2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: dee-oh-DEH-oo-san-tes

Translations: having traveled through, passing through, going through

Notes: This is an aorist active participle of the verb ΔΙΟΔΕΥΩ (diodeuō), meaning 'to travel through' or 'to pass through'. It is a compound word formed from διά (dia), meaning 'through', and ὁδεύω (hodeuō), meaning 'to travel' or 'to journey'. It describes an action completed in the past, indicating that the subjects have finished traveling through a place.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΟΔΕΥΩ

Etymology: The verb ΔΙΟΔΕΥΩ (diodeuō) is formed from the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through', and the verb ΟΔΕΥΩ (hodeuō), meaning 'to travel' or 'to journey'. The latter is derived from ΟΔΟΣ (hodos), meaning 'way' or 'road'.

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.

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.

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lin

Translations: city, a city

Notes: The word 'πόλιν' is the accusative singular form of the noun 'πόλις', meaning 'city'. It refers to a populated place, typically larger than a village, with a defined administrative structure. As an accusative case, it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions, indicating the destination or the object being acted upon. For example, one might 'go into the city' or 'see the city'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The word 'πόλις' comes from Proto-Indo-European, referring to a fortified place or citadel. It developed to mean a city-state in ancient Greece, encompassing both the physical settlement and its citizens.

G294

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: am-FEE-po-lin

Translations: Amphipolis

Notes: Amphipolis was an ancient Greek city in the region of Macedonia, located on the Strymon River. It was a significant strategic and commercial center due to its location near the coast and its access to timber and precious metals. The word is a compound of 'ἀμφί' (amphi, meaning 'around' or 'on both sides') and 'πόλις' (polis, meaning 'city'), likely referring to its location surrounded by the river or its double walls.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The name Amphipolis is derived from the Greek words 'ἀμφί' (amphi), meaning 'around' or 'on both sides', and 'πόλις' (polis), meaning 'city'. This likely refers to its geographical position, possibly being surrounded by the Strymon River on three sides, or having a double wall.

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.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-thon

Translations: I came, I went, they came, they went

Notes: This word is an aorist form of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. The aorist tense describes an action that occurred at a specific point in the past, without emphasizing its duration or completion. It can be translated as 'I came/went' (first person singular) or 'they came/went' (third person plural), depending on the context.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word ἔρχομαι (erchomai) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to move' or 'to go'.

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

Translations: into, to, for, toward, among, in, a, an, one

Notes: As a preposition, ΕΙΣ (eis) indicates motion or direction towards a place, person, or purpose, often translated as 'into,' 'to,' or 'for.' It always takes the accusative case. For example, 'into the house' or 'to God.' It can also be used to express purpose or result. As a numeral, ΕΙΣ (heis) means 'one' and is the masculine nominative singular form, often translated as 'a,' 'an,' or 'one.'

Inflection: Preposition: Does not inflect. Numeral: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (other forms exist for other genders and cases).

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en-s, an extended form of the preposition *en (in).

G2332

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: thess-ah-loh-NEE-keen

Translations: Thessalonica

Notes: Thessalonica was a major city in ancient Macedonia, located on the Thermaic Gulf. It was founded in 315 BC by Cassander and named after his wife, Thessalonike, who was the half-sister of Alexander the Great. The city played a significant role in the Roman Empire and was an important center for early Christianity, as evidenced by the two epistles of Paul to the Thessalonians in the New Testament. As a proper noun, it refers specifically to this city and is used to indicate movement towards or into it when in the accusative case.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

G4864

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-ah-go-GAY

Translations: assembly, a gathering, congregation, synagogue, a synagogue

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often for religious purposes. It can also specifically denote a synagogue, which was a place of assembly for Jewish worship and instruction. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (together with) and 'ἄγω' (to lead, to bring).

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ, ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΟΝ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb 'συνάγω' (synago), meaning 'to bring together' or 'to assemble'. This verb is formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

Translations: down, according to, against, throughout, by, during, concerning, along

Notes: ΚΑΤΑ is a versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often indicates movement 'down from,' opposition 'against,' or reference 'concerning' something. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'down along,' 'according to,' 'throughout,' 'during,' or 'by' means of something. It can express direction, distribution, opposition, or a standard.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmtá, meaning 'down, with'. It is related to other prepositions and adverbs in various Indo-European languages.

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.

G1486

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ee-OH-thos

Translations: accustomed, customary, usual, what is customary, what is usual

Notes: This word is the perfect active participle (neuter singular nominative/accusative) of the verb 'eiotha', meaning 'to be accustomed' or 'to be in the habit of'. It describes something that is a regular practice or a common occurrence. It is often used impersonally to refer to 'what is customary' or 'the usual practice'.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΗΘΕΣ, ΕΘΟΣ

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eis-EEL-then

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

Notes: This word describes the action of entering or coming into a place. It is often used to indicate movement from an outside location to an inside one, or to signify the beginning of a state or condition. It is a compound word formed from 'EIS' (into) and 'ERCHOMAI' (to come/go).

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word εἰσέρχομαι (eiserchomai) is a compound verb formed from the preposition εἰς (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. Its etymology traces back to Proto-Indo-European roots related to movement.

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.

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

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.

G4521

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sah-BBAH-tah

Translations: Sabbaths, a Sabbath, the Sabbath, week

Notes: This word refers to the Sabbath, the seventh day of the week, observed by Jews as a day of rest and worship. In the plural form, it can refer to multiple Sabbaths or, by extension, to a 'week' as the period between Sabbaths. It is often used in contexts relating to religious observances or the passage of time.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word 'Σάββατον' (Sabbaton) is a transliteration of the Hebrew word 'שַׁבָּת' (Shabbat), meaning 'rest' or 'cessation'. It entered Greek through the Septuagint, the Koine Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.

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.

G1125

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: grah-FOHN

Translations: writing, drawing, recording, one who writes, he who writes

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'to write' or 'to draw'. It describes an action that is currently happening or ongoing. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun (e.g., 'the writing man'), or substantivally, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the one who writes'). It can also imply the act of recording or registering something.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΡΑΦΩΝ, ΚΑΤΑΓΡΑΦΩΝ

G1272

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-NOY-gohn

Translations: opening, unfolding, explaining, interpreting

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'one who is opening' or 'one who is explaining'. It describes an ongoing action of opening something, whether literally (like a door or a womb) or figuratively (like understanding or scripture). It can be used to describe someone who is clarifying or expounding upon a subject.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΙΓΩ, ΕΞΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΕΡΜΗΝΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΝΟΙΓΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb ΑΝΟΙΓΩ (anoigō), meaning 'to open'. Thus, it literally means 'to open through' or 'to open up completely'.

G3908

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pah-rah-tee-THEH-meh-nos

Translations: setting before, presenting, committing, entrusting, explaining, expounding

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'παρατίθημι'. It describes an action that is ongoing or habitual. Depending on the context, it can mean 'setting something before someone' (like food or an argument), 'presenting' or 'offering' something, 'committing' or 'entrusting' something to someone's care, or 'explaining' or 'expounding' a teaching or concept. It functions adjectivally to describe a noun or adverbially to describe a verb.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ

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.

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

G0450

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-STAY-nye

Translations: to rise, to stand up, to arise, to be raised, to appear, to come forth, to be restored

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'anistēmi'. It means 'to rise' or 'to stand up', often implying a movement from a lower position to an upright one, or from inactivity to activity. It can refer to physical rising, such as from sleep or a seated position, or to a more metaphorical rising, like rising from the dead, appearing on the scene, or being restored. It is frequently used in contexts of resurrection or the emergence of a person or event.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΟΡΘΟΩ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'anistēmi' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ana' (meaning 'up' or 'again') and the verb 'histēmi' (meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'). This etymology clearly conveys the sense of 'standing up' or 'rising again'.

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.

G3778

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.

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.

G5547

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: khree-STOS

Translations: Christ, the Anointed One, the Messiah

Notes: This is a nomina sacra, a scribal abbreviation for ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ (CHRISTOS). It refers to Christ, the Anointed One, or the Messiah. It is primarily used as a title for Jesus, indicating his role as the divinely appointed deliverer.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb χρίω (chrio), meaning 'to anoint'. It refers to someone who has been consecrated or set apart by anointing, a practice common in ancient Israel for kings, priests, and prophets.

G2605

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tang-GEL-loh

Translations: proclaim, announce, declare, preach, report, make known

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb ἀγγέλλω (angellō, meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'). It means to proclaim, announce, or declare something, often publicly or with authority. It can be used to speak about a message, an event, or a person, emphasizing the act of making something widely known.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ, ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek κατά (katá, 'down, against') and ἀγγέλλω (angellō, 'to announce, report'). The combination emphasizes a thorough or public declaration.

G1537, G1803

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: eks

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΠΟ, ΕΚ, ΕΞΑ

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

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΥΤΟΣ

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

G2007

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-THE-san

Translations: they laid upon, they put upon, they imposed, they inflicted, they added, they attacked

Notes: This is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'epitithemi'. It describes an action completed in the past by a group of people, meaning 'they laid upon', 'they put upon', or 'they imposed'. It can refer to physically placing something on someone or something, or metaphorically imposing a burden, law, or attack.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G4367

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-ek-lay-ROH-thee-san

Translations: were allotted to, were assigned to, were joined to, were associated with

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from πρός (pros, "to, toward") and κληρόω (kleroō, "to allot, assign by lot"). In its passive form, as seen here, it means "to be allotted to" or "to be assigned to." It implies being joined or associated with someone or something, often as if by divine appointment or a process of selection. It describes a group of people becoming attached or belonging to another group or individual.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΚΛΗΡΩΘΗΣΑΝ, ΠΡΟΣΕΤΕΘΗΣΑΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΚΛΗΡΟΩ is a compound of the preposition πρός (pros), meaning "to, toward, in addition to," and the verb κληρόω (kleroō), meaning "to cast lots, to obtain by lot, to allot." The root κλῆρος (kleros) refers to a lot or inheritance.

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.

G4576

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: seh-BOH-meh-nohn

Translations: of those who worship, of those who revere, of those who honor, of those who venerate

Notes: This word is a present participle, meaning "worshipping," "revering," or "honoring." It describes an ongoing action of showing reverence or devotion, often towards God or a deity. In this genitive plural form, it refers to "those who are worshipping" or "those who are revering."

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΟΥΝΤΩΝ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΟΝΤΩΝ

G4128

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thoss

Translations: multitude, a multitude, crowd, a crowd, great number, abundance, a great number

Notes: This word refers to a large number or quantity of people or things. It can be used to describe a crowd of people, a large amount of something, or a general abundance. For example, it might refer to a large gathering of disciples or a great quantity of fish.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

Etymology: From the Greek root *pleth-* meaning 'to be full' or 'to fill'. It is related to words indicating fullness or abundance.

G4183

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: PO-loo

Translations: much, many, great, greatly, often, a lot

Notes: This word is commonly used to indicate a large quantity, degree, or frequency. As an adverb, it means 'much,' 'greatly,' or 'often,' modifying verbs or adjectives. As an adjective, it means 'much' (for singular nouns) or 'many' (for plural nouns), describing the quantity of something. It can also mean 'great' in terms of size or importance.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular (as adjective); Does not inflect (as adverb)

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΛΑ, ΠΛΕΙΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'much' or 'many'. It is a very common word across various Indo-European languages.

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ, ΟΥΧΙ

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

G3641

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: o-LI-gai

Translations: few, a few, little, a little

Notes: This word describes a small quantity or number of something. It is used to indicate that there are not many of a particular item or that an amount is small. As an adjective, it modifies nouns, agreeing with them in gender, number, and case. In the provided context, it refers to a small number of days.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΡΑΧΥϹ, ΜΙΚΡΟϹ

Etymology: The word 'ΟΛΙΓΟϹ' (oligos) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'small' or 'little'.

G2206

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ZAY-loh-SAN-tes

Translations: having been zealous, being zealous, having envied, having coveted, having been jealous, being jealous

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, indicating an action that has been completed or occurred prior to the main verb in the sentence. It describes the state or action of the subject. The verb it comes from, 'ζηλόω', can mean to be zealous for something (often good), to strive eagerly, or to be jealous of someone, or to envy/covet something (often negative). The specific meaning depends on the context and what follows the verb.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΦΘΟΝΕΩ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΕΩ

Etymology: The word ζηλόω (zēloō) comes from ζῆλος (zēlos), meaning 'zeal, rivalry, jealousy'. This noun is related to ζέω (zeō), meaning 'to boil, to be hot', suggesting an intense, fervent emotion.

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.

G2453

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-oo-DAH-ee-oy

Translations: Jews, Jewish people

Notes: This word refers to the inhabitants of Judea, or more broadly, to the Jewish people, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who adhere to Judaism. In the New Testament, it often distinguishes them from Gentiles (non-Jews). It is used to describe the ethnic and religious group.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΕΒΡΑΙΟΙ, ΙΣΡΑΗΛΙΤΑΙ

Etymology: From the Hebrew word 'Yehudah' (Judah), referring to the tribe of Judah and later the kingdom of Judah. The Greek form 'Ioudaios' means 'of Judah' or 'a Judean', which then came to mean 'Jew'.

G4355

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pros-lah-bo-MEH-noy

Translations: having taken to oneself, having received, having taken along, having taken, having assumed, having welcomed

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle of the verb 'προσλαμβάνω' (proslambanō), which means 'to take to oneself,' 'to receive,' 'to take along,' or 'to welcome.' As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred and often functions adverbially, indicating the circumstances or cause of the main verb's action. It is a compound word formed from 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards,' and 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive.'

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G0060

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-go-RAI-ohn

Translations: of the marketplace, market-loungers, idlers, rabble, loafers, of the forum, of the courts

Notes: This word describes something or someone associated with the 'agora' (marketplace or public assembly). As an adjective, it means 'belonging to the marketplace' or 'frequenting the marketplace'. When used as a noun, it refers to people who spend their time in the marketplace, often implying idlers, loafers, or even a disorderly crowd or rabble, as they might be found loitering there. It can also refer to those involved in legal or public affairs conducted in the agora, such as court officials or those attending public assemblies.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΔΗΜΟΣ

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE-nas

Translations: who, what, some, any, some people, any people, some things, any things

Notes: ΤΙΝΑΣ is an inflected form of the pronoun/adjective ΤΙΣ. It serves as both an interrogative (asking 'who?' or 'what?') and an indefinite (meaning 'someone,' 'something,' 'some,' or 'any'). In this form, it is the masculine or feminine, plural, accusative case. It can be used to ask about the identity of multiple people or things, or to refer to an unspecified group of people or things.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

G3793, G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: okh-loh-poy-EE-san-tes

Translations: having gathered a crowd, having made a crowd, having caused a disturbance, having stirred up a mob

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'ochlos' (crowd, multitude) and 'poieō' (to make, do). It describes the action of forming or gathering a crowd, often with the implication of stirring up a mob or causing a disturbance. It is used to indicate that someone has actively brought together a group of people, potentially for a specific purpose.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΑΓΟΝΤΕΣ, ΣΥΝΕΛΘΟΝΤΕΣ

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.

G4254

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-ah-GAH-geen

Translations: to lead forth, to bring out, to bring forward, to go before, to proceed

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'πρό' (before, forth) and the verb 'ἄγω' (to lead, to bring). It means to lead someone or something out or forward, or to go before someone or something. It can be used in contexts of bringing a person before an authority, leading a group, or preceding an event.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΞΑΓΩ, ΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word 'προάγω' is a compound of the Greek preposition 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forth', and the verb 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.

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.

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: yoo-RON-tes

Translations: finding, having found, those who found, when they found

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to find'. It describes an action of finding that has already occurred or is occurring. It can function adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of another action, or substantively, referring to the people who performed the action of finding. For example, it can mean 'having found' or 'those who found'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G4951

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-y-ron

Translations: they were dragging, they were drawing, they were pulling, they were sweeping along

Notes: This is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'συρω' (syro). It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, meaning 'they were dragging' or 'they were pulling'. It can refer to physically dragging something or to a more figurative sense of drawing or sweeping along.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΚΩ, ΣΠΩ

Etymology: The word 'συρω' (syro) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to flow, to drag'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOOS

Translations: the, them, those

Notes: ΤΟΥΣ is the masculine plural accusative form of the definite article or demonstrative pronoun 'ὁ'. As an article, it functions like 'the' in English, specifying a noun that is already known or has been previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it means 'them' or 'those', referring to a group of masculine individuals or things in the accusative case, indicating they are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *so- (demonstrative pronoun).

G4173

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: po-li-TAR-khas

Translations: city rulers, magistrates

Notes: This word refers to city rulers or magistrates. It is a compound word derived from 'πόλις' (polis), meaning 'city', and 'ἄρχω' (archo), meaning 'to rule' or 'to lead'. It describes officials who govern a city, often in a civic or administrative capacity.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek noun 'πόλις' (polis), meaning 'city', and the verb 'ἄρχω' (archo), meaning 'to rule' or 'to lead'. It literally means 'city-ruler'.

G3625

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-koo-MEH-nayn

Translations: the inhabited earth, the world, the Roman Empire, the whole world

Notes: This word refers to the inhabited earth, often specifically denoting the Roman Empire in the context of the New Testament, or more broadly, the entire world. It describes the portion of the earth that is populated by humans, as opposed to uninhabited wilderness. It is derived from the verb 'οἰκέω' (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit', and thus literally means 'that which is inhabited'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΟΣΜΟΣ, ΓΗ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ (oikoumenē) is the feminine present passive participle of the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. It literally means 'the inhabited (land)' or 'that which is inhabited'.

G0386

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ah-nah-stah-TOH-sahn-tes

Translations: stirring up, troubling, disturbing, causing to revolt, overthrowing, subverting

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having stirred up' or 'those who stirred up'. It describes the action of causing commotion, disorder, or rebellion. It implies a forceful or disruptive act that upsets an established order or peace, often leading to unrest or revolt. It can be used to describe individuals or groups who are actively engaged in creating such disturbances.

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

Synonyms: TARASSO, KINEOMAI, SEIO

G3918

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-REH-seen

Translations: they are present, they are here, they are at hand, they are near

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'near,' and the verb 'εἰμί' (eimi), meaning 'to be.' It signifies the state of being present, being at hand, or being near. It is used to indicate that people or things are physically located in a particular place or are available.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΙΝ, ΥΠΑΡΧΟΥΣΙΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΡΕΙΜΙ is a compound of the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (para), meaning 'beside' or 'near,' and the verb ΕΙΜΙ (eimi), meaning 'to be.'

G5264

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-po-deh-DEK-tai

Translations: has received, has welcomed, has entertained, has taken in

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo, meaning 'under' or 'from under') and the verb ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ (dechomai, meaning 'to receive' or 'to take'). In its perfect passive form, it means 'has been received' or 'has been welcomed'. It describes an action that was completed in the past and has ongoing results, indicating that someone or something has been taken in or given hospitality.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Perfect, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The verb ΥΠΟΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound of the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'from under', and the verb ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to take'. The prefix intensifies or specifies the manner of receiving.

G0001

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: ap-EN-an-tee

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ

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

G2541

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: KAI-sar-os

Translations: of Caesar

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun 'Caesar'. It refers to the Roman emperor, or more generally, the imperial authority. In the New Testament, it often refers to the reigning emperor, such as Augustus or Tiberius, or the office itself.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: From Latin 'Caesar', originally a Roman family name, which became a title for the Roman emperors after Julius Caesar. The name's ultimate origin is uncertain, possibly from 'caesaries' (hair) or 'caesus' (cut).

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-ron

Translations: another, other, different, a different thing, an other thing

Notes: This word means 'another' or 'other', emphasizing a difference in kind or quality from something else. It is used to refer to something distinct or different from what has been previously mentioned or implied. For example, it might be used to say 'another person' or 'a different kind of thing'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΤΕΡΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'one of two' or 'the other'. It is related to the English word 'other'.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-nah-ee

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

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

Inflection: Infinitive

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙΝ, ΓΙΝΕΣΘΑΙ

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

G5015

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-TAH-rax-an

Translations: they troubled, they disturbed, they agitated, they stirred up, they frightened, they perplexed

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'tarassō'. It describes an action completed in the past, indicating that 'they' (a group of people or things) caused trouble, disturbance, or agitation. It can refer to physical stirring, emotional distress, or mental perplexity. For example, it might be used to say 'they troubled the waters' or 'they disturbed the people'.

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

Synonyms: ΘΟΡΥΒΕΩ, ΣΥΓΧΕΩ, ΕΚΦΟΒΕΩ

G3793

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OKH-lon

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

Notes: This word refers to a large gathering of people, a crowd, or a multitude. It can also carry the negative connotation of a mob or a disorderly throng. It is often used in the New Testament to describe the large groups of people who followed Jesus or gathered to hear his teachings. In the provided examples, it is used in the accusative case, indicating the direct object of a verb, such as 'to teach a crowd' or 'a crowd upon me'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

Etymology: The etymology of ΟΧΛΟΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to a word meaning 'to move' or 'to stir', suggesting a moving or agitated mass of people.

G191

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-KOO-on-tas

Translations: hearing, listening, obeying

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'ἀκούω' (akouō), meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. In this form, it refers to 'those who are hearing' or 'those who are listening' or 'those who are obeying'. It can be used to describe people or things that are in the act of perceiving sound or giving heed.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Masculine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΚΟΥΟΝΤΑΣ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΟΝΤΑΣ

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: lah-BON-tes

Translations: taking, having taken, receiving, having received, seizing, having seized

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is completed. It often conveys the sense of 'having taken' or 'having received' and can be used to introduce a subordinate clause, indicating the circumstances or cause of the main action. For example, 'having taken the letter, they did not hurry'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

Translations: from, by, with, beside, at, near, alongside, to

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it typically means 'from' or 'from beside', indicating origin or agency. With the dative case, it means 'with', 'beside', or 'at', indicating proximity or presence. With the accusative case, it means 'alongside', 'to', or 'past', indicating motion towards or along something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'beside', 'alongside'. It is cognate with English 'for' and 'from'.

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.

G3062

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Adverb

Sounds like: loy-PON

Translations: of the remaining, of the rest, of the others, furthermore, finally, as for the rest

Notes: This word refers to what is left over or remaining. As an adjective, it describes things or people that are left. It is often used substantively, meaning 'the rest' or 'the others'. When used adverbially, it can mean 'furthermore', 'finally', or 'as for the rest', indicating a transition or conclusion in discourse.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΛΟΙΠΟΣ, ΕΠΙΛΟΙΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb λείπω (leípō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to remain'.

G630

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-LY-san

Translations: they released, they sent away, they dismissed, they divorced

Notes: This is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'apolyo'. It describes an action completed in the past by a group of people. The verb 'apolyo' means to release, send away, dismiss, or divorce. Its meaning can vary depending on the context, such as releasing a prisoner, sending someone on their way, dismissing a crowd, or a husband divorcing his wife.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

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

G2112

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: yoo-THEH-ohs

Translations: immediately, at once, straightway, forthwith, as soon as

Notes: This adverb signifies an action happening without delay, instantly, or directly. It is often used to emphasize the swiftness or suddenness of an event. It can also imply a direct or straightforward manner of action. In narrative contexts, it frequently serves to advance the plot quickly.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΧΡΗΜΑ, ΑΥΤΙΚΑ, ΤΑΧΕΩΣ

Etymology: Derived from the adjective εὐθύς (euthys), meaning 'straight, direct, immediate'. The suffix -ως is a common adverbial ending in Koine Greek.

G1603

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EP-emp-san

Translations: they sent out, they dispatched, they sent forth

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from 'ΕΚ' (EK), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'ΠΕΜΠΩ' (PEMPO), meaning 'to send'. Therefore, 'ΕΚΠΕΜΠΩ' means 'to send out' or 'to dispatch'. It is used to describe the action of sending someone or something away from a place, often with a specific purpose or destination. It implies a deliberate act of sending.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΠΕΜΠΩ

Etymology: The verb ΕΚΠΕΜΠΩ is a compound of the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΠΕΜΠΩ (pempo), meaning 'to send'.

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'.

G3854

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-geh-NO-meh-noy

Translations: having come, having arrived, having appeared, having been present, those who have come, those who have arrived

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb 'παραγίνομαι' (paraginomai), meaning 'to come alongside, to arrive, to be present'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, often functioning like an adjective or adverb, indicating a state or action of the subject. In this form, it refers to a group of masculine individuals who have performed the action of coming or arriving.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'παραγίνομαι' is a compound of 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside, alongside', and 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become, to come into being, to happen'. Thus, it literally means 'to come alongside' or 'to come into being beside'.

G4864

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soo-nah-go-GAYN

Translations: synagogue, a synagogue, assembly, an assembly, gathering, a gathering, congregation, a congregation

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often for religious purposes. It can also denote the place where such a gathering occurs, specifically a synagogue. It is used to describe both the act of assembling and the assembled group or building.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ, ΣΥΝΑΞΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb συνάγω (synagō), meaning 'to bring together' or 'to assemble', which is itself formed from σύν (syn, 'with' or 'together') and ἄγω (agō, 'to lead' or 'to bring').

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.

G2104

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: yoo-geh-nes-TEH-roy

Translations: nobler, more noble, better born, of nobler birth

Notes: This word is the comparative form of the adjective 'ΕΥΓΕΝΗΣ' (eugenēs), meaning 'well-born,' 'noble,' or 'high-minded.' As a comparative adjective, 'ΕΥΓΕΝΕΣΤΕΡΟΙ' indicates a higher degree of these qualities, meaning 'nobler' or 'more noble.' It describes individuals who are superior in birth, character, or disposition.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΚΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΓΕΝΝΑΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΥΓΕΝΗΣ (eugenēs) is a compound word derived from 'ευ' (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good,' and 'γενος' (genos), meaning 'race,' 'family,' or 'birth.' Thus, it literally means 'well-born' or 'of good birth,' extending to qualities associated with nobility.

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'.

G2332

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: thess-ah-loh-NEE-kee

Translations: Thessalonica

Notes: Thessalonica was a major city in ancient Macedonia, located on the Thermaic Gulf. It was an important port city and a significant center for trade and culture in the Roman Empire. The city is well-known from the New Testament as the destination of two of Paul's epistles.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Etymology: The city was founded in 315 BC by Cassander of Macedon and named after his wife, Thessalonike, who was the half-sister of Alexander the Great. Her name means 'victory over the Thessalians'.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-go

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

Notes: This is a fundamental Koine Greek noun with a broad range of meanings. It can refer to a spoken or written word, a statement, a message, a divine utterance, a report, an account, or even the underlying reason or principle behind something. In philosophical and theological contexts, it can refer to divine reason or the Word of God. It is used in various contexts to convey communication, thought, or a logical concept.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Neuter (stem form)

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ, ΦΩΝΗ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *leg- meaning 'to collect, gather', which developed into meanings related to speaking and reasoning in Greek.

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'.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: kath

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

G0350

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-kree-NON-tes

Translations: examining, questioning, investigating, discerning, judging, sifting, inquiring, searching

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'examining' or 'questioning'. It describes an ongoing action of careful investigation, scrutiny, or discernment. It can refer to the process of sifting through evidence, making a judgment after thorough inquiry, or discerning the truth of a matter. It implies a detailed and often critical examination.

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

Synonyms: DOKIMAZO, KRINO, ZETEO

G1124

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: grah-FAS

Translations: writings, scriptures, a writing, a scripture

Notes: This word refers to writings or documents, often specifically to the sacred scriptures. It is used to denote written records, letters, or any form of written communication. In a religious context, it frequently refers to the Old Testament or the entire body of sacred texts.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΙΑ, ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΓΡΑΦΗ (graphē) comes from the verb γράφω (graphō), meaning 'to write'. It refers to the act or result of writing.

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'.

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-khoy

Translations: might have, might hold, might possess, might be, might keep, might be able, might obtain

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), which means 'to have,' 'to hold,' or 'to possess.' In this specific form, it indicates a potential or hypothetical action in the third person singular, suggesting 'he/she/it might have' or 'he/she/it might be.' It is often used in clauses expressing purpose, result, or a condition.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Optative Mood, Present Tense, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΩ, ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G3303

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.

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.

G2156, G2157

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: yoo-SKHEH-moh-nohn

Translations: decently, honorably, properly, becomingly, respectably, in a seemly manner, of good appearance, comely, honorable, respectable

Notes: This word can function as an adverb meaning 'decently' or 'honorably', describing an action performed in a proper or respectable manner. It can also be an inflected form of the adjective 'ΕΥΣΧΗΜΩΝ' (euschemon), meaning 'of good appearance' or 'honorable', or a participle from the verb 'ΕΥΣΧΗΜΟΝΕΩ' (euschemoneo), meaning 'to behave properly'. Its usage indicates actions or qualities that are appropriate, seemly, and command respect.

Inflection: Genitive Plural, Masculine or Neuter (Adjective/Participle) OR Adverbial form

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΩΣ, ΠΡΕΠΟΝΤΩΣ, ΕΥΠΡΕΠΩΣ

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.

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eg-NOH-san

Translations: they knew, they recognized, they understood, they perceived, they learned

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'γινώσκω' (ginōskō), meaning 'to know' or 'to come to know'. It describes an action of knowing or recognizing that occurred in the past, often with an emphasis on the beginning or completion of the action. It can refer to gaining knowledge, understanding a situation, or recognizing a person or fact.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

Etymology: The verb 'γινώσκω' (ginōskō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to know'. It is related to English words like 'know' and 'cognition'.

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.

G2331

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: thess-ah-loh-NEE-kees

Translations: of Thessalonica, Thessalonica

Notes: This is the name of a prominent city in ancient Macedonia, located on the Thermaic Gulf. It was a significant port city and a center of trade and culture in the Roman Empire. The word is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, often translated as 'of Thessalonica' or simply 'Thessalonica' when referring to something belonging to or coming from the city.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Thessalonica' is derived from the name of the half-sister of Alexander the Great, Thessalonike, daughter of Philip II of Macedon and Nicesipolis of Pherae. She was named to commemorate a victory (νίκη, nikē) over the Thessalians (Θεσσαλοί, Thessaloi).

G0960

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: beh-ROY-ah

Translations: Beroea

Notes: Beroea was an ancient city in Macedonia, located in modern-day northern Greece. It is mentioned in the New Testament as a place visited by Paul and Silas during their missionary journeys. It is used in sentences to refer to the city itself, often with prepositions indicating movement to or from it, or possession related to it.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name 'Beroea' is of ancient Greek origin, referring to the city in Macedonia. Its precise etymology is uncertain, but it is a geographical name.

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

Translations: under, by, from, with, subject to, at the hand of

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the dative case, it denotes a static position 'under' something. When used with the accusative case, it signifies motion 'under' or 'into subjection to'.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs the Genitive, Dative, and Accusative cases.

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'under'. It is cognate with English 'up' and 'over', showing a shared root related to position.

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'.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ

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

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.

G3415

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-KAY

Translations: bear a grudge, hold a grudge, remember evil, be resentful

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'ΜΝΗΣΙΚΑΚΕΩ' (mnesikakeo), which means to bear or hold a grudge, to remember evil, or to be resentful. It is a compound word formed from 'ΜΝΗΣΙΣ' (mnesis), meaning 'remembrance', and 'ΚΑΚΟΣ' (kakos), meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. Therefore, it literally means 'to remember evil'. It describes the act of harboring ill will or resentment towards someone for a past wrong.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular (ΜΝΗΣΙΚΑΚΕΙ) or Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person Plural (ΜΝΗΣΙΚΑΚΕΙΤΕ) or Present, Active, Imperative, Third Person Singular (ΜΝΗΣΙΚΑΚΕΙΤΩ). The provided form 'ΚΑΚΕΙ' is a component of these inflections, specifically the stem 'κακει-' before the personal endings. In the context of the examples, it is part of the verb 'ΜΝΗΣΙΚΑΚΕΙ' (mnesikakei), which is Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular.

Synonyms: ΟΡΓΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΜΗΝΙΩ

G4531

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: sah-LEH-oo-on-tes

Translations: shaking, stirring, agitating, causing to waver, being shaken, those shaking, those stirring

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'saleuō'. It describes an action of shaking, stirring, or causing something to waver or be agitated. It can refer to physical movement, like an earthquake shaking the ground, or to metaphorical instability, such as a person's faith being shaken or a crowd being stirred up. As a participle, it functions adjectivally, describing the ones performing the action of shaking or being shaken.

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

Synonyms: ΣΕΙΩ, ΚΙΝΕΩ, ΤΑΡΑΤΤΩ

G5015

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: tah-RAS-son-tes

Translations: troubling, disturbing, agitating, stirring up, a troubler, a disturber

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'tarassō', meaning 'to trouble' or 'to disturb'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that is actively causing trouble, disturbance, or agitation. It can refer to individuals who are troublers or to actions that are disturbing.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΑΡΑΣΣΩ, ΘΟΡΥΒΕΩ, ΚΙΝΕΩ

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).

G3972

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: PAH-oo-loh

Translations: Paul, of Paul, to Paul

Notes: This is the Greek form of the Latin name 'Paulus', meaning 'small' or 'humble'. It refers to the Apostle Paul, a significant figure in early Christianity who authored many of the New Testament epistles. The name is used to identify him in various contexts, often indicating possession (of Paul) or direction (to Paul) depending on its case.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative or Genitive or Dative

Etymology: The name 'Paul' is derived from the Latin cognomen 'Paulus', meaning 'small' or 'humble'. It was adopted into Greek and became a common name, notably associated with the Apostle Paul.

G1821

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ap-es-TEE-lan

Translations: they sent out, they sent forth, they dispatched

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to send out' or 'to dispatch'. It is a compound word formed from the prefix 'ἐξ-' (ex-), meaning 'out from' or 'from', and the verb 'ἀποστέλλω' (apostello), meaning 'to send'. It describes the action of sending someone or something from a particular place or for a specific purpose. It is often used in the context of sending messengers, apostles, or resources.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΣΤΕΙΛΑΝ, ΕΞΕΠΕΜΨΑΝ

Etymology: The verb ἐξαποστέλλω (exapostello) is a compound of ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out from', and ἀποστέλλω (apostello), meaning 'to send away'. The latter is itself a compound of ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from', and στέλλω (stello), meaning 'to set, to arrange, to send'.

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.

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tha-LAS-san

Translations: sea, a sea

Notes: This word refers to a large body of salt water, such as an ocean or a large lake. It is commonly used to describe the sea as a physical location or as a powerful natural force. In sentences, it often appears as the direct object of a verb, indicating something done to or with the sea.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'thalassa' is of pre-Greek, Mediterranean origin, likely borrowed into Greek from an earlier language spoken in the Aegean region. It is not derived from Proto-Indo-European roots.

G2525

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-this-PAN-tes

Translations: appointing, establishing, setting down, constituting, making

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'kathistemi'. It describes the action of appointing, establishing, or setting someone or something in a particular place or position. It can also mean to constitute or make something. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb and indicating an ongoing action.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΟΡΙΖΩ, ΤΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ (kathistemi) is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΙΣΤΗΜΙ (histemi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. Together, they convey the sense of setting something down or establishing it firmly.

G2525

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: kah-this-TON-tes

Translations: appointing, establishing, setting, making, constituting, ordaining

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'kathistemi'. It describes the action of appointing, establishing, or setting someone or something in a particular position or state. As a participle, it functions adjectivally or adverbially, indicating an ongoing action performed by the subject of the main verb, often translated as 'while appointing' or 'those who appoint'.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΟΡΙΖΩ, ΤΑΣΣΩ

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-GAH-gon

Translations: I led, I brought, they led, they brought

Notes: This word is the aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ago' (ἄγω), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. The form 'ēgagon' (ἡγαγον) can function as either the first person singular ('I led/brought') or the third person plural ('they led/brought') depending on the context. It describes a completed action in the past, often referring to the act of guiding, conducting, or bringing someone or something from one place to another.

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΑΓΩΓΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word 'ago' (ἄγω) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to drive, draw, move'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek with a wide range of applications related to movement and leading.

G2443

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

Translations: in order that, that, so that, to

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause expressing purpose, result, or content. It often translates to 'in order that' or simply 'that' when indicating the aim or outcome of an action. It can also be used to express a command or exhortation, especially when followed by the subjunctive mood.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en- (in). It is related to the preposition 'in' and developed into a conjunction expressing purpose or result.

G5037

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: TA-khees-tah

Translations: most quickly, very quickly, as quickly as possible, soonest

Notes: This word is a superlative adverb derived from the adjective 'ταχύς' (quick). It means 'most quickly' or 'as quickly as possible', indicating the highest degree of speed or immediacy. It is used to emphasize that an action should be performed with the utmost haste.

Inflection: Superlative Adverb, Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΤΑΧΕΩΣ, ΤΑΧΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'τάχιστα' is the superlative form of the adjective 'ταχύς' (quick, swift), which comes from Proto-Indo-European. It indicates the highest degree of speed.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EL-thoh-sin

Translations: they may come, they might come, they may go, they might go

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes an action that might happen or is desired to happen, often in a future or hypothetical context. It is used to indicate the arrival or departure of multiple subjects.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is itself a root verb. It is related to the idea of 'coming' or 'going'.

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

G1551

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-deh-KHO-meh-noo

Translations: waiting, expecting, looking for, waiting for, expecting (of), looking for (of)

Notes: This word is the present middle/passive participle, genitive singular, of the verb 'ekdechomai'. It describes someone who is actively waiting for or expecting something or someone. It implies a state of anticipation or readiness.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΚΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From 'ek' (out of, from) and 'dechomai' (to receive, accept). The compound verb implies receiving something that is coming out or from a source, hence 'expecting' or 'waiting for'.

G3947

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ox-YOO-neh-toh

Translations: was provoked, was exasperated, was incited, was stirred up, was embittered

Notes: This word describes a state of being provoked, exasperated, or incited to anger or strong emotion. It is often used to convey a sense of irritation or a stirring up of feelings, particularly negative ones. It is a compound word formed from the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'beyond', and ὀξύνω (oxynō), meaning 'to sharpen' or 'to incite'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΕΘΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΟΡΓΙΖΩ, ΕΚΚΑΙΩ

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: theh-oh-ROON-toss

Translations: of observing, of beholding, of seeing, of looking at, of contemplating

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'theoreo', meaning to observe, behold, or contemplate. It describes an action of seeing or looking at something with attention or consideration, often implying a deeper understanding or perception than a simple glance. It is used to indicate someone who is in the process of observing or beholding.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΕΩ

G2712

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kat-EE-doh-lon

Translations: full of idols, idolatrous

Notes: This word is a compound adjective formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'according to', and the noun 'εἴδωλον' (eidolon), meaning 'idol' or 'image'. It describes a place or situation that is completely filled with idols, or is characterized by idolatry. It implies a pervasive presence of idol worship.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the noun ΕΙΔΩΛΟΝ (eidolon), meaning 'idol' or 'image'. The compound form emphasizes the pervasive nature of idols.

G1256

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-LEH-geh-toh

Translations: he was discussing, he was disputing, he was reasoning, he was conversing, he was preaching

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from διά (dia, 'through, across') and λέγω (legō, 'to speak, to say'). It means to discuss, dispute, reason, or converse with someone. It implies an ongoing or repeated action in the past, often involving a back-and-forth exchange of ideas or arguments. It can be used to describe someone engaging in a dialogue, debating a point, or teaching/preaching by means of discussion.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΣΥΝΟΜΙΛΕΩ, ΣΥΖΗΤΕΩ

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.

G4576

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: seh-BOH-meh-noys

Translations: those who worship, those who revere, those who honor, those who venerate, those who fear

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'worshipping' or 'revering'. It is used to describe individuals who engage in acts of worship, reverence, or honor towards someone or something, often God. In a sentence, it functions like an adjective or a noun, referring to 'the ones who worship' or 'those who are worshipping'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine, Present, Middle/Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΕΥΣΕΒΟΥΝΤΕΣ

G0058

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-go-RAH

Translations: marketplace, market, a marketplace, a market, public square, a public square

Notes: This word refers to a public place where people gather, typically for commercial purposes (a market or marketplace) or for public assembly and discussion (a public square). It was a central hub of activity in ancient Greek cities.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ, ΕΜΠΟΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΓΟΡΑ' comes from the verb 'αγείρω' (ageirō), meaning 'to gather' or 'to assemble'. It originally referred to a place of assembly before evolving to specifically denote a marketplace.

G3914

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pah-rah-TYNG-khah-nohn-tahs

Translations: those who happen to be present, those who meet with, those who fall in with

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'happening to be present' or 'meeting with'. It is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and 'τυγχάνω' (tynchanō), meaning 'to happen' or 'to obtain'. It describes individuals who are encountered or who happen to be in a particular place at a given time.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ, ΕΝΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ

G1946

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ep-ee-koo-REE-ohn

Translations: of Epicureans, of Epicurean philosophers, Epicurean

Notes: This word refers to followers of Epicurus, an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the school of Epicureanism. It can be used as an adjective to describe something related to Epicurus or his philosophy, or as a noun to refer to the adherents themselves. The philosophy emphasized the attainment of pleasure (absence of pain and mental disturbance) and tranquility as the highest good.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: From the proper noun ΕΠΙΚΟΥΡΟΣ (Epikouros), referring to the Greek philosopher Epicurus (341–270 BC), who founded the Epicurean school of philosophy.

G4744

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: STOY-kohn

Translations: Stoic, of the Stoics, a Stoic

Notes: This word refers to a follower of the Stoic school of philosophy. It can be used as an adjective to describe something related to Stoicism, or as a noun to refer to a Stoic philosopher. In the provided context, it is used in the genitive plural, referring to 'of the Stoics' or 'Stoic philosophers'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The word derives from the Greek 'stoa poikile' (painted porch), a public colonnade in Athens where Zeno of Citium and his followers met to teach their philosophy.

G5386

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: fee-lo-SO-fone

Translations: of philosophers, to philosophers, philosophers, a philosopher

Notes: This word refers to those who love wisdom or are engaged in the pursuit of knowledge, commonly translated as 'philosophers'. It is a compound word derived from 'φίλος' (philos), meaning 'loving' or 'dear', and 'σοφία' (sophia), meaning 'wisdom'. The form 'ΦΙΛΟΣΟΦΩΝ' is typically used to indicate possession (of philosophers) or as an indirect object (to philosophers), depending on the context.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΟΦΙΣΤΗΣ, ΣΟΦΟΣ, ΣΠΟΥΔΑΙΟΣ

G4820

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-BAL-lon

Translations: they met, they conferred, they debated, they encountered, they contributed, they compared

Notes: This is a verb indicating an action of coming together, either physically (meeting, encountering) or intellectually (conferring, debating, comparing ideas). It can also mean to contribute or to help. The specific nuance depends on the context in which it is used. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ- (together with) and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (to throw, to cast).

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-leh-gon

Translations: they were saying, they said, they were telling, they told

Notes: This word is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'ΛΕΓΩ' (LEGO). It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, meaning 'they were saying' or 'they used to say'. It can also simply indicate a past action, 'they said' or 'they told'. It is commonly used to report speech or actions of a group of people in a narrative.

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

Synonyms: ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

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

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.

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AN

Translations: if, perhaps, whatever, whenever, whoever, wherever, however, as soon as, until, before

Notes: This word is a conditional particle used to express possibility, contingency, or indefiniteness. It is often used with the subjunctive mood to form conditional clauses, indicating that an action or state is dependent on a certain condition. It can also be combined with other words to form indefinite relative pronouns or adverbs, such as 'whoever', 'whatever', or 'whenever'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΑΝ, ΟΤΑΝ, ΟΠΟΥ

Etymology: The particle 'an' is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂en- meaning 'on, at'. It is an ancient Greek particle that has been used since classical times.

G4691

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: sper-mo-LO-gos

Translations: babbler, a babbler, idle talker, a seed-picker, a collector of scraps, a scavenger

Notes: This is a compound word derived from 'σπέρμα' (seed) and 'λόγος' (word). It literally means 'seed-picker' or 'one who picks up seeds'. In a figurative sense, it refers to someone who picks up scraps of information, a 'babbler' or 'idle talker' who repeats bits and pieces of knowledge without true understanding. It can also refer to a scavenger or a bird that picks up seeds.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΔΟΛΕΣΧΗΣ, ΦΛΥΑΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of 'σπέρμα' (sperma), meaning 'seed', and 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to pick, gather, speak'. It originally referred to a bird that picks up seeds, and later came to describe someone who picks up scraps of information or talks idly.

G2607

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-tang-gel-LEUS

Translations: proclaimer, announcer, preacher

Notes: This word refers to someone who proclaims, announces, or preaches. It is derived from the verb 'καταγγέλλω' (katangellō), meaning 'to proclaim' or 'to declare fully'. A 'καταγγελλεύς' is therefore an individual who makes something known publicly and emphatically, often with a sense of authority or mission. It describes the role of someone who delivers a message or makes a declaration.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΞ, ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΤΗΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound derived from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb 'ἀγγέλλω' (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'. The suffix '-εύς' indicates an agent or doer, thus forming a noun meaning 'one who announces thoroughly or publicly'.

G0450

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: an-AS-ta-sin

Translations: resurrection, a resurrection, uprising, a rising up, a standing up, a standing again, a restoration

Notes: This word refers to a 'resurrection' or 'rising up,' particularly from the dead, but can also mean a 'standing up' or 'uprising' in a more general sense. It describes the act of rising or being restored to an upright position or to life. It is often used in theological contexts to refer to the resurrection of Christ or believers.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΡΣΙΣ, ΕΞΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΣ is derived from the verb ἀνίστημι (anistēmi), meaning 'to stand up,' 'to raise,' or 'to rise.' It is formed from the prefix ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again,' and the root ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand.'

G2097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-ang-geh-LI-zeh-toh

Translations: he was preaching the good news, he was proclaiming the gospel, he was evangelizing

Notes: This word describes the act of proclaiming or announcing good news, often with a religious or spiritual connotation, specifically the gospel. It is an imperfect tense verb, indicating a continuous or repeated action in the past. It is a compound word formed from ΕΥ (good) and ΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ (to announce).

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ is derived from the Greek prefix ΕΥ- (eu-), meaning 'good' or 'well', and the verb ΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to bring a message'. Thus, it literally means 'to announce good news'.

G1949

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-lah-BO-men-oy

Translations: taking hold of, seizing, laying hold of, grasping, helping, assisting

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ΕΠΙ' (upon, over) and 'ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ' (to take, receive). It generally means to take hold of something or someone, often with the implication of seizing, grasping, or apprehending. In some contexts, it can also mean to help or assist someone by taking hold of them or their situation.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

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

G5101

Part of Speech: Interrogative Pronoun, Indefinite Pronoun, Interrogative Adjective

Sounds like: TEES

Translations: who, what, which, what kind of, someone, something, anyone, anything, a certain one, a certain thing

Notes: ΤΙΣ is a versatile pronoun and adjective in Koine Greek. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', or 'anything', often implying an unspecified person or thing. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it has an accent.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative. It is a highly inflected word.

Etymology: The word ΤΙΣ is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, indicating its long history and fundamental role in language.

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.

G2537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KAI-nee

Translations: new, fresh, a new, a fresh

Notes: This word describes something that is new in terms of quality, freshness, or being recently made, rather than new in terms of age (for which a different word, 'neos', is often used). It implies something that is unprecedented, superior, or of a different kind. For example, it can refer to a new covenant, a new creation, or a new teaching. It is used to describe things that are innovative or renewed.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΝΕΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΦΑΤΟΣ

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: lah-loo-MEH-neh

Translations: spoken, being spoken, taught, being taught, preached, being preached, a spoken (thing), a taught (thing)

Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb 'λαλέω' (laleō), meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that is currently in the process of being spoken, taught, or proclaimed. It indicates an ongoing action being done to the subject.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine, Present, Passive, Participle

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΟΜΕΝΗ, ΦΩΝΟΥΜΕΝΗ

G1322

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-DA-khee

Translations: teaching, instruction, doctrine, a teaching, an instruction, a doctrine

Notes: This word refers to the act of teaching, the content that is taught, or a specific body of instruction or doctrine. It can be used to describe the lessons given by a teacher, the principles of a particular belief system, or a general body of knowledge passed down. For example, one might speak of 'the teaching of Christ' or 'a new doctrine'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΙΑ, ΔΙΔΑΓΜΑ

Etymology: The word "ΔΙΔΑΧΗ" comes from the Greek verb "διδάσκω" (didaskō), meaning "to teach" or "to instruct." It refers to the act or result of teaching.

G3579

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kseh-NEE-zo-tah

Translations: to entertain, to receive as a guest, to lodge, to be a stranger, to be strange, to be amazed, to be astonished, to be surprised

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'xenizo'. It generally means to entertain or receive a stranger, or to be a stranger oneself. It can also convey the sense of being strange, unusual, or causing astonishment. In the provided context, it likely refers to something being strange or surprising.

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

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΟΞΕΝΕΩ, ΘΑΥΜΑΖΩ

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.

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE-nah

Translations: who, what, which, some, any, a certain one, something, anything

Notes: ΤΙΝΑ is an inflected form of the pronoun/adjective ΤΙΣ. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', 'anything', 'a certain one', or 'some'. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it is used in a question or a statement. It can function as both a pronoun standing alone or an adjective modifying a noun.

Inflection: Accusative Singular Masculine or Feminine, or Nominative/Accusative Plural Neuter

G1927

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-dee-MOON-tes

Translations: sojourning, residing, dwelling, living, staying, being present

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb epidēmeō. It describes someone who is present in a place, often implying a temporary stay or sojourn, rather than permanent residence. It can refer to people who are visiting, residing as foreigners, or simply present in a particular location.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΠΑΡΕΠΙΔΗΜΟΥΝΤΕΣ

G3761

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OO-deh

Translations: and not, neither, nor, not even, not

Notes: This word is a compound conjunction or adverb meaning 'and not', 'neither', 'nor', or 'not even'. It is used to connect two negative clauses or to emphasize a negation. It often appears in lists to negate multiple items, similar to how 'neither...nor' is used in English. It can also simply mean 'not' when emphasizing a point.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΕ, ΜΗΔΕ

Etymology: From the negative particle ΟΥ (ou, 'not') and the conjunction ΔΕ (de, 'but, and').

G2537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kah-ee-NO-teh-ron

Translations: newer, more new, stranger, more unusual, a newer, a stranger

Notes: This word is the comparative form of the adjective 'καινός' (kainos), meaning 'new' or 'fresh'. As a comparative, it means 'newer' or 'more new', or 'stranger' or 'more unusual'. It describes something that is more recent, different, or unprecedented than something else. It can be used to compare two things, indicating that one possesses the quality of 'newness' or 'unusualness' to a greater degree.

Inflection: Comparative, Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΝΕΩΤΕΡΟΝ, ΠΡΟΣΦΑΤΟΝ

Etymology: The root word ΚΑΙΝΟΣ (kainos) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the idea of 'fresh' or 'unworn'. It refers to something new in quality, different from what came before, rather than merely new in time (which would be 'neos').

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: sta-THEIS

Translations: having stood, having been appointed, having been established, having been set, having been placed

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle, meaning 'having stood' or 'having been placed/appointed/established'. It describes an action that has been completed in the past, with the subject having undergone the action. It is often used to indicate someone who has taken a stand, been positioned, or been formally appointed to a role or place.

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΘΕΙΣ, ΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΘΕΙΣ, ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣ

Etymology: The root verb ἵστημι (histēmi) comes from Proto-Indo-European *steh₂-, meaning 'to stand'. It is related to words for standing, setting, and placing in many Indo-European languages.

G3829

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAH-goo

Translations: of frost, of ice, of cold, of a rock, of a crag, of a hill

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'πάγος' (pagos). It refers to something fixed or congealed, such as frost, ice, or a rock. In context, it often denotes a state of extreme cold or a solid, immovable object like a crag or hill. When translated, it typically takes the form 'of frost' or 'of a rock', indicating possession or origin.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΡΥΣΤΑΛΛΟΣ, ΠΕΤΡΑ, ΒΟΥΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'πάγος' (pagos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to fix, fasten'. It is related to words signifying something solid, congealed, or frozen.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: dis-ee-deh-moh-NES-teh-roos

Translations: more demon-like, more demonic, more possessed by demons, more evil

Notes: This word is a highly inflected comparative adjective, meaning 'more demon-like' or 'more demonic'. It is a compound word formed from 'δις' (dis), meaning 'twice' or 'twofold', and 'δαιμων' (daimon), meaning 'divine power, spirit, or demon'. The 'δις' here likely intensifies the meaning of 'δαιμων', suggesting a heightened or more pronounced demonic quality. It would be used to describe multiple individuals who are more demon-like or evil than others.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine, Comparative Degree

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: theh-oh-ROH

Translations: I look at, I behold, I perceive, I see, I observe, I contemplate

Notes: This verb means to look at, behold, or perceive something, often with a sense of careful observation or contemplation. It implies a more deliberate and sustained act of seeing than simply 'to see'. It can be used to describe observing events, people, or phenomena, and often suggests a deeper understanding or insight gained through the act of looking.

Inflection: First person, Singular, Present, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ

Etymology: From theoria (a viewing, contemplation). The word is related to the concept of a 'theoros', a spectator or envoy sent to consult an oracle or attend a festival, implying a purposeful and attentive viewing.

G1330

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: dee-ER-kho-meh-nos

Translations: passing through, going through, traveling through, going about, going to and fro, traversing

Notes: This word is a present participle derived from the verb ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, meaning 'to go through' or 'to pass through'. It is a compound word formed from διά (dia), meaning 'through', and ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes an action of movement from one point to another, often implying a journey or a traversal of a space or region. It can be used to describe someone who is currently in the process of passing through a place.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΕΡΙΠΑΤΕΩ, ΟΔΕΥΩ

G0333

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-theh-oh-RON

Translations: observing, considering, looking at, contemplating, examining, surveying

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ANA' (up, again, back) and 'THEOREO' (to look at, behold). It means to observe carefully, consider attentively, or survey thoroughly. It implies a detailed and thoughtful examination of something, often with a view to understanding its nature or significance. It can be used to describe someone who is looking at something with a critical or contemplative eye.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative Masculine Singular

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩΝ, ΚΑΤΑΝΟΩΝ, ΣΚΟΠΩΝ

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.

G4575

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: seh-bas-TAH

Translations: Augusta, venerable, revered, holy, a holy one

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'venerable' or 'revered'. It is the feminine form of the adjective 'ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ' (Sebastos). In historical contexts, it was often used as a title for empresses or female members of the imperial family, equivalent to the Latin 'Augusta'. It describes something or someone worthy of honor and respect.

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

Synonyms: ΣΕΜΝΟΣ, ΑΓΙΟΣ, ΕΝΤΙΜΟΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Greek verb 'σέβομαι' (sebomaí), meaning 'to worship, to revere, to feel awe'. It signifies something or someone deserving of reverence or worship.

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.

G0050

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ag-no-OON-tes

Translations: ignorant, not knowing, unaware, being ignorant, not understanding

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'agnoeō', meaning 'to be ignorant' or 'not to know'. It describes someone who is in a state of not knowing or being unaware of something. It functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to indicate that the action is performed by someone who is ignorant or that the action is done in ignorance.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ, ΑΠΕΙΡΟΣ, ΑΣΥΝΕΤΟΣ

G2151

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-SEH-beh-teh

Translations: be devout, show piety, practice piety, worship, act piously

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to be devout, to show piety, or to act piously. It describes the act of revering God or showing respect and devotion to one's parents or elders. It is often used in the context of religious or moral duty.

Inflection: Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ, ΘΡΗΣΚΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΥΣΕΒΕΩ (eusebeō) is derived from ΕΥΣΕΒΗΣ (eusebēs), meaning 'pious' or 'devout', which itself comes from ΕΥ (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ (sebomai), meaning 'to worship' or 'to revere'.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: this, that, it, a this, a that

Notes: ΤΟΥΤΟ is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is the neuter singular form and can function as either the nominative or accusative case. As a pronoun, it refers to a specific thing or concept, often pointing it out. As an adjective, it modifies a neuter singular noun, indicating 'this' or 'that' particular noun. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'this thing' or 'that matter'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos) is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. Its origin is ancient, deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots that conveyed the idea of proximity or pointing.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-ton

Translations: this, this one, him, it

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, used to point out something specific that is near in proximity, time, or thought, or something that has just been mentioned. As a pronoun, it can stand in for a noun, meaning 'this one' or 'him/it'. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, meaning 'this' (e.g., 'this house'). In this form, it is masculine singular and in the accusative case, meaning it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΝ

G4160

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: poy-AY-sas

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΑΣ, ΕΡΓΑΣΑΜΕΝΟΣ

G2889

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOS-mon

Translations: world, a world, universe, an universe, adornment, an adornment, order, an order

Notes: This word refers to the world, the universe, or the created order. It can also mean adornment, decoration, or arrangement. In the New Testament, it often refers to humanity or the sinful world system, but can also refer to the physical world. As an accusative noun, it typically functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΑΙΩΝ

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').

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.

G2730

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-toy-KEE

Translations: dwells, inhabits, lives, resides

Notes: This word means to dwell, inhabit, or reside in a place. It describes the act of living in a specific location, often with a sense of permanence or establishment. It is formed from the prefix κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'completely', and the verb οἰκέω (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΖΑΩ, ΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'completely', and the verb οἰκέω (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. The prefix intensifies the meaning of dwelling.

G4326

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb, Adjective

Sounds like: pros-deh-OH-meh-nos

Translations: needing, having need of, lacking, requiring, being in want of

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'needing' or 'being in need of'. It describes someone or something that is in a state of requiring or lacking something. It often takes a genitive object, indicating what is needed or lacked.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΧΡΗΖΩΝ, ΕΝΔΕΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΕΟΜΑΙ (deomai) comes from the Greek verb δέω (deō), meaning 'to bind', 'to lack', or 'to need'. The prefix ΠΡΟΣ- (pros-) means 'to' or 'in addition to', intensifying the sense of need or indicating a need for something in addition.

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: TI-nos

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΝΩΝ, ΤΙΝΙ, ΤΙΝΑ

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

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

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

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

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

G1325

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: DI-doos

Translations: giving, who gives, one who gives

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'δίδωμι' (didōmi), meaning 'to give'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action or state of 'giving' in relation to another part of the sentence. It can be translated as 'giving' or 'one who gives', indicating someone who is currently in the act of giving.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩΝ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'δίδωμι' (didōmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated verb, a common feature in ancient Greek verbs, where the initial syllable is repeated.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-POY-ee-seh

Translations: he made, he did, he performed, he produced

Notes: This is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'poieō'. It means 'he made' or 'he did'. It describes a completed action in the past, performed by a single male or neuter subject. It is a very common verb used to describe a wide range of actions, from creating something to performing a deed or carrying out a command.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word 'poieō' comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, indicating creation, action, or performance.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: PAN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

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

G1484

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ETH-nos

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ

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

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: an-THROH-pohn

Translations: of men, of humans, of people

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation (nomina sacra) for the genitive plural form of the Koine Greek word 'ἄνθρωπος' (anthropos), meaning 'man', 'human', or 'person'. It is used to refer to 'of men' or 'of humans' in a general sense. The overline indicates that it is a contracted form of the full word, which would be 'ἀνθρώπων'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΑΝΗΡ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek 'ἀνθρωπος' (anthrōpos), possibly from 'ἀνήρ' (anēr, 'man') and 'ὤψ' (ōps, 'eye, face'), suggesting 'one who has the face of a man'.

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-SO-poo

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

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

G3724

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ho-REE-sas

Translations: having determined, having appointed, having fixed, having marked out, having defined, having set, having limited

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning it describes an action that was completed in the past by the subject. It signifies someone who has determined, appointed, or set a boundary or limit. It can be used to describe someone who has made a decision or established a rule.

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

Synonyms: ΤΑΣΣΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΔΙΟΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'ὅρος' (horos), meaning 'boundary' or 'limit'. The verb 'ὁρίζω' (horizō) means 'to mark out boundaries', 'to define', or 'to determine'.

G4367

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-tet-ag-MEH-noos

Translations: appointed, commanded, ordered, assigned

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been appointed' or 'having been commanded'. It describes something that has been set in order or assigned by an authority. It is often used to refer to things that are fixed, determined, or ordained.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Masculine, Plural, Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ, ΕΠΙΤΑΣΣΩ, ΟΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρός (pros, “to, towards”) and τάσσω (tassō, “to arrange, order”).

G3725

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-roh-theh-SEE-as

Translations: (of) boundary, (of) limit, (of) fixed bounds, (of) a boundary, (of) a limit

Notes: This word refers to a boundary, limit, or fixed bounds. It denotes something that defines the extent or border of an area, time, or concept. It is used to describe established or appointed limits.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΡΟΣ, ΠΕΡΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΡΟΘΕΣΙΑ (horothesia) is a compound word derived from ὅρος (horos), meaning 'boundary' or 'limit', and θέσις (thesis), meaning 'a setting' or 'a placing'. Thus, it literally means 'a setting of boundaries'.

G0686

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: A-RA

Translations: then, therefore, consequently, so, perhaps, indeed, really, surely

Notes: This word is a particle used to introduce a question, an inference, or to emphasize a statement. It can indicate a logical consequence, meaning 'therefore' or 'so'. It can also be used in questions to imply an expectation or to express surprise, sometimes translated as 'then' or 'surely'. Its precise meaning often depends on the context and the type of sentence it appears in.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΝ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥΝ, ΔΗ

Etymology: This particle is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to fit' or 'to join'. It is a primary particle in Koine Greek.

G5584

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: psay-lah-FEE-say-eh

Translations: might touch, might feel, might grope, might handle

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to touch, feel, or grope, often with the hands, implying a careful or exploratory touch, or even a fumbling in the dark. The form 'psēlaphēseie' is in the optative mood, which expresses a wish, a potential action, or a hypothetical situation. Therefore, it conveys the sense of 'might touch' or 'would touch' under certain conditions.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Optative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΤΟΜΑΙ, ΕΦΑΠΤΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From a compound of 'psao' (to rub, touch) and 'haphao' (to touch). It describes the action of touching or feeling, often with a sense of exploration or uncertainty.

G2543

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: KAI-toy

Translations: and yet, although, though, nevertheless, yet, even though

Notes: ΚΑΙΤΟΙ is a conjunction or adverb used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies what has just been said. It often implies a sense of 'and yet' or 'nevertheless,' indicating a concession or a surprising fact. It can be used to introduce a counter-argument or to emphasize a point despite previous information.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΠΕΡ, ΟΜΩΣ, ΠΛΗΝ

Etymology: ΚΑΙΤΟΙ is a compound word formed from the conjunction ΚΑΙ (kai, 'and, also, even') and the particle ΤΟΙ (toi, 'indeed, surely'). It emphasizes the 'and yet' or 'nevertheless' aspect.

G3117

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: MAH-krah

Translations: long, far, distant, a long time, for a long time

Notes: ΜΑΚΡΑ is an adjective meaning 'long' or 'far'. It can describe physical distance, duration of time, or a state of being distant. When used as an adverb, it means 'far away' or 'for a long time'. It is often used to indicate a significant separation in space or time.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Singular; or Feminine, Vocative, Singular; or Neuter, Nominative, Plural; or Neuter, Accusative, Plural; or Neuter, Vocative, Plural. It can also function as an adverb.

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΕΚΤΕΝΗΣ, ΑΠΩΘΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΜΑΚΡΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'long' or 'tall'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey similar concepts of length or distance.

G1538

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-KAS-too

Translations: of each, of every, of everyone, of each one

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the adjective/pronoun 'each' or 'every'. It is used to refer to individual members of a group, emphasizing their distinctness. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'of each man') or as a pronoun standing alone (e.g., 'of each one').

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word ΕΚΑΣΤΟΣ (hekastos) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the root *sek- meaning 'to cut' or 'to separate', implying 'each one separately'.

G5225

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: hoo-PAR-khon-tah

Translations: possessions, goods, property, a possession, existing things, things that exist

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'υπάρχω' (hyparchō), meaning 'to exist' or 'to be'. When used as a noun, it refers to one's existing things, possessions, or property. It describes what someone has or owns, often in a material sense. It can also refer to things that are currently in existence or are present.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΤΗΜΑΤΑ, ΟΥΣΙΑ, ΠΛΟΥΤΟΣ

G1085

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GEH-nos

Translations: race, kind, family, nation, offspring, stock, a race, a kind

Notes: This word refers to a group of people or things sharing a common origin, characteristic, or lineage. It can denote a family, a nation, a race, a species, or a type. It is often used to describe a lineage or descent, such as 'the race of Israel' or 'the family of David'. It can also refer to a general category or kind of something.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΗ, ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΣΠΕΡΜΑ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁- meaning 'to produce, beget, give birth'. It is related to words like 'genesis' and 'generation' in English.

G5225

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: hoo-PAR-khon-tes

Translations: being, existing, those who are, those who exist, possessing, having

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, meaning 'to be,' 'to exist,' or 'to possess.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action or state of being. It can be translated as 'being' or 'existing,' often referring to people or things that are in a certain state or possess something. It can also be used substantively, meaning 'those who are' or 'those who exist.'

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

Synonyms: ΩΝ, ΕΣΤΙΝ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΣ

G3784

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-FEI-loh-men

Translations: we ought, we owe, we must, we should, we are indebted

Notes: This word means 'we ought' or 'we owe'. It is used to express a moral obligation, a duty, or a necessity. It can also refer to a financial debt or an obligation to pay something. In the provided examples, it consistently conveys a sense of 'we ought' or 'we must' do something.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Present Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΔΕΙ, ΧΡΗ

Etymology: The word ὀφείλω (opheilō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to be indebted' or 'to owe'. It is related to concepts of obligation and debt.

G3543

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: noh-MI-zane

Translations: to think, to suppose, to believe, to consider, to practice, to observe

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to think', 'to suppose', 'to believe', or 'to consider'. It can also mean 'to practice' or 'to observe' in the sense of customary or legal practice. It is often used to express an opinion or a customary action.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΟΙΟΜΑΙ, ΔΟΚΕΩ

Etymology: From νόμος (nomos, 'custom, law'), meaning to do according to custom or law, hence to consider or believe as customary.

G5078

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEKH-nays

Translations: (of) art, (of) skill, (of) craft, (of) trade, (of) a skill, (of) an art

Notes: This word refers to human skill, craft, or art, often implying a practical ability or a trade. It can also denote the product of such skill. It is used to describe the ability to create or perform something, distinguishing human ingenuity from natural or divine processes.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ, ΔΕΞΙΟΤΗΣ, ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΗ

Etymology: The word ΤΕΧΝΗ (technē) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *teks- meaning 'to weave, to fabricate, to make'. It is related to words like 'textile' and 'technical' in English, reflecting its core meaning of making or crafting.

G1761

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: en-thoo-MEE-seh-ohs

Translations: of thought, of consideration, of reflection, of inward reasoning, of imagination, of device, of purpose

Notes: This word refers to the act of thinking, considering, or reflecting deeply. It denotes an inward reasoning process, often leading to a conclusion, purpose, or device. It can encompass thoughts, imaginations, or even evil designs, depending on the context. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession or origin, such as 'of a thought' or 'pertaining to thought'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΛΟΓΙΣΜΟΣ, ΕΝΝΟΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΕΝΘΥΜΗΣΙΣ (enthymēsis) comes from the verb ἐνθυμέομαι (enthymeomai), meaning 'to ponder, consider', which is itself derived from ἐν (en, 'in') and θυμός (thymos, 'soul, spirit, mind'). It refers to something held in the mind or heart.

G2304

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: THAY-on

Translations: divine, a divine thing, sulfur, brimstone

Notes: The word 'ΘΙΟΝ' appears to be a misspelling or variant of 'ΘΕΙΟΝ' (theion). In its adjectival form, 'theion' means 'divine' or 'godly', referring to something that pertains to God or a deity. As a noun, 'theion' can refer to 'divinity' or 'a divine thing'. However, it also has a distinct meaning as 'sulfur' or 'brimstone', often associated with divine judgment or purification in ancient texts. Given the context provided, it is most likely intended to mean 'divine' or 'of God', as seen in 'ΤΟ ὈΝΟΜΑ ΚΥΡΙΟΥ ΤΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΥΜΩΝ' (the name of the Lord your God).

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΘΕΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΘΕΙΟΝ' (theion) is derived from 'ΘΕΟΣ' (theos), meaning 'God'. Its meaning as 'sulfur' or 'brimstone' is thought to come from the ancient belief that sulfur had a divine or purifying quality, often used in religious rituals.

G0051

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pang-GEL-lee

Translations: he announces, he reports, he tells, he declares, he brings word, he brings tidings

Notes: This verb means to announce, report, tell, or declare. It is used to convey information or news, often with the implication of bringing a message from one person or place to another. It can be used in contexts ranging from formal declarations to simple reporting of events.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΕΞΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: From the prefix 'απο-' (APO-, meaning 'from' or 'away from') and 'αγγελλω' (ANGEL-LO, meaning 'to bring a message' or 'to announce'). It literally means 'to announce from' or 'to bring a message away from'.

G3841

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: PAN-tah-KHOO

Translations: everywhere, on every side, in all places

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'everywhere' or 'in all places'. It indicates that something is present or occurring in all locations or directions. It is used to describe the widespread nature of an action or state.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΗ, ΠΑΝΤΟΘΕΝ

Etymology: The word 'πανταχοῦ' (pantachou) is an adverb formed from the stem 'παντ-' (pant-), meaning 'all' or 'every', combined with the adverbial suffix '-αχου' (-achou), which denotes 'where' or 'in what place'.

G3340

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-tah-no-EIN

Translations: to repent, to change one's mind, to feel remorse, to turn from sin

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'μετά' (meta), meaning 'with' or 'after', and 'νοέω' (noeo), meaning 'to perceive' or 'to think'. Together, it signifies a change of mind or purpose, often implying a turning away from past actions or beliefs, particularly from sin. It is commonly used in a religious context to describe a spiritual transformation or a turning back to God.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΜΕΛΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΜΕΤΑ (meta), meaning 'with' or 'after', and the verb ΝΟΕΩ (noeo), meaning 'to perceive, to think, to understand'. The combination suggests a change in one's way of thinking or understanding.

G2526

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kah-THO-tee

Translations: inasmuch as, according as, because, since, as, just as

Notes: This word is a compound conjunction or adverb meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'because'. It is used to introduce a clause that explains the reason or manner of something, similar to 'since' or 'as'. It can also mean 'according as' or 'just as', indicating conformity or correspondence.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙ, ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΩΣΠΕΡ

Etymology: ΚΑΘΟΤΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down, according to', and the conjunction ΟΤΙ (hoti), meaning 'that, because'.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-tay-sen

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΟΡΙΖΩ

G2919

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kree-NIN

Translations: to judge, to decide, to discern, to condemn, to rule, to govern

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'κρίνω'. It signifies the act of judging, deciding, or discerning. It can also mean to condemn or to rule, depending on the context. In the provided examples, it consistently refers to the act of judging or governing people.

Inflection: Present Active Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΝΩ, ΔΙΑΚΡΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'κρίνω' (krino) comes from an ancient root meaning 'to separate, to distinguish, to decide'. It is related to the English words 'critic' and 'crisis', reflecting its core meaning of making a judgment or decision.

Part of Speech: Article

Sounds like: TAYN

Translations: the

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

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

G1343

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-kah-yoh-SOO-nay

Translations: righteousness, justice, a righteousness, a justice

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being morally right or just. It encompasses concepts of uprightness, integrity, and conformity to divine or moral law. It is often used in a theological context to describe God's character or the state of being right with God.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΘΥΤΗΣ, ΑΡΕΤΗ, ΟΣΙΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word δίκαιος (dikaios), meaning 'just' or 'righteous', combined with the suffix -σύνη (-synē), which forms abstract nouns.

G3724

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OH-ri-sen

Translations: he determined, he appointed, he marked out, he defined, he fixed, she determined, she appointed, she marked out, she defined, she fixed, it determined, it appointed, it marked out, it defined, it fixed

Notes: This word means to define, determine, appoint, or mark out boundaries. It is used to describe the act of setting limits, establishing a fixed point, or making a decision about something. It can refer to a person or entity establishing a decree or a boundary.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΡΙΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΔΙΟΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΟΡΙΖΩ comes from the Greek word ὅρος (HOROS), meaning 'boundary' or 'limit'. It describes the act of setting or defining such a boundary.

G4102

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PIS-tee

Translations: faith, belief, trust, faithfulness, a faith, a belief, a trust

Notes: This word refers to faith, belief, or trust. It can also denote faithfulness or trustworthiness. It is commonly used in religious contexts to describe belief in God or Christ, but also in secular contexts to describe trust or loyalty between people. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΕΛΠΙΣ, ΑΛΗΘΕΙΑ, ΕΜΠΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the root ΠΕΙΘΩ (peitho), meaning 'to persuade' or 'to be persuaded'. It conveys the idea of being convinced or having confidence in something or someone.

G3930

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: par-as-KHOHN

Translations: having provided, having supplied, having offered, having granted, having caused, having presented, having given, having afforded

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'παρέχω' (parechō), meaning 'to provide' or 'to offer'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred and is completed. It indicates that the subject has performed the action of providing or supplying something. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'the one having provided the food' or 'he, having offered help, departed'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΟΥΣ, ΠΟΙΩΝ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩΝ

G0450

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-STAY-sas

Translations: having raised, having stood up, having caused to rise, having restored, having appointed

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'anistemi', meaning 'to raise up', 'to stand up', or 'to cause to rise'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred and functions adjectivally or adverbially, often indicating the agent of the action. It can refer to raising someone from the dead, causing someone to stand, or appointing someone to a position.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΟΡΘΟΩ

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

G3498

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: NEK-ron

Translations: of the dead, of dead ones

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of 'ΝΕΚΡΟΣ', meaning 'dead' or 'a dead person'. It is used to indicate possession or relationship, often translated as 'of the dead' or 'belonging to the dead'. It can refer to deceased individuals collectively or to the state of being dead.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΘΝΕΩΤΩΝ, ΑΠΟΘΑΝΟΝΤΩΝ

Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'to lie down' or 'to be still', related to the idea of a corpse or something lifeless.

G0191

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ah-KOO-san-tes

Translations: having heard, those who heard, after hearing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to hear'. It describes an action of hearing that has been completed, often functioning adjectivally or adverbially to modify a noun or describe the circumstances of another action. It can refer to people who have heard something, or indicate that an action occurred after the act of hearing.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΚΟΥΣΑΝΤΕΣ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΟΝΤΕΣ

G1631

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ekh-LEH-oo-ah-zoh

Translations: they mocked, they scoffed, they ridiculed

Notes: This word describes the act of mocking, scoffing, or ridiculing someone or something. It implies a dismissive and contemptuous attitude, often expressed through laughter or scornful remarks. In the provided context, it refers to a group of people who reacted with derision upon hearing about the resurrection of the dead.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΓΕΛΑΩ, ΜΥΚΤΗΡΙΖΩ, ΕΜΠΑΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word 'ΕΧΛΕΥΑΖΩ' (ekhleuazō) is derived from the prefix 'εκ-' (ek-), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'χλευάζω' (khleuazō), meaning 'to mock' or 'to scoff'. The combination intensifies the action of mocking.

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.

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'.

G3319

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: MEH-soo

Translations: middle, midst, among, between, in the middle, in the midst, (of) the middle, (of) the midst

Notes: This word refers to the middle or midst of something. As an adjective, it describes something as being in the middle. When used as a noun, often in the genitive case (like ΜΕΣΟΥ), it functions adverbially to indicate being in the midst of or among something or someone, frequently appearing with prepositions like διά (through) or ἐν (in).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΟΝ, ΜΕΣΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *medʰyo- (middle). It is cognate with Latin medius and English mid.

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-TEV-san

Translations: they believed, they trusted, they put their faith in

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩ' (pisteuō), meaning 'to believe' or 'to trust'. It describes an action of believing or entrusting that occurred in the past, typically a completed action. It is often used to express faith in a person or a divine being, or to indicate reliance on something.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑΝ, ΠΕΙΘΟΜΑΙ

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.

G1354

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: Dee-oh-NY-see-os

Translations: Dionysius

Notes: Dionysius is a masculine proper name of Greek origin. It was a common name in antiquity, often referring to various historical figures, including tyrants of Syracuse and a member of the Areopagus mentioned in the New Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Dionysius is derived from the Greek god Dionysus (Διόνυσος), combined with the suffix -ιος, meaning 'belonging to' or 'devoted to'. Thus, it means 'devoted to Dionysus' or 'follower of Dionysus'.

G0689

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-reh-oh-pah-GHEE-tays

Translations: Areopagite, a member of the Areopagus

Notes: This word refers to a member of the Areopagus, which was the supreme council of ancient Athens. The Areopagus was a prominent judicial and legislative body, originally composed of former archons, and held significant authority in the city's affairs. An Areopagite, therefore, was a distinguished Athenian citizen who served on this council.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The word is derived from 'Areios Pagos' (Areopagus), meaning 'Hill of Ares', which was the location where the council met. The suffix '-ites' indicates a person associated with or belonging to a place or group.

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