2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eis-EEL-then

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

Notes: This word describes the action of entering or coming into a place. It is often used to indicate movement from an outside location to an inside one, or to signify the beginning of a state or condition. It is a compound word formed from 'EIS' (into) and 'ERCHOMAI' (to come/go).

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word εἰσέρχομαι (eiserchomai) is a compound verb formed from the preposition εἰς (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. Its etymology traces back to Proto-Indo-European roots related to movement.

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).

G4864

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soo-nah-go-GAYN

Translations: synagogue, a synagogue, assembly, an assembly, gathering, a gathering, congregation, a congregation

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often for religious purposes. It can also denote the place where such a gathering occurs, specifically a synagogue. It is used to describe both the act of assembling and the assembled group or building.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ, ΣΥΝΑΞΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb συνάγω (synagō), meaning 'to bring together' or 'to assemble', which is itself formed from σύν (syn, 'with' or 'together') and ἄγω (agō, 'to lead' or 'to bring').

G444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-thro-pos

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

Notes: This is a scribal abbreviation for the Koine Greek word ἄνθρωπος (anthropos). It refers to a human being in general, encompassing both male and female individuals, or it can specifically denote a male person, a man. It is commonly used to refer to mankind or humanity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΑΝΗΡ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, likely a compound of ἀνήρ (anēr, 'man') and ὤψ (ōps, 'face, eye'), suggesting 'one with a man's face' or 'one who looks up'.

G3583

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ex-ay-RAH-mmen-ayn

Translations: dried up, withered, shriveled, parched

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb ΞΗΡΑΙΝΩ (xērainō), meaning 'to dry up' or 'to wither'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing a noun that has undergone the action of drying or withering. It indicates a state of being completely dried out or shriveled, often implying a loss of vitality or life, as seen in descriptions of a withered hand or a dried-up fig tree.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Accusative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΥΑΙΝΩ, ΜΑΡΑΙΝΩ

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: EH-khon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩΝ

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.

G3906

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-eh-tay-ROON

Translations: they were observing, they were watching, they were spying, they were lying in wait for

Notes: This word describes the act of observing someone or something very closely, often with a hidden or hostile motive, such as to find fault or to catch in a wrongdoing. It implies a careful, sometimes critical, scrutiny. It is used to describe people who are watching others intently, perhaps to accuse them later.

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

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΣΚΟΠΕΩ, ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΕΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (PARA), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb ΤΗΡΕΩ (TEREO), meaning 'to watch' or 'to guard'. Thus, it literally means 'to watch alongside' or 'to observe closely'.

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

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'.

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'.

G4521

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sahb-BAH-see

Translations: to Sabbaths, on Sabbaths, at Sabbaths, Sabbaths

Notes: This word refers to the Sabbath, a day of rest and religious observance, particularly in Judaism and Christianity. It is the plural dative form of the noun, indicating a relationship of 'to' or 'for' or 'on' or 'at' with respect to multiple Sabbaths. It is often used to denote actions or events occurring on or related to these days of rest.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Neuter

Etymology: The word ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟΝ is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word שַׁבָּת (shabbat), meaning 'rest' or 'cessation'. It refers to the seventh day of the week, consecrated for rest and worship.

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.

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-throh-pohn

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

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos), meaning 'man', 'human', or 'mankind'. It is a common noun used to refer to a human being in general, regardless of gender, or specifically to a male person. It can also refer to humanity as a whole. In the provided examples, it appears in the genitive plural form, meaning 'of men' or 'of humans'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΑΝΗΡ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, possibly from ἀνήρ (anēr, 'man') and ὤψ (ōps, 'face, eye'), suggesting 'one with a human face' or 'up-looking'.

G0507

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AH-noh

Translations: above, up, upward, up high, on high, in heaven, heavenly, from above

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for the Greek adverb 'ΑΝΩ' (anō). It indicates direction or position, meaning 'up,' 'above,' or 'upward.' It can refer to a physical location, a higher status, or a heavenly realm. It is often used to describe movement towards a higher place or something originating from a higher source.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΑΝΩ, ΥΠΕΡ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition 'ANA' (ana), meaning 'up' or 'upward.'

G5495

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHEIR-ah

Translations: hand, a hand, power, strength, agency

Notes: This word refers to a hand, but it is often used metaphorically to signify power, strength, or agency. For example, 'in the hand of God' can mean 'under the power or authority of God'. It can also refer to a person's active involvement or instrumentality in an event.

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

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to an old Indo-European word for 'grasp' or 'take'.

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: EH-khon-tee

Translations: having, holding, possessing, being, to have, to hold, to possess, to be

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echo), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. In this dative singular form, it describes someone or something 'having' or 'holding' something, or simply 'being' in a certain state. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun or pronoun in the dative case, indicating the recipient or indirect object of an action, or the means by which something is done. It can also be used substantively, meaning 'to the one having' or 'to the one who has'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΙ

Etymology: The root verb 'ἔχω' (echo) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ-, meaning 'to hold, to have'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, indicating possession, state, or capability.

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).

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.

G1832

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ES-tin

Translations: it is lawful, it is permitted, it is possible, it is proper, it is right

Notes: This is an impersonal verb meaning 'it is lawful' or 'it is permitted'. It is often used to express what is morally or legally permissible. It can be followed by an infinitive or a dative case to indicate for whom something is lawful or permitted.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΝ, ΕΝΕΣΤΙΝ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐκ (ek, 'out of') and the verb ἔστι (esti, 'it is'), literally meaning 'it is out of' or 'it is possible from'.

G4521

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SAH-bah-sin

Translations: Sabbath, Sabbaths, a Sabbath, on the Sabbath, on the Sabbaths

Notes: This word refers to the Sabbath, a day of rest and religious observance, particularly for Jews. It is often used in the plural form to refer to the Sabbath day or a series of Sabbaths. In context, it can indicate actions or events that occur on the Sabbath.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Neuter

Etymology: The word originates from the Hebrew word 'šabbāt' (שַׁבָּת), meaning 'rest' or 'cessation'. It entered Greek through the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament.

G0018

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-gah-THON

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ

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

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.

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PSY-khen

Translations: soul, a soul, life, a life, mind, a mind, self, a self

Notes: This word refers to the soul, the principle of life, or the inner self. It can denote a person's life, their mind, or their spiritual essence. It is often used to describe the seat of emotions, desires, and affections, and can also refer to the individual person themselves.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΖΩΗ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

Etymology: From a root meaning 'to breathe', referring to the breath as the principle of life. It is related to the verb ψύχω (psycho), meaning 'to breathe, to blow'.

G0615

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pok-TEE-nai

Translations: to kill, to slay, to put to death

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'apokteino', meaning 'to kill' or 'to slay'. It describes the act of causing someone's death and is often used in contexts of violence or execution. The infinitive form indicates purpose or potential action, such as 'to kill' or 'for killing'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word 'apokteino' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'apo' (meaning 'from' or 'away from') and the verb 'kteino' (meaning 'to kill' or 'to slay'). The prefix 'apo' intensifies the action of killing, emphasizing the complete removal of life.

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.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

G4017

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: peh-ree-BLEP-sah-meh-nos

Translations: looking around, looking about, having looked around, gazing around

Notes: This word is a compound participle formed from 'περί' (around) and 'βλέπω' (to look). It describes the action of looking all around or surveying one's surroundings. As a participle, it often functions adverbially, indicating an action that precedes or accompanies the main verb, such as 'having looked around' or 'when he had looked around'. It emphasizes a comprehensive or deliberate gaze.

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

Synonyms: ΕΜΒΛΕΨΑΣ, ΑΝΑΒΛΕΨΑΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition 'περί' (around, about) and the verb 'βλέπω' (to look, to see). 'Βλέπω' derives from an ancient root meaning 'to look' or 'to see'.

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

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'.

G4840

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soon-loo-POO-meh-noss

Translations: grieving with, being grieved with, sorrowing with, being sorrowful with

Notes: This word is a compound participle, formed from the prefix 'συν-' (syn-), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'λυπέω' (lupeō), meaning 'to grieve' or 'to cause pain'. Therefore, it means 'grieving with' or 'being grieved together with' someone or something. It describes a state of shared sorrow or grief.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΘΛΙΒΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΟΔΥΝΑΟΜΑΙ

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: EP-ee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡ, ΚΑΤΑ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: TAY

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

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

G4456

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: poh-ROH-say

Translations: (to) hardening, (to) dullness, (to) insensitivity, hardening, dullness, insensitivity, a hardening, a dullness, an insensitivity

Notes: This word refers to a hardening, dullness, or insensitivity, often in a spiritual or mental sense. It describes a state where someone's mind or heart has become unresponsive or unperceptive, typically due to stubbornness or resistance to truth. It can be used to describe a spiritual blindness or a lack of understanding.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΚΛΗΡΟΚΑΡΔΙΑ, ΑΝΑΙΣΘΗΣΙΑ

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.

G2588

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-DEE

Translations: heart, a heart, of heart, to heart, hearts

Notes: This word refers to the physical organ, the heart, but more commonly in ancient Greek, it signifies the center of one's thoughts, emotions, will, and moral character. It is often used metaphorically to denote the inner self, mind, or conscience. It can be used in various contexts to describe the seat of feelings, intentions, or understanding.

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

Synonyms: ΨΥΧΗ, ΝΟΥΣ, ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΡΔΙΑ (kardia) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'heart'. It is a very ancient word with cognates in many Indo-European languages.

G1614

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EH-tee-nen

Translations: stretched out, extended, reached out, paid, exacted

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'τείνω' (teinō), meaning 'to stretch' or 'to extend'. When combined with the prefix 'ἐκ-' (ek-), it can mean 'to stretch out', 'to reach out', or in a financial context, 'to pay out' or 'to exact payment'. The specific meaning depends on the context of the sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ΟΡΕΓΩ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

Etymology: The root verb ΤΕΙΝΩ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to stretch'. The prefix ΕΞ- (ex-) means 'out of' or 'from'.

G0600

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-kah-teh-STA-thee

Translations: was restored, was re-established, was given back, was put back

Notes: This word is the 3rd person singular, aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'apokathistemi'. It means to restore, re-establish, or give back something to its former state or owner. It is a compound verb formed from 'apo' (back, again), 'kata' (down, thoroughly), and 'histemi' (to stand, to cause to stand). Therefore, it conveys the idea of setting something back down or establishing it again in its original position or condition.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: The verb ΑΠΟΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ is a compound of three Greek words: the preposition ΑΠΟ (apo), meaning 'from' or 'back'; the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'thoroughly'; and the verb ΙΣΤΗΜΙ (histemi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. The combination conveys the sense of setting something back down or establishing it again in its original state.

G1831

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: ex-EL-thon-tes

Translations: having gone out, going out, went out, came out, departed, having come forth, coming forth

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ' (exerchomai), meaning 'to go out' or 'to come forth'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is occurring in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It often conveys the sense of 'having gone out' or 'those who went out', indicating a completed action of departure or emergence.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

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.

G2112

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: EW-thys

Translations: immediately, straightway, forthwith, at once, directly, straight, right, direct, a straight, a right

Notes: ΕΥΘΥΣ can function as an adverb meaning 'immediately' or 'straightway', indicating something happens without delay. It can also function as an adjective meaning 'straight', 'right', or 'direct', describing a path, a person's character, or a judgment. Its meaning often depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Adverb (does not inflect); Adjective (Nominative, Masculine or Feminine, Singular)

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΧΡΗΜΑ, ΑΥΤΙΚΑ, ΕΥΘΕΩΣ

Etymology: From a primary particle meaning 'straight'. It conveys the idea of directness, either in space (straight line) or time (immediately).

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'.

G2262

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: hay-roh-dee-ah-NON

Translations: of the Herodians

Notes: This word refers to the Herodians, a political party or faction in Judea during the time of Jesus. They were supporters of the Herodian dynasty, which ruled under Roman authority, and often aligned with the Pharisees in opposition to Jesus. The term is used to describe members of this group.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Etymology: The word ΗΡΩΔΙΑΝΟΣ (Herodianos) is derived from the name ΗΡΩΔΗΣ (Herodes), referring to the family of Herod the Great. The suffix -ιανός (-ianos) indicates adherence or belonging to a person or group.

G4824

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soom-boo-LEE-on

Translations: council, counsel, plan, advice, a council, a plan, an advice

Notes: This word refers to a meeting or assembly for consultation, a council, or the advice or plan that results from such a meeting. It is a compound word formed from σύν (syn, meaning 'with' or 'together') and βουλή (boulē, meaning 'will' or 'counsel'). It can be used to describe a formal body of people meeting to make decisions or give advice, or the act of taking counsel itself.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟΝ is derived from the verb συμβουλεύω (symbouleuō, 'to consult, advise'), which itself comes from the prefix σύν (syn, 'with, together') and the noun βουλή (boulē, 'will, counsel, plan').

G2596

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

Translations: down, against, according to, throughout, during

Notes: This is an elided form of the Greek preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down', 'against', 'according to', 'throughout', or 'during'. It is frequently used as a prefix in compound verbs and nouns, indicating a downward motion, completion, intensity, or opposition. For example, in 'κατέβη' (katebē), it means 'went down', and in 'καταπιεῖν' (katapiein), it means 'to swallow down'. The final alpha (α) is often dropped when the next word or part of the compound begins with a vowel, or when it's followed by certain consonants.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix); functions as a preposition that takes the genitive or accusative case.

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmt- 'down, with, against'. It is a common Greek preposition that has been used since ancient times.

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'.

G0399

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-ekh-OH-ray-sen

Translations: he withdrew, she withdrew, it withdrew, he departed, she departed, it departed, he retired, she retired, it retired

Notes: This word describes the action of withdrawing, departing, or retiring from a place or situation. It implies a movement away, often for reasons of safety, privacy, or to avoid something. It is typically used to describe a person or group moving away from a location.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΦΕΥΓΩ

Etymology: The word ἀναχωρέω (anachōreō) is a compound word formed from ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'back', and χωρέω (chōreō), meaning 'to go' or 'to make room'. Thus, it literally means 'to go back' or 'to make room away from'.

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.

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tha-LAS-san

Translations: sea, a sea

Notes: This word refers to a large body of salt water, such as an ocean or a large lake. It is commonly used to describe the sea as a physical location or as a powerful natural force. In sentences, it often appears as the direct object of a verb, indicating something done to or with the sea.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'thalassa' is of pre-Greek, Mediterranean origin, likely borrowed into Greek from an earlier language spoken in the Aegean region. It is not derived from Proto-Indo-European roots.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

G4008

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: peh-RAN

Translations: beyond, over, on the other side, across

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'beyond' or 'on the other side,' indicating a location or direction. It can also be used as a preposition, typically with the genitive case, to mean 'beyond' or 'across' something, indicating movement or position relative to a boundary.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΚΕΙΝΑ, ΕΚΕΙΘΕΝ

Etymology: From the root *per- meaning 'to pass through, to go over.' It is related to the verb περάω (peraō), meaning 'to pass through' or 'to cross.'

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.

G2446

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-or-DAH-noo

Translations: of Jordan

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

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

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'.

G191

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-KOO-on-tes

Translations: hearing, those who hear, listening, those who listen, understanding, those who understand

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ΑΚΟΥΩ' (akouō), meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. It can be translated as 'hearing' or 'those who hear/are hearing', depending on the context. It implies an active process of receiving sound or information, and can also extend to understanding or paying attention.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΕΝΩΤΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΙ

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

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

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-POY-ay

Translations: was doing, was making, did, made, used to do, used to make

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. It describes an action that was ongoing or habitual in the past. It can refer to the creation of something, the performance of an action, or the causing of an effect. For example, it could mean 'he was making' a house, or 'he was doing' good deeds.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-thon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

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

G4342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-kar-te-REH

Translations: to wait on, to continue, to persevere, to be devoted to, to attend constantly, to give oneself to, to be steadfast, to be diligent

Notes: This word describes the act of continuing steadfastly in a course of action, remaining devoted to something or someone, or persevering through challenges. It implies a strong commitment and consistent effort. It can be used to describe someone who constantly attends to a duty, or who is devoted to a particular group or teaching.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΜΕΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΜΕΝΩ, ΕΓΚΑΡΤΕΡΕΩ

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

G2323

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-theh-rah-PEV-sen

Translations: he healed, she healed, it healed, he cured, she cured, it cured

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to heal' or 'to cure'. It describes the act of restoring health or making someone well. It is typically used to describe a past action performed by a singular subject (he, she, or it).

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΙΑΟΜΑΙ, ΣΩΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΩ (therapeuō) comes from the noun ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ (therapōn), meaning 'attendant' or 'servant'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to serve' or 'to care for', and then specifically 'to care for the sick', leading to its meaning 'to heal'.

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.

G1964

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-PIP-tin

Translations: to fall upon, to fall on, to fall down before, to embrace, to rush upon

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (upon, on) and the verb ΠΙΠΤΩ (to fall). It means to fall upon or fall on something or someone, often with the implication of impact, reverence, or affection. It can describe physically falling on someone, or metaphorically falling down before someone in worship or supplication, or even embracing someone.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΠΙΠΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΕΩ

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-soy

Translations: as many as, all who, whoever, how many

Notes: This word functions as a relative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'as many as' or 'all who'. It introduces a relative clause and refers to a quantity or number of people or things. It is used to connect a dependent clause to a main clause, specifying the extent or number of the antecedent.

Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ὅς (hos, 'this, that') and the suffix -σος (-sos), indicating quantity or degree. It is related to other words indicating quantity or extent.

G3148

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mas-TEE-gas

Translations: scourges, whips, plagues, diseases, of scourges, of whips, of plagues, of diseases, to scourges, to whips, to plagues, to diseases

Notes: This word refers to a whip, scourge, or lash, used for punishment or affliction. It can also metaphorically refer to a plague, disease, or any severe affliction. It is often used in contexts describing physical punishment or divine judgment.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΓΗ, ΜΑΣΤΙΓΙΟΝ, ΒΑΣΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΑΣΤΙΞ (mastix) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to beat' or 'to strike'.

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.

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEH-oo-mah-tah

Translations: spirits, a spirit, winds, a wind, breaths, a breath, lives, a life

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΑ (PNEUMATA), which is the plural form of ΠΝΕΥΜΑ (PNEUMA). It refers to spirits, winds, or breaths. In a theological context, it often refers to spiritual beings, either divine or demonic, or to the human spirit. It can also refer to the wind or a gust of air, or metaphorically to the breath of life. The meaning depends on the context.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΙ, ΨΥΧΑΙ

G0169

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-ka-THAR-tah

Translations: unclean, impure, unclean things, impure things

Notes: This word describes something that is ritually or morally impure, defiled, or unholy. It is often used in the New Testament to refer to unclean spirits or animals that are not permitted for consumption under Jewish law. It can also describe people or actions that are morally corrupt.

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

Synonyms: ΑΜΙΑΝΤΟΣ, ΑΝΟΣΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΚΑΘΑΡΤΟΣ (akathartos) is a compound word formed from the privative alpha (α-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and ΚΑΘΑΡΤΟΣ (kathartos), meaning 'cleansed' or 'purified'. Thus, it literally means 'not cleansed' or 'unpurified'.

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).

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

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-theh-OH-roon

Translations: they were beholding, they were looking at, they were observing, they were seeing, they were perceiving

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'θεωρέω' (theōreō). It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It means to look at, behold, observe, or perceive, often with a sense of careful or sustained attention. It implies a more contemplative or analytical gaze than simply 'seeing'.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ

G4363

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-EP-ip-ton

Translations: were falling upon, kept falling down before, were prostrating themselves, kept prostrating themselves

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros, meaning 'to, toward, in addition to') and the verb ΠΙΠΤΩ (piptō, meaning 'to fall'). It means to fall upon, fall down before, or prostrate oneself, often in supplication or reverence. The imperfect tense indicates a continuous or repeated action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΕΩ

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: LEH-gon-tah

Translations: saying, speaking, telling, relating, those saying, those speaking, those telling

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a participle, it functions like a verbal adjective, describing an action being performed. In this form, it indicates 'those who are saying' or 'things being said', often used to introduce direct or indirect speech, or to describe the state of someone speaking.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΟΥΝΤΑ, ΦΘΕΓΓΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ

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.

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.

G4183

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: POL-lah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΙΚΑΝΟΣ

G2008

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-TEE-ma

Translations: he rebuked, he warned, he charged, he admonished

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'epitimao'. It means to rebuke, warn, or admonish someone, often with authority or severity. It implies a strong disapproval or a command to stop an action. It is frequently used in the New Testament to describe Jesus rebuking demons, diseases, or even his disciples.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΕΓΧΩ, ΝΟΥΘΕΤΕΩ

G5319

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: fah-neh-RON

Translations: manifest, evident, clear, visible, apparent, known, a manifest thing, an evident thing

Notes: This word describes something that is visible, apparent, or clear. It is used to indicate that something is easily seen, understood, or made known. It can refer to something that is openly displayed or something that becomes obvious.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΣ, ΕΜΦΑΝΗΣ, ΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From φανερόω (phaneroō, 'to make visible, reveal'), from φανός (phanos, 'light, torch'), from φαίνω (phainō, 'to bring to light, make appear').

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-ee-SOH-seen

Translations: they may do, they may make, they may produce, they may perform

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), which means 'to do', 'to make', 'to produce', or 'to perform'. It is a very common verb used in a wide range of contexts, from creating something to carrying out an action or fulfilling a command. In this specific form, it indicates a potential or hypothetical action performed by a group.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-BAH-ee-nay

Translations: he goes up, he comes up, he ascends, he climbs, he embarks, he rises, he appears

Notes: This word describes the action of moving upwards, whether literally ascending a physical height like a mountain, or metaphorically rising in status or appearing in a place. It can also refer to embarking on a ship or coming up from water. It is used to describe a singular subject performing the action.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the prefix ΑΝΑ (ANA), meaning 'up' or 'upwards', and the verb ΒΑΙΝΩ (BAINO), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. The combination signifies 'to go up'.

G2309

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-theh-len

Translations: he wanted, she wanted, it wanted, he wished, she wished, it wished, he desired, she desired, it desired

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to want', 'to wish', or 'to desire'. It is in the imperfect tense, indicating an ongoing, continuous, or repeated action in the past. It describes what someone was wanting or wishing to do.

Inflection: Third person singular, Imperfect, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ

Etymology: The word ΘΕΛΩ (thelo) comes from an ancient Greek root meaning 'to wish' or 'to be willing'.

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).

G1427

Part of Speech: Numeral

Sounds like: DOH-deh-kah

Translations: twelve

Notes: This is a scribal abbreviation for the Greek numeral 'twelve' (δώδεκα). In ancient Greek manuscripts, letters were often used to represent numbers, and an overline (or 'overline' as described) was used to indicate this numerical value. The letter Iota (Ι) represents 10, and Beta (Β) represents 2, thus combining to form 12. It is used to denote the quantity of twelve.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a numeral abbreviation)

Etymology: The word δώδεκα (dodeka) comes from δύο (duo, 'two') and δέκα (deka, 'ten').

G2038, G3687

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-no-MAH-sen

Translations: he named, he called, he gave a name to

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'onomazo' (to name) or 'eponomazo' (to name upon or additionally). It describes the act of assigning a name to someone or something. In its perfect tense form, it indicates an action of naming that has been completed in the past, with the result continuing into the present. It is often used to describe the act of giving a proper name or title.

Inflection: Aorist Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G649

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pos-TEL-lee

Translations: you may send, you may send forth, you may dispatch, you may commission

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to send' or 'to send forth'. It implies a commissioning or dispatching of someone or something for a specific purpose. It is often used in contexts where a person is sent on a mission or a message is sent to someone. The form 'ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΗ' specifically indicates a second person singular present active subjunctive, meaning 'that you may send' or 'you should send'. It can also be a second person singular present active imperative, meaning 'send!' (you, singular).

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΜΠΩ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΑΦΙΗΜΙ

G1849

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ex-oo-SEE-ah

Translations: authority, power, right, jurisdiction, control, a right, a power

Notes: This word refers to the right or privilege to act, the power to govern or control, or the authority to make decisions. It can denote delegated authority, inherent power, or freedom of choice. It is often used in contexts of legal or moral right, or the ability to exercise dominion over something or someone.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΙΣΧΥΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Greek verb ἔξεστι (exesti), meaning 'it is permitted' or 'it is possible'. It combines the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb εἶναι (einai), meaning 'to be'.

G1544

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-BAL-lain

Translations: to cast out, to throw out, to drive out, to expel, to send out, to bring forth, to put out, to lead out

Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΚ (out of, from) and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (to throw, to cast). Therefore, its core meaning is 'to throw out' or 'to cast out'. It is used to describe the action of removing something or someone from a place, often with force or authority. It can refer to expelling demons, driving out merchants from the temple, or even bringing forth fruit or children.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΟΒΑΛΛΩ, ΕΞΩΘΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ is a compound of the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (ballo), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. Its etymology reflects the action of 'throwing out' or 'casting forth'.

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).

G3686

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-no-MA

Translations: name, a name, reputation, character, authority, title

Notes: This word refers to a name, whether of a person, place, or thing. It can also signify one's reputation, character, or authority, as a name often represents the essence of a person or entity. It is commonly used in phrases like 'in the name of' to denote authority or representation.

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ, ΔΟΞΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'name'. It is cognate with Latin 'nomen' and English 'name'.

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.

G2491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-neen

Translations: John

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

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

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FON

Translations: brother, a brother, fellow man, a fellow man

Notes: This word refers to a male sibling, a brother. It can also be used more broadly to refer to a fellow human being, a countryman, or a member of the same community or faith. It is a masculine noun and is used here in the singular accusative case, typically functioning as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΔΕΛΦΟΣ, ΣΥΝΤΡΟΦΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the prefix 'α-' (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and 'δελφύς' (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.

G2385

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ah-KO-boo

Translations: of Jacob, of James

Notes: This word is a proper noun, referring to the biblical figure Jacob, or in the New Testament context, James. It is used to indicate possession or origin, similar to saying 'belonging to Jacob' or 'from James'. For example, 'the brother of James' or 'the house of Jacob'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name is of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב), meaning 'supplanter' or 'heel-grabber'. It entered Greek through the Septuagint and was widely used in the New Testament.

G0982

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bro-TAYS

Translations: of a mortal, of a human being, mortals, human beings

Notes: This word refers to a mortal being, emphasizing their transient and perishable nature, in contrast to immortal gods. It is used to denote a human being, often highlighting their frailty or limited lifespan. It can be translated as 'of a mortal' or 'of a human being' when in the genitive singular, or 'mortals' or 'human beings' when in the nominative plural.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ

G2581

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kah-nah-NAI-on

Translations: Canaanite, a Canaanite

Notes: This word refers to a person from Canaan, a region mentioned in the Bible. It can also refer to a member of a specific Jewish sect, often associated with zealotry. It is used to describe someone's origin or affiliation.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word ΚΑΝΑΝΑΙΟΣ is derived from the Hebrew word for Canaan (כְּנַעַן, Kena'an), referring to the land and its inhabitants. It entered Greek through transliteration.

G2421

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: iss-kah-ree-OTH

Translations: Iscariot

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, who famously betrayed him. The name 'Iscariot' is often understood to mean 'man of Kerioth,' indicating his place of origin. The final apostrophe indicates an elision, but in this specific proper noun, it's part of the transliteration and doesn't signify a grammatical elision in the same way it would for common words.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative

Etymology: The name 'Iscariot' is believed to be derived from the Hebrew 'Ish Kerioth' (איש קריות), meaning 'man of Kerioth'. Kerioth was a town in Judea.

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.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pah-reh-DOH-keh

Translations: he delivered, he handed over, he betrayed, he committed, he entrusted

Notes: This word means to hand over, deliver, or transmit something or someone. It can be used in various contexts, such as delivering a person into custody, handing over an object, or transmitting traditions or teachings. It can also carry the negative connotation of betraying someone.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΡΑΔΙΔΩΜΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside,' and the verb ΔΙΔΩΜΙ (didomi), meaning 'to give.' Thus, it literally means 'to give alongside' or 'to hand over.'

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ER-khon-tai

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΝΤΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΟΥΣΙΝ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΝΤΑΙ

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

G4905

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ER-kheh-tai

Translations: comes together, gathers, assembles, meets, goes with, accompanies

Notes: This word means to come or go together, to assemble, or to meet. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (ERCHOMAI), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes an action where multiple individuals or things converge or unite.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΩ, ΣΥΝΕΛΘΕΙΝ

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.

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'.

G0191

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-koo-SAH-tes

Translations: hear ye, listen ye, hearken ye

Notes: This word is a command, specifically an imperative verb, telling a group of people to hear or listen. It implies an immediate or decisive act of hearing. It is used to urge multiple individuals to pay attention to what is being said.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΕΤΕ, ΕΝΩΤΙΣΑΣΘΕ

Etymology: The word ΑΚΟΥΩ (akouō) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is a common verb in ancient Greek, meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen'.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-leh-gon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

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

G1839

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ES-tay

Translations: he was beside himself, he was amazed, he was astonished, he was out of his mind, he was beside himself with amazement

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ἐξίστημι' (existēmi). It describes a state of being 'out of one's mind' or 'beside oneself,' often due to extreme emotion like amazement, astonishment, or even madness. It implies a departure from one's normal state of mind or composure, often in response to something extraordinary or overwhelming. It can be used to describe someone who is so overwhelmed that they lose their self-control or rational thought.

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

Synonyms: ΘΑΥΜΑΖΩ, ΕΚΠΛΗΣΣΩ

Etymology: The verb ἐξίστημι (existēmi) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from,' and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to place.' Thus, its literal meaning is 'to stand out of' or 'to displace,' which evolved to mean 'to be out of one's mind' or 'to be amazed.'

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."

G0954

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: beh-el-ZEH-bool

Translations: Beelzebul, Beelzebub

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Beelzebul, a name for a prominent demon or the prince of demons, often identified with Satan. It is used in the New Testament to describe the entity by whose power Jesus was accused of casting out demons. The final apostrophe is a keraia, indicating it is a number, but in this context, it is a proper noun and the keraia is likely a scribal mark or a misinterpretation of a coronis, or simply a stylistic choice for the final lambda.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΑΤΑΝΑΣ, ΔΙΑΒΟΛΟΣ

Etymology: The name Beelzebul is believed to be a Hellenized form of the Hebrew Ba'al Zevuv, meaning 'Lord of Flies' or 'Lord of the High Place'. It was a derogatory name used by Jews for a Philistine god, later applied to a chief demon.

G1544

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-BAL-lee

Translations: he casts out, he throws out, he drives out, he sends out, he brings out, he puts out, he expels, he divorces, he leads out, he takes out

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ΕΚ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'ΒΑΛΛΩ' (ballo), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. Therefore, 'ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ' literally means 'to throw out' or 'to cast out'. It is used in various contexts to describe the action of expelling, driving away, sending forth, or removing something or someone from a place or state. It can refer to casting out demons, expelling people from a community, divorcing a spouse, or simply bringing something out from a container.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Present Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΕΞΑΓΩ

G4341

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-kal-eh-SAH-meh-nos

Translations: having called to oneself, having summoned, having invited, having called, having sent for

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb 'ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ'. It describes an action completed in the past by the subject, indicating that they 'called to themselves' or 'summoned' someone. It implies an initiative taken by the subject to bring someone closer, often for a specific purpose like giving instructions or having a discussion.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΣΥΓΚΑΛΕΩ, ΜΕΤΑΠΕΜΠΟΜΑΙ

G3850

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-bo-LAIS

Translations: (to) parables, (by) parables, (in) parables, (to) proverbs, (by) proverbs, (in) proverbs, (to) allegories, (by) allegories, (in) allegories

Notes: This word refers to a parable, proverb, or allegory. It is a compound word formed from 'para' (beside, alongside) and 'ballo' (to throw, to cast), literally meaning 'a placing alongside' or 'a comparison'. In usage, it often refers to a short, illustrative story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson, or a saying that expresses a general truth. It can also denote a riddle or a figure of speech.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑΙΣ, ΑΙΝΙΓΜΑΤΩΝ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-leh-geh

Translations: he was saying, he said, she was saying, she said, it was saying, it said

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. The imperfect tense describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. Therefore, 'ΕΛΕΓΕ' indicates that 'he, she, or it was saying' something, or 'he, she, or it used to say' something. It can also be translated simply as 'he/she/it said' when the continuous aspect is not emphasized.

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

Synonyms: ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

Etymology: The verb 'λέγω' (legō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to collect, gather, pick out', which evolved to 'to speak' in Greek, implying the gathering of words.

G4567

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-tah-NAS

Translations: Satan, the Adversary

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Satan, the devil, or the adversary. It is used to denote the chief evil spirit, often depicted as the antagonist of God and humanity. It functions as a name for this specific entity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΟΛΟΣ, ΟΦΙΣ, ΒΕΕΛΖΕΒΟΥΛ

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Aramaic word 'sāṭānā' (שטנא), which itself comes from the Hebrew 'śāṭān' (שָׂטָן), meaning 'adversary' or 'accuser'. It entered Greek through the Septuagint and became a proper name for the devil.

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.

G0932

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEH-ah

Translations: kingdom, reign, royal power, a kingdom

Notes: This word refers to a kingdom, royal rule, or sovereignty. It can denote the territory ruled by a king, the act of reigning, or the abstract concept of kingship or royal authority. It is often used in the New Testament to refer to the 'kingdom of God' or 'kingdom of heaven'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word βασιλεύς (basileus), meaning 'king'. It refers to the domain or authority of a king.

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)

G3307

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-ris-THEE

Translations: it will be divided, it will be distributed, it will be apportioned

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'merizō', meaning 'to divide' or 'to distribute'. In this specific form, it indicates a future action that will happen to the subject, meaning 'it will be divided' or 'it will be distributed'. It is used to describe something being split into parts or shared among individuals.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future, Passive, Indicative

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΜΕΡΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΜΕΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: From μέρις (meris), meaning 'a part' or 'a share'.

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.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: sta-THEE-nay

Translations: I stood, I was set, I was appointed, I was established

Notes: This word is a form of the Koine Greek verb ἵστημι (histēmi), which means 'to stand,' 'to set,' or 'to establish.' ΣΤΑΘΗΝΕ specifically refers to an action that occurred in the past, indicating that someone or something 'stood,' 'was set,' 'was appointed,' or 'was established.' It describes a completed action where the subject was placed in a standing position or was firmly set in place.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to the concept of standing or setting.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: stah-THEE-nai

Translations: to stand, to be established, to be set, to be appointed, to be placed, to be made to stand

Notes: This word is an aorist passive infinitive form of the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun, often translated with 'to' + verb. In the passive voice, it means 'to be stood' or 'to be established/set/appointed'. It can be used in contexts where something is set in place, established, or appointed to a position.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΕΣΘΑΙ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΑΣΘΑΙ

G3307

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-meh-RIS-thee

Translations: was divided, was distributed, was separated, was apportioned

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'merizo'. It means 'he/she/it was divided' or 'it was distributed'. It describes an action that happened in the past, where the subject underwent the action of being divided or separated into parts, or had something distributed to them. It implies a completed action of division or apportionment.

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

Synonyms: DIAMERIZO, SCHIZO, APONEMO

Etymology: The word 'merizo' comes from the Greek word 'meros', meaning 'part' or 'share'. It describes the act of making something into parts or sharing it out.

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.

G5056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEH-los

Translations: end, a goal, a purpose, an outcome, a completion, a tax, a custom, a duty

Notes: This word refers to an end, a goal, a purpose, or the completion of something. It can also refer to a tax or custom duty. It is often used to denote the conclusion of an event or process, or the ultimate aim or objective. In some contexts, it refers to the payment of tribute or taxes.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΣ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΙΑ, ΤΕΛΕΥΤΗ

Etymology: The word ΤΕΛΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to turn, to accomplish, to fulfill'. It is related to words signifying completion, fulfillment, and the end of a process.

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: ALL

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

Notes: This word is a conjunction or adverb used to introduce a contrast, an exception, or an emphasis. It often translates to 'but' or 'yet' when contrasting two ideas, or 'rather' when correcting a previous statement. It can also be used to add emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'moreover'. It is an indeclinable particle.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other'. It is related to Latin alius and English 'else'.

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'.

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ice-el-THOHN

Translations: having entered, having gone in, when he had entered, when he had gone in

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'eiserchomai', meaning 'to go in' or 'to enter'. As an aorist active participle, it describes an action that occurred prior to the main verb of the sentence. It functions adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of the main action, often translated as 'having entered' or 'when he had entered'. It implies a completed action of entering.

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

Synonyms: ΕΜΒΑΙΝΩΝ, ΕΙΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G2478

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: is-khoo-ROO

Translations: of strong, of mighty, of powerful, of able, of violent, of severe

Notes: This word describes something or someone as strong, mighty, or powerful. It can refer to physical strength, but also to authority, influence, or intensity. It is often used to describe God or powerful individuals. As a genitive form, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of the strong one' or 'belonging to the strong'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΤΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ (ischyros) is derived from the noun ΙΣΧΥΣ (ischys), meaning 'strength' or 'might'. It refers to inherent strength or power.

G4632

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SKEV-ee

Translations: vessel, a vessel, instrument, an instrument, implement, an implement, goods, baggage, equipment, furniture

Notes: This word refers to an object or implement used for a particular purpose, such as a container (vessel), a tool (instrument), or personal belongings (goods, baggage). It can also refer to household items or equipment. It is often used in the plural to denote a collection of such items.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΑΡΤΥΣΙΣ, ΟΠΛΑ, ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word derives from the verb σκευάζω (skeuazō), meaning 'to prepare, make ready, or equip'. It is related to the idea of things that are prepared or made for use.

G1283

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ar-PAH-sai

Translations: to plunder, to seize, to carry off, to rob, to spoil

Notes: This word means to plunder, seize, or carry off something by force. It implies a violent or forceful taking of possessions or people. It can be used in contexts where someone is robbed or spoils are taken in war.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΡΠΑΖΩ, ΣΚΥΛΕΥΩ, ΛΗΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From διά (dia, 'through, thoroughly') and ἁρπάζω (harpazō, 'to seize, snatch'). It literally means 'to seize thoroughly' or 'to carry off completely'.

G4413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: PRO-ton

Translations: first, foremost, chief, principal, a first thing, before, at the first, in the first place

Notes: This word means 'first' in terms of order, time, importance, or rank. As an adjective, it describes something as being the first of its kind or in a sequence. As an adverb, it indicates something happening initially or in the first instance. It can also refer to the chief or most important person or thing.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗ, ΠΡΩΤΙΣΤΟΣ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'πρῶτος' (prōtos) is a superlative form derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *pro- meaning 'forward, before'. It is related to the Greek preposition 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

G2478

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: iss-khoo-RON

Translations: strong, mighty, powerful, a strong one, a mighty one, a powerful one, (to) a strong one, (to) a mighty one, (to) a powerful one

Notes: This word describes something or someone as strong, mighty, or powerful. It can refer to physical strength, but also to authority, influence, or effectiveness. As an adjective, it modifies nouns and can be used to describe people, things, or even abstract concepts. It can function as a substantive (e.g., 'the strong one') when used with an article.

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

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΤΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ is derived from the noun ΙΣΧΥΣ (ISCHYS), meaning 'strength' or 'might'. It describes the quality of possessing that strength.

G1210

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DEH-see

Translations: to bind, to tie, to imprison, to put in chains, to forbid, to declare unlawful

Notes: This word is likely an inflected form of the verb 'δέω' (deō), meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'. It can refer to physically binding someone or something, or metaphorically to forbidding or declaring something unlawful. The ending '-ση' suggests a future tense or a subjunctive mood, but without more context, its precise inflection is ambiguous. It is possible that 'ΔΗΣΗ' is a misspelling or a less common variant of a more standard inflected form.

Inflection: Uncertain (possibly Future Indicative or Aorist Subjunctive, 3rd Person Singular)

Synonyms: ΑΛΥΣΙΣ, ΔΕΣΜΟΣ

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).

G0281

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ah-MEN

Translations: Amen, truly, verily, so be it

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΩΣ, ΝΑΙ

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

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'.

G0863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-feh-THEH-seh-teh

Translations: you will be forgiven, you will be released, you will be sent away, you will be permitted

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'aphiēmi', which means to send away, release, permit, or forgive. In this specific form, it indicates an action that will happen to the subject in the future, specifically that they will be forgiven or released. It is often used in the context of sins being forgiven.

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

Synonyms: ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: From 'apo' (away from) and 'hiemi' (to send). It literally means 'to send away from'.

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: an-THROH-pohn

Translations: of men, of humans, of people

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation (nomina sacra) for the genitive plural form of the Koine Greek word 'ἄνθρωπος' (anthropos), meaning 'man', 'human', or 'person'. It is used to refer to 'of men' or 'of humans' in a general sense. The overline indicates that it is a contracted form of the full word, which would be 'ἀνθρώπων'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΑΝΗΡ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek 'ἀνθρωπος' (anthrōpos), possibly from 'ἀνήρ' (anēr, 'man') and 'ὤψ' (ōps, 'eye, face'), suggesting 'one who has the face of a man'.

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.

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΑΝ, ΟΤΑΝ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G0988

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: blas-fay-MAY-see

Translations: blasphemy, slander, reviling, a blasphemy, a slander

Notes: This word refers to blasphemy, which is the act of speaking impiously or irreverently about God or sacred things. It can also mean slander or reviling, which is speaking evil of someone, whether human or divine. It is used to describe speech that is abusive, defamatory, or disrespectful.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΛΟΓΙΑ, ΛΟΙΔΟΡΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΒΛΑΣΦΗΜΙΑ (blasphēmia) is a compound word derived from βλάπτω (blaptō), meaning 'to injure' or 'to harm', and φήμη (phēmē), meaning 'speech' or 'report'. Thus, it literally means 'injurious speech' or 'harmful speech'.

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah

Translations: Spirit, a spirit, wind, breath

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ

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

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AH-gee-on

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΙΕΡΟΣ

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

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.

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-khee

Translations: he has, she has, it has, he holds, she holds, it holds, he possesses, she possesses, it possesses, he is, she is, it is

Notes: This word is the third person singular present active indicative form of the verb ἔχω (echō). It means 'he/she/it has,' 'holds,' or 'possesses.' It can also be used in a broader sense to mean 'is' or 'is in a certain state,' depending on the context. For example, it can describe a condition or a relationship.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present Tense, Active Voice, Indicative Mood

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΩ, ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very common and ancient verb in Greek, with cognates in many other Indo-European languages.

G0859

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AH-feh-sin

Translations: release, forgiveness, remission, pardon, liberty, a release, a forgiveness, a remission, a pardon, a liberty

Notes: This word refers to a sending away, a letting go, or a dismissal. In a legal or moral context, it signifies release from debt, punishment, or captivity, leading to forgiveness or pardon. It can also refer to freedom or liberty. It is often used in the context of the remission of sins or the release of prisoners.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΣΙΣ, ΧΑΡΙΣ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΗΣΙΣ

G1777

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EN-okh-os

Translations: guilty, liable, subject to, worthy of, deserving of

Notes: This adjective describes someone who is guilty of a crime or offense, or who is liable to a penalty or judgment. It indicates a state of being subject to something, often a negative consequence or a legal obligation.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΥΘΥΝΟΣ, ΑΙΤΙΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition 'en' (in) and the verb 'echo' (to have, to hold), meaning literally 'held in' or 'bound by'. It refers to being held accountable or bound by guilt.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-tai

Translations: will be, shall be, it will be, it shall be

Notes: This word is the third person singular future indicative form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It signifies an action or state that will occur in the future. It is commonly used to express future existence, occurrence, or a future state of being, often translated as 'will be' or 'shall be'. For example, 'it will be done' or 'he will be there'.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Future, Indicative, Middle/Passive (deponent in future)

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁es- (to be). It is a very ancient and fundamental verb in the Greek language, tracing its roots back to the earliest stages of Indo-European.

G0166

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ahee-OH-nee-oo

Translations: of eternal, of everlasting, of age-long, of perpetual

Notes: This word describes something that is eternal, everlasting, or pertaining to an age or eon. It signifies a duration that is either without end or of a very long, indefinite period, often referring to a quality rather than just a quantity of time. It is used to describe things like eternal life, eternal glory, or eternal punishment.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΙΔΙΟΣ, ΑΤΕΛΕΥΤΗΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΙΩΝΙΟΣ (aionios) is derived from the noun ΑΙΩΝ (aion), meaning 'age' or 'eon'. It describes that which pertains to or is characteristic of an age or eternity.

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEH-oo-mah

Translations: Spirit, a Spirit, wind, breath

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ

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

G0169

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-ka-THAR-ton

Translations: unclean, impure, defiled, an unclean thing

Notes: This word describes something that is ritually or morally impure, defiled, or unfit for use according to religious or ethical standards. It is often used in a religious context to refer to things or people that are not clean or holy. It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'α-' (a-, meaning 'not') and 'καθαρός' (katharos, meaning 'clean' or 'pure').

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΟΙΝΟΣ, ΜΙΑΡΟΣ, ΑΝΟΣΙΟΣ

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOY

Translations: brothers, fellow believers, countrymen, kinsmen

Notes: This word refers to brothers, either by blood or in a broader sense, such as fellow countrymen, kinsmen, or members of the same community or faith. It is a compound word formed from 'α-' (a-, meaning 'together' or 'same') and 'δελφύς' (delphys, meaning 'womb'), literally meaning 'from the same womb'. It is commonly used to address a group of male individuals who share a close bond or common origin.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΔΕΛΦΟΙ, ΣΥΓΓΕΝΕΙΣ, ΟΜΟΦΥΛΟΙ

G2476

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: STAN-tes

Translations: having stood, standing, stood

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ἵστημι' (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. As a participle, it describes an action that has been completed or is viewed as a completed event, often preceding or accompanying the main verb in a sentence. It functions adjectivally or adverbially, indicating a state of having stood or the act of standing.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΑΝΤΕΣ, ΕΣΤΩΤΕΣ

G2564

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-LOON-tes

Translations: calling, inviting, summoning, naming, those calling, they who call

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call' or 'to invite'. As a participle, it functions like both a verb and an adjective, describing an action that is ongoing or habitual. It can be translated as 'calling' or 'those who are calling', often referring to people who are in the act of calling, inviting, or summoning someone or something.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΟΝΟΜΑΖΟΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The word 'καλέω' (kaleō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *kelh₁-, meaning 'to shout, to call'. It is related to Latin calo ('to call out') and English 'hail'.

G2521

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KAH-thay-toh

Translations: was sitting, sat, was seated

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'kathēmai', meaning 'to sit' or 'to be seated'. It describes an action of sitting that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It can refer to someone being in a seated position or taking a seat.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΕΖΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΘΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ (kathēmai) comes from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down', and the verb ΗΜΑΙ (hēmai), meaning 'to sit'. It literally means 'to sit down'.

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

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.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-tee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

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

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'.

G2307

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: the-LEE-mah

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΙΑ

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

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

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

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-DEL-fos

Translations: brother, a brother, fellow believer, countryman, kinsman

Notes: This word refers primarily to a male sibling, a brother. However, in a broader sense, it can also denote a fellow human being, a countryman, a kinsman, or, especially in a religious context, a fellow believer or disciple. It is commonly used to address or refer to members of a community or group who share a common bond.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΔΕΛΦΟΤΗΣ, ΣΥΝΤΕΚΝΟΣ

Etymology: From the prefix 'α-' (a-) meaning 'together' and 'δελφύς' (delphys) meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb', referring to siblings.