2001 Translation

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, 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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Letter

Sounds like: OH

Translations: the, who, which, O

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

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

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

Part of Speech: 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.

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).

G5302

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoos-teh-RAY-san-tos

Translations: (of) having been deficient, (of) having fallen short, (of) having lacked, (of) having been behind, (of) having been inferior

Notes: This word is the genitive masculine or neuter singular form of the aorist active participle of the verb 'hystereo'. It describes someone or something that has experienced a deficiency, fallen short of a standard, or been in a state of lack or inferiority. It often implies a failure to meet an expectation or a state of being behind.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΑΤΤΟΩ, ΕΛΛΕΙΠΩ

G0138

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LES-thay

Translations: was chosen, was taken, was preferred, was elected

Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'αἱρέω' (haireō), meaning 'to take,' 'to choose,' or 'to prefer.' In this passive form, it indicates that something or someone 'was chosen,' 'was taken,' or 'was preferred.' It describes an action completed in the past where the subject was the recipient of the action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΛΕΓΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G3631

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-nos

Translations: wine, a wine

Notes: This word refers to wine, the fermented juice of grapes. It is commonly used in ancient Greek texts to denote the beverage itself, often consumed at meals, festivals, or religious ceremonies. It can also refer to the grape vine from which wine is made. In various contexts, it might symbolize joy, abundance, or even intoxication.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΓΛΕΥΚΟΣ, ΑΜΠΕΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'οἶνος' (oinos) is of Pre-Greek origin, meaning it existed in the region before the arrival of the Proto-Greek speakers. It is a very ancient term for wine, found across various Indo-European languages, suggesting a shared cultural concept of wine-making from early times.

G1899

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EYE-tah

Translations: then, next, afterwards, thereupon

Notes: This word is an adverb used to indicate sequence in time or order, meaning 'then' or 'next'. It can also denote a consequence or result, meaning 'afterwards' or 'thereupon'. It is often used to introduce the next step in a series of events or a logical progression.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑΓΕ, ΕΙΤΟΥΝ

Etymology: This word is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (this) or from a root meaning 'to go'.

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.

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.

G4314

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

Translations: to, toward, with, against, for, at, near, by, in relation to

Notes: This is a common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. It indicates direction, relation, or purpose, and its precise meaning often depends on the case of the noun it governs. For example, with the accusative case, it typically means 'to' or 'toward' (indicating motion or direction), 'against' (indicating opposition), or 'in relation to'. With the genitive case, it can mean 'from' (indicating origin or source) or 'in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'at' or 'near' (indicating proximity). It is used to express a wide range of relationships between actions, objects, and people.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs various cases (accusative, genitive, dative).

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'forward, toward'. It is related to other words indicating movement or direction.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TON

Translations: him, it, them, himself, itself, the same

Notes: This word is an inflection of the pronoun 'ΑΥΤΟΣ'. It can function as a personal pronoun meaning 'him' or 'it' (singular), or 'them' (plural). It can also be used as an intensive pronoun, meaning 'himself' or 'itself', emphasizing the subject. Additionally, when used with an article, it can function as an adjective meaning 'the same'. Its meaning depends on the context and whether it's used alone or with an article.

Inflection: Accusative, Masculine or Neuter, Singular; or Accusative, Masculine, Plural

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no, neither, nor

Notes: This word is a negative particle, meaning 'not' or 'no'. The apostrophe (coronis) indicates an elision, meaning a final vowel has been dropped. The full form is typically 'οὐ' (ou) before a consonant, 'οὐκ' (ouk) before a vowel with a smooth breathing, and 'οὐχ' (ouch) before a vowel with a rough breathing. It is used to negate verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating a factual negation. For example, 'οὐκ ἔστιν' means 'it is not'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (particle)

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΥΔΕ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *ud- (not, out).

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EKH-oo-sin

Translations: they have, they hold, they possess, they are

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to have,' 'to hold,' or 'to possess.' It can also be used in a broader sense to mean 'to be' or 'to be in a certain state,' often implying possession of a quality or condition. For example, it can describe someone having a disease or a particular characteristic. It is commonly used to indicate ownership or a state of being.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ

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.

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.

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.

G3384

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MEE-tare

Translations: mother, a mother

Notes: This word refers to a female parent. In ancient Greek, it is commonly used to denote a biological mother, but can also be used metaphorically for a source or origin. The apostrophe at the end (keraia) indicates that this word is being used as a numeral, representing the number 400. However, given the context of the example usage, it is much more likely that the apostrophe is a coronis, indicating an elision, meaning the word was originally ΜΗΤΗΡ followed by a vowel that has been dropped. In this case, it functions as the nominative singular form of 'mother'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative (or potentially Vocative), Feminine. The apostrophe indicates either a numeral (400) or an elision of a following vowel.

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΗΤΡΙΑ

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

G1249

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-KO-noys

Translations: (to) servants, (to) ministers, (to) deacons

Notes: This word refers to servants, ministers, or deacons. It describes someone who performs service, either in a general sense or specifically in a religious or official capacity. In the New Testament, it often refers to those who serve the church, sometimes in an official role as a deacon. It is a compound word, formed from διά (dia, "through") and κόνις (konis, "dust"), originally referring to one who raises dust by running errands.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΟΥΛΟΙ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΑΙ, ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΟΙ

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.

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.

G1803, G1537

Part of Speech: Numeral, Preposition

Sounds like: EX

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

Notes: This word, 'ΕΞʼ', can have two primary meanings in Koine Greek due to the lack of diacritics in ancient manuscripts. Most commonly, it represents the numeral 'six'. In this context, it functions as a cardinal number. However, the apostrophe-like mark (keraia or coronis) at the end can also indicate an elision, meaning the word is a shortened form of the preposition 'ΕΚ' (ek) or 'ΕΞ' (ex) which means 'out of' or 'from'. This preposition is always followed by a genitive case noun, indicating origin, source, or separation. The context of the sentence is crucial for determining the correct meaning.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a numeral); Preposition (requires genitive case)

Etymology: The numeral 'ΕΞ' (six) derives from Proto-Indo-European. The preposition 'ΕΞ' (out of) also has Proto-Indo-European roots, related to concepts of 'out' or 'away'.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

G5562

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kho-ROO-sai

Translations: containing, holding, having room for, receiving

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'chōreō', meaning 'to make room, to go, to advance, to contain, to hold, to receive'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action or state, functioning like an adjective or adverb. In this form, it describes something that is currently containing or holding something else, or that has the capacity to do so.

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

Synonyms: ΕΧΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'chōreō' comes from 'chōros' (G5561), meaning 'a place, space, region'. The verb thus signifies 'to make room' or 'to have room'.

G0303

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Prefix

Sounds like: AH-nah

Translations: up, upward, among, through, each, by, again, back, a, an

Notes: ΑΝΑ is a versatile word that can function as a preposition, an adverb, or a prefix in compound words. As a preposition, it typically takes the accusative case and signifies movement upwards, distribution (each, by), or repetition (again, back). As an adverb, it can mean 'up' or 'upwards'. When used as a prefix, it often conveys ideas of upward movement, reversal, repetition, or distribution.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΚΑΤΑ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂en- 'on, upon'. It is cognate with English 'on' and 'up'.

G1072

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-mee-san

Translations: they filled, they were filled, they filled up, they were filled up

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to fill' or 'to fill up'. It is used to describe the action of making something full or becoming full. It can be used transitively (they filled something) or intransitively (they became full).

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΠΛΗΘΥΝΩ

Etymology: The verb ΓΕΜΙΖΩ (gemizo) is derived from the noun ΓΕΜΟΣ (gemos), meaning 'a load' or 'a burden'.

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TAS

Translations: them, these, those, her, it, the same

Notes: This word is a pronoun that can mean 'himself, herself, itself, themselves' (intensive), 'he, she, it, they' (personal pronoun, often emphatic), or 'the same' (demonstrative). In this specific inflected form, it is the accusative plural feminine, meaning it refers to multiple feminine objects or persons as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition. It can be translated as 'them' (feminine), 'these' (feminine), or 'those' (feminine).

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Feminine

G2193

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: EH-ohs

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

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a point in time or extent in space. It is commonly translated as 'until' or 'as long as' when referring to time, and 'up to' or 'as far as' when referring to space. It can also mean 'while' or 'during the time that', often introducing a temporal clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΕΧΡΙ, ΑΧΡΙ, ΠΡΙΝ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary particle. It is an ancient Greek word with a long history of use in temporal and spatial contexts.

G0507

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AH-noh

Translations: up, above, upward, on high, heaven, to heaven

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'up' or 'above'. It is used to indicate direction towards a higher place or position, or to refer to a location that is physically or metaphorically higher. It can also refer to the heavens or a heavenly realm. It is often used in contrast with words meaning 'down' or 'below'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΑΝΩ, ΥΠΕΡ

Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'up' or 'over'. It is related to the preposition 'ana' (ἀνά), which also conveys a sense of upward movement or distribution.

G0755

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khee-TRIK-lee-noh

Translations: master of the feast, chief steward, a master of the feast

Notes: This is a compound word derived from 'ΑΡΧΙ' (chief) and 'ΤΡΙΚΛΙΝΟΣ' (dining room or banqueting hall). It refers to the person in charge of a banquet or feast, often responsible for the arrangements, service, and general order of the event. They would oversee the servants and ensure everything ran smoothly, including the quality of the food and drink. It's used to describe a high-ranking servant or official in a household, particularly during large gatherings.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek prefix ΑΡΧΙ- (archi-), meaning 'chief' or 'first', and ΤΡΙΚΛΙΝΟΣ (triklinos), referring to a dining room, specifically one with three couches for reclining at meals. Thus, it literally means 'chief of the dining room'.

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.

G1089

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEV-sa-toh

Translations: he tasted, he did taste, he experienced

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist indicative, middle voice form of the verb 'γεύομαι' (geuomai). It means 'he tasted' or 'he experienced'. In Koine Greek, the aorist tense often describes a simple, completed action in the past, without emphasizing duration. The middle voice indicates that the subject is performing the action for themselves or on themselves, or that they are personally involved in the action. It can be used literally, as in tasting food, or metaphorically, as in experiencing something.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΡΑΖΩ, ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

G0755

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khee-TRIK-lee-nos

Translations: master of the banquet, steward, ruler of the feast, a master of the banquet

Notes: This is a compound word derived from 'ΑΡΧΩΝ' (ruler, chief) and 'ΤΡΙΚΛΙΝΟΝ' (a dining room with three couches). It refers to the person in charge of a banquet or feast, responsible for its organization, the seating of guests, and the serving of food and drink. This individual was typically a trusted servant or a friend of the host, ensuring everything ran smoothly.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: From the Greek words 'ΑΡΧΩΝ' (archon), meaning 'chief' or 'ruler', and 'ΤΡΙΚΛΙΝΟΝ' (triklinon), meaning 'dining room' (literally 'three couches'). It describes the person who presides over a banquet.

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.

G1096

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: geh-geh-NEE-meh-non

Translations: having become, having been made, having come into being, that which has come into being, a thing that has come into being

Notes: This word is a perfect middle/passive participle, neuter singular, derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to come into being'. It describes something that has already happened or come into existence, emphasizing the completed state or result of an action. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or substantively, referring to 'that which has become' or 'a thing that has come into being'.

Inflection: Perfect, Middle or Passive Voice, Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΠΕΦΥΚΟΣ

G1249

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-AH-koh-noy

Translations: servants, ministers, deacons

Notes: This word refers to those who serve, either generally as a servant or attendant, or specifically as a minister or deacon in a religious context. It describes someone who carries out the commands of another, often in a humble or subordinate role. It can be used to describe anyone who provides service or assistance.

Inflection: Nominative or Vocative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΟΥΛΟΙ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΑΙ, ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΟΙ

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek prefix διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb κονέω (koneō), meaning 'to raise dust' or 'to hasten'. This suggests the idea of someone who is busy or active in service, perhaps running errands or performing duties diligently.

G5455

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: foh-NEH-ee

Translations: he calls, she calls, it calls, he speaks, she speaks, it speaks, he sounds, she sounds, it sounds

Notes: This word means to utter a sound, to speak, or to call out. It is often used to describe the act of making a vocal sound, whether it's a human voice, an animal's cry, or the sound of an instrument. It can be used in contexts where someone is calling to another person, speaking a word, or making a sound.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΚΡΑΖΩ, ΒΟΑΩ

Etymology: The word ΦΩΝΕΩ (phōneō) comes from the noun ΦΩΝΗ (phōnē), meaning 'sound' or 'voice'.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAS

Translations: all, every, whole, any, a whole

Notes: This word means 'all', 'every', or 'whole'. It is used to indicate totality or completeness. It can refer to every single item in a group, or the entirety of something. For example, 'all people' or 'the whole house'. It often takes on the meaning of 'every' when used with a singular noun, and 'all' when used with a plural noun. It can also mean 'any' in certain contexts.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'all' or 'every' in various Indo-European languages.

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."

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'.

G3752

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

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

G5119

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: TOH-teh

Translations: then, at that time, at that moment, thereupon, therefore

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'then' or 'at that time'. It is used to indicate a point in time, often referring to a past or future event that follows another. It can also be used to introduce a consequence or result, similar to 'therefore' or 'in that case'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΤΕ is a primary adverb, meaning it is not derived from another word in Greek. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'το' (this/that).

G5083

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: te-TAY-ray-kas

Translations: you have kept, you have guarded, you have observed, you have preserved

Notes: This word is the second person singular, perfect active indicative form of the verb 'τηρέω' (tēreō). It means 'you have kept,' 'you have guarded,' 'you have observed,' or 'you have preserved.' The perfect tense indicates an action that was completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state in the present. It describes a state of having kept or maintained something.

Inflection: Perfect Active Indicative, 2nd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ, ΕΧΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'τηρέω' (tēreō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'τέρας' (teras), meaning 'a sign, wonder,' or 'τηρός' (tēros), meaning 'a watcher.' It has been used since ancient Greek times to denote the act of watching over, guarding, or preserving.

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.

G0746

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-KHEEN

Translations: beginning, rule, dominion, first place, a beginning, a rule, a dominion, a first place

Notes: This word refers to the beginning of something, the first in a series, or a position of authority and rule. It can denote the starting point in time or space, or the origin of a concept. It is also used to describe a ruler, a magistrate, or a principality. In a sentence, it would function as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition, indicating the thing that is being begun, ruled, or held as a first place.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΩΤΗ, ΚΕΦΑΛΗ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

G5319

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-fah-neh-ROH-sen

Translations: he manifested, he revealed, he made known, he appeared, he showed, he was revealed

Notes: This word describes the act of making something visible, known, or apparent. It is often used in a theological context to speak of God or Christ revealing themselves or divine truths. It can also refer to someone appearing or showing themselves. The form indicates a completed action in the past by a single subject.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ, ΔΕΙΣΚΝΥΜΙ, ΓΝΩΡΙΖΩ

Part of Speech: Article

Sounds like: TAYN

Translations: the

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

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

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

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, among, after, behind, afterward, besides

Notes: ΜΕΤΑ is a versatile word that functions as both a preposition and an adverb. As a preposition, its meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: when followed by a genitive noun, it means 'with' or 'among', indicating association or presence; when followed by an accusative noun, it means 'after' or 'behind', indicating sequence or pursuit. As an adverb, it typically means 'afterward' or 'besides'. It is a very common word in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is cognate with English 'mid' and 'middle'.

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.

G2597

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-TE-bee

Translations: he went down, he descended

Notes: This word means 'he went down' or 'he descended'. It describes the action of moving from a higher place to a lower one. It is typically used in past tense contexts to indicate that someone or something completed the action of descending.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΠΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΒΑΙΝΩ is a compound of the prefix ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΒΑΙΝΩ (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'.

G2584

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: kah-far-NAH-oom

Translations: Capernaum

Notes: Capernaum was a significant city located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee in ancient Israel. It is frequently mentioned in the New Testament as a center of Jesus' ministry, where he performed many miracles and taught extensively. It was also the home of several of his apostles.

Inflection: Singular, Does not inflect (as a proper noun)

Etymology: The name 'Capernaum' is derived from the Hebrew 'Kfar Nahum', meaning 'village of Nahum'. It is believed to be named after the prophet Nahum, though this is not definitively established.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

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

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

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

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

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOY

Translations: brothers, fellow believers, countrymen, kinsmen

Notes: This word refers to brothers, either by blood or in a broader sense, such as fellow countrymen, kinsmen, or members of the same community or faith. It is a compound word formed from 'α-' (a-, meaning 'together' or 'same') and 'δελφύς' (delphys, meaning 'womb'), literally meaning 'from the same womb'. It is commonly used to address a group of male individuals who share a close bond or common origin.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΔΕΛΦΟΙ, ΣΥΓΓΕΝΕΙΣ, ΟΜΟΦΥΛΟΙ

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

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.

G1451

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: ENG-goos

Translations: near, nigh, at hand, close, ready, almost, of near

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'near' or 'at hand', indicating proximity in space or time. It can also be used as a preposition with the genitive case, meaning 'near to' or 'close to' something. For example, it might describe a person being physically close to a place, or an event being imminent. It can also convey the sense of 'almost' or 'ready'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ, ΕΠΙΣΤΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΓΓΥΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁en- meaning 'in' or 'on'. It has been used in Greek since ancient times to denote proximity.

G3957

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: PAS-kha

Translations: Passover

Notes: This word refers to the Jewish festival of Passover, which commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. It is a central event in the Old Testament and is observed annually. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Inflection: Does not inflect (indeclinable)

Etymology: The word "ΠΑΣΧΑ" is a transliteration of the Aramaic word "pasḥā" (פַּסְחָא), which itself comes from the Hebrew word "pesaḥ" (פֶּסַח). This Hebrew word is derived from the verb "pasach" (פָּסַח), meaning "to pass over" or "to spare," referring to the angel of death passing over the houses of the Israelites during the tenth plague in Egypt.

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-NEH-bee

Translations: he went up, she went up, it went up, he ascended, she ascended, it ascended, he came up, she came up, it came up, he climbed, she climbed, it climbed

Notes: This word describes the action of going up, ascending, or climbing. It is a past tense form, specifically indicating a completed action in the past. It can be used to describe a person or thing moving upwards, such as ascending a mountain, going up to a city, or rising from a lower place.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

Translations: into, to, for, toward, in, among, until, unto, a, one

Notes: This word is most commonly a preposition meaning 'into' or 'to', indicating motion towards a place or purpose. It can also function as a numeral meaning 'one' or 'a single one'. Its meaning can vary depending on the context, often indicating direction, purpose, or result. When used as a numeral, it refers to a single entity.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition); Nominative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter, Singular (as a numeral)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

Etymology: The preposition ΕΙΣ (eis) comes from a primary preposition of direction. The numeral ΕΙΣ (heis) comes from Proto-Indo-European. The form ΙΣ is a common uncial spelling for both.

G2414

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

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

Translations: Jerusalem

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

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

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

G2413, G2411

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-ROH

Translations: holy, sacred, temple, a temple, sacred place, a sacred place, (to) a temple, (to) a sacred place

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'holy' or 'sacred', or as a noun meaning 'temple' or 'sacred place'. When used as a noun, it refers to a sacred building or area, often specifically the Temple in Jerusalem. As an adjective, it describes something set apart for God or dedicated to religious purposes. In the provided form, it is in the dative case, indicating 'to' or 'for' a holy thing or place.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΙΟΣ, ΝΑΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἱερός (hieros) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to sacrifice, to consecrate'. It is related to words signifying 'sacred' or 'holy' in various Indo-European languages.

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).

G4453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poh-LOON-tas

Translations: selling, those selling, who sell

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'selling' or 'those who are selling'. It describes an ongoing action of selling and functions like an adjective or a noun, often referring to the people performing the action. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'He saw those selling animals in the temple.'

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ

Etymology: The word 'πωλέω' (pōleō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'πέλω' (pelō), meaning 'to be in motion' or 'to be'.

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.

G2777

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ker-ma-tis-TAS

Translations: money-changer, a money-changer

Notes: This word refers to a money-changer, someone who exchanges foreign currency for local currency, often for a fee. In the context of the temple, they would exchange various currencies brought by pilgrims into the specific coinage required for temple offerings or taxes. It is used to describe individuals performing this financial service.

Inflection: Masculine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΟΛΛΥΒΙΣΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΕΡΜΑΤΙΣΤΗΣ is derived from the Greek word ΚΕΡΜΑ (kerma), meaning 'small coin' or 'change', and the suffix -ιστης (-istes), which denotes a person who performs an action related to the root word.

G4160

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: poy-AY-sas

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΑΣ, ΕΡΓΑΣΑΜΕΝΟΣ

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.

G1544

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EH-bal-en

Translations: he cast out, he threw out, he drove out, he sent out, he put out, he expelled, he brought forth, he took out

Notes: This word describes the action of casting, throwing, or driving something or someone out from a place or state. It can imply expulsion, removal, or even bringing something forth. It is often used in contexts of expelling demons, driving people out of a place, or even a tree bearing fruit.

Inflection: Aorist Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΒΑΛΛΩ, ΕΚΠΕΜΠΩ, ΕΚΔΙΩΚΩ

G2413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-ROO

Translations: of holy, of sacred, of a temple, of the temple, of the sanctuary

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the adjective 'ΙΕΡΟΣ' (hieros), meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'. When used with the definite article, it often functions as a noun, referring to 'the temple' or 'the sanctuary'. It indicates possession or origin, answering the question 'whose?' or 'from what?'. For example, 'the beauty of the temple' or 'the things of the sanctuary'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΙΟΥ, ΝΑΟΥ, ΒΗΛΟΥ

G1632

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ekh-EH-en

Translations: poured out, he poured out, she poured out, it poured out

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb ἐκχέω (ekcheō), meaning 'to pour out' or 'to shed'. It describes an action that was completed in the past. It is often used in contexts of liquid being poured, but can also refer to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit or the shedding of blood.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΧΥΝΩ, ΕΚΧΥΝΝΩ

Etymology: The verb ἐκχέω (ekcheō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb χέω (cheō), meaning 'to pour'.

G2772

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KER-mah

Translations: coin, a coin, small coin, money, small change

Notes: This word refers to a small piece of money or a coin, often implying small change or fractional currency. It is used to describe the type of money handled by money-changers in the temple.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΝΟΜΙΣΜΑ, ΑΡΓΥΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'ΚΕΡΜΑ' is derived from the verb 'κείρω' (keirō), meaning 'to cut' or 'to shear'. This etymology suggests that coins were originally pieces of metal cut or sheared off from a larger mass.

G1782

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: en-TEF-then

Translations: from here, hence, from this place, on this side

Notes: This adverb indicates movement or origin from a specific place or point in time. It can be used to mean 'from this place' or 'from this time forward,' often implying a departure or a new beginning. It can also refer to a direction, meaning 'on this side' or 'on the one hand'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΝΘΑΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΘΕΝ

Etymology: This word is formed from the preposition 'en' (in) and the demonstrative pronoun 'houtos' (this), combined with the suffix '-then' which indicates origin or direction from a place.

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.

G1712

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: em-po-REE-oo

Translations: of merchandise, of trade, of business, of a market, of a place of trade

Notes: This word refers to merchandise, trade, or business, and can also denote a place where trade is conducted, such as a market or a place of business. It describes commercial activity or the goods involved in such activity. In the provided context, it refers to the house of God being made into a 'house of trade' or 'house of merchandise'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΟΡΑ, ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΕΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἔμπορος (emporos), meaning 'merchant' or 'traveler', which is derived from ἐν (en, 'in') and πόρος (poros, 'passage', 'journey'). Thus, it relates to the activity of merchants or trade.

G1125

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ge-GRA-mme-non

Translations: written, a written thing, what is written, scripture

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'γράφω' (graphō), meaning 'to write'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been written. When used substantively (as a noun), it refers to 'that which has been written' or 'a writing', often specifically referring to 'Scripture' in a religious context. It indicates a completed action with ongoing results.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΙΟΝ, ΓΡΑΦΗ

Etymology: The verb 'γράφω' (graphō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to scratch, to carve, to write'.

G2205

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ZAY-los

Translations: zeal, jealousy, envy, indignation, a zeal, a jealousy, an envy, an indignation

Notes: This word refers to intense passion or fervor, which can manifest in both positive and negative ways. It can mean a strong enthusiasm or devotion (zeal), or a negative emotion like jealousy or envy, often accompanied by indignation or rivalry. Its meaning depends on the context, indicating either a commendable passion for something good or a destructive, resentful feeling towards others.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΦΘΟΝΟΣ, ΕΡΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΖΗΛΟΣ comes from an ancient root meaning 'to boil' or 'to ferment,' suggesting an intense, bubbling emotion. It is related to the verb ζέω (zeō), meaning 'to boil' or 'to be hot.'

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-KOO

Translations: of a house, of a home, of a household, of a family, of a temple, of a dwelling

Notes: This word is a noun referring to a house, home, or dwelling place. It can also refer to a household, family, or even a temple. In its genitive form, as seen here, it indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of' or 'belonging to'. It is used to describe the place where people live or a group of people living together.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ, ΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ

G2719

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-fah-GEH-tai

Translations: will devour, will consume, will eat up

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἐσθίω (esthiō), meaning 'to eat'. Together, it means to eat down, consume entirely, or devour. It is used to describe a complete and destructive consumption, often by fire, a sword, or an enemy.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΛΙΣΚΩ, ΔΑΠΑΝΑΩ, ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The verb κατεσθίω (katesthiō) is formed from the prefix κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἐσθίω (esthiō), meaning 'to eat'. The root ἐσθίω comes from an older form ἔδω (edō), which is related to the Proto-Indo-European root for 'to eat'.

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'.

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: 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.

G4592

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: say-MEH-on

Translations: sign, a sign, miracle, a miracle, wonder, a wonder, mark, a mark, token, a token

Notes: This word refers to a sign, a mark, or a token. In a broader sense, it can also denote a miracle or a wonder, especially one that serves as a divine attestation or a significant indicator of something. It is often used to point to something beyond itself, like a warning, a proof, or an event that reveals God's power. The spelling 'ΣΗΜΙΟΝ' is a common misspelling or variant of 'ΣΗΜΕΙΟΝ' in ancient manuscripts.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΕΡΑΣ, ΕΝΔΕΙΞΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΗΜΕΙΟΝ (semeion) is derived from the verb σημαίνω (semaino), meaning 'to show, signify, indicate'. It refers to anything that serves to point out or indicate something else.

G1166

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DEIK-nyoo-eis

Translations: you show, you point out, you explain, you teach, you prove

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to show,' 'to point out,' 'to explain,' or 'to teach.' It is used to describe the act of making something visible or understandable to others, often implying a demonstration or revelation. It can also mean to prove something.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΣΚΩ, ΦΑΙΝΩ, ΔΗΛΟΩ

Etymology: The word derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *deik-, meaning 'to show, to point out.' It is related to words meaning 'finger' or 'to point.'

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'.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-ton

Translations: this, this one, him, it

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΝ

G1453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-roh

Translations: raise, awaken, rouse, stir up, stand up, appear, rise

Notes: This verb means to raise, awaken, or rouse someone or something. It can be used literally, such as raising someone from sleep or from the dead, or figuratively, such as stirring up a crowd or causing something to appear or come into being. It can also mean to stand up or to rise from a seated or lying position.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΔΙΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΕΞΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to awaken, to rouse'. It is related to words meaning 'to be awake' or 'to be alert'.

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.

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-MEH-thay

Translations: it was built, it was being built, it was established, it was edified

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'oikodomeō'. It means 'to build' or 'to construct', often referring to physical structures like houses or temples. In a broader sense, it can also mean 'to establish' or 'to edify', referring to the building up of a community, a person's character, or faith. The passive voice indicates that the subject of the verb is receiving the action, meaning 'it was built' rather than 'it built'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ is a compound word derived from ΟΙΚΟΣ (oikos), meaning 'house', and ΔΕΜΩ (demō), meaning 'to build'. Thus, its literal meaning is 'to build a house'.

G3485

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NAH-oss

Translations: temple, a temple, sanctuary, shrine

Notes: This word refers to a temple or sanctuary, specifically the inner sanctuary or holy place within a larger temple complex where the deity was believed to reside. It is often used to distinguish the sacred inner chamber from the outer courts or the entire temple precinct. In a sentence, it would be used like 'They entered the temple' or 'The priest served in the temple.'

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΝ, ΝΑΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΝΑΟΣ (naos) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be related to the verb ναίω (naiō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit,' suggesting a place where a deity dwells.

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.

G1453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-geh-REIS

Translations: you will raise, you will awaken, you will rouse, you raise, you awaken, you rouse

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'egeiro', meaning 'to raise' or 'to awaken'. Depending on the context and original diacritics, it can be interpreted as either the future tense, indicating an action that will happen, or the present tense, indicating an ongoing action. It is used to describe the act of causing someone or something to stand up, wake up, or be brought into existence.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΞΕΓΕΙΡΩ

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'.

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'.

G3485

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NAH-oo

Translations: of a temple, of the temple, to a temple, to the temple, temples

Notes: This word refers to a temple or a sanctuary, specifically the inner part of a temple where the deity was worshipped. It can also refer to the entire sacred edifice. In the provided examples, it appears in the genitive singular (of the temple) and the nominative/accusative plural (temples).

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

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΝ, ΝΕΩΣ

Etymology: The word ΝΑΟΣ (naos) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. It refers to a dwelling place, particularly of a god.

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'.

G1453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-GER-thay

Translations: he was raised, he was awakened, he was roused, he was stirred up, he arose, he rose

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'egeiro', meaning 'to raise' or 'to awaken'. In this specific form, it indicates that someone or something 'was raised' or 'was awakened' by an external force, or 'arose' or 'rose' by themselves. It is commonly used in contexts of rising from sleep, rising from a seated or prone position, or being raised from the dead. It can also refer to being stirred up or roused to action.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΞΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΔΙΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: The word 'egeiro' comes from an ancient root meaning 'to rouse' or 'to awaken'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G3498

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: NEK-ron

Translations: of the dead, of dead ones

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

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΘΝΕΩΤΩΝ, ΑΠΟΘΑΝΟΝΤΩΝ

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

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'.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LO-go

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΜΥΘΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

G2414

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

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

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

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

Inflection: Dative, Plural

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

G1858

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-or-TEE

Translations: feast, a feast, festival, a festival, holiday, a holiday

Notes: This word refers to a religious festival or holiday, a time of celebration and special observance. It is often used in the context of Jewish or Christian religious feasts. It can be used to denote the specific day of a festival or the entire period of celebration.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine (though it can appear in other cases and numbers depending on context, e.g., Genitive as in ΕΟΡΤΗΣ)

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΗΓΥΡΙΣ, ΘΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΕΟΡΤΗ comes from an older Greek word, perhaps related to a root meaning 'to gather' or 'to celebrate'. It has been used since ancient times to refer to public festivals or holidays.

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'.

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: theh-oh-ROON-tes

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

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'those who are seeing' or 'while seeing'. It describes the action of observing or beholding something, often with a sense of contemplation or careful consideration. It can be used to describe someone who is actively watching an event unfold or carefully examining an object or situation.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΟΝΤΕΣ, ΟΡΩΝΤΕΣ, ΚΑΤΑΝΟΟΥΝΤΕΣ

G4592

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: say-MEE-ah

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

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

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΕΡΑΣ, ΕΡΓΟΝ, ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ

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

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

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

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

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

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

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

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-POY-ay

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-TEH-oo-en

Translations: he was believing, she was believing, it was believing, he trusted, she trusted, it trusted, he had faith, she had faith, it had faith

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'πιστεύω' (pisteuō), meaning 'to believe,' 'to trust,' or 'to have faith.' The imperfect tense describes an ongoing, continuous, or repeated action in the past. It can also indicate an attempt to do something in the past. In a sentence, it would describe someone or something in the process of believing or trusting.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Imperfect, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑ, ΠΕΙΘΩ

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'.

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: gigh-NOH-skin

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

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to know' or 'to come to know'. It can refer to knowledge gained through experience or observation, or a deeper, more intimate understanding. It is often used in the sense of learning or perceiving something. It can also imply recognition or becoming acquainted with someone or something.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΓΝΩΡΙΖΩ

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

G5532

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHREE-an

Translations: need, a need, necessity, use, service

Notes: This word is a noun meaning 'need,' 'necessity,' 'use,' or 'service.' It often appears in phrases like 'to have need of' something, indicating a requirement or a lack that needs to be filled. It can refer to a personal need, a practical use, or a necessary service.

Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΚΗ, ΧΡΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΧΡΕΙΑ (chreia) comes from the Greek verb χράομαι (chraomai), meaning 'to use, to need.' It is related to the concept of utility and what is necessary or useful.

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-kheh

Translations: he had, she had, it had, he was having, she was having, it was having

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect indicative active form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, or a state of possession in the past. For example, it could mean 'he was having' or 'he used to have'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ἔχω' (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, indicating possession, state, or ability.

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.

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.

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

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears second in a clause. It introduces a reason, explanation, or confirmation for what has just been stated. It can also indicate a logical consequence or a transition in thought, often translated as 'for' or 'because'. In some contexts, it can simply add emphasis or affirm a statement.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The particle ΓΑΡ is believed to be a contraction of the particles γε (ge) meaning 'indeed' or 'at least' and ἄρα (ara) meaning 'then' or 'therefore'. It has been in use since ancient Greek.

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-gee-NOH-sken

Translations: he was knowing, he knew, he was learning, he was understanding, he was perceiving, he was recognizing

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'γινώσκω' (ginosko). It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, or the beginning of an action in the past. It means 'he/she/it was knowing,' 'he/she/it knew,' 'he/she/it was learning,' 'he/she/it was understanding,' 'he/she/it was perceiving,' or 'he/she/it was recognizing.' It implies a process of coming to know or a state of knowing that existed in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the English word 'know' and Latin 'gnosco'.

G4459