Clement’s First Letter Chapter 31, Interlinear version from Clement of Rome (Beta)

Clement’s First Letter, Chapter 31

Interlinear version from Clement of Rome (Beta)

31:1
31:2
31:3
31:4

31:1

ΚΟΛΛΗΘΩΜΕΝ
- KOLLĒTHŌMEN
- let-us-cling
ΟΥ̓Ν
- OUN
- therefore
ΤΗ
- TĒ
- to-the
ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΙΑ
- EULOGIA
- blessing
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ
- AUTOU
- of-him
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἸΔΩΜΕΝ
- IDŌMEN
- let-us-see
ΤΙΝΕΣ
- TINES
- what
ΑΙ
- AI
- the
ΟΔΟΙ
- ODOI
- ways
ΤΗΣ
- TĒS
- of-the
ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΙΑΣ
- EULOGIAS
- blessing
ἈΝΑΤΥΛΙΞΩΜΕΝ
- ANATYLIXŌMEN
- let-us-unfold
ΤΑ
- TA
- the
ἈΠ
- AP
- from
ἈΡΧΗΣ
- ARCHĒS
- beginning
ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΑ
- GENOMENA
- things-that-happened

31:2

ΤΙΝΟΣ
- TINOS
- for-what
ΧΑΡΙΝ
- CHARIN
- reason
ΗΥ̓ΛΟΓΗΘΗ
- ĒULOGĒTHĒ
- was-blessed
Ο
- O
- the
ΠΑΤΗΡ
- PATĒR
- father
ΗΜΩΝ
- ĒMŌN
- of-us
ἈΒΡΑΑΜ
- ABRAAM
- Abraham
ΟΥ̓ΧΙ
- OUCHI
- not
ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣΥΝΗΝ
- DIKAIOSYNĒN
- righteousness
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἈΛΗΘΕΙΑΝ
- ALĒTHEIAN
- truth
ΔΙΑ
- DIA
- through
ΠΙΣΤΕΩΣ
- PISTEŌS
- of-faith
ΠΟΙΗΣΑΣ
- POIĒSAS
- having-done

31:3

ἸΣΑΑΚ
- ISAAK
- Isaac
ΜΕΤΑ
- META
- with
ΠΕΠΟΙΘΗΣΕΩΣ
- PEPOITHĒSEŌS
- confidence
ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩΝ
- GINŌSKŌN
- knowing
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΜΕΛΛΟΝ
- MELLON
- future
ΗΔΕΩΣ
- ĒDEŌS
- gladly
ΠΡΟΣΗΓΕΤΟ
- PROSĒGETO
- was-brought
ΘΥΣΙΑ
- THYSIA
- [a] sacrifice

31:4

ἸΑΚΩΒ
- IAKŌB
- Jacob
ΜΕΤΑ
- META
- with
ΤΑΠΕΙΝΟΦΡΟΣΥΝΗΣ
- TAPEINOPHROSYNĒS
- of-humility
ἘΞΕΧΩΡΗΣΕΝ
- EXECHŌRĒSEN
- he-departed
ΤΗΣ
- TĒS
- of-the
ΓΗΣ
- GĒS
- land
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ
- AUTOU
- of-him
ΔΙ
- DI
- because-of
ἈΔΕΛΦΟΝ
- ADELPHON
- brother
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἘΠΟΡΕΥΘΗ
- EPOREUTHĒ
- he-went
ΠΡΟΣ
- PROS
- to
ΛΑΒΑΝ
- LABAN
- Laban
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἘΔΟΥΛΕΥΣΕΝ
- EDOULEUSEN
- he-served
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἘΔΟΘΗ
- EDOTHĒ
- it-was-given
ΑΥ̓ΤΩ
- AUTŌ
- to-him
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΔΩΔΕΚΑΣΚΗΠΤΡΟΝ
- DŌDEKASKĒPTRON
- twelve-scepter
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- of-the
ἸΣΡΑΗΛ
- ISRAĒL
- Israel

G2853

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kol-lee-THOH-men

Translations: let us join, let us cleave, let us cling, let us be united

Notes: This word means to join, cleave, or cling to something or someone. It is often used in a figurative sense to describe a strong bond or union, such as being united with God or with other believers. It can also refer to physically adhering to something. In this form, it is a hortatory subjunctive, expressing an exhortation or suggestion for a group to perform the action.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Passive, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΠΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΟΛΛΑΩ, ΕΝΟΩ

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'.

G3588

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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.

G2129

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-lo-GEE-ah

Translations: blessing, a blessing, praise, benediction, good word, eulogy

Notes: This word refers to a blessing, either spoken or bestowed. It can also mean praise or a good word spoken about someone or something. It is a compound word formed from 'eu' (good) and 'logos' (word/speech), literally meaning 'good word' or 'good speech'. It is used to describe divine favor, a beneficial gift, or an act of speaking well of someone.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ, ΔΩΡΕΑ, ΕΠΑΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΙΑ is derived from the Greek words εὖ (eu), meaning 'good' or 'well', and λόγος (logos), meaning 'word' or 'speech'. It originally referred to speaking well of someone or something, which evolved into the sense of praise, and then to a blessing or a beneficial gift.

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.

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Interjection, Prefix, Numeral

Sounds like: AI

Translations: the, who, which, alas, oh, 11

Notes: The word 'ΑΙ' can function in several ways in Koine Greek. Most commonly, it is the feminine nominative plural form of the definite article, meaning 'the' (referring to multiple feminine nouns). It can also be the feminine nominative plural form of the relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which'. Less frequently, it can be an interjection expressing sorrow or pain, similar to 'alas' or 'oh'. It can also appear as a prefix in compound words. Additionally, 'ΑΙ' can represent the number 11 when used as a numerical symbol (alpha-iota). It is also possible for 'ΑΙ' to be an elision or contraction of other words, such as 'ἀεί' (always) or 'ἄγε' (come on!), though this is less common in the New Testament.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Plural (for article and pronoun); Does not inflect (for interjection, prefix, and numeral)

Etymology: The origin of 'ΑΙ' as a definite article and relative pronoun is from Proto-Indo-European. Its use as an interjection is onomatopoeic.

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.

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.

G0575

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: AP

Translations: from, away from, of, by, with, after, since

Notes: This is an elided form of the Greek preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), which means 'from' or 'away from'. It is commonly used to indicate separation, origin, or cause. It can also function as a prefix in compound words, carrying a similar sense of separation or completion. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case. The apostrophe indicates that the final vowel (omicron) has been dropped because the next word begins with a vowel.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition); functions as a prefix in compound words

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: The Greek preposition 'ἀπό' (apo) comes from Proto-Indo-European *apo-, meaning 'off, away'.

G1096

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-nah

Translations: having become, having come into being, having happened, things that have happened, events, happenings

Notes: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΑ is the aorist middle/passive participle of the verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' or 'to happen.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. In its neuter plural form, it often refers to 'things that have happened' or 'events.' It can be used in various grammatical cases depending on its role in the sentence, often functioning as the subject or object of a clause.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle/Passive, Participle, Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΑ, ΣΥΜΒΑΝΤΑ

Etymology: The verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁-, meaning 'to produce, beget, give birth.' It is related to words like 'genesis' and 'generate' in English.

G5100

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Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: TI-nos

Translations: of someone, of something, of anyone, of anything, of a certain one, of a certain thing, of what, of whom, whose

Notes: ΤΙΝΟΣ is the genitive singular form of the indefinite or interrogative pronoun 'τις'. As an indefinite pronoun, it refers to an unspecified person or thing, often translated as 'someone' or 'something'. As an interrogative pronoun, it asks about the identity or nature of a person or thing, translated as 'whose' or 'of what'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΙΝΩΝ, ΤΙΝΙ, ΤΙΝΑ

G5485

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHA-rin

Translations: grace, favor, kindness, thanks, a grace, a favor, a kindness, a thanks

Notes: This word refers to grace, favor, or kindness, often implying a divine or unmerited gift. It can also mean thanks or gratitude. In its accusative form, as seen in ΧΑΡΙΝ, it often functions as the direct object of a verb, such as 'to find favor' or 'to give thanks'. It can also be used in adverbial phrases meaning 'for the sake of' or 'on account of'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΝΟΙΑ, ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΧΑΡΙΣ (charis) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵʰer- meaning 'to desire, to like'. It is related to words signifying joy, delight, and goodwill.

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'.

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-brah-AHM

Translations: Abraham, (to) Abraham, (of) Abraham

Notes: This is the proper name Abraham, a pivotal figure in the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). He is considered the patriarch through whom God established a covenant, promising him numerous descendants and a land. The name means 'father of a multitude'. It is used in sentences to refer directly to the person Abraham.

Inflection: Does not inflect (indeclinable)

Etymology: The name Ἀβραάμ (Abraham) is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name אַבְרָהָם ('Avraham), which means 'father of a multitude' or 'father of many nations'. It was originally Abram, meaning 'exalted father', before God changed it.

G3780

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OOKH-ee

Translations: no, not at all, by no means, certainly not

Notes: This word is a strong negative adverb, meaning 'no' or 'not at all'. It is used to express a definite and emphatic denial, often in response to a question or to strongly contradict a statement. It is a more emphatic form of the negative particle οὐ (ou).

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗ

Etymology: From οὐ (ou), meaning 'not', and the enclitic particle -χι (-chi), which adds emphasis. It is a more emphatic form of the simple negative particle.

G1343

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dih-kah-yoh-SOO-neen

Translations: righteousness, justice, a righteousness

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being righteous or just. It describes a state of moral uprightness, integrity, and conformity to divine or moral law. It is often used in the context of God's character or the standard of conduct expected of believers.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΘΥΤΗΣ, ΑΡΕΤΗ, ΑΓΙΟΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: The word δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosynē) is derived from the adjective δίκαιος (dikaios), meaning 'righteous' or 'just'. It is formed by adding the suffix -σύνη (-synē), which denotes a state, condition, or quality.

G1223

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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'.

G4160

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Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: poy-AY-sas

Translations: having made, having done, making, doing, who made, who did

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed. It often translates as 'having made' or 'having done', indicating an action that occurred prior to or concurrently with the main verb of the sentence. It can also be translated as 'making' or 'doing' in certain contexts, or as a relative clause like 'who made' or 'who did'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΑΣ, ΕΡΓΑΣΑΜΕΝΟΣ

G3326

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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'.

G1097

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Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: gih-NOH-skohn

Translations: knowing, understanding, perceiving, one who knows, he who knows

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'γινώσκω' (ginōskō), meaning 'to know' or 'to understand'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that is in the act of knowing or understanding. It can be translated as 'knowing' or 'one who knows', depending on the context. It implies a continuous or ongoing state of knowledge or recognition.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

G3588

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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.

G3195

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: MEL-lon

Translations: about to, going to, destined to, future, that which is about to be, the future

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'μέλλω', meaning 'to be about to' or 'to be destined to'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing something that is imminent or will happen in the future. It can refer to a future event or a person/thing that is on the verge of doing something or experiencing something.

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

G2234

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: HAY-deh-ohs

Translations: gladly, cheerfully, with pleasure, willingly

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'gladly' or 'with pleasure'. It describes an action that is performed willingly, joyfully, or with a sense of delight. It indicates a positive disposition towards the action being taken.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΘΥΜΩΣ, ΕΥΦΡΟΣΥΝΩΣ

Etymology: The word Ἡδέως is derived from the adjective Ἡδύς (hēdys), meaning 'sweet' or 'pleasant'. It describes something that is agreeable or delightful.

G4314

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-AY-geh-toh

Translations: was brought to, was led to, was offered, was presented

Notes: This word is the imperfect indicative middle/passive form of the verb 'προσάγω' (prosago). It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. In the middle voice, it can mean 'to bring oneself to' or 'to approach'. In the passive voice, it means 'to be brought to', 'to be led to', or 'to be offered/presented'. It often implies movement towards someone or something, or the act of presenting something to someone.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΩ, ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ

G2378

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-SEE-ah

Translations: sacrifice, an offering, a sacrifice, an offering

Notes: This word refers to a sacrifice or an offering, typically something presented to a deity as an act of worship, atonement, or thanksgiving. It often involved the killing of an animal or the presentation of other valuable items. It is used in contexts describing religious rituals and offerings made to God or gods.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ, ΔΩΡΟΝ

Etymology: From θύω (thýō, "to sacrifice"). It refers to the act or result of sacrificing.

G5012

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tah-pee-noh-froh-soo-NES

Translations: (of) humility, (of) lowliness of mind, (of) modesty

Notes: This word refers to the quality of humility or lowliness of mind. It describes a modest and humble disposition, often in contrast to pride or arrogance. It is a compound word formed from 'ταπεινός' (tapeinos), meaning 'lowly' or 'humble', and 'φρήν' (phren), meaning 'mind' or 'understanding'. It is used to describe a state of mind that is not self-exalting.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΟΤΗΣ, ΕΠΙΕΙΚΕΙΑ

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek terms: 'ταπεινός' (tapeinos), meaning 'lowly' or 'humble', and 'φρήν' (phren), meaning 'mind' or 'understanding'. It literally means 'low-mindedness' or 'humble-mindedness'.

G1633

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ek-HO-ray-sen

Translations: went out, departed, withdrew, yielded, gave way

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἘΚ (EK), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΧΩΡΈΩ (CHOREO), meaning 'to go' or 'to make room'. Together, it means to go out, depart, or withdraw from a place. It can also mean to yield or give way, especially in the sense of giving up a right or possession.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΧΩΡΈΩ, ἘΞΈΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ὙΠΟΧΩΡΈΩ

G1093

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

Translations: (of) earth, (of) land, (of) ground, (of) world, (of) country, (of) region

Notes: This word refers to the earth, land, or ground. It can denote the physical soil, a specific territory or country, or the entire planet. As a genitive form, it indicates possession, origin, or the material from which something is made, often translated with 'of' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΓΗ (gē) comes from Proto-Hellenic *gā́, which itself is from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰeh₁- ('earth').

G1223

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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'.

G80

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FON

Translations: brother, a brother, fellowman, countryman, kinsman

Notes: This word refers to a brother by birth, but it can also be used more broadly to refer to a fellow countryman, a kinsman, or a spiritual brother (such as a fellow believer in a religious community). It is often used in the New Testament to address members of the Christian community. In a sentence, it would function as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition when in the accusative case.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ, ΟΜΟΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΔΕΛΦΟΣ is a compound word derived from the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and δελφύς (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.

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.

G2992

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: LAH-bahn

Translations: Laban

Notes: Laban is a proper noun referring to a significant figure in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Genesis. He was the brother of Rebekah, the father of Leah and Rachel, and the uncle and father-in-law of Jacob. He is known for his dealings with Jacob, including the deception regarding his daughters' marriages and the subsequent negotiations over livestock.

Inflection: Does not inflect (indeclinable in this form)

Etymology: The name Laban is of Hebrew origin (לָבָן, lavan), meaning 'white'. It is associated with the region of Paddan-Aram in Mesopotamia.

G1398

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-doo-LEH-oo-sen

Translations: he served, he was a slave, he worked, he was in bondage

Notes: This word describes the action of serving, working, or being in bondage, often in the sense of being a slave or performing duties for someone. It implies a state of submission or obligation to another, whether a person, a master, or even a deity. It is used to describe someone who performed service or was enslaved in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: The verb ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩ (douleuo) is derived from the noun ΔΟΥΛΟΣ (doulos), meaning 'slave' or 'servant'. It signifies the act of being a slave or rendering service as a slave.

G0846

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Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) himself, (to) herself, (to) itself

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It functions as a personal pronoun meaning 'him', 'her', or 'it' when used as an indirect object, often translated with 'to' or 'for'. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself', emphasizing the subject. In some contexts, especially with the definite article, it can act as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'the same'. Its usage depends heavily on the surrounding context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

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.

G2474

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: Iss-rah-AYL

Translations: Israel

Notes: This word refers to Israel, which can denote the patriarch Jacob (who was renamed Israel), the nation descended from him, or the land occupied by that nation. It is used to refer to the people of God, the twelve tribes, or the northern kingdom of Israel as distinct from Judah. It is often used in contexts referring to the history, covenant, and identity of God's chosen people.

Inflection: Indeclinable

Etymology: The word is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God strives' or 'he strives with God'. It was the new name given to Jacob after he wrestled with God (Genesis 32:28).

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