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.

G0756

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eer-XAH-toh

Translations: began, started

Notes: This is a verb form meaning 'he/she/it began' or 'he/she/it started'. It is used to indicate the commencement of an action or state, often implying that the subject initiated the action themselves (middle voice) or that the action simply began (passive voice).

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἄρχω (archō), meaning 'to be first, to rule, to begin'. The middle voice ἄρχομαι means 'to begin' or 'to take the lead'.

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'.

G1208

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: DEH-oo-teh-ros

Translations: second, a second

Notes: This word means 'second' in terms of order, rank, or time. It is used to indicate the item or person that follows the first in a sequence. As an adjective, it modifies nouns and agrees with them in gender, number, and case.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular. This adjective inflects for gender (masculine, feminine, neuter), number (singular, plural), and case (nominative, genitive, dative, accusative).

Etymology: From an unused root meaning 'to follow'. It is related to the concept of 'two' but specifically denotes the ordinal position.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LEH-in

Translations: to speak, to talk, to say

Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'λαλέω'. It means 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It is used to express the action of speaking in a general sense, often without specifying the content of the speech, or to indicate the ability to speak. It can be used in various contexts, such as speaking a language, speaking to someone, or simply making sounds.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: From an onomatopoeic root, imitating the sound of babbling or chattering. It is related to the English word 'lullaby' and similar words in other languages that describe vocal sounds.

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

Translations: about, concerning, around, for, on behalf of, with respect to, at, near

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take either the genitive or accusative case, and its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'about', 'concerning', 'for', or 'on behalf of'. When used with the accusative case, it usually indicates spatial 'around', 'about' (in the sense of movement or position), 'at', or 'near'. It can also be used as a prefix in compound words, adding a sense of 'around' or 'excessive'.

Inflection: Governs Genitive or Accusative case; Does not inflect itself

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peri, meaning 'around, about'. It is cognate with English 'peri-' (as in 'perimeter') and Latin 'per'.

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.

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.

G5245

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-per-is-KHOO-oh-sin

Translations: prevail, be stronger than, overcome, be superior to

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to be exceedingly strong, to prevail, or to overcome. It describes a state of being superior in strength or power, often in a context of competition or struggle. It can be used to indicate that one entity or force is more powerful or effective than another.

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

Synonyms: ΝΙΚΑΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΥΠΕΡΕΧΩ

Etymology: This word is a compound of two Greek words: ΥΠΕΡ (hyper), meaning 'over' or 'above', and ΙΣΧΥΩ (ischyo), meaning 'to be strong' or 'to have power'. Thus, it literally means 'to be strong over' or 'to be exceedingly strong'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun, Interjection

Sounds like: OY

Translations: the, who, they, oh

Notes: ΟΙ is primarily the masculine plural nominative form of the definite article, meaning 'the'. It is used to specify a group of masculine nouns that are the subject of a sentence. It can also function as a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'these' or 'they', referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned. Less commonly, it can be an interjection, similar to 'oh' or 'alas'.

Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Nominative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to demonstrative pronouns and articles in other Indo-European languages.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

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.

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

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tha-LAS-san

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 sea as a physical location or as a powerful natural force. In sentences, it often appears as the direct object of a verb, indicating something done to or with the sea.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'thalassa' is of pre-Greek, Mediterranean origin, likely borrowed into Greek from an earlier language spoken in the Aegean region. It is not derived from Proto-Indo-European roots.

G2616

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-krah-TOO-n-tes

Translations: overpowering, mastering, prevailing against, holding sway over, having dominion over

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb ΚΑΤΑΚΡΑΤΕΩ. It describes someone or something that is actively overpowering, mastering, or prevailing against another. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (down, against) and the verb ΚΡΑΤΕΩ (to be strong, to rule). It is used to indicate a forceful or complete dominance.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΙΣΧΥΩ, ΚΑΤΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΥΝΑΣΤΕΥΩ

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.

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.

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

Translations: (to) them, (to) themselves, (to) it, (to) him, (to) her

Notes: This word is a dative plural form of the personal/demonstrative pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It typically means 'to/for them' or 'to/for themselves', depending on the context. It can refer to people or things. When used reflexively, it emphasizes the subject performing an action on or for themselves. It can also be used to refer to 'it', 'him', or 'her' in the dative case when the gender and number are clear from context, though 'them' is its primary plural translation.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

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.

G0935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEHFS

Translations: king, a king, ruler, sovereign

Notes: This word refers to a king or a ruler, someone who holds supreme authority over a territory or people. It is commonly used to denote a monarch or sovereign. In a sentence, it would function as a noun, often as the subject or object, indicating the person in power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to a word meaning 'base' or 'foundation', suggesting one who stands at the foundation of power or authority. It has been used since ancient Greek times to refer to a monarch.

G5245

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-per-is-KHOO-ee

Translations: prevails, overcomes, is stronger than, excels, is superior

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from 'ὑπέρ' (hyper, meaning 'over' or 'beyond') and 'ἰσχύω' (ischyō, meaning 'to be strong' or 'to have power'). It means to be exceedingly strong, to prevail, or to overcome. It describes a state where one entity or force is superior or more powerful than another, often implying a victory or dominance.

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

Synonyms: ΝΙΚΑΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΥΠΕΡΕΧΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΥΠΕΡ (hyper), meaning 'over, beyond, above', and the verb ΙΣΧΥΩ (ischyō), meaning 'to be strong, to have power'. The combination signifies an intensified or superior strength.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: PAN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

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

G1437

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-AHN

Translations: if, when, whenever, although

Notes: ἘΑΝ is a conditional conjunction used to introduce a protasis (the 'if' clause) in a conditional sentence. It typically takes the subjunctive mood, indicating a condition that is possible, probable, or hypothetical. It can be translated as 'if', 'when', or 'whenever', depending on the nuance of the condition, and sometimes 'although' in concessive clauses.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ, ὍΤΑΝ

Etymology: ἘΑΝ is a contraction of the conditional particle εἰ (ei, 'if') and the modal particle ἄν (an), which adds a sense of contingency or possibility to the condition.

G1779

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-ah-KOO-oo-sin

Translations: obey, listen to, give heed to

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to listen to, obey, or give heed to someone or something. It implies paying close attention and acting in accordance with what is heard. It is often used in contexts where authority is involved, indicating submission or compliance.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ὙΠΑΚΟΎΩ, ΠΕΊΘΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἘΝΑΚΟΎΩ is a compound of the preposition ἘΝ (en), meaning 'in' or 'on', and the verb ἈΚΟΎΩ (akouō), meaning 'to hear'. The combination suggests 'to hear into' or 'to hear closely', leading to the meaning of obeying or giving heed.

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-ross

Translations: other, another, different, a different

Notes: This word means 'other' or 'another', specifically implying a qualitative difference or a different kind, as opposed to 'allos' which means 'another of the same kind'. It is used to distinguish one thing from another that is distinct in nature or type. For example, 'a different man' or 'another kind of thing'.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular. This word inflects for gender, number, and case.

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'other' or 'different'. It is related to Latin 'alter' and English 'other'.

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.

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-ron

Translations: another, other, different, a different thing, an other thing

Notes: This word means 'another' or 'other', emphasizing a difference in kind or quality from something else. It is used to refer to something distinct or different from what has been previously mentioned or implied. For example, it might be used to say 'another person' or 'a different kind of thing'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΤΕΡΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'one of two' or 'the other'. It is related to the English word 'other'.

G1821

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ap-os-TEH-lee

Translations: send out, send forth, dispatch

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to send out or dispatch, often with a specific purpose or destination. It implies a sending away from a particular place or person. It is formed from the prefix ἘΞ (out of) and the verb ἈΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ (to send away).

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΠΕΜΠΩ

Etymology: The word ἘΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ is a compound of the preposition ἘΞ (ex), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ἈΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ (apostellō), meaning 'to send away'. The root verb ἈΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ itself comes from ἈΠΌ (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and ΣΤΕΛΛΩ (stellō), meaning 'to send' or 'to set in order'.

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).

G4190

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: po-LEH-mee-oos

Translations: enemies, hostile ones

Notes: This word refers to those who are hostile or at war with someone. It is often used as a substantive noun to mean 'enemies' or 'adversaries'. In a sentence, it would typically describe a group of people who are in opposition or conflict.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΧΘΡΟΥΣ, ΑΝΤΙΚΕΙΜΕΝΟΥΣ

Etymology: The word πόλεμος (polemos) means 'war' or 'battle'. The suffix -ιος (-ios) is used to form adjectives indicating belonging or relation. Thus, πολεμίος means 'belonging to war' or 'hostile', and by extension, 'an enemy'.

G2716

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-ter-GAH-zon-tai

Translations: they work, they accomplish, they perform, they produce, they bring about, they achieve, they effect, they commit, they practice

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to work out, accomplish, or bring about something, often with the sense of completing a task or achieving a result. It can also imply committing an act, especially a negative one, or practicing something. It is used to describe actions that are thoroughly carried out or brought to completion.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

G2892

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: koh-MEE-zoh-sin

Translations: they bring, they carry, they receive, they obtain

Notes: This word describes the action of bringing, carrying, or conveying something. It can also mean to receive or obtain something, often implying that it is due or deserved. It is used to indicate the movement of objects or the acquisition of something.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΑΓΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kem- 'to labor, to be tired'. The word originally meant 'to take care of, to provide for' and evolved to mean 'to carry, to bring' and 'to receive'.

G4304

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: proh-noh-MEV-soh-sin

Translations: plunder, pillage, carry off as spoil, make spoil of

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to plunder, pillage, or carry off as spoil. It describes the act of taking goods or property by force, typically in a military context after a victory. It is often used to describe what happens to the possessions of the defeated.

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

Synonyms: ΣΚΥΛΕΥΩ, ΛΗΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΡΠΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΝΟΜΕΥΩ (pronoméō) is derived from πρόνομος (prónomos), meaning 'plundering' or 'foraging', which itself comes from πρό (pro, 'before, in front of') and νέμω (némō, 'to distribute, to pasture'). It refers to the act of taking spoils before or in advance.

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: AL-lah

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

Notes: This word is a strong adversative conjunction, used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or opposes a preceding statement. It often implies a stronger contrast than 'δέ' (de). It can also be used to introduce an emphatic statement, sometimes translated as 'indeed' or 'moreover'. It is frequently found at the beginning of a clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- (other). It is related to other words meaning 'other' or 'different'.

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-soy

Translations: as many as, all who, whoever, how many

Notes: This word functions as a relative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'as many as' or 'all who'. It introduces a relative clause and refers to a quantity or number of people or things. It is used to connect a dependent clause to a main clause, specifying the extent or number of the antecedent.

Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ὅς (hos, 'this, that') and the suffix -σος (-sos), indicating quantity or degree. It is related to other words indicating quantity or extent.

G4754

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: strah-TEV-on-tie

Translations: they wage war, they serve as soldiers, they fight, they make war

Notes: This word means to serve as a soldier, to go to war, or to fight. It can be used literally to describe military service or combat, or metaphorically to describe a struggle or conflict, such as desires fighting against the soul. It is a compound word, combining 'στρατός' (army) and 'ἄγω' (to lead), meaning 'to lead an army' or 'to serve in an army'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΕΜΕΩ, ΜΑΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From στρατός (stratos, "army") and ἄγω (agō, "to lead"). It literally means "to lead an army" or "to serve in an army."

G3761

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: oo-DEH

Translations: not even, neither, nor, and not

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the negative particle 'οὐ' (not) and the conjunction 'δέ' (but, and). It is used to emphasize a negation, meaning 'not even' or 'neither/nor'. It can connect clauses or phrases, indicating that something is also not true or not happening. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'He did not go, nor did he send anyone.'

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗΔΕ, ΜΗ

Etymology: From the negative particle 'οὐ' (not) and the postpositive conjunction 'δέ' (but, and).

G3752

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

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

G2325

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: theh-REE-san-tes

Translations: having reaped, having harvested, those who reaped, those who harvested

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'therizo', meaning 'to reap' or 'to harvest'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed. In this form, it refers to 'those who have reaped' or 'having reaped', indicating a past action performed by the subject.

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

Synonyms: ἈΜΑΣΤΕΥΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ

G0399

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-FEH-roo-sin

Translations: they bring up, they carry up, they offer, they present, they refer, they lead back

Notes: This word describes the action of bringing something up, carrying it to a higher place, or offering it, often in a sacrificial or dedicatory sense. It can also mean to refer something to a person or topic, or to lead someone or something back. It is used to describe actions like bringing produce to a king, angels carrying something, or actions and words referring to piety towards God.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΩ, ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ

G0399

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-FEH-roo-see

Translations: they bring up, they offer up, they carry up, they lead up, they refer, they report

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to bring, carry, or lead something or someone up, or to offer something as a sacrifice. It can also mean to refer or report something. It is used to describe actions where something is moved upwards or presented, often in a formal or ritualistic context.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΩ, ἈΝΑΓΩ, ἈΝΕΝΕΓΚΩ

Etymology: From ἀνά (aná, 'up, again, back') and φέρω (pherō, 'to bear, carry, bring').

G5411

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: FOH-roos

Translations: tribute, tax, a tax, a tribute

Notes: This word refers to a payment, tribute, or tax, often imposed by a ruler or government. It signifies something that is 'borne' or 'carried' as an obligation. It is used in sentences to denote the financial or material contribution required from subjects or citizens.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΟΣ, ΔΑΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΦΟΡΟΣ (phoros) comes from the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. It refers to something that is 'borne' or 'brought' as a payment or tribute.

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-.

G1519, G1487, G1488

Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: E

Translations: into, to, for, unto, in, if, you are

Notes: This word is an elided form, indicated by the coronis (the apostrophe-like mark) at the end. It most commonly represents the preposition 'εἰς' (eis), meaning 'into, to, for', especially when followed by a vowel. It can also represent the conjunction 'εἰ' (ei), meaning 'if', or the verb 'εἶ' (ei), meaning 'you are'. In the provided examples, it functions as the preposition 'into' or 'to', indicating motion towards a place or object. It is used with the accusative case.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an elided form); the original words it represents have their own inflections (e.g., 'εἰς' is a preposition and does not inflect; 'εἰ' is a conjunction and does not inflect; 'εἶ' is a verb, 2nd Person Singular, Present, Indicative, Active).

G3441

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MOH-nos

Translations: only, alone, single, a single one

Notes: This word describes something as being unique, solitary, or singular. It emphasizes exclusivity, meaning 'one and no other'. It can be used to describe a person, object, or concept that stands by itself or is the sole instance of something. For example, it can refer to someone being 'alone' or 'the only one' of a kind.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular. This word inflects for gender, number, and case (e.g., feminine ΜΟΝΗ, neuter ΜΟΝΟΝ, plural ΜΟΝΟΙ).

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ, ΕΙΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *mon- (to remain, stay). It is related to the idea of being fixed or standing alone.

G0615

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-ok-TEI-nai

Translations: to kill, to slay, to put to death

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ἀποκτείνω'. It means 'to kill' or 'to slay'. As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun, often used to express purpose, result, or as the object of another verb. For example, it can be translated as 'to kill' in a sentence like 'he came to kill'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

Etymology: From ἀπό (apo, 'from, off') and κτείνω (kteinō, 'to kill'). The prefix ἀπό intensifies the meaning of the verb 'to kill'.

G0615

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pok-ten-NOO-sin

Translations: they will kill, they will murder, they will slay

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to kill' or 'to murder'. It is used to describe the act of taking a life. The form 'ἀποκτεννοῦσιν' specifically indicates that 'they' (a third-person plural subject) will perform this action in the future.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

Etymology: From ἀπό (apo, 'from, off') and κτείνω (kteinō, 'to kill'). The verb κτείνω is from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to strike, to kill'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-FEI-nai

Translations: to let go, to send away, to forgive, to permit, to abandon, to leave, to dismiss

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ἀφίημι'. It means 'to let go' or 'to send away'. Depending on the context, it can also mean 'to forgive' (sins), 'to permit' (allow something to happen), 'to abandon' (leave someone or something behind), or 'to dismiss'. It describes an action of releasing or ceasing to hold onto something or someone.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΥΩ, ΠΑΡΙΗΜΙ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-fee-OO-sin

Translations: they let go, they send away, they forgive, they permit, they leave

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to let go,' 'to send away,' 'to forgive,' 'to permit,' or 'to leave.' It is often used in the context of releasing someone or something, or of forgiving sins. It can also mean to allow something to happen or to leave a place or person behind.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΑΦΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') + ἵημι (hiēmi, 'to send, to throw').

G3960

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-TA-xai

Translations: to strike, to smite, to hit, to beat

Notes: This word is an aorist active infinitive form of the verb meaning 'to strike' or 'to smite'. It refers to the act of delivering a blow, whether physically hitting someone or something, or metaphorically striking down or destroying. It can be used in contexts of battle, punishment, or even a sudden impact.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΤΥΠΤΩ, ΠΛΗΓΩ, ΚΟΠΤΩ

Etymology: The verb ΠΑΤΑΣΣΩ (patassō) is of uncertain origin, possibly onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a blow.

G2049

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ray-MOH-sai

Translations: to make desolate, to lay waste, to devastate, to destroy

Notes: This word describes the act of making something desolate, empty, or uninhabited. It implies a process of destruction or abandonment that leaves a place or thing in a state of ruin or emptiness. It can be used in contexts of war, natural disaster, or divine judgment.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΠΟΡΘΕΩ

Etymology: From ἔρημος (erēmos, “desolate, solitary”). The verb means to make desolate or lay waste.

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-MOO-sin

Translations: they build, they are building, they construct, they erect

Notes: This word means to build, construct, or erect a structure, such as a house or a temple. It can also be used metaphorically to mean to build up, edify, or strengthen, especially in a spiritual sense. It describes the action of a group of people engaged in building.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ, ΣΥΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ is a compound word derived from ΟΙΚΟΣ (oikos), meaning 'house', and ΔΕΜΩ (demō), meaning 'to build'. Thus, it literally means 'to build a house'.

G1579

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-KOP-too-sin

Translations: they cut off, they cut down, they hew down, they lop off, they prune

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to cut off' or 'to cut down'. It is often used in the context of removing something by cutting, such as trees, branches, or even people (in a metaphorical sense of being removed or destroyed). It implies a decisive act of severance.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΚΟΠΤΩ, ΤΕΜΝΩ, ΑΠΟΚΟΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ἐκκόπτω (ekkopto) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb κόπτω (kopto), meaning 'to strike' or 'to cut'. Thus, it literally means 'to cut out' or 'to cut off from'.

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, 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.

G5124

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toys

Translations: (to) these, (for) these, (with) these, (by) these

Notes: This word is the dative plural form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective meaning 'this' or 'that'. It points to something specific, indicating 'these things' or 'these people'. As a dative case, it often indicates the indirect object of a verb, the recipient of an action, or the means/instrument by which something is done. It can be translated as 'to these', 'for these', 'with these', or 'by these', depending on the context.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)

Synonyms: ΟΥ͂ΤΟΙ, ἘΚΕΊΝΟΙΣ

G2518

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kath-EV-dee

Translations: sleep, be asleep

Notes: This word means to sleep or to be asleep. It is often used to describe a state of rest or unconsciousness, similar to the English verb 'to sleep'. It can be used in various contexts where someone is resting or not awake.

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΙΜΑΩ, ΥΠΝΟΩ

Etymology: The word καθ-εύδω (katheúdō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (katá), meaning 'down' or 'downwards', and the verb εὕδω (heúdō), meaning 'to sleep'. The combination suggests 'to sleep down' or 'to lie down to sleep'.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EH-in

Translations: to do, to make, to produce, to create, to perform, to accomplish, to bring about

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek and can be used in a wide range of contexts, from physical actions like making something, to abstract actions like performing a deed or bringing something about. It often indicates the execution of an action or the creation of an object.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word 'ποιέω' (poieō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an old root meaning 'to make' or 'to create'.

G3878

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-KOO-oo-sin

Translations: they disobey, they refuse to hear, they neglect to hear, they hear amiss

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from παρά (para, 'beside, amiss') and ἀκούω (akouō, 'to hear'). It means to hear incorrectly or to hear and then disregard, leading to disobedience. It describes an action where someone hears a command or instruction but fails to comply with it, often implying a deliberate act of non-compliance or neglect. It is used to describe a group of people who are in the act of disobeying or refusing to listen.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΙΘΕΩ, ΑΘΕΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word παρακούω is a compound of the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'amiss', and the verb ἀκούω (akouō), meaning 'to hear'. Its meaning evolved from 'to hear amiss' to 'to disobey' or 'to disregard what is heard'.

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.

G4601

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-see-GAY-sen

Translations: he was silent, she was silent, it was silent, he became silent, she became silent, it became silent

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to be silent' or 'to become silent'. It describes the action of someone or something ceasing to speak or make noise. It is used to indicate a state of quietness or a deliberate act of refraining from speech.

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

Synonyms: ΣΙΩΠΑΩ, ΗΣΥΧΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΙΓΑΩ (sigaō) is derived from σιγή (sigē), meaning 'silence'.

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

Translations: this, that, he, she, it, these, those, this one, that one

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something or someone that is near, or has just been mentioned. It can function as a substantive (e.g., 'he', 'she', 'it', 'this one') or as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'this man', 'these things'). It often refers to something immediately present or recently discussed in the discourse.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be an ancient demonstrative pronoun in Greek, possibly related to other Indo-European demonstratives.

G2216

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: zor-oh-BAH-bel

Translations: Zerubbabel

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Zerubbabel, a significant figure in the Old Testament. He was a leader of the Jewish people who returned from the Babylonian exile and played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The name is of Hebrew origin.

Inflection: Does not inflect (indeclinable proper noun)

Etymology: The name Zerubbabel is of Hebrew origin, likely meaning 'seed of Babylon' or 'born in Babylon'. He was a descendant of King David and a leader of the first group of Jews to return from Babylonian captivity.

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-gas

Translations: great, large, mighty, important, significant, powerful

Notes: ΜΕΓΑΣ is an adjective meaning "great" or "large." It is used to describe the size, intensity, or importance of something or someone. For example, it can refer to a large storm, a great priest, or a significant event. As an adjective, it changes its form to match the gender, number, and case of the noun it describes.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative. As an adjective, it inflects for gender, number, and case to agree with the noun it modifies.

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *meǵh₂- (great). It is a primary adjective in Greek.

G3631

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-nos

Translations: wine, a wine

Notes: This word refers to wine, the fermented juice of grapes. It is commonly used in ancient texts to denote the beverage itself, often in contexts of feasting, offerings, or daily consumption. It can be used in sentences like 'They drank wine' or 'The wine was red.'

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΓΛΕΥΚΟΣ

Etymology: The word "οἶνος" (oinos) is of Pre-Greek origin, meaning it existed in the region before the arrival of the Greek language. It is related to similar words for wine found in other Indo-European languages, suggesting a very ancient shared root.

G5101

Part of Speech: Interrogative Pronoun, Indefinite Pronoun, Interrogative Adjective

Sounds like: TEES

Translations: who, what, which, what kind of, someone, something, anyone, anything, a certain one, a certain thing

Notes: ΤΙΣ is a versatile pronoun and adjective in Koine Greek. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', or 'anything', often implying an unspecified person or thing. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it has an accent.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative. It is a highly inflected word.

Etymology: The word ΤΙΣ is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, indicating its long history and fundamental role in language.

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

Translations: therefore, then, so, consequently, accordingly, now, indeed

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a logical consequence, transition, or emphasis. It often connects a statement to what precedes it, meaning 'therefore' or 'consequently'. It can also be used to introduce a new point or a summary, translated as 'then' or 'now'. In some contexts, it adds emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'certainly'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *nu, meaning 'now' or 'then'. It is related to Latin 'nunc' (now) and English 'now'.

G1203

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: des-PO-zon

Translations: ruling, mastering, having dominion, a master, a lord, a ruler

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'despozō', meaning 'to rule' or 'to be master of'. It describes someone who is actively exercising authority or dominion over others. It can function as an adjective, describing a person or entity that rules, or as a noun, referring to the ruler or master themselves. It implies a position of power and control.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΕΥΩΝ, ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΩΝ

Etymology: The verb 'despozō' comes from 'despotes' (master, lord), which is a compound word meaning 'master of the house'. It is related to 'domus' (house) in Latin and 'potis' (powerful, able).

G2228, G3588

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Definite Article, Numeral

Sounds like: AY

Translations: or, the, 8

Notes: This word can function as a conjunction meaning 'or', indicating an alternative or choice between two or more options. It can also be the feminine nominative singular form of the definite article 'the', used to specify a feminine noun that is the subject of a sentence. The '̓' (coronis) indicates that this form is an elision, meaning it's a shortened form of a word like ἤ (e.g., when followed by a vowel). Additionally, the '̓' could be a keraia, indicating the numeral 8.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as conjunction or numeral); Singular, Nominative, Feminine (as definite article)

Etymology: The conjunction ἤ (e.g., from which Ἠ is an elision) is of uncertain origin. The definite article ἡ (from which Ἠ is an elision) comes from Proto-Indo-European. The numeral meaning is derived from the Greek letter eta (Η), which was used to represent the number 8.

G2961

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: koo-ree-EH-oon

Translations: ruling, having dominion, being lord, reigning, a ruler, one who has dominion

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'ruling' or 'having dominion'. It describes someone who exercises authority or control over something or someone. It can function adjectivally, describing a person who is a ruler, or verbally, indicating the action of ruling. For example, it can be used to say 'the one ruling' or 'he who rules'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΖΩΝ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΩΝ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΖΩΝ

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

Translations: who, which, what, that, as, how, when

Notes: The word 'ΟΣ' is a versatile relative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'who,' 'which,' or 'that,' depending on the context and the gender, number, and case it agrees with. It introduces a relative clause, linking it to a preceding noun or pronoun. It can also function as a conjunction, meaning 'as,' 'how,' or 'when,' indicating manner or time.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The word 'ΟΣ' is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has been a fundamental part of the Greek language's grammatical structure for millennia, serving to connect clauses and introduce relative information.

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').

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-non-toh

Translations: they became, they were, they came to be, they happened, they arose

Notes: This word is a past tense form of the verb 'to become' or 'to be'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, indicating a change of state, an event happening, or the coming into existence of something. It is often used to describe what happened or what came about.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey similar concepts of becoming or originating.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GHI-neh-tai

Translations: becomes, happens, is, is born, comes into being, takes place, arises

Notes: This verb is very common and versatile, meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to be born,' or 'to come into being.' It describes a state of transition or occurrence, indicating that something is coming into existence or changing its state. It can be used in various contexts to describe events, transformations, or the origin of something.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Present Tense, Indicative Mood, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΚΤΩ

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ahn-throh-POHN

Translations: (of) men, (of) people, (of) humankind

Notes: ἈΝΘΡΩΠΩΝ is the genitive plural form of the noun ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ, which means 'man', 'human being', or 'person'. This form is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship, translating to 'of men' or 'of people'. It refers to human beings in general, often distinguishing them from God or other creatures.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, likely a compound of ἀνήρ (anēr, 'man') and ὤψ (ōps, 'face, eye'), possibly meaning 'one who looks up' or 'one with a human face'.

G5553

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHROO-see-on

Translations: gold, a gold, money, a money

Notes: This word refers to gold, either as the precious metal itself or, by extension, as money or wealth. It is commonly used in contexts discussing valuable possessions or currency. It is a neuter noun.

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

Synonyms: ΧΡΥΣΟΣ, ΧΡΗΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: From the Greek word χρυσός (chrysos), meaning 'gold'. The suffix -ιον (-ion) is a diminutive suffix, but in this case, it often refers to a piece of gold or gold as a substance, rather than a small piece of gold.

G0694

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-GY-ree-on

Translations: silver, a silver coin, money, a piece of money

Notes: This word refers to silver, either as the metal itself or, more commonly in the New Testament, as silver coins or money in general. It is often used to denote wealth or payment. For example, it can refer to the thirty pieces of silver Judas received for betraying Jesus.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΡΓΥΡΟΣ, ΧΡΗΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἀργύριον (argyriōn), which is a diminutive of ἄργυρος (argyros), meaning 'silver'. It refers to something made of silver or a small piece of silver.

G4229

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PRAG-ma

Translations: thing, a thing, matter, deed, business, affair, event

Notes: This word refers to a 'thing' in a general sense, encompassing objects, events, actions, or matters. It can denote a concrete object, an abstract concept, a legal or business affair, or an accomplished deed. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΟΝ, ΧΡΗΜΑ, ΥΠΟΘΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb πράσσω (prassō), meaning 'to do, to accomplish, to act'. It refers to something done or a result of an action.

G5611

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: oh-RAI-on

Translations: beautiful, lovely, handsome, timely, seasonable, a beautiful thing

Notes: This word describes something as beautiful, lovely, or handsome. It can also refer to something that is timely or seasonable, meaning it is fitting or appropriate for a particular time or season. It is used to describe both people and objects.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΕΥΠΡΕΠΗΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word ὥρα (hōra), meaning 'season' or 'time', indicating something that is 'of its season' or 'in its prime', hence beautiful or timely.

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DOH-sin

Translations: they may see, they might see, they may perceive, they might perceive, they may know, they might know

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to see', 'to perceive', or 'to know'. It is often used in a literal sense of physical sight, but can also be used figuratively to mean understanding or coming to know something. As a subjunctive form, it often expresses possibility, desire, or purpose, translating as 'they may see' or 'they might see'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Subjunctive, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ὉΡΑΩ

Etymology: The root ΕἸΔΩ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-, meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. It is related to English words like 'wit' and 'idea'.

G3392

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mee-AH-n

Translations: to defile, to pollute, to contaminate, to stain

Notes: This word describes the act of making something unclean, impure, or unholy. It can refer to physical defilement, such as staining or polluting, or to moral and spiritual defilement, such as corrupting or profaning. It is often used in a religious context to describe ritual impurity or sin.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΜΟΛΥΝΩ, ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩ, ΒΕΒΗΛΟΩ

Etymology: The word 'μιαίνω' (miainō) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the concept of defilement and impurity.

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-FEN-tes

Translations: having sent away, having let go, having left, having forgiven, having allowed, having abandoned

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'aphiēmi'. It describes an action that has been completed, often translated as 'having sent away,' 'having let go,' 'having left,' 'having forgiven,' or 'having allowed.' It indicates that the subject has performed the action of sending, letting, leaving, or forgiving something or someone. For example, it could be used in a phrase like 'having left their nets,' referring to fishermen who have abandoned their equipment.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΥΣΑΝΤΕΣ, ἘΚΒΑΛΟΝΤΕΣ, ΠΑΡΑΛΙΠΟΝΤΕΣ

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'.

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.

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.

G3123

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAHL-lon

Translations: more, rather, much more, especially

Notes: This word is a comparative adverb meaning 'more' or 'rather'. It is used to indicate a preference, a greater degree, or an intensification of something. It often appears in contexts where a comparison is being made, suggesting that one thing is true to a greater extent than another, or that one action is preferred over another. For example, it can mean 'more' in terms of quantity or intensity, or 'rather' when expressing a choice or preference.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΟΝ, ΜΑΛΙΣΤΑ

Etymology: ΜΑΛΛΟΝ is a comparative adverb derived from an obsolete positive form related to the concept of 'much' or 'very'. It functions as the comparative degree of this implied positive.

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-throh-poss

Translations: man, a man, human being, a human being, person, a person

Notes: This word refers to a human being, encompassing both male and female individuals. It is used broadly to denote mankind in general, or a specific person, often in contrast to God or animals. It can be used in various contexts to refer to any member of the human race.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΗΡ, ΒΡΟΤΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνθρώπος (anthrōpos), its origin is uncertain but possibly related to ἀνήρ (anēr, 'man') and ὤψ (ōps, 'eye, face'), or from a pre-Greek substrate.

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOO

Translations: (of) himself, (of) herself, (of) itself, (of) themselves

Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning it refers back to the subject of the sentence. It indicates that the action of the verb is directed back to the one performing it. For example, 'he washed himself'. It is a compound word formed from the personal pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos) and the reflexive pronoun 'ἑαυτοῦ' (heautou).

Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter. It can also be used for Feminine or Plural contexts, though the specific form 'ΕΑΥΤΟΥ' is genitive singular masculine/neuter.

Etymology: From the combination of the personal pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos, 'self') and the reflexive pronoun 'ἑαυτοῦ' (heautou, 'of self').

G1459

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-ka-ta-LEI-pei

Translations: he leaves, he forsakes, he abandons, he deserts

Notes: This word means to leave behind, forsake, or abandon someone or something. It implies a complete desertion or neglect, often with a sense of leaving someone in a difficult situation. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐν' (in), 'κατά' (down), and 'λείπω' (to leave).

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΛΕΙΠΩ, ΑΠΟΛΕΙΠΩ

Etymology: The word ἐγκαταλείπω (enkatalipō) is a compound verb derived from the prefix ἐν (en, meaning 'in' or 'among'), the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against'), and the verb λείπω (leipō, meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon'). The combination intensifies the meaning of leaving or forsaking.

G2853

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kol-LA-tai

Translations: he cleaves, she cleaves, it cleaves, he joins, she joins, it joins, he adheres, she adheres, it adheres

Notes: This word describes the action of joining, adhering, or cleaving to something or someone. It implies a strong attachment or bond, often used in the context of a person joining themselves to another, such as a spouse, or an object sticking firmly to another surface. It is a compound word, derived from the root meaning 'glue' or 'cement'.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΟΛΛΑΩ, ΣΥΝΔΕΩ, ΕΝΟΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΟΛΛΑΩ comes from κόλλα (kolla), meaning 'glue' or 'cement'. It originally referred to the act of gluing or cementing things together, and later extended to mean joining or adhering in a more general sense.

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'.

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'.

G3403

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mem-NEE-tai

Translations: he remembers, she remembers, it remembers, he has remembered, she has remembered, it has remembered

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to remember' or 'to call to mind'. It is often used to indicate an ongoing state of remembering or a completed action with continuing results. It can be used with a genitive object (e.g., 'he remembers of the Lord') or an accusative object (e.g., 'he remembers every sorrow').

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΑΜΙΜΝΗΣΚΩ, ΜΝΗΜΟΝΕΥΩ

G1782

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: en-TEF-then

Translations: from here, hence, thence, from this place, from this time, from that time, from this point

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating origin or sequence. It means 'from this place' or 'from this time/point onward'. It can be used to denote physical departure from a location or a logical progression from a previous statement or event.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΘΕΝ, ΕΝΘΑΔΕ

Etymology: This word is formed from the preposition 'ἐν' (in) and the demonstrative stem 'τεῦθεν', indicating origin or direction from a place.

G1163

Part of Speech: Impersonal Verb

Sounds like: DEH-ee

Translations: it is necessary, one must, it is proper, it behooves

Notes: This is an impersonal verb meaning 'it is necessary' or 'one must'. It expresses a strong sense of obligation, necessity, or inevitability. It is often used with an infinitive to indicate what must be done or what is destined to happen.

Inflection: Impersonal, 3rd person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΧΡΗ, ΑΝΑΓΚΗ ΕΣΤΙΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *deyh₂- (to shine, to gleam), which developed into the sense of 'to be visible, to appear', and then 'to be proper, to be necessary'.

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: gno-NAI

Translations: to know, to understand, to perceive, to learn, to recognize

Notes: This is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'γινώσκω' (ginōskō), meaning 'to know'. It expresses the action of knowing or coming to know in a general sense, without specifying the time of the action. It is often used as the object of another verb or as a complement to an adjective, indicating purpose or result, such as 'to be able to know' or 'for the purpose of knowing'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΟΙΔΑ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

G3780

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OOKH-ee

Translations: no, not at all, by no means, certainly not

Notes: This word is a strong negative adverb, meaning 'no' or 'not at all'. It is used to express a definite and emphatic denial, often in response to a question or to strongly contradict a statement. It is a more emphatic form of the negative particle οὐ (ou).

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗ

Etymology: From οὐ (ou), meaning 'not', and the enclitic particle -χι (-chi), which adds emphasis. It is a more emphatic form of the simple negative particle.

G1607

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-por-YOO-eh-tai

Translations: goes out, comes out, proceeds, issues forth

Notes: This word describes the action of moving out from a place or source, or of something issuing forth. It can refer to a person physically leaving a location, or to something abstract, like words or thoughts, coming out from within. It is often used to describe a procession or an emanation.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐκ (ek, "out of") and πορεύομαι (poreuomai, "to go, to proceed").

G1849

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-o-DEH-oo-in

Translations: to spend, to expend, to use up, to waste

Notes: This verb means to spend or expend, often referring to money or resources. It can also be used more broadly to mean using up something completely, such as time or effort, and can sometimes carry the connotation of wasting something.

Inflection: Present Active Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΑΠΑΝΑΩ, ἈΝΑΛΙΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ὁδεύω (hodeuō), meaning 'to travel' or 'to journey'. The combination suggests 'to go out on a journey' or 'to spend on a journey', which evolved into the general sense of expending or spending.

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: theh-oh-REH-ee

Translations: he sees, she sees, it sees, he beholds, she beholds, it beholds, he observes, she observes, it observes

Notes: This word describes the act of seeing or beholding, often implying a careful, contemplative, or analytical observation rather than a mere glance. It suggests a sustained gaze or a thoughtful consideration of what is being seen. It is used to describe someone who is watching an event unfold or examining something closely.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ

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.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-ROH-meh-nee

Translations: beloved woman, mistress, lover, a beloved woman, a mistress, a lover

Notes: This word refers to a woman who is loved or desired, often implying a mistress or a beloved. It is derived from the verb 'to love' and describes the object of affection, particularly in a romantic or sexual sense. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΠΗΤΗ, ΦΙΛΗ

Etymology: The word ἘΡΩΜΕΝΗ (erōmenē) is derived from the verb ἐράω (eraō), meaning 'to love' or 'to desire passionately'. It is the feminine passive participle of this verb, indicating 'she who is loved' or 'she who is desired'.

G0667

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-FEH-ree

Translations: carries away, bears away, brings back, yields, produces

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo, meaning 'from' or 'away from') and the verb φέρω (pherō, meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'). It generally means to carry something away from a place, to bear something off, or to bring something back. In some contexts, it can also mean to yield or produce, especially in the sense of bringing forth fruit or results.

Inflection: Third person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ἈΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἀποφέρω is a compound of ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. The root φέρω comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'.

G4119

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: PLEH-ee-on

Translations: more, greater, longer, a longer time, the majority, the greater part, a greater thing

Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the comparative adjective 'πλείων' (pleiōn), meaning 'more' or 'greater'. It is used to indicate a larger quantity, degree, or duration of something. It can function as an adjective modifying a neuter noun, or as an adverb meaning 'more' or 'longer'. When used with a definite article, it can mean 'the majority' or 'the greater part'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΕΙΖΩΝ, ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΟΝ

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EE-dee-aiss

Translations: to their own, for their own, by their own, with their own, in their own, private, peculiar

Notes: This word is an adjective that signifies something belonging to oneself, one's own, or private. It is used to emphasize possession or a unique characteristic belonging to the subject. It often translates as 'one's own' or 'private' and is used to distinguish something as belonging specifically to a person or group, rather than being shared or common.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΥ̓ΤΩΝ, ἙΑΥΤΩΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *swe- (reflexive pronoun), meaning 'one's own'. It is related to the reflexive pronoun and emphasizes personal possession or distinctiveness.

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'.

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

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

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: OW-tas

Translations: them, themselves

Notes: This word is a pronoun meaning 'them' or 'themselves'. It is used to refer to a group of feminine nouns or persons in the accusative case, indicating that they are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition. It can function as a simple pronoun or as an intensive pronoun, emphasizing the subjects themselves.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΦΑΣ, ΣΦΕΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient Greek pronoun that has been in use since classical times, referring to 'self' or 'same', and developing into a general third-person pronoun.

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pis-TEV-eh-teh

Translations: you believe, you trust, believe!, trust!

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to believe', 'to trust', or 'to have faith'. It can be used in the present indicative mood, meaning 'you (plural) believe' or 'you (plural) trust'. It can also be used as a present imperative, meaning 'believe!' or 'trust!' (addressed to multiple people). It often takes a dative object, indicating the person or thing in whom one believes or trusts.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative (2nd Person Plural) or Present, Active, Imperative (2nd Person Plural)

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑ, ΕΛΠΙΖΩ

G1849

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eks-oo-SEE-ah

Translations: authority, power, right, a right, jurisdiction, control

Notes: This word refers to the right or power to act, often implying delegated authority or freedom to choose. It can denote official power, jurisdiction, or the ability to do something. It is frequently used in contexts of governance, legal rights, or spiritual power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΑΡΧΗ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek, "out of") and the verb ἔστι (esti, "it is"), implying the ability or right that comes "out of being" or "from what is possible."

G2125

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-la-BOO-n-tai

Translations: they are cautious, they are reverent, they are afraid, they are devout, they are careful

Notes: This verb describes the action of being cautious, reverent, or afraid. It implies a sense of carefulness or piety, often in the face of something powerful or sacred. It can be used to express a respectful fear or a prudent avoidance of danger.

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

Synonyms: ΦΟΒΈΟΜΑΙ, ΔΕΙΔΊΣΣΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΈΧΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΛΑΒΈΟΜΑΙ is a compound word derived from ΕΥ̓ (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and ΛΑΜΒΆΝΩ (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to grasp'. Thus, it originally meant 'to take well' or 'to handle carefully', evolving into the sense of being cautious or reverent.

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-theh-OH-roon

Translations: I was observing, I was looking at, I was beholding, they were observing, they were looking at, they were beholding

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'θεωρέω' (theōreō). It describes an action of observing, looking at, or beholding that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It can be translated as 'I was observing' (first person singular) or 'they were observing' (third person plural), depending on the context. It implies a sustained or continuous gaze, often with a sense of contemplation or careful consideration.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΣΚΟΠΕΩ

G2521

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-thay-MEH-nayn

Translations: sitting, a sitting one, an abiding one, dwelling, remaining

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'sitting' or 'being seated'. It describes someone or something in the act of sitting or remaining in a place. It can also imply dwelling or abiding. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, and can also be used substantively (as a noun). In this form, it is feminine, singular, and accusative.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΕΖΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΘΙΖΩ

G1188

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: dex-ee-AH

Translations: right, right hand, a right hand, (of) the right hand, (to) the right hand

Notes: This word refers to the right side or the right hand. As an adjective, it describes something as being on the right. As a noun, it refers to the right hand or the right side itself. It is often used metaphorically to denote a place of honor, power, or authority, as in 'sitting at the right hand of God'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine; Singular, Accusative, Feminine; Singular, Genitive, Feminine; Singular, Dative, Feminine

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *deḱs- (right). It is related to Latin dexter and English 'dexterous'.

G1238

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-AH-day-mah

Translations: diadem, a diadem, crown, a crown

Notes: A diadem is a type of crown, specifically a headband or fillet worn as a symbol of royalty or authority. It signifies sovereign power and is typically worn by kings, queens, or other rulers. It is often used in contexts describing the investiture or display of royal authority.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΤΕΦΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek διάδημα (diádēma), from διαδέω (diadéō, “to bind around”), from διά (diá, “through, across”) + δέω (déō, “to bind”). It refers to something bound around the head.

G2007

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-TEE-thoo-san

Translations: placing upon, putting upon, laying upon, adding, inflicting, imposing

Notes: This word is a present active participle, indicating an ongoing action of placing, putting, or laying something upon something else. It can also mean to add, inflict, or impose. It describes someone or something that is in the act of performing this action.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπί (epi, 'upon, to') and τίθημι (tithēmi, 'to put, place'). It literally means 'to put upon'.

G4474

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-RAH-pi-zen

Translations: he was striking, he was slapping, he was beating

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'rhapizō', meaning to strike, slap, or beat. It describes an action of hitting, often with the hand or a rod. In this form, it indicates an ongoing or repeated action in the past.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Imperfect, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΤΥΠΤΩ, ΠΑΤΑΣΣΩ, ΔΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word 'rhapizō' comes from 'rhapis', meaning a rod or stick, suggesting an original meaning of striking with a rod. It is related to the root 'rhaptō', to sew or stitch, perhaps referring to a quick, sharp motion.

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

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'.

G2850

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: koh-lah-KEH-oo-ee

Translations: he flatters, she flatters, it flatters, he fawns, she fawns, it fawns

Notes: This word means to flatter, to fawn upon, or to act as a sycophant. It describes the act of praising someone excessively or insincerely, often for personal gain or to curry favor. It is typically used in the present tense to describe an ongoing action.

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

Synonyms: ΘΩΠΕΥΩ, ΥΠΟΚΡΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word "κολακεύω" (kolakeuō) is derived from "κόλαξ" (kolax), meaning "flatterer" or "sycophant." The origin of "κόλαξ" itself is uncertain, but it is thought to relate to fawning or servile behavior.

G1293

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-al-la-GAY

Translations: reconciliation, restoration, change, agreement, a reconciliation, a restoration

Notes: This word refers to the act of reconciliation, restoration, or a change from one state to another, often implying a return to favor or harmony after a period of estrangement or conflict. It can also denote an agreement or settlement. It is typically used to describe the process or outcome of bringing parties back into a harmonious relationship.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΛΛΑΓΗ, ΣΥΜΦΩΝΙΑ, ΕΙΡΗΝΗ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΛΛΑΓΗ (diallagē) is derived from the verb διαλλάσσω (diallassō), meaning 'to exchange, to reconcile, to change'. It is formed from the prefix διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and ἀλλάσσω (allassō), meaning 'to change'.

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.

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).

G991

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EB-lep-on

Translations: they were seeing, they were looking, they were observing, they were perceiving

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'βλέπω' (blepō), meaning 'to see' or 'to look'. It describes an ongoing action of seeing or observing in the past. It can be used to indicate physical sight, but also to mean perceiving, understanding, or paying attention to something. For example, 'they were looking at the lights' or 'they were observing the situation'.

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΔΟΝ

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

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

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.

G5308

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: hoop-SEE-loss

Translations: high, lofty, exalted, a high one, a lofty one

Notes: This word describes something that is high in position, stature, or rank. It can refer to physical height, such as a high mountain or a high wall, or to a metaphorical height, such as a high status or an exalted position. It is often used to describe God or divine attributes, indicating His supreme authority and majesty. As an adjective, it modifies nouns and agrees with them in gender, number, and case.

Inflection: All genders, All numbers, All cases

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΜΕΓΑΣ, ΥΠΕΡΕΧΩΝ

Etymology: From the Greek word ὕψος (hypsos), meaning 'height' or 'summit'. It is related to the concept of being elevated or lifted up.

G3772

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oo-ra-NOS

Translations: heaven, a heaven, sky, a sky

Notes: This word refers to the visible sky, the atmosphere above the earth, or the dwelling place of God and the angels. It is often used in the plural to refer to the heavens, encompassing the celestial bodies and the spiritual realm. It is a masculine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑἸΘΗΡ, ΚΟΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be pre-Greek. It is related to the name of the Greek god Uranus, who personified the sky.

G5036

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: TA-khoos

Translations: swift, quick, fast, ready, a swift, a quick, a fast, a ready

Notes: This word describes something or someone as being swift, quick, or fast. It can refer to speed in movement, or to readiness and promptness in action or thought. It is often used to describe a person who is quick to act or skilled in a particular area.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΞΥΣ, ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ, ΣΠΟΥΔΑΙΟΣ

Etymology: From a root meaning 'to be swift'. It is related to the adverb ταχέως (tacheōs), meaning 'quickly'.

G1408

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DRO-moh

Translations: (to) a course, (to) the course, (by) a course, (by) the course, (in) a course, (in) the course, (to) a race, (to) the race, (by) a race, (by) the race, (in) a race, (in) the race, (to) a way, (to) the way, (by) a way, (by) the way, (in) a way, (in) the way, (to) a journey, (to) the journey, (by) a journey, (by) the journey, (in) a journey, (in) the journey

Notes: This word refers to a course, a race, a way, or a journey. It can describe a path taken, a race run, or the general direction or progress of something. In the dative case, as seen here, it often indicates the means, manner, or location, such as 'by course,' 'in the course,' or 'with respect to the course.'

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΔΟΣ, ΔΙΑΔΡΟΜΗ, ΠΟΡΕΙΑ

G225

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-lay-THEY-ah

Translations: truth, a truth, reality, veracity, faithfulness

Notes: This word refers to truth, not merely as an abstract concept, but often as a quality of being or action, indicating sincerity, reality, or faithfulness. It can be used to describe something that is factual, genuine, or reliable. For example, one might speak of 'the truth of God' or 'walking in truth'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΗΣ, ΑΛΗΘΙΝΟΣ, ΓΝΩΣΙΣ

Etymology: From ἀληθής (alēthḗs, “true”), from ἀ- (a-, “un-”) + λήθη (lḗthē, “forgetfulness, oblivion”). Thus, literally 'un-forgetfulness' or 'that which is not hidden'.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

Translations: from, by, with, beside, at, near, alongside, to

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it typically means 'from' or 'from beside', indicating origin or agency. With the dative case, it means 'with', 'beside', or 'at', indicating proximity or presence. With the accusative case, it means 'alongside', 'to', or 'past', indicating motion towards or along something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'beside', 'alongside'. It is cognate with English 'for' and 'from'.

G4579

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: SEH-yeh-tai

Translations: shakes, is shaken, trembles, is moved, is stirred, is agitated

Notes: This word describes an action of shaking, trembling, or being moved. It can refer to physical shaking, like an earthquake, or a more metaphorical sense of being agitated or stirred. It is often used to describe something that is unstable or experiencing a disturbance.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΑΛΕΥΩ, ΤΡΕΜΩ, ΚΙΝΕΩ

Etymology: From an imitative root, possibly related to the sound of shaking or rustling.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, after, among, behind, by, in company with, in pursuit of, according to

Notes: This word is a preposition that can also function as an adverb. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it usually means 'after' or 'behind' (indicating sequence or pursuit). It can also denote a change of state or position.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases)

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'μετά' (meta) comes from Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is related to English 'mid' and 'middle'.

G3762

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: oo-THEN

Translations: nothing, no one, none, not at all, in no way

Notes: This word is an indeclinable form of the indefinite pronoun/adjective meaning 'no one' or 'nothing'. It is used to express absolute negation. When used as an adjective, it modifies a noun, meaning 'no' or 'not any'. When used as an adverb, it means 'not at all' or 'in no way'. It emphasizes the complete absence or non-existence of something.

Inflection: Indeclinable

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΔΕΝ, ΜΗΔΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΟΥ̓ΔΕΙΣ (from which ΟΥ̓ΘΕΝ is derived) is a compound of the negative particle ΟΥ̓ (ou, 'not') and ΕἸΣ (heis, 'one'). It literally means 'not one'.

G0094

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AH-dee-koss

Translations: unjust, unrighteous, wicked, wrong, a wrong, an unjust person

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is not just, righteous, or fair. It is often used to characterize actions, people, or situations that violate principles of justice or morality. It can refer to a person who is unrighteous or to an act that is wrong.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΟΣ, ΑΣΕΒΗΣ, ΠΟΝΗΡΟΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the negative prefix 'α-' (a-, meaning 'not' or 'without') and 'δίκη' (dikē, meaning 'justice' or 'right'). Thus, it literally means 'without justice' or 'unjust'.

G0094

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: ah-DIH-kah

Translations: unjust things, unrighteous things, wrong things, unjustly, wrongly

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'unjust' or 'unrighteous', or as an adverb meaning 'unjustly' or 'wrongly'. When used as an adjective, it describes things that are not right or fair. When used as an adverb, it describes an action performed in an unjust or wrong manner. For example, 'doing unjust things' or 'acting unjustly'.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative (when used as an adjective); Does not inflect (when used as an adverb)

Synonyms: ἈΝΟΜΑ, ΠΟΝΗΡΑ, ΚΑΚΑ

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

G0093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-dee-KEE-ah

Translations: unrighteousness, injustice, wrong, wrongdoing, wickedness, an unrighteousness, an injustice, a wrong, a wrongdoing, a wickedness

Notes: This word refers to the quality or state of being unrighteous or unjust. It can also denote an act of unrighteousness, injustice, or wrongdoing. It is often used in contrast to righteousness (δικαιοσύνη) and implies a violation of divine or human law, or a failure to act justly.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ἈΝΟΜΙΑ, ἈΣΕΒΕΙΑ, ΠΟΝΗΡΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἄδικος (adikos), meaning 'unjust', which is formed from the negative prefix ἀ- (a-) and δίκη (dikē), meaning 'justice' or 'right'. Thus, it literally means 'not justice' or 'without justice'.

G0622

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-LOO-n-tai

Translations: they will perish, they will be destroyed, they will be lost, they will die

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ὄλλυμι (ollymi), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to lose'. In the middle or passive voice, it means 'to perish', 'to be destroyed', or 'to be lost'. It describes an action where something or someone ceases to exist or is brought to ruin.

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΦΘΕΙΡΩ

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

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

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lam-BAH-neen

Translations: to take, to receive, to get, to seize, to grasp, to apprehend

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'λαμβάνω'. It generally means to take, receive, or get something. It can also imply seizing, grasping, or apprehending, depending on the context. It is used to express the action of acquiring or coming into possession of something.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to grasp' or 'to seize'.

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-SOH-pah

Translations: faces, countenances, presences, persons, appearances

Notes: This word refers to faces, countenances, or presences. It can also denote a person or an outward appearance. In a broader sense, it can refer to the surface of something. It is the plural form of the noun 'prosopon'.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΨΕΙΣ, ΕΙΔΗ, ΥΠΟΣΤΑΣΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'prosopon' is a compound word formed from 'pros' (πρός), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and 'ops' (ὤψ), meaning 'eye' or 'face'. It originally referred to the part of the face that is seen, then extended to mean the face itself, and later a person or presence.

G1290

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-foh-RAH

Translations: difference, a difference, distinction, diversity, value, advantage, a value, an advantage, contribution, a contribution

Notes: This word refers to a difference, distinction, or diversity between things. It can also denote value, advantage, or a contribution. In some contexts, it refers to the amount or sum of something, especially in a financial sense, like a contribution or a sum of money. It is a compound word formed from διά (dia, 'through, apart') and φορέω (phoreo, 'to carry, bear').

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΣΤΟΛΗ, ΔΙΑΚΡΙΣΙΣ, ΚΕΡΔΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb διαφέρω (diaphero), meaning 'to carry through, to differ, to be superior'. It is formed from διά (dia, 'through, apart') and φορέω (phoreo, 'to carry, bear').

G1342

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: dee-KAH-yah

Translations: just, righteous, right, fair, a just thing, a righteous thing

Notes: This word describes something or someone as being just, righteous, or in accordance with what is right. It can refer to actions, judgments, or individuals. It is often used to describe God's character or His judgments, indicating their inherent fairness and righteousness. It can also describe people who live in a way that is pleasing to God.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΘΥΣ, ΟΡΘΟΣ, ΑΓΑΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ (dikaios) comes from δίκη (dikē), meaning 'justice' or 'right'. It refers to that which is in accordance with justice or right.

G4190

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: po-nee-RON

Translations: (of) evil, (of) wicked, (of) bad, (of) harmful, (of) malicious

Notes: This word describes something or someone as evil, wicked, bad, or harmful. It can refer to moral depravity, physical harm, or general badness. As an adjective, it modifies nouns, indicating that the noun possesses these negative qualities. The form ΠΟΝΗΡΩΝ is the genitive plural, meaning 'of evil ones' or 'of wicked things/persons', depending on the gender of the noun it modifies.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΩΝ, ΦΑΥΛΩΝ, ΑΝΟΜΩΝ

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.

G2479

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: iss-KHOOS

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

Notes: This word is a noun referring to strength, power, or might. It denotes inherent ability, physical or moral force, and capacity to act or endure. It can be used to describe the power of God, the strength of a nation, or the ability of an individual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ischys' is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'ischō' (to have strength, to be able). It refers to inherent strength or power.

G0932

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: bah-see-LAY-on

Translations: kingdom, a kingdom, royal palace, a royal palace, royal power, reign, royal

Notes: This word primarily functions as a noun meaning 'kingdom,' 'royal palace,' or 'royal power/authority.' It can refer to a literal territory ruled by a king, the physical dwelling of a king, or the abstract concept of royal dominion. It can also be used as an adjective meaning 'royal' or 'kingly,' describing something belonging to or characteristic of a king. In the New Testament, it frequently refers to the 'kingdom of God' or 'kingdom of heaven.'

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative (when used as a noun); Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative (when used as an adjective)

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek word βασιλεύς (basileus), meaning 'king.' The suffix -ιον (-ion) indicates a place or thing associated with the root.

G3168

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-gah-LAY-oh-tays

Translations: majesty, greatness, splendor, a majesty, a greatness, a splendor

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being great, magnificent, or splendid. It denotes majesty, grandeur, or excellence, often used in reference to God or divine attributes. It can be used to describe the inherent greatness or power of something or someone.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΟΞΑ, ΜΕΓΑΛΩΣΥΝΗ, ΥΨΩΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'μεγαλεῖος' (megaleios), meaning 'magnificent' or 'grand', which itself comes from 'μέγας' (megas), meaning 'great'. The suffix '-της' (-tēs) is used to form abstract nouns.

G2129

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: yoo-loh-gee-TOS

Translations: blessed, praised, worthy of praise

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'blessed' or 'praised'. It is often used to describe God, indicating that He is worthy of all praise and adoration. It can also be used to describe someone who is fortunate or favored by God.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΣ, ΑἸΝΕΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΈΩ is a compound word formed from the Greek prefix ΕΥ̓ (eu), meaning 'good' or 'well,' and ΛΌΓΟΣ (logos), meaning 'word' or 'speech.' Thus, it literally means 'to speak well of' or 'to praise.'

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THEH-os

Translations: God, a God, Lord

Notes: ΘΕΟΣ (theos) is a singular noun meaning 'God' or 'a god'. In Koine Greek, it is frequently used to refer to the singular, supreme God, often with the definite article. It can also refer to a generic deity or even a human figure considered divine. It functions as a subject or object in sentences, depending on its case.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΠΑΤΗΡ

Etymology: The word ΘΕΟΣ is believed to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root, though its precise origin is debated. It has cognates in various Indo-European languages.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pon

Translations: I said, I spoke, he said, he spoke, they said, they spoke, to say, to speak

Notes: ΕἸΠΟΝ is an aorist form of the verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is often used as the aorist tense of the verb λέγω (legō). It describes an action that occurred in the past, without specifying its duration or completion. It can be translated as 'I said', 'he said', or 'they said' depending on the context and the implied subject, as the form itself is ambiguous regarding person and number (it can be 1st singular, 3rd singular, or 3rd plural). It is commonly used to introduce direct or indirect speech.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

G4183

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PLEH-yoh

Translations: more, greater, many, much, a lot

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the adjective 'πολύς' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many'. 'Πλείω' specifically functions as the comparative form, meaning 'more' or 'greater'. It is used to indicate a larger quantity, degree, or number of something compared to another. It can be used adverbially to mean 'more' or 'further'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΟΤΕΡΟΣ, ΠΛΕΟΝ

G1125

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ge-gra-mMEH-non

Translations: (of) written, (of) written things, (of) the things written, (of) the scriptures

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the perfect passive participle of the verb 'γράφω' (graphō), meaning 'to write'. It is often used substantively, referring to 'the things that have been written' or 'the scriptures'. It indicates something that has been recorded or set down in writing, and in a religious context, it frequently refers to sacred texts.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Genitive, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΙΩΝ, ΓΡΑΦΩΝ

G4771

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: SOY

Translations: (to) you, (for) you, you

Notes: This is the second-person singular dative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'to you' or 'for you'. It can also simply translate as 'you' when the context implies a dative relationship, such as indirect object or a recipient of an action. It is used to indicate the person to whom something is given, said, or done, or for whom an action is performed. For example, 'I give to you' or 'I do this for you'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Second Person

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very ancient pronoun, found across many Indo-European languages.

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-re-THES

Translations: was found, to be found

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'εὑρίσκω' (heuriskō), meaning 'to find'. Therefore, 'εὑρεθής' means 'he/she/it was found' or 'it was found'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, where the subject was the recipient of the action of being found.

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

Etymology: The word 'εὑρίσκω' (heuriskō) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to get, to obtain, to discover'.

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ekh-OH-men-os

Translations: holding, having, being next to, being near, following, continuous, adjacent

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. When used in the middle voice, it often conveys the sense of 'holding oneself' or 'being held'. In context, it frequently means 'being next to', 'being near', or 'following immediately after', indicating proximity or sequence. It can also describe something that is continuous or adjacent.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΥΣ, ΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ, ΠΑΡΑΚΕΙΜΕΝΟΣ

G4773

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: syng-geh-NES

Translations: related, kindred, kinsman, kinswoman, a kinsman, a kinswoman

Notes: This word describes someone who is related by birth or family, a kinsman or kinswoman. It can be used as an adjective to describe someone as 'related' or as a noun referring to a 'relative' or 'kinsman'. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'γένος' (genos), meaning 'race, family, or kin'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΙΚΟΣ, ΟΙΚΕΙΟΣ, ΑΔΕΛΦΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the noun ΓΕΝΟΣ (genos), meaning 'race, family, or kin'. It refers to those who share a common origin or family line.

G3403

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mnays-THEE-tee

Translations: remember, be mindful of, recall

Notes: This word is an imperative verb, meaning 'remember!' or 'be mindful of!'. It is a command or an entreaty to recall something to mind or to keep something in memory. It is often used in prayers or direct addresses, urging someone to not forget a person, an event, or a covenant.

Inflection: Aorist, Imperative, Middle/Passive, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΜΕΜΝΗΜΑΙ, ΕΝΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the root μνάομαι (mnaomai), meaning 'to remember' or 'to call to mind'. It is related to the concept of memory and recollection.

G2171

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-KHEEN

Translations: vow, a vow, prayer, a prayer, wish, a wish

Notes: This word is a noun referring to a vow, a prayer, or a wish. It signifies a solemn promise made to God or a deity, often in exchange for a favor or as an act of devotion. It can also refer to a general prayer or a strong desire. In a sentence, it would typically function as the object of a verb, indicating what is being vowed, prayed, or wished.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΥΧΗ, ΔΕΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΧΗ (euchē) comes from the verb ΕΥ̓ΧΟΜΑΙ (euchomai), meaning 'to pray' or 'to vow'. Its origin can be traced back to Proto-Indo-European roots related to speaking or wishing.

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.

G2983

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leem-FTHEN-tah

Translations: taken, received, seized, captured, apprehended, those who were taken, those who were received

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing something that has been taken or received. It indicates a past action that has been completed, often translated as 'having been taken' or 'those who were taken'.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Participle, Accusative, Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΙΛΗΜΜΕΝΑ, ΚΑΤΕΙΛΗΜΜΕΝΑ

Etymology: The verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to grasp' or 'to take'. It is a common verb in Koine Greek with a wide range of applications.

G1603

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-PEM-psai

Translations: to send out, to send away, to dispatch, to dismiss

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb ἘΚΠΕΜΠΩ. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἘΚ (out of, from) and the verb ΠΕΜΠΩ (to send). It means to send something or someone out, away, or forth, often implying a mission, dismissal, or dispatch. It can be used in contexts of sending people on a journey, sending messages, or sending forth objects.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ἘΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΠΕΜΠΩ

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.

G3753

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-teh

Translations: when, whenever, at which time

Notes: This word functions as a temporal adverb or conjunction, indicating a point or period in time. It is used to introduce a clause that specifies when an action occurs or occurred, similar to 'when' or 'whenever' in English. It can refer to a specific past event or a general, recurring condition.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΗΝΙΚΑ, ΟΠΟΤΕ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (the) and the particle 'te' (then, at that time). It originally meant 'at that time when'.

G2172

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-OOX-ah-toh

Translations: he prayed, she prayed, it prayed, he vowed, she vowed, it vowed

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist indicative middle voice of the verb ΕΥ̓ΧΟΜΑΙ. It means 'he/she/it prayed' or 'he/she/it vowed'. It describes an action completed in the past, often referring to a solemn promise made to God or a deity, or a fervent request.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΕΥΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΧΟΜΑΙ comes from an ancient root meaning 'to wish' or 'to pray'. It is related to the noun ΕΥ̓ΧΗ (euchē), meaning 'a prayer' or 'a vow'.

G2172

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: YOOK-soh

Translations: will pray, will vow, will wish

Notes: This word is a verb that means to pray, to make a vow, or to wish. It is often used in the context of addressing God or making a solemn promise. In this form, it indicates a future action.

Inflection: Future, Indicative, Middle/Passive, First Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΥΧΟΜΑΙ, ΔΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word εὔχομαι (euchomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁eugʷʰ- meaning 'to speak solemnly, to vow'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey ideas of speaking, vowing, or wishing.

G2453

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-oo-DAH-ee-oy

Translations: Jews, the Jews

Notes: This word refers to the Jewish people, the inhabitants of Judea, or those who are ethnically or religiously Jewish. It is often used in the New Testament to distinguish the Jewish people from Gentiles (non-Jews).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΒΡΑΙΟΙ, ΙΣΡΑΗΛΙΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word originates from the Hebrew word 'Yehudi' (יהודי), meaning 'of Judah' or 'from the land of Judah'. It refers to the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and later to the inhabitants of the kingdom of Judah.

G2049

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ray-MOH-thay

Translations: was made desolate, was laid waste, was deserted, became desolate

Notes: This word describes something that was made desolate, laid waste, or deserted. It is used to indicate that a place, city, or land has been left empty, ruined, or uninhabited, often as a result of destruction or abandonment. It is in the aorist passive voice, meaning the action of desolation happened in the past and the subject received the action.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ

Etymology: From the Greek adjective ἔρημος (erēmos), meaning 'desolate, solitary, uninhabited'. The verb form means 'to make desolate' or 'to lay waste'.

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.

G5466

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: khal-DAI-ohn

Translations: of the Chaldeans

Notes: This word refers to the Chaldeans, an ancient people who inhabited Chaldea, a region in southern Mesopotamia. They were known for their wisdom, particularly in astrology and divination. In a sentence, it would be used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'the king of the Chaldeans' or 'the land of the Chaldeans'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The word ΧΑΛΔΑΙΟΣ (Chaldaios) is derived from the Hebrew word Kasdim (כַּשְׂדִּים), which refers to the inhabitants of Chaldea. It entered Greek through various ancient contacts.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

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

G0515

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ax-ee-OH

Translations: to deem worthy, to think it right, to consider worthy, to demand, to ask, to expect

Notes: This verb means to consider someone or something worthy, to think it proper or right, or to demand something as a right. It can also imply asking for something with a sense of entitlement or expectation. It is used to express a judgment of value or a claim.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑἸΤΕΩ, ἈΞΙΟΩ

Etymology: From the adjective ἄξιος (axios), meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving'. The verb form means to consider or make worthy.

G3172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-gah-loh-SOO-nee

Translations: greatness, majesty, magnificence, a greatness, a majesty, a magnificence

Notes: This word refers to the quality or state of being great, majestic, or magnificent. It is often used to describe the supreme power, dignity, and splendor of God, emphasizing His exalted nature. It can be used in sentences to express the grandeur or eminence of someone or something, particularly in a theological context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΟΞΑ, ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΥΨΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΓΑΛΩΣΥΝΗ is derived from the adjective μέγας (megas), meaning 'great' or 'large'. It describes the quality of being great or magnificent.

G1189

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DEH-oh-my

Translations: I beg, I pray, I ask, I entreat, I implore, I need, I want

Notes: This verb means to beg, pray, ask, or entreat. It often implies a sense of need or desire for something. It can be used to express a request to someone or for something, often followed by an infinitive or a genitive case indicating what is needed or requested.

Inflection: First person singular, Present, Middle/Passive, Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΥΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΕΩ

Etymology: From an uncontracted form of the verb δέω (deō), meaning 'to bind' or 'to lack'. The middle voice often conveys the sense of 'to be in need of' or 'to ask for oneself'.

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.

G4750

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STOH-mah-tos

Translations: mouth, a mouth, (of) mouth, (of) a mouth

Notes: This word refers to the mouth, either literally as a part of the body (of humans or animals) or metaphorically as the source of speech, utterance, or command. It is often used in contexts related to speaking, declaring, or consuming.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΧΕΙΛΟΣ, ΦΩΝΗ

Etymology: The word ΣΤΟΜΑ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *stom-n-, meaning 'mouth'. It is related to words for mouth in other Indo-European languages.

G0450

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-na-STAS

Translations: having risen, having stood up, rising, standing up, getting up

Notes: This word is a masculine, singular, nominative participle derived from the verb ἀνίστημι (anistēmi), meaning 'to rise' or 'to stand up'. As a participle, it describes an action performed by the subject of the main verb, often indicating an action that has already occurred or is occurring concurrently. It can be translated as 'having risen' or 'standing up', depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΟΡΘΟΣ

G2705

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-fee-LEE-sen

Translations: he kissed, she kissed, it kissed, he kissed fervently, she kissed fervently, it kissed fervently

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'καταφιλέω' (kataphileō), meaning 'to kiss' or 'to kiss fervently'. The prefix 'κατα-' (kata-) intensifies the action of the verb, suggesting a strong or repeated kissing, often translated as 'kissed much' or 'kissed fervently'. It describes an action completed in the past by a single subject (he, she, or it).

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

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΕΩ, ΚΥΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'καταφιλέω' (kataphileō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against' and used here to intensify the action, and the verb 'φιλέω' (phileō), meaning 'to love' or 'to kiss'.

G3623

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-ko-NO-moos

Translations: stewards, managers, administrators, householders

Notes: This word refers to individuals entrusted with the management of a household, estate, or affairs, often on behalf of another. It can denote a household manager, a financial administrator, or a person responsible for the distribution of resources. In a broader sense, it can refer to someone who is a dispenser or administrator of something, such as mysteries or divine truths.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΟΣ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΟΣ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣ

G5115

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: toh-PAR-khas

Translations: toparchs, governors, rulers of a district, a toparch, a governor, a ruler of a district

Notes: This word refers to a ruler or governor of a specific district or region. It is a compound word derived from 'τόπος' (place) and 'ἄρχω' (to rule). It describes someone who holds authority over a particular locality, often a smaller administrative division within a larger kingdom or empire.

Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΣΑΤΡΑΠΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΠΑΡΧΗΣ is a compound of two Greek words: τόπος (topos), meaning 'place' or 'region', and ἄρχω (archo), meaning 'to rule' or 'to lead'. Thus, it literally means 'ruler of a place'.

G4523

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sah-TRAH-pass

Translations: satrap, a satrap

Notes: A satrap was a governor of a province in the ancient Persian empire. The term was also used for governors of other ancient empires, such as the Babylonian empire. It refers to a high-ranking official appointed by a king to administer a region.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΑΡΧΩΝ

Etymology: The word "satrap" is of Old Persian origin, derived from "xšaθrapāvan", meaning "protector of the province" or "protector of the kingdom". It entered Greek through contact with the Persian Empire.

G4316

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-PEM-pso-sin

Translations: they may send forth, they may escort, they may accompany, they may send on their way

Notes: This verb means to send forth, to escort, or to accompany someone on their journey. It implies providing assistance or companionship for a departure or travel. It is often used in the context of sending someone off with provisions or support.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΠΕΜΠΩ, ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΠΕΜΠΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΠΡΟ (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forward,' and the verb ΠΕΜΠΩ (pempo), meaning 'to send.' Thus, it literally means 'to send forward.'

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-BAH-ee-non-tas

Translations: going up, ascending, coming up, climbing, rising, embarking, growing up, appearing, entering, going to, coming to

Notes: This word describes the action of moving upwards, whether literally ascending a physical space, or metaphorically rising in status or appearing. It can also refer to embarking on a ship or coming into existence. It is often used to describe movement towards a higher place or a specific destination.

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ἈΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ἈΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G3030

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: lee-BAH-noh

Translations: to frankincense, with frankincense, frankincense

Notes: This word refers to frankincense, a fragrant gum resin obtained from trees, often used in ancient times for incense and perfumes. In the provided examples, it is used to describe aromatic substances or to indicate something being treated or mixed with frankincense.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΛΙΒΑΝΩΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΛΙΒΑΝΟΣ (libanos) is of Semitic origin, likely from Hebrew 'levonah' (לְבוֹנָה), meaning 'frankincense' or 'white' (referring to its color).

G3329

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-tah-FEH-rin

Translations: to carry over, to transfer, to remove, to transport, to move, to shift

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΜΕΤΑ (meta), meaning 'with' or 'after', and the verb ΦΕΡΩ (pherō), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'. It describes the action of moving something from one place to another, often implying a change of position or state. It can be used in contexts of physical transportation, or metaphorically for shifting ideas or responsibilities.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΜΕΤΑΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΜΕΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ

G3030

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: lee-ba-NOO

Translations: (of) Lebanon, (of) frankincense, (of) a frankincense

Notes: This word refers to either the geographical region of Lebanon or to frankincense, a fragrant resin used in ancient times. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of Lebanon' or 'of frankincense'. For example, it might describe something belonging to or coming from Lebanon, or something made of or related to frankincense.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The word is of Semitic origin, referring to the region of Lebanon, known for its cedar trees and aromatic resins. It is also the source of the word for frankincense, which was often traded from this region.

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-may-SO-sin

Translations: they may build, they might build, they may erect, they might erect

Notes: This word means 'to build' or 'to erect'. It is a compound word formed from 'οἶκος' (house) and 'δέμω' (to build), literally meaning 'to build a house'. It is used to describe the construction of physical structures, but can also be used metaphorically for building up or edifying a person or community.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lin

Translations: city, a city

Notes: The word 'πόλιν' is the accusative singular form of the noun 'πόλις', meaning 'city'. It refers to a populated place, typically larger than a village, with a defined administrative structure. As an accusative case, it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions, indicating the destination or the object being acted upon. For example, one might 'go into the city' or 'see the city'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The word 'πόλις' comes from Proto-Indo-European, referring to a fortified place or citadel. It developed to mean a city-state in ancient Greece, encompassing both the physical settlement and its citizens.

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-BAH-ee-noo-sin

Translations: they go up, they ascend, they come up, they climb, they embark

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἈΝΑ (ANA), meaning 'up' or 'upwards,' and the verb ΒΑΙΝΩ (BAINO), meaning 'to go' or 'to step.' Therefore, it literally means 'to go up' or 'to ascend.' It is commonly used to describe movement upwards, such as climbing a mountain, going up to a city (especially Jerusalem, which was often on higher ground), or embarking onto a ship.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

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'.

G4520

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sah-TRAH-peen

Translations: satrap, a satrap, governor, a governor

Notes: A satrap was a governor of a province in the ancient Persian empire, and later in the Hellenistic empires of Alexander the Great's successors. The term is often used to denote a powerful provincial ruler or viceroy. It is a compound word derived from Old Persian.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΑΡΧΩΝ

Etymology: The word "satrap" comes from Old Persian *xšaθrapāvan- meaning 'protector of the province' or 'protector of the land'. It was adopted into Greek as σατράπης (satrapēs) and then into Latin and other European languages.

G5115

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: toh-PAR-kheen

Translations: toparch, a toparch, ruler of a district, governor of a district

Notes: This word refers to a ruler or governor of a specific district or region, known as a toparchy. It is a compound word formed from 'τόπος' (place, region) and 'ἀρχή' (rule, authority). It describes someone who holds administrative or political authority over a localized area, often under a larger kingdom or empire. It is used to denote the object of an action, such as 'they appointed a toparch'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΑΡΧΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΠΑΡΧΗΣ is a compound of two Greek words: τόπος (topos), meaning 'place' or 'region', and ἀρχή (archē), meaning 'rule' or 'authority'. It literally means 'ruler of a place'.

G3623

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-ko-NO-mon

Translations: steward, manager, administrator, a steward, a manager, an administrator

Notes: This word refers to a manager of a household or estate, or more broadly, an administrator or steward. It is a compound word derived from 'οἶκος' (oikos), meaning 'house' or 'household', and 'νέμω' (nemō), meaning 'to distribute' or 'to manage'. It describes someone entrusted with the management of affairs, resources, or property, often on behalf of another.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΟΣ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΟΣ is a compound of two Greek words: οἶκος (oikos), meaning 'house' or 'household', and νέμω (nemō), meaning 'to manage' or 'to distribute'. It literally means 'one who manages a household'.

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: 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'.

G2374

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-RAS

Translations: of a door, of a gate, doors, gates

Notes: This word refers to a door, gate, or entrance, which is an opening in a wall or fence that allows passage. It can also refer to the opportunity or access provided by such an opening. In a sentence, it would typically be used to indicate the place of entry or exit.

Inflection: Feminine, Genitive Singular or Accusative Plural

Synonyms: ΠΥΛΗ, ΕΙΣΟΔΟΣ

Etymology: The word "ΘΥΡΑ" comes from Proto-Indo-European, referring to a door or gate. It is related to words for door in other Indo-European languages.

G2902

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: krah-TAY-soo-sin

Translations: they will hold, they will take hold of, they will grasp, they will seize, they will rule, they will prevail, they will overcome

Notes: This word is a verb indicating future action. It means to hold, grasp, or seize something, often with the implication of power, control, or mastery. It can also mean to rule over, prevail, or overcome. It is used to describe actions where someone gains or maintains control or authority.

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

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΕΥΣΟΥΣΙΝ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΣΟΥΣΙΝ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΥΣΙΝ

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-fo-ro-lo-GEE-ton

Translations: tax-exempt, untaxed, free from tribute, not subject to tribute

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'tax-exempt' or 'untaxed'. It describes something or someone that is not required to pay taxes or tribute. It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and 'φορολογέω' (phorologeō), meaning 'to collect tribute' or 'to tax'. Thus, it literally means 'not taxed' or 'without tribute'. It is used to describe lands, people, or entities that are granted exemption from taxation.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word ἈΦΟΡΟΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ is derived from the negative prefix ἀ- (a-, 'not, without') and the verb φορολογέω (phorologeō, 'to collect tribute, to tax'). The verb φορολογέω itself comes from φόρος (phoros, 'tribute, tax') and λέγω (legō, 'to collect, to reckon').

G5466

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: khal-DAI-oy

Translations: Chaldeans

Notes: This word refers to the Chaldeans, an ancient people who inhabited Chaldea, a region in southern Mesopotamia. They were known for their wisdom, astrology, and as a powerful nation, particularly in the Neo-Babylonian Empire. In biblical contexts, they are often depicted as conquerors and wise men.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative

Etymology: The word is derived from the Hebrew word Kasdim (כַּשְׂדִּים), referring to the inhabitants of Chaldea. It entered Greek through various ancient Near Eastern languages.

G1743

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-krah-TOO-sin

Translations: they hold fast, they retain, they maintain, they keep possession of

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'διά' (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb 'κρατέω' (krateō), meaning 'to be strong, to rule, to hold'. Therefore, 'διακρατοῦσιν' means 'they hold fast', 'they retain', or 'they maintain possession of' something with firmness or persistence. It describes an action of firmly grasping or keeping control over something.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΕΧΩ, ΚΡΑΤΩ

G3619

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-MEN

Translations: building, an edifice, construction, edification

Notes: This word refers to the act of building or the structure that is built, such as an edifice or a house. It can also be used metaphorically to mean edification or spiritual building up. It is a compound word formed from ΟΙΚΟΣ (house) and ΔΟΜΗ (building, structure).

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΟΜΗ, ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΗ is derived from the verb ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ (to build a house), which itself comes from ΟΙΚΟΣ (house) and ΔΟΜΗ (building).

G2413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-ROO

Translations: of holy, of sacred, of a temple, of the temple, of the sanctuary

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the adjective 'ΙΕΡΟΣ' (hieros), meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'. When used with the definite article, it often functions as a noun, referring to 'the temple' or 'the sanctuary'. It indicates possession or origin, answering the question 'whose?' or 'from what?'. For example, 'the beauty of the temple' or 'the things of the sanctuary'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΙΟΥ, ΝΑΟΥ, ΒΗΛΟΥ

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doh-THEE-nai

Translations: to be given, to be granted, to be bestowed

Notes: This word is the aorist passive infinitive form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. Therefore, 'δοθῆναι' means 'to be given' or 'to be granted'. It describes an action of receiving something without specifying who is doing the giving. It is often used in constructions where the subject of the main verb is the recipient of the action.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΕΙΝ, ΠΑΡΕΧΕΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'δίδωμι' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present tense verb, characteristic of many ancient Indo-European languages.

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.

G3360

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEKH-ree

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

Notes: This word indicates a point in time or space that is reached, meaning 'until' or 'up to'. As a preposition, it takes the genitive case and specifies the limit of an action or state. As an adverb, it can modify verbs or clauses, indicating duration or extent. As a conjunction, it introduces a temporal clause, meaning 'while' or 'until'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΩΣ, ΑΧΡΙ

Etymology: From an assumed base *mekh-, perhaps related to μέγας (megas, “great”) or μήκος (mēkos, “length”). It denotes a limit or extent.

G2379

Part of Speech: Noun

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

Translations: altar, an altar

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: kath

Translations: according to, down, against, throughout, during, by, for, with respect to, concerning

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down' or 'according to'. It is commonly used as a prefix in compound words or as a preposition governing various cases. When used as a preposition, it can indicate movement downwards, distribution, opposition, or a standard of comparison. For example, 'καθ' ἕνα' means 'one by one', and 'καθά' means 'just as' or 'according as'. The elision (dropping of the final vowel) occurs before a word beginning with a vowel and a rough breathing mark.

Inflection: Does not inflect (it is an elided form of a preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'κατά' (kata) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'down' or 'against'. It is a common preposition in ancient Greek, indicating various relationships of position, direction, or standard.

G2505

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thah

Translations: as, just as, according as

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣ

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

G4374

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-FEH-rin

Translations: to offer, to bring, to present, to bring to, to bring forward

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb "προσφέρω" (prospherō). It is a compound verb, formed from "πρός" (pros), meaning "to" or "towards," and "φέρω" (pherō), meaning "to bring" or "to bear." It generally means to bring something to someone or something, often with the intention of offering it, presenting it, or dedicating it. It can be used in contexts of bringing gifts, sacrifices, or even people to a particular place or person.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ

Etymology: The verb "προσφέρω" (prospherō) is a compound of the preposition "πρός" (pros), meaning "to, toward, with," and the verb "φέρω" (pherō), meaning "to bear, carry, bring." Its meaning is derived directly from the combination of these two elements, indicating the action of bringing something towards a destination or person.

G4314

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-BAH-ee-noo-sin

Translations: they go to, they approach, they ascend, they come to

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. Together, it means to go towards, approach, or ascend to a place or person. It describes the action of moving towards something or someone.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΕΓΓΙΖΩ, ΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΩ

G5037

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle

Sounds like: TEH

Translations: and, both, also, even, then, so, indeed

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears after the word it modifies or connects. It functions as a conjunction, often translated as 'and' or 'both...and', connecting words, phrases, or clauses. It can also add emphasis or indicate a consequence, sometimes translated as 'also' or 'even'. When used in pairs (τε...τε or τε...καί), it means 'both...and'. It is less emphatic than 'καί' (kai) and often implies a closer connection or a more natural pairing between the elements it joins.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΔΕ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kʷe, a clitic particle meaning 'and'. It is cognate with Latin -que and Sanskrit ca.

G5525

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kho-ray-GEE-an

Translations: supply, a supply, provision, a provision, abundance, a abundance, liberality, a liberality

Notes: This word refers to the act of providing or supplying something, often with a sense of abundance or liberality. It can denote the material provisions themselves, or the act of providing them, such as financial support or resources for a project. It is a compound word derived from 'choros' (a chorus or dance) and 'agein' (to lead), originally referring to the expense of equipping and training a chorus for public festivals.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΧΗ, ΕΠΙΧΟΡΗΓΙΑ, ΔΟΣΙΣ

G2409

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: hee-er-ah-tee-KEEN

Translations: priestly, a priestly, sacerdotal

Notes: This word describes something related to priests or the priesthood. It refers to things that are sacred or belong to the priestly office, such as priestly garments or duties. It is often used to qualify nouns, indicating their connection to religious service.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΣ, ΑΡΧΙΕΡΑΤΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΙΕΡΑΤΙΚΟΣ (hieratikos) comes from the Greek word ἱερεύς (hiereus), meaning 'priest', which itself is derived from ἱερός (hieros), meaning 'sacred' or 'holy'.

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: TEE-nee

Translations: to/for someone, to/for something, by someone, by something, with someone, with something, in what, to what, by what, a certain one, a certain thing, (to) what, (to) whom, (to) which

Notes: ΤΙΝΙ is the dative singular form of the indefinite and interrogative pronoun ΤΙΣ. As an indefinite pronoun, it means 'someone,' 'something,' 'a certain one,' or 'a certain thing,' indicating an unspecified person or object. As an interrogative pronoun, it means 'to whom,' 'to what,' 'by whom,' or 'by what,' asking about the recipient or agent of an action. Its meaning depends on the context, often indicating an indirect object or an instrument.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

G3000

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LAH-treh-OO-sin

Translations: they serve, they worship, they render sacred service

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to serve, worship, or render sacred service. It often implies a religious or devotional service, indicating an act of homage or obedience towards a deity or a higher power. It describes the action of a group of people performing such service.

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

Synonyms: ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ, ΘΡΗΣΚΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word derives from the Greek word λάτρις (latris), meaning 'a hired servant' or 'worshipper'. It is related to λάτρον (latron), meaning 'pay for service'.

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.

G2005

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-teh-LESTH-ee

Translations: to be completed, to be finished, to be accomplished, to be performed, to be brought to pass

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to be completed,' 'to be finished,' or 'to be accomplished.' It describes an action that is brought to its conclusion or fulfillment. It is often used in contexts where a task, a prophecy, or a building project is brought to an end or fully realized.

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΩ, ΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΕΚΤΕΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἐπιτελέω is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to,' and the verb τελέω (teleō), meaning 'to complete' or 'to finish.' Thus, it signifies the completion or bringing to an end of something.

G2819

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KLAY-roos

Translations: lots, shares, portions, inheritances

Notes: This word refers to a lot, such as one cast to make a decision, or a share or portion of something, often an inheritance or an assigned part. It is used in contexts where something is divided or allocated, or where a decision is made by chance or divine will through the casting of lots. It can also refer to a person's allotted destiny or inheritance.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΙΣ, ΜΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'κλῆρος' (klēros) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be an ancient Greek word. It originally referred to a piece of wood or stone used for casting lots, and later came to mean the lot itself, and then the portion or inheritance determined by it.

G3800

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: op-soh-NEE-ah

Translations: wages, pay, provisions, rations, a soldier's pay

Notes: This word refers to the pay or provisions given to soldiers, mercenaries, or other workers. It can also refer to the rations or supplies provided. In a broader sense, it signifies remuneration for services rendered, often implying a daily allowance or stipend.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΙΣΘΟΣ, ΟΨΩΝΙΟΝ, ΣΙΤΗΡΕΣΙΟΝ

Etymology: From ὄψον (opson, 'cooked food, victuals') and ὠνέομαι (ōneomai, 'to buy'). It originally referred to money for provisions, especially for soldiers, and later came to mean wages or pay in general.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EHL-then

Translations: he went out, she went out, it went out, he came out, she came out, it came out, he departed, she departed, it departed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes the action of moving from an inside place to an outside place, or departing from a location. It is used to indicate that a person or thing has exited or left a specific area.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-RAS

Translations: lifting, having lifted, taking up, carrying, removing, taking away

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'αἴρω' (airō), meaning 'to lift,' 'to take up,' 'to carry,' or 'to remove.' As a participle, it describes an action that is happening or has happened, often functioning like an adjective or adverb. It indicates the subject is performing the action of lifting or taking something. For example, 'lifting his face' or 'having taken the rod.'

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ, ΑΙΡΩ

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."

G1727

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: eh-NAN-tee-on

Translations: opposite, contrary, hostile, in the presence of, before, against, an opposite thing

Notes: This word can function as an adjective, an adverb, or a preposition. As an adjective, it describes something as being opposite or contrary. As an adverb, it means 'opposite' or 'over against'. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case and means 'in the presence of', 'before', or 'against'. It denotes a position or action in opposition to or in front of something or someone.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἈΝΤΙ, ΚΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word ἘΝΑΝΤΙΟΣ is a compound word formed from the preposition ἘΝ (in) and ἈΝΤΙΟΣ (opposite, facing).

G2127

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-lo-GAY-sen

Translations: he blessed, she blessed, it blessed, to bless, to praise, to speak well of

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to bless,' 'to praise,' or 'to speak well of.' It is often used in contexts of divine blessing or human commendation. It describes an action completed in the past by a single person or entity.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΧΑΡΙΣΤΕΩ, ΑἸΝΕΩ, ΕΥ̓ΦΗΜΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΕΩ is a compound word derived from the Greek prefix ΕΥ̓ (eu), meaning 'good' or 'well,' and the verb ΛΕΓΩ (legō), meaning 'to speak.' Thus, it literally means 'to speak well of' and evolved to mean 'to bless' or 'to praise.'

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

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

G3529

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NEE-kay

Translations: victory, triumph, a victory, a triumph

Notes: This word refers to a victory or triumph, often in a battle, contest, or struggle. It signifies the successful outcome of an endeavor, overcoming an opponent or challenge. It is commonly used to describe the achievement of superiority or success.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΡΙΑΜΒΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΕΠΙΤΥΧΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΝΙΚΗ (nikē) is of uncertain origin, but it is an ancient Greek word that has been in use since Homeric times. It is related to the verb νικάω (nikaō), meaning 'to conquer' or 'to win'.

G1391

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOK-sah

Translations: glory, a glory, splendor, honor, praise, reputation, dignity, majesty

Notes: This word refers to glory, splendor, or honor. It can describe the inherent majesty of God, the praise given to someone, or a person's reputation. It is often used in a theological context to refer to the divine nature or manifestation of God's presence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΙΜΗ, ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΕΥΚΛΕΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek verb δοκέω (dokeō), meaning 'to seem, to appear, to think'. The noun originally referred to an opinion or expectation, then evolved to mean 'reputation' and eventually 'glory' or 'splendor'.

G1473

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-GOH

Translations: I, me

Notes: ἘΓΩ is the first-person singular personal pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning "I" or "me." It refers to the speaker and functions primarily as the subject of a sentence. While the first-person singular verb ending often makes the pronoun redundant, ἘΓΩ is frequently used for emphasis, similar to saying "I myself" or "even I" in English. It can also be used to clarify the subject when multiple individuals are involved.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: This word is an ancient pronoun, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has cognates in many Indo-European languages, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage.

G3610

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-keh-TAYS

Translations: servant, a servant, household servant, slave, a slave

Notes: This word refers to a household servant or slave, someone who is part of a household and performs duties for its members. It emphasizes the domestic aspect of their service or servitude.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΟΥΛΟΣ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣ, ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ

Etymology: The word Οἰκέτης (oiketēs) is derived from οἶκος (oikos), meaning 'house' or 'household'. It literally means 'one belonging to a house' or 'one of the household'.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DOH-kas

Translations: you gave, you have given

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give' or 'to grant'. 'ἘΔΩΚΑΣ' specifically means 'you gave' or 'you have given', indicating an action completed in the past by a single person addressed directly. It is used to describe a past action of giving or bestowing something.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΔΩΚΑΣ, ΕΔΩΚΕΝ

Etymology: The word 'δίδωμι' (didomi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present stem, characteristic of many ancient verbs.

G3670

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ho-mo-lo-GOH

Translations: confess, acknowledge, profess, agree, give thanks, praise

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to speak the same thing' or 'to agree with'. It is used to express confession, acknowledgment, or agreement, often in a formal or public sense. It can also mean to give thanks or praise, especially in a religious context. For example, one might confess sins, acknowledge a truth, or profess faith.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΟΜΟΦΩΝΕΩ, ΣΥΜΦΩΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΟΜΟΛΟΓΩ is a compound of two Greek words: ΟΜΟΣ (homos), meaning 'same' or 'common', and ΛΟΓΟΣ (logos), meaning 'word', 'speech', or 'reason'. Thus, its literal meaning is 'to speak the same word' or 'to be of the same mind'.

G1203

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DES-po-tah

Translations: O Master, O Lord, O Sovereign

Notes: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΑ is a Koine Greek noun meaning 'master' or 'lord'. It is used as a respectful form of direct address, particularly when speaking to God or a powerful ruler, emphasizing their authority and ownership over others.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Vocative

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΑΡΧΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ is a compound word derived from the Greek words δόμος (domos), meaning 'house', and πόσις (posis), meaning 'husband' or 'master'. Thus, it originally referred to the 'master of the house'.

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

G0518

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-PANG-gei-len

Translations: he announced, he reported, he told, he declared, he brought word

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb ἀπαγγέλλω (apangellō). It means 'he announced,' 'he reported,' or 'he told.' It is used to describe the action of someone conveying a message or information to others, often with the sense of bringing news from one place to another. It is a compound word, combining the preposition ἀπό (apo, 'from') with the verb ἀγγέλλω (angellō, 'to announce' or 'to report').

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

Synonyms: ΕἸΠΕΝ, ΛΕΓΩ, ΜΗΝΥΩ

Etymology: The root verb ἀπαγγέλλω (apangellō) is a compound of ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and ἀγγέλλω (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report.' Thus, the word literally means 'to announce from' or 'to report from,' emphasizing the source or origin of the message.

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOYS

Translations: to brothers, to brethren, to fellow countrymen, to fellow believers

Notes: This word refers to brothers, both literal siblings and, more broadly, fellow members of a community, nation, or faith. It is often used in a figurative sense to denote close associates or fellow believers, emphasizing a bond of kinship or shared identity. In this dative plural form, it indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to or for brothers/brethren'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΕΚΝΟΙΣ, ΟΜΟΓΕΝΕΣΙΝ

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-na-BEE-nai

Translations: to go up, to ascend, to come up, to climb, to embark, to arise

Notes: This word describes the action of moving upwards, whether literally ascending a physical height, or metaphorically rising in status or appearing. It can also refer to embarking on a ship or coming up from a lower place, such as water or a valley. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἈΝΑ (ana), meaning 'up' or 'upwards', and the verb ΒΑΙΝΩ (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ἈΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ἈΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G2413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-RON

Translations: sacred, holy, consecrated, a sacred place, a temple, temple

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'sacred,' 'holy,' or 'consecrated.' When used as a noun, it refers to a 'sacred place' or, more specifically, a 'temple.' It describes something set apart for religious purposes or dedicated to a deity.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΓΙΟΣ, ΝΑΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΙΕΡΟΣ (hieros) comes from a pre-Greek substrate word, possibly related to the concept of 'strength' or 'power,' which became associated with divine power and sacredness.

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G3687

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-no-MAH-sthee

Translations: was named, was called, was appointed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'was named' or 'was called'. It describes an action that was performed in the past, indicating that someone or something received a name or designation. It can also imply being appointed or designated for a particular role or purpose.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΟΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: From the Greek word ὄνομα (onoma), meaning 'name'. The verb ὀνομάζω means 'to name' or 'to call by name'.

G3686

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-no-MA

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁nómn̥. It is cognate with Latin nōmen and English name.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-koh-thoh-NEE-zon-toh

Translations: they were feasting, they were reveling, they were carousing

Notes: This word describes the act of feasting, reveling, or carousing, often implying a boisterous and indulgent celebration. It is used to describe a group of people engaging in such activities. The word is a compound, likely derived from a word related to a drinking vessel or a type of boot, suggesting a connection to drinking or luxurious living.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΦΡΑΙΝΟΝΤΟ, ΕΥΩΧΟΥΝΤΟ

Etymology: The verb ΚΩΘΩΝΙΖΩ is derived from the noun κώθων (kōthōn), which refers to a type of Spartan drinking cup or a military boot. The verb likely developed to describe the act of drinking from such a cup or living luxuriously, hence 'to feast' or 'to revel'.

G3451