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.

G4909

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-yoo-DOH-koh

Translations: to approve, to consent, to agree with, to be pleased with, to be well pleased with

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΕΥΔΟΚΩ (eudoko), meaning 'to be well pleased' or 'to approve'. Therefore, ΣΥΝΕΥΔΟΚΩ means to approve with, consent with, or be well pleased together with someone or something. It implies a shared or joint approval, often indicating agreement or complicity in an action or decision.

Inflection: Present Active Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΣΥΜΦΩΝΕΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΕΩ

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.

G0337

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: an-ai-RE-sis

Translations: destruction, a destruction, removal, a removal, putting to death, a putting to death

Notes: This word refers to the act of taking away, removing, or destroying something. It can also specifically mean putting someone to death. It is typically used to describe a decisive and often violent act of elimination or termination.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΕΙΑ, ΟΛΕΘΡΟΣ, ΦΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: Derived from the verb ANAIREO (G0337), meaning 'to take up, take away, destroy, kill'. It is formed from ANA (up, again) and HAIREO (to take, choose).

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'.

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-gas

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣ

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

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: EP-ee

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, by, for, concerning, during, after, of, a

Notes: This word is a very common preposition and adverb in Koine Greek. As a preposition, its meaning changes significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often means 'on,' 'upon,' 'over,' 'in the time of,' or 'concerning.' With the dative case, it can mean 'on,' 'at,' 'by,' 'for,' or 'in addition to.' With the accusative case, it typically means 'to,' 'against,' 'upon,' 'over,' or 'for the purpose of.' It is also frequently used as a prefix in compound words, adding a sense of 'upon,' 'over,' 'to,' or 'in addition.'

Inflection: Governs Genitive, Dative, and Accusative cases. Does not inflect itself.

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡ, ΚΑΤΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *opi, meaning 'on, near, against'. It is cognate with Latin ob and Sanskrit api.

Part of Speech: 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.

G2414

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: hee-eh-ro-so-LY-moys

Translations: (to) Jerusalem, (in) Jerusalem, (at) Jerusalem

Notes: This word refers to the city of Jerusalem, a significant city in ancient Israel and a central location in many biblical narratives. It is used here in the dative case, indicating location or direction, such as 'in Jerusalem' or 'to Jerusalem'.

Inflection: Dative, Plural

Etymology: The name 'Jerusalem' is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'foundation of peace' or 'city of peace'. It is a compound word derived from 'yara' (to found, to lay a cornerstone) and 'shalom' (peace).

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.

G1287

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-es-pa-REE-san

Translations: they were scattered, they were dispersed

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'diaspeirō'. It means 'they were scattered' or 'they were dispersed'. It describes a past action where a group of people or things were spread out or separated from one another, often involuntarily or as a result of external forces. It is a compound word formed from 'dia' (through, apart) and 'speirō' (to sow, to scatter).

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

Synonyms: ΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΧΕΩ, ΔΙΑΛΥΩ

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.

G5561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHO-ras

Translations: of a country, of a region, of a land, of a place, of the country, of the region, of the land, of the place, countries, regions, lands, places

Notes: This word refers to a country, region, land, or place. It is often used to denote a specific geographical area or territory. In its genitive singular form, it indicates possession or origin, such as 'of a country' or 'from a region'. It can also function as the nominative or accusative plural, meaning 'countries' or 'regions'.

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

Synonyms: ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΓΗ

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.

G4540

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-mah-REE-ahs

Translations: (of) Samaria

Notes: This word refers to Samaria, which was a significant city and region in ancient Israel, located in the central part of the land. It served as the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. In the New Testament, it is often mentioned in the context of Jesus' ministry and the early spread of Christianity.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

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

G4133

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: PLAYN

Translations: but, nevertheless, except, only, however, save, yet, notwithstanding, (except) for

Notes: This word functions as an adverb, conjunction, or preposition, indicating an exception, contrast, or limitation. As an adverb, it means 'nevertheless' or 'only'. As a conjunction, it means 'but' or 'however', introducing a contrasting statement. As a preposition, it means 'except' or 'save', typically followed by a genitive case, indicating exclusion.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΑ, ΕΙ ΜΗ, ΧΩΡΙΣ

Etymology: From an obsolete root, possibly related to πλῆθος (plēthos, 'multitude'), suggesting a sense of 'fullness' or 'completeness' from which something is excluded.

G0652

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-pos-TOH-lohn

Translations: of apostles, apostles'

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun 'apostolos', meaning 'apostle' or 'messenger'. It refers to a group of individuals who are sent out with a specific message or mission, particularly the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. In its genitive plural form, it indicates possession or origin, often translated as 'of apostles' or 'apostles''. For example, 'the teaching of the apostles' or 'the churches of the apostles'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΚΩΝ, ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΤΩΝ

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-KO-mee-sahn

Translations: to carry together, to gather, to collect, to bury

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition "σύν" (syn), meaning "with" or "together," and the verb "κομίζω" (komizo), meaning "to carry" or "to bring." Therefore, it means "to carry together," "to gather," or "to collect." In some contexts, particularly when referring to the dead, it can mean "to bury" or "to inter." It describes the action of bringing multiple things or people to one place, or the act of interment.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ, ΘΑΠΤΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΓΚΟΜΙΖΩ is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and the verb ΚΟΜΙΖΩ (komizo), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bring.'

G2870

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: koh-PEH-ton

Translations: lamentation, mourning, wailing, a lamentation, a mourning, a wailing

Notes: This word refers to a loud expression of grief, often accompanied by beating the breast or head, or other outward signs of sorrow. It describes the act of lamenting or wailing, typically in a public or demonstrative manner.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΘΡΗΝΟΣ, ΠΕΝΘΟΣ, ΟΔΥΡΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΟΠΕΤΟΣ is derived from the verb κόπτω (koptō), meaning 'to strike, beat, cut'. It refers to the act of beating one's breast or head as a sign of extreme grief.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: ep-EE

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, by, in, for, in addition to, besides, after, during, when, because of, concerning

Notes: This word is a common Koine Greek preposition that can also function as an adverb or a prefix. Its meaning is highly dependent on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often means 'on, upon, over' (of place or time), 'in the time of', or 'in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'on, upon, at' (of place), 'in addition to', 'for the purpose of', or 'because of'. With the accusative case, it typically means 'on, upon, to' (indicating motion towards), 'against', 'over' (of authority), or 'for' (of purpose). As a prefix, it generally adds the meaning of 'upon', 'over', 'to', or 'in addition'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΠΑΡΑ, ΥΠΕΡ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *opi, meaning 'on, near, against'. It is cognate with Latin ob and Sanskrit api.

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, 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).

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-koos

Translations: houses, homes, households, temples, a house, a home, a household, a temple

Notes: This word refers to a house, home, or dwelling place. It can also extend to mean a household, family, or even a temple or lineage. In the provided context, it appears to be the accusative plural of 'house' or 'household', indicating the objects of an action.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ, ΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to the idea of dwelling or inhabiting. It is a common word in ancient Greek for a dwelling.

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: eis-por-YOO-oh-men-os

Translations: entering, going in, coming in, going into, coming into

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'eisporeuomai', meaning 'to enter' or 'to go in'. It describes an action of moving into a place or situation. It is often used to indicate the act of someone or something entering a building, a city, or even a person's mind or body (as in food entering the stomach). As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing the subject while performing the action of entering.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΜΒΑΙΝΩ

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.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-reh-DIH-doo

Translations: he was handing over, she was handing over, it was handing over, he was delivering, she was delivering, it was delivering, he was entrusting, she was entrusting, it was entrusting, he was betraying, she was betraying, it was betraying

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'paradidomi'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It means to hand over, deliver, entrust, or betray. The specific nuance depends on the context; it can refer to physically handing something over, delivering a message, entrusting someone with a task, or betraying someone to an enemy.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

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).

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-la-KAYN

Translations: guard, a guard, prison, a prison, watch, a watch, custody, a custody, keeping, a keeping

Notes: This word refers to the act of guarding or keeping, a place of custody like a prison, or a period of watching, such as a night watch. It can be used to describe a literal prison or a state of being held in custody. It can also refer to the act of keeping or observing something, like a command or a law.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΤΗΡΗΣΙΣ, ΚΟΥΣΤΩΔΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΦΥΛΑΚΗ (phylakē) comes from the verb φυλάσσω (phylassō), meaning 'to guard, watch, protect'.

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.

G3303

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

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

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥΝ

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

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-thon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

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

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: yoo-ang-geh-lee-ZOH-meh-noy

Translations: preaching the good news, proclaiming the gospel, evangelizing, announcing good tidings

Notes: This word is a present participle, meaning 'preaching the good news' or 'proclaiming the gospel'. It describes an ongoing action of sharing a message of good tidings. It is a compound word derived from 'ευ' (eu), meaning 'good', and 'αγγελλω' (aggello), meaning 'to announce' or 'to proclaim'. Thus, it literally means 'to announce good news'. It is often used in the context of proclaiming the Christian message.

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

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ is derived from the Greek prefix 'ευ' (eu), meaning 'good' or 'well', and the verb 'αγγελλω' (aggello), meaning 'to announce' or 'to proclaim'. It originally referred to bringing any good news, but in the Koine Greek of the New Testament, it specifically came to mean proclaiming the good news of the Gospel.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: PHI-lip-pos

Translations: Philip

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

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

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lin

Translations: city, a city

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

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

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.

G2784

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KAY-roos-sen

Translations: he was proclaiming, he was preaching, he was announcing, he was declaring

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'κηρύσσω' (kēryssō), meaning 'to proclaim' or 'to preach'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, indicating that someone was in the process of making a public announcement or declaration. It is often used in the context of religious or official pronouncements.

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ, ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

G4337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-EH-khon

Translations: they were paying attention, they were giving heed, they were attending, they were applying themselves, they were taking heed, they were being careful

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative, third person plural form of the verb προσέχω (prosechō). It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It means to pay attention, give heed, attend to, or apply oneself to something. It can also mean to be careful or beware, especially when followed by a dative case.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G3793

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OKH-loy

Translations: crowds, multitudes, throngs, mobs

Notes: This word refers to a large gathering of people, a crowd, or a multitude. It can also imply a disorderly or unruly mob. It is typically used in the plural to denote multiple groups of people or a very large assembly. In ancient texts, it often describes the general populace or followers of a particular figure.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΗ, ΛΑΟΙ

Etymology: The etymology of ΟΧΛΟΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to a root meaning 'to move' or 'to stir'.

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-go-MEH-noys

Translations: spoken, said, told, things spoken, things said, things told

Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. It refers to something that is being said or spoken. In context, it often functions as a substantive, meaning 'the things being said' or 'those who are being spoken of'. It describes actions or words that are currently in the process of being uttered or communicated.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Participle, Masculine, Plural, Dative

Synonyms: ΡΗΘΕΙΣΙΝ, ΕΙΡΗΜΕΝΟΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΛΕΓΩ (legō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to gather, collect, pick out', which evolved to mean 'to speak' or 'to say' in Greek, implying the gathering of words.

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.

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.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: fee-LIP-poo

Translations: (of) Philip

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun 'Philip'. It refers to a person named Philip and is used to indicate possession or origin, meaning 'of Philip' or 'Philip's'. It is a common name found in ancient Greek texts, including the New Testament and historical writings.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: From Greek Φίλιππος (Philippos), meaning 'lover of horses' or 'fond of horses', derived from φίλος (philos, 'dear, beloved, loving') and ἵππος (hippos, 'horse').

G3661

Part of Speech: Adverb

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

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΕΣ, ΟΜΟΥ

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

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Particle

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

Translations: E, 5, if, then, indeed

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

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

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

Part of Speech: 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

G991

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: BLEH-pin

Translations: to see, to look, to perceive, to observe, to beware, to take heed

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'βλέπω' (blepo), meaning 'to see' or 'to look'. It is used to express the action of seeing or perceiving something. The ending '-ιν' is a common alternative spelling for the infinitive ending '-ειν' in Koine Greek, particularly in papyri and some manuscripts, indicating a phonetic shift or scribal variation. Therefore, 'βλέπιν' is an alternative spelling of 'βλέπειν'.

Inflection: Present Active Infinitive

Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΔΟ

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.

G4592

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: say-MEE-ah

Translations: signs, marks, tokens, miracles, wonders, a sign, a mark, a token, a miracle, a wonder

Notes: This word, likely a form of 'σημεῖον' (sēmeion), refers to a sign, mark, or token. It is often used to denote a miraculous event or a wonder that serves as proof or an indication of something. In ancient texts, it can refer to a physical mark, a symbolic indicator, or a supernatural act demonstrating divine power or authority. The given form 'ΣΗΜΙΑ' is most commonly the nominative or accusative plural of 'σημεῖον', meaning 'signs' or 'miracles'.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΕΡΑΣ, ΕΡΓΟΝ, ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'σημεῖον' (sēmeion) is derived from 'σῆμα' (sēma), meaning 'mark, sign'. It refers to something that serves as an indicator or a distinguishing mark.

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

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

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

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

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

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

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-POY-ay

Translations: was doing, was making, did, made, used to do, used to make

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. It describes an action that was ongoing or habitual in the past. It can refer to the creation of something, the performance of an action, or the causing of an effect. For example, it could mean 'he was making' a house, or 'he was doing' good deeds.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

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.

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ekh-ON-tohn

Translations: of having, of holding, of possessing, of being, of those having, of those holding, of those possessing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'echō', meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing someone or something that is in the act of having or holding. In this specific form, it refers to 'those who are having' or 'those who are holding' something, often implying possession or a state of being. It is used in a genitive construction, indicating possession or relationship.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΩΝ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'echō' comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ-, meaning 'to hold, to have'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, indicating possession, state, or capability.

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEH-oo-mah-tah

Translations: spirits, a spirit, winds, a wind, breaths, a breath, lives, a life

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΑ (PNEUMATA), which is the plural form of ΠΝΕΥΜΑ (PNEUMA). It refers to spirits, winds, or breaths. In a theological context, it often refers to spiritual beings, either divine or demonic, or to the human spirit. It can also refer to the wind or a gust of air, or metaphorically to the breath of life. The meaning depends on the context.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΙ, ΨΥΧΑΙ

G0169

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-ka-THAR-tah

Translations: unclean, impure, unclean things, impure things

Notes: This word describes something that is ritually or morally impure, defiled, or unholy. It is often used in the New Testament to refer to unclean spirits or animals that are not permitted for consumption under Jewish law. It can also describe people or actions that are morally corrupt.

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

Synonyms: ΑΜΙΑΝΤΟΣ, ΑΝΟΣΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΚΑΘΑΡΤΟΣ (akathartos) is a compound word formed from the privative alpha (α-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and ΚΑΘΑΡΤΟΣ (kathartos), meaning 'cleansed' or 'purified'. Thus, it literally means 'not cleansed' or 'unpurified'.

G0994

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: boh-OHN-tah

Translations: crying out, shouting, roaring, a crying out, a shouting

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ΒΟΑΩ', meaning 'to cry out' or 'to shout'. As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or continuous. It can function adjectivally, describing someone who is crying out, or adverbially, indicating the manner in which an action is performed (e.g., 'he spoke, crying out'). It can also be used substantively, referring to 'one who cries out' or 'a crying out'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΖΟΝΤΑ, ΦΩΝΟΥΝΤΑ

Etymology: The verb 'ΒΟΑΩ' (boao) means 'to cry aloud, shout'. It is of uncertain origin, possibly onomatopoeic.

G5456

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foh-NAY

Translations: voice, sound, noise, a voice, a sound, a noise

Notes: This word refers to a voice, a sound, or a noise. It is commonly used to describe the sound produced by living beings, such as a human voice or the sound of an animal, but can also refer to inanimate sounds like thunder or the sound of a trumpet. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΗΧΟΣ, ΚΡΑΥΓΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- (to speak, tell, say). Cognate with Latin fari (to speak) and English ban.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ER-khon-toh

Translations: they were coming out, they were going out, they were departing, they were emerging

Notes: This word describes an action of moving out from a place or state. It is often used to indicate a departure, an emergence, or a coming forth. It can refer to people, spirits, or things moving from an interior to an exterior location, or from one condition to another. In the provided context, it refers to spirits or demons coming out of people.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΚΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. Thus, it literally means 'to come out' or 'to go out'.

G2323

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-theh-rah-PEH-theh-sahn

Translations: they were healed, they were cured, they were served, they were attended to

Notes: This word describes an action of being healed, cured, or served. It is in the passive voice, indicating that the subjects of the verb are receiving the action rather than performing it. It is used to describe a group of people who received healing or care.

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

Synonyms: ΙΑΟΜΑΙ, ΣΩΖΩ

Etymology: The root verb ΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΩ (therapeuō) comes from the noun ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ (therapōn), meaning 'attendant' or 'servant'. The verb originally meant 'to serve' or 'to attend to', and later developed the meaning 'to heal' or 'to cure' in the sense of providing care.

G5479

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHA-ra

Translations: joy, a joy, gladness, delight

Notes: This word refers to a state of inner gladness, delight, or joy. It is often used to describe a deep-seated happiness that comes from a positive experience or a spiritual blessing. It can be used in sentences like 'He felt great joy' or 'There was much gladness among them.'

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ, ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the root χαίρω (chairō), meaning 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad'. It is related to the concept of grace or favor.

G5101

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

Sounds like: TEES

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

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

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

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

G1839

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-is-TAH-non

Translations: astonishing, amazing, causing to stand out, displacing, putting out of place, driving out of one's mind, astounding

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'existemi'. It describes an action that is ongoing or continuous. The core meaning of 'existemi' is to put out of place, to displace, or to drive out of one's mind. When used as a participle, 'existanon' refers to someone or something that is causing astonishment, amazement, or mental displacement. It can describe an action that is so overwhelming it causes a person to be beside themselves or to lose their composure.

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

Synonyms: ΘΑΥΜΑΖΩΝ, ΕΚΠΛΗΤΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΕΞΙΣΤΗΜΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΚ (EK), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΙΣΤΗΜΙ (ISTEMI), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. Thus, it literally means 'to make to stand out' or 'to put out of place'.

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.

G1484

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ETH-nos

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ

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

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

Notes: ΛΕΓΩΝ is the present active participle of the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is commonly used to introduce direct or indirect speech, functioning similarly to 'saying' or 'speaking' in English. For example, it might be translated as 'he came saying...' or 'they decreed, speaking...'. It describes an ongoing action of speaking or declaring.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

Etymology: The word λέγω (legō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to collect, gather, pick out'. In Greek, it evolved to mean 'to speak' or 'to say', perhaps from the idea of 'picking out words'.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-nah-ee

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

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

Inflection: Infinitive

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙΝ, ΓΙΝΕΣΘΑΙ

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

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE-nah

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

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

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

G5599, G3739

Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-meh-gah (as a letter); OH (as an interjection); OH (as a pronoun)

Translations: Omega, O, Oh, the end, the last, (to) whom, (to) which, (to) what, (to) that, (to) who, (to) those, (to) whomsoever, (to) whatsoever

Notes: This character, Omega, is the twenty-fourth and final letter of the Greek alphabet. As a letter, it represents the long 'o' sound. It can also function as an interjection, similar to 'O' or 'Oh' in English, used for direct address or exclamation. Furthermore, without diacritics, 'Ω' can represent the dative singular form of the relative pronoun 'ὅς, ἥ, ὅ', meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what', depending on context and gender. It can refer to a person or thing that is the indirect object of an action.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a letter or interjection); Dative, Singular, All genders (as a relative pronoun)

Etymology: The letter Omega is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'. Its name literally means 'great O' (ō mega), distinguishing it from Omicron ('small O'). As a relative pronoun, it originates from Proto-Indo-European roots.

G4337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-EYE-khan

Translations: they were paying attention, they were giving heed, they were attending to, they were applying themselves, they were holding to

Notes: This word is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb προσέχω (prosechō). The verb generally means 'to hold to, to turn one's mind to, to pay attention to, to give heed to, to apply oneself to'. The imperfect tense indicates a continuous or repeated action in the past. Therefore, 'προσείχαν' describes a group of people continuously or repeatedly paying attention or giving heed to something in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΔΡΕΥΟΝ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΡΤΕΡΟΥΝ

Etymology: The word προσέχω (prosechō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to, toward, with', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have, to hold'. Thus, it literally means 'to hold toward' or 'to direct toward', which evolved into the sense of paying attention or giving heed.

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.

G3398

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: mee-KROO

Translations: (of) small, (of) little, (of) short, (of) young, (of) unimportant, (of) the small one, (of) the little one, (of) the least

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the adjective 'ΜΙΚΡΟΣ' (mikros), meaning 'small' or 'little'. It can describe something as being of small size, quantity, or importance. When used substantively, it refers to 'the small one' or 'the least'. It is often used in phrases contrasting with 'great' or 'large', such as 'from great to small' (ἀπὸ μεγάλου ἕως μικροῦ), meaning 'from the greatest to the least' or 'from everyone, regardless of status'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΛΙΓΟΣ, ΒΡΑΧΥΣ, ΕΛΑΧΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΙΚΡΟΣ (mikros) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'small'. It is related to the Latin 'minor' and 'minimus'.

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.

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-gah-LOO

Translations: (of) great, (of) a great, (to) great, (to) a great, great things

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'great,' 'large,' 'big,' or 'mighty.' It is used to describe something of significant size, importance, or intensity. It can refer to physical size, but also to status, power, or quantity. For example, it might describe a great king, a large city, or a great amount of something.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

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

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.

G1411

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOO-nah-mees

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

Notes: This word refers to inherent power, ability, or strength, often implying a capacity for action or accomplishment. It can describe physical strength, moral power, or even miraculous power, especially when referring to divine power or acts of God. It is frequently used in the New Testament to denote the supernatural power of God or the Holy Spirit, or the power demonstrated through miracles.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ, ΙΣΧΥΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: From δύναμαι (dynamai, "to be able, to have power"), which is of uncertain origin.

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.

G2564

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ka-loo-MEH-nee

Translations: called, named, being called, a called one, a named one

Notes: This word is the present passive participle of the verb 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call' or 'to name'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that is being called or named. It indicates an ongoing action of being called or designated.

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

Synonyms: ΟΝΟΜΑΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΟΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word 'καλέω' (kaleō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *kelh₁-, meaning 'to shout, to call'. It is related to Latin 'calare' (to call out) and English 'hail'.

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'.

G2427

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-kah-NOH

Translations: to make sufficient, to make competent, to enable, to qualify, to render fit

Notes: This verb means to make someone or something sufficient, competent, or able to do something. It implies equipping or qualifying for a task or purpose. It can be used to describe God enabling people, or people making themselves or others capable.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΡΚΕΩ, ΕΞΑΡΚΕΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: From the adjective ἱκανός (hikanos), meaning 'sufficient, adequate, competent'. The verb form means to make someone or something sufficient or competent.

G5550

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHRO-noh

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΡΟΣ, ΑΙΩΝ

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

G3095

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mah-GHEH-aiss

Translations: (to) magic arts, (to) sorceries

Notes: This word refers to magic, sorcery, or the practice of magical arts. It is used to describe supernatural practices or enchantments. In this form, it is a plural dative noun, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΑΡΜΑΚΕΙΑ, ΓΟΗΤΕΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'μαγεία' (mageia) comes from 'μάγος' (magos), meaning 'magus' or 'magician', which itself is derived from Old Persian 'maguš', referring to a member of the ancient Median tribe of priests.

G1832

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-es-TA-ke-nai

Translations: to be lawful, to be permitted, to be possible

Notes: This is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb ἔξεστι (exesti). It signifies that something has become lawful, permitted, or possible, and this state continues. It is often used impersonally, meaning 'it is lawful' or 'it is permitted' for someone to do something.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΝ, ΕΞΕΣΤΙΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἔξεστι (exesti), a compound of ἐκ (ek, 'out of') and ἔστι (esti, 'it is'), literally meaning 'it is out' or 'it is possible/permitted'.

G3753

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-teh

Translations: when, whenever, at which time

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΗΝΙΚΑ, ΟΠΟΤΕ

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

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-TEV-san

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑΝ, ΠΕΙΘΟΜΑΙ

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: yoo-ang-geh-li-ZO-meh-noo

Translations: (of) preaching the gospel, (of) evangelizing, (of) bringing good news

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'euangelizo', meaning 'to preach the gospel' or 'to bring good news'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action. In this form, it indicates someone or something that is in the process of preaching or bringing good news, often used in a genitive construction to show possession or relationship, such as 'of the one preaching'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: fee-LIP-poh

Translations: (to) Philip

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to the name Philip. In Koine Greek, it is often used to refer to various historical figures named Philip, such as Philip the Apostle, Philip the Evangelist, or Philip II of Macedon. The dative case indicates that Philip is the indirect object of a verb, meaning something is given to him or done for him.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

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

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: yoo-ang-geh-li-ZOH-meh-noh

Translations: preaching the good news, proclaiming the gospel, evangelizing, bringing good tidings, to the one preaching the good news, to the one proclaiming the gospel

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'euangelizo', meaning 'to bring good news' or 'to proclaim the gospel'. In this form, it describes someone who is actively engaged in the process of evangelizing or bringing good news. It can function adjectivally, describing a person, or substantively, referring to 'the one who preaches the good news'. The dative case indicates the recipient or indirect object of an action, so it often translates as 'to the one preaching the good news' or 'for the one proclaiming the gospel'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter, Present, Middle or Passive, Participle

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

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'.

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'.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

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

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

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

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

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-TEV-seh

Translations: he believed, she believed, it believed, he trusted, she trusted, it trusted

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to believe' or 'to trust'. It is often used in the context of having faith in someone or something, particularly in a divine sense. It can also mean to be convinced of something or to give credence to a statement. The prefix 'ΕΠΙ' (EPI) can intensify the meaning, suggesting a strong or firm belief/trust.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑ, ΠΕΙΘΩ

G0907

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: bap-TIS-thees

Translations: having been baptized, when he was baptized, after being baptized

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'baptizo', meaning 'to baptize'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, often functioning like an adjective or adverb to modify a noun or verb. In this form, it specifically indicates a past action that was done to the subject (passive voice), such as 'having been baptized' or 'when he was baptized'. It is used to describe someone who has undergone the act of baptism.

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

Synonyms: ΛΟΥΩ, ΝΙΠΤΩ

G3588, G3739

Part of Speech: Article, Pronoun, Numeral

Sounds like: HAY

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

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

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

G4342

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-kar-teh-RON

Translations: continuing steadfastly, persevering, devoting oneself to, attending constantly to, one who continues, he who perseveres

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'προσκαρτερέω'. It describes someone who is steadfastly continuing, persevering, or devoting themselves to something or someone. It implies a persistent and unwavering commitment or attendance. It can function adjectivally (describing a noun) or adverbially (modifying a verb, indicating how an action is performed).

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

Synonyms: ΕΜΜΕΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΜΕΝΩ, ΕΠΙΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word προσκαρτερέω is a compound word formed from πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'toward', and καρτερέω (kartereō), meaning 'to be strong, steadfast, or patient'. Thus, it literally means 'to be strong toward' or 'to persist toward'.

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: theh-oh-RON

Translations: beholding, seeing, observing, perceiving, looking at, gazing at

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'theoreo'. It describes the action of observing or perceiving something, often with a sense of contemplation or careful attention. It implies a more focused and intentional act of seeing than simply 'blepo' (to see) or 'horao' (to behold). It can be used to describe someone who is actively watching or witnessing an event.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩΝ, ΟΡΩΝ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩΝ

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-nas

Translations: becoming, being, happening, coming into existence, being born, being made, being done, occurring

Notes: This is a present middle/passive participle form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to be,' 'to happen,' or 'to come into existence.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing or in progress. It can be translated in various ways depending on the context, often indicating a state of becoming or an event unfolding. For example, it could describe something that is 'being born' or 'being made.'

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Accusative, Feminine, Plural

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

Etymology: The verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to be born,' 'to come into being,' or 'to become.' It is a fundamental verb in Greek, indicating a dynamic process of change or occurrence, as opposed to a static state of being.

G1839

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-IS-tan-toh

Translations: they were amazed, they were astonished, they were beside themselves, they were out of their minds

Notes: This word describes a state of being utterly amazed, astonished, or even beside oneself with wonder or shock. It implies a strong emotional reaction that can cause one to be 'out of one's mind' or 'out of one's senses' due to the intensity of the experience. It is often used to convey a sense of profound surprise or bewilderment.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperfect Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΘΑΥΜΑΖΩ, ΕΚΠΛΗΣΣΩ

G1839

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-IS-tah-toh

Translations: he was amazed, he was astonished, he was beside himself, he was out of his mind, he was astounded

Notes: This word describes a state of being utterly amazed, astonished, or even bewildered to the point of being 'beside oneself' or 'out of one's mind'. It implies a strong emotional reaction to something extraordinary or shocking, causing a person to lose their composure or normal understanding. It is often used to convey a sense of wonder, fear, or mental disorientation.

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

Synonyms: ΘΑΥΜΑΖΩ, ΕΚΠΛΗΣΣΟΜΑΙ

G0191

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ah-KOO-san-tes

Translations: having heard, those who heard, after hearing

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΚΟΥΣΑΝΤΕΣ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΟΝΤΕΣ

G0652

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-po-STO-loy

Translations: apostles, messengers, envoys

Notes: This word refers to someone who is sent out on a mission or as an envoy. In a religious context, especially in the New Testament, it primarily denotes the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus, who were sent forth to preach the Gospel. It can also refer more broadly to other Christian missionaries or representatives of the church.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΚΕΣ, ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΤΑΙ

Etymology: From the verb ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ (APOSTELLO), meaning 'to send away' or 'to send forth'. It combines the prefix ΑΠΟ (APO), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and ΣΤΕΛΛΩ (STELLO), meaning 'to send' or 'to prepare'.

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.

G1209

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: deh-DEK-tai

Translations: has been received, has been accepted, has been welcomed, has been taken

Notes: This word is the third person singular, perfect passive indicative form of the verb ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ (dechomai). It means that something or someone has been received, accepted, or welcomed. It describes a completed action in the past with ongoing results in the present, where the subject is the recipient of the action.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΟΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

G4540

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-mah-REE-ah

Translations: Samaria

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

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

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.

G2491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-neen

Translations: John

Notes: This is the name 'John', a very common proper noun in the Koine Greek New Testament and other ancient texts. It refers to several significant figures, most notably John the Baptist, John the Apostle (son of Zebedee), and John Mark. It is used to identify these individuals in various narratives.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'John' is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוחנן), meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'. It was a common name among Jews in the Second Temple period and was transliterated into Greek.

G4336

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-AY-oo-ksan-toh

Translations: they prayed, they did pray, they were praying

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to pray' or 'to offer prayers'. It is often used to describe the act of communicating with God or a deity. The prefix 'προς' (pros) indicates direction towards something, so it literally means 'to pray towards' or 'to pray in the direction of'. In this form, it indicates that a group of people performed the action of praying in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΑΙ, ΕΥΧΟΜΑΙ

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-BOH-sin

Translations: they may take, they may receive, they may get, they may seize, they may obtain

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to take, receive, or get. It can also mean to seize, grasp, or obtain. It is used to describe the action of acquiring something, whether physically or conceptually. The form ΛΑΒΩΣΙΝ indicates a third-person plural aorist active subjunctive, suggesting a potential or hypothetical action.

Inflection: Third-person, Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEH-oo-mah

Translations: Spirit, a Spirit, wind, breath

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation (nomina sacra) for ΠΝΕΥΜΑ (PNEUMA). It refers to spirit, breath, or wind. In a theological context, it often refers to the Holy Spirit. It can also describe a human spirit or a non-physical entity. The context usually clarifies its specific meaning.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ

Etymology: From the Greek verb πνέω (pneō), meaning 'to breathe, to blow'. It refers to that which is breathed or blown.

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AH-gee-on

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΙΕΡΟΣ

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

G2029

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-pee-PEP-toh-koss

Translations: having fallen upon, having fallen on, having fallen over, having fallen against, having fallen into, having come upon, having come on, having come over, having come against, having come into

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, derived from the verb 'epipipto' (to fall upon or come upon). It describes an action that has been completed in the past and has continuing results in the present. It indicates someone or something that has fallen upon, come upon, or fallen into something or someone else. It can be used to describe a physical act of falling or a more figurative sense of something coming upon a person, like a spirit or a feeling.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect Active Participle

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΤΩΚΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΠΕΠΤΩΚΟΣ

G3440

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: MO-non

Translations: only, alone, merely, a single, a solitary

Notes: This word can function as an adverb meaning 'only' or 'merely', indicating exclusivity or limitation. It can also be the neuter singular form of the adjective 'ΜΟΝΟΣ', meaning 'alone' or 'solitary', describing something as being by itself or unique. In its adverbial use, it often modifies verbs or clauses to emphasize that something is done exclusively or that a condition applies solely to one thing.

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

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΩΣ, ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ

G3686

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-no-MA

Translations: name, a name, reputation, character, authority, title

Notes: This word refers to a name, whether of a person, place, or thing. It can also signify one's reputation, character, or authority, as a name often represents the essence of a person or entity. It is commonly used in phrases like 'in the name of' to denote authority or representation.

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ, ΔΟΞΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'name'. It is cognate with Latin 'nomen' and English 'name'.

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).

G2007, G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-TITH-eh-san

Translations: they were laying upon, they were placing upon, they were setting upon, they were attacking, they were assailing

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'against') and the verb ΤΙΘΗΜΙ (tithemi, meaning 'to put' or 'to place'). In its imperfect tense, it describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It can mean 'to lay upon,' 'to place upon,' or 'to set upon.' Depending on the context, it can also carry the sense of 'to attack' or 'to assault' someone or something, implying an aggressive 'laying upon' or 'setting upon.'

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΕΜΑΙ

G5495

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHEI-ras

Translations: hands, a hand

Notes: This is an inflected form of the Koine Greek noun 'χείρ' (cheir), meaning 'hand'. In this form, 'ΧΙΡΑΣ' typically functions as the accusative plural, referring to multiple hands as the direct object of a verb. It can also, less commonly, be interpreted as the nominative or accusative singular form of a first declension noun, but given the root 'χείρ', the accusative plural is the most common and appropriate interpretation.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΞΙΑ, ΠΑΛΑΜΗ

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAM-bah-non

Translations: they were taking, they were receiving, they were getting, they were seizing

Notes: This word is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambano), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, indicating that 'they were taking' or 'they were receiving' something.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΕΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: From an intensive form of the root *lab-, which is related to the idea of grasping or seizing. It is connected to the Proto-Indo-European root *sleh₂g- meaning 'to seize, take'.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DON

Translations: having seen, when he saw, when they saw, seeing, looking, perceiving

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle of the verb 'οράω' (orao), meaning 'to see' or 'to perceive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred relative to the main verb. It often indicates the cause or circumstance of another action, such as 'having seen this, he did that'.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩΝ, ΘΕΩΡΩΝ

G0649

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pos-toh-LOH

Translations: I will send, I will send forth, I will send away

Notes: This word is the first person singular future active indicative form of the verb ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ (apostellō), meaning 'to send' or 'to send forth'. It indicates an action that the speaker will perform in the future, specifically 'I will send'. It is used to describe the act of dispatching someone or something for a specific purpose or mission.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΜΠΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΑΠΟ (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ΣΤΕΛΛΩ (stellō), meaning 'to send' or 'to prepare'. Thus, it literally means 'to send away from'.

G4374

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-EEN-eng-ken

Translations: he brought, he offered, he presented, he sacrificed

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist indicative active form of the verb προσφέρω (prospherō), meaning 'to bring to, to offer, to present'. It describes an action completed in the past by a single male or unspecified subject. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros, 'to, toward') and the verb φέρω (pherō, 'to bear, to carry'). Thus, it literally means 'to carry toward' or 'to bring to'. It is often used in contexts of bringing gifts, offerings, or sacrifices to someone or something.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DOH-teh

Translations: give, grant, allow, entrust, deliver

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to give' or 'to grant'. It is used as a command or an exhortation, instructing someone or a group of people to perform the action of giving. It can also imply entrusting something to someone or delivering something.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Aorist Active, Imperative

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΔΩΜΙ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *deh₃-, meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated verb, a common feature in ancient Greek verbs.

G1849

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ex-oo-SEE-ah

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΙΣΧΥΣ

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

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.

G1437, G1439

Part of Speech: Interjection, Verb

Sounds like: EH-ah

Translations: Ah!, Ha!, Let it be!, let, allow, permit, suffer, give leave

Notes: This word can function in two main ways. As an interjection (ἔα), it expresses surprise, indignation, or a command to stop, similar to 'Ah!' or 'Ha!' in English. As a verb (ἐάω), it means 'to allow,' 'to permit,' 'to let,' or 'to suffer' something to happen. It is often used to indicate giving permission or not hindering an action.

Inflection: Interjection: Does not inflect. Verb: Present Active Imperative, 2nd Person Singular (from ἐάω).

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The interjection ἔα is an onomatopoeic exclamation. The verb ἐάω comes from an unknown origin, possibly related to the root *h₂ew- 'to help, benefit'.

G2007

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-THOH

Translations: I lay upon, I put upon, I place upon, I impose, I inflict

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ' (epitithēmi), meaning 'to lay upon' or 'to place upon'. It describes the action of putting something on top of another object or person, often with the implication of authority or imposition. It can be used in various contexts, such as laying hands on someone for blessing or healing, or imposing a burden or punishment.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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

G694

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-GY-ree-on

Translations: silver, money, a silver, a money

Notes: This word is a noun that refers to silver, either as the metal itself or, more commonly, as silver coins or money. It is often used in contexts related to wealth, transactions, or payment. For example, it can refer to the price paid for something or the contents of a treasury.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΡΓΥΡΟΣ, ΧΡΗΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek word 'ἄργυρος' (argyros), meaning 'silver'. The suffix '-ιον' is a diminutive, but in this context, it often refers to a piece of silver or silver currency.

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-'.

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.

G1432

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: doh-reh-AHN

Translations: freely, for nothing, without cause, in vain, gratuitously, undeservedly

Notes: This word means 'freely' or 'gratuitously,' indicating something given or done without cost or obligation. It can also mean 'without cause' or 'in vain,' implying that something is done without a valid reason or achieves no purpose. It is used to describe actions that are unmerited or without charge.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΔΩΡΕΑ

Etymology: From the noun δωρεά (dōrea), meaning 'a gift' or 'a present,' which itself comes from δῶρον (dōron), also meaning 'gift.' The suffix -αν makes it an adverb.

G3543

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-NO-mi-sas

Translations: you thought, you supposed, you believed, you considered, you practiced, you were accustomed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to think', 'to suppose', 'to believe', 'to consider', or 'to be accustomed to'. It describes an action of forming an opinion or holding a belief. It can also refer to the practice of a custom or being accustomed to something.

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

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΔΟΚΕΩ, ΟΙΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΝΟΜΙΖΩ comes from the Greek word ΝΟΜΟΣ (NOMOS), meaning 'law' or 'custom'. Thus, it originally meant 'to do according to custom or law', and later evolved to mean 'to consider as customary' or 'to believe'.

G2932

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ktah-STHAI

Translations: to acquire, to get, to obtain, to possess

Notes: This word means to acquire, get, or obtain something, often implying effort or purchase. It can also mean to possess or own. It is used to express the action of gaining something for oneself.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΧΩ, ΠΟΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word κτάομαι (ktaomai) is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ket- meaning 'to acquire, to gain'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also convey the sense of obtaining or possessing.

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.

G3310

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MEH-rees

Translations: part, a part, share, a share, portion, a portion, division, a division

Notes: This word refers to a part, share, or portion of something. It can denote a segment or a division. It is used to describe a piece separated from a whole, or an allocated share of something, such as an inheritance or a distribution.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΟΣ, ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΜΟΙΡΑ

Etymology: From the verb μείρομαι (meiromai), meaning 'to obtain by lot, receive one's share'. It is related to the concept of dividing or apportioning.

G3761

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OO-deh

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΕ, ΜΗΔΕ

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

G2819

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KLEE-ros

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΙΣ, ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ

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

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LO-go

Translations: (to) word, (to) reason, (to) account, (to) saying, (to) message, (to) speech, (to) matter, (to) thing, by word, by reason, by account, by saying, by message, by speech, by matter, by thing

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun 'ΛΟΓΟΣ' (logos). 'ΛΟΓΟΣ' is a fundamental term in Greek, meaning 'word,' 'reason,' 'account,' 'speech,' or 'message.' In its dative form 'ΛΟΓΩ,' it often indicates the indirect object of an action, the means or instrument by which something is done, or the cause or reason for something. It can be translated with prepositions like 'to,' 'for,' 'by,' or 'with,' depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΜΥΘΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

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

G2117

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: yoo-THEE-ah

Translations: straight, direct, right, upright, a straight street, a straight way, a right way

Notes: This word describes something that is straight, direct, or upright, both literally and figuratively. It can refer to a physical path or street that is not crooked, or to a moral quality of being righteous and honest. In the provided context, it appears as both a moral quality ('upright heart') and a literal street name ('Straight Street').

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine (for 'uprightness' or 'straightness'); Singular, Nominative, Feminine (as a noun, 'Straight Street'); Singular, Accusative, Feminine (as a noun, 'Straight Street' in the example 'ΕΥΘΙΑΝ')

Synonyms: ΟΡΘΟϹ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟϹ

G1727

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: eh-NAN-tee

Translations: opposite, in front of, before, against, contrary to

Notes: This word functions as an adverb, indicating a position or direction that is opposite to something else, or a state of being contrary to something. It can be used to describe something located directly in front of another object or person, or to express opposition or antagonism towards someone or something. It often takes the genitive case when used as a preposition.

Inflection: Does not inflect (adverbial form of ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΣ)

Synonyms: ΑΝΤΙ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΑΠΕΝΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΣ (from which ΕΝΑΝΤΙ is derived) comes from the prepositional prefix ΕΝ (in) and ΑΝΤΙ (against, opposite). It literally means 'in opposition' or 'in front of'.

G3340

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-tah-no-EH-son

Translations: repent, change your mind, turn around

Notes: This word is an imperative verb, meaning 'repent' or 'change your mind'. It is a command to alter one's way of thinking, feeling, or acting, often with a connotation of turning away from sin or a previous course of action. It is a compound word formed from 'μετά' (meta), meaning 'with, after, or change', and 'νοέω' (noeō), meaning 'to perceive, to think, to understand'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΜΕΛΟΜΑΙ

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.

G2549

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-KEE-as

Translations: (of) evil, (of) malice, (of) wickedness, (of) depravity, evil, an evil, malice, a malice, wickedness, a wickedness, depravity, a depravity

Notes: This word refers to the inherent badness, wickedness, or depravity of character. It can also denote malice or ill-will towards others. It is often used in contexts describing moral corruption or harmful actions stemming from a bad disposition.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΙΑ, ΦΑΥΛΟΤΗΣ, ΑΣΕΒΕΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΚΙΑ (kakia) comes from the adjective ΚΑΚΟΣ (kakos), meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. It refers to the state or quality of being bad.

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'.

G0686

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: A-RA

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΝ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥΝ, ΔΗ

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

G0863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-feh-THEE-seh-tai

Translations: it will be forgiven, it will be released, it will be left, it will be permitted

Notes: This word is a verb in the future passive indicative tense, third person singular. It signifies an action that will be done to the subject, such as being forgiven, released, or left behind. It is often used in contexts of sin or debt being remitted.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΑΦΙΗΜΙ (aphiēmi) is a compound of the preposition ΑΠΟ (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ΙΗΜΙ (hiēmi), meaning 'to send' or 'to let go'. Thus, its core meaning is 'to send away' or 'to let go from'.

G1963

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-ee-NOY-ah

Translations: thought, a thought, purpose, a purpose, device, a device, invention, an invention, design, a design, intent, an intent, plan, a plan

Notes: This word refers to a thought, purpose, or design, often implying a clever or inventive idea, whether good or bad. It can describe a mental conception, a plan, or an intention. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (upon, over) and ΝΟΙΑ (understanding, mind, thought).

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΓΝΩΜΗ, ΕΝΘΥΜΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: Derived from the verb ΕΠΙΝΟΕΩ (epinoeo), meaning 'to think upon, devise, invent'. It combines the prefix ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', with ΝΟΕΩ (noeo), meaning 'to perceive, think, understand'.

G2588

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-DEE-as

Translations: of heart, of a heart, of mind, of soul, of inner self, of conscience, of courage, of will

Notes: This word refers to the physical heart, but more commonly in Koine Greek, it signifies the center of one's being, including thoughts, emotions, will, and conscience. It is often used to denote the inner person, the seat of spiritual and moral life. For example, it can refer to the core of one's beliefs or the source of one's intentions.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΨΥΧΗ, ΝΟΥΣ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

G5514

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kho-LAYN

Translations: gall, bile, poison, a gall, a bile, a poison

Notes: This word refers to gall or bile, a bitter fluid produced by the liver. It can also refer to something extremely bitter or poisonous. In ancient medicine, it was one of the four humors. It is used in sentences to describe the physical substance or metaphorically to describe something bitter or harmful.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΙΚΡΙΑ, ΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΧΟΛΗ (cholē) comes from Proto-Indo-European, related to words meaning 'green' or 'yellow', referring to the color of bile.

G4886

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SYN-des-mon

Translations: bond, a bond, chain, a chain, fetter, a fetter, ligament, a ligament

Notes: This word refers to something that binds or holds together, such as a physical chain or fetter, or a metaphorical bond of unity or peace. It can describe a literal restraint or a spiritual connection. It is often used in the context of imprisonment or in the sense of a unifying principle.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΟΣ, ΑΛΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and ΔΕΣΜΟΣ (desmos), meaning 'bond' or 'fetter'. It literally means 'that which binds together'.

G0093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-dee-KEE-as

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΙΑ, ΑΣΕΒΕΙΑ, ΠΟΝΗΡΙΑ

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

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: o-ROH

Translations: I see, I look, I perceive, I behold, I experience

Notes: This word means to see, look at, perceive, or behold. It can refer to physical sight, but also to mental perception, understanding, or experiencing something. It is used to describe the act of observing or taking notice of something or someone.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΔΩ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary verb, probably of Hebrew origin. It is related to the concept of seeing or perceiving.

G1510

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ON-tah

Translations: being, existing, things being, those who are, existing ones

Notes: ΟΝΤΑ is the present active participle of the verb ΕΙΜΙ, meaning 'to be'. It can function as an adjective, describing something that is 'being' or 'existing', or as a substantive, referring to 'those who are' or 'things that exist'. It is often used to describe the state or condition of something.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΟΝΤΑ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΑ

G0611

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-kree-THEIS

Translations: having answered, answering, replied, having replied

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'apokrinomai', meaning 'to answer' or 'to reply'. It describes an action that has already occurred or is occurring, often functioning adverbially to indicate that someone spoke in response to something. It is frequently used in narrative contexts to introduce a character's response.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΡΙΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΕΙΠΩΝ

G5210

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: hoo-MEES

Translations: you, to you, for you, by you, with you

Notes: This word is a second-person plural pronoun. Without diacritics, it most commonly represents either the nominative form 'ὑμεῖς' (you) or the dative form 'ὑμῖν' (to/for/by/with you). Its specific meaning in a sentence depends on the grammatical case it represents, which is often determined by context or the presence of prepositions. It refers to a group of people being addressed.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Dative

Etymology: The word 'ὑμεῖς' (hymeis) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *yuH- (you). It is the plural form of the second-person pronoun.

G5228

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-PER

Translations: over, above, for, on behalf of, concerning, beyond, more than

Notes: ΥΠΕΡ is a Koine Greek preposition. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often means 'on behalf of', 'for the sake of', 'concerning', or 'instead of'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'over', 'above', 'beyond', or 'more than', often indicating position or motion.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *uperi, meaning 'over, above'. It is cognate with English 'over' and Latin 'super'.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-ON

Translations: Lord, a Lord

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΘΕΟΣ

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

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'.

G1904

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-EL-thay

Translations: come upon, come over, come, happen, overtake, approach, attack, arrive, befall

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ΕΠΙ' (upon, over) and the verb 'ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ' (to come, to go). It generally means to come upon or come over something or someone, often implying an arrival, an attack, or an event befalling someone. Its meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, but it consistently conveys the idea of something or someone approaching or appearing.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-RAY-kah-teh

Translations: you have said, you have spoken, you have told

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'you have said' or 'you have spoken'. It is the perfect active indicative form of the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. The perfect tense indicates an action completed in the past with continuing results in the present. It is used when referring to something that has been stated and whose statement is still relevant or has an ongoing impact.

Inflection: Second Person, Plural, Perfect, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

G1263

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-mar-too-ROH-meh-noy

Translations: solemnly testifying, earnestly testifying, solemnly affirming, earnestly affirming, solemnly warning, earnestly warning, solemnly charging, earnestly charging

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'diamartyromai'. It describes an action of testifying, affirming, warning, or charging with great earnestness or solemnity. It implies a strong, emphatic declaration or appeal. In a sentence, it would describe someone who is in the act of making such a solemn declaration.

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

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ, ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of 'dia' (G1223), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and 'martyromai' (G3140), meaning 'to bear witness' or 'to testify'. The prefix 'dia' intensifies the meaning of 'martyromai', indicating a thorough or earnest testimony.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: lah-LEE-sahn-tes

Translations: speaking, having spoken, talking, having talked, saying, having said

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having spoken' or 'speaking' in a completed action sense. It refers to the act of uttering sounds, talking, or conversing. It can be used to describe someone who has just finished speaking or is in the act of speaking, often with a focus on the content or manner of their speech.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΟΝΤΕΣ, ΦΩΝΟΥΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: From an onomatopoeic root, possibly imitating the sound of babbling or chattering. It is related to the idea of making sounds or speaking.

G5290

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-pes-TREH-fon

Translations: they were returning, they were going back, they returned, they went back

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ὑπό' (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'back', and the verb 'στρέφω' (strephō), meaning 'to turn'. In this form, it describes an ongoing or repeated action of returning or going back in the past. It is used to indicate that a group of people was in the process of returning to a place or state.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΚΑΜΠΤΩ, ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G2414

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-roh-SO-loo-mah

Translations: Jerusalem

Notes: This word refers to Jerusalem, the capital city of ancient Judea and a significant religious center for Jews and Christians. It is often used in the context of travel to or from the city, or events that took place within it.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Genitive (indeclinable in some contexts), Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Jerusalem' is of Semitic origin, likely derived from 'Urusalim', meaning 'foundation of Shalem' or 'city of peace'. It has been known by various names throughout history.

Part of Speech: Verb

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

Translations: they were preaching the good news, they were proclaiming the gospel, they were evangelizing

Notes: This word is a verb in the imperfect tense, middle/passive voice, third person plural. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It means 'to preach the good news,' 'to proclaim the gospel,' or 'to evangelize.' It refers to the act of sharing a message of good tidings or salvation.

Inflection: Imperfect, Middle or Passive Voice, Indicative Mood, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

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.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: FI-lip-poh

Translations: Philip

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to the male name Philip. It is a common name in ancient Greek and Roman contexts, often associated with historical figures such as kings of Macedon or apostles in the New Testament. The name literally means 'lover of horses' or 'fond of horses'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Φίλιππος (Philippos) is a compound word derived from two Greek elements: φίλος (philos), meaning 'friend' or 'lover', and ἵππος (hippos), meaning 'horse'. It thus means 'lover of horses'.

G3313

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-seem-BREE-an

Translations: south, noon, midday, a south wind

Notes: This word refers to the direction of the south or the time of midday/noon. It can also refer to the south wind. It is a compound word formed from 'μέσος' (middle) and 'ἡμέρα' (day), literally meaning 'middle of the day'. In the provided examples, it is used to indicate the direction 'south'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΝΟΤΟΣ, ΜΕΣΟΝΥΚΤΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΣΗΜΒΡΙΑ (mesēmbria) is a compound of μέσος (mesos, "middle") and ἡμέρα (hēmera, "day"). It originally referred to midday or noon, and by extension, the direction of the sun at noon, which is south.

G2564

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ka-loo-MEH-nayn

Translations: called, named, being called, being named, the one called, the one named

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call' or 'to name'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing someone or something that is being called or named. It can be used to introduce a descriptive phrase or clause, often indicating a characteristic or identity.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Accusative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΝΟΜΑΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΟΡΕΥΩ

G2597

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-BAH-ee-noo-sahn

Translations: descending, going down, coming down

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to go down' or 'to descend'. It describes an action of moving downwards, often from a higher place to a lower one. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, indicating that the subject is in the process of descending. For example, it can describe a city 'descending' or a road 'going down'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΘΙΗΜΙ

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'. Thus, it literally means 'to go down'.

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.

G1047

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun

Sounds like: GAH-zan

Translations: Gaza, a treasure, treasure

Notes: This word can refer to two distinct things: the city of Gaza, a significant city in ancient Philistia, or a store of wealth, a treasury, or treasure itself. When referring to the city, it is a proper noun. When referring to treasure, it is a common noun. Its meaning depends entirely on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΗΣΑΥΡΟΣ, ΧΡΗΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word 'Γάζα' (Gaza) as a proper noun for the city is of Semitic origin, likely from a word meaning 'strong' or 'fortress'. As a common noun meaning 'treasure', it is believed to be of Persian origin, referring to the royal treasury.

G2048

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: EH-ree-mos

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΥΔΡΟΣ, ΕΡΗΜΙΑ

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

G0450

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-STAS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-por-YOO-thay

Translations: he went, he departed, he traveled, he proceeded

Notes: This word is a verb indicating motion, specifically 'to go' or 'to proceed'. It is used to describe someone moving from one place to another. Although it has a passive form, it functions with an active meaning, as it is a deponent verb.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ is derived from the noun ΠΟΡΟΣ (poros), meaning 'a way' or 'a passage'. It signifies the act of making one's way or passing through.

G0001

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ai-thi-OPS

Translations: Ethiopian, an Ethiopian

Notes: This word refers to an Ethiopian person, specifically a male. It is used to describe someone from the region of Ethiopia, often implying a dark-skinned individual. The final apostrophe is a keraia, indicating that the word is being used as a numeral, representing the number 1000, or it could be a coronis, indicating an elision, though less likely in this context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek words 'aitho' (to burn) and 'ops' (face), literally meaning 'burnt-faced' or 'sun-burnt', referring to the dark complexion of the people from that region.

G2135

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: YOO-noo-khos

Translations: eunuch, a eunuch

Notes: This word refers to a castrated man, often employed in ancient courts as an attendant, guardian of a harem, or high-ranking official. Eunuchs were typically trusted servants due to their perceived lack of dynastic ambitions and their inability to father heirs, making them suitable for positions requiring loyalty and discretion.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΠΑΔΩΝ

Etymology: From Greek εὐνοῦχος (eunoukhos), literally 'bed-guard', from εὐνή (eunē, 'bed') and ἔχω (ekhō, 'to have, to hold'). It refers to someone who guards the bedchamber, particularly of a queen or concubines.

G1413

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: doo-NAH-stees

Translations: ruler, a ruler, lord, a lord, potentate, a potentate, sovereign, a sovereign

Notes: This word refers to a powerful ruler, lord, or potentate. It emphasizes authority and power, often in a governmental or sovereign sense. It can be used to describe someone who holds significant power or dominion over others.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word δύναμαι (dynamai), meaning 'to be able, to have power'. It refers to one who possesses power or ability.

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

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

G1048

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: GAH-zays

Translations: of Gaza

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun "Gaza," referring to the ancient city located in the southwestern Levant. It is used to indicate possession or origin, similar to saying "of Gaza" or "Gaza's" in English. For example, it might be used in phrases like "the walls of Gaza" or "the king of Gaza."

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The name "Gaza" is of Semitic origin, likely from a word meaning "strong" or "fortress." It has been known by this name since ancient times.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-lay-LOO-thay

Translations: he had come, she had come, it had come

Notes: This word is the third person singular pluperfect indicative active form of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. The pluperfect tense indicates an action that was completed in the past before another past action. It describes a state of having arrived or having gone at a point in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ

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

G4352

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-koo-nay-SOHN

Translations: worshiping, bowing down, prostrating oneself, doing obeisance

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'προσκυνέω', meaning to prostrate oneself, bow down, or worship. It describes the action of showing reverence or submission, often by kneeling or falling to the ground. It can be used to describe someone who is in the act of worship or showing deep respect.

Inflection: Future Active Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ, ΤΙΜΑΩ

Etymology: The word 'προσκυνέω' is a compound word formed from 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'towards' or 'facing', and 'κυνέω' (kyneo), meaning 'to kiss'. The original sense was to kiss towards someone, especially a superior, as a gesture of reverence or submission, which evolved into bowing or prostrating oneself.

G5290

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: hoo-pos-TREH-fon

Translations: returning, going back, turning back, to return, to go back, to turn back

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'hypostrephō', meaning 'to return' or 'to turn back'. It describes an action of going back to a previous place or state. As a participle, it can function adjectivally, describing someone who is returning, or adverbially, indicating the manner or time of an action (e.g., 'while returning').

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ

Etymology: The word 'hypostrephō' is a compound word formed from the preposition 'hypo' (meaning 'under' or 'back') and the verb 'strephō' (meaning 'to turn'). Thus, it literally means 'to turn back' or 'to turn under'.

G0716

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AR-ma-tos

Translations: of a chariot, of a war-chariot, of a wagon, of a cart

Notes: This word refers to a chariot, a war-chariot, or a wagon/cart. It is a noun used to describe a wheeled vehicle, often associated with warfare or transportation. In its genitive form, it indicates possession or origin, such as 'belonging to a chariot' or 'from a chariot'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΔΙΦΡΟΣ, ΟΧΗΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΑΡΜΑ (arma) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the verb ἀραρίσκω (arariskō), meaning 'to fit together' or 'to join', suggesting a constructed vehicle.

G0314

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-neh-GIH-noh-sken

Translations: was reading, used to read, read

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'anaginosko'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action of reading in the past. As a compound word, it combines 'ana' (up, again, back) and 'ginosko' (to know, perceive), literally meaning 'to know again' or 'to know thoroughly', which evolved to mean 'to read'. It implies the act of recognizing written characters and comprehending their meaning.

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

G4334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-EL-theh

Translations: Come!, Approach!, Draw near!

Notes: This word is an imperative verb meaning 'come to', 'approach', or 'draw near'. It is used to command or invite someone to move towards a person, place, or object. It implies movement in the direction of the speaker or a specified point.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΥ, ΕΓΓΙΣΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G2853

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kol-lay-THEE-tee

Translations: Cleave, join, stick, be joined, be united

Notes: This word means to join closely, to adhere, or to stick to someone or something. It implies a strong bond or attachment, often used in the context of personal relationships or loyalty. It can be used to command someone to remain loyal or attached to another person or group.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΟΛΛΑΩ, ΣΥΝΑΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΟΛΛΑΩ comes from κόλλα (kolla), meaning 'glue' or 'gum'. It originally referred to gluing or cementing things together, and later extended to mean joining or adhering in a more general sense.

G0191

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-KOO-sen

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΑΚΟΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ

G0314

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-gih-NOH-skoh-toss

Translations: of reading, of one reading, of him reading

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'anaginōskō', meaning 'to read' or 'to recognize'. As a genitive masculine singular participle, it describes the action of 'reading' in relation to a masculine noun or pronoun, often translated as 'of one who is reading' or 'of him who reads'. It indicates an ongoing action.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΝΩΣΤΟΥ

Etymology: The verb 'anaginōskō' is a compound word formed from 'ana' (ἀνά), meaning 'up' or 'again', and 'ginōskō' (γινώσκω), meaning 'to know' or 'to perceive'. Thus, it originally meant 'to know again' or 'to recognize', and later evolved to mean 'to read' (to recognize written characters).

G0314

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-gi-NOH-skees

Translations: you read, you are reading, do you read

Notes: This word is the second person singular present active indicative form of the verb 'anaginosko'. It means 'to read' or 'to recognize by reading'. It is a compound word formed from 'ana' (up, again, back) and 'ginosko' (to know, to perceive). In context, it often refers to the act of reading aloud or publicly, especially from sacred texts. It can also be used in questions, such as 'Do you read?' or 'Are you reading?'

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΑΝΑΓΝΩΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ἀναγινώσκω (anaginosko) is a compound verb derived from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb γινώσκω (ginosko), meaning 'to know' or 'to perceive'. The combination suggests 'to know again' or 'to know by going over', leading to the meaning 'to read'.

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΑΝ, ΟΤΑΝ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G1410

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doo-NAI-meen

Translations: I might be able, I could, I might be strong, I might have power

Notes: This word means 'to be able' or 'to have power'. It is often used to express possibility, potential, or a wish, particularly in the optative mood. It describes the capacity or capability of someone to do something.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Tense, Optative Mood, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΕΞΕΣΤΙ

Etymology: The word δύναμαι (dynamai) comes from the Greek root δύναμις (dynamis), meaning 'power' or 'ability'. It is related to the concept of inherent strength or capacity.

G1437

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-AHN

Translations: if, when, whenever, although

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ

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

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.

G3594

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-dee-GAY-see

Translations: he will lead, she will lead, it will lead, he will guide, she will guide, it will guide, he will show the way, she will show the way, it will show the way

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to lead,' 'to guide,' or 'to show the way.' It is used to describe someone or something providing direction or guidance to another, often in a metaphorical sense, such as guiding someone in their actions or teaching them a path. It is a compound word formed from 'ὁδός' (hodos), meaning 'way' or 'road,' and 'ἡγέομαι' (hēgeomai), meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide.'

Inflection: Future Indicative, Active Voice, Third Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΘΟΔΗΓΕΩ

G3870

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ek-AL-eh-sen

Translations: he called, he summoned, he urged, he exhorted, he comforted, he encouraged, he appealed, he implored, he requested

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to call to one's side, to summon, to urge, to exhort, to comfort, or to encourage. It can also mean to appeal to, to implore, or to request. Its specific meaning often depends on the context and the direct object it takes. In the provided examples, it seems to be used in the sense of urging or requesting someone to do something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ, ΔΕΟΜΑΙ

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-BAN-tah

Translations: having gone up, having come up, having ascended, having risen, having embarked

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'anabainō', meaning 'to go up' or 'to ascend'. 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. It can refer to physical ascent, such as climbing a mountain or entering a boat, or a figurative ascent, like rising in status or appearing before a higher authority.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'anabainō' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ana' (meaning 'up' or 'upwards') and the verb 'bainō' (meaning 'to go' or 'to step'). This etymology clearly indicates the directional meaning of 'going up'.

G4042

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: peh-ree-O-khee

Translations: circuit, a circuit, compass, a compass, passage, a passage, section, a section, portion, a portion, enclosure, an enclosure, boundary, a boundary, region, a region

Notes: This word refers to a surrounding area, a circuit, or a boundary. It can also denote a specific passage or section of text, particularly in a scroll or book. In a spatial sense, it describes a region or an enclosed space. It is used to describe a physical area or a segment of written material.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΥΚΛΟΣ, ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΜΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb περιέχω (periechō), meaning "to encompass, surround, contain." It combines περί (peri), meaning "around," and ἔχω (echō), meaning "to have, hold."

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.

G4263

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-BAH-ton

Translations: sheep, a sheep

Notes: This word refers to a sheep, a common domesticated animal. In ancient contexts, sheep were vital for food, wool, and sacrifice. The word is often used literally, but can also be used metaphorically to refer to people, particularly in religious texts, symbolizing followers or a flock.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΒΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word προβατον (probáton) comes from the Greek verb προβαίνω (probaínō), meaning 'to go forward' or 'to advance'. It originally referred to any four-footed animal that walks forward, but eventually became specifically associated with sheep.

G4967

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SPHAH-gayn

Translations: slaughter, a slaughter, killing, a killing, sacrifice, a sacrifice

Notes: This word is the accusative singular form of the Greek noun ΣΦΑΓΗ. It refers to the act of slaughter, killing, or sacrifice, often implying a violent or ritualistic death. It is used when the noun is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΑΝΑΤΟΣ, ΑΝΑΙΡΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb σφάζω (sphazō), meaning 'to slay, slaughter, butcher'.

G0286

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AM-nos

Translations: lamb, a lamb

Notes: This word refers to a young sheep, specifically a lamb. In ancient Greek literature and especially in the Koine Greek of the New Testament, the lamb often carries significant symbolic meaning, representing innocence, sacrifice, or a follower. It is typically used as a common noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΒΑΤΟΝ, ΑΡΝΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΜΝΟΣ' is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or from a lost Proto-Indo-European root. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages, suggesting an ancient lineage.

G1727

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: en-AN-tee-on

Translations: opposite, over against, contrary, in front of, before, against

Notes: This word describes something that is in opposition to, or directly facing, something else. As an adjective, it means 'opposite' or 'contrary'. As an adverb, it means 'over against' or 'in front of', indicating a position or direction. It can be used to describe physical opposition or a state of being contrary to something.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΝΤΙΚΡΥΣ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΑΠΕΝΑΝΤΙ

G0880

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-FOH-nos

Translations: voiceless, mute, dumb, speechless

Notes: This adjective describes something or someone that is without a voice, unable to speak, or silent. It can refer to a person who is physically unable to speak, an animal that does not make a sound, or even an inanimate object like an idol that cannot speak. It emphasizes the absence of sound or the inability to produce speech.

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

Synonyms: ΚΩΦΟΣ, ΣΙΓΩΝ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the alpha privative (Α-), meaning 'without' or 'not', and ΦΩΝΗ (PHONĒ), meaning 'voice' or 'sound'. Thus, it literally means 'without voice'.

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.

G5014

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tah-pee-NOH-say

Translations: humiliation, abasement, lowliness, humility, a low estate, a humble state

Notes: This word refers to a state of being brought low, either through external circumstances (humiliation, abasement) or through an internal disposition (lowliness, humility). It can describe a humble condition or a deliberate act of humbling oneself. The form 'ΤΑΠΙΝΩΣΕΙ' is a common misspelling or variant spelling of 'ΤΑΠΕΙΝΩΣΕΙ' in ancient manuscripts, which is the dative singular form of 'ΤΑΠΕΙΝΩΣΙΣ'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΟΤΗΣ, ΕΥΛΑΒΕΙΑ

G2920

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KREE-sees

Translations: judgment, a judgment, decision, condemnation, a condemnation, justice, a justice, dispute, a dispute

Notes: This word refers to a judgment, decision, or the act of judging. It can also mean condemnation or the process of a legal dispute. It is often used in contexts of divine judgment or legal proceedings.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΡΙΜΑ, ΔΙΚΗ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΜΑ

Etymology: From the verb κρίνω (krino), meaning 'to judge, decide, separate'. It refers to the act or result of judging.

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EER-thay

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

Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'αἴρω' (airō), meaning 'to lift, take up, or carry away'. In this form, it indicates an action that was completed in the past, and the subject of the verb is the one being acted upon (i.e., being lifted or taken away). It can describe something being physically lifted, or metaphorically exalted or removed.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΒΗ, ΥΨΩΘΗ, ΕΞΗΡΘΗ

G0138, G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ai-RE-tai

Translations: is chosen, is taken, is lifted, is raised, is carried away, is exalted, is preferred

Notes: This word is a verb in the passive voice. Depending on the root, it can mean 'to be chosen or preferred' (from αἱρέω) or 'to be lifted, raised, taken up, or carried away' (from αἴρω). In context, it often describes something being elevated, removed, or selected. It can also imply being exalted or becoming arrogant.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΠΑΙΡΕΤΑΙ, ΥΨΟΥΤΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΕΤΑΙ

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

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

G2222

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DZOH-ay

Translations: life, a life

Notes: This word refers to life in its broadest sense, encompassing both physical and spiritual existence. It can denote the principle of life, the period of life, or the way of life. It is often used to describe the state of being alive, as well as the quality of that existence, particularly in a spiritual or eternal context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΙΟΣ, ΨΥΧΗ

Etymology: From the verb ζάω (zaō), meaning 'to live'. It is related to the concept of vital breath and existence.

G1189

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DEH-oh-my

Translations: I beg, I pray, I ask, I entreat, I implore, I need, I want

Notes: This verb means to beg, pray, ask, or entreat. It often implies a sense of need or desire for something. It can be used to express a request to someone or for something, often followed by an infinitive or a genitive case indicating what is needed or requested.

Inflection: First person singular, Present, Middle/Passive, Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΥΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΕΩ

Etymology: From an uncontracted form of the verb δέω (deō), meaning 'to bind' or 'to lack'. The middle voice often conveys the sense of 'to be in need of' or 'to ask for oneself'.

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: TI-nos

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΝΩΝ, ΤΙΝΙ, ΤΙΝΑ

G4396

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-FEE-tays

Translations: prophet, a prophet

Notes: A prophet is a person who speaks for God, often delivering divine messages, interpreting God's will, or foretelling future events. They are seen as inspired by God to communicate His word to humanity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΘΕΟΠΝΕΥΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προφήτης (prophḗtēs), from πρό (pró, “before”) + φημί (phēmí, “to speak”). It literally means 'one who speaks forth' or 'one who speaks for'.

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.

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOO

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

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

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

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

G455

Part of Speech: Verb Participle

Sounds like: ah-NOIK-sas

Translations: having opened, opening, when he opened, when he had opened

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle of the verb 'anoigo', meaning 'to open'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is completed, often functioning adverbially to indicate the time or manner of the main verb's action. It can be translated in various ways depending on context, such as 'having opened' (indicating a completed action before another), 'when he opened' (indicating a temporal relationship), or simply 'opening' (describing the subject's action).

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

Synonyms: ANOIXAS

Etymology: The word 'anoigo' is formed from the prefix 'ana-' (meaning 'up' or 'again') and the verb 'oigo' (meaning 'to open'). It literally means 'to open up' or 'to open again'.

G0756

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ar-KSA-me-nos

Translations: having begun, beginning, having started, starting

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΞΑΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΡΞΑΜΕΝΟΣ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-yoo-ang-geh-LI-sah-toh

Translations: he preached the good news, he proclaimed the good news, he announced good news

Notes: This word is the aorist indicative middle/passive form of the verb 'ευαγγελίζω' (euangelizo), meaning 'to bring good news' or 'to preach the gospel'. In this form, it typically refers to a past action completed at a specific point in time. It describes the act of someone announcing or proclaiming a message of good news, often with a focus on the recipient of the message or the impact of the news. The middle voice implies the subject is acting for their own benefit or is personally involved in the action, while the passive voice indicates the subject is receiving the action.

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

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-por-EH-oo-on-toh

Translations: they were going, they went, they were traveling, they traveled, they were proceeding, they proceeded

Notes: This word describes an action of moving or traveling, often with a sense of continuous or repeated action in the past. It is used to indicate that a group of people or things were in the process of going from one place to another, or that they habitually went somewhere. It can also simply mean 'they went' in a past narrative context.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive, 3rd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΝΤΟ, ΑΠΗΛΘΟΝ, ΥΠΗΓΟΝ

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.

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.

G0297

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: am-FO-teh-roy

Translations: both

Notes: This word means 'both' and is used to refer to two distinct individuals or groups. It emphasizes that two entities are included or involved in an action or state. It functions similarly to the English word 'both' and can be used as an adjective modifying a noun or as a pronoun standing in for two nouns.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine. It can also be Feminine or Neuter, and inflects for all cases (Genitive, Dative, Accusative).

Etymology: The word ἀμφότεροι (amphoteroi) is derived from the Greek prefix ἀμφί (amphi), meaning 'around' or 'on both sides', combined with a form related to ἕτερος (heteros), meaning 'other' or 'different'. Thus, it literally refers to 'both of two different sides' or 'both of two others'.

G0907

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-BAP-ti-sen

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΟΥΩ, ΝΙΠΤΩ

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

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-NEH-bee-sahn

Translations: they went up, they ascended, they climbed

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

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.

G0726

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: heer-PAH-sen

Translations: he seized, he snatched, he took away, he carried off, he caught up

Notes: This word describes the action of seizing, snatching, or carrying something away, often with force or suddenness. It implies a quick and decisive action of taking possession. It is typically used in the third person singular, indicating that 'he,' 'she,' or 'it' performed the action.

Inflection: Aorist Indicative, Active Voice, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἁρπάζω (harpazō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *serp-, meaning 'to seize' or 'to snatch'.

G3765

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OO-keh-tee

Translations: no longer, no more, not yet, not still

Notes: This word is a compound adverb formed from ΟΥΚ (not) and ΕΤΙ (yet, still). It signifies the cessation of a state or action, meaning 'no longer' or 'no more'. It indicates that something that was true or happening previously is no longer the case. For example, if someone 'no longer' does something, it means they used to do it but have stopped.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΚΕΤΙ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the negative particle ΟΥΚ (not) and the adverb ΕΤΙ (yet, still). Its meaning is derived directly from the combination of these two elements.

G5463

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: KHAH-ee-roh

Translations: rejoice, be glad, be well, hail, farewell

Notes: This verb means to rejoice, be glad, or be well. It is often used as a greeting, similar to "hail" or "greetings," and can also be used as a farewell, meaning "farewell" or "goodbye." It expresses a state of joy or well-being.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular; also functions as an imperative (rejoice!, hail!)

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΩ, ΕΥΦΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: From a primary verb, probably from the root of χάρις (charis, "grace"), meaning to be cheerful, to be in a state of grace or favor.

G0001

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-ZOH-ton

Translations: Azotus

Notes: Azotus is a proper noun referring to an ancient Philistine city, also known as Ashdod. It was one of the five principal cities of the Philistines, located on the Mediterranean coast. In biblical texts, it is often mentioned in historical narratives, particularly in relation to conflicts and interactions between the Israelites and the Philistines.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative

Etymology: The name Azotus is derived from the Hebrew name Ashdod (אַשְׁדּוֹד), which means 'stronghold' or 'fortress'. It was transliterated into Greek as Azotus.

G1330

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

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

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΕΡΙΠΑΤΕΩ, ΟΔΕΥΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

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

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

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

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lis

Translations: city, a city, town, a town

Notes: The word 'polis' refers to a city or town, a populated center where people live and gather. In ancient contexts, it often implied a self-governing city-state, but in Koine Greek, it frequently refers simply to any significant urban settlement. It is used to denote the physical location and its inhabitants.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΚΩΜΗ, ΧΩΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁- (to fill) or *pel- (to build, to enclose). It refers to a fortified place or a populated area.

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