Clement’s First Letter Chapter 25, Interlinear version from Clement of Rome (Beta)

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.

G3861

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: pah-rah-DOX-on

Translations: paradoxical, unexpected, strange, unusual, contrary to expectation, a paradox, a strange thing, an unexpected thing

Notes: This word describes something that is contrary to common opinion or expectation, hence 'paradoxical' or 'unexpected'. It can be used as an adjective to describe a quality, or as a noun referring to the unexpected thing itself. It often implies something surprising or remarkable.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΛΟΓΟΝ, ΑΠΡΟΣΔΟΚΗΤΟΝ, ΑΤΟΠΟΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παρά (para, 'beside, beyond') and δόξα (doxa, 'opinion, glory'). It literally means 'beyond opinion' or 'contrary to expectation'.

G4592

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: say-MAY-on

Translations: sign, a sign, mark, a mark, miracle, a miracle, wonder, a wonder

Notes: This word refers to a sign, a mark, or an indication of something. It can also denote a miracle or a wonder, especially one that serves as a divine sign or attestation. It is used to point to something, to distinguish it, or to signify a future event. In a sentence, it might be used like 'the sign of the times' or 'he performed a great sign'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΕΡΑΣ, ΕΝΔΕΙΞΙΣ, ΣΥΜΒΟΛΟΝ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek verb σημαίνω (sēmainō), meaning 'to show, signify, or indicate'. It is related to σῆμα (sēma), meaning 'a mark, sign, or token'.

G1096

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ghee-NO-meh-non

Translations: being, becoming, happening, occurring, a thing happening, a thing occurring

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' or 'to come into being.' It describes something that is currently in the process of happening or coming into existence. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or substantively, referring to 'that which is happening' or 'the event itself.'

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΟΝ

G1722

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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.

G4012

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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'.

G3588

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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.

G3732

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OR-neh-on

Translations: bird, a bird, fowl, a fowl

Notes: This word refers to a bird or fowl, generally any winged creature. It is used to describe birds in various contexts, such as those that perch, are caught in a trap, or fly away.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΕΤΕΙΝΟΝ, ΟΡΝΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word ὄρνις (ornis), meaning 'bird'. The suffix -έον is a diminutive or collective suffix, making it 'little bird' or 'collection of birds', but it came to simply mean 'bird' in Koine Greek.

G1063

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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.

G3588

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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'.

G5403

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: FOY-nix

Translations: palm tree, date palm, phoenix, purple, crimson

Notes: This is a masculine noun that can refer to several things. Most commonly, it means a 'palm tree' or 'date palm', referring to the tree itself or its fruit. It can also refer to the mythical bird, the 'phoenix', known for its rebirth from ashes. Less commonly, it can denote the color 'purple' or 'crimson', likely due to the Phoenician dye. Its meaning is determined by context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: From an uncertain Semitic source, possibly related to the Phoenicians, who were known for their purple dye and palm trees.

G3778

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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.

G3439

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: moh-noh-geh-NES

Translations: only begotten, unique, one of a kind, only

Notes: This word is a compound adjective meaning 'only begotten' or 'unique'. It is formed from 'μόνος' (monos), meaning 'only' or 'alone', and 'γένος' (genos), meaning 'race, kind, family, or offspring'. It describes something that is the only one of its kind, or the sole offspring. In theological contexts, it is famously used to describe Jesus as the 'only begotten' Son of God. It can also be used more generally to describe anything that is unique or singular in its existence.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΟΣ, ΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ is a compound of two Greek words: ΜΟΝΟΣ (monos), meaning 'alone' or 'only', and ΓΕΝΟΣ (genos), meaning 'race, kind, or offspring'. It describes something that is the sole member of its kind or the only one born.

G5225

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Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: hoo-PAR-khon

Translations: being, existing, belonging, possessions, a possession

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'υπάρχω', meaning 'to be', 'to exist', or 'to belong'. As a participle, it describes something that is currently in a state of being or existing. It can also function as a substantive (a noun), referring to one's possessions or belongings, or that which exists.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Present, Active, Participle

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'υπάρχω' is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ὑπό' (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'by', and the verb 'ἄρχω' (archo), meaning 'to begin', 'to rule', or 'to be first'. Together, it conveys the sense of 'to begin to be', 'to come into being', or 'to exist from the beginning'.

G1096

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-non

Translations: having become, having happened, having been, having been born, that which has come into being, a thing that has happened

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ginomai', meaning 'to become' or 'to happen'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred. It can function as an adjective, describing a noun, or as a noun itself, referring to 'that which has come into being' or 'a thing that has happened'. It implies a state of being or an event that has taken place.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Singular, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΣ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ

G5037

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle

Sounds like: TEH

Translations: and, both, also, even, then, so, indeed

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears after the word it modifies or connects. It functions as a conjunction, often translated as 'and' or 'both...and', connecting words, phrases, or clauses. It can also add emphasis or indicate a consequence, sometimes translated as 'also' or 'even'. When used in pairs (τε...τε or τε...καί), it means 'both...and'. It is less emphatic than 'καί' (kai) and often implies a closer connection or a more natural pairing between the elements it joins.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΔΕ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kʷe, a clitic particle meaning 'and'. It is cognate with Latin -que and Sanskrit ca.

G2235

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AY-day

Translations: already, now, by this time, forthwith, even now

Notes: This word is an adverb used to indicate that something has happened or is happening at the present moment, or has happened prior to the present moment. It can convey a sense of immediacy or completion. For example, it can mean 'already' when referring to something that has taken place, or 'now' when emphasizing the current time.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΝΥΝ, ΑΥΤΙΚΑ, ΕΥΘΕΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁eh₂dʰ- (to be present, to be here). It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (this) and the particle 'de' (now, indeed).

G4314

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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.

G3588, G3778

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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.

G0846

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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.

G1438

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Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOH

Translations: (to) himself, (for) himself, (to) herself, (for) herself, (to) itself, (for) itself, (to) themselves, (for) themselves

Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning it refers back to the subject of the clause. It indicates that the action of the verb is directed back to the subject itself. It can be used for singular or plural subjects, and its specific meaning (himself, herself, itself, themselves) depends on the gender and number of the subject it refers to. In this dative form, it often conveys the sense of 'to' or 'for' the subject.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G3030

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: lee-ba-NOO

Translations: (of) Lebanon, (of) frankincense, (of) a frankincense

Notes: This word refers to either the geographical region of Lebanon or to frankincense, a fragrant resin used in ancient times. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of Lebanon' or 'of frankincense'. For example, it might describe something belonging to or coming from Lebanon, or something made of or related to frankincense.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The word is of Semitic origin, referring to the region of Lebanon, known for its cedar trees and aromatic resins. It is also the source of the word for frankincense, which was often traded from this region.

G2532

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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.

G4667

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun

Sounds like: SMOOR-nays

Translations: of Smyrna, of myrrh

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of 'Smyrna' (a city) or 'myrrh' (a fragrant gum resin). It can refer to the city of Smyrna, an ancient Greek city in Anatolia, or to the aromatic substance myrrh, which was used for perfumes, incense, and embalming. Its meaning depends on the context of the sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The word 'Smyrna' (the city) is of uncertain origin, possibly from an Anatolian language. The word 'myrrh' comes from a Semitic root, referring to its bitter taste.

G3062

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Adverb

Sounds like: loy-PON

Translations: of the remaining, of the rest, of the others, furthermore, finally, as for the rest

Notes: This word refers to what is left over or remaining. As an adjective, it describes things or people that are left. It is often used substantively, meaning 'the rest' or 'the others'. When used adverbially, it can mean 'furthermore', 'finally', or 'as for the rest', indicating a transition or conclusion in discourse.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΛΟΙΠΟΣ, ΕΠΙΛΟΙΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb λείπω (leípō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to remain'.

G1519

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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'.

G4137

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: play-roh-THEN-toss

Translations: (of) having been fulfilled, (of) having been completed, (of) having been filled, (of) having been accomplished

Notes: This word is a participle, indicating an action that has been completed in the past. It is in the passive voice, meaning the subject of the verb is receiving the action. It describes something that has been brought to its full measure, completed, or accomplished.

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΣΘΕΝΤΟΣ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΥ, ΕΚΠΛΗΡΩΘΕΝΤΟΣ

G5550

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHRO-noo

Translations: (of) time, time

Notes: This word refers to time, a period, or a season. It is a masculine noun and is used to denote a duration or a specific point in time. In this genitive form, it often indicates possession or a relationship of origin, such as 'of time' or 'belonging to time'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΡΟΣ, ΑΙΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΧΡΟΝΟΣ (chronos) is of uncertain origin, but it is an ancient Greek word that has been in use since Homeric times. It refers to sequential, measurable time.

G1525

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-ER-kheh-tai

Translations: he enters, she enters, it enters, he comes in, she comes in, it comes in

Notes: This word means 'to enter' or 'to come in'. It describes the action of moving into a place or a state. It can be used literally, such as someone entering a house, or figuratively, such as entering into a covenant or a period of time.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕΜΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word εἰσέρχομαι is a compound verb formed from the preposition εἰς (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G5053

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: teh-lev-TAN

Translations: to end, to finish, to die, to complete, to bring to an end

Notes: This word describes the action of bringing something to an end, completing a task, or reaching a conclusion. It can also refer to the act of dying or passing away. It is often used in contexts where a process or life reaches its final point.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΘΝΗΣΚΩ, ΠΕΡΑΙΝΩ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word τελευτάω (teleutaō) comes from the noun τέλος (telos), meaning "end" or "completion." It signifies the act of reaching that end or completion.

G4595

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: see-POH-meh-nays

Translations: of rotting, of decaying, of being corrupted, of putrefying

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle derived from the verb 'σῆπω' (sēpō), meaning 'to rot' or 'to decay'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action and functions like an adjective or adverb. In this form, it indicates something that is in the process of rotting or decaying, or something that is being corrupted. It can be used to describe the state of an object or substance undergoing decomposition.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΘΕΙΡΟΜΕΝΗΣ, ΔΙΑΦΘΕΙΡΟΜΕΝΗΣ

G1161

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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.

G3588

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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.

G5101

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Part of Speech: Interrogative Pronoun, Indefinite Pronoun, Interrogative Adjective

Sounds like: TEES

Translations: who, what, which, what kind of, someone, something, anyone, anything, a certain one, a certain thing

Notes: ΤΙΣ is a versatile pronoun and adjective in Koine Greek. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', or 'anything', often implying an unspecified person or thing. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it has an accent.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative. It is a highly inflected word.

Etymology: The word ΤΙΣ is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, indicating its long history and fundamental role in language.

G3739

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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.

G2431

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eek-MAH-dos

Translations: moisture, a moisture, sap, juice

Notes: This word refers to moisture, sap, or juice, often in the context of liquids found within living things or substances. It can describe the natural fluids of a body, plant, or other material. For example, it might be used to describe the moisture that comes from a decaying body or the sap within a plant.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΥΓΡΑΣΙΑ, ΝΟΤΙΣ

Etymology: The word "ἰκμάς" (ikmas) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the root *ik- meaning 'to be moist' or 'to flow'. It refers to moisture or fluid.

G4420, G5453

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pteh-roh-FYOO-ee

Translations: to grow wings, to acquire wings, to become winged

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from 'πτερόν' (wing) and 'φύω' (to grow or produce). It describes the process of developing or growing wings. It is used to indicate that something is acquiring the ability to fly or is transforming into a winged creature.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Present Tense, Active Voice, Indicative Mood

Etymology: The word is a compound of ancient Greek 'πτερόν' (pteron), meaning 'wing', and 'φύω' (phyō), meaning 'to grow, produce, bring forth'.

G1081

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: gen-NAI-os

Translations: noble, high-born, brave, courageous, generous, a noble, a high-born, a brave, a courageous, a generous

Notes: This word describes someone or something as noble, high-born, or of good stock. It can also refer to someone who is brave, courageous, or generous in spirit. It is used to commend a person's character or lineage, often implying a sense of inherent quality or virtue.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΥΓΕΝΗΣ, ΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΑΝΔΡΕΙΟΣ

Etymology: From γένος (genos), meaning 'race, stock, family, birth'. The word relates to being 'of good birth' or 'well-born', which then extended to qualities associated with nobility such as bravery and generosity.

G1096

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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

G0142

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AI-rei

Translations: he takes up, she takes up, it takes up, he lifts, she lifts, it lifts, he carries, she carries, it carries, he removes, she removes, it removes, he takes away, she takes away, it takes away

Notes: This is a verb meaning to lift, take up, carry, or take away. It can also mean to remove, destroy, or pick up. It is used to describe an action performed by a third-person singular subject (he, she, or it) in the present tense.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ἈΝΑΙΡΕΩ

G1565

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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-non

Translations: that (one), him, it

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It refers to something distant in space or time, or something previously mentioned or understood from the context. As a pronoun, it can stand alone, meaning 'that one' or 'him/it'. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, meaning 'that [noun]'. In this form, it is used for a masculine singular object of a verb or preposition.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ὉΔΕ

Etymology: The word ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ (ekeinos) is derived from the adverb ἐκεῖ (ekei), meaning 'there'. It refers to something 'over there' or 'that one there', indicating distance.

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΑ is the neuter plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, indicating that a noun is definite or previously mentioned. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, and in this form, it can be used for both nominative (subject) and accusative (direct object) cases.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into a definite article in Greek.

G4260, G1096

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pro-ge-GO-no-tos

Translations: of having happened before, of having occurred previously, of having come into being beforehand

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, genitive singular, derived from the verb 'προγίνομαι' (progínomai), meaning 'to happen before' or 'to come into being beforehand'. It describes something that has already taken place or existed prior to a specific point in time. As a genitive form, it often functions to show possession, origin, or relationship, translating as 'of that which has happened before' or 'of that which has previously come into being'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΓΕΓΟΝΩΣ, ΠΡΟΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΑ

G0941

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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

G0688

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-ra-bee-KAYS

Translations: of Arabian, of Arabic

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'Arabian' or 'Arabic'. It is used to describe something that originates from or pertains to Arabia or the Arab people. For example, it could refer to Arabian land, Arabian customs, or the Arabic language.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The word 'ἈΡΑΒΙΚΟΣ' is derived from 'ἈΡΑΒΙΑ' (Arabia), referring to the Arabian peninsula. It is related to the Hebrew word 'עֲרָב' (ʿarav), meaning 'desert' or 'steppe', which describes the geographical characteristics of the region.

G5561

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHO-ras

Translations: of a country, of a region, of a land, of a place, of the country, of the region, of the land, of the place, countries, regions, lands, places

Notes: This word refers to a country, region, land, or place. It is often used to denote a specific geographical area or territory. In its genitive singular form, it indicates possession or origin, such as 'of a country' or 'from a region'. It can also function as the nominative or accusative plural, meaning 'countries' or 'regions'.

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

Synonyms: ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΓΗ

G2193

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: EH-ohs

Translations: until, while, as long as, up to, even to, as far as

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a point in time or extent in space. It is commonly translated as 'until' or 'as long as' when referring to time, and 'up to' or 'as far as' when referring to space. It can also mean 'while' or 'during the time that', often introducing a temporal clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΕΧΡΙ, ΑΧΡΙ, ΠΡΙΝ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary particle. It is an ancient Greek word with a long history of use in temporal and spatial contexts.

G2244

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: hay-lee-oo-PO-lin

Translations: Heliopolis

Notes: Heliopolis refers to an ancient city, most famously the one in Egypt, known as the 'City of the the Sun'. It was a major religious center dedicated to the sun god Ra. The word is a compound of 'ἥλιος' (helios, meaning 'sun') and 'πόλις' (polis, meaning 'city').

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The word ΗΛΙΟΥΠΟΛΙΣ is a compound of two Greek words: ἥλιος (helios), meaning 'sun', and πόλις (polis), meaning 'city'. It literally translates to 'City of the Sun'.

G0991

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Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: blep-ON-tone

Translations: of seeing, of looking, of beholding, of perceiving, of those seeing, of those looking, of those beholding, of those perceiving

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'seeing' or 'looking'. It describes an ongoing action of perception with the eyes or mind. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb, and can also be used substantively to refer to 'those who are seeing' or 'those who are looking'. It implies an active engagement with what is being observed.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Genitive, Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΡΩΝΤΩΝ, ΘΕΩΡΟΥΝΤΩΝ

G1964

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-pi-PTAS

Translations: falling upon, falling on, falling down upon, falling down on

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, masculine, singular, nominative, derived from the verb 'ἐπιπίπτω' (epipiptō), meaning 'to fall upon' or 'to fall down on'. As a participle, it describes an action performed by the subject of the main verb, often indicating a concurrent or preceding action. It can function adverbially, describing how or when something happens, or adjectivally, modifying a noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΠΙΠΤΩ

G1909

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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'.

G0874

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-for-MAH

Translations: occasion, an occasion, opportunity, an opportunity, pretext, a pretext, starting point, a starting point, cause, a cause

Notes: This word refers to a starting point, a basis, or an opportunity for action. It can denote a physical point of departure, but more commonly, it signifies a cause, reason, or pretext for something, often with a negative connotation, such as a reason for conflict or sin. It can be used in sentences to describe what gives rise to an event or action.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΦΑΣΙΣ, ΑἸΤΙΑ, ΑΡΧΗ

Etymology: From ἀπό (apo, 'from') and ὁρμή (hormē, 'a start, impulse'). It literally means 'a starting point from which one sets out'.

G3588

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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.

G3767

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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'.

G1980

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-SKEP-ton-tai

Translations: they visit, they inspect, they look after, they care for, they examine, they oversee

Notes: This word describes the action of visiting, inspecting, or looking after someone or something. It implies a careful and purposeful observation, often with the intent to provide care, oversight, or examination. It can be used in contexts where one is checking on the well-being of others or scrutinizing records or situations.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΕΩ, ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΕΥΩ, ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΩ

G4137

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pep-lay-ROH-meh-noo

Translations: (of) filled, (of) completed, (of) fulfilled, (of) accomplished

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the perfect passive participle of the verb 'πληρόω' (plēroō), meaning 'to fill', 'to complete', or 'to fulfill'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing a noun that has been filled, completed, or fulfilled. It indicates a state of being filled or completed as a result of a past action. For example, it could describe a time that has been completed, a place that has been filled, or a prophecy that has been fulfilled.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΩ, ΕΚΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΑΝΑΠΛΗΡΟΩ

G2064

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-lay-LOO-theh-nai

Translations: to come, to go, to arrive, to appear

Notes: This is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. The perfect tense indicates a completed action with ongoing results, so 'to have come' or 'to have gone' is often implied. As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun, often used after verbs that express desire, ability, or necessity, or to complete the meaning of another verb.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁ergh- 'to move, to go'. In Koine Greek, it is a common verb for movement.

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Clement’s First Letter, Chapter 25

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