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.

G5228

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-PER

Translations: over, above, for, on behalf of, concerning, beyond, more than

Notes: ΥΠΕΡ is a Koine Greek preposition. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often means 'on behalf of', 'for the sake of', 'concerning', or 'instead of'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'over', 'above', 'beyond', or 'more than', often indicating position or motion.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *uperi, meaning 'over, above'. It is cognate with English 'over' and Latin 'super'.

G0236

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: al-loy-oh-thee-SOH-meh-non

Translations: of those who will be changed, of those who will be altered, of those who will be transformed

Notes: This word is a future passive participle derived from the verb 'alloióō', meaning 'to change, alter, or transform'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that will happen to the subject. In this form, it specifically refers to 'those who will be changed' or 'those who will be altered', indicating a future state of being acted upon.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Future, Passive, Participle

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑΜΟΡΦΩΣΕΩΣ, ΜΕΤΑΒΟΛΗΣ

G1138

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: DAH-oo-eed

Translations: David

Notes: This is the Greek form of the Hebrew name David, a significant figure in the Old Testament, known as a king of Israel. It is used to refer to the historical person.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Genitive, or Accusative. The final apostrophe (keraia) indicates it is used as a numeral, specifically 4, but in this context, it is a proper noun and the apostrophe is likely a scribal mark or a form of elision/coronis, though it's most commonly the proper noun 'David'.

Etymology: The name David is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'beloved' or 'friend'. It is a transliteration of the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid).

G4982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: SOH-son

Translations: save, deliver, make whole, preserve, heal

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to save' or 'to deliver'. It is often used in a plea or command, asking someone to provide salvation, rescue, or healing. It can refer to physical deliverance from danger or illness, or spiritual salvation.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ, ΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΩ

Etymology: From an assumed primary verb of uncertain affinity. It is related to the concept of safety and soundness.

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'.

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.

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.

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: psy-KHES

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

Notes: This word refers to the soul, life, mind, or self. It can denote the vital breath, the seat of emotions and intellect, or the individual person. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession, origin, or relationship, often translated with 'of' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑ, ΖΩΗ, ΝΟΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΨΥΧΗ (psyche) originates from the verb ψύχω (psycho), meaning 'to breathe' or 'to blow'. This connection highlights its primary meaning related to the breath of life.

G1702

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-neh-PAH-gayn

Translations: I was stuck, I was fixed, I was fastened, I was implanted, I was driven in

Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'ἐμπήγνυμι' (empēgnymi), meaning 'to fix in, to implant, to drive in, to stick fast'. In this passive form, it describes the subject being stuck or fastened into something, often implying a difficult or inescapable situation. It conveys the idea of being firmly embedded or caught.

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

Synonyms: ΠΗΓΝΥΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΠΗΓΝΥΜΙ

Etymology: The root verb 'ἐμπήγνυμι' (empēgnymi) is a compound of 'ἐν' (en), meaning 'in' or 'on', and 'πήγνυμι' (pēgnymi), meaning 'to fix, to fasten, to make firm'.

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.

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.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-tee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

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

G5287

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hoo-pos-TA-sis

Translations: substance, a substance, reality, a reality, assurance, an assurance, confidence, a confidence, person, a person, existence, an existence, foundation, a foundation

Notes: This word is a compound noun formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (HYPO), meaning 'under' or 'below', and the verb ΙΣΤΗΜΙ (HISTĒMI), meaning 'to stand'. It refers to that which stands under or supports something, thus denoting substance, reality, or underlying essence. In different contexts, it can mean a foundation, a firm standing, assurance, or confidence. In theological contexts, particularly in early Christian writings, it was used to describe the distinct 'person' or 'subsistence' within the Godhead.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΥΣΙΑ, ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑ, ΒΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ΥΠΟ (HYPO), meaning 'under', and the root of the verb ΙΣΤΗΜΙ (HISTĒMI), meaning 'to stand'. The word literally means 'a standing under' or 'that which stands under'.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-thon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΑ is the neuter plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, indicating that a noun is definite or previously mentioned. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, and in this form, it can be used for both nominative (subject) and accusative (direct object) cases.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into a definite article in Greek.

Part of Speech: 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.

G2636

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-TAI-giss

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

Notes: This word refers to a violent storm, a tempest, or a whirlwind. It describes a powerful and destructive atmospheric disturbance, often implying a sudden and overwhelming force. It can be used metaphorically to describe any overwhelming or destructive event.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΥΕΛΛΑ, ΛΑΙΛΑΨ, ΧΕΙΜΩΝ

Etymology: From κατά (kata, 'down') and αἰγίς (aigis, 'a squall, a sudden gust of wind'). It literally means 'a down-rushing wind' or 'a down-rushing storm'.

G2626

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-PON-tee-sen

Translations: sank, drowned, submerged

Notes: This word means to sink, drown, or submerge something or someone. It is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ποντίζω (pontizo), meaning 'to sink' or 'to put into the sea'. It is used to describe the act of causing something to go down into water, often with the implication of destruction or overwhelming.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΠΤΙΖΩ, ΒΥΘΙΖΩ

G2896

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: KRAH-zohn

Translations: crying out, shouting, calling out, proclaiming, a crying out, a shouting

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'κράζω', meaning 'to cry out' or 'to shout'. It describes an action that is ongoing or continuous. It is often used to describe someone speaking loudly, whether in distress, excitement, or to make a proclamation. It can function adjectivally, describing someone who is crying out, or adverbially, indicating the manner of an action.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΑΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΚΕΚΡΑΓΑ

G993

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eb-rang-khee-AH-sen

Translations: he was choked, he choked, he was suffocated, he suffocated

Notes: This word describes the action of being choked or suffocated. It is often used to refer to plants being choked by weeds, preventing their growth and fruitfulness. Metaphorically, it can refer to something being overwhelmed or stifled, preventing its development or effectiveness.

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

Synonyms: ΠΝΙΓΩ

Etymology: The word ΒΡΑΓΧΝΙΑΖΩ (bragchniazō) is derived from the noun βράγχος (bragchos), meaning 'hoarseness' or 'sore throat', which can also refer to the throat itself. The verb thus implies a constriction or choking sensation in the throat.

G1626

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EH-lee-pon

Translations: failed, ceased, came to an end, died, fainted, passed away, vanished, disappeared, lacked, was wanting

Notes: This word is the aorist active indicative third person plural form of the verb 'ekleipō'. It describes an action that happened in the past, indicating that something failed, ceased to exist, or came to an end. It can refer to people dying or fainting, or to resources or things becoming exhausted or disappearing.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΠΑΥΩ, ΤΕΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'ekleipō' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ek' (meaning 'out of' or 'from') and the verb 'leipō' (meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon'). Thus, it literally means 'to leave out' or 'to leave off', leading to the sense of ceasing or failing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

G4129

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-lay-thoon-THEH-san

Translations: they were multiplied, they increased, they became numerous

Notes: This word describes an action where a group or quantity of something became larger or more numerous. It is used to indicate a passive increase, meaning the subjects of the verb were caused to multiply or increase, rather than actively multiplying themselves. It often refers to a population growing or a quantity of items expanding.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΥΞΑΝΩ, ΠΛΗΘΥΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the Greek word πλῆθος (plēthos), meaning 'a great number, multitude'.

G3404

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mee-SOON-tes

Translations: hating, those who hate, persecuting, those who persecute

Notes: This word is a present active participle, masculine plural, nominative or accusative case, derived from the verb 'μισέω' (miseō), meaning 'to hate' or 'to detest'. It describes individuals who are actively engaged in the act of hating or persecuting. It can function as a substantive, referring to 'those who hate' or 'the haters', or as an adjective modifying a plural masculine noun.

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

Synonyms: ΕΧΘΡΑΙΝΟΝΤΕΣ, ΔΙΩΚΟΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The verb μισέω (miseō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to μῖσος (misos), meaning 'hatred'. It is a common word in Koine Greek for expressing strong dislike or enmity.

G1432

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.

G2901

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-rah-tah-ee-OH-theh-sahn

Translations: they were strengthened, they were made strong, they were mighty, they were powerful

Notes: This word describes an action where a group of people or things were made strong or became powerful. It indicates a past event where strength or might was imparted or developed.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΟΩ, ΕΝΔΥΝΑΜΟΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΩ (krataioō) is derived from the adjective ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΣ (krataios), meaning 'strong, mighty'. This adjective itself comes from ΚΡΑΤΟΣ (kratos), meaning 'strength, power, might'.

G1377

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-OH-kon-tes

Translations: pursuing, persecuting, chasing, following, those who pursue, those who persecute

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to pursue' or 'to persecute'. It describes an action of actively following after someone or something, either in a literal chase or in a hostile sense of persecution. It can also mean to earnestly seek or strive for something. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, but also carries the action of a verb.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΔΙΩΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΙΩΞΙΣ, ΚΑΤΑΔΙΩΓΜΟΣ

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

Sounds like: AL-fah (as the letter name), ah (as the sound)

Translations: Alpha, A, one, un-, a-

Notes: This is the first letter of the Greek alphabet, equivalent to the English 'A'. It can also function as the numeral '1'. Furthermore, it is commonly used as a prefix (known as the 'alpha privative') when placed before a word, indicating negation, absence, or the opposite of the word's meaning, similar to the English prefixes 'un-' or 'a-'. For example, 'atheist' (without God) comes from 'a-' (without) and 'theos' (God).

Inflection: Does not inflect as a letter or numeral. As a prefix, it modifies the meaning of the word it precedes.

Etymology: The letter 'Alpha' is derived from the Phoenician letter 'aleph', which meant 'ox'. It was adopted by the Greeks and became the first letter of their alphabet.

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OOKH

Translations: no, not, never, by no means

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ, ΟΥΚ

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

G0726

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: heer-PAH-sah

Translations: I seized, I snatched, I caught away, I plundered, I took by force

Notes: This word is the first person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb ἁρπάζω (harpazō). It means to seize, snatch, or carry off by force, often implying a sudden or violent action. It can also mean to plunder or rob. It is used to describe taking something quickly and forcefully, whether an object, a person, or even an opportunity.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΕΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΣΥΛΑΩ

Etymology: The Greek word ἁρπάζω (harpazō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *serp-, meaning 'to seize' or 'to snatch'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of forceful taking.

G5119

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: TOH-teh

Translations: then, at that time, at that moment, thereupon, therefore

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'then' or 'at that time'. It is used to indicate a point in time, often referring to a past or future event that follows another. It can also be used to introduce a consequence or result, similar to 'therefore' or 'in that case'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΤΕ is a primary adverb, meaning it is not derived from another word in Greek. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'το' (this/that).

G0661

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-TIN-noo-on

Translations: I was paying back, I was repaying, I was rendering, I was giving back

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'ἀποτίννυμι' (apotinnumi), meaning 'to pay back' or 'to repay'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, indicating that someone was in the process of paying back or rendering something. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀπό' (apo, 'from, back') and 'τίννυμι' (tinnumi, 'to pay').

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩ

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eg-NOHS

Translations: you knew, you recognized, you understood, you learned, you perceived, you came to know

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'γινώσκω' (ginōskō), meaning 'to know', 'to recognize', 'to understand', or 'to learn'. It describes the act of acquiring knowledge or becoming aware of something. In this specific form, it indicates an action completed in the past by a single person addressed directly (you). It can be used in contexts where someone gained understanding or became acquainted with a fact or person.

Inflection: Aorist Indicative, Active Voice, 2nd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The root 'γινώσκω' (ginōskō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵneh₃-, meaning 'to know'. It is related to English words like 'know' and 'cognition'.

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.

G0877

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-fro-SY-neen

Translations: folly, foolishness, senselessness, a foolish act

Notes: This word refers to a state of lacking good sense or judgment, or the act of demonstrating such a lack. It describes foolishness, unreasonableness, or imprudence. It is often used to describe actions or attitudes that are irrational or unwise.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΙΑ, ΜΩΡΙΑ, ΑΣΥΝΕΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΑΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ (aphrosyne) is derived from the negative prefix 'α-' (a-, meaning 'not') and 'φρόνησις' (phronesis), meaning 'understanding' or 'prudence'. Thus, it literally means 'lack of understanding' or 'lack of prudence'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Interjection, Prefix, Numeral

Sounds like: AI

Translations: the, who, which, alas, oh, 11

Notes: The word 'ΑΙ' can function in several ways in Koine Greek. Most commonly, it is the feminine nominative plural form of the definite article, meaning 'the' (referring to multiple feminine nouns). It can also be the feminine nominative plural form of the relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which'. Less frequently, it can be an interjection expressing sorrow or pain, similar to 'alas' or 'oh'. It can also appear as a prefix in compound words. Additionally, 'ΑΙ' can represent the number 11 when used as a numerical symbol (alpha-iota). It is also possible for 'ΑΙ' to be an elision or contraction of other words, such as 'ἀεί' (always) or 'ἄγε' (come on!), though this is less common in the New Testament.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Plural (for article and pronoun); Does not inflect (for interjection, prefix, and numeral)

Etymology: The origin of 'ΑΙ' as a definite article and relative pronoun is from Proto-Indo-European. Its use as an interjection is onomatopoeic.

G4139

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: play-MMEH-lee-ai

Translations: errors, faults, sins, transgressions

Notes: This word refers to a deviation from what is right or proper, an error, fault, or transgression. It often carries a moral or ethical connotation, indicating a wrong action or a failure to adhere to a standard. It is a compound word derived from πλήρης (full) and μέλος (melody, part), originally referring to a false note in music, then extended to any kind of error or offense.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΠΤΩΜΑΤΑ, ΑΔΙΚΙΑΙ

Etymology: The word πλήμμελεια (plēmméleia) is derived from πλήμμελής (plēmmelḗs), meaning 'out of tune, discordant, faulty'. It is a compound of πλήν (plēn, 'except, but') or perhaps πλῆθος (plēthos, 'fullness, multitude') and μέλος (melos, 'melody, song, limb'). The original sense was a musical error, a false note, which then broadened to mean any kind of error, fault, or transgression.

G2928

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-ry-BEE-san

Translations: they were hidden, they hid themselves, they concealed themselves

Notes: This word describes an action where a group of people or things were hidden or concealed, often implying that they hid themselves. It is used to indicate that something or someone became unseen or was put out of sight, either by an external force or by their own action. It is a compound word, formed from the prefix 'εκ-' (ek-) meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb 'κρύπτω' (krypto) meaning 'to hide'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ΛΑΝΘΑΝΩ

G613

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-kroo-BEE-sahn

Translations: they were hidden, they hid themselves, they concealed themselves

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to hide' or 'to conceal'. It is often used in the passive voice, indicating that someone or something was hidden by another, or in the middle voice, indicating that they hid themselves. It implies a deliberate act of concealment.

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΟΚΡΥΠΤΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΑΠΟ (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ΚΡΥΠΤΩ (kryptō), meaning 'to hide' or 'to conceal'. The prefix intensifies the meaning of hiding or indicates separation.

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.

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.

G5278

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: hoo-po-MEH-non-tes

Translations: enduring, persevering, waiting, remaining, a person who endures, those who endure

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'hypomeno'. It describes someone who is actively enduring, persevering, or remaining steadfast. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun, or as a substantive, referring to 'those who endure' or 'the ones enduring'. It implies a patient and steadfast waiting or bearing up under difficulties.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΡΤΕΡΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΑΝΕΧΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΡΤΕΡΟΥΝΤΕΣ

G1411

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: doo-NAH-meh-oh

Translations: of power, of strength, of ability, of might, of force, of a miracle, of a mighty work, of a powerful deed, of an army, of a host

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'δύναμις' (dynamis). It refers to inherent power, strength, or ability, often implying a miraculous or supernatural capacity. It can also refer to a powerful deed, a miracle, or even a military force or host. In context, it often describes the power of God or a powerful individual.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΥΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΣ

G1791

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-tra-PEE-san

Translations: they were ashamed, they were put to shame, they were abashed, they respected, they reverenced

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'entrepo'. It describes an action completed in the past where the subjects experienced shame, were put to shame, or felt a sense of respect or reverence. It can imply a feeling of embarrassment or a deferential attitude towards someone.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΣΧΥΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΙΣΧΥΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΝΤΡΕΠΩ (entrepo) is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΝ (en), meaning 'in' or 'into', and the verb ΤΡΕΠΩ (trepo), meaning 'to turn'. Thus, it literally means 'to turn in' or 'to turn upon oneself', leading to the sense of turning inward with shame or respect.

G1567

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-zay-TOON-tes

Translations: seeking out, searching for, inquiring after, investigating, requiring, demanding

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from 'ek' (out of, from) and 'zeteo' (to seek, search). It means to seek out, search diligently for, or investigate thoroughly. It implies an earnest and persistent effort to find or discover something, often with the nuance of seeking something lost, hidden, or required. It can also mean to demand or require something.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative Masculine Plural

Synonyms: ΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΝΑΖΗΤΕΩ, ΕΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΖΗΤΕΩ is a compound verb derived from the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΖΗΤΕΩ (zēteō), meaning 'to seek' or 'to search'. The prefix 'ek' intensifies the meaning of 'seeking', implying a thorough or exhaustive search.

G1752

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EH-neh-kah

Translations: because of, on account of, for the sake of

Notes: This word is a preposition that means 'because of,' 'on account of,' or 'for the sake of.' It is always followed by a noun or pronoun in the genitive case, indicating the reason or purpose for something. For example, one might say 'ΕΝΕΚΑ ΤΟΥ ΝΟΜΟΥ' (heneka tou nomou) meaning 'because of the law.'

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΑ, ΧΑΡΙΝ

Etymology: From an obsolete noun meaning 'cause' or 'reason'. It is related to the Greek word 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'.

G5271

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-pee-NENG-ka

Translations: I bore, I endured, I suffered, I carried, I submitted, I underwent

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'ὑποφέρω' (hypopherō), meaning 'to bear up under,' 'to endure,' or 'to suffer.' It describes the act of carrying a burden, whether physical or emotional, or enduring hardship. It is often used in contexts of patience, perseverance, or submission to difficult circumstances.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΧΩ, ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

G3680

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-nay-DIS-mon

Translations: reproach, disgrace, insult, shame, a reproach, a disgrace, an insult, a shame

Notes: This word refers to the act of reproaching, insulting, or disgracing someone or something. It signifies the state of being subjected to scorn, contempt, or public shame. It can also refer to the cause or object of such reproach.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΙΣΧΥΝΗ, ΥΒΡΙΣ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΜΑ

Etymology: Derived from the verb ΟΝΕΙΔΙΖΩ (ONEIDIZO), meaning 'to reproach, to revile', which itself comes from ΟΝΕΙΔΟΣ (ONEIDOS), meaning 'reproach, blame'.

G1791

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: en-tro-PEE

Translations: shame, disgrace, humiliation, a shame, a disgrace

Notes: This word refers to a feeling of shame or disgrace, often implying a sense of humiliation or dishonor. It can also denote the act of putting someone to shame or causing them to feel disgraced, often used in contexts of rebuke or correction.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΑΙΣΧΥΝΗ, ΚΑΤΑΙΣΧΥΝΗ

Etymology: From the Greek verb ἐντρέπω (entrepo), meaning 'to turn oneself in, to turn to, to regard, to reverence, to put to shame'. It combines 'en' (in) and 'trepo' (to turn).

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-OH-pon

Translations: face, a face, presence, person, appearance

Notes: This word refers to the face of a person or animal. It can also denote one's presence or appearance, or even a person themselves, especially in a formal or legal context. It is used to describe physical features as well as the impression or aspect someone presents.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρός (pros, "to, towards") and ὤψ (ōps, "eye, face"). It literally means "that which is towards the eye" or "that which is before the eye."

G0526

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-pay-loh-tree-OH-meh-nos

Translations: alienated, estranged, separated, having been alienated

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, functioning as an adjective. It describes a state of having been alienated, estranged, or separated from something or someone. It implies a past action that resulted in a current state of detachment or hostility. In a sentence, it would describe a person or group that has become distant or cut off.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΤΡΙΟΣ, ΞΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἀπαλλοτριόω (apallotrioo) is a compound verb formed from ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and ἀλλοτριόω (allotrioo), meaning 'to alienate' or 'to make foreign'. The verb ἀλλοτριόω itself comes from ἀλλότριος (allotrios), meaning 'belonging to another' or 'foreign', which is derived from ἄλλος (allos), meaning 'other'. Thus, the word signifies a complete separation or alienation.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-geh-NEE-theen

Translations: I became, I was, I came into being, I happened, I arose, I was made, I was born

Notes: This word is the first person singular, aorist indicative passive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It describes an action that occurred in the past, specifically focusing on the subject undergoing a change of state or coming into existence. It can mean 'I became' or 'I was made/born', indicating a past event where the subject transitioned into a new state or was brought into being. It is often used to describe events that 'happened' or 'came to pass'.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΚΤΙΖΩ

G3581

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: XEH-nos

Translations: stranger, a stranger, foreigner, a foreigner, guest, a guest, host, a host, alien, an alien

Notes: This word refers to someone who is a stranger, a foreigner, or an alien. It can also mean a guest or a host, depending on the context. It is used to describe someone who is not from one's own family, city, or country. It can function as both an adjective (e.g., 'a foreign land') and a noun (e.g., 'the stranger').

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΚΟΣ, ΕΠΙΔΗΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ξένος' is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be an ancient word with connections to hospitality and the concept of 'otherness'. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages.

G2205

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ZAY-los

Translations: zeal, jealousy, envy, indignation, a zeal, a jealousy, an envy, an indignation

Notes: This word refers to intense passion or fervor, which can manifest in both positive and negative ways. It can mean a strong enthusiasm or devotion (zeal), or a negative emotion like jealousy or envy, often accompanied by indignation or rivalry. Its meaning depends on the context, indicating either a commendable passion for something good or a destructive, resentful feeling towards others.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΦΘΟΝΟΣ, ΕΡΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΖΗΛΟΣ comes from an ancient root meaning 'to boil' or 'to ferment,' suggesting an intense, bubbling emotion. It is related to the verb ζέω (zeō), meaning 'to boil' or 'to be hot.'

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-KOO

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

Notes: This word is a noun referring to a house, home, or dwelling place. It can also refer to a household, family, or even a temple. In its genitive form, as seen here, it indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of' or 'belonging to'. It is used to describe the place where people live or a group of people living together.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ, ΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ

G2719

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-fah-GEH-tai

Translations: will devour, will consume, will eat up

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἐσθίω (esthiō), meaning 'to eat'. Together, it means to eat down, consume entirely, or devour. It is used to describe a complete and destructive consumption, often by fire, a sword, or an enemy.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΛΙΣΚΩ, ΔΑΠΑΝΑΩ, ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The verb κατεσθίω (katesthiō) is formed from the prefix κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἐσθίω (esthiō), meaning 'to eat'. The root ἐσθίω comes from an older form ἔδω (edō), which is related to the Proto-Indo-European root for 'to eat'.

G3679

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: oh-ney-DIH-zon-toh

Translations: those who reproach, those who revile, those who insult, those who scorn, those who upbraid, those who cast reproach, those who cast insults

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'those who are reproaching' or 'those who are reviling'. It describes an ongoing action of casting insults or blame upon someone. In a sentence, it would function adjectivally or substantively, referring to the people performing the act of reproaching.

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

Synonyms: ΥΒΡΙΖΟΝΤΩΝ, ΛΟΙΔΟΡΟΥΝΤΩΝ, ΚΑΚΟΛΟΓΟΥΝΤΩΝ

G4098

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PEH-peh-san

Translations: they fell, they fell upon, they fell down, they prostrated themselves

Notes: This is the 3rd person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'πίπτω' (pipto), meaning 'to fall'. It describes an action of falling that occurred in the past and is completed. It can be used to describe people or objects falling, or metaphorically, to fall upon someone (as in an attack or a sudden event), or to prostrate oneself in worship or submission.

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

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΚΑΤΑΠΙΠΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΠΙΠΤΩ

G4780

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-ka-LYP-sa

Translations: I covered up, I concealed, I hid

Notes: This word is the first person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb ΣΥΓΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ (sygkalypto). It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ (kalypto), meaning 'to cover' or 'to conceal'. Therefore, it means to cover up completely, to hide, or to conceal something or someone. It implies a thorough or collective act of covering.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ, ΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΠΤΩ

Etymology: The root verb ΣΥΓΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ is derived from the prefix ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ (kalypto), meaning 'to cover' or 'to hide'. The combination emphasizes a complete or collective covering.

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'.

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PSY-khen

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΖΩΗ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

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

G3680

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-nee-DIS-moos

Translations: reproaches, insults, disgrace, shames, revilings

Notes: This word refers to acts of reproach, insult, or disgrace. It describes the verbal or social abuse directed at someone, often implying a public shaming or reviling. The form 'ΟΝΙΔΙΣΜΟΥΣ' is an accusative plural, indicating that the word is the direct object of a verb or preposition, and it is a common variant spelling of the more standard 'ΟΝΕΙΔΙΣΜΟΥΣ'.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΥΒΡΕΙΣ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΛΙΑΙ, ΛΟΙΔΟΡΙΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΟΝΕΙΔΙΣΜΟΣ (oneidismos) derives from the verb ΟΝΕΙΔΙΖΩ (oneidizo), meaning 'to reproach' or 'to revile'. This verb itself comes from ΟΝΕΙΔΟΣ (oneidos), meaning 'reproach' or 'blame'.

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-THE-meen

Translations: I placed, I put, I laid, I appointed, I established, I made, I deposited, I laid down, I set

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'ΤΙΘΗΜΙ' (tithemi), meaning 'to place' or 'to put'. In this specific form, it indicates an action that was completed in the past, with the subject performing the action for themselves or experiencing the action. It can describe the act of laying something down, setting something in place, or even establishing something. It is often used in contexts of depositing money, making a covenant, or appointing someone to a position.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΑΠΟΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The verb ΤΙΘΗΜΙ (tithemi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to put, to place'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, indicating the action of setting or laying something down.

G1742

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: en-DEW-mah

Translations: clothing, a garment, a cloak, raiment

Notes: This word refers to an article of clothing or raiment. It is generally used to denote any covering for the body, whether a single garment or a collection of clothes. It can be used in both literal and figurative senses.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΙΜΑΤΙΟΝ, ΕΣΘΗΣ, ΣΤΟΛΗ

Etymology: From the verb ΕΝΔΥΩ (ENDYO), meaning 'to put on' or 'to clothe oneself', combined with the suffix -ΜΑ (-MA) which forms nouns denoting the result of an action.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-geh-NO-meen

Translations: I became, I was, I came to be, I happened, I arose

Notes: This is the first person singular aorist indicative middle/passive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It signifies an action that occurred in the past, indicating a coming into being, a happening, or a transformation. It can be translated as 'I became,' 'I was,' 'I came to be,' or 'I happened,' depending on the context. It describes a completed action in the past.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle/Passive, 1st Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ

G3850

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-bo-LEN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑ, ΑΙΝΙΓΜΑ

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.

G2276

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hay-doh-LES-khoon

Translations: they were talking idly, they were chattering, they were prating, they were babbling

Notes: This word describes the act of talking idly, chattering, or babbling, often implying a lengthy and perhaps pointless discussion. It suggests a preoccupation with words rather than substance. The form 'ΗΔΟΛΕΣΧΟΥΝ' is the third person plural imperfect indicative, meaning 'they were talking idly' or 'they used to talk idly'. It is a compound word derived from 'ηδύς' (pleasant) and 'λέσχη' (talk, conversation, or a place for conversation).

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Imperfect, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΛΥΑΡΕΩ

G2521

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ka-THEE-meh-noy

Translations: sitting, those sitting, who sit

Notes: This word is a present participle of the verb 'to sit'. It describes someone or something that is in the act of sitting. It can be used to describe people who are seated, or metaphorically, those who are settled in a particular state or place. For example, it can refer to people sitting in darkness or those sitting near someone.

Inflection: Present, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΕΖΟΜΑΙ, ΕΔΡΑΖΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek καθέζομαι (kathézomai, “to sit down”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἕζομαι (hézomai, “to sit”).

G5567

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-SAL-lon

Translations: they were singing, they were making music, they were playing (a stringed instrument), they were chanting

Notes: This word is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'psallo'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It generally means 'to sing', 'to make music', or 'to play a stringed instrument', often referring to the accompaniment of a song with a lyre or harp. In a broader sense, it can refer to chanting or singing hymns.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperfect Tense, Active Voice, Indicative Mood

Synonyms: ΥΜΝΕΩ, ΑΔΩ

Etymology: The verb ΨΑΛΛΩ (psallō) is derived from an ancient Greek root meaning 'to pluck' or 'to twitch', specifically referring to plucking the strings of a musical instrument. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass the act of singing or chanting, especially with musical accompaniment.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

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.

G4335

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-YOO-khee

Translations: prayer, a prayer, supplication

Notes: This word refers to an act of prayer or supplication, a communication with God or a deity. It is commonly used to describe the act of worship or a specific request made in prayer. It can be used in contexts ranging from personal devotion to public worship.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΗΣΙΣ, ΕΥΧΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προσεύχομαι (proseúkhomai, “to pray”), from πρός (prós, “to, toward”) + εὔχομαι (eúkhomai, “to pray, to wish”). It literally means 'a prayer directed towards'.

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.

G2540

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kai-ROS

Translations: time, a time, season, a season, appointed time, an appointed time, opportune time, an opportune time

Notes: This word refers to a specific, opportune, or appointed time, often implying a critical moment or a season of activity, as opposed to chronological time (chronos). It is used to denote the right or proper time for something to happen or be done.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΧΡΟΝΟΣ, ΩΡΑ, ΕΥΚΑΙΡΙΑ

Etymology: The etymology of 'ΚΑΙΡΟΣ' is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the verb 'κείρω' (keirō), meaning 'to cut', possibly referring to a 'cut' or 'decisive' moment in time.

G2107

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-doh-KEE-as

Translations: of good pleasure, of goodwill, of favor, of delight, of desire, of purpose

Notes: This word refers to a state of being well-pleased, having good will, or experiencing delight. It often implies a favorable disposition or a deliberate purpose. In a sentence, it would typically indicate the source or object of someone's favor or intention, often translated with 'of' or 'from'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΑΡΙΤΟΣ, ΘΕΛΗΜΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek εὐδοκία (eudokía, “good will, satisfaction”), from εὐδοκέω (eudokéō, “to be well pleased”), from εὖ (eu, “well”) + δοκέω (dokéō, “to seem, to think, to expect”).

G1874

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pah-KOO-son

Translations: hear, listen, give ear, answer, hearken

Notes: This word means to hear, listen, or give ear to something or someone. It often implies a responsive hearing, meaning to listen with the intent to answer or obey. It can be used in contexts where one is listening to a prayer or a request, and then responding to it. It is a compound word formed from 'epi' (upon, to, in addition) and 'akouo' (to hear).

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

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΥΩ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ

Etymology: The word ἐπακούω (epakouō) is derived from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and the verb ἀκούω (akouō), meaning 'to hear'. This combination suggests hearing in a particular way, often with an implication of responding or giving attention.

G225

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-LAY-thee-ah

Translations: truth, a truth

Notes: This word refers to truth, reality, or sincerity. It is often used to describe something that is factual, genuine, or in accordance with reality. It can also refer to the concept of truth as a moral or spiritual quality. For example, it might be used in a sentence to say 'the truth is in us' or 'we are of the truth'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΕΣ, ΓΝΩΣΙΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΛΗΘΕΙΑ' comes from the Greek prefix 'α-' (a-), meaning 'not' or 'un-', and 'λήθη' (lethe), meaning 'forgetfulness' or 'concealment'. Thus, it literally means 'un-forgetfulness' or 'un-concealment', implying that which is revealed or not hidden.

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.

G1701

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-PAH-goh

Translations: I am stuck, I am fixed, I am fastened, I am embedded

Notes: This word is likely a misspelling or variant of the Koine Greek verb 'ἐμπήγνυμι' (empēgnymi), which means 'to fix in, to fasten, to stick fast, to be stuck'. It describes the state of being firmly set or embedded in something, often implying difficulty in removal. In the provided context, it suggests being stuck in mud or deep waters.

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

Synonyms: ΠΗΓΝΥΜΙ, ΕΜΠΗΓΝΥΜΙ

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.

G3404

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: mee-SOON-tohn

Translations: of those hating, of those detesting, of those abhorring

Notes: This word is a genitive plural masculine/neuter participle derived from the verb 'miseō', meaning 'to hate' or 'to detest'. It describes the action of hating or detesting, referring to 'those who are hating' or 'those who hate'. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession, origin, or the object of certain prepositions, often translated with 'of'.

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

Synonyms: ECHTHRAINO

Etymology: The word MISEO (μισέω) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to μῖσος (misos, 'hatred'). It is a common verb in Koine Greek, frequently used in the Septuagint and New Testament.

G0899

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-THOOS

Translations: of depth, of the deep, of the abyss

Notes: This word refers to a measure of distance downwards, indicating a profound or extreme degree of something. It can denote physical depth, such as the depth of the sea or a pit, or it can be used metaphorically to describe the profoundness of a concept, emotion, or mystery. It is a noun.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΒΥΣΣΟΣ, ΒΥΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΒΑΘΟΣ (bathos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *gʷem-, meaning 'to go, to come'. It is related to words signifying 'bottom' or 'deep place'.

G0901

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: bah-THEH-ohn

Translations: of deep things, from the depths, of depths

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'ΒΑΘΥΣ' (bathys), meaning 'deep' or 'profound'. It is often used to describe physical depth, like deep water or a deep pit, but can also refer to profound or hidden things, such as deep thoughts or the depths of one's being. In the genitive plural, it typically translates to 'of deep things' or 'from the depths', often implying a state of distress or a profound spiritual condition.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΒΥΘΟΣ, ΑΒΥΣΣΟΣ

G2630

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-pon-TEE-sah-toh

Translations: let him drown, let him sink, let it drown, let it sink

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ποντίζω (pontizo), meaning 'to sink' or 'to plunge'. Therefore, it means to cause something or someone to sink completely, to drown, or to be submerged. It is used to express a command or wish for someone or something to be drowned or sunk.

Inflection: Aorist Active Imperative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΒΑΠΤΙΖΩ, ΔΥΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΥΩ

G3366

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: MEE-deh

Translations: neither, nor, not even, and not

Notes: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word formed from the negative particle μή (mē, 'not') and the conjunction δέ (de, 'but, and'). It is used to introduce a negative clause, often following another negative clause, conveying the sense of 'neither...nor' or 'not even'. It is primarily used with non-indicative moods, such as the imperative or subjunctive, to express prohibitions or negative conditions.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕ

Etymology: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word derived from the negative particle μή (mē), meaning 'not', and the postpositive conjunction δέ (de), meaning 'but' or 'and'.

G2666

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-pee-EH-toh

Translations: let him swallow, let it swallow, let him drink down, let it drink down, let him devour, let it devour

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb πίνω (pinō, meaning 'to drink'). It means to drink down, swallow, or devour completely. It is used here in the imperative mood, giving a command or instruction for someone or something to perform the action of swallowing or devouring.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΣΘΙΩ, ΚΑΤΑΦΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΠΙΝΩ is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb πίνω (pinō), meaning 'to drink'. The combination emphasizes the action of drinking or consuming completely.

G0103

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BOO-thos

Translations: depth, the deep, a depth, the abyss, a bottom

Notes: This word refers to a great depth, whether of the sea, a well, or a chasm. It can also denote the abyss or the deepest part of something. It is typically used to describe a profound or immeasurable depth.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΒΥΣΣΟΣ, ΠΕΛΑΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word "ΒΥΘΟΣ" comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning "bottom" or "deep." It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also refer to depth or the bottom.

G4912

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: sys-KHEH-toh

Translations: to hold together, to constrain, to oppress, to afflict, to be seized with, to be distressed, to be in anguish, to be pressed on all sides

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb "συνέχω" (synechō). It describes the act of holding something together, constraining it, or being pressed upon or afflicted by something. It can also refer to being seized by a feeling or illness, or being in a state of distress or anguish. The prefix "συν-" (syn-) means "with" or "together," indicating a sense of closeness or intensity in the action.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΧΩ, ΘΛΙΒΩ, ΣΤΕΝΟΧΩΡΕΩ

G4750

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STOH-mah

Translations: mouth, an mouth, opening, edge, speech, utterance

Notes: This word refers to the mouth of a person or animal. It can also metaphorically refer to an opening or entrance, such as the mouth of a river or a cave. Furthermore, it is often used to denote speech, utterance, or the edge of a sword or other sharp object, implying the 'cutting' or 'speaking' part. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΤΟΜΑΤΟΣ, ΣΤΟΜΑΤΙ, ΣΤΟΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'mouth' or 'opening'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G1522

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eis-a-KOO-son

Translations: hear, listen, give ear, answer prayer

Notes: This word means to hear, listen, or give ear to something. It can also specifically mean to hear and answer a prayer, implying a positive response. It is often used in contexts where someone is paying close attention or responding to a request.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΥΩ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΙΣΑΚΟΥΩ is a compound verb formed from ΕΙΣ (EIS), meaning 'into' or 'to', and ΑΚΟΥΩ (AKOUO), meaning 'to hear'. This combination suggests hearing 'into' or 'towards' something, implying attentive listening or a response.

G5543

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KHRAY-stos

Translations: useful, good, kind, pleasant, easy, a useful thing, a good thing

Notes: This word describes something as useful, good, or kind. It can also refer to something that is easy or pleasant to deal with. It is used to qualify nouns, indicating a positive quality or characteristic.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΕΥΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ (chrēstos) comes from the Greek verb χράομαι (chráomai), meaning 'to use, to employ'. Therefore, it originally meant 'fit for use' or 'useful', and then extended to mean 'good' or 'kind'.

G1656

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EH-leh-os

Translations: mercy, pity, compassion, a mercy

Notes: This word refers to mercy, pity, or compassion, often extended by a superior to an inferior, or by one who has the power to help to one who is in need. It signifies an active demonstration of compassion, not just a feeling. It is a masculine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΤΙΡΜΟΣ, ΕΥΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΙΑ

Etymology: The etymology of 'ΕΛΕΟΣ' is uncertain, but it is thought to be an ancient word with no clear connection to other Greek roots. It has been used since Homeric times.

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.

G4128

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thoss

Translations: multitude, a multitude, crowd, a crowd, great number, abundance, a great number

Notes: This word refers to a large number or quantity of people or things. It can be used to describe a crowd of people, a large amount of something, or a general abundance. For example, it might refer to a large gathering of disciples or a great quantity of fish.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

Etymology: From the Greek root *pleth-* meaning 'to be full' or 'to fill'. It is related to words indicating fullness or abundance.

G3629

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: oyk-TEYR-mohn

Translations: merciful, compassionate, full of pity

Notes: This adjective describes someone who is merciful, compassionate, or full of pity. It is used to characterize a person or entity that shows deep empathy and kindness towards others, often in response to suffering or distress. It emphasizes an active demonstration of compassion.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΛΕΗΜΩΝ, ΕΥΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΟΣ

Etymology: Derived from the verb οἰκτείρω (oikteirō), meaning 'to have pity' or 'to show compassion', which itself comes from οἶκτος (oiktos), meaning 'pity' or 'compassion'.

G1914

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-BLEP-son

Translations: look upon, look at, have regard for, consider, pay attention to, look favorably upon, show favor to

Notes: This word means to look upon, observe, or pay attention to something or someone. It often carries the nuance of looking with favor, compassion, or concern. It can be used in a command or entreaty, asking someone to direct their gaze or attention towards a particular object or person, often implying a request for help or consideration.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ

Etymology: From the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the verb ΒΛΕΠΩ (blepō), meaning 'to see' or 'to look'.

G2346

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: thlee-BOH-my

Translations: I am afflicted, I am distressed, I suffer tribulation, I am pressed, I am troubled

Notes: This verb describes the state of being pressed, afflicted, or distressed. It is often used to convey suffering or hardship, indicating that one is experiencing tribulation or difficulty. It can be used in contexts of physical pressure or emotional/spiritual distress.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice, 1st Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΣΤΕΝΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ΠΙΕΖΩ, ΤΑΛΑΙΠΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word comes from an ancient root meaning 'to press' or 'to rub'.

G5035

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: ta-KHOO

Translations: quick, swift, fast, quickly, swiftly, soon, immediately

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'quick' or 'swift', describing something that moves or happens at a high speed. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'quickly', 'swiftly', 'soon', or 'immediately', indicating the manner or timing of an action. For example, it can describe a 'swift witness' or an action that happens 'quickly'.

Inflection: Neuter Singular Nominative or Accusative (as adjective), Adverbial form (as adverb)

Synonyms: ΕΥΘΕΩΣ, ΑΙΦΝΙΔΙΩΣ, ΣΠΕΥΔΩ

Etymology: The word ΤΑΧΥ (tachy) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *teh₂g- meaning 'to touch, to handle', which evolved to imply speed or quickness in Greek.

G4337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-E-khes

Translations: pay attention, give heed, attend, listen, apply yourself

Notes: This word is an imperative form of the verb 'προσέχω', meaning 'to pay attention' or 'to give heed'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. When used as an imperative, it functions as a command or an earnest plea, urging someone to direct their attention or mind towards something or someone. It can be used in contexts like 'Pay attention to me!' or 'Give heed to the words'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΑΡΤΕΡΕΩ, ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G5590

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.

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.

G3680

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-ney-DIS-mon

Translations: reproach, a reproach, disgrace, a disgrace, insult, an insult, shame, a shame

Notes: This word refers to a state of being reproached, insulted, or disgraced. It signifies the act of bringing shame upon someone or the state of experiencing such shame. It is often used in contexts where someone is subjected to public scorn or verbal abuse.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΙΣΧΥΝΗ, ΥΒΡΙΣ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΟΝΕΙΔΙΣΜΟΣ (oneidismos) is derived from the verb ΟΝΕΙΔΙΖΩ (oneidizo), meaning 'to reproach' or 'to revile'. It is formed with the suffix -μος, which typically denotes an action or the result of an action.

G1727

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: en-AN-tee-on

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

Notes: This word describes something that is in opposition to, or directly facing, something else. As an adjective, it means 'opposite' or 'contrary'. As an adverb, it means 'over against' or 'in front of', indicating a position or direction. It can be used to describe physical opposition or a state of being contrary to something.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΝΤΙΚΡΥΣ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΑΠΕΝΑΝΤΙ

G2346

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: THLEE-bon-tes

Translations: those who afflict, those who trouble, oppressors, persecutors

Notes: This word is a present active participle, plural, masculine, nominative, or accusative case, derived from the verb 'θλίβω' (thlibō). It refers to individuals who are actively causing distress, trouble, or oppression. It can be translated as 'those who afflict' or 'oppressors' and is often used to describe enemies or adversaries.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΩΚΟΝΤΕΣ, ΕΧΘΡΟΙ, ΑΝΤΙΚΕΙΜΕΝΟΙ

G4328

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-eh-do-KAY-sen

Translations: expected, waited for, looked for

Notes: This word is the aorist active indicative third person singular form of the verb 'προσδοκάω' (prosdokao). It means 'to expect,' 'to wait for,' or 'to look for.' In this specific form, it indicates that 'he,' 'she,' or 'it' expected, waited for, or looked for something in the past. It describes an action completed in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΚΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek 'πρός' (pros, 'to, toward') and 'δοκάω' (dokao, 'to think, to seem'). The combination implies looking forward to something or thinking towards an outcome.

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.

G5004

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tah-lai-po-REE-an

Translations: misery, distress, affliction, hardship, a misery, a distress, an affliction, a hardship

Notes: This word refers to a state of misery, distress, or affliction. It describes a condition of suffering or hardship. It is often used to convey a sense of deep trouble or difficulty.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΩΣΙΣ, ΘΛΙΨΙΣ, ΣΤΕΝΟΧΩΡΙΑ

Etymology: From the adjective ταλαίπωρος (talaipōros), meaning 'wretched' or 'suffering', which is a compound of τάλαν (talan, 'suffering, enduring') and πῶρος (pōros, 'callus, hard skin', metaphorically 'hardship'). Thus, it literally means 'enduring hardship'.

G4841

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

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

Translations: grieving with, sympathizing with, suffering with, a grieving one, one who grieves with

Notes: This word is a compound participle, formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'λυπέω' (lypeō), meaning 'to grieve' or 'to cause pain'. Therefore, it means 'grieving with' or 'sympathizing with' someone. It describes an action of sharing in another's sorrow or distress. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing a noun or modifying a verb.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΜΠΑΘΕΩ, ΣΥΝΟΔΥΝΑΩ

Etymology: The root verb ΣΥΝΛΥΠΕΩ is a compound word derived from the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΛΥΠΕΩ (lypeō), meaning 'to grieve' or 'to cause pain'.

G3870

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: pa-ra-ka-LOO-nah

Translations: comforting, exhorting, encouraging, entreating, appealing, inviting, a comforter, an exhorter

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'parakaleō'. It describes someone who is in the act of comforting, exhorting, encouraging, or appealing. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the one who comforts'). Its meaning can vary depending on the context, ranging from offering solace to urging action or making a request.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Accusative, Plural, Neuter or Nominative/Accusative, Plural, Masculine/Feminine (contracted form)

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΜΥΘΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ, ΠΑΡΗΓΟΡΟΥΝΤΕΣ

G5225

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-PEER-khen

Translations: was, existed, there was, there existed, had, possessed

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'to be' or 'to exist', often implying a state of being or possession that continued over a period in the past. It can mean 'was', 'existed', or 'there was/existed'. It can also mean 'to have' or 'to possess', indicating what someone had or what was available to them. It describes a continuous or repeated action or state in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΗΝ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ

G3870

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pah-rah-kah-LOON-tahs

Translations: exhorting, comforting, appealing, beseeching, entreating, encouraging

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παρακαλέω'. It describes someone who is in the act of calling alongside, exhorting, comforting, appealing to, or entreating others. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or adverbially, modifying a verb, indicating the manner or circumstance of an action.

Inflection: Present, Active, Masculine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΟΥΜΕΝΟΥΣ

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-doh-kahn

Translations: they gave, they did give, they granted, they delivered

Notes: This word is a verb in the past tense, specifically the aorist active indicative, meaning 'they gave' or 'they did give'. It describes an action of giving, granting, or delivering that was completed in the past by a group of people. It is often used to describe a straightforward act of bestowing something.

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

Synonyms: ΔΩΚΑΝ, ΠΑΡΕΔΩΚΑΝ, ΑΠΕΔΩΚΑΝ

Etymology: The word δίδωμι (didomi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present stem, indicating a continuous or repeated action in its present forms, though here it is in the aorist, which focuses on the completed action.

G5514

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kho-LAYN

Translations: gall, bile, poison, a gall, a bile, a poison

Notes: This word refers to gall or bile, a bitter fluid produced by the liver. It can also refer to something extremely bitter or poisonous. In ancient medicine, it was one of the four humors. It is used in sentences to describe the physical substance or metaphorically to describe something bitter or harmful.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΙΚΡΙΑ, ΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΧΟΛΗ (cholē) comes from Proto-Indo-European, related to words meaning 'green' or 'yellow', referring to the color of bile.

G4222

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-POH-tee-san

Translations: they gave to drink, they watered, they irrigated

Notes: This is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'potizo'. It describes an action of giving drink or watering that occurred in the past, as a completed event. It can be used to describe people providing water to others, or to animals, or to plants (irrigating them).

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

Synonyms: ΥΔΡΕΥΩ, ΑΡΔΕΥΩ

Etymology: The verb ΠΟΤΙΖΩ (potizo) comes from the noun ΠΟΤΟΣ (potos), meaning 'a drink' or 'drinking'. It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *peh₃- meaning 'to drink'.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-nay-THEE-toh

Translations: let it be, let it come to pass, let it happen, let it become

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' or 'to be.' It is used here in the imperative mood, expressing a command or a wish for something to occur or come into existence. It often implies a process of change or development.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΕΣΘΩ, ΕΣΤΩ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΕΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born.' It is related to words signifying birth, origin, and becoming.

G5132

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: trah-PEH-zah

Translations: table, a table, bank, a bank, money changer's table, a money changer's table

Notes: This word refers to a table, often used for eating, but also for conducting business, such as exchanging money. In the context of a temple, it could refer to a table used for offerings or sacred purposes. It can also refer to a bank or a money changer's stall, as these activities were conducted on tables.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΡΑΠΕΖΙΟΝ, ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek τράπεζα (trápeza, “table”), a compound of τετράς (tetrás, “four”) and πέζα (péza, “foot, edge”). It originally referred to a table with four feet.

G1799

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: en-OH-pee-on

Translations: before, in the presence of, in the sight of, in front of

Notes: This word functions as an adverb or an improper preposition, meaning 'before' or 'in the presence of'. It is used to indicate a position directly in front of someone or something, or to denote being under the observation or authority of someone. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΩΠΙΟΝ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition 'ἐν' (en, meaning 'in') and 'ὤψ' (ōps, meaning 'face' or 'countenance'). It literally means 'in the face of' or 'in the sight of'.

G3803

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pah-GHEE-dah

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

Notes: This word, ΠΑΚΙΔΑ, is almost certainly a misspelling or scribal error for ΠΑΓΙΔΑ (pagida), which means 'snare' or 'trap'. It refers to a device used to catch animals or people, often implying a hidden danger or a deceptive scheme. In a sentence, it would be used to describe something that entraps or ensnares.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΗΡΑ, ΔΙΚΤΥΟΝ, ΠΑΓΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΓΙΣ (pagis) comes from the Greek verb πήγνυμι (pēgnymi), meaning 'to fix, fasten, or make firm'. It refers to something that is fixed or set to catch.

G468

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: an-ta-PO-do-sin

Translations: recompense, repayment, retribution, a repayment, a retribution

Notes: This word refers to a repayment or recompense, often in the sense of a return for something given or done. It can imply either a reward for good deeds or a punishment for bad ones, depending on the context. It is a compound word formed from 'anti' (in return for), 'apo' (from), and 'didomi' (to give).

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΤΙΜΙΣΘΙΑ, ΜΙΣΘΑΠΟΔΟΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΑΝΤΑΠΟΔΟΣΙΣ is derived from the verb ἀνταποδίδωμι (antapodidōmi), meaning 'to give back in return'. It combines the prepositions ἀντί (anti, 'in return for') and ἀπό (apo, 'from') with the verb δίδωμι (didōmi, 'to give').

G4625

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: skan-DAH-loh

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

Notes: This word refers to a stumbling block, an obstacle, or anything that causes someone to stumble, fall, or commit sin. It can also mean a snare or trap. In a moral or spiritual sense, it denotes something that leads a person astray, causes them to sin, or offends their conscience. It is often used in contexts where an action or situation presents a temptation or a reason for someone to abandon their faith or moral principles.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΑΓΙΣ, ΠΡΟΣΚΟΜΜΑ, ΕΜΠΤΩΜΑ

Etymology: The word is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to limp' or 'to trip up'. It originally referred to the movable stick or trigger of a trap, which, when touched, caused the trap to spring shut. From this literal meaning, it developed the metaphorical sense of an obstacle or cause of moral downfall.

G4654

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: skoh-TIS-thay-toh-san

Translations: let them be darkened, let them be made dark, let them be blinded

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to be darkened' or 'to be made dark'. It is often used metaphorically to describe a spiritual or intellectual blinding, or a loss of understanding. It can also refer to physical darkness or dimness. In a sentence, it would typically be used as an imperative, commanding a group of people or things to become dark or be blinded.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Passive, Imperative

Synonyms: ΑΜΑΥΡΟΩ, ΤΥΦΛΟΩ

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.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOH-ton

Translations: back, a back

Notes: This word refers to the back of a body, whether human or animal. It can be used literally to describe the physical back, or metaphorically to indicate turning away from something, as in 'turning one's back' on a command or person, implying disobedience or rejection.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ, ΡΑΧΙΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the Proto-Indo-European root *sneh₁- meaning 'to spin, to twist', possibly referring to the spine.

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'.

G4781

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-KAMP-son

Translations: bend, bow down, make to stoop

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to bend together, to bow down, or to make someone stoop. It is often used in a figurative sense to describe a state of oppression, humiliation, or spiritual blindness, where someone is made to bend under a burden or judgment. It is formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΚΑΜΠΤΩ (KAMPTŌ), meaning 'to bend'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΜΠΤΩ, ΚΥΠΤΩ, ΝΕΥΩ

Etymology: The verb ΣΥΓΚΑΜΠΤΩ is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with, together', and the verb ΚΑΜΠΤΩ (KAMPTŌ), meaning 'to bend, curve'. ΚΑΜΠΤΩ itself derives from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to bend, turn'.

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

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'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LAH-boy

Translations: may he take, may she take, may it take, may he receive, may she receive, may it receive, may he get, may she get, may it get

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take,' 'to receive,' or 'to get.' 'Λάβοι' specifically indicates a potential or desired action in the past, often translated with 'may' or 'might.' It is used to express a wish, a possibility, or a condition, particularly in dependent clauses.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΛΑΓΧΑΝΩ

G2638

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-ta-LA-boy

Translations: may he seize, may he grasp, may he overtake, may he comprehend, may he apprehend, may he attain

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (KATA), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ (LAMBANO), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. Together, it means to take hold of something, often with the implication of seizing, grasping, or overtaking. It can also refer to comprehending or understanding something, or to attaining a goal. In this form, it expresses a wish or a potential action.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

G1886

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-OW-lis

Translations: farm, a farm, country house, a country house, dwelling, a dwelling, fold, a fold, sheepfold, a sheepfold

Notes: This word refers to a dwelling place, often a rural one, such as a farm, country house, or a sheepfold. It implies a place where one resides or where animals are kept, particularly in an agricultural setting.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ, ΜΑΝΔΡΑ

Etymology: From the preposition 'epi' (upon, over) and 'aulis' (a tent, fold, dwelling). It denotes a dwelling or enclosure built upon or in a specific location, often in the countryside.

G2049

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eh-ray-MOH-meh-nee

Translations: desolate, laid waste, deserted, made desolate, a desolate one

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, feminine, singular, nominative or accusative, derived from the verb 'ερημόω' (eremoo), meaning 'to make desolate' or 'to lay waste'. It describes something that has been left empty, abandoned, or destroyed, often implying a state of ruin or desolation. It is used to describe a place or a person that has been made desolate.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΗΜΟΣ, ΑΦΑΝΗΣ

G4638

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: skay-NOH-mah-sin

Translations: to tents, to tabernacles, to dwellings, tents, tabernacles, dwellings

Notes: This word refers to a tent, a tabernacle, or a dwelling place, often implying a temporary or portable structure. It can be used to describe physical shelters or, metaphorically, a temporary abode or body. In a sentence, it would indicate the location or recipient of an action, such as 'they went to the tents' or 'he lived in dwellings'.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΚΗΝΗ, ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΣΚΗΝΩΜΑ (skēnōma) is derived from the verb σκηνόω (skēnoō), meaning 'to pitch a tent, to dwell', which itself comes from σκηνή (skēnē), meaning 'tent, booth'. It refers to a dwelling or tabernacle, emphasizing its temporary nature.

G2730

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-toy-KOHN

Translations: dwelling, inhabiting, residing, living, who dwells, one who dwells, a dweller, an inhabitant

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'katoikeō', meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing someone or something that is currently dwelling or inhabiting a place. It can be translated as 'dwelling', 'inhabiting', or 'one who dwells/inhabits', depending on the context. It describes a continuous state of living in a particular location.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΩΝ, ΕΝΟΙΚΩΝ, ΜΕΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ (katoikeō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'in', and the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. Thus, it literally means 'to dwell down' or 'to settle in'.

G3960

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pa-TA-xass

Translations: you struck, you smote, you hit, you wounded

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to strike,' 'to smite,' 'to hit,' or 'to wound.' It describes an action of forceful impact. In ancient Greek, it is often used in contexts of physical confrontation, battle, or punishment. It is a compound word, formed from the prefix 'epi-' (upon, against) and the verb 'tasso' (to arrange, to order), but in this specific verb 'patasso', the 'pa-' element is part of the root meaning 'to strike'.

Inflection: Aorist Active Indicative, 2nd Person Singular

Synonyms: TYPTO, PLASSO, PLETTW

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

G2613

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-DEE-ox-ah

Translations: I pursued, I chased, I hunted down

Notes: This word describes the action of pursuing, chasing, or hunting someone or something down, often with the intent to overtake or capture. It implies a vigorous and determined pursuit. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (KATA), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΔΙΩΚΩ (DIOKO), meaning 'to pursue' or 'to chase'.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΔΙΩΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΙΩΚΩ

Etymology: The verb ΚΑΤΑΔΙΩΚΩ is formed from the prefix ΚΑΤΑ (KATA), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΔΙΩΚΩ (DIOKO), meaning 'to pursue, chase, or follow'. The prefix intensifies the action of pursuit.

G0008

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AL-gos

Translations: pain, grief, sorrow, affliction

Notes: This word refers to a deep, physical or emotional pain, grief, or sorrow. It describes a state of suffering or distress. It can be used to describe the pain of a wound, the sorrow of loss, or the general affliction experienced in life.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΔΥΝΗ, ΛΥΠΗ, ΠΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word "ΑΛΓΟΣ" comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *alg-, meaning 'pain' or 'suffering'. It is related to other words in various Indo-European languages that convey similar meanings of distress or affliction.

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-ETH-ee-kan

Translations: they added, they put to, they continued, they did again

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'toward', and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to put' or 'to place'. Together, it means 'to put to', 'to add', or 'to give in addition'. In the provided examples, it often conveys the sense of 'to continue to do something' or 'to do something again'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΘΕΝΤΟ, ΕΠΕΘΗΚΑΝ

G0458

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-no-MEE-ahn

Translations: lawlessness, iniquity, a lawlessness, an iniquity, transgression, a transgression

Notes: This word refers to the state of being without law, or acting contrary to law. It signifies a disregard for divine or moral law, often implying wickedness or unrighteousness. It can be used to describe actions, a state of being, or a general condition of moral depravity.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΔΙΚΙΑ, ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑ, ΠΑΡΑΒΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the negative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and 'νόμος' (nomos), meaning 'law'. Thus, it literally means 'without law' or 'lawlessness'.

G1343

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-kah-yoh-SOO-nay

Translations: righteousness, justice, a righteousness, a justice

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being morally right or just. It encompasses concepts of uprightness, integrity, and conformity to divine or moral law. It is often used in a theological context to describe God's character or the state of being right with God.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΘΥΤΗΣ, ΑΡΕΤΗ, ΟΣΙΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word δίκαιος (dikaios), meaning 'just' or 'righteous', combined with the suffix -σύνη (-synē), which forms abstract nouns.

G1813

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ah-LIF-thay-toh-san

Translations: let them be blotted out, let them be wiped away, let them be erased, let them be abolished

Notes: This word describes the action of completely wiping something away, erasing it, or blotting it out, often implying a thorough removal or destruction. It can refer to physical erasure, such as wiping away tears or a name from a book, or to the abolition of something abstract, like sins or a law. It is used here in the imperative mood, giving a command for something to be blotted out.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Imperative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΡΓΕΩ

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'.

G1125

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: grah-fay-TOH-sahn

Translations: let them be written, let them be enrolled, let them be recorded

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to write' or 'to record'. In this specific form, it is an imperative, meaning it expresses a command or a strong request. It is used to command that something or someone 'be written' or 'be enrolled/recorded'. For example, it could be used in a context like 'let their names be written down' or 'let them be recorded in the book'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΡΑΦΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΡΑΦΩ

G4434

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: PTO-khos

Translations: poor, a poor person, beggar, a beggar, destitute, needy

Notes: This word describes someone who is poor, destitute, or a beggar. It refers to someone who is utterly dependent on others for their needs, often implying extreme poverty or a state of spiritual humility and dependence on God. It can be used as an adjective to describe a person or thing as poor, or as a noun to refer to a poor person or beggar.

Inflection: Masculine or Feminine, Nominative or Vocative, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΕΝΗΣ, ΕΝΔΕΗΣ, ΑΔΥΝΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΤΩΧΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ptō- meaning 'to fall'. It originally referred to someone who crouches or cringes, implying a state of abject poverty or begging.

G0262

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AL-gohn

Translations: suffering, in pain, grieving, distressed, being in anguish

Notes: This word describes the state of experiencing pain, grief, or distress. It refers to both physical suffering and emotional anguish. It is often used to convey a deep sense of sorrow or affliction. In a sentence, it would describe someone who is actively feeling pain or sorrow.

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

Synonyms: ΟΔΥΝΩΜΕΝΟΣ, ΠΟΝΩΝ, ΛΥΠΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The root word ΑΛΓΕΩ (algeō) means 'to suffer pain, to be ill, to grieve'. It is related to the noun ΑΛΓΟΣ (algos), meaning 'pain, grief, distress'.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-mee

Translations: to be, I am, you are, he is, she is, it is, we are, they are, to exist, to happen, to occur, to come to pass

Notes: This is the Greek verb 'to be', one of the most fundamental verbs in the language. It is used to express existence, identity, or a state of being. It can function as a linking verb, connecting the subject to a predicate noun or adjective, or it can indicate simple existence or occurrence. Its meaning often depends on the context and the case of the noun or pronoun it accompanies.

Inflection: Infinitive or First Person Singular Present Active Indicative. It is a highly irregular verb with many forms for person, number, tense, mood, and voice.

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'eimi' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'. It is a very ancient and fundamental verb found across many Indo-European languages.

G4991

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soh-tee-REE-ah

Translations: salvation, a salvation, deliverance, preservation, safety

Notes: This word refers to the act of saving or being saved from danger, destruction, or sin. In a theological context, it often refers to spiritual deliverance from sin and its consequences, leading to eternal life. It can also refer to physical rescue or preservation from harm.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ΔΙΑΣΩΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb σώζω (sōzō, "to save, deliver, preserve"), related to σωτήρ (sōtēr, "savior").

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-SO-poo

Translations: of face, of countenance, of presence, of person, of a face, of a countenance, of a presence, of a person

Notes: This word refers primarily to the 'face' or 'countenance' of a person or thing. It can also denote 'presence' or 'appearance'. In a broader sense, it can refer to the 'person' or 'individual' themselves. It is often used in phrases like 'from the face of' or 'before the face of' to mean 'from the presence of' or 'before the presence of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ' is derived from the Greek preposition 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and 'ὤψ' (ōps), meaning 'eye' or 'face'. It literally means 'that which is before the eyes' or 'that which is turned towards'.

G0134

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ai-NEH-soh

Translations: I will praise, I will laud, I will extol

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to praise' or 'to laud'. It is used to express an act of giving commendation, approval, or worship to someone or something, often in a religious context towards God. It describes a future action of praising.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΛΟΓΕΩ, ΥΜΝΕΩ, ΔΟΞΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word αἰνέω (aineō) is derived from αἶνος (ainos), meaning 'praise' or 'fable'. Its origin is uncertain, but it is an ancient Greek term for expressing commendation.

G3686

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-no-MA

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ, ΔΟΞΑ

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

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: theh-OO

Translations: of God, of a God

Notes: This is a nomina sacra, a sacred abbreviation for the word ΘΕΟΥ (Theou), meaning 'of God'. It is used to refer to the divine being, God, in the genitive case. In ancient Greek texts, nomina sacra were common contractions for frequently used sacred names and titles, indicating reverence and saving space. This form would typically be used in phrases like 'the house of God' or 'the power of God'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΥ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΟΥ

Etymology: The word ΘΕΟΣ (Theos) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to do, to place, to set', or possibly 'to shine'. It is a fundamental term in Greek for a deity or god.

Part of Speech: Suffix

Sounds like: OH-dees

Translations: like, full of, having the nature of, resembling

Notes: This is a common adjectival suffix in Koine Greek, used to form adjectives indicating resemblance, fullness, or a characteristic quality. It is appended to nouns or verb stems to create compound adjectives. For example, when added to 'αἷμα' (blood), it forms 'αἱμοβόρος' (bloodthirsty) or 'αἱμορραγής' (bleeding), and when added to 'φόνος' (murder), it forms 'φονώδης' (murderous). It does not stand alone as a word.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a suffix, it forms inflected adjectives)

Etymology: The suffix -ώδης is derived from the ancient Greek noun 'ὄζω' (ozō), meaning 'to smell' or 'to emit an odor', and later came to signify 'having the nature of' or 'resembling'.

G3170

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-gah-LY-noh

Translations: magnify, make great, exalt, glorify, praise, extol

Notes: This verb means to make something great or large, either literally in size or figuratively in honor and importance. It can be used to describe the act of praising or exalting someone or something, making them appear greater than they are, or simply acknowledging their greatness. It is often used in a religious context to speak of glorifying God.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular. This verb inflects for tense, voice, mood, person, and number.

Synonyms: ΔΟΞΑΖΩ, ΥΨΟΩ, ΑΙΝΕΩ

Etymology: From μέγας (megas, “great”) and the suffix -ύνω (-ynō, a verbal suffix indicating 'to make' or 'to cause to be'). It literally means 'to make great'.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TON

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

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

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

G0134

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ai-NEH-see

Translations: will praise, will commend, will approve, will laud

Notes: This word is a future active indicative form of the verb 'ΑΙΝΕΩ' (aineō), meaning 'to praise' or 'to commend'. It describes an action of praising or approving that will happen in the future. It is used to express future acts of commendation or glorification.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΕΠΑΙΝΕΣΕΙ, ΥΜΝΗΣΕΙ, ΔΟΞΑΣΕΙ

Etymology: The word ΑΙΝΕΩ (aineō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the root *ain- meaning 'to speak, tell'. It has been used in Greek literature since Homer to denote praise, approval, or commendation.

G2768

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: keh-RAH-tah

Translations: horns, a horn, power, strength, dignity, authority

Notes: This word refers to the hard, bony projections on the heads of certain animals, such as cattle or goats. Metaphorically, 'horns' can symbolize power, strength, dignity, or authority, as seen in the example usages where it refers to the strength or might of a person or nation. It is a plural noun.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΙΣΧΥΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΕΡΑΣ (keras) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱerh₂- meaning 'horn'.

G1627

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ek-FEH-ron-tah

Translations: carrying out, bringing forth, producing, bearing, bringing

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ekpherō' (to carry out, bring forth, or produce). It describes an ongoing action of carrying something out or producing something. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun that is performing the action, or adverbially, indicating the manner or circumstance of an action. In this form, it is accusative plural, indicating that it describes multiple objects or subjects of the action.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Accusative, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word 'ekpherō' is a compound of 'ek' (out of, from) and 'pherō' (to bear, carry, bring). It literally means 'to carry out' or 'to bring forth from'.

G3694, G3696

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OP-las

Translations: hooves, weapons, arms, armor

Notes: This word is the plural form of either 'ΟΠΛΗ' (oplē), meaning 'hoof', or 'ΟΠΛΟΝ' (oplon), meaning 'weapon', 'arms', or 'armor'. The meaning depends heavily on the context. In the provided example, 'hooves' is the most fitting translation given the context of 'iron horns' and 'bronze hooves'. It refers to the hard, horny part of the foot of an animal, or to instruments used for fighting or defense.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine (from ΟΠΛΗ) or Neuter (from ΟΠΛΟΝ)

Synonyms: ΟΝΥΧΕΣ, ΟΠΛΑ, ΟΠΛΙΣΜΟΣ

G1567

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-zay-TAY-sah-teh

Translations: seek out, search for, inquire, investigate, require, demand, seek diligently, earnestly seek

Notes: This word means to seek out, search for, or investigate something thoroughly and diligently. It implies an earnest and persistent effort to find or understand something. It can also mean to demand or require something. It is a compound word formed from 'εκ' (ek), meaning 'out from', and 'ζητεω' (zēteō), meaning 'to seek'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΖΗΤΕΩ, ΕΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΝΑΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΖΗΤΕΩ is a compound verb derived from the preposition 'εκ' (ek), meaning 'out from' or 'from', and the verb 'ζητεω' (zēteō), meaning 'to seek' or 'to search'. The prefix 'εκ' intensifies the meaning of 'ζητεω', indicating a thorough or exhaustive search.

G1522

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.

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.

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.

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).

G3962

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: peh-peh-dee-MEH-noos

Translations: bound, chained, fettered, imprisoned, those who are bound, the bound ones

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, masculine, accusative plural, derived from the verb 'πεδάω' (pedao), meaning 'to bind' or 'to shackle'. It describes individuals who have been bound or are in chains, often referring to prisoners or those held captive. It is used to indicate a state of being restrained or confined.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Masculine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΔΕΔΕΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΑΛΥΣΟΔΕΤΟΥΣ

Etymology: The verb πεδάω (pedao) comes from πέδη (pede), meaning 'fetter' or 'shackle'. This noun is related to the Greek word for 'foot', πούς (pous), indicating something that binds the feet.

G1848

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-oo-deh-NO-sen

Translations: he made of no account, he set at nought, he despised, he rejected, he treated with contempt, he made contemptible

Notes: This word describes the action of treating someone or something as worthless, insignificant, or contemptible. It implies a strong sense of disdain or rejection, reducing the value or status of the object of the action to nothing. It is often used to convey the idea of someone being utterly disregarded or scorned.

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

Synonyms: ΑΘΕΤΕΩ, ΚΑΤΑΦΡΟΝΕΩ, ΕΞΟΥΘΕΝΕΩ

Etymology: From the prefix ΕΚ (ek, 'out of'), the preposition ΟΥΔΕΝ (ouden, 'nothing'), and the verb ΟΩ (oo, 'to make'). It literally means 'to make out of nothing' or 'to reduce to nothing'.

G3772

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oo-rah-NOY

Translations: heavens, skies, heaven

Notes: This word refers to the heavens or the sky, encompassing both the physical firmament above the earth and, more significantly in a theological context, the dwelling place of God and the spiritual realm. It is the plural form of the word 'ΟΥΡΑΝΟΣ' (ouranos), meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'. In the New Testament, it often denotes the abode of God, angels, and the blessed, or the realm from which divine power and blessings originate.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΙΘΗΡ, ΚΟΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΟΥΡΑΝΟΣ' (ouranos) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to cover' or 'to enclose'. It refers to the vault of the sky.

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THAH-lah-ssah

Translations: sea, a sea

Notes: This word refers to a large body of salt water, such as an ocean or a large lake. It is commonly used to describe the Mediterranean Sea or other significant bodies of water. It can be used in various contexts, often indicating a place of travel, danger, or a source of resources.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΛΑΓΟΣ, ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

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

G4009

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: peh-RAH-tah

Translations: ends, boundaries, limits, extremities

Notes: This word refers to the outermost points, boundaries, or limits of something. It is often used to describe the 'ends of the earth' or the 'ends of the heavens,' indicating the furthest reaches or extremities of a place or concept.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΡΙΑ, ΤΕΛΗ, ΕΣΧΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΕΡΑΣ' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to pass through, to cross over.' It is related to words signifying passage or completion.

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').

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

G4690

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SPER-mah

Translations: seed, a seed, offspring, descendants, children, posterity

Notes: This word refers to 'seed' in a literal sense, like the seed from which a plant grows. It is also commonly used metaphorically to mean 'offspring' or 'descendants', referring to a lineage or posterity. It can be used in contexts like 'the seed of Abraham' to mean Abraham's descendants.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΣ, ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ

Etymology: The word 'σπέρμα' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *sper- meaning 'to strew, sow'. It is related to the verb 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow'.

G2722

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kath-ex-OO-sin

Translations: they will hold, they will possess, they will occupy, they will restrain, they will keep, they will hold fast

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to hold', 'to possess', 'to occupy', 'to restrain', or 'to keep'. It is used to describe the action of taking or maintaining control over something, or to prevent something from happening. In the provided context, it refers to possessing or holding a kingdom or wealth.

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

Synonyms: ΕΧΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΚΥΡΙΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word κατέχω (katechō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'.

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