2001 Translation

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

G5330

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: fah-ree-SAI-oy

Translations: Pharisees

Notes: The Pharisees were a prominent Jewish religious and political party or school of thought in ancient Judea during the Second Temple period. They emphasized strict adherence to the Mosaic Law and oral traditions, often contrasting with the Sadducees. They were influential among the common people and are frequently mentioned in the New Testament.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The word "Pharisee" comes from the Aramaic word "perishaya," meaning "separated ones." This likely refers to their separation from ritual impurity or from other Jewish groups.

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.

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.

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.

G2544

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kah-ee-TOY-geh

Translations: and yet, although, though, yet, nevertheless, indeed

Notes: This is a compound particle used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies a preceding statement. It emphasizes a concession or an unexpected fact, often translated as 'and yet' or 'although'. It can be used to highlight a surprising truth or to introduce a counter-argument.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΠΕΡ, ΟΜΩΣ, ΠΛΗΝ

Etymology: A compound particle formed from the conjunction ΚΑΙ ('and, also'), the particle ΤΟΙ ('indeed, surely'), and the emphatic particle ΓΕ ('at least, indeed').

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

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

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

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

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

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.

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'.

G863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-FEE-ken

Translations: he sent away, she sent away, it sent away, he let go, she let go, it let go, he forgave, she forgave, it forgave, he left, she left, it left, he permitted, she permitted, it permitted

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo, meaning 'from' or 'away from') and the verb ἵημι (hiēmi, meaning 'to send' or 'to throw'). It means to send away, let go, release, forgive, or leave behind. It is used to describe an action completed in the past, often with a sense of finality or definitive action, such as releasing prisoners, forgiving sins, or leaving a place or person.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΕΑΩ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The verb ἀφίημι (aphiēmi) is a compound of the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἵημι (hiēmi), meaning 'to send' or 'to throw'. The combination signifies 'to send away' or 'to let go'.

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.

G0565

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-EEL-then

Translations: he went away, she went away, it went away, he departed, she departed, it departed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. Therefore, 'ἀπῆλθεν' specifically means 'he/she/it went away' or 'he/she/it departed'. It describes movement from one place to another, indicating a departure or withdrawal.

Inflection: Aorist Indicative, Active Voice, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

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).

G1163

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-dei

Translations: it was necessary, it was proper, it was fitting, one had to, one ought to

Notes: ΕΔΕΙ is the imperfect active indicative form of the impersonal verb ΔΕΙ. It signifies that something was necessary, proper, or fitting in the past. It often implies a moral obligation, a divine necessity, or a logical consequence. It is typically followed by an infinitive or a clause introduced by ἵνα (hina) or ὅπως (hopos).

Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΧΡΗΝ, ΠΡΟΣΗΚΕΝ

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

Part of Speech: 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

G1330

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-er-KHESTH-ai

Translations: to pass through, to go through, to travel through, to cross

Notes: This word is the present middle/passive infinitive form of the verb ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ. It is a compound word formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning "through," and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning "to come" or "to go." It describes the action of moving from one point to another, specifically passing through an area, a crowd, or a period of time. It can be used to describe physical movement or the progression of events.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΔΙΟΔΕΥΩ, ΠΕΡΑΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound of the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

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'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: THAYS

Translations: of the

Notes: ΤΗΣ is the genitive, singular, feminine form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for feminine singular nouns. For example, 'the house of the woman' would use ΤΗΣ for 'of the woman'. It functions similarly to 'of the' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article 'Ο' (of which ΤΗΣ is an inflection) derives from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun root. It evolved to function as a definite article in ancient Greek, marking nouns as specific or previously mentioned.

G4540

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-mah-REE-ahs

Translations: (of) Samaria

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

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

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lin

Translations: city, a city

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

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

G4967

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: SOO-khar

Translations: Sychar

Notes: Sychar is a proper noun, referring to a city in Samaria. It is mentioned in the New Testament as the location where Jacob's well was situated and where Jesus met the Samaritan woman. It is likely a variant or a different name for the city of Shechem or a village near it.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The name Sychar is of Hebrew origin, possibly derived from a word meaning 'drunkenness' or 'falsehood,' or it may be a derogatory name for Shechem. It is also suggested to be a corruption of the name Shechem.

G4139

Part of Speech: Adverb, Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-see-on

Translations: near, nearby, neighbor, a neighbor, one's neighbor

Notes: This word primarily functions as an adverb meaning 'near' or 'nearby', indicating proximity in space or time. It can also be used substantively as a noun, typically in the neuter singular, to refer to 'one's neighbor' or 'the person next to you'. When used as a noun, it often refers to a fellow human being, emphasizing a relationship of proximity or community.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an adverb); Neuter, Singular (when used substantively as a noun)

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΥΣ, ΠΑΡΑΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ

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.

G2384

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ah-KOB

Translations: Jacob, James

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to the biblical patriarch Jacob, the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. In the New Testament, it is also used to refer to James, the brother of Jesus, or James, the son of Zebedee. The final apostrophe (keraia) indicates that this is a numerical value (11) in some contexts, but in this context, it is a proper name.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative or Accusative or Genitive or Dative

Etymology: The name is of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (יַעֲקֹב), meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who grasps the heel'.

G2501

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-SEF

Translations: Joseph

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to the biblical name Joseph. It is used to identify individuals named Joseph, such as Joseph, the husband of Mary, or Joseph of Arimathea. As a proper noun, it does not typically change meaning based on context.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative or Accusative or Genitive or Dative

Etymology: The name Joseph is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'He will add' or 'God will increase'. It is a common name in the Old and New Testaments.

G4077

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pay-GAY

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

Notes: This word refers to a spring of water, a fountain, or a well. Metaphorically, it can also refer to the source or origin of something, such as wisdom or life. It is typically used in a literal sense for a natural water source, but its figurative use is also common.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΡΗΝΗ, ΠΗΓΑΙΟΣ

Etymology: From an assumed root meaning 'to gush forth'. It is related to words signifying 'to fix' or 'to fasten', suggesting a fixed point from which water flows.

G2872

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: keh-koh-pee-ah-KOS

Translations: having toiled, having labored, having grown weary, having become tired

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle derived from the verb κοπιάω (kopiao), meaning 'to toil,' 'to labor,' or 'to grow weary.' As a perfect participle, it describes a state resulting from a completed action. Therefore, it refers to someone who has completed the act of toiling or laboring and is now in a state of weariness or exhaustion.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect Active Participle

Synonyms: ΚΑΜΝΩ, ΜΟΧΘΕΩ

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.

G3597

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-doy-poh-REE-as

Translations: of a journey, of a travel, of a wayfaring, of a trip

Notes: This word refers to the act of traveling or journeying, often specifically by foot. It describes the process of moving from one place to another, indicating a journey or a trip. It is used to denote the activity of wayfaring.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΔΟΣ, ΠΟΡΕΙΑ, ΔΡΟΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: 'ὁδός' (hodos), meaning 'way' or 'road', and 'πορεία' (poreia), meaning 'a going' or 'journey'. It literally means 'a going on a way'.

G2521

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KATH-eh-zeh-toh

Translations: he was sitting, she was sitting, it was sitting, he sat down, she sat down, it sat down

Notes: ΕΚΑΘΕΖΕΤΟ is an inflected form of the Koine Greek verb ΚΑΘΕΖΟΜΑΙ, meaning 'to sit down' or 'to be seated'. This specific form indicates an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past, or an action that began in the past and continued. It describes someone or something in the third person singular (he, she, or it) performing the action of sitting or being seated.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ, ΚΑΘΙΖΩ

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: EP-ee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡ, ΚΑΤΑ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, 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.

G5610

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OH-rah

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΡΟΣ, ΧΡΟΝΟΣ

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

G3588, G3739

Part of Speech: Article, Pronoun, Numeral

Sounds like: HAY

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

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

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

G5616

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: OH-say

Translations: as if, as, like, about, approximately, some, nearly

Notes: ΩΣΕΙ is an adverb or conjunction used to indicate comparison, approximation, or similarity. It can mean "as if," "like," "about," or "approximately." It is often used to describe a quantity or duration that is not exact, or to introduce a hypothetical situation.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΠΕΡΙΠΟΥ

Etymology: From the Greek word ὡς (hōs), meaning "as" or "like," combined with the particle εἰ (ei), meaning "if."

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.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doss

Translations: give

Notes: This word is the second person singular, aorist active imperative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It is used to issue a direct command or instruction to a single person, equivalent to saying 'Give!' or 'You give!'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

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

G4095

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PEEN

Translations: drink, to drink, to be drinking

Notes: This word refers to the act of drinking. It is a common verb used to describe the consumption of liquids. It can be used in various tenses and moods to indicate when and how the action of drinking occurs.

Inflection: Present, Imperative, Active, Second Person Singular; or Present, Indicative, Active, First Person Plural; or Present, Subjunctive, Active, First Person Plural; or Present, Subjunctive, Active, Third Person Plural; or Aorist, Imperative, Active, Second Person Singular; or Aorist, Indicative, Active, First Person Plural; or Aorist, Subjunctive, Active, First Person Plural; or Aorist, Subjunctive, Active, Third Person Plural

Etymology: The word ΠΙΝΩ (pinō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *peh₃- meaning 'to drink'. It is related to words for drinking in other Indo-European languages.

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.

G0565

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-lee-LOO-thi-san

Translations: they had gone away, they had departed, they had left

Notes: This word is a verb in the perfect active indicative mood, third person plural. It describes an action that was completed in the past and whose results are still relevant or ongoing at a later point in the past. It means 'to go away from', 'to depart', or 'to leave'. It is often used to describe someone leaving a place or a situation.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΑΧΩΡΕΩ, ΑΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ

G2443

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

Translations: in order that, that, so that, to

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause expressing purpose, result, or content. It often translates to 'in order that' or simply 'that' when indicating the aim or outcome of an action. It can also be used to express a command or exhortation, especially when followed by the subjunctive mood.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en- (in). It is related to the preposition 'in' and developed into a conjunction expressing purpose or result.

Part of Speech: 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.

G2453

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ee-oo-DAH-yos

Translations: Jewish, Jew, a Jew

Notes: This word refers to someone who is from Judea, a descendant of Judah, or a follower of the Jewish religion. It can be used as an adjective to describe something as 'Jewish' or as a noun to refer to 'a Jew' or 'Jews'. In ancient contexts, it often distinguished people from Judea or those adhering to the Mosaic Law from Gentiles.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΕΒΡΑΙΟΣ, ΙΣΡΑΗΛΙΤΗΣ

Etymology: From ΙΟΥΔΑ (IOUDA), referring to Judah, the fourth son of Jacob, whose descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and later the kingdom of Judah. The suffix -ΑΙΟΣ indicates origin or belonging.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

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

G0156

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AI-tis

Translations: cause, reason, charge, accusation, blame, a cause, a reason

Notes: This word refers to a cause, reason, or ground for something. It can also denote a charge or accusation brought against someone. In a legal context, it signifies the matter for which one is accused or held responsible.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΦΑΣΙΣ, ΑΦΟΡΜΗ

Etymology: From the verb αἰτέω (aitéō), meaning 'to ask, beg, demand'. The noun form developed to mean the 'cause' or 'reason' for something, often implying a demand for explanation or responsibility.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OO-sees

Translations: (of) being, (of) existing, (of) happening, (of) occurring

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It functions as a participle, indicating a state of being, existence, or occurrence. As a genitive feminine singular form, it typically modifies a feminine noun in the genitive case, indicating possession, origin, or a descriptive quality. For example, it might be translated as 'of a woman being...' or 'of the situation being...'. It describes something that is 'being' or 'existing' in relation to another noun.

Inflection: Participle, Present, Active, Genitive, Feminine, Singular

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΟΥΣΗΣ

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.

G5530

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-KHROHN-tai

Translations: they use, they make use of, they associate with, they deal with

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ- (SYN-), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΧΡΑΟΜΑΙ (CHRAOMAI), meaning 'to use' or 'to deal with'. Therefore, ΣΥΝΧΡΩΝΤΑΙ means 'they use together', 'they make common use of', 'they associate with', or 'they deal with' someone or something. It implies a shared or joint action of using or interacting.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle Voice, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΧΡΩΝΤΑΙ, ΟΜΙΛΟΥΣΙΝ

G2453

Part of Speech: Noun

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

Translations: Jews, Jewish people

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

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΕΒΡΑΙΟΙ, ΙΣΡΑΗΛΙΤΑΙ

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

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'.

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'.

G2234

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: HAY-dees

Translations: sweet, pleasant, delightful, a sweet thing, a pleasant thing

Notes: This word describes something that is sweet, pleasant, or delightful. It can refer to a literal taste, but more often describes something that is agreeable or enjoyable in a broader sense, such as a pleasant life or a delightful experience. It is the superlative form of the adjective 'sweet' or 'pleasant'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine, Superlative

Synonyms: ΓΛΥΚΥΣ, ΤΕΡΠΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *sweh₂d- (sweet, pleasant).

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.

G1432

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: doh-reh-AHN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΔΩΡΕΑ

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

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: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

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

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.

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΑΝ, ΟΤΑΝ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G0154, G2212

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-tay-sas

Translations: you asked, you sought, you demanded, you requested, you desired, you inquired

Notes: This word is an aorist active indicative form, likely from either the verb 'αἰτέω' (aiteō) meaning 'to ask, request, demand' or 'ζητέω' (zēteō) meaning 'to seek, search for, inquire'. Given the lack of diacritics, both interpretations are possible. In context, it describes an action of asking, seeking, or demanding something, often with a sense of earnestness or purpose. It is used to describe someone who has actively pursued or inquired about something.

Inflection: Second Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΝΑΖΗΤΕΩ

G2198

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ZOHN

Translations: living, alive, a living one, the living one

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'ζάω' (zaō), meaning 'to live'. It describes someone or something that is currently living or alive. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun (e.g., 'the living God'), or as a noun itself, referring to 'a living one' or 'the living one'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΜΨΥΧΟΣ, ΕΝΕΡΓΗΣ

Etymology: The word 'ζάω' (zaō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to live'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also refer to life or living.

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.

G5456

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: freh-AR

Translations: well, a well, pit, a pit, cistern, a cistern

Notes: This word refers to a well, a pit, or a cistern, typically a deep hole dug into the ground to access water or sometimes used as a dungeon or a place to throw things. The apostrophe at the end (keraia) indicates that it is also used as a numeral, representing the number 500.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΚΚΟϹ

Etymology: The word ΦΡΕΑΡ (phrear) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It has been used since ancient times to refer to a well or cistern.

G0901

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: BA-thoo

Translations: deep, a deep, profound, profoundly

Notes: This word means 'deep' or 'profound'. It can refer to physical depth, such as deep water or a deep pit, or to abstract depth, like deep wisdom or profound understanding. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'deeply' or 'profoundly'.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΘΟΣ, ΒΑΘΥΝΩ

Etymology: From the same root as βένθος (benthos), meaning 'depth'. It is related to the idea of going down or being low.

G5204

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HY-dohr

Translations: water, a water

Notes: This word refers to water, a fundamental element. It is commonly used in various contexts to denote liquid, especially drinking water, or bodies of water like rivers or springs. The final apostrophe-like mark is a keraia, indicating that the word is being used as a numeral. In this specific context, ΥΔΩΡ' represents the number 474. However, it is much more likely that the mark is a scribal error or a coronis indicating an elision, and the word is simply 'water'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to words for water in many other Indo-European languages.

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.

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEI-zohn

Translations: greater, larger, mightier, more important

Notes: This word is a comparative adjective, meaning 'greater' or 'larger'. It is used to indicate a higher degree of size, importance, or quantity when comparing two or more things. It can also imply superiority or preeminence.

Inflection: Comparative, Nominative or Accusative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the root of ΜΕΓΑΣ (megas), meaning 'great'. It is the irregular comparative form of this adjective.

G3748

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: HOS-tis

Translations: whoever, whatever, whichever, anyone who, anything which, everyone who, everything which

Notes: This is a compound relative pronoun, formed from the relative pronoun ὅς (who, which) and the indefinite pronoun τις (anyone, someone). It is used to introduce a relative clause and conveys a sense of indefiniteness or generality, meaning 'whoever' or 'whatever'. It can refer to persons or things and is used when the antecedent is not specific or is unknown.

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

Synonyms: ΟΣ, ΟΣΠΕΡ

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'.

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.

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.

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

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

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DOH-soh

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

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

Inflection: Future Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΩΣΕΙ, ΔΩΣΟΜΕΝ

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

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: AL-lah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΟΜΩΣ, ΠΛΗΝ

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

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'.

G0242

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ahl-LOH-meh-noo

Translations: leaping, springing, jumping, gushing, bubbling, of leaping, of springing, of jumping, of gushing, of bubbling

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'hallomai', meaning 'to leap' or 'to spring'. It describes something that is in the act of leaping, springing, or gushing forth, often referring to water or a sudden movement. It is used to describe the action of the subject.

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

Synonyms: ΠΗΔΑΩ, ΣΚΙΡΤΑΩ

Etymology: The verb ἅλλομαι (hallomai) comes from Proto-Indo-European *sel- meaning 'to jump, spring'.

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

G4314

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: this, that, it, a this, a that

Notes: ΤΟΥΤΟ is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is the neuter singular form and can function as either the nominative or accusative case. As a pronoun, it refers to a specific thing or concept, often pointing it out. As an adjective, it modifies a neuter singular noun, indicating 'this' or 'that' particular noun. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'this thing' or 'that matter'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos) is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. Its origin is ancient, deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots that conveyed the idea of proximity or pointing.

G3366

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: MEE-deh

Translations: neither, nor, not even, and not

Notes: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word formed from the negative particle μή (mē, 'not') and the conjunction δέ (de, 'but, and'). It is used to introduce a negative clause, often following another negative clause, conveying the sense of 'neither...nor' or 'not even'. It is primarily used with non-indicative moods, such as the imperative or subjunctive, to express prohibitions or negative conditions.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕ

Etymology: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word derived from the negative particle μή (mē), meaning 'not', and the postpositive conjunction δέ (de), meaning 'but' or 'and'.

G1330

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ER-kho-my

Translations: to pass through, to go through, to travel through, to cross

Notes: ΔΙΕΡΧΩΜΑΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΔΙΑ (through) and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (to come or go). It means to pass or go through a place, a crowd, or a period of time. It can also imply traversing a region or experiencing something. For example, one might 'pass through' a city or 'go through' a difficult time.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Subjunctive, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΔΙΟΔΕΥΩ, ΔΙΑΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound of the preposition ΔΙΑ (meaning 'through' or 'across') and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (meaning 'to come' or 'to go'). It signifies movement from one point to another, often implying an intermediate space or obstacle.

G5602

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-deh

Translations: here, hither, in this place, to this place

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating location or direction, meaning 'here' or 'to this place'. It is used to point to a specific location or to indicate movement towards the speaker or a particular spot. For example, it can be used in commands like 'Come here!' or to state that something is located 'here'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΝΘΑΔΕ, ΕΝΤΑΥΘΑ

Etymology: From the demonstrative stem *ho- (this) and the locative suffix -de. It indicates proximity to the speaker.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ER-kho-mai

Translations: come, go, arrive, proceed, appear

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

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

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-khoh

Translations: have, hold, possess, keep, be able, be in a certain condition

Notes: This is a very common verb meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It can also mean 'to possess', 'to keep', or 'to be in a certain state or condition'. It is used in a wide variety of contexts to indicate possession, capability, or a state of being.

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ, ΕΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to Latin 'habeo' (to have) and English 'have'.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pes

Translations: you said, you spoke

Notes: This word is the second person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. It refers to a completed action of speaking or saying something in the past, specifically performed by 'you' (singular). It is commonly used to report direct speech or to state that someone made a declaration.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

Etymology: The verb ΕΙΠΟΝ (eipo) serves as the aorist stem for the verb ΛΕΓΩ (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. Its origin is ancient, tracing back to Proto-Indo-European roots related to speaking or declaring.

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: theh-oh-ROH

Translations: I look at, I behold, I perceive, I see, I observe, I contemplate

Notes: This verb means to look at, behold, or perceive something, often with a sense of careful observation or contemplation. It implies a more deliberate and sustained act of seeing than simply 'to see'. It can be used to describe observing events, people, or phenomena, and often suggests a deeper understanding or insight gained through the act of looking.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ

Etymology: From theoria (a viewing, contemplation). The word is related to the concept of a 'theoros', a spectator or envoy sent to consult an oracle or attend a festival, implying a purposeful and attentive viewing.

G4396

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-FEE-tays

Translations: prophet, a prophet

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΘΕΟΠΝΕΥΣΤΟΣ

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

G3962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAH-teh-res

Translations: fathers, parents, ancestors

Notes: This word refers to male parents, or more broadly, to ancestors or forefathers. It can also be used in a spiritual sense to refer to spiritual leaders or founders. In a sentence, it would typically function as the subject or direct address.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΓΟΝΟΙ, ΓΟΝΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΑΤΗΡ' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'father'. It is a very ancient word found across many Indo-European languages.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: (to) this, (for) this, (by) this, (in) this, (with) this

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' or 'that'. In its dative singular form, as 'ΤΟΥΤΩ', it indicates the indirect object of an action, or the means, instrument, or location. It can be translated as 'to this', 'for this', 'by this', 'in this', or 'with this', depending on the context. It points to something specific that is near or recently mentioned.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-eh-koo-NEE-san

Translations: they worshiped, they bowed down, they prostrated themselves, they did obeisance

Notes: This word describes the act of showing reverence or adoration, typically by prostrating oneself or bowing down. It implies an act of worship or homage, often directed towards God, a deity, or a person of high authority. It is frequently used with the dative case to indicate the object of worship or reverence.

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

Synonyms: ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word προσκυνέω is a compound word formed from πρός (pros), meaning 'towards' or 'before', and κυνέω (kyneō), meaning 'to kiss'. The original sense was to kiss the ground when prostrating oneself before a superior, or to kiss the hand of a superior.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEH-geh-tai

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

G2414

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

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

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

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

Inflection: Dative, Plural

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

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-KOO-nee-sin

Translations: worship, adoration, reverence, homage

Notes: This word appears to be a misspelling or a non-standard form of the Koine Greek noun 'προσκύνησις' (proskynesis), which means 'worship' or 'adoration'. It is derived from the verb 'προσκυνέω' (proskyneo), meaning 'to prostrate oneself, to do homage, to worship'. In ancient contexts, it often involved bowing down or prostrating oneself before a superior, whether a king, a deity, or a revered person, as a sign of respect, submission, or adoration. It is commonly used in religious contexts to describe the act of worshipping God.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine (likely a misspelling of προσκύνησιν)

Synonyms: ΛΑΤΡΕΙΑ, ΣΕΒΑΣΜΟΣ

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'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pis-TEH-yeh

Translations: believe, trust, have faith, entrust, commit

Notes: This word means to believe, to trust, or to have faith in someone or something. It can also mean to entrust or commit something to someone. It is often used in the context of religious faith, but can also refer to general trust or belief in a statement or person. It is a common verb in Koine Greek.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑ, ΕΛΠΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word πιστεύω (pisteuō) comes from the noun πίστις (pistis), meaning 'faith' or 'trust'.

G3753

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-teh

Translations: when, whenever, at which time

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΗΝΙΚΑ, ΟΠΟΤΕ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-koo-nay-SEH-tai

Translations: will worship, will bow down, will do obeisance, will prostrate oneself

Notes: This word is a future tense form of the verb 'proskyneō', meaning to worship, bow down, or prostrate oneself. It describes an action of reverence or submission that will occur in the future. It is often used to describe acts of worship towards God or Christ, but can also refer to showing respect or homage to a human authority figure or even an idol.

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

Synonyms: ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ, ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩ

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.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-koo-NEH-teh

Translations: worship, bow down, prostrate yourselves, do homage

Notes: This word means to worship, to bow down, or to prostrate oneself before someone or something, often as an act of reverence, adoration, or submission. It can be used to describe showing respect to a person of authority or, more commonly, to God or a deity. In this form, it is a command directed at multiple people.

Inflection: Second Person, Plural, Present, Active, Imperative

Synonyms: ΛΑΤΡΕΥΕΤΕ, ΣΕΒΕΣΘΕ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προσκυνέω (proskynéō), a compound of πρός (prós, "towards") and κυνέω (kynéō, "to kiss"). The original meaning was to kiss towards someone, especially a superior, as a sign of respect or adoration, which evolved into bowing or prostrating oneself.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-ky-NOO-men

Translations: we worship, we bow down, we prostrate ourselves, we do obeisance

Notes: This word describes the act of showing reverence or adoration, typically by bowing down or prostrating oneself before someone or something. It is often used in the context of worshiping God or a deity, but can also refer to showing respect or homage to a king or a person of authority. It implies a physical act of submission or veneration.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Active, First Person Plural

Synonyms: ΛΑΤΡΕΥΟΜΕΝ, ΣΕΒΟΜΕΘΑ, ΔΟΞΑΖΟΜΕΝ

G4991

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soh-tee-REE-ah

Translations: salvation, a salvation, deliverance, preservation, safety

Notes: This word refers to the act of saving or being saved from danger, destruction, or sin. In a theological context, it often refers to spiritual deliverance from sin and its consequences, leading to eternal life. It can also refer to physical rescue or preservation from harm.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ΔΙΑΣΩΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb σώζω (sōzō, "to save, deliver, preserve"), related to σωτήρ (sōtēr, "savior").

G3568, G3571

Part of Speech: Adverb, Noun

Sounds like: NOO

Translations: now, then, therefore, indeed, night, a night

Notes: This word, without diacritics, can represent two distinct Koine Greek words. It can be the adverb 'νῦν' (nyn), meaning 'now,' 'then,' 'therefore,' or 'indeed,' often used to emphasize a point or indicate a present or immediate state. It can also be the noun 'νύξ' (nyx), meaning 'night,' referring to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. The specific meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Adverb (does not inflect); Noun (Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine)

Synonyms: ΑΡΤΙ, ΗΔΗ, ΕΣΠΕΡΑ

Etymology: ΝΥΝ (nyn) comes from Proto-Indo-European. ΝΥΞ (nyx) comes from Proto-Indo-European.

G228

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-lay-thee-NOY

Translations: true, real, genuine, sincere, trustworthy

Notes: This word describes something as true, real, or genuine, in contrast to what is false, counterfeit, or merely apparent. It can refer to something that is authentic in its nature, or to a person who is sincere and trustworthy. As an adjective, it modifies nouns, indicating their quality of truth or reality.

Inflection: Nominative Plural Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΗΣ, ΓΝΗΣΙΟΣ, ΒΕΒΑΙΟΣ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-koo-nay-SOO-sin

Translations: they will worship, they will bow down, they will prostrate themselves, they will do obeisance

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to worship,' 'to bow down,' or 'to prostrate oneself.' It describes an act of reverence, homage, or adoration, often involving bowing or kneeling before someone or something. It can be used to describe worship of God, but also bowing before a king, a person of authority, or even an idol.

Inflection: Future, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ, ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΠΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word προσκυνέω is a compound word formed from πρός (pros), meaning 'towards' or 'facing,' and κυνέω (kyneō), meaning 'to kiss.' The original sense was to kiss the ground or the hand of a superior, evolving to mean 'to bow down' or 'to worship.'

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah-tee

Translations: (to) Spirit, (to) spirit, (to) wind, (to) breath

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΙ (PNEUMATI), the dative singular form of ΠΝΕΥΜΑ (PNEUMA). It refers to spirit, wind, or breath. In a theological context, it often refers to the Holy Spirit. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object of an action, or the means/instrument by which something is done, often translated with 'to' or 'by/in' depending on context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΝΟΗ, ΑΝΕΜΟΣ

G225

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-LAY-thee-ah

Translations: truth, a truth

Notes: This word refers to truth, reality, or sincerity. It is often used to describe something that is factual, genuine, or in accordance with reality. It can also refer to the concept of truth as a moral or spiritual quality. For example, it might be used in a sentence to say 'the truth is in us' or 'we are of the truth'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΕΣ, ΓΝΩΣΙΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΛΗΘΕΙΑ' comes from the Greek prefix 'α-' (a-), meaning 'not' or 'un-', and 'λήθη' (lethe), meaning 'forgetfulness' or 'concealment'. Thus, it literally means 'un-forgetfulness' or 'un-concealment', implying that which is revealed or not hidden.

G5108

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: toy-OO-tooss

Translations: such, such a kind, such as these, such people

Notes: This word is a demonstrative adjective meaning 'such' or 'of such a kind'. It is used to refer to persons or things that have been previously mentioned or are implied by the context. It describes the quality or nature of something, indicating that it is of the type or character just described or understood.

Inflection: Masculine or Feminine, Plural, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΟΣ, ΤΟΣΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun 'οὗτος' (this) and the correlative particle 'τοῖος' (such).

G2212

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ZAY-tee

Translations: seek, desire, ask for, demand, require, investigate

Notes: This word is the second person singular present active imperative form of the verb 'ζητέω' (zēteō), meaning 'to seek' or 'to desire'. It is used as a command or instruction, telling a single person to seek or desire something. For example, it can be used in contexts like 'seek wisdom' or 'desire peace'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΕΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ, ΕΚΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ζητέω (zēteō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to search' or 'to inquire'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOOS

Translations: the, them, those

Notes: ΤΟΥΣ is the masculine plural accusative form of the definite article or demonstrative pronoun 'ὁ'. As an article, it functions like 'the' in English, specifying a noun that is already known or has been previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it means 'them' or 'those', referring to a group of masculine individuals or things in the accusative case, indicating they are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *so- (demonstrative pronoun).

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-koo-NOO-tas

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

Notes: This word is a participle form of the verb 'προσκυνέω' (proskyneō), meaning to worship, do obeisance, or bow down. It describes the action of showing reverence or homage, often by prostrating oneself before a superior, a deity, or a king. It can be used to describe someone who is actively engaged in an act of worship or profound respect.

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

Synonyms: ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ

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.

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-koo-NOON-tas

Translations: worshiping, bowing down, prostrating oneself, those worshiping, those bowing down

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'proskyneo'. It describes the action of worshiping, bowing down, or prostrating oneself before someone or something, often as an act of reverence, homage, or submission. It can be used to describe people who are engaged in this act.

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

Synonyms: ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'towards' or 'to', and ΚΥΝΕΩ (kyneo), meaning 'to kiss'. The original sense was to kiss the ground when prostrating oneself before a superior, or to kiss the hand of a superior, or even to kiss an idol. Over time, it evolved to mean to bow down, prostrate oneself, or worship.

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sounds like: pros-koo-NEE

Translations: worship, adoration, reverence, to worship, to adore, to prostrate oneself, to do obeisance

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'proskyneo' (to worship) or a related noun. As a noun, 'proskynesis' (ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΗΣΙΣ) refers to the act of worship or adoration, often involving prostration or bowing down as a sign of reverence. As a verb, 'proskyneo' means to worship, adore, or show reverence, typically by bowing or prostrating oneself before a superior or deity. The form 'ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΙ' most likely represents the dative singular of the noun 'proskynesis' (ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΗΣΙΣ), meaning 'to worship' or 'for worship', or it could be a rare or variant spelling of an infinitive form of the verb 'proskyneo'.

Inflection: Dative, Singular, Feminine (if noun ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΗΣΙΣ); or potentially a variant/misspelling of a verb form.

Synonyms: ΛΑΤΡΕΙΑ, ΣΕΒΑΣΜΟΣ

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OY-dah

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

Notes: This verb means 'to know' or 'to understand'. It is a perfect tense form that is used with a present meaning, indicating a state of knowing or having come to know. It can refer to knowing facts, understanding concepts, or being acquainted with people or things. It often implies a deep, experiential knowledge rather than mere intellectual acquaintance.

Inflection: Perfect Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to the English word 'wit'. It originally meant 'to have seen' (perfect tense of 'to see'), and thus 'to know' (from having seen).

G3323

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: mes-SEE-as

Translations: Messiah

Notes: This word refers to the Messiah, the Anointed One, a title used for the expected deliverer of the Jewish people. It is a transliteration of the Hebrew word for 'anointed'. In the New Testament, it is often used interchangeably with 'Christos' (Christ), which is the Greek equivalent of 'Messiah'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From Aramaic מְשִׁיחָא (məšīḥā), which is from Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (māšīaḥ), meaning 'anointed'.

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: leh-GO-meh-noss

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

Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes something or someone that is being said, spoken about, or called. It often functions as an adjective meaning 'called' or 'named', or as a noun referring to 'the one being called' or 'the one being spoken of'. It can be used to introduce a common name or a description of something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ, ΟΝΟΜΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ

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.

G3752

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

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

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-nos

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

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

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

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

G0312

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nang-GEL-lei

Translations: he announces, he declares, he reports, he tells, he proclaims, he brings word

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ανα' (ana, meaning 'up' or 'again') and 'αγγελλω' (aggellō, meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'). It means to announce, declare, report, or proclaim, often with the sense of bringing a message or news. It is used to describe the act of making something known, especially something that has been revealed or discovered.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ is a compound of the preposition ΑΝΑ (ana, 'up, again, back') and the verb ΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ (aggellō, 'to announce, report'). The root verb ΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to words for 'messenger' or 'message'.

G0312

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nang-GEL-lai

Translations: to announce, to report, to declare, to tell, to proclaim, to bring back word

Notes: This word means to announce, report, or declare something. It implies bringing a message back or making something known. It is often used in contexts where information is conveyed, news is shared, or a message is delivered to others. It can refer to both a formal proclamation and a simple telling.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Present Tense, Optative Mood, Active Voice; or Second Person Singular, Present Tense, Imperative Mood, Middle/Passive Voice; or First Person Singular, Present Tense, Subjunctive Mood, Middle/Passive Voice; or Third Person Singular, Present Tense, Subjunctive Mood, Middle/Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

G0537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tah

Translations: all, every, the whole, all things, everything

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all' or 'every'. It can refer to a complete group or quantity. It is often used to emphasize the totality of something, such as 'all people' or 'all time'. When used in the neuter plural, it can be translated as 'all things' or 'everything'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΛΟΣ, ΣΥΜΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΑΣ (apas) is a compound word formed from the prefix Α- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'completely', and ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'.

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.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: lah-LOHN

Translations: speaking, talking, saying, a speaker, one who speaks

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'λαλέω' (laleō), meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It describes someone who is currently in the act of speaking or talking. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun (e.g., 'the speaking man'), or substantively, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the one who speaks').

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΙΡΗΚΩΣ

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

G1904

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-AYL-than

Translations: came upon, attacked, came, arrived, came against

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'epi' (upon, against) and the verb 'erchomai' (to come). It means 'to come upon,' 'to come against,' 'to attack,' or simply 'to come' or 'to arrive,' often with an implication of something happening to or affecting someone. It can describe an event or person arriving, or an action being directed against someone.

Inflection: Aorist Indicative, Active, 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

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'.

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'.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAH-lei

Translations: he was speaking, he was talking, he spoke, he talked, he said, he declared

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'laleō', meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action of speaking in the past. It can refer to general conversation, formal discourse, or even the act of uttering sounds. It is often used to describe someone communicating a message or expressing thoughts.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΙΡΕΩ

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'.

G3305

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN-toy

Translations: however, certainly, indeed, nevertheless, yet, truly

Notes: ΜΕΝΤΟΙ is a particle used to introduce a strong contrast or to emphasize a statement. It often means 'however' or 'nevertheless' when introducing a contrasting idea, or 'certainly' or 'indeed' when adding emphasis to a preceding statement. It can be used to affirm something strongly or to mark a transition to a more important or contrasting point.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΑ, ΔΕ, ΓΑΡ

Etymology: From the particle μέν (men) meaning 'on the one hand' or 'indeed', and τοι (toi) meaning 'surely' or 'indeed'. It combines these elements to form a stronger emphatic or adversative particle.

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

Translations: what, why, what kind of, how much, something, anything, a certain thing

Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun 'τίς'. It can be used to ask 'what?' or 'why?', or to refer to 'something' or 'anything' in an indefinite sense. When used as an adjective, it means 'what kind of' or 'how much'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word 'ΤΙ' originates from Proto-Indo-European, serving as the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun.

G2214

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DZAY-tis

Translations: question, a question, dispute, a dispute, debate, a debate

Notes: This word refers to a question, inquiry, or a matter of dispute or debate. It is often used in contexts where there is an investigation or a contentious discussion about a particular topic.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΡΩΤΗΣΙΣ, ΔΙΑΛΟΓΙΣΜΟΣ, ΕΡΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'zetesis' comes from the Greek verb 'zeteo' (ζητέω), meaning 'to seek' or 'to inquire'. It describes the act or result of seeking or inquiring.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LEHSS

Translations: you speak, you are speaking, you say, you are saying

Notes: This word is the second person singular present active indicative form of the verb ΛΑΛΕΩ. It means 'to speak', 'to talk', or 'to say'. It often refers to the act of uttering sounds or words, sometimes implying a more informal or chattering kind of speech, or simply to communicate verbally. It can be used in sentences like 'You speak the truth' or 'You are talking loudly'.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ

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'.

G0863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-FEE-keh

Translations: he sent away, he let go, he released, he forgave, he permitted, he left

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'aphiemi'. It describes an action that was completed in the past. Depending on the context, it can mean to send away, let go, release, forgive, permit, or leave something behind. It is often used in the context of releasing someone from a debt or imprisonment, or forgiving sins.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΑΦΙΕΜΑΙ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ

G1205

Part of Speech: Verb, Adverb

Sounds like: DEW-teh

Translations: Come!, Come!, Come here!, Come on!

Notes: This word is an imperative, meaning 'Come!' or 'Come here!'. It is used as an invitation or an exhortation to action, often followed by a subjunctive verb to indicate the purpose or result of coming. It can be used for both singular and plural subjects, though it is grammatically plural in form. For example, it might be used to say 'Come, let us go!'

Inflection: Imperative, Second Person, Plural (often used for singular as well)

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΕΣΘΕ, ΙΤΕ

Etymology: From an obsolete imperative of an uncontracted form of ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AHN-thro-po

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

Notes: This word refers to a human being, encompassing both male and female individuals, or humanity in general. It is often used to distinguish humans from God or animals. It can also refer to a specific person.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΘΝΗΤΟΣ

Etymology: The etymology of ANTHROPOS is uncertain, but it is thought to be derived from a compound of 'aner' (man) and 'ops' (face, eye), or possibly from 'ana' (up) and 'trepo' (to turn), referring to an upright posture.

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

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

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

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

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

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

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-POI-eh-sah

Translations: I did, I made, I created, I produced, I performed

Notes: This word is the first person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō). It signifies a completed action in the past, performed by the speaker. It is commonly used to express the act of doing, making, creating, or performing something. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'I made a house' or 'I did this work'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G3381, G3382

Part of Speech: Particle, Noun

Sounds like: MAY-tee

Translations: surely, perhaps, whether, lest, counsel, wisdom, plan, skill

Notes: This word has two primary meanings depending on context. As an interrogative particle (G3381), it is used to introduce a question expecting a negative answer, often translated as 'surely...not?' or 'perhaps'. It can also introduce a question where the answer is uncertain, meaning 'whether' or 'lest'. As a noun (G3382), it refers to 'counsel', 'wisdom', 'plan', or 'skill'. This noun form is typically feminine.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a particle); Singular, Nominative, Feminine (as a noun)

Synonyms: ΑΡΑ, ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΣΟΦΙΑ

Etymology: The particle 'μητί' (G3381) is a compound of the negative particle 'μή' (not) and the enclitic interrogative particle 'τι' (what, why). The noun 'μῆτις' (G3382) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'μάομαι' (to seek, strive).

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: EHR-khon-toh

Translations: they were coming, they came, they were going, they went

Notes: This is the imperfect indicative middle/passive form of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. The imperfect tense describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. So, 'they were coming' or 'they were going' indicates a continuous movement or a series of arrivals/departures in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G3342

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: meh-TAHK-soo

Translations: between, among, while, meanwhile

Notes: This word functions as a preposition or an adverb. As a preposition, it means 'between' or 'among', indicating a position or relationship between two or more things or people. It can also be used adverbially to mean 'in the meantime' or 'while'. For example, it can describe something located spatially between two points, or an event occurring temporally between two other events.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΝ ΜΕΣΩ, ΜΕΣΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΤΑΞΥ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to μέσος (mesos, 'middle') or a compound involving μετά (meta, 'with, among').

G2065

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-ROH-tohn

Translations: they were asking, they were questioning, they were inquiring, they were requesting

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to ask', 'to question', 'to inquire', or 'to request'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It can be used to ask for information, to make a request, or to interrogate someone. In the provided context, it indicates that a group of people were in the process of asking or inquiring about something.

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΖΗΤΕΩ

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.

G2068

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PHA-geh

Translations: Eat!, Devour!

Notes: This is an aorist imperative form of the verb 'to eat' or 'to devour'. It is a command directed at one person, telling them to perform the action of eating. It can be used in various contexts, from a literal command to eat food to a more figurative sense of consuming or destroying something.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΣΘΙΩ, ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The verb φάγω (phagō) is the aorist stem of ἐσθίω (esthíō), meaning 'to eat'. The stem φάγ- is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an ancient root meaning 'to consume' or 'to devour'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-leh-gon

Translations: they were saying, they said, they were telling, they told

Notes: This word is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'ΛΕΓΩ' (LEGO). It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, meaning 'they were saying' or 'they used to say'. It can also simply indicate a past action, 'they said' or 'they told'. It is commonly used to report speech or actions of a group of people in a narrative.

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

Synonyms: ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ΛΕΓΩ' (LEGO) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to collect, gather, pick out, count, tell'. In Greek, it evolved to mean 'to speak' or 'to say', often implying a deliberate or reasoned utterance.

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-neng-ken

Translations: he brought, she brought, it brought, he carried, she carried, it carried, he bore, she bore, it bore

Notes: This is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'φέρω' (phero), which means 'to bear,' 'to carry,' or 'to bring.' It describes a completed action in the past performed by a single subject (he, she, or it). For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'He brought the gift.'

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΓΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-OH

Translations: do, make, produce, create, perform, cause, appoint, keep, observe

Notes: This verb means to do, make, or produce something. It can refer to physical creation, performing an action, or causing an event to happen. It is often used in contexts of carrying out commands, observing laws, or bringing about a state of being. Its meaning can vary depending on the context and the object it takes.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kʷey- 'to build, make'. It is related to words meaning 'to build' or 'to construct'.

G2307

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: the-LEE-mah

Translations: will, desire, purpose, a will, a desire, a purpose

Notes: This word refers to a will, desire, or purpose, often implying a deliberate intention or choice. It can be used to describe the will of God, the will of a person, or a general intention. It is frequently used in contexts relating to divine purpose or human obedience to that purpose.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb θέλω (thelō), meaning 'to will, wish, desire'. It denotes the result or object of willing.

G3992

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: PEM-psan-tos

Translations: (of) sending, (of) having sent, (of) dispatching, (of) having dispatched

Notes: This word is the genitive singular masculine or neuter form of the aorist active participle of the verb 'πέμπω' (pempō), meaning 'to send' or 'to dispatch'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. In the genitive case, it often indicates possession, origin, or the subject of a genitive absolute construction, meaning 'of the one who sent' or 'when he had sent'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G5055

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: teh-lee-OH-soh

Translations: I will complete, I will finish, I will perfect, I will accomplish, I will bring to an end

Notes: This word is a verb indicating a future action of bringing something to completion, perfection, or an end. It implies the successful conclusion of a process or task, often with the nuance of making something perfect or fully mature. It can be used in contexts where a goal is achieved or a prophecy is fulfilled.

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΩ, ΕΚΤΕΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word τελειόω (teleioō) derives from τέλειος (teleios), meaning 'complete, perfect, mature,' which itself comes from τέλος (telos), meaning 'end, goal, purpose.' Thus, the verb signifies the act of bringing something to its intended end or state of perfection.

G2041

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ER-gon

Translations: work, deed, act, task, labor, a work, a deed

Notes: This word refers to a work, deed, or action. It can encompass a wide range of activities, from physical labor and tasks to moral actions, accomplishments, or even the effects or results of an action. It is often used to describe something that is done or produced.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΙΣ, ΔΟΥΛΕΙΑ, ΚΑΤΕΡΓΟΝ

Etymology: From a primary (supposed) verb ERGO (to work); compare English 'erg' and 'energy'.

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OOKH

Translations: no, not, never, by no means

Notes: This word is a negative adverb used to express absolute negation. It is typically used before a vowel with a rough breathing mark (like 'ουχί' or 'οὐχ') or before a consonant with a smooth breathing mark (like 'οὐκ'). It denies a statement or fact, indicating that something is not true or does not exist. It can be used to negate verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ, ΟΥΚ

Etymology: This word is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂u- meaning 'not'. It is an ancient Greek negative particle.

G2089

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EH-tee

Translations: still, yet, even, besides, further, moreover, again, no longer

Notes: This word is an adverb used to indicate continuation, addition, or emphasis. It can mean 'still' or 'yet' when referring to something ongoing, 'further' or 'moreover' when adding information, or 'even' for emphasis. It can also be used with a negative to mean 'no longer' or 'not yet'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΤΙ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *eti, meaning 'beyond, in addition'. It is related to the English word 'et' (and).

G2326

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: theh-ris-MOS

Translations: harvest, a harvest, reaping

Notes: This word refers to the act of harvesting or the season when harvesting takes place. It can also refer to the crop that is harvested. It is commonly used in contexts related to agriculture, but can also be used metaphorically to describe a time of gathering or consequence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΚΑΡΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb θερίζω (therizō), meaning "to reap" or "to harvest", which is related to θέρος (theros), meaning "summer" or "harvest time".

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'.

G5561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHO-ras

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΓΗ

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'.

G2325

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle), Noun

Sounds like: theh-REE-zohn

Translations: reaping, harvesting, the one who reaps, a reaper, the reaper

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'θερίζω', meaning 'to reap' or 'to harvest'. It describes someone who is currently engaged in the act of reaping or harvesting. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun, or as a substantive (a noun), referring to 'the one who reaps' or 'a reaper'. It is commonly used in contexts related to agriculture and the gathering of crops.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩΝ, ΚΟΠΤΩΝ

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soo-NAH-ghee

Translations: gather, bring together, collect, assemble, receive, welcome

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'συνάγω' (synago), meaning 'to gather' or 'to bring together'. It describes the action of collecting people or things into one place, or receiving someone into a home or group. The form 'συναγι' appears to be a rare or non-standard inflection, possibly a misspelling or a very specific dialectal form of the aorist imperative or a present subjunctive/optative, though 'συναγαγε' or 'συναγαγετε' would be more common for an imperative. In the provided context, it functions as an imperative, urging someone to gather or acquire.

Inflection: Second Person Singular, Aorist Active Imperative (less common form) or potentially a variant of Present Active Subjunctive/Optative. The exact inflection is unusual for standard Koine Greek, suggesting it might be a textual variant or a less common grammatical construction.

Synonyms: ΑΓΕΙΡΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ, ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ

G2590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-PON

Translations: fruit, a fruit, produce, crop, result, profit

Notes: This word refers to the fruit or produce of plants, trees, or the earth. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the result, outcome, or profit of actions or endeavors. In the provided examples, it refers to the literal fruit of plants.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ, ΕΚΒΑΣΙΣ, ΑΠΟΒΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΡΠΟΣ (karpos) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or related to a root meaning 'to pluck' or 'to gather'.

G5463

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: KHAH-ee-ray

Translations: may he/she/it rejoice, may he/she/it be glad, rejoice!, be glad!, hail!, greetings!

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'ΧΑΙΡΩ', meaning 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad'. It can be used as a wish or a command. As a wish, it expresses a desire for someone to experience joy or well-being. As a command, it is an imperative, often used as a greeting like 'hail' or 'greetings'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΩ, ΕΥΦΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΧΑΙΡΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to be full of joy' or 'to be cheerful'.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ

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

G228

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-lay-thee-NOS

Translations: true, real, genuine, authentic

Notes: This adjective describes something as being true, real, or genuine, often in contrast to something false, counterfeit, or merely apparent. It signifies that which is truly what it purports to be, not merely a copy or a shadow. It can be used to describe people, things, or concepts, emphasizing their inherent reality or faithfulness.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine. It can also be Singular, Nominative/Accusative, Neuter. This word inflects for gender, number, and case.

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΗΣ, ΓΝΗΣΙΟΣ, ΕΤΥΜΟΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Koine Greek word ΑΛΗΘΗΣ (alēthēs), meaning 'true', which itself comes from the prefix 'a-' (not) and ΛΗΘΩ (lēthō), meaning 'to escape notice' or 'to be hidden'. Thus, 'that which is not hidden' or 'that which is evident and real'.

G0649

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pes-TAL-kah

Translations: I have sent, I have dispatched, I have commissioned

Notes: This word is the first person singular, perfect active indicative form of the verb 'apostellō'. It means 'I have sent' or 'I have dispatched'. The perfect tense indicates an action completed in the past with continuing results in the present. It implies that the sending has occurred, and the person or thing sent is still in the state of having been sent or is still on their mission.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΜΦΑ, ΕΞΑΠΕΣΤΑΛΚΑ

G2872

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: keh-koh-pee-AH-kah-teh

Translations: you have toiled, you have labored, you have grown weary

Notes: This word is a verb indicating that the subject has completed an action of toiling, laboring, or becoming weary. It describes a state of having exerted significant effort, often to the point of exhaustion. It is used to describe a past action with ongoing relevance to the present.

Inflection: Perfect Active Indicative, 2nd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΜΟΧΘΕΩ, ΚΑΜΝΩ

Etymology: The verb κοπιάω (kopiao) is derived from the noun κόπος (kopos), meaning 'a striking, beating, toil, labor, trouble'. It signifies the act of engaging in strenuous effort or experiencing weariness as a result.

G0243

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: AL-loy

Translations: others, some others, different ones, other things

Notes: This word refers to 'other' people or things, or 'different' ones. It is often used to distinguish one group from another, meaning 'some... others'. For example, 'some went this way, others went that way'. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun or as a pronoun standing in for a noun.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine; Plural, Nominative, Feminine; Plural, Nominative, Neuter; Plural, Vocative, Masculine; Plural, Vocative, Feminine; Plural, Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΙ, ΛΟΙΠΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΑΛΛΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'other' or 'another'. It is related to Latin alius and English 'else'.

G2873

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KO-pon

Translations: toil, labor, trouble, effort, weariness, a toil, a labor, a trouble, an effort, a weariness

Notes: This word refers to strenuous effort, hard work, or the resulting weariness and exhaustion. It can also denote trouble, distress, or affliction. It is often used to describe the physical or mental exertion involved in a task.

Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΟΧΘΟΣ, ΠΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb κόπτω (koptō), meaning 'to strike, cut, or beat', implying the effort involved in such actions.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-TEV-san

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑΝ, ΠΕΙΘΟΜΑΙ

G3140

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mar-ty-ROO-sees

Translations: bearing witness, testifying, giving evidence, attesting

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'μαρτυρέω', meaning 'to bear witness' or 'to testify'. It describes an action that is ongoing or continuous. It is often used to indicate that something or someone is providing evidence or confirmation for a statement or event. For example, 'the conscience bearing witness' or 'the scripture testifying'.

Inflection: Singular, Present, Active, Participle, Feminine, Genitive

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ, ΜΑΡΤΥΣ

G4540

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-mah-REE-tai

Translations: Samaritans

Notes: This word refers to the Samaritans, an ethnoreligious group of the Levant. In the New Testament, they are often depicted as distinct from and sometimes at odds with the Jews, though they shared many religious traditions. They are known for their unique version of the Pentateuch and their worship on Mount Gerizim.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The word "Samaritans" comes from the region of Samaria, which was the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel. The inhabitants of this region were known as Samaritans.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OW-toh

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Singular

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΟΥΤΟΣ

G3306

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: MEH-nai

Translations: to remain, to abide, to stay, to endure, to wait, to last

Notes: ΜΕΙΝΑΙ is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb ΜΕΝΩ. It means 'to remain', 'to abide', 'to stay', or 'to endure'. It is used to express an action that is completed or viewed as a whole, without specific regard to its duration, and functions as a verbal noun, often dependent on another verb or expressing purpose.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ, ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΝΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to stay, remain'. It is related to Latin 'maneo' (to remain) and Sanskrit 'manas' (mind, spirit).

G3306

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EM-ee-nen

Translations: remained, abode, stayed, continued, endured, waited

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb ΜΕΝΩ (menō). It describes an action that occurred in the past, indicating that someone or something remained, abode, stayed, or continued in a particular place or state. It can also imply enduring or waiting.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΜΕΝΩ, ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The verb ΜΕΝΩ (menō) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to remain' or 'to stand still'. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages.

G4183

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: pol-LOH

Translations: much, many, great, a great deal, by much, by a great deal, greatly, often, frequently

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the adjective 'much' or 'many'. As an adjective, it describes a large quantity or number. For example, it could mean 'many people' or 'much water'. When used adverbially, it means 'by much' or 'greatly', indicating a significant degree or frequency, such as 'much more' or 'often'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter; or Adverbial Dative

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΙΚΑΝΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΣ

G5037

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle

Sounds like: TEH

Translations: and, both, also, even, then, so, indeed

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears after the word it modifies or connects. It functions as a conjunction, often translated as 'and' or 'both...and', connecting words, phrases, or clauses. It can also add emphasis or indicate a consequence, sometimes translated as 'also' or 'even'. When used in pairs (τε...τε or τε...καί), it means 'both...and'. It is less emphatic than 'καί' (kai) and often implies a closer connection or a more natural pairing between the elements it joins.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΔΕ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kʷe, a clitic particle meaning 'and'. It is cognate with Latin -que and Sanskrit ca.

G3765

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OO-keh-tee

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΚΕΤΙ

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

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

G0191

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-KAY-koh-men

Translations: we have heard

Notes: This is the first person plural, perfect active indicative form of the verb 'ἀκούω' (akouō), meaning 'to hear'. The perfect tense indicates a completed action with ongoing results, so 'we have heard' implies that the act of hearing is finished, and the result of that hearing (e.g., knowledge, understanding) continues.

Inflection: Perfect Active Indicative, 1st Person Plural

Synonyms: ΠΥΝΘΑΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΑΚΟΥΩ

Etymology: The root verb 'ἀκούω' (akouō) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or from an onomatopoeic root.

G4990

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: so-TER

Translations: Savior, a Savior, Deliverer, a Deliverer, Preserver, a Preserver

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation (nomina sacra) for ΣΩΤΗΡ (Soter), meaning 'Savior'. It refers to someone who saves, delivers, or preserves. In a theological context, it often refers to God or Jesus Christ as the ultimate Savior. It is used to describe one who brings salvation or rescue from danger, destruction, or sin.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΥΣΤΗΣ, ΣΩΣΤΗΡ

Etymology: From the verb σῴζω (sōizō), meaning 'to save, deliver, preserve'.

G2889

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOS-moo

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

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

Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗΣ, ΑΙΩΝΟΣ, ΚΟΣΜΗΜΑΤΟΣ

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

G1564

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: eh-KAY-then

Translations: from there, thence, from that place

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating movement or origin from a specific place or point in time. It can be used to describe someone or something coming from a particular location, or an event happening subsequently from a previous point in time. For example, 'he went from there' or 'from that point, he did X'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙ, ΕΝΘΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΕΙΘΕΝ is derived from the demonstrative adverb ΕΚΕΙ (there) and the suffix -θεν, which indicates origin or movement from a place. It signifies 'from that place'.

G3140

Part of Speech: Verb

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

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΩ, ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ

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

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: EE-dee-ah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΥ, ΜΟΝΟΣ, ΞΕΧΩΡΙΣΤΑ

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

Part of Speech: 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'.

G3960

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-TAS-soh

Translations: strike, smite, hit, beat, wound

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΤΤΩ, ΤΥΠΤΩ, ΚΟΠΤΩ

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

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

G1858

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-or-TEE

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΗΓΥΡΙΣ, ΘΥΣΙΑ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-lay-LOO-thi-san

Translations: they have come, they came

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'erchomai', meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It is in the perfect tense, which describes an action completed in the past but with continuing results or relevance in the present. Therefore, 'they have come' implies that their arrival is a completed fact, and they are now present.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to go'. In Koine Greek, it is a common verb used to denote movement towards a place or person.

G2581

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: KAH-nan

Translations: Canaan, Cana

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to the biblical land of Canaan, which was located in the ancient Near East, corresponding roughly to modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and parts of Syria and Jordan. It is also used to refer to the city of Cana in Galilee, known from the New Testament.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The name 'Canaan' is of Semitic origin, likely meaning 'lowland' or 'humiliated'. It refers to a region and its inhabitants mentioned extensively in ancient Near Eastern texts and the Hebrew Bible.

G0937

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-lee-KOS

Translations: royal, kingly, a royal official, a nobleman, a courtier

Notes: This word describes something or someone belonging to a king or of royal quality. As an adjective, it means 'royal' or 'kingly'. As a noun, it refers to a royal official, a nobleman, or someone associated with the king's court. It is often used to describe someone in a position of authority or high status due to their connection to a monarch.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'βασιλεύς' (basileus), meaning 'king'. The suffix '-ικός' (-ikos) is used to form adjectives indicating belonging or relation.

G5207

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HUI-os

Translations: son, a son

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ

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

G2584

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ka-far-NAH-oom

Translations: Capernaum

Notes: Capernaum was a significant town located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee in ancient Israel. It is frequently mentioned in the New Testament as a place where Jesus lived and performed many miracles and teachings, serving as his primary base of operations during his Galilean ministry. The final apostrophe (keraia) indicates that the word is being used as a numeral, representing 2000, but in this context, it is a proper noun and the keraia is likely a scribal mark or a misinterpretation of a coronis indicating elision, though it's most commonly understood as the name of the town.

Inflection: Singular, Indeclinable

Etymology: The name Capernaum is derived from Hebrew, meaning 'village of Nahum' or 'village of comfort'. It is a compound word, combining 'kfar' (village) and 'Nahum' (comfort or the prophet's name).

G2276

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EE-kee

Translations: least, by no means, not at all, not in the least

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'least' or 'by no means.' It is used to express a strong negative or to emphasize the smallest degree of something. It often functions to deny something emphatically or to indicate that something is far from being the case.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ, ΟΥΔΑΜΩΣ

Etymology: The word ἦκι (ēki) is likely derived from the superlative form of the adverb ἤκα (ēka), meaning 'gently' or 'softly,' or from the root of the adjective ἥκιστος (hēkistos), meaning 'least.'

G2065

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ROH-tah

Translations: he was asking, he asked, he was questioning, he questioned

Notes: This word is a verb, specifically the imperfect active indicative form of 'erōtaō', meaning 'to ask' or 'to question'. It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It is often used to introduce a question or to describe someone making an inquiry.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΡΩΤΑΩ, ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΠΥΝΘΑΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the Greek root 'erōt-', meaning 'to ask' or 'to question'. It is related to the noun 'erōtēma' (question).

G3195

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-mel-len

Translations: was about to, was going to, was destined to, was on the point of

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'ΜΕΛΛΩ' (mello). It indicates an action that was imminent or about to happen in the past. It often conveys a sense of intention, expectation, or destiny regarding a future event from a past perspective. For example, 'he was about to go' or 'it was destined to happen'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΑΖΩ, ΕΓΓΙΖΩ

Etymology: The verb ΜΕΛΛΩ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to μέλω (melō, 'to be a care'). It signifies being about to do something or being destined for something.

G0599

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-poth-NEES-kine

Translations: to die, to be dead, to be about to die, to perish

Notes: This verb means 'to die' or 'to perish'. It describes the act of ceasing to live, whether naturally or violently. It can also refer to being in a state of death or being on the verge of death.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition ΑΠΟ (APO), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ΘΝΗΣΚΩ (THNESKO), meaning 'to die'. The prefix intensifies the meaning of death or separation from life.

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.

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.

G5059

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEH-ra-ta

Translations: wonders, marvels, portents, omens

Notes: This word refers to extraordinary or unusual events, often with a supernatural or divine origin. It can denote a wonder or a marvel that inspires awe, or a portent or omen that serves as a sign of future events, often of a significant or calamitous nature. It is typically used in a plural form to describe a series of such events.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΗΜΕΙΑ, ΘΑΥΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: The origin of the word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the idea of 'looking at' or 'observing' something remarkable.

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DEH-teh

Translations: you may see, you may know, you may perceive, you may understand, you may behold

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'to see' or 'to know'. It is a compound form, combining elements of the verbs ΟΡΑΩ (to see) and ΕΙΔΩ (to know/see). It is used to express the idea of seeing, perceiving, or understanding something, often with an implication of mental apprehension rather than just physical sight. It is frequently used in contexts where knowledge or understanding is gained through observation or experience.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Aorist, Subjunctive, Active

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΕΤΕ, ΓΙΝΩΣΚΕΤΕ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pis-TEV-see-tai

Translations: he may believe, he might believe, he may trust, he might trust, he may be entrusted, he might be entrusted

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'pisteuo', meaning 'to believe' or 'to trust'. In this specific form, it indicates a potential or hypothetical action of believing or trusting, often in a passive sense ('to be entrusted'). It can be used in contexts where someone is being given a responsibility or is expected to believe something.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Subjunctive, Passive

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΘΩ, ΕΛΠΙΖΩ

G4250

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: PRIN

Translations: before, sooner, until, ere

Notes: This word functions as an adverb or a conjunction, indicating a point in time prior to another event or action. As an adverb, it means 'before' or 'sooner'. As a conjunction, it means 'before' or 'until', often introducing a clause that describes an event that has not yet happened. It is frequently used with an infinitive or a subjunctive verb.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *per- (forward, through). It is related to the preposition πρό (pro, before).

G0599

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-poh-thah-NIN

Translations: to die, to be dead, to be about to die

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ἀποθνῄσκω', meaning 'to die' or 'to be dead'. It is often used to express the action of dying or the state of being dead, frequently appearing after prepositions like 'μετά τό' (after) or as the object of verbs like 'ἐπεδέξαντο' (they chose).

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΩ, ΚΟΙΜΑΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') and θνῄσκω (thnēiskō, 'to die').

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-TEV-sen

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

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to believe' or 'to trust'. It describes an action of placing faith or confidence in someone or something. It is used to express conviction or reliance, often in a religious or personal context.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑ, ΠΕΙΘΩ

Etymology: From PIE *bheidh- 'to trust, confide, persuade'. In Koine Greek, it developed from the root meaning 'to persuade' or 'to be persuaded', evolving into 'to believe' or 'to trust'.

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."

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LO-go

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΜΥΘΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

G2597

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

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

Translations: of going down, of coming down, of descending

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to go down' or 'to descend'. It describes an action of moving downwards, often from a higher place to a lower one. As a genitive participle, it typically functions to modify a noun or pronoun, indicating possession or relationship, and can be translated as 'of the one going down' or 'of him who is descending'. It can also indicate a temporal relationship, meaning 'while going down' or 'as he was descending'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΙΣΧΥΩ

G5221

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-peen-TEE-san

Translations: they met, they encountered, they came to meet

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to meet' or 'to encounter'. It is often used to describe people coming face-to-face with someone, sometimes unexpectedly or for a specific purpose. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'from under', and ΑΝΤΑΩ (antao), meaning 'to meet' or 'to come opposite to'.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΝΤΑΩ, ΑΠΑΝΤΑΩ

Etymology: The word ΥΠΑΝΤΑΩ is a compound verb derived from the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'from under', and the verb ΑΝΤΑΩ (antao), meaning 'to meet' or 'to come opposite to'. The combination suggests a movement from below or from a hidden place to meet someone.

G0312, G0321, G0518

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eng-GEY-lan

Translations: they announced, they reported, they proclaimed, they told, they brought news

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of a verb meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'. It describes an action that was completed in the past by a group of people. Depending on the prefix (which is often omitted in ancient manuscripts without diacritics), it could specifically mean 'to announce back' (ἀναγγέλλω), 'to announce away/from' (ἀπαγγέλλω), or simply 'to announce' (ἀγγέλλω).

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΑΛΗΣΑΝ, ΕΙΠΟΝ, ΕΦΑΣΑΝ

G3816

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAIS

Translations: child, a child, boy, a boy, girl, a girl, servant, a servant, slave, a slave

Notes: This word refers to a child, whether a boy or a girl, and can also denote a servant or slave, regardless of age. Its meaning often depends on the context, indicating a young person or someone in a position of servitude. For example, it can refer to a son or daughter, or a male or female attendant.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΔΟΥΛΟΣ, ΚΟΡΑΣΙΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peh₂w- ('small, few'). It is related to words meaning 'child' or 'small' in various Indo-European languages.

G4441

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PYOO-theh-toh

Translations: he inquired, he asked, he learned, he ascertained

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to inquire,' 'to ask,' 'to learn by inquiry,' or 'to ascertain.' It describes the act of seeking information or coming to know something through questioning or investigation. It is often used when someone is trying to find out facts or details about a situation.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΩΤΑΩ, ΖΗΤΕΩ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΠΥΝΘΑΝΟΜΑΙ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰewdʰ- meaning 'to be awake, to observe, to perceive.' It is related to words signifying awareness and learning.

G2889

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kom-pso-TEH-ron

Translations: better, more elegant, more refined, more skillful, more clever, more well-off

Notes: This word is the comparative form of the adjective 'κομψός' (kompsos), meaning 'elegant,' 'refined,' 'skillful,' or 'clever.' In its comparative form, it means 'more elegant,' 'more refined,' 'more skillful,' or 'better.' In the context of health, it often means 'better' or 'improved,' referring to a state of being more well-off or having recovered. It can be used to describe an improved condition or a more favorable state of affairs.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter, Comparative

Synonyms: ΒΕΛΤΙΟΝ, ΚΡΕΙΤΤΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'κομψός' (kompsos) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'κόπτω' (koptō), meaning 'to strike' or 'to cut,' perhaps implying something 'well-cut' or 'well-finished.'

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-khen

Translations: he had, she had, it had, he held, she held, it held, he possessed, she possessed, it possessed

Notes: ΕΣΧΕΝ is an inflected form of the Koine Greek verb ΕΧΩ (echo), meaning 'to have', 'to hold', or 'to possess'. This specific form indicates an action that occurred in the past, completed at a certain point. It is used to describe what a third person singular subject (he, she, or it) had, held, or possessed.

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ

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'.

G3962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pah-TEER

Translations: father, a father

Notes: This word refers to a father, whether a biological parent, an ancestor, or God. It is a common term used to denote the male head of a family or lineage, or in a theological context, God as the Father. The apostrophe (coronis) at the end indicates an elision, meaning that the final vowel of the word (in this case, the final 'rho' sound of 'ΠΑΤΗΡ' followed by a vowel) has been dropped because the next word begins with a vowel. Therefore, it represents the word 'ΠΑΤΗΡ' (patēr) before an elision.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, followed by an elided word

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΗΤΩΡ, ΠΡΟΠΑΤΩΡ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΑΤΗΡ' (patēr) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'father'. It is a fundamental term found across many Indo-European languages.

G4592

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: say-MEH-oh

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

Notes: This word refers to a sign, mark, or token, often indicating something else or serving as evidence. It can also denote a miracle or a wonder, particularly in the context of divine acts or extraordinary events that point to a deeper truth. It is commonly used in the New Testament to describe the miraculous works performed by Jesus and the apostles.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΕΡΑΣ, ΕΝΔΕΙΞΙΣ, ΤΥΠΟΣ

Etymology: The word "σημεῖον" (semeion) is derived from the Greek verb "σημαίνω" (semainō), meaning "to show, signify, or indicate." Its root is related to the concept of a mark or a distinguishing feature.