2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

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.

G5056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEH-los

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΣ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΙΑ, ΤΕΛΕΥΤΗ

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

G5568

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: psal-MOS

Translations: psalm, a psalm, song, a song

Notes: This word refers to a psalm or a sacred song, often accompanied by stringed instruments. It is commonly used in the context of religious hymns or poetic compositions, particularly those found in the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament. It can be used to describe the act of singing or playing such a song.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΥΜΝΟΣ, ΩΔΗ

Etymology: From ψάλλω (psallō, "to pluck, play a stringed instrument"). It originally referred to the plucking of a stringed instrument, then to the song sung to the accompaniment of such an instrument.

Part of Speech: Verb Ending

Sounds like: MAI

Translations: I am, I am being, I myself

Notes: This is a common verb ending in Koine Greek, specifically indicating the first person singular (I) in the middle or passive voice. It is used to form various tenses and moods, such as the present indicative middle/passive, or the perfect indicative middle/passive. It signifies that the subject is either performing an action on themselves (middle voice) or is receiving the action (passive voice).

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Middle or Passive Voice, Indicative or Subjunctive or Imperative or Optative Mood

Etymology: This ending is derived from Proto-Indo-European *-(m)ai, a primary middle voice ending. It evolved from earlier forms of Greek, maintaining its function to denote the first person singular in the middle or passive voice.

G1537, G1803

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: eks

Translations: out of, from, by, of, six

Notes: This word can function in two main ways. As a preposition, it means 'out of' or 'from', indicating origin, source, or separation. It is always used with the genitive case. It can also denote the agent or cause of something. As a numeral, it means 'six'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΠΟ, ΕΚ, ΕΞΑ

Etymology: As a preposition, it comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'out'. As a numeral, it comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'six'.

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AH-po

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-DEE-koo

Translations: unjust, unrighteous, wicked, wrong, of the unjust, of the unrighteous

Notes: The word "ΑΝΔΙΚΟΥ" appears to be a misspelling or scribal error for "ΑΔΙΚΟΥ" (adikou). "ΑΔΙΚΟΥ" is the genitive singular form of the adjective "ΑΔΙΚΟΣ" (adikos), meaning 'unjust' or 'unrighteous'. It describes someone or something that is not in conformity with justice or righteousness. In a sentence, it would typically modify a noun, indicating that the noun possesses the quality of being unjust or unrighteous. For example, 'an unjust judge' or 'the way of the unrighteous'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΟΣ, ΑΣΕΒΗΣ

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-DI-koo

Translations: of unrighteous, of unjust, of wicked, of wrong, of unrighteousness, of injustice, of a wrongdoer, of an unrighteous person

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the adjective or noun 'ΑΔΙΚΟΣ (ADIKOS)'. It describes something or someone as being unrighteous, unjust, or wicked. When used as a noun, it refers to a wrongdoer or an unrighteous person. In the genitive case, it typically indicates possession, origin, or relationship, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΟΣ, ΑΣΕΒΗΣ, ΠΟΝΗΡΟΣ

G4506

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.

G3049

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-loh-GHEE-sahn-toh

Translations: they reasoned, they considered, they calculated, they accounted, they imputed, they reckoned

Notes: This word is the aorist indicative middle/passive third person plural form of the verb 'λογίζομαι' (logizomai), which means 'to reckon, calculate, consider, or impute'. It describes an action completed in the past by a group of people, indicating that they thought, reasoned, or accounted for something. It can be used in various contexts, from simple mental consideration to formal accounting or legal imputation.

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

Synonyms: ΝΟΕΩ, ΔΙΑΛΟΓΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΛΛΟΓΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'λογίζω' (logizo) comes from 'λόγος' (logos), meaning 'word, reason, account'. It signifies the act of using reason or making an account, stemming from the concept of putting thoughts into words or numbers.

G0093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-dee-KEE-as

Translations: of unrighteousness, of iniquity, of injustice, of wrong, of wickedness

Notes: This word refers to the state or act of being unrighteous, unjust, or wicked. It describes a violation of divine or human law, often implying a moral wrong or an act of injustice. It is used to describe actions or conditions that are contrary to what is right or fair.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΙΑ, ΑΣΕΒΕΙΑ, ΠΟΝΗΡΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΑΔΙΚΙΑ (adikia) is derived from the negative prefix 'α-' (a-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and 'δίκη' (dike) meaning 'justice' or 'right'. Thus, it literally means 'without justice' or 'injustice'.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

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.

G3902

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-re-TAS-son-to

Translations: they were arrayed, they were drawn up, they were arranged, they were lined up

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to array oneself', 'to draw up in battle order', or 'to arrange in a line'. It describes the action of people or groups forming a line or an array, often in a military context for battle. It is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and 'τάσσω' (tassō), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to order'.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΑΤΤΩ, ΤΑΣΣΩ, ΑΤΑΚΤΩ

G1100

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

G5616

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: OH-say

Translations: as if, as, like, about, approximately, some, nearly

Notes: ΩΣΕΙ is an adverb or conjunction used to indicate comparison, approximation, or similarity. It can mean "as if," "like," "about," or "approximately." It is often used to describe a quantity or duration that is not exact, or to introduce a hypothetical situation.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΠΕΡΙΠΟΥ

Etymology: From the Greek word ὡς (hōs), meaning "as" or "like," combined with the particle εἰ (ei), meaning "if."

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

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

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

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

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

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.

G1283

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ap-SAL-ma

Translations: interlude, musical interlude, pause, a musical interlude, a pause

Notes: This word refers to a musical interlude or a pause, often found in the Septuagint (the Greek Old Testament) in the Psalms. It indicates a break in the text, likely for musical accompaniment or a change in musical performance. It functions as a noun in a sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart,' and ΨΑΛΜΑ (psalma), meaning 'psalm' or 'song.' It literally suggests something that occurs 'through' or 'between' a psalm or musical piece.

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.

G5495

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHEI-ross

Translations: of hand, of a hand, of the hand, of power, of authority, of control

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the noun 'χείρ' (cheir), meaning 'hand'. In Koine Greek, 'hand' can refer not only to the physical limb but also metaphorically to power, authority, control, or agency. When used in the genitive case, it often indicates possession, origin, or the agent by which something is done, thus translating to 'of hand' or 'by the hand of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'χείρ' (cheir) comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰesr-, meaning 'hand'. It is related to words for hand in other Indo-European languages.

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

G5264

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-pos-keh-LEE-sai

Translations: to trip up, to supplant, to overthrow, to deceive

Notes: This word means to trip someone up, either literally by causing them to stumble and fall, or figuratively by deceiving them or causing them to fail. It can also mean to supplant or overthrow someone from a position of power or influence. It implies an act of cunning or malice aimed at causing another's downfall.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΟΛΙΖΩ, ΠΑΓΙΔΕΥΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ὑπό (hupo, “under”) and σκέλος (skelos, “leg”), literally meaning 'to put under the leg'.

G2928

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-RYP-san

Translations: they hid, they concealed, they kept secret

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'κρύπτω' (krypto), meaning 'to hide' or 'to conceal'. It describes an action that was completed in the past by a group of people ('they'). It can be used to describe physically hiding something or someone, or metaphorically concealing information or intentions.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ, ΛΑΝΘΑΝΩ

G5244

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: hoo-per-PHA-noy

Translations: proud, arrogant, haughty, the proud, the arrogant

Notes: This word describes someone who is excessively proud, arrogant, or haughty. It is often used to characterize those who are conceited or look down on others. It is a compound word formed from 'ὑπέρ' (hyper), meaning 'over' or 'above', and 'φαίνω' (phainō), meaning 'to show' or 'to appear', thus literally meaning 'showing oneself above' or 'appearing above others'.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Dative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΛΑΖΩΝ, ΥΨΗΛΟΦΡΩΝ, ΚΟΜΠΑΣΤΗΣ

G2532

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G4623

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: skhoy-NEE-ah

Translations: ropes, cords, lines, measuring lines

Notes: This word refers to ropes, cords, or lines, often made from rushes or reeds. It can be used for various purposes, such as binding, measuring, or as part of clothing or equipment. In some contexts, it can specifically refer to a measuring line or a measuring tape.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΩΔΙΑ, ΔΕΣΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΣΧΟΙΝΟΣ (schoinos) comes from the Greek word for 'rush' or 'reed', as ropes were often made from these materials.

G1249

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-TEH-nan

Translations: they stretched out, they extended, they spread out

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb "διατείνω". It means to stretch out, extend, or spread out something. It is often used to describe the action of extending a physical object, like ropes or nets, or to describe the stretching of a part of the body. It can also imply an effort to reach or achieve something by extending oneself.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΕΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ΤΕΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word "διατείνω" is a compound verb formed from the preposition "διά" (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb "τείνω" (teinō), meaning 'to stretch' or 'to extend'. Thus, it literally means 'to stretch through' or 'to stretch across'.

G3803

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-GHEE-das

Translations: trap, a trap, snare, a snare, net, a net

Notes: This word refers to a trap or a snare, often used metaphorically to describe a dangerous situation, a pitfall, or something that entraps or ensnares a person. It can refer to a literal device used for catching animals or a figurative trap that leads to destruction or sin.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΓΕΥΜΑ, ΘΗΡΑ

Etymology: The word "ΠΑΓΙΣ" comes from the Greek verb "πήγνυμι" (pēgnymi), meaning "to fix, to make fast, to set up, to construct." It refers to something that is fixed or set up to catch.

G2192

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: eh-KHO-meh-nah

Translations: next, following, adjacent, near, neighboring, holding, having, possessing, containing, possible, suitable, appropriate

Notes: This word is the neuter plural form of the present middle/passive participle of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. As an adjective, it describes things that are 'next to', 'following', or 'adjacent'. It can also refer to things that are 'possible' or 'suitable' in a given context, or things that are 'held' or 'contained'.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ, ΕΓΓΥΣ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΗΣ

G4625

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SKAN-da-lon

Translations: stumbling block, an offense, a snare, trap, cause of ruin

Notes: This word refers to an obstacle or impediment that causes someone to stumble or fall, either literally or figuratively. It can also mean a snare or trap. In a moral or spiritual sense, it denotes anything that causes someone to sin, fall away from faith, or be led astray.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΑΓΙΣ, ΠΡΟΣΚΟΜΜΑ

Etymology: The word is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to limp' or 'to stumble'. It originally referred to the movable stick or trigger of a trap, which, when touched, caused the trap to spring shut.

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-then-toh

Translations: they placed, they put, they laid, they set, they committed, they made, they attacked

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist indicative middle or passive form of the verb τίθημι (tithēmi). It describes an action that was completed in the past by a group of people. Depending on the context, it can mean 'they placed' or 'they put' something, 'they laid' something down, or 'they set' something up. In a middle voice sense, it can imply 'they committed' (e.g., sins) or 'they made' (e.g., an agreement). In a passive sense, it could mean 'they were placed' or 'they were laid'. With a preposition, it can also mean 'they attacked' or 'they laid upon'.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Indicative, Middle or Passive

Synonyms: ΒΑΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΤΑΣΣΩ

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pah

Translations: I said, I spoke

Notes: This is the first person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes a completed action of speaking or saying something in the past. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'I said to them' or 'I spoke the word'.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

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

G1487, G1488

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: AY

Translations: if, whether, that, if indeed, if then, you are, be

Notes: This word has two primary uses in Koine Greek. Most commonly, it functions as a conditional particle meaning 'if', introducing a condition or a question. It can also be the second person singular present indicative active form of the verb 'to be', meaning 'you are' or 'be'. The context of the sentence determines which meaning is intended.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a conjunction); Second Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active (as a verb)

Synonyms: ΕΑΝ, ΕΙΠΕΡ, ΕΣΤΙΝ

Etymology: The conjunction 'εἰ' comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'if' or 'whether'. The verb form 'εἰ' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'to be'.

G1795

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-noh-TEE-sah-ee

Translations: listen, pay attention, give ear, to listen, to pay attention, to give ear

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'enotizo', meaning 'to give ear to' or 'to listen attentively'. It can function as either an Aorist Active Imperative (second person singular or plural), commanding someone or a group to listen, or as an Aorist Active Infinitive, indicating the action of listening. It emphasizes the act of paying close attention to what is being said.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative (2nd Person Singular or Plural) or Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ

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.

G1411

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOO-nah-mees

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ, ΙΣΧΥΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ

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

G1982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-ski-AH-sas

Translations: you overshadowed, you overshadowed, you overshadowed, you overshadowed

Notes: This word describes the act of casting a shadow over something or someone, often implying a protective or enveloping presence. In a spiritual context, it can refer to a divine power or presence overshadowing an individual, indicating a special anointing or influence. It is used to describe a singular action completed in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΣΚΙΑΖΩ, ΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΣΚΙΑΖΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and the verb ΣΚΙΑΖΩ (skiazō), meaning 'to overshadow' or 'to cast a shadow'.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: EP-ee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡ, ΚΑΤΑ

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

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

Notes: ΜΗ is a negative particle used in Koine Greek to express a subjective negation. It is typically used with non-indicative moods (like the subjunctive, imperative, infinitive, or participle) to express prohibition, a condition, or a denial of something that is wished for or imagined. For example, it is used in commands like 'do not do this' or in clauses expressing fear or purpose, such as 'lest something happen'. It contrasts with 'οὐ' (ou), which negates objective facts.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΜΗ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient negative particle that has been present in various forms across Indo-European languages.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pah-rah-DOHS

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

Notes: This word means to hand over, deliver, or transmit something or someone. It can be used in various contexts, such as delivering a person to authorities, betraying someone, entrusting something to another's care, or passing on traditions. In the provided examples, it appears in a prohibitive context, meaning 'do not hand over' or 'do not betray'. It is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Subjunctive, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΓΧΕΙΡΙΖΩ

G1260

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-loh-GHEE-san-toh

Translations: they reasoned, they considered, they debated, they discussed, they thought

Notes: This word is the aorist middle indicative third person plural form of the verb "διαλογίζομαι" (dialogizomai). It means 'they reasoned' or 'they considered' something, often implying an internal deliberation or a discussion among a group. It is a compound word formed from "διά" (dia), meaning 'through' or 'among', and "λογίζομαι" (logizomai), meaning 'to reckon' or 'to consider'. Thus, it conveys the idea of thinking something through thoroughly or discussing it among themselves.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice, 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΣΥΛΛΟΓΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΕΝΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ, ΣΚΕΠΤΟΜΑΙ

G2596

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

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

G3379

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAY-po-teh

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΗΠΩΣ, ΜΗ

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

G5312

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: y-psoh-THOH-see

Translations: they might be exalted, they might be lifted up, they might be raised up

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to lift up, exalt, raise high'. In this form, it indicates a potential or hypothetical action performed by a group of people or things upon themselves (middle voice) or upon them by an external agent (passive voice). It is often used in contexts of elevation, whether literal (lifting something physically) or figurative (exalting someone in status or honor). The subjunctive mood implies a possibility, purpose, or condition.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Passive or Middle Voice, Subjunctive Mood

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΕΠΑΙΡΩ, ΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'ὕψος' (hypsos), meaning 'height' or 'summit'. The verb 'ὑψόω' (hypsoo) is formed from this noun, signifying the act of making something high or raising it.

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.

G2776

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: keh-fah-LEE

Translations: head, a head, chief, ruler, source, summit

Notes: This word primarily refers to the physical head of a body. Metaphorically, it can signify a person in authority or a leader, the origin or source of something, or the culmination or summit of a thing. It is used in various contexts to denote both literal and figurative meanings.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗΓΟΣ, ΚΟΡΥΦΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'head'. It is related to words for 'head' in other Indo-European languages.

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.

G0846

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.

G2873

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KO-pos

Translations: toil, labor, trouble, a toil, a labor, a trouble

Notes: This word refers to strenuous effort, hard work, or the trouble and weariness that results from such effort. It implies a sense of burden or difficulty. It can be used to describe physical exertion or mental anguish.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΟΧΘΟΣ, ΠΟΝΟΣ, ΚΑΜΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb κόπτω (koptō), meaning 'to strike, to cut, to beat'. The noun refers to the result of such strenuous action, implying weariness or effort.

G2572

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-LYP-sei

Translations: will cover, will hide, will conceal, will overwhelm

Notes: This is an inflected form of the verb 'καλύπτω' (kalyptō), meaning 'to cover', 'to hide', or 'to conceal'. It describes an action that will take place in the future, indicating that something or someone will be covered, hidden, or even overwhelmed by something else. It can be used in contexts of protection, secrecy, or the complete engulfment of one thing by another.

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ΣΥΓΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ

G0846

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

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: ep-EE

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, by, in, for, in addition to, besides, after, during, when, because of, concerning

Notes: This word is a common Koine Greek preposition that can also function as an adverb or a prefix. Its meaning is highly dependent on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often means 'on, upon, over' (of place or time), 'in the time of', or 'in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'on, upon, at' (of place), 'in addition to', 'for the purpose of', or 'because of'. With the accusative case, it typically means 'on, upon, to' (indicating motion towards), 'against', 'over' (of authority), or 'for' (of purpose). As a prefix, it generally adds the meaning of 'upon', 'over', 'to', or 'in addition'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΠΑΡΑ, ΥΠΕΡ

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

G4442

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PY-ros

Translations: of fire, fire, a fire

Notes: This word refers to fire, a fundamental element. It can be used literally to describe a burning flame or figuratively to represent judgment, purification, or divine presence. As a noun, it functions as the subject or object in a sentence, or in this genitive form, it indicates possession or origin.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΛΟΞ, ΚΑΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'πῦρ' (pyr) comes from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂wr̥, meaning 'fire'. It is a very ancient word found across many Indo-European languages.

G2598

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-bah-LEHS

Translations: you will throw down, you will cast down, you will overthrow, you will lay down, you will bring down

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb βάλλω (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. Together, it means to throw or cast down, to overthrow, or to lay down. It is often used in contexts of defeating an enemy, demolishing structures, or laying a foundation.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΑΙΡΩ, ΑΝΑΤΡΕΠΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

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

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.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: glohs-SOH-dees

Translations: talkative, garrulous, verbose, wordy

Notes: This word describes someone who is excessively talkative or prone to much speaking, often in a negative sense, implying someone who is overly chatty, gossipy, or uses too many words. It is a compound word derived from 'γλῶσσα' (tongue) and the suffix '-ώδης' (like, full of). It can be used to describe a person or their speech.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΛΟΓΟΣ, ΛΑΛΟΣ

G2720

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tef-thoon-THEH-seh-tai

Translations: will be directed, will be guided, will be straightened, will be made straight, will be prospered

Notes: This word is a verb indicating an action that will happen in the future, specifically that something or someone will be directed, guided, or made straight. It is in the passive voice, meaning the subject of the verb receives the action rather than performing it. It is often used in contexts where God directs or guides a person's path or actions.

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

Synonyms: ΟΔΗΓΗΘΗΣΕΤΑΙ, ΔΙΕΥΘΥΝΘΗΣΕΤΑΙ

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Adverb

Sounds like: ah-DI-kon

Translations: unjust, unrighteous, wrong, wicked, harmful, a wrong, an injustice, unjustly, wrongly

Notes: This word describes something that is not in accordance with justice or righteousness. As an adjective, it can describe a person, action, or thing that is unjust, unrighteous, or wicked. As a noun, it refers to an act of injustice or a wrong. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'unjustly' or 'wrongly'. It is often used in contrast to what is right or fair.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative (Adjective/Noun); Does not inflect (Adverb)

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΟΣ, ΑΣΕΒΗΣ, ΠΟΝΗΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΔΙΚΟΣ' is a compound word formed from the privative alpha (α-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and 'ΔΙΚΗ' (DIKE), meaning 'justice' or 'right'. Thus, it literally means 'without justice' or 'unjust'.

G2556

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: KAH-kah

Translations: evil things, bad things, evils, misfortunes, troubles, a bad thing, an evil thing

Notes: This word is an inflection of the adjective ΚΑΚΟΣ (kakos), meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. As 'ΚΑΚΑ', it typically functions as a neuter plural noun or adjective, referring to 'evil things', 'bad things', 'misfortunes', or 'troubles'. It describes things that are morally wrong, harmful, or unpleasant. For example, it can be used to speak of calamities or wicked deeds.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΑ, ΦΑΥΛΑ, ΒΛΑΒΕΡΑ

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.

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.

G1349

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DEE-kane

Translations: justice, a justice, judgment, a judgment, penalty, a penalty, punishment, a punishment, vengeance, a vengeance

Notes: This word refers to the concept of justice, both in the sense of what is right and fair, and in the sense of a legal judgment or the penalty imposed as a result of such a judgment. It can also denote the act of vengeance or retribution. It is often used in contexts relating to divine or human legal proceedings and their outcomes.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΡΙΜΑ, ΤΙΜΩΡΙΑ, ΕΚΔΙΚΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΚΗ (dikē) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be related to the verb δείκνυμι (deiknymi), meaning 'to show' or 'to point out', suggesting an original sense of 'that which is shown to be right' or 'that which is established'.

G3993

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: peh-NAY-tohn

Translations: of the poor, of poor people

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun 'πενής' (penēs), meaning 'poor' or 'needy'. It refers to those who are in a state of poverty, lacking material possessions or resources. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession or origin, often translated as 'of the poor' or 'belonging to the poor'. It is used to describe something associated with or coming from people who are poor.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΤΩΧΩΝ, ΕΝΔΕΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'πενής' (penēs) is derived from the verb 'πένομαι' (penomai), meaning 'to toil, to work for one's daily bread'. It emphasizes the state of working for a living and still being in need, distinguishing it from 'πτωχός' (ptōchos), which often implies complete destitution or begging.

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.

G1843

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-oh-moh-loh-GAY-sohn-tai

Translations: they will confess, they will acknowledge, they will give thanks, they will praise

Notes: This word is a future tense form of the verb 'exomologeo'. It describes an action that will happen in the future, specifically by a group of people ('they'). It can mean to confess or acknowledge something, often in a public or formal way, or to give thanks and praise, particularly to God. The meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, but it generally implies an open declaration.

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

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΕΩ, ΑΙΝΕΩ

G4862

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: soon

Translations: with, together with, along with

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ

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

G4383