2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-kha-LEE-ah

Translations: Ahalia, Achalia

Notes: This is a proper noun, the name of a person. It refers to Achalia, the father of Nehemiah, as found in the Old Testament. Proper nouns like this do not typically inflect in the same way as common nouns, but their form may change slightly depending on the case in Greek.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name Achalia is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name 'Achalyah' (אֲחַלְיָה), meaning 'Yahweh has comforted' or 'brother of Yahweh'. It is found in the Old Testament.

G2532

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

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'.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: seh-kheh-AY-loo

Translations: Secheelou, Chislev

Notes: This is a proper noun, likely a transliteration of a Hebrew name. In the context of the provided example, it refers to a month, specifically the ninth month of the Jewish civil year, also known as Chislev. It is used to denote a specific period in time.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew name כִּסְלֵו (Kislev), which is the name of the ninth month of the Jewish civil year. The Greek form reflects the Hebrew pronunciation.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mee-tro-PO-lee

Translations: (to) the metropolis, (to) a metropolis, (to) the mother city, (to) a mother city

Notes: This word refers to a 'mother city' or 'metropolis', which is the principal city of a region or country, or a large, important city. It is a compound word formed from 'μήτηρ' (mother) and 'πόλις' (city). It is used to describe a city that serves as a center for a larger area, often having political, economic, or cultural dominance over surrounding towns or territories. In the provided context, it is used in the dative case, indicating the recipient or indirect object of an action, such as 'to the metropolis' or 'for the metropolis'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΙΣ, ΑΣΤΥ

Etymology: The word ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΣ is a compound of two Greek words: μήτηρ (mētēr), meaning 'mother', and πόλις (polis), meaning 'city'. It literally means 'mother city', referring to a city that founded other cities or served as a capital or principal city.

G1501

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ee-kos-TOO

Translations: of the twentieth

Notes: This word is an ordinal number, meaning 'twentieth'. It is used to indicate a position in a sequence, specifically the one following the nineteenth. As an adjective, it would modify a noun, indicating that the noun is the twentieth in a series or order.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word ΕΙΚΟΣΤΟΣ (eikostos) is derived from the cardinal number ΕΙΚΟΣΙ (eikosi), meaning 'twenty'. It follows the typical pattern for forming ordinal numbers in Greek.

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'.

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).

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.

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).

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOOS

Translations: them, themselves, him, it, the same

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the pronoun 'ΑΥΤΟΣ' (autos). In this specific form, it is used to mean 'them' or 'themselves' when referring to masculine plural nouns in the accusative case. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', or 'the same' depending on the context and agreement with the noun it modifies. When used as a personal pronoun, it often refers back to a previously mentioned noun.

Inflection: Accusative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΥΣ, ΣΦΑΣ

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

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

G4982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soh-THEN-toh

Translations: of those who were saved, of those who have been saved, of those who were delivered, of those who have been delivered

Notes: This word is a genitive plural masculine participle derived from the verb 'sōizō', meaning 'to save' or 'to deliver'. It refers to a group of people who have undergone the action of being saved or delivered. It is used to indicate possession or relationship, often translated with 'of' or 'belonging to'.

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

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ, ΕΚΣΩΖΩ

Etymology: The root verb σῴζω (sōizō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to σάος (saos), meaning 'safe' or 'sound'. It has been used in Greek literature since Homeric times.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun, Interjection

Sounds like: OY

Translations: the, who, they, oh

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

Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Nominative

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

G2641

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-LIF-thee-san

Translations: they were left behind, they were abandoned, they were forsaken

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'completely', and the verb 'λείπω' (leipo), meaning 'to leave'. Therefore, 'καταλείπω' means 'to leave behind, abandon, forsake'. The form 'κατελίφθησαν' indicates that the action of being left behind or abandoned was completed in the past and affected a group of people or things. It is often used to describe someone being left behind by others, or something being abandoned.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ

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.

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.

G2641

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-ley-POH-meh-noy

Translations: those who are left behind, the ones remaining, the survivors

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb meaning 'to leave behind' or 'to abandon'. It describes individuals or things that have been left behind, remained, or survived after others have departed or been removed. It is often used to refer to a remnant or those who are still present.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Participle, Masculine, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΛΕΙΠΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΛΕΙΠΟΜΕΝΟΙ

G2641

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-leef-THEN-tes

Translations: those who were left, those who remained, the ones left behind

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb 'καταλείπω' (kataleipō), meaning 'to leave behind' or 'to abandon'. It refers to individuals who have been left behind, remained, or survived, often in a context where others have departed or perished. It describes a state of being left or remaining.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΛΕΙΦΘΕΝΤΕΣ, ΛΕΙΦΘΕΝΤΕΣ

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Particle

Sounds like: EP-see-lon (as a letter name), eh (as a sound)

Translations: E, 5, if, then, indeed

Notes: This is the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet, epsilon. It can represent the number 5. As a standalone word, 'Ε' is not typically found in Koine Greek texts. It is highly probable that 'Ε' in the provided context is a typographical error or an abbreviation for a word like 'εἰ' (if) or 'ἐν' (in). If it were 'εἰ', it would function as a conditional particle meaning 'if'. If it were 'ἐν', it would be a preposition meaning 'in' or 'among'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a letter or numeral). As a particle, it does not inflect.

Etymology: The letter Epsilon (Ε) is derived from the Phoenician letter He. Its name 'epsilon' means 'simple E' to distinguish it from the diphthong 'αι' (ai), which had come to be pronounced the same way.

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.

G4189

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: po-nee-REE-ah

Translations: wickedness, evil, malice, mischief, a wickedness, an evil, a malice, a mischief

Notes: This word refers to wickedness, evil, or malice, often implying active harm or depravity. It describes a state of moral badness or the manifestation of evil deeds. It can be used to describe the general condition of evil or specific acts of wickedness.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΙΑ, ΑΣΕΒΕΙΑ, ΑΔΙΚΙΑ

Etymology: From the adjective πονηρός (ponēros), meaning 'evil' or 'bad', which itself is derived from πόνος (ponos), meaning 'toil' or 'labor', suggesting that which is 'painful' or 'troublesome'.

G3680

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-nee-dis-MOH

Translations: (to) reproach, (to) disgrace, (to) insult, (to) reviling, (to) scorn, (to) shame

Notes: This word refers to the act of reproach, disgrace, or insult. It describes the state of being subjected to scorn or shame, or the act of inflicting such a state upon someone. It is typically used in contexts where someone is being verbally abused, slandered, or publicly shamed.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΥΒΡΙΣ, ΚΑΤΑΙΣΧΥΝΗ, ΕΛΕΓΧΟΣ

Etymology: The word ὀνειδισμός (oneidismos) is derived from the verb ὀνειδίζω (oneidizo), meaning 'to reproach' or 'to revile', which itself comes from ὄνειδος (oneidos), meaning 'reproach' or 'blame'.

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.

G2419

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: hee-eh-roo-sa-LEM

Translations: Jerusalem

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for 'Jerusalem', a significant city in ancient Israel. It is a proper noun, referring to the capital city of Judea, known for its religious and historical importance. The overlines indicate that it is a contracted form, and the final mark (keraia) signifies that it is an abbreviation, not a number.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: From Hebrew יְרוּשָׁלַיִם (Yerushaláyim), meaning 'foundation of Shalem' or 'city of peace'.

G2503

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kath-eir-GMEH-nah

Translations: shut up, confined, imprisoned, enclosed

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been shut up' or 'having been confined'. It describes something that has been enclosed or imprisoned. It is often used to describe places or people that are restricted or held captive.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΛΕΙΣΜΕΝΑ, ΠΕΦΡΑΓΜΕΝΑ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb εἴργνυμι (eirgnumi), meaning 'to shut in' or 'to confine'.

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.

G4439

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PY-lai

Translations: gates, a gate

Notes: This word refers to a gate, typically a large entrance to a city, fortress, or building. In its plural form, it often refers to the collective gates of a city. It can be used literally for physical gates or metaphorically to represent access, power, or authority.

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

Synonyms: ΘΥΡΑ, ΠΥΛΩΝ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the verb 'πελάζω' (pelazo), meaning 'to approach' or 'to bring near', suggesting a place of entry.

G1708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-neh-PREE-sthee-sahn

Translations: they were burned up, they were set on fire, they were consumed by fire

Notes: This word describes an action where something or someone was completely consumed or destroyed by fire. It is used to indicate that the burning was a past event and that the subjects of the verb were the recipients of this action (they were burned, rather than they burned something). It implies a destructive and thorough burning.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΚΑΙΩ, ΠΥΡΟΩ

Etymology: From the prefix ἐν (en, 'in') and the verb πίπρημι (piprēmi, 'to burn'). The prefix intensifies the action of burning.

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).

G2523

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KAH-thee-sah

Translations: I sat down, I took my seat, I settled, I caused to sit, I appointed

Notes: This is a verb in the first person singular, aorist active indicative form. It means 'I sat down' or 'I took my seat'. In some contexts, it can also mean 'I caused someone to sit' or 'I appointed' someone to a position. The aorist tense indicates a completed action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΙΖΩ, ΚΑΘΕΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΘΙΖΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (KATA), meaning 'down', and the verb ΙΖΩ (HIZO), meaning 'to sit' or 'to cause to sit'. The combination emphasizes the action of sitting down.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-PEH-thay-sah

Translations: I said, I spoke, they said, they spoke

Notes: This word is an Aorist Active Indicative form of the verb 'εἶπον' (eipōn), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. The ending '-ΗΣΑ' typically indicates either the 1st person singular (I said/spoke) or the 3rd person plural (they said/spoke) in the Aorist active tense. It describes a completed action in the past. Without diacritics, it's ambiguous between these two persons.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular or 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

G4336

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: pros-yoo-KHO-meh-nos

Translations: praying, one who prays, a praying one

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'praying' or 'one who prays'. It describes someone who is actively engaged in prayer. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun (e.g., 'the praying man'), or adverbially, indicating the manner or circumstance of an action (e.g., 'he spoke while praying').

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΑΙΤΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ

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'.

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.

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: theh-OO

Translations: of God, of a God

Notes: This is a nomina sacra, a sacred abbreviation for the word ΘΕΟΥ (Theou), meaning 'of God'. It is used to refer to the divine being, God, in the genitive case. In ancient Greek texts, nomina sacra were common contractions for frequently used sacred names and titles, indicating reverence and saving space. This form would typically be used in phrases like 'the house of God' or 'the power of God'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΥ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΟΥ

Etymology: The word ΘΕΟΣ (Theos) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to do, to place, to set', or possibly 'to shine'. It is a fundamental term in Greek for a deity or god.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pahn

Translations: they said, they spoke

Notes: This word is a third-person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes an action of speaking or saying that occurred in the past and is viewed as a completed event. It is used to report what a group of people said.

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

Synonyms: ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΑΓΟΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: The verb 'λέγω' (legō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to collect, gather', which evolved to mean 'to pick out, count, tell, say' in Greek.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pah

Translations: I said, I spoke

Notes: This is the first person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes a completed action of speaking or saying something in the past. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'I said to them' or 'I spoke the word'.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

Etymology: The verb λέγω (legō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to collect, gather, pick out, count, recount, tell'. In Greek, it evolved to mean 'to say' or 'to speak', often implying a reasoned or deliberate utterance.

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

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'.

G2478

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: iss-khoo-ROS

Translations: strong, mighty, powerful, able, violent, severe, a strong one, a mighty one

Notes: This adjective describes something or someone as possessing great strength, power, or might. It can refer to physical strength, moral fortitude, or even the intensity of a force or event. It is often used to describe God or powerful individuals.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΤΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΣ, ΕΝΔΥΝΑΜΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ (ischyros) is derived from the noun ἰσχύς (ischys), meaning 'strength' or 'power'. It refers to inherent or physical strength.

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-gas

Translations: great, large, mighty, important, significant, powerful

Notes: ΜΕΓΑΣ is an adjective meaning "great" or "large." It is used to describe the size, intensity, or importance of something or someone. For example, it can refer to a large storm, a great priest, or a significant event. As an adjective, it changes its form to match the gender, number, and case of the noun it describes.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative. As an adjective, it inflects for gender, number, and case to agree with the noun it modifies.

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *meǵh₂- (great). It is a primary adjective in Greek.

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.

G1242

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-THEH-kane

Translations: covenant, a covenant, testament, a testament, will, a will, disposition, an arrangement

Notes: This word refers to a covenant, agreement, or testament, often implying a formal arrangement or disposition made by one party, which may or may not be reciprocated. In a religious context, it frequently refers to God's covenant with humanity. It can also refer to a last will and testament.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΘΗΚΗ, ΟΡΚΟΣ, ΔΙΑΤΑΓΜΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb τίθημι (tithemi), meaning 'to place' or 'to set'. It originally referred to an arrangement or disposition, and later came to mean a covenant or testament.

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.

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.

G0025

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-gah-POH-sin

Translations: they love, they are loving, they may love, they might love

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to love' or 'to have affection for'. It is used to describe the action of multiple subjects (they) who are currently loving or who might love. It can refer to a general, unconditional love (agape love) or a more general affection, depending on context. It is the third person plural form of the verb.

Inflection: Present Tense, Active Voice, 3rd Person Plural, Indicative or Subjunctive Mood

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΕΩ, ΕΡΑΩ

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

G4337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-EKH-on

Translations: paying attention, attending, giving heed, applying oneself, being devoted, being careful, beware, holding to, giving thought to

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'προσέχω' (prosechō). It describes an action of paying close attention, giving heed, or being devoted to something or someone. It can also imply being careful or taking precautions. It is often used to describe someone who is listening intently or focusing their mind on a particular matter. Depending on the context, it can also mean to apply oneself to a task or to hold fast to a teaching.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΕΙΝ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΟΝΤΑ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek 'πρός' (pros, 'to, toward') and 'ἔχω' (echō, 'to have, to hold'). The combination literally means 'to hold toward' or 'to apply oneself to'.

G455

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hay-neh-OHG-meh-noy

Translations: opened, having been opened, open

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'ἀνοίγω' (anoigo), meaning 'to open'. It describes a state of having been opened or being in an open condition. It is often used to describe things that are literally open, such as eyes or doors, or metaphorically open, such as hearts or opportunities.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ANAPETANNUMI, DIAOIGO

Etymology: The word 'ἀνοίγω' (anoigo) is a compound of 'ἀνά' (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and 'οἴγω' (oigo), meaning 'to open'.

G1401

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOO-loo

Translations: of a slave, of a servant, of a bondservant

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'δούλος' (doulos), meaning 'slave' or 'servant'. It refers to someone who is in a state of servitude, whether by compulsion or by choice, often implying complete devotion or submission to a master or to God. In the genitive case, it indicates possession or origin, so it translates as 'of a slave' or 'of a servant'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΤΗΣ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣ, ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ

G3588, G3739

Part of Speech: Article, Pronoun, Numeral

Sounds like: HAY

Translations: the, who, which, what, that, she, a, an, 8

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation, indicated by the overline. It most commonly represents the feminine nominative singular definite article 'ἡ' (he), meaning 'the' or 'a/an'. It can also represent the feminine nominative singular relative pronoun 'ἥ' (he), meaning 'who', 'which', or 'that'. Additionally, 'Η' (eta) can function as the numeral 8 in the Greek numbering system. The context of the sentence is crucial for determining the correct meaning.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine (for article/pronoun); Does not inflect (for numeral)

G1804

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ah-go-REH-oo-oh

Translations: to declare, to confess, to make known, to tell fully, to speak out

Notes: This verb means to declare, confess, or make something fully known. It implies speaking out or revealing something openly and completely. It can be used in contexts of confessing sins, declaring truths, or revealing secrets.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΔΗΛΟΩ

Etymology: This word is a compound of three parts: ἐκ (ek, 'out of'), ἀγορεύω (agoreuō, 'to speak in the assembly'), and the prefix ἐξ- (ex-), which intensifies the meaning. It literally means 'to speak out of the assembly' or 'to speak out fully'.

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.

Part of Speech: Numeral, Abbreviation

Sounds like: EES-lah

Translations: 240, two hundred forty, Israel

Notes: This word, ΙΣΛʼ, is most likely a numerical representation in Koine Greek, where letters are used as numbers. In this system, Ι (iota) represents 10, Σ (sigma) represents 200, and Λ (lambda) represents 30. When combined, they sum to 240. The apostrophe-like mark (keraia) indicates that the preceding letters are to be interpreted as a number. However, it is also possible, though less common for this specific sequence, that it is an abbreviation for 'Israel' (ΙΣΡΑΗΛ), with the apostrophe indicating a truncation.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The numerical interpretation derives from the ancient Greek alphabetic numeral system. The abbreviation possibility comes from the common practice of shortening proper nouns in ancient texts.

G0264

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hay-MAR-toh-men

Translations: we sinned, we have sinned

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to sin' or 'to miss the mark'. It refers to an action of failing to meet a standard or deviating from a path, often with moral or religious implications. The form 'ΗΜΑΡΤΟΜΕΝ' specifically means 'we sinned' or 'we have sinned', indicating a past action completed by a group of people.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΠΛΑΝΑΩ, ΑΠΟΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἁμαρτάνω (hamartanō) comes from a privative prefix 'a-' (meaning 'not') and a root related to 'μέρος' (meros), meaning 'part' or 'share', implying 'not having a share' or 'missing the mark'.

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.

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.

G1259

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-LOO-see

Translations: he will dissolve, he will destroy, he will break up, he will separate, he will put an end to, he will settle, he will disperse

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to dissolve, destroy, break up, or separate. It can also mean to settle a dispute or disperse a crowd. It is used to describe the action of bringing something to an end or causing it to fall apart. For example, it can refer to dissolving a friendship, breaking up an army, or settling debts.

Inflection: Future Indicative, Active Voice, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΛΥΩ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ

G1259

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-dee-eh-LYOO-sah-men

Translations: we dissolved, we broke up, we dispersed, we destroyed, we separated, we put an end to

Notes: This word is the 1st person plural, Aorist Active Indicative form of the verb διαλύω (dialyō). It means 'we dissolved,' 'we broke up,' 'we dispersed,' 'we destroyed,' 'we separated,' or 'we put an end to.' It describes an action that was completed in the past by a group of people (we). The verb implies a process of disintegration, separation, or termination.

Inflection: 1st Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΑΝΑΛΥΩ, ΛΥΩ

G1259

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-LYOO-sah-men

Translations: we dissolved, we broke up, we dispersed, we destroyed, we separated

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to dissolve, break up, or disperse. It can refer to the breaking up of an assembly, the dissolution of a relationship, or the destruction of something. In a sentence, it would describe an action performed by a group of people, indicating that 'we' performed the action of dissolving or breaking something apart.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΛΥΩ, ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ

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.

G5111

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-TOH-las

Translations: you dared, you were bold, you ventured

Notes: This word is the second person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'τολμάω' (tolmaō), meaning 'to dare,' 'to be bold,' or 'to venture.' It describes an action of daring or boldness that occurred in the past and was completed. It would be used in a sentence to indicate that 'you' (singular) performed an act of daring.

Inflection: Second Person Singular, Aorist Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΘΑΡΡΕΩ, ΤΟΛΜΗΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb 'τολμάω' (tolmaō) is derived from the noun 'τόλμα' (tolma), meaning 'daring' or 'boldness.' Its origin is ancient, tracing back to Proto-Indo-European roots related to enduring or bearing.

G4368

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-TAG-ma-ta

Translations: commandments, ordinances, decrees, statutes

Notes: This word refers to a command, ordinance, or decree, often one issued by an authority. It is a compound word derived from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ΤΑΣΣΩ (tassō), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to order'. In its plural form, it typically refers to a set of rules or laws, such as divine commandments or legal statutes.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΟΛΑΙ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑΤΑ, ΝΟΜΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΤΑΓΜΑ is derived from the verb προστάσσω (prostassō), meaning 'to command' or 'to order'. This verb itself is formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and τάσσω (tassō), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to order'.

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

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

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

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

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

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

G3403

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mnays-THEE-tee

Translations: remember, be mindful of, recall

Notes: This word is an imperative verb, meaning 'remember!' or 'be mindful of!'. It is a command or an entreaty to recall something to mind or to keep something in memory. It is often used in prayers or direct addresses, urging someone to not forget a person, an event, or a covenant.

Inflection: Aorist, Imperative, Middle/Passive, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΜΕΜΝΗΜΑΙ, ΕΝΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the root μνάομαι (mnaomai), meaning 'to remember' or 'to call to mind'. It is related to the concept of memory and recollection.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-gon

Translations: word, a word, message, a message, account, an account, reason, a reason, saying, a saying, speech, a speech, statement, a statement, matter, a matter

Notes: This word refers to a word, message, or statement. It can also denote a reason, an account, or a divine utterance. The apostrophe at the end (keraia) indicates that this word is being used as a numeral, representing the number 3070. However, in the provided context, it is much more likely to be a scribal mark (coronis) indicating an elision or simply a variant spelling of ΛΟΓΟΝ, which is the accusative singular form of the noun ΛΟΓΟϹ.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟϹ, ΦΩΝΗ

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'.

G1437

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-AHN

Translations: if, when, whenever, although

Notes: This word is a conditional conjunction used to introduce a protasis (the 'if' clause) in a conditional sentence. It often implies a condition that is possible or expected to occur, or a general truth. It can also be used to mean 'when' or 'whenever' in a general sense, or even 'although' in some contexts.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ

Etymology: From the conjunction εἰ (ei, 'if') and the particle ἄν (an), which indicates potentiality or contingency. It combines these elements to form a conditional conjunction.

G0114

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-theh-TEH-see-teh

Translations: you may reject, you may set aside, you may make void, you may annul, you may disannul, you may despise

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to reject, set aside, or make void. It implies a deliberate act of nullifying something, such as a law, a covenant, or a promise, or treating it as invalid. It can also mean to despise or disregard.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Subjunctive, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΚΥΡΟΩ, ΚΑΤΑΡΓΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΘΕΤΕΩ (atheteō) is derived from the prefix 'α-' (a-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and 'θετός' (thetos), meaning 'placed' or 'established'. Thus, it literally means 'not placed' or 'not established', conveying the idea of rendering something invalid or setting it aside.

G4937

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-soon-theh-TEE-see-teh

Translations: do not put together, do not combine, do not compose, do not agree, do not covenant

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the negative prefix 'α-' (not) and the verb 'συντίθημι' (to put together, to combine, to agree). It is a command, specifically a prohibition, meaning 'do not put together' or 'do not agree'. It implies a directive to refrain from combining elements or from entering into an agreement or covenant.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΜΗ ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΜΗ ΣΥΝΤΙΘΕΜΑΙ

G1287

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-as-kor-PEE-oh

Translations: scatter, disperse, squander, waste

Notes: This verb means to scatter or disperse something, often implying a forceful or destructive action, such as scattering people, objects, or even wealth. It can also mean to squander or waste resources. It is used to describe the act of breaking up a group or spreading things widely.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΣΠΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: From διά (dia, "through, apart") and σκορπίζω (skorpizō, "to scatter"). It literally means to scatter thoroughly or apart.

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-TREP-see-tai

Translations: he may return, he may turn back, he may be converted, he may restore

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'epistrephō', meaning 'to turn around, to return, to turn back, or to be converted'. It describes an action of changing direction, either physically (returning to a place) or metaphorically (turning from one way of life or belief to another). In a religious context, it often refers to repentance or conversion.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Middle Voice, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΝΟΕΩ

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TAS

Translations: them, these, those, her, it, the same

Notes: This word is a pronoun that can mean 'himself, herself, itself, themselves' (intensive), 'he, she, it, they' (personal pronoun, often emphatic), or 'the same' (demonstrative). In this specific inflected form, it is the accusative plural feminine, meaning it refers to multiple feminine objects or persons as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition. It can be translated as 'them' (feminine), 'these' (feminine), or 'those' (feminine).

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Feminine

G1437

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-AN

Translations: if, when, though, whether, in case that

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a conditional clause, indicating a hypothetical or uncertain condition. It often translates to 'if' or 'when' and is typically followed by a subjunctive verb, expressing a potential action or state. The apostrophe at the end (keraia) indicates that this word is also used as a numeral, representing the number 51.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ

Etymology: From the conjunction ΕΙ (ei, 'if') and the particle ΑΝ (an, 'if, perhaps'). It combines these elements to form a more emphatic or conditional 'if'.

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.

G1290

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-as-po-RA

Translations: diaspora, dispersion, scattering, a diaspora, a dispersion, a scattering

Notes: This word refers to the scattering or dispersion of people, particularly a community of people who have been dispersed from their original homeland and settled in other places. It is most famously used to describe the Jewish people living outside of Israel. It can be used in sentences to describe the state of being scattered or the community that is scattered.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΚΟΡΠΙΣΜΟΣ, ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word "διασπορά" comes from the Greek verb "διασπείρω" (diaspeirō), meaning "to scatter abroad" or "to disperse." It is formed from "διά" (dia), meaning "through" or "apart," and "σπείρω" (speirō), meaning "to sow" or "to scatter."

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.

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.

G3772

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oo-rah-NOO

Translations: (of) heaven, (of) the heaven, (of) heavens, (of) the heavens

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for OYPANOU (ouranou), which is the genitive form of OYPANOS (ouranos), meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'. It refers to the celestial dwelling place of God and angels, or simply the physical expanse above the earth. It is often used in phrases like 'kingdom of heaven' or 'birds of the air'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: AITHER, OURANOS

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the idea of 'high' or 'lofty'.

G1564

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: eh-KAY-then

Translations: from there, thence, from that place

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating movement or origin from a specific place or point in time. It can be used to describe someone or something coming from a particular location, or an event happening subsequently from a previous point in time. For example, 'he went from there' or 'from that point, he did X'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙ, ΕΝΘΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΕΙΘΕΝ is derived from the demonstrative adverb ΕΚΕΙ (there) and the suffix -θεν, which indicates origin or movement from a place. It signifies 'from that place'.

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soo-NAX-oh

Translations: I will gather, I will collect, I will assemble

Notes: This word is the future tense, first person singular form of the verb 'συνάγω' (synago), meaning 'to gather' or 'to collect'. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. It is used to express the action of bringing people or things together into one place, often with the implication of assembling them for a specific purpose.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ, ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ

Etymology: The verb 'συνάγω' (synago) is a compound word derived from the preposition 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. It literally means 'to lead together' or 'to bring together'.

G1586

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-eh-LEK-sah-men

Translations: I chose, I selected, I picked out

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek, meaning 'out of' or 'from') and the verb λέγομαι (legomai, the middle/passive voice of λέγω, legō, meaning 'to say' or 'to gather'). Together, it means 'to choose out for oneself' or 'to select'. It implies a deliberate act of choosing from a group, often with a sense of personal interest or benefit. In the provided context, it refers to God choosing a specific fast.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΕΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΛΕΓΩ

Etymology: The verb ἐκλέγομαι (eklegomai) is derived from the preposition ἐκ (ek, 'out of, from') and the verb λέγω (legō, 'to pick, gather, choose, say'). The middle voice emphasizes the action being done for oneself or on one's own behalf.

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'.

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOY

Translations: they, themselves, to them, for them, to themselves, for themselves

Notes: This word is a pronoun that can function as a personal pronoun (they, them) or a reflexive pronoun (themselves). It can also be used to emphasize a noun, meaning 'the very' or 'the same'. Its meaning depends on the case and context. For example, in the nominative case, it typically means 'they' or 'themselves', while in the dative case, it means 'to them' or 'for them'.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Dative

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΙ, ΟΥΤΟΙ

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.'

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."

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: ALL

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

Notes: This word is a conjunction or adverb used to introduce a contrast, an exception, or an emphasis. It often translates to 'but' or 'yet' when contrasting two ideas, or 'rather' when correcting a previous statement. It can also be used to add emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'moreover'. It is an indeclinable particle.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other'. It is related to Latin alius and English 'else'.

Part of Speech: Article

Sounds like: TAYN

Translations: the

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΤΗΝ (TĒN), which is the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun that is already known or has been previously mentioned. As an article, it always precedes the noun it modifies and agrees with it in gender, number, and case. In this form, it is used with feminine singular nouns in the accusative case.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from a demonstrative pronoun in Proto-Indo-European. It evolved to function as a definite article, specifying nouns.

G2309

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: theh-LON-tohn

Translations: of those wishing, of those desiring, of those wanting, of those willing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'thelō', meaning 'to wish', 'to desire', 'to want', or 'to be willing'. As a genitive plural participle, it describes the action of multiple individuals who are wishing, desiring, or willing something. It often translates as 'of those who wish' or 'of those who are willing', indicating possession or origin related to their desire.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΕΝΩΝ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΟΥΝΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'thelō' (θέλω) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to concepts of will and desire.

G5399

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: foh-BEE-sthai

Translations: to fear, to be afraid, to be terrified, to reverence, to respect

Notes: This word is an aorist infinitive form of the verb 'phobeo'. It generally means to experience fear or terror, to be afraid of something or someone. In some contexts, particularly when referring to God, it can also convey the meaning of reverence or respect, indicating a healthy awe rather than mere dread. It functions as a verbal noun, expressing the action of fearing without specifying a subject or tense.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΔΩ, ΤΡΕΜΩ

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doss

Translations: give

Notes: This word is the second person singular, aorist active imperative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It is used to issue a direct command or instruction to a single person, equivalent to saying 'Give!' or 'You give!'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word δίδωμι (didomi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *deh₃- meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present stem, a common feature in ancient Greek verbs.

G2135