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.

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EEKH-theh-san

Translations: they were gathered, they assembled, they came together

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to be gathered together or to assemble. It describes a group of people coming together in one place, often for a specific purpose or in response to an event. It is formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΝΤΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΛΘΟΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. It describes the action of bringing or leading things or people together.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAS

Translations: all, every, whole, any, a whole

Notes: This word means 'all', 'every', or 'whole'. It is used to indicate totality or completeness. It can refer to every single item in a group, or the entirety of something. For example, 'all people' or 'the whole house'. It often takes on the meaning of 'every' when used with a singular noun, and 'all' when used with a plural noun. It can also mean 'any' in certain contexts.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'all' or 'every' in various 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'.

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.

G0435

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-NEER

Translations: man, a man, husband, a husband, male, a male, person, a person

Notes: This word refers to a man, a male human being, or a husband. It can also be used more broadly to refer to a person. The apostrophe at the end, known as a keraia, indicates that this word is being used as a numeral, specifically the number 51. However, it is much more likely that the apostrophe is a coronis, indicating an elision, and the word is an inflected form of ΑΝΗΡ (anēr), meaning 'man' or 'husband'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟϹ, ΑΡΡΗΝ

Etymology: The word ΑΝΗΡ (anēr) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'man' or 'male human being'. It is related to words for 'man' in other Indo-European languages.

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).

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.

G1726

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: em-PROS-then

Translations: before, in front of, in the presence of, ahead, (of) before, (of) in front of, (of) in the presence of

Notes: This word functions primarily as an adverb indicating position or direction, meaning 'before' or 'in front'. It can also be used as a preposition, typically taking the genitive case, to mean 'in front of' or 'in the presence of' someone or something. It denotes a spatial relationship, indicating that one thing is situated ahead of another, or a relational context, signifying being in the sight or presence of someone.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an adverb); functions as an improper preposition with the genitive case.

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From the preposition 'en' (in) and 'prosthen' (before, from 'pros' - toward). It literally means 'in front' or 'in the forepart'.

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.

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.

G1122

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: grah-mah-TEH-ee

Translations: scribe, a scribe, (to) a scribe, (of) a scribe, secretary, a secretary, (to) a secretary, (of) a secretary, clerk, a clerk, (to) a clerk, (of) a clerk

Notes: This word refers to a scribe, secretary, or clerk. In ancient contexts, a scribe was a person who could read and write, often serving as a copyist, record-keeper, or legal expert. They held significant positions in society due to their literacy. The form 'ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΕΙ' is an inflected form of the noun 'ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΕΥΣ'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΝΟΜΟΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΟΣ, ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΙΚΟΣ

G0976

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BEEB-lee-on

Translations: book, scroll, a book, a scroll

Notes: This word refers to a book or a scroll, which was the common form of written material in ancient times. It is a diminutive of the word βίβλος (biblos), meaning 'papyrus' or 'book'. It is used to denote a written document, a record, or a volume of text. For example, one might read 'the book' or 'the scroll' of a prophet.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΟΣ, ΓΡΑΦΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek βίβλος (biblos, “papyrus, book”), which is thought to be of Egyptian origin, referring to the city of Byblos, a Phoenician city known for exporting papyrus.

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.

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.

G2187

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ES-dras

Translations: Ezra

Notes: Ezra is a proper noun referring to a prominent Jewish priest and scribe who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is a central figure in the post-exilic return of the Jews to Jerusalem and is credited with re-establishing the Mosaic Law among the people. The biblical book of Ezra recounts his efforts to restore the religious and social life of the Jewish community.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Ezra is of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew word 'Ezra' (עֶזְרָא), meaning 'help' or 'helper'. It is derived from the verb 'azar' (עָזַר), meaning 'to help'.

G2409

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-REH-oos

Translations: priest, a priest

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΥΣ

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

G3551

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOH-mon

Translations: law, a law, rule, principle

Notes: The word refers to a law, rule, or principle. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the Mosaic Law or the Law of God, but it can also refer to a general principle or custom. It is used to denote a standard of conduct or a governing regulation.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΝΩΝ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΕΝΤΟΛΗ

Etymology: From a root meaning "to parcel out, distribute." It originally referred to anything assigned or apportioned, and later came to mean a custom, usage, or law.

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'.

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.

G1577

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-as

Translations: of the church, of an assembly, of the congregation, churches, assemblies, congregations

Notes: This word refers to a gathering of people, an assembly, or a congregation. In the New Testament, it often refers to the Christian church, either a local gathering of believers or the universal body of believers. It can also refer to a secular assembly or a mob. The form 'ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣ' can be either the genitive singular (indicating possession or origin, 'of the church') or the accusative plural (indicating the direct object, 'churches').

Inflection: Singular, Genitive or Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΣΥΝΟΔΟΣ

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.

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.

G4920

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EE-oh

Translations: understand, perceive, comprehend, discern, consider, be wise

Notes: This verb means to understand, perceive, or comprehend, often implying a deeper insight or discernment beyond mere hearing. It can also mean to consider or to be wise. It is used to describe the act of grasping the meaning or significance of something, whether it be words, events, or situations.

Inflection: Present Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular; or Present Active Participle, Nominative Singular, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ, ΝΟΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΙΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΙΗΜΙ (HIEMI), meaning 'to send' or 'to put'. The combination suggests 'putting things together' in the mind, leading to the meaning of understanding or comprehending.

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: 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.

G3319

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: meh-SOO-sees

Translations: of the middle, of the midst, of the intervening, of the halfway, of the central

Notes: This word is the genitive singular feminine form of the adjective 'μέσος', meaning 'middle' or 'midst'. It is often used to describe something that is in the middle of a period of time or a physical space. For example, 'μέσης νυκτός' means 'in the middle of the night'. It functions adjectivally, modifying a feminine noun in the genitive case.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΑΙΟΣ, ΕΝΔΙΑΜΕΣΟΣ

G0001

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: ap-EN-an-tee

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

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'opposite' or 'over against', indicating a position directly facing something. It can also be used as a preposition, taking the genitive case, to mean 'in front of' or 'in the presence of'. It describes a direct confrontation or a position facing another entity.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπ- (ap-, 'from') and ἔναντι (enanti, 'opposite'). It literally means 'from opposite' or 'from in front of'.

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

G4920

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: soon-ee-EN-tes

Translations: understanding, perceiving, comprehending, discerning, a person who understands

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'syniēmi', meaning 'to understand' or 'to comprehend'. It describes someone who is actively understanding or perceiving something. It can be used to refer to 'those who understand' or 'the understanding ones'.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Masculine or Feminine, Nominative or Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΟΝΤΕΣ, ΝΟΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΟΝΤΕΣ

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.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-tay-sen

Translations: he stood, he set, he appointed, he established, he made to stand, he caused to stand, he placed, he put, he presented

Notes: This is the aorist active indicative third person singular form of the verb 'ἵστημι' (histēmi). It describes an action that happened in the past, completed at a specific point. It can mean 'he stood' or 'he caused to stand,' 'he set,' 'he appointed,' or 'he established,' depending on the context. It is often used to describe setting something up, establishing a person in a position, or causing someone or something to stand.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΟΡΙΖΩ

G1122

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: grah-ma-TEFS

Translations: scribe, a scribe, secretary, a secretary, clerk, a clerk

Notes: This word refers to a scribe, a person skilled in writing, especially in ancient times. Scribes often served as secretaries, clerks, or public notaries, responsible for writing, copying, and keeping records, and sometimes interpreting laws.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΝΟΜΟΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΟΣ, ΝΟΜΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word γράμμα (gramma), meaning 'a letter' or 'writing', combined with a suffix indicating an agent or practitioner. It refers to one who deals with writing or letters.

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.

G0968

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BAY-mah-tos

Translations: of a step, of a pace, of a platform, of a tribunal, of a judgment seat

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the noun 'βῆμα' (bēma). It refers to a step, a raised platform, or a tribunal/judgment seat. In a sentence, it would indicate possession or origin, such as 'of the platform' or 'belonging to the judgment seat'. It is often used in contexts referring to a place from which one speaks or judges.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΣ, ΒΑΘΜΟΣ, ΔΙΚΑΣΤΗΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: From the Greek verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. The noun βῆμα (bēma) literally refers to a 'step' or 'pace', and by extension, a raised place ascended by steps.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-tay-san

Translations: they stood, they stood up, they were set, they were appointed, they were established

Notes: This is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'histemi'. It describes an action completed in the past by a group of people, indicating that they took a stand, were placed, or were established in a particular position or state. It can refer to physical standing or a more metaphorical establishment.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΟΡΘΟΩ, ΣΤΗΚΩ

G2192

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: eh-KHO-meh-nah

Translations: next, following, adjacent, near, neighboring, holding, having, possessing, containing, possible, suitable, appropriate

Notes: This word is the neuter plural form of the present middle/passive participle of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. As an adjective, it describes things that are 'next to', 'following', or 'adjacent'. It can also refer to things that are 'possible' or 'suitable' in a given context, or things that are 'held' or 'contained'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ, ΕΓΓΥΣ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΗΣ

G3161

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: mat-tah-THEE-as

Translations: Mattathias

Notes: This is a masculine proper name, equivalent to the Hebrew name Mattithiah or Mattithyahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. It refers to several individuals in the Old Testament and Apocrypha, including the father of Judas Maccabeus. It is used to identify a specific person.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name Mattathias is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Mattithiah or Mattithyahu, which means 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of the Lord'. It was a common name among Jews during the Second Temple period.

G4547

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-MAH-ee-as

Translations: Shemaiah

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to a male personal name. It is the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name Shemaiah, which means 'heard by Yahweh' or 'Yahweh has heard'. This name appears frequently in the Old Testament, referring to various individuals, including prophets, priests, and other figures.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Σαμαίας (Samaias) is a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name שְׁמַעְיָה (Shema'yah), meaning 'Yahweh has heard'.

G0367

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-nah-NEE-ahs

Translations: Ananias

Notes: Ananias is a proper noun, a masculine personal name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Yahweh has been gracious' or 'the Lord is gracious'. It appears in the New Testament as the name of several individuals, including a member of the early Christian community in Jerusalem who, along with his wife Sapphira, was struck dead for lying to the Holy Spirit, and a disciple in Damascus who was sent by God to restore Saul's (Paul's) sight. It is used to refer to a specific person.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: From Hebrew Hananiah (חֲנַנְיָה), meaning 'Yahweh has been gracious'. It is a common name in the Old Testament and continued into the New Testament period.

G3183

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: mah-ah-SAH-ee-ah

Translations: Maaseiah

Notes: Maaseiah is a Hebrew proper name that appears in the Old Testament, particularly in books like Ezra and Nehemiah. It refers to several different individuals, often priests or other prominent figures in ancient Israel. As a proper noun, it functions as a name for a specific person.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Maaseiah is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'work of Yahweh' or 'act of the Lord'. It is derived from the Hebrew root 'ma'aseh' (work, deed) and 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh, God).

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.

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'.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: fah-DAH-ee-as

Translations: Phadaias

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a personal name. However, it is not a recognized name in standard Koine Greek texts or biblical concordances. It is highly probable that this is a misspelling or a variant spelling of a known name, such as 'Pedaiah' (Πεδαΐας, G4098), which means 'Yahweh has ransomed' or 'Yahweh has delivered'. Given the context of other names in the example, it functions as a singular masculine name.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The etymology of 'Phadaias' is uncertain as it is likely a misspelling. If it is a variant of 'Pedaiah' (Πεδαΐας), then its origin would be Hebrew, meaning 'Yahweh has ransomed' or 'Yahweh has delivered'.

G3484

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: mee-sah-AYL

Translations: Mishael

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to Mishael, one of the three companions of Daniel (along with Hananiah and Azariah) who were thrown into the fiery furnace. He was also known by his Babylonian name, Mesach (or Meshach). The apostrophe at the end is a keraia, indicating that this is a numeral, specifically the number 40000000 (forty million). However, in the context of a name, it is more likely a scribal mark or a variant spelling, as names are not typically written with keraia. Therefore, it is most likely the proper noun Mishael.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative

Etymology: From Hebrew, meaning 'who is what God is?' or 'who is like God?'.

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OH-sahm

Translations: I pushed away, I cast off, I rejected, I thrust away

Notes: This word is the aorist active indicative first person singular form of the verb ΩΘΕΩ (otheo), meaning 'to push, thrust, or cast away'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, indicating a decisive act of rejection or removal. In context, it often refers to pushing someone or something away, or rejecting a person or idea.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΩΘΕΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ, ΑΠΟΡΡΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: The verb ΩΘΕΩ (otheo) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to push' or 'to thrust'.

G0767

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-sab-DAH-nah

Translations: Asabdana

Notes: This is a proper noun, specifically a masculine name of Hebrew origin. It refers to a specific individual, Asabdana, who is mentioned in the Apocryphal book of Tobit. Proper nouns like this do not typically inflect in the same way as common nouns or verbs.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Does not inflect (as a proper noun)

Etymology: The name Asabdana is of Hebrew origin, likely derived from elements meaning 'servant' or 'worshipper' and 'judgment' or 'God'. It is found in the Septuagint (Greek Old Testament) and Apocrypha.

G3489

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: moh-sol-LAM

Translations: Mosollam, Meshullam

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to a male individual named Mosollam or Meshullam. The final apostrophe (keraia) indicates that this is a numerical value, specifically 4040, but in this context, it is more likely a transcription of a Hebrew name, where the apostrophe might represent a final letter or a transliteration convention. It is a common name found in the Old Testament.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew name Meshullam (מְשֻׁלָּם), meaning 'reconciled' or 'at peace'.

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: 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).

G1883

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: ep-AN-oh

Translations: above, over, on, upon, more than, besides

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'above' or 'on top'. It can also be used as a preposition, typically with the genitive case, to indicate position 'over' or 'upon' something, or to mean 'more than' or 'besides' when referring to quantity or addition. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (epi, 'upon, on') and 'ἄνω' (anō, 'upwards, above').

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΥΠΕΡ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΑΝΩ is a compound formed from the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the adverb ἄνω (anō), meaning 'upwards' or 'above'. It literally means 'on above'.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OW-toh

Translations: him, it, himself, itself, the same, this, that, of him, of it, to him, to it

Notes: ΑΥΤΟ is an inflected form of the third-person pronoun or demonstrative adjective ΑΥΤΟΣ. As a pronoun, it refers to 'him', 'her', or 'it', depending on gender and number. As an adjective, it can mean 'the same' or 'this/that very one'. It can also be used intensively to emphasize the subject, meaning 'himself' or 'itself'. Its meaning often depends on its position in the sentence relative to the noun it modifies.

Inflection: Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Singular

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΟΥΤΟΣ

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-ON

Translations: Lord, a Lord

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΚΥΡΙΟΝ (KYRION), meaning 'Lord'. It is the accusative singular form of ΚΥΡΙΟΣ (KYRIOS), which means 'Lord' or 'Master'. It is used to refer to God or Jesus Christ, or sometimes to a human master or owner. In the provided context, it is used with the accusative article 'ΤΟΝ', indicating it is the direct object of a verb.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΘΕΟΣ

Etymology: From ΚΥΡΟΣ (KYROS), meaning 'power' or 'authority'. It refers to one who has power or authority, hence 'lord' or 'master'.

G0611

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-KREE-thay

Translations: answered, replied

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to answer' or 'to reply'. It is formed from the preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb 'κρίνω' (krino), meaning 'to judge' or 'to decide'. In its middle or passive voice, it takes on the meaning of 'to answer back' or 'to reply'. It is commonly used to describe someone giving a verbal response to a question or statement.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive (or Middle), 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΙΠΟΝ, ΛΕΓΩ

Etymology: The word ἀποκρίνομαι (apokrinomai) is derived from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb κρίνω (krino), meaning 'to judge' or 'to separate'. The combination suggests a 'separation by judgment' or 'a decision coming forth', which evolved into the meaning of 'to answer' or 'to reply'.

G0281

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ah-MEN

Translations: Amen, truly, verily, so be it

Notes: This word is an affirmation, meaning 'truly' or 'so be it'. It is often used to express agreement or to confirm the truth of a statement. It can appear at the beginning of a sentence to emphasize the truthfulness of what is about to be said, or at the end of a prayer or declaration to signify assent and a desire for the preceding words to come to pass.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΩΣ, ΝΑΙ

Etymology: The word is a transliteration of the Hebrew word 'āmēn', meaning 'certainly', 'truly', or 'so be it'. It is derived from a root meaning 'to be firm' or 'to be reliable'.

G1869

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-pa-RAN-tes

Translations: having lifted up, having raised, having exalted, having taken up

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'epairo', meaning 'to lift up' or 'to raise'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed before the main verb's action. It can describe someone who has lifted something, or who has been exalted. It often implies a completed action of raising or elevating.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩΝ, ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣ

G1630

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-YP-san

Translations: they stooped, they bent down, they looked out, they peered out

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'εκκύπτω' (ekkúptō), which means 'to stoop out, to bend forward, to look out, or to peer out'. It describes an action where multiple subjects physically bend or lean to see something, often implying a movement from an enclosed space or a position of concealment to gain a view. It can also simply mean to stoop or bend down.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΚΥΨΑΝ, ΔΙΕΚΥΨΑΝ

G4352

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-eh-koo-NEE-sah

Translations: I worshipped, I bowed down, I prostrated myself, I did obeisance

Notes: This word describes the act of showing reverence or adoration, typically by bowing down or prostrating oneself before someone or something. It can refer to worship of God or a deity, or to showing respect or homage to a person of authority, such as a king or ruler. It implies a deep sense of respect, submission, or adoration.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ, ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word προσκυνέω (proskyneō) is a compound word formed from πρός (pros), meaning 'towards' or 'facing', and κυνέω (kyneō), meaning 'to kiss'. The original sense was to kiss the ground or the hand of a superior as a sign of reverence or submission.

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: 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.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

Translations: earth, an earth, land, a land, ground, a ground, country, a country, region, a region

Notes: ΓΗΝ is the accusative singular form of the noun ΓΗ, meaning 'earth', 'land', 'ground', 'country', or 'region'. It is used to indicate the direct object of a verb or the destination of motion, often translated as 'to the earth' or 'into the land' depending on the context and accompanying prepositions. It can refer to the planet, a specific territory, or the soil itself.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

G2424

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOOS

Translations: Jesus

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to Jesus of Nazareth, the central figure of Christianity. In Koine Greek, it is used as the name for this specific individual. It can appear in various cases depending on its grammatical function in a sentence, such as the subject or object.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The Greek name ΙΗΣΟΥΣ (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua), which is a shortened form of יְהוֹשׁוּעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'.

H8273

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-rah-BEE-ah

Translations: Sherebiah

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to the Hebrew name Sherebiah. It is the name of several individuals mentioned in the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, often associated with the Levites and their roles in temple service or teaching the law. It is used to identify a specific person.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Σαραβία (Saravia) is a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name שֵׁרֵבְיָה (Sherebyah), meaning 'Yah has sent heat' or 'Yah has caused to dwell'. It is composed of elements related to 'heat' or 'dwelling' and the divine name 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh).

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AY-sahn

Translations: they were, they had been

Notes: ΗΣΑΝ is an inflected form of the verb 'ΕΙΜΙ' (eimi), meaning 'to be'. Specifically, it is the third person plural imperfect indicative form. It describes an ongoing or continuous state or action in the past, often translated as 'they were' or 'they used to be'. It is commonly used to describe the state or existence of multiple subjects in a past context.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperfect, Indicative

Etymology: The Koine Greek verb ΕΙΜΙ (eimi) derives from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'. It is one of the most fundamental and frequently used verbs in the language, indicating existence, state, or identity.

G4922

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soon-eh-TEE-zon-tes

Translations: understanding, instructing, teaching, making wise, giving understanding

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'understanding' or 'instructing'. It describes someone who is actively engaged in the process of making others understand or become wise, or who is themselves understanding. It implies a continuous action of imparting or gaining insight and knowledge.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΑΣΚΩ, ΠΑΙΔΕΥΩ, ΦΡΟΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΕΤΙΖΩ (synetizō) is derived from the Greek word ΣΥΝΕΤΟΣ (synetos), meaning 'intelligent' or 'understanding', which itself comes from ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ (syniēmi), meaning 'to bring together' or 'to understand'.

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.

G0314

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-NEG-noh-san

Translations: they read, they have read, they did read

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to read' or 'to recognize'. The form 'ΑΝΕΓΝΩΣΑΝ' indicates an action completed in the past by a group of people. It describes the act of reading something, often aloud or publicly, or recognizing something through reading.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΓΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΓΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: From ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, 'up, again') and γιγνώσκω (gignṓskō, 'to know, to perceive'). The combination implies 'to know again' or 'to read up on', leading to the meaning of reading or recognizing.

G0976

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BEE-blee-oh

Translations: to a book, for a book, in a book, by a book, to a scroll, for a scroll, in a scroll, by a scroll

Notes: This word refers to a book, scroll, or document. In ancient times, 'books' were typically scrolls made of papyrus or parchment. It is used here in the dative case, indicating the indirect object or location, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', 'in', or 'by'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΟΣ, ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΕΙΟΝ

Etymology: From βίβλος (biblos), meaning 'papyrus' or 'book', which originally referred to the inner bark of the papyrus plant used for writing material. The word eventually came to mean a written document or scroll made from this material.

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.

G1321

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-di-DAS-ken

Translations: he was teaching, she was teaching, it was teaching, he taught, she taught, it taught

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'διδάσκω' (didasko), meaning 'to teach'. The imperfect tense describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, or an action that was in progress. Therefore, 'ΕΔΙΔΑΣΚΕΝ' means 'he/she/it was teaching' or 'he/she/it used to teach'. It can also sometimes be translated as a simple past tense 'he/she/it taught' depending on the context, especially if the ongoing nature is not emphasized.

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

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ, ΠΑΙΔΕΥΩ, ΚΑΤΗΧΕΩ

G1291

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-es-TEL-len

Translations: distinguished, separated, explained, commanded, gave instructions

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb στέλλω (stellō), meaning 'to send' or 'to arrange'. It generally means to distinguish, separate, or give instructions. It can be used to describe the act of setting things apart, explaining something clearly, or issuing a command.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΡΙΝΩ, ΔΙΟΡΙΖΩ, ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ

G1922

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-is-TEE-may

Translations: knowledge, understanding, skill, science, a science

Notes: This word refers to knowledge, understanding, or skill, often implying a systematic or scientific understanding of a subject. It can denote both theoretical knowledge and practical skill or expertise. It is used to describe a deep comprehension of facts or principles, often acquired through study or experience.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΝΩΣΙΣ, ΣΟΦΙΑ, ΣΥΝΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb ἐπίσταμαι (epistamai), meaning 'to know, to understand', which is formed from ἐπί (epi, 'upon, over') and ἵστημι (histēmi, 'to stand'). Thus, it literally means 'to stand upon' or 'to be firm in' knowledge.

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.

G3019

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: le-VEE-tai

Translations: Levites, to Levites

Notes: This word refers to the Levites, members of the Israelite tribe of Levi, who were responsible for religious duties and services in the Temple. They served as assistants to the priests and performed various tasks related to worship and the upkeep of the sanctuary. This particular form is the plural of the word.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Dative

Etymology: The word 'Levites' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Levi', one of the twelve sons of Jacob, whose descendants formed the tribe of Levi.

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").

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-GEE-ah

Translations: holy, sacred, a holy one, a holy thing

Notes: This word means 'holy' or 'sacred'. It is used to describe people, places, or things that are set apart for God or dedicated to religious purposes. It can also refer to a holy person or thing as a noun. It is the feminine singular form of the adjective 'ΑΓΙΟΣ' (hagios).

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΓΙΑ' comes from the root 'ΑΓΙΟΣ', which is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to venerate' or 'to dread'. It refers to that which is set apart or consecrated.

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.

G3366

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: MEE-deh

Translations: neither, nor, not even, and not

Notes: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word formed from the negative particle μή (mē, 'not') and the conjunction δέ (de, 'but, and'). It is used to introduce a negative clause, often following another negative clause, conveying the sense of 'neither...nor' or 'not even'. It is primarily used with non-indicative moods, such as the imperative or subjunctive, to express prohibitions or negative conditions.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕ

Etymology: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word derived from the negative particle μή (mē), meaning 'not', and the postpositive conjunction δέ (de), meaning 'but' or 'and'.

G2799

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EK-ly-en

Translations: wept, was weeping, cried, was crying

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb ΚΛΑΙΩ (klaiō), meaning 'to weep' or 'to cry'. The imperfect tense describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, or an action that was in progress. Thus, 'εκλαιεν' means 'he/she/it was weeping' or 'he/she/it wept' (implying a continuous action). It is used to describe someone in the act of crying or lamenting.

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

Synonyms: ΔΑΚΡΥΩ, ΟΔΥΡΟΜΑΙ

G0191

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-KOO-sen

Translations: he heard, she heard, it heard, he listened, she listened, it listened, he understood, she understood, it understood

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to hear', 'to listen', or 'to understand'. It is used to describe the action of perceiving sound or comprehending information. As an aorist tense verb, it describes a completed action in the past, without specifying its duration. It is in the third person singular, meaning the subject is 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΑΚΟΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ

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).

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EKH-oo-sin

Translations: they have, they hold, they possess, they are

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to have,' 'to hold,' or 'to possess.' It can also be used in a broader sense to mean 'to be' or 'to be in a certain state,' often implying possession of a quality or condition. For example, it can describe someone having a disease or a particular characteristic. It is commonly used to indicate ownership or a state of being.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ

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.

G1510

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.

G2479

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: is-KHOOS

Translations: strength, power, might, ability, a strength, a power

Notes: This word refers to inherent strength, power, or might, often implying a physical or moral capacity. It describes the ability to do something or to exert force. It is used to denote the full measure of one's strength or capability.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The etymology of ΙΣΧΥΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the verb ἴσχω (ischō), meaning 'to hold, restrain, or have power'.

G2623

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-see-OH-pon

Translations: silenced, made silent, kept silent, hushed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'completely', and the verb σιωπάω (siōpaō), meaning 'to be silent'. Together, it means 'to completely silence' or 'to make someone silent', often implying a forceful or authoritative act of hushing. It can also mean 'to keep silent' oneself, but in the provided context, it refers to silencing others. It describes an action of causing quietness or stopping speech.

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΣΙΩΠΑΩ, ΣΙΓΑΩ

G2659

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-PIP-teh-tai

Translations: fall down, fall, be cast down, be thrown down

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix ΚΑΤΑ- (kata), meaning 'down', and the verb ΠΙΠΤΩ (pipto), meaning 'to fall'. It describes the action of falling down, often implying a complete or forceful descent. It can be used in various contexts where something or someone is brought to a lower position, whether literally falling to the ground or metaphorically being cast down or humbled. The form ΚΑΤΑΠΙΠΤΕΤΑΙ is a present passive indicative or imperative, suggesting an action being done to the subject or a command for the subject to be acted upon.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Indicative or Imperative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΚΑΤΑΒΑΙΝΩ

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-then

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

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'erchomai', meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes an action of movement from one place to another. In this specific form, it indicates that a third person singular subject (he, she, or it) performed the action in the past. It can be used in various contexts to describe arrival, departure, or simply movement.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΠΟΡΕΥΘΗ, ΗΛΘΕΝ, ΑΠΗΛΘΕΝ

Etymology: The verb 'erchomai' is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move'.

G0565

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-EEL-then

Translations: he went away, she went away, it went away, he departed, she departed, it departed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. Therefore, 'ἀπῆλθεν' specifically means 'he/she/it went away' or 'he/she/it departed'. It describes movement from one place to another, indicating a departure or withdrawal.

Inflection: Aorist Indicative, Active Voice, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

G4095

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PEEN

Translations: drink, to drink, to be drinking

Notes: This word refers to the act of drinking. It is a common verb used to describe the consumption of liquids. It can be used in various tenses and moods to indicate when and how the action of drinking occurs.

Inflection: Present, Imperative, Active, Second Person Singular; or Present, Indicative, Active, First Person Plural; or Present, Subjunctive, Active, First Person Plural; or Present, Subjunctive, Active, Third Person Plural; or Aorist, Imperative, Active, Second Person Singular; or Aorist, Indicative, Active, First Person Plural; or Aorist, Subjunctive, Active, First Person Plural; or Aorist, Subjunctive, Active, Third Person Plural

Etymology: The word ΠΙΝΩ (pinō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *peh₃- meaning 'to drink'. It is related to words for drinking in other Indo-European languages.

G649

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pos-TEL-leen

Translations: to send, to send away, to dispatch, to send forth

Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'apostello'. It means 'to send' or 'to dispatch' someone or something, often with a specific purpose or mission. It implies a sending from one place to another, or from one person to another.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΕΜΠΩ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΕΚΠΕΜΠΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀποστέλλω (apostéllō), from ἀπό (apó, 'from, away from') + στέλλω (stéllō, 'to send, to prepare'). It literally means 'to send away from'.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EH-in

Translations: to do, to make, to produce, to create, to perform, to accomplish, to bring about

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek and can be used in a wide range of contexts, from physical actions like making something, to abstract actions like performing a deed or bringing something about. It often indicates the execution of an action or the creation of an object.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word 'ποιέω' (poieō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an old root meaning 'to make' or 'to create'.

G2167

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-fro-SOO-neen

Translations: joy, gladness, mirth, cheerfulness, a joy, a gladness

Notes: This word refers to a state of joy, gladness, or cheerfulness. It describes an inner feeling of delight and happiness. It is often used to describe the joy experienced in the presence of God or as a result of divine blessings. It can be used in sentences to describe the feeling of happiness or merriment.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΑΡΑ, ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word euphrosynē comes from the Greek word euphrōn (εὔφρων), meaning 'well-minded, cheerful', which is itself derived from eu (εὖ), meaning 'well', and phrēn (φρήν), meaning 'mind, heart'.

G4920

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EE-kah

Translations: I understood, I perceived, I comprehended, I gathered, I assembled

Notes: This word is the first aorist active indicative form of the verb ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ, meaning 'to understand' or 'to perceive'. It can also mean 'to bring together' or 'to assemble', especially in its compound forms or in certain contexts. In the provided examples, it is primarily used in the sense of understanding or comprehending.

Inflection: First Aorist, Active, Indicative, Singular or Plural (depending on context, ΣΥΝΗΚΑ is 1st person singular, ΣΥΝΗΚΑΝ is 3rd person plural)

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: From the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΙΗΜΙ (hiēmi), meaning 'to send' or 'to let go'. The combination implies 'sending together' or 'bringing together', which evolved into the meaning of 'understanding' or 'comprehending' by bringing concepts together in the mind.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goys

Translations: to words, to sayings, to accounts, to reasons, to messages, to statements, to utterances, to speeches, to doctrines, to arguments, to matters, to things

Notes: This word is the dative plural form of the noun 'logos'. It refers to the means by which something is expressed or communicated, such as words, sayings, or accounts. The final apostrophe (keraia) indicates that this form can also function as the numeral 3000 in ancient Greek texts, though its primary use is as a word.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑΣΙΝ, ΕΠΕΣΙΝ

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.

G1208

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: dehf-TEH-rah

Translations: second, a second, the second

Notes: This word means 'second' and is the feminine singular form of the adjective 'δεύτερος'. It can be used to describe something as being in the second position or order. It is often used substantively, meaning 'the second one' (referring to a feminine noun) or 'the second thing'. It can also refer to the second day of the week, Monday.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Etymology: The word 'δευτέρα' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to follow' or 'to yield'. It is related to the concept of being next in sequence.

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.

G2186

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-TAY-sai

Translations: to stand over, to set over, to appoint, to come upon, to appear, to be present, to be at hand, to attend to, to pay attention, to apply oneself, to stop, to halt

Notes: This word is an aorist infinitive form of the verb 'ephistemi'. It generally means 'to stand over' or 'to set over', often implying a sudden appearance, presence, or the act of appointing someone to a position. It can also convey the idea of stopping or paying attention to something.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G1125

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ge-GRA-mme-non

Translations: written, a written thing, what is written, scripture

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'γράφω' (graphō), meaning 'to write'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been written. When used substantively (as a noun), it refers to 'that which has been written' or 'a writing', often specifically referring to 'Scripture' in a religious context. It indicates a completed action with ongoing results.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΙΟΝ, ΓΡΑΦΗ

Etymology: The verb 'γράφω' (graphō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to scratch, to carve, to write'.

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.

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.

G1858

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-or-TEE

Translations: feast, a feast, festival, a festival, holiday, a holiday

Notes: This word refers to a religious festival or holiday, a time of celebration and special observance. It is often used in the context of Jewish or Christian religious feasts. It can be used to denote the specific day of a festival or the entire period of celebration.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine (though it can appear in other cases and numbers depending on context, e.g., Genitive as in ΕΟΡΤΗΣ)

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΗΓΥΡΙΣ, ΘΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΕΟΡΤΗ comes from an older Greek word, perhaps related to a root meaning 'to gather' or 'to celebrate'. It has been used since ancient times to refer to public festivals or holidays.

G4591

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: say-MAH-ee-noh-sin

Translations: to signify, to show, to make known, to indicate, to give a sign, to give a signal, to point out, to declare

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to signify' or 'to make known'. It is used to describe the act of conveying information, either through a sign, a signal, or by declaration. It can refer to indicating something, pointing it out, or revealing its meaning. For example, one might 'signify' their intentions or 'make known' a message.

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

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΩ, ΓΝΩΡΙΖΩ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pa-SAIS

Translations: to all, for all, with all, by all, all

Notes: This word means 'all', 'every', or 'whole'. It is used to indicate the totality or entirety of something. As an adjective, it agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. In this form, it is used with feminine plural nouns in the dative case, often indicating the means, instrument, or indirect object.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΣ (pas) comes from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂- (to protect, pasture, feed). It developed into the sense of 'all' or 'every' in Greek.

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-NENG-kah-teh

Translations: bring, carry, bear, lead

Notes: This word is an aorist imperative form of the verb 'pherō', meaning 'to bring', 'to carry', or 'to bear'. As an imperative, it functions as a command or instruction. The aorist tense indicates a completed action, often without emphasis on its duration, and the plural form means the command is directed at multiple people, essentially saying 'you all bring' or 'you all carry'. It can be used in contexts where something is physically transported or where a message or concept is conveyed.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

Etymology: The Koine Greek verb φέρω (pherō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰer-, meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'. This root is the source of many words across various Indo-European languages, including English 'bear' and Latin 'fero'.

G2922

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: koo-pah-RIH-see-NOHN

Translations: of cypress, of cypress wood, of cypress trees

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'of cypress' or 'made of cypress wood'. It describes something that belongs to or is derived from a cypress tree. For example, it could be used to describe a type of wood, a grove of trees, or anything associated with cypress.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Etymology: The word ΚΥΠΑΡΙΣΣΟΣ (kyparissos) is of pre-Greek origin, likely borrowed into Greek from an earlier Mediterranean language.

G1142

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: DAH-se-ohs

Translations: of hairy, of shaggy, of thick, of dense, of wooded

Notes: This word is an adjective used to describe something as hairy, shaggy, thick, dense, or wooded. It can refer to a person's hair, an animal's fur, or a landscape covered with dense vegetation like a forest or thicket. It is used to modify a noun, indicating a quality of that noun.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΥΚΝΟΣ, ΔΑΣΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΑΣΥΣ (dasys) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'thick' or 'dense'.

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.

G1125

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ge-GRAH-mme-no

Translations: written, having been written, that which is written, a writing, scripture

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'graphō' (to write). It describes something that has been written and remains in a state of being written. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun (e.g., 'the written law'), or as a substantive (a noun), referring to 'that which has been written' or 'a writing' itself, often in the context of scripture or a document. It implies a completed action with ongoing results.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΙΟΝ, ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΗ

Etymology: The verb 'graphō' (to write) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to scratch, to carve'.

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOYS

Translations: (to) themselves, (for) themselves, themselves, (among) themselves

Notes: This is a reflexive pronoun, meaning 'himself, herself, itself, themselves'. It is used when the action of the verb is directed back to the subject of the sentence. For example, 'they gave to themselves' or 'they saw themselves'. It emphasizes that the subject is both the actor and the recipient of the action.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, a compound of the reflexive pronoun 'ἑός' (heos, 'his own') and the intensive pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos, 'self').

G1430

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOH-mah-tos

Translations: of a house, of a roof, of a housetop, of a dwelling

Notes: This word refers to the roof or housetop of a building, often used as a living space or for various activities in ancient times. It can also refer to the house or dwelling itself. In the provided examples, it is used in the genitive case, indicating possession or location, such as 'upon the housetop of his house'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΟΣ, ΣΤΕΓΗ

Etymology: The word ΔΩΜΑ (dōma) comes from the Greek verb δέμω (demō), meaning 'to build'. It refers to something built, specifically a house or a part of a house like the roof.

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOO

Translations: (of) himself, (of) herself, (of) itself, (of) themselves

Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning it refers back to the subject of the sentence. It indicates that the action of the verb is directed back to the one performing it. For example, 'he washed himself'. It is a compound word formed from the personal pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos) and the reflexive pronoun 'ἑαυτοῦ' (heautou).

Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter. It can also be used for Feminine or Plural contexts, though the specific form 'ΕΑΥΤΟΥ' is genitive singular masculine/neuter.

Etymology: From the combination of the personal pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos, 'self') and the reflexive pronoun 'ἑαυτοῦ' (heautou, 'of self').

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-KOO

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

Notes: This word is a noun referring to a house, home, or dwelling place. It can also refer to a household, family, or even a temple. In its genitive form, as seen here, it indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of' or 'belonging to'. It is used to describe the place where people live or a group of people living together.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ, ΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ

G2181

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: EF-ra-eem

Translations: Ephraim

Notes: Ephraim is a proper noun referring to a significant figure and tribe in the Old Testament. He was the second son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob (Israel). The tribe of Ephraim became one of the most prominent and influential of the twelve tribes of Israel, often representing the northern kingdom of Israel as a whole. It is used to refer to the individual, his descendants, or the territory they inhabited.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative

Etymology: From Hebrew אֶפְרַיִם (ʾEfrayim), meaning 'fruitful' or 'doubly fruitful'.

G1577

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-ah

Translations: assembly, congregation, church, an assembly, a congregation, a church

Notes: This word refers to an assembly of citizens summoned for a specific purpose, often for public deliberation or religious gathering. In the New Testament, it primarily denotes the Christian community, either a local congregation or the universal body of believers. It is a compound word derived from 'ek' (out of) and 'kaleo' (to call), literally meaning 'a calling out' or 'those called out'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ is derived from the Greek preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΚΑΛΕΩ (kaleo), meaning 'to call'. It originally referred to a formal assembly of citizens in ancient Greek city-states, summoned by a herald.

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREP-san-tes

Translations: having returned, when they returned, they returned, turning back, converting

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'epistrepho', meaning 'to turn back', 'to return', 'to convert', or 'to revert'. As a participle, it describes an action that has been completed by the subject, often preceding or accompanying the main verb of the sentence. It can indicate the cause, time, or manner of the main action.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΥΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ (epistrepho) is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ΣΤΡΕΦΩ (strepho), meaning 'to turn'. Thus, it literally means 'to turn upon' or 'to turn towards', evolving to mean 'to return' or 'to convert'.

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.

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-nees

Translations: of that, of that one, of her, of it

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective 'ekeinos', meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It is used to refer to something or someone at a distance, either physically or conceptually, distinguishing it from something nearer ('this'). As a genitive form, it indicates possession, origin, or relationship, often translated with 'of' or 'belonging to'. It can refer to a feminine noun or a neuter noun in the plural.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΗΣ, ΤΑΥΤΗΣ

G2167

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-fro-SOO-nay

Translations: joy, gladness, mirth, cheerfulness, a joy, a gladness

Notes: This word refers to a state of joy, gladness, or cheerfulness. It describes an inner feeling of delight and well-being, often associated with celebration or good news. It is used to express a general sense of happiness.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΑΡΑ, ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'euphron' (εὔφρων), meaning 'well-minded' or 'cheerful', which combines 'eu' (εὖ, 'good, well') and 'phren' (φρήν, 'mind, heart'). It denotes a state of having a good or cheerful mind.

G2078

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: es-KHA-tays

Translations: of last, of uttermost, of final, of extreme, of lowest

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'last' or 'uttermost'. It describes something that is at the very end, whether in time, order, or degree. It can refer to the final point in a sequence or the lowest possible state.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΙΟΣ, ΥΣΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: This word is derived from the Greek adverb ἔξω (exō), meaning 'out' or 'outside', indicating something that is furthest out or at the extreme edge.

G1841

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: EX-oh-dee-oh

Translations: of departure, of exodus, of going out, of a departure, of an exodus, of a going out

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the noun 'ἔξοδος' (exodos), meaning 'a going out, departure, or exodus'. As an adjective, it describes something related to a departure or an exit. In the provided context, it likely refers to something 'of departure' or 'of exodus', such as a psalm or song associated with a journey or a significant exit.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΒΑΣΙΣ, ΕΚΒΑΣΙΣ, ΕΚΔΡΟΜΗ

G2917