2001 Translation

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.

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

Translations: as, like, when, how, about, approximately, that, so that

Notes: ΩΣ is a versatile particle in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction or adverb. It is used to introduce comparisons ('as,' 'like'), indicate time ('when'), express manner ('how'), or denote purpose or result ('so that,' 'that'). It can also indicate approximation ('about,' 'approximately') or serve as a preposition meaning 'to' or 'towards' with certain cases.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to demonstrative pronouns and adverbs indicating manner or comparison.

G2730

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-toh-KAY-sen

Translations: he dwelt, he inhabited, he settled, he lived

Notes: This word means 'to dwell', 'to inhabit', 'to settle', or 'to live in a place'. It describes the act of residing in a specific location, often with a sense of permanence or establishment. It is used to indicate that someone took up residence or made their home somewhere.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΜΕΝΩ, ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ

Etymology: From κατά (kata, 'down, against') and οἰκέω (oikeō, 'to dwell, inhabit'). The prefix κατά intensifies the meaning of dwelling, suggesting a settled or permanent residence.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EN

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

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its primary meaning is 'in' or 'within,' indicating location, time, or state. It always takes the dative case. Depending on the context, it can also be translated as 'on,' 'among,' 'with' (indicating accompaniment or instrument), 'by' (indicating means or agent), or 'at.' Sometimes it can imply motion into a place, similar to 'into' or 'to,' especially when the context suggests movement towards a location where something then resides.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It is cognate with English 'in'.

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.

G2730

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-toy-KOH

Translations: dwell, inhabit, reside, live, a dweller, one who dwells

Notes: This verb means to dwell, inhabit, or reside in a place. It implies a settled or permanent habitation. It can be used to describe people living in a city or country, or even God dwelling in heaven. When used as a participle, it can function as a noun, meaning 'one who dwells' or 'an inhabitant'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular (I dwell); or Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular (dwelling, the one dwelling)

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΖΑΩ, ΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΟΙΚΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (KATA), meaning 'down' or 'according to', and the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (OIKEŌ), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. The combination suggests a settled or permanent dwelling.

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.

G2787

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kee-BOH-tos

Translations: ark, chest, box

Notes: This noun refers to a chest or box, often of a significant size. In biblical contexts, it is most famously used to describe Noah's Ark, the vessel built to survive the flood, and the Ark of the Covenant, the sacred chest containing the tablets of the Law. It can also refer to a smaller chest or coffer for holding valuables.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΛΑΡΝΑΞ, ΘΗΚΗ

Etymology: The word is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or borrowed from a Semitic language. It is thought to be related to the Hebrew word 'tebah' (תֵּבָה) which also means 'ark' or 'chest', particularly in the context of Noah's Ark and the basket in which Moses was placed.

G1242

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: Dee-ah-THEE-kees

Translations: (of) a covenant, (of) the covenant, (of) a testament, (of) the testament, (of) a will, (of) the will

Notes: This word refers to a solemn agreement or a binding compact, often between God and humans, or between two parties. It can also refer to a last will and testament, a legal document outlining a person's wishes for their possessions after death. Its meaning can shift depending on the context, often referring to a divine covenant in religious texts or a human will in legal contexts.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΘΗΚΗ

G5270

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-po-KAH-toh

Translations: underneath, below, under

Notes: This word functions as an adverb or a preposition, meaning 'underneath' or 'below'. It indicates a position directly beneath something else. As a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case. It is a compound word formed from ΥΠΟ (under) and ΚΑΤΩ (down).

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΥΠΟ, ΚΑΤΩ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under', and the adverb ΚΑΤΩ (kato), meaning 'down' or 'below'. It is a compound word emphasizing the sense of being directly underneath.

G1194

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: der-reh-OHN

Translations: of skins, of leather, of tent coverings

Notes: This word refers to the skins or leather used as coverings, particularly for tents or tabernacles. In the provided context, it specifically refers to the tent coverings of the Tabernacle, which were made of animal skins. It is used here in the genitive plural, indicating possession or material.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΚΗΝΗ, ΔΕΡΜΑ

Etymology: The word δέρρις (derris) is derived from δέρω (dero), meaning 'to flay' or 'to skin'. It refers to something that has been flayed or skinned, hence 'skin' or 'leather'.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: PAN

Translations: all, every, whole, everything, a whole

Notes: This word is the neuter nominative or accusative singular form of the adjective/pronoun ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to indicate totality or universality. For example, it can mean 'all things' or 'everything' when used substantively, or 'the whole' when modifying a singular noun. It can also be used to mean 'every' when referring to individual items within a group.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΣ (pas) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *peh₂- meaning 'to protect, feed'. Its meaning evolved to 'all' or 'whole' in Greek.

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.

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.

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: Ps-oo-KHEE

Translations: soul, life, mind, heart, a soul, a life

Notes: This word refers to the soul, the animating principle of a human or animal, often considered the seat of emotions, desires, and affections. It can also denote life itself, the individual person, or the mind/inner self. It is used in various contexts to refer to the breath of life, the spiritual part of a human being, or simply one's existence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑ, ΖΩΗ, ΚΑΡΔΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb ψύχω (psychō), meaning 'to breathe' or 'to blow', referring to the breath as the principle of life. It is related to the concept of breath as the essence of life.

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'.

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'.

G3571

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NYK-tee

Translations: to night, at night, by night, in the night

Notes: ΝΥΚΤΙ is the dative singular form of the noun ΝΥΞ (nyx), meaning 'night'. It is used to indicate the time when something occurs, often translated as 'at night', 'by night', or 'in the night'. It can also indicate the recipient of an action or the means by which something is done, though its primary use is temporal.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΣΠΕΡΑ, ΟΨΕ

Etymology: The word ΝΥΞ (nyx) comes from Proto-Indo-European *nokʷts, meaning 'night'. It is related to similar words for night in many Indo-European languages.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goss

Translations: word, a word, reason, a reason, account, an account, speech, a speech, message, a message, report, a report, thing, a thing, matter, a matter, saying, a saying, discourse, a discourse

Notes: The word 'logos' is a fundamental term in Koine Greek with a wide range of meanings. It can refer to a spoken or written word, a statement, a message, or a command. Beyond simple communication, it also encompasses concepts like reason, logic, an account, a narrative, or even a divine utterance or principle. Its specific meaning often depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say, speak'. It refers to something said or thought, and its meaning evolved to encompass both speech and the underlying reason or thought.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pon

Translations: I said, I spoke, said, spoke

Notes: This word is an aorist form of the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. It indicates a completed action in the past, often translated as 'I said' or 'I spoke'. It is a common verb used to report direct or indirect speech.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

Etymology: The aorist stem εἶπον (eîpon) is a suppletive form, meaning it comes from a different root than the present tense forms of 'to say' (like λέγω). It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *wekw-, meaning 'to speak'.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-os

Translations: Lord, a Lord, Master, a Master, Sir, a Sir

Notes: This is a nomina sacra, a sacred name abbreviation, for ΚΥΡΙΟΣ (Kyrios). It refers to a supreme authority, master, or owner. It is frequently used in the New Testament to refer to God or Jesus Christ, signifying their divine authority and sovereignty. It can also be used as a respectful address, similar to 'Sir'.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΘΕΟΣ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *keu- meaning 'to swell, to be strong, to be powerful'. It refers to one who has power or authority.

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.

G3619

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-MEH-sis

Translations: building, edification, construction, a building, an edification

Notes: This word refers to the act or process of building, constructing, or erecting something, typically a physical structure. Metaphorically, it is often used to describe spiritual or moral edification, meaning the act of strengthening, improving, or building up a person's character, faith, or community. It can refer to both the process and the result of building.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΗ, ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΙΑ

Etymology: This word is derived from the verb ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ (oikodomeō), meaning 'to build a house'. It is a compound word formed from ΟΙΚΟΣ (oikos), meaning 'house', and ΔΟΜΕΩ (domeō), meaning 'to build'.

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.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) them, (for) him, (for) her, (for) it, (for) them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, the same

Notes: This word is a personal pronoun that can also function as an adjective. In its pronominal use, it typically means 'him', 'her', 'it', or 'them', depending on the gender and number. When used intensively, it can mean 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', or 'themselves', emphasizing the subject. As an adjective, it means 'the same'. The form ΑΥΤΩ is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a demonstrative pronominal stem. It is a fundamental pronoun in Greek, used across various dialects and periods.

G2730

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-toy-KEE-sah

Translations: I dwelt, I inhabited, I settled, I lived

Notes: This word is the first person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb κατοικέω (katoikeō). It means 'to dwell', 'to inhabit', 'to settle', or 'to live'. The aorist tense indicates a completed action in the past, without specifying its duration. It is a compound word formed from κατά (kata, 'down, against') and οἰκέω (oikeō, 'to dwell').

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΜΕΝΩ, ΖΑΩ

Etymology: The verb κατοικέω (katoikeō) is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb οἰκέω (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. The combination suggests settling down or establishing a dwelling.

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AH-po

Translations: from, away from, by, of, out of, because of, by means of

Notes: This word is a preposition that primarily indicates separation, origin, or cause. It is always followed by a noun or pronoun in the genitive case. It can mean 'from' in the sense of moving away from a place, 'from' in the sense of origin or source, or 'by' when indicating the agent or cause of an action.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *apo- 'off, away'. It is cognate with Latin ab and English off.

G3588, G3739, G3778, G5101

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.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: HAYS

Translations: (of) the, (of) who, (of) which, (of) this, (of) that, (of) what

Notes: The word "ΗΣ" is a versatile form in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as the genitive singular for masculine and feminine nouns. It can be the genitive singular of the definite article 'the', indicating possession or relationship. It can also be the genitive singular of the relative pronoun 'who/which', connecting clauses, or the demonstrative pronoun 'this/that', pointing to something specific. Additionally, it can be the genitive singular of the interrogative pronoun 'what/who', used in questions.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine

G0321

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-AY-ga-gen

Translations: brought up, led up, restored, returned, he brought up, he led up, he restored, he returned

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from ἀνά (ana, meaning 'up' or 'again') and ἄγω (agō, meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'). It generally means to lead or bring up, to restore, or to return. It can be used in various contexts, such as bringing someone or something to a higher place, leading someone back to a previous state or location, or restoring something to its original condition.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΒΗ, ΕΠΑΝΗΛΘΕΝ

G2193

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.

G4636

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: skay-NAY

Translations: tent, a tent, tabernacle, a tabernacle, dwelling, a dwelling, booth, a booth

Notes: This word refers to a temporary dwelling or shelter, such as a tent or a booth. It can also refer to a more permanent, sacred structure like the Tabernacle in the Old Testament. It is used to describe a place of habitation, whether literal or figurative.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΜΑ

Etymology: The word "skēnē" is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the verb "skēnoō" (to dwell in a tent).

G3739

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: OYS

Translations: to whom, to which, to what

Notes: This word is a relative pronoun, meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what'. It is used to introduce a relative clause, connecting it to a noun or pronoun in the main clause. It indicates the indirect object of the verb in the relative clause, showing to whom or to what an action is directed. It can refer to people or things and is used for all genders.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ὉΠΟΙΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun and is a common form for relative pronouns across Indo-European languages.

G1487, G1488

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: AY

Translations: if, whether, that, if indeed, if then, you are, be

Notes: This word has two primary uses in Koine Greek. Most commonly, it functions as a conditional particle meaning 'if', introducing a condition or a question. It can also be the second person singular present indicative active form of the verb 'to be', meaning 'you are' or 'be'. The context of the sentence determines which meaning is intended.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a conjunction); Second Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active (as a verb)

Synonyms: ΕΑΝ, ΕΙΠΕΡ, ΕΣΤΙΝ

Etymology: The conjunction 'εἰ' comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'if' or 'whether'. The verb form 'εἰ' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'to be'.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: lah-LOHN

Translations: speaking, talking, saying, a speaker, one who speaks

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'λαλέω' (laleō), meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It describes someone who is currently in the act of speaking or talking. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun (e.g., 'the speaking man'), or substantively, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the one who speaks').

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΙΡΗΚΩΣ

Etymology: The word 'λαλέω' (laleō) is of uncertain origin, possibly onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of babbling or chattering. It is related to the idea of uttering sounds or words.

G5443

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-LEEN

Translations: tribe, a tribe, race, a race, nation, a nation, clan, a clan

Notes: This word refers to a tribe, race, or nation, often denoting a division of people, such as the twelve tribes of Israel. It can also refer to a clan or a group of people sharing common ancestry or characteristics. In a sentence, it would be used to identify a specific group of people.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΓΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to φῦλον (phylon), meaning 'race, tribe'. It refers to a division of people, often based on common descent.

G4165

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-MEH-nin

Translations: to shepherd, to tend, to rule, to guide

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ποιμαίνω' (poimainō). It literally means 'to act as a shepherd' or 'to tend a flock'. Metaphorically, it is used to describe the act of ruling, guiding, or caring for people, much like a shepherd cares for sheep. It implies leadership, protection, and provision.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΒΟΣΚΩ, ΝΕΜΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ποιμαίνω' (poimainō) is derived from the noun 'ποιμήν' (poimēn), meaning 'shepherd'. It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to protect' or 'to feed'.

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'.

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

Notes: This word is a negative particle used to express negation. It typically precedes a word beginning with a vowel or is used at the end of a clause. It is used to deny a fact or to express a strong prohibition. It is often used with verbs to negate their action, meaning 'not' or 'no'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ, ΟΥΧΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a primary negative particle in Ancient Greek, related to similar negative particles in other Indo-European languages.

G2054

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EH-ris

Translations: strife, contention, dispute, rivalry, discord, quarrel, a quarrel

Notes: This word refers to a state of conflict, disagreement, or rivalry. It describes a situation where people are at odds with each other, often leading to arguments or disputes. It can be used to describe both verbal disagreements and more intense forms of contention.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΧΗ, ΔΙΧΟΣΤΑΣΙΑ, ΕΡΙΘΕΙΑ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be an ancient Greek term for discord or contention.

G1396

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DOO-loh

Translations: to enslave, to make a slave, to bring into bondage, to subject, to reduce to servitude

Notes: This verb means to enslave, to bring someone or something into a state of servitude or bondage. It describes the act of making someone a slave or subjecting them to another's will. It can be used in both a literal sense of physical slavery and a figurative sense of being subject to a principle, sin, or another's authority.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Active Indicative; or Dative Singular, Masculine or Neuter, Participle; or Dative Singular, Feminine, Participle

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΤΑΣΣΩ, ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΟΥΛΟΩ (douloō) is derived from the noun ΔΟΥΛΟΣ (doulos), meaning 'slave' or 'bondservant'. It signifies the act of making someone into a δούλος.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TA-deh

Translations: these things, thus, as follows

Notes: ΤΑΔΕ is the neuter plural form of the demonstrative pronoun ὅδε (hode), meaning 'this' or 'these'. It is often used to introduce a statement, a list of items, or direct speech, functioning like 'thus' or 'as follows'. For example, 'thus says the Lord'. It can refer to things that are about to be said or have just been mentioned.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΤΟΙΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ὅδε (hode) is formed from the demonstrative pronoun ὁ (ho, 'this, that') and the deictic particle -δε (-de), which emphasizes proximity or immediate reference.

G3841

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: pan-to-KRA-tor

Translations: Almighty, Omnipotent, All-ruling, Sovereign, the Almighty

Notes: This word is a compound word meaning 'all-ruling' or 'all-powerful'. It is often used as an epithet for God, emphasizing His supreme power and authority over all things. It can be translated as 'Almighty' or 'the Almighty' and is frequently found in the Septuagint (Greek Old Testament) and the New Testament, particularly in the book of Revelation, to describe God's absolute sovereignty.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΤΟΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΘΕΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΝΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ is a compound of two Greek words: πᾶς (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every', and κράτος (kratos), meaning 'strength', 'power', or 'rule'. Thus, it literally means 'all-powerful' or 'all-ruling'.

G1537

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EK

Translations: out of, from, of, by, among, with

Notes: This word is a preposition that typically governs the genitive case. It denotes origin, source, or separation, indicating movement 'out of' or 'from' a place, time, or cause. It can also signify the material from which something is made, the agent by whom something is done, or the reason for an action. For example, it can mean 'out of the house' or 'from that day'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΠΟ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *eǵʰs, meaning 'out'. It is cognate with Latin ex- and English out.

G3180

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MAN-dras

Translations: of a fold, of a sheepfold, of a pen, of an enclosure, folds, sheepfolds, pens, enclosures

Notes: This word refers to an enclosure for animals, typically sheep, a sheepfold, or a pen. It can also refer to a general enclosure or a stable. In the provided examples, it is used to describe the place where a lion might dwell or where flocks are kept.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine OR Plural, Nominative, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΜΝΙΟΝ, ΑΥΛΗ

Etymology: The word μάνδρα (mandrā) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It refers to an enclosed space for animals.

G1808

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ex-OP-is-then

Translations: behind, from behind, after

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'behind' or 'from behind'. It indicates a position or direction at the rear of something or someone, or movement originating from the rear. It can also be used to mean 'after' in a temporal sense, referring to what follows in time.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΩ, ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition 'ΕΞ' (ex), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the adverb 'ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ' (opisthen), meaning 'behind' or 'from behind'. It emphasizes the direction 'from behind'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-nah-ee

Translations: to be, to exist, to happen, to occur

Notes: This is the infinitive form of the verb 'to be' in Koine Greek. It signifies existence, occurrence, or a state of being. It is often used with other verbs to form periphrastic constructions or to express purpose or result. For example, it can mean 'to be' in the sense of 'he wants to be good' or 'it is about to happen'.

Inflection: Infinitive

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙΝ, ΓΙΝΕΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁es- 'to be'. It is cognate with English 'is' and Latin 'esse'.

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).

G2232

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: hee-GOO-meh-noh

Translations: leader, a leader, ruler, a ruler, guide, a guide, chief, a chief, governor, a governor

Notes: This word refers to someone who leads, guides, or rules. It can be used as a noun to denote a person in a position of authority or leadership, such as a chief or governor. It can also function as an adjective, describing something that is leading or guiding. It is a present participle of the verb 'to lead' or 'to guide'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΠΡΟΕΣΤΩΣ, ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: EP-ee

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, by, for, concerning, during, after, of, a

Notes: This word is a very common preposition and adverb in Koine Greek. As a preposition, its meaning changes significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often means 'on,' 'upon,' 'over,' 'in the time of,' or 'concerning.' With the dative case, it can mean 'on,' 'at,' 'by,' 'for,' or 'in addition to.' With the accusative case, it typically means 'to,' 'against,' 'upon,' 'over,' or 'for the purpose of.' It is also frequently used as a prefix in compound words, adding a sense of 'upon,' 'over,' 'to,' or 'in addition.'

Inflection: Governs Genitive, Dative, and Accusative cases. Does not inflect itself.

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡ, ΚΑΤΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *opi, meaning 'on, near, against'. It is cognate with Latin ob and Sanskrit api.

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-por-EU-thees

Translations: you went, you walked, you traveled, you journeyed, you departed

Notes: This is the second person singular, aorist indicative, passive (or deponent middle) form of the verb 'πορεύομαι' (poreuomai). It means 'you went' or 'you walked' or 'you traveled'. Although morphologically passive, 'πορεύομαι' is a deponent verb, meaning it has a passive form but an active meaning. It describes the action of moving from one place to another, often with a specific destination or purpose in mind.

Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Passive (Deponent Middle)

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

G1842

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-oh-leth-REH-oo-sah

Translations: I destroyed, I utterly destroyed, I exterminated, I utterly exterminated

Notes: This word means to utterly destroy, exterminate, or bring to complete ruin. It implies a thorough and decisive act of destruction, often with the connotation of removing something entirely from existence. It is typically used in contexts where a strong, definitive action is taken to eliminate something.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ

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).

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-SO-poo

Translations: of face, of countenance, of presence, of person, of a face, of a countenance, of a presence, of a person

Notes: This word refers primarily to the 'face' or 'countenance' of a person or thing. It can also denote 'presence' or 'appearance'. In a broader sense, it can refer to the 'person' or 'individual' themselves. It is often used in phrases like 'from the face of' or 'before the face of' to mean 'from the presence of' or 'before the presence of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ' is derived from the Greek preposition 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and 'ὤψ' (ōps), meaning 'eye' or 'face'. It literally means 'that which is before the eyes' or 'that which is turned towards'.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-POI-eh-sah

Translations: I did, I made, I created, I produced, I performed

Notes: This word is the first person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō). It signifies a completed action in the past, performed by the speaker. It is commonly used to express the act of doing, making, creating, or performing something. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'I made a house' or 'I did this work'.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G4771

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: SOY

Translations: (to) you, (for) you, you

Notes: This is the second-person singular dative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'to you' or 'for you'. It can also simply translate as 'you' when the context implies a dative relationship, such as indirect object or a recipient of an action. It is used to indicate the person to whom something is given, said, or done, or for whom an action is performed. For example, 'I give to you' or 'I do this for you'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Second Person

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very ancient pronoun, found across many Indo-European languages.

G3686

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-no-MA

Translations: name, a name, reputation, character, authority, title

Notes: This word refers to a name, whether of a person, place, or thing. It can also signify one's reputation, character, or authority, as a name often represents the essence of a person or entity. It is commonly used in phrases like 'in the name of' to denote authority or representation.

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ, ΔΟΞΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'name'. It is cognate with Latin 'nomen' and English 'name'.

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.

G1093

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').

G2992

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: lah-OH

Translations: people, a people, nation, a nation

Notes: This word refers to a people, a nation, or a multitude of individuals, often used in the context of a specific group or community, such as the people of Israel or the people of God. It can be used to describe a general populace or a distinct ethnic or national group.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to λᾶς (lās, "stone"), referring to people as "stones" or "foundations." It is also suggested to be from Proto-Indo-European *leh₂w- ("people, army").

G2671

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-fyoo-TEV-soh

Translations: I will plant, I will establish, I will settle

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to plant down' or 'to firmly plant'. It is used to describe the act of planting something securely, often with the implication of establishing or settling it in a place. It can refer to planting trees or crops, but also metaphorically to establishing people or a community in a location.

Inflection: Future, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΦΥΤΕΥΩ, ΙΔΡΥΩ, ΘΕΜΕΛΙΟΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΦΥΤΕΥΩ is a compound of the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΦΥΤΕΥΩ (phyteuō), meaning 'to plant'. Thus, it literally means 'to plant down' or 'to plant firmly'.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TON

Translations: him, it, them, himself, itself, the same

Notes: This word is an inflection of the pronoun 'ΑΥΤΟΣ'. It can function as a personal pronoun meaning 'him' or 'it' (singular), or 'them' (plural). It can also be used as an intensive pronoun, meaning 'himself' or 'itself', emphasizing the subject. Additionally, when used with an article, it can function as an adjective meaning 'the same'. Its meaning depends on the context and whether it's used alone or with an article.

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

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: kath

Translations: according to, down, against, throughout, during, by, for, with respect to, concerning

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down' or 'according to'. It is commonly used as a prefix in compound words or as a preposition governing various cases. When used as a preposition, it can indicate movement downwards, distribution, opposition, or a standard of comparison. For example, 'καθ' ἕνα' means 'one by one', and 'καθά' means 'just as' or 'according as'. The elision (dropping of the final vowel) occurs before a word beginning with a vowel and a rough breathing mark.

Inflection: Does not inflect (it is an elided form of a preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'κατά' (kata) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'down' or 'against'. It is a common preposition in ancient Greek, indicating various relationships of position, direction, or standard.

G2089

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EH-tee

Translations: still, yet, even, besides, further, moreover, again, no longer

Notes: This word is an adverb used to indicate continuation, addition, or emphasis. It can mean 'still' or 'yet' when referring to something ongoing, 'further' or 'moreover' when adding information, or 'even' for emphasis. It can also be used with a negative to mean 'no longer' or 'not yet'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΤΙ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *eti, meaning 'beyond, in addition'. It is related to the English word 'et' (and).

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-THEH-see

Translations: he will add, she will add, it will add, he will put to, she will put to, it will put to, he will give in addition, she will give in addition, it will give in addition

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to add,' 'to put to,' or 'to give in addition.' It is used to describe an action where something is joined to something else, or an increase or continuation of an action or state. In the provided examples, it often conveys the idea of 'continuing' or 'doing again,' especially in negative constructions like 'will no longer add' or 'will not add again.'

Inflection: Future, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word προστίθημι (prostithēmi) is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to, toward, in addition to,' and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to put, place, set.' Thus, it literally means 'to put to' or 'to place toward,' leading to the sense of adding or increasing.

G0093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-dee-KEE-ah

Translations: injustice, unrighteousness, wrongdoing, an injustice, an unrighteousness

Notes: This word refers to the quality or state of being unjust or unrighteous. It denotes a violation of what is right or fair, often implying a lack of conformity to divine or moral law. It can be used to describe an act of wrongdoing or the general state of unrighteousness.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΙΑ, ΑΣΕΒΕΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek prefix 'α-' (a-, meaning 'not' or 'without') and 'δίκη' (dikē, meaning 'justice' or 'right'). Thus, it literally means 'without justice' or 'unjust'.

G5013, G5014

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Sounds like: tah-pee-NOH-seh

Translations: he humbled, he was humbled, it humbled, it was humbled, humiliation, lowliness, abasement, a humiliation, a lowliness, an abasement

Notes: This word, 'ΤΑΠΙΝΩΣΕ', is likely an inflected form of either the verb 'ταπεινόω' (tapeinoō), meaning 'to humble' or 'to make low', or the noun 'ταπείνωσις' (tapeinōsis), meaning 'humiliation' or 'lowliness'. Without diacritics, it could be the aorist active indicative 3rd person singular of the verb, meaning 'he/she/it humbled', or the aorist passive indicative 3rd person singular, meaning 'he/she/it was humbled'. It could also be the dative singular of the noun 'ταπείνωσις', meaning 'to/for humiliation' or 'to/for lowliness'. The context is crucial for determining the exact meaning and part of speech.

Inflection: Verb: Aorist, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular (Active or Passive Voice); Noun: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΤΕΛΕΙΑ, ΠΤΩΧΕΙΑ, ΑΤΑΞΙΑ

G2531

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

Translations: just as, even as, according as, as, exactly as, in proportion as, like, according to, inasmuch as

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, meaning 'as' or 'how'). It functions as an adverb or conjunction, primarily used to introduce a comparison, indicating that something is done or happens in the same way as something else. It can also express correspondence or proportion, meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'to the extent that'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, 'as, how').

G0746

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-KHAYS

Translations: of beginning, of rule, of ruler, of authority, of origin, of first place, of chief, of a ruler, of a chief

Notes: This word refers to the beginning of something, the first in a series, or the origin. It can also denote a position of authority, rule, or a person holding such a position, like a ruler or chief. In the provided examples, it appears in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, such as 'of the beginning' or 'of the ruler'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΕΦΑΛΗΣ, ΗΓΕΜΟΝΟΣ, ΠΡΩΤΟΥ

G0575

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: AF

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

Notes: This is a prefix or a preposition meaning 'from' or 'away from'. It indicates separation, origin, or cause. It is often used with the genitive case to show the source or origin of something, or the agent by whom something is done. It can also indicate a point in time 'from' which something occurs. When used as a prefix, it often intensifies the meaning of the verb or noun it is attached to, or indicates separation.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΑΠΟ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *apo- (away, from).

G2233

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hay-meh-ROH

Translations: I tame, I civilize, I make gentle, I cultivate

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to tame,' 'to civilize,' or 'to make gentle.' It describes the act of bringing something wild or untamed into a state of submission, order, or gentleness. It can be used in contexts of taming animals, civilizing people, or cultivating land.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΔΑΜΑΖΩ, ΗΣΥΧΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἡμερόω (hēmeroō) is derived from the adjective ἥμερος (hēmeros), meaning 'tame,' 'gentle,' or 'cultivated.'

G5013

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-tah-PIH-noh-sah

Translations: I humbled, I abased, I brought low, I made humble

Notes: This word is the first person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ταπινόω' (tapinoō). It describes an action completed in the past, meaning 'I humbled' or 'I abased'. It can refer to humbling oneself, or humbling someone else, often implying a reduction in status, pride, or power. It can also mean to bring low or to make humble.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ, ΤΑΠΕΙΝΟΦΡΟΝΕΩ

Etymology: The verb ΤΑΠΙΝΟΩ (tapinoō) derives from the adjective ΤΑΠΕΙΝΟΣ (tapeinos), meaning 'lowly', 'humble', or 'abased'. The suffix -όω indicates a verb of making or causing something to be in a certain state, thus 'to make low' or 'to humble'.

G0537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tas

Translations: all, every, the whole, everyone

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all', 'every', or 'the whole'. It is used to indicate the entirety of a group or quantity. In this form, it is the masculine or feminine accusative plural, meaning it refers to 'all' or 'everyone' as the direct object of a verb, or after a preposition that takes the accusative case.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἅπας (hapas) is a compound word formed from the prefix ἁ- (ha-), meaning 'together' or 'one and the same', and πᾶς (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It emphasizes the totality or completeness of something.

G0837

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: owk-SEH-soh

Translations: I will increase, I will grow, I will cause to grow, I will make to grow, I will enlarge

Notes: This word is the future active indicative form of the verb 'ΑΥΞΑΝΩ', meaning 'to increase' or 'to grow'. It indicates an action that will happen in the future, either that the subject itself will grow or that the subject will cause something else to grow or increase. It can be used transitively (to make something grow) or intransitively (to grow oneself).

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Future, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΥΝΩ, ΜΕΓΑΛΥΝΩ

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-MEH-see

Translations: he will build, he will edify, he will restore, he will construct

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to build a house,' 'to construct,' or 'to edify.' In a literal sense, it refers to the physical act of building or rebuilding structures. Metaphorically, it can refer to the act of building up or strengthening someone spiritually or morally, often translated as 'to edify.' It is used in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ, ΣΥΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'οἰκοδομέω' (oikodomeō) is a compound word derived from 'οἶκος' (oikos), meaning 'house,' and 'δέμω' (demō), meaning 'to build.' Thus, its original meaning is literally 'to build a house.'

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).

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.

G2837

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: koy-may-THEH-say

Translations: you will sleep, you will fall asleep, you will die, you will rest

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to sleep' or 'to fall asleep'. In a broader sense, especially in biblical contexts, it can be used as a euphemism for 'to die' or 'to rest in death'. It describes the action of entering a state of sleep or, metaphorically, the peaceful passing away of a person.

Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Future, Passive, Indicative

Synonyms: ΥΠΝΟΩ, ΚΑΘΕΥΔΩ

Etymology: The word κοιμάω (koimaō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *kei- meaning 'to lie down' or 'to settle'.

G0450

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-as-TEE-soh

Translations: I will raise up, I will cause to rise, I will stand up, I will arise

Notes: This word is the future active indicative form of the verb 'anistemi', meaning 'to raise up' or 'to cause to stand'. It is used to express an action that will happen in the future, often referring to physical rising, resurrection, or establishing something. It can also imply causing someone or something to appear or come into existence.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Future, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΟΡΘΟΩ, ΑΝΟΡΘΟΩ

G4690

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SPER-mah

Translations: seed, a seed, offspring, descendants, children, posterity

Notes: This word refers to 'seed' in a literal sense, like the seed from which a plant grows. It is also commonly used metaphorically to mean 'offspring' or 'descendants', referring to a lineage or posterity. It can be used in contexts like 'the seed of Abraham' to mean Abraham's descendants.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΣ, ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ

Etymology: The word 'σπέρμα' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *sper- meaning 'to strew, sow'. It is related to the verb 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow'.

G2836

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: koy-lee-AS

Translations: of the belly, of the womb, of the stomach, of the innermost being

Notes: ΚΟΙΛΙΑΣ is the genitive singular form of the noun ΚΟΙΛΙΑ (koilia). It primarily refers to the physical belly or abdomen. However, it can also metaphorically denote the womb, the stomach, or even the innermost being or heart, representing one's deepest feelings or thoughts. It is used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'from the belly' or 'of the womb'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΑΣΤΗΡ

Etymology: The word ΚΟΙΛΙΑ (koilia) derives from the Greek adjective κοῖλος (koilos), meaning 'hollow' or 'concave', referring to the hollow space of the abdomen.

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.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

Translations: he, she, it, they, himself, herself, itself, themselves, same, very, a same, the same

Notes: This word functions as both a pronoun and an adjective. As a pronoun, it can mean 'he, she, it' (third person personal pronoun) or be used intensively to mean 'himself, herself, itself, themselves'. When used as an adjective, it means 'the same' or 'the very'. Its meaning depends on its position and context within a sentence. For example, when used attributively with an article (e.g., ὁ αὐτὸς), it means 'the same'. When used predicatively or without an article, it often has an intensive meaning ('he himself').

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

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁ew-to- (self, same).

G0461

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-or-THOH-soh

Translations: I will restore, I will make straight, I will set up again, I will raise up

Notes: This verb means to restore something to its upright or proper position, to make it straight, or to set it up again. It implies an action of correction or re-establishment, often used in the context of physical restoration or moral rectification.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Future, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, 'up, again') and ὀρθόω (orthóō, 'to make straight'). It literally means 'to make straight again' or 'to set up again'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-oh-mai

Translations: I will be, I shall be

Notes: This word is the first person singular future indicative form of the verb 'to be' (ΕΙΜΙ). It signifies a future state of existence or occurrence, indicating that the subject 'I' will exist or be in a certain condition at a later time. It is commonly used to express future facts or predictions.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Future, Indicative, Middle/Passive (deponent)

Etymology: The verb ΕΙΜΙ (eimi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'. It is one of the most fundamental and frequently used verbs in the Greek language, serving as the copula and expressing existence.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-tai

Translations: will be, shall be, it will be, it shall be

Notes: This word is the third person singular future indicative form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It signifies an action or state that will occur in the future. It is commonly used to express future existence, occurrence, or a future state of being, often translated as 'will be' or 'shall be'. For example, 'it will be done' or 'he will be there'.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Future, Indicative, Middle/Passive (deponent in future)

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁es- (to be). It is a very ancient and fundamental verb in the Greek language, tracing its roots back to the earliest stages of Indo-European.

G1656

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EH-leh-os

Translations: mercy, pity, compassion, a mercy

Notes: This word refers to mercy, pity, or compassion, often extended by a superior to an inferior, or by one who has the power to help to one who is in need. It signifies an active demonstration of compassion, not just a feeling. It is a masculine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΤΙΡΜΟΣ, ΕΥΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΙΑ

Etymology: The etymology of 'ΕΛΕΟΣ' is uncertain, but it is thought to be an ancient word with no clear connection to other Greek roots. It has been used since Homeric times.

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: AP

Translations: from, away from, off, out of, by, with

Notes: This is a common Greek preposition that indicates separation, origin, or cause. It means 'from' or 'away from' and is often used to show the source of something, the point from which an action begins, or the agent by which something is done. When used as a prefix (ΑΠ- or ΑΠΟ-), it intensifies the idea of separation or completion, often meaning 'off, away, back, completely'. For example, in 'ἀποστέλλω' (apostellō), it means 'to send away'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: The word ἀπό (apo) comes from Proto-Indo-European *apo-, meaning 'off, away'. It is a very ancient and common preposition found across many Indo-European languages.

G5607

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ON-ton

Translations: of being, of existing, of those who are, of those who exist

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the present active participle of the verb 'εἰμί' (eimi), meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'. It functions as a noun or an adjective, indicating possession or relationship. It translates to 'of those who are' or 'of those who exist', often referring to a group of people or things that are in a certain state or condition. For example, it could be used in a phrase like 'the wisdom of those who are wise'.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΟΝΤΩΝ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΩΝ

Etymology: The verb 'εἰμί' (eimi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁es-, meaning 'to be'. It is one of the most fundamental verbs in the Greek language.

G1715

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: em-PROS-theh

Translations: before, in front of, in the presence of, ahead, forward

Notes: This word functions primarily as an adverb, meaning 'before' or 'in front'. It can also be used as a preposition, typically taking the genitive case, to indicate 'in front of' or 'in the presence of' someone or something. It describes position or direction, often implying a spatial relationship or a temporal sequence.

Inflection: Does not inflect (adverbial form)

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From the preposition 'ἐν' (en, 'in') and 'πρόσθεν' (prosthen, 'before'). It literally means 'in front'.

G4135

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pis-TOH-soh

Translations: I will make trustworthy, I will confirm, I will establish, I will make faithful, I will make sure

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to make trustworthy,' 'to confirm,' or 'to establish.' It is used to indicate an action that will cause something or someone to be reliable, firm, or faithful. For example, one might say 'I will confirm the covenant' or 'I will make him trustworthy.'

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Future, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΒΕΒΑΙΩ, ΣΤΗΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: From ΠΙΣΤΟΣ (PISTOS), meaning 'faithful' or 'trustworthy.' The suffix -όω indicates a causative action, meaning 'to make' or 'to render' something into the state described by the root word.

G0932

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEH-ah

Translations: kingdom, reign, royal power, a kingdom

Notes: This word refers to a kingdom, royal rule, or sovereignty. It can denote the territory ruled by a king, the act of reigning, or the abstract concept of kingship or royal authority. It is often used in the New Testament to refer to the 'kingdom of God' or 'kingdom of heaven'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word βασιλεύς (basileus), meaning 'king'. It refers to the domain or authority of a king.

G2362

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THRON-os

Translations: throne, a throne

Notes: This word refers to a seat of state, a chair of dignity, or a royal seat. It is commonly used to denote the seat occupied by a king, a deity, or any person in authority, symbolizing power, sovereignty, and judgment. It can be used in both literal and metaphorical senses.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΙΦΡΟΣ, ΚΑΘΕΔΡΑ

Etymology: The word 'thronos' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to set, to place'. It is related to the verb 'θράω' (thraō), meaning 'to seat'.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-then

Translations: he came, she came, it came, he went, she went, it went

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'he/she/it came' or 'he/she/it went'. It is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), which means 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes a completed action of movement in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΕΝ, ΕΒΗ

Etymology: The verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go'.

G0935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEHFS

Translations: king, a king, ruler, sovereign

Notes: This word refers to a king or a ruler, someone who holds supreme authority over a territory or people. It is commonly used to denote a monarch or sovereign. In a sentence, it would function as a noun, often as the subject or object, indicating the person in power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to a word meaning 'base' or 'foundation', suggesting one who stands at the foundation of power or authority. It has been used since ancient Greek times to refer to a monarch.

G0561

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: ah-peh-NAN-tee-on

Translations: opposite, in front of, before, against, in the presence of

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'opposite' or 'in front of'. It can also act as a preposition, typically taking the genitive case, to mean 'in front of', 'before', 'in the presence of', or 'against'. It describes a position directly facing something or someone.

Inflection: Does not inflect (adverbial form)

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΠΡΟ

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and 'ἐναντίος' (enantios), meaning 'opposite' or 'against'.

G5101

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.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-mee

Translations: to be, I am, you are, he is, she is, it is, we are, they are, to exist, to happen, to occur, to come to pass

Notes: This is the Greek verb 'to be', one of the most fundamental verbs in the language. It is used to express existence, identity, or a state of being. It can function as a linking verb, connecting the subject to a predicate noun or adjective, or it can indicate simple existence or occurrence. Its meaning often depends on the context and the case of the noun or pronoun it accompanies.

Inflection: Infinitive or First Person Singular Present Active Indicative. It is a highly irregular verb with many forms for person, number, tense, mood, and voice.

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'eimi' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'. It is a very ancient and fundamental verb found across many Indo-European languages.

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-kos

Translations: house, a house, home, household, family, temple, dwelling, habitation

Notes: This word refers primarily to a physical dwelling or building, such as a house or home. However, its meaning extends to encompass the inhabitants of a house, thus referring to a household or family. In a broader sense, it can also denote a lineage, a dynasty, or even a temple or place of worship, as it is considered the 'house of God'. It is a very common and versatile word in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ, ΟΙΚΗΤΗΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'ΟΙΚΟΣ' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *weik-, meaning 'to enter, to settle'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that refer to dwellings or settlements.

G1799

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: en-OH-pee-on

Translations: before, in the presence of, in the sight of, in front of

Notes: This word functions as an adverb or an improper preposition, meaning 'before' or 'in the presence of'. It is used to indicate a position directly in front of someone or something, or to denote being under the observation or authority of someone. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΩΠΙΟΝ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition 'ἐν' (en, meaning 'in') and 'ὤψ' (ōps, meaning 'face' or 'countenance'). It literally means 'in the face of' or 'in the sight of'.

G3117

Part of Speech: Adjective, Proper Noun

Sounds like: mah-KRON

Translations: long, far, distant, (of) long things, (of) distant places, Macron

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'long' or 'far'. It can be used to describe physical length, duration, or distance. In the genitive plural form, as 'ΜΑΚΡΩΝ', it often means 'from afar' or 'from a long distance' when used with a preposition like 'ἐκ' (from). It can also function as a proper noun, referring to a person named Macron.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter; Proper Noun

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΕΥΡΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΑΚΡΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'long' or 'large'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G1916

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PI-des

Translations: bind, tie, bandage, put on, apply

Notes: This word means to bind, tie, or bandage something, often in a medical context, such as applying a dressing. It can also refer to putting something on or applying it generally. It is a compound word formed from 'ΕΠΙ' (upon, over) and 'ΔΕΩ' (to bind).

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΕΩ, ΣΥΝΔΕΩ, ΠΕΡΙΔΕΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and the verb ΔΕΩ (deo), meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'.

G5312

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hyp-SO-sas

Translations: you lifted up, you exalted, you raised, you elevated

Notes: This word is the second person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'hypsóō'. It means to lift up, raise, exalt, or elevate. It is used to describe the act of raising something or someone to a higher position, either literally or figuratively, such as raising one's voice or exalting a person.

Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΕΠΑΙΡΩ, ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek 'ὕψος' (hypsos, 'height') and the suffix '-όω' (-óō, forming verbs). It literally means 'to make high'.

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.

G1401

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOO-lon

Translations: slave, a slave, servant, a servant

Notes: This word refers to a slave or a servant. In ancient contexts, a 'slave' was someone who was owned by another person and compelled to serve them, often without pay. A 'servant' could be a broader term, sometimes referring to someone who willingly serves another, often in a position of humility or devotion, such as a servant of God. It is often used to describe a person in a position of subservience or obedience.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-tee

Translations: is, he is, she is, it is, there is, exists, it exists, it is possible

Notes: This word is a common form of the verb 'to be' in Koine Greek. It indicates existence, identity, or a state of being. It can be used to link a subject to a predicate, or to simply state that something exists.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The root verb ΕΙΜΙ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'. It is one of the most fundamental verbs in the Greek language.

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'.

G4133

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: PLAYN

Translations: but, nevertheless, except, only, however, save, yet, notwithstanding, (except) for

Notes: This word functions as an adverb, conjunction, or preposition, indicating an exception, contrast, or limitation. As an adverb, it means 'nevertheless' or 'only'. As a conjunction, it means 'but' or 'however', introducing a contrasting statement. As a preposition, it means 'except' or 'save', typically followed by a genitive case, indicating exclusion.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΑ, ΕΙ ΜΗ, ΧΩΡΙΣ

Etymology: From an obsolete root, possibly related to πλῆθος (plēthos, 'multitude'), suggesting a sense of 'fullness' or 'completeness' from which something is excluded.

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

Translations: as many as, all that, whatever, how many, all things whatsoever, whatever things

Notes: This word is the neuter plural form of the relative pronoun/adjective ὅσος (hosos). It means 'as many as' or 'all that/which' and is used to introduce a relative clause, referring to an indefinite quantity or number of things. It can function as both a pronoun (e.g., 'whatever things') or an adjective (e.g., 'as many things as'). It can be used in both the nominative and accusative cases.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun ὅδε (hode, 'this') and the interrogative pronoun τίς (tis, 'who? what?').

G1484

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ETH-nos

Translations: nation, a nation, people, a people, Gentile, a Gentile, heathen, a heathen

Notes: This word refers to a nation, a people group, or a race. In the New Testament, it is frequently used in the plural (ἔθνη) to refer to 'the Gentiles' or 'the nations,' distinguishing non-Jewish peoples from the Jewish people. It can also simply mean a large group of people sharing common descent, culture, or language.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to ἔθος (ethos, 'custom, habit'), suggesting a group defined by common customs.

G3594

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-dee-GAY-sen

Translations: he led, he guided, he conducted

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide'. It describes the action of showing the way or directing someone or something. It is used in the past tense, indicating that the action of leading or guiding has already occurred.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΑΘΟΔΗΓΕΩ, ΠΡΟΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word Ὁδηγέω (hodēgeō) is a compound word derived from Ὁδός (hodos), meaning 'way' or 'road', and ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead'. Thus, it literally means 'to lead on a way' or 'to guide along a road'.

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.

G1438

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

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: THES-thai

Translations: to place, to put, to set, to lay, to appoint, to make

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb meaning 'to place' or 'to put'. It can be used in various contexts, such as physically setting something down, establishing a law or custom, or appointing someone to a position or office. It conveys the action of bringing something into a specific state or location.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΒΑΛΛΕΙΝ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΕΝΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΤΙΘΕΝΑΙ

Etymology: The word τίθημι (tithemi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *dʰeh₁-, meaning 'to put, place, set'. It is a common verb in ancient Greek, with many derivatives and compounds.

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-gah

Translations: great, large, mighty, important, a great, a large

Notes: This word describes something as great, large, or mighty in size, extent, or importance. It can refer to physical size, but also to significance, power, or intensity. It is often used to emphasize the magnitude of something, such as a great storm, a great fear, or a great city. This particular form, ΜΕΓΑ, is the neuter nominative or accusative singular form of the adjective.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *meǵh₂- (great). It is related to Latin magnus and English much.

G3084

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LY-troh-soh

Translations: I redeemed, I ransomed, I delivered, I set free

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to redeem,' 'to ransom,' or 'to deliver.' It implies paying a price to set someone free from bondage, captivity, or a penalty. It is often used in a theological context to describe God's act of redeeming humanity.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΕΞΑΓΟΡΑΖΩ, ΡΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΛΥΤΡΟΩ (lytroō) comes from the noun ΛΥΤΡΟΝ (lytron), meaning 'a ransom' or 'a price of release.'

G1537, G1803

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: eks

Translations: out of, from, by, of, six

Notes: This word can function in two main ways. As a preposition, it means 'out of' or 'from', indicating origin, source, or separation. It is always used with the genitive case. It can also denote the agent or cause of something. As a numeral, it means 'six'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΠΟ, ΕΚ, ΕΞΑ

Etymology: As a preposition, it comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'out'. As a numeral, it comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'six'.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DOH-kas

Translations: you gave, you have given, you did give

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to give' or 'to grant'. It is used to describe an action of giving that occurred in the past, often with a sense of completion. It can be used in various contexts where something is handed over, bestowed, or provided to someone else.

Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩ, ΠΑΡΕΔΩΚΑΣ, ΑΠΕΔΩΚΑΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated verb, characteristic of ancient Greek.

G4572

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: seh-ahf-TOH

Translations: (to) yourself, (to) thyself

Notes: This is a reflexive pronoun meaning 'yourself' or 'thyself'. It is used when the action of the verb is directed back to the subject of the sentence. For example, 'you give to yourself'. It is a compound word formed from the second person pronoun 'σύ' (you) and the intensive pronoun 'αὐτοῦ' (himself, herself, itself).

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine

Etymology: The word ΣΕΑΥΤΟΥ is a compound of the second person pronoun ΣΥ (you) and the intensive pronoun ΑΥΤΟΣ (self). It developed from the earlier form ΣΕΑΥΤΟΥ, which itself is a contraction of ΣΟΙ ΑΥΤΟΥ.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: leh-GON-tohn

Translations: (of) saying, (of) speaking, (of) telling, (of) relating, (of) calling, (of) naming

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the present active participle of the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It refers to 'those who are saying' or 'of those who are speaking'. It is often used to introduce direct or indirect speech, or to describe the action of a group of people who are speaking.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΟΥΝΤΩΝ, ΦΩΝΟΥΝΤΩΝ

G1727

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: en-AN-tee-on

Translations: opposite, over against, contrary, in front of, before, against

Notes: This word describes something that is in opposition to, or directly facing, something else. As an adjective, it means 'opposite' or 'contrary'. As an adverb, it means 'over against' or 'in front of', indicating a position or direction. It can be used to describe physical opposition or a state of being contrary to something.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΝΤΙΚΡΥΣ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΑΠΕΝΑΝΤΙ

G0455

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-NOY-xahs

Translations: you opened, you did open

Notes: This is a verb in the aorist tense, indicating a completed action in the past. It means 'to open' and is used when referring to a single person (you) who performed the action of opening something. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'You opened the door' or 'You opened the book'.

Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΙΓΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, “up, again”) + οἴγνυμι (oígnymi, “to open”). The verb ἀνοίγω (anoigō) is a compound verb meaning 'to open up' or 'to open again'.

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-ME-say

Translations: to build, to construct, to erect, to edify, to restore, to rebuild

Notes: This word is a compound verb derived from 'οἶκος' (house) and 'δέμω' (to build). It literally means 'to build a house' or 'to construct a building'. In a broader sense, it can refer to the act of building or constructing anything. Metaphorically, it is often used to mean 'to edify' or 'to build up' someone spiritually or morally, contributing to their growth and improvement. It can also mean to restore or rebuild something that has been damaged or destroyed.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ is a compound of ΟΙΚΟΣ (oikos), meaning 'house' or 'dwelling', and ΔΕΜΩ (demō), meaning 'to build'. It thus literally means 'to build a house'.

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'.

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.

G3816

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAIS

Translations: child, a child, boy, a boy, girl, a girl, servant, a servant, slave, a slave

Notes: This word refers to a child, whether a boy or a girl, and can also denote a servant or slave, regardless of age. Its meaning often depends on the context, indicating a young person or someone in a position of servitude. For example, it can refer to a son or daughter, or a male or female attendant.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΔΟΥΛΟΣ, ΚΟΡΑΣΙΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peh₂w- ('small, few'). It is related to words meaning 'child' or 'small' in various Indo-European languages.

G4336

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-YOOK-sas-thai

Translations: to pray, to make a prayer, to offer prayer

Notes: This word means to pray or to offer prayer. It is commonly used in the context of addressing God or a deity, expressing devotion, making requests, or giving thanks. It can be used in sentences like 'He went to pray' or 'They gathered to pray to the Lord'.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΑΙ, ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΕΥΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προσεύχομαι (proseúkhomai), a compound of πρός (pros, "to, toward") and εὔχομαι (eúkhomai, "to pray, to wish").

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-OH-pon

Translations: face, a face, presence, person, appearance

Notes: This word refers to the face of a person or animal. It can also denote one's presence or appearance, or even a person themselves, especially in a formal or legal context. It is used to describe physical features as well as the impression or aspect someone presents.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρός (pros, "to, towards") and ὤψ (ōps, "eye, face"). It literally means "that which is towards the eye" or "that which is before the eye."

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.

G2127

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Sounds like: yoo-lo-GEEN

Translations: to bless, to praise, to speak well of, blessing, a blessing

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'eulogeō' (to bless) or a verbal noun derived from it. It describes the act of blessing, praising, or speaking well of someone or something. It can function as a verb in an infinitive clause (e.g., 'to bless') or as a noun referring to the act itself (e.g., 'the blessing').

Inflection: Present Active Infinitive, All genders, All cases

Synonyms: ΕΠΑΙΝΕΩ, ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'eulogeō' is a compound word formed from 'eu' (meaning 'good' or 'well') and 'logos' (meaning 'word' or 'speech'). Thus, it literally means 'to speak well of' or 'to speak good words'.

G1727