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.

G0756

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EER-xah-toh

Translations: began, started, commenced

Notes: This is the aorist middle/passive indicative form of the verb 'archomai' (to begin). It signifies an action that began in the past, often used to introduce the start of an event or a series of actions. It can also mean 'to rule' or 'to be first', but in this form, it almost exclusively means 'to begin'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'archē' (ἀρχή), meaning 'beginning' or 'rule'.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

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

Part of Speech: Article

Sounds like: TAYN

Translations: the

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΤΗΝ (TĒN), which is the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun that is already known or has been previously mentioned. As an article, it always precedes the noun it modifies and agrees with it in gender, number, and case. In this form, it is used with feminine singular nouns in the accusative case.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from a demonstrative pronoun in Proto-Indo-European. It evolved to function as a definite article, specifying nouns.

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.

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ah-GEH-tai

Translations: is gathered, is assembled, is collected, is brought together

Notes: This word means 'to be gathered together' or 'to be assembled'. It is the passive voice of the verb 'to gather' or 'to bring together'. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Thus, it literally means 'to be led or brought together'. It is used to describe people or things coming together in one place.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soo-nah-GEH-tai

Translations: is gathered, are gathered, is brought together, are brought together, is assembled, are assembled

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'συνάγω' (synago), meaning 'to gather together' or 'to assemble'. It describes an action where people or things are brought together in one place. It is often used in the context of people gathering for a meeting or a religious assembly.

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

Synonyms: ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ

G4314

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TON

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

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

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

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.

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.

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).

G1684

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: em-BAHN-tah

Translations: entering, having entered, going into, stepping into, embarking, getting into, a person entering, a person having entered

Notes: ΕΜΒΑΝΤΑ is the accusative masculine/neuter plural or nominative/accusative feminine singular form of the aorist active participle of the verb ΕΜΒΑΙΝΩ. It describes the action of entering, going into, or embarking, often implying movement into a vehicle, boat, or a specific place. It functions as an adjective modifying a noun or as a substantive (a noun formed from a participle), meaning 'those who entered' or 'the one who entered' (feminine).

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΜΒΑΙΝΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΝ (en), meaning 'in' or 'into', and the verb ΒΑΙΝΩ (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'.

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'.

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.

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tha-LAS-say

Translations: sea, a sea, (to) the sea, (in) the sea

Notes: This word refers to a large body of salt water, such as the ocean or a large lake. In its dative form, as seen here, it often indicates location ('in the sea') or direction/recipient ('to the sea'). It is commonly used in ancient texts to describe literal bodies of water, but can also be used metaphorically.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΛΑΓΟΣ, ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΘΑΛΑΣΣΑ is of pre-Greek, Mediterranean origin, meaning it existed in the region before the arrival of Greek speakers. Its precise etymological roots are uncertain, but it is thought to be related to other words describing the sea or watery environments.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAS

Translations: all, every, whole, any, a whole

Notes: This word means 'all', 'every', or 'whole'. It is used to indicate totality or completeness. It can refer to every single item in a group, or the entirety of something. For example, 'all people' or 'the whole house'. It often takes on the meaning of 'every' when used with a singular noun, and 'all' when used with a plural noun. It can also mean 'any' in certain contexts.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'all' or 'every' in various Indo-European languages.

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'.

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.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: EP-ee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡ, ΚΑΤΑ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: THAYS

Translations: of the

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

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

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

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

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AY-sahn

Translations: they were, they had been

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

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperfect, Indicative

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

G1321

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-di-DAS-ken

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ, ΠΑΙΔΕΥΩ, ΚΑΤΗΧΕΩ

Part of Speech: 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

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

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

G1322

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-DA-khee

Translations: teaching, instruction, doctrine, a teaching, an instruction, a doctrine

Notes: This word refers to the act of teaching, the content that is taught, or a specific body of instruction or doctrine. It can be used to describe the lessons given by a teacher, the principles of a particular belief system, or a general body of knowledge passed down. For example, one might speak of 'the teaching of Christ' or 'a new doctrine'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΙΑ, ΔΙΔΑΓΜΑ

Etymology: The word "ΔΙΔΑΧΗ" comes from the Greek verb "διδάσκω" (didaskō), meaning "to teach" or "to instruct." It refers to the act or result of teaching.

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.

G4687

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: spee-RAI

Translations: to sow, to scatter, to spread

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow' or 'to scatter'. It describes the action of distributing seeds over the ground for growth, or more generally, to spread something widely. It can be used in contexts of planting crops, but also metaphorically for spreading ideas or people.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΣΠΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: The word 'σπείρω' (speirō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *sper- meaning 'to strew, to sow'. It is related to English words like 'sprout' and 'spread'.

G3303

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

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

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-then

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

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'he/she/it came' or 'he/she/it went'. It is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), which means 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes a completed action of movement in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΕΝ, ΕΒΗ

Etymology: The verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go'.

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.

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

G0243

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: AL-lo

Translations: other, another, different, a different one, a different thing

Notes: This word refers to something that is distinct or different from what has already been mentioned or implied. It is used to introduce an additional item or person of the same kind, or to indicate a complete difference. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun or as a pronoun standing in for a noun.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

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

G4098

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-peh-sen

Translations: he fell, it fell, he collapsed, it collapsed, he dropped, it dropped, he perished, it perished

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'πίπτω' (pipto), meaning 'to fall'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, indicating that 'he', 'she', or 'it' fell, collapsed, dropped, or perished. It can be used in various contexts, from a physical fall to the collapse of a structure or the perishing of a person or thing.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΣΩΝ, ΚΑΤΕΠΕΣΕΝ

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.

G4075

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pet-ROH-des

Translations: rocky, stony

Notes: This word describes something that is full of rocks or stones, or has the nature of rock. It is used to characterize ground or terrain that is hard and unyielding due to the presence of many rocks. For example, one might describe a rocky path or a stony field.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word ΠΕΤΡΩΔΗΣ (petrōdēs) is derived from ΠΕΤΡΑ (petra), meaning 'rock' or 'stone', combined with the suffix -ωδης (-ōdēs), which indicates 'like' or 'full of'. Thus, it literally means 'rock-like' or 'full of rocks'.

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.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-khen

Translations: he had, she had, it had, he was having, she was having, it was having, he held, she held, it held, he possessed, she possessed, it possessed, he contained, she contained, it contained

Notes: This is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have', 'to hold', or 'to possess'. In Koine Greek, the imperfect tense describes continuous or repeated action in the past, or an action that was in progress. Therefore, 'εἶχεν' can be translated as 'he/she/it had' (implying a state of possession in the past), 'he/she/it was having', 'he/she/it held', or 'he/she/it was holding'. It can also mean 'to contain' or 'to hold within'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ, ΕΧΟΜΑΙ

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

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).

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'.

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.

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.

G0899

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BA-thos

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΒΥΣΣΟΣ, ΒΥΘΟΣ

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

G3753

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-teh

Translations: when, whenever, at which time

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΗΝΙΚΑ, ΟΠΟΤΕ

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

G0393

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-NEH-tee-len

Translations: rose, arose, sprang up, appeared, shined, dawned

Notes: This word describes something rising, appearing, or springing up, often referring to the sun or plants. It is used to indicate the beginning or emergence of something, such as the sun rising at dawn or a plant sprouting from the ground.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΞΑΝΑΤΕΛΛΩ, ΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΝΑΦΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ΑΝΑ (ANA), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb ΤΕΛΛΩ (TELLO), meaning 'to rise' or 'to cause to rise'.

G3583

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ay-RAN-thay

Translations: it was dried up, it withered, it became dry

Notes: This word describes something that has become dry, withered, or parched. It is often used in contexts where plants or parts of plants dry up and die, or where water sources become depleted. It implies a state of having lost moisture and vitality.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΞΗΡΑΙΝΩ, ΜΑΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΞΗΡΑΙΝΩ (xērainō) is derived from the adjective ξηρός (xēros), meaning 'dry' or 'withered'.

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-NEH-bee-sahn

Translations: they went up, they ascended, they climbed

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist indicative form of the verb 'ΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΩ', meaning 'to go up', 'to ascend', or 'to climb'. It describes an action of moving upwards, often in the context of physical elevation, such as going up a mountain, a building, or to a city like Jerusalem, which was considered geographically higher. It can also be used metaphorically for rising in status or appearing.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

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.

G0001

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-KAN-thigh

Translations: thorns, thistles, brambles

Notes: This word refers to thorny plants, thistles, or brambles. It is often used metaphorically in ancient texts to represent obstacles, difficulties, or things that hinder growth or progress, much like literal thorns can choke out good plants. It is typically found in contexts describing wild, uncultivated land or challenges.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΡΙΒΟΛΟΙ, ΒΑΤΟΙ

Etymology: The word 'akantha' is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It refers broadly to any thorny plant.

G4846

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EP-nik-san

Translations: they choked, they suffocated, they crowded out

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb πνίγω (pnigō), meaning 'to choke' or 'to strangle'. In its compound form, it means to choke completely, to suffocate, or to crowd out, often implying that something is overwhelmed and prevented from growing or thriving. It is used to describe the action of something being stifled or suppressed.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΠΝΙΓΩ, ΠΝΙΓΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΜΠΝΙΓΩ is derived from the prefix σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb πνίγω (pnigō), meaning 'to choke' or 'to strangle'. The prefix intensifies the action of the root verb.

G2590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-PON

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ, ΕΚΒΑΣΙΣ, ΑΠΟΒΑΣΙΣ

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

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.

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-BIE-non-tah

Translations: going up, ascending, coming up, rising, growing up, climbing, embarking, entering, appearing

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'anabainō', meaning 'to go up' or 'to ascend'. It describes an action that is ongoing or continuous. It can be used to describe people or things moving upwards, such as climbing a mountain, ascending to heaven, or plants growing.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter; or Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter (if it's a neuter plural noun functioning as singular); or Singular, Nominative, Neuter (if it's a neuter singular noun functioning as nominative)

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G0837

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: owk-SAH-noh-men-ah

Translations: growing, increasing, being increased, being multiplied

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle derived from the verb 'αὐξάνω' (auxanō), meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase'. It describes something that is in the process of growing, increasing, or being multiplied. It can be used to describe the growth of plants, people, or even abstract concepts like faith or knowledge. In the middle voice, it emphasizes the subject's active participation in its own growth, while in the passive voice, it indicates that the subject is being caused to grow or increase by an external force.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Nominative or Accusative, Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΥΝΟΜΕΝΑ, ΜΕΓΑΛΥΝΟΜΕΝΑ

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-feh-ron

Translations: they were carrying, they were bearing, they brought, they carried

Notes: This is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, or an action that was happening at a specific point in the past. It can be used to describe people or things being transported or brought somewhere.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

Etymology: The verb φέρω (pherō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰer-, meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'. It has cognates in many Indo-European languages, including English 'bear' and Latin 'fero'.

G3004

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.

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

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

Part of Speech: 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

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, 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.

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'.

G4862

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: soon

Translations: with, together with, along with

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ

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

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').

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-bo-LAS

Translations: parables, proverbs, allegories, comparisons, illustrations, of parables, of proverbs, of allegories, of comparisons, of illustrations

Notes: This word refers to a parable, proverb, or allegory, often used as a comparison or illustration to convey a moral or spiritual truth. It is a compound word formed from 'para' (beside) and 'ballo' (to throw), literally meaning 'a placing beside' or 'a comparison'. In the provided context, it is used in the plural to refer to multiple such sayings or stories.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative or Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑ, ΕΙΚΩΝ, ΑΙΝΙΓΜΑ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ, “a comparison, parable”), from παραβάλλω (parabállō, “to compare, to place beside”), from παρά (pará, “beside”) + βάλλω (bállō, “to throw”).

G3466

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: moo-STAY-ree-on

Translations: mystery, a mystery, secret, a secret

Notes: This word refers to something hidden or secret, which is not yet revealed or understood. In a religious context, it often refers to a divine truth or purpose that is revealed only to those who are initiated or enlightened. It can also refer to a secret rite or doctrine.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟΝ, ΚΡΥΠΤΟΝ, ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΨΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΥΣΤΗΡΙΟΝ comes from the Greek verb μύω (myō), meaning 'to close the eyes or mouth', referring to the secrecy or silence associated with mysteries or secret rites. It is related to the 'mysteries' of ancient Greek religions.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: deh-DOH-tai

Translations: it has been given, it is given, it was given

Notes: This word is the third person singular, perfect passive indicative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didōmi), meaning 'to give'. It indicates an action that was completed in the past and has ongoing results in the present. Therefore, it translates to 'it has been given' or 'it is given' (implying a past action with present effect). It is used when something has been bestowed or granted.

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

Etymology: The word 'δίδωμι' (didōmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present form, which is common for verbs of giving in ancient languages.

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.

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-noys

Translations: (to) those, (for) those, those

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'those' or 'that one' (referring to something distant or previously mentioned). It is used to point out specific people or things that are not immediately present or are distinct from the speaker and listener. As a dative plural, it typically indicates the indirect object of a verb, meaning 'to those' or 'for those', or it can express association or instrument.

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

Etymology: The word ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ (ekeinos) is derived from the demonstrative particle ΕΚΕΙ (ekei), meaning 'there'. It refers to something located 'over there' or 'that one' in contrast to something closer.

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.

G3960

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-TAS-soh

Translations: strike, smite, hit, beat, wound

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΤΤΩ, ΤΥΠΤΩ, ΚΟΠΤΩ

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GEE-neh-tai

Translations: he becomes, she becomes, it becomes, he is born, she is born, it is born, he happens, she happens, it happens, he comes to pass, she comes to pass, it comes to pass, he arises, she arises, it arises, he is made, she is made, it is made

Notes: This word is the third person singular present indicative middle/passive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It means 'he/she/it becomes', 'is born', 'happens', 'comes to pass', 'arises', or 'is made'. It describes a state of coming into being or a transition from one state to another. For example, 'it becomes light' or 'a child is born'. It can also refer to events that take place or come to pass.

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΑΤΑΙ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΕΙ, ΕΡΧΕΤΑΙ

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.

G0991

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: BLEH-pon-tes

Translations: seeing, looking, observing, perceiving, watching

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'βλέπω' (blepō), meaning 'to see' or 'to look'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. It can be translated as 'seeing' or 'those who are seeing', indicating an action performed by the subject. It is often used to describe the act of perceiving or observing something.

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΔΟΝ

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

G3379

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAY-po-teh

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΗΠΩΣ, ΜΗ

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

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREP-so-sin

Translations: they may return, they may turn back, they may convert, they may turn around

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to turn around,' 'to return,' or 'to convert.' It implies a change of direction, either physically or metaphorically, often referring to a spiritual turning or repentance. In this form, it indicates a potential or desired action by a group of people.

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

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΝΟΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to,' and the verb ΣΤΡΕΦΩ (strephō), meaning 'to turn.' Thus, it literally means 'to turn upon' or 'to turn towards,' conveying the sense of returning or converting.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-bo-LEN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑ, ΑΙΝΙΓΜΑ

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-go

Translations: word, a word, speech, a speech, account, an account, reason, a reason, message, a message, saying, a saying

Notes: This is a fundamental Koine Greek noun with a broad range of meanings. It can refer to a spoken or written word, a statement, a message, a divine utterance, a report, an account, or even the underlying reason or principle behind something. In philosophical and theological contexts, it can refer to divine reason or the Word of God. It is used in various contexts to convey communication, thought, or a logical concept.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Neuter (stem form)

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ, ΦΩΝΗ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *leg- meaning 'to collect, gather', which developed into meanings related to speaking and reasoning in Greek.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ

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

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).

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.

G4687

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: spee-ROH-meh-noy

Translations: sowing, being sown, scattering, being scattered

Notes: This word is a present middle or passive participle derived from the verb 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow' or 'to scatter'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. In the middle voice, it would mean 'sowing for oneself' or 'sowing one's own'. In the passive voice, it would mean 'being sown' or 'being scattered'. It describes a group of masculine individuals who are in the process of sowing or being sown/scattered.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΛΛΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: The verb σπείρω (speirō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to strew, scatter'.

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'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lam-BAH-noo-sin

Translations: they take, they receive, they get, they seize, they obtain

Notes: This word is the third person plural present active indicative form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. It describes an action of taking, seizing, or obtaining something, performed by a group of people or things. It can be used in various contexts, such as taking an object, receiving a gift, or seizing control.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EKH-oo-see

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

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to have', 'to hold', or 'to possess'. It can also be used in a broader sense to indicate a state or condition, similar to 'they are' when followed by an adjective or adverb. It is often used to describe ownership or a relationship.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἔχω (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- 'to hold, to have'. It is a very common and fundamental verb in Greek.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EKH-oo-sin

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOYS

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

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

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

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

G1899

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EYE-tah

Translations: then, next, afterwards, thereupon

Notes: This word is an adverb used to indicate sequence in time or order, meaning 'then' or 'next'. It can also denote a consequence or result, meaning 'afterwards' or 'thereupon'. It is often used to introduce the next step in a series of events or a logical progression.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑΓΕ, ΕΙΤΟΥΝ

Etymology: This word is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (this) or from a root meaning 'to go'.

G1096

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-nays

Translations: (of) having become, (of) having happened, (of) being, (of) coming into existence, (of) being born, (of) being made

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to come into existence,' or 'to be made.' As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is in the process of occurring, often functioning like a verbal adjective or an adverbial clause. In this form, it indicates a feminine singular genitive relationship, often translated as 'of having become' or 'when it became' in a genitive absolute construction.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Aorist Middle Participle

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΕΣΘΑΙ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ

G2347

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THLIP-seh-ohss

Translations: (of) tribulation, (of) affliction, (of) distress, (of) trouble, (of) pressure, a tribulation, an affliction, a distress, a trouble, a pressure

Notes: This word refers to a state of pressure, distress, or suffering. It denotes a crushing or pressing together, which can be literal or figurative, leading to hardship or trouble. It is often used in the context of difficulties, persecutions, or severe trials faced by individuals or communities.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΤΕΝΟΧΩΡΙΑ, ΠΙΕΣΙΣ, ΔΟΚΙΜΗ

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.

G4624

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: skan-da-LI-zon-tai

Translations: they are caused to stumble, they are offended, they are ensnared, they are made to fall away

Notes: This word describes the action of being caused to stumble, to be offended, or to fall away from faith or a moral path. It implies being trapped or ensnared by something that leads to sin or apostasy. It is often used in a passive sense, indicating that someone is being made to stumble by an external factor.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΟΠΤΩ, ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΑΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G0243

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: AL-loy

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΙ, ΛΟΙΠΟΙ

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

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'.

G3308

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-RIM-nai

Translations: cares, worries, anxieties, concerns

Notes: This word refers to anxieties, worries, or concerns that can burden or distract a person. It is often used in a negative sense, describing the troubles of life that can hinder spiritual growth or peace. It can be used to describe the cares of the world or the anxieties that consume someone.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΓΩΝΙΑ, ΦΡΟΝΤΙΣ, ΑΝΗΣΥΧΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΡΙΜΝΑ (merimna) is thought to derive from the verb μερίζω (merizō), meaning 'to divide' or 'to distribute', suggesting a divided or distracted mind.

G0539

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-PAH-tay

Translations: deceit, deception, delusion, fraud, a deceit, a deception

Notes: This word refers to deceit, deception, or delusion. It describes the act of misleading someone or the state of being misled. It is often used in a moral or spiritual sense, referring to the deceptive influence of sin or false teachings. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΛΑΝΗ, ΔΟΛΟΣ, ΨΕΥΔΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΠΑΤΗ' is derived from the verb 'ἀπατάω' (apataō), meaning 'to deceive' or 'to cheat'. Its origin is uncertain, but it is an ancient Greek term for deception.

G4846

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-PNEE-ghee

Translations: he chokes, she chokes, it chokes, he is choked, she is choked, it is choked, he is suffocated, she is suffocated, it is suffocated

Notes: This word describes the action of choking, suffocating, or stifling, often used metaphorically to mean suppressing or hindering growth. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'πνίγω' (pnigo), meaning 'to choke' or 'to strangle'. In the New Testament, it is frequently used to describe how worldly cares or desires can 'choke' the word of God, preventing it from bearing fruit.

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

Synonyms: ΠΝΙΓΩ, ΑΠΟΠΝΙΓΩ

G3062

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: LOY-pah

Translations: remaining, the rest, the others, what is left, the things that remain

Notes: This word refers to what is left over, remaining, or the rest of something. It can be used as an adjective to describe things that are remaining, or substantively as a noun to refer to the remaining people or things. It is often used in the plural to mean 'the rest' or 'the others'.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΛΟΙΠΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΛΟΙΠΟΣ

G1939

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-ee-thoo-MEE-ah-ee

Translations: desires, lusts, cravings, passions

Notes: This word refers to strong desires or cravings, which can be either good or bad depending on the context. It often denotes a longing or yearning, and in a negative sense, it can refer to sinful lusts or passions. It is a compound word derived from 'ἐπί' (upon, toward) and 'θυμός' (passion, strong feeling).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative or Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΡΕΞΕΙΣ, ΠΑΘΗ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΘΥΜΙΑ (epithymia) is derived from the Greek preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'toward', and the noun ΘΥΜΟΣ (thymos), meaning 'passion', 'spirit', or 'strong feeling'. It signifies a strong inclination or desire directed towards something.

G4846

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-pnee-GOH-seen

Translations: they choke, they stifle, they suffocate, they crowd out

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΠΝΙΓΩ (PNIGO), meaning 'to choke' or 'to strangle'. Together, it means to choke completely, to stifle, or to suffocate, often implying a collective or thorough action. It is used to describe something that overwhelms or suppresses, preventing growth or development.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΠΝΙΓΩ, ΑΠΟΠΝΙΓΩ

G0175

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-KAR-pos

Translations: unfruitful, barren, unproductive, without fruit

Notes: This word describes something that does not produce fruit, either literally (like a barren tree) or figuratively (like a life or effort that yields no positive results or spiritual benefit). It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'Α-' (meaning 'not' or 'without') and 'ΚΑΡΠΟΣ' (meaning 'fruit' or 'produce').

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΓΟΝΟΣ, ΑΝΕΠΙΔΟΤΟΣ

Etymology: Derived from the negative prefix 'Α-' (alpha privative) and 'ΚΑΡΠΟΣ' (fruit). It literally means 'without fruit'.

G4687

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: spar-EN-tes

Translations: having been sown, sown, scattered

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle derived from the verb 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow' or 'to scatter'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that has undergone the action of being sown or scattered. It is used to describe those who have received the 'seed' (often referring to the word of God) or those who have been dispersed.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΣΠΕΙΡΩ

G3858

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-DEH-khohn-tai

Translations: receive, accept, admit, welcome

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'from', and 'δέχομαι' (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to take'. It means to receive, accept, or admit something or someone, often implying a welcoming or favorable reception. It can be used to describe accepting a teaching, a person, or a gift.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

G2592

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kar-po-fo-ROO-sin

Translations: bear fruit, produce fruit, yield fruit

Notes: This word means to bear or produce fruit, literally or figuratively. It is often used in a spiritual sense to describe the act of producing good works or spiritual results, as a plant produces its fruit. It implies a process of growth and productivity.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ

Etymology: This word is a compound of two Greek words: ΚΑΡΠΟΣ (karpos), meaning 'fruit' or 'produce', and ΦΕΡΩ (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. Thus, it literally means 'to fruit-bear'.

G3381, G3382

Part of Speech: Particle, Noun

Sounds like: MAY-tee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΡΑ, ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΣΟΦΙΑ

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

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

Translations: under, by, from, with, subject to, at the hand of

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the dative case, it denotes a static position 'under' something. When used with the accusative case, it signifies motion 'under' or 'into subjection to'.

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

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'under'. It is cognate with English 'up' and 'over', showing a shared root related to position.

G3426

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MO-dee-on

Translations: bushel, a bushel, measure, a measure

Notes: This word refers to a modius, which was a Roman dry measure, equivalent to about 8.75 liters or approximately one peck. It was commonly used for measuring grain or other dry goods. In a sentence, it would be used to quantify a certain amount of something, like 'a bushel of wheat'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΡΟΝ, ΚΟΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΟΔΙΟΣ is of Latin origin, derived from the Latin 'modius', which referred to a measure of capacity.

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: teh-THEH-nai

Translations: to be placed, to be laid, to be set, to be put, to be appointed, to be established

Notes: This word is the perfect passive infinitive form of the verb 'τίθημι' (tithemi), meaning 'to place' or 'to put'. As a passive infinitive, it means 'to have been placed' or 'to be placed'. It describes an action that has been completed and whose result is ongoing, from the perspective of the subject receiving the action. It can be used in various contexts, such as something being laid down, set in place, or appointed.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΕΙΣΘΑΙ, ΤΕΤΑΧΘΑΙ

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OOKH

Translations: no, not, never, by no means

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ, ΟΥΚ

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

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.

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.

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

G2928

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: KROOP-toh

Translations: hide, conceal, keep secret, to hide, to conceal

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to hide' or 'to conceal'. It can be used in various contexts to describe the act of putting something out of sight, keeping information secret, or being hidden oneself. It often implies an intentional act of concealment. The form ΚΡΥΠΤΟ without diacritics most commonly represents the first person singular present active indicative ('I hide') or the infinitive form ('to hide') of the verb.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative; or Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΠΤΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *krewb- 'to cover, hide'. It is related to words meaning 'to cover' or 'to bury' in other Indo-European languages.

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.

G5319

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: fah-neh-ROH-thay

Translations: was revealed, might be revealed, was made manifest, might be made manifest, appeared, might appear

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to be revealed,' 'to be made manifest,' or 'to appear.' It describes something that becomes visible or known, often implying a disclosure or a showing forth of something previously hidden. It is used to indicate that something has been brought into the open or made clear.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΧΘΗ, ΕΚΦΑΝΘΗ, ΓΕΝΗΘΗ

Etymology: The word Φανερόω (phaneroō) comes from the adjective φανερός (phaneros), meaning 'visible' or 'manifest,' which in turn is derived from the verb φαίνω (phainō), meaning 'to shine' or 'to appear.'

G3761

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OO-deh

Translations: and not, neither, nor, not even, not

Notes: This word is a compound conjunction or adverb meaning 'and not', 'neither', 'nor', or 'not even'. It is used to connect two negative clauses or to emphasize a negation. It often appears in lists to negate multiple items, similar to how 'neither...nor' is used in English. It can also simply mean 'not' when emphasizing a point.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΕ, ΜΗΔΕ

Etymology: From the negative particle ΟΥ (ou, 'not') and the conjunction ΔΕ (de, 'but, and').

G0613

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-POH-kroo-fon

Translations: hidden, secret, concealed, a hidden thing, a secret thing

Notes: This word describes something that is hidden, concealed, or kept secret. It is often used to refer to things that are not revealed or are meant to remain unknown to the general public. In the provided context, it emphasizes that nothing hidden will remain so, but will eventually be revealed.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΡΥΠΤΟΝ, ΑΦΑΝΕΣ

Etymology: Derived from the verb ΑΠΟΚΡΥΠΤΩ (apokrypto), meaning 'to hide away' or 'to conceal', which itself is formed from the prefix ΑΠΟ- (apo-, 'away from') and the verb ΚΡΥΠΤΩ (krypto, 'to hide').

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: AHL

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

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

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').

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'.

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.

G0991

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: BLEH-peh-teh

Translations: you see, you look, you perceive, you behold, you beware, see!, look!, behold!, beware!

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'βλέπω' (blepō), meaning 'to see' or 'to look'. It can be used in various contexts, from physical sight to mental perception or understanding. It can also function as an imperative, meaning 'see!' or 'look!', often used to draw attention or to warn, in which case it can be translated as 'beware!'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΕΙΔΟΝ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

G5599, G3739

Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

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

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

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

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

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

G3354, G3358

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Sounds like: MEH-troh

Translations: to measure, to mete out, to apportion, (to) measure, (by) measure, (in) measure, a measure

Notes: This word can function as a verb meaning 'to measure' or 'to mete out', indicating the act of determining size, quantity, or distributing something according to a standard. As a noun, it refers to a 'measure' or 'standard', often used to denote a specific quantity or limit. In the provided context, 'ἐν μέτρῳ' (en metrō) means 'in/by measure', indicating a limited or specific quantity.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative (Verb); Singular, Dative, Neuter (Noun)

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΡΕΩ, ΜΕΤΡΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *meh₁- 'to measure'. It is related to Latin metior and English 'meter'.

G3354

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-TREE-teh

Translations: you measure, you will measure, measure

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to measure' or 'to apportion'. It is often used in the context of reciprocal action, implying that the way one treats others will be the way they are treated in return. It can also refer to the act of measuring physical quantities or distances. In the provided context, it is used metaphorically to describe the standard by which one's actions or judgments are applied.

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

Synonyms: ΣΤΑΘΜΕΥΩ, ΖΥΓΟΜΑΧΕΩ

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-te-THEH-seh-teh

Translations: you will be added, you will be given, you will be joined, you will be supplied

Notes: This word is a verb indicating a future action of being added, joined, or supplied. It implies an increase or an addition to something already existing, often in a passive sense where the subject receives the action. It is commonly used in contexts where something is being given or supplied to a person or group.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΕΙΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word προστίθημι (prostithēmi) is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to, toward, in addition to', and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to place, put, set'. Thus, it literally means 'to put to' or 'to place in addition'.

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.

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ar-THE-seh-tai

Translations: will be taken away, will be lifted up, will be carried away, will be removed

Notes: This word describes an action that will happen in the future, specifically that something will be taken away, lifted, or removed by an external force. It indicates a passive voice, meaning the subject of the verb is receiving the action, not performing it.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΙΡΩ (airo) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to lift, to raise'. It is related to other Greek words involving lifting or taking.

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: AP

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

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.

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

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

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-throh-poss

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

Notes: This is a scribal abbreviation for the Koine Greek word ἌΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ. It refers to a human being, a person, or mankind in general. It is used to denote an individual of the human race, often in contrast to God or animals.

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 who has a man's face' or 'up-looking'.

G0906

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: BAH-lee

Translations: may throw, may cast, may put, may lay, may place

Notes: This word is a verb form derived from the root 'βάλλω' (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. It is used to express an action that might happen or is desired to happen, often in a dependent clause. It can refer to physically throwing an object, casting something down, or metaphorically putting or placing something in a certain state or location.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ, ΕΜΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word 'βάλλω' (ballō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *gʷelh₁-, meaning 'to throw' or 'to reach'. It is a very ancient and fundamental verb in Greek, with cognates in many other Indo-European languages.

G1453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GAY-reh-tai

Translations: he is raised, he is awakened, he arises, he is stirred up, he is roused

Notes: This word describes the action of being raised, awakened, or caused to stand up. It can refer to physical rising, such as from sleep or a prone position, or to a metaphorical rising, like being stirred up or roused to action. In a passive sense, it means to be raised up by someone or something else, often in the context of resurrection or being established.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΑΤΑΙ, ΕΞΕΓΕΙΡΕΤΑΙ

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).

G2592

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kar-po-fo-REH-ee

Translations: bear fruit, produce fruit, be fruitful

Notes: This verb means to bear or produce fruit, either literally, as in plants yielding their produce, or figuratively, as in a person's life producing good results or spiritual fruit. It describes the act of bringing forth something valuable or beneficial.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Present Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΦΕΡΩ

Etymology: This word is a compound of two Greek words: ΚΑΡΠΟΣ (KARPOS), meaning 'fruit', and ΦΟΡΕΩ (PHOREO), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. Thus, it literally means 'to fruit-bear'.

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'.

G4719

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sta-KHOON

Translations: ear of grain, an ear of grain, head of grain, a head of grain, stalk, a stalk

Notes: This word refers to an ear of grain, such as wheat or barley, or the stalk that bears it. It is used to describe the part of a cereal plant that contains the seeds. In some contexts, it can also refer to a proper name, Stachys, as seen in the New Testament.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΙΤΟΣ, ΚΑΡΠΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of the word ΣΤΑΧΥΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the idea of standing upright or being stiff, referring to the erect stalk of grain.

G2007

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EYE-tah

Translations: then, next, afterward, after that

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'then' or 'next', indicating a sequence of events or a subsequent action. It is often used to introduce the next step in a process or narrative. The form 'ΕΙΤΕΝ' is likely a misspelling or a textual variant of 'ΕΙΤΑ', possibly influenced by a following word or a scribal error, as 'ΕΙΤΑ' does not typically inflect in this manner.

Inflection: Does not inflect (likely a misspelling of the adverb 'ΕΙΤΑ')

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΞΗΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΕΙΤΑ' is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the demonstrative pronoun 'οὗτος' (this) or a particle indicating sequence.

G1891

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: EYET

Translations: then, next, afterward, after that, moreover, furthermore

Notes: This word is an adverb or conjunction meaning 'then' or 'next'. The apostrophe indicates an elision (coronis) of the final alpha, typically occurring before a vowel. It is used to indicate sequence in time or order, or to introduce an additional point. For example, 'first this, then that'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (adverbial form with elision)

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΠΕΙ

Etymology: From the Greek word ΕΙΤΑ (eita), which is an adverb of time, meaning 'then' or 'next'. Its origin is uncertain, but it is related to the demonstrative pronoun stem 'e-'.

G4621

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SEE-tos

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΙΤΕΙΑ, ΣΙΤΙΟΝ

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

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-DOY

Translations: he might hand over, he might deliver, he might betray, he might commit, he might entrust, he might give up

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to hand over,' 'to deliver,' 'to betray,' or 'to commit.' It is often used in contexts of giving something or someone into the power or care of another. It can also refer to the act of passing on traditions or teachings. In the provided examples, it is used in the sense of delivering someone or something, or betraying.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΓΧΕΙΡΙΖΩ

G2590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-POS

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

Notes: This word refers to the literal fruit of plants, trees, or the earth, such as a crop or produce. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the outcome or result of an action, effort, or life, often translated as 'fruit' in the sense of 'the fruit of one's labor' or 'the fruit of the Spirit'. It is a masculine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ, ΕΚΒΑΣΙΣ, ΕΡΓΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΡΠΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to pluck' or 'to gather'. It is an ancient Greek word that has been in use since classical times.

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.

G3936

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ES-tee-ken

Translations: has stood by, is present, is at hand, has arrived, is ready, has presented, has appeared

Notes: This is the third person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb 'παρίστημι'. It describes a state of being present or standing by, resulting from a past action. It can mean that someone or something has arrived, is ready, or has presented themselves. It is often used to indicate proximity or availability.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΕΙΜΙ, ΠΑΡΩΝ

G2326

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: theh-ris-MOS

Translations: harvest, a harvest, reaping

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΚΑΡΠΟΣ

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

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: TEE-nee

Translations: to/for someone, to/for something, by someone, by something, with someone, with something, in what, to what, by what, a certain one, a certain thing, (to) what, (to) whom, (to) which

Notes: ΤΙΝΙ is the dative singular form of the indefinite and interrogative pronoun ΤΙΣ. As an indefinite pronoun, it means 'someone,' 'something,' 'a certain one,' or 'a certain thing,' indicating an unspecified person or object. As an interrogative pronoun, it means 'to whom,' 'to what,' 'by whom,' or 'by what,' asking about the recipient or agent of an action. Its meaning depends on the context, often indicating an indirect object or an instrument.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-bo-LEE

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

Notes: This word refers to a short, illustrative story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson. It can also mean a proverb, a riddle, or a comparison. It is often used in the New Testament to describe the teaching method of Jesus, where he would use everyday situations to convey deeper truths. It is a compound word formed from 'para' (beside) and 'ballo' (to throw), literally meaning 'a throwing alongside' or 'a placing beside', implying a comparison.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΙΝΙΓΜΑ, ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ), from παραβάλλω (parabállō, “to compare, to juxtapose”), from παρά (pará, “beside”) + βάλλω (bállō, “to throw”).

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: THOH-meh

Translations: let us come, let us go, we may come, we may go

Notes: This word is the first person plural, active, subjunctive form of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), which means 'to come' or 'to go'. It is used to express a hortatory subjunctive, suggesting an action that the speaker and others should undertake, often translated as 'let us come' or 'let us go'. It can also express possibility or a wish, such as 'we may come' or 'we may go'.

Inflection: First Person, Plural, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΠΟΡΕΥΩΜΕΝ, ΕΞΕΛΘΩΜΕΝ

G2847

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOK-koh

Translations: grain, a grain, seed, a seed, berry, a berry, scarlet, crimson, (with) scarlet, (with) crimson

Notes: This word refers to a grain, seed, or berry. It can also refer to the scarlet or crimson dye obtained from the kermes insect, which was historically used to color fabrics. In the provided examples, it appears to be used in the dative case, indicating 'with' or 'by means of' grain/seed/berry, or 'with' scarlet/crimson.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΠΕΡΜΑ, ΒΑΦΗ

Etymology: The word ΚΟΚΚΟΣ (kokkos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *kokko-, meaning 'berry' or 'grain'. It is related to words for berries or seeds in other Indo-European languages.

G3961

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: pa-TON

Translations: treading, walking, trampling, one who treads, he who treads

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'πατέω' (pateō), meaning 'to tread' or 'to walk'. It describes an ongoing action of treading or walking. It can function adjectivally, describing someone or something that is treading, or substantively, referring to 'the one who treads' or 'he who treads'. It is often used in contexts of walking on a path, or trampling something underfoot.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΠΑΤΩΝ, ΒΑΙΝΩΝ

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-na-BAH-ee-nee

Translations: to go up, to ascend, to come up, to rise, to embark, to climb, to grow up

Notes: This word means to go up, ascend, or come up. It is commonly used to describe movement upwards, such as climbing a mountain, ascending to a higher place, or rising from a lower position. It can also refer to embarking on a ship or growing, as in a plant. The form 'ΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΙ' is likely a misspelling or a scribal error for 'ΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΕΙ' (third person singular present active indicative) or 'ΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΕΙΝ' (present active infinitive). Given the context of the examples, the infinitive 'to go up' or 'to ascend' is the most probable intended meaning.

Inflection: Likely a misspelling of the Present Active Infinitive or 3rd Person Singular Present Active Indicative. If infinitive: Does not inflect for person, number, or gender. If indicative: 3rd Person, Singular, Present Tense, Active Voice, Indicative Mood.

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΑΝΕΒΗΝ

Etymology: From the prefix ΑΝΑ (ANA), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb ΒΑΙΝΩ (BAINO), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. Thus, it literally means 'to go up' or 'to step up'.

G2917

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: la-KHA-non

Translations: of vegetables, of herbs, of garden produce

Notes: This word refers to vegetables, herbs, or garden produce. It is used in the genitive plural, indicating possession or origin, often translated as 'of vegetables' or 'of herbs'. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'a garden of vegetables' or 'a meal of herbs'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΟΤΑΝΩΝ, ΧΟΡΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'lachanon' is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'lachaino' (to dig). It refers to plants grown in a garden that are eaten.

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: meh-ga-LOOS

Translations: great, large, mighty, important, a great one, a large one, a mighty one

Notes: This word is an adjective used to describe something as great, large, or mighty. It can refer to physical size, importance, intensity, or power. It is the masculine plural accusative form of the adjective, meaning it would typically modify a masculine plural noun that is the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: null

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'.

G3772

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oo-RAH-noo

Translations: (of) heaven, (of) the heavens, (of) sky, (of) the sky

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΟΥΡΑΝΟΥ (OURANOU), which is the genitive singular form of ΟΥΡΑΝΟΣ (OURANOS), meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'. It refers to the celestial dwelling place of God or the physical sky above the earth. As a genitive form, it often indicates possession or origin, such as 'of heaven' or 'belonging to heaven'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the idea of 'high' or 'lofty'.

G3772

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oo-rah-NOO

Translations: (of) heaven, (of) the heaven, (of) heavens, (of) the heavens

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for OYPANOU (ouranou), which is the genitive form of OYPANOS (ouranos), meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'. It refers to the celestial dwelling place of God and angels, or simply the physical expanse above the earth. It is often used in phrases like 'kingdom of heaven' or 'birds of the air'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: AITHER, OURANOS

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the idea of 'high' or 'lofty'.

G2681

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-skay-NOO-oon

Translations: to dwell, to live, to encamp, to pitch a tent, to take up residence, to settle

Notes: This word describes the act of settling down, taking up residence, or making one's home in a place. It can refer to pitching a tent, encamping, or simply dwelling somewhere. It implies a sense of establishing a temporary or permanent living space.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ, ΣΚΗΝΟΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΣΚΗΝΟΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΣΚΗΝΟΩ (skēnoō), meaning 'to dwell in a tent' or 'to encamp'.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAH-lei

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

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

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΙΡΕΩ

G2531

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

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

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pah-rah-boh-LEES

Translations: of a parable, of a proverb, of a figure, of a type, of an illustration, of a comparison

Notes: This word refers to a parable, a proverb, or a figure of speech. It is often used in the context of a story or saying that conveys a moral or spiritual lesson, especially as taught by Jesus in the Gospels. It can also refer to a comparison or an illustration used to explain something.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΙΝΙΓΜΑΤΟΣ, ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ, “juxtaposition, comparison, parable”), from παραβάλλω (parabállō, “to compare, to throw beside”), from παρά (pará, “beside”) + βάλλω (bállō, “to throw”).

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.

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EE-dee-ahn

Translations: one's own, his own, her own, its own, their own, private, peculiar, a private, a peculiar

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'one's own' or 'private'. It emphasizes possession or belonging to a specific individual or group, distinguishing it from something common or shared. It is often used to denote something personal, peculiar, or belonging exclusively to someone. In this form, it is the feminine singular accusative, meaning it describes a feminine noun that is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΥ, ΕΑΥΤΟΥ

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EE-dee-oys

Translations: their own, his own, her own, its own, my own, your own, our own, to their own, to his own, to her own, to its own, to my own, to your own, to our own

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'one's own' or 'private'. It is used to emphasize possession or belonging to a specific individual or group, often implying a personal or private connection. It can be used with various nouns to indicate that something belongs to the subject of the sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΩΝ, ΕΑΥΤΩΝ

G3089

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PEH-lyoo-en

Translations: he was explaining, he was interpreting, he was loosing, he was untying, he was releasing, he was destroying, he was dissolving

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative, third person singular form of the verb λύω (lyō), meaning 'to loose, untie, release, destroy, dissolve, or explain/interpret'. In the provided context, it signifies an ongoing action in the past, specifically 'he was explaining' or 'he was interpreting'. The imperfect tense indicates a continuous or repeated action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΣΑΦΕΩ, ΕΡΜΗΝΕΥΩ

G1330

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-el-THOH-men

Translations: let us go through, let us pass through, let us cross over, let us traverse

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It means to go or pass through a place, a crowd, or a period of time. It can also refer to traversing or crossing over something. In the given form, it is used as a hortatory subjunctive, expressing an exhortation or suggestion for a group to perform the action.

Inflection: Aorist, Subjunctive, Active, 1st Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΕΡΑΩ

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.'

G0863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-FEN-tes

Translations: having sent away, having let go, having forgiven, having left, having allowed, having dismissed

Notes: This word is a masculine or neuter plural nominative or accusative aorist active participle of the verb 'aphiēmi'. It describes an action that has been completed in the past, indicating that the subjects have performed the action of sending away, letting go, forgiving, or leaving. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun or pronoun, or adverbially, describing the circumstances of another verb.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative or Accusative Case, Masculine or Neuter Gender, Plural Number

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΣΑΝΤΕΣ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΗΣΑΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The verb 'aphiēmi' is a compound word formed from the preposition 'apo' (ἀπό), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb 'hiēmi' (ἵημι), meaning 'to send' or 'to let go'. This etymology reflects the core meaning of sending or letting something go away.

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.

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'.

G2978

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LAI-laps

Translations: whirlwind, a whirlwind, storm, a storm, tempest, a tempest

Notes: This word refers to a violent storm, a whirlwind, or a tempest. It describes a sudden and destructive atmospheric disturbance, often used metaphorically to describe overwhelming or destructive forces. It can be used in sentences like 'a great whirlwind came' or 'they were swept away by the tempest'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΥΕΛΛΑ, ΑΝΕΜΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be of pre-Greek, possibly Pelasgian, origin, referring to a sudden, violent gust of wind.

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-gas

Translations: great, large, mighty, important, significant, powerful

Notes: ΜΕΓΑΣ is an adjective meaning "great" or "large." It is used to describe the size, intensity, or importance of something or someone. For example, it can refer to a large storm, a great priest, or a significant event. As an adjective, it changes its form to match the gender, number, and case of the noun it describes.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative. As an adjective, it inflects for gender, number, and case to agree with the noun it modifies.

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *meǵh₂- (great). It is a primary adjective in Greek.

G0417

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-NEH-moo

Translations: of wind, of a wind, of the wind, wind

Notes: This word is a noun referring to 'wind' or 'a wind'. In its genitive singular form, 'ΑΝΕΜΟΥ' indicates possession or origin, often translated as 'of wind' or 'from wind'. It can refer to a literal gust of air, or metaphorically to a current, a direction, or even a spirit or breath in some contexts, though 'πνευμα' is more common for spirit/breath. It is commonly used to describe weather phenomena or the movement of air.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

G1949

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-BAH-len

Translations: he laid, he cast, he put, he threw, he imposed, he began

Notes: This word is a verb in the aorist active indicative, third person singular. It means 'to lay upon, cast upon, or put upon.' It can refer to physically laying hands on someone, casting a garment, or metaphorically imposing something like a tax or a burden. In some contexts, it can also mean 'to begin' or 'to set about' something, especially when followed by an infinitive.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΒΑΛΛΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G2235

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AY-day

Translations: already, now, by this time, forthwith

Notes: This word is an adverb that indicates something has happened or is happening at the present moment, or has already occurred. It emphasizes the immediacy or completion of an action or state. It can be used to mean 'already' in the sense of something having taken place before the expected time, or 'now' in the sense of 'at this very moment'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΝΥΝ, ΑΡΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *seh₂-d- (meaning 'already, now'). It is related to words meaning 'at that time' or 'then'.

G4344

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-ke-PHA-lah-ee-on

Translations: pillow, a pillow, cushion, a cushion

Notes: This word refers to a pillow or cushion, something placed under the head for support, especially when sleeping. It is a compound word formed from 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards,' and 'κεφαλή' (kephalē), meaning 'head.' It is used to describe an object that is for or near the head.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΚΕΦΑΛΑΙΟΝ, ΠΡΟΣΚΛΙΝΤΡΟΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, a compound of 'πρός' (pros, 'to, towards') and 'κεφαλή' (kephalē, 'head'), with the suffix '-αιον' (-aion) indicating a place or thing related to the head.

G1453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GHEE-roo-sin

Translations: they raise, they awaken, they arouse, they lift up, they stand up

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to raise,' 'to awaken,' or 'to arouse.' It is often used in the context of raising someone from sleep, from a prone position, or from death. It can also refer to causing something to stand up or appear.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΞΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΔΙΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to awaken' or 'to rouse.' It is related to words signifying 'to be awake' or 'to be alert.'

G4771

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: SOY

Translations: (to) you, (for) you, you

Notes: This is the second-person singular dative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'to you' or 'for you'. It can also simply translate as 'you' when the context implies a dative relationship, such as indirect object or a recipient of an action. It is used to indicate the person to whom something is given, said, or done, or for whom an action is performed. For example, 'I give to you' or 'I do this for you'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Second Person

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very ancient pronoun, found across many Indo-European languages.

G0622

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pol-LOO-meh-thah

Translations: we are perishing, we are being destroyed, we are lost, we are dying

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to perish,' 'to be destroyed,' 'to be lost,' or 'to die.' It is used to describe a state of ruin or utter destruction, often implying a complete loss of well-being or existence. In the provided examples, it conveys a sense of urgent distress, as in 'we are perishing!' or 'we are being destroyed!'

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΦΘΕΙΡΩ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ

G1263

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-eh-ger-THEIS

Translations: having been awakened, having been aroused, having been stirred up

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly,' and the verb ἐγείρω (egeirō), meaning 'to awaken' or 'to raise up.' As a whole, it means 'to awaken thoroughly' or 'to arouse completely.' This form is a participle, indicating an action that has already occurred, often translated as 'having been awakened' or 'having been aroused.' It describes someone or something that has been roused from sleep, inactivity, or a state of calm.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΡΘΕΙΣ, ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣ

G2008

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-TEE-may-sen

Translations: he rebuked, she rebuked, it rebuked, he warned, she warned, it warned, he admonished, she admonished, it admonished

Notes: This word describes the act of rebuking, warning, or admonishing someone. It implies a strong disapproval or a command to cease an action, often with authority. It is frequently used in the context of Jesus rebuking demons or people, or disciples being warned.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΕΓΧΩ, ΝΟΥΘΕΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΤΙΜΑΩ (epitimao) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'against', and τιμάω (timao), meaning 'to honor' or 'to value'. The combination suggests 'to put a value upon' or 'to assess', which then developed the sense of 'to censure' or 'to rebuke' by assigning a negative value or judgment.

G4623

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: see-OH-pah

Translations: be silent, keep silent, be still, hold one's peace

Notes: This verb means to be silent, to keep quiet, or to hold one's peace. It can be used to command someone to be silent or to describe a state of quietness or stillness. It is often used in the imperative mood to tell someone to 'be quiet!' or 'hush!'.

Inflection: Present Active Indicative, 2nd Person Singular; or Present Active Imperative, 2nd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΙΓΑΩ, ΗΣΥΧΑΖΩ

Etymology: The origin of the word ΣΙΩΠΑ is uncertain, but it is thought to be an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of silence or a command to be quiet.

G2869

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KO-pa-sen

Translations: ceased, stopped, subsided, calmed down, abated

Notes: This word describes the action of something ceasing, stopping, or subsiding, often referring to natural phenomena like winds, storms, or waves. It implies a calming or abating of intensity. For example, a storm might 'cease' or 'subside'.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΑΥΩ, ΗΣΥΧΑΖΩ

Etymology: From the Greek word κόπος (kopos), meaning 'toil' or 'weariness', implying a cessation from effort or activity.

G0417

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AH-neh-mos

Translations: wind, a wind, breath, a breath

Notes: This word refers to moving air, often a strong current of air. It can be used literally to describe atmospheric wind, or metaphorically to represent doctrines, influences, or even the Spirit. It is a common term found throughout ancient Greek literature and the New Testament.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'to blow' or 'to breathe'. It is related to words for 'breath' and 'spirit' in various Indo-European languages.

G1055

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: gah-LEE-nay

Translations: calm, a calm, tranquility, quietness

Notes: This word refers to a state of calm or tranquility, often specifically describing a calm sea or weather. It is used to denote a peaceful and undisturbed condition, contrasting with storms or disturbances. It can be used in sentences to describe the cessation of a storm or a period of peace.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ἨΣΥΧΙΑ, ΕἸΡΗΝΗ

Etymology: The etymology of ΓΑΛΗΝΗ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to a root meaning 'to be calm' or 'to shine brightly'.

G1169

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: DEE-loy

Translations: cowardly, timid, fearful, a coward, the fearful

Notes: This word describes someone who is cowardly, timid, or fearful. It can be used to describe a person's character or their state of mind in a particular situation. It is often used in a negative sense, implying a lack of courage or bravery. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a substantive (acting as a noun) meaning 'cowards' or 'the fearful ones'.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΦΟΒΕΡΟΣ, ΑΦΟΒΟΣ

G4102

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PIS-tee

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΕΛΠΙΣ, ΑΛΗΘΕΙΑ, ΕΜΠΙΣΤΟΣ

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

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-leh-gon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

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

G0686

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: A-RA

Translations: then, therefore, consequently, so, perhaps, indeed, really, surely

Notes: This word is a particle used to introduce a question, an inference, or to emphasize a statement. It can indicate a logical consequence, meaning 'therefore' or 'so'. It can also be used in questions to imply an expectation or to express surprise, sometimes translated as 'then' or 'surely'. Its precise meaning often depends on the context and the type of sentence it appears in.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΝ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥΝ, ΔΗ

Etymology: This particle is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to fit' or 'to join'. It is a primary particle in Koine Greek.

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.

G0417

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-NEH-moy

Translations: winds, the winds, (to) winds, (by) winds

Notes: This word refers to 'winds' or 'a wind'. In its plural form, as seen here, it denotes multiple winds. It is commonly used to describe atmospheric movements or forces of nature. Depending on the case, it can indicate the subject of a sentence (nominative), the object (accusative), or the recipient/instrument (dative).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΑ, ΘΥΕΛΛΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΝΕΜΟΣ' (anemos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂enh₁- ('to breathe, blow'). It is related to words for 'breath' and 'spirit' in various Indo-European languages.

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THAH-lah-ssah

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 Mediterranean Sea or other significant bodies of water. It can be used in various contexts, often indicating a place of travel, danger, or a source of resources.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΛΑΓΟΣ, ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word "thalassa" is of pre-Greek, Pelasgian origin, meaning it predates the arrival of Indo-European speakers in Greece.

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