2001 Translation

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.

G4892

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-ED-ree-oh

Translations: (to) a council, (to) the Sanhedrin, (to) an assembly, (to) a court

Notes: This word refers to a council, assembly, or court, often specifically the Jewish high court, the Sanhedrin. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (together with) and 'ἕδρα' (seat), literally meaning 'sitting together'. It is used to describe a gathering of people for deliberation or judgment.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΟΝ is derived from the Greek preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the noun ἕδρα (hedra), meaning 'seat' or 'sitting'. It literally means 'a sitting together' or 'an assembly of those sitting together'.

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'.

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

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAH-see

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

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

G4893

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-ee-DEE-say

Translations: (to) conscience, (to) consciousness, (to) moral awareness

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun 'συνείδησις' (syneidesis), meaning 'conscience' or 'consciousness'. It refers to the inner moral sense or awareness of right and wrong. In the dative case, it typically indicates the indirect object, meaning 'to the conscience' or 'for the conscience', or the instrument/means, meaning 'by means of conscience'. It describes the faculty by which one judges one's own actions and thoughts.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΝΩΣΙΣ, ΕΠΙΓΝΩΣΙΣ

G4176

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-po-li-TEV-mai

Translations: I have lived as a citizen, I have conducted myself, I have behaved, I have lived

Notes: This word describes the act of living as a citizen, conducting one's life, or behaving in a particular manner. It often carries the connotation of fulfilling one's civic duties or living according to a certain standard of conduct. It is used to express how one has lived or conducted oneself over a period of time.

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

Synonyms: ΖΑΩ, ΒΙΟΩ, ΑΝΑΚΟΜΙΖΩ

G0891

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: AKH-ree

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΕΧΡΙ, ΕΩΣ, ΑΝΕΥ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

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.

G0749

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khee-e-REH-oos

Translations: high priest, a high priest, chief priest, a chief priest

Notes: This word refers to the chief religious official in ancient Israel, responsible for leading the temple worship and performing the most sacred rituals, especially on the Day of Atonement. It is a compound word formed from 'ΑΡΧΗ' (arche), meaning 'chief' or 'first', and 'ΙΕΡΕΥΣ' (hiereus), meaning 'priest'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΠΡΩΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek words 'ΑΡΧΗ' (arche), meaning 'chief' or 'first', and 'ΙΕΡΕΥΣ' (hiereus), meaning 'priest'. It describes the principal or leading priest.

G0367

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-nah-NEE-ahs

Translations: Ananias

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

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

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: pah-res-TOH-sin

Translations: (to) those standing by, (to) those present, (to) those who stood by, (to) those who were present

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παρίστημι' (paristēmi), meaning 'to stand by' or 'to be present'. In this inflected form, it functions as a noun, referring to 'those who are standing by' or 'those who are present'. It is used to indicate people who are in attendance or in close proximity to an event or person.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Feminine, Perfect Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΥΣ, ΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ

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.

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.

G4750

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STOH-mah

Translations: mouth, an mouth, opening, edge, speech, utterance

Notes: This word refers to the mouth of a person or animal. It can also metaphorically refer to an opening or entrance, such as the mouth of a river or a cave. Furthermore, it is often used to denote speech, utterance, or the edge of a sword or other sharp object, implying the 'cutting' or 'speaking' part. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΤΟΜΑΤΟΣ, ΣΤΟΜΑΤΙ, ΣΤΟΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'mouth' or 'opening'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

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).

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, 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

G2867

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: keh-koh-nee-AH-meh-neh

Translations: whitewashed, plastered, a whitewashed (wall)

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been whitewashed' or 'having been plastered'. It is used metaphorically to describe something that appears good on the outside but is corrupt or hypocritical within, like a wall covered with a deceptive layer of paint. In the provided context, it is used as a direct address, 'O whitewashed wall'.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΚΡΙΤΗΣ, ΕΠΙΚΕΧΡΙΣΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: From κονία (konia), meaning 'dust' or 'lime', referring to the material used for plastering or whitewashing.

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.

G2521

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-THEE

Translations: sit, sit down, be seated, dwell, reside

Notes: This word is an inflection of the verb 'καθῆμαι' (kathēmai), meaning 'to sit' or 'to be seated'. It can also imply dwelling or residing in a place. The form 'ΚΑΘΗ' itself is likely a truncated or specific inflected form, possibly related to the aorist or imperfect tense, or part of a compound verb. In the provided examples, it appears as part of 'ἐκάθητο' (ekathēto), meaning 'he was sitting', and 'ἐνκαθῆνται' (enkathēntai), meaning 'they sit/are sitting in'.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Imperfect or Aorist, Indicative or Subjunctive, Active or Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΙΖΩ, ΟΙΚΕΩ

G2919

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

Sounds like: KREE-nohn

Translations: judging, discerning, deciding, condemning, ruling, a judge, a ruler

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'κρίνω'. It describes an action that is ongoing or habitual. It can function as a verb, meaning 'judging' or 'deciding', or as an adjective, meaning 'one who judges' or 'a judge'. It often implies the act of making a decision, discerning between right and wrong, or exercising authority in a judicial capacity. It can also carry the sense of condemning or ruling.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΖΩΝ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΝΩΝ, ΔΙΑΚΡΙΝΩΝ

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.

G3551

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOH-mon

Translations: law, a law, rule, principle

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

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΝΩΝ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΕΝΤΟΛΗ

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

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.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: par-es-TOH-tes

Translations: standing by, present, attending, those standing by, those present, those attending

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παρίστημι' (paristēmi), meaning 'to stand by' or 'to be present'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing someone or something that is in the act of standing by or being present. It can refer to individuals who are physically near, or those who are in attendance or assisting.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect Active

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΝΤΕΣ, ΕΝΩΠΙΟΝ

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.

G3588, G3778

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

Translations: of the, of him, of it, of this, to, in order to

Notes: This word is a form of the definite article 'the' or a demonstrative pronoun 'this/that'. It is most commonly used to indicate possession or relationship, translating as 'of the' or 'of him/it'. It can also be used before an infinitive verb to express purpose, meaning 'to' or 'in order to'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word 'Ο' (ho), from which 'ΤΟΥ' is derived, comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient word that has evolved to serve various grammatical functions in Greek.

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: theh-OO

Translations: of God, of a God

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΥ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΟΥ

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

G3058

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: loy-do-REYS

Translations: you revile, you insult, you abuse, you reproach

Notes: This verb means to revile, insult, or abuse someone verbally. It implies speaking harshly or contemptuously to or about another person. It is used to describe the act of uttering strong, often unjustified, criticism or scorn.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΑΣΦΗΜΕΩ, ΥΒΡΙΖΩ, ΟΝΕΙΔΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΛΟΙΔΟΡΕΩ (loidoreō) is derived from the noun ΛΟΙΔΟΡΟΣ (loidoros), meaning 'a reviler' or 'abusive'. This noun, in turn, comes from ΛΟΙΔΟΣ (loidos), meaning 'abuse' or 'reproach'.

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.

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.

G2234

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: HAY-dee

Translations: sweet, pleasant, delightful, agreeable, a sweet, a pleasant

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'sweet' or 'pleasant'. It describes something that is agreeable or delightful to the senses or to the mind. It can be used to describe tastes, sounds, experiences, or even people. In the provided context, it appears to be an inflected form of 'sweet' or 'pleasant'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ, ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΤΕΡΠΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΗΔΥΣ' (hedys) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'sweet' or 'pleasant'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G3754

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-tee

Translations: that, because, for, since, how, what, which

Notes: ΟΤΙ is a versatile word in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction meaning 'that', 'because', 'for', or 'since'. It can introduce a clause explaining a reason or consequence, or it can introduce direct speech, similar to how quotation marks function in English. It can also act as a relative pronoun meaning 'what' or 'which'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΓΑΡ

Etymology: The word ΟΤΙ is derived from the neuter accusative singular of the relative pronoun ὅστις (hostis), meaning 'whoever, whatever'. Over time, it evolved to function primarily as a conjunction.

Part of Speech: 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.

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.

G2054

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EH-ris

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΧΗ, ΔΙΧΟΣΤΑΣΙΑ, ΕΡΙΘΕΙΑ

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

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'.

G3313

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MEH-ross

Translations: part, a part, share, a share, portion, a portion, region, a region, side, a side

Notes: This word refers to a part, share, or portion of something. It can also denote a region or a side. It is commonly used to indicate a division or segment of a whole, or a specific area or direction.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΟΙΡΑ, ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΤΜΗΜΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *smer- 'to allot, assign'. It is related to the verb μείρομαι (meiromai), meaning 'to receive one's share'.

G4523

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sad-doo-KAI-ohn

Translations: of Sadducees, Sadducees

Notes: This word refers to the Sadducees, a prominent Jewish sect during the Second Temple period, active from the 2nd century BCE to the 1st century CE. They were typically aristocratic and priestly, adhering strictly to the written Torah and rejecting oral traditions, the resurrection of the dead, angels, and spirits. The word is used here in the genitive plural, indicating possession or origin, as in 'of the Sadducees'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'Sadducee' is believed to derive from Zadok, the high priest during the time of King David and Solomon, suggesting a connection to the priestly lineage.

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'.

G2896

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-RAH-zen

Translations: he was crying out, he cried out, they were crying out, they cried out, he was shouting, he shouted, they were shouting, they shouted

Notes: This word describes the act of crying out, shouting, or screaming, often with intensity or urgency. It can refer to a loud vocalization due to pain, fear, excitement, or to make an urgent appeal. The form 'ΕΚΡΑΖΕΝ' indicates an ongoing or repeated action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΑΩ, ΚΕΚΡΑΓΑ

G5330

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: fah-ree-SAI-oss

Translations: Pharisee, a Pharisee

Notes: A Pharisee was a member of an ancient Jewish sect, distinguished by strict observance of the traditional and written law. They were a prominent religious and political group during the time of Jesus, often depicted in the New Testament as legalistic and hypocritical, though they were also respected by many for their piety.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: From Aramaic פְּרִישָׁא (pərīšā), meaning 'separated one' or 'separatist', referring to their strict adherence to the Law and separation from common people.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-mee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

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

G5207

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HUI-os

Translations: son, a son

Notes: This word refers to a male offspring, a son. It is a masculine noun and is commonly used to denote a direct descendant or, in a broader sense, someone who shares a close relationship or characteristic with another, such as 'sons of God' or 'sons of disobedience'. It can also refer to a young man or a male child.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ

Etymology: From an unused root, probably meaning 'to beget'. It is related to the concept of generation and lineage.

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'.

G0386

Part of Speech: Noun

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

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: EGERIS, ANABASIS

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

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.

G2919

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: KREE-noh-my

Translations: I am judged, I am condemned, I am decided, I contend, I dispute, I am separated, I am distinguished

Notes: ΚΡΙΝΟΜΑΙ is the first person singular, present, middle or passive voice of the verb ΚΡΙΝΩ. In the middle voice, it means 'I contend' or 'I dispute' (judging for oneself or with someone). In the passive voice, it means 'I am judged' or 'I am condemned'. It can also mean 'I am decided' or 'I am separated'. Its meaning depends on the context, often implying a process of evaluation, decision, or separation.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle or Passive, 1st Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΝΟΜΑΙ

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.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-PAN-tos

Translations: of having said, of having spoken, of saying, of speaking

Notes: This word is the genitive masculine or neuter singular form of the aorist active participle of the verb 'εἶπον' (eipo), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes someone or something that has already performed the action of speaking or saying, often functioning adverbially to indicate the time or cause of another action. For example, it could be translated as 'after he had said' or 'because he said'.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΟΝΤΟΣ, ΛΑΛΗΣΑΝΤΟΣ

G2036

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ay-PON-tos

Translations: (of) having said, (of) having spoken, (of) having told

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. It indicates an action that has already occurred, specifically 'having said' or 'having spoken'. As a genitive form, it often functions to describe the possessor of an action or to indicate a temporal or causal relationship, such as 'when he had said' or 'because he had said'. It is commonly used in a genitive absolute construction in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΗΣΑΝΤΟΣ, ΦΡΑΣΑΝΤΟΣ

G4714

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STA-sis

Translations: standing, a standing, dissension, a dissension, insurrection, an insurrection, uprising, a uprising, sedition, a sedition

Notes: This word refers to a standing, a position, or a state of being. It can also denote a state of dissension, disagreement, or conflict, often leading to an uprising or insurrection. In a physical sense, it means the act of standing still or taking a stand. In a social or political context, it refers to a revolt or civil strife.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΡΣΙΣ, ΑΠΟΣΤΑΣΙΑ, ΔΙΧΟΣΤΑΣΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand, to make to stand'. It refers to the act or state of standing.

G4977

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-KHIS-thay

Translations: it was torn, it was split, it was divided, it was rent, it was separated

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'schizō'. It describes an action that happened in the past, where something was torn, split, or divided by an external force, rather than doing the action itself. It implies a sudden or complete separation or rupture. For example, a curtain might be torn, or a group of people might be divided.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΙΡΕΩ, ΔΙΑΣΠΑΩ, ΡΗΓΝΥΜΙ

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.

G4523

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sad-doo-KAI

Translations: Sadducees, a Sadducee

Notes: This word refers to the Sadducees, one of the three major Jewish sects during the Second Temple period, alongside the Pharisees and Essenes. They were typically aristocratic and priestly, holding to a strict interpretation of the Torah and rejecting oral tradition, the resurrection of the dead, and the existence of angels or spirits. They are often mentioned in the New Testament in opposition to Jesus and the early Christians.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Etymology: The word 'Sadducee' is believed to derive from Zadok (Hebrew: צָדוֹק, Tsadoq), the high priest during the time of King David and Solomon. His descendants continued to serve as high priests, and the Sadducees likely saw themselves as the legitimate heirs of this priestly lineage.

G4523

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sahd-doo-KAI-oy

Translations: Sadducees

Notes: The Sadducees were a prominent Jewish sect during the Second Temple period, known for their strict adherence to the written Torah and rejection of oral traditions and the concept of resurrection. They were often associated with the priestly and aristocratic classes in Jerusalem.

Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Etymology: The name 'Sadducees' is believed to derive from Zadok, the high priest during the time of King David and Solomon, suggesting a connection to the priestly lineage.

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.

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

Part of Speech: 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'.

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.'

G5330

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: fah-ree-SAI-oy

Translations: Pharisees

Notes: The Pharisees were a prominent Jewish religious and political party or school of thought in ancient Judea during the Second Temple period. They emphasized strict adherence to the Mosaic Law and oral traditions, often contrasting with the Sadducees. They were influential among the common people and are frequently mentioned in the New Testament.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The word "Pharisee" comes from the Aramaic word "perishaya," meaning "separated ones." This likely refers to their separation from ritual impurity or from other Jewish groups.

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.

G0450

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-STAN-tes

Translations: having risen, having stood up, having arisen, having raised, having restored

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'anistēmi', meaning 'to stand up', 'to rise', or 'to raise'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred and functions adjectivally or adverbially, often indicating the state or action of the subject. In this form, it refers to multiple individuals who have performed the action of rising or standing up.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΟΝΤΕΣ, ΟΡΘΟΥΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The word ἀνίστημι (anistēmi) is a compound of ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. It literally means 'to stand up' or 'to raise up'.

G1122

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: grah-mah-TEH-ohn

Translations: (of) scribes, (of) a scribe, (of) secretaries, (of) a secretary

Notes: This word refers to a scribe, a secretary, or a public notary. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to those learned in Jewish law, who were responsible for interpreting and teaching it. They were often associated with the Pharisees and were influential figures in Jewish society. It is a compound word, derived from 'gramma' (writing) and 'teus' (one who does).

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΝΟΜΙΚΩΝ, ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΩΝ

G3762

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: oo-DEN

Translations: nothing, no one, none, a nothing, not even one, no

Notes: This word means "nothing" or "no one." It is used to express a complete absence or negation of something. It can function as a pronoun, meaning "nothing" or "no one," or as an adjective, meaning "no" or "not even one" when modifying a noun. It is a compound word formed from the negative particle ΟΥ (ou, "not") and ΔΕΝ (den, an emphatic particle).

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΗΔΕΝ, ΟΥΔΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΔΕΝ is a compound of the negative particle ΟΥ (ou), meaning "not," and ΔΕΝ (den), an emphatic particle. It emphasizes a complete negation.

G2556

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: KAH-kon

Translations: evil, bad, harmful, wicked, a bad thing, an evil thing, a wrong, a misfortune, a disaster

Notes: This word describes something that is bad, evil, or harmful. It can refer to moral wickedness, physical harm, or general poor quality. When used as a substantive (like a noun), it refers to an evil thing, a wrong, or a misfortune. It can be used to describe actions, intentions, or conditions.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΟΣ, ΦΑΥΛΟΣ, ΑΣΕΒΗΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be pre-Greek or from an unknown root.

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-RIS-koh-meh

Translations: we find, we are finding, we discover, we are discovering, we obtain, we are obtaining

Notes: This word means 'to find,' 'to discover,' or 'to obtain.' It is used to describe the act of locating something, coming across something, or acquiring something. It can refer to both physical objects and abstract concepts, such as finding truth or understanding. The form 'ΕΥΡΙΣΚΟΜΕ' specifically indicates 'we find' or 'we are finding,' implying an ongoing or habitual action by a group of people.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Present Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-RIS-koh-men

Translations: we find, we are finding, we discover, we are discovering

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to find' or 'to discover'. It describes the action of locating something or coming to know something previously unknown. It is used here in the first person plural, indicating that 'we' are the ones performing the action of finding or discovering.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΡΩ, ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ

Etymology: From an intensive form of an obsolete primary verb εὕρω (heurō), meaning 'to find'.

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Particle

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

Translations: E, 5, if, then, indeed

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

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

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

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOO-toh

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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'.

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.

G0032

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ANG-ge-los

Translations: angel, a angel, messenger, a messenger

Notes: This word refers to a messenger, envoy, or one who brings tidings. In a religious context, it commonly refers to a divine messenger or an angel. It is a masculine noun and is frequently used in the New Testament to denote celestial beings.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΞ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΓΓΕΛΟΣ' is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a root meaning 'to bring tidings' or 'to announce'. It is a common term in ancient Greek literature and religious texts.

G1096

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: gih-NOH-meh-nos

Translations: becoming, being, happening, coming to pass, arising, one who becomes, one who is

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It describes an action or state that is currently in progress or is coming into existence. It can be translated as 'becoming,' 'being,' 'happening,' or 'coming to pass,' depending on the context. It often functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to indicate an ongoing process.

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

Synonyms: ἘΣΤΑΙ, ὙΠΑΡΧΩΝ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai) comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born.' It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey ideas of generation, birth, or becoming.

G1096

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ghee-NO-meh-nees

Translations: of becoming, of being, of happening, of coming to pass, of being made, of being born

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), which means 'to become,' 'to be,' 'to happen,' or 'to come into existence.' As a genitive participle, it often functions in a genitive absolute construction, indicating a circumstance or time when something else occurs, similar to 'when it was happening' or 'while it was being done.' It can also simply indicate possession or relationship in a genitive sense.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine or Middle/Passive, Present

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΗΣ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ

G5506

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: khee-lee-AR-khos

Translations: commander of a thousand, a commander of a thousand, military tribune, a military tribune, captain, a captain, colonel, a colonel

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'χίλιοι' (thousand) and 'ἄρχος' (ruler, chief). It refers to a military officer in charge of a thousand soldiers, often translated as a military tribune or a commander of a thousand. It is used to denote a high-ranking military official.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΚΑΤΟΝΤΑΡΧΟΣ, ΛΟΧΑΓΟΣ, ΣΤΡΑΤΗΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek words 'χίλιοι' (chilioi), meaning 'thousand', and 'ἄρχος' (archos), meaning 'ruler' or 'chief'. It describes someone who rules over a thousand.

G1288

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-as-PAS-thay

Translations: to be torn apart, to be pulled apart, to be scattered, to be rent asunder

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from διά (dia, meaning 'through' or 'apart') and σπάω (spaō, meaning 'to draw' or 'to tear'). It means to tear or pull something apart, to scatter, or to rend asunder. In its passive form, as seen here, it means to be torn apart or to be scattered. It is often used to describe a violent separation or dispersion.

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

Synonyms: ΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΛΥΩ, ΔΙΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΣΠΑΩ is a compound of the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb ΣΠΑΩ (spaō), meaning 'to draw', 'to pull', or 'to tear'.

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: HOOP

Translations: under, by, with, from, at, through, in, of

Notes: This word is a common Greek preposition and prefix. As a preposition, it typically means 'under' or 'below', but its meaning can vary significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the accusative case, it can indicate motion towards a place ('under', 'to'). As a prefix, it means 'under', 'below', 'less than', or 'secretly', as seen in compound words like 'υποκάτω' (underneath). The form 'ΥΠ' is a common truncation of 'ΥΠΟ' when it acts as a prefix, especially before a vowel, or as part of a compound word.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑ, ΕΠΙ

G4756

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: strah-TEV-mah

Translations: army, a body of troops, a troop, a soldier

Notes: This word refers to an army, a body of soldiers, or a military force. It can also refer to an individual soldier within such a force. It is used to describe a group of armed men organized for warfare or military service.

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

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΟΣ, ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΠΑΡΕΜΒΟΛΗ

Etymology: The word ΣΤΡΑΤΕΥΜΑ is derived from the verb στρατεύω (strateuō), meaning 'to make war' or 'to serve as a soldier', which in turn comes from στρατός (stratos), meaning 'army' or 'encamped army'.

G2597

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: kah-tah-BAN

Translations: having gone down, descending, coming down

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having gone down' or 'descending'. It describes an action of moving downwards, whether physically or metaphorically. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to indicate an action that has already occurred or is occurring in relation to the main verb of the sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΙΣΧΥΩ

Etymology: The word καταβαίνω is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'.

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.

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.

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AH-geen

Translations: to lead, to bring, to carry, to go, to drive, to observe, to celebrate

Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'agō'. It means 'to lead', 'to bring', or 'to carry'. It can also mean 'to go' or 'to drive'. In some contexts, it can refer to observing or celebrating a festival. It is used to express the action of leading or bringing something or someone.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΛΚΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ- meaning 'to drive, pull, move'.

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: 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.

G3925

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: par-em-bo-LEE

Translations: camp, an encampment, barracks, a fortress, a castle, an army, a battle array

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΠΑΡΕΜΒΟΛΗ. It refers to a military camp, an encampment, or barracks. It can also denote a fortress or castle, or metaphorically, an army or battle array. It is used to describe a place where soldiers are stationed or where an army is gathered.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΟΠΕΔΟΝ, ΦΡΟΥΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: From the Greek verb παραβάλλω (paraballō), meaning 'to throw beside' or 'to compare', combined with the noun βολή (bolē), meaning 'a throw'. It originally referred to a place where things were thrown together or arranged, evolving to mean a military encampment.

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.

G1967

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ep-ee-OO-see

Translations: daily, for the coming day, necessary for existence, for subsistence, for tomorrow

Notes: This word is an adjective that describes something as 'daily' or 'for the coming day'. It is famously used in the Lord's Prayer to refer to 'daily bread,' implying bread that is sufficient for the day's needs or for the coming day. It can also convey the sense of being necessary for existence or subsistence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΟΣ, ΑΥΡΙΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'for', and 'οὐσία' (ousia), meaning 'being' or 'substance'. It can also be related to 'ἐπιέναι' (epienai), meaning 'to come upon' or 'to come next'. The precise etymology and meaning have been debated since ancient times, with interpretations ranging from 'for existence' to 'for the coming day'.

G3571

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NYK-tee

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΣΠΕΡΑ, ΟΨΕ

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

G2186

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-TAS

Translations: standing over, standing by, standing near, standing upon, coming upon, appearing, being present, being imminent, being in charge of, being over

Notes: This word is the masculine singular nominative participle of the verb 'εφίστημι' (ephistēmi). It describes someone or something that is standing over, by, or upon something else, or that is present or imminent. It can also refer to someone who is in charge or has authority over a situation or group.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΩΝ, ΕΦΕΣΤΩΣ

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.

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.

G2419

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

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

Translations: Jerusalem

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G3779

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OO-toh

Translations: thus, so, in this way, in like manner

Notes: This word is an adverb of manner, indicating how something is done or the way in which something occurs. It can also refer to the extent or degree of something. It is often used to introduce a consequence or a comparison, meaning 'in this way' or 'thus'. It is an older form of ΟΥΤΩΣ, and both forms are used interchangeably in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΩΣ, ΩΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos, 'this'). It indicates 'in this manner' or 'thus', referring back to something previously mentioned or implied.

G1163

Part of Speech: Impersonal Verb

Sounds like: DEH-ee

Translations: it is necessary, one must, it is proper, it behooves

Notes: This is an impersonal verb meaning 'it is necessary' or 'one must'. It expresses a strong sense of obligation, necessity, or inevitability. It is often used with an infinitive to indicate what must be done or what is destined to happen.

Inflection: Impersonal, 3rd person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΧΡΗ, ΑΝΑΓΚΗ ΕΣΤΙΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *deyh₂- (to shine, to gleam), which developed into the sense of 'to be visible, to appear', and then 'to be proper, to be necessary'.

G1096

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-nays

Translations: (of) having become, (of) having happened, (of) being, (of) coming into existence, (of) being born, (of) being made

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to come into existence,' or 'to be made.' As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is in the process of occurring, often functioning like a verbal adjective or an adverbial clause. In this form, it indicates a feminine singular genitive relationship, often translated as 'of having become' or 'when it became' in a genitive absolute construction.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Aorist Middle Participle

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΕΣΘΑΙ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ

G4160

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: poy-EE-san-tes

Translations: having made, having done, making, doing, performing, creating

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to make' or 'to do'. It describes an action that has been completed by the subject, often preceding or accompanying the action of the main verb in a sentence. It functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb by indicating the action performed.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΑΝΤΕΣ, ΕΡΓΑΣΑΜΕΝΟΙ, ΤΕΛΕΣΑΝΤΕΣ

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'.

G0332

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-eth-em-at-EE-san

Translations: they cursed, they put under a curse, they devoted to destruction, they anathematized

Notes: This word describes the act of pronouncing a curse or solemnly dedicating someone or something to destruction, often with religious or severe social implications. It implies a strong condemnation or excommunication, effectively cutting off the subject from a community or divine favor.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΡΑΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΚΑΤΑΡΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word derives from the Greek prefix 'ΑΝΑ-' (ANA-, meaning 'up' or 'again') and 'ΘΕΜΑΤΙΖΩ' (THEMATIZO), which comes from 'ΑΝΑΘΕΜΑ' (ANATHEMA), meaning 'a thing devoted' or 'a curse'. It originally referred to something set aside for God, whether for good or for destruction.

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.

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.

G0615

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pok-tee-NOH-sin

Translations: they kill, they murder, they slay

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to kill' or 'to murder'. It describes the act of taking a life, often with intent. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and 'κτείνω' (kteino), meaning 'to kill'. The prefix intensifies the action of killing, emphasizing completion or finality.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΟΚΤΕΙΝΩ is a compound of the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb κτείνω (kteino), meaning 'to kill' or 'to slay'. The prefix ἀπό often intensifies the meaning of the verb, indicating a complete or decisive action.

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.

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.

G4945

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-oh-mo-SEE-an

Translations: conspiracy, a conspiracy, plot, a plot

Notes: This word refers to a conspiracy or a plot, typically a secret plan made by a group of people to do something unlawful or harmful. It is a compound word formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and ὄμνυμι (omnymi), meaning 'to swear' or 'to take an oath'. Thus, it literally means 'swearing together' or 'a joint oath', referring to an agreement made under oath, often for illicit purposes.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΒΟΥΛΗ, ΔΟΛΟΣ, ΜΗΧΑΝΗ

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: poy-ee-SAH-meh-noy

Translations: having made, having done, having produced, having performed, having created

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal characteristics, indicating an action that has been completed by the subject. It is often translated as 'having made' or 'having done', describing a past action that precedes or enables the main verb's action in a sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΑΝΤΕΣ, ΕΡΓΑΣΑΜΕΝΟΙ, ΔΗΜΙΟΥΡΓΗΣΑΝΤΕΣ

G4334

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pros-EL-thon-tes

Translations: having come to, approaching, drawing near, coming forward, those who came to, when they came to

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'προσέρχομαι' (proserchomai), meaning 'to come to' or 'to approach'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is occurring in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It often functions adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of an action, such as 'when they came to' or 'after they had approached'. It can also function adjectivally, describing 'those who came to'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΓΓΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΑΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

G0749

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khi-eh-REH-si

Translations: to high priests, for high priests, with high priests, by high priests

Notes: This word is the dative plural form of 'ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΥΣ' (archiereus), meaning 'high priest'. It is a compound word formed from 'ΑΡΧΙ-' (archi-, meaning 'chief' or 'first') and 'ΙΕΡΕΥΣ' (hiereus, meaning 'priest'). In its dative plural form, it indicates the indirect object of an action, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', 'with', or 'by' when referring to multiple high priests.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

G0332

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-eth-em-at-EE-sa-me

Translations: we cursed, we anathematized, we devoted to destruction, we bound ourselves by a curse

Notes: This word describes the act of cursing someone or something, or dedicating it to destruction, often with a solemn oath or vow. It implies a strong condemnation or a binding commitment under a curse. The prefix 'an-' indicates a past action, specifically in the aorist tense, meaning the action was completed at a specific point in the past.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: KATANATHEMATIZO, EPANATHEMATIZO

G3367

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: may-DEH-nos

Translations: of no one, of nothing, of any, of anything

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the pronoun/adjective 'μηδείς' (mēdeis), meaning 'no one' or 'nothing'. It is used to indicate possession or relationship, similar to 'of no one' or 'of nothing' in English. It can also function as an adjective meaning 'no' or 'not any', agreeing in case, number, and gender with the noun it modifies. It is used in negative clauses, often following a negative particle like 'μή' (mē).

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

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝΟΣ, ΟΥΔΕΙΣ

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.

G5506

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: khee-lee-AR-khoh

Translations: commander of a thousand, a commander of a thousand, tribune, a tribune

Notes: This word refers to a military commander who is in charge of a thousand soldiers, similar to a colonel or a tribune in Roman military structure. It is a compound word formed from 'χίλιοι' (chilioi), meaning 'a thousand', and 'ἄρχω' (archo), meaning 'to rule' or 'to command'. In this form, it is the singular dative case, indicating 'to a commander of a thousand' or 'for a commander of a thousand'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΑΞΙΑΡΧΟΣ, ΕΚΑΤΟΝΤΑΡΧΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΧΙΛΙΑΡΧΟΣ is a compound of two Greek words: χίλιοι (chilioi), meaning 'a thousand', and ἄρχω (archo), meaning 'to rule' or 'to command'. It literally means 'ruler of a thousand'.

G4862

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: soon

Translations: with, together with, along with

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ

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

G2609

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-gah-GAY

Translations: may bring down, should bring down, may lead down, should lead down, may take down, should take down

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἄγω (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Together, it means 'to bring down', 'to lead down', or 'to take down'. It is often used in contexts where something or someone is being brought from a higher place to a lower one, or from one location to another, implying a downward movement.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΚΑΤΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΓΩ is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἄγω (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. The verb ἄγω comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to drive, draw, move'.

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: MEL-lon-tas

Translations: about to, going to, intending, destined, future

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb μέλλω, meaning 'to be about to' or 'to be going to'. It indicates an action that is imminent or intended to happen in the future. It can function adjectivally, describing someone or something that is about to do something, or substantively, referring to those who are about to do something.

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ, ΠΡΟΚΕΙΜΑΙ, ΕΓΓΥΣ

G1231

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-gee-NOH-skin

Translations: to know accurately, to ascertain, to determine, to decide, to distinguish, to discern

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'διά' (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly,' and the verb 'γινώσκω' (ginōskō), meaning 'to know.' Therefore, 'διαγινώσκειν' means to know thoroughly, to ascertain, or to determine something with precision. It implies a process of careful examination or investigation to arrive at a clear understanding or decision. It can be used in contexts where one needs to make a judgment or distinguish between different things.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΚΡΙΝΩ, ΔΙΑΚΡΙΝΩ

G4253

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PRO

Translations: before, in front of, for, on behalf of, in the presence of, prior to, instead of

Notes: This word is a preposition that typically takes the genitive case. It can indicate a spatial relationship, meaning 'before' or 'in front of' something or someone. It can also denote a temporal relationship, meaning 'before' in time, or a causal relationship, meaning 'for' or 'on behalf of' someone or something. In some contexts, it can also mean 'instead of' or 'in the presence of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'before, in front of'. It is cognate with English 'for' and Latin 'pro'.

G3854

Part of Speech: Participle

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

Translations: having come, having arrived, being present, having appeared

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παραγίνομαι', meaning 'to come alongside', 'to arrive', or 'to be present'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred relative to the main verb of the sentence. It often functions adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of the main action, such as 'when he had come' or 'after arriving'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'παραγίνομαι' is a compound word formed from the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to come into being'. Together, they convey the sense of 'coming alongside' or 'arriving'.

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ice-el-THOHN

Translations: having entered, having gone in, when he had entered, when he had gone in

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'eiserchomai', meaning 'to go in' or 'to enter'. As an aorist active participle, it describes an action that occurred prior to the main verb of the sentence. It functions adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of the main action, often translated as 'having entered' or 'when he had entered'. It implies a completed action of entering.

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

Synonyms: ΕΜΒΑΙΝΩΝ, ΕΙΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΕΝΟΣ

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.

G4341

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-kal-eh-SAH-meh-nos

Translations: having called to oneself, having summoned, having invited, having called, having sent for

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb 'ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ'. It describes an action completed in the past by the subject, indicating that they 'called to themselves' or 'summoned' someone. It implies an initiative taken by the subject to bring someone closer, often for a specific purpose like giving instructions or having a discussion.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΣΥΓΚΑΛΕΩ, ΜΕΤΑΠΕΜΠΟΜΑΙ

G1543

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-kah-ton-TAR-khon

Translations: of centurions

Notes: This word refers to a military officer in the Roman army who commanded a unit of about one hundred men, known as a century. It is a compound word derived from 'hekaton' (one hundred) and 'archon' (ruler or commander). In ancient texts, it is often used to denote a significant military rank.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Etymology: The word ΕΚΑΤΟΝΤΑΡΧΗΣ is a compound of two Greek words: ἑκατόν (hekaton), meaning 'one hundred', and ἀρχός (archos), meaning 'leader' or 'commander'. It literally means 'commander of one hundred'.

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

G520

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-PAH-geh

Translations: take away, lead away, carry away, bring away, lead, bring

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'apo-' (away from) and the verb 'ago' (to lead or bring). It means to lead, take, or carry someone or something away from a place. It is often used in the context of leading someone to a specific destination, especially for judgment or punishment, or simply removing something from a location.

Inflection: Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΑΓΕ is derived from the prefix ΑΠΟ- (APO), meaning 'away from', and the verb ΑΓΩ (AGO), meaning 'to lead, bring'.

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.

G0518

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pang-GEL-lai

Translations: to report, to announce, to tell, to declare, to bring word, to make known

Notes: This word means to bring a message, report, or announce something. It is often used to convey information from one person or group to another, such as reporting news, delivering a message, or making a declaration. It can be used in contexts where someone is sent to tell something to another person.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΕΞΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word ἀπαγγέλλω (apaggellō) is a compound verb formed from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἀγγέλλω (aggellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'. Thus, it literally means 'to announce from' or 'to report from'.

G3880

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: pa-ra-la-BOHN

Translations: having received, having taken, having taken along, having taken aside, having taken over, having taken possession of

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παραλαμβάνω' (paralambanō), meaning 'to receive' or 'to take alongside'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is ongoing, often functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. It can imply taking something into one's possession, taking someone with oneself, or taking over a responsibility or role. The specific nuance depends on the context.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative Masculine Singular

Synonyms: ΛΑΒΩΝ, ΔΕΞΑΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΟΜΙΣΑΜΕΝΟΣ

G5346

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PHAY-sin

Translations: he says, she says, it says, he said, she said, it said

Notes: This word is a common verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to report what someone else has said or to introduce a direct quote. It can be translated as 'he says', 'she says', or 'it says', and often implies 'he/she/it said' in narrative contexts.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word ΦΗΜΙ (phēmi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to speak' or 'to show'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of speaking or declaring.

G1198

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: DES-mee-os

Translations: prisoner, a prisoner, bound, captive

Notes: This word refers to someone who is bound or imprisoned. It is often used as a noun to mean 'prisoner' or 'captive', but can also function as an adjective meaning 'bound' or 'in chains'. It is derived from the word 'δεσμός' (desmos), meaning 'bond' or 'chain'.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΑΙΧΜΑΛΩΤΟΣ, ΔΕΔΕΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'δεσμός' (desmos), meaning 'bond' or 'chain', which itself comes from 'δέω' (deō), meaning 'to bind'.

G3495

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: neh-ah-NIS-kon

Translations: young man, a young man, youth

Notes: This word refers to a young man or a youth. It is often used to describe someone who is in the prime of their life, typically between adolescence and early adulthood. It can be used in a general sense to refer to any young male.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΝΕΟΣ, ΝΕΑΝΙΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΝΕΑΝΙΣΚΟΣ (neaniskos) is a diminutive of ΝΕΑΝΙΑΣ (neanias), which means 'young man', derived from ΝΕΟΣ (neos), meaning 'new' or 'young'.

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-gah-GAYN

Translations: to lead, to bring, to carry, to go

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ΑΓΩ'. It signifies the action of leading, bringing, carrying, or going. It is used to express the purpose or result of an action, often translated as 'to lead' or 'to bring' in a general sense, indicating movement from one place to another or causing something to come into being.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΛΚΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to lead, to drive'.

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: EKH-on-tah

Translations: having, holding, possessing, being, keeping, experiencing, a having, a holding

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It describes someone or something that is in the act of having, holding, or possessing. It can also be used to describe a state of being or experiencing something. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or an adverb, modifying a noun or verb, and its meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, often indicating a continuous action.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΑ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΝ, ΦΕΡΟΝΤΑ

Etymology: The verb ἔχω (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ-, meaning 'to hold, to have'. It is related to other Greek words like ἕξις (héxis, 'habit, state') and ὀχή (ochḗ, 'support').

G4771

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: SOY

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Second Person

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

G1949

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-lah-bo-MEH-noo

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

Notes: This word is the genitive singular masculine or neuter form of the aorist middle participle of the verb 'epilambanomai'. It describes the action of taking hold of something or someone, often with the implication of seizing, grasping, or catching. It can also mean to help or assist someone by taking hold of them, or to undertake a task. The meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, but it generally conveys a sense of active engagement or intervention.

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G1949

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

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

Translations: taking hold of, seizing, laying hold of, catching, helping, assisting, taking to oneself, choosing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'epilambanō', meaning 'to take hold of' or 'to seize'. It describes an action of grasping something or someone, often with the intent to control, help, or choose. It can also imply providing assistance or aid to someone. The meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, such as whether it refers to physically grasping an object or metaphorically taking hold of an opportunity or a person's hand to help them.

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΒΟΗΘΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'epilambanō' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'epi' (meaning 'upon', 'on', 'to', 'in addition to') and the verb 'lambanō' (meaning 'to take', 'to receive', 'to grasp'). Thus, it literally means 'to take upon' or 'to lay hold upon'.

G0399

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-khoh-RAY-sas

Translations: having departed, having withdrawn, having gone away, having retired

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle of the verb 'anachōreō'. It describes an action of departing or withdrawing that has already occurred. It is often used to indicate someone leaving a place, retreating, or going away to be alone or to avoid something. It implies a completed action of moving from one location to another, often with a purpose such as seeking solitude or escaping danger.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΦΕΥΓΩ

G2596

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

Translations: down, against, according to, throughout, during

Notes: This is an elided form of the Greek preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down', 'against', 'according to', 'throughout', or 'during'. It is frequently used as a prefix in compound verbs and nouns, indicating a downward motion, completion, intensity, or opposition. For example, in 'κατέβη' (katebē), it means 'went down', and in 'καταπιεῖν' (katapiein), it means 'to swallow down'. The final alpha (α) is often dropped when the next word or part of the compound begins with a vowel, or when it's followed by certain consonants.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix); functions as a preposition that takes the genitive or accusative case.

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmt- 'down, with, against'. It is a common Greek preposition that has been used since ancient times.

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EE-dee-ahn

Translations: one's own, his own, her own, its own, their own, private, peculiar, a private, a peculiar

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'one's own' or 'private'. It emphasizes possession or belonging to a specific individual or group, distinguishing it from something common or shared. It is often used to denote something personal, peculiar, or belonging exclusively to someone. In this form, it is the feminine singular accusative, meaning it describes a feminine noun that is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΥ, ΕΑΥΤΟΥ

G4441

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PYN-tha-neh-toh

Translations: he was inquiring, he was asking, he was learning, he was finding out

Notes: This word is the third person singular, imperfect middle/passive indicative form of the verb 'πυνθάνομαι' (punthanomai). It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, indicating that someone 'was inquiring,' 'was asking,' 'was learning,' or 'was finding out' something. It often implies a process of seeking information or discovering facts.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΩΤΑΩ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ

G4934

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EH-then-toh

Translations: they agreed, they covenanted, they made an agreement, they arranged

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition σύν (syn, meaning 'with' or 'together') and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi, meaning 'to place' or 'to put'). Together, it means to put together, to agree, to make a covenant, or to arrange. It is used to describe two or more parties coming to a mutual understanding or formal agreement.

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

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΣΥΜΦΩΝΕΩ, ΣΥΝΤΑΣΣΩ

G4892

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-ED-ree-on

Translations: council, a council, Sanhedrin, a Sanhedrin, assembly, an assembly

Notes: This word refers to a council or an assembly, particularly a judicial body. In the New Testament, it often refers to the Sanhedrin, the supreme Jewish court in Jerusalem. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (together with) and 'ἕδρα' (seat).

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek preposition 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'ἕδρα' (hedra), meaning 'seat' or 'sitting'. Thus, it literally means 'a sitting together' or 'an assembly of those sitting together'.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: MEL-lon

Translations: about to, going to, destined to, future, that which is about to be, the future

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'μέλλω', meaning 'to be about to' or 'to be destined to'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing something that is imminent or will happen in the future. It can refer to a future event or a person/thing that is on the verge of doing something or experiencing something.

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

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: MEL-lon-TON

Translations: (of) those about to, (of) future (things/people), (of) those going to, (of) those intending to

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'μέλλω' (mellō), which means 'to be about to', 'to intend to', or 'to be destined to'. As a participle, it describes someone or something that is on the verge of doing something or that pertains to the future. It often indicates an imminent action or a future state.

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΩΝ, ΜΕΛΛΟΝΤΕΣ, ΜΕΛΛΟΥΣΩΝ

G1747

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-ed-REH-oo-see

Translations: they lie in wait, they ambush, they plot against

Notes: This word describes the action of lying in ambush or setting a trap for someone. It implies a hidden, often malicious, intent to surprise or capture. It is typically used to describe a group of people who are secretly waiting to attack or harm another.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ, ΛΟΧΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΝΕΔΡΕΥΩ (enedreuo) comes from the Greek word ἔνεδρα (enedra), meaning 'an ambush' or 'a lying in wait'. This in turn is formed from the preposition ἐν (en), meaning 'in', and ἕδρα (hedra), meaning 'seat' or 'place'. Thus, it literally means 'to be in a place of waiting' or 'to sit in ambush'.

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'.

G4327

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-DEKH-oh-men-oy

Translations: waiting for, expecting, looking for, receiving, welcoming

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards,' and the verb 'δέχομαι' (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to welcome.' As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or concurrent with the main verb of the sentence. It conveys the sense of actively waiting for something or someone, or of being ready to receive or welcome them. It can be used to describe a state of anticipation or readiness.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΚΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΜΕΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΔΟΚΑΩ

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.

G630

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-LY-seh

Translations: he released, he dismissed, he sent away, he let go, he divorced

Notes: This word describes the action of releasing, dismissing, or sending someone or something away. It can be used in various contexts, such as releasing a prisoner, dismissing a crowd, sending someone on a journey, or even divorcing a spouse.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word ἀπολύω (apolyo) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb λύω (lyo), meaning 'to loose' or 'to release'. Thus, it literally means 'to loose from' or 'to release away'.

G3367

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: may-DEH-nee

Translations: to no one, to nothing, for no one, for nothing, by no one, by nothing, with no one, with nothing, in no one, in nothing

Notes: This word is an indefinite negative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'no one' or 'nothing'. It is used to express a complete absence or negation of something or someone. It is often used in prohibitions or to state that something is not done by anyone or to anything. As a pronoun, it stands in place of a noun, and as an adjective, it modifies a noun. It is a compound word formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (mē, 'not') and ΕΙΣ (heis, 'one').

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΙΣ, ΟΥΔΕΝΙ

G1718

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-eh-fah-NEE-sas

Translations: you showed, you revealed, you manifested, you made known, you declared

Notes: This word describes the act of making something visible, known, or apparent to someone. It implies a clear and distinct revelation, often of something previously hidden or obscure, or the act of presenting oneself.

Inflection: Aorist Active Indicative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΣ, ΦΑΝΕΡΩΣΑΣ, ΓΝΩΡΙΣΑΣ

Etymology: The word ἐμφανίζω (emphanizo) is derived from the prefix ἐν (en), meaning 'in' or 'among', and the verb φανίζω (phanizo), which means 'to make visible' or 'to appear'. It literally means 'to make manifest in or among'.

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

G2090

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-toy-MAH-sah-teh

Translations: prepare, make ready, make preparations, get ready

Notes: This word means to prepare or make ready. It is often used in the context of getting things in order for an event or a journey, or to make something available or suitable for a particular purpose. It can also imply establishing or making firm. In the provided examples, it is used in the imperative, commanding someone to prepare or make ready.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΑΖΩ, ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΑΖΩ

G4757

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: strah-tee-OH-tahs

Translations: soldiers

Notes: This word refers to a soldier, a member of an army or military force. It is typically used to describe individuals who serve in a military capacity, often in a group. In a sentence, it would function as the object of a verb or preposition, indicating the recipients of an action or the subject of a description.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΕΥΜΑ, ΣΤΡΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word στρατιώτης (stratiōtēs) comes from στρατιά (stratia), meaning 'army' or 'military service', which itself is derived from στρατός (stratos), meaning 'army' or 'encampment'.

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: por-yoo-THOH-sin

Translations: go, depart, travel, walk

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to go, depart, travel, or walk. It often implies setting out on a journey or following a particular path or course of action. It can be used in various contexts, such as physically moving from one place to another, or metaphorically, to describe one's conduct or way of life.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Subjunctive, Passive or Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word πορεύομαι (poreuomai) is derived from the noun πόρος (poros), meaning 'a way, a passage, a ford'. It signifies movement along a path or through a passage.

G2542

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: kahee-sah-REE-as

Translations: of Caesarea

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of 'Caesarea', referring to one of several cities named in honor of Caesar. The most prominent in the New Testament is Caesarea Maritima, a major port city in ancient Judea, which served as the Roman capital of the province. It is used to indicate origin or possession, such as 'from Caesarea' or 'belonging to Caesarea'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: From Latin 'Caesarea', meaning 'of Caesar', referring to cities named after Roman emperors, particularly Augustus Caesar.

G1187

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dex-ee-oh-LAH-boos

Translations: spearmen, javelin-men

Notes: This word refers to soldiers who carried a spear or javelin in their right hand. It is a compound word, combining 'δεξιός' (dexios), meaning 'right', and 'λαμβάνω' (lambano), meaning 'to take' or 'to hold'. It describes a specific type of soldier, often translated as 'spearmen' or 'javelin-men'.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The word ΔΕΞΙΟΛΑΒΟΣ is a compound of two Greek words: δεξιός (dexios), meaning 'right' (as in the right hand), and λαμβάνω (lambano), meaning 'to take' or 'to hold'. It literally means 'those who hold with the right hand', referring to their weapon.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-as-TAY-sai

Translations: to present, to stand by, to place beside, to offer, to show, to prove, to yield, to make available

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'παρά' (para, meaning 'beside' or 'alongside') and 'ἵστημι' (histēmi, meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'). It means to cause something or someone to stand beside, to present, to offer, or to make available. It can also mean to stand by someone, to assist, or to prove something. Its meaning often depends on the context and the case of the object it takes.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΞΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΑΓΕΙΝ, ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΕΙΝ

Etymology: The word παρίστημι (paristēmi) is a compound of παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'.

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.

G1949

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-bee-BAH-sah-tes

Translations: having caused to mount, having made to ride, having put on

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle, masculine or neuter, nominative or accusative plural of the verb 'epibibazo'. It describes an action that has been completed in the past, indicating someone who has caused another to mount or ride something, such as an animal or a vehicle. It implies the act of placing someone upon something for the purpose of transport.

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

G1295

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-SOH-so-see

Translations: they may save, they may preserve, they may bring safely through, they will save, they will preserve, they will bring safely through

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from διά (through) and σῴζω (to save). It means to save completely, to bring safely through, or to preserve. It implies a process of saving that involves overcoming obstacles or dangers to reach a state of safety. It can be used in contexts where people or things are rescued from peril or brought to a secure place.

Inflection: 3rd Person Plural, Aorist Active Subjunctive or Future Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΣΩΖΩ, ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΣΩΖΩ

G1125

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: grap-SAS

Translations: having written, who wrote, after writing, when he wrote

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'γράφω' (graphō), meaning 'to write'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed prior to the action of the main verb in the sentence. It can be translated in various ways depending on context, such as 'having written' or 'the one who wrote'.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΡΑΦΩ, ΑΠΟΓΡΑΦΩ

G1992

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-is-toh-LEEN

Translations: letter, an epistle, a message

Notes: This word refers to a written communication, such as a letter or an epistle. It is often used in the context of official correspondence or messages sent between individuals or groups. It can also refer to a written message or command.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΡΑΜΜΑ

Etymology: From the verb ΕΠΙΣΤΕΛΛΩ (epistellō), meaning 'to send a message' or 'to send to'. It is formed from the prefix ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and ΣΤΕΛΛΩ (stellō), meaning 'to send' or 'to dispatch'.

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ekh-OO-san

Translations: having, holding, possessing, holding fast, having in possession, being in possession of, being able to, being capable of, being in a certain condition, being in a certain state, being affected by, being occupied with, being engaged in

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal qualities. It describes something or someone that is in the act of having, holding, or possessing. It can also indicate a state or condition, such as 'being able to' or 'being in a certain state'. The meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, often implying possession, capability, or a current condition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Present, Active, Participle

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΗΝ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΥΣΑΝ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΥΣΑΝ

Etymology: The word 'ἔχω' (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, indicating possession or state, and has cognates in many other Indo-European languages.

G5179

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TOO-pon

Translations: type, a type, pattern, a pattern, example, an example, form, a form, figure, a figure, model, a model, impression, an impression, mark, a mark

Notes: This word refers to a pattern, model, or example that serves as a standard or guide. It can also denote an impression or mark left by a blow or pressure. In a broader sense, it can refer to a prefiguring or foreshadowing of something to come, especially in a theological context.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΔΕΙΓΜΑ, ΕΙΚΩΝ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

G2903

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kra-TIS-toh

Translations: (to) the most excellent, (to) the most noble, (to) the most honorable, (to) the most powerful

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of a superlative adjective, meaning 'most excellent' or 'most noble'. It is often used as a title of respect or honor, similar to 'Your Excellency' or 'Most Honorable Sir', especially when addressing high-ranking officials or dignitaries. It indicates the highest degree of quality or status.

Inflection: Dative, Singular, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΡΙΣΤΟΣ, ΕΞΟΧΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΟΣ is derived from the root ΚΡΑΤΟΣ (KRATOS), meaning 'strength' or 'power'. The suffix -ιστος indicates the superlative degree, thus 'strongest' or 'most powerful', which then extends to 'most excellent' or 'best'.

G2232

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hay-geh-mo-NEE

Translations: leadership, rule, authority, sovereignty, a leadership, a rule, an authority, a sovereignty

Notes: This word refers to the act or state of leading, ruling, or having authority. It denotes a position of command or governance. It is used to describe the exercise of power or dominion over others.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ, ΚΥΡΙΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word ΗΓΕΜΩΝ (hegemon), meaning 'leader' or 'commander'. It describes the state or quality of being a leader.

G5463

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: khai-REIN

Translations: to rejoice, to be glad, to greet, hail

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad'. In ancient Greek letters and documents, it was commonly used as a formal greeting, similar to saying 'Greetings!' or 'Hail!' to the recipient, expressing well-wishing or good health. It can also simply mean 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad' in other contexts.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΩ, ΕΥΦΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΧΑΙΡΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰer- 'to desire, to want'. It is related to words meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.

G4887

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: sool-leem-FTHEN-tah

Translations: arrested, seized, caught, conceived, helped, assisted

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb 'συλλαμβάνω' (syllambanō), meaning 'to seize together,' 'to arrest,' 'to catch,' 'to conceive' (as in a child), or 'to help/assist.' It describes someone or something that has been arrested, seized, or caught. It can also refer to something that has been conceived or someone who has been helped.

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

Synonyms: ΠΙΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΣΥΝΕΧΩ

Etymology: The word 'συλλαμβάνω' is a compound of 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize.'

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: Participle

Sounds like: MEL-lon-tah

Translations: about to, going to, future, things to come, those who are about to

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'μέλλω', meaning 'to be about to' or 'to be going to'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing something that is imminent or in the future. It can refer to future events, future people, or things that are destined to happen. In the provided examples, it refers to 'future things' or 'those who are about to'.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ἘΣΟΜΕΝΑ, ΓΕΝΗΣΟΜΕΝΑ

G0337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nai-REI-stheh

Translations: you are being taken up, you are being taken away, you are being destroyed, you are being killed, be taken up!, be taken away!, be destroyed!, be killed!

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ΑΝΑ' (ANA), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb 'ΑΙΡΕΩ' (AIREO), meaning 'to take' or 'to choose'. In its middle or passive voice, it generally means 'to be taken up', 'to be taken away', 'to be destroyed', or 'to be killed'. It can function as either an indicative statement (e.g., 'you are being killed') or an imperative command (e.g., 'be killed!'), depending on the context. It describes an action being performed upon the subject.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Second Person, Plural, Indicative or Imperative Mood

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ, ΚΤΕΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ is derived from the prefix ΑΝΑ (ANA), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb ΑΙΡΕΩ (AIREO), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. Its meaning evolved from 'taking up' to 'taking away' and eventually 'destroying' or 'killing'.

G1807

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-AY-lah-meen

Translations: I took out, I rescued, I delivered, I was rescued, I was delivered

Notes: This word is the first person singular, aorist indicative, middle or passive voice form of the verb ΕΞΑΙΡΕΩ (exaireo). It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of', and the verb αἱρέω (haireo), meaning 'to take' or 'to choose'. Therefore, it means 'to take out', 'to rescue', or 'to deliver'. In the middle voice, it emphasizes the subject acting for themselves or on their own behalf, while in the passive voice, the subject is the recipient of the action.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle or Passive, 1st Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΣΩΖΩ, ΛΥΤΡΟΩ

Etymology: The verb ΕΞΑΙΡΕΩ is formed from the prefix ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb αἱρέω (haireo), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. The combination denotes the action of taking something out or away from a place or situation.

G3129

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: mah-THOHN

Translations: having learned, learning, when he learned, after learning

Notes: ΜΑΘΩΝ is an aorist active participle derived from the verb ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ, meaning 'to learn' or 'to understand'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed before or at the same time as the main verb of the sentence. It often conveys the sense of 'having learned' or 'after learning' something, indicating a completed action that leads to or explains the subsequent event.

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

Synonyms: ΓΝΟΥΣ, ΕΙΔΩΣ

G1921

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-GNO-nai

Translations: to know, to understand, to recognize, to learn, to ascertain, to discover, to perceive, to become acquainted with

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'epiginōskō'. It signifies gaining full, accurate, or complete knowledge of something, often implying a deeper understanding or recognition than simple 'knowing'. It can be used to describe the act of recognizing someone, understanding a situation thoroughly, or coming to a full realization. In a sentence, it would typically follow a verb indicating desire, ability, or purpose, such as 'to wish to know' or 'to be able to ascertain'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

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

G1458

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-neh-KAH-loon

Translations: they accused, they were accusing, they brought a charge against, they were bringing a charge against, they complained, they were complaining

Notes: This word is the third person plural, imperfect active indicative form of the verb ΕΓΚΑΛΕΩ (ENKALEŌ). It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, meaning 'they were accusing' or 'they were bringing a charge against' someone. It can also mean 'they were complaining' or 'they were finding fault'. It implies a legal or formal accusation, or a strong complaint.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΕΩ, ΜΕΜΦΟΜΑΙ

G1458

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eng-ka-LOO-meh-non

Translations: accused, being accused, charged, a charged one, an accused one

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ΕΓΚΑΛΕΩ' (enkaleō), meaning 'to call in, to accuse, to bring a charge against'. As a participle, it describes someone or something that is in the state of being accused or charged. It functions like an adjective or a noun, referring to the one who is the object of an accusation.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΟΥΜΕΝΟΝ, ΑΙΤΙΩΜΕΝΟΝ

G3367

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: MAY-den

Translations: nothing, no one, none, not even one

Notes: This word is a negative indefinite pronoun or adjective, meaning 'nothing' or 'no one'. It is the neuter form of the word 'ΜΗΔΕΙΣ'. It is used to express absolute negation, particularly in contexts involving prohibitions, commands, or with subjunctive and optative moods, indicating that something should not happen or does not exist under certain conditions. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'do nothing' or 'let nothing happen'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΜΗΔΕΙΣ is a compound word formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (meaning 'not') and the numeral ΕΙΣ (meaning 'one'). It literally means 'not even one'.

G1462

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ENG-klee-mah

Translations: charge, accusation, crime, a crime

Notes: This noun refers to a charge or accusation brought against someone, often in a legal context. It can also denote the crime or offense itself that is being alleged. It is used to describe a formal complaint or a wrongful act.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ, ΑΙΤΙΑ, ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek verb ΕΓΚΑΛΕΩ (ENKALEO), meaning 'to call in, accuse, charge'. It literally means 'that which is called in against one'.

G3377

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: may-noo-THEE-sees

Translations: you may be informed, you may be revealed, you may be disclosed, you may be made known

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'μηνύω' (menyo), meaning 'to make known, disclose, inform, or reveal'. This specific form indicates a potential or hypothetical action of being informed or revealed. It is used to describe a situation where information might come to light or be disclosed to someone.

Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Aorist, Passive, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ, ΔΗΛΟΩ, ΓΝΩΡΙΖΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-SES-thai

Translations: to be, to exist, to happen, to become

Notes: This word is the future infinitive form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It signifies a future state of being, existence, or occurrence. It is often used in constructions where one expects something to happen or to be the case in the future, functioning similarly to 'will be' or 'is going to be' in English. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'He said that it would be good' or 'They hoped to be free'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Future, Middle/Passive Voice (deponent), All genders, All cases

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The verb εἰμί (eimi) 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.

G2725

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-tay-GO-roys

Translations: to accusers, for accusers, accusers

Notes: This word refers to those who bring charges or accusations against someone. It is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἀγορεύω (agoreuō), meaning 'to speak in the assembly' or 'to speak publicly'. Thus, it literally means 'one who speaks against' someone in a public setting, typically a court or assembly.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΓΚΑΛΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΜΗΝΥΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΟΣ (katēgoros) is derived from the verb κατηγορέω (katēgoreō), which means 'to accuse'. This verb is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἀγορεύω (agoreuō), meaning 'to speak in the assembly' or 'to speak publicly'.

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.

G4517

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: er-ROH-soh

Translations: farewell, be strong, be well

Notes: This word is a verb, most commonly used as a valediction or farewell greeting, similar to saying 'goodbye' or 'farewell' in English. It literally means 'be strong' or 'be well,' conveying a wish for the recipient's health and strength. It is often found at the end of letters or speeches.

Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Perfect Active Imperative

Synonyms: ΧΑΙΡΕ, ΥΓΙΑΙΝΕ

Etymology: The word comes from the verb ῥώννυμι (rhonnumi), meaning 'to strengthen' or 'to be strong.' The perfect tense form indicates a state of being strong or well, which then evolved into a common farewell.

G1299

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-teh-TAG-meh-non

Translations: appointed, commanded, ordained, ordered, arranged, prescribed, a thing appointed, a thing commanded

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'διατάσσω' (diatassō), meaning 'to arrange thoroughly, appoint, command, or ordain'. As a participle, it describes something that has been arranged, commanded, or appointed. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or substantively, referring to 'that which has been commanded' or 'the thing appointed'. In the provided context, it refers to something that has been commanded or prescribed.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΣΩ, ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΚΕΛΕΥΩ

Etymology: The verb 'διατάσσω' (diatassō) is a compound word formed from 'διά' (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and 'τάσσω' (tassō), meaning 'to arrange, to put in order'. Thus, it conveys the idea of arranging or ordering something thoroughly or definitively.

G0353

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-lah-BON-tes

Translations: taking up, having taken up, taking along, having taken along, receiving, having received, resuming, having resumed

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle, masculine plural, nominative case of the verb ἀναλαμβάνω (analambanō). It means 'to take up,' 'to take along,' 'to receive,' or 'to resume.' As a participle, it describes an action that has been completed before or at the same time as the main verb, often functioning adverbially to indicate the manner or circumstance of the action. For example, it could describe a group of people who, having taken something up, then proceed to do something else.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἀναλαμβάνω (analambanō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again,' and the verb λαμβάνω (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive.' The combination suggests the action of taking something up or back.

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.

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'.

G1889

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ep-OW-ree-oh

Translations: on the morrow, the next day, tomorrow

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'on the morrow' or 'the next day'. It is used to indicate the day following the current one, often in narrative contexts to advance the timeline of events. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'epi' (upon) and the adverb 'aurion' (tomorrow).

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΥΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: Derived from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi, 'upon') and the adverb ΑΥΡΙΟΝ (aurion, 'tomorrow'). It literally means 'upon tomorrow' or 'on the morrow'.

G1439

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-AH-san-tes

Translations: allowing, permitting, letting, suffering, leaving, letting alone

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'εάω' (eaō), meaning 'to allow,' 'to permit,' or 'to let.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action of allowing or permitting. It can be used to indicate that someone is giving permission for something to happen, or simply leaving something as it is without interference. It is often translated as 'allowing,' 'permitting,' or 'letting.'

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ

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).

G0565

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-ER-khes-theh

Translations: go away, depart, leave

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'απο' (away from) and the verb 'ερχομαι' (to come or go). It means to go away, depart, or leave. It is often used as a command or instruction for a group of people to move away from a place or situation.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Imperative, 2nd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΓΕΤΕ, ΕΞΕΡΧΕΣΘΕ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound of the preposition ΑΠΟ (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-es-TREP-san

Translations: they returned, they turned back, they converted

Notes: This word describes the action of turning around, turning back, or returning. It can also carry the spiritual sense of converting or turning to God. It is used to indicate a completed action in the past by a group of people.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΥΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (EPI), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ΣΤΡΕΦΩ (STREPHO), meaning 'to turn'.

G1525

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ice-el-THON-tes

Translations: having entered, entering, who entered, when they entered, as they entered

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'eiserchomai', meaning 'to go in' or 'to enter'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is occurring in relation to the main verb of a sentence. It often functions adverbially, indicating the time, cause, or manner of the main action, or adjectivally, modifying a noun.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΕΛΘΟΝΤΕΣ

G0321

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-DON-tes

Translations: delivering, having delivered, giving up, having given up

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'anadidomi', meaning 'to give up' or 'to deliver'. It describes an action that has been completed by the subject, often implying the act of handing over or distributing something. It functions similarly to an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to indicate the manner or time of an action.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΟΝΤΕΣ, ΠΑΡΑΔΙΔΟΝΤΕΣ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ES-tay-san

Translations: they stood by, they presented, they appeared, they offered, they brought, they placed, they made ready

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para, meaning 'beside' or 'alongside') and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi, meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'). In its aorist form, it generally means 'they stood by' or 'they presented themselves'. It can also mean 'they presented' or 'they offered' something to someone, or 'they placed' or 'they made ready'. Its meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, often implying presence, assistance, or presentation.

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

Synonyms: ΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΦΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G0314

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-GNOOS

Translations: having read, reading, having recognized, recognizing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'anagignōskō', meaning 'to read' or 'to recognize'. As a participle, it describes an action performed by the subject of the main verb, often indicating a preceding or simultaneous action. It can be translated as 'having read' or 'reading', depending on the context and the nuance of the perfect active participle.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΓΝΩΣΚΩ, ΑΝΑΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word 'anagignōskō' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ana' (ἀνά), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb 'gignōskō' (γιγνώσκω), meaning 'to know' or 'to perceive'. The combination suggests 'to know again' or 'to recognize', which then evolved to mean 'to read' (to recognize written characters).

G1905

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-roh-TAY-sas

Translations: having asked, having questioned, having inquired, having demanded

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle of the verb 'eperotao'. It describes an action of asking, questioning, or inquiring that has been completed. It often implies a direct or specific question, or even a demand for information.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΡΩΤΑΩ, ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'eperotao' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'epi' (upon, in addition to) and the verb 'erotao' (to ask, question). It literally means 'to ask upon' or 'to ask in addition', emphasizing the act of questioning.

G4169

Part of Speech: Interrogative Adjective, Interrogative Pronoun

Sounds like: POY-ahs

Translations: of what kind, of what sort, of what, what kind of, what sort of, what

Notes: ΠΟΙΑΣ is an inflected form of the interrogative adjective/pronoun ΠΟΙΟΣ, meaning 'of what kind' or 'of what sort'. It is used to ask about the nature or quality of something, often appearing before a noun to modify it. For example, it might be used in a phrase like 'of what kind of house' or 'from what sort of country'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine or Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΙΝΟΣ, ΟΠΟΙΟΣ

G4441

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: poo-THOH-meh-nos

Translations: having learned, having inquired, having heard, having ascertained, having understood

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'πυνθάνομαι', meaning 'to learn by inquiry', 'to inquire', or 'to ascertain'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred and is related to the main verb of the sentence. It often conveys the sense of 'having learned' or 'having heard' something, leading to a subsequent action. For example, 'Having learned the news, he departed.'

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

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΥΣΑΣ, ΜΑΘΩΝ, ΕΠΙΓΝΟΥΣ

G3752

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

Translations: when, whenever, as often as, at the time that

Notes: This word is a conjunction or adverb used to introduce a temporal clause, indicating a point in time or a condition. It means 'when' or 'whenever,' suggesting that something happens at a specific moment or repeatedly under certain circumstances. It is often followed by the subjunctive mood in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

Etymology: From the conjunction ὅτε (hote, 'when') and the particle ἄν (an, indicating potential or contingency).

G2725

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-tay-GO-roy

Translations: accusers, the accusers

Notes: This word refers to those who bring charges or accusations against someone. It is used to describe individuals who formally present a case against another person, often in a legal or public setting. It is a compound word formed from κατά (kata, 'down, against') and ἀγορεύω (agoreuō, 'to speak in the assembly').

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΓΚΑΛΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΔΙΩΚΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΟΣ (katēgoros) is derived from the verb κατηγορέω (katēgoreō), meaning 'to accuse'. This verb is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἀγορεύω (agoreuō), meaning 'to speak in the assembly' or 'to declare publicly'. Thus, it literally means 'to speak against someone publicly'.

G2753

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: keh-LEF-sah-tos

Translations: having commanded, having ordered, having urged, having exhorted

Notes: This word is the genitive masculine or neuter singular form of the aorist active participle of the verb 'κελεύω' (keleuō), meaning 'to command' or 'to order'. It describes someone or something that has performed the action of commanding or ordering. It is often used in a participial phrase to indicate a preceding action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΑΣΣΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ

G2753

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: keh-LEH-oo-sas

Translations: commanding, having commanded, ordering, having ordered, bidding, having bidden

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'κελεύω' (keleuō), meaning 'to command' or 'to order'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is ongoing, often functioning like an adjective or adverb. It can be translated as 'the one who commanded,' 'having commanded,' or 'when he commanded,' depending on the context.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΑΣΣΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The word κελεύω (keleuō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to κέλλω (kello), meaning 'to drive, urge on'.

G4232

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: prai-TOH-ree-oh

Translations: to the praetorium, in the praetorium, to the governor's headquarters, in the governor's headquarters, to the palace, in the palace

Notes: This word refers to the official residence of a Roman governor or military commander, often serving as a headquarters, palace, or barracks. It can also denote the imperial guard or the emperor's court. In the provided examples, it indicates a specific location, likely a governor's residence or a military headquarters, where events take place.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΥΛΗ, ΟΙΚΙΑ

G5442

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: foo-LAS-ses-thai

Translations: to guard, to keep, to observe, to protect, to watch over, to beware, to take heed

Notes: This word means to guard, keep, or observe. It is often used in the context of keeping laws, commands, or traditions, implying careful adherence and protection from violation. It can also mean to protect someone or something, or to be on guard against something.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From φύλαξ (phylax), meaning 'a guard' or 'a watcher'.