2001 Translation

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'.

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).

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.

G3999

Part of Speech: Adjective, Numeral

Sounds like: pen-teh-KAI-deh-toh

Translations: fifteenth, to the fifteenth, in the fifteenth

Notes: This word is an ordinal numeral adjective meaning 'fifteenth'. It is used to indicate the position in a sequence, such as 'the fifteenth day' or 'the fifteenth year'. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word is a compound of 'πέντε' (pente, 'five'), 'καί' (kai, 'and'), and 'δέκατος' (dekatos, 'tenth'). Thus, literally 'fifth and tenth', forming 'fifteenth'.

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.

G2541

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: KAI-sar-os

Translations: of Caesar

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun 'Caesar'. It refers to the Roman emperor, or more generally, the imperial authority. In the New Testament, it often refers to the reigning emperor, such as Augustus or Tiberius, or the office itself.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: From Latin 'Caesar', originally a Roman family name, which became a title for the Roman emperors after Julius Caesar. The name's ultimate origin is uncertain, possibly from 'caesaries' (hair) or 'caesus' (cut).

G2230

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: heh-geh-moh-NEH-oo-toss

Translations: ruling, governing, leading, being governor, being a governor, when he was governor, when he was ruling

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'hegemoneuo', meaning to rule or govern. It describes someone who is in a position of authority or leadership, often as a governor or ruler. It is used to indicate an action that is happening concurrently with the main verb of the sentence, often translated with 'when' or 'while'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΕΥΩΝ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΩΝ

Etymology: The verb 'hegemoneuo' is derived from 'hegemon' (G2232), meaning a leader or ruler, which in turn comes from 'hegeomai' (G2233), meaning to lead or consider.

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.

G5376

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: fee-LIP-poo

Translations: (of) Philip

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun 'Philip'. It refers to a person named Philip and is used to indicate possession or origin, meaning 'of Philip' or 'Philip's'. It is a common name found in ancient Greek texts, including the New Testament and historical writings.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: From Greek Φίλιππος (Philippos), meaning 'lover of horses' or 'fond of horses', derived from φίλος (philos, 'dear, beloved, loving') and ἵππος (hippos, 'horse').

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.

G5075

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: tet-ra-AR-khoon-tos

Translations: of one tetrarching, of one ruling as a tetrarch, of a tetrarch

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'tetrarcheo', meaning 'to be a tetrarch' or 'to rule as a tetrarch'. It describes someone who is currently exercising the office of a tetrarch. It is used to indicate a concurrent action, often translated with 'while' or 'when' followed by a clause, or simply as a possessive or descriptive phrase.

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

G5075

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: tet-rar-KHOON-tos

Translations: of a tetrarch, of one who rules a fourth part, of one who is a tetrarch

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to be a tetrarch' (τετραρχέω). A tetrarch was a ruler of a fourth part of a region or province, or sometimes a ruler of a smaller territory, often appointed by a higher authority like the Roman emperor. The word describes someone who is currently acting as or being a tetrarch. It is used to indicate possession or relationship, similar to saying 'belonging to the tetrarch' or 'of the tetrarch'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΕΤΡΑΡΧΗΣ (tetrarchēs) is a compound word formed from the Greek prefix τετρα- (tetra-), meaning 'four', and the noun ἀρχή (archē), meaning 'rule' or 'dominion'. Thus, it literally means 'ruler of a fourth part'.

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.

G5148

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: tra-kho-NEE-ti-dos

Translations: of Trachonitis, Trachonitis

Notes: This word is an adjective referring to the region of Trachonitis, a rocky and rugged area located east of the Jordan River. It is used to describe something belonging to or associated with this region, often in the context of its tetrarchy or inhabitants. For example, 'the tetrarch of Trachonitis' or 'the land of Trachonitis'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: Derived from the geographical name ΤΡΑΧΩΝ (Trachon), meaning 'rocky region' or 'rugged place', referring to the volcanic and rocky nature of the area. The suffix -ιτις indicates a feminine adjective related to a place.

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

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.

G0749

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khee-eh-REH-ohs

Translations: (of) high priest, (of) chief priest

Notes: This word is a compound noun meaning 'high priest' or 'chief priest'. It refers to the principal priest, especially the head of the Jewish priesthood. In the New Testament, it often refers to the Jewish high priest or members of the high-priestly family. It is used to denote authority and leadership within the religious hierarchy.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΕΥΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΥΣ' is a compound of 'ΑΡΧΗ' (arche), meaning 'beginning, rule, chief', and 'ΙΕΡΕΥΣ' (hiereus), meaning 'priest'. It literally means 'chief priest'.

G4487

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: RHE-ma

Translations: word, a word, saying, a saying, thing, a thing, matter, a matter, utterance, an utterance

Notes: This word refers to something spoken, an utterance, a saying, or a word. It can also refer to a matter or a thing that is spoken about or decided. It is often used in contexts referring to divine pronouncements or significant statements.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΟΓΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb ῥέω (rheō), meaning 'to speak' or 'to flow'. It refers to that which is spoken or uttered.

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.

G2491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-neen

Translations: John

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

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

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.

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Particle

Sounds like: EP-see-lon (as a letter name), eh (as a sound)

Translations: E, 5, if, then, indeed

Notes: This is the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet, epsilon. It can represent the number 5. As a standalone word, 'Ε' is not typically found in Koine Greek texts. It is highly probable that 'Ε' in the provided context is a typographical error or an abbreviation for a word like 'εἰ' (if) or 'ἐν' (in). If it were 'εἰ', it would function as a conditional particle meaning 'if'. If it were 'ἐν', it would be a preposition meaning 'in' or 'among'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a letter or numeral). As a particle, it does not inflect.

Etymology: The letter Epsilon (Ε) is derived from the Phoenician letter He. Its name 'epsilon' means 'simple E' to distinguish it from the diphthong 'αι' (ai), which had come to be pronounced the same way.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: TAY

Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the, who, which

Notes: This word is the dative singular feminine form of the definite article, meaning 'to the', 'for the', 'by the', 'with the', or 'in the' when used with a feminine noun in the dative case. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', referring to a feminine antecedent. It is used to specify a particular feminine noun or to introduce a relative clause.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed from an earlier demonstrative pronoun in Ancient Greek.

G2049

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-reh-MOH

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

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

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΔΙΑΦΘΕΙΡΩ

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

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'.

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

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

Part of Speech: 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.

G4066

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: peh-ree-KHO-ron

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

Notes: This word refers to the area or region immediately surrounding a particular place. It can be used as an adjective meaning 'surrounding' or 'neighboring', or as a noun referring to the 'surrounding region' or 'neighboring country'. It is a compound word formed from 'περί' (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and 'χώρα' (chōra), meaning 'land' or 'region'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΡΟΣ, ΓΕΙΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΕΡΙΧΩΡΟΣ is derived from the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the noun χώρα (chōra), meaning 'land' or 'region'. It describes something that is geographically situated around another area.

G2446

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-or-DAH-noo

Translations: of Jordan

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

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

G2784

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: kay-ROOS-sone

Translations: proclaiming, preaching, announcing, a proclaimer, a preacher

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'to proclaim' or 'to preach'. It describes someone who is actively engaged in the act of proclaiming, announcing, or preaching. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'the proclaiming one') or as a verb describing an ongoing action (e.g., 'while he was proclaiming').

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ, ΔΙΔΑΣΚΩ, ΛΕΓΩ

G3341

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-tah-NOY-ahs

Translations: of repentance, of a change of mind, of a change of heart

Notes: This word refers to a change of mind, a turning around, or repentance. It signifies a fundamental shift in one's thinking, attitude, or direction, often implying a moral or spiritual transformation. It is frequently used in contexts of turning away from sin and towards God. It is a compound word formed from 'μετά' (meta), meaning 'after' or 'with', and 'νοέω' (noeo), meaning 'to perceive' or 'to think'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΟΦΗ, ΜΕΤΑΜΕΛΕΙΑ

G266

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hah-mar-tee-OHN

Translations: of sins, of a sin

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun "ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑ" (hamartia), which means "sin" or "missing the mark." It refers to actions, thoughts, or states that fall short of God's standard or will. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession, origin, or relation, often translated as "of sins" or "concerning sins." It is frequently used in contexts discussing forgiveness, repentance, or the consequences of wrongdoing.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΙΑ, ΑΔΙΚΙΑ, ΠΑΡΑΠΤΩΜΑ

Etymology: The word "ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑ" is a compound word derived from the prefix "α-" (a-), meaning "not" or "without," and "μερος" (meros), meaning "part" or "share," or from "μαρτάνω" (martano), meaning "to miss the mark." It originally referred to an archer missing the target and evolved to mean a moral or spiritual failure.

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.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-gohn

Translations: of words, of sayings, of accounts, of reasons, of messages, of speeches, of reports, of doctrines

Notes: ΛΟΓΩΝ is the genitive plural form of the noun ΛΟΓΟΣ (logos). The word ΛΟΓΟΣ is a fundamental term in Koine Greek with a very broad range of meanings, including 'word,' 'speech,' 'account,' 'reason,' 'message,' 'report,' 'doctrine,' or 'principle.' In its genitive plural form, ΛΟΓΩΝ indicates possession, origin, or relation to multiple 'words' or 'concepts.' It is used to express 'of words' or 'belonging to words' in a sentence.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑΤΩΝ, ΜΥΘΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ

G5456

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foh-NAY

Translations: voice, sound, noise, a voice, a sound, a noise

Notes: This word refers to a voice, a sound, or a noise. It is commonly used to describe the sound produced by living beings, such as a human voice or the sound of an animal, but can also refer to inanimate sounds like thunder or the sound of a trumpet. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΗΧΟΣ, ΚΡΑΥΓΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- (to speak, tell, say). Cognate with Latin fari (to speak) and English ban.

G2090

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-toy-MAH-sah-teh

Translations: prepare, make ready, make preparations, get ready

Notes: This word means to prepare or make ready. It is often used in the context of getting things in order for an event or a journey, or to make something available or suitable for a particular purpose. It can also imply establishing or making firm. In the provided examples, it is used in the imperative, commanding someone to prepare or make ready.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative or Imperative, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΑΖΩ, ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΑΖΩ

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.

G3844, G3956

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Interjection

Sounds like: PAH-rah

Translations: by, near, with, at, beside, along, to, from, oh, ah, alas

Notes: This word is a versatile Koine Greek term that can function as a preposition, adverb, or interjection, depending on context. As a preposition, it typically means 'by' or 'near' and indicates proximity or agency. It can also be an adverb meaning 'alongside' or 'beside'. In some contexts, it functions as an interjection expressing emotion like 'oh' or 'alas'. Due to the lack of diacritics in the input, it could represent several different words, most commonly 'παρά' (para) meaning 'by, near, with' or 'πά' (pa), an interjection.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition or interjection).

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

Etymology: The preposition 'παρά' (para) comes from Proto-Indo-European. The interjection 'πά' (pa) is an onomatopoeic or expressive sound.

G5013

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: tah-pee-noh-THEH-seh-teh

Translations: you will be humbled, you will be brought low, you will be abased

Notes: This word describes the action of being humbled or brought low, often in a moral or social sense. It implies a state of being made humble or abased, rather than actively humbling oneself. It is a future passive form, indicating that the action will be done to the subject by an external force.

Inflection: Second Person, Plural, Future, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΕΥΤΕΛΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: From ΤΑΠΕΙΝΟΣ (TAPEINOS), meaning 'lowly' or 'humble'. The verb form means to make low or humble.

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.

G4646

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: sko-LEE-ah

Translations: crooked, perverse, froward, a crooked thing, crooked things

Notes: This word describes something that is not straight, either literally (crooked, winding) or figuratively (perverse, morally twisted, dishonest). It can refer to paths that are not direct, or to people and generations that are morally corrupt or disobedient. It implies a deviation from what is right or straight.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΣΤΡΑΜΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΜΠΥΛΟΣ

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.

G5163

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tro-KHEE-ai

Translations: tracks, paths, ways, courses, ruts, a track, a path, a way, a course, a rut

Notes: This word refers to a track, path, or way, often specifically the rut or course left by a wheel or foot. It can be used literally for physical paths or figuratively for one's course of life or conduct. In the provided examples, it refers to physical paths or ways.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΔΟΣ, ΤΡΙΒΟΣ, ΑΜΑΞΙΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word τροχός (trochos), meaning 'a wheel', which itself comes from τρέχω (trechō), meaning 'to run'. Thus, it literally refers to something made by running or by a wheel.

G5138

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: tra-KHEE-ai

Translations: rough, rugged, harsh, difficult, steep, a rough place, rugged places

Notes: This word describes something that is rough, rugged, or harsh, often referring to terrain like roads or paths that are uneven or difficult to traverse. It can also metaphorically describe things that are difficult or severe. In the provided context, it likely refers to 'rough places' or 'rugged paths' that will be made straight.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΔΥΣΚΟΛΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the idea of 'breaking' or 'being broken', leading to the sense of unevenness or roughness.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OP-seh-tai

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

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

G4561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SARX

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

Notes: This word refers to flesh, the physical body, or human nature. In a broader sense, it can also refer to humanity or mankind. It is often used to contrast the physical, earthly aspect of existence with the spiritual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΩΜΑ, ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΑΡΞ (sarx) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages, but its precise etymological root is not definitively established.

G4992

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: so-TEE-ree-on

Translations: salvation, deliverance, saving health, a salvation, a deliverance, a saving health

Notes: This word refers to that which brings salvation or deliverance. It is often used to describe God's act of saving or the state of being saved. It can also refer to the means or instrument of salvation. In the New Testament, it frequently denotes the spiritual salvation offered through Christ.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ, ΑΠΟΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word derives from the Greek verb σῴζω (sōizō), meaning 'to save, preserve, rescue'. From this verb came the noun σωτήρ (sōtēr), meaning 'savior', and then the adjective σωτήριος (sōtērios), meaning 'saving' or 'salvific'. ΣΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ is the neuter form of this adjective, often substantivized to mean 'salvation' or 'that which saves'.

G3004

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.

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.

G1607

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ek-por-yoo-OH-me-noys

Translations: to those going out, to those coming out, to those proceeding, to those issuing forth

Notes: This word is a present participle, meaning 'going out', 'coming out', 'proceeding', or 'issuing forth'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the noun it modifies. In this dative plural form, it indicates the recipients or beneficiaries of an action, or the means by which something occurs, referring to 'those who are going out' or 'to those who are proceeding'.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Dative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: HOOP

Translations: under, by, with, from, at, through, in, of

Notes: This word is a common Greek preposition and prefix. As a preposition, it typically means 'under' or 'below', but its meaning can vary significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the accusative case, it can indicate motion towards a place ('under', 'to'). As a prefix, it means 'under', 'below', 'less than', or 'secretly', as seen in compound words like 'υποκάτω' (underneath). The form 'ΥΠ' is a common truncation of 'ΥΠΟ' when it acts as a prefix, especially before a vowel, or as part of a compound word.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑ, ΕΠΙ

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.

G5263

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-peh-DIX-en

Translations: showed, pointed out, indicated, made known, revealed

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'hypodeiknymi'. It means 'he/she/it showed' or 'he/she/it pointed out'. It is used to describe an action of revealing or making something known, often by pointing or demonstrating. It can also imply giving instruction or warning by example.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ, ΔΗΛΟΩ

Etymology: The verb ΥΠΟΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ (hypodeiknymi) is a compound word formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'below', and the verb ΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ (deiknymi), meaning 'to show' or 'to point out'. The compound form intensifies or specifies the action of showing, often implying showing from beneath or showing by example.

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AH-po

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G3195

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: MEL-loo-sees

Translations: of being about to, of intending, of going to, of being destined

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'μέλλω', which means 'to be about to', 'to intend', or 'to be destined to'. As a genitive feminine singular participle, it describes something that is 'of' or 'belonging to' a female entity or a feminine concept that is on the verge of happening or is intended to happen. It often indicates future action or a state of readiness.

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΟΥ, ΠΡΟΚΕΙΜΕΝΟΥ

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.

G0757

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AR-khes-theh

Translations: you will begin, you will rule, you will be ruled, you will be governed

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'archo' or 'archomai', meaning 'to begin' or 'to rule/govern'. In this specific form, it indicates a future action performed by 'you' (plural), either in the middle voice (you will begin/rule yourselves) or passive voice (you will be ruled/governed). The context would determine the precise meaning.

Inflection: Future, Middle or Passive, Indicative, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ergʰ-, meaning 'to begin, to rule'. It is related to words signifying leadership and origin.

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOYS

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

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EKH-oh-men

Translations: we have, we hold, we possess

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. In this specific form, it indicates that 'we' are the ones who have or hold something. It can be used in various contexts to express possession, capability, or a state of being.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The Greek verb ἔχω (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ-, meaning 'to hold, to have, to overcome'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, with a wide range of meanings and uses.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEH-goh

Translations: say, speak, tell, call, mean

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΕΡΩ

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

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.

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, 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'.

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.

G1453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GAY-rah-ee

Translations: to raise, to awaken, to rouse, to stand up, to arise, to be raised, to be awakened

Notes: This word means to raise, awaken, or rouse someone or something. It can be used in various contexts, such as raising the dead, waking someone from sleep, or causing someone to stand up. It can also refer to the act of building or establishing something. The form 'ΕΓΕΙΡΑΙ' is an infinitive, indicating the action itself, or a passive/middle imperative, commanding someone to be raised or to raise themselves.

Inflection: Aorist Active Infinitive or Present Middle/Passive Imperative (2nd Person Singular)

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΞΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΔΙΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to awaken, to rouse'. It is related to words for 'to wake' or 'to stir'.

G0001

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-brah-AHM

Translations: Abraham

Notes: This is the name of the patriarch Abraham, a foundational figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The apostrophe-like mark at the end, known as a keraia, indicates that the word is being used as a numeral, specifically the number 1, but in this context, it is more likely a scribal mark or an indication of an elision, though it is almost universally understood as the proper name Abraham.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: From Hebrew אברהם (Avraham), meaning 'father of a multitude' or 'father of many nations'.

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'.

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.

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.

G1186

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DEN-dron

Translations: tree, a tree

Notes: This word refers to a tree, a large woody plant with a trunk and branches. It is commonly used in the New Testament and other Koine Greek texts to describe literal trees, but can also be used metaphorically, for example, to represent a person or a lineage. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΞΥΛΟΝ, ΦΥΤΟΝ

Etymology: The word "δένδρον" (dendron) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *drew- or *deru-, meaning "tree" or "wood." It is related to words for tree in many other Indo-European languages.

G4160

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: poy-OON

Translations: doing, making, producing, performing, creating, a doer, a maker

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'to do' or 'to make'. It describes someone or something that is currently performing an action. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun (e.g., 'the one doing'), or substantively, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the doer'). It indicates an ongoing or habitual action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩΝ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΟΙΕΩ comes from Proto-Hellenic *poďďéō, from Proto-Indo-European *kʷoy-éh₁-ti, meaning 'to make, to build'.

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'.

G1581

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-KOP-teh-tai

Translations: is cut off, is cut down, is hewn down, is chopped down

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ek' (out of) and 'koptō' (to cut). It means to cut out, cut off, or cut down. In the provided context, it describes a tree that does not produce good fruit being cut down. It is often used metaphorically to describe the removal or destruction of something that is unproductive or harmful.

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΠΤΩ, ΤΕΜΝΩ, ΑΠΟΚΟΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΚΟΠΤΩ is a compound verb derived from the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΚΟΠΤΩ (koptō), meaning 'to cut' or 'to strike'.

G0906

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: BAL-leh-tai

Translations: is thrown, is cast, is put, is laid, is placed

Notes: This word is the third person singular, present tense, middle or passive voice form of the verb 'βάλλω' (ballō). It means 'to be thrown,' 'to be cast,' 'to be put,' or 'to be laid.' It describes an action being done to the subject, rather than by the subject, or an action done by the subject to itself (middle voice). For example, 'the net is cast' or 'he puts on (himself) a garment.'

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

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ

G1905

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ay-ROH-tohn

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

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to ask' or 'to question'. It describes an action of seeking information or clarification from someone. It is often used in contexts where people are posing questions, sometimes with an implication of persistent or repeated questioning. It is a compound word formed from 'ΕΠΙ' (upon, to) and 'ΕΡΩΤΑΩ' (to ask).

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΩΤΑΩ, ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΠΥΝΘΑΝΟΜΑΙ

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TON

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

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

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

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.

G3793

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OKH-loy

Translations: crowds, multitudes, throngs, mobs

Notes: This word refers to a large gathering of people, a crowd, or a multitude. It can also imply a disorderly or unruly mob. It is typically used in the plural to denote multiple groups of people or a very large assembly. In ancient texts, it often describes the general populace or followers of a particular figure.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΗ, ΛΑΟΙ

Etymology: The etymology of ΟΧΛΟΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to a root meaning 'to move' or 'to stir'.

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.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-ay-SOH-meh

Translations: let us make, let us do, we may make, we may do

Notes: This is a form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), which means 'to do' or 'to make'. It is used to express an action that the speaker and others are proposing to do, or a potential action. It can be translated as 'let us make/do' or 'we may make/do', depending on the context. It is a common verb in Koine Greek, used in a wide range of contexts from creating something to performing an action.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Subjunctive, Active

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to the Proto-Indo-European root *kʷey- meaning 'to build, to make'.

G0611

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-kree-THEIS

Translations: having answered, answering, replied, having replied

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'apokrinomai', meaning 'to answer' or 'to reply'. It describes an action that has already occurred or is occurring, often functioning adverbially to indicate that someone spoke in response to something. It is frequently used in narrative contexts to introduce a character's response.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΡΙΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΕΙΠΩΝ

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'.

G5509

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: khee-TOH-nas

Translations: tunics, coats, garments

Notes: This word refers to an undergarment or tunic, typically worn next to the skin, similar to a shirt or a long robe. It was a common piece of clothing in ancient times, worn by both men and women. In the provided context, it is used in its plural form, referring to multiple tunics or garments.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΜΑΤΙΟΝ, ΕΝΔΥΜΑ, ΕΣΘΗΣ

Etymology: The word "χιτών" (chitōn) is of Semitic origin, likely borrowed into Greek from a word similar to the Hebrew "kuttoneth" or Aramaic "kittuna", referring to a tunic or shirt.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-kho-tee

Translations: having, to him who has, to the one who has, to the one having

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echo), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. In this specific form, it functions as a present active participle in the dative case, singular number. It describes someone who is in the state of 'having' something, often translated as 'to the one who has' or 'to him who has' when used with the dative article. It indicates possession or a state of being in possession of something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: EH-khon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩΝ

G2064

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'.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-po

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

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

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOOS

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

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

Inflection: Accusative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΥΣ, ΣΦΑΣ

G3367

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: MAY-den

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

Notes: This word is a negative indefinite pronoun or adjective, meaning 'nothing' or 'no one'. It is the neuter form of the word 'ΜΗΔΕΙΣ'. It is used to express absolute negation, particularly in contexts involving prohibitions, commands, or with subjunctive and optative moods, indicating that something should not happen or does not exist under certain conditions. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'do nothing' or 'let nothing happen'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΜΗΔΕΙΣ is a compound word formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (meaning 'not') and the numeral ΕΙΣ (meaning 'one'). It literally means 'not even one'.

G4119

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: PLEH-on

Translations: more, a greater amount, a greater number, further, moreover, besides

Notes: This word signifies 'more' or 'greater' and can function as both an adjective and an adverb. As an adjective, it describes a larger quantity or degree of something. As an adverb, it indicates an increase in action or extent, often translated as 'further' or 'moreover'. It is the neuter singular form of the adjective 'πλέων'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΟΝ, ΜΑΛΛΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'πλέων' (pleōn) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to fill' or 'full'. It is related to words signifying abundance or completion.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

Translations: from, by, with, beside, at, near, alongside, to

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it typically means 'from' or 'from beside', indicating origin or agency. With the dative case, it means 'with', 'beside', or 'at', indicating proximity or presence. With the accusative case, it means 'alongside', 'to', or 'past', indicating motion towards or along something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'beside', 'alongside'. It is cognate with English 'for' and 'from'.

G1299

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-teh-TAG-meh-non

Translations: appointed, commanded, ordained, ordered, arranged, prescribed, a thing appointed, a thing commanded

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'διατάσσω' (diatassō), meaning 'to arrange thoroughly, appoint, command, or ordain'. As a participle, it describes something that has been arranged, commanded, or appointed. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or substantively, referring to 'that which has been commanded' or 'the thing appointed'. In the provided context, it refers to something that has been commanded or prescribed.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΣΩ, ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΚΕΛΕΥΩ

Etymology: The verb 'διατάσσω' (diatassō) is a compound word formed from 'διά' (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and 'τάσσω' (tassō), meaning 'to arrange, to put in order'. Thus, it conveys the idea of arranging or ordering something thoroughly or definitively.

G4238

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PRAS-seh-teh

Translations: you do, you practice, you perform, you accomplish, do!, practice!, perform!, accomplish!

Notes: This word means to do, practice, perform, or accomplish something. It can refer to carrying out an action, engaging in a habit, or achieving a result. It is often used in the sense of 'to be engaged in' or 'to be occupied with'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative or Imperative, 2nd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΑΣΣΩ (prassō) comes from an older form *πράττω (prattō), which is related to the noun πρᾶξις (praxis), meaning 'a doing' or 'action'. Its ultimate origin is uncertain, but it is thought to be of pre-Greek origin or from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to pass over, to cross, to accomplish'.

G3367

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: may-THEH-nah

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

Notes: This word is a negative indefinite pronoun or adjective, meaning 'no one', 'nobody', 'nothing', or 'not any'. It is used to express a complete absence or negation of something or someone. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating that there is 'not any' of that noun. As a pronoun, it stands in for 'no one' or 'nothing'. It is often used in prohibitions or commands, especially with the subjunctive mood, to forbid an action.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine or Feminine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΙΣ, ΟΥΔΕΝ

G1293

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-SEE-say-teh

Translations: extort, defraud, shake violently, intimidate, exact

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb σείω (seio), meaning 'to shake'. It literally means 'to shake thoroughly' or 'to shake apart'. In a figurative sense, it refers to extorting money or goods from someone through intimidation, violence, or false accusations. It implies a forceful or coercive action to gain something unjustly.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΚΟΦΑΝΤΕΩ, ΑΡΠΑΖΩ, ΕΚΒΙΑΖΩ

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'.

G4811

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soo-koh-fah-TAY-see-teh

Translations: you may accuse falsely, you may defraud, you may extort, you may oppress, you may slander

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to accuse falsely, to defraud, or to extort. It implies making false charges, often for personal gain, or to oppress someone through deceitful means. It is derived from the noun 'sykophantēs', which originally referred to someone who informed on those exporting figs illegally, but later came to mean a slanderer or false accuser. This form is a specific inflection of the verb.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΣΥΡΩ, ΚΑΚΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΕΚΒΙΑΖΩ

G3800

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: op-soh-NEE-oys

Translations: wages, pay, provisions, rations, (to) wages, (to) pay, (to) provisions, (to) rations

Notes: This word refers to the wages, pay, or provisions given to soldiers or workers. It can also refer to the rations or supplies provided. In its dative plural form, as seen here, it indicates the recipient of these things or the means by which they are provided.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΙΣΘΟΣ, ΟΨΩΝΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΟΨΩΝΙΟΝ is derived from the combination of ὄψον (opson), meaning 'cooked food' or 'relish', and ὠνέομαι (ōneomai), meaning 'to buy'. It originally referred to money for provisions, especially for soldiers, and later broadened to mean wages or pay in general.

G4328

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pros-doh-KON-tos

Translations: (of) expecting, (of) waiting for, (of) looking for

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to expect' or 'to wait for'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone who is in the act of expecting or waiting. It can be translated as 'of one who is expecting' or 'while expecting'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΚΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΔΟΚΑΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and ΔΟΚΑΩ (dokaō), meaning 'to seem' or 'to think'. The combination conveys the sense of 'thinking towards' or 'looking forward to', hence 'expecting' or 'waiting for'.

G1260

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-loh-ghee-ZOH-meh-nohn

Translations: of those deliberating, of those reasoning, of those considering, of those discussing, of those disputing

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'deliberating,' 'reasoning,' 'considering,' 'discussing,' or 'disputing.' It is often used to describe people who are thinking deeply, pondering, or engaging in a discussion or debate, especially internally or among themselves. It is a compound word formed from 'διά' (through, thoroughly) and 'λογίζομαι' (to reckon, to consider).

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Genitive, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΣΥΛΛΟΓΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΣΚΕΠΤΟΜΑΙ, ΕΝΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ

G2588

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-DEE-ais

Translations: (to) hearts, (in) hearts, (with) hearts

Notes: This word is the dative plural form of 'ΚΑΡΔΙΑ' (kardia), meaning 'heart'. In Koine Greek, 'heart' refers not only to the physical organ but also, more commonly, to the inner person, encompassing thoughts, emotions, will, and moral character. As a dative plural, it indicates the indirect object of an action, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'in', or 'with', depending on the context.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΨΥΧΑΙΣ, ΝΟΟΙΣ

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

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

G2491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-noo

Translations: of John

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

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

G3379

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAY-po-teh

Translations: lest, perhaps, never, at any time, by no means

Notes: ΜΗΠΟΤΕ is a compound adverb formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (mē) and the indefinite adverb ΠΟΤΕ (pote). It is used to express a negative possibility, a fear that something might happen, or a rhetorical question implying a negative answer. Depending on the context, it can be translated as 'lest,' 'perhaps,' 'never,' or 'at any time.' It often introduces a clause expressing a feared outcome or a possibility that is being denied.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΗΠΩΣ, ΜΗ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the negative particle ΜΗ (mē), meaning 'not,' and the indefinite adverb ΠΟΤΕ (pote), meaning 'at some time' or 'ever.'

G0846

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).

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.

G3004

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'.

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.

G3303

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

Translations: indeed, on the one hand, truly, certainly, but, however

Notes: This word is a particle often used to introduce a clause that is contrasted with a following clause, which is typically introduced by the particle δέ (de). It can indicate a concession, an affirmation, or simply serve to mark a transition in thought. While it often translates as 'indeed' or 'on the one hand,' its precise meaning is highly dependent on context and the presence of a contrasting 'δέ' clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient particle used to mark emphasis or contrast.

G0907

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: bap-TID-zoh

Translations: baptize, immerse, dip, wash

Notes: This verb means to baptize, immerse, or dip something into a liquid. It is commonly used in the context of religious rituals, particularly Christian baptism, where a person is immersed in water as a symbol of purification or initiation. It can also refer more generally to washing or overwhelming with something.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΠΤΩ, ΝΙΠΤΩ, ΛΟΥΩ

Etymology: From a derivative of the Greek verb βάπτω (báptō), meaning 'to dip' or 'to dye'. The suffix -ίζω (-izō) indicates a causative or iterative action, thus 'to cause to be dipped' or 'to repeatedly dip'.

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.

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.

G2425

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ee-ka-NOS

Translations: sufficient, adequate, competent, able, worthy, enough, a lot, many

Notes: This word describes something or someone as being sufficient, adequate, or competent for a particular purpose or task. It can refer to a quantity that is enough, or a person who is capable or worthy. It is often used to express that something is ample or abundant.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΡΚΕΤΟΣ, ΑΞΙΟΣ, ΔΥΝΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the verb ἱκάνω (hikanō), meaning 'to reach, to arrive, to suffice'.

G3089

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LY-sai

Translations: to loose, to untie, to release, to destroy, to break, to dissolve, to set free, to abolish

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'λύω' (lyō). It means 'to loose' or 'to untie', often referring to physical bonds or restraints. It can also mean 'to release' someone from captivity, 'to destroy' or 'to break' something, or 'to dissolve' a relationship or agreement. In a broader sense, it can mean 'to abolish' or 'to set free'. As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun, often translated with 'to' + verb.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΔΙΑΛΥΩ

G4425

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PTOO-on

Translations: winnowing fork, a winnowing fork, fan

Notes: A winnowing fork or fan is an agricultural tool used to separate grain from chaff. It is typically a large fork or shovel-like implement used to toss threshed grain into the air, allowing the wind to blow away the lighter chaff while the heavier grain falls back down.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΙΚΜΟΣ, ΠΤΥΟΝ

Etymology: The word "πτυον" comes from the Greek verb "πτύω" (ptyō), meaning "to spit" or "to throw out," referring to the action of throwing grain into the air to separate it from chaff.

G1245

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-ka-thar-AY-ee

Translations: he will thoroughly cleanse, he will thoroughly purge, he will thoroughly clear

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to thoroughly cleanse' or 'to purge completely'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'διά' (through, thoroughly) and the verb 'καθαίρω' (to cleanse, to purge). It describes an action of complete and decisive purification or clearing, often used in contexts of separating good from bad or removing impurities.

Inflection: Future Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΑΙΡΩ, ΕΚΚΑΘΑΙΡΩ

G0257

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-LOH-nah

Translations: threshing floor, a threshing floor, barn, a barn, granary, a granary

Notes: This word refers to a threshing floor, which was a hard, level area, often circular, where grain was threshed to separate the kernels from the husks. It could also refer to a barn or granary where the threshed grain was stored. It is used in sentences to denote the location of agricultural work or storage.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The word ἁλών (halōn) comes from an uncertain origin, possibly related to ἅλως (halōs), meaning 'threshing floor' or 'circular space'.

G4621

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SEE-tos

Translations: grain, a grain, corn, a corn, wheat, a wheat, food, a food

Notes: This word refers to grain, especially wheat, or more generally, food. It is often used in contexts related to agriculture, provisions, or sustenance. It can be used to describe the crop itself or the prepared food derived from it.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΙΤΕΙΑ, ΣΙΤΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word "σῖτος" (sitos) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It has been used in Greek since ancient times to refer to grain or food.

G0596

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ap-oth-EE-kay

Translations: storehouse, a storehouse, granary, a granary, barn, a barn

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΑΠΟΘΗΚΗ. It refers to a place where things are stored, such as a storehouse, granary, or barn. It is commonly used to describe a place for storing grain or other agricultural produce. In a sentence, it would function as a noun, indicating the location of storage.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΑΜΕΙΟΝ, ΣΙΤΟΣ

Etymology: From ἀποτίθημι (apotithēmi), meaning 'to put away' or 'to lay up', combined with a suffix indicating a place. It literally means 'a place for putting away'.

G4183

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: POL-lah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΙΚΑΝΟΣ

G2097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-ang-geh-LID-zeh

Translations: he was preaching the gospel, he was bringing good news, he was proclaiming good tidings

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'euangelizo', meaning 'to preach the gospel' or 'to bring good news'. It describes the ongoing action of proclaiming a message of good tidings, often specifically referring to the Christian gospel. It implies an active and continuous declaration of a positive message.

Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

G2097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-ang-geh-LI-zeh-toh

Translations: he was preaching the good news, he was proclaiming the gospel, he was evangelizing

Notes: This word describes the act of proclaiming or announcing good news, often with a religious or spiritual connotation, specifically the gospel. It is an imperfect tense verb, indicating a continuous or repeated action in the past. It is a compound word formed from ΕΥ (good) and ΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ (to announce).

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ is derived from the Greek prefix ΕΥ- (eu-), meaning 'good' or 'well', and the verb ΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to bring a message'. Thus, it literally means 'to announce good news'.

G5076

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tet-ra-AR-khees

Translations: tetrarch, a tetrarch

Notes: This is a compound word meaning 'ruler of a fourth part'. It refers to a governor of one of four divisions of a country or province, or more generally, a subordinate prince or ruler. In the New Testament, it often refers to Herod Antipas, who ruled over Galilee and Perea, which were parts of the former kingdom of Herod the Great.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΑΡΧΩΝ

Etymology: This word is a compound of two Greek words: ΤΕΤΡΑ- (tetra-), meaning 'four', and ΑΡΧΗΣ (archēs), meaning 'ruler' or 'chief'.

G5076

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tet-RAR-khees

Translations: tetrarch, a tetrarch

Notes: This word refers to a ruler of a fourth part of a region or province. It is a compound word derived from 'τετρα-' (tetra-), meaning 'four', and 'ἀρχή' (archē), meaning 'rule' or 'dominion'. In the Roman Empire, a tetrarch was a subordinate ruler, often governing a smaller division of a territory, typically one of four such divisions. It is used to describe a political leader with limited authority over a specific region.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek prefix 'τετρα-' (tetra-), meaning 'four', and 'ἀρχή' (archē), meaning 'rule' or 'dominion'. It describes a ruler of a fourth part of a territory, a system of governance that became prominent in the Roman Empire.

G1651

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-LEG-kho-meh-noss

Translations: being convicted, being reproved, being exposed, being rebuked, being proved, being examined

Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb 'elenchō'. It describes someone or something that is currently in the process of being convicted, reproved, exposed, or rebuked. It implies a situation where a fault or truth is being brought to light, often with a sense of conviction or demonstration. It can be used to describe a person who is being shown to be in error or a fact that is being proven.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΙΜΩΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G4190

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: po-nee-RON

Translations: (of) evil, (of) wicked, (of) bad, (of) harmful, (of) malicious

Notes: This word describes something or someone as evil, wicked, bad, or harmful. It can refer to moral depravity, physical harm, or general badness. As an adjective, it modifies nouns, indicating that the noun possesses these negative qualities. The form ΠΟΝΗΡΩΝ is the genitive plural, meaning 'of evil ones' or 'of wicked things/persons', depending on the gender of the noun it modifies.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΩΝ, ΦΑΥΛΩΝ, ΑΝΟΜΩΝ

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-eth-EE-ken

Translations: he added, he put to, he increased, he continued

Notes: This verb means 'to add to,' 'to put to,' 'to increase,' or 'to continue.' It describes the action of joining one thing to another, making something larger or more numerous, or resuming an action. It is often used to indicate an action that follows or builds upon a previous one.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΘΗΚΕ, ΠΡΟΣΕΘΕΤΟ, ΠΡΟΣΕΘΗΚΑΝ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards,' and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to put' or 'to place.'

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.

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-LAH-kay

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

Notes: This word refers to a guard, a place of confinement like a prison, or the act of guarding or keeping. It can also denote a watch or a period of time during which a watch is kept, such as a night watch. It is used to describe both the person who guards and the place or action of guarding.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΤΗΡΗΣΙΣ, ΦΡΟΥΡΑ

Etymology: From the verb φυλάσσω (phylassō), meaning 'to guard, watch, or preserve'.

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

G0907

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: bap-tis-THEN-tos

Translations: of one having been baptized, when he had been baptized, after he was baptized, of one who has been immersed

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle, meaning 'having been baptized' or 'after being baptized'. It describes an action that occurred in the past and was completed, with the subject being the recipient of the action (passive voice). As a genitive participle, it often functions adverbially to indicate time or circumstance, or substantively as 'of the one who was baptized'.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Participle, Masculine, Singular, Genitive

G2597

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-BEE-nai

Translations: to go down, to come down, to descend

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb ΚΑΤΑΒΑΙΝΩ. It means 'to go down,' 'to come down,' or 'to descend.' It is often used to describe movement from a higher place to a lower one, whether literally (e.g., descending a mountain) or figuratively (e.g., coming down from a position of authority). As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun, often translated with 'to' + verb.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΙΣΧΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΒΑΙΝΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against,' and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step.' Thus, it literally means 'to go down' or 'to step down.'

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AH-gee-on

Translations: holy, sacred, a holy thing, a sacred thing, set apart

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'holy,' 'sacred,' or 'set apart.' It describes something that is consecrated to God, pure, or morally blameless. It can refer to places, objects, or people that are dedicated to divine service or possess a divine quality. In its neuter form, it can also refer to a 'holy thing' or 'sacred place.'

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

Synonyms: ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΙΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to venerate' or 'to dread'. It refers to that which inspires awe and reverence, particularly in a religious context.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: ep-EE

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, by, in, for, in addition to, besides, after, during, when, because of, concerning

Notes: This word is a common Koine Greek preposition that can also function as an adverb or a prefix. Its meaning is highly dependent on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often means 'on, upon, over' (of place or time), 'in the time of', or 'in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'on, upon, at' (of place), 'in addition to', 'for the purpose of', or 'because of'. With the accusative case, it typically means 'on, upon, to' (indicating motion towards), 'against', 'over' (of authority), or 'for' (of purpose). As a prefix, it generally adds the meaning of 'upon', 'over', 'to', or 'in addition'.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs the Genitive, Dative, and Accusative cases.

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΠΑΡΑ, ΥΠΕΡ

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

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'.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ge-NEH-sthai

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

G1487, G1488

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: AY

Translations: if, whether, that, if indeed, if then, you are, be

Notes: This word has two primary uses in Koine Greek. Most commonly, it functions as a conditional particle meaning 'if', introducing a condition or a question. It can also be the second person singular present indicative active form of the verb 'to be', meaning 'you are' or 'be'. The context of the sentence determines which meaning is intended.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a conjunction); Second Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active (as a verb)

Synonyms: ΕΑΝ, ΕΙΠΕΡ, ΕΣΤΙΝ

Etymology: The conjunction 'εἰ' comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'if' or 'whether'. The verb form 'εἰ' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'to be'.

G0027

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-gah-pay-TOS

Translations: beloved, dear, only begotten, a beloved one

Notes: This adjective describes someone or something that is deeply loved, cherished, or highly esteemed. It is often used to refer to an only child, indicating a unique and special affection, or to a particularly favored person. It can also imply a sense of being divinely chosen or favored.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΟΣ, ΑΓΑΠΗΤΟΣ

Etymology: Derived from the verb AGAPAO (G0025), meaning 'to love', and the suffix -TOS, which forms verbal adjectives indicating capability or suitability. Thus, it means 'capable of being loved' or 'worthy of love'.

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.

G2106

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-doh-KAY-sah

Translations: I was well pleased, I was pleased, I approved, I delighted, I resolved

Notes: This word is the first person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'eudokeo'. It signifies a past action of being well-pleased, approving, or delighting in something or someone. It can also convey the idea of resolving or deciding with good will. It is often used to express divine favor or approval.

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

Synonyms: ΗΡΕΣΑ, ΘΕΛΗΣΑ, ΕΧΑΡΗΝ

Etymology: The verb ΕΥΔΟΚΕΩ (eudokeo) is a compound word derived from the prefix ΕΥ- (eu-), meaning 'well' or 'good', and ΔΟΚΕΩ (dokeo), meaning 'to seem', 'to think', or 'to be of opinion'. Thus, it literally means 'to seem good' or 'to think well of'.

G757

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ar-KHO-me-nos

Translations: beginning, starting, being led, being ruled, a beginner, one who is beginning

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle derived from the verb 'ΑΡΧΩ' (archō), meaning 'to begin' or 'to rule'. As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or in progress. In the middle voice, it often means 'beginning oneself' or 'starting', while in the passive voice, it means 'being led' or 'being ruled'. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun, or adverbially, describing the circumstances of an action.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Nominative Case, Singular Number, Masculine Gender

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΧΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΡΧΟΜΕΝΟΣ

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."

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.

G3543

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-NO-mi-zeh-toh

Translations: was supposed, was thought, was considered, was accustomed, was believed

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect passive indicative form of the verb 'νομίζω' (nomizo). It means 'he/she/it was supposed,' 'was thought,' 'was considered,' or 'was accustomed.' It describes an action or state that was ongoing or habitual in the past, from the perspective of what was commonly believed or practiced.

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

Synonyms: ΔΟΚΕΩ, ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ

G2501

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-SEF

Translations: Joseph

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to the biblical figure Joseph. It is a common name in the New Testament, appearing as the name of Mary's husband, Joseph of Arimathea, and others. The apostrophe at the end (keraia) indicates that this word is being used as a numeral, representing the number 1018.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, does not inflect when used as a name. When used as a numeral, it represents the number 1018.

Etymology: From Hebrew יוסף (Yosef), meaning 'He will add' or 'He will increase'.

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.

G3161

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: Mat-tath-EE-oo

Translations: of Mattathias

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun Mattathias. Mattathias was a Jewish priest who, along with his sons (the Maccabees), led a revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE, as described in the books of 1 and 2 Maccabees. The genitive case indicates possession or origin, so it means 'belonging to Mattathias' or 'of Mattathias'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: From Hebrew Mattithyah (מַתִּתְיָה), meaning 'gift of Yahweh'.

G2216

G2228, G2229, G3739, G2264

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: zor-oh-BAH-bel

Translations: Zerubbabel

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Zerubbabel, a significant figure in the Old Testament. He was a leader of the Jewish people who returned from the Babylonian exile and played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The name is of Hebrew origin.

Inflection: Does not inflect (indeclinable proper noun)

Etymology: The name Zerubbabel is of Hebrew origin, likely meaning 'seed of Babylon' or 'born in Babylon'. He was a descendant of King David and a leader of the first group of Jews to return from Babylonian captivity.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Conjunction, Particle, Relative Pronoun, Proper Noun

Sounds like: HAY, EE

Translations: the, or, than, indeed, truly, where, by which, to whom, Her, Er

Notes: This word, written without diacritics, can represent several different Koine Greek words. Most commonly, it is the feminine nominative singular definite article 'the' (ἡ). It can also be a conjunction meaning 'or' or 'than' (ἤ), or a particle indicating a question or strong affirmation like 'indeed' or 'truly' (ἦ). Less commonly, it could be a dative feminine singular relative pronoun meaning 'where' or 'by which' (ᾗ). Finally, it could also be a proper noun, 'Her' or 'Er', referring to a person's name.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine (for 'the'); Does not inflect (for 'or', 'indeed'); Singular, Dative, Feminine (for 'where'); Does not inflect (for Proper Noun)

Synonyms: Ο, ΤΟ

Etymology: The definite article 'Η' (ἡ) derives from Proto-Indo-European. The conjunction 'Η' (ἤ) also has Proto-Indo-European roots. The proper noun 'ΗΡ' (Her/Er) is of Hebrew origin.

G1663

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: eh-lee-AH-zer

Translations: Eliezer

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to a male individual named Eliezer. It is a common name in the Old Testament, often associated with figures like Abraham's servant or a son of Moses. The provided word 'ΕΛΙΑΙΖΕΡ' appears to be a misspelling or variant of 'ΕΛΙΑΖΕΡ' (Eliezer) as indicated by the context and common biblical spellings.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name Eliezer is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'My God is help' or 'God of help'. It is a compound of the Hebrew words 'El' (God) and 'ezer' (help).

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-BAYL

Translations: Jobel, Jubal

Notes: This is a proper noun, likely referring to a personal name. In some biblical contexts, 'Jubal' is known as the ancestor of all who play the lyre and pipe. It is also related to 'Jubilee' (the year of release). The provided text shows instances where 'ΙΩΒΗΛ' might be a scribal error for 'ΙΩΒΗΔ' (Jobed/Obed), indicating a name from a genealogy.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word 'ΙΩΒΗΛ' is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name 'Yuwbal' (יוּבָל), meaning 'stream' or 'trumpet'. It is also connected to the Hebrew word 'yobel' (יוֹבֵל), which refers to the ram's horn trumpet used to proclaim the Jubilee year.

G0906

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: BAL-lehs

Translations: to throw, to cast, to put, to lay, to place, to pour, to drop

Notes: This word is likely a misspelling or a very rare, uninflected form of the verb "ballo" (ΒΑΛΛΩ), which means "to throw" or "to cast." In Koine Greek, verbs are highly inflected, and "ΒΑΛΛΣ" does not correspond to a standard conjugation. It might be a scribal error or an attempt to represent a specific sound or concept not typically found in standard Koine texts.

Inflection: Unknown or irregular form; likely a misspelling of a form of the verb "ballo" (ΒΑΛΛΩ).

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ

G0994

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: BOH-os

Translations: Boaz

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to Boaz, a prominent figure in the Old Testament Book of Ruth. He is depicted as a wealthy landowner in Bethlehem who marries Ruth, a Moabite woman, and becomes an ancestor of King David and, ultimately, of Jesus Christ. The name itself means 'in him is strength' or 'swiftness'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Boaz (Βοόζ in Hebrew) is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'in him is strength' or 'swiftness'. It is a significant biblical name.

G0281

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-mee-na-DAB

Translations: Amminadab

Notes: Amminadab is a proper noun, referring to a male personal name of Hebrew origin. It is used to identify specific individuals in biblical texts, often in genealogies or historical narratives. For example, it might be used to say 'the son of Amminadab' or 'Amminadab went to the city'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Genitive, or Accusative

Etymology: The name Amminadab is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my people are generous' or 'my kinsman is noble'. It appears in the Old Testament as the father-in-law of Aaron and an ancestor of David and Jesus.

G2464

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: EE-sak

Translations: Isaac

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah in the Old Testament. He is a significant figure in the Abrahamic religions. The name is used to identify the individual and does not inflect for case or number in this form.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The name 'Isaac' is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word 'Yitzchaq' (יִצְחָק), meaning 'he laughs' or 'laughter'. This refers to the laughter of his parents, Abraham and Sarah, when they were told they would have a child in their old age.

G2513

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ka-tha-RAH

Translations: clean, pure, clear, innocent, a clean, a pure

Notes: This word is likely a misspelling of 'ΚΑΘΑΡΑ' (kathara), which is the feminine nominative/vocative singular form of the adjective 'ΚΑΘΑΡΟΣ' (katharos). It describes something as clean, pure, or free from defilement, whether physical, moral, or ritual. It can refer to a clean object, a pure heart, or an innocent person. It is used to qualify nouns, agreeing with them in gender, number, and case.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine (likely a misspelling of ΚΑΘΑΡΑ)

Synonyms: ΑΓΝΟΣ, ΑΜΙΑΝΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΘΑΡΟΣ (katharos) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to cleanse' or 'to purify'.

G2535

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: KAI-nam

Translations: Cainan

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to Cainan, a biblical figure mentioned in genealogies, particularly in the Septuagint and some New Testament manuscripts (Luke 3:36). He is listed as the son of Arphaxad and father of Sala. As a proper noun, it functions as a name and is used to identify a specific individual in historical or genealogical contexts.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Genitive

Etymology: The name Cainan is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Qenan (קֵינָן), meaning 'possessor' or 'smith'. It appears in the Old Testament genealogies.

G0726

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ar-FAX-ad

Translations: Arphaxad

Notes: Arphaxad is a proper noun, specifically a masculine personal name. In biblical contexts, he is identified as one of the sons of Shem and a patriarch in the lineage leading to Abraham. The name is consistently used to refer to this specific individual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Arphaxad is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word אַרְפַּכְשַׁד (Arpakhshad). It is believed to refer to a geographical region or a people group, though its precise meaning is debated.

Part of Speech: Prefix, Unknown

Sounds like: SAYM

Translations: sign, mark, today, this day

Notes: This appears to be a prefix or a truncated form of a word, rather than a complete word itself in Koine Greek. It is most commonly found as the beginning of words like ΣΗΜΕΙΟΝ (sēmeion), meaning 'sign' or 'mark', or ΣΗΜΕΡΟΝ (sēmeron), meaning 'today' or 'this day'. Without further context or completion, its exact meaning is uncertain, but it strongly suggests a connection to 'significance' or 'time'. It is not typically used as a standalone word.

Inflection: Does not inflect

G3101