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Psalms, Chapter 119
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G5603
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: oh-DEH
Translations: song, ode, hymn, a song, an ode, a hymn
Notes: This word refers to a song, ode, or hymn. It is often used in a religious context to describe a sacred song or psalm. It can also refer more generally to any lyrical composition intended to be sung.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΥΜΝΟΣ, ΨΑΛΜΟΣ
Etymology: From the verb ἀείδω (aeidō), meaning 'to sing'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TONE
Translations: of the
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the definite article 'the'. It functions to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for plural nouns, similar to 'of the' in English. It can precede nouns of any gender.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All Genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)
G0321
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-nah-bath-MOHN
Translations: of steps, of stairs, of ascents, of degrees
Notes: This word refers to steps, stairs, or degrees, often implying a progression or ascent. It is commonly used in the Septuagint and New Testament, particularly in the titles of the 'Songs of Ascents' (Psalms 120-134), which were likely sung by pilgrims going up to Jerusalem.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΚΛΙΜΑΚΩΝ, ΒΑΘΜΩΝ
Etymology: From ANA (up) and BAINO (to go), literally meaning 'that by which one goes up'.
G4314
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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.
G2962
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KOO-ree-ON
Translations: Lord, a Lord
Notes: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΚΥΡΙΟΝ (KYRION), meaning 'Lord'. It is the accusative singular form of ΚΥΡΙΟΣ (KYRIOS), which means 'Lord' or 'Master'. It is used to refer to God or Jesus Christ, or sometimes to a human master or owner. In the provided context, it is used with the accusative article 'ΤΟΝ', indicating it is the direct object of a verb.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΘΕΟΣ
Etymology: From ΚΥΡΟΣ (KYROS), meaning 'power' or 'authority'. It refers to one who has power or authority, hence 'lord' or 'master'.
G1722
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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'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TOH
Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the
Notes: ΤΩ is the dative singular form of the definite article 'the'. It indicates the indirect object of a verb or the means/instrument by which an action is performed. It can also be used to indicate location or association, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', 'by', 'with', or 'in'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
G2346
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: thlee-BES-thai
Translations: to be afflicted, to be distressed, to suffer tribulation, to be pressed, to be troubled
Notes: This word is the present middle or passive infinitive form of the verb 'θλίβω' (thlibo). It describes the state of being afflicted, distressed, or pressed upon, often in a metaphorical sense of experiencing hardship or tribulation. It is used to express the action of suffering or enduring difficulty.
Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΣΤΕΝΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ΠΙΕΖΩ, ΤΑΛΑΙΠΩΡΕΩ
G1691
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: MEH
Translations: me
Notes: This word is the first-person singular pronoun 'me' in the accusative case. It is used as the direct object of a verb or as the object of certain prepositions, indicating the recipient of an action or the object being affected.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, First Person
Etymology: The word ΜΕ (me) derives from the ancient Greek first-person singular pronoun. Its form has remained largely consistent throughout various stages of the Greek language.
G2896
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-KEK-rax-ah
Translations: I cried out, I shouted, I called out, I proclaimed
Notes: This word describes the act of crying out, shouting, or calling out loudly. It is often used in a context of urgent appeal, strong emotion, or public proclamation. The prefix 'ek-' (from 'ek') intensifies the action, suggesting a cry 'out from' or 'forth'.
Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice
Synonyms: ΒΟΑΩ, ΚΕΚΡΑΓΑ, ΦΩΝΕΩ
G2532
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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.
G1522
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eis-ay-KOO-sen
Translations: heard, listened, answered, granted a request
Notes: ΕΙΣΗΚΟΥΣΕΝ is an inflected form of the verb ΕΙΣΑΚΟΥΩ (eisakouō), which is a compound word formed from the preposition εἰς (eis, meaning 'into' or 'unto') and the verb ἀκούω (akouō, meaning 'to hear'). This combination implies hearing with attention or hearing into a matter, often leading to a positive response or the granting of a request, especially in the context of prayer. It signifies not just hearing, but hearing and acting upon what is heard.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular
Synonyms: ΑΚΟΥΩ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ
Etymology: The verb ΕΙΣΑΚΟΥΩ is derived from the preposition εἰς (eis, 'into, unto') and the verb ἀκούω (akouō, 'to hear'). The prefix εἰς intensifies the meaning of hearing, suggesting a focused or responsive hearing.
G1700
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: moo
Translations: of me, my, mine
Notes: ΜΟΥ is the genitive singular form of the first-person personal pronoun, meaning "of me," "my," or "mine." It indicates possession or origin, similar to how "my" or "mine" is used in English. It can be used with nouns to show ownership (e.g., "my house") or with verbs to indicate the source or object of an action (e.g., "he heard of me").
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Common Gender
G2962
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KOO-ree-eh
Translations: Lord, O Lord, Master, Sir
Notes: This word is a nomina sacra, a scribal abbreviation for ΚΥΡΙΕ (Kyrie), which is the vocative form of ΚΥΡΙΟΣ (Kyrios). It is used as a direct address to God or Jesus, meaning 'Lord' or 'Master'. It can also be used as a respectful address to a human, similar to 'Sir'.
Inflection: Singular, Vocative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΘΕΟΣ
Etymology: From κύρω (kyro), meaning 'to have power' or 'to be master of'.
G4506
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: RHOO-sai
Translations: deliver, rescue, save, protect
Notes: This word means to deliver, rescue, or save someone or something from danger, evil, or an undesirable situation. It implies an act of drawing out or pulling away from harm. It is often used in prayers or pleas for divine intervention to be saved from enemies, sin, or death.
Inflection: Aorist, Middle/Passive, Imperative, Second Person Singular OR Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΣΩΖΩ, ΛΥΤΡΟΩ
Etymology: The word ῥύομαι (rhyomai) comes from an ancient root meaning 'to draw, to drag, to pull'. It is related to the idea of drawing something out of danger or pulling it to safety.
G3588
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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.
G5590
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PSY-khen
Translations: soul, a soul, life, a life, mind, a mind, self, a self
Notes: This word refers to the soul, the principle of life, or the inner self. It can denote a person's life, their mind, or their spiritual essence. It is often used to describe the seat of emotions, desires, and affections, and can also refer to the individual person themselves.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΖΩΗ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ
Etymology: From a root meaning 'to breathe', referring to the breath as the principle of life. It is related to the verb ψύχω (psycho), meaning 'to breathe, to blow'.
G0575
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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.
G5491
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KHEI-leh-ohn
Translations: of lips, of a lip, of a shore, of a bank
Notes: This word refers to the lips of a person, or metaphorically, the edge or bank of a body of water or land. It is used here in the genitive plural, indicating possession or origin, often translated as 'of lips'.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter
G0094
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Sounds like: ah-DEE-kohn
Translations: of the unjust, of the unrighteous, of wrongdoers, unjust, unrighteous, wrongdoers
Notes: This word is an inflection of the adjective and noun 'ΑΔΙΚΟΣ' (adikos), meaning 'unjust' or 'unrighteous'. As an adjective, it describes something or someone as not conforming to justice or righteousness. When used as a noun, it refers to 'unjust people' or 'wrongdoers'. In this inflected form, it typically functions as a possessive or descriptive plural, indicating 'belonging to the unjust' or 'of the unrighteous ones'.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter
Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΩΝ, ΑΣΕΒΩΝ
G1100
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: gloce-SEHS
Translations: (of) a tongue, (of) a language, (of) a nation
Notes: This word refers to the physical organ of the tongue, but it can also refer to a language spoken by people, or by extension, a people group or nation that speaks a particular language. It is used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'of a tongue' or 'belonging to a language'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΔΙΑΛΕΚΤΟΣ, ΦΩΝΗ
G1387
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: DO-lee-as
Translations: deceitful, treacherous, cunning, crafty
Notes: This word describes someone or something characterized by deceit or trickery. It is used to indicate a person or action that is full of guile, intending to mislead or betray. It can be applied to individuals, their words, or their actions.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative
Synonyms: ΑΠΑΤΗΛΟΣ, ΔΟΛΕΡΟΣ, ΠΑΝΟΥΡΓΟΣ
G5101
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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: TEE
Translations: what, why, what kind of, how much, something, anything, a certain thing
Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun 'τίς'. It can be used to ask 'what?' or 'why?', or to refer to 'something' or 'anything' in an indefinite sense. When used as an adjective, it means 'what kind of' or 'how much'.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Etymology: The word 'ΤΙ' originates from Proto-Indo-European, serving as the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun.
G1325
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: doth-AY-ee
Translations: may it be given, may it be granted, may it be put, may it be delivered
Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to give' or 'to grant'. It is used to express a wish, a possibility, or a potential action, often translated with 'may' or 'might'. It indicates that something is being given or granted to someone or something.
Inflection: Aorist, Optative, Passive, Third Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ
G4771
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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.
G4369
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pros-teth-AY-ee
Translations: may it be added, let it be added, may it be put to, let it be put to
Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros, meaning 'to' or 'in addition to') and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi, meaning 'to put' or 'to place'). The word means 'to add to', 'to put to', or 'to join to'. In this specific form, it expresses a wish or possibility, indicating that something 'may be added' or 'let it be added'. It is used to describe an action that is desired or hypothetical.
Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Optative, 3rd Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ
Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to, toward, in addition to', and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to put, place, set'.
G1100
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: GLOHS-san
Translations: tongue, a tongue, language, a language, speech, a speech, nation, a nation
Notes: This word refers to the anatomical organ of the tongue, but it can also refer to language or speech, as in a specific dialect or the act of speaking. In some contexts, it can even refer to a people group or nation, especially when referring to their distinct language. It is used in sentences to describe the physical tongue, the act of speaking, or a group of people defined by their shared language.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΔΙΑΛΕΚΤΟΣ, ΦΩΝΗ, ΕΘΝΟΣ
H1436
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: geh-dah-LEE-ahn
Translations: Gedaliah
Notes: This word is likely a misspelling or a truncated form of the proper noun 'Γεδαλίας' (Gedaliah), which is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is great' or 'God has made great'. In the provided context, it appears as part of 'ΓΟΔΟΛΙΑΝ', which is the accusative form of Gedaliah. Gedaliah was a governor of Judah appointed by Nebuchadnezzar after the destruction of Jerusalem.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
G3588
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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.
G0956
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: BEH-lee
Translations: arrows, darts, missiles
Notes: This word refers to arrows, darts, or other projectiles. It is typically used in a military or hunting context, describing weapons that are shot from a bow or thrown. It can also be used metaphorically to describe things that are swift or piercing.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΤΟΞΕΥΜΑΤΑ, ΒΟΛΙΔΕΣ
G3588, G3778
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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.
G1415
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: doo-na-TOO
Translations: of mighty, of powerful, of able, of possible, of strong
Notes: This word describes something or someone as being mighty, powerful, or capable. It can refer to a person who is strong or influential, or to something that is possible or achievable. It is often used to describe God's power or the power of rulers.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ
G0001
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Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective
Sounds like: ee-ko-NEE-may-nah
Translations: sharpened, whetted, pointed, keen
Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle, neuter plural, of the verb 'ακοναω' (akonao), meaning 'to sharpen' or 'to whet'. It describes something that has been made sharp or pointed, often referring to weapons like arrows or spears. In the provided examples, it describes 'arrows' (τα βελη) as being sharpened.
Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΘΗΓΜΕΝΑ, ΟΞΥΜΜΕΝΑ
G4862
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix
Sounds like: soon
Translations: with, together with, along with
Notes: ΣΥΝ is a preposition that typically takes the dative case, meaning 'with' or 'together with', indicating association, accompaniment, or union. It is also very commonly used as a prefix in compound words, where it conveys the idea of 'togetherness', 'union', 'completion', or 'joint action'. For example, 'συντρίβω' (syntribo) means 'to break together' or 'to crush', and 'συνκαίω' (synkaio) means 'to burn together'.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition); as a prefix, it modifies the meaning of the verb or noun it attaches to.
Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kom, meaning 'with' or 'beside'. It is cognate with Latin 'cum' and English 'co-' or 'con-'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: toys
Translations: to the, for the, the
Notes: ΤΟΙΣ is the dative plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, but specifically indicates the indirect object or the recipient of an action, or location/instrument when used with a dative noun. It can be used with masculine, feminine, or neuter nouns in the plural.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, All genders
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into the definite article in Greek.
G0440
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ahn-THRAH-xeen
Translations: to coals, for coals, with coals, by coals, to a coal, for a coal, with a coal, by a coal
Notes: This word refers to burning coals or charcoal. In its dative plural form, it indicates the indirect object or instrument, meaning 'to/for/with/by coals' or 'to/for/with/by charcoal'. It is often used in contexts describing fire, heat, or destruction.
Inflection: Dative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΠΥΡ, ΚΑΥΣΙΣ
G2048
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: eh-reh-mee-KOYS
Translations: desert, solitary, desolate, lonely, of a desert place, of a solitary place, of a desolate place, of a lonely place
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'desert', 'solitary', 'desolate', or 'lonely'. It describes something related to a desert or a place of solitude, or a person who is isolated. It is often used to describe places that are uninhabited or wilderness areas. It can also describe a person who is alone or forsaken.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΕΡΗΜΟΣ, ΜΟΝΟΣ
Etymology: The word ΕΡΗΜΟΣ (eremos) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to be quiet' or 'to be empty'. It refers to a desolate or uninhabited place.
G3759
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Part of Speech: Interjection
Sounds like: OYM-moy
Translations: woe, alas, oh dear, oh me
Notes: This word is an interjection used to express lament, sorrow, or distress. It is often translated as 'woe' or 'alas' and conveys a strong sense of grief or regret. It functions similarly to an exclamation in English, expressing a sudden emotion.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΥΑΙ, ΦΕΥ
Etymology: The word ΟΙΜΜΟΙ is an onomatopoeic interjection, meaning it imitates a sound or cry of lament. It is related to the older Greek interjection οἴμοι (oimoi).
G3754
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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.
G3588, G3739, G2228
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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.
G3940
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: pah-roy-KEE-ah
Translations: sojourning, a sojourning, temporary residence, living as a foreigner, alien residence
Notes: This word refers to the state of living as a foreigner or an alien in a place, implying a temporary residence rather than a permanent home. It describes the condition of being a sojourner or a stranger in a land that is not one's own. It can be used to describe the period of time spent in such a state or the community of foreigners themselves.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ, ΞΕΝΙΑ
Etymology: From the Greek word πάροικος (paroikos), meaning 'dwelling near, neighboring, a sojourner, an alien resident', which is a compound of παρά (para), meaning 'beside, near', and οἶκος (oikos), meaning 'house, dwelling'.
G3117
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-ma-KRYN-thee
Translations: was removed, was far, was estranged, was prolonged, was made distant
Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'μακρύνω' (makrynō), meaning 'to make long' or 'to remove far away'. In the passive voice, it means 'to be made long' or 'to be removed/estranged'. It describes an action that happened in the past, where the subject was made distant or separated from something or someone. It can refer to physical distance or a state of estrangement.
Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Passive
Synonyms: ΑΠΕΧΩ, ΑΦΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΑΠΟΜΑΚΡΥΝΩ
Etymology: From the adjective 'μακρός' (makros), meaning 'long' or 'far', combined with the verbal suffix '-ύνω' which indicates 'to make' or 'to cause to be'. Thus, it means 'to make long' or 'to make far'.
G2681
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: kah-tes-kee-NO-sah
Translations: I dwelt, I tabernacled, I resided, I pitched my tent
Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to settle down, to dwell, to take up residence, or to pitch one's tent'. It is formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb σκηνόω (skēnoō), meaning 'to dwell in a tent' or 'to encamp'. It describes the act of establishing a dwelling place, often implying a temporary or mobile structure like a tent, but can also refer to a more permanent dwelling.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΜΕΝΩ, ΚΑΘΙΖΩ
G3326
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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'.
G4638
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: skay-NOH-mah-ton
Translations: of tents, of tabernacles, of dwellings, of habitations
Notes: This word refers to temporary dwellings, such as tents or tabernacles. It can also denote a more general sense of a dwelling place or habitation. In a religious context, it often refers to the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites. It is used here in the genitive plural, indicating possession or origin.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter
Synonyms: ΣΚΗΝΗ, ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΑ
G2749
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: KEH-dar
Translations: Kedar
Notes: Kedar refers to a son of Ishmael, and by extension, the nomadic Arab tribe descended from him. It is often associated with a region in the Arabian desert. In biblical texts, it is used to denote this specific people group or their territory.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative
Etymology: From Hebrew Qedar (קֵדָר), meaning 'dark' or 'dark-skinned'. It refers to the son of Ishmael and the tribe descended from him.
G4183
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb
Sounds like: POL-lah
Translations: much, many, great, abundant, often, greatly, many things
Notes: This word is an inflection of the adjective 'ΠΟΛΥΣ' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many'. As an adjective, 'ΠΟΛΛΑ' typically functions as the neuter plural nominative or accusative, meaning 'many things' or 'much'. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'often' or 'greatly'. It is used to indicate a large quantity or frequency.
Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative (of the adjective ΠΟΛΥΣ); or Adverb
Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΙΚΑΝΟΣ
G3939
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: par-OH-kay-sen
Translations: he sojourned, he dwelt as a stranger, he lived as a foreigner
Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (PARA), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (OIKEŌ), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. Together, it means to dwell alongside, to live as a foreigner, or to sojourn in a place without being a permanent resident. It describes someone who is a temporary resident or a stranger in a land.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular
Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΠΙΔΗΜΕΩ, ΞΕΝΙΖΩ
Etymology: The word ΠΑΡΟΙΚΕΩ is derived from the prefix ΠΑΡΑ (PARA), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (OIKEŌ), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'.
G5590
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: Ps-oo-KHEE
Translations: soul, life, mind, heart, a soul, a life
Notes: This word refers to the soul, the animating principle of a human or animal, often considered the seat of emotions, desires, and affections. It can also denote life itself, the individual person, or the mind/inner self. It is used in various contexts to refer to the breath of life, the spiritual part of a human being, or simply one's existence.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑ, ΖΩΗ, ΚΑΡΔΙΑ
Etymology: From the verb ψύχω (psychō), meaning 'to breathe' or 'to blow', referring to the breath as the principle of life. It is related to the concept of breath as the essence of life.
G3404
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: mee-SOON-tone
Translations: of those hating, of those who hate, of the haters
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to hate'. It refers to 'those who hate' or 'the haters'. In this form, it is genitive plural, indicating possession or origin, often translated with 'of' or 'belonging to'. It describes a group of people characterized by their hatred.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Present Active Participle
Synonyms: ΕΧΘΡΩΝ, ΑΝΤΙΚΕΙΜΕΝΩΝ
G1515
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ee-RAY-nayne
Translations: peace, a peace, quietness, rest, prosperity
Notes: This word refers to a state of peace, tranquility, or harmony. It can also denote prosperity, welfare, or security. In ancient Greek, it often implies the absence of war or civil strife, but can also refer to inner peace or a state of well-being. The form 'ΙΡΗΝΗΝ' is the accusative singular, meaning it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΗϹΥΧΙΑ, ΓΑΛΗΝΗ, ΑΝΑΠΑΥϹΙϹ
Etymology: The word ΕΙΡΗΝΗ (eirēnē) is of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from a verb meaning 'to join' or 'to bind together', suggesting a state of unity or agreement. It is related to the concept of a treaty or covenant that brings about peace.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EE-meen
Translations: I was, I have been
Notes: This word is the first person singular imperfect indicative form of the verb 'to be'. It describes a continuous or repeated action in the past, or a state of being that existed over a period of time in the past. It can be used to say 'I was' or 'I used to be'.
Inflection: First Person, Singular, Imperfect, Indicative
G1516
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ee-ray-nee-KOS
Translations: peaceable, peaceful, peace-loving
Notes: This word describes something or someone characterized by peace. It refers to a disposition or quality of being inclined to peace, promoting peace, or being at peace. It can be used to describe individuals, actions, or conditions that are conducive to or embody peace.
Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular
Synonyms: ΕΙΡΗΝΟΠΟΙΟΣ
Etymology: Derived from the Koine Greek word ΕΙΡΗΝΗ (eirēnē), meaning 'peace'. The suffix -ΙΚΟΣ (-ikos) is used to form adjectives indicating 'pertaining to' or 'characteristic of'.
G3752
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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).
G2980
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-LAH-loon
Translations: they were speaking, they spoke, they were talking, they talked
Notes: This word is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'They were speaking to the crowd' or 'They kept talking about the matter'.
Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Active, 3rd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΙΠΩΝ
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TOYS
Translations: (to) them, (for) them, (to) themselves, (for) themselves
Notes: This word is the dative plural form of the pronoun 'ΑΥΤΟΣ' (autos). It can mean 'to them' or 'for them' when referring to a third person plural, or 'to themselves' or 'for themselves' when used reflexively. It indicates the indirect object of a verb or the recipient of an action, and can apply to masculine, feminine, or neuter nouns.
Inflection: Dative, Plural, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter
G4170
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-po-LEH-moon
Translations: they were warring, they were fighting, they made war, they fought
Notes: This word describes an action of engaging in war or conflict. It is in the imperfect tense, indicating an ongoing, repeated, or continuous action in the past. It means 'they were fighting' or 'they were making war', implying a sustained effort rather than a single completed action.
Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Active, 3rd Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΜΑΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΓΩΝΙΖΟΜΑΙ
G1432
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: doh-reh-AHN
Translations: freely, for nothing, without cause, in vain, gratuitously, undeservedly
Notes: This word means 'freely' or 'gratuitously,' indicating something given or done without cost or obligation. It can also mean 'without cause' or 'in vain,' implying that something is done without a valid reason or achieves no purpose. It is used to describe actions that are unmerited or without charge.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΔΩΡΕΑ
Etymology: From the noun δωρεά (dōrea), meaning 'a gift' or 'a present,' which itself comes from δῶρον (dōron), also meaning 'gift.' The suffix -αν makes it an adverb.
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