2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G0246

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: al-LOF-oo-loi

Translations: foreigners, a foreigner, strangers, a stranger, aliens, an alien

Notes: This word refers to someone of another tribe, race, or nation, often implying a non-Israelite or a non-Greek. It is a compound word formed from 'ἄλλος' (allos), meaning 'other', and 'φυλή' (phylē), meaning 'tribe' or 'race'. It is used to describe those who are ethnically or culturally distinct from the speaker's group. In the provided examples, it refers to foreign peoples or enemies.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΙΚΟΙ, ΞΕΝΟΙ, ΒΑΡΒΑΡΟΙ

Etymology: The word ἀλλόφυλος (allophylos) is derived from the Greek words ἄλλος (allos), meaning 'other', and φυλή (phylē), meaning 'tribe' or 'race'. It literally means 'of another tribe' or 'of another race'.

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.

G2474

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: Iss-rah-AYL

Translations: Israel

Notes: This word refers to Israel, which can denote the patriarch Jacob (who was renamed Israel), the nation descended from him, or the land occupied by that nation. It is used to refer to the people of God, the twelve tribes, or the northern kingdom of Israel as distinct from Judah. It is often used in contexts referring to the history, covenant, and identity of God's chosen people.

Inflection: Indeclinable

Etymology: The word is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God strives' or 'he strives with God'. It was the new name given to Jacob after he wrestled with God (Genesis 32:28).

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'.

G246

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: al-LO-foo-LOHN

Translations: of foreigners, of aliens, of other tribes, of other nations, of strange people

Notes: This word is a compound adjective or noun, meaning 'of another tribe or nation'. It refers to people who are not of the same race, tribe, or nationality as the speaker, often implying a sense of being foreign or alien. It is used to describe things belonging to or associated with such people.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΩΝ, ΞΕΝΩΝ, ΑΛΛΟΓΕΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: ἄλλος (allos), meaning 'other' or 'another', and φυλή (phylē), meaning 'tribe' or 'race'.

G5134

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: trow-ma-TEE-ai

Translations: wounded men, wounded people, injured men, injured people

Notes: This word refers to individuals who have suffered a wound or injury. It is used to describe those who are physically harmed, often in battle or through an accident. It functions as a plural noun in a sentence.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΤΡΩΜΕΝΟΙ, ΠΕΠΛΗΓΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΤΡΑΥΜΑΤΙΑΣ (traumatias) comes from the Greek word ΤΡΑΥΜΑ (trauma), meaning 'wound' or 'injury'.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

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

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'in' or 'on'. It typically governs the dative case, indicating location, time, or means. Its precise translation can vary depending on the context, often conveying ideas like 'within,' 'among,' or 'by means of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases but does not change its own form).

Etymology: The Koine Greek preposition 'ἘΝ' derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, reflecting its ancient origin.

G2628

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-dee-OH-xahn

Translations: they pursued, they chased, they hunted down

Notes: This word means to pursue or chase after someone, often with the intent to capture or harm them. It implies a vigorous and determined pursuit. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (down, against) and the verb ΔΙΩΚΩ (to pursue, chase).

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΩΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΙΩΚΩ

Etymology: The verb ΚΑΤΑΔΙΩΚΩ is a compound of the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb ΔΙΩΚΩ (meaning 'to pursue' or 'to chase'). The prefix intensifies the action of pursuing.

G3694

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: O-PI-so

Translations: behind, after, back, backward, afterwards

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'behind' or 'backwards', indicating direction or position. It can also be used as a preposition, typically with the genitive case, to mean 'behind' or 'after' in terms of place or time. For example, it can refer to following someone or something, or to events that occur later.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ

Etymology: This word is derived from the Greek root *ὀπίς (opis), meaning 'back' or 'behind'.

G0926

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-bah-ROON-thay

Translations: was weighed down, was burdened, became heavy, was oppressed

Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'βαρύνω' (barunō), meaning 'to weigh down' or 'to burden'. In this passive form, it describes something or someone that became heavy, was burdened, or was oppressed. It indicates a state of being made heavy or experiencing a burden, often implying difficulty or distress.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΒΑΡΥΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΒΑΡΥΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'βαρύνω' (barunō) comes from the adjective 'βαρύς' (barus), meaning 'heavy'. It is related to the concept of weight and burden.

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'.

G4171

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-leh-mos

Translations: war, a war, battle, a battle, fight, a fight

Notes: This word refers to a state of armed conflict between different countries or groups, or a particular series of battles or campaigns. It can also refer to a struggle or conflict of any kind. It is typically used in the singular, but can also be found in the plural to denote multiple conflicts or aspects of war.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΧΗ, ΕΡΙΣ, ΑΓΩΝ

Etymology: The etymology of ΠΟΛΕΜΟΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be of pre-Greek origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to fight' or 'to contend'.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEE

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, concerning, during, by, beside, near, among, with respect to

Notes: This is a very common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often means 'upon, over, on, at, in the time of, during, concerning, in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'upon, on, at, by, near, beside, in, for, in addition to, on the basis of, because of, in the time of, during, in the presence of, against'. With the accusative case, it typically means 'upon, on, to, against, over, for, with a view to, at, by, during, in the time of'. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'upon, besides, in addition'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to similar prepositions in other Indo-European languages, conveying ideas of 'on, upon, over'.

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.

G5115

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TOX-ohn

Translations: of a bow, of bows

Notes: This word refers to a bow, as in a weapon used for shooting arrows. It is the genitive plural form of the noun 'bow', indicating possession or origin, often translated as 'of bows' or 'of a bow' depending on context. It is a common term found in ancient texts when describing weaponry or hunting.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter

Etymology: The word ΤΟΞΟΝ (toxon) comes from an unknown pre-Greek source, possibly related to the Scythian word for bow. It is the root word for various terms related to archery.

G0142

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ahee-RON-tee

Translations: (to) the one lifting, (to) the one carrying, (to) the one taking up, (to) the one bearing, (to) the one removing, (to) the one taking away

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'αἴρω' (airō), meaning 'to lift, carry, take up, bear, remove, or take away'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or noun, describing someone who is actively performing the action of lifting or carrying. In this dative singular form, it indicates the recipient or indirect object of an action, often translated as 'to the one who is lifting' or 'for the one carrying'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

Etymology: The verb 'αἴρω' (airō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to lift, raise'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

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

G4632

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SKEV-ee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΑΡΤΥΣΙΣ, ΟΠΛΑ, ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΑ

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

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.

G1574

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-ken-TEH-son

Translations: pierce, thrust through

Notes: This word means to pierce or thrust through, often with a weapon. It is a compound verb formed from 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'κεντέω' (kentéō), meaning 'to prick' or 'to pierce'. It is used to command someone to perform the action of piercing.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΝΤΕΩ, ΔΙΑΠΕΡΝΑΩ, ΤΙΤΡΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb 'κεντέω' (kentéō), meaning 'to prick' or 'to pierce'. The root 'κεντέω' is related to the noun 'κέντρον' (kentron), meaning 'a sharp point' or 'a sting'.

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TEH

Translations: she, herself, to her, for her, of her, her, it, itself, to it, for it, of it, its, they, them, themselves

Notes: This word is a form of the pronoun 'autos', meaning 'self' or 'same'. It can function as a personal pronoun (he, she, it, they), a reflexive pronoun (himself, herself, itself, themselves), or an intensive pronoun (the very, the same). Its specific meaning depends on its case, number, and gender, and the context of the sentence.

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

Etymology: The word 'autos' (from which 'autē' is derived) comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ew-to-, a pronominal stem. It is related to other pronouns and demonstratives in various Indo-European languages.

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.

G1702

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: em-PAI-xoh-sin

Translations: they mock, they make sport of, they ridicule, they scoff at, they make a fool of

Notes: This word describes the action of mocking, ridiculing, or making sport of someone. It implies treating someone with contempt or scorn, often through jesting or playful actions that are meant to humiliate. It is typically used in contexts where a person or group is being made fun of or treated as an object of derision.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΧΛΕΥΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΕΛΑΩ

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

Notes: This word is a negative particle used to express absolute negation. It typically precedes verbs, adjectives, or adverbs to deny or contradict a statement. It is used when the negation is a statement of fact, as opposed to a hypothetical or willed negation. It has variant forms like οὐ (ou) before a consonant and οὐχ (ouch) before a rough breathing.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΉ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'not'. It is an ancient negative particle found in various Indo-European languages.

G1014

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-BOO-leh-toh

Translations: he was wishing, he wanted, he intended, he purposed, he desired

Notes: This word is a verb that expresses a strong desire, intention, or purpose. It describes someone's will or resolve to do something. It is often used to indicate a deliberate choice or a settled intention, rather than a fleeting wish.

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

Synonyms: ΘΕΛΩ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ

Etymology: From the root ΒΟΥΛ-, related to will or counsel. It is connected to the concept of deliberate choice or decision.

G0142

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ahee-RON

Translations: taking away, bearing, lifting, carrying, raising, removing, the one who takes away, he who bears

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb ΑἸΡΩ. It describes an action that is ongoing or habitual. Depending on context, it can mean 'to lift up,' 'to take up,' 'to carry,' 'to bear,' 'to take away,' or 'to remove.' It often functions as a substantive, meaning 'the one who lifts,' 'the one who carries,' or 'the one who takes away,' as seen in phrases like 'the one who takes away the sins of the world.'

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩΝ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩΝ, ΑΝΕΧΟΜΕΝΟΣ

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.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAH-ben

Translations: he took, she took, it took, he received, she received, it received

Notes: This is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point in time. It can be used to describe someone taking an object, receiving something, or even grasping an idea.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

G1636

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-PEH-sen

Translations: fell upon, fell on, fell, rushed upon

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'on') and the verb πίπτω (piptō, meaning 'to fall'). It describes the action of falling or rushing upon something or someone, often with a sense of suddenness or intensity. It can be used literally, as in someone falling onto another, or metaphorically, as in fear or a dream falling upon someone.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΠΙΠΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: ep

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, by, before, among, concerning, with

Notes: This word is a preposition, often used as a prefix in compound words. It is a shortened form of the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), which loses its final vowel when the next word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark. Its precise meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs: with the genitive, it often means 'on, upon, over' (of place) or 'at, during' (of time); with the dative, it can mean 'on, at, by' (of place), 'in addition to', or 'for, because of'; and with the accusative, it typically means 'to, toward, against' (of motion) or 'over, upon' (of extent).

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ὙΠΕΡ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙ (epi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'on, at, near'.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

Translations: he, she, it, they, him, her, it, them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, same, very

Notes: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is a versatile word in Koine Greek. As a third-person pronoun, it translates to 'he, she, it' or 'they' in the nominative case, and 'him, her, it' or 'them' in other cases. When used intensively, often in the nominative or immediately following the noun, it means 'himself, herself, itself, themselves' or 'even, very'. When used as an adjective with the definite article (e.g., 'ὁ αὐτὸς'), it means 'the same'. Its meaning depends on its grammatical function and position in the sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a pronominal stem *au- or *aw-.

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.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

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.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: it, itself, the same

Notes: This word is a versatile pronoun and adjective. As a pronoun, it typically means 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or 'they,' depending on its gender and number. When used as an adjective, it can mean 'the same' or serve as an intensive pronoun, emphasizing the noun it modifies, such as 'himself,' 'herself,' 'itself,' or 'themselves.' Its meaning is highly dependent on its grammatical case, number, and gender within a sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: This word is believed to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'that, that one.' It developed into the Greek pronoun and adjective 'autos,' retaining its core sense of identity or self.

G0833

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ow-LOH-nee

Translations: valley, a valley, glen, ravine

Notes: This word refers to a valley, glen, or ravine, typically a long, narrow depression in the earth's surface, often with a river or stream flowing through it. It is used to describe a geographical feature, often a place where people might encamp or travel through.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΦΑΡΑΓΞ, ΚΟΙΛΑΔΑ

Etymology: The word "ΑΥ̓ΛΩΝ" (aulōn) comes from the Greek word "αὐλός" (aulos), meaning 'flute' or 'pipe', which can also refer to a hollow tube or channel. This connection likely refers to the hollow, channel-like nature of a valley.

G2641

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-LEI-pon

Translations: I left behind, I abandoned, I forsook, I remained, I was left

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to leave behind,' 'to abandon,' or 'to forsake.' It can also mean 'to be left' or 'to remain.' It is often used to describe someone or something being left in a particular place or state, or to describe a person abandoning a place or a group of people. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against,' and the verb 'λείπω' (leipō), meaning 'to leave.'

Inflection: First Person Singular, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΚΛΕΙΠΩ, ΛΕΙΠΩ

Etymology: The word καταλείπω (kataleipō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against,' and the verb λείπω (leipō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to lack.' The combination emphasizes the act of leaving something behind, often with a sense of finality or abandonment.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-thon

Translations: they came, I came, he came, she came, it came

Notes: This word is an aorist active indicative form of the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes an action that happened in the past, without specifying its duration or completion. It can be used for the 1st person singular ('I came') or the 3rd person plural ('they came'), and sometimes 3rd person singular ('he/she/it came') depending on context and subject agreement.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G2730

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-TOH-kay-sahn

Translations: they dwelt, they lived, they inhabited

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to dwell', 'to live', or 'to inhabit'. It describes the action of residing in a place. As an aorist tense form, it indicates a completed action in the past, specifically that 'they' (a group of people) dwelt or lived somewhere.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΕΝΟΙΚΕΩ

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

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-neh-toh

Translations: it happened, it came to pass, it became, it was, it came into being

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative middle/passive of the verb γίνομαι (ginomai). It signifies an event that occurred or a state that came into existence in the past. It is frequently used to introduce a new event or development in a narrative, often translated as 'it happened' or 'it came to pass'. It can also describe something becoming or being made into something else.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

G2192

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: ekh-OH-meh-nay

Translations: next, following, adjoining, neighboring, a next, a following

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb ἘΧΩ (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. When used as an adjective, it describes something that is 'next to', 'adjoining', or 'following' in sequence or proximity. It often refers to the 'next day' or 'next in line'.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΟΎΣΑ, ΠΛΗΣΊΟΝ, ΓΕΙΤΝΙΆΖΟΥΣΑ

Etymology: The word ἘΧΩ (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ-, meaning 'to hold, to have'.

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.

G4650

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: skoo-LEH-oo-een

Translations: to plunder, to spoil, to strip, to despoil

Notes: This verb means to strip someone of their possessions, especially after a battle or conquest. It implies taking spoils or plunder from the defeated. It can be used in contexts of war, robbery, or any situation where one takes possessions from another by force or victory.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΑΦΥΡΑΓΩΓΕΩ, ΔΙΑΡΠΑΖΩ, ΠΡΟΝΟΜΕΥΩ

Etymology: From σκῦλον (skylon), meaning 'spoils' or 'booty', which refers to the arms stripped from a slain enemy. The verb means to take such spoils.

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).

G5134

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: trow-mah-TEE-as

Translations: wounded person, a wounded person, casualty, a casualty

Notes: This word refers to a person who has suffered a wound or injury. It is commonly used to describe someone who has been injured in battle or an accident, often implying a serious physical harm. It functions as a noun in a sentence, designating the individual who is wounded.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΤΡΩΜΕΝΟΣ, ΠΕΠΛΗΓΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΡΑΥΜΑΤΙΑΣ (traumatias) is derived from the Greek word ΤΡΑΥΜΑ (trauma), meaning 'wound' or 'injury'. The suffix -ίας indicates a person associated with or characterized by the root noun.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAH-bon

Translations: I took, they took, I received, they received, I seized, they seized

Notes: This word is the aorist active indicative form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take', 'to receive', or 'to seize'. The ending '-ον' indicates that it can be either the first person singular ('I took/received/seized') or the third person plural ('they took/received/seized'). The aorist tense describes a simple, completed action in the past, without emphasis on its duration or repetition. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'they took the book' or 'I received the message'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G1519

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

Translations: into, to, for, unto, among, in, toward

Notes: This word is a preposition that primarily indicates motion towards or into something. It is always used with the accusative case, showing the destination or goal of an action. It can also express purpose, result, or the object of an action. For example, it is used to say 'go into the city' or 'believe into Christ'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European *en-s, which is a locative adverb meaning 'in, into'. It is related to the English word 'in'.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

G2992

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: lah-OH

Translations: people, a people, nation, a nation

Notes: This word refers to a people, a nation, or a multitude of individuals, often used in the context of a specific group or community, such as the people of Israel or the people of God. It can be used to describe a general populace or a distinct ethnic or national group.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to λᾶς (lās, "stone"), referring to people as "stones" or "foundations." It is also suggested to be from Proto-Indo-European *leh₂w- ("people, army").

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-koh

Translations: (to) house, (to) household, (to) family, (to) temple, (to) home

Notes: This word refers to a house, a dwelling place, or a building. It can also refer to a household, meaning the family and all who live within the house, or more broadly, a lineage or a family line. In a religious context, it can refer to a temple or the house of God. The form ΟἸΚΩ is the dative singular, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ, ΟΙΚΟΣ

G2730

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: kah-toy-KOON-tes

Translations: dwelling, inhabiting, residing, living, those who dwell, those who inhabit, those who reside, those who live

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'katoikeō', meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. It describes someone or something that is currently dwelling or residing in a place. When used as a noun, it refers to 'those who dwell' or 'the inhabitants' of a particular area. It is often used to describe people living in a specific region or on the earth.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΕΝΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΕΣ

G1052

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: GAL-ah-ahd

Translations: Gilead

Notes: Gilead is a geographical region in ancient Palestine, located east of the Jordan River. It is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament as a mountainous and fertile area, known for its balm and pastures. It was inhabited by various tribes of Israel.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The name Gilead is of Hebrew origin, from the word גִּלְעָד (Gil'ad), meaning 'heap of witness' or 'mound of testimony'. It is associated with the heap of stones set up by Jacob and Laban as a covenant witness.

G0537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tah

Translations: all, every, the whole, all things, everything

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all' or 'every'. It can refer to a complete group or quantity. It is often used to emphasize the totality of something, such as 'all people' or 'all time'. When used in the neuter plural, it can be translated as 'all things' or 'everything'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΛΟΣ, ΣΥΜΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΑΣ (apas) is a compound word formed from the prefix Α- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'completely', and ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'.

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.

G1415

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: doo-NAH-tos

Translations: able, powerful, mighty, strong, possible, a mighty one

Notes: This word describes someone or something that possesses power, strength, or ability. It can refer to physical might, moral strength, or the capacity to do something. It can also mean 'possible' when referring to an event or situation. It is often used to describe God as 'the Mighty One'.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (can also be Feminine or Neuter, and other cases/numbers depending on context)

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΣ, ΕΝΔΥΝΑΜΟΣ

Etymology: From δύναμαι (dynamai), meaning 'to be able, to have power'. It relates to the concept of inherent power or capability.

G4983

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SOH-mah

Translations: body, a body, flesh, a slave

Notes: This word refers to the physical body of a human or animal, or a physical object. It can also metaphorically refer to a group of people or a community, or even to the substance of something. In some contexts, it can refer to a slave or servant, as a 'body' belonging to another.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΑΡΞ, ΧΡΩΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain. It is possibly derived from the verb σῴζω (sōizō), meaning 'to save' or 'to preserve', implying something that is kept or preserved.

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-NENG-kan

Translations: they brought, they carried, they bore, they endured

Notes: This word is a verb in the aorist active indicative, third person plural form. It means 'they brought,' 'they carried,' 'they bore,' or 'they endured.' It describes an action that was completed in the past, often without emphasis on its duration. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'They brought the gifts' or 'They endured the hardship.'

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

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

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

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

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

G1351

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DROON

Translations: oak, a tree, a strong tree

Notes: This word refers to an oak tree, or more generally, any large, strong tree. It is often used to denote a place of significance or a landmark due to the size and longevity of such trees. In the provided examples, it appears in the accusative case, indicating the object of a preposition or verb, such as 'under an oak tree'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΝΔΡΟΝ, ΦΥΤΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It refers to a tree, specifically an oak, and is related to words for 'tree' or 'wood' in other Indo-European languages.

G0458

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-no-MEH-sen

Translations: he acted lawlessly, he committed iniquity, he did wrong

Notes: This word describes the act of behaving contrary to law, righteousness, or divine will. It signifies committing an offense or an act of wickedness. It is used to describe someone who has transgressed or acted without regard for established rules or moral principles.

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

Synonyms: ΑΜΑΡΤΑΝΩ, ΑΔΙΚΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΝΟΜΕΩ (anomeō) is derived from the Greek word ΑΝΟΜΟΣ (anomos), meaning 'lawless', which itself is a compound of the negative prefix Α- (a-, 'without') and ΝΟΜΟΣ (nomos, 'law'). Thus, it literally means 'to be without law' or 'to act without law'.

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.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OO

Translations: of Lord, of the Lord, of God, of the Master

Notes: This word refers to a lord, master, or owner. In religious contexts, particularly in the Septuagint and New Testament, it is frequently used to refer to God or Jesus Christ, often as a title of reverence and authority. It can be used in sentences like 'the house of the Lord' or 'the word of the Lord'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ (kyrios) derives from the root κῦρος (kyros), meaning 'power, authority'. It originally referred to someone who possessed authority or control, such as a master or owner, and later evolved to be used as a title for deities or rulers.

G1427

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: en-gas-tree-MY-thoh

Translations: ventriloquist, soothsayer, necromancer, wizard, a ventriloquist, a soothsayer, a necromancer, a wizard

Notes: This word refers to a ventriloquist, someone who speaks from their belly, or more commonly in ancient contexts, a soothsayer or necromancer who claimed to speak with the dead or spirits, often implying that the voice came from within them. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐν' (in), 'γαστήρ' (belly), and 'μῦθος' (word/speech). It is used to describe individuals believed to possess such abilities.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΠΥΘΩΝ, ΝΕΚΡΟΜΑΝΤΙΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek preposition 'ἐν' (en, meaning 'in'), the noun 'γαστήρ' (gastēr, meaning 'belly' or 'stomach'), and the noun 'μῦθος' (mythos, meaning 'word' or 'speech'). It literally means 'one who speaks from the belly', referring to the ancient belief that spirits or prophecies emanated from within a person.

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) himself, (to) herself, (to) itself

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It functions as a personal pronoun meaning 'him', 'her', or 'it' when used as an indirect object, often translated with 'to' or 'for'. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself', emphasizing the subject. In some contexts, especially with the definite article, it can act as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'the same'. Its usage depends heavily on the surrounding context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G4396

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-FEE-tays

Translations: prophet, a prophet

Notes: A prophet is a person who speaks for God, often delivering divine messages, interpreting God's will, or foretelling future events. They are seen as inspired by God to communicate His word to humanity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΘΕΟΠΝΕΥΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προφήτης (prophḗtēs), from πρό (pró, “before”) + φημί (phēmí, “to speak”). It literally means 'one who speaks forth' or 'one who speaks for'.

G0615

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pek-TEI-nen

Translations: he killed, she killed, it killed, he slew, she slew, it slew

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb ἀποκτείνω (apokteinō), meaning 'to kill' or 'to slay'. It describes a completed action of killing or slaying, typically referring to a single instance in the past. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb κτείνω (kteinō), meaning 'to kill'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

G1994