2001 Translation

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'.

G0746

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-KHEE

Translations: beginning, rule, ruler, first, origin, a beginning, a rule, an origin

Notes: This word refers to a beginning, origin, or the first in a series. It can also denote a position of authority, rule, or dominion, and by extension, the person holding such authority, a ruler or magistrate. It is used to describe the starting point of something, or the source from which something originates. It can also refer to the principal or chief thing.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΩΤΟΣ, ΚΕΦΑΛΗ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ergʰ- meaning 'to begin, to rule'. It refers to both the commencement of something and the authority or power associated with a leader or origin.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Letter

Sounds like: OH

Translations: the, who, which, O

Notes: Ο is primarily the masculine singular nominative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun, similar to 'the' in English. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', introducing a relative clause. Additionally, 'Ο' is the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, Omicron, which corresponds to the short 'o' sound.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative (for the article/relative pronoun); Does not inflect (for the letter)

Etymology: The definite article 'Ο' derives from Proto-Indo-European. The letter 'Ο' (Omicron) is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ

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

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.

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.

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.

G3960

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-TAS-soh

Translations: strike, smite, hit, beat, wound

Notes: This word is likely a misspelling or an incomplete form of the verb 'πατάσσω' (patassō), which means 'to strike, smite, or hit'. It is used to describe the act of delivering a blow or impact, often with force. For example, it can refer to striking someone, hitting an object, or even a natural force like the sun striking something.

Inflection: Imperative, Aorist, Active, Second Person Singular (if it were πατάξατε, but it's not a standard form)

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΤΤΩ, ΤΥΠΤΩ, ΚΟΠΤΩ

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

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

G3762

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: oo-DEN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΗΔΕΝ, ΟΥΔΕΙΣ

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

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').

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-GOH-nen

Translations: has become, has happened, has come to pass, was, came into being

Notes: ΓΕΓΟΝΕΝ is the third person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai). It describes an action that has been completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state in the present. It can mean 'has become,' 'has happened,' or 'has come into being,' often implying a state of existence or a new reality that has resulted from a past event.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁-, meaning 'to beget, to produce, to be born.' It is related to words signifying birth, origin, and coming into existence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OW-toh

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Singular

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΟΥΤΟΣ

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.

G2638

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-LAH-ben

Translations: he seized, he overtook, he apprehended, he understood, he attained, she seized, she overtook, she apprehended, she understood, she attained, it seized, it overtook, it apprehended, it understood, it attained

Notes: This is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'καταλαμβάνω' (katalambanō). It is a compound verb formed from 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. The verb can mean to seize, lay hold of, overtake, apprehend, or understand. Its meaning often depends on the context, ranging from physical capture to mental comprehension or attainment.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'καταλαμβάνω' is a compound verb derived from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. The prefix 'κατά' intensifies or directs the action of 'λαμβάνω'.

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AHN-throh-pohs

Translations: man, a man, human being, a human being, person, a person, mankind, humanity

Notes: This word refers to a human being, a person, or mankind in general. It is a common noun used to denote any individual of the human species, regardless of gender, though it is often translated as 'man' in a generic sense. It can be used to distinguish humans from God or from animals.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΤΙΣ

Etymology: The word "ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ" is of uncertain origin, but it is an ancient Greek term for a human being. Some theories suggest it may be related to words meaning "upward-looking" or "earth-faced."

G649

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-pes-tal-MEH-nos

Translations: sent, having been sent, one who has been sent, an apostle

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'apostello' (to send forth). It describes someone or something that has been sent and remains in that state of having been sent. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself, often referring to a 'sent one' or 'messenger'. In a theological context, it can refer to an 'apostle'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΠΕΜΦΘΕΙΣ, ΕΞΑΠΕΣΤΑΛΜΕΝΟΣ

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

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

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.

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'.

G2491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-nays

Translations: John

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-then

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

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'he/she/it came' or 'he/she/it went'. It is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), which means 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes a completed action of movement in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΕΝ, ΕΒΗ

Etymology: The verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go'.

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

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

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.

G3140

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mar-too-RAY-see

Translations: may bear witness, might testify, may give testimony, might give testimony

Notes: This word means to bear witness, to testify, or to give testimony. It is used to describe the act of providing evidence or confirming a truth, often in a legal or formal context, but also in a general sense of affirming something. It is frequently followed by a preposition like 'περί' (about) or 'ὑπέρ' (on behalf of) to indicate what or whom one is testifying about.

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

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ, ΜΑΡΤΥΣ

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'.

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.

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pis-TEV-soh-sin

Translations: they may believe, they might believe, they should believe, they may trust, they might trust, they should trust, they may have faith, they might have faith, they should have faith

Notes: This word means to believe, trust, or have faith. It is used to express the action of placing confidence in someone or something, or accepting something as true. In this form, it indicates a potential or hypothetical action of believing by a group of people.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΘΩ, ΕΛΠΙΖΩ

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ, ΟΥΧΙ

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

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-nos

Translations: that, those, he, she, it, they, the former

Notes: This word is likely a misspelling or a variant of 'ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ' (ekeinos). 'ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ' is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective used to refer to something or someone distant in space or time, or to distinguish it from something closer. It functions similarly to 'that' or 'those' in English, indicating 'that one over there' or 'the one previously mentioned'. It can also be used as a substantive pronoun meaning 'he, she, it, or they' when referring to a specific person or thing already identified.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

Etymology: The word 'ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ' (ekeinos) is derived from the demonstrative particle 'ΕΚΕΙ' (ekei), meaning 'there'. It points to something distant from the speaker and the listener.

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: ALL

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

Notes: This word is a conjunction or adverb used to introduce a contrast, an exception, or an emphasis. It often translates to 'but' or 'yet' when contrasting two ideas, or 'rather' when correcting a previous statement. It can also be used to add emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'moreover'. It is an indeclinable particle.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other'. It is related to Latin alius and English 'else'.

G228

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-lay-thee-NON

Translations: true, real, genuine, a true thing, a real thing, a genuine thing

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'true', 'real', or 'genuine'. It describes something that is not counterfeit, false, or imaginary, but rather corresponds to reality or is authentic in its nature. It is often used to distinguish something as the ideal or perfect example of its kind, or as truly existing in contrast to a mere appearance.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΗΣ, ΓΝΗΣΙΟΣ, ΕΤΥΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΛΗΘΙΝΟΣ is derived from the Greek word ΑΛΗΘΗΣ (alēthēs), meaning 'true', which itself comes from the prefix 'a-' (not) and ΛΗΘΩ (lēthō), meaning 'to escape notice' or 'to be hidden'. Thus, 'alēthēs' literally means 'not hidden' or 'revealed', implying truth.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOS-mon

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΑΙΩΝ

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOH-smoh

Translations: to the world, for the world, to an adornment, for an adornment, to an order, for an order

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun 'κόσμος' (kosmos). It refers to an orderly arrangement, an adornment, or the world itself, often implying the created universe or humanity. In its dative form, it typically indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to' or 'for' the world, order, or adornment, depending on the context. It can also be used to indicate location or instrument.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΑΙΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'κόσμος' (kosmos) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be related to the verb 'κοσμέω' (kosmeō), meaning 'to arrange, to order, to adorn'. It originally referred to order or arrangement, particularly in military or governmental contexts, and later came to mean 'adornment' or 'decoration'. From there, it evolved to describe the ordered universe, and by extension, the world.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOS-mos

Translations: world, a world, universe, order, adornment, decoration, ornament

Notes: This word refers to the world or the universe, often implying an ordered system. It can also refer to adornment or decoration, such as jewelry or clothing, highlighting the idea of something well-arranged or beautiful. In a broader sense, it can denote humanity or the inhabitants of the earth.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΑΙΩΝ, ΓΗ

Etymology: From the verb κοσμέω (kosmeō), meaning 'to arrange, to put in order, to adorn'. The noun form thus carries the sense of something ordered, arranged, or beautiful.

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

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.

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: EE-dee-ah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΥ, ΜΟΝΟΣ, ΞΕΧΩΡΙΣΤΑ

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

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.

G3880

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-EL-ah-bon

Translations: I received, they received, I took, they took, I took over, they took over, I took along, they took along

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'from', and the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. It generally means to receive something from someone, to take something over, or to take someone along with oneself. It can be used in contexts of tradition, instruction, or physical accompaniment.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: The verb 'παραλαμβάνω' is formed from the prefix 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'from', and the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. The prefix indicates a transfer or reception from a source.

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-soy

Translations: as many as, all who, whoever, how many

Notes: This word functions as a relative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'as many as' or 'all who'. It introduces a relative clause and refers to a quantity or number of people or things. It is used to connect a dependent clause to a main clause, specifying the extent or number of the antecedent.

Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ὅς (hos, 'this, that') and the suffix -σος (-sos), indicating quantity or degree. It is related to other words indicating quantity or extent.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pis-TEV-oo-see

Translations: believing, those who believe, trusting, those who trust

Notes: This is a form of the verb 'to believe' or 'to trust'. It describes an ongoing action of believing or trusting, often functioning like an adjective or noun to refer to 'those who believe' or 'the ones who are trusting'. It can be used to describe people who have faith or confidence in something or someone.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΟΤΕΣ, ΕΧΟΝΤΕΣ ΠΙΣΤΙΝ

G1537, G1803

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: eks

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΠΟ, ΕΚ, ΕΞΑ

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

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.

G4561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SARX

Translations: flesh, a flesh, body, a body, human nature, a human nature, mankind, a mankind

Notes: This word refers to flesh, the physical body, or human nature. In a broader sense, it can also refer to humanity or mankind. It is often used to contrast the physical, earthly aspect of existence with the spiritual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΩΜΑ, ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΑΡΞ (sarx) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages, but its precise etymological root is not definitively established.

G4637

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-kee-NO-sen

Translations: he tabernacled, he dwelt, he pitched his tent, he lived

Notes: This word describes the action of pitching a tent, dwelling, or residing in a place, often with the implication of a temporary or portable dwelling like a tent or tabernacle. It is used to convey the idea of someone taking up residence or making their home in a particular location, even if for a limited time. In a theological context, it can refer to God's dwelling among people.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ, ΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word derives from the noun ΣΚΗΝΗ (SKENE), meaning 'tent' or 'tabernacle'. The verb form means 'to pitch a tent' or 'to dwell in a tent'.

G2300

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-theh-ah-SAH-meh-tha

Translations: we beheld, we saw, we gazed upon, we looked at, we contemplated

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'theaomai', meaning to behold, gaze upon, or contemplate. It implies a careful, deliberate, or sustained looking, often with a sense of wonder or admiration, rather than a casual glance. It is used to describe the act of observing something intently.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle (Deponent), 1st Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΣΚΟΠΕΩ

Etymology: The root verb ΘΕΑΟΜΑΙ (theaomai) is derived from the noun ΘΕΑ (thea), meaning 'a sight' or 'a spectacle'. It emphasizes the act of seeing something as a spectacle or object of contemplation.

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.

G1391

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOK-sah

Translations: glory, a glory, splendor, honor, praise, reputation, dignity, majesty

Notes: This word refers to glory, splendor, or honor. It can describe the inherent majesty of God, the praise given to someone, or a person's reputation. It is often used in a theological context to refer to the divine nature or manifestation of God's presence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΙΜΗ, ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΕΥΚΛΕΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek verb δοκέω (dokeō), meaning 'to seem, to appear, to think'. The noun originally referred to an opinion or expectation, then evolved to mean 'reputation' and eventually 'glory' or 'splendor'.

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.

G3439

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: moh-noh-geh-NOOS

Translations: (of) only begotten, (of) unique, (of) one and only

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'only begotten' or 'unique'. It is often used to describe a child who is the only one of their kind, particularly in a spiritual sense to refer to Jesus Christ as the 'only begotten Son' of God. It emphasizes uniqueness and singular origin rather than merely being the firstborn. It is a compound word formed from 'μόνος' (monos, 'only') and 'γένος' (genos, 'race, kind, offspring').

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΟΣ, ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ

G4134

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PLAY-rays

Translations: full, complete, filled, a full

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'full' or 'complete'. It describes something that is filled to capacity or lacking nothing. It can be used to describe a container that is full, a person who is full of a certain quality (like grace or wisdom), or a time that is complete.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΕΜΩΝ, ΠΕΠΛΗΡΩΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΛΗΡΗΣ (plērēs) comes from the verb πίμπλημι (pimplēmi), meaning 'to fill'. It describes the state of being filled or complete.

G3142

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mar-TOO-ree

Translations: (to) testimony, (to) witness, (to) evidence, (to) proof

Notes: This word refers to a testimony, witness, evidence, or proof. It is used to describe something that serves as a confirmation or demonstration of a fact or event. In this form, it is in the dative case, indicating the recipient or purpose of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ, ΜΑΡΤΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΟΝ (martyrion) comes from the Greek word μάρτυς (martys), meaning 'witness'. It refers to the act or content of bearing witness.

G2896

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: keh-KRAH-gen

Translations: has cried out, has shouted, has screamed

Notes: ΚΕΚΡΑΓΕΝ is the third person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb κράζω. It means 'he/she/it has cried out' or 'he/she/it has shouted'. The perfect tense indicates an action completed in the past with continuing results or a present state resulting from a past action. It describes a loud, often urgent, vocal expression.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΑΩ, ΚΕΚΡΑΓΑ, ΦΩΝΕΩ

Etymology: The verb κράζω is of imitative origin, mimicking the sound of a cry or shout. It is related to other words denoting loud noises or calls.

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'.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ei-PON

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩΝ, ΛΑΛΩΝ

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

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Numeral

Sounds like: ON

Translations: whom, which, that, who, 120

Notes: This word, ΟΝ', can have two primary interpretations in Koine Greek. Most commonly, it represents an elision of the relative pronoun ὅν (hon), meaning 'whom,' 'which,' or 'that.' This form is typically the masculine singular accusative case, used to refer to a male person or thing that is the direct object of a verb. For example, 'the man whom you saw.' Less commonly, the apostrophe-like mark (keraia) can indicate a numeral, in which case ΟΝ' would represent the number 120 (Omicron = 70, Nu = 50). Given the provided examples, the elided relative pronoun meaning is much more likely.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative (for the relative pronoun); Does not inflect (for the numeral)

Synonyms: ΟϹΤΙϹ, ΟϹΟϹ

Etymology: The relative pronoun ὅς (hos) comes from Proto-Indo-European. The numeral interpretation uses the Greek alphabetic numeral system.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pon

Translations: I said, I spoke, said, spoke

Notes: This word is an aorist form of the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. It indicates a completed action in the past, often translated as 'I said' or 'I spoke'. It is a common verb used to report direct or indirect speech.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

Etymology: The aorist stem εἶπον (eîpon) is a suppletive form, meaning it comes from a different root than the present tense forms of 'to say' (like λέγω). It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *wekw-, meaning 'to speak'.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ER-kho-meh-nos

Translations: coming, going, the one coming, he who comes, about to come

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing someone or something that is in the process of coming or going. It can also refer to someone who is 'about to come' or 'the one who comes'. Its meaning is dynamic, indicating movement towards or away from a point.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΕΡΧΟΜΕΝΗ

Etymology: The verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go'. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek, used to describe various forms of movement.

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.

G1726

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: em-PROS-then

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ

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

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.

G4413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: PRO-tos

Translations: first, a first, chief, principal, foremost, the first

Notes: This word means 'first' in terms of order, rank, or importance. It can be used as an adjective to describe a noun, or it can be used substantively (as a noun) to refer to 'the first one' or 'the chief person/thing'. It indicates precedence or priority.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗ, ΠΡΩΤΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From a superlative form of the Proto-Indo-European root *pro- (forward, before). It is related to the English word 'prior'.

G4138

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: play-ROH-mah-tos

Translations: of fullness, of completion, of what fills, of what is filled, of a full measure, of a complement

Notes: This word refers to the state of being full or complete, or the content that fills something. It can also denote a full measure or a complement, meaning that which completes or makes perfect. In a theological context, it often refers to the 'fullness' of God or Christ. It is used to describe the entirety or the sum total of something.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΡΩΣΙΣ, ΠΛΗΡΩΜΑ

G5485

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHA-rin

Translations: grace, favor, kindness, thanks, a grace, a favor, a kindness, a thanks

Notes: This word refers to grace, favor, or kindness, often implying a divine or unmerited gift. It can also mean thanks or gratitude. In its accusative form, as seen in ΧΑΡΙΝ, it often functions as the direct object of a verb, such as 'to find favor' or 'to give thanks'. It can also be used in adverbial phrases meaning 'for the sake of' or 'on account of'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΝΟΙΑ, ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΧΑΡΙΣ (charis) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵʰer- meaning 'to desire, to like'. It is related to words signifying joy, delight, and goodwill.

G0473

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AN-tee

Translations: instead of, for, in place of, in return for, opposite, in front of

Notes: This word is a preposition that typically takes the genitive case. It signifies substitution, exchange, or opposition. It can mean 'instead of' or 'in place of' something, indicating a replacement. It can also mean 'for' or 'in return for' something, implying an exchange. In some contexts, it can denote 'opposite' or 'in front of' a location or person.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂énti, meaning 'face to face, opposite'. It is related to English 'and' and 'anti-'.

G3551

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOH-mos

Translations: law, a law, principle, custom

Notes: This word refers to a law, a principle, or a custom. It can denote a specific legal code, such as the Mosaic Law, or a general principle or rule. It is often used in a religious or ethical context, referring to divine commandments or established norms of conduct.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΟΛΗ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΚΑΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΝΟΜΟΣ (nomos) comes from the Greek verb νέμω (nemō), meaning 'to distribute, to assign, to apportion'. It originally referred to that which is distributed or assigned, and thus came to mean an established custom or law.

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'.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DOH-thay

Translations: it was given, he was given, she was given

Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didōmi), meaning 'to give'. It indicates an action that happened in the past, where the subject received the action (was given) rather than performed it. It can be translated as 'it was given', 'he was given', or 'she was given', depending on the context.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΔΟΘΗ, ΕΔΩΚΕΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated verb, characteristic of ancient Greek.

G5485

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHA-rees

Translations: grace, a grace, favor, a favor, kindness, a kindness, thanks, gratitude, charm, a charm, delight, a delight

Notes: This word is a feminine noun that generally refers to grace, favor, or kindness. It can also mean thanks or gratitude, especially in expressions like 'to give thanks'. In some contexts, it can refer to charm or delight. It is often used to describe divine favor or unmerited divine assistance given to humans.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ, ΕΛΕΟΣ, ΔΩΡΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰer- ('to desire, to like'). In ancient Greek, it developed to mean 'that which delights' or 'favor'.

G0225

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-lay-THEE-ah

Translations: truth, a truth

Notes: This word refers to truth, reality, or sincerity. It is often used to denote what is factual, genuine, or morally upright. It can be used in various contexts, such as speaking the truth, living in truth, or referring to the divine truth.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΕΙΑ, ΓΝΩΣΙΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: From ἀληθής (alēthḗs, “true”), from ἀ- (a-, “un-”) + λήθη (lḗthē, “forgetfulness”). Thus, literally, 'un-forgetfulness' or 'that which is not hidden'.

G3762

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-DEYS

Translations: no one, nobody, nothing, none, no, not any

Notes: This word is a compound word meaning 'no one' or 'nobody' when used as a pronoun. It can also function as an adjective meaning 'no' or 'not any', modifying a noun. It is used to express a complete absence or negation of something or someone.

Inflection: Inflects for gender, number, and case (e.g., Nominative, Genitive, Dative, Accusative; Singular, Plural; Masculine, Feminine, Neuter).

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ, ΜΗΔΕΙΣ

Etymology: From the negative particle ΟΥ (ou, 'not') and the indefinite pronoun ΔΕΙΣ (deis, 'anyone'), which is a form of ΕΙΣ (heis, 'one'). It literally means 'not even one'.

G4455

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: POH-po-teh

Translations: ever, at any time, at any point, never (when used with a negative)

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'ever' or 'at any time'. It is often used in conjunction with a negative particle (like οὐ or μή) to form the meaning 'never' or 'not ever'. For example, 'οὐ πώποτε' means 'never'. It emphasizes the temporal aspect of an action or state.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΟΤΕ, ΠΩΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound adverb formed from the interrogative/indefinite adverb πῶ (pō, 'how, in any way') and the indefinite adverb ποτέ (poté, 'at some time, ever'). The combination emphasizes the 'ever' aspect.

G3439

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: moh-no-geh-NES

Translations: only begotten, only, unique, one and only

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'monos' (only, alone) and 'genos' (race, kind, offspring). It describes something that is the only one of its kind, unique, or singularly born. It is often used in a theological context to refer to Jesus Christ as the 'only begotten' Son of God, emphasizing His unique relationship with the Father. It can also describe an only child or something that is unique in its category.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΟΣ, ΙΔΙΟΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the Greek words ΜΟΝΟΣ (monos), meaning 'only' or 'alone', and ΓΕΝΟΣ (genos), meaning 'race', 'kind', or 'offspring'. It literally means 'only-born' or 'of a unique kind'.

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-nos

Translations: that, that one, he, she, it, those, they

Notes: This word functions as a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, pointing to something or someone distant in space or time, or referring to a person or thing previously mentioned in discourse. It emphasizes distinction from something nearer or more immediate. It can be translated as 'that' when used as an adjective, or 'that one', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', or 'those' when used as a pronoun, depending on context and gender/number.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

Etymology: From a combination of the demonstrative particle 'eke' (indicating distance) and the pronominal ending '-inos'. It points to something 'over there' or 'that one yonder'.

G3141

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mar-too-REE-ah

Translations: testimony, witness, evidence, a testimony

Notes: This word refers to a testimony, witness, or evidence, often given in a legal or formal context. It can also refer to the act of bearing witness or providing proof. It is typically used to describe a statement or declaration that confirms or proves something.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΣ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: From the Greek word μάρτυς (martys), meaning 'witness'. It refers to the act or content of bearing witness.

G2491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-noo

Translations: of John

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

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

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'.

G2453

Part of Speech: Noun

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

Translations: Jews, Jewish people

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

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΕΒΡΑΙΟΙ, ΙΣΡΑΗΛΙΤΑΙ

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

G3019

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: LEH-vee-tas

Translations: Levites, a Levite, of the Levites, to the Levites

Notes: This word refers to a member of the tribe of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Levites were descendants of Levi, the third son of Jacob, and were set apart for religious service in ancient Israel, assisting the priests in the Temple. In the provided examples, it is used in the plural, referring to the group of Levites.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative or Nominative

Etymology: The word is derived from the Hebrew name Levi (לֵוִי), referring to the son of Jacob and Leah, whose descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

G1905

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-er-oh-TAY-so-sin

Translations: they may ask, they may inquire, they may question, they may demand

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to ask,' 'to inquire,' or 'to question.' It often implies a seeking of information, a formal inquiry, or even a demand. It can be used in contexts where someone is seeking clarification or challenging a statement.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΕΡΩΤΑΩ, ΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΕΡΩΤΑΩ (eperōtaō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to,' and the verb ΕΡΩΤΑΩ (erōtaō), meaning 'to ask' or 'to question.' This etymology suggests an intensified or directed form of asking.

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.

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'.

G3670

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-mo-lo-GEE-sen

Translations: confessed, acknowledged, agreed, promised

Notes: This word means to confess, acknowledge, or agree. It implies speaking the same thing as another, assenting to a truth, or making a public declaration. It is often used in the context of confessing sins, acknowledging Christ, or agreeing to a statement.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΟΜΟΦΩΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word Ὁμολογέω (homologeo) is a compound word derived from ὅμος (homos), meaning 'same', and λέγω (lego), meaning 'to speak' or 'to say'. Thus, its literal meaning is 'to say the same thing'.

G5547

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: khree-STOS

Translations: Christ, the Anointed One, the Messiah

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ

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

G2065

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-roh-TAY-san

Translations: they asked, they questioned, they inquired, they requested

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to ask,' 'to question,' 'to inquire,' or 'to request.' It is commonly used in narratives to describe people seeking information or making a petition. It can be used with a direct object (asking someone something) or an indirect object (asking a question of someone).

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΠΥΝΘΑΝΟΜΑΙ, ΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΡΩΤΑΩ (erōtaō) is derived from the noun ΕΡΩΤΗΣΙΣ (erōtēsis), meaning 'a question' or 'an inquiry'.

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.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-mee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

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

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'.

G0611

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-KREE-thay

Translations: answered, replied

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΠΟΝ, ΛΕΓΩ

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

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.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DOH-men

Translations: we may give, let us give, we should give

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to give'. It is used in the subjunctive mood, which often expresses a wish, a possibility, an exhortation, or a command. In context, it frequently translates to 'let us give' or 'we should give', indicating a proposed action or a desired outcome.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

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

G4572

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: seh-af-TOO

Translations: of yourself, of thyself

Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning 'of yourself' or 'of thyself'. It is used when the action of the verb reflects back on the subject. It is a compound word formed from the second person pronoun 'σύ' (you) and the intensive pronoun 'αὐτός' (self).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine

Etymology: The word ΣΕΑΥΤΟΥ is a compound of the second person pronoun ΣΥ (you) and the intensive pronoun ΑΥΤΟΣ (self). It developed from earlier forms of these words in Ancient Greek.

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.

G2049

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-reh-MOH

Translations: to make desolate, to lay waste, to destroy, to devastate, to leave desolate

Notes: This verb means to make something desolate, to lay it waste, or to destroy it. It describes the act of causing a place or thing to become empty, deserted, or ruined. It can be used to describe the destruction of cities, lands, or even the desolation of a person's life or spirit.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΔΙΑΦΘΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: From ἔρημος (erēmos), meaning 'desolate, solitary, desert'. The verb form means to make something desolate.

G2531

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

Translations: just as, even as, according as, as, exactly as, in proportion as, like, according to, inasmuch as

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, meaning 'as' or 'how'). It functions as an adverb or conjunction, primarily used to introduce a comparison, indicating that something is done or happens in the same way as something else. It can also express correspondence or proportion, meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'to the extent that'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, 'as, how').

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AY-sahn

Translations: they were, they had been

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

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperfect, Indicative

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

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEH-goh

Translations: say, speak, tell, call, mean

Notes: This is a very common verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to introduce direct or indirect speech, to give commands, or to express an opinion. It can also mean 'to call' or 'to name' someone or something, or 'to mean' something.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *leg- meaning 'to collect, gather'. In Greek, it evolved to mean 'to pick out words', hence 'to speak' or 'to say'.

G0907

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: bap-TID-zoh

Translations: baptize, immerse, dip, wash

Notes: This verb means to baptize, immerse, or dip something into a liquid. It is commonly used in the context of religious rituals, particularly Christian baptism, where a person is immersed in water as a symbol of purification or initiation. It can also refer more generally to washing or overwhelming with something.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΠΤΩ, ΝΙΠΤΩ, ΛΟΥΩ

Etymology: From a derivative of the Greek verb βάπτω (báptō), meaning 'to dip' or 'to dye'. The suffix -ίζω (-izō) indicates a causative or iterative action, thus 'to cause to be dipped' or 'to repeatedly dip'.

G3319

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-soss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΟΝ, ΕΝΔΙΑΜΕΣΟΣ

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

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-TAY-kay

Translations: stood, had stood, was standing, had taken a stand, was set

Notes: This word is the perfect active indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'ἵστημι' (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. The perfect tense in Koine Greek describes a completed action in the past with continuing results in the present, or a state resulting from a past action. Thus, 'ΕΣΤΗΚΕΙ' indicates that someone or something had taken a stand and was in a state of standing, or had been set in a particular position.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΣΤΗΚΩ, ΕΣΤΗΚΑ

G0514

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AX-ee-os

Translations: worthy, deserving, suitable, fitting, a worthy, a deserving

Notes: This word is an adjective that describes something or someone as having a certain value, merit, or suitability. It is used to indicate that a person or thing is deserving of something, whether it be praise, punishment, or a particular status. It can also mean that something is appropriate or fitting for a given situation. For example, one might be 'worthy of honor' or an action might be 'fitting for the occasion'.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΥΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ, ΕΠΙΤΗΔΕΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΞΙΟΣ' is believed to derive from the Proto-Indo-European root *ag- meaning 'to drive, draw, move'. It is related to concepts of weighing or balancing, suggesting a sense of having equal weight or value.

G3089

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LY-soh

Translations: I will loose, I will untie, I will release, I will destroy, I will dissolve

Notes: This word is the first person singular future active indicative form of the verb 'λύω' (lyō). It means 'I will loose,' 'I will untie,' 'I will release,' 'I will destroy,' or 'I will dissolve.' It indicates an action that the speaker will perform in the future, such as setting something free, breaking something down, or bringing an end to something.

Inflection: Future Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΔΙΑΛΥΩ

G0963

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: beh-thah-NEE-ah

Translations: Bethany

Notes: Bethany is a proper noun referring to a specific village located near Jerusalem, on the Mount of Olives. It is frequently mentioned in the New Testament as the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, and a place where Jesus often stayed when visiting Jerusalem. It is also the site of Lazarus's resurrection and Jesus's ascension.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name 'Bethany' is of Aramaic origin, meaning 'house of dates' or 'house of figs', or possibly 'house of misery/affliction'.

G0963

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: beh-thah-RAH-bah

Translations: Betharaba, Bethabara

Notes: Betharaba is a proper noun referring to a specific geographical location. It is an alternative name for Bethabara, a place on the east side of the Jordan River where John the Baptist was baptizing. It is a compound word, likely meaning 'house of the ford' or 'house of the crossing'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name Betharaba is of Hebrew origin, a compound of 'beth' (house) and 'arabah' (ford or crossing). It refers to a place known for a river crossing.

G4008

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: peh-RAN

Translations: beyond, over, on the other side, across

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'beyond' or 'on the other side,' indicating a location or direction. It can also be used as a preposition, typically with the genitive case, to mean 'beyond' or 'across' something, indicating movement or position relative to a boundary.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΚΕΙΝΑ, ΕΚΕΙΘΕΝ

Etymology: From the root *per- meaning 'to pass through, to go over.' It is related to the verb περάω (peraō), meaning 'to pass through' or 'to cross.'

G2446

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-or-DAH-noo

Translations: of Jordan

Notes: This word refers to the Jordan River, a significant geographical feature in the Middle East, particularly important in biblical narratives. As a proper noun, it designates a specific river. In this genitive form, it indicates possession or origin, often translated as 'of Jordan' or 'from Jordan'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'Jordan' is of Hebrew origin, from the word 'Yarden', meaning 'the descender' or 'to descend', referring to the river's rapid descent.

G0907

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: bap-TID-zohn

Translations: baptizing, one who baptizes, he who baptizes

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'baptize'. It describes an ongoing action of baptizing or refers to the person who is performing the act of baptizing. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Etymology: The word 'ΒΑΠΤΙΖΩ' (baptizō) comes from 'βάπτω' (baptō), meaning 'to dip' or 'to immerse'. It originally referred to dipping or submerging something in liquid, and later acquired the religious meaning of ritual immersion.

G1889

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ep-OW-ree-on

Translations: on the morrow, the next day, tomorrow

Notes: This word functions as an adverb of time, meaning 'on the morrow' or 'the next day'. It is used to indicate the day following the current one, often in narrative contexts to advance the timeline of events. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'On the next day, they departed.'

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΥΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπί (epi, 'upon, on') and αὔριον (aurion, 'tomorrow'). It literally means 'on tomorrow'.

G991

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: BLEH-pee

Translations: he sees, he looks, he perceives, he observes, he understands, he takes heed

Notes: This word is the third person singular present active indicative form of the verb 'βλέπω' (blepō), meaning 'to see' or 'to look'. It describes an action of seeing, perceiving, or understanding performed by a single subject. It can also imply taking heed or being careful, depending on the context. The form 'βλέπι' is a common spelling variation or a scribal error for 'βλέπει' (blepei) in ancient manuscripts, which would be the standard form.

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΔΩ

G2396

Part of Speech: Verb, Interjection

Sounds like: EE-deh

Translations: Behold, look, see, lo

Notes: This word is an imperative verb, meaning 'behold!' or 'look!'. It is used to draw attention to something or someone, often at the beginning of a sentence or clause. It functions similarly to the English 'Lo!' or 'See here!'. It can be used to introduce a new topic, emphasize a point, or express surprise.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΙΔΟΥ, ΟΡΑ

Etymology: From the aorist stem of the verb 'ὁράω' (horao), meaning 'to see'. It is an ancient Greek word with a long history of usage.

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.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOS-moo

Translations: (of) world, (of) universe, (of) adornment, (of) order, (of) a world, (of) an adornment

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'ΚΟΣΜΟΣ' (kosmos). It refers to the world, the universe, or the created order. It can also mean an adornment, decoration, or arrangement. In a sentence, it often indicates possession or origin, such as 'of the world' or 'belonging to the world'.

Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗΣ, ΑΙΩΝΟΣ, ΚΟΣΜΗΜΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΚΟΣΜΟΣ' comes from the Greek verb 'κοσμέω' (kosmeō), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to put in order'. From this, it developed the sense of an orderly arrangement, then an adornment, and finally the ordered universe or world.

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'.

G3739, G3754

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Possessive Pronoun, Numeral

Sounds like: HOS

Translations: who, which, what, his, her, its, their, 70

Notes: This word, ΟΣʼ, can have multiple meanings in Koine Greek due to the lack of diacritics in the input and the presence of the apostrophe. Most commonly, it represents the relative pronoun ὅς (hos), meaning 'who,' 'which,' or 'what,' used to introduce a relative clause. It can also represent the possessive pronoun ὅς (hos), meaning 'his,' 'her,' 'its,' or 'their.' The apostrophe (keraia) at the end indicates that it could also be the Greek numeral for 70. It is less likely to be an elision (coronis) in this form, as there isn't a common elided word that would result in ΟΣ'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine (for relative/possessive pronoun); Does not inflect (for numeral)

Synonyms: ΟΤΙΣ, ΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The relative pronoun ὅς (hos) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root. The numeral meaning derives from the use of Greek letters as numerical symbols.

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AY-dein

Translations: knew, had known, was aware, understood

Notes: This word is the pluperfect active indicative form of the verb οἶδα (oida), meaning 'to know' or 'to be aware'. It indicates an action of knowing that was completed in the past relative to another past action. It is often used to express a state of knowledge or understanding that existed previously.

Inflection: Pluperfect, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular, Second Person Singular, Third Person Singular, First Person Plural, Second Person Plural, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The verb οἶδα (oida) is a perfect tense form used with a present meaning, derived from an ancient Indo-European root meaning 'to see' or 'to perceive'. Over time, its meaning evolved to 'to know' through observation or experience.

G5319

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: fah-neh-ROH-thay

Translations: was revealed, might be revealed, was made manifest, might be made manifest, appeared, might appear

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to be revealed,' 'to be made manifest,' or 'to appear.' It describes something that becomes visible or known, often implying a disclosure or a showing forth of something previously hidden. It is used to indicate that something has been brought into the open or made clear.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΧΘΗ, ΕΚΦΑΝΘΗ, ΓΕΝΗΘΗ

Etymology: The word Φανερόω (phaneroō) comes from the adjective φανερός (phaneros), meaning 'visible' or 'manifest,' which in turn is derived from the verb φαίνω (phainō), meaning 'to shine' or 'to appear.'

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.

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'.

G3140

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-mar-too-REE-sen

Translations: he bore witness, he testified, he gave testimony

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'μαρτυρέω' (martyreō). It describes a past action of bearing witness or giving testimony. It is used to state that someone provided evidence or affirmed a truth, often in a legal or formal context, or simply to confirm something as true.

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

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΩ, ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ

Etymology: The verb 'μαρτυρέω' (martyreō) comes from 'μάρτυς' (martys), meaning 'witness'. It signifies the act of being a witness or giving testimony.

G2300

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: te-THEH-ah-mai

Translations: I have seen, I have beheld, I have observed

Notes: This word is the first person singular, perfect middle/passive indicative form of the verb 'θεάομαι' (theaomai), meaning 'to see, behold, or observe'. The perfect tense indicates a completed action with ongoing results, so it describes having seen something and the state of having seen it. It is used to express a direct and often intense act of seeing or contemplating something.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Perfect, Middle/Passive, Indicative

Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΕΙΔΟ

Etymology: The word 'θεάομαι' (theaomai) is derived from 'θέα' (thea), meaning 'a sight, a spectacle'. It is related to the concept of looking at something with attention or wonder.

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.

G2597

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-BAH-ee-non

Translations: descending, coming down, going down

Notes: This word is a present active participle, neuter singular, nominative or accusative case, of the verb 'καταβαίνω'. It means 'descending' or 'coming down'. It is a compound word formed from 'κατά' (down, against) and 'βαίνω' (to go, to step). It describes an action of moving from a higher place to a lower one.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΙΣΧΝΕΟΜΑΙ

G3306

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: MEH-noh

Translations: I remain, I abide, I stay, I endure, I wait, I continue, I live

Notes: This word describes the act of remaining in a place, state, or relationship. It can mean to stay put, to continue to exist, or to persevere. It is often used to convey the idea of dwelling or abiding with someone or something, or to signify endurance over time. In some contexts, it can imply waiting for something or someone.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΜΕΝΩ, ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to remain, to stay'. It is related to words signifying stability and dwelling.

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.

G3992

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: PEM-psas

Translations: having sent, one who sent, he who sent, when he had sent

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'πέμπω' (pempō), meaning 'to send'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that occurred prior to the main verb. It can be translated as 'having sent' or 'one who sent', indicating the person or thing that performed the action of sending.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EF

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

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

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

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.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-dehs

Translations: you see, you might see, you may see, you will see, you look, you might look, you may look, you will look

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'οράω' (horao), meaning 'to see' or 'to look'. It can be used in various contexts to describe the act of perceiving with the eyes or understanding with the mind. Depending on the context, it can function as a future indicative, a present subjunctive, or an aorist subjunctive, all in the second person singular. The meaning 'you see' or 'you will see' is common for the indicative, while 'you might see' or 'you may see' is common for the subjunctive, indicating possibility or desire.

Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Future Indicative or Present Subjunctive or Aorist Subjunctive, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The root verb 'οράω' (horao) comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see'. It is a very common verb in Greek, with various forms and tenses derived from different stems.

G3306

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: MEH-non

Translations: remaining, abiding, enduring, a remaining thing

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'ΜΕΝΩ', meaning 'to remain', 'to abide', or 'to endure'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. It can be translated as 'remaining', 'abiding', or 'enduring', and can refer to something that continues to exist or stay in a particular place or state.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩΝ, ΜΕΝΟΥΣΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *men- ('to stay, remain').

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah-tee

Translations: to Spirit, to a spirit, to the Spirit, by Spirit, by a spirit, by the Spirit, with Spirit, with a spirit, with the Spirit

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΙ (Pneumati), which is the dative singular form of ΠΝΕΥΜΑ (Pneuma), meaning 'spirit', 'wind', or 'breath'. In the New Testament, it often refers to the Holy Spirit. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object, means, or instrument, thus translating as 'to/for the spirit' or 'by/with the spirit'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΝΟΗ, ΨΥΧΗ

G1588

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ek-LEK-tos

Translations: chosen, elect, choice, excellent, precious

Notes: This word describes someone or something that has been selected or picked out, often implying a special status or quality. It is frequently used in a theological context to refer to those chosen by God. It can also describe something as being of superior quality or value.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΚΛΟΓΗ, ΑΓΙΟΣ, ΔΟΚΙΜΟΣ

Etymology: Derived from the verb ἐκλέγω (eklegō), meaning 'to pick out, choose'. It combines the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of', and λέγω (legō), meaning 'to gather, say'.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: is-TAY-kee

Translations: I stand, I have stood, I am standing, I am appointed, I am established

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'histēmi' (ΙΣΤΗΜΙ), meaning 'to stand'. It describes a state of having stood or being in a standing position, often implying firmness, stability, or an established condition. It can also refer to being appointed or set in a particular place or role. The ending '-κι' is a common Koine Greek ending for the perfect active indicative, first person singular, but it is not the standard form for 'histēmi'. The standard form would be 'hestēka' (ἑστηκα). This form 'istēki' appears to be a variant or a less common spelling, possibly reflecting a phonetic shift or a scribal variation.

Inflection: Perfect Active Indicative, First Person Singular (variant spelling)

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΜΕΝΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G1689

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: em-BLEP-sas

Translations: having looked at, having looked upon, having gazed at, having considered

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'emblepō'. It describes an action of looking or gazing that has been completed. It implies a focused or intense look, often with the purpose of understanding or considering something. It can be used to describe someone who has fixed their eyes on an object or person.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΨΑΣ, ΕΙΔΩΝ

G4043

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: peh-ree-pah-TOON-tee

Translations: walking, a walking one, to a walking one, for a walking one

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'περιπατέω' (peripateō), meaning 'to walk around, to conduct oneself, to live'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone who is in the act of walking or living in a certain way. In this dative singular form, it indicates the recipient or indirect object of an action, often translated as 'to/for the one walking' or 'to/for him who is walking'. It can also refer to one's manner of life or conduct.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΔΙΖΟΝΤΙ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'περιπατέω' is a compound word formed from 'περί' (peri), meaning 'around', and 'πατέω' (pateō), meaning 'to tread, to walk'. Thus, it literally means 'to walk around'.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LOO-tos

Translations: having been spoken, having been talked, having been said

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'λαλέω' (laleō), meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing a state or action that has been completed. It refers to something that has already been spoken or said, emphasizing the completed action and its resulting state. For example, it might be used to describe words that have already been uttered.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΡΗΜΕΝΟΣ, ΛΕΛΑΛΗΜΕΝΟΣ

G0190

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-ko-loo-THEY-san

Translations: they followed, they accompanied, they went along with

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to follow' or 'to accompany'. It describes the action of one or more individuals moving behind or alongside another, often implying adherence, discipleship, or simply going along with someone. It is used to indicate that a group of people performed the action of following in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΠΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΩ (akoloutheō) is a compound word derived from the prefix 'α-' (a-), meaning 'together' or 'with', and 'κελευθος' (keleuthos), meaning 'path' or 'road'. Thus, it literally means 'to be on the same path' or 'to go along the same road'.

G4762

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: stra-FEIS

Translations: having turned, having turned around, having returned, having been turned, having been changed

Notes: ΣΤΡΑΦΕΙΣ is a participle derived from the verb ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, meaning 'to turn' or 'to turn around'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, functioning like an adjective or adverb. It can mean 'having turned' or 'having been turned,' depending on whether it's active or passive. It often implies a change of direction, position, or even a change in one's life or attitude.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G2300

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: theh-ah-SAH-meh-nos

Translations: seeing, beholding, looking at, having seen, when he saw

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle derived from the verb 'theaomai'. It describes an action completed in the past, often translated as 'having seen' or 'when he saw/beheld'. It indicates the subject personally observed or contemplated something.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩΝ, ΟΡΩΝ, ΕΙΔΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'theaomai' comes from 'thea' (a sight, spectacle), which is related to 'theaomai' (to gaze at, behold). It implies a careful or deliberate observation.

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

G2212

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: zay-TEH-ee-teh

Translations: you seek, you are seeking, you demand, you require, you desire, you investigate, you try to find

Notes: This word means to seek, search for, or try to find something or someone. It can also imply demanding, requiring, or desiring something. It is used when someone is actively looking for an object, a person, or even a solution to a problem.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Second Person, Plural; or Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΝΑΖΗΤΕΩ, ΕΚΖΗΤΕΩ

G4461

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: rahb-BEE

Translations: Rabbi, Master, Teacher

Notes: This word is a transliteration of a Hebrew/Aramaic term meaning 'my great one' or 'my master'. In Koine Greek, it is used as a title of respect and honor, particularly for religious teachers or leaders. It functions as an indeclinable noun, meaning its form does not change regardless of its grammatical role in a sentence. It is often used as a direct address, similar to 'Sir' or 'Teacher' in English.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΟΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word "ΡΑΒΒΕΙ" is a direct transliteration from the Aramaic word 'rabbi', which itself comes from the Hebrew 'rav', meaning 'great' or 'master'. The suffix '-i' indicates 'my'. It entered Koine Greek as a loanword due to the influence of Aramaic and Hebrew in the region.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEH-geh-tai

Translations: it is said, it is spoken, it is told, he is said, she is said, it is called

Notes: This word is the third person singular, present indicative, passive form of the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. Therefore, 'λέγεται' translates to 'it is said' or 'it is spoken'. It indicates that something is being stated or reported by an unspecified agent, or that someone/something is being referred to or called by a certain name.

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

Synonyms: ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

G2059

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: er-mee-NEH-oo-meh-non

Translations: being interpreted, which means, translated

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being interpreted' or 'which means'. It describes something that is in the process of being explained or translated, or something that has a specific meaning when interpreted. It often functions like an adjective or adverb in a sentence, clarifying the meaning of a preceding word or phrase.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΡΜΗΝΕΥΩ, ΜΕΘΕΡΜΗΝΕΥΩ

G3177

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: meth-er-may-NEH-oo-meh-non

Translations: being translated, which means, interpreted, being interpreted

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being translated' or 'being interpreted'. It is often used to introduce an explanation or definition of a preceding word or phrase, indicating that the word or phrase is being explained or given its meaning in another language or in simpler terms. It is a compound word formed from μετά (with, after), ἑρμηνεύω (to interpret, translate), and the passive participle ending.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΜΗΝΕΥΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΔΗΛΟΥΜΕΝΟΝ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ER-khes-theh

Translations: you come, you go, you arrive, you enter

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to come,' 'to go,' or 'to arrive.' It is often used to describe movement towards or away from a place or person. It can also imply entering a state or condition. In the provided examples, it is used in compound verbs like 'εἰσέρχεσθε' (you enter) and 'συνέρχεσθε' (you come together), showing its versatility in forming new meanings when combined with prepositions.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἔρχομαι (erchomai) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go.' It is a common verb in ancient Greek, with a long history of usage.

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DON

Translations: they saw, I saw, to see, having seen

Notes: This word is an aorist form of the verb 'to see' or 'to perceive'. It can function as a third-person plural indicative ('they saw'), a first-person singular indicative ('I saw'), or, less commonly, as an infinitive or participle depending on the context, conveying the action of seeing or perceiving something in a completed past action. It is often used to introduce a new observation or event.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Plural; or Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular; or Aorist, Active, Infinitive; or Aorist, Active, Participle (Neuter Singular Nominative/Accusative)

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'εἶδον' (eidon) serves as the aorist form of the verb 'ὁράω' (horaō), meaning 'to see'. It is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-, which also means 'to see' or 'to know'.

G3130

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: MAI-nei

Translations: he is mad, he is insane, he raves, he is furious

Notes: This verb describes a state of being mad, insane, or in a frenzy. It can refer to someone who is out of their mind, raving, or acting with extreme fury. It is often used to describe a state of mental derangement or intense emotional agitation.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Present Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΦΡΟΝΕΩ, ΕΚΣΤΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'μαίνω' (mainō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *men- ('to think, to be mentally agitated'). It is related to words signifying mental states, often those involving strong emotion or derangement.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

Translations: beside, by, near, from, with, at, along, beyond, against, through, in the presence of, alongside, a

Notes: This word functions primarily as a preposition, indicating proximity, origin, or comparison. It can mean 'beside,' 'from,' 'with,' 'at,' or 'alongside,' depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used as a prefix in compound words, it often conveys ideas of proximity, deviation, or intensity, such as 'alongside,' 'beyond,' 'contrary to,' or 'through.'

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *per- (meaning 'forward, through'). It is cognate with English 'for' and 'through'.

G3306

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-MEE-nan

Translations: they remained, they abode, they waited, they endured

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'μένω' (menō), meaning 'to remain,' 'to abide,' 'to wait,' or 'to endure.' It describes an action that occurred in the past and was completed. It indicates that a group of people or things stayed in a particular place or state, or waited for something to happen, or persevered through a situation.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ, ΠΑΡΑΜΕΝΩ

G1565

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-KAY-neen

Translations: that, that one

Notes: This word is a demonstrative adjective or pronoun, meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It refers to something or someone distant in time or space from the speaker. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, agreeing with it in gender, number, and case. As a pronoun, it stands in place of a noun. In this form, it is used for a singular feminine noun in the accusative case, indicating the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

G5610

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OH-rah

Translations: hour, an hour, time, season, moment

Notes: This word refers to a specific period of time, which can be an hour, a particular time of day, a season, or a crucial moment. It is often used to denote a fixed or appointed time, such as 'the hour has come' for an event to occur. It can also refer to a specific season of the year.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΡΟΣ, ΧΡΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'year, season'. It refers to a limited period of time, a season, or a specific hour.

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-DEL-fos

Translations: brother, a brother, fellow believer, countryman, kinsman

Notes: This word refers primarily to a male sibling, a brother. However, in a broader sense, it can also denote a fellow human being, a countryman, a kinsman, or, especially in a religious context, a fellow believer or disciple. It is commonly used to address or refer to members of a community or group who share a common bond.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΔΕΛΦΟΤΗΣ, ΣΥΝΤΕΚΝΟΣ

Etymology: From the prefix 'α-' (a-) meaning 'together' and 'δελφύς' (delphys) meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb', referring to siblings.

G4074, G4073

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun

Sounds like: PEH-troo

Translations: of Peter, of a stone, of rock, of stones

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the proper noun ΠΕΤΡΟΣ (Petros), meaning 'Peter', referring to the apostle Simon Peter. It can also be the genitive singular form of the common noun ΠΕΤΡΑ (petra), meaning 'rock' or 'stone', or the genitive plural form of the common noun ΠΕΤΡΟΣ (petros), meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. The meaning depends on the context. When referring to a person, it means 'of Peter'. When referring to objects, it means 'of a stone' or 'of stones'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine (for Peter); Singular, Genitive, Feminine (for rock); Plural, Genitive, Masculine (for stones)

Synonyms: ΚΗΦΑΣ, ΛΙΘΟΣ

Etymology: The name ΠΕΤΡΟΣ (Petros) is derived from the Greek word for 'stone' or 'rock'. It was given to Simon by Jesus, signifying his role as a foundational 'rock' in the church. The common noun ΠΕΤΡΟΣ (petros) refers to a detached stone or pebble, while ΠΕΤΡΑ (petra) refers to a large mass of rock or bedrock.

G0191

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-koo-SAN-ton

Translations: of having heard, of those who heard, of having listened, of those who listened

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ἀκούω' (akouō), meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen'. As a genitive plural participle, it refers to the action of hearing or listening performed by multiple individuals, indicating possession or relationship. It is often translated as 'of those who heard' or 'of having heard'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΥΝΘΑΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΑΚΟΥΩ

G190

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-koh-loo-THEE-sahn-toh

Translations: of those who followed, of those who accompanied, of those who attended

Notes: This word is a genitive plural masculine participle derived from the verb 'akoloutheo', meaning 'to follow' or 'to accompany'. It describes a group of male individuals who have performed the action of following or accompanying. In a sentence, it would typically function as a possessive or descriptive phrase, indicating 'of those who followed' or 'belonging to those who followed'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΟΜΕΝΩΝ, ΣΥΝΕΠΟΜΕΝΩΝ

G4413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: PRO-ton

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

Notes: This word means 'first' in terms of order, time, importance, or rank. As an adjective, it describes something as being the first of its kind or in a sequence. As an adverb, it indicates something happening initially or in the first instance. It can also refer to the chief or most important person or thing.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗ, ΠΡΩΤΙΣΤΟΣ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'πρῶτος' (prōtos) is a superlative form derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *pro- meaning 'forward, before'. It is related to the Greek preposition 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FON

Translations: brother, a brother, fellow man, a fellow man

Notes: This word refers to a male sibling, a brother. It can also be used more broadly to refer to a fellow human being, a countryman, or a member of the same community or faith. It is a masculine noun and is used here in the singular accusative case, typically functioning as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΔΕΛΦΟΣ, ΣΥΝΤΡΟΦΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the prefix 'α-' (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and 'δελφύς' (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: EE-dee-on

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΥ, ΕΑΥΤΟΥ

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

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-REE-kah-men

Translations: we have found, we found

Notes: This is the first person plural, perfect active indicative form of the verb 'ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ' (euriskō), meaning 'to find' or 'to discover'. The perfect tense indicates a completed action with ongoing results, so 'we have found' is a common translation, implying that the finding has occurred and its result is still present. It can also be translated as a simple past, 'we found', depending on context. It is used to express the successful completion of a search or discovery by a group of people.

Inflection: Perfect Active Indicative, 1st Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hay-GAH-gen

Translations: he led, he brought, he carried, he went

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'he led,' 'he brought,' or 'he carried.' It describes an action of guiding, transporting, or moving something or someone from one place to another. It can also mean 'he went' or 'he departed' in certain contexts. It is used to describe a completed action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to lead, to drive, to pull'.

G5207

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HUI-os

Translations: son, a son

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ

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

G2309

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-THEL-ee-sen

Translations: he wished, he desired, he wanted, he intended, he purposed, he was willing

Notes: This word is a verb indicating a past action of wishing, desiring, wanting, or intending. It describes someone's will or purpose. It can be used to express a strong inclination or a deliberate decision made by a subject.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΕΩ

Etymology: The word θέλω (thelo) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an Indo-European root meaning 'to wish' or 'to will'.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EL-thin

Translations: to go out, to come out, to exit, to depart

Notes: This word is an aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'exerchomai', meaning 'to go out' or 'to come out'. It describes the action of moving from an inside location to an outside one, or departing from a place. It can be used in various contexts to indicate physical movement, or sometimes a figurative 'coming forth'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΚΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek 'ex' (out of) and 'erchomai' (to come, to go).

G5376

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'.

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)

G5376

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: PHI-lip-pos

Translations: Philip

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

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

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.

G0966

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: beth-sa-ee-DAN

Translations: Bethsaida, to Bethsaida, into Bethsaida

Notes: Bethsaida was a town located on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, in the region of Galilee. It is mentioned in the New Testament as the home of several of Jesus' apostles and a place where Jesus performed miracles. It is typically used in sentences to refer to the town itself or as the destination of movement.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Bethsaida' is a compound word derived from Aramaic, meaning 'house of fishing' or 'house of the fisherman'.

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.

G1125

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EG-rap-sen

Translations: he wrote, she wrote, it wrote

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to write'. It is in the past tense, indicating an action that was completed at a specific point in the past. It refers to the action of a single person or thing (he, she, or it) performing the writing.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΡΑΦΩ, ΑΝΑΓΡΑΦΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΡΑΦΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΡΑΦΩ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *gerbh-, meaning 'to scratch, to carve'. It originally referred to scratching or carving marks, which evolved into the meaning of writing.

G3475

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: MO-sees

Translations: Moses

Notes: This is the name of the great prophet and lawgiver of Israel, who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. He is a central figure in the Old Testament and is often referred to in the New Testament.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Μωυσῆς (Mōysēs) in Greek is derived from the Hebrew name מֹשֶׁה (Mosheh), which is traditionally understood to mean 'drawn out' (from water), referring to his rescue from the Nile River.

G4396

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-FEE-tai

Translations: prophets, (to) prophets, (of) prophets

Notes: This word refers to individuals who speak on behalf of God or a deity, often foretelling future events or delivering divine messages. In Koine Greek, it is a masculine noun. The form 'ΠΡΟΦΗΤΑΙ' is the plural form, which can function as nominative (the subject of a sentence), dative (indicating to whom or for whom something is done), or vocative (used for direct address).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Dative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΕΙΣ, ΧΡΗΣΜΟΛΟΓΟΙ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΡΟΦΗΤΗΣ' comes from the Greek prefix 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'for', and 'φημί' (phēmi), meaning 'to speak' or 'to say'. Thus, it literally means 'one who speaks before' or 'one who speaks for' (another).

G2501

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-SEF

Translations: Joseph

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to the biblical figure Joseph. It is a common name in the New Testament, appearing as the name of Mary's husband, Joseph of Arimathea, and others. The apostrophe at the end (keraia) indicates that this word is being used as a numeral, representing the number 1018.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, does not inflect when used as a name. When used as a numeral, it represents the number 1018.

Etymology: From Hebrew יוסף (Yosef), meaning 'He will add' or 'He will increase'.

G0018

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-gah-THON

Translations: good, a good thing, what is good, beneficial, virtuous

Notes: This word describes something as good, beneficial, or virtuous. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating its positive quality. It can also be used substantively as a neuter noun, meaning 'a good thing' or 'what is good', referring to a moral or material benefit.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word originates from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'good' or 'able'. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-nah-ee

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

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

Inflection: Infinitive

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙΝ, ΓΙΝΕΣΘΑΙ

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

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

G3708, G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-den

Translations: he saw, she saw, it saw, they saw, he had seen, she had seen, it had seen, they had seen

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to see'. Depending on context and the original diacritics, it most commonly represents the aorist active indicative third person singular of 'ὁράω' (horaō), meaning 'he/she/it saw'. It can also be the third person plural of the same form, meaning 'they saw'. Less commonly, it could be a form of 'εἴδω' (eidō), which also means 'to see' or 'to know'. The specific meaning is determined by the context of the sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

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.

G1388

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DO-los

Translations: guile, deceit, craft, treachery, a guile, a deceit

Notes: This word refers to cunning, deceit, or treachery. It describes a deceptive scheme or a malicious trick. It can be used to describe the character of a person who acts with deceit, or the deceptive nature of an action or plan.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΤΗ, ΠΑΝΟΥΡΓΙΑ, ΔΟΛΙΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to a root meaning 'to ensnare' or 'to bait'. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages.

G4253

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PRO

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΑΝΤΙ

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

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

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.

G3488

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: na-tha-na-EL

Translations: Nathanael

Notes: Nathanael is a proper noun, a personal name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God has given' or 'gift of God'. It refers to one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, often identified with Bartholomew. The final apostrophe-like character (keraia or coronis) indicates either a numerical value (1451) or, more commonly in this context, an elision or abbreviation. However, for a proper noun like Nathanael, it most likely serves as a keraia indicating a number, or it could be a scribal mark. Given the context of a name, it's primarily the name itself.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: From Hebrew, meaning 'God has given' or 'gift of God'.

G0935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEHFS

Translations: king, a king, ruler, sovereign

Notes: This word refers to a king or a ruler, someone who holds supreme authority over a territory or people. It is commonly used to denote a monarch or sovereign. In a sentence, it would function as a noun, often as the subject or object, indicating the person in power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to a word meaning 'base' or 'foundation', suggesting one who stands at the foundation of power or authority. It has been used since ancient Greek times to refer to a monarch.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-po

Translations: I said, I spoke, I told, I commanded

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to say', 'to speak', or 'to tell'. It is often used to introduce direct or indirect speech, or to convey a command or instruction. It is an aorist form, indicating a completed action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΙΠΟ (eipo) is an aorist form of the verb ΛΕΓΩ (lego), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. Its origin can be traced back to Proto-Indo-European roots related to speaking or collecting.

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.

G5270

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-po-KAH-toh

Translations: underneath, below, under

Notes: This word functions as an adverb or a preposition, meaning 'underneath' or 'below'. It indicates a position directly beneath something else. As a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case. It is a compound word formed from ΥΠΟ (under) and ΚΑΤΩ (down).

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΥΠΟ, ΚΑΤΩ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under', and the adverb ΚΑΤΩ (kato), meaning 'down' or 'below'. It is a compound word emphasizing the sense of being directly underneath.

G0281

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ah-MEN

Translations: Amen, truly, verily, so be it

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΩΣ, ΝΑΙ

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

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: op-SESTH-ai

Translations: to see, to look, to perceive, to experience, to appear, to be seen

Notes: This word is the future middle infinitive form of the verb 'ΟΡΑΩ' (horao), meaning 'to see'. It indicates an action of seeing or perceiving that will occur in the future, often with a nuance of the subject participating in or experiencing the seeing. It can be used in contexts where one expects to see something or someone, or where something will become visible.

Inflection: Future, Middle Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΔΟΝ

G0455

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ee-neh-oh-GO-tah

Translations: opened, having been opened, having opened

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, meaning 'having opened' or 'having been opened'. It describes a state of being open as a result of a past action. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun, and indicates that the subject has completed the action of opening or has been opened. In the provided context, it would describe the sky as 'having been opened'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΙΓΜΕΝΟΣ, ΑΝΟΙΚΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb ἀνοίγω (anoigō), meaning 'to open'. It is formed from the prefix ἀνα- (ana-), meaning 'up' or 'again', and οἴγω (oigō), meaning 'to open'.

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).

G2597

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-BAH-ee-nohn-tas

Translations: descending, going down, coming down, a descending one, a going down one

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'descending' or 'going down'. It describes an action that is currently happening or ongoing. It can function adjectivally, describing someone or something that is descending, or substantivally, referring to 'the one who is descending' or 'those who are descending'. It is often used to describe movement from a higher to a lower place.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΙΣΧΥΩ, ΚΑΤΙΩΝ

G1909