2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

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."

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.

G3530

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: nee-ko-DEE-mos

Translations: Nicodemus

Notes: This is a proper name, referring to a specific individual. In the New Testament, Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin who showed a secret interest in Jesus. The name itself is a compound word, meaning 'victor of the people'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Νικόδημος (Nikodēmos) is of Greek origin, derived from two elements: νίκη (nikē), meaning 'victory', and δῆμος (dēmos), meaning 'people'. Thus, it means 'victory of the people' or 'victor of the people'.

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'.

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.

G0758

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AR-khone

Translations: ruler, a ruler, chief, a chief, prince, a prince, magistrate, a magistrate, leader, a leader

Notes: This word refers to a person in a position of authority or leadership. It can denote a ruler, a chief, a prince, or a magistrate. It is commonly used to describe those who hold power or are at the head of a group or organization.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb ἄρχω (archō), meaning 'to rule, to begin'. It refers to one who is first in rank or power, or one who begins something.

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.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-then

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΕΝ, ΕΒΗ

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

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.

G0846

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

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.

G4461

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: rahb-BEE

Translations: Rabbi, Master, Teacher

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΟΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

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

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.

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AH-po

Translations: from, away from, by, of, out of, because of, by means of

Notes: This word is a preposition that primarily indicates separation, origin, or cause. It is always followed by a noun or pronoun in the genitive case. It can mean 'from' in the sense of moving away from a place, 'from' in the sense of origin or source, or 'by' when indicating the agent or cause of an action.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *apo- 'off, away'. It is cognate with Latin ab and English off.

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: theh-OO

Translations: of God, of a God

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΥ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΟΥ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LEE-loo-thas

Translations: you have come, you have gone, you came, you went

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to come' or 'to go'. It indicates an action that has been completed in the past but has ongoing results or relevance in the present. It is used when referring to a singular 'you' (second person singular) who has arrived or departed.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go'. It is a common verb in Koine Greek, used frequently in the New Testament and Septuagint.

G1320

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: di-DAS-ka-los

Translations: teacher, a teacher, master, instructor

Notes: This word refers to a teacher, instructor, or master. It is used to denote someone who imparts knowledge or provides instruction, often in a formal or authoritative capacity. It can be used in various contexts, from a general educator to a religious or philosophical leader.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΗΓΗΤΗΣ, ΡΑΒΒΙ

Etymology: From the Greek verb διδάσκω (didaskō), meaning 'to teach', combined with the suffix -καλος (-kalos), which forms nouns indicating a person who performs the action of the verb. Thus, it literally means 'one who teaches'.

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'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

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

G4592

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: say-MEE-ah

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

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

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΕΡΑΣ, ΕΡΓΟΝ, ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ

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

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EH-in

Translations: to do, to make, to produce, to create, to perform, to accomplish, to bring about

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek and can be used in a wide range of contexts, from physical actions like making something, to abstract actions like performing a deed or bringing something about. It often indicates the execution of an action or the creation of an object.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word 'ποιέω' (poieō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an old root meaning 'to make' or 'to create'.

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.

G1437

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-AHN

Translations: if, when, whenever, although

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ

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

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G3588, G3739, G2228

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Conjunction, Interjection

Sounds like: AY

Translations: the, who, which, or, oh, ah

Notes: This word is most commonly used as the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek, specifically as the feminine nominative singular form (e.g., 'the cry') or the neuter nominative/accusative plural form. It can also function as a relative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'which' (feminine nominative singular). Additionally, it can be a conjunction meaning 'or' or an interjection expressing surprise or emotion, similar to 'oh' or 'ah'. Its meaning is highly dependent on context.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Singular (Definite Article or Relative Pronoun); Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Plural (Definite Article); Does not inflect (Conjunction or Interjection)

Etymology: The Greek definite article and related forms derive from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun. The conjunction and interjection forms have separate, though related, origins within Proto-Indo-European.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, 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'.

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'.

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'.

G0281

Part of Speech: Adverb, Interjection

Sounds like: ah-MEN

Translations: Amen, verily, truly, so be it

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΑΜΗΝ (Amen). It is a Hebrew loanword used in Greek to express affirmation, agreement, or a solemn declaration. It can be translated as 'truly' or 'verily' when introducing a statement, or 'so be it' when concluding a prayer or declaration. It signifies certainty and truth.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: From Hebrew אָמֵן (ʾāmēn), meaning 'certainly, truly'. It is derived from the root אמן (ʾmn), which means 'to be firm, trustworthy'.

G0281

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ah-MEN

Translations: Amen, truly, verily, so be it

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΩΣ, ΝΑΙ

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

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEH-goh

Translations: say, speak, tell, call, mean

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΕΡΩ

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

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.

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.

G0509

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AH-noh-then

Translations: from above, again, anew, from the beginning

Notes: This adverb has a dual meaning depending on the context. Spatially, it means 'from above' or 'from a higher place'. Temporally or conceptually, it can mean 'again', 'anew', or 'from the beginning'. In some theological contexts, particularly in the Gospel of John, it carries the significant meaning of 'born from above' or 'born again', emphasizing a spiritual rebirth initiated by God. It can describe the origin of something (from above) or the repetition or renewal of an action (again/anew).

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚΠΑΛΑΙ, ΠΑΛΙΝ, ΕΞΑΡΧΗΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Greek preposition ΑΝΩ (ANO), meaning 'up' or 'above', combined with the suffix -ΘΕΝ (-THEN), which indicates origin or direction 'from'.

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.

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DEIN

Translations: to see, to perceive, to know, to behold, to look

Notes: This word is an aorist active infinitive form of the verb meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. It describes the action of seeing or perceiving something, often with the implication of understanding or experiencing it. It can be used in various contexts to express visual perception, mental apprehension, or even the act of experiencing an event.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The verb ΕΙΔΩ (eido) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. It is a very common and fundamental verb in Koine Greek, with various forms and derivatives used throughout the New Testament and other ancient texts.

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.

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.

G1094

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: geh-ROHN

Translations: old man, an old man, elder

Notes: This word refers to an old man or an elder. It is used to describe someone who is advanced in age, often implying wisdom or respect due to their years. It can be used in a general sense for any elderly male, or specifically for an elder in a community or religious context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΗΣ, ΠΡΕΣΒΥΣ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵerh₂- meaning 'to grow old'. It is related to the Greek word γῆρας (gēras), meaning 'old age'.

G1080

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: gen-nee-THEE-nai

Translations: to be born, to be begotten, to be produced

Notes: This word is the aorist passive infinitive of the verb 'γεννάω' (gennaō), meaning 'to be born' or 'to be begotten'. It describes the action of coming into existence or being brought forth, often referring to physical birth or spiritual regeneration. It is used to express the state of being born or generated by someone or something.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΦΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word γεννάω (gennaō) comes from the Greek root γένος (genos), meaning 'race, stock, kin'. It is related to the concept of origin and lineage.

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: 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.

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'.

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah

Translations: Spirit, a Spirit, wind, breath, a breath

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΠΝΕΥΜΑ (PNEUMA), meaning 'Spirit', 'wind', or 'breath'. It is often used to refer to the Holy Spirit, but can also denote a human spirit, a demonic spirit, or even a physical wind or breath. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ

Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'to breathe', related to the concept of air in motion. It developed to encompass both physical breath/wind and the non-physical spirit.

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-dayn

Translations: to know, to see, to perceive, to understand, to be aware

Notes: This word is the perfect infinitive form of the verb 'oida', meaning 'to know' or 'to see'. It describes the state of having seen or perceived something, leading to knowledge or understanding. It is often used to express a deep, intuitive knowledge rather than mere factual information.

Inflection: Perfect Infinitive, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ

Etymology: The root verb 'oida' comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see'. It is a perfect tense form that has taken on a present meaning, indicating a state of knowing that results from a past act of seeing or perceiving.

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.

G1080

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: geh-GEN-nee-meh-non

Translations: born, begotten, that which is born, that which is begotten, a born thing, a begotten thing

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been born' or 'having been begotten'. It describes something that has already undergone the process of being born or begotten. In the provided form, it functions as a neuter singular noun, referring to 'that which has been born' or 'that which has been begotten'. It can be used to describe the result or product of a birth or begetting.

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

G4561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sarx

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

Notes: This word refers to flesh, the physical body, or human nature in general. In a theological context, it can also denote the sinful or unredeemed aspect of human nature. The apostrophe at the end (keraia) indicates that this word is also used as a numeral, representing the number 200. However, in most contexts, it refers to 'flesh' or 'body'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΩΜΑ, ΧΡΩΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is believed to be of pre-Greek or non-Indo-European origin.

G1080

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: geh-gen-NEE-meh-no

Translations: begotten, born, generated, one who has been born, one who has been begotten

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'γεννάω' (gennaō), meaning 'to beget' or 'to give birth'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing someone or something that has been born or begotten. It can also be used substantively as a noun, referring to 'one who has been born' or 'one who has been begotten'. It emphasizes a completed action with ongoing results.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΓΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'γεννάω' (gennaō) comes from the Greek word 'γένος' (genos), meaning 'race, stock, kin'. It is related to the concept of origin and lineage.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-tee

Translations: is, he is, she is, it is, there is, exists, it exists, it is possible

Notes: This word is a common form of the verb 'to be' in Koine Greek. It indicates existence, identity, or a state of being. It can be used to link a subject to a predicate, or to simply state that something exists.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The root verb ΕΙΜΙ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'. It is one of the most fundamental verbs in the Greek language.

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'.

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

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

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah

Translations: Spirit, a spirit, wind, breath

Notes: This word is a nomina sacra, a scribal abbreviation for ΠΝΕΥΜΑ (pneuma). It refers to spirit, breath, or wind. In theological contexts, it often refers to the Holy Spirit. It can also denote a human spirit, a demonic spirit, or simply the physical breath or a gust of wind. It is used to describe an invisible, powerful force or essence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ

Etymology: From the Greek word πνέω (pneō), meaning 'to breathe, to blow'.

Part of Speech: Unknown

Sounds like: PNEE

Translations: unknown

Notes: This word fragment "ΠΝΙ" is not a complete word in Koine Greek. It appears to be a truncation or a misspelling. Based on the provided examples, it likely relates to verbs derived from the root "πνέω" (to breathe, blow) or "πνίγω" (to choke, drown). For instance, "ἀποπνίγω" means to choke or drown, and "πνεῦμα" means spirit or breath. Without further context or a complete word, its exact meaning and function are unclear. It could also potentially be an abbreviation or a part of a compound word.

Inflection: Unknown

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'.

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.

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.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ge-NEH-sthai

Translations: to become, to be, to happen, to come to pass, to arise, to be made, to be born

Notes: This word is the aorist middle infinitive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It signifies the action of coming into being, happening, or being made. It can also mean to be born or to arise. As an infinitive, it often functions like 'to become' or 'to happen' in English, frequently used after verbs that express desire, ability, or necessity.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

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'.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-oh-RAH-kah-men

Translations: we have seen, we have beheld, we have perceived

Notes: This word is a verb in the perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state in the present. It means 'we have seen' or 'we have beheld,' emphasizing the lasting impact or knowledge gained from the act of seeing. It is used to describe a past observation that is still relevant or true in the present.

Inflection: Perfect Active Indicative, 1st Person Plural

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΕΙΔΟΝ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-po

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

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

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pis-TEV-eh-tai

Translations: is believed, is trusted, is entrusted, is put in trust, is committed

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to be believed' or 'to be trusted'. It is used to describe something that is generally accepted as true or reliable, or something that is committed into someone's care. It is often used in a passive sense, indicating that the action of believing or trusting is being done to the subject.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΕΤΑΙ, ΕΜΠΙΣΤΕΥΕΤΑΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πίστις (pistis, “faith, trust”) and the suffix -εύω (-euō, forming verbs).

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-POH

Translations: to say, to speak, to tell

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to say,' 'to speak,' or 'to tell.' It is the aorist subjunctive form of the verb, often used to express a potential or desired action of speaking, or in clauses dependent on a main verb expressing command, purpose, or result. It is a common verb in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Aorist, Subjunctive, Active, All persons, All numbers

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

Etymology: This word comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *wekw-, meaning 'to speak.' It is an aorist stem that functions as the aorist of the verb 'to say,' which otherwise uses forms from different roots (like ΛΕΓΩ or ΕΡΩ).

G2032

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ep-oo-ra-NEE-ah

Translations: heavenly, celestial, things in heaven, heavenly things, a heavenly thing

Notes: This word describes something that is in or from heaven, or pertains to the heavens. As an adjective, it modifies a noun to indicate its celestial origin or nature. As a noun, it refers to the 'heavenly things' themselves, often in a spiritual or eschatological sense, contrasting with earthly things. It is a compound word, formed from 'ἐπί' (upon, over) and 'οὐρανός' (heaven).

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥΡΑΝΙΟΣ, ΘΕΙΟΣ, ΑΝΩ

G3762

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-DEYS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ, ΜΗΔΕΙΣ

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

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-BEH-bee-keh

Translations: has gone up, has ascended, has come up, has risen, has climbed

Notes: This word is the third person singular, perfect active indicative form of the verb 'anabaino'. It describes an action that was completed in the past and whose results continue into the present, specifically indicating that someone or something has gone up or ascended. It can be used to describe physical ascent, such as climbing a mountain, or metaphorical ascent, such as rising in status.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΒΗ, ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

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').

G3789

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-fee

Translations: serpent, snake, a serpent, a snake, (to) a serpent, (to) a snake, (for) a serpent, (for) a snake

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the Koine Greek noun 'ophis', meaning 'serpent' or 'snake'. It can be used in a literal sense to refer to a reptile, or metaphorically to describe a cunning or evil person, often associated with Satan in biblical contexts. The form 'ΟΦΙ' specifically represents the dative singular case, indicating 'to/for a serpent/snake', or the vocative singular case, used when directly addressing a serpent/snake.

Inflection: Singular, Dative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΡΑΚΩΝ, ΕΧΙΔΝΑ

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, 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.

G2049

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-reh-MOH

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

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

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΔΙΑΦΘΕΙΡΩ

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

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.

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: pis-TEH-oo-ohn

Translations: believing, one who believes, a believer

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩ' (pisteuō), meaning 'to believe' or 'to trust'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action of believing or trusting. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun (e.g., 'the believing person'), or substantively, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the one who believes' or 'a believer'). It implies a deep conviction, reliance, or faith in someone or something.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative Singular, Masculine. Can be used adjectivally or substantively.

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΩΣ, ΕΛΠΙΖΩΝ, ΕΧΩΝ ΠΙΣΤΙΝ

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-khee

Translations: may have, might have, let him have, let her have, let it have

Notes: This is a form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. Specifically, 'ἔχῃ' is the third person singular present active subjunctive form. It is used to express a potential action, a wish, or a command in a subordinate clause, often translated with 'may' or 'might'. For example, 'that he may have' or 'let him have'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The Koine Greek verb ἔχω (echō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *seǵʰ-, meaning 'to hold, to have, to overcome'. It is a very common and fundamental verb in Greek.

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

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.

G0025

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-gah-PEH-sen

Translations: he loved, she loved, it loved

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'agapao', meaning 'to love'. It describes a completed action of loving in the past, often referring to a deep, unconditional, or benevolent love. It is used to indicate that a singular subject (he, she, or it) performed the act of loving.

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

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΕΩ, ΕΡΑΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'agapao' is of uncertain origin, but it is a common verb in ancient Greek, particularly prominent in the Septuagint and New Testament to describe divine and human love.

G2889

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOS-moh

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

Notes: This word refers to the world or universe, often in a moral or ethical sense, representing humanity or the created order. It can also mean adornment, decoration, or arrangement, implying order and beauty. Its meaning varies depending on context, from the physical world to the inhabitants of the world, or even the system of evil in opposition to God.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΑΙΩΝ, ΚΟΣΜΗΜΑ

Etymology: The word 'ΚΟΣΜΟΣ' (kosmos) is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to derive from a root meaning 'to arrange' or 'to put in order'. This root gives rise to its dual meaning of 'order' and 'adornment', which then extended to 'the ordered universe' or 'world'.

G5620

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: HOH-steh

Translations: so that, in order that, consequently, therefore, with the result that

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause of result or purpose. It indicates that what follows is a consequence or the intended outcome of what was previously stated. It can also introduce an infinitive clause to express result.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ

Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs), meaning 'as' or 'how', combined with the particle τε (te), meaning 'and' or 'also'. It developed to express result or consequence.

G3439

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: moh-noh-geh-NAY

Translations: only begotten, unique, one and only

Notes: This word describes something as unique, singular, or one of a kind, especially in terms of origin or generation. It is often used to emphasize the special and singular relationship of a son to his father, particularly in theological contexts to describe Jesus Christ as the "only begotten" Son of God, meaning He is unique in His divine origin. It can also refer to an only child.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΟΣ, ΜΟΝΑΔΙΚΟΣ, ΙΔΙΟΣ

G649

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-PEH-steh-len

Translations: he sent, he sent away, he dispatched

Notes: This word describes the action of sending someone or something away, often with a specific purpose or mission. It implies a delegation of authority or a dispatching from one place to another. It is frequently used in the context of sending messengers, apostles, or even objects.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΕΜΠΩ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

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

G2889

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

G2924

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KREE-nay

Translations: fountain, a fountain, spring, a spring, well, a well

Notes: This word refers to a fountain, spring, or well, indicating a source of water. It is used to describe a natural or artificial place where water emerges from the ground or is collected.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΗΓΗ, ΦΡΕΑΡ

Etymology: The word ΚΡΙΝΗ (krinē) is derived from the verb κρίνω (krinō), meaning 'to separate, distinguish, judge'. The connection likely comes from the idea of water 'separating' or 'distinguishing' itself from the ground.

G4982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: so-THEE

Translations: to be saved, to be delivered, to be preserved, to be healed

Notes: This is a verb form indicating a passive action, meaning 'to be saved' or 'to be delivered'. It describes the state of being rescued or preserved from danger, destruction, or illness. It can also refer to being healed physically. It is often used in a spiritual sense to describe salvation.

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

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΩΖΩ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *sow- 'to save, to protect'. It is related to words meaning 'safe' or 'whole'.

G2889

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.

G2235

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AY-day

Translations: already, now, by this time, forthwith

Notes: This word is an adverb that indicates something has happened or is happening at the present moment, or has already occurred. It emphasizes the immediacy or completion of an action or state. It can be used to mean 'already' in the sense of something having taken place before the expected time, or 'now' in the sense of 'at this very moment'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΝΥΝ, ΑΡΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *seh₂-d- (meaning 'already, now'). It is related to words meaning 'at that time' or 'then'.

G2919

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: keh-KRI-tai

Translations: has been judged, it has been judged, he has been judged, she has been judged

Notes: This is the third person singular, perfect passive indicative form of the verb 'κρίνω' (krinō), meaning 'to judge' or 'to decide'. The perfect tense indicates an action completed in the past with ongoing results in the present. As a passive verb, the subject is the one being judged or decided upon. It would be used in a sentence where something or someone has undergone a judgment or decision, and that state continues.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΖΩ, ΨΗΦΙΖΩ

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-pis-TEV-ken

Translations: he has believed, she has believed, it has believed, he has trusted, she has trusted, it has trusted, he has put faith in, she has put faith in, it has put faith in

Notes: This is a verb in the perfect active indicative, third person singular. It describes an action that was completed in the past and whose results continue into the present. It means 'he/she/it has believed' or 'he/she/it has trusted' or 'he/she/it has put faith in'. It is often used to express a state of faith or conviction that has been established.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑ, ΠΕΙΘΩ

Etymology: The word ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩ (pisteuō) comes from the noun ΠΙΣΤΙΣ (pistis), meaning 'faith' or 'trust'. It is related to the concept of persuasion and conviction.

G3439

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: moh-noh-geh-NOOS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΟΣ, ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ

G2920

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KREE-sees

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΡΙΜΑ, ΔΙΚΗ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΜΑ

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

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'.

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.

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-throh-poy

Translations: men, people, human beings

Notes: This word refers to human beings in general, encompassing both men and women. It is used to distinguish humans from God or from animals. In a sentence, it would typically function as the subject or object, referring to a group of people.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΙ, ΒΡΟΤΩΝ

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'.

G0025

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-gah-PEH-sah

Translations: I loved, I have loved, I was loving

Notes: This is the first person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'agapaō', meaning 'to love'. The aorist tense in Koine Greek typically describes a past action as a completed whole, without emphasis on its duration or repetition. Therefore, 'ēgapēsa' means 'I loved' or 'I have loved', referring to a specific act of loving in the past. It can also sometimes be translated as 'I was loving' depending on context, though the simple past is more common.

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

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΕΩ, ΕΡΑΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: From 'agapē' (love), which is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is used in the Septuagint and New Testament to describe a selfless, benevolent, and unconditional love, often divine in nature.

G3123

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAHL-lon

Translations: more, rather, much more, especially

Notes: This word is a comparative adverb meaning 'more' or 'rather'. It is used to indicate a preference, a greater degree, or an intensification of something. It often appears in contexts where a comparison is being made, suggesting that one thing is true to a greater extent than another, or that one action is preferred over another. For example, it can mean 'more' in terms of quantity or intensity, or 'rather' when expressing a choice or preference.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΟΝ, ΜΑΛΙΣΤΑ

Etymology: ΜΑΛΛΟΝ is a comparative adverb derived from an obsolete positive form related to the concept of 'much' or 'very'. It functions as the comparative degree of this implied positive.

G4190

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: po-NEE-rah

Translations: evil, wicked, bad, harmful, malicious, an evil thing

Notes: This word describes something or someone as evil, wicked, or harmful. It can refer to moral depravity, physical badness, or something that causes trouble or pain. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, agreeing with it in gender, number, and case. In the provided examples, it describes 'counsel' (βουλευομενος) as evil and 'things' (implied) that one should not see as evil.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΣ, ΦΑΥΛΟΣ, ΑΣΕΒΗΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΟΝΗΡΟΣ' comes from 'πόνος' (ponos), meaning 'toil, labor, pain'. It originally referred to something that caused toil or pain, and later evolved to mean 'evil' or 'wicked' in a moral sense.

G5337

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: FOW-lah

Translations: bad, evil, worthless, vile, corrupt, base, a bad thing, evil things, badly, poorly

Notes: This word describes something as bad, worthless, or vile. As an adjective, it can modify nouns, indicating their poor quality or moral depravity. As an adverb, it describes an action performed poorly or in a bad manner. In the provided examples, it appears to be used as a neuter plural adjective meaning 'bad things' or 'worthless things' when referring to 'words'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΣ, ΠΟΝΗΡΟΣ, ΑΧΡΕΙΟΣ

G4238

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PRAS-sone

Translations: doing, practicing, performing, acting, accomplishing, exacting

Notes: This word describes the act of doing, performing, or carrying out an action. It can refer to habitual practice or a specific deed. It is often used to describe someone who is engaged in a particular activity or behavior, whether good or bad.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΕΛΕΩ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to 'πράσσω' (prassō) meaning 'to pass through, to accomplish'.

G3404

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mee-SEH-ee

Translations: to hate, to detest, to love less

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'μισέω' (miseō), meaning 'to hate' or 'to detest'. It can also be used in a comparative sense, meaning 'to love less' or 'to prefer one thing over another'. In the given form, it is likely a dative singular participle or an infinitive, indicating the action of hating or the state of being hated, or a command/request to hate.

Inflection: Present Active Imperative, 2nd Person Plural; or Present Active Subjunctive, 2nd Person Plural; or Present Active Indicative, 2nd Person Plural; or Present Active Infinitive; or Dative Singular, Masculine/Neuter/Feminine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΧΘΡΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ

G1651

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LENKH-thay

Translations: he was convicted, it was convicted, he was reproved, it was reproved, he was exposed, it was exposed, he was rebuked, it was rebuked, he was found guilty, it was found guilty

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'elenchō'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, where the subject was the recipient of the action. It means to be convicted, reproved, exposed, or rebuked, often implying that one's faults or guilt have been brought to light and proven.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΝΩ, ΕΠΙΤΙΜΑΩ, ΕΛΕΓΧΟΣ

Etymology: The verb 'elenchō' is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to put to the test' or 'to bring to light'.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: poy-OHN

Translations: doing, making, creating, producing, performing, a doer, a maker, the one who does, the one who makes

Notes: ΠΟΙΩΝ is the present active participle of the verb ΠΟΙΕΩ, meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing someone who is in the act of doing or making something. It can be translated as 'doing' or 'making' when used adjectivally, or as 'the one who does' or 'a doer' when used substantively.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩΝ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G5319

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: fah-neh-ROH-thay

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΧΘΗ, ΕΚΦΑΝΘΗ, ΓΕΝΗΘΗ

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

G2038

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eer-GAS-meh-nah

Translations: worked, done, performed, accomplished, wrought, made, a thing worked, things done

Notes: This word is the neuter plural perfect participle (passive voice) of the verb 'ergazomai', meaning 'to work' or 'to do'. It describes things that have been worked, done, or accomplished. It can function as an adjective modifying a neuter plural noun, or as a substantive meaning 'things that have been done' or 'works'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΗΜΕΝΑ, ΠΕΠΡΑΓΜΕΝΑ

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'.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

Translations: earth, an earth, land, a land, ground, a ground, country, a country, region, a region

Notes: ΓΗΝ is the accusative singular form of the noun ΓΗ, meaning 'earth', 'land', 'ground', 'country', or 'region'. It is used to indicate the direct object of a verb or the destination of motion, often translated as 'to the earth' or 'into the land' depending on the context and accompanying prepositions. It can refer to the planet, a specific territory, or the soil itself.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

G3415

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-KAY

Translations: bear a grudge, hold a grudge, remember evil, be resentful

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'ΜΝΗΣΙΚΑΚΕΩ' (mnesikakeo), which means to bear or hold a grudge, to remember evil, or to be resentful. It is a compound word formed from 'ΜΝΗΣΙΣ' (mnesis), meaning 'remembrance', and 'ΚΑΚΟΣ' (kakos), meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. Therefore, it literally means 'to remember evil'. It describes the act of harboring ill will or resentment towards someone for a past wrong.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular (ΜΝΗΣΙΚΑΚΕΙ) or Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person Plural (ΜΝΗΣΙΚΑΚΕΙΤΕ) or Present, Active, Imperative, Third Person Singular (ΜΝΗΣΙΚΑΚΕΙΤΩ). The provided form 'ΚΑΚΕΙ' is a component of these inflections, specifically the stem 'κακει-' before the personal endings. In the context of the examples, it is part of the verb 'ΜΝΗΣΙΚΑΚΕΙ' (mnesikakei), which is Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular.

Synonyms: ΟΡΓΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΜΗΝΙΩ

G1304

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-TREE-beh

Translations: spent time, was spending time, tarried, stayed, dwelt, passed time

Notes: This verb describes the action of spending time, tarrying, or dwelling in a particular place or during a certain period. It implies a prolonged stay or the passing of time in an activity or location. It can be used to indicate someone residing somewhere or engaging in an activity over a duration.

Inflection: Aorist Active Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ, ΟΙΚΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΤΡΙΒΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'throughout', and the verb τρίβω (tribō), meaning 'to rub' or 'to wear out'. The combination conveys the idea of 'wearing out time' or 'passing through time', leading to its meaning of spending or tarrying.

G0907

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-BAP-ti-zen

Translations: he was baptizing, he baptized

Notes: This word describes the action of baptizing or immersing. In Koine Greek, it often refers to the ritual of baptism, signifying a continuous or repeated action in the past. It implies a complete submersion in water, symbolizing purification or identification with a new way of life.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΠΤΩ, ΛΟΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΒΑΠΤΙΖΩ (baptizo) is derived from the Greek verb ΒΑΠΤΩ (bapto), meaning 'to dip' or 'to immerse'. It evolved to specifically mean 'to immerse for religious purposes' or 'to baptize'.

G2491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-nays

Translations: John

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

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

G0907

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: bap-TID-zohn

Translations: baptizing, one who baptizes, he who baptizes

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

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine

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

G1451

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: eng-GYS

Translations: near, nigh, at hand, close, imminent, a neighbor

Notes: This word indicates proximity in space or time. As an adverb, it means 'near' or 'at hand,' describing something that is physically close or about to happen. As an adjective, it can describe something that is 'close' or 'imminent,' or even refer to a 'neighbor' in a spatial sense.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an adverb); can inflect for gender, number, and case as an adjective (though often used in its uninflected form).

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ, ΕΓΓΙΖΩ

Etymology: The etymology of ΕΝΓΥΣ is uncertain, but it is believed to be related to the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁en- meaning 'in' or 'on,' combined with a suffix indicating proximity.

G4183

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: POL-lah

Translations: much, many, great, abundant, often, greatly, many things

Notes: This word is an inflection of the adjective 'ΠΟΛΥΣ' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many'. As an adjective, 'ΠΟΛΛΑ' typically functions as the neuter plural nominative or accusative, meaning 'many things' or 'much'. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'often' or 'greatly'. It is used to indicate a large quantity or frequency.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative (of the adjective ΠΟΛΥΣ); or Adverb

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΙΚΑΝΟΣ

G3918

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-eh-GHEE-noh-toh

Translations: he was coming, he was arriving, he was present, he was standing by, he was appearing

Notes: This word is the imperfect middle/passive indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'παραγίνομαι' (paraginomai). It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, indicating someone was in the process of coming, arriving, or being present. It can also imply a continuous state of being present or standing by.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΠΑΡΕΙΜΙ

G1063

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

Notes: This word is a postpositive conjunction, meaning it typically appears after the first word in its clause. It introduces a reason, explanation, or confirmation for what has just been stated, often translated as 'for' or 'because'. It can also serve to emphasize a statement or introduce a logical consequence.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΤΙ

Etymology: The word 'γάρ' (gar) is an ancient Greek conjunction. It is believed to be a contraction of 'γέ ἄρα' (ge ara), combining an emphasizing particle with an inferential particle.

G0906

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: beh-BLEH-meh-nos

Translations: cast, thrown, laid, put, placed, having been cast, having been thrown

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'βάλλω' (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. As a participle, it functions adjectivally, describing something that has been thrown, cast, laid, or placed. It indicates a completed action with a continuing result, often translated as 'having been cast' or 'one who has been thrown'. It can be used to describe objects or people in a state resulting from being cast or placed.

Inflection: Perfect Passive Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΚΕΙΜΑΙ

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.

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-la-KAYN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΤΗΡΗΣΙΣ, ΚΟΥΣΤΩΔΙΑ

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

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.

G4803

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-zee-TAY-sis

Translations: disputation, debate, discussion, controversy, a disputation, a debate

Notes: This word is a compound noun formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'ζήτησις' (zētēsis), meaning 'a seeking' or 'questioning'. It refers to a joint inquiry, a discussion, or a formal debate, often implying a contentious or argumentative exchange of views. It describes the act of people coming together to seek answers or resolve issues through verbal argument or discussion.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΛΟΓΙΣΜΟΣ, ΕΡΙΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the noun ΖΗΤΗΣΙΣ (zētēsis), meaning 'a seeking' or 'questioning'. ΖΗΤΗΣΙΣ itself comes from the verb ΖΗΤΕΩ (zēteō), 'to seek' or 'to inquire'.

G2214

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ZAY-tay-sis

Translations: question, a question, inquiry, an inquiry, debate, a debate, discussion, a discussion, dispute, a dispute

Notes: This word refers to an act of seeking, an investigation, or a contentious discussion. It is often used in the context of intellectual inquiry, a legal examination, or a theological dispute. It can describe the process of asking questions or engaging in a debate.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΡΕΥΝΑ, ΔΙΑΛΟΓΟΣ, ΕΡΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb ζητέω (zēteō), meaning 'to seek' or 'to inquire'.

G2491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-noo

Translations: of John

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

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

G2453

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-oo-DAH-yoo

Translations: of a Jew, of the Jew, a Jew, the Jew

Notes: This word refers to a Jew, an inhabitant of Judea, or a descendant of Judah. It is used to describe someone belonging to the Jewish people or adhering to the Jewish religion. In this form, it indicates possession or origin, often translated as 'of a Jew' or 'of the Jew'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: From Hebrew 'Yehudah' (Judah), referring to the tribe of Judah and later the region of Judea. The Greek term 'Ioudaios' was used to denote a person from this region or a member of the Jewish people.

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

Translations: about, concerning, around, for, on behalf of, with respect to, at, near

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take either the genitive or accusative case, and its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'about', 'concerning', 'for', or 'on behalf of'. When used with the accusative case, it usually indicates spatial 'around', 'about' (in the sense of movement or position), 'at', or 'near'. It can also be used as a prefix in compound words, adding a sense of 'around' or 'excessive'.

Inflection: Governs Genitive or Accusative case; Does not inflect itself

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peri, meaning 'around, about'. It is cognate with English 'peri-' (as in 'perimeter') and Latin 'per'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-thon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

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

G2491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-neen

Translations: John

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

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

G3739, G3754

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Possessive Pronoun, Numeral

Sounds like: HOS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΤΙΣ, ΟΥΤΟΣ

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

G2446

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-or-DAH-noo

Translations: of Jordan

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

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

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.

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.

G2396

Part of Speech: Verb, Interjection

Sounds like: EE-deh

Translations: Behold, look, see, lo

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

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΙΔΟΥ, ΟΡΑ

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

G0907

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: bap-TID-zee

Translations: baptize, immerse, wash, cleanse

Notes: The word "ΒΑΠΤΙΖΙ" appears to be a misspelling or a variant form of the Koine Greek verb "ΒΑΠΤΙΖΕΙ" (baptizes, immerses) or "ΒΑΠΤΙΖΗ" (may baptize, should baptize). The root verb "ΒΑΠΤΙΖΩ" means to immerse, submerge, or dip, and by extension, to baptize. It describes the act of being fully submerged in water, often for religious or ceremonial purification. In the New Testament, it is primarily used in the context of Christian baptism.

Inflection: It is likely a misspelling of a 3rd person singular present indicative active verb (ΒΑΠΤΙΖΕΙ) or a 3rd person singular present subjunctive active verb (ΒΑΠΤΙΖΗ). It could also potentially be a dative plural participle, though less likely given the common usage of the root verb.

Synonyms: ΝΙΠΤΩ, ΛΟΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΒΑΠΤΙΖΩ (baptizo) is derived from the Greek verb βάπτω (bapto), meaning 'to dip' or 'to dye'. It signifies a complete immersion, often with a transformative effect, such as dyeing cloth.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ER-khon-tai

Translations: they come, they go, they are coming, they are going

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It is used to describe the action of multiple subjects moving towards or away from a place. It can refer to a physical movement or a metaphorical arrival or departure.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΝΤΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΟΥΣΙΝ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΝΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἔρχομαι (erchomai) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek, used to express movement.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-BIN

Translations: to take, to receive, to get, to obtain, to seize, to grasp, to accept

Notes: This word is an aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. It describes the action of taking or receiving something, often used in a general sense of acquiring or obtaining. In a sentence, it would typically function as the object of another verb or as part of a purpose clause, indicating the goal of an action.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G3762

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: oo-DEN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΗΔΕΝ, ΟΥΔΕΙΣ

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

G1325

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: deh-DOH-meh-non

Translations: given, granted, bestowed, a gift, a thing given, that which has been given

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle (neuter singular) of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It describes something that has been given or granted. It can function as an adjective, meaning 'given' or 'granted', or as a noun, referring to 'that which has been given' or 'a gift'. It often implies something that is established, provided, or entrusted.

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

Synonyms: ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΔΟΣΙΣ, ΧΑΡΙΣ

Etymology: The word δίδωμι comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present stem, indicating a continuous or repeated action of giving.

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

G5210

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: hoo-MEES

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

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

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Dative

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

G3140

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mar-too-ree-TAI

Translations: you bear witness, you testify, they bear witness, they testify

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'μαρτυρέω' (martyreō), meaning 'to bear witness' or 'to testify'. It describes the action of giving testimony or evidence, often in a legal or spiritual context. It can be used to indicate that a group of people are bearing witness or that a single person is bearing witness (in the second person plural form).

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

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΩ, ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ

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.

G5547

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: khree-STOS

Translations: Christ, the Anointed One, the Messiah

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ

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

G649

Part of Speech: Participle

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

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΠΕΜΦΘΕΙΣ, ΕΞΑΠΕΣΤΑΛΜΕΝΟΣ

G1726

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: em-PROS-then

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ

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

G1565

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-noo

Translations: of that one, of him, of it, of those, of them, that, those

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'that one'. As a pronoun, it refers to a person or thing previously mentioned or understood from context, often translated as 'he', 'him', 'it', 'they', or 'them' when referring to 'that one' or 'those ones'. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating 'that' or 'those' specific items. In this genitive form, it indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΑΥΤΟΣ

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: EH-khon

Translations: having, holding, possessing, being, one who has, he who has

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action of having or holding, often functioning adjectivally or adverbially. It can refer to someone who is in possession of something, or simply to someone who is in a certain state or condition.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩΝ

G5384

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: FEE-loss

Translations: dear, beloved, friendly, a friend, a lover

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'dear,' 'beloved,' or 'friendly,' or as a noun meaning 'friend' or 'lover.' As an adjective, it describes someone or something that is cherished or held in affection. As a noun, it refers to a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. It is often used to describe close relationships.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΤΑΙΡΟΣ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'philos' comes from an ancient root meaning 'to love' or 'to be fond of.' It is related to other words in Greek that express affection and friendship.

G0191

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-KOO-ohn

Translations: hearing, listening, one who hears, one who listens

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'akouō', meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing someone who is in the act of hearing or listening. It can be translated as 'hearing' (as an action) or 'one who hears' (referring to the person). It describes an ongoing action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΑΚΟΥΩΝ, ΕΙΣΑΚΟΥΩΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂kowh₂- 'to hear'.

G5479

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHA-ra

Translations: joy, a joy, gladness, delight

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ, ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΣΙΣ

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

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'.

G1699

Part of Speech: Possessive Adjective, Possessive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-MEH

Translations: my, mine, of my, of mine, to my, to mine

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the possessive adjective/pronoun 'ΕΜΟΣ', meaning 'my' or 'mine'. It indicates possession and agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies or replaces. For example, it can mean 'my' when used as an adjective (e.g., 'my house') or 'mine' when used as a pronoun (e.g., 'the house is mine').

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative; or Singular, Feminine, Genitive (contracted from ἐμῆς); or Singular, Feminine, Dative (contracted from ἐμῇ); or Plural, Neuter, Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative

Synonyms: ΙΔΙΟΣ

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

G4137

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pep-lay-ROH-tai

Translations: it has been fulfilled, it has been completed, it has been filled, it has been made full

Notes: This word is a verb in the perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed in the past and has ongoing results in the present. It means 'it has been fulfilled,' 'it has been completed,' or 'it has been filled.' It is often used to describe prophecies being fulfilled or a measure being brought to its full extent.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Perfect Indicative, Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΩ, ΑΝΑΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΕΚΠΛΗΡΟΩ

Etymology: From πλῆρες (plēres), meaning 'full,' which is related to the root *pleh₁- meaning 'to fill.'

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-non

Translations: that, that one, him, it, those, them

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It points to something or someone distant in space or time, or refers back to something previously mentioned. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, like 'that man' or 'that day'. As a pronoun, it stands in place of a noun, meaning 'that one' or 'him/her/it'. In the provided examples, it functions as 'that place', 'for that one who informed', and 'at that time'.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

G1163

Part of Speech: Impersonal Verb

Sounds like: DEH-ee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΧΡΗ, ΑΝΑΓΚΗ ΕΣΤΙΝ

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

G1642

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-lat-TOOS-thai

Translations: to be made less, to be diminished, to be inferior, to decrease, to be humbled

Notes: This word is the present middle/passive infinitive form of the verb 'elattoō'. It means 'to be made less', 'to be diminished', 'to be inferior', 'to decrease', or 'to be humbled'. It describes a state of becoming smaller, lower in rank, or less significant. It can be used to describe a person or thing that is decreasing in importance, size, or number.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΜΕΙΟΩ, ΣΜΙΚΡΥΝΩ

Etymology: From the adjective ἐλάττων (elattōn), meaning 'less' or 'inferior', which is the comparative form of μικρός (mikros), meaning 'small'. The verb means to make or become less.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ER-kho-meh-nos

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΕΡΧΟΜΕΝΗ

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

G1883

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: ep-AN-oh

Translations: above, over, on, upon, more than, besides

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'above' or 'on top'. It can also be used as a preposition, typically with the genitive case, to indicate position 'over' or 'upon' something, or to mean 'more than' or 'besides' when referring to quantity or addition. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (epi, 'upon, on') and 'ἄνω' (anō, 'upwards, above').

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΥΠΕΡ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΑΝΩ is a compound formed from the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the adverb ἄνω (anō), meaning 'upwards' or 'above'. It literally means 'on above'.

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.

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').

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LEH

Translations: speak, talk, say, tell, utter

Notes: This word means to speak or talk, often referring to the act of uttering sounds or words, or engaging in conversation. It can also mean to declare or tell something. It is used in various contexts to describe the act of verbal communication.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular OR Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

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

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-OH-rah-keh

Translations: he has seen, she has seen, it has seen

Notes: This word is the third person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb 'to see'. It describes an action of seeing that has been completed in the past, but its effects or results continue into the present. It is used to indicate that someone or something has gained knowledge or experience through sight.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΈΠΩ, ΕἼΔΟΝ

Etymology: The word Ὁράω (horaō) comes from an ancient root related to seeing. It is a common verb in Koine Greek for the act of perceiving with the eyes.

G0191

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-koo-seh

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

Notes: This word is the aorist active indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'ακουω' (akouo), meaning 'to hear', 'to listen', or 'to obey'. It describes a completed action of hearing or listening in the past by a single subject (he, she, or it). In some contexts, it can also imply obedience to what was heard.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΑΚΟΥΩ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ

G0191

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-KOO-sen

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΑΚΟΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ

G3140

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mar-too-REH-ee

Translations: bears witness, testifies, gives evidence, confirms, attests

Notes: This verb means to bear witness, to testify, or to give evidence. It is used to describe someone who provides a statement or confirms a fact, often based on personal knowledge or experience. It can also mean to confirm or attest to something. For example, 'He testifies to the truth' or 'The evidence confirms his story.'

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ, ΣΥΝΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: lah-BOHN

Translations: taking, having taken, receiving, having received, seizing, having seized

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take,' 'to receive,' or 'to seize.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It often indicates the means or circumstance by which another action takes place. For example, 'having taken the book, he read it' or 'receiving the gift, she smiled.'

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΜΙΣΑΜΕΝΟΣ, ΔΕΞΑΜΕΝΟΣ, ΕΙΛΗΦΩΣ

G0227

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-lay-THAYS

Translations: true, real, genuine, truthful, a true one, a real one

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'true' or 'real'. It describes something that is not false, counterfeit, or imaginary, but rather corresponds to reality or fact. It can refer to a person who is truthful, a statement that is accurate, or a thing that is authentic. It is often used to emphasize the genuine nature of something.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΤΥΜΟΣ, ΓΝΗΣΙΟΣ, ΑΛΗΘΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΛΗΘΗΣ' (alēthēs) comes from the Greek prefix 'α-' (a-), meaning 'not' or 'un-', and 'λήθη' (lēthē), meaning 'forgetfulness' or 'oblivion'. Thus, it literally means 'un-forgetting' or 'not hidden', implying that which is revealed, evident, and therefore true.

G3358

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MEH-troo

Translations: of measure, of a measure, of a meter, of a standard, of a limit, of due proportion

Notes: This word refers to a measure, whether of length, capacity, or quantity. It can also denote a standard, a limit, or due proportion. In its genitive form, it indicates possession or relationship, often translated with 'of'. It is used to describe a specific amount or a defined boundary.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ, ΚΑΝΩΝ, ΟΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΤΡΟΝ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *meh₁- meaning 'to measure'. It refers to the act or result of measuring.

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEH-oo-mah

Translations: Spirit, a Spirit, wind, breath

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ

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

G0025

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-gah-PAH

Translations: loves, he loves, she loves, it loves, love! (you singular)

Notes: This word means 'to love' and refers to a deep, often unconditional, affection or benevolent regard. In Koine Greek, it frequently denotes a divine or selfless love, distinct from other forms of love. It can be used to describe God's love for humanity, or the love commanded among believers. Depending on context, it can function as an indicative statement (someone loves) or a command (love!).

Inflection: Present Active Indicative, 3rd Person Singular; or Present Active Imperative, 2nd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΕΩ, ΕΡΑΩ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is believed to be pre-Greek or of unknown derivation. It is not clearly related to other Indo-European roots.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OP-seh-tai

Translations: he will see, she will see, it will see

Notes: This word is a future tense form of the verb 'to see'. It indicates an action of seeing that will happen in the future, performed by a singular subject (he, she, or it). It is commonly used to describe the act of perceiving with the eyes or understanding with the mind.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The root verb ΟΡΑΩ (horaō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see'.

G3709

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OR-gay

Translations: wrath, anger, indignation, a wrath, an anger

Notes: This word refers to a strong, often violent, emotion of displeasure or indignation. It can describe divine anger or human anger, often implying a settled, purposeful indignation rather than a sudden outburst. It is frequently used in the context of God's righteous judgment against sin.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΥΜΟΣ, ΠΑΡΟΞΥΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΟΡΓΗ' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to swell' or 'to be excited', suggesting an internal swelling or agitation that leads to anger.

G1909