2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EN

Translations: in, on, among, with, by, at, into, to

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its primary meaning is 'in' or 'within,' indicating location, time, or state. It always takes the dative case. Depending on the context, it can also be translated as 'on,' 'among,' 'with' (indicating accompaniment or instrument), 'by' (indicating means or agent), or 'at.' Sometimes it can imply motion into a place, similar to 'into' or 'to,' especially when the context suggests movement towards a location where something then resides.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It is cognate with English 'in'.

G3793

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OKH-lon

Translations: crowd, multitude, a crowd, a multitude, mob, a mob

Notes: This word refers to a large gathering of people, a crowd, or a multitude. It can also carry the negative connotation of a mob or a disorderly throng. It is often used in the New Testament to describe the large groups of people who followed Jesus or gathered to hear his teachings. In the provided examples, it is used in the accusative case, indicating the direct object of a verb, such as 'to teach a crowd' or 'a crowd upon me'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

Etymology: The etymology of ΟΧΛΟΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to a word meaning 'to move' or 'to stir', suggesting a moving or agitated mass of people.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) them, (for) him, (for) her, (for) it, (for) them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, the same

Notes: This word is a personal pronoun that can also function as an adjective. In its pronominal use, it typically means 'him', 'her', 'it', or 'them', depending on the gender and number. When used intensively, it can mean 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', or 'themselves', emphasizing the subject. As an adjective, it means 'the same'. The form ΑΥΤΩ is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a demonstrative pronominal stem. It is a fundamental pronoun in Greek, used across various dialects and periods.

G2532

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G3588, 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.

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: theh-OO

Translations: of God, of a God

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΥ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΟΥ

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

Part of Speech: 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).

G2476

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: ess-TOHS

Translations: standing, having stood, being set, appointed, a standing one

Notes: This word is the perfect active participle of the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing someone or something that is in a state of standing, or has taken a stand. It can also function adverbially, indicating the manner in which an action is performed, such as 'while standing' or 'having stood'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΛΘΩΝ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΘΗΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἵστημι (histēmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *steh₂-, meaning 'to stand'. It is a common verb in ancient Greek, used to describe various states of being upright or causing something to be upright.

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'.

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.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-deh

Translations: he saw, she saw, it saw

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ὁράω' (horao) or 'εἴδω' (eido), which means 'to see' or 'to perceive'. It describes a completed action of seeing in the past, often implying a sudden or definite act of perception. It is used to state that a specific individual (he, she, or it) performed the action of seeing.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The root verb 'ὁράω' (horao) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see'. The aorist stem 'εἶδον' (eidon) is a suppletive form, meaning it comes from a different root than the present tense, specifically from an older root related to 'knowing' or 'seeing'.

G2476

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ess-TOH-tah

Translations: standing, having stood, appointed, a standing one

Notes: This word is the accusative masculine singular form of the perfect active participle of the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. It describes someone or something that is in a state of having stood or being established. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, and can also be used substantively to mean 'the one standing' or 'he who stands'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine, Perfect Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΝΕΣΤΩΤΑ, ΠΑΡΕΣΤΩΤΑ

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.

G0021

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-lee-EES

Translations: fishermen

Notes: This word refers to people who catch fish, typically as a profession or for sustenance. It is used to describe those who engage in the act of fishing, often with nets or hooks. In the provided context, it appears in plural form, referring to multiple individuals who are fishermen.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΧΘΥΟΠΩΛΗΣ, ΑΓΚΙΣΤΡΕΥΣ

Etymology: The word ἀλιεύς (halieus) comes from ἅλς (hals), meaning 'sea' or 'salt'. It literally means 'one who is of the sea' or 'one who works in the sea'.

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: AP

Translations: from, away from, off, out of, by, with

Notes: This is a common Greek preposition that indicates separation, origin, or cause. It means 'from' or 'away from' and is often used to show the source of something, the point from which an action begins, or the agent by which something is done. When used as a prefix (ΑΠ- or ΑΠΟ-), it intensifies the idea of separation or completion, often meaning 'off, away, back, completely'. For example, in 'ἀποστέλλω' (apostellō), it means 'to send away'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: The word ἀπό (apo) comes from Proto-Indo-European *apo-, meaning 'off, away'. It is a very ancient and common preposition found across many Indo-European languages.

G0059

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-o-BAN-tes

Translations: having disembarked, having landed, having gone ashore, having come to pass, having resulted

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ΑΠΟ (APO, meaning 'from' or 'away from') and the verb ΒΑΙΝΩ (BAINO, meaning 'to go' or 'to step'). It generally means to step off or go away from something, often specifically referring to disembarking from a ship onto land. It can also be used metaphorically to mean 'to turn out' or 'to result in'.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΒΑΙΝΩ

G4150

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-LY-nan

Translations: they washed, they did wash

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'πλύνω' (plynō), meaning 'to wash' or 'to cleanse'. It describes an action of washing that was completed in the past by a group of people. For example, it could be used to say 'they washed their clothes' or 'they washed the nets'.

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

Synonyms: ΝΙΠΤΩ, ΛΟΥΩ

Etymology: The word 'πλύνω' (plynō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to flow' or 'to sprinkle'.

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.

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, 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'.

G3588, G3739

Part of Speech: Article, Pronoun, Numeral

Sounds like: HAY

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

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

G0321

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-an-ag-AG-in

Translations: to bring back, to lead back, to restore, to return, to put out, to launch out

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'ΕΠΑΝΑ-' (meaning 'back again' or 'up again') and the verb 'ΑΓΩ' (meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'). It generally means to bring or lead something back to a previous place or state, or to launch out, as in putting a boat out into the water. In the provided context, it refers to launching a boat out a short distance from the land.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G3641

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: oh-LI-gon

Translations: little, a little, small, few, a few, for a little while, briefly, short, a short time

Notes: This word describes something as small in quantity, size, or duration. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating a small amount or number of something. As an adverb, it describes an action or state as happening for a short time or to a small extent. It can refer to a brief period of time, a small quantity, or a limited number of things.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative (as an adjective); Adverbial form (as an adverb)

Synonyms: ΜΙΚΡΟΣ, ΒΡΑΧΥΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to words meaning 'to lessen' or 'to be small'.

G2523

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-THEE-sas

Translations: having sat down, having taken a seat, having caused to sit, having appointed

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'καθίζω'. It describes an action of sitting down or causing someone to sit down that has been completed. It can also mean to settle, reside, or appoint someone to a position. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb and indicating a completed action.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ, ΕΔΡΑΖΩ

G1321

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-di-DAS-ken

Translations: he was teaching, she was teaching, it was teaching, he taught, she taught, it taught

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'διδάσκω' (didasko), meaning 'to teach'. The imperfect tense describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, or an action that was in progress. Therefore, 'ΕΔΙΔΑΣΚΕΝ' means 'he/she/it was teaching' or 'he/she/it used to teach'. It can also sometimes be translated as a simple past tense 'he/she/it taught' depending on the context, especially if the ongoing nature is not emphasized.

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

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ, ΠΑΙΔΕΥΩ, ΚΑΤΗΧΕΩ

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOOS

Translations: the, them, those

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

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

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

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.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: lah-LOHN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΙΡΗΚΩΣ

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

G4314

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

Part of Speech: 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.

G0899

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BA-thos

Translations: depth, a depth, deep, profoundness, abyss

Notes: This noun refers to a great vertical extent downwards, indicating depth or profoundness. It can also refer to the deep sea or an abyss. It is used to describe the extent of something from top to bottom, or figuratively, the profoundness of a concept or idea.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΒΥΣΣΟΣ, ΒΥΘΟΣ

Etymology: From the adjective βαθύς (bathys), meaning 'deep'. It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *gʷʰedʰ-, meaning 'to sink, to be deep'.

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

G1988

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-is-TAH-tah

Translations: master, overseer, commander, a master, an overseer, a commander

Notes: This word refers to a person in a position of authority, such as a master, overseer, or commander. It implies someone who stands over others, directing or supervising them. It is used to address someone in charge, often with respect.

Inflection: Singular, Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΟΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb ἐφίστημι (ephistēmi), meaning 'to stand over, to set over', which is a compound of ἐπί (epi, 'upon, over') and ἵστημι (histēmi, 'to stand').

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

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

G2872

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: koh-pee-AH-san-tes

Translations: having toiled, having labored, having grown weary, having worked hard

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'κοπιάω' (kopiáō), meaning to toil, labor, or grow weary. It describes someone who has already performed strenuous work or exerted significant effort, often to the point of exhaustion. It can be used to describe the state of being tired from work or the act of having completed a difficult task.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΜΟΧΘΕΩ, ΚΑΜΝΩ

Etymology: The verb κοπιάω (kopiáō) comes from the noun κόπος (kópos), meaning 'toil, labor, trouble'.

G3762

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: oo-DEN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΗΔΕΝ, ΟΥΔΕΙΣ

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

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.

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.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EE-sah-tes

Translations: you made, you did, you produced, you created

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to make', 'to do', 'to produce', or 'to create'. In this specific form, it indicates an action completed in the past by a group of people (plural 'you'). It describes a definitive action that was performed.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΑΤΕ, ΕΡΓΑΣΑΣΘΕ

Etymology: The word ΠΟΙΕΩ is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is a common verb in Koine Greek, used to describe a wide range of actions involving creation, performance, or causation.

G4879

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ek-KLEE-san

Translations: they turned aside together, they turned away together, they deviated together

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefixes 'συν-' (together with) and 'ἐκ-' (out of, from) combined with the verb 'κλίνω' (to bend, incline, turn). It means to turn aside or deviate together with someone or something. It describes a collective action of turning away from a path or standard.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΚΛΙΝΑΝ, ΕΞΕΚΛΙΝΑΝ

Etymology: The word συνεκκλίνω (synekklinō) is derived from the prefix σύν (syn, meaning 'with, together'), the prefix ἐκ (ek, meaning 'out of, from'), and the verb κλίνω (klinō, meaning 'to bend, incline, turn').

G4128

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thoss

Translations: multitude, a multitude, crowd, a crowd, great number, abundance, a great number

Notes: This word refers to a large number or quantity of people or things. It can be used to describe a crowd of people, a large amount of something, or a general abundance. For example, it might refer to a large gathering of disciples or a great quantity of fish.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

Etymology: From the Greek root *pleth-* meaning 'to be full' or 'to fill'. It is related to words indicating fullness or abundance.

G4183

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: PO-loo

Translations: much, many, great, greatly, often, a lot

Notes: This word is commonly used to indicate a large quantity, degree, or frequency. As an adverb, it means 'much,' 'greatly,' or 'often,' modifying verbs or adjectives. As an adjective, it means 'much' (for singular nouns) or 'many' (for plural nouns), describing the quantity of something. It can also mean 'great' in terms of size or importance.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular (as adjective); Does not inflect (as adverb)

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΛΑ, ΠΛΕΙΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'much' or 'many'. It is a very common word across various Indo-European languages.

G1284

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-er-RAY-see-toh

Translations: was breaking through, was tearing apart, was bursting, was rending

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and ῥήσσω (rhēssō), meaning 'to break' or 'to tear'. It describes an action of breaking or tearing something apart, often with force or violence. In the imperfect tense, as seen here, it indicates a continuous or repeated action in the past, such as something being in the process of breaking or tearing.

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

Synonyms: ΡΗΓΝΥΜΙ, ΣΧΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word διαρρήσσω is a compound of the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb ῥήσσω (rhēssō), meaning 'to break' or 'to tear'.

G2654

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-NEV-sen

Translations: nodded, assented, granted, signified by nodding

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb ΚΑΤΑΝΕΥΩ. It means to nod down, to assent, or to grant something, often by a physical gesture of nodding. It is used to indicate agreement, approval, or the act of giving permission.

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

Synonyms: ΝΕΥΩ, ΣΥΝΕΥΔΟΚΕΩ, ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΝΕΥΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (KATA), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΝΕΥΩ (NEUŌ), meaning 'to nod' or 'to incline'. Thus, it literally means 'to nod down' or 'to incline downwards'.

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-roh

Translations: (to) another, (for) another, (to) a different one, (for) a different one, (to) other, (for) other, (to) a different, (for) a different

Notes: This word means 'another' or 'different', emphasizing a qualitative distinction from something else. It is used to refer to something of a different kind or nature, as opposed to 'ἄλλος' (ALLOS), which refers to another of the same kind. It can be used to describe a person, object, or concept that is distinct in character.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word ἝΤΕΡΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'one of two' or 'the other'.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: el-THON-tas

Translations: having come, those who came, when they came, them having come

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. In this form, it indicates a completed action of 'coming' or 'going' by a group of masculine subjects, and it is in the accusative case, often serving as the object of a verb or preposition, or as the subject of an infinitive clause.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΟΝΤΑΣ, ΑΦΙΚΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ

G4846

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soo-lam-BAH-nes-theh

Translations: you are being helped, you are being seized, you are conceiving, you are being arrested, you are assisting

Notes: This word is the second person plural, present tense, passive/middle voice form of the verb SYLLAMBANO. It means 'to seize together,' 'to help,' 'to assist,' or 'to conceive.' In the passive voice, it means 'to be seized,' 'to be helped,' or 'to be conceived.' The middle voice can imply 'to help oneself' or 'to conceive (a child).' Its meaning depends on the context, often implying cooperation or the act of becoming pregnant.

Inflection: Second Person, Plural, Present Tense, Passive or Middle Voice, Indicative or Imperative Mood

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΓΕΩ, ΒΟΗΘΕΩ

G4137

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-PLEH-san

Translations: they filled, they were filled, they completed, they fulfilled

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'πίμπλημι' (pimplēmi). It means 'they filled' or 'they were filled'. It can also be used in the sense of completing or fulfilling something, such as a prophecy or a period of time. In the provided context, it describes an action of filling something, like a land with stones.

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΜΙΖΩ, ΠΛΗΡΟΩ

G0297

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: am-FO-teh-roy

Translations: both

Notes: This word means 'both' and is used to refer to two distinct individuals or groups. It emphasizes that two entities are included or involved in an action or state. It functions similarly to the English word 'both' and can be used as an adjective modifying a noun or as a pronoun standing in for two nouns.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine. It can also be Feminine or Neuter, and inflects for all cases (Genitive, Dative, Accusative).

Etymology: The word ἀμφότεροι (amphoteroi) is derived from the Greek prefix ἀμφί (amphi), meaning 'around' or 'on both sides', combined with a form related to ἕτερος (heteros), meaning 'other' or 'different'. Thus, it literally refers to 'both of two different sides' or 'both of two others'.

G5620

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: HOH-steh

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ

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

G0901

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: boo-THEE-zeh-sthai

Translations: to be sunk, to be submerged, to be overwhelmed, to be drowned

Notes: This word is a present passive infinitive verb meaning 'to be sunk' or 'to be submerged'. It describes the action of something being caused to go under water or to be completely covered by something, often with the implication of being overwhelmed or lost. It can be used in contexts where a ship sinks or a person is drowned.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Passive

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΠΟΝΤΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΒΥΘΙΖΩ comes from βυθός (bythos), meaning 'depth' or 'bottom'.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DON

Translations: having seen, when he saw, when they saw, seeing, looking, perceiving

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle of the verb 'οράω' (orao), meaning 'to see' or 'to perceive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred relative to the main verb. It often indicates the cause or circumstance of another action, such as 'having seen this, he did that'.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩΝ, ΘΕΩΡΩΝ

G4363

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-EP-eh-sen

Translations: fell upon, fell down before, happened, occurred, approached, attacked

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards,' and the verb πίπτω (piptō), meaning 'to fall.' In its aorist form, it describes an action that happened at a specific point in the past. It can mean to fall upon someone or something, often in supplication or attack, or to happen or occur, especially in reference to events or news. It can also imply approaching or encountering.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΠΙΠΤΩ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word προσπίπτω is a compound of the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to, towards, with,' and the verb πίπτω (piptō), meaning 'to fall.' The combination signifies 'to fall towards' or 'to fall upon.'

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'.

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.

G0268

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: hah-mar-TOH-loss

Translations: sinful, a sinner, sinner

Notes: This word describes someone who is sinful or is a sinner. It is used to characterize individuals who commit sins or are in a state of sin. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun, or as a noun itself, referring to a person who sins.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΟΣ, ΑΣΕΒΗΣ, ΠΟΝΗΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΜΑΡΤΩΛΟΣ is derived from the Greek verb ἁμαρτάνω (hamartanō), meaning 'to miss the mark, to err, to sin.' The suffix -ωλός indicates a person characterized by the action of the verb.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-mee

Translations: to be, I am, you are, he is, she is, it is, we are, they are, to exist, to happen, to occur, to come to pass

Notes: This is the Greek verb 'to be', one of the most fundamental verbs in the language. It is used to express existence, identity, or a state of being. It can function as a linking verb, connecting the subject to a predicate noun or adjective, or it can indicate simple existence or occurrence. Its meaning often depends on the context and the case of the noun or pronoun it accompanies.

Inflection: Infinitive or First Person Singular Present Active Indicative. It is a highly irregular verb with many forms for person, number, tense, mood, and voice.

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'eimi' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'. It is a very ancient and fundamental verb found across many Indo-European languages.

G2285

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THAM-bos

Translations: amazement, awe, wonder, a wonder

Notes: This word refers to a state of astonishment, wonder, or awe, often accompanied by fear or dread. It describes the feeling one experiences when confronted with something extraordinary, overwhelming, or supernatural. It is typically used to describe a strong emotional reaction to an impressive or surprising event.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΚΣΤΑΣΙΣ, ΚΑΤΑΠΛΗΞΙΣ, ΕΚΠΛΗΞΙΣ

Etymology: The word "θάμβος" (thambos) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the verb "θαμβέω" (thambeō), meaning "to be amazed" or "to be struck with awe."

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.

G4023

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-ES-khen

Translations: he surrounded, she surrounded, it surrounded, he enclosed, she enclosed, it enclosed, he contained, she contained, it contained, he held around, she held around, it held around

Notes: This verb means to surround, encompass, contain, or hold around. It describes an action where something or someone is encircled or held within boundaries. It can also imply holding something in one's grasp or containing a substance.

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

Synonyms: ΚΥΚΛΟΩ, ΚΥΚΛΕΥΩ, ΠΕΡΙΚΥΚΛΟΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'.

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

G4862

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: soon

Translations: with, together with, along with

Notes: ΣΥΝ is a preposition that typically takes the dative case, meaning 'with' or 'together with', indicating association, accompaniment, or union. It is also very commonly used as a prefix in compound words, where it conveys the idea of 'togetherness', 'union', 'completion', or 'joint action'. For example, 'συντρίβω' (syntribo) means 'to break together' or 'to crush', and 'συνκαίω' (synkaio) means 'to burn together'.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kom, meaning 'with' or 'beside'. It is cognate with Latin 'cum' and English 'co-' or 'con-'.

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.

G0094

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AH-grah

Translations: a hunt, a catch, a net, hunting, fishing, prey

Notes: This word refers to the act of hunting or fishing, or the result of such an activity, like a catch of fish or game. It can also denote the equipment used, such as a net. It is often used in contexts describing the pursuit and capture of animals.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΗΡΑ, ΑΛΙΕΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΓΡΑ' derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂eǵ- meaning 'to drive, to lead'. In Greek, it evolved to refer specifically to the act of driving or pursuing game.

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.

G4815

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-LAH-bon

Translations: they arrested, they seized, they caught, they conceived, they helped

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning 'to seize together,' 'to catch,' 'to arrest,' 'to conceive' (of a child), or 'to help.' It describes an action of taking hold of something or someone, often with force or intent, or the biological process of conception. It can also imply assisting someone in an endeavor.

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

Synonyms: ΠΙΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΣΥΝΕΧΩ

Etymology: From the prefix σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and the verb λαμβάνω (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive.'

G2384

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ah-KO-bos

Translations: Jacob, James

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to a male individual. In the New Testament, it is used to refer to several prominent figures, most notably Jacob, the patriarch of Israel, and James, the brother of Jesus and leader of the Jerusalem church, as well as James, the son of Zebedee and apostle. The name is consistently used to identify these specific individuals.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

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

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.

G4613

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: see-MOH-nee

Translations: (to) Simon

Notes: This is the dative singular form of the proper noun 'Simon'. Simon was a very common name in the ancient world, particularly among Jews, and is borne by several significant figures in the Bible, including Simon Peter, Simon the Zealot, and Simon of Cyrene. It is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb, meaning 'to Simon' or 'for Simon'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Simon is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Shim'on (שִׁמְעוֹן), meaning 'he has heard' or 'hearing'. It was a very common name among Jews during the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

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.

G1762

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-see

Translations: fall, fall down, fall upon, come, happen, befall

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'πίπτω' (pipto), meaning 'to fall' or 'to come upon'. It describes an action of descending, collapsing, or occurring. It can be used in various contexts, such as a physical fall, an event happening, or something coming into existence or a state.

Inflection: Aorist, Subjunctive, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἔσῃ is an inflected form of the verb πίπτω (pipto), which means 'to fall'. Its etymology traces back to Proto-Indo-European roots related to falling or dropping.

G2222

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: zoh-GROHN

Translations: catching alive, taking alive, preserving alive, capturing

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'ζωγρέω' (zōgreō). It describes the action of catching or taking something alive, often in the context of capturing people or animals without killing them. It can also imply preserving life or rescuing someone from danger. It is used to describe someone who is in the process of performing this action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΙΑΝΩΝ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'ζωγρέω' is a compound word derived from 'ζωός' (zōos), meaning 'alive', and 'ἀγρέω' (agreō), meaning 'to catch' or 'to hunt'. Thus, it literally means 'to catch alive'.

G2609

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-gah-GON-tes

Translations: bringing down, having brought down, leading down, having led down, taking down, having taken down

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb 'katago', meaning 'to bring down' or 'to lead down'. It describes an action of descending or causing something to descend. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb and indicating an action that has already occurred (aorist tense). It is often used in contexts of bringing people or things from a higher place to a lower one, or from the sea to land.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Nominative, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΦΕΡΩ

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

G0863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-FEH-tes

Translations: you may send away, you may let go, you may forgive, you may leave, you may permit

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'aphiēmi', meaning to send away, let go, forgive, or leave. It is used to describe the act of releasing something or someone, or of pardoning sins or debts. It can also imply abandoning or permitting something to happen.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΑΦΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') + ἵημι (hiēmi, 'to send').

G0190

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-ko-loo-THEY-san

Translations: they followed, they accompanied, they went along with

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to follow' or 'to accompany'. It describes the action of one or more individuals moving behind or alongside another, often implying adherence, discipleship, or simply going along with someone. It is used to indicate that a group of people performed the action of following in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΠΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΩ (akoloutheō) is a compound word derived from the prefix 'α-' (a-), meaning 'together' or 'with', and 'κελευθος' (keleuthos), meaning 'path' or 'road'. Thus, it literally means 'to be on the same path' or 'to go along the same road'.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-nah-ee

Translations: to be, to exist, to happen, to occur

Notes: This is the infinitive form of the verb 'to be' in Koine Greek. It signifies existence, occurrence, or a state of being. It is often used with other verbs to form periphrastic constructions or to express purpose or result. For example, it can mean 'to be' in the sense of 'he wants to be good' or 'it is about to happen'.

Inflection: Infinitive

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙΝ, ΓΙΝΕΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁es- 'to be'. It is cognate with English 'is' and Latin 'esse'.

G4134

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PLAY-rays

Translations: full, complete, filled, a full

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'full' or 'complete'. It describes something that is filled to capacity or lacking nothing. It can be used to describe a container that is full, a person who is full of a certain quality (like grace or wisdom), or a time that is complete.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΕΜΩΝ, ΠΕΠΛΗΡΩΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΛΗΡΗΣ (plērēs) comes from the verb πίμπλημι (pimplēmi), meaning 'to fill'. It describes the state of being filled or complete.

G3014

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LEP-ras

Translations: of leprosy, a leprosy

Notes: This word refers to leprosy, a chronic infectious disease affecting the skin, nerves, and other body parts. In ancient times, it was a broad term for various skin conditions, often associated with ritual impurity. The word is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, often translated as 'of leprosy'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: From the Greek verb λέπω (lepō), meaning 'to peel' or 'to scale', referring to the scaling or flaking of the skin characteristic of the disease.

G4098

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: peh-SOHN

Translations: having fallen, falling, fell, fallen

Notes: ΠΕΣΩΝ is the aorist active participle of the verb ΠΙΠΤΩ, meaning 'to fall' or 'to fall down'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is completed relative to the main verb of the sentence. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or adverbially, indicating cause, time, or manner. For example, 'the man having fallen' or 'when he fell'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΠΙΠΤΩ, ΕΜΠΙΠΤΩ, ΠΕΡΙΠΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: The root verb ΠΙΠΤΩ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to fall'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also convey the idea of falling or dropping.

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-OH-pon

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

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

G1437

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-AHN

Translations: if, when, whenever, although

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ

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

G1410

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doo-NAH-sai

Translations: you are able, you can, you have power

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to be able', 'to have power', or 'to be capable'. It is used to express capacity or possibility, often in questions or statements about what someone is capable of doing. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'Are you able to do this?' or 'You can achieve that'.

Inflection: 2nd Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΕΞΕΣΤΙ

Etymology: The word δύναμαι (dynamai) comes from the Greek word δύναμις (dynamis), meaning 'power' or 'ability'. It is related to the concept of inherent strength or capacity.

G2511

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-thah-REE-sai

Translations: to cleanse, to purify, to make clean, to purge

Notes: This verb means to make something clean or pure, either physically or ceremonially. It can refer to cleansing from dirt, disease, or sin. It is often used in a religious context to describe purification rituals or spiritual cleansing. As an infinitive, it functions like 'to cleanse' or 'to purify' in English, indicating the purpose or result of an action.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΝΙΖΩ, ΕΚΚΑΘΑΙΡΩ, ΚΑΘΑΙΡΩ

Etymology: The word καθαρίζω (katharizō) comes from the adjective καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'clean' or 'pure'.

G2309

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: THEH-loh

Translations: to wish, to want, to desire, to will, to intend, to be willing

Notes: This verb expresses a desire, intention, or willingness to do something. It can be used to indicate a strong personal wish or a divine will. It often takes an infinitive to complete its meaning, indicating what is wished or willed.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *gʷhelh₁- (to want, wish). It is related to the English word 'will' (as in 'free will').

G2112

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: yoo-THEH-ohs

Translations: immediately, at once, straightway, forthwith, as soon as

Notes: This adverb signifies an action happening without delay, instantly, or directly. It is often used to emphasize the swiftness or suddenness of an event. It can also imply a direct or straightforward manner of action. In narrative contexts, it frequently serves to advance the plot quickly.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΧΡΗΜΑ, ΑΥΤΙΚΑ, ΤΑΧΕΩΣ

Etymology: Derived from the adjective εὐθύς (euthys), meaning 'straight, direct, immediate'. The suffix -ως is a common adverbial ending in Koine Greek.

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

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

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

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

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

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

G3014

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LEP-rah

Translations: leprosy, a leprosy

Notes: This word refers to leprosy, a chronic infectious disease affecting the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. In ancient contexts, it was a general term for various skin conditions, not necessarily limited to what is medically known as Hansen's disease today. It is typically used to describe the condition itself.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Etymology: From the Greek adjective λεπρός (lepros), meaning 'scaly' or 'leprous', which is related to λέπω (lepo), meaning 'to peel' or 'to scale'.

G0565

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-EEL-then

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

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

Inflection: Aorist Indicative, Active Voice, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

G3367

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: may-DEH-nee

Translations: to no one, to nothing, for no one, for nothing, by no one, by nothing, with no one, with nothing, in no one, in nothing

Notes: This word is an indefinite negative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'no one' or 'nothing'. It is used to express a complete absence or negation of something or someone. It is often used in prohibitions or to state that something is not done by anyone or to anything. As a pronoun, it stands in place of a noun, and as an adjective, it modifies a noun. It is a compound word formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (mē, 'not') and ΕΙΣ (heis, 'one').

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΙΣ, ΟΥΔΕΝΙ

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: AL-lah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΟΜΩΣ, ΠΛΗΝ

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

G0565

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ap-el-THOHN

Translations: having gone away, departing, going away, having departed, having left

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ' (aperchomai), meaning 'to go away' or 'to depart'. As a participle, it describes an action that has been completed prior to or concurrent with the main verb of the sentence. It often functions adverbially, indicating the manner or circumstance of the main action, such as 'after going away' or 'by departing'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ, ΑΝΑΧΩΡΕΩ

G2410

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-er-ee-KHO

Translations: Jericho

Notes: This word is a proper noun, referring to Jericho, an ancient city in the Jordan Valley, mentioned frequently in the Old and New Testaments. It is often associated with significant biblical events, such as the Israelites' entry into the Promised Land and the healing of blind Bartimaeus.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Jericho' is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'yareakh' (moon) or 'reakh' (fragrant). It is believed to refer to the city's ancient worship of the moon or its pleasant aroma.

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'.

G2531

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

Translations: just as, even as, according as, as, exactly as, in proportion as, like, according to, inasmuch as

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, meaning 'as' or 'how'). It functions as an adverb or conjunction, primarily used to introduce a comparison, indicating that something is done or happens in the same way as something else. It can also express correspondence or proportion, meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'to the extent that'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, 'as, how').

G3142

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mar-too-REE-on

Translations: testimony, a testimony, witness, a witness, evidence, a proof

Notes: This word refers to a testimony, witness, or evidence. It is used to describe something that provides proof or confirmation of a fact or event. It can refer to the act of bearing witness or the content of what is testified.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΣ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ

Etymology: From G3144 (μάρτυς, 'martys'), meaning 'witness'. It refers to that which is borne witness to, or the content of a witness's testimony.

G1330

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-EER-kheh-toh

Translations: he was passing through, he was going through, he was going about, he was traveling through

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning 'to pass through' or 'to go through'. It describes an action of moving from one point to another, often implying a journey or a traversal of a place. It can also mean to go about or travel through a region. The imperfect tense indicates a continuous or repeated action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΔΙΑΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΠΕΡΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G3123

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAHL-lon

Translations: more, rather, much more, especially

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΟΝ, ΜΑΛΙΣΤΑ

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

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ

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

G4905

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EHR-khon-toh

Translations: they were coming together, they were assembling, they were gathering, they assembled, they gathered

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'σύν' (together with) and the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (to come, to go). It means to come together, to assemble, or to gather. It describes a group of people or things converging at a single point or for a common purpose.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΛΘΕΙΝ, ΣΥΝΕΛΕΥΣΙΣ

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'.

G5298

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: hoo-po-KHO-ron

Translations: withdrawing, departing, going away, yielding, giving way, receding

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'withdrawing' or 'departing'. It describes an action of moving back or away from a place, person, or situation. It can also imply yielding or giving way to someone or something. It is often used to describe someone who is physically moving away or retreating.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΧΩΡΕΩ, ΑΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ΕΚΧΩΡΕΩ

G2048

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: eh-REH-moys

Translations: (to) desolate, (to) deserted, (to) solitary, (to) wilderness, (to) desert

Notes: This word is the dative plural form of the adjective or noun 'eremos'. It describes places or people that are desolate, deserted, or solitary. When used as a noun, it refers to a wilderness or desert area. In this dative plural form, it indicates the indirect object or location 'to/for/in/by/with desolate places/people' or 'to/for/in/by/with wildernesses/deserts'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΥΔΡΟΣ, ΕΡΗΜΙΑ

G4336

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: pros-yoo-KHO-meh-nos

Translations: praying, one who prays, a praying one

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'praying' or 'one who prays'. It describes someone who is actively engaged in prayer. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun (e.g., 'the praying man'), or adverbially, indicating the manner or circumstance of an action (e.g., 'he spoke while praying').

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΑΙΤΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AY-sahn

Translations: they were, they had been

Notes: ΗΣΑΝ is an inflected form of the verb 'ΕΙΜΙ' (eimi), meaning 'to be'. Specifically, it is the third person plural imperfect indicative form. It describes an ongoing or continuous state or action in the past, often translated as 'they were' or 'they used to be'. It is commonly used to describe the state or existence of multiple subjects in a past context.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperfect, Indicative

Etymology: The Koine Greek verb ΕΙΜΙ (eimi) derives from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'. It is one of the most fundamental and frequently used verbs in the language, indicating existence, state, or identity.

G2521

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ka-THEE-meh-noy

Translations: sitting, those sitting, who sit

Notes: This word is a present participle of the verb 'to sit'. It describes someone or something that is in the act of sitting. It can be used to describe people who are seated, or metaphorically, those who are settled in a particular state or place. For example, it can refer to people sitting in darkness or those sitting near someone.

Inflection: Present, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΕΖΟΜΑΙ, ΕΔΡΑΖΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek καθέζομαι (kathézomai, “to sit down”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἕζομαι (hézomai, “to sit”).

G5330

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: fah-ree-SAI-oy

Translations: Pharisees

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

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

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

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-lee-LOO-thoh-tes

Translations: having come, having gone, having arrived, having proceeded

Notes: This word is the perfect active participle, nominative masculine plural of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes a state of having arrived or having proceeded, emphasizing the completed action and the resulting state. It is often used to describe people who have come to a place or situation.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

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.

G2968

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOH-mays

Translations: of a village, of a town, of a country town

Notes: This word refers to a village, a small town, or a country town. It is used to describe a settlement that is smaller than a city but larger than a mere collection of houses. In the provided examples, it is used in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, such as 'of a village'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΩΜΟΠΟΛΙΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kom- (meaning 'village, settlement'). It is related to the Latin 'vicus' (village) and the English 'home'.

G1411

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOO-nah-mees

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ, ΙΣΧΥΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ

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

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: FEH-ron-tes

Translations: bearing, carrying, bringing, enduring, leading, those who bear, those who carry, those who bring

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb ΦΕΡΩ, meaning 'to bear,' 'to carry,' 'to bring,' or 'to endure.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject. It can be translated as 'bearing,' 'carrying,' or 'those who bear/carry,' depending on the context. It describes an ongoing action.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AHN-thro-po

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΘΝΗΤΟΣ

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

G0906

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: beh-BLEH-bleh-MEH-non

Translations: laid, cast, thrown, put, placed, fallen, a laid one, a cast one

Notes: This word appears to be a misspelling or scribal error of the Koine Greek word βεβλημένον (beblēmenon). The standard form, βεβλημένον, is the perfect passive participle of the verb βάλλω (ballō), meaning 'to throw, cast, lay, put, place'. It describes someone or something that has been laid down, cast, or placed. In context, it often refers to someone who has been laid down due to illness or injury, or something that has been placed in a certain position.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΙΜΕΝΟΝ, ΤΕΘΕΙΜΕΝΟΝ

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

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

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OW-toh

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Singular

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΟΥΤΟΣ

G1533

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-en-ENG-kane

Translations: to bring in, to lead into, to carry in, to introduce

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition εἰς (eis, 'into') and the verb φέρω (phero, 'to bear, carry, bring'). It means to bring or carry something or someone into a place, or to lead them in. It can also imply introducing something or someone into a new situation or context.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΙΣΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΙΣΦΕΡΩ is a compound of the preposition ΕΙΣ (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ΦΕΡΩ (phero), meaning 'to bear', 'to carry', or 'to bring'.

G1799

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: en-OH-pee-on

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΩΠΙΟΝ

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

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: yoo-RON-tes

Translations: finding, having found, those who found, when they found

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to find'. It describes an action of finding that has already occurred or is occurring. It can function adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of another action, or substantively, referring to the people who performed the action of finding. For example, it can mean 'having found' or 'those who found'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G4169

Part of Speech: Interrogative Adjective, Interrogative Pronoun

Sounds like: POY-ahs

Translations: of what kind, of what sort, of what, what kind of, what sort of, what

Notes: ΠΟΙΑΣ is an inflected form of the interrogative adjective/pronoun ΠΟΙΟΣ, meaning 'of what kind' or 'of what sort'. It is used to ask about the nature or quality of something, often appearing before a noun to modify it. For example, it might be used in a phrase like 'of what kind of house' or 'from what sort of country'.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΝΟΣ, ΟΠΟΙΟΣ

G1533

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-en-ENG-koh-sin

Translations: they may bring in, they may lead into, they may carry in

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition εἰς (eis, meaning 'into' or 'to') and the verb φέρω (pherō, meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'). Together, it means 'to bring in', 'to lead into', or 'to carry into'. It describes the action of moving something or someone from an outside location to an inside one, often implying a deliberate act of introduction or presentation.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Subjunctive, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΑΓΩ, ΕΙΣΚΟΜΙΖΩ

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: dee-AH

Translations: through, by, by means of, on account of, because of, for the sake of

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take two different cases, which changes its meaning. When used with the genitive case, it means 'through' or 'by means of', indicating the instrument or agency by which something is done. When used with the accusative case, it means 'on account of', 'because of', or 'for the sake of', indicating the cause or reason for something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΕΝΕΚΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-na-BAN-tes

Translations: having gone up, having ascended, having come up, having climbed, having embarked, having gone aboard

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle, masculine nominative/vocative plural, or feminine nominative/vocative plural, or neuter accusative/nominative/vocative plural of the verb 'anabainō'. It describes an action of going up or ascending that has already been completed by a group of people or things. It can be used to describe physical ascent, such as climbing a mountain or going aboard a ship, or metaphorical ascent.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Masculine Nominative/Vocative Plural, or Feminine Nominative/Vocative Plural, or Neuter Accusative/Nominative/Vocative Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΒΗ, ΑΝΕΒΗΣΑΝ, ΑΝΕΒΗΜΕΝ

Etymology: The word 'anabainō' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ana' (meaning 'up' or 'upwards') and the verb 'bainō' (meaning 'to go' or 'to step'). It literally means 'to go up'.

G1430

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOH-ma

Translations: house-top, a house-top, roof, a roof, house, a house

Notes: This word refers to the flat roof of a house, which in ancient times was often used as an additional living space for various activities, such as sleeping, walking, or even worship. It can also refer more generally to a house or dwelling.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Nominative, Accusative, or Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΟΣ, ΣΤΕΓΗ

Etymology: The word ΔΩΜΑ (dōma) comes from the Greek verb δέμω (demō), meaning 'to build'. It refers to something built, specifically a house or a part of a house.

G1726

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: em-PROS-then

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ

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

G4102

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PIS-tee

Translations: faith, belief, trust, faithfulness, a faith, a belief, a trust

Notes: This word refers to faith, belief, or trust. It can also denote faithfulness or trustworthiness. It is commonly used in religious contexts to describe belief in God or Christ, but also in secular contexts to describe trust or loyalty between people. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΕΛΠΙΣ, ΑΛΗΘΕΙΑ, ΕΜΠΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the root ΠΕΙΘΩ (peitho), meaning 'to persuade' or 'to be persuaded'. It conveys the idea of being convinced or having confidence in something or someone.

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.

G0757

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EER-xan-toh

Translations: they began, they started

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist middle/passive indicative form of the verb 'archomai', meaning 'to begin' or 'to start'. It indicates an action that was initiated in the past by a group of people, often with the sense of taking the lead or being the first to do something.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle/Passive, 3rd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἄρχω (archō, “to be first, to rule”) + -ομαι (-omai, middle voice suffix).

G1260

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-loh-GHEE-zes-theh

Translations: to reason, to consider, to ponder, to discuss, to dispute

Notes: This word means to reason, deliberate, or consider, often internally within one's mind, or sometimes in discussion or dispute with others. It implies a process of weighing thoughts or arguments. It is a compound word formed from διά (dia, meaning 'through' or 'apart') and λογίζομαι (logizomai, meaning 'to reckon' or 'to consider').

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

Synonyms: ΛΟΓΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ, ΕΝΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ

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.

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

Translations: this, that, he, she, it, these, those, this one, that one

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something or someone that is near, or has just been mentioned. It can function as a substantive (e.g., 'he', 'she', 'it', 'this one') or as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'this man', 'these things'). It often refers to something immediately present or recently discussed in the discourse.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be an ancient demonstrative pronoun in Greek, possibly related to other Indo-European demonstratives.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LEH

Translations: speak, talk, say, tell, utter

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

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

G0863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-fee-EH-nai

Translations: to send away, to let go, to forgive, to permit, to leave, to abandon, to dismiss

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'αφίημι'. It is a compound verb formed from 'ἀπό' (away from) and 'ἵημι' (to send, to let go). Its meaning varies depending on context, ranging from physically sending someone or something away, to letting go of a debt or sin (forgiving), to permitting an action, or leaving a place or person.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ, ΕΑΩ

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

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'.

G3441

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MOH-nos

Translations: only, alone, single, a single one

Notes: This word describes something as being unique, solitary, or singular. It emphasizes exclusivity, meaning 'one and no other'. It can be used to describe a person, object, or concept that stands by itself or is the sole instance of something. For example, it can refer to someone being 'alone' or 'the only one' of a kind.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular. This word inflects for gender, number, and case (e.g., feminine ΜΟΝΗ, neuter ΜΟΝΟΝ, plural ΜΟΝΟΙ).

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ, ΕΙΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *mon- (to remain, stay). It is related to the idea of being fixed or standing alone.

G1921

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: eh-pee-GNOOS

Translations: having known, having recognized, having understood, having learned, having perceived, having ascertained

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition 'ΕΠΙ' (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to') and the verb 'ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ' (ginōskō, meaning 'to know'). It signifies a more complete, thorough, or accurate knowledge, recognition, or understanding, often implying a full and precise comprehension or an experiential knowledge. It describes an action that has been completed in the past, leading to a present state of knowing or recognizing. It is often used to describe coming to a full realization or acknowledging something fully.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΟΙΔΑ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word 'ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ' is derived from the prefix 'ΕΠΙ' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and the verb 'ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ' (ginōskō), meaning 'to know'. The prefix intensifies the meaning of 'knowing', suggesting a fuller or more complete knowledge.

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.

G2588

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-DEE-es

Translations: hearts, the hearts

Notes: This word refers to the physical organ, the heart, but more commonly in Koine Greek, it signifies the center of one's being, including the mind, will, emotions, and moral character. It is the seat of thoughts, feelings, and decisions. This particular form is a plural inflection of the noun.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΨΥΧΑΙ, ΝΟΕΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΡΔΙΑ (kardia) comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'heart'. It has cognates in many Indo-European languages.

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

G2109

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: yoo-koh-POH-teh-ron

Translations: easier, more easily, an easier thing

Notes: This word is the neuter singular comparative form of the adjective 'εὔκοπος' (eukopos), meaning 'easy' or 'convenient'. Therefore, 'εὐκοπώτερον' means 'easier' or 'more convenient'. It is often used impersonally, as in 'it is easier to do X than Y', or to describe something that is comparatively less difficult.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Comparative Degree

Synonyms: ΡΑΔΙΩΤΕΡΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'εὔκοπος' (eukopos) is a compound word derived from 'εὖ' (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and 'κόπος' (kopos), meaning 'toil' or 'labor'. Thus, it literally means 'good toil' or 'easy labor', implying something that is not difficult or requires little effort.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: i-PEIN

Translations: to say, to speak, to tell

Notes: This word is an aorist infinitive verb, meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is often used to express the action of communicating something verbally, without specifying the time frame of the action itself, but rather the completed act of speaking. It can be used in various constructions, such as with a subject in the accusative case.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΕΙΝ, ΦΑΝΑΙ

Etymology: The root of this word, ΕΙΠΩ, is a suppletive aorist stem used for the verb 'to say'. It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *wekw-, meaning 'to speak'.

G863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-FEH-oh-tai

Translations: it has been forgiven, they have been forgiven, are forgiven

Notes: This word is the third person singular perfect passive indicative form of the verb 'aphiemi'. It means 'to send away, let go, permit, or forgive'. In this perfect passive form, it indicates an action that was completed in the past and whose results continue into the present, specifically that something 'has been forgiven' or 'has been sent away'. It is often used in the context of sins being forgiven.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Perfect Tense, Passive Voice, Indicative Mood

Synonyms: CHARIZOMAI, APOLLUMI

Etymology: The word 'aphiemi' is a compound word formed from the Greek preposition 'apo' (meaning 'from' or 'away from') and the verb 'hiemi' (meaning 'to send' or 'to let go'). Thus, its core meaning is 'to send away' or 'to let go from'.

G1453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-gee-reh

Translations: raise, lift up, wake, arouse, stir up, awaken, cause to rise, raise up, erect, build

Notes: This word means to raise, lift up, or awaken someone or something. It can be used in various contexts, such as raising the dead, waking someone from sleep, or stirring up a crowd. It can also refer to erecting a structure or causing something to rise.

Inflection: Imperative, Present, Active, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΔΙΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΕΞΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: From an assumed primary root meaning to 'rouse' (from sleep, from sitting, from lying, from death).

G2443

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

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

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-day-teh

Translations: you know, you have known, you perceive, you understand, you have seen, you have perceived, you have understood

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'oida', meaning 'to know' or 'to perceive'. It is often used to express a state of knowing or having knowledge, rather than the act of learning. It can also mean 'to see' or 'to understand'. In a sentence, it would typically function as the main verb, indicating what the subject knows or perceives.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Perfect Active Indicative or Second Aorist Active Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

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.

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'.

G3916

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: pa-ra-KHRAY-ma

Translations: immediately, at once, forthwith, straightway, instantly

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'immediately' or 'at once'. It emphasizes the suddenness or instantaneous nature of an action, indicating that something happens without delay. It is often used to describe events that occur right after something else.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΥΘΕΩΣ, ΑΥΤΙΚΑ, ΤΑΧΕΩΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'by', and χρῆμα (chrēma), meaning 'thing' or 'matter', which in this context refers to 'the present moment'. The combination conveys the sense of 'right by the thing/moment', hence 'immediately'.

G0450

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-STAS

Translations: having risen, rising, standing up, having stood up, having appeared, appearing, having been raised, being raised

Notes: This word is the masculine singular nominative active aorist participle of the verb 'ἀνίστημι' (anistēmi). It describes an action that has already occurred or is completed in relation to the main verb, indicating someone or something that has risen, stood up, or been raised. It is often used to refer to resurrection or a general act of rising.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

G0685

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AH-ras

Translations: curse, a curse, imprecation, prayer

Notes: This word refers to a curse, an imprecation, or a solemn prayer, often invoking divine wrath or misfortune upon someone. It can also refer to the object of a curse. In some contexts, it can simply mean a prayer or an appeal to a deity, but its primary usage in Koine Greek often carries the negative connotation of a curse.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΡΑ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΡΑ' (ara) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or from a root meaning 'to bind' or 'to pray'. It is related to the verb 'ἀράομαι' (araomai), meaning 'to curse' or 'to pray'.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EF

Translations: upon, on, over, to, against, at, by, for, in, among, with, toward, concerning, because of

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), which means 'upon' or 'on'. The final vowel of ΕΠΙ is dropped when the next word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs: with the genitive, it means 'upon, on, over, during'; with the dative, it means 'on, at, by, for, in addition to'; and with the accusative, it means 'on, to, against, over, toward'. It is a very common and versatile preposition.

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

G1611

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-STA-sees

Translations: ecstasies, trances, amazements, astonishments

Notes: This word refers to a state of being 'beside oneself' or 'out of one's mind'. It can denote intense emotional states like amazement, wonder, or astonishment, where one is overwhelmed. It can also refer to a supernatural state, such as a trance or vision, where one's normal consciousness is suspended and they receive divine revelation.

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

Synonyms: ΘΑΜΒΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΠΛΗΞΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΣΤΑΣΙΣ (ekstasis) comes from the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of', and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand'. Thus, it literally means 'a standing out' or 'a displacement'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-lah-ben

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G0537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tas

Translations: all, every, the whole, everyone

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all', 'every', or 'the whole'. It is used to indicate the entirety of a group or quantity. In this form, it is the masculine or feminine accusative plural, meaning it refers to 'all' or 'everyone' as the direct object of a verb, or after a preposition that takes the accusative case.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἅπας (hapas) is a compound word formed from the prefix ἁ- (ha-), meaning 'together' or 'one and the same', and πᾶς (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It emphasizes the totality or completeness of something.

G1392

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DOK-sah-zon

Translations: they were glorifying, they glorified, they were praising, they praised

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative, third person plural form of the verb 'ΔΟΞΑΖΩ' (doxazo). It describes an ongoing or repeated action of glorifying, praising, or honoring someone or something in the past. It implies a continuous state of giving glory or recognition. For example, 'they were glorifying God' or 'they continually praised the Lord'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΝΕΩ, ΥΜΝΕΩ, ΕΠΑΙΝΕΩ

G4130

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-LAY-sthay-san

Translations: they were filled, they were fulfilled, they were completed

Notes: This word describes a state of being filled, completed, or fulfilled. It is often used to indicate that something has reached its capacity, or that a prophecy or promise has come to pass. It can refer to being filled with a physical substance, or with an emotion or spiritual quality. For example, 'they were filled with joy' or 'the time was fulfilled'.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΓΕΜΩ, ΠΛΗΡΟΩ

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-doh-men

Translations: we have seen, we saw, we know, we have known

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'we saw' or 'we have seen,' derived from the root verb related to seeing or knowing. It can also mean 'we know' or 'we have known,' as in ancient Greek, the perfect tense of 'to see' often implies 'to know' (having seen, one knows). It describes an action completed in the past by a group (we) that results in a present state of knowledge or a past observation.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist Indicative Active or Perfect Indicative Active

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΟΜΕΝ, ΓΙΝΩΣΚΟΜΕΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to the concept of seeing or perceiving. In Greek, it developed into a verb whose perfect tense came to signify knowledge.

G3861

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: pah-rah-DOK-sah

Translations: paradoxical, strange, wonderful, marvelous, extraordinary things, wonders

Notes: This word describes something that is contrary to expectation, unusual, or extraordinary. It can function as an adjective meaning 'paradoxical' or 'strange', or as a neuter plural noun meaning 'wonders' or 'marvelous things'. In the provided examples, it is used in the neuter plural to refer to 'wonders' or 'marvelous works'.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΘΑΥΜΑΣΙΑ, ΑΛΟΓΑ

Etymology: The word παράδοξος (paradoxos) is a compound of παρά (para), meaning 'beside, beyond, contrary to', and δόξα (doxa), meaning 'opinion, expectation, glory'. Thus, it literally means 'contrary to opinion' or 'beyond expectation'.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

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

G2300

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-theh-AH-sah-toh

Translations: he beheld, she beheld, it beheld, he saw, she saw, it saw, he looked at, she looked at, it looked at

Notes: This word is the aorist middle indicative third person singular form of the verb 'theaomai'. It means 'to behold', 'to look at', or 'to see' with a sense of careful observation, contemplation, or wonder, often implying a deliberate and sustained gaze rather than a casual glance. The middle voice indicates that the subject is performing the action for themselves or on themselves, or that the action has a particular interest for the subject. It describes an action completed in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΔΟΝ, ΒΛΕΠΩ

Etymology: The word 'theaomai' comes from 'thea' (a sight, spectacle), which is related to 'theatron' (a place for seeing, theatre). It implies a focused and often admiring observation.

G2521

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: kah-THEE-meh-non

Translations: sitting, seated, one sitting, a sitting one, that which is sitting

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'sitting' or 'seated'. It describes someone or something that is in the act of sitting or has taken a seated position. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a substantive (acting as a noun) meaning 'the one sitting' or 'that which is sitting'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Present, Middle or Passive

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΕΖΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΗΜΕΝΟΝ

G5058

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: teh-LOH-nee-on

Translations: tax office, a tax office, custom house, a custom house, toll booth, a toll booth

Notes: This word refers to a place where taxes or customs duties are collected, such as a tax office, custom house, or toll booth. It is the place where a tax collector (τελώνης) would sit to collect payments.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word ΤΕΛΩΝΙΟΝ is derived from τέλος (telos), meaning 'tax' or 'duty', and the suffix -ιον (-ion), which forms a diminutive or place noun. It literally means 'place of taxes'.

G2641

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-lee-PON

Translations: leaving, forsaking, abandoning, deserting, remaining, being left behind

Notes: ΚΑΤΑΛΙΠΩΝ is the aorist active participle of the verb ΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ, meaning 'to leave behind, forsake, abandon, or desert'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (down, against) and the verb ΛΕΙΠΩ (to leave). As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject, often translated as 'having left' or 'by leaving'. It can also imply a state of being left behind or remaining.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ, ΛΕΙΠΩ

G0537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΛΟΣ, ΣΥΜΠΑΣ

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

G0190

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-koh-loo-THEE-sen

Translations: he followed, she followed, it followed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to follow' or 'to accompany'. In this specific form, it indicates an action that happened in the past, completed at a specific point. It describes someone or something having followed another person or thing. It is often used to describe disciples following a teacher or people following a leader.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΠΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΩΚΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΩ is a compound word derived from the prefix Α- (a-, meaning 'together with' or 'like') and ΚΕΛΕΥΘΟΣ (keleuthos, meaning 'road' or 'path'). Thus, it literally means 'to be on the same road' or 'to go along with'.

G3793

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OKH-los

Translations: crowd, multitude, throng, mob, a crowd, a multitude

Notes: This word refers to a large gathering of people, often an unorganized or disorderly group. It can denote a general multitude or a specific crowd, such as a mob. It is commonly used in the New Testament to describe the large groups of people who followed Jesus.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be derived from a root meaning 'to move' or 'to stir up', suggesting a restless or agitated mass of people.

G4183

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PO-loos

Translations: much, many, great, a great deal, a great many

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'much' or 'many'. It is used to describe a large quantity or number of something. For example, it can refer to a large crowd of people or a significant amount of something. It can also be used to describe something as 'great' in terms of size or importance.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΙΚΑΝΟΣ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'much' or 'many'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, after, among, behind, by, in company with, in pursuit of, according to

Notes: This word is a preposition that can also function as an adverb. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it usually means 'after' or 'behind' (indicating sequence or pursuit). It can also denote a change of state or position.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases)

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'μετά' (meta) comes from Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is related to English 'mid' and 'middle'.

G2625

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-KAY-meh-noy

Translations: lying down, reclining, those who are lying down, those who are reclining

Notes: This word describes the action of lying down or reclining, often in the context of being at a meal or resting. It is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb κεῖμαι (keimai), meaning 'to lie' or 'to be laid'. It is used to refer to people who are in a reclining position.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΚΕΙΜΕΝΟΙ, ΚΑΘΗΜΕΝΟΙ

G1111

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GONG-goo-zon

Translations: they were grumbling, they grumbled, they murmured

Notes: This word describes the act of grumbling, murmuring, or complaining, often in a low, indistinct voice. It implies dissatisfaction or discontent, typically expressed privately or among a small group rather than openly. It is used to describe people expressing their displeasure or disagreement.

Inflection: 3rd Person Plural, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΜΕΜΦΟΜΑΙ, ΣΤΕΝΑΖΩ, ΓΟΓΓΥΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word is likely onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of grumbling or murmuring. It is related to the noun γογγυσμός (gongysmos), meaning 'grumbling' or 'murmuring'.

G1122

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: grah-mah-TAYSS

Translations: scribes, secretaries, clerks

Notes: This word refers to individuals who were skilled in writing, often serving as copyists, record-keepers, or public notaries. In ancient societies, especially in Jewish contexts, scribes were highly respected for their knowledge of the law and scriptures, often acting as interpreters and teachers. They could also serve in administrative roles for kings or officials.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΝΟΜΟΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΟΙ, ΝΟΜΙΚΟΙ

Etymology: From γράμμα (gramma, "a letter, writing") and the suffix -εύς (-eus, indicating an agent or profession). It literally means "one who deals with letters or writing."

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.

G5532

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHREE-an

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

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

Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΚΗ, ΧΡΗΣΙΣ

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

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EKH-oo-sin

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ

G5198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-gee-AH-ee-non-tes

Translations: being healthy, being well, being sound, being in good health, being whole, being safe, being of sound doctrine

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'being healthy' or 'being well'. It describes someone who is in a state of good health, both physically and sometimes spiritually or doctrinally. It can be used to describe people who are returning safely or who are in a state of soundness.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΟΔΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ, ΕΥΘΥΜΟΥΝΤΕΣ

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: AHL

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

Notes: This word is an elided form of the conjunction 'ΑΛΛΑ' (alla), indicated by the coronis (apostrophe). It primarily means 'but' or 'yet', serving to introduce a contrast, an exception, or a stronger affirmation. It is often used to correct or qualify a previous statement, or to introduce something new or unexpected. For example, 'not this, but that'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (elided form of a conjunction)

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΛΛΑ' (alla) comes from the neuter plural of the adjective 'ΑΛΛΟΣ' (allos), meaning 'other'. It developed into a conjunction to express contrast or difference.

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EKH-on-tes

Translations: having, holding, possessing, keeping, holding fast, being in a state of, being able to, being, having power

Notes: This word is the present active participle, masculine nominative/vocative plural, or feminine nominative/vocative/accusative plural of the verb 'echo'. It describes someone or something that is in the process of having, holding, or possessing something. It can also indicate a state of being or an ability.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative/Vocative Masculine Plural, or Nominative/Vocative/Accusative Feminine Plural

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΥΝΤΕΣ

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.

G3341

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-TAH-noy-ahn

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

Notes: This word refers to a change of mind, a turning around, or a transformation of one's inner disposition, often implying a turning away from sin. It signifies a fundamental shift in one's thinking and behavior, leading to a new direction in life.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΟΦΗ, ΜΕΤΑΜΕΛΕΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek words μετά (meta), meaning 'after' or 'change,' and νοέω (noeō), meaning 'to perceive' or 'to think.' It literally means 'a change of mind' or 'a change of perception.'

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pon

Translations: I said, I spoke, said, spoke

Notes: This word is an aorist form of the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. It indicates a completed action in the past, often translated as 'I said' or 'I spoke'. It is a common verb used to report direct or indirect speech.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

Etymology: The aorist stem εἶπον (eîpon) is a suppletive form, meaning it comes from a different root than the present tense forms of 'to say' (like λέγω). It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *wekw-, meaning 'to speak'.

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.

G1162

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DEH-ee-seess

Translations: prayers, supplications, entreaties

Notes: This word refers to a specific type of prayer, often characterized by a sense of need or urgency, a humble request, or an earnest entreaty. It implies a petition made to a higher power, typically God, out of a deep sense of dependence or a desire for something specific. It is often used in conjunction with other words for prayer, emphasizing the aspect of humble pleading.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΥΧΑΙ, ΕΝΤΕΥΞΕΙΣ, ΑΙΤΗΜΑΤΑ

G2068

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ess-THEE-oo-sin

Translations: they eat, they are eating, they consume, they devour

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to eat' or 'to consume'. It is often used in the context of physical consumption of food, but can also extend to consuming or devouring resources or property, as seen in the provided examples. It describes an action performed by a group of people or things.

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

Synonyms: ΤΡΩΓΩ, ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΣΘΙΩ (esthiō) is of uncertain origin, possibly a prolonged form of an obsolete primary verb. It is related to the concept of eating and consumption.

G1410

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doo-NAH-sthai

Translations: to be able, to have power, to be strong, can

Notes: This is the present middle/passive infinitive form of the verb 'δύναμαι'. It means 'to be able' or 'to have power'. It is often used in constructions where one expresses the ability or capacity to do something, similar to the English 'can' or 'to be able to'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΕΞΕΣΤΙ

Etymology: From the root 'δύναμαι', meaning 'to be able'. It is related to 'δύναμις' (dynamis), meaning 'power' or 'ability'.

G5599, G3739

Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-meh-gah (as a letter); OH (as an interjection); OH (as a pronoun)

Translations: Omega, O, Oh, the end, the last, (to) whom, (to) which, (to) what, (to) that, (to) who, (to) those, (to) whomsoever, (to) whatsoever

Notes: This character, Omega, is the twenty-fourth and final letter of the Greek alphabet. As a letter, it represents the long 'o' sound. It can also function as an interjection, similar to 'O' or 'Oh' in English, used for direct address or exclamation. Furthermore, without diacritics, 'Ω' can represent the dative singular form of the relative pronoun 'ὅς, ἥ, ὅ', meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what', depending on context and gender. It can refer to a person or thing that is the indirect object of an action.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a letter or interjection); Dative, Singular, All genders (as a relative pronoun)

Etymology: The letter Omega is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'. Its name literally means 'great O' (ō mega), distinguishing it from Omicron ('small O'). As a relative pronoun, it originates from Proto-Indo-European roots.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LEF-son-tai

Translations: they will come, they will go

Notes: This is a future tense form of the verb 'erchomai', meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It indicates an action that will happen in the future, performed by a plural subject. It is often used to describe movement towards or away from a place or state.

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

Synonyms: ΗΞΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'erchomai' (from which 'eleusontai' is derived) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go'.

G3752

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

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

G5119

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: TOH-teh

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑ, ΟΥΝ

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

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-nais

Translations: (to) those, (to) those ones, (to) those women

Notes: This word is the dative, plural, feminine form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective 'ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ' (ekeinos), meaning 'that' or 'that one'. As a dative form, it indicates the indirect object of a verb or the recipient of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'. It refers to things or people that are distant or distinct from the speaker and listener, specifically feminine plural entities.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

G3850

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-bo-LEN

Translations: a parable, parable, a proverb, proverb, an allegory, allegory, a figure, figure, a comparison, comparison

Notes: This word refers to a parable, proverb, or a figure of speech used for comparison or illustration. It is a narrative or saying that conveys a deeper spiritual or moral lesson. It is often used in the New Testament to describe the teaching method of Jesus, where he would use earthly stories to explain heavenly truths. It can also refer to a riddle or a dark saying.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑ, ΑΙΝΙΓΜΑ

G3762

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: oo-DEES

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

Notes: This word is a compound word formed from the negative particle 'οὐ' (ou, meaning 'not') and 'εἷς' (heis, meaning 'one'). It functions as an adjective or pronoun, meaning 'no one', 'nobody', 'nothing', or 'not even one'. It is used to express absolute negation or absence. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'There is no one here' or 'He said nothing'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ, ΜΗΔΕΙΣ

Etymology: From the negative particle ΟΥ (ou, 'not') and ΕΙΣ (heis, 'one'). It literally means 'not one'.

G1915

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-IB-lay-mah

Translations: patch, a patch, piece, a piece

Notes: This word refers to a piece of cloth or material used to mend or patch something, especially an old garment. It is often used in the context of a new, unshrunk patch on an old garment, which would cause a worse tear.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΡΑΚΟΣ, ΠΛΗΡΩΜΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (ballo), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. Thus, it literally means 'that which is thrown upon' or 'that which is put on'.

G2537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kai-NOO

Translations: of new, of fresh, of unprecedented

Notes: This word describes something as new, fresh, or unprecedented. It refers to something that is recently made or acquired, or something that is of a different kind, not previously existing. It is often used to distinguish something from what is old or common.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΝΕΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΦΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΙΝΟΣ (kainos) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the idea of 'just now' or 'recently'. It refers to something new in quality, as opposed to ΝΕΟΣ (neos) which refers to something new in time or age.

G4977

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: SKHEE-sas

Translations: having split, having torn, having divided, having rent, having separated

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'schizō', meaning 'to split' or 'to tear'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It indicates that the subject has performed the action of splitting, tearing, or dividing something. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'the man, having torn the cloth, left'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΙΡΕΩ, ΡΗΓΝΥΜΙ

G1949

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-BAL-leh

Translations: he casts upon, he lays upon, he throws upon, he puts on, he adds, he applies, he falls upon, he belongs to, he is fitting

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to cast upon,' 'to lay upon,' or 'to throw upon.' It can also mean 'to put on' (as in clothing), 'to add,' or 'to apply.' In some contexts, it can convey the idea of falling upon someone or something, or even indicating what is fitting or belongs to someone. It is often used in the sense of applying something new to something old, or of an action directed towards a surface or person.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΑΡΜΟΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on,' and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (ballo), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast.' Thus, its core meaning is 'to throw upon' or 'to cast upon.'

G2440

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-MA-tee-on

Translations: garment, a garment, cloak, a cloak, clothes, clothing

Notes: This word refers to an outer garment or cloak, which was a common piece of clothing in ancient times. It could also refer to clothing in general. It is often used in the context of someone wearing or taking off an article of clothing.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΧΙΤΩΝ, ΕΝΔΥΜΑ, ΣΤΟΛΗ

Etymology: The word ἱμάτιον (himátion) is a diminutive of ἱμάτιον (híma), meaning 'garment' or 'clothing'. It is related to the verb ἵημι (híēmi), 'to send, throw', suggesting something thrown over or put on.

G3820

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pa-LAI-on

Translations: old, ancient, former, an old thing, the old

Notes: This word describes something that is old, ancient, or belongs to a former time. It can refer to age, as in an old person or an old custom, or to something that existed previously, like a former covenant or an old way of life. It is often used to contrast with something new or recent.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΑΙΟΣ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word πάλαι (palai), meaning 'long ago' or 'formerly'.

G4977

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: SKHEE-say

Translations: will tear, will split, will divide, will rip

Notes: This word describes the action of tearing, splitting, or dividing something. It can refer to physically ripping apart fabric or a document, or metaphorically to causing division or schism among people. In the provided examples, it refers to tearing or splitting a soul or a person, or tearing a piece of new cloth.

Inflection: Future Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΙΡΕΩ, ΔΙΑΣΠΑΩ

Etymology: The word σχίζω (schizō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to split' or 'to separate'.

G3822

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-LAI-oh

Translations: to make old, to become old, to grow old, to wear out, to decay, to be worn out

Notes: This verb means to make something old, to cause it to age, or to become old oneself. It can also describe the process of something wearing out or decaying over time, like clothing or a building. It is used to describe the passage of time and its effect on things, leading to their deterioration or obsolescence.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular; or Present, Active, Subjunctive, 1st Person Singular; or Present, Active, Imperative, 2nd Person Singular; or Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΓΗΡΑΣΚΩ, ΑΡΧΑΙΟΩ

Etymology: From the adjective ΠΑΛΑΙΟΣ (palaios), meaning 'old' or 'ancient'. The verb form signifies the process of becoming or making something old.

G3762

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-DEYS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ, ΜΗΔΕΙΣ

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

G4486

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: RAY-xay

Translations: will break, will burst, will tear, will rend

Notes: This word is the third person singular future active indicative form of the verb ῥήγνυμι (rhēgnymi). It means to break, burst, or tear something apart, often with force or violence. It can be used to describe the breaking of physical objects, the bursting forth of something (like water), or the tearing of garments or relationships.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΡΡΗΓΝΥΜΙ, ΣΧΙΖΩ, ΛΥΩ

Etymology: The verb ῥήγνυμι (rhēgnymi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to break'. It is related to other Greek words that convey the idea of breaking or tearing.

G3631

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-nos

Translations: wine, a wine

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΓΛΕΥΚΟΣ, ΑΜΠΕΛΟΣ

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

G1632

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-khoo-theh-SEH-tai

Translations: will be poured out, will be shed, will be spilled, will be lavished

Notes: This word describes an action where a liquid or something similar is caused to flow out from a container or source. It implies a forceful or abundant outpouring, often with the sense of being shed or lavished. It is used in contexts ranging from literal pouring of liquids to metaphorical outpouring of the Holy Spirit or wrath.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΧΥΝΝΩ, ΕΚΧΕΩ

Etymology: From G1537 (ek) meaning 'out of' and G5492 (cheo) meaning 'to pour'. It literally means 'to pour out'.

G0622

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-LOO-tai

Translations: will perish, will be destroyed, will be lost, will be ruined

Notes: This word is the future indicative, middle or passive voice, third person singular form of the verb 'apollymi'. It describes an action that will happen to the subject, indicating that something will be utterly destroyed, lost, or will perish. It can refer to physical destruction or the loss of something valuable.

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΦΘΕΙΡΩ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ

G4095

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: pee-OHN

Translations: drinking, having drunk, a drinker, one who drinks

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'to drink'. It describes someone who is in the act of drinking or has drunk. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or adverbially, describing the manner of an action. For example, it could be used in a phrase like 'the drinking man' or 'he went, drinking'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The word ΠΙΝΩ (pinō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *peh₃-, meaning 'to drink'.

G3820

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pa-LAI-os

Translations: old, ancient, former

Notes: This word describes something as old, ancient, or belonging to a former time. It is often used to refer to things that are worn out or obsolete due to age, but can also simply mean 'of long standing' or 'from a long time ago'. In the provided context, it is famously used in the phrase 'Ancient of Days' (Παλαιός Ἡμερῶν), referring to God.

Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΑΙΟΣ, ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΗΣ

Etymology: From the adverb πάλαι (palai), meaning 'long ago, formerly'.

G5543