, to

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause expressing purpose, result, or content. It often translates to 'in order that' or simply 'that' when indicating the aim or outcome of an action. It can also be used to express a command or exhortation, especially when followed by the subjunctive mood.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en- (in). It is related to the preposition 'in' and developed into a conjunction expressing purpose or result.

G5599, G3739

Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-meh-gah (as a letter); OH (as an interjection); OH (as a pronoun)

Translations: Omega, O, Oh, the end, the last, (to) whom, (to) which, (to) what, (to) that, (to) who, (to) those, (to) whomsoever, (to) whatsoever

Notes: This character, Omega, is the twenty-fourth and final letter of the Greek alphabet. As a letter, it represents the long 'o' sound. It can also function as an interjection, similar to 'O' or 'Oh' in English, used for direct address or exclamation. Furthermore, without diacritics, 'Ω' can represent the dative singular form of the relative pronoun 'ὅς, ἥ, ὅ', meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what', depending on context and gender. It can refer to a person or thing that is the indirect object of an action.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a letter or interjection); Dative, Singular, All genders (as a relative pronoun)

Etymology: The letter Omega is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'. Its name literally means 'great O' (ō mega), distinguishing it from Omicron ('small O'). As a relative pronoun, it originates from Proto-Indo-European roots.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

Translations: down, according to, against, throughout, by, during, concerning, along

Notes: ΚΑΤΑ is a versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often indicates movement 'down from,' opposition 'against,' or reference 'concerning' something. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'down along,' 'according to,' 'throughout,' 'during,' or 'by' means of something. It can express direction, distribution, opposition, or a standard.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmtá, meaning 'down, with'. It is related to other prepositions and adverbs in various Indo-European languages.

G0134

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ai-NEIN

Translations: to praise, to laud, to extol, to commend

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to praise' or 'to laud'. It is used to express admiration, approval, or worship towards someone or something, often God. It can be used in contexts of giving thanks or expressing gratitude.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΥΜΝΕΩ, ΕΥΛΟΓΕΩ, ΔΟΞΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΑἸΝΕΩ comes from the Greek word αἶνος (ainos), meaning 'praise' or 'fable'. It is related to the idea of speaking well of someone or something.

G1519, G1487, G1488

Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: E

Translations: into, to, for, unto, in, if, you are

Notes: This word is an elided form, indicated by the coronis (the apostrophe-like mark) at the end. It most commonly represents the preposition 'εἰς' (eis), meaning 'into, to, for', especially when followed by a vowel. It can also represent the conjunction 'εἰ' (ei), meaning 'if', or the verb 'εἶ' (ei), meaning 'you are'. In the provided examples, it functions as the preposition 'into' or 'to', indicating motion towards a place or object. It is used with the accusative case.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an elided form); the original words it represents have their own inflections (e.g., 'εἰς' is a preposition and does not inflect; 'εἰ' is a conjunction and does not inflect; 'εἶ' is a verb, 2nd Person Singular, Present, Indicative, Active).

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

Translations: therefore, then, so, consequently, accordingly, now, indeed

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a logical consequence, transition, or emphasis. It often connects a statement to what precedes it, meaning 'therefore' or 'consequently'. It can also be used to introduce a new point or a summary, translated as 'then' or 'now'. In some contexts, it adds emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'certainly'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *nu, meaning 'now' or 'then'. It is related to Latin 'nunc' (now) and English 'now'.

G5207

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HUI-os

Translations: son, a son

Notes: This word refers to a male offspring, a son. It is a masculine noun and is commonly used to denote a direct descendant or, in a broader sense, someone who shares a close relationship or characteristic with another, such as 'sons of God' or 'sons of disobedience'. It can also refer to a young man or a male child.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ

Etymology: From an unused root, probably meaning 'to beget'. It is related to the concept of generation and lineage.

G3588, G3778

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

Translations: of the, of him, of it, of this, to, in order to

Notes: This word is a form of the definite article 'the' or a demonstrative pronoun 'this/that'. It is most commonly used to indicate possession or relationship, translating as 'of the' or 'of him/it'. It can also be used before an infinitive verb to express purpose, meaning 'to' or 'in order to'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word 'Ο' (ho), from which 'ΤΟΥ' is derived, comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient word that has evolved to serve various grammatical functions in Greek.

G2532

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

Notes: ΚΑΙ is a very common conjunction in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'and' to connect words, phrases, or clauses. It can also function as an adverb, emphasizing a word or phrase with meanings like 'also' or 'even'. In some contexts, it can introduce a contrast, similar to 'but', or indicate sequence, meaning 'then'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΚΑΙ is an ancient particle, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has remained remarkably stable in form and function throughout the history of the Greek language.

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: MEL-lohn

Translations: about to, going to, destined to, future

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'μέλλω' (mellō), meaning 'to be about to' or 'to intend to'. It indicates an action that is imminent, impending, or destined to occur. It often functions like a future tense auxiliary verb in English, showing that the subject is on the verge of doing something or that something is about to happen.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words signifying delay or hesitation, evolving to mean 'to be about to' or 'to intend'.

G2919

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kree-NEIN

Translations: to judge, to decide, to discern, to condemn, to evaluate

Notes: ΚΡΙΝΕΙΝ is the present active infinitive form of the verb ΚΡΙΝΩ. It means 'to judge' or 'to decide', encompassing various nuances such as to discern, to evaluate, to distinguish, or even to condemn. It is used to express the action of making a judgment or decision, often in a legal or moral context, or to indicate the act of distinguishing between things.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΖΩ, ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ, ΔΙΑΚΡΙΝΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *krey- (to sift, distinguish, separate).

G2198

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ZOHN-tas

Translations: living, the living, those who are living

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'to live'. It describes someone or something that is currently alive. It is often used substantively, meaning it functions like a noun, referring to 'the living ones' or 'those who are alive'. It can be used in various contexts to distinguish between the living and the dead.

Inflection: Present, Active, Accusative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΜΨΥΧΟΣ, ΕΝΖΩΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΖΑΩ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to live' or 'to be alive'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, indicating the state of being alive.

G3588, G3739, G2228

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Conjunction, Interjection

Sounds like: AY

Translations: the, who, which, or, oh, ah

Notes: This word is most commonly used as the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek, specifically as the feminine nominative singular form (e.g., 'the cry') or the neuter nominative/accusative plural form. It can also function as a relative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'which' (feminine nominative singular). Additionally, it can be a conjunction meaning 'or' or an interjection expressing surprise or emotion, similar to 'oh' or 'ah'. Its meaning is highly dependent on context.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Singular (Definite Article or Relative Pronoun); Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Plural (Definite Article); Does not inflect (Conjunction or Interjection)

Etymology: The Greek definite article and related forms derive from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun. The conjunction and interjection forms have separate, though related, origins within Proto-Indo-European.

G2226

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: zoh-oh-poy-EE-sis

Translations: quickening, making alive, giving life, a quickening, a making alive, a giving life

Notes: This word is a noun that refers to the act or process of giving life, making something alive, or quickening it. It describes the action of imparting vitality or bringing something from a state of death or inactivity to life. It is often used in a spiritual sense, referring to God's act of giving spiritual life.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΖΩΠΥΡΗΣΙΣ, ΕΜΠΝΕΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΖΩΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ (zōopoiēsis) is derived from the verb ΖΩΟΠΟΙΕΩ (zōopoieō), meaning 'to make alive' or 'to quicken'. This verb is a compound of ΖΩΟΣ (zōos), meaning 'living' or 'alive', and ΠΟΙΕΩ (poieō), meaning 'to make' or 'to do'.

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pis-TEV-so-men

Translations: let us believe, we may believe, we should believe, we might believe

Notes: This word means 'to believe' or 'to trust'. It is a verb form that expresses a hortatory subjunctive, which is used to encourage or urge a group (in this case, 'us') to perform an action. Therefore, it translates to 'let us believe' or 'we should believe'. It can be used in sentences where a speaker is proposing an action for a group to undertake.

Inflection: First Person, Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑΜΕΝ, ΕΛΠΙΖΟΜΕΝ

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

Notes: This word is a negative particle used to express absolute negation. It typically precedes verbs, adjectives, or adverbs to deny or contradict a statement. It is used when the negation is a statement of fact, as opposed to a hypothetical or willed negation. It has variant forms like οὐ (ou) before a consonant and οὐχ (ouch) before a rough breathing.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΉ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'not'. It is an ancient negative particle found in various Indo-European languages.

G3958

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-THAYN

Translations: to suffer, to experience, to undergo, to endure

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'πάσχω' (paschō). It means 'to suffer,' 'to experience,' 'to undergo,' or 'to endure.' It is used to express the action of experiencing something, often something difficult or painful, but it can also refer to experiencing something generally. As an infinitive, it functions like the English 'to suffer' or 'to experience' and can be used as the object of another verb or to express purpose.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΠΑΘΕΩ, ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

Notes: ΜΗ is a negative particle used in Koine Greek to express a subjective negation. It is typically used with non-indicative moods (like the subjunctive, imperative, infinitive, or participle) to express prohibition, a condition, or a denial of something that is wished for or imagined. For example, it is used in commands like 'do not do this' or in clauses expressing fear or purpose, such as 'lest something happen'. It contrasts with 'οὐ' (ou), which negates objective facts.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΜΗ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient negative particle that has been present in various forms across Indo-European languages.

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

Translations: through, by means of, on account of, because of, 14

Notes: This word is most commonly an elided form of the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through', 'by means of', 'on account of', or 'because of'. It is used to indicate the means by which something is done or the reason for an action. It can also represent the Greek numeral 14, indicated by a keraia (a mark similar to an apostrophe) which is often omitted in transcription.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition or numeral)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

Etymology: The preposition ΔΙΑ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: AL-lah

Translations: but, yet, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, rather, moreover, indeed

Notes: This word is a strong adversative conjunction, used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or opposes a preceding statement. It often implies a stronger contrast than 'δέ' (de). It can also be used to introduce an emphatic statement, sometimes translated as 'indeed' or 'moreover'. It is frequently found at the beginning of a clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- (other). It is related to other words meaning 'other' or 'different'.

G4717

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: stah-roh-THEYS

Translations: having been crucified, crucified

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle, meaning 'having been crucified' or simply 'crucified'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, and the subject of the action is the one who underwent the crucifixion. It functions similarly to an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to indicate that the subject was crucified.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Participle, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Etymology: From σταυρός (stauros, “cross, stake”). The verb σταυρόω means to crucify, to fix to a cross or stake. It is related to the idea of an upright pole or beam.

G4222

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-po-TEE-zeh-toh

Translations: was given to drink, was watered, was being watered

Notes: This is a verb in the imperfect tense, middle or passive voice. It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past, where the subject was either receiving the action (being given to drink, being watered) or performing the action for themselves (watering themselves, though less common for this verb in the middle voice). It implies a continuous or habitual process of providing liquid.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΥΔΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΑΡΔΕΥΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ποτίζω (potízō), from πότος (pótos, "a drink"), related to πίνω (pínō, "to drink").

G3690

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: OX-ee

Translations: sharp, keen, swift, quick, piercing, acid, vinegar, a vinegar

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'sharp,' 'keen,' 'swift,' or 'piercing.' It describes something that has a fine edge or point, or something that moves quickly. It can also be used as a noun, referring to 'vinegar' or 'acid,' particularly in the context of food or drink. Its meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Dative, Singular, Neuter (when meaning 'vinegar' or 'acid'); Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative, Plural, Masculine or Feminine (when meaning 'sharp' as an adjective); or Dative, Singular, Masculine or Neuter (when meaning 'sharp' as an adjective).

Synonyms: ΔΡΙΜΥΣ, ΟΞΥΔΕΡΚΗΣ, ΤΑΧΥΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ- ('sharp, pointed'). It is related to words meaning 'sharp' or 'pointed' in various Indo-European languages.

G5514

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHO-lay

Translations: gall, bile, bitterness, a gall, a bile, a bitterness

Notes: This word refers literally to 'gall' or 'bile', a bitter fluid produced by the liver. Figuratively, it is used to denote extreme bitterness, poison, or something highly unpleasant. It can be used in contexts describing physical substances or abstract feelings of intense bitterness or malice.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΙΚΡΙΑ, ΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΧΟΛΗ comes from Proto-Indo-European, referring to a yellowish-green fluid. It is related to words for 'green' or 'yellow' in other Indo-European languages.

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

Translations: about, concerning, around, for, on behalf of, with respect to, at, near

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take either the genitive or accusative case, and its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'about', 'concerning', 'for', or 'on behalf of'. When used with the accusative case, it usually indicates spatial 'around', 'about' (in the sense of movement or position), 'at', or 'near'. It can also be used as a prefix in compound words, adding a sense of 'around' or 'excessive'.

Inflection: Governs Genitive or Accusative case; Does not inflect itself

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peri, meaning 'around, about'. It is cognate with English 'peri-' (as in 'perimeter') and Latin 'per'.

G5319

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-fah-NEH-roh-kan

Translations: they have revealed, they have made manifest, they have shown, they have appeared

Notes: This word means "they have revealed" or "they have made manifest." It is in the perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state. It describes a situation where something that was hidden or unknown has now been brought into the open and made clear by a group of people.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Perfect, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΩ, ΓΝΩΡΙΖΩ, ΕΚΦΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word φανερόω (phaneroō) comes from φανερός (phaneros), meaning "visible, apparent, manifest," which in turn is derived from φαίνω (phainō), meaning "to bring to light, to show, to appear."

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun, Interjection

Sounds like: OY

Translations: the, who, they, oh

Notes: ΟΙ is primarily the masculine plural nominative form of the definite article, meaning 'the'. It is used to specify a group of masculine nouns that are the subject of a sentence. It can also function as a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'these' or 'they', referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned. Less commonly, it can be an interjection, similar to 'oh' or 'alas'.

Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Nominative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to demonstrative pronouns and articles in other Indo-European languages.

G3485

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NAH-oo

Translations: of a temple, of the temple, to a temple, to the temple, temples

Notes: This word refers to a temple or a sanctuary, specifically the inner part of a temple where the deity was worshipped. It can also refer to the entire sacred edifice. In the provided examples, it appears in the genitive singular (of the temple) and the nominative/accusative plural (temples).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive or Dative; or Plural, Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative; Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΝ, ΝΕΩΣ

Etymology: The word ΝΑΟΣ (naos) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. It refers to a dwelling place, particularly of a god.

G1125

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: ge-gra-MME-nees

Translations: of having been written, of written, of that which has been written

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'γράφω' (graphō), meaning 'to write'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been written or is in a written state. It is used to refer to something that has been completed or established through writing, such as a written command or scripture.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΡΑΜΜΕΝΟΝ, ΓΡΑΦΗ

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

Translations: who, which, what, that, as, how, when

Notes: The word 'ΟΣ' is a versatile relative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'who,' 'which,' or 'that,' depending on the context and the gender, number, and case it agrees with. It introduces a relative clause, linking it to a preceding noun or pronoun. It can also function as a conjunction, meaning 'as,' 'how,' or 'when,' indicating manner or time.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The word 'ΟΣ' is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has been a fundamental part of the Greek language's grammatical structure for millennia, serving to connect clauses and introduce relative information.

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AHN

Translations: if, ever, might, would, should

Notes: This word is a particle used to express contingency, possibility, or potentiality. It does not have a direct English equivalent but modifies the meaning of the verb it accompanies, often indicating that an action is dependent on a condition or is hypothetical. It is frequently used with the subjunctive or optative moods to form conditional clauses or express indefinite temporal or relative clauses.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The origin of this particle is uncertain, but it is believed to be an ancient particle in Greek, possibly related to the concept of 'on' or 'up' in some contexts, though its primary function became conditional.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TANE

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΗΝ is the feminine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun that is feminine in gender, singular in number, and in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. For example, it would be used before a feminine singular noun like 'πόλιν' (city) when 'city' is the direct object.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The Koine Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It evolved from an earlier demonstrative particle, becoming a grammatical marker for definiteness.

G1893

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEI

Translations: since, because, for, when, after, inasmuch as

Notes: This word functions as a conjunction or adverb, introducing a clause that provides a reason, cause, or time. As a conjunction, it can mean 'since' or 'because' when indicating a cause, or 'when' or 'after' when indicating time. As an adverb, it can mean 'for' or 'inasmuch as'. It often introduces a dependent clause that explains the main clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΚΑΘΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙΔΗ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, 'upon, on') and the particle εἰ (ei, 'if'). It originally meant 'upon the condition that' or 'when'.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

Translations: he, she, it, they, him, her, it, them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, same, very

Notes: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is a versatile word in Koine Greek. As a third-person pronoun, it translates to 'he, she, it' or 'they' in the nominative case, and 'him, her, it' or 'them' in other cases. When used intensively, often in the nominative or immediately following the noun, it means 'himself, herself, itself, themselves' or 'even, very'. When used as an adjective with the definite article (e.g., 'ὁ αὐτὸς'), it means 'the same'. Its meaning depends on its grammatical function and position in the sentence.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a pronominal stem *au- or *aw-.

G5228

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-PER

Translations: over, above, for, on behalf of, concerning, beyond, more than

Notes: ΥΠΕΡ is a Koine Greek preposition. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often means 'on behalf of', 'for the sake of', 'concerning', or 'instead of'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'over', 'above', 'beyond', or 'more than', often indicating position or motion.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *uperi, meaning 'over, above'. It is cognate with English 'over' and Latin 'super'.

G2251

Part of Speech: Possessive Pronoun

Sounds like: hay-meh-TEH-rohn

Translations: (of) our, (of) ours

Notes: This word is a possessive pronoun meaning 'our' or 'ours'. It indicates possession by a group including the speaker. As a genitive plural, it typically modifies a noun, indicating that the noun belongs to 'us'. For example, 'our house' or 'the house of ours'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΗΜΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'ἡμέτερος' (hēmeteros) comes from 'ἡμεῖς' (hēmeis), meaning 'we'. It is a possessive adjective derived from the first person plural pronoun.

G266

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hah-mar-tee-OHN

Translations: of sins, of a sin

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun "ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑ" (hamartia), which means "sin" or "missing the mark." It refers to actions, thoughts, or states that fall short of God's standard or will. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession, origin, or relation, often translated as "of sins" or "concerning sins." It is frequently used in contexts discussing forgiveness, repentance, or the consequences of wrongdoing.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΙΑ, ΑΔΙΚΙΑ, ΠΑΡΑΠΤΩΜΑ

Etymology: The word "ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑ" is a compound word derived from the prefix "α-" (a-), meaning "not" or "without," and "μερος" (meros), meaning "part" or "share," or from "μαρτάνω" (martano), meaning "to miss the mark." It originally referred to an archer missing the target and evolved to mean a moral or spiritual failure.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-MEL-len

Translations: was about to, was going to, intended to, was destined to

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative third person singular form of the verb μέλλω (mellō). It is often used as an auxiliary verb, indicating that an action was on the point of happening, was intended, or was destined to occur. It conveys a sense of imminence or future intention from a past perspective. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'He was about to leave' or 'She intended to speak'.

Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΧΕΙΡΕΩ, ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb μέλλω (mellō) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to delay' or 'to be concerned with'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: toh

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΟ is the neuter singular form of the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek. It is used to specify a noun, much like 'the' in English. It can function as both the subject (nominative case) or the direct object (accusative case) of a sentence when referring to a neuter singular noun.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The Greek definite article, including ΤΟ, derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. Its forms developed to agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify.

G4632

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SKEV-os

Translations: vessel, a vessel, instrument, an instrument, article, an article, implement, an implement, jar, a jar, container, a container, goods, equipment

Notes: This word refers to any kind of vessel, implement, or article, often implying something useful or designed for a specific purpose. It can denote a container like a jar or pot, a tool or instrument, or more broadly, any piece of equipment or household good. Its meaning is quite versatile and depends on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΓΓΕΙΟΝ, ΕΡΓΑΛΕΙΟΝ, ΟΡΓΑΝΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΣΚΕΥΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *skeu-, meaning 'to cover, to conceal'. It is related to words signifying equipment or preparation.

G4374

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-FEH-rin

Translations: to offer, to bring, to present, to bring to, to bring forward

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb "προσφέρω" (prospherō). It is a compound verb, formed from "πρός" (pros), meaning "to" or "towards," and "φέρω" (pherō), meaning "to bring" or "to bear." It generally means to bring something to someone or something, often with the intention of offering it, presenting it, or dedicating it. It can be used in contexts of bringing gifts, sacrifices, or even people to a particular place or person.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ

Etymology: The verb "προσφέρω" (prospherō) is a compound of the preposition "πρός" (pros), meaning "to, toward, with," and the verb "φέρω" (pherō), meaning "to bear, carry, bring." Its meaning is derived directly from the combination of these two elements, indicating the action of bringing something towards a destination or person.

G5179

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TY-poss

Translations: type, pattern, example, form, image, model, figure, impression, a type, a pattern

Notes: This word refers to a mark, impression, or stamp, often made by a blow or pressure. It can denote the form or shape of something, a model, a pattern to be imitated, or an example to be followed. In a broader sense, it can also refer to a prefiguring or foreshadowing of something to come.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΔΕΙΓΜΑ, ΕΙΚΩΝ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Etymology: From the Greek verb τύπτω (typtō), meaning 'to strike, beat, or hit'. The noun thus refers to the result of striking, such as an impression or a mark.

G1096

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-nos

Translations: having become, being, happened, arisen, a having become, a being

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become', 'to happen', or 'to come into being'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is completed in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It can be translated as 'having become', 'being', or 'when he/it became'. It often indicates a state or condition resulting from a past action.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΕΓΕΝΗΘΗ

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEE

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, concerning, during, by, beside, near, among, with respect to

Notes: This is a very common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often means 'upon, over, on, at, in the time of, during, concerning, in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'upon, on, at, by, near, beside, in, for, in addition to, on the basis of, because of, in the time of, during, in the presence of, against'. With the accusative case, it typically means 'upon, on, to, against, over, for, with a view to, at, by, during, in the time of'. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'upon, besides, in addition'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to similar prepositions in other Indo-European languages, conveying ideas of 'on, upon, over'.

G4374

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pros-en-ekh-THEN-tos

Translations: (of) having been brought, (of) having been offered, (of) having been presented

Notes: This word is a passive aorist participle, meaning 'having been brought near' or 'having been offered'. It describes an action that was completed in the past and is being acted upon the subject. It is used to modify a noun or pronoun, indicating that the noun or pronoun was the recipient of the action of being brought or offered.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Aorist, Passive

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΑΓΟΜΕΝΟΥ, ΠΡΟΣΚΟΜΙΣΘΕΝΤΟΣ

G2379

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-see-as-TEE-ree-on

Translations: altar, an altar

Notes: This word refers to an altar, a raised structure or place on which sacrifices or offerings are made to a deity. It is typically used in religious contexts to denote the sacred place where rituals involving offerings take place.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word "ΘΥΣΙΑΣΤΗΡΙΟΝ" (thysiastērion) is derived from "θυσιάζω" (thysiazō), meaning 'to sacrifice', which in turn comes from "θυσία" (thysia), meaning 'sacrifice' or 'offering'. It literally means 'place of sacrifice'.

G5055

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: teh-LES-thay

Translations: it may be finished, it may be accomplished, it may be fulfilled, it may be completed

Notes: This word is a verb in the aorist passive subjunctive mood. It means 'it may be finished' or 'it may be accomplished.' It describes an action that is completed or brought to an end, with the emphasis on the result, and expresses a possibility, wish, or command in a dependent clause.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Subjunctive, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΡΩΘΗ, ΓΕΝΗΤΑΙ, ΕΠΙΤΕΛΕΣΘΗ

Etymology: The word ΤΕΛΕΩ comes from τέλος (telos), meaning 'end' or 'goal.' It signifies bringing something to its intended conclusion or completion.

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

Translations: what, why, what kind of, how much, something, anything, a certain thing

Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun 'τίς'. It can be used to ask 'what?' or 'why?', or to refer to 'something' or 'anything' in an indefinite sense. When used as an adjective, it means 'what kind of' or 'how much'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word 'ΤΙ' originates from Proto-Indo-European, serving as the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

Translations: in, on, among, with, by, at

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'in' or 'on'. It typically governs the dative case, indicating location, time, or means. Its precise translation can vary depending on the context, often conveying ideas like 'within,' 'among,' or 'by means of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases but does not change its own form).

Etymology: The Koine Greek preposition 'ἘΝ' derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, reflecting its ancient origin.

G4374

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pros-feh-ROH-meh-noo

Translations: of being offered, of being brought, of being presented, of being brought to, of being applied, of being borne

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'prospherō', meaning 'to bring to', 'to offer', or 'to present'. As a participle, it describes an action being performed on or by something, functioning like an adjective or a noun. In this genitive form, it often indicates possession, origin, or the object of an action, translating as 'of the one being offered' or 'of that which is being brought'. It implies an ongoing or continuous action.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Present, Passive

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΟΜΕΝΟΥ, ΔΙΔΟΜΕΝΟΥ, ΠΑΡΕΧΟΜΕΝΟΥ

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: TAY

Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the, who, which

Notes: This word is the dative singular feminine form of the definite article, meaning 'to the', 'for the', 'by the', 'with the', or 'in the' when used with a feminine noun in the dative case. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', referring to a feminine antecedent. It is used to specify a particular feminine noun or to introduce a relative clause.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed from an earlier demonstrative pronoun in Ancient Greek.

G4337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-EKH-eh-teh

Translations: pay attention, take heed, beware, give heed, attend to, apply oneself

Notes: This word means to direct one's mind or attention towards something, to be cautious, or to apply oneself diligently. It is often used in the imperative mood to give a command or warning, urging someone to be careful or to listen closely. It can also mean to hold to or devote oneself to something.

Inflection: Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΕΙΝ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΙΣΘΑΙ, ΦΥΛΑΣΣΕΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ΕΧΩ (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. Thus, it literally means 'to hold towards' or 'to direct towards'.

G1719

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EN-teh-ron

Translations: intestine, an intestine, bowel, a bowel, inward part, an inward part, affection, an affection, compassion, a compassion

Notes: This word literally refers to the intestines or bowels. Figuratively, it was considered the seat of emotions and affections, much like the heart in English. Therefore, it can also refer to feelings of compassion or tender mercies.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: From a presumed compound of 'en' (in) and 'teros' (internal). It refers to something that is internal or within.

G0677

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ap-LOO-ton

Translations: unwashed, unwashed (thing), an unwashed (thing)

Notes: This word describes something that is unwashed or has not been cleansed. It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-, meaning 'not' or 'un-') and 'πλύτος' (plytos), which is related to washing. It is used to indicate a state of being unclean or not having undergone a washing process.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΚΑΘΑΡΤΟΣ, ΑΝΙΠΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΛΥΤΟΣ (aplytos) is derived from the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'not' or 'un-', and the verb πλύνω (plynō), meaning 'to wash'. Thus, it literally means 'unwashed' or 'not washed'.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, among, after, behind, afterward, besides

Notes: ΜΕΤΑ is a versatile word that functions as both a preposition and an adverb. As a preposition, its meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: when followed by a genitive noun, it means 'with' or 'among', indicating association or presence; when followed by an accusative noun, it means 'after' or 'behind', indicating sequence or pursuit. As an adverb, it typically means 'afterward' or 'besides'. It is a very common word in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is cognate with English 'mid' and 'middle'.

G4314

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

Translations: to, toward, with, against, for, at, near, by, in relation to

Notes: This is a common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. It indicates direction, relation, or purpose, and its precise meaning often depends on the case of the noun it governs. For example, with the accusative case, it typically means 'to' or 'toward' (indicating motion or direction), 'against' (indicating opposition), or 'in relation to'. With the genitive case, it can mean 'from' (indicating origin or source) or 'in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'at' or 'near' (indicating proximity). It is used to express a wide range of relationships between actions, objects, and people.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs various cases (accusative, genitive, dative).

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'forward, toward'. It is related to other words indicating movement or direction.

G1893

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: ep-AY-day

Translations: since, because, for, inasmuch as, seeing that

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause that provides a reason or cause for the main clause. It can be translated as 'since,' 'because,' or 'for,' indicating a logical connection between events or statements. It is often found at the beginning of a sentence or clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΓΑΡ, ΕΠΕΙ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi, 'upon, on') and the conjunction ἘΠΕΙ (epei, 'when, since'), with the particle ΔΗ (de, 'indeed, now'). It emphasizes the causal relationship.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: MEL-lon-tah

Translations: about to, going to, future, things to come, those who are about to

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'μέλλω', meaning 'to be about to' or 'to be going to'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing something that is imminent or in the future. It can refer to future events, future people, or things that are destined to happen. In the provided examples, it refers to 'future things' or 'those who are about to'.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ἘΣΟΜΕΝΑ, ΓΕΝΗΣΟΜΕΝΑ

G2537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kai-NOO

Translations: of new, of fresh, of unprecedented

Notes: This word describes something as new, fresh, or unprecedented. It refers to something that is recently made or acquired, or something that is of a different kind, not previously existing. It is often used to distinguish something from what is old or common.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΝΕΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΦΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΙΝΟΣ (kainos) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the idea of 'just now' or 'recently'. It refers to something new in quality, as opposed to ΝΕΟΣ (neos) which refers to something new in time or age.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: MEL-le-teh

Translations: to be about to, to intend, to delay, to hesitate

Notes: This verb signifies being on the point of doing something, intending to do something, or being destined to do something. It often takes an infinitive to complete its meaning. In some contexts, it can also convey the idea of delaying or hesitating.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Active, 2nd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΜΕΛΛΩ, ΟΦΕΙΛΩ, ΔΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΛΛΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to delay, to be slow'. It is related to words signifying 'to think, to consider'.

G5514

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kho-LAYN

Translations: gall, bile, poison, a gall, a bile, a poison

Notes: This word refers to gall or bile, a bitter fluid produced by the liver. It can also refer to something extremely bitter or poisonous. In ancient medicine, it was one of the four humors. It is used in sentences to describe the physical substance or metaphorically to describe something bitter or harmful.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΙΚΡΙΑ, ΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΧΟΛΗ (cholē) comes from Proto-Indo-European, related to words meaning 'green' or 'yellow', referring to the color of bile.

G4700

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: spo-DOH

Translations: of ash, of ashes, of an ash

Notes: This is a noun referring to ash, cinders, or dust, typically the residue left after something has been burned. It can also refer to dirt or fine powder. In ancient contexts, it was often associated with mourning, repentance, or desolation, as in the practice of sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΟΝΙΣ, ΤΕΦΡΑ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the idea of 'to sprinkle' or 'to scatter', referring to the fine particles of ash.

G1732

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DEIK-see

Translations: showing, a showing, demonstration, a demonstration, proof, a proof

Notes: This word refers to the act of showing, demonstrating, or proving something. It can be used to describe the presentation of evidence or the act of making something clear or visible. For example, one might speak of the 'showing' of a sign or the 'demonstration' of a truth.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΕΙΞΙΣ, ΕΝΔΕΙΞΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΕΙΞΙΣ (deixis) comes from the verb ΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ (deiknymi), meaning 'to show, to point out, to make known'. It is related to the concept of making something visible or evident.

G1163

Part of Speech: Impersonal Verb

Sounds like: DEH-ee

Translations: it is necessary, one must, it is proper, it behooves

Notes: This is an impersonal verb meaning 'it is necessary' or 'one must'. It expresses a strong sense of obligation, necessity, or inevitability. It is often used with an infinitive to indicate what must be done or what is destined to happen.

Inflection: Impersonal, 3rd person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΧΡΗ, ΑΝΑΓΚΗ ΕΣΤΙΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *deyh₂- (to shine, to gleam), which developed into the sense of 'to be visible, to appear', and then 'to be proper, to be necessary'.

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: HOOP

Translations: under, by, with, from, at, through, in, of

Notes: This word is a common Greek preposition and prefix. As a preposition, it typically means 'under' or 'below', but its meaning can vary significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the accusative case, it can indicate motion towards a place ('under', 'to'). As a prefix, it means 'under', 'below', 'less than', or 'secretly', as seen in compound words like 'υποκάτω' (underneath). The form 'ΥΠ' is a common truncation of 'ΥΠΟ' when it acts as a prefix, especially before a vowel, or as part of a compound word.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition or prefix)

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑ, ΕΠΙ

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

Sounds like: AL-fah (as the letter name), ah (as the sound)

Translations: Alpha, A, one, un-, a-

Notes: This is the first letter of the Greek alphabet, equivalent to the English 'A'. It can also function as the numeral '1'. Furthermore, it is commonly used as a prefix (known as the 'alpha privative') when placed before a word, indicating negation, absence, or the opposite of the word's meaning, similar to the English prefixes 'un-' or 'a-'. For example, 'atheist' (without God) comes from 'a-' (without) and 'theos' (God).

Inflection: Does not inflect as a letter or numeral. As a prefix, it modifies the meaning of the word it precedes.

Etymology: The letter 'Alpha' is derived from the Phoenician letter 'aleph', which meant 'ox'. It was adopted by the Greeks and became the first letter of their alphabet.

G2409

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-REH-oos

Translations: priest, a priest

Notes: This word refers to a priest, a person authorized to perform sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God or gods. In ancient contexts, priests were often responsible for sacrifices, rituals, and interpreting divine will. It is typically used to refer to a male religious official.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΥΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἱερός (hieros), meaning 'sacred' or 'holy'. The suffix -εύς (-eus) indicates a person associated with or performing a specific function.

G1519

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

Translations: into, to, for, unto, among, in, toward

Notes: This word is a preposition that primarily indicates motion towards or into something. It is always used with the accusative case, showing the destination or goal of an action. It can also express purpose, result, or the object of an action. For example, it is used to say 'go into the city' or 'believe into Christ'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European *en-s, which is a locative adverb meaning 'in, into'. It is related to the English word 'in'.

G3646

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-loh-KAH-oo-toh-mah

Translations: burnt offering, a burnt offering, whole burnt offering, a whole burnt offering

Notes: This word refers to a sacrifice that is entirely consumed by fire on an altar, with nothing left over for the offerer or priests. It is a compound word derived from 'holos' (whole) and 'kaio' (to burn), emphasizing the complete consumption of the offering. It was a significant type of sacrifice in ancient religious practices, often offered as an act of worship or atonement.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΘΥΣΙΑ, ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ

Etymology: The word ΟΛΟΚΑΥΤΩΜΑ (holokautōma) is a compound of two Greek words: ὅλος (holos), meaning 'whole' or 'complete', and καίω (kaiō), meaning 'to burn'. It literally means 'that which is wholly burnt'.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

Translations: but, and, now, then, moreover, however

Notes: ΔΕ is a common Koine Greek particle or conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences. It often indicates a transition, a contrast, or a continuation of thought. It can be translated in various ways depending on the context, such as 'but' when indicating opposition, 'and' when simply continuing a narrative, or 'now'/'then' when marking a new point or development.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'and' or 'but'. It is an ancient particle used to connect ideas or introduce new information.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-ee-SOH-seen

Translations: they may do, they may make, they may produce, they may perform

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), which means 'to do', 'to make', 'to produce', or 'to perform'. It is a very common verb used in a wide range of contexts, from creating something to carrying out an action or fulfilling a command. In this specific form, it indicates a potential or hypothetical action performed by a group.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Subjunctive, Active

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

G1944

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eh-pee-kah-tah-RAH-tos

Translations: cursed, accursed, execrable

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is under a curse, or is an object of execration. It implies being condemned or devoted to destruction, often by divine judgment. It is used to emphasize a state of being utterly detestable or condemned.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΡΑΤΟΣ, ΑΝΑΘΕΜΑ

Etymology: Derived from the verb ἐπικαταράομαι (epikataráomai), meaning 'to curse upon' or 'to imprecate'. It is a compound word formed from ἐπί (epi, 'upon, over') and καταράομαι (kataráomai, 'to curse'), which itself comes from κατά (kata, 'down') and ἀράομαι (aráomai, 'to pray, to curse').

G5346

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PHAY-sin

Translations: he says, she says, it says, he said, she said, it said

Notes: This word is a common verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to report what someone else has said or to introduce a direct quote. It can be translated as 'he says', 'she says', or 'it says', and often implies 'he/she/it said' in narrative contexts.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word ΦΗΜΙ (phēmi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to speak' or 'to show'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of speaking or declaring.

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

Translations: into, to, for, toward, among, in, a, an, one

Notes: As a preposition, ΕΙΣ (eis) indicates motion or direction towards a place, person, or purpose, often translated as 'into,' 'to,' or 'for.' It always takes the accusative case. For example, 'into the house' or 'to God.' It can also be used to express purpose or result. As a numeral, ΕΙΣ (heis) means 'one' and is the masculine nominative singular form, often translated as 'a,' 'an,' or 'one.'

Inflection: Preposition: Does not inflect. Numeral: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (other forms exist for other genders and cases).

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en-s, an extended form of the preposition *en (in).

G2691

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-ken-TEE-sah-teh

Translations: pierce through, stab, thrust through

Notes: This word means to pierce or stab through something. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'through', and the verb ΚΕΝΤΕΩ (kenteō), meaning 'to prick' or 'to pierce'. It implies a forceful and complete penetration. It is used in contexts where something is thoroughly pierced or stabbed.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, 2nd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΚΚΕΝΤΕΩ, ΤΙΤΡΩΣΚΩ, ΠΛΗΓΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΚΕΝΤΕΩ is a compound verb derived from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'through', and the verb ΚΕΝΤΕΩ (kenteō), meaning 'to prick' or 'to goad'. The combination emphasizes the action of piercing or thrusting completely through something.

G4060

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-THEH-teh

Translations: put around, place around, put on, clothe

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'περί' (peri), meaning 'around', and the verb 'τίθημι' (tithēmi), meaning 'to place' or 'to put'. As an imperative, it means 'put around' or 'place around' something. It is used to describe the action of encircling or covering something by placing an object around it, such as putting a garment on or placing a crown on someone's head.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Present Active Imperative

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΥΩ, ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word 'περί' (peri) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'around' or 'about'. The word 'τίθημι' (tithēmi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to put' or 'to place'.

G2847

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KOK-kee-non

Translations: red, scarlet, a red thing, a scarlet thing

Notes: This word describes something as being red or scarlet in color. It is an adjective and would be used to modify a noun, indicating its color. For example, 'the red cloak' or 'a scarlet thread'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word "κόκκινος" (kokkinos) is derived from "κόκκος" (kokkos), meaning 'grain' or 'berry', specifically referring to the kermes insect (Coccus ilicis) from which a red dye was extracted. Thus, it literally means 'berry-red' or 'dyed with kermes'.

G0906

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: blee-THEE-toh

Translations: let him be thrown, let it be thrown, let him be cast, let it be cast, let him be put, let it be put

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to throw,' 'to cast,' or 'to put.' It is in the passive voice, indicating that the subject is receiving the action, and it is an imperative, meaning it expresses a command or instruction. Therefore, it means 'let him/it be thrown/cast/put.' It is often used in contexts of forceful removal or placement.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Imperative, Third Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ

G3752

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

Translations: when, whenever, as often as, at the time that

Notes: This word is a conjunction or adverb used to introduce a temporal clause, indicating a point in time or a condition. It means 'when' or 'whenever,' suggesting that something happens at a specific moment or repeatedly under certain circumstances. It is often followed by the subjunctive mood in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

Etymology: From the conjunction ὅτε (hote, 'when') and the particle ἄν (an, indicating potential or contingency).

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-NEE-tai

Translations: may be, might be, become, happen, come to pass, be made, be done

Notes: This word signifies 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' 'to become,' or 'to be made.' It is often used to describe events unfolding or states changing. It can also mean 'to be done' or 'to be performed' in certain contexts.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Aorist, Subjunctive, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born.' It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of generation or becoming.

G0941

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: bas-TAH-zohn

Translations: carrying, bearing, taking up, enduring, supporting, one who carries, one who bears

Notes: This word is a present active participle meaning 'carrying,' 'bearing,' 'taking up,' 'enduring,' or 'supporting.' It describes an ongoing action of carrying or bearing something, whether literally or figuratively, such as a burden, a person, or a responsibility. It can also imply enduring or suffering something.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩΝ, ΑΙΡΩΝ

G5132

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TRAH-gon

Translations: goat, a goat, he-goat

Notes: This word refers to a goat, specifically a male goat or he-goat. It is often used in contexts related to animal husbandry, sacrifices, or as a symbol. In the provided examples, it appears in a list of animals, suggesting its use as a general term for the animal.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΙΞ

Etymology: The word ΤΡΑΓΟΣ (tragos) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the verb τρώγω (trōgō), meaning 'to gnaw' or 'to eat', perhaps referring to the goat's eating habits.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: it, itself, the same

Notes: This word is a versatile pronoun and adjective. As a pronoun, it typically means 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or 'they,' depending on its gender and number. When used as an adjective, it can mean 'the same' or serve as an intensive pronoun, emphasizing the noun it modifies, such as 'himself,' 'herself,' 'itself,' or 'themselves.' Its meaning is highly dependent on its grammatical case, number, and gender within a sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: This word is believed to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'that, that one.' It developed into the Greek pronoun and adjective 'autos,' retaining its core sense of identity or self.

G5434

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: phroo-GAH-non

Translations: dry stick, a dry stick, dry branch, dry wood, brushwood

Notes: This word refers to a dry stick, a withered branch, or brushwood. It is typically used to describe dry, combustible plant material, often implying something that is easily broken or burned. It can be used to refer to fuel for a fire or something that is worthless or easily discarded.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΞΥΛΟΝ, ΚΑΡΦΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΦΡΥΓΑΝΟΝ (phryganon) is derived from the verb φρύγω (phrygō), meaning 'to roast' or 'to dry up'. It refers to something that is dried out or withered.

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GO-meh-non

Translations: being said, being spoken, being called, being named, what is said, what is spoken, a thing said, a thing spoken

Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb 'ΛΕΓΩ' (lego), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing something that is in the process of being said, spoken, or called. It can refer to a statement, a saying, or something that is being referred to or named.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter, Present, Passive

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΟΥΜΕΝΟΝ, ΦΑΜΕΝΟΝ

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

Translations: not, no, where, of whom, of which, when

Notes: This word, written without diacritics, can represent at least two distinct Koine Greek words. It most commonly functions as a negative particle (οὐ), meaning 'not' or 'no', used to express a direct and objective negation. It can also function as a relative adverb (οὗ), meaning 'where' or 'when', indicating place or time, or as a relative genitive pronoun, meaning 'of whom' or 'of which'. The precise meaning depends on the context and the original diacritics.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a particle/adverb); Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter (as a relative pronoun)

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

Etymology: The negative particle οὐ (ou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *ne, meaning 'not'. The relative adverb/pronoun οὗ (hou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *kʷo-, a pronominal stem.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOOS

Translations: the, them, those

Notes: ΤΟΥΣ is the masculine plural accusative form of the definite article or demonstrative pronoun 'ὁ'. As an article, it functions like 'the' in English, specifying a noun that is already known or has been previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it means 'them' or 'those', referring to a group of masculine individuals or things in the accusative case, indicating they are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *so- (demonstrative pronoun).

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: yoo-RIS-kon-tes

Translations: finding, those finding, discovering, those discovering, obtaining, those obtaining

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ', meaning 'to find', 'to discover', or 'to obtain'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing or habitual. It can be translated as 'finding' or 'those who are finding', depending on the context. For example, it might be used in a phrase like 'those finding the truth' or 'while finding a solution'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G3779

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OO-toh

Translations: thus, so, in this way, in like manner

Notes: This word is an adverb of manner, indicating how something is done or the way in which something occurs. It can also refer to the extent or degree of something. It is often used to introduce a consequence or a comparison, meaning 'in this way' or 'thus'. It is an older form of ΟΥΤΩΣ, and both forms are used interchangeably in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΩΣ, ΩΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos, 'this'). It indicates 'in this manner' or 'thus', referring back to something previously mentioned or implied.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: THAYS

Translations: of the

Notes: ΤΗΣ is the genitive, singular, feminine form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for feminine singular nouns. For example, 'the house of the woman' would use ΤΗΣ for 'of the woman'. It functions similarly to 'of the' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article 'Ο' (of which ΤΗΣ is an inflection) derives from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun root. It evolved to function as a definite article in ancient Greek, marking nouns as specific or previously mentioned.

G2590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-POY

Translations: fruits, produce, crops, results, deeds, works

Notes: This word refers to the literal fruit of plants, trees, or the earth, such as crops or produce. Metaphorically, it can also refer to the results or outcomes of actions, whether good or bad, often translated as 'deeds' or 'works'. It is used in a variety of contexts to describe both physical and spiritual yields.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑ, ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑΤΑ, ΠΟΙΗΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΡΠΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It has been used since ancient times to refer to the fruit of plants and, by extension, the outcome of actions.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: this, that, it, a this, a that

Notes: ΤΟΥΤΟ is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is the neuter singular form and can function as either the nominative or accusative case. As a pronoun, it refers to a specific thing or concept, often pointing it out. As an adjective, it modifies a neuter singular noun, indicating 'this' or 'that' particular noun. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'this thing' or 'that matter'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos) is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. Its origin is ancient, deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots that conveyed the idea of proximity or pointing.

G3303

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

Translations: indeed, on the one hand, truly, certainly, but, however

Notes: This word is a particle often used to introduce a clause that is contrasted with a following clause, which is typically introduced by the particle δέ (de). It can indicate a concession, an affirmation, or simply serve to mark a transition in thought. While it often translates as 'indeed' or 'on the one hand,' its precise meaning is highly dependent on context and the presence of a contrasting 'δέ' clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient particle used to mark emphasis or contrast.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: op-SON-tai

Translations: they will see, they shall see, they will look, they shall look

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to see' or 'to look'. It is used to describe an action that will happen in the future, indicating that a group of people (they) will perform the act of seeing or perceiving something. It can be used in various contexts where observation or understanding is implied.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Future, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of primary verb, probably akin to the root of G1492 (εἴδω, eido), meaning 'to see'.

G5119

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: TOH-teh

Translations: then, at that time, at that moment, thereupon, therefore

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'then' or 'at that time'. It is used to indicate a point in time, often referring to a past or future event that follows another. It can also be used to introduce a consequence or result, similar to 'therefore' or 'in that case'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΤΕ is a primary adverb, meaning it is not derived from another word in Greek. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'το' (this/that).

G4207

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: po-DEE-ray

Translations: foot-length, reaching to the feet, a foot-length garment

Notes: This word describes something that reaches down to the feet, typically referring to a garment or robe. It is used to emphasize the length of an item of clothing, indicating it extends fully to the ground. For example, it might describe a long robe worn by priests or dignitaries.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine; or Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Etymology: The word is a compound of ΠΟΥΣ (POUS), meaning 'foot', and the root of ΑΡΩ (ARO), meaning 'to fit' or 'to join'. Thus, it literally means 'foot-fitting' or 'reaching the feet'.

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: EKH-on-tah

Translations: having, holding, possessing, keeping, holding fast, the one having

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'having' or 'holding'. It describes an ongoing action of possession or holding. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun that 'has' something, or adverbially, indicating the manner in which an action is performed (e.g., 'while having'). In the provided examples, it describes things that 'do not have' a leader, trees 'having' branches, and 'the one having' all power.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΑ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΝ

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

Translations: this, that, he, she, it, these, those, this one, that one

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something or someone that is near, or has just been mentioned. It can function as a substantive (e.g., 'he', 'she', 'it', 'this one') or as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'this man', 'these things'). It often refers to something immediately present or recently discussed in the discourse.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be an ancient demonstrative pronoun in Greek, possibly related to other Indo-European demonstratives.

G4218

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: PO-teh

Translations: at some time, ever, once, formerly, when, at any time, sometime

Notes: This word is an adverb that indicates a point in time, often indefinite. It can mean 'at some time' or 'ever,' referring to an unspecified past or future moment. It can also mean 'once' or 'formerly' when referring to a past event. In interrogative contexts, it means 'when?'. It is used to ask about or state the timing of an action or event.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΟΤΕΡΟΝ, ΠΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the interrogative stem *po- (related to 'who,' 'what') combined with the temporal suffix -te. It refers to an indefinite point in time.

G1848

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: eks-oo-the-NEH-san-tes

Translations: having despised, having scorned, having set at naught, having treated with contempt

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from 'ἐκ' (out of, from) and 'οὐδέν' (nothing). It means to treat as nothing, to despise, scorn, or set at naught. It describes an action of showing utter contempt or disregard for someone or something. It is used to indicate that the subject has already performed the action of despising.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΦΡΟΝΈΩ, ἈΘΕΤΈΩ

G2696

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-ken-TEE-san-tes

Translations: pierced, having pierced, they pierced, having stabbed, they stabbed

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning "to pierce through" or "to stab thoroughly." It is often used to describe a violent act of penetration. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, often functioning like an adjective or adverb to describe the subject of the main verb.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΚΚΕΝΤΕΩ, ΝΥΣΣΩ

Etymology: From κατά (kata), meaning "down" or "through," and κεντέω (kenteō), meaning "to prick" or "to sting." The compound verb emphasizes the thoroughness or completion of the action of piercing.

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

Notes: ΛΕΓΩΝ is the present active participle of the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is commonly used to introduce direct or indirect speech, functioning similarly to 'saying' or 'speaking' in English. For example, it might be translated as 'he came saying...' or 'they decreed, speaking...'. It describes an ongoing action of speaking or declaring.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

Etymology: The word λέγω (legō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to collect, gather, pick out'. In Greek, it evolved to mean 'to speak' or 'to say', perhaps from the idea of 'picking out words'.

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears second in a clause. It introduces a reason, explanation, or confirmation for what has just been stated. It can also indicate a logical consequence or a transition in thought, often translated as 'for' or 'because'. In some contexts, it can simply add emphasis or affirm a statement.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The particle ΓΑΡ is believed to be a contraction of the particles γε (ge) meaning 'indeed' or 'at least' and ἄρα (ara) meaning 'then' or 'therefore'. It has been in use since ancient Greek.

G3664

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ho-MOY-os

Translations: like, similar, a like, a similar

Notes: This word describes something that is similar to or resembles something else. It is used to compare two or more things, indicating that they share common characteristics or appearance. For example, it can be used to say 'like him' or 'similar to God'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter; can also be other cases and plural. It inflects for gender, number, and case.

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΠΛΗΣΙΟΣ, ΙΣΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙΤΥΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *somH- 'same, one'. It is related to words meaning 'same' or 'together'.

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-noh

Translations: to that, for that, with that, by that, that one

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It is used to point out something or someone that is distant in space or time, or to refer back to something previously mentioned. In this form, it is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object or the means/instrument by which something is done. It often translates as 'to that', 'for that', or 'with that', depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DOH-sin

Translations: they may see, they might see, they may perceive, they might perceive, they may know, they might know

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to see', 'to perceive', or 'to know'. It is often used in a literal sense of physical sight, but can also be used figuratively to mean understanding or coming to know something. As a subjunctive form, it often expresses possibility, desire, or purpose, translating as 'they may see' or 'they might see'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Subjunctive, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ὉΡΑΩ

Etymology: The root ΕἸΔΩ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-, meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. It is related to English words like 'wit' and 'idea'.

G5179

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TOO-pon

Translations: type, a type, pattern, a pattern, example, an example, form, a form, figure, a figure, model, a model, impression, an impression, mark, a mark

Notes: This word refers to a pattern, model, or example that serves as a standard or guide. It can also denote an impression or mark left by a blow or pressure. In a broader sense, it can refer to a prefiguring or foreshadowing of something to come, especially in a theological context.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΔΕΙΓΜΑ, ΕΙΚΩΝ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: MEL-lon-tos

Translations: of (one) about to, of (one) going to, of the future, of (one) intending

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the present participle of the verb 'μέλλω'. It signifies something that is 'about to happen', 'going to be', or 'intended'. It often describes a future event or state, or a person/thing that is on the verge of doing something. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the one who is about to').

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ἘΣΟΜΕΝΟΥ, ΜΕΛΛΟΝΤΟΣ

G0001

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-KAN-thohn

Translations: of thorns, thorns

Notes: This word refers to thorny plants, briars, or thistles. It is used to describe things that are sharp, prickly, or difficult to navigate, often metaphorically representing obstacles or troubles. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of thorns' or 'belonging to thorns'.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΡΙΒΟΛΟΙ, ΒΑΤΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΑΚΑΝΘΑ is derived from the Greek word ἀκή (akē), meaning 'point' or 'sharp edge', referring to the sharp nature of thorns.

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: tee-THEH-ah-sin

Translations: they place, they put, they set, they lay

Notes: This word is a verb meaning "to place," "to put," "to set," or "to lay." It is used to describe the action of arranging or depositing something in a particular location. For example, one might use it to say "they place the books on the table" or "they set the foundation for the building."

Inflection: 3rd Person, Plural, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΒΑΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- (to put, place). In Koine Greek, it is a common verb with a wide range of applications related to positioning or establishing something.

G1577

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-ah

Translations: assembly, an assembly, church, a church, congregation, a congregation, (to) assembly, (to) church, (to) congregation

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often called together for a specific purpose. In ancient Greek contexts, it could refer to a political assembly of citizens. In the New Testament, it primarily refers to the Christian church, either a local congregation or the universal body of believers. It can be used to describe both the physical gathering of people and the spiritual entity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative or Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. Thus, it literally means 'a calling out' or 'those called out'.

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: THE-meh-nos

Translations: having placed, having laid, having put, having set, having appointed

Notes: This word is the aorist middle participle of the verb τίθημι, meaning 'to place, put, set, or appoint'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal characteristics, indicating an action completed in the past by the subject itself (middle voice). It is often translated as 'having placed' or 'having laid'.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΒΑΛΩΝ, ΕΠΙΘΕΙΣ, ΚΑΤΑΘΕΙΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- 'to put, place'.

G1437

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-AHN

Translations: if, when, whenever, although

Notes: ἘΑΝ is a conditional conjunction used to introduce a protasis (the 'if' clause) in a conditional sentence. It typically takes the subjunctive mood, indicating a condition that is possible, probable, or hypothetical. It can be translated as 'if', 'when', or 'whenever', depending on the nuance of the condition, and sometimes 'although' in concessive clauses.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ, ὍΤΑΝ

Etymology: ἘΑΝ is a contraction of the conditional particle εἰ (ei, 'if') and the modal particle ἄν (an), which adds a sense of contingency or possibility to the condition.

G2309, G2307

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Sounds like: THEH-lee

Translations: to wish, to desire, to will, to want, will, desire, purpose

Notes: The word "ΘΕΛΗ" is not a standard standalone word in Koine Greek. It appears to be a truncated or inflected form, most likely related to the verb "ΘΕΛΩ" (to wish, to desire, to will) or the noun "ΘΕΛΗΜΑ" (will, desire, purpose). In the provided context, it seems to function as a noun meaning 'will' or 'desire', or as part of a verb form. It is possible it is a misspelling or an unusual inflection.

Inflection: Uncertain, potentially a truncated form of a noun or verb, or a misspelling. If a noun, it would be Feminine, Singular, Nominative or Accusative. If a verb, it would be a form of the verb 'to will'.

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΙΑ

G4183

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: POL-lah

Translations: much, many, great, abundant, often, greatly, many things

Notes: This word is an inflection of the adjective 'ΠΟΛΥΣ' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many'. As an adjective, 'ΠΟΛΛΑ' typically functions as the neuter plural nominative or accusative, meaning 'many things' or 'much'. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'often' or 'greatly'. It is used to indicate a large quantity or frequency.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative (of the adjective ΠΟΛΥΣ); or Adverb

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΙΚΑΝΟΣ

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: dee-AH

Translations: through, by, by means of, on account of, because of, for the sake of

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take two different cases, which changes its meaning. When used with the genitive case, it means 'through' or 'by means of', indicating the instrument or agency by which something is done. When used with the accusative case, it means 'on account of', 'because of', or 'for the sake of', indicating the cause or reason for something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΕΝΕΚΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

G2346

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: thlee-BEN-tah

Translations: having been pressed, having been afflicted, having been crushed, having been troubled

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'θλίβω' (thlibo), meaning 'to press,' 'to crush,' 'to afflict,' or 'to trouble.' As a participle, it describes someone or something that has undergone the action of being pressed, afflicted, or troubled. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or adverbially, describing the circumstances of an action.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Participle, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter, Plural

Synonyms: ΣΤΕΝΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ΠΙΕΖΩ, ΣΥΝΕΧΩ

G2309

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: THEH-lon-tess

Translations: wanting, wishing, desiring, intending, those who want, those who wish

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'θέλω' (thelo), meaning 'to want' or 'to wish'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. It can be translated as 'wanting' or 'wishing', or often as 'those who want' or 'those who wish' when used substantively.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ

Etymology: The word 'θέλω' (thelo) comes from an ancient root meaning 'to wish' or 'to will'. It is related to the concept of desire and intention.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DEIN

Translations: to see, to perceive, to behold, to look, to know, to understand

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ὁράω' (horao), meaning 'to see'. It is used to express the action of seeing or perceiving in a general sense, often without a specific time frame. It can also imply understanding or knowing something through observation. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'He desired to see the truth' or 'It is good to see the light'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ὁράω' (horao) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see'. The aorist stem 'ἰδ-' (id-) is derived from a different, but related, Proto-Indo-European root, which also means 'to see' or 'to know'.

G3784

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-FEE-loo-sin

Translations: they ought, they owe, they must, they are indebted, they are obligated

Notes: This word means to owe a debt, to be under obligation, or to be bound by duty. It is often used to express a moral or legal necessity, indicating that someone 'ought' or 'must' do something. It can also refer to a financial debt.

Inflection: 3rd Person, Plural, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΔΕΙ, ΧΡΗ

Etymology: From a compound of the prefix *ophi-* (meaning 'to') and *heileo* (meaning 'to roll up' or 'to press'). The original sense was likely 'to be bound to' or 'to be under obligation'.

G2346

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: thlee-BEN-tes

Translations: having been afflicted, being afflicted, having been pressed, being pressed, having been distressed, being distressed

Notes: This word describes the state of having been or being afflicted, pressed, or distressed. It is often used to convey suffering or hardship, indicating that someone has undergone a difficult experience or is currently enduring one. It functions as a participle, modifying a noun or pronoun to describe their condition.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΣΤΕΝΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ΠΙΕΖΩ, ΚΑΚΟΠΑΘΕΩ

G3958

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pa-THON-tes

Translations: having suffered, having endured, having experienced, suffering, enduring, experiencing

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle of the verb ΠΑΣΧΩ (paschō), meaning 'to suffer,' 'to endure,' or 'to experience.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is ongoing, often indicating the cause or circumstance of another action. It can be translated as 'having suffered' or 'those who suffered,' depending on the context.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΜΕΝΟΝΤΕΣ, ΑΝΕΧΟΜΕΝΟΙ

G2983