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.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-os

Translations: Lord, a Lord, Master, a Master, Sir, a Sir

Notes: This is a nomina sacra, a sacred name abbreviation, for ΚΥΡΙΟΣ (Kyrios). It refers to a supreme authority, master, or owner. It is frequently used in the New Testament to refer to God or Jesus Christ, signifying their divine authority and sovereignty. It can also be used as a respectful address, similar to 'Sir'.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΘΕΟΣ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *keu- meaning 'to swell, to be strong, to be powerful'. It refers to one who has power or authority.

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.

G0002

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: AH-a-rohn

Translations: Aaron

Notes: This is the name of Aaron, the elder brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. He is a significant figure in the Old Testament, known for his role in the Exodus and the establishment of the Levitical priesthood. As a proper noun, it refers specifically to this individual.

Inflection: Singular, Indeclinable

Etymology: The name Aaron is of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew name Aharon (אַהֲרֹן). Its precise etymology is debated, but it is often associated with meanings like 'mountain of strength' or 'enlightened'.

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

Notes: ΛΕΓΩΝ is the present active participle of the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is commonly used to introduce direct or indirect speech, functioning similarly to 'saying' or 'speaking' in English. For example, it might be translated as 'he came saying...' or 'they decreed, speaking...'. It describes an ongoing action of speaking or declaring.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

Etymology: The word λέγω (legō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to collect, gather, pick out'. In Greek, it evolved to mean 'to speak' or 'to say', perhaps from the idea of 'picking out words'.

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.

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'.

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-kos

Translations: house, a house, home, household, family, temple, dwelling, habitation

Notes: This word refers primarily to a physical dwelling or building, such as a house or home. However, its meaning extends to encompass the inhabitants of a house, thus referring to a household or family. In a broader sense, it can also denote a lineage, a dynasty, or even a temple or place of worship, as it is considered the 'house of God'. It is a very common and versatile word in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ, ΟΙΚΗΤΗΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'ΟΙΚΟΣ' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *weik-, meaning 'to enter, to settle'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that refer to dwellings or settlements.

G3965

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-tree-AS

Translations: of a family, of a lineage, of a clan, of a tribe, of a nation, family, lineage, clan, tribe, nation

Notes: This word refers to a family, lineage, clan, or tribe, emphasizing a group of people descended from a common ancestor. It can also extend to mean a nation or people group. In the provided examples, it is used in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, such as 'of their family' or 'of our lineage'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ, ΔΗΜΟΣ

Etymology: From G3962 (ΠΑΤΗΡ), meaning 'father'. It refers to a group descended from a common father or ancestor.

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: hah-GHEE-ohn

Translations: of holy ones, of saints, of holy things

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'hagios', meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'. When used substantively, it refers to 'holy ones' or 'saints'. It describes something belonging to or associated with those who are set apart for God or dedicated to a sacred purpose. In a sentence, it would indicate possession or origin, such as 'the words of the holy ones' or 'the temple of holy things'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΥΣΕΒΩΝ, ΟΣΙΩΝ, ΚΑΘΑΡΩΝ

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.

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.

G2406

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hee-eh-rah-TEH-ee-ahs

Translations: of priesthood, of the priesthood, a priesthood, the priesthood

Notes: This word refers to the office, function, or dignity of a priest, or the priestly order as a whole. It describes the state or position of being a priest and can refer to the collective body of priests. It is used in contexts related to religious service and the duties performed by priests.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΩΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἱερατεύω (hierateuō), meaning 'to be a priest' or 'to officiate as a priest', which in turn comes from ἱερεύς (hiereus), meaning 'priest'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOOS

Translations: the, them, those

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

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

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

G5443

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-LEEN

Translations: tribe, a tribe, race, a race, nation, a nation, clan, a clan

Notes: This word refers to a tribe, race, or nation, often denoting a division of people, such as the twelve tribes of Israel. It can also refer to a clan or a group of people sharing common ancestry or characteristics. In a sentence, it would be used to identify a specific group of people.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΓΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to φῦλον (phylon), meaning 'race, tribe'. It refers to a division of people, often based on common descent.

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.

G4314

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-ah-GAH-goo

Translations: bring, lead, present, offer, bring near, lead to

Notes: This word is an imperative form of the verb 'prosago', meaning 'to bring near', 'to lead to', 'to present', or 'to offer'. It is used as a command or instruction to bring someone or something into the presence of another, or to present something for a specific purpose, such as an offering. It implies an action of moving something or someone closer to a destination or person.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΠΑΡΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word προσάγω (prosago) is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ἄγω (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.

G4572

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: seh-OW-toh

Translations: yourself, of yourself, to yourself, for yourself, your own

Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning 'yourself'. It is a compound word formed from the second person pronoun 'σέ' (you) and the intensive pronoun 'αὐτός' (self). It is used to refer back to the subject of the sentence, indicating that the action is performed by or for the subject itself. Its specific translation and usage depend on its case: accusative for direct object ('yourself'), genitive for possession ('of yourself' or 'your own'), and dative for indirect object ('to yourself' or 'for yourself').

Inflection: Singular, All genders, All cases (Genitive, Dative, Accusative)

Synonyms: ΣΕΑΥΤΟΥ, ΣΕΑΥΤΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the second-person pronoun ΣΕ (you) and the intensive pronoun ΑΥΤΟ (self). It developed as a way to express reflexivity in Greek.

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-teth-ee-TOH-san

Translations: let them be added, let them be joined, let them be put to

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to be added to,' 'to be joined to,' or 'to be put to.' It implies an action where something or someone is brought into association or union with another. It is often used in contexts of increasing a number or joining a group.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Passive, Imperative

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΟΛΛΑΩ, ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρός (pros, 'to, toward') and τίθημι (tithēmi, 'to put, place'). It literally means 'to put to' or 'to place toward'.

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-te-THEE-son-tai

Translations: will be added, shall be added, will be joined, shall be joined

Notes: This word means 'will be added' or 'shall be joined'. It is a compound verb formed from 'πρός' (to, toward) and 'τίθημι' (to place, put). It describes an action that will happen in the future, where something or someone will be joined to or placed alongside something else, often implying an increase or an inclusion.

Inflection: Future, Passive, Indicative, 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΑΥΞΑΝΩ

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'.

G0001

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: ap-EN-an-tee

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ

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

G3149

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mar-ty-REE-oo

Translations: of testimony, of witness, of witness-bearing, of evidence, of a testimony

Notes: This word refers to a testimony, witness, or evidence. It is often used in a legal or religious context to denote a declaration of truth or a statement given as proof. In the provided examples, it refers to the 'tabernacle of testimony' or 'house of testimony', indicating a place where God's presence and commands were manifested as a witness to His people.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΣ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ

G5442

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: foo-LAK-son-tai

Translations: they will be guarded, they will be kept, they will be observed, they will guard themselves, they will keep themselves, they will observe themselves

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to guard,' 'to keep,' or 'to observe.' It is in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen. The form is middle or passive voice, meaning the subject either performs the action on itself (middle voice, e.g., 'they will guard themselves') or receives the action (passive voice, e.g., 'they will be guarded'). It is used to describe a future state of protection, preservation, or adherence to something.

Inflection: Future, Middle or Passive, Indicative, 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΦΥΛΑΚΤΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ (phylassō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to φύλαξ (phylax), meaning 'guard' or 'watcher'.

G4133

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: PLAYN

Translations: but, nevertheless, except, only, however, save, yet, notwithstanding, (except) for

Notes: This word functions as an adverb, conjunction, or preposition, indicating an exception, contrast, or limitation. As an adverb, it means 'nevertheless' or 'only'. As a conjunction, it means 'but' or 'however', introducing a contrasting statement. As a preposition, it means 'except' or 'save', typically followed by a genitive case, indicating exclusion.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΑ, ΕΙ ΜΗ, ΧΩΡΙΣ

Etymology: From an obsolete root, possibly related to πλῆθος (plēthos, 'multitude'), suggesting a sense of 'fullness' or 'completeness' from which something is excluded.

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.

G4632

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SKEV-ee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΑΡΤΥΣΙΣ, ΟΠΛΑ, ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΑ

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

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-GEE-ah

Translations: holy, sacred, a holy one, a holy thing

Notes: This word means 'holy' or 'sacred'. It is used to describe people, places, or things that are set apart for God or dedicated to religious purposes. It can also refer to a holy person or thing as a noun. It is the feminine singular form of the adjective 'ΑΓΙΟΣ' (hagios).

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΓΙΑ' comes from the root 'ΑΓΙΟΣ', which is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to venerate' or 'to dread'. It refers to that which is set apart or consecrated.

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.

G2379

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-see-as-TEE-ree-on

Translations: altar, an altar

Notes: This word refers to an altar, a raised structure or place on which sacrifices or offerings are made to a deity. It is typically used in religious contexts to denote the sacred place where rituals involving offerings take place.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word "ΘΥΣΙΑΣΤΗΡΙΟΝ" (thysiastērion) is derived from "θυσιάζω" (thysiazō), meaning 'to sacrifice', which in turn comes from "θυσία" (thysia), meaning 'sacrifice' or 'offering'. It literally means 'place of sacrifice'.

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

Translations: not, no, where, of whom, of which, when

Notes: This word, written without diacritics, can represent at least two distinct Koine Greek words. It most commonly functions as a negative particle (οὐ), meaning 'not' or 'no', used to express a direct and objective negation. It can also function as a relative adverb (οὗ), meaning 'where' or 'when', indicating place or time, or as a relative genitive pronoun, meaning 'of whom' or 'of which'. The precise meaning depends on the context and the original diacritics.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a particle/adverb); Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter (as a relative pronoun)

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

Etymology: The negative particle οὐ (ou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *ne, meaning 'not'. The relative adverb/pronoun οὗ (hou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *kʷo-, a pronominal stem.

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

Notes: This word is a negative particle used to express negation. It typically precedes a word beginning with a vowel or is used at the end of a clause. It is used to deny a fact or to express a strong prohibition. It is often used with verbs to negate their action, meaning 'not' or 'no'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ, ΟΥΧΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a primary negative particle in Ancient Greek, related to similar negative particles in other Indo-European languages.

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOY

Translations: they, themselves, to them, for them, to themselves, for themselves

Notes: This word is a pronoun that can function as a personal pronoun (they, them) or a reflexive pronoun (themselves). It can also be used to emphasize a noun, meaning 'the very' or 'the same'. Its meaning depends on the case and context. For example, in the nominative case, it typically means 'they' or 'themselves', while in the dative case, it means 'to them' or 'for them'.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Dative

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΙ, ΟΥΤΟΙ

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.

G5442

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: foo-LAX-as-theh

Translations: guard, keep, watch, beware, observe, preserve, protect, guard yourselves, keep yourselves, watch yourselves, beware of

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to guard, keep, watch, or observe. It is often used in the sense of being on guard against something or someone, or to carefully observe a command or law. It can also mean to protect or preserve something. In its middle voice, as here, it often implies guarding oneself or for one's own benefit, or being on one's guard.

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

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ, ΕΧΩ

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-tai

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

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

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

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

G2089

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EH-tee

Translations: still, yet, even, besides, further, moreover, again, no longer

Notes: This word is an adverb used to indicate continuation, addition, or emphasis. It can mean 'still' or 'yet' when referring to something ongoing, 'further' or 'moreover' when adding information, or 'even' for emphasis. It can also be used with a negative to mean 'no longer' or 'not yet'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΤΙ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *eti, meaning 'beyond, in addition'. It is related to the English word 'et' (and).

G2372

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THOO-mos

Translations: passion, anger, rage, wrath, indignation, a passion, a rage

Notes: This word refers to a strong, often intense, emotional state. It can denote a passionate outburst, a fit of anger, or a deep-seated wrath or indignation. It is often used to describe a powerful emotional response, sometimes impulsive and volatile.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΡΓΗ, ΠΑΘΟΣ, ΖΗΛΟΣ

Etymology: From an assumed primary word meaning 'to rush, breathe hard'. It refers to the soul as the seat of emotion, hence 'passion' or 'anger'.

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'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-LAY-fah

Translations: I have taken, I have received, I have seized, I have obtained

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), which means 'to take', 'to receive', or 'to seize'. 'ΕΙΛΗΦΑ' specifically indicates an action that was completed in the past and whose results continue into the present. It describes a state of having taken or received something, emphasizing the accomplished fact.

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The root verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to grasp, seize'.

G1537

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EK

Translations: out of, from, of, by, among, with

Notes: This word is a preposition that typically governs the genitive case. It denotes origin, source, or separation, indicating movement 'out of' or 'from' a place, time, or cause. It can also signify the material from which something is made, the agent by whom something is done, or the reason for an action. For example, it can mean 'out of the house' or 'from that day'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΠΟ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *eǵʰs, meaning 'out'. It is cognate with Latin ex- and English out.

G3319

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: MEH-soo

Translations: middle, midst, among, between, in the middle, in the midst, (of) the middle, (of) the midst

Notes: This word refers to the middle or midst of something. As an adjective, it describes something as being in the middle. When used as a noun, often in the genitive case (like ΜΕΣΟΥ), it functions adverbially to indicate being in the midst of or among something or someone, frequently appearing with prepositions like διά (through) or ἐν (in).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΟΝ, ΜΕΣΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *medʰyo- (middle). It is cognate with Latin medius and English mid.

G1325

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: deh-DOH-meh-non

Translations: given, granted, bestowed, a gift, a thing given, that which has been given

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle (neuter singular) of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It describes something that has been given or granted. It can function as an adjective, meaning 'given' or 'granted', or as a noun, referring to 'that which has been given' or 'a gift'. It often implies something that is established, provided, or entrusted.

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

Synonyms: ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΔΟΣΙΣ, ΧΑΡΙΣ

Etymology: The word δίδωμι comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present stem, indicating a continuous or repeated action of giving.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lay-too-er-GEIN

Translations: to minister, to serve, to perform public service, to worship

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΕΩ. It means to perform a service, especially a public or sacred one. It is often used in the context of religious service or ministry, such as serving God or performing priestly duties. It is a compound word derived from 'λαός' (people) and 'ἔργον' (work), literally meaning 'to do work for the people'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΕΩ, ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ

G1301

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-tay-ray-SEH-tai

Translations: will be kept, will be preserved, will be guarded, will be maintained

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from διά (dia, 'through, thoroughly') and τηρέω (tēreō, 'to keep, guard'). It means to keep thoroughly, to preserve, or to guard carefully. In this form, it indicates an action that will be performed on the subject in the future, implying a state of being kept or preserved.

Inflection: Future, Passive, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ, ΣΩΖΩ

Etymology: The word διατηρέω (diatēreō) is a compound of the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb τηρέω (tēreō), meaning 'to keep' or 'to guard'. The prefix διά intensifies the meaning of the verb, suggesting a complete or careful keeping.

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.

G2406

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hee-er-ah-TEH-ee-an

Translations: priesthood, a priesthood

Notes: This word is a noun referring to the office, function, or dignity of a priest. It describes the state or position of being a priest, or the collective body of priests. It is used to denote the priestly service or ministry.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΩΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: The word ΙΕΡΑΤΕΙΑ (hierateia) comes from the Greek word ἱεράομαι (hieráomai), meaning 'to be a priest' or 'to perform priestly duties', which in turn is derived from ἱερός (hieros), meaning 'sacred' or 'holy'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lee-toor-GAY-seh-teh

Translations: you will minister, you will serve, you will perform a public service, you will officiate

Notes: This word describes the act of performing a public service or duty, often with a religious or official connotation. It can refer to serving in a priestly capacity, ministering to others, or carrying out any function that benefits the community. In a religious context, it often implies performing sacred rites or duties. It is a compound word derived from 'λαός' (people) and 'ἔργον' (work), literally meaning 'work of the people' or 'public work'.

Inflection: Future, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΕΩ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ

G4334

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pros-por-EV-oh-men-os

Translations: approaching, coming to, going to, drawing near

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'one who is approaching' or 'one who is coming to'. It describes an action of moving towards something or someone. It can be used to describe a person or group of people who are in the process of arriving or drawing near to a place or another person.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΓΓΙΖΩ

G0599

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-poh-thah-NEH-tah-ee

Translations: he will die, she will die, it will die

Notes: This word is a future tense form of the verb 'to die'. It indicates an action that will happen in the future, specifically that a singular subject (he, she, or it) will experience death. It is commonly used in contexts discussing future events or consequences related to mortality.

Inflection: Future Indicative, Middle Voice, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΩ, ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ

Etymology: The word ἀποθνῄσκω (apothnēskō) is derived from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb θνῄσκω (thnēskō), meaning 'to die'. The prefix intensifies the meaning of 'dying' or indicates a complete separation from life.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEH-goh

Translations: say, speak, tell, call, mean

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΕΡΩ

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

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: deh-DOH-kah

Translations: I have given, I gave

Notes: ΔΕΔΩΚΑ is the first person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, meaning 'to give'. The perfect tense in Koine Greek describes an action that was completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state in the present. It indicates that the act of giving has been completed, and its effects are still relevant.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to the concept of 'giving'. It is a reduplicated form, characteristic of the perfect tense in Greek.

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.

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AH-po

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G3956

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: pan-TOH

Translations: altogether, entirely, by all means, in every way

Notes: This word is an adverb derived from the adjective 'πᾶς' (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. As an adverb, 'παντῶ' means 'altogether' or 'entirely', indicating completeness or totality in an action or state. It can also mean 'by all means' or 'in every way', emphasizing a comprehensive manner.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΛΩΣ, ΠΑΝΤΕΛΩΣ

Etymology: The word 'πᾶς' (pas), from which 'παντῶ' is derived, comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'all' or 'every'.

G0037

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hay-ghee-as-MEH-noh

Translations: sanctified, consecrated, holy, set apart, made holy, (to) sanctified, (to) consecrated, (to) holy, (to) set apart, (to) made holy

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the perfect passive participle of the verb 'hagiazō'. It describes something or someone that has been sanctified, consecrated, or made holy. It indicates a state of being set apart for sacred use or purpose, or having been made pure and holy. In a sentence, it would typically modify a noun, indicating that the noun has undergone the process of sanctification.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Singular, Dative, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΑΡΙΖΩ, ΑΓΝΙΖΩ, ΑΦΟΡΙΖΩ

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'.

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).

G5059

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEH-ras

Translations: wonder, a wonder, sign, a sign, omen, a omen, marvel, a marvel

Notes: This word refers to an extraordinary event or phenomenon that inspires awe, wonder, or even fear. It often denotes a supernatural occurrence or a miraculous sign, frequently used in conjunction with 'signs' (σημεῖα) to indicate a divine or significant event. It can be used to describe something that serves as an omen or a portent.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΗΜΕΙΟΝ, ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain. It is thought to be related to the concept of 'looking at' or 'observing' something remarkable.

G1083

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GEH-ras

Translations: privilege, a privilege, gift, a gift, honor, an honor, reward, a reward

Notes: This word is a noun referring to a privilege, a gift, an honor, or a reward. It often denotes a special mark of respect or a prize given for achievement or status. It can be used in contexts where something is given as a due or a right, rather than a mere gratuity.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΤΙΜΗ, ΜΙΣΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'γέρας' is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the concept of old age and the respect or privileges associated with it.

G3545

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: noh-MI-moh

Translations: lawful, legal, legitimate, customary, proper, a lawful thing, a legal thing

Notes: This word describes something that is in accordance with law, custom, or established practice. It refers to what is permissible, valid, or rightful. It can be used to describe actions, behaviors, or objects that conform to legal or social norms.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΕΝΝΟΜΟΣ, ΚΑΝΟΝΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Koine Greek word ΝΟΜΟΣ (NOMOS), meaning 'law' or 'custom'. It signifies something that pertains to or is in conformity with law.

G0166

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ahee-OH-nee-on

Translations: eternal, everlasting, age-long, perpetual, an eternal thing, an everlasting thing

Notes: This word describes something that pertains to an age (αἰών), often implying endless duration or a specific period. It can refer to something that is without end, or something that belongs to a particular age or epoch. It is frequently used to describe the nature of God, life, or punishment, emphasizing their enduring quality.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΙΔΙΟΣ, ΑΤΕΛΕΥΤΗΤΟΣ

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: this, that, it, a this, a that

Notes: ΤΟΥΤΟ is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is the neuter singular form and can function as either the nominative or accusative case. As a pronoun, it refers to a specific thing or concept, often pointing it out. As an adjective, it modifies a neuter singular noun, indicating 'this' or 'that' particular noun. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'this thing' or 'that matter'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos) is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. Its origin is ancient, deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots that conveyed the idea of proximity or pointing.

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.

G266

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hah-mar-tee-OHN

Translations: of sins, of a sin

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

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΙΑ, ΑΔΙΚΙΑ, ΠΑΡΑΠΤΩΜΑ

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

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

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

G0591

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-DI-doh-ah-see

Translations: they give back, they pay back, they restore, they render, they repay, they return, they yield, they deliver, they give

Notes: This word is the third person plural present active indicative form of the verb 'apodidomi'. It means 'they give back', 'they pay back', 'they restore', or 'they render'. It is often used in contexts of returning something that is owed, paying a debt, or yielding fruit/results. It can also mean to deliver or give something over.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΙΔΟΥΣΙΝ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΟΥΣΙ

G5315

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: fah-GESS-theh

Translations: you will eat, you shall eat

Notes: This word means 'you will eat' or 'you shall eat'. It is a future tense form of the verb 'to eat' and is used when referring to a group of people who will perform the action of eating in the future. It indicates a future action or command.

Inflection: Second person, Plural, Future, Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΣΘΙΩ, ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The root verb φάγω (phago) is an alternative and more common aorist and future stem for ἐσθίω (esthio), meaning 'to eat'. Its origin is ancient, tracing back to Proto-Indo-European roots related to consumption.

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

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: PAN

Translations: all, every, whole, everything, a whole

Notes: This word is the neuter nominative or accusative singular form of the adjective/pronoun ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to indicate totality or universality. For example, it can mean 'all things' or 'everything' when used substantively, or 'the whole' when modifying a singular noun. It can also be used to mean 'every' when referring to individual items within a group.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΣ (pas) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *peh₂- meaning 'to protect, feed'. Its meaning evolved to 'all' or 'whole' in Greek.

G0536

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-par-KHO-mah-ton

Translations: of firstfruits, of the firstfruits, of the first-fruits, of the first offering, of the first-offering

Notes: This word refers to the first portion of a harvest or produce, or the firstborn of animals, offered to God as a religious duty. It signifies the initial offering or dedication of something to a divine purpose, representing the whole. It is used in a genitive plural form, indicating possession or origin.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΡΧΩΝ, ΠΡΩΤΟΓΕΝΝΗΜΑΤΩΝ

Etymology: Derived from the Greek word ΑΠΑΡΧΗ (APARCHE), meaning 'first-fruit offering', which combines ΑΠΟ (APO, 'from') and ΑΡΧΗ (ARCHE, 'beginning').

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

G3545

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: NO-mee-mon

Translations: lawful, customary, legal, proper, a custom, what is lawful

Notes: This word describes something that is in accordance with law, custom, or established practice. As an adjective, it means 'lawful' or 'customary'. As a noun, it refers to 'what is lawful' or 'a custom'. It can be used to describe actions, regulations, or traditions that are considered legitimate or proper.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΝΝΟΜΟΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΕΥΘΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΝΟΜΙΜΟΣ is derived from the Greek word ΝΟΜΟΣ (NOMOS), meaning 'law' or 'custom'. It refers to that which is in accordance with the law or established custom.

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.

G2513

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ka-tha-ROS

Translations: clean, pure, clear, innocent, undefiled, guiltless

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is clean, pure, or free from defilement, whether physical, moral, or ritual. It can refer to a person who is innocent or guiltless, or to an object that is unmixed or unadulterated. It is used to describe a state of being free from impurity.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΝΟΣ, ΑΜΙΑΝΤΟΣ, ΑΜΩΜΟΣ

Etymology: From an unused root, meaning to purify. It refers to a state of being free from defilement.

G2068

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-deh-tai

Translations: eats, is eating, consumes, devours, is consumed, is devoured

Notes: This word is the third person singular, present indicative, middle or passive voice of the verb 'εσθίω' (esthio), meaning 'to eat' or 'to consume'. In the middle voice, it would mean 'he/she/it eats for himself/herself/itself' or 'he/she/it is eating'. In the passive voice, it would mean 'he/she/it is eaten' or 'he/she/it is consumed'. The context determines whether it should be understood as middle or passive. It describes the action of consuming food or, metaphorically, something being consumed or devoured.

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

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΕΣΘΙΩ

G0536

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-PAR-khay

Translations: firstfruits, a firstfruit, first-fruit, first-produce, first-offering

Notes: This word refers to the first portion of a harvest or produce that is collected and offered, often as a religious offering to God. It signifies the initial part of something, which then consecrates the whole. It can also refer to the first converts in a region, symbolizing them as the initial offering from that area.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΩΤΟΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ, ΠΡΩΤΟΤΟΚΙΑ

Etymology: From ἀπό (apo, "from") and ἄρχομαι (archomai, "to begin"), literally meaning "that which begins from". It refers to the first part of a sacrifice or offering.

G1637

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-LAI-oo

Translations: of oil, of olive oil, oil, an oil

Notes: This word refers to oil, most commonly olive oil, which was a staple in ancient Mediterranean cultures. It was used for food, fuel for lamps, anointing, medicinal purposes, and cosmetics. In its genitive form, as seen here, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of oil' or 'belonging to oil'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΛΑΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ΕΛΑΙΟΝ' (elaion) is derived from 'ΕΛΑΙΑ' (elaia), meaning 'olive tree' or 'olive'. It refers to the product of the olive tree, which is oil.

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΑΝ, ΟΤΑΝ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Particle

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

Translations: E, 5, if, then, indeed

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: TAY

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

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

G0331

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-na-theh-mah-tees-MEH-noh

Translations: accursed, anathematized, devoted to destruction

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, used as an adjective, meaning 'accursed' or 'devoted to destruction'. It describes something or someone that has been formally condemned or set apart for divine judgment, often with a sense of being under a curse or ban. It implies a state of being separated from God's favor.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΚΑΤΑΡΑΤΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΚΕΚΡΙΜΕΝΟΣ

G0334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-na-thay-mah-tis-MEH-no

Translations: dedicated, consecrated, devoted, offered, set apart

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, neuter singular, from the verb 'anathēmatizō'. It describes something that has been dedicated or consecrated, often to a deity or for a sacred purpose. It implies an act of setting something apart, usually as an offering.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΕΡΩΜΕΝΟ, ΚΑΘΙΕΡΩΜΕΝΟ

Etymology: The verb 'anathēmatizō' (G0334) comes from 'anathema' (G0331), meaning 'a thing devoted' or 'a curse', and the suffix '-izō' which forms verbs. 'Anathema' itself is from 'ana' (G0303), meaning 'up' or 'again', and 'tithemi' (G5087), meaning 'to place' or 'to set'.

G0331

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-teh-theh-mah-TIS-meh-noh

Translations: having been devoted, having been accursed, having been anathematized, having been put under a curse, having been devoted to destruction

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, indicating a state or condition resulting from a past action. It describes something or someone that has been irrevocably devoted, often to destruction or to God, implying a curse or separation. It is a compound word derived from 'ana' (up, again) and 'thematizo' (to devote, to curse).

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΡΑΟΜΑΙ, ΑΦΟΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: The verb ἀναθεματίζω (anathematizō) comes from ἀνάθεμα (anáthema), meaning 'a thing devoted (to God), a curse'. This in turn is derived from ἀνατίθημι (anatithēmi), 'to set up, dedicate', from ἀνά (aná, 'up, again') and τίθημι (tithēmi, 'to place, put').

G1272

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

Sounds like: dee-ah-NOY-gon

Translations: opening, that which opens, a firstborn, an opener

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'διανοίγω' (dianoigo), meaning 'to open thoroughly' or 'to open up'. It describes something that is in the process of opening or has the characteristic of opening. In the provided context, it is used substantively to refer to 'that which opens the womb', often translated as 'firstborn' or 'firstling', especially in reference to animals or humans that are the first to open the mother's womb.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΙΓΟΝ, ΕΚΦΥΟΝ

G2193

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: EH-ohs

Translations: until, while, as long as, up to, even to, as far as

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a point in time or extent in space. It is commonly translated as 'until' or 'as long as' when referring to time, and 'up to' or 'as far as' when referring to space. It can also mean 'while' or 'during the time that', often introducing a temporal clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΕΧΡΙ, ΑΧΡΙ, ΠΡΙΝ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary particle. It is an ancient Greek word with a long history of use in temporal and spatial contexts.

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: ALL

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

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

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.

G4416

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: PRO-toh-TOH-kah

Translations: firstborn, first-born, firstling, a firstborn, the firstborn

Notes: This word refers to the firstborn, whether a person or an animal. As a noun, it can mean 'the firstborn' or 'a firstborn'. As an adjective, it describes something as 'firstborn'. In the provided examples, it appears in the neuter plural form, referring to 'firstborn things' or 'firstborn animals/offspring'. It is a compound word formed from 'πρῶτος' (first) and 'τίκτω' (to beget, to bear).

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΩΤΟΓΕΝΗΣ, ΠΡΩΤΟΓΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΩΤΟΤΟΚΟΣ is a compound of two Greek words: πρῶτος (prōtos), meaning 'first', and the root of τίκτω (tiktō), meaning 'to beget' or 'to bear'. Thus, it literally means 'first-begotten' or 'first-born'.

G0169

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-ka-THAR-ton

Translations: of unclean, of impure, of defiled

Notes: This word describes something as unclean, impure, or defiled. In Koine Greek, particularly in the New Testament, it is frequently used to refer to 'unclean spirits' or things that are ritually or morally impure. It functions as an adjective, modifying a noun to describe its quality of being unclean.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΑΜΙΑΝΤΟΣ, ΑΚΟΙΝΩΝΗΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΚΑΘΑΡΤΟΣ is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'α-' (a-, meaning 'not' or 'un-') and 'καθαρός' (katharos), meaning 'clean' or 'pure'. Thus, it literally means 'not clean' or 'unclean'.

G3085

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ly-TRO-see

Translations: redemption, deliverance, ransom, a redemption, a deliverance, a ransom

Notes: This word refers to the act of setting free or delivering someone or something, often through the payment of a price or ransom. It implies a release from bondage, sin, or danger. It can be used in contexts of spiritual salvation or physical liberation.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ, ΕΞΑΓΟΡΑ

Etymology: From the verb λυτρόω (lytroō), meaning 'to redeem' or 'to ransom', which in turn comes from λύτρον (lytron), meaning 'a ransom price'.

G3085

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: loo-TROH-sis

Translations: redemption, a redemption, ransom, a ransom, deliverance, a deliverance

Notes: This word refers to the act of redeeming or ransoming, often involving the payment of a price to secure release or freedom. It signifies deliverance from bondage, captivity, or a state of penalty, achieved through a compensatory act. It can be used in contexts of buying back property, freeing slaves, or spiritual salvation.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ΛΥΤΡΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ is derived from the verb ΛΥΤΡΟΩ (lytroō), meaning 'to redeem' or 'to ransom', which itself comes from ΛΥΤΡΟΝ (lytron), meaning 'a ransom price'.

G4930

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-tee-MEH-sees

Translations: valuation, assessment, a valuation, an assessment

Notes: This word refers to a valuation or assessment, particularly of something's worth or price. It is often used in contexts where a monetary value is being determined or a price is being set. It is a compound word formed from ΣΥΝ (together with) and ΤΙΜΗΣΙΣ (a valuing, an estimation).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΙΜΗ, ΑΠΟΤΙΜΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΤΙΜΗΣΙΣ is derived from the verb ΣΥΝΤΙΜΑΩ (syntimao), meaning 'to value together' or 'to assess'. It combines the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and ΤΙΜΑΩ (timao), meaning 'to value' or 'to honor'.

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AH-gee-on

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΙΕΡΟΣ

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

G3604

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OH-bo-loy

Translations: obols, small coins

Notes: This word refers to obols, which were small ancient Greek silver coins. In ancient times, an obol was a coin of very low value, typically worth one-sixth of a drachma. The word is used here in its plural form, referring to multiple such coins. It is often used in contexts discussing monetary transactions or wealth.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ, ΚΕΡΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word "obolos" is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to prick' or 'a spit', referring to early forms of currency that were metal spits or rods before coins were widely adopted.

G4133

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: plēn

Translations: but, except, nevertheless, however, only, save, yet

Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΠΛΗΝ (plēn). It functions as a conjunction or an adverb. As a conjunction, it introduces a contrasting or limiting statement, similar to 'but' or 'nevertheless'. As an adverb, it can mean 'only' or 'except'. It is often used to mark a transition or to emphasize a particular point.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΑ, ΕΙ ΜΗ, ΟΜΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁- (to fill). It originally meant 'full' or 'complete', evolving to 'fully, completely', and then to 'except, but' in the sense of 'all but'.

G4263

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-BAH-tohn

Translations: of sheep

Notes: This word refers to sheep, the common domesticated ruminant animals. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession or origin, often translated as 'of sheep' or 'belonging to sheep'. It is frequently used in contexts related to flocks, herding, or the animals themselves.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΡΝΙΟΝ, ΠΟΙΜΝΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word "ΠΡΟΒΑΤΟΝ" comes from the Greek verb "προβαίνω" (probainō), meaning "to go forward" or "to advance." It originally referred to any animal that walks forward, but later specifically came to mean a sheep, perhaps because they are driven forward by a shepherd.

G0401

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-NOY-sis

Translations: leading up, bringing up, offering, a leading up, a bringing up, an offering

Notes: This noun refers to the act of leading or bringing something up, often in the context of an offering or sacrifice. It can describe the physical act of carrying something upwards or the metaphorical act of presenting an offering to a deity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ, ΘΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb ἀναφέρω (anaphero), meaning 'to bring up, offer', which is itself from ἀνά (ana, 'up') and φέρω (phero, 'to bear, carry'). The noun form denotes the action or result of this verb.

G0399

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-noi-SEIS

Translations: you will offer up, you will bring up, you will carry up, you will lead up, you will take up

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to bring up,' 'to carry up,' 'to lead up,' or 'to offer up.' It is often used in the context of sacrifices or offerings, indicating the act of presenting something to a higher power or bringing something to a higher place. It can also refer to the act of referring a matter to someone for judgment or decision.

Inflection: Future Indicative, Active, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΩ, ΑΝΑΓΩ, ΕΠΙΦΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word ἀναφέρω (anapherō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again,' and the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear,' 'to carry,' or 'to bring.' Thus, it literally means 'to carry up' or 'to bring up.'

G2500

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-POH-mah

Translations: fruit, offering, a fruit, an offering

Notes: This word refers to the fruit or produce of the earth, often used in the context of an offering or sacrifice made from such produce. It can also metaphorically refer to the outcome or result of actions, similar to the 'fruit' of one's labor. In a religious context, it specifically denotes an offering or sacrifice, particularly one that is consumed by fire.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΡΠΟΣ, ΘΥΣΙΑ, ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'καρπός' (karpos), meaning 'fruit' or 'produce', combined with the suffix '-μα' which forms nouns denoting the result of an action. It refers to that which is 'fruited' or produced, especially as an offering.

G2175

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-oh-DEE-as

Translations: of a sweet smell, of a fragrance, of a sweet savor, of a pleasing aroma

Notes: This word refers to a sweet smell, a pleasant aroma, or a fragrance. It is often used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe something that is pleasing or acceptable to God, like a sacrifice or an act of service. It conveys the idea of something delightful and agreeable.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΣΜΗ

Etymology: The word ΕΥΩΔΙΑ (euodia) is a compound word derived from the Greek prefix ΕΥ (eu), meaning 'good' or 'well', and ΟΖΩ (ozō), meaning 'to smell'. Thus, it literally means 'a good smell' or 'a pleasant odor'.

G2505

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thah

Translations: as, just as, according as

Notes: ΚΑΘΑ is an adverb and conjunction meaning 'as' or 'just as'. It is used to introduce a comparison or to indicate the manner in which something is done, similar to 'according as'. It does not change its form based on gender, number, or case.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣ

Etymology: ΚΑΘΑ is a contraction of κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and ἅ (ha, 'which things'). It is related to the longer forms καθάπερ (kathaper) and καθώς (kathos).

G0852

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-FAI-reh-mah

Translations: offering, a heave offering, a contribution, a portion, a removal

Notes: This word refers to something taken off or separated, often as a contribution or offering, especially in a religious context. It can also denote a portion or a removal of something. In the Septuagint, it frequently translates the Hebrew term for 'heave offering' or 'contribution'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΡΧΗ, ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ

Etymology: Derived from the verb ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ (APHAIRHEO), meaning 'to take away' or 'to remove'. It describes the result of such an action.

G1242

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-THEH-kee

Translations: covenant, a covenant, testament, a testament, agreement, a will

Notes: This word refers to a solemn agreement or compact, especially one made between God and humans. It can also refer to a last will and testament. In a religious context, it often signifies God's established relationship with His people, as seen in the Old and New Covenants. It is a compound word, formed from 'διά' (dia), meaning 'through' or 'between', and 'τίθημι' (tithemi), meaning 'to place' or 'to set'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative or Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΘΗΚΗ, ΟΡΚΟΣ, ΒΟΥΛΗ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΘΗΚΗ is derived from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'between', and the verb τίθημι (tithemi), meaning 'to place' or 'to set'. It originally referred to a disposition or arrangement, particularly a legal one, and evolved to mean a will or a covenant.

G0166

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ahee-OH-nee-oo

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΙΔΙΟΣ, ΑΤΕΛΕΥΤΗΤΟΣ

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

G1727

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: eh-NAN-tee

Translations: opposite, in front of, before, against, contrary to

Notes: This word functions as an adverb, indicating a position or direction that is opposite to something else, or a state of being contrary to something. It can be used to describe something located directly in front of another object or person, or to express opposition or antagonism towards someone or something. It often takes the genitive case when used as a preposition.

Inflection: Does not inflect (adverbial form of ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΣ)

Synonyms: ΑΝΤΙ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΑΠΕΝΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΣ (from which ΕΝΑΝΤΙ is derived) comes from the prepositional prefix ΕΝ (in) and ΑΝΤΙ (against, opposite). It literally means 'in opposition' or 'in front of'.

G3310

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MEH-rees

Translations: part, a part, share, a share, portion, a portion, division, a division

Notes: This word refers to a part, share, or portion of something. It can denote a segment or a division. It is used to describe a piece separated from a whole, or an allocated share of something, such as an inheritance or a distribution.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΟΣ, ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΜΟΙΡΑ

Etymology: From the verb μείρομαι (meiromai), meaning 'to obtain by lot, receive one's share'. It is related to the concept of dividing or apportioning.

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.

G2817

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: klay-roh-noh-MEE-ah

Translations: inheritance, a inheritance, heritage, a heritage, possession, a possession

Notes: This word refers to an inheritance, heritage, or possession. It denotes something received by lot or by succession, often property or a legacy passed down from an ancestor or predecessor. It can also refer to the portion or share one receives.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΚΤΗΣΙΣ, ΠΕΡΙΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ (klēronomia) is derived from the Greek word κληρονόμος (klēronomos), meaning 'heir', which itself comes from κλῆρος (klēros), meaning 'lot' or 'portion', and νέμω (nemō), meaning 'to distribute' or 'to possess'. Thus, it literally refers to a portion distributed or possessed by lot or inheritance.

G1927

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-ee-DEK-ah-ton

Translations: tithe, a tithe, the tenth part

Notes: This word refers to a tenth part, specifically a tithe, which was a portion of income or produce given as a tax or offering. It is a compound word formed from 'ΕΠΙ' (upon, over) and 'ΔΕΚΑΤΟΝ' (tenth). It is commonly used in contexts related to religious offerings or taxation.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΕΚΑΤΗ

Etymology: This word is derived from the preposition 'ΕΠΙ' (upon, over) and 'ΔΕΚΑΤΟΝ' (tenth), which itself comes from 'ΔΕΚΑ' (ten). It signifies something that is 'upon' or 'in addition to' the tenth part, or simply 'the tenth part' itself.

G0473

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AN-tee

Translations: instead of, for, in place of, in return for, opposite, in front of

Notes: This word is a preposition that typically takes the genitive case. It signifies substitution, exchange, or opposition. It can mean 'instead of' or 'in place of' something, indicating a replacement. It can also mean 'for' or 'in return for' something, implying an exchange. In some contexts, it can denote 'opposite' or 'in front of' a location or person.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂énti, meaning 'face to face, opposite'. It is related to English 'and' and 'anti-'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lee-toor-GOO-sin

Translations: they minister, they serve, they perform public service, they officiate

Notes: This word describes the act of performing a service, often in a public or official capacity, particularly in a religious context. It implies carrying out duties or functions, whether for the state, the community, or in a sacred ritual. It can refer to serving God, serving the community, or performing priestly duties.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Present Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΕΩ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: ΛΕΙΤΟΣ (LEITOS), meaning 'public' (related to ΛΑΟΣ, LAOS, 'people'), and ΕΡΓΟΝ (ERGON), meaning 'work' or 'service'. Thus, it originally referred to 'public work' or 'public service'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lee-toor-GAY-soo-sin

Translations: they will minister, they will serve, they will perform public service, they will officiate

Notes: This word describes the act of performing a public service, often in a religious or official capacity. It implies serving the community or God through one's actions, whether it's through priestly duties, charitable work, or other forms of public service. It is a compound word derived from 'λαός' (people) and 'ἔργον' (work), literally meaning 'work of the people' or 'public work'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΕΩ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ

G3009

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: lay-too-oor-GHEE-an

Translations: ministry, service, a service, public service, ministration, a ministration

Notes: This word refers to a public service or ministry, often with a religious or official connotation. It describes the act of performing a duty or function for the benefit of others or for a community.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΙΑ, ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΑ, ΕΡΓΟΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek λειτουργία (leitourgía), from λειτουργός (leitourgós, “public servant”), from λεῖτος (leîtos, “public”) + ἔργον (érgon, “work”). It originally referred to public service performed by wealthy citizens at their own expense.

G4636

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: skay-NAY

Translations: tent, a tent, tabernacle, a tabernacle, dwelling, a dwelling, booth, a booth

Notes: This word refers to a temporary dwelling or shelter, such as a tent or a booth. It can also refer to a more permanent, sacred structure like the Tabernacle in the Old Testament. It is used to describe a place of habitation, whether literal or figurative.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΜΑ

Etymology: The word "skēnē" is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the verb "skēnoō" (to dwell in a tent).

G2287

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: thah-nah-tee-PHO-ron

Translations: deadly, death-bringing, fatal, mortal

Notes: This word is a compound adjective meaning 'death-bringing' or 'deadly'. It describes something that causes death or is capable of causing death. It can be used to describe a disease, a weapon, an action, or any other thing that has fatal consequences.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΘΑΝΑΤΙΜΟΣ, ΘΑΝΑΣΙΜΟΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of two Greek words: ΘΑΝΑΤΟΣ (thanatos), meaning 'death', and ΦΟΡΟΣ (phoros), meaning 'bearing' or 'carrying', derived from ΦΕΡΩ (pherō), 'to bear, carry'. Thus, it literally means 'death-bearing'.

G3019

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: le-VEE-tays

Translations: Levite, a Levite

Notes: A Levite was a member of the tribe of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. In ancient Israel, Levites served as assistants to the priests in the Temple, performing various religious duties such as maintaining the sanctuary, singing, and teaching the law. They were not priests themselves, but they were dedicated to the service of God.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: From Hebrew לֵוִי (Levi), referring to the tribe of Levi, one of the sons of Jacob. The name itself is thought to mean 'joined' or 'attached'.

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).

G1074

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ge-ne-AS

Translations: of a generation, of generations, a generation, generations, of a race, of races, a race, races, of a family, of families, a family, families, of a kind, of kinds, a kind, kinds

Notes: This word refers to a generation of people, a race, a family, or a kind/species. It can also denote the time span of a generation. In the provided examples, it is used in the phrase "generations of generations" (ΓΕΝΕΑΣ ΓΕΝΕΩΝ), emphasizing a very long or eternal duration.

Inflection: Singular Genitive or Plural Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ, ΓΕΝΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb γίνομαι (ginomai), meaning "to come into being" or "to be born."

G2816

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: klee-roh-noh-MEH-soo-sin

Translations: they will inherit, they will obtain, they will possess

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to inherit' or 'to obtain by right of inheritance'. It can also mean 'to come into possession of' or 'to acquire'. It is used to describe the act of receiving something as an inheritance, whether it be property, a blessing, or a kingdom. It implies a legal or rightful claim to what is received.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΕΩ, ΚΛΗΡΟΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΛΗΡΟΩ

G2817

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: klay-roh-noh-MEE-ahn

Translations: inheritance, an inheritance, heritage, a heritage, possession, a possession

Notes: This word refers to an inheritance, a heritage, or a possession. It denotes something received by lot or as a legacy, often property or a spiritual blessing. It is used in sentences to describe what is passed down or acquired.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ (klēronomia) comes from the combination of κλῆρος (klēros), meaning 'lot' or 'portion', and νέμω (nemō), meaning 'to distribute' or 'to assign'. It refers to that which is distributed by lot or assigned as a portion.

G1944

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-pee-DEH-kah-tah

Translations: tithes, the tithes

Notes: This word refers to the tenth part of something, typically produce or income, given as a religious offering or tax. It is a compound word formed from 'ΕΠΙ' (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to') and 'ΔΕΚΑΤΟΣ' (dekatos, meaning 'tenth'). In the provided context, it refers to the tithes given by the sons of Israel.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Etymology: The word is derived from the preposition 'ΕΠΙ' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and 'ΔΕΚΑΤΟΣ' (dekatos), meaning 'tenth', which itself comes from 'ΔΕΚΑ' (deka), meaning 'ten'. It refers to the tenth part, specifically in the context of offerings or taxes.

G0873

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-fo-ree-SOH-sin

Translations: they may separate, they may set apart, they may divide, they may exclude, they may put out of the synagogue

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to separate, set apart, or divide. It can be used in various contexts, such as separating people or things, or setting something aside for a specific purpose. In a religious context, it often refers to excommunication or exclusion from a community, particularly from the synagogue.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΧΩΡΙΖΩ, ΧΩΡΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΚΡΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἀφορίζω (aphorizō) is a compound word derived from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ὁρίζω (horizō), meaning 'to mark out boundaries' or 'to define'. Thus, it literally means 'to mark off from' or 'to set boundaries away from'.

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'.

G2046

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-REES

Translations: you will say, you will speak

Notes: This word is the future active indicative, second person singular form of the verb 'ἐρῶ' (erō), which means 'to say' or 'to speak'. It indicates an action that the listener ('you') will perform in the future, specifically speaking or saying something. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'you will say the truth'.

Inflection: Future, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person Singular

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary verb, probably 'εἴρω' (eirō), which means 'to say' or 'to speak'.

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

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.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-feh-LEH-tee

Translations: you shall take away, you will take away, you shall remove, you will remove, you shall subtract, you will subtract

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to take away,' 'to remove,' or 'to subtract.' It is used to describe the action of separating something from a larger whole or diminishing a quantity. In the provided context, it refers to setting aside a portion from offerings.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Future Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΟΠΤΩ, ΑΦΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΑΠΟΛΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΑΠΟ (APO), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and the verb ΑΙΡΕΩ (AIREO), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize.' Thus, its meaning is literally 'to take away from.'

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.

G1927

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eh-pee-DEH-kah-too

Translations: (of) the tenth, (of) a tenth

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'tenth' or 'the tenth part'. It is used to describe something that is the tenth in a series or a portion that constitutes one-tenth of a whole. In its genitive form, it often indicates possession or relationship, such as 'of the tenth' or 'belonging to the tenth'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and ΔΕΚΑΤΟΣ (dekatos), meaning 'tenth'. It literally means 'upon the tenth' or 'in addition to the tenth', signifying the tenth part.

G0859

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-fai-REH-mah-tah

Translations: offering, offerings, a portion, portions, a heave offering, heave offerings

Notes: This word refers to something taken away or separated, often as a portion or offering. In a religious context, it specifically denotes a 'heave offering,' which was a portion of produce or sacrifice lifted up and presented to God, typically given to priests. It is used to describe a part that has been set aside from a larger whole.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΡΧΗ, ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ

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.

G0257

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-LOH-nos

Translations: (of) a threshing floor, (of) a barn, (of) a granary

Notes: This word refers to a threshing floor, which was a hard, level piece of ground where grain was threshed to separate the edible part from the chaff. It can also refer to a barn or granary, a place where threshed grain was stored. In ancient agricultural societies, the threshing floor was a vital part of the harvest process.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the verb 'αλίσκω' (halisko), meaning 'to capture' or 'to be caught', perhaps referring to the gathering of grain.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-feh-LEE-teh

Translations: take away, remove, cut off, take off, separate, subtract

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to take away,' 'to remove,' or 'to cut off.' It implies the action of separating something from something else, often with the sense of diminishing or eliminating. It can be used in various contexts where an object is being removed from a person or place, or where a quantity is being subtracted.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΑΠΟΚΟΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΑΠΟ (APO), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and the verb ΑΙΡΕΩ (AIREO), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize.' Thus, its meaning is literally 'to take away from.'

G0859

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-fah-EE-reh-mah

Translations: offering, a heave offering, a contribution, a gift, a portion, a removal

Notes: This word refers to something taken off or set apart, often as a contribution or offering, particularly in a religious context. It can denote a portion removed from a larger whole, such as a tithe or a heave offering presented to God.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ, ΑΠΑΡΧΗ

Etymology: Derived from the verb ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ (APHAIRHEO), meaning 'to take away' or 'to remove'. It combines the prefix ΑΠΟ (APO), meaning 'from' or 'away from', with the verb ΑΙΡΕΩ (HAIRHEO), meaning 'to take' or 'to choose'.

G2409

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hee-EH-ree

Translations: to a priest, to the priest, a priest, the priest, priests, the priests, O priests

Notes: This word refers to a priest, a person who performs religious rites and sacrifices. It is an inflected form of the noun 'ΙΕΡΕΥΣ' (hiereus). It can be used in various contexts, such as referring to a single priest in the dative case (indicating 'to' or 'for' a priest), or to multiple priests in the nominative, vocative, or accusative cases.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine; or Plural, Nominative, Vocative, or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΥΣ, ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΟΣ

G0037

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: hee-gee-AS-meh-non

Translations: sanctified, holy, consecrated, set apart, a sanctified thing, a holy thing

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'ἁγιάζω' (hagiazo), meaning 'to sanctify' or 'to make holy'. As a participle, it describes something that has been sanctified or made holy. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun, or as a substantive (noun), referring to 'that which has been sanctified' or 'a holy thing'. It implies a state of being set apart for sacred use or dedicated to God.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΙΟΣ, ΚΑΘΑΡΟΣ

G3752

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-feh-LEE-tai

Translations: he may take away, he may remove, he may cut off, he may take off, he may take for himself

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to take away,' 'to remove,' or 'to cut off.' It implies an action of separating something from something else, often for one's own benefit or to prevent something. It can be used in contexts where something is being subtracted, removed, or taken from a person or a place. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'απο' (apo, meaning 'from' or 'away from') and the verb 'αιρεω' (haireo, meaning 'to take' or 'to choose').

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist, Middle Voice, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΟΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ (aphaireo) is a compound verb derived from the preposition ΑΠΟ (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and the verb ΑΙΡΕΩ (haireo), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize.' This etymology clearly indicates the meaning of 'taking away' or 'removing.'

G0536

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-par-KHEEN

Translations: firstfruits, a firstfruits, first-fruit, an offering of firstfruits, (the) firstfruits

Notes: This word refers to the first portion of a harvest or produce, which was offered to God as a religious duty. It signifies the initial part of something, often implying a dedication or consecration. In a broader sense, it can represent the beginning or the initial stage of a process or group, especially when that initial part is considered a sample or a pledge of what is to follow.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΩΤΟΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ, ΠΡΩΤΟΤΟΚΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΑΡΧΗ (aparchē) is a compound word formed from the preposition ΑΠΟ (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the noun ΑΡΧΗ (archē), meaning 'beginning' or 'first'. Thus, it literally means 'from the beginning' or 'the first part from something'.

G0001

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-loh-NOOS

Translations: threshing floor, a threshing floor

Notes: This word refers to a threshing floor, which was a flat, open area, often circular, where grain was threshed to separate the kernels from the husks. It was a common agricultural site in ancient times. The word is used here in the accusative plural, indicating multiple threshing floors as the direct object of a verb, or in the genitive singular, indicating possession or origin from a single threshing floor.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine (from αλων), or Singular, Genitive, Feminine (from αλων)

Synonyms: ΑΛΩΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the concept of gathering or collecting grain.

G5210

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: hoo-MEES

Translations: you, to you, for you, by you, with you

Notes: This word is a second-person plural pronoun. Without diacritics, it most commonly represents either the nominative form 'ὑμεῖς' (you) or the dative form 'ὑμῖν' (to/for/by/with you). Its specific meaning in a sentence depends on the grammatical case it represents, which is often determined by context or the presence of prepositions. It refers to a group of people being addressed.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Dative

Etymology: The word 'ὑμεῖς' (hymeis) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *yuH- (you). It is the plural form of the second-person pronoun.

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-koy

Translations: houses, households, families, temples, a house, a household, a family, a temple

Notes: This word is the plural form of 'οικος' (oikos), meaning 'house' or 'household'. The double 'κ' (kk) in 'ΟΙΚΚΟΙ' is a common misspelling or scribal error for a single 'κ' (k) in ancient manuscripts. It refers to physical dwellings, but can also metaphorically denote a family, a lineage, or even a temple as the 'house of God'.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑΙ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑΤΑ

G3406

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MISTH-os

Translations: wages, reward, pay, a reward, a wage

Notes: This word refers to payment for work or service, often translated as 'wages' or 'pay'. It can also signify a 'reward' or recompense for actions, whether good or bad. It is typically used in the singular or plural to denote the compensation received.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΟΣΙΣ, ΜΙΣΘΑΠΟΔΟΣΙΑ, ΕΠΑΘΛΟΝ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be pre-Greek or from a root meaning 'to hire'.

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.

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-fai-REE-tai

Translations: it is taken away, it is removed, it is taken off, it is cut off

Notes: This word is the third person singular perfect passive indicative form of the verb 'aphairéō'. It describes an action that has been completed in the past and has a continuing effect in the present, where something has been taken away or removed by an external agent. It can also function as a perfect passive subjunctive, indicating a potential or hypothetical action of being taken away.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΟΠΤΩ, ΑΙΡΩ

G0953

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: beh-bee-LOH-seh-tai

Translations: will be profaned, will be defiled, will be polluted

Notes: This word describes an action where something or someone becomes unholy, impure, or desacralized. It is used to indicate that something sacred or pure will be treated as common or unclean, losing its consecrated status. It implies a future state of being made common or unholy.

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

Synonyms: ΜΙΑΝΘΗΣΕΤΑΙ, ΚΟΙΝΩΘΗΣΕΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΒΕΒΗΛΟΩ (bebeloo) comes from the adjective βέβηλος (bebelos), meaning 'profane, unhallowed, common'. This adjective is thought to be derived from a combination of βη- (be-, a prefix indicating 'going') and βήλος (belos), meaning 'threshold', thus literally 'that which may be trodden on', referring to something outside the sacred precinct or temple, hence common or profane.

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.

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