2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

Translations: indeed, on the one hand, truly, certainly, but, however

Notes: This word is a particle often used to introduce a clause that is contrasted with a following clause, which is typically introduced by the particle δέ (de). It can indicate a concession, an affirmation, or simply serve to mark a transition in thought. While it often translates as 'indeed' or 'on the one hand,' its precise meaning is highly dependent on context and the presence of a contrasting 'δέ' clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient particle used to mark emphasis or contrast.

G4413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: PRO-toh

Translations: first, foremost, chief, principal, earliest, before, at the first, in the first place

Notes: This word describes something that is first in time, order, rank, or importance. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as an adverb indicating the initial position or action. It is often used to denote the beginning of a sequence or the highest position in a hierarchy.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative; or Adverbial form

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗ, ΠΡΩΤΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From a superlative form of the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'forward' or 'before'. It signifies being at the very front or beginning.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-POY-ay-sah-men

Translations: I made, I did, I produced, I performed, I created, I accomplished, I brought about

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. The ending '-σαμην' indicates that it is in the Aorist tense, Middle voice, and first person singular. The middle voice implies that the action is performed by the subject for their own benefit or on themselves. Therefore, it means 'I made for myself' or 'I did for myself', or 'I accomplished for myself'. It describes an action completed in the past, with the subject being both the actor and, in some sense, the recipient or beneficiary of the action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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'.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: pan-TOH

Translations: altogether, entirely, by all means, in every way

Notes: This word is an adverb derived from the adjective 'πᾶς' (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. As an adverb, 'παντῶ' means 'altogether' or 'entirely', indicating completeness or totality in an action or state. It can also mean 'by all means' or 'in every way', emphasizing a comprehensive manner.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΛΩΣ, ΠΑΝΤΕΛΩΣ

Etymology: The word 'πᾶς' (pas), from which 'παντῶ' is derived, comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'all' or 'every'.

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.

G2321

Part of Speech: Adjective, Proper Noun

Sounds like: theh-oh-FEE-leh

Translations: beloved of God, dear to God, God-loving, friend of God, O Theophilus, O beloved of God

Notes: This word is a compound adjective meaning 'beloved of God' or 'dear to God', indicating someone who is favored by God or who loves God. It can also be used as a proper noun, 'Theophilus', which is a personal name. In the provided context, it appears to be used both as an adjective describing people who are 'beloved of God' and as a vocative proper noun addressing 'Theophilus'.

Inflection: Singular, Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΥΣΕΒΗΣ, ΕΥΛΑΒΗΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: ΘΕΟΣ (THEOS), meaning 'God', and ΦΙΛΟΣ (PHILOS), meaning 'loved, dear, friendly'.

G0756

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EER-xah-toh

Translations: began, started, commenced

Notes: This is the aorist middle/passive indicative form of the verb 'archomai' (to begin). It signifies an action that began in the past, often used to introduce the start of an event or a series of actions. It can also mean 'to rule' or 'to be first', but in this form, it almost exclusively means 'to begin'.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle/Passive, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'archē' (ἀρχή), meaning 'beginning' or 'rule'.

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'.

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'.

G5037

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle

Sounds like: TEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΔΕ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

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.

G0891

G3588, G3739, G3778, G5101

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: AKH-ree

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

Notes: This word functions as a preposition or an adverb, indicating a limit in time or space. It means 'until' when referring to a point in time, or 'up to' and 'as far as' when referring to a spatial limit or extent. It can also mean 'even to' or 'even including'. It is often followed by the genitive case.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΕΧΡΙ, ΕΩΣ, ΑΝΕΥ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the Greek word 'ἄκρος' (akros), meaning 'highest' or 'extreme', suggesting a sense of reaching a limit or extremity.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: HAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine

G1781

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: en-tee-LAH-meh-nos

Translations: having been commanded, having been ordered, having been charged

Notes: This word is a perfect middle/passive participle derived from the verb 'entellō' (to command, order, charge). It describes someone or something that has received a command or instruction. It implies a completed action of being given an order, and the subject is in a state of having received that order.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect, Middle or Passive

Synonyms: ΚΕΛΕΥΣΘΕΙΣ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΧΘΕΙΣ

G0652

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-po-STO-loys

Translations: to apostles, for apostles, by apostles, with apostles, to an apostle, for an apostle, by an apostle, with an apostle

Notes: This word refers to an apostle, a messenger, or one who is sent forth with a specific commission. It is often used in the New Testament to refer to the twelve disciples of Jesus, or to other early Christian leaders who were sent out to preach the Gospel. The form 'ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΙΣ' is the dative plural, indicating the indirect object of an action or the means by which something is done, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', 'by', or 'with'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΞ, ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΤΗΣ

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: dee-AH

Translations: through, by, by means of, on account of, because of, for the sake of

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take two different cases, which changes its meaning. When used with the genitive case, it means 'through' or 'by means of', indicating the instrument or agency by which something is done. When used with the accusative case, it means 'on account of', 'because of', or 'for the sake of', indicating the cause or reason for something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΕΝΕΚΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah

Translations: Spirit, a Spirit, wind, breath, a breath

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΠΝΕΥΜΑ (PNEUMA), meaning 'Spirit', 'wind', or 'breath'. It is often used to refer to the Holy Spirit, but can also denote a human spirit, a demonic spirit, or even a physical wind or breath. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ

Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'to breathe', related to the concept of air in motion. It developed to encompass both physical breath/wind and the non-physical spirit.

G353

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-neh-LEEM-fthay

Translations: was taken up, was received up, was assumed

Notes: This word describes an action where someone or something is taken up, often implying an ascent or elevation. It is typically used in contexts where a person is lifted or received into a higher place, such as into heaven. It is the aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'analambanō', meaning 'to take up' or 'to receive'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΨΟΩ

Etymology: The word ἀναλαμβάνω (analambanō) is a compound word formed from ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and λαμβάνω (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. Thus, it literally means 'to take up' or 'to receive up'.

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.

G3936

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ES-tay-sen

Translations: he presented, he stood by, he offered, he showed, he made to stand, he brought forward

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para, meaning 'beside' or 'near') and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi, meaning 'to stand'). It generally means to present, to stand by, or to offer. It can be used to describe someone bringing a person or thing forward, or to indicate that someone stood beside or near another person or object. It can also mean to offer something, or to demonstrate/show something.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΑΓΩ, ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΩ, ΔΕΙΓΝΥΜΙ

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, among, after, behind, afterward, besides

Notes: ΜΕΤΑ is a versatile word that functions as both a preposition and an adverb. As a preposition, its meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: when followed by a genitive noun, it means 'with' or 'among', indicating association or presence; when followed by an accusative noun, it means 'after' or 'behind', indicating sequence or pursuit. As an adverb, it typically means 'afterward' or 'besides'. It is a very common word in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is cognate with English 'mid' and 'middle'.

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.

G3958

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-THEH-ee

Translations: to suffer, to experience, to undergo, to endure, to feel

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'πάσχω' (pascho), meaning 'to suffer' or 'to experience'. It indicates an action of suffering or undergoing something, without specifying the subject or tense, often used in conjunction with other verbs. It can refer to both positive and negative experiences, though it often carries the connotation of hardship or pain.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ, ΑΝΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΚΟΠΑΘΕΩ

Etymology: The verb πάσχω (pascho) comes from an ancient Indo-European root related to feeling or experiencing. It is the root of many English words related to emotion and suffering, such as 'pathos' and 'sympathy'.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TON

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

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

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

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'.

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

Translations: through, by means of, on account of, because of, 14

Notes: This word is most commonly an elided form of the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through', 'by means of', 'on account of', or 'because of'. It is used to indicate the means by which something is done or the reason for an action. It can also represent the Greek numeral 14, indicated by a keraia (a mark similar to an apostrophe) which is often omitted in transcription.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition or numeral)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

Etymology: The preposition ΔΙΑ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

G3700

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: op-ta-NO-me-nos

Translations: appearing, being seen, being visible, being shown, being revealed

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, indicating an ongoing action of 'appearing' or 'being seen'. It describes someone or something that is in the process of becoming visible or being revealed. It is often used to describe divine or supernatural appearances.

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΙΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΟΡΩΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The verb ὀπτάνομαι (optanomai) is a deponent form derived from the root ὀπ- (op-), which relates to seeing. It is related to the verb ὁράω (horaō), meaning 'to see'.

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'.

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.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: THAYS

Translations: of the

Notes: ΤΗΣ is the genitive, singular, feminine form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for feminine singular nouns. For example, 'the house of the woman' would use ΤΗΣ for 'of the woman'. It functions similarly to 'of the' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article 'Ο' (of which ΤΗΣ is an inflection) derives from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun root. It evolved to function as a definite article in ancient Greek, marking nouns as specific or previously mentioned.

G3588, 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.

G4853

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soo-nah-LEE-zoh-meh-nos

Translations: eating together, assembling, gathering together, associating with

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'συναλίζω'. It describes the action of gathering together, assembling, or eating together with others. It implies a close association or fellowship, often in the context of sharing a meal or meeting for a common purpose.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΥΩΧΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'συναλίζω' is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'ἁλίζω' (halizo), meaning 'to gather' or 'to salt'. The 'salt' component might refer to the ancient custom of eating salt together as a sign of covenant or fellowship, or it might simply be a variant of 'ἁλίζω' meaning 'to gather'.

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.

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.

G5563

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kho-REE-zes-thai

Translations: to separate, to divide, to depart, to put asunder, to be separated, to be divided

Notes: This word is an infinitive verb meaning 'to separate' or 'to divide'. It can be used transitively, meaning to cause something to separate, or intransitively, meaning to become separated or to depart from something or someone. It often implies a physical or relational division.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΙΡΕΩ, ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΔΙΑΣΤΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word χωρίζω (chōrizō) comes from the noun χωρίον (chōrion), meaning 'a place' or 'a separate place', which itself is derived from χώρα (chōra), meaning 'land' or 'region'. The verb thus means 'to make a place between' or 'to put into separate places'.

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: AL-lah

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

Notes: This word is primarily a conjunction used to introduce a contrast or opposition to what has just been stated. It can often be translated as 'but' or 'yet'. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'on the contrary' or 'indeed', emphasizing a preceding statement or introducing a strong affirmation.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΟΜΩΣ, ΠΛΗΝ

Etymology: From the neuter plural of the adjective ἄλλος (allos), meaning 'other'. It developed into a conjunction indicating distinction or opposition.

G4037

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-MEH-nin

Translations: to wait, to wait for, to await

Notes: This word means to wait or to await something or someone. It implies a period of expectation or anticipation before an event or arrival. It is often used in the context of waiting for a promised event or a specific person.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΔΟΚΑΩ, ΑΠΕΚΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the verb μένω (menō), meaning 'to remain' or 'to abide'. Thus, it literally means 'to remain around' or 'to wait about', conveying the sense of waiting for something to happen.

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.

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.

G2491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-nays

Translations: John

Notes: This is a common biblical name, equivalent to the English 'John'. It is a masculine proper noun frequently appearing in the New Testament, referring to several individuals such as John the Baptist, John the Apostle, and John Mark. It is derived from a Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: From the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוחנן), meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'. It was a very common name among Jews in the Hellenistic period.

G0907

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-BAP-ti-sen

Translations: he baptized, he immersed, he plunged, he washed

Notes: This word describes the act of immersing or plunging something into a liquid, often with the purpose of washing or cleansing. In a religious context, it refers to the ritual of baptism, signifying a spiritual cleansing or initiation. It is used to describe an action completed in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΛΟΥΩ, ΝΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: From a derivative of G0902 (ΒΑΠΤΩ), meaning 'to dip' or 'to immerse'. The suffix -ιζω indicates a causative or iterative action.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

Translations: but, and, now, then, moreover, however

Notes: ΔΕ is a common Koine Greek particle or conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences. It often indicates a transition, a contrast, or a continuation of thought. It can be translated in various ways depending on the context, such as 'but' when indicating opposition, 'and' when simply continuing a narrative, or 'now'/'then' when marking a new point or development.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'and' or 'but'. It is an ancient particle used to connect ideas or introduce new information.

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

Translations: not, no, where, of whom, of which, when

Notes: This word, written without diacritics, can represent at least two distinct Koine Greek words. It most commonly functions as a negative particle (οὐ), meaning 'not' or 'no', used to express a direct and objective negation. It can also function as a relative adverb (οὗ), meaning 'where' or 'when', indicating place or time, or as a relative genitive pronoun, meaning 'of whom' or 'of which'. The precise meaning depends on the context and the original diacritics.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a particle/adverb); Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter (as a relative pronoun)

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

Etymology: The negative particle οὐ (ou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *ne, meaning 'not'. The relative adverb/pronoun οὗ (hou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *kʷo-, a pronominal stem.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun, Interjection

Sounds like: OY

Translations: the, who, they, oh

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

Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Nominative

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

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

Translations: therefore, then, accordingly, consequently, so, now, indeed

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a logical consequence, transition, or continuation. It often introduces a conclusion or a statement that follows from what has just been said. It can also be used to resume a narrative or to emphasize a point, sometimes translated as 'now' or 'indeed' in such contexts.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂u, a particle indicating 'away from'. In Greek, it developed into a particle of inference or transition.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: el-THO-tes

Translations: having come, having gone, those who came, those who went

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'erchomai', meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It indicates a completed action of coming or going, often translated as 'having come' or 'having gone', or as a substantive 'those who came/went'. It can modify a noun or stand on its own to refer to the people or things that performed the action.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΟΝΤΕΣ, ΠΑΡΑΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: The verb 'erchomai' (from which 'elthontes' is derived) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go'. It is a common and fundamental verb in Koine Greek.

G4905

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soon-el-THOH-tes

Translations: having come together, when they had come together, those who came together, assembling, gathering

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'synerchomai', meaning 'to come together' or 'to assemble'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is occurring in relation to the main verb of a sentence. It indicates a group of people or things that have gathered or assembled.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G2065

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-ROH-tohn

Translations: they were asking, they were questioning, they were inquiring, they were requesting

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to ask', 'to question', 'to inquire', or 'to request'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It can be used to ask for information, to make a request, or to interrogate someone. In the provided context, it indicates that a group of people were in the process of asking or inquiring about something.

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΖΗΤΕΩ

G1487, G1488

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: AY

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΑΝ, ΕΙΠΕΡ, ΕΣΤΙΝ

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

G5550

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHRO-noh

Translations: (to) time, (in) time, a time, season, period

Notes: This word refers to a period of time, a season, or a specific moment. It is often used to indicate when something occurs, frequently appearing with prepositions like 'ἐν' (in) to denote 'in time' or 'at a certain time'. It can also refer to a duration or an appointed time.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΡΟΣ, ΑΙΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΧΡΟΝΟΣ (chronos) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It refers to a duration of time, as opposed to καιρός (kairos), which refers to a specific, opportune time.

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: (to) this, (for) this, (by) this, (in) this, (with) this

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' or 'that'. In its dative singular form, as 'ΤΟΥΤΩ', it indicates the indirect object of an action, or the means, instrument, or location. It can be translated as 'to this', 'for this', 'by this', 'in this', or 'with this', depending on the context. It points to something specific that is near or recently mentioned.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G600

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-poh-kah-this-TAH-nays

Translations: you restore, you re-establish, you put back, you bring back

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to restore,' 'to re-establish,' or 'to bring back to a former state.' It implies a return to an original or proper condition, often after a period of disruption or decay. It can be used in contexts of physical restoration, moral renewal, or the re-establishment of order.

Inflection: Present Indicative, Active Voice, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΙΣ, ΑΝΑΚΑΙΝΙΖΩ

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.

G0846

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

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OOKH

Translations: not, no, never

Notes: ΟΥΧʼ is an elided form of the Greek negative adverb ΟΥΚ (ouk), which means 'not' or 'no'. It is used to express a direct and absolute negation, often in declarative sentences. The form ΟΥΧʼ is specifically used before words that begin with a rough breathing (an 'h' sound in ancient Greek pronunciation), indicating an elision of the final 'k' and an aspiration of the 'ch' sound.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΗ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΚ (ouk) is an ancient Greek negative particle, likely originating from a Proto-Indo-European root. It is a fundamental word used for negation in the language.

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: gno-NAI

Translations: to know, to understand, to perceive, to learn, to recognize

Notes: This is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'γινώσκω' (ginōskō), meaning 'to know'. It expresses the action of knowing or coming to know in a general sense, without specifying the time of the action. It is often used as the object of another verb or as a complement to an adjective, indicating purpose or result, such as 'to be able to know' or 'for the purpose of knowing'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΟΙΔΑ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

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.

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-theh-toh

Translations: he placed, he put, he laid, he set, he appointed, he made, he established, he laid down, he laid up, he put for himself, he placed for himself, he laid for himself, he set for himself

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist indicative middle voice of the verb ΤΙΘΗΜΙ (tithemi), meaning 'to put, place, lay, or set'. In the middle voice, the action is performed by the subject for their own benefit or with a particular interest in the outcome, or it can simply be a reflexive action. Therefore, it often translates as 'he/she/it put/placed/laid/set for himself/herself/itself' or 'he/she/it made/appointed for himself/herself/itself'. It can also mean 'to establish' or 'to lay down' (as in a law or a life).

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

Synonyms: ΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΤΑΣΣΩ

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

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.

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: EE-dee-ah

Translations: one's own, private, peculiar, personal, individually, privately, separately, apart

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'one's own,' 'private,' or 'peculiar,' referring to something belonging to a specific person or group. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'privately,' 'separately,' or 'individually.' As an adjective, it agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. As an adverb, it describes how an action is performed.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Singular; Feminine, Accusative, Plural; Neuter, Nominative, Plural; Neuter, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΥ, ΜΟΝΟΣ, ΞΕΧΩΡΙΣΤΑ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *swe- (reflexive pronoun), meaning 'self.' It developed in Greek to refer to what is 'one's own' or 'private.'

G1849

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ex-oo-SEE-ah

Translations: authority, power, right, jurisdiction, control, a right, a power

Notes: This word refers to the right or privilege to act, the power to govern or control, or the authority to make decisions. It can denote delegated authority, inherent power, or freedom of choice. It is often used in contexts of legal or moral right, or the ability to exercise dominion over something or someone.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΙΣΧΥΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Greek verb ἔξεστι (exesti), meaning 'it is permitted' or 'it is possible'. It combines the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb εἶναι (einai), meaning 'to be'.

G1904

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-el-THO-tos

Translations: (of) having come, (of) having gone, (of) having arrived, (of) having come upon, (of) having overtaken

Notes: This word is a genitive singular masculine or neuter form of the aorist active participle of the verb 'eperchomai'. It describes an action that has already occurred, indicating someone or something that has come, gone, or arrived. It often implies an event or person that has come upon or overtaken another.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΘΟΝΤΟΣ, ΠΑΡΑΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΥ

Etymology: The word 'eperchomai' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'epi' (upon, over) and the verb 'erchomai' (to come, go). It signifies coming upon or over something.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EF

Translations: upon, on, over, to, against, at, by, for, in, among, with, toward, concerning, because of

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), which means 'upon' or 'on'. The final vowel of ΕΠΙ is dropped when the next word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs: with the genitive, it means 'upon, on, over, during'; with the dative, it means 'on, at, by, for, in addition to'; and with the accusative, it means 'on, to, against, over, toward'. It is a very common and versatile preposition.

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

G3144

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MAR-too-res

Translations: witnesses, a witness

Notes: This word refers to individuals who have seen or heard something and can provide testimony or evidence. It is used in legal contexts for those who give evidence in court, or more generally for those who attest to the truth of something. It can also refer to someone who bears witness to a belief, even to the point of death (from which the English word 'martyr' is derived).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΜΑΡΤΥΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *smer- meaning 'to remember, to care for'. It is related to words concerning memory and remembrance, as a witness is someone who remembers and recounts events.

G2419

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-roo-sa-LEEM

Translations: Jerusalem

Notes: This is the name of the ancient city of Jerusalem, a significant city in the history of Judaism and Christianity. It is often referred to as the Holy City and is central to many biblical narratives. As a proper noun, it functions as the subject or object in a sentence, referring specifically to this particular city.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The name 'Jerusalem' is of Semitic origin, likely meaning 'foundation of Shalem' or 'city of peace'. It is derived from ancient Hebrew roots and has been known by various names throughout history, but Jerusalem is its most enduring form.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAH-see

Translations: (to) all, (to) every, (to) whole, (to) any, (of) all, (of) every, (of) whole, (of) any

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all,' 'every,' 'whole,' or 'any.' It is used to describe a quantity or entirety. For example, it can be used with a noun to mean 'all the people' or 'every house.' In the provided examples, 'ΠΑΣΗ ΧΩΡΑ' means 'in every land' or 'in all the land,' indicating its use to modify a feminine singular noun.

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'all' or 'every.'

G4540

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-mah-REE-ah

Translations: Samaria

Notes: Samaria refers to a region in ancient Palestine, located between Galilee to the north and Judea to the south. It was also the name of the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel. The term can refer to either the geographical region or the city itself, and is often used in historical and biblical contexts.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name Samaria is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word 'Shomron', which means 'watch-mountain' or 'watch-tower'. It was named after Shemer, the owner of the hill on which the city was built.

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.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

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

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ei-PON

Translations: having said, saying, speaking, when he said, after he said

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle of the verb 'εἴπω' (eipo), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes an action that occurred prior to or concurrently with the main verb of the sentence, indicating that the subject performed the act of speaking. It is often translated as 'having said' or 'when he said', but can also be rendered as 'saying' depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩΝ, ΛΑΛΩΝ

Etymology: The verb 'εἴπω' (eipo) is a primary verb in Koine Greek, meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is an ancient word with roots in Proto-Indo-European, and it is one of the most common verbs used for communication in the Greek New Testament and other ancient texts.

G0991

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: blep-ON-tone

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΩΝΤΩΝ, ΘΕΩΡΟΥΝΤΩΝ

G1869

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-AIR-thay

Translations: was lifted up, was raised, was exalted, was carried away

Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'epairo', meaning 'to lift up' or 'to raise'. It is a compound word formed from 'epi' (upon, over) and 'airo' (to lift, take up). In its passive form, it describes something or someone being lifted, raised, or exalted, often implying a state of being elevated or becoming arrogant. It can be used to describe physical elevation or a metaphorical elevation in status or pride.

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

Synonyms: ΥΨΩΘΗ, ΑΝΕΒΗ, ΕΞΑΡΘΗ

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.

G0000

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-teh-NEE-zon-tes

Translations: gazing intently, looking intently, staring, fixing their gaze, fixing their eyes

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'gazing intently' or 'looking fixedly'. It describes an action that is ongoing or continuous. It is often used to convey a sense of focused attention, indicating that someone is looking at something with great concentration, often without blinking or looking away. It implies a sustained and unwavering gaze.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΜΒΛΕΠΩ

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.

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).

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: por-yoo-MEH-noo

Translations: going, of going, of one going, of those going, of him going, of them going, of traveling, of one traveling, of those traveling

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to go' or 'to travel'. It describes someone or something that is in the process of going or traveling. As a genitive participle, it often functions like a possessive or descriptive phrase, indicating 'of one who is going' or 'of those who are going', depending on the context and number. It can be used to describe the action of a subject without being the main verb of the sentence.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Singular or Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΟΔΕΥΩ

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.

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

Translations: what, why, what kind of, how much, something, anything, a certain thing

Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun 'τίς'. It can be used to ask 'what?' or 'why?', or to refer to 'something' or 'anything' in an indefinite sense. When used as an adjective, it means 'what kind of' or 'how much'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word 'ΤΙ' originates from Proto-Indo-European, serving as the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ess-TAY-kah-teh

Translations: you have stood, you stand, you are standing

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'histēmi', meaning 'to stand'. As a perfect active indicative verb, it describes an action that was completed in the past but has ongoing results in the present. Therefore, it can be translated as 'you have stood' (emphasizing the completed action) or 'you stand' / 'you are standing' (emphasizing the resulting state). It indicates being in a standing position or having taken a stand.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΣΤΗΚΩ, ΕΣΤΗΚΑ

Etymology: The word ἵστημι (histēmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *steh₂-, meaning 'to stand'. It is related to many words across various Indo-European languages that convey the idea of standing or placing.

G0991

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: BLEH-pon-tes

Translations: seeing, looking, observing, perceiving, watching

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'βλέπω' (blepō), meaning 'to see' or 'to look'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. It can be translated as 'seeing' or 'those who are seeing', indicating an action performed by the subject. It is often used to describe the act of perceiving or observing something.

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΔΟΝ

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

Translations: this, that, he, she, it, these, those, this one, that one

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something or someone that is near, or has just been mentioned. It can function as a substantive (e.g., 'he', 'she', 'it', 'this one') or as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'this man', 'these things'). It often refers to something immediately present or recently discussed in the discourse.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be an ancient demonstrative pronoun in Greek, possibly related to other Indo-European demonstratives.

G0324

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-leem-FTHAYS

Translations: having been taken up, taken up, being taken up

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle derived from the verb ἀναλαμβάνω (analambanō), meaning 'to take up,' 'to receive,' or 'to assume.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred to the subject. In this form, it indicates that the subject has undergone the action of being taken up or received.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΑΝΑΓΩ, ΥΠΟΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

G0575

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: AF

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΑΠΟ

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

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LEF-seh-tai

Translations: he will come, she will come, it will come, he will go, she will go, it will go

Notes: This word is a future tense form of the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It indicates an action that will happen in the future, specifically by a third-person singular subject (he, she, or it). It is often used to describe the arrival or departure of a person or thing.

Inflection: Future, Indicative, Middle/Passive (Deponent), 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΗΞΩ, ΑΦΙΞΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go'. It is a common verb in Koine Greek.

G2300

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eth-eh-AH-sas-thai

Translations: to behold, to gaze upon, to look at, to observe

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'theaomai', meaning to look intently, to gaze upon, or to behold. It implies a deliberate and often prolonged act of looking, often with a sense of wonder or contemplation. It can be used to describe the act of witnessing an event or observing something with careful attention.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle or Passive Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'theaomai' is derived from 'thea' (a sight, spectacle), which itself comes from 'theaomai'. It is related to words concerning seeing and spectacle.

G4198

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: por-yoo-OH-men-on

Translations: going, walking, journeying, proceeding

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'going' or 'walking'. It describes an action that is currently happening or is continuous. It is often used to describe someone or something that is moving from one place to another, or to describe a general course of action or life. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΟΔΕΥΩ

G5119

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: TOH-teh

Translations: then, at that time, at that moment, thereupon, therefore

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'then' or 'at that time'. It is used to indicate a point in time, often referring to a past or future event that follows another. It can also be used to introduce a consequence or result, similar to 'therefore' or 'in that case'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΤΕ is a primary adverb, meaning it is not derived from another word in Greek. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'το' (this/that).

G2564

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ka-loo-MEH-noo

Translations: called, named, a called, a named, of the called, of the named

Notes: This word is a present passive participle of the verb 'to call' or 'to name'. It describes someone or something that is being called or named. It often functions like an adjective, modifying a noun and indicating that the noun is known by a particular name or title. For example, 'the river called Eleutheros' or 'the place named Gilgal'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Present, Passive

Synonyms: ΟΝΟΜΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΥ, ΛΕΓΟΜΕΝΟΥ

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.

G1451

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: ENG-goos

Translations: near, nigh, at hand, close, ready, almost, of near

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'near' or 'at hand', indicating proximity in space or time. It can also be used as a preposition with the genitive case, meaning 'near to' or 'close to' something. For example, it might describe a person being physically close to a place, or an event being imminent. It can also convey the sense of 'almost' or 'ready'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ, ΕΠΙΣΤΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΓΓΥΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁en- meaning 'in' or 'on'. It has been used in Greek since ancient times to denote proximity.

G4521

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sahb-BAH-too

Translations: (of) Sabbath, (of) a Sabbath

Notes: This word refers to the Sabbath, which is a day of rest and worship, observed by Jews from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset. In the New Testament, it often refers to the seventh day of the week. The genitive form 'ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟΥ' indicates possession or relationship, often translated as 'of the Sabbath' or 'belonging to the Sabbath'. It is used to specify a time or event in relation to the Sabbath day.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Etymology: The word 'ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟΝ' is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word 'šabbāṯ' (שַׁבָּת), meaning 'rest' or 'cessation'. It entered Greek through the Septuagint, the Koine Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-khon

Translations: having, holding, possessing, keeping, being in possession of, being able to, being, having a, holding a

Notes: This word is the present active participle, neuter singular or masculine/neuter accusative singular, of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It describes something or someone that is in the act of possessing or holding something. It can also be used to indicate a state of being or ability.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative/Accusative, Neuter, Singular; or Accusative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ

G3753

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-teh

Translations: when, whenever, at which time

Notes: This word functions as a temporal adverb or conjunction, indicating a point or period in time. It is used to introduce a clause that specifies when an action occurs or occurred, similar to 'when' or 'whenever' in English. It can refer to a specific past event or a general, recurring condition.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΗΝΙΚΑ, ΟΠΟΤΕ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (the) and the particle 'te' (then, at that time). It originally meant 'at that time when'.

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-EEL-tho

Translations: I entered, they entered, I came in, they came in

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'eiserchomai', meaning 'to enter' or 'to come in'. It describes the action of moving from an outside location to an inside one. The form 'ΕΙΣΗΛΘΟ' specifically refers to an action that occurred in the past, indicating either a singular 'I' or a plural 'they' performed the action of entering.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, First Person Singular or Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-NEH-bee-sahn

Translations: they went up, they ascended, they climbed

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist indicative form of the verb 'ΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΩ', meaning 'to go up', 'to ascend', or 'to climb'. It describes an action of moving upwards, often in the context of physical elevation, such as going up a mountain, a building, or to a city like Jerusalem, which was considered geographically higher. It can also be used metaphorically for rising in status or appearing.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G5253

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hoo-per-OH-on

Translations: upper room, a upper room, upper chamber, a upper chamber, loft, a loft

Notes: This word refers to an upper room or an upper chamber, typically found in a house. It was often used for various purposes, such as sleeping, meeting, or storing items, and could be a private or communal space. In ancient houses, the upper room was often a significant part of the dwelling.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΩΓΕΟΝ

Etymology: From the preposition ΥΠΕΡ (hyper), meaning 'over' or 'above', and a noun related to 'room' or 'place'. It literally means 'that which is above the room' or 'the upper part of a house'.

G2650

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-MEH-non-tes

Translations: remaining, abiding, dwelling, staying, continuing

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'καταμένω' (katamenō), meaning 'to remain,' 'to abide,' or 'to dwell.' It describes an action of staying or continuing in a place or state. It is a compound word formed from 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'thoroughly,' and 'μένω' (menō), meaning 'to remain' or 'to abide.'

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΟΝΤΕΣ, ΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΔΙΑΤΡΙΒΟΝΤΕΣ

G2384

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ah-KO-bos

Translations: Jacob, James

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to a male individual. In the New Testament, it is used to refer to several prominent figures, most notably Jacob, the patriarch of Israel, and James, the brother of Jesus and leader of the Jerusalem church, as well as James, the son of Zebedee and apostle. The name is consistently used to identify these specific individuals.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name IAKWBOS is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (יַעֲקֹב). It means 'supplanter' or 'he who grasps the heel'.

G5376

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: PHI-lip-pos

Translations: Philip

Notes: This is a masculine proper name, commonly translated as Philip. It refers to several individuals in ancient history, including apostles, kings, and other notable figures. It is used in sentences as the subject of a verb or as a direct object, depending on its case.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Φίλιππος (Philippos) is of Greek origin, derived from the words φίλος (philos), meaning 'friend' or 'lover', and ἵππος (hippos), meaning 'horse'. Thus, it literally means 'lover of horses' or 'fond of horses'.

G2207

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: zay-LOH-tays

Translations: zealot, a zealot, one who is zealous, jealous

Notes: This word refers to someone who is intensely devoted, passionate, or fervent, often in support of a particular cause, belief, or person. It can describe a person who is eager and enthusiastic. When applied to God, it often conveys the sense of being 'jealous' in a protective way, meaning God is fiercely protective of His honor, covenant, and people, and will not tolerate rivals or disloyalty.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΖΗΛΕΥΤΗΣ, ΖΗΛΩΤΟΣ

Etymology: From ζῆλος (zēlos), meaning 'zeal, rivalry, jealousy'. It describes one characterized by zeal.

G2385

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ah-KO-boo

Translations: of Jacob, of James

Notes: This word is a proper noun, referring to the biblical figure Jacob, or in the New Testament context, James. It is used to indicate possession or origin, similar to saying 'belonging to Jacob' or 'from James'. For example, 'the brother of James' or 'the house of Jacob'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name is of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב), meaning 'supplanter' or 'heel-grabber'. It entered Greek through the Septuagint and was widely used in the New Testament.

G3661

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: oh-moh-thoo-MAH-don

Translations: with one accord, unanimously, with one mind, together

Notes: This word describes an action performed by a group of people who are in complete agreement or have a single purpose. It emphasizes unity and harmony in their actions, meaning they act as if they have one shared spirit or intention. It is often used to describe a collective action where there is no dissent.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΕΣ, ΟΜΟΥ

Etymology: The word ΟΜΟΘΥΜΑΔΟΝ is derived from the adjective ΟΜΟΘΥΜΑΔΟΣ, which is a compound of ΟΜΟΣ (homos), meaning 'same' or 'one', and ΘΥΜΟΣ (thymos), meaning 'spirit', 'mind', or 'passion'. Thus, it literally means 'with the same spirit' or 'with one mind'.

G4342

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-kar-teh-ROON-tes

Translations: persevering, continuing steadfastly, attending constantly, devoted to, those who persevere, those who continue steadfastly

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and 'καρτερέω' (kartereō), meaning 'to be strong' or 'to endure'. It signifies a strong, persistent adherence or devotion to something or someone. It describes an action of continuing steadfastly, persevering, or being constantly devoted to a task, person, or principle, often implying a patient and unyielding commitment.

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

Synonyms: ΕΜΜΕΝΟΝΤΕΣ, ΥΠΟΜΕΝΟΝΤΕΣ

G3661

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: oh-moh-thoo-MAH-doh

Translations: with one accord, unanimously, together, with one mind

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'with one accord' or 'unanimously'. It describes an action performed by a group of people who are in complete agreement or have a single purpose. It emphasizes unity of mind, spirit, or will, indicating that everyone involved acts together without dissent. It is often used to describe the collective action of a community or assembly.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΜΦΩΝΩΣ, ΚΟΙΝΩΣ

Etymology: The word is derived from the combination of ὅμος (homos), meaning 'same' or 'one', and θυμός (thymos), meaning 'spirit' or 'mind'. The suffix -αδόν forms an adverb, indicating 'in the manner of' or 'with'.

G4335

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-YOO-khee

Translations: prayer, a prayer, supplication

Notes: This word refers to an act of prayer or supplication, a communication with God or a deity. It is commonly used to describe the act of worship or a specific request made in prayer. It can be used in contexts ranging from personal devotion to public worship.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΗΣΙΣ, ΕΥΧΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προσεύχομαι (proseúkhomai, “to pray”), from πρός (prós, “to, toward”) + εὔχομαι (eúkhomai, “to pray, to wish”). It literally means 'a prayer directed towards'.

G3137

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: mah-REE-ah

Translations: Mary

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to the name Mary. In the New Testament, it is the name of several prominent women, most notably Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene. It is used to identify a specific individual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Etymology: The name Mary is derived from the Hebrew name Miryam (מִרְיָם), which is of uncertain meaning but possibly related to 'bitterness' or 'rebellion', or alternatively, 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'. It came into Greek as Mariam and Maria.

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOW-tays

Translations: to these, with these, by these, in these, these

Notes: This word is the dative plural feminine form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'these'. It is used to point out something specific that is near the speaker or has just been mentioned. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object, means, instrument, or location, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'with', 'by', or 'in'. It can function as a pronoun, standing in for a noun, or as an adjective, modifying a noun.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G0450

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-STAS

Translations: having risen, rising, standing up, having stood up, having appeared, appearing, having been raised, being raised

Notes: This word is the masculine singular nominative active aorist participle of the verb 'ἀνίστημι' (anistēmi). It describes an action that has already occurred or is completed in relation to the main verb, indicating someone or something that has risen, stood up, or been raised. It is often used to refer to resurrection or a general act of rising.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

G3793

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OKH-los

Translations: crowd, multitude, throng, mob, a crowd, a multitude

Notes: This word refers to a large gathering of people, often an unorganized or disorderly group. It can denote a general multitude or a specific crowd, such as a mob. It is commonly used in the New Testament to describe the large groups of people who followed Jesus.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be derived from a root meaning 'to move' or 'to stir up', suggesting a restless or agitated mass of people.

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.

G0846

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

G5616

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: OH-say

Translations: as if, as, like, about, approximately, some, nearly

Notes: ΩΣΕΙ is an adverb or conjunction used to indicate comparison, approximation, or similarity. It can mean "as if," "like," "about," or "approximately." It is often used to describe a quantity or duration that is not exact, or to introduce a hypothetical situation.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΠΕΡΙΠΟΥ

Etymology: From the Greek word ὡς (hōs), meaning "as" or "like," combined with the particle εἰ (ei), meaning "if."

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOY

Translations: brothers, fellow believers, countrymen, kinsmen

Notes: This word refers to brothers, either by blood or in a broader sense, such as fellow countrymen, kinsmen, or members of the same community or faith. It is a compound word formed from 'α-' (a-, meaning 'together' or 'same') and 'δελφύς' (delphys, meaning 'womb'), literally meaning 'from the same womb'. It is commonly used to address a group of male individuals who share a close bond or common origin.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΔΕΛΦΟΙ, ΣΥΓΓΕΝΕΙΣ, ΟΜΟΦΥΛΟΙ

G1163

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-dei

Translations: it was necessary, it was proper, it was fitting, one had to, one ought to

Notes: ΕΔΕΙ is the imperfect active indicative form of the impersonal verb ΔΕΙ. It signifies that something was necessary, proper, or fitting in the past. It often implies a moral obligation, a divine necessity, or a logical consequence. It is typically followed by an infinitive or a clause introduced by ἵνα (hina) or ὅπως (hopos).

Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΧΡΗΝ, ΠΡΟΣΗΚΕΝ

G4280

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-EI-pen

Translations: he said before, he foretold, he prophesied, he spoke beforehand

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before', and the verb εἶπον (eîpon), meaning 'I said'. It means to say something in advance, to foretell, or to prophesy. It is used to describe an action of speaking that precedes a future event or a later statement. For example, 'He foretold the events that would happen.'

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΛΕΓΩ, ΠΡΟΦΗΤΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the prefix πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and the verb εἶπον (eîpon), which is the aorist form of λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'.

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AH-gee-on

Translations: holy, sacred, a holy thing, a sacred thing, set apart

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'holy,' 'sacred,' or 'set apart.' It describes something that is consecrated to God, pure, or morally blameless. It can refer to places, objects, or people that are dedicated to divine service or possess a divine quality. In its neuter form, it can also refer to a 'holy thing' or 'sacred place.'

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

Synonyms: ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΙΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to venerate' or 'to dread'. It refers to that which inspires awe and reverence, particularly in a religious context.

G4750

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STOH-mah-tos

Translations: mouth, a mouth, (of) mouth, (of) a mouth

Notes: This word refers to the mouth, either literally as a part of the body (of humans or animals) or metaphorically as the source of speech, utterance, or command. It is often used in contexts related to speaking, declaring, or consuming.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΧΕΙΛΟΣ, ΦΩΝΗ

Etymology: The word ΣΤΟΜΑ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *stom-n-, meaning 'mouth'. It is related to words for mouth in other Indo-European languages.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-noo

Translations: having become, having come to pass, of having become, of having come to pass

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' or 'to be born.' As a genitive singular participle, it often indicates a causal or temporal relationship, meaning 'of one who has become' or 'when something has happened.' It describes an action that has already taken place and is often used to modify a noun in the genitive case.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Masculine or Neuter, Singular, Genitive

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΒΑΙΝΩ

G3595

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-dee-GOO

Translations: of a guide, of a leader, of a way-leader, of a conductor

Notes: This word refers to a guide, a leader, or someone who shows the way. It is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, often translated as 'of a guide' or 'of a leader'. It can refer to someone who physically leads the way or metaphorically guides someone in a course of action.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΠΡΟΔΡΟΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΔΗΓΟΣ (hodēgos) is a compound word derived from ὁδός (hodos), meaning 'way' or 'road', and ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide'. Thus, it literally means 'one who leads the way'.

G2674

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: kah-tay-rith-MAY-meh-nos

Translations: numbered, counted, reckoned, enrolled, a numbered one, one who has been numbered

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been numbered' or 'having been counted among'. It describes someone or something that has already undergone the action of being counted or enrolled. It can be used to describe a person who has been included in a group or list.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect, Passive, Participle

Synonyms: ΑΡΙΘΜΕΩ, ΣΥΝΑΡΙΘΜΕΩ

G2975

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAKH-en

Translations: he obtained, he received, he drew, he was allotted, he was assigned

Notes: This word describes the act of obtaining something by lot, by divine appointment, or by receiving an allotted portion. It implies that the acquisition was not necessarily through personal effort but by chance, destiny, or a pre-determined assignment. It is often used in contexts where someone receives a specific role, inheritance, or outcome.

Inflection: Aorist Active Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ

Etymology: The root verb ΛΑΓΧΑΝΩ (lanchanō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to words meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages.

G5561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kho-REE-oh

Translations: place, a place, field, a field, country, a country, region, a region, land, a land, estate, an estate, property, a property

Notes: This word refers to a specific place, a piece of land, or a region. It can denote a field, an estate, or a larger geographical area. It is often used in the context of a defined space or property.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

Etymology: This word is derived from the Greek word 'χωρος' (choros), meaning 'space' or 'place'. It refers to a defined area or region.

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.

G3406

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mis-THOO

Translations: of reward, of wage, of pay, of hire, a reward, a wage, pay, hire

Notes: This word refers to a reward, wage, or pay received for work or service. It can also denote the recompense or punishment for actions. In the provided context, it is used in the genitive case, often indicating possession or association, such as 'with a reward' or 'for a wage'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΟΣΙΣ, ΕΡΓΟΝ, ΜΙΣΘΑΠΟΔΟΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΜΙΣΘΟΣ (misthos) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It refers to payment for labor or service.

G0093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-dee-KEE-as

Translations: of unrighteousness, of iniquity, of injustice, of wrong, of wickedness

Notes: This word refers to the state or act of being unrighteous, unjust, or wicked. It describes a violation of divine or human law, often implying a moral wrong or an act of injustice. It is used to describe actions or conditions that are contrary to what is right or fair.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΙΑ, ΑΣΕΒΕΙΑ, ΠΟΝΗΡΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΑΔΙΚΙΑ (adikia) is derived from the negative prefix 'α-' (a-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and 'δίκη' (dike) meaning 'justice' or 'right'. Thus, it literally means 'without justice' or 'injustice'.

G4243

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PREE-nays

Translations: prone, headlong, falling headlong, prostrate, face down

Notes: This adjective describes someone or something that is lying face down, prostrate, or falling headlong. It indicates a position where the front of the body is facing downwards, often implying a fall or a humble posture. It can be used to describe a person who has fallen forward or is lying flat on their face.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΠΙΠΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word is derived from an ancient root meaning 'forward' or 'downward'. It is related to words indicating a forward motion or a position facing downwards.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-nos

Translations: having become, being, happened, arisen, a having become, a being

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become', 'to happen', or 'to come into being'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is completed in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It can be translated as 'having become', 'being', or 'when he/it became'. It often indicates a state or condition resulting from a past action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΕΓΕΝΗΘΗ

G3319

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-soss

Translations: middle, midst, among, between, a middle, a midst

Notes: This word describes something that is in the middle, in the midst of, or between other things. It can refer to a physical location, a period of time, or a state of being. For example, it can be used to say 'in the middle of the road' or 'in the midst of the crowd'. It can also be used to describe someone who is 'neutral' or 'impartial' in a dispute.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΟΝ, ΕΝΔΙΑΜΕΣΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to Latin 'medius' and English 'mid' or 'middle'.

G1632

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ekh-YOO-thay

Translations: was poured out, was shed, burst open, gushed out, were poured out, were shed

Notes: This word describes something being poured out, shed, or gushing forth. It is often used in a literal sense for liquids, but can also be used metaphorically for emotions, blessings, or even people scattering. In the provided examples, it describes a person bursting open and their insides gushing out, and people being 'poured out' or scattered in a metaphorical sense, indicating their widespread error or destruction.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΧΥΝΩ, ΕΚΧΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΧΕΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΧΕΩ (cheō), meaning 'to pour'.

G4698

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SPLANGKH-nah

Translations: bowels, intestines, affections, compassion, pity

Notes: This word refers literally to the inner organs, such as the intestines or viscera. Metaphorically, it signifies the seat of emotions and deep feelings, particularly compassion, pity, or tender affections. It is often used to describe a profound emotional response or empathy towards others.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΤΙΡΜΟΙ, ΕΛΕΟΣ

Etymology: The word originates from an ancient Greek root referring to the inner parts of the body. It developed to also signify the seat of emotions and feelings.

G5620

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: HOH-steh

Translations: so that, in order that, consequently, therefore, with the result that

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause of result or purpose. It indicates that what follows is a consequence or the intended outcome of what was previously stated. It can also introduce an infinitive clause to express result.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ

Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs), meaning 'as' or 'how', combined with the particle τε (te), meaning 'and' or 'also'. It developed to express result or consequence.

G1258

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-LEK-toh

Translations: (to) language, (to) dialect, (to) speech, a language, a dialect, a speech

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun 'διάλεκτος'. It refers to a specific language, a dialect, or a particular manner of speaking. In the dative case, it often indicates the means, instrument, or location, so it can be translated as 'by language', 'in language', or 'to language', depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΛΩΣΣΑ, ΛΑΛΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek verb διαλέγομαι (dialegomai), meaning 'to converse' or 'to discuss'. It is formed from διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and λέγω (legō), meaning 'to speak' or 'to say'.

G0001

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-khel-DAH-makh

Translations: Akeldama, Aceldama, Field of Blood

Notes: This word is a transliteration of an Aramaic phrase meaning 'Field of Blood'. It refers to the field purchased with the thirty pieces of silver that Judas Iscariot returned after betraying Jesus, and where he subsequently died. The final character 'Χʼ' is a keraia, indicating that the preceding letters represent a number, but in this context, it is likely a scribal error or an unusual transliteration of the Aramaic word, as the common form is ΑΧΕΛΔΑΜΑ (Akeldama).

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Aramaic phrase 'ḥaqal dema' (חֲקַל דְּמָא), meaning 'field of blood'. It is a compound word derived from Aramaic roots for 'field' and 'blood'.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TOOT

Translations: this, that, this one, that one, of this, of that, to this, to that

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun and adjective 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something specific, either nearby or previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it can stand alone, referring to a person or thing. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, agreeing with it in gender, number, and case. Its meaning can shift slightly depending on the context, often emphasizing proximity or a specific reference.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G5561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kho-REE-on

Translations: field, a field, piece of land, a piece of land, place, a place, region, a region, country, a country, village, a village

Notes: This word refers to a specific piece of land, a field, or a defined area. It can also denote a region, country, or even a village. It is often used to describe a plot of ground, especially one used for agriculture or as a dwelling place.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΓΡΟΣ, ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΚΩΜΗ

Etymology: ΧΩΡΙΟΝ is a diminutive of χῶρος (chōros), meaning 'place' or 'space'. Over time, it came to specifically denote a smaller, defined area, such as a field or a village.

G0129

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AI-mah-tos

Translations: of blood

Notes: This word refers to blood, the fluid that circulates in the vascular system of humans and other vertebrates. In Koine Greek, it is often used literally to refer to physical blood, but can also be used metaphorically to denote lineage, sacrifice, or violent death. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession, origin, or material, often translated as 'of blood'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Etymology: The word ΑΙΜΑ (haima) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient Greek word that has maintained its core meaning of 'blood' throughout its history.

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears second in a clause. It introduces a reason, explanation, or confirmation for what has just been stated. It can also indicate a logical consequence or a transition in thought, often translated as 'for' or 'because'. In some contexts, it can simply add emphasis or affirm a statement.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The particle ΓΑΡ is believed to be a contraction of the particles γε (ge) meaning 'indeed' or 'at least' and ἄρα (ara) meaning 'then' or 'therefore'. It has been in use since ancient Greek.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-nay-THEE-toh

Translations: let it be, let it come to pass, let it happen, let it become

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' or 'to be.' It is used here in the imperative mood, expressing a command or a wish for something to occur or come into existence. It often implies a process of change or development.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist, Passive, Imperative

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΕΣΘΩ, ΕΣΤΩ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΕΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born.' It is related to words signifying birth, origin, and becoming.

G1886

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-OW-lis

Translations: farm, a farm, country house, a country house, dwelling, a dwelling, fold, a fold, sheepfold, a sheepfold

Notes: This word refers to a dwelling place, often a rural one, such as a farm, country house, or a sheepfold. It implies a place where one resides or where animals are kept, particularly in an agricultural setting.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ, ΜΑΝΔΡΑ

Etymology: From the preposition 'epi' (upon, over) and 'aulis' (a tent, fold, dwelling). It denotes a dwelling or enclosure built upon or in a specific location, often in the countryside.

G2048

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: EH-ree-mos

Translations: desolate, desert, wilderness, solitary, a desert, a wilderness

Notes: This word describes something that is desolate, uninhabited, or solitary. As an adjective, it can modify a noun to indicate its deserted nature. As a noun, it refers to a desert or wilderness area, a place that is empty or uncultivated. It is often used to describe uninhabited regions or places where people withdraw for solitude.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine; or Nominative/Accusative, Plural, Neuter (as a noun, 'desert places'); or Nominative/Accusative, Singular, Neuter (as a noun, 'a desert place'). It can also be used as an adjective with various inflections.

Synonyms: ΑΝΥΔΡΟΣ, ΕΡΗΜΙΑ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary word. It describes a place that is empty or uninhabited, often referring to a wilderness or desert.

G2730

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-toy-KOHN

Translations: dwelling, inhabiting, residing, living, who dwells, one who dwells, a dweller, an inhabitant

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'katoikeō', meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing someone or something that is currently dwelling or inhabiting a place. It can be translated as 'dwelling', 'inhabiting', or 'one who dwells/inhabits', depending on the context. It describes a continuous state of living in a particular location.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΩΝ, ΕΝΟΙΚΩΝ, ΜΕΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ (katoikeō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'in', and the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. Thus, it literally means 'to dwell down' or 'to settle in'.

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-ross

Translations: other, another, different, a different

Notes: This word means 'other' or 'another', specifically implying a qualitative difference or a different kind, as opposed to 'allos' which means 'another of the same kind'. It is used to distinguish one thing from another that is distinct in nature or type. For example, 'a different man' or 'another kind of thing'.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular. This word inflects for gender, number, and case.

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'other' or 'different'. It is related to Latin 'alter' and English 'other'.

G4905

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soon-el-THON-ton

Translations: of those who came together, of those having come together, of those assembling

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'συνέρχομαι' (synerchomai), meaning 'to come together' or 'to assemble'. As a participle, it describes an action related to the main verb of a sentence, often indicating a preceding or concurrent event. In this form, it refers to a group of people who have come together or assembled, and because it is in the genitive case, it often indicates possession or the subject of a genitive absolute construction, meaning 'when they had come together' or 'of those who came together'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΟΜΕΝΩΝ, ΣΥΝΕΛΘΟΝΤΕΣ

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eis-EEL-theh

Translations: he entered, she entered, it entered, he came in, she came in, it came in

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'eiserchomai', meaning 'to enter' or 'to come in'. It describes a completed action of entering or coming into a place, performed by a single subject (he, she, or it). It is often used to describe someone or something going into a house, a city, a temple, or even a state of being.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

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.

G0756

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ar-KSA-me-nos

Translations: having begun, beginning, having started, starting

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ΑΡΧΩ', meaning 'to begin' or 'to rule'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already started or is in the process of starting. In this form, it indicates an action performed by the subject itself (middle voice) and completed in the past (aorist tense), or simply indicating the beginning of an action. It can be translated as 'having begun' or 'beginning', depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΞΑΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΡΞΑΜΕΝΟΣ

G2491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-noo

Translations: of John

Notes: This is the genitive form of the proper noun 'John'. It refers to the well-known biblical figure, John the Baptist, or other individuals named John. In a sentence, it would indicate possession or origin, such as 'the son of John' or 'the book of John'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'John' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan', meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'. It was a common name in ancient Israel and became prominent through figures like John the Baptist and John the Apostle.

G0386

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-nah-STA-seh-ohs

Translations: of resurrection, of a resurrection, of rising again, of a rising again, of a standing up

Notes: This word refers to the act of rising up, either literally from a seated or prone position, or figuratively, as in a spiritual or physical resurrection from death. It is commonly used in the context of the resurrection of the dead, particularly in Christian theology, referring to the belief that people will rise again after death. It can also refer to a general uprising or revolt.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: EGERIS, ANABASIS

Etymology: The word ἀνάστασις (anastasis) is a compound word formed from the Greek preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. Thus, it literally means 'a standing up again' or 'a rising up'.

G4862

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: soon

Translations: with, together with, along with

Notes: ΣΥΝ is a preposition that typically takes the dative case, meaning 'with' or 'together with', indicating association, accompaniment, or union. It is also very commonly used as a prefix in compound words, where it conveys the idea of 'togetherness', 'union', 'completion', or 'joint action'. For example, 'συντρίβω' (syntribo) means 'to break together' or 'to crush', and 'συνκαίω' (synkaio) means 'to burn together'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition); as a prefix, it modifies the meaning of the verb or noun it attaches to.

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kom, meaning 'with' or 'beside'. It is cognate with Latin 'cum' and English 'co-' or 'con-'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ge-NEH-sthai

Translations: to become, to be, to happen, to come to pass, to arise, to be made, to be born

Notes: This word is the aorist middle infinitive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It signifies the action of coming into being, happening, or being made. It can also mean to be born or to arise. As an infinitive, it often functions like 'to become' or 'to happen' in English, frequently used after verbs that express desire, ability, or necessity.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-tay-sa

Translations: I stood, I set, I placed, I caused to stand, I appointed, I established

Notes: This is a verb form meaning 'I stood' or 'I set/placed'. It describes an action completed in the past, often with a focus on the beginning or completion of the action. It can be used transitively, meaning 'to cause to stand' or 'to set up', or intransitively, meaning 'to stand' or 'to take a stand'. In some contexts, it can also mean 'to appoint' or 'to establish'.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ἵστημι (histēmi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to stand'. It is related to words in many other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of standing or placing.

G2501

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-SEF

Translations: Joseph

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to the biblical name Joseph. It is used to identify individuals named Joseph, such as Joseph, the husband of Mary, or Joseph of Arimathea. As a proper noun, it does not typically change meaning based on context.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative or Accusative or Genitive or Dative

Etymology: The name Joseph is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'He will add' or 'God will increase'. It is a common name in the Old and New Testaments.

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

Translations: who, which, what, that, as, how, when

Notes: The word 'ΟΣ' is a versatile relative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'who,' 'which,' or 'that,' depending on the context and the gender, number, and case it agrees with. It introduces a relative clause, linking it to a preceding noun or pronoun. It can also function as a conjunction, meaning 'as,' 'how,' or 'when,' indicating manner or time.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The word 'ΟΣ' is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has been a fundamental part of the Greek language's grammatical structure for millennia, serving to connect clauses and introduce relative information.

G0322

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-DEIK-son

Translations: show, appoint, declare, proclaim, reveal

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to show forth, to proclaim, to appoint, or to declare. It implies making something known or visible, often with an emphasis on public declaration or official designation. It can be used in contexts where someone is being appointed to a position or when a truth is being revealed.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ, ΔΗΛΟΩ

Etymology: The word ἀναδείκνυμι (anadeiknymi) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb δείκνυμι (deiknymi), meaning 'to show' or 'to point out'.

G1586

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EL-ex-oh

Translations: you chose, you have chosen, you did choose

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to choose out' or 'to select'. It describes an action of picking someone or something from a group. In the provided context, it is used to indicate that 'you' (singular) made a choice or selection.

Inflection: Second Person Singular, Aorist Middle Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΕΩ, ΕΠΙΛΕΓΩ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of', and the verb ΛΕΓΩ (legō), meaning 'to say, speak, or gather'. Thus, it literally means 'to pick out' or 'to gather out'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-BANE

Translations: to take, to receive, to get, to seize, to grasp, to obtain

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As an infinitive, it functions like the English 'to take' or 'to receive', indicating the action itself without specifying a subject or tense, often used after other verbs or prepositions. It can refer to physically taking something, receiving a gift or information, or grasping a concept.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *slegh- ('to seize, to take'). In Greek, it developed into 'λαμβάνω', meaning 'to take, to grasp, to receive'.

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: EE-dee-on

Translations: own, private, peculiar, one's own, a thing of one's own, one's own property, private affairs

Notes: This word describes something that belongs to a person or group, or something that is distinctive or peculiar to them. As an adjective, it modifies a noun to indicate possession or uniqueness. As a noun, it can refer to one's own possessions or private matters.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΥ, ΕΑΥΤΟΥ

Etymology: The word originates from Proto-Indo-European *swe-dʰ-yo-, meaning 'one's own'. It is related to the reflexive pronoun 'self'.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DOH-kah

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

Notes: This is the first person singular, active, indicative, aorist form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. The aorist tense in Koine Greek typically describes a simple, completed action in the past, without emphasizing its duration or repetition. It can often be translated as a simple past tense in English, such as 'I gave', or sometimes with 'did' for emphasis, 'I did give'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΔΙΔΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to give'. It is related to words for giving in many other Indo-European languages.

G2819

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KLAY-roos

Translations: lots, shares, portions, inheritances

Notes: This word refers to a lot, such as one cast to make a decision, or a share or portion of something, often an inheritance or an assigned part. It is used in contexts where something is divided or allocated, or where a decision is made by chance or divine will through the casting of lots. It can also refer to a person's allotted destiny or inheritance.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΙΣ, ΜΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'κλῆρος' (klēros) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be an ancient Greek word. It originally referred to a piece of wood or stone used for casting lots, and later came to mean the lot itself, and then the portion or inheritance determined by it.

G4098

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-peh-sen

Translations: he fell, it fell, he collapsed, it collapsed, he dropped, it dropped, he perished, it perished

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'πίπτω' (pipto), meaning 'to fall'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, indicating that 'he', 'she', or 'it' fell, collapsed, dropped, or perished. It can be used in various contexts, from a physical fall to the collapse of a structure or the perishing of a person or thing.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΣΩΝ, ΚΑΤΕΠΕΣΕΝ

G2819

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KLEE-ros

Translations: lot, a lot, portion, a portion, inheritance, an inheritance, share, a share

Notes: ΚΛΗΡΟΣ (klēros) refers to a lot, a portion, or an inheritance. It is commonly used in the context of casting lots, which was a method of making decisions or determining an outcome, similar to drawing straws or rolling dice. It can also refer to a designated share, a piece of land, or an inheritance received.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine. This word inflects for number and case.

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΙΣ, ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ

Etymology: From a root meaning 'to break' or 'to divide', referring to a piece of wood used for casting lots. Over time, it came to signify the lot itself, then the portion or inheritance determined by it.

G2692

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tep-see-FISS-thay

Translations: he was voted against, he was condemned, he was counted with, he was numbered with

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb ΨΗΦΙΖΩ (psēphizō, meaning 'to vote' or 'to count with pebbles'). In its active form, it means 'to vote against' or 'to condemn'. In the passive voice, as seen here, it means 'to be voted against' or 'to be condemned'. However, when used with 'meta' (as in the example 'συνκατεψηφίσθη μετά'), it can take on the meaning of 'to be counted with' or 'to be numbered among', implying inclusion through a process of selection or voting.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΔΙΚΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΝΩ, ΣΥΝΨΗΦΙΖΩ

G5585

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-kah-tep-see-FISS-thay

Translations: was voted with, was counted with, was numbered with, was chosen by vote with

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from 'συν' (with), 'κατα' (down/against), and 'ψηφίζω' (to vote or count with pebbles). It means to be voted along with, to be counted among, or to be numbered together with others, often implying a decision made by vote or common consent. It describes someone being included in a group or decision through a collective process.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΡΙΘΜΕΩ, ΣΥΝΕΚΛΕΓΟΜΑΙ

G0652