2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: leh-LAH-lee-ken

Translations: has spoken, has said, has told

Notes: This word is the perfect active indicative form of the verb 'λαλέω' (laleō), meaning 'to speak' or 'to say'. The perfect tense indicates an action that was completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state in the present. Therefore, 'λελάληκεν' means 'he/she/it has spoken' or 'he/she/it has said', emphasizing the present effect of a past action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΡΗΚΕΝ, ΦΩΝΗΚΕΝ

Etymology: The verb 'λαλέω' (laleō) is of uncertain origin, possibly onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of babbling or talking. It is related to the idea of uttering sounds or words.

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.

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).

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).

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LEE-loo-then

Translations: has come, has gone, is come, is gone

Notes: This word is the third person singular, perfect active indicative form of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. The perfect tense indicates an action completed in the past with continuing results in the present. Therefore, 'ΕΛΗΛΥΘΕΝ' signifies that someone 'has come' or 'has gone' and is now in a state of having arrived or departed. It is often used to describe the arrival or departure of a person or event.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ

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

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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: eh-DOH-kas

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

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to give' or 'to grant'. It is used to describe an action of giving that occurred in the past, often with a sense of completion. It can be used in various contexts where something is handed over, bestowed, or provided to someone else.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩ, ΠΑΡΕΔΩΚΑΣ, ΑΠΕΔΩΚΑΣ

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

G0846

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.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: PAN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: deh-DOH-kas

Translations: you have given, you gave

Notes: This word means 'you have given' or 'you gave'. It is the perfect active indicative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), which means 'to give'. The perfect tense indicates an action completed in the past with continuing results in the present. It is used when the speaker is referring to an action that was finished, but its effects are still relevant.

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

Synonyms: ΔΩΡΕΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word δίδωμι (didomi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *deh₃- meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present form, which is common for verbs of giving in ancient languages.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DOH-soh

Translations: I will give, I will grant, I will bestow, I will put, I will place

Notes: This word is the first person singular future active indicative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It indicates an action that the speaker will perform in the future, such as 'I will give' or 'I will grant'. It is commonly used to express promises, intentions, or future actions of giving or providing something.

Inflection: Future Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΩΣΕΙ, ΔΩΣΟΜΕΝ

Etymology: The word 'δίδωμι' (didomi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *deh₃- meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present stem, a common feature in ancient Greek verbs.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DOH-see

Translations: he will give, she will give, it will give, he will grant, she will grant, it will grant, he will pay, she will pay, it will pay

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It is used to express an action of giving, granting, or paying that will occur in the future. It can be used in various contexts where something is being transferred or provided to someone else.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

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

G0166

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ahee-OH-nee-on

Translations: eternal, everlasting, age-long, perpetual, an eternal thing, an everlasting thing

Notes: This word describes something that pertains to an age (αἰών), often implying endless duration or a specific period. It can refer to something that is without end, or something that belongs to a particular age or epoch. It is frequently used to describe the nature of God, life, or punishment, emphasizing their enduring quality.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΙΔΙΟΣ, ΑΤΕΛΕΥΤΗΤΟΣ

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.

G0166

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ai-OH-nee-os

Translations: eternal, everlasting, age-long, perpetual

Notes: This adjective describes something that pertains to an 'aion' (age or eon). It signifies duration, often without end, or pertaining to a specific age or period. In a theological context, it frequently refers to that which is eternal or everlasting, particularly in relation to God and the afterlife.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (also Feminine, Nominative, Singular and Neuter, Nominative/Accusative, Singular)

Synonyms: ΑΙΔΙΟΣ, ΑΘΑΝΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Koine Greek noun ΑΙΩΝ (aion), meaning 'age, eon, eternity'. The suffix -ιος indicates a relationship or belonging to.

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.

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ghee-NOH-skoh-see

Translations: they may know, they might know, they know, they understand, they perceive

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to know' or 'to come to know'. It implies gaining knowledge through experience or perception, rather than just intellectual understanding. It can refer to knowing a person, a fact, or understanding a situation. In some contexts, it can also carry the nuance of recognizing or perceiving something.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Present Subjunctive, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

G3440

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: MO-non

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΩΣ, ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ

G228

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-lay-thee-NON

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

Notes: This word describes something as true, real, or genuine, distinguishing it from what is false, counterfeit, or merely apparent. It emphasizes the inherent truth or reality of a person or thing, often in a moral or spiritual sense. It can be used to describe God as the 'true God' or light as 'true light'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, 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-' (negation) and ΛΗΘΩ (lēthō), meaning 'to escape notice' or 'to be hidden'. Thus, it literally means 'unhidden' or 'evident', referring to that which is not concealed and is therefore true.

G649

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-STEE-las

Translations: you sent, you have sent, you did send

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to send away', 'to send forth', or 'to dispatch'. It implies sending someone or something on a mission or for a specific purpose. It is often used in the context of sending messengers, apostles, or divine agents.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΜΠΩ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΑΠΟ (APO), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ΣΤΕΛΛΩ (STELLO), meaning 'to send' or 'to set in order'.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: EP-ee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡ, ΚΑΤΑ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: 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.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

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

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.

G2041

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ER-go

Translations: work, a work, deed, a deed, action, an action, task, a task, labor, a labor, business, a business

Notes: This word refers to a work, deed, or action, often implying something accomplished or performed. It can describe physical labor, a moral act, or a task undertaken. It is a common term used to denote the outcome or product of an effort.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΙΣ, ΔΟΥΛΕΙΑ, ΚΑΤΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ

Etymology: From an unstated root, possibly related to Proto-Indo-European *werg- (to do). It refers to something done or accomplished.

G5048

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: teh-lee-OH-sas

Translations: having completed, having finished, having perfected, having accomplished

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'teleioō'. It describes an action that has been completed or brought to an end, often with the sense of achieving a goal, perfecting something, or fulfilling a purpose. It implies a state of completion or perfection resulting from a past action.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative Masculine Singular

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΡΩΣΑΣ, ΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΑΣ, ΠΕΡΑΝΑΣ

Etymology: The word 'teleioō' comes from 'telos' (τέλος), meaning 'end, goal, completion, perfection'. The verb form means to bring something to its intended end or to make it complete/perfect.

G3962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAH-ter

Translations: Father, O Father

Notes: This word is a noun meaning 'father'. The apostrophe at the end (coronis) indicates an elision, meaning a vowel has been dropped from the end of the word, typically when it is followed by another word beginning with a vowel. In this context, it is most commonly used in the vocative case for direct address, as in 'O Father' or simply 'Father' when speaking to God or a human father. It can also refer to a progenitor, an ancestor, or a founder.

Inflection: Singular, Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΗΤΩΡ, ΠΡΟΓΟΝΟϹ

Etymology: The Koine Greek word ΠΑΤΗΡ (patēr) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ph₂tḗr, meaning 'father'. It is a very ancient and widespread word across many Indo-European languages.

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'.

G4572

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: seh-ahf-TOH

Translations: (to) yourself, (to) thyself

Notes: This is a reflexive pronoun meaning 'yourself' or 'thyself'. It is used when the action of the verb is directed back to the subject of the sentence. For example, 'you give to yourself'. It is a compound word formed from the second person pronoun 'σύ' (you) and the intensive pronoun 'αὐτοῦ' (himself, herself, itself).

Inflection: Singular, Dative, 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 the earlier form ΣΕΑΥΤΟΥ, which itself is a contraction of ΣΟΙ ΑΥΤΟΥ.

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.

G1391

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOK-say

Translations: glory, a glory, honor, an honor, splendor, a splendor, majesty, a majesty, renown, a renown, reputation, a reputation, dignity, a dignity

Notes: This word refers to glory, honor, splendor, or majesty. It can describe the inherent nature of God, the visible manifestation of His presence, or the esteem and reputation of a person. It is often used in contexts of praise, worship, or divine revelation. It can also refer to human reputation or dignity.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΙΜΗ, ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ

Etymology: The word ΔΟΞΑ (doxa) comes from the Greek verb δοκέω (dokeō), meaning 'to seem, to appear, to think, to suppose'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'opinion, reputation, honor, and then glory'.

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'.

G3588, G3778

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

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

Part of Speech: 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

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-nah-ee

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

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

Inflection: Infinitive

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙΝ, ΓΙΝΕΣΘΑΙ

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

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.

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'.

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.

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.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AY-sahn

Translations: they were, they had been

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

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperfect, Indicative

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

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOOS

Translations: them, themselves, him, it, the same

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the pronoun 'ΑΥΤΟΣ' (autos). In this specific form, it is used to mean 'them' or 'themselves' when referring to masculine plural nouns in the accusative case. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', or 'the same' depending on the context and agreement with the noun it modifies. When used as a personal pronoun, it often refers back to a previously mentioned noun.

Inflection: Accusative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΥΣ, ΣΦΑΣ

G5083

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-TAY-ray-san

Translations: they kept, they guarded, they observed, they preserved

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb ΤΗΡΕΩ (tereo). It describes an action that was completed in the past by a group of people ('they'). It means 'they kept,' 'they guarded,' 'they observed,' or 'they preserved' something. For example, it could refer to keeping a command, guarding a person, observing a law, or preserving a tradition.

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

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΤΗΡΕΩ, ΣΥΝΤΗΡΕΩ

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.

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

Translations: as many as, all that, whatever, how many, all things whatsoever, whatever things

Notes: This word is the neuter plural form of the relative pronoun/adjective ὅσος (hosos). It means 'as many as' or 'all that/which' and is used to introduce a relative clause, referring to an indefinite quantity or number of things. It can function as both a pronoun (e.g., 'whatever things') or an adjective (e.g., 'as many things as'). It can be used in both the nominative and accusative cases.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun ὅδε (hode, 'this') and the interrogative pronoun τίς (tis, 'who? what?').

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΑ is the neuter plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, indicating that a noun is definite or previously mentioned. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, and in this form, it can be used for both nominative (subject) and accusative (direct object) cases.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into a definite article in Greek.

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

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

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

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: deh-DOH-kah

Translations: I have given, I gave

Notes: ΔΕΔΩΚΑ is the first person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, meaning 'to give'. The perfect tense in Koine Greek describes an action that was completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state in the present. It indicates that the act of giving has been completed, and its effects are still relevant.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to the concept of 'giving'. It is a reduplicated form, characteristic of the perfect tense in Greek.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOY

Translations: they, themselves, to them, for them, to themselves, for themselves

Notes: This word is a pronoun that can function as a personal pronoun (they, them) or a reflexive pronoun (themselves). It can also be used to emphasize a noun, meaning 'the very' or 'the same'. Its meaning depends on the case and context. For example, in the nominative case, it typically means 'they' or 'themselves', while in the dative case, it means 'to them' or 'for them'.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Dative

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΙ, ΟΥΤΟΙ

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eg-NOH-san

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

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

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-TEV-san

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑΝ, ΠΕΙΘΟΜΑΙ

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'.

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.

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: AL-lah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΟΜΩΣ, ΠΛΗΝ

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

G1392

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: deh-dox-AS-meh

Translations: glorified, having been glorified, honored, having been honored

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been glorified' or 'having been honored'. It describes a state of having received glory or honor. It is often used to describe God or something associated with God, indicating that it has been made glorious or is in a state of glory. The perfect tense emphasizes the completed action and its continuing result.

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΤΙΜΗΜΕΝΟΝ, ΕΥΛΟΓΗΜΕΝΟΝ

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EN

Translations: in, on, among, with, by, at, into, to

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its primary meaning is 'in' or 'within,' indicating location, time, or state. It always takes the dative case. Depending on the context, it can also be translated as 'on,' 'among,' 'with' (indicating accompaniment or instrument), 'by' (indicating means or agent), or 'at.' Sometimes it can imply motion into a place, similar to 'into' or 'to,' especially when the context suggests movement towards a location where something then resides.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It is cognate with English 'in'.

G3765

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OO-keh-tee

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΚΕΤΙ

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

G1510

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.

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.

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.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ER-kho-mai

Translations: come, go, arrive, proceed, appear

Notes: This is a very common verb in Koine Greek, meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes movement from one place to another, often implying arrival at a destination. It can be used in various contexts, such as a person coming to a place, an event coming to pass, or a time arriving. It is often used in the middle voice, but with an active meaning.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a deponent verb, meaning it has middle or passive forms but an active meaning. It is a very ancient and fundamental verb of motion.

G5083

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: TAY-ray-son

Translations: keep, observe, guard, preserve, watch, a keep, an observe, a guard, a preserve, a watch

Notes: This word means to keep, observe, guard, or preserve something. It implies maintaining something in its current state, or adhering to a command or law. It is often used in the imperative to command someone to keep or obey something, such as a law or a teaching. It can also refer to guarding a person or thing from harm, or preserving something for the future.

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

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΤΗΡΕΩ, ΕΧΩ

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.

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'.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, after, among, behind, by, in company with, in pursuit of, according to

Notes: This word is a preposition that can also function as an adverb. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it usually means 'after' or 'behind' (indicating sequence or pursuit). It can also denote a change of state or position.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases)

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'μετά' (meta) comes from Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is related to English 'mid' and 'middle'.

G5083

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-TAY-roon

Translations: they were keeping, they were observing, they were guarding, they were watching, they were preserving

Notes: This word is a verb in the imperfect tense, indicating an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It describes the act of keeping, observing, guarding, or preserving something or someone over a period of time. It can be used to describe watching over a person, keeping a command, or preserving a state.

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

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ, ΠΑΡΑΤΗΡΕΩ, ΔΙΑΤΗΡΕΩ

Etymology: The root word ΤΗΡΕΩ (tereō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to watch' or 'to guard'.

G5442

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-FYOO-las-son

Translations: they were guarding, they were keeping, they were watching, they were observing, they were protecting

Notes: This word describes an ongoing action of guarding, keeping, or protecting in the past. It implies a continuous or repeated effort to maintain security or observe something. It is often used to describe people watching over something or someone, or observing laws or customs.

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

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΦΡΟΥΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ (phylassō) is derived from φύλαξ (phylax), meaning 'a guard' or 'a watcher'. It signifies the action performed by a guard.

G5442

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-fy-LAX-ah

Translations: I guarded, I kept, I observed, I protected, I watched over

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to guard, keep, observe, or protect. It describes an action of preserving or maintaining something, or of watching over someone or something to ensure their safety or adherence to a rule. The form 'ΕΦΥΛΑΞΑ' specifically indicates a completed action in the past, performed by the speaker.

Inflection: First person singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΦΡΟΥΡΕΩ, ΠΑΡΑΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to 'φύλαξ' (phylax), meaning 'a guard' or 'watcher'.

G3762

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: oo-DEES

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

Notes: This word is a compound word formed from the negative particle 'οὐ' (ou, meaning 'not') and 'εἷς' (heis, meaning 'one'). It functions as an adjective or pronoun, meaning 'no one', 'nobody', 'nothing', or 'not even one'. It is used to express absolute negation or absence. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'There is no one here' or 'He said nothing'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ, ΜΗΔΕΙΣ

Etymology: From the negative particle ΟΥ (ou, 'not') and ΕΙΣ (heis, 'one'). It literally means 'not one'.

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'.

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'.

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G0684

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-POH-lee-as

Translations: of destruction, of ruin, of loss, of perdition, of waste

Notes: This word refers to a state of ruin, destruction, or loss. It can also denote perdition or the act of wasting something. It is often used in a moral or spiritual sense to describe eternal damnation or spiritual ruin.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΛΕΘΡΟΣ, ΦΘΟΡΑ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ἀπώλεια (apōleia) is derived from the verb ἀπόλλυμι (apollumi), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to lose'. It combines the prefix ἀπό (apo), indicating separation or completion, with the root ὄλλυμι (ollumi), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to perish'.

G1124

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GRA-fay

Translations: writing, a writing, scripture, a scripture, document, a document

Notes: This word refers to something written, such as a document, a letter, or a record. In a religious context, especially within the New Testament, it frequently refers to the sacred writings or the Holy Scriptures. It can be used to denote the act of writing or the result of that act.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΙΟΝ, ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΗ

Etymology: From the verb γράφω (graphō), meaning 'to write', which comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to scratch, carve'.

G4137

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: play-roh-THEE

Translations: be fulfilled, be completed, be filled, be made full

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to be filled, to be completed, or to be fulfilled. It is often used in the context of prophecies being fulfilled, time being completed, or a vessel being filled. It describes a state of being brought to fullness or completion.

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΩ, ΓΕΝΟΜΑΙ, ΠΛΗΘΩ

Etymology: The word Πληρόω (plēroō) comes from πλῆρες (plēres), meaning 'full'. It is related to the concept of fullness or completion.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LOH

Translations: I speak, I say, I talk, I tell

Notes: This verb means to speak, say, or talk. It can refer to uttering sounds, expressing thoughts, or communicating information. It is often used in the context of public speaking, teaching, or giving a message. It can also refer to the act of making a sound, even by animals or inanimate objects.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΙΠΩ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of babbling or chattering.

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EKH-oh-sin

Translations: they may have, they might have, they possess, they hold

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to have', 'to hold', or 'to possess'. It is used to indicate ownership, possession, or a state of being. For example, it can be used in sentences like 'they may have courage' or 'they might hold a position'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἔχω (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ-, meaning 'to hold, to have'. It is related to Latin 'habeō' (to have) and English 'seek'.

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.

G1699

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eh-MEN

Translations: my, mine

Notes: This word is the feminine, singular, accusative form of the possessive adjective 'ἐμός', meaning 'my' or 'mine'. It is used to indicate possession, agreeing in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. For example, it would be used with a feminine noun in the accusative case, such as 'my house' (τὴν οἰκίαν ἐμήν).

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The word 'ἐμός' comes from the Proto-Indo-European pronominal stem *me- (first person singular).

G4137

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pep-lay-roh-KEH-neen

Translations: fulfilled, completed, filled, made full

Notes: This word appears to be a misspelling or scribal error for ΠΕΠΛΗΡΩΜΕΝΗΝ (PEPLEROMENEN). The correct form, ΠΕΠΛΗΡΩΜΕΝΗΝ, is the perfect passive participle of the verb ΠΛΗΡΟΩ (PLEROO), meaning 'to fill, fulfill, complete.' It describes something that has been brought to completion or made full. It functions as an adjective, modifying a noun, and indicates a state of being fulfilled or completed.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Feminine, Accusative, Singular

Synonyms: ΤΕΤΕΛΕΣΜΕΝΗΝ, ΠΕΠΛΗΡΩΜΕΝΗΝ

G4137

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: pep-lay-ROH-meh-nayn

Translations: a filled, a complete, a fulfilled, a full

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'πληρόω' (plēroō), meaning 'to fill' or 'to complete'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing a noun that has been filled or made complete. In this form, it indicates a state of having been fully accomplished or brought to completion. It can be used to describe something that is full, complete, or fulfilled.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Perfect, Passive

Synonyms: ΓΕΜΩ, ΠΛΗΘΩ, ΤΕΛΕΩ

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOYS

Translations: (to) themselves, (for) themselves, themselves, (among) themselves

Notes: This is a reflexive pronoun, meaning 'himself, herself, itself, themselves'. It is used when the action of the verb is directed back to the subject of the sentence. For example, 'they gave to themselves' or 'they saw themselves'. It emphasizes that the subject is both the actor and the recipient of the action.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, a compound of the reflexive pronoun 'ἑός' (heos, 'his own') and the intensive pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos, 'self').

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.

G3404

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-MEE-see-sen

Translations: he hated, she hated, it hated

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'miseō', meaning 'to hate'. It describes a completed action of hating in the past, performed by a singular subject (he, she, or it). It is used to express a strong aversion or animosity towards someone or something.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΥΓΕΩ, ΕΧΘΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'miseō' (ΜΙΣΕΩ) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'misos' (μῖσος), meaning 'hatred'.

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.

G0689

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: AH-rays

Translations: Ares

Notes: Ares is the Greek god of war, known for his violent and untamed nature. He is often depicted as a brutal and bloodthirsty deity, contrasting with Athena, who represents strategic warfare. The name is used to refer specifically to this mythological figure.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The etymology of Ares is uncertain, but it is believed to be of pre-Greek origin. It may be related to the Greek word 'are' (ἀρή), meaning 'bane, ruin, curse', or 'areios' (ἀρεῖος), meaning 'warlike'.

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'.

G0037

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-gee-AH-son

Translations: sanctify, make holy, consecrate, purify, hallow

Notes: This word means to make something holy, to set it apart for sacred use, or to purify it. It is often used in the context of religious rituals or divine commands, instructing someone to perform the act of sanctification or consecration. For example, it can be used to command someone to make a place or a person holy.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΑΡΙΖΩ, ΑΦΟΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἅγιος (hagios), meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'. The verb form means to make something holy or to treat it as holy.

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'.

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.

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'.

G0037

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-gee-AH-zoh

Translations: sanctify, consecrate, make holy, purify, hallow

Notes: This verb means to make something or someone holy, to set apart for sacred use, or to purify. It is often used in a religious context to describe the act of dedicating something to God or making it ritually clean. It can also refer to the process by which a person becomes holy.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular; or Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΑΡΙΖΩ, ΑΓΝΙΖΩ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἅγιος (hagios), meaning 'holy'. The verb form means 'to make holy'.

G1683

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-MOW-ton

Translations: myself, to myself, for myself

Notes: This is a reflexive pronoun, meaning 'myself'. It is used when the action of the verb reflects back on the subject. For example, 'I see myself'. It is a compound word formed from the genitive of the first-person personal pronoun (ἐμοῦ, 'of me') and the accusative masculine singular of the intensive pronoun (αὐτόν, 'self'). In this specific form, it is accusative masculine singular, indicating the direct object of an action performed by the speaker upon themselves.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

G0037

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

Sounds like: hee-gee-AH-smeh-noy

Translations: sanctified, holy, consecrated, set apart, the sanctified ones, those who have been sanctified

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'ἁγιάζω' (hagiazo), meaning 'to sanctify' or 'to make holy'. As a participle, it describes someone or something that has been sanctified or made holy. It can function as an adjective, describing a noun (e.g., 'the sanctified people'), or as a substantive (acting like a noun), referring to 'those who have been sanctified' or 'the holy ones'. It implies a state of being set apart for God's purposes.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΙΟΙ, ΚΕΚΑΘΑΡΙΣΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: The word ἁγιάζω (hagiazo) comes from ἅγιος (hagios), meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'. It refers to the act of setting something apart for sacred use or making it pure.

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'.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goo

Translations: of word, of account, of reason, of speech, of message, of saying, of statement, of report, of matter, of thing

Notes: This word refers to a word, speech, discourse, or a divine utterance. It can also mean an account, reason, or a matter/thing. In its genitive form, as seen here, it indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of'. It is frequently used in contexts relating to communication, divine revelation, or logical reasoning.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΜΥΘΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DOH-kah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΔΙΔΩ

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

G5055

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: teh-teh-lee-OH-meh-noy

Translations: perfected, completed, finished, made perfect, brought to an end, accomplished

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, indicating a state of having been brought to completion or perfection. It describes someone or something that has reached its intended goal, purpose, or full development. It implies a state of being fully equipped, mature, or without defect, often in a spiritual or moral sense. It is used to describe a lasting state resulting from a past action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΛΗΡΩΜΕΝΟΙ, ΚΑΤΗΡΤΙΣΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΤΕΛΕΩ (teleō) comes from τέλος (telos), meaning 'end, goal, completion, purpose'. The verb means 'to bring to an end, to complete, to perfect'.

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ghee-NOH-skee

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

Notes: This word signifies 'to know' or 'to understand', often implying a personal, experiential knowledge rather than just factual information. It can also mean 'to perceive' or 'to learn'. It is used to describe the act of acquiring knowledge or becoming acquainted with something or someone.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to know'. It is related to English words like 'know' and 'cognition'.

G2309

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: THEH-loh

Translations: to wish, to want, to desire, to will, to intend, to be willing

Notes: This verb expresses a desire, intention, or willingness to do something. It can be used to indicate a strong personal wish or a divine will. It often takes an infinitive to complete its meaning, indicating what is wished or willed.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *gʷhelh₁- (to want, wish). It is related to the English word 'will' (as in 'free will').

G2532, G1565

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: kah-KAY-noy

Translations: and those, and they, and those ones, also those, also they

Notes: This word is a compound of the conjunction 'καί' (kai, meaning 'and, also, even') and the demonstrative pronoun 'ἐκεῖνοι' (ekeinoi, meaning 'those' or 'they'). It is used to refer to a group of people or things that are distinct from the current subject, often emphasizing that the same action or characteristic applies to them as well. It functions as the subject of a sentence or clause.

Inflection: Compound, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ ΟΥΤΟΙ, ΚΑΙ ΑΥΤΟΙ

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: theh-oh-ROH-seen

Translations: they may behold, they may see, they may observe, they may perceive

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to look at, behold, observe, or perceive. It often implies a careful, contemplative gaze, suggesting a deeper understanding or appreciation of what is being seen, rather than just a casual glance. It can be used to describe the act of witnessing an event or contemplating a truth.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ

Etymology: From a compound of thea (a spectacle, a sight) and horao (to see). It originally referred to a spectator at a public show or a delegate sent to consult an oracle.

G2602

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-tah-boh-LEES

Translations: of foundation, of a foundation, of laying down, of casting down, of conception

Notes: This word refers to the act of laying down, casting down, or establishing something, often used in the context of a foundation or the beginning of something. It can also refer to the act of conception, as in the laying down of seed. In a sentence, it would typically be used to describe the origin or basis of something.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΕΜΕΛΙΟΥ, ΑΡΧΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΒΟΛΗ is a compound word derived from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (ballo), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. Thus, it literally means 'a casting down' or 'a laying down'.

G1342

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: dee-KAH-yeh

Translations: righteous, just, a righteous one, O righteous one

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is righteous, just, or upright in character and conduct. It implies adherence to divine or moral law. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating that the noun possesses the quality of righteousness or justice. In the provided context, it is used in direct address, often translated as 'O righteous one' or simply 'righteous' when addressing someone.

Inflection: Singular, Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΕΥΘΥΣ

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