2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

Notes: ΚΑΙ is a very common conjunction in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'and' to connect words, phrases, or clauses. It can also function as an adverb, emphasizing a word or phrase with meanings like 'also' or 'even'. In some contexts, it can introduce a contrast, similar to 'but', or indicate sequence, meaning 'then'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΚΑΙ is an ancient particle, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has remained remarkably stable in form and function throughout the history of the Greek language.

G4314

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TON

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

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

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

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OY-deh

Translations: he knows, she knows, it knows, they know, he has known, she has known, it has known, they have known

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to know' or 'to have known'. It is used to indicate a state of knowing or having knowledge, often implying a settled or complete understanding rather than the process of learning. It can refer to a singular subject (he, she, it) or a plural subject (they), depending on context, as its form is the same for the third person singular and third person plural in the perfect tense.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

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.

G3474

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: nah-boo-kho-do-NO-sor

Translations: Nebuchadnezzar

Notes: This is the name of a famous king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar II, who reigned from approximately 605 to 562 BC. He is known for his military conquests, including the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian captivity of the Jews, as well as for building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine. This proper noun can inflect for case (e.g., Nominative, Genitive, Accusative).

Etymology: This name is of Babylonian origin, derived from Akkadian 'Nabu-kudurri-usur', meaning 'Nabu, protect my firstborn son' or 'Nabu, protect the boundary'. Nabu was the Babylonian god of wisdom and writing.

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-gah-LOO

Translations: (of) great, (of) a great, (to) great, (to) a great, great things

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'great,' 'large,' 'big,' or 'mighty.' It is used to describe something of significant size, importance, or intensity. It can refer to physical size, but also to status, power, or quantity. For example, it might describe a great king, a large city, or a great amount of something.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ

G1799

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: en-OH-pee-on

Translations: before, in the presence of, in the sight of, in front of

Notes: This word functions as an adverb or an improper preposition, meaning 'before' or 'in the presence of'. It is used to indicate a position directly in front of someone or something, or to denote being under the observation or authority of someone. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΩΠΙΟΝ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition 'ἐν' (en, meaning 'in') and 'ὤψ' (ōps, meaning 'face' or 'countenance'). It literally means 'in the face of' or 'in the sight of'.

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'.

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-SO-po

Translations: (to) face, (to) presence, (to) person, (to) appearance, (to) countenance, (to) a face, (to) a presence, (to) a person, (to) an appearance, (to) a countenance

Notes: This word refers to the face, countenance, or appearance of a person. It can also be used to denote someone's presence or even the person themselves. In a broader sense, it can refer to the external aspect or surface of something. It is often used in contexts describing interaction or confrontation.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Interjection, Prefix, Numeral

Sounds like: AI

Translations: the, who, which, alas, oh, 11

Notes: The word 'ΑΙ' can function in several ways in Koine Greek. Most commonly, it is the feminine nominative plural form of the definite article, meaning 'the' (referring to multiple feminine nouns). It can also be the feminine nominative plural form of the relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which'. Less frequently, it can be an interjection expressing sorrow or pain, similar to 'alas' or 'oh'. It can also appear as a prefix in compound words. Additionally, 'ΑΙ' can represent the number 11 when used as a numerical symbol (alpha-iota). It is also possible for 'ΑΙ' to be an elision or contraction of other words, such as 'ἀεί' (always) or 'ἄγε' (come on!), though this is less common in the New Testament.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Plural (for article and pronoun); Does not inflect (for interjection, prefix, and numeral)

Etymology: The origin of 'ΑΙ' as a definite article and relative pronoun is from Proto-Indo-European. Its use as an interjection is onomatopoeic.

G1886

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-OW-leess

Translations: farm, country house, dwelling, abode, a dwelling place, a sheepfold, a fold

Notes: This word refers to a dwelling place, often a country house, farm, or a shepherd's fold. It can denote a permanent residence or a place where animals are kept. In a broader sense, it signifies an abode or dwelling.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΚΩΜΗ, ΠΟΙΜΝΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΑΥΛΙΣ (epaulis) is derived from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'at', and the verb αὔλίζομαι (aulizomai), meaning 'to lodge' or 'to dwell'. It originally referred to a place where one lodged or dwelt, particularly in the countryside.

G3879

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-KAY-n-tai

Translations: lie beside, be present, be at hand, be available

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and 'κεῖμαι' (keimai), meaning 'to lie' or 'to be placed'. It describes something that is lying near, situated close by, or readily available. It can also refer to something that is present or at hand, often implying readiness or accessibility.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΕΙΜΙ, ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΡΑΚΕΙΜΑΙ is a compound of the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb ΚΕΙΜΑΙ (keimai), meaning 'to lie' or 'to be placed'.

G4253

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PRO

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΑΝΤΙ

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

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-SO-poo

Translations: of face, of countenance, of presence, of person, of a face, of a countenance, of a presence, of a person

Notes: This word refers primarily to the 'face' or 'countenance' of a person or thing. It can also denote 'presence' or 'appearance'. In a broader sense, it can refer to the 'person' or 'individual' themselves. It is often used in phrases like 'from the face of' or 'before the face of' to mean 'from the presence of' or 'before the presence of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ' is derived from the Greek preposition 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and 'ὤψ' (ōps), meaning 'eye' or 'face'. It literally means 'that which is before the eyes' or 'that which is turned towards'.

G5530

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: KHRAY-sahee

Translations: use, make use of, treat, deal with, consult, employ

Notes: This word means 'to use' or 'to make use of' something. It often takes a dative object, indicating what is being used or with whom one is dealing. It can also mean 'to treat' or 'to deal with' someone or something. In the provided examples, it is used in the imperative sense, meaning 'use us' or 'deal with us'.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Imperative, Second Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΧΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word χράομαι (chraomai) is derived from the root χρα- (chra-), meaning 'to need' or 'to desire'. It is related to words signifying 'to proclaim' or 'to declare', suggesting an original sense of 'to make use of what is declared or needed'.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: kath

Translations: according to, down, against, throughout, during, by, for, with respect to, concerning

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down' or 'according to'. It is commonly used as a prefix in compound words or as a preposition governing various cases. When used as a preposition, it can indicate movement downwards, distribution, opposition, or a standard of comparison. For example, 'καθ' ἕνα' means 'one by one', and 'καθά' means 'just as' or 'according as'. The elision (dropping of the final vowel) occurs before a word beginning with a vowel and a rough breathing mark.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'κατά' (kata) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'down' or 'against'. It is a common preposition in ancient Greek, indicating various relationships of position, direction, or standard.

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'.

G0700

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-RES-kee

Translations: it pleases, it is pleasing, it is agreeable, it is acceptable

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to please' or 'to be pleasing'. It is often used impersonally, meaning 'it pleases' or 'it is pleasing to someone'. It describes something that is agreeable or acceptable to a person, often in a moral or social sense, indicating approval or satisfaction. It can also be used to describe actions that are done to gain favor or approval.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΥΔΟΚΕΩ, ΗΔΥΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἀρέσκω (areskō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to ἄρα (ara), an intensive particle, or to words meaning 'to fit' or 'to join'.

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.

G2730

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: kah-toy-KOON-tes

Translations: dwelling, inhabiting, residing, living, those who dwell, those who inhabit, those who reside, those who live

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'katoikeō', meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. It describes someone or something that is currently dwelling or residing in a place. When used as a noun, it refers to 'those who dwell' or 'the inhabitants' of a particular area. It is often used to describe people living in a specific region or on the earth.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΕΝΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΕΣ

G2064

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: el-THOHN

Translations: having come, when he came, after coming, coming

Notes: ΕΛΘΩΝ is the aorist active participle of the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is completed relative to the main verb of the sentence. It often functions adverbially, indicating the time or manner of the main action, such as 'having come' or 'after he came'. It can also function adjectivally, describing a noun.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΗΚΩΝ, ΠΑΡΑΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G522

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tay-son

Translations: meet, go to meet, encounter, come to meet

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'apantaō', meaning 'to meet' or 'to encounter'. It describes the act of coming face-to-face with someone or something, often with the intention of greeting them or engaging with them. It can imply a deliberate act of going out to meet someone. In this form, it is an aorist imperative, giving a command or instruction to meet.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΝΤΑΩ, ΥΠΑΝΤΑΩ

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

Translations: as, like, when, how, about, approximately, that, so that

Notes: ΩΣ is a versatile particle in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction or adverb. It is used to introduce comparisons ('as,' 'like'), indicate time ('when'), express manner ('how'), or denote purpose or result ('so that,' 'that'). It can also indicate approximation ('about,' 'approximately') or serve as a preposition meaning 'to' or 'towards' with certain cases.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to demonstrative pronouns and adverbs indicating manner or comparison.

G0018

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-gah-THON

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ

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

G3854

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-reh-GEH-non-toh

Translations: they came, they arrived, they were present

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside,' and the verb γίνομαι (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to be.' Together, it means 'to come alongside,' 'to arrive,' or 'to be present.' It describes the act of someone or a group of people arriving at a particular place or being present at an event.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

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.

G0518

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-ang-GEL-lan

Translations: they reported, they announced, they told, they brought back word

Notes: This word means to report, announce, or bring back word. It is used to describe the act of conveying information or news, often officially or formally. It implies a message being delivered from one person or group to another.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΕΞΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: From ἀπό (apo, "from, away from") and ἀγγέλλω (angellō, "to announce, report").

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.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

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.

G2597

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-TE-bee

Translations: he went down, he descended

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΠΙΠΤΩ

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

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: EP-ee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡ, ΚΑΤΑ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: 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.

G3882

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pah-rah-LEE-ahn

Translations: coast, seacoast, seashore, a coast, a seacoast, a seashore

Notes: This word refers to the land along the sea, such as a coast, seacoast, or seashore. It is typically used to describe geographical areas adjacent to the ocean or a large body of water.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΙΓΙΑΛΟΣ, ΘΑΛΑΣΣΑ

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek preposition ΠΑΡΑ (para), meaning 'beside' or 'along', and the noun ΑΛΣ (hals), meaning 'sea'. Thus, it literally means 'beside the sea'.

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).

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.

G1411

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOO-nah-mees

Translations: power, might, strength, ability, miracle, a power, a miracle

Notes: This word refers to inherent power, ability, or strength, often implying a capacity for action or accomplishment. It can describe physical strength, moral power, or even miraculous power, especially when referring to divine power or acts of God. It is frequently used in the New Testament to denote the supernatural power of God or the Holy Spirit, or the power demonstrated through miracles.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ, ΙΣΧΥΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: From δύναμαι (dynamai, "to be able, to have power"), which is of uncertain origin.

G5308

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: yp-see-LAS

Translations: high, lofty, tall, exalted

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'high,' 'lofty,' or 'tall.' It is used to describe things that are elevated in position or status. It can refer to physical height, such as high places or tall structures, or to a more abstract sense of being exalted or prominent.

Inflection: Feminine, Plural, Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΜΕΓΑΣ, ΥΠΕΡΕΧΩΝ

Etymology: The word derives from the Greek preposition ὑψι (hypsi), meaning 'on high' or 'upwards,' which itself comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *up-, meaning 'up' or 'over.'

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-lah-ben

Translations: he took, she took, it took, he received, she received, it received, he got, she got, it got

Notes: This is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, meaning 'to take,' 'to receive,' or 'to get.' It describes a completed action in the past performed by a single subject (he, she, or it). For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'He took the book' or 'She received the gift.'

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

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'.

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).

G4849

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-ma-KHEE-an

Translations: alliance, a defensive alliance, confederacy, a confederacy

Notes: This word refers to an alliance or confederacy, specifically one formed for mutual defense or military cooperation. It describes a situation where parties come together to fight alongside each other. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ- (syn-), meaning 'with' or 'together', and ΜΑΧΙΑ (machia), derived from ΜΑΧΗ (machē), meaning 'battle' or 'fight'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΜΜΑΧΙΑ

Etymology: From the prefix ΣΥΝ- (syn-), meaning 'with' or 'together', and ΜΑΧΗ (machē), meaning 'battle' or 'fight'. It describes the act of fighting together.

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

G4066

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: peh-ree-KHO-ros

Translations: surrounding, neighboring, surrounding region, neighboring region, a surrounding region, a neighboring region

Notes: This word is a compound word formed from 'περί' (around, about) and 'χώρα' (land, country). As an adjective, it describes something as surrounding or neighboring. As a noun, it refers to the surrounding or neighboring region or country. It is often used to describe the area immediately around a particular place.

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

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΗ, ΤΟΠΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek περί (peri, "around") and χώρα (chōra, "land, country"). It literally means "around the land" or "surrounding land."

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'.

G5180

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: TYM-pah-noh

Translations: to beat, to torture, to beat to death, to be beaten to death

Notes: This verb means to beat, especially with a drum or a stick, or to torture by beating. It can also refer to being beaten to death, often by being stretched and beaten on a drum-like instrument or a wheel. It describes a violent form of physical punishment or execution.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΕΡΩ, ΜΑΣΤΙΖΩ, ΠΑΤΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: From the noun τύμπανον (tympanon), meaning 'drum' or 'kettledrum', which refers to the instrument used for beating. The verb thus means 'to beat like a drum'.

G2692

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tes-KAP-sen

Translations: demolished, razed, destroyed, tore down, overthrew

Notes: This verb means to demolish, raze, or tear down completely. It implies a thorough destruction, often of structures or cities. It is used to describe the act of utterly destroying something, leaving it in ruins.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΕΞΟΛΕΘΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb σκάπτω (skaptō), meaning 'to dig' or 'to excavate'. Thus, it literally means 'to dig down' or 'to dig up', leading to the sense of demolishing or razing.

G3725

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-ree-AH

Translations: boundaries, borders, limits, regions

Notes: This word refers to physical boundaries, borders, or limits, often denoting the extent of a territory or region. It can also refer to the regions themselves that are defined by these boundaries. It is typically used in the plural to describe the confines or extent of an area.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΤΑ, ΤΕΡΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: From the Greek verb ὁρίζω (horizō), meaning 'to divide, to limit, to define'.

G1579

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EK-op-sen

Translations: he cut out, he cut off, he cut down, hewed down, he destroyed, he broke off, he amputated

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb ἐκκόπτω (ekkopto). It means 'to cut out,' 'to cut off,' 'to cut down,' or 'to destroy.' It describes an action completed in the past, often with a sense of finality or removal. For example, it could be used to describe cutting down a tree, cutting off a limb, or destroying something completely.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΟΠΤΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΟΠΤΩ, ΑΝΕΛΩ

Etymology: The verb ἐκκόπτω (ekkopto) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from,' and the verb κόπτω (kopto), meaning 'to cut' or 'to strike.'

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.

G1842

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ol-eth-REH-oo-sai

Translations: to utterly destroy, to exterminate, to root out, to cut off, to wipe out

Notes: This word means to completely destroy, exterminate, or utterly wipe out something or someone. It implies a thorough and decisive act of destruction, often with the connotation of removing something entirely from existence or from a community. It can be used in various contexts, from physical destruction to the removal of a person from a group.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΕΚΚΟΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ἐξολεθρεύω (exolethreuo) is a compound verb formed from ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and ὀλεθρεύω (olethreuo), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to ruin'. The root ὄλεθρος (olethros) means 'ruin' or 'destruction'.

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).

G5411

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: FOH-roos

Translations: tribute, tax, a tax, a tribute

Notes: This word refers to a payment, tribute, or tax, often imposed by a ruler or government. It signifies something that is 'borne' or 'carried' as an obligation. It is used in sentences to denote the financial or material contribution required from subjects or citizens.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΟΣ, ΔΑΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΦΟΡΟΣ (phoros) comes from the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. It refers to something that is 'borne' or 'brought' as a payment or tribute.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

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

G3000

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-TREW-soh-sin

Translations: they may serve, they might serve, they may worship, they might worship

Notes: This verb means to serve, minister, or worship, often in a religious context. It implies rendering religious service or homage to a deity. It can be used to describe the act of serving God or gods, or performing sacred rites.

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

Synonyms: ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΕΩ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ comes from the noun λάτρις (latris), meaning 'hired servant' or 'worshipper'. It is related to λάτρον (latron), meaning 'pay for service'.

G1941

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-kah-LEH-sohn-tai

Translations: they will call upon, they will appeal to, they will invoke

Notes: This word means to call upon, appeal to, or invoke someone or something, often in a religious or legal context. It implies a direct address or a plea for help or recognition.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἐπικαλέω (epikaleō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call'.

G2064

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'.

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-OH-pon

Translations: face, a face, presence, person, appearance

Notes: This word refers to the face of a person or animal. It can also denote one's presence or appearance, or even a person themselves, especially in a formal or legal context. It is used to describe physical features as well as the impression or aspect someone presents.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρός (pros, "to, towards") and ὤψ (ōps, "eye, face"). It literally means "that which is towards the eye" or "that which is before the eye."

G2079

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: es-drah-EH-loh

Translations: Esdraelon

Notes: Esdraelon is a proper noun referring to a plain or valley in ancient Israel, specifically the Plain of Jezreel. It is a significant geographical feature mentioned in historical and biblical texts, often associated with battles and events due to its strategic location. The name is a Hellenized form of the Hebrew 'Jezreel'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name Esdraelon is a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name Yizre'el (Jezreel), meaning 'God sows' or 'God scatters'. It refers to a fertile plain in northern Israel.

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

G0001

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: ap-EN-an-tee

Translations: opposite, over against, in front of, before, in the presence of

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'opposite' or 'over against', indicating a position directly facing something. It can also be used as a preposition, taking the genitive case, to mean 'in front of' or 'in the presence of'. It describes a direct confrontation or a position facing another entity.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπ- (ap-, 'from') and ἔναντι (enanti, 'opposite'). It literally means 'from opposite' or 'from in front of'.

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.

G2693

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tes-trah-toh-pai-DEH-oo-san

Translations: they encamped, they pitched camp, they settled

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, 'down' or 'against') and στρατοπεδεύω (stratopedeuō, 'to encamp'). It describes the action of an army or group setting up camp, often implying a fixed or settled position. It is used to indicate that a group has established a military or temporary dwelling place.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΟΠΕΔΕΥΩ, ΠΑΡΕΜΒΑΛΛΩ

G0303

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Prefix

Sounds like: AH-nah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΚΑΤΑ, ΠΡΟΣ

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

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.

G4863