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.

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'.

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.

G4245

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: pres-BYOO-teh-ros

Translations: older, elder, an elder, old man, an old man

Notes: This word describes someone who is older in age or more advanced in years. It can be used as an adjective to describe an older person, or as a noun referring to an 'elder' or 'old man'. In a religious context, particularly in early Christianity, it refers to a leader or official in the church, often translated as 'elder' or 'presbyter'.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΓΕΡΩΝ, ΠΡΕΣΒΥΣ

Etymology: From the comparative form of the adjective πρέσβυς (presbys), meaning 'old' or 'elderly'. It literally means 'older'.

G4260

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: pro-be-BEE-koss

Translations: advanced, well advanced, far advanced, old, aged

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle of the verb 'προβαίνω' (probainō), meaning 'to go forward' or 'to advance'. When used as an adjective, it describes someone or something that has advanced in age or time, indicating that they are old or well along in years. It is often used in phrases like 'advanced in years' or 'advanced in age' to describe elderly individuals.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect Active Participle

Synonyms: ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΗΣ, ΓΕΡΩΝ

Etymology: The word προβαίνω (probainō) is a compound word formed from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forward', and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. Thus, it literally means 'to go forward' or 'to step forth'.

G4016

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-EH-bal-lon

Translations: they were throwing around, they were putting around, they were clothing, they were surrounding, they were encompassing

Notes: This word is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'περιβάλλω' (periballō). It means to throw around, put around, or clothe someone or something. It can also mean to surround or encompass. The imperfect tense indicates an ongoing or repeated action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΥΩ, ΚΥΚΛΟΩ, ΠΕΡΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G2440

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hee-MA-tee-oys

Translations: to garments, to clothes, to cloaks, to robes, to mantles

Notes: This word refers to an outer garment, cloak, or piece of clothing. It is often used in the plural to mean 'clothes' or 'garments' in general. It is a compound word, derived from the root 'hima' (to clothe) and the diminutive suffix '-ion'. In this form, it is used in the dative case, indicating the indirect object or instrument, often translated with 'to' or 'with'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΥΜΑΤΑ, ΕΣΘΗΣ, ΣΤΟΛΑΙ

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.

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

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.

G2212

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: zay-tay-SAH-toh-sahn

Translations: let them seek, let them search, let them inquire, let them demand

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to seek,' 'to search for,' 'to inquire,' or 'to demand.' It is used to express a command or an exhortation for a group of people to perform the action of seeking or searching. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'Let them seek the Lord' or 'Let them search for the truth.'

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΝΑΖΗΤΕΩ, ΕΚΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ζητέω (zēteō) is of uncertain origin, but it is an ancient Greek verb that has been in use since classical times.

G3936

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pah-rah-STAY-seh-tai

Translations: will present, will stand by, will appear, will be presented, will be brought

Notes: This word means to present, to stand by, or to appear. It can be used in various contexts, such as presenting someone or something to another, or standing beside someone to assist them. It can also mean to appear or to be brought forward.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΩ, ΕΦΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παρά (pará, “beside, by”) + ἵστημι (hístēmi, “to stand, to make to stand”).

G2837

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: koy-may-THEH-seh-tay

Translations: he will sleep, he will fall asleep, he will die, he will be laid to rest

Notes: This word describes the action of sleeping, falling asleep, or, metaphorically, dying. It is often used in the context of someone 'resting' or 'falling asleep' in death, particularly in a peaceful sense. It is a future tense form, indicating an action that will happen.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΝΟΩ, ΑΠΟΘΝΗΣΚΩ

Etymology: From the root κοιμάω, meaning 'to put to sleep' or 'to lull'. It is related to the concept of lying down or resting.

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'.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: KOO-ree-oss

Translations: Lord, a Lord, master, a master, owner, an owner, sir

Notes: This word refers to a person who has authority, control, or ownership over something or someone. It is frequently used in the New Testament to refer to God or Jesus Christ, signifying their supreme authority and sovereignty. It can also be used in a more general sense for a human master or owner.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΑΥΘΕΝΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ derives from the Greek word κῦρος (kyros), meaning 'supreme power' or 'authority'. It signifies one who possesses power and authority, thus a lord or master.

G2474

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: Iss-rah-AYL

Translations: Israel

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

Inflection: Indeclinable

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

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.

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-NENG-kan

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

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.

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.

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.

G3008

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-lee-toor-GEH-ee

Translations: was ministering, served, performed service, was performing service, was serving

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΕΩ (leitourgeō). It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It means to perform a public service, to minister, or to serve, often with a connotation of religious or official duty. It can be used in contexts ranging from general service to specific priestly or governmental functions.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΕΩ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΕΩ is a compound word derived from ΛΕΙΤΟΣ (leitos), meaning 'public,' and ΕΡΓΟΝ (ergon), meaning 'work' or 'deed.' Thus, it originally referred to performing public work or service, which later extended to religious or sacred service.

G0846

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

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eg-NOH

Translations: knew, recognized, understood, perceived

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'γινώσκω' (ginōskō), meaning 'to know' or 'to come to know'. It describes an action of knowing or recognizing that occurred in the past, often implying a completed or definite act of gaining knowledge or understanding. It can be used in sentences like 'he knew' or 'she recognized'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

G5207

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HUI-os

Translations: son, a son

Notes: This word refers to a male offspring, a son. It is a masculine noun and is commonly used to denote a direct descendant or, in a broader sense, someone who shares a close relationship or characteristic with another, such as 'sons of God' or 'sons of disobedience'. It can also refer to a young man or a male child.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ

Etymology: From an unused root, probably meaning 'to beget'. It is related to the concept of generation and lineage.

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'.

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.

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOH

Translations: (to) himself, (for) himself, (to) herself, (for) herself, (to) itself, (for) itself, (to) themselves, (for) themselves

Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning it refers back to the subject of the clause. It indicates that the action of the verb is directed back to the subject itself. It can be used for singular or plural subjects, and its specific meaning (himself, herself, itself, themselves) depends on the gender and number of the subject it refers to. In this dative form, it often conveys the sense of 'to' or 'for' the subject.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G3933

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-TRE-khayn

Translations: to run alongside, to run by, to run past, to outrun

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para), meaning "beside" or "alongside," and the verb τρέχω (trecho), meaning "to run." It describes the action of running alongside someone or something, running past them, or even outrunning them. It is often used to describe attendants or guards running alongside a chariot or a person of importance.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΤΡΕΧΩ, ΠΑΡΑΔΡΑΜΩΝ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek preposition παρά (para), meaning "beside" or "alongside," and the verb τρέχω (trecho), meaning "to run." Both components are ancient Greek terms.

G1715

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: em-PROS-then

Translations: before, in front, in front of, in the presence of, ahead, formerly, previously

Notes: This word functions as both an adverb and a preposition. As an adverb, it means 'before' or 'in front,' indicating a position or time. As a preposition, it means 'in front of' or 'in the presence of,' typically taking the genitive case. It can also refer to something that happened 'formerly' or 'previously.'

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟ, ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐν (en, 'in') and the adverbial form of πρός (pros, 'to, toward'). It literally means 'in front of' or 'in the direction of'.

G0555

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-ko-LOO-sen

Translations: he prevented, he hindered, he restrained, he forbade

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to prevent, hinder, or restrain someone or something from doing an action. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb κωλύω (kōlyō), meaning 'to hinder' or 'to prevent'. It is typically used in the past tense to describe an action that successfully stopped something from happening.

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

Synonyms: ΚΩΛΥΩ, ΕΜΠΟΔΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ

Etymology: The word ἀποκωλύω (apokōlyō) is derived from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb κωλύω (kōlyō), meaning 'to hinder' or 'to prevent'. The root κωλύω itself comes from an older Greek word related to 'to cut off' or 'to check'.

G3763

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: oo-deh-POH-teh

Translations: never, at no time

Notes: This word is a compound adverb meaning 'never' or 'at no time'. It is formed from the negative particle οὐδέ (oude), meaning 'not even' or 'nor', and the indefinite adverb ποτέ (pote), meaning 'at some time' or 'ever'. When combined, they create a strong negation, indicating that something has not happened or will not happen at any point in time. It is used to express absolute negation of an action or state.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΔΕΠΩ, ΟΥ̓ΔΑΜΩΣ

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'.

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

Translations: what, why, what kind of, how much, something, anything, a certain thing

Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun 'τίς'. It can be used to ask 'what?' or 'why?', or to refer to 'something' or 'anything' in an indefinite sense. When used as an adjective, it means 'what kind of' or 'how much'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word 'ΤΙ' originates from Proto-Indo-European, serving as the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun.

G0846

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-.

G5611

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: hoh-RAI-oss

Translations: beautiful, handsome, lovely, fair, a beautiful one, a handsome one

Notes: This word describes something or someone as beautiful, handsome, or lovely, often implying a pleasing appearance or quality. It can be used to describe people, objects, or even actions that are considered aesthetically pleasing or appropriate for a particular time.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΕΥΠΡΕΠΗΣ

Etymology: From the Koine Greek word ὥρα (hōra), meaning 'hour, season, proper time'. The word originally referred to something 'timely' or 'seasonable', and then evolved to mean 'beautiful' or 'fitting' in appearance, especially in its prime.

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.

G3700, G3708

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sounds like: OP-say

Translations: sight, appearance, face, a sight, a face, you will see, you will look, he will see, he will look

Notes: This word has two primary interpretations based on its form. It can be the dative singular of the noun ΟΨΙΣ (opsis), meaning 'sight,' 'appearance,' or 'face.' In this case, it would typically be translated as 'to sight,' 'to appearance,' or 'to face.' It can also be the future active indicative, second or third person singular, of the verb ΟΡΑΩ (horaō), meaning 'to see' or 'to look.' In this case, it would be translated as 'you will see' or 'he/she/it will see.' The context of the sentence is crucial for determining the correct meaning.

Inflection: Dative, Singular (for Noun); Future, Active, Indicative, Second Person Singular or Third Person Singular (for Verb)

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΕΙΔΟΝ, ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ

G3694

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: O-PI-so

Translations: behind, after, back, backward, afterwards

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ

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

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.

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'.

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.

G0997

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-boh-THOO-oon

Translations: they were helping, they were assisting, they were aiding

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to help', 'to assist', or 'to aid'. It is in the imperfect tense, indicating an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It is used to describe a group of people providing assistance to someone or something.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΓΕΩ, ΕΠΙΚΟΥΡΕΩ, ΑΡΩΓΕΩ

Etymology: From βοή (boē, 'a cry, shout') and θέω (theō, 'to run'). The original meaning was 'to run to a cry for help', hence 'to come to aid'.

H0138

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-doh-NAY-oo

Translations: of Adonijah

Notes: This is the genitive form of the proper noun Adonijah, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my Lord is Yahweh'. It refers to a specific individual, often a son of King David mentioned in the Old Testament. In a sentence, it indicates possession or origin, similar to 'belonging to Adonijah' or 'from Adonijah'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name Adonijah is derived from Hebrew, combining 'adon' (lord, master) and 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God). It means 'my Lord is Yahweh'.

G4524

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: SAH-doke

Translations: Zadok

Notes: Zadok was a prominent high priest in ancient Israel during the reigns of King David and King Solomon. He was a descendant of Aaron and played a significant role in the religious and political life of the kingdom, particularly in the succession of Solomon to the throne. The name is often associated with faithfulness and righteousness.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The name Zadok is of Hebrew origin (צָדוֹק, Tsadoq), meaning 'righteous' or 'just'. It is derived from the Hebrew root 'tsadaq', which means 'to be righteous' or 'to be just'.

G2409

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-REH-oos

Translations: priest, a priest

Notes: This word refers to a priest, a person authorized to perform sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God or gods. In ancient contexts, priests were often responsible for sacrifices, rituals, and interpreting divine will. It is typically used to refer to a male religious official.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΥΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἱερός (hieros), meaning 'sacred' or 'holy'. The suffix -εύς (-eus) indicates a person associated with or performing a specific function.

G2497

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-DAH-eh

Translations: Jehoiada, Joiada

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to a male personal name. It is often found in the genitive case, meaning 'of Jehoiada' or 'of Joiada', indicating possession or origin. It refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, most notably a high priest during the reign of Joash in Judah.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: This name is of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹיָדָע, Yehoyadaʿ), meaning 'Yahweh knows' or 'Yahweh has known'. It is a compound name combining 'Yahweh' (God's name) and 'yada' (to know).

G4396

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-FEE-tays

Translations: prophet, a prophet

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΘΕΟΠΝΕΥΣΤΟΣ

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

G2379

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-thoo-see-AH-sen

Translations: he sacrificed, she sacrificed, it sacrificed

Notes: This word describes the act of offering a sacrifice, typically to a deity. It refers to the ritual killing of an animal or the offering of other goods as an act of worship, atonement, or thanksgiving. It is used in sentences to indicate that a person or entity performed such an act.

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

Synonyms: ΘΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΘΥΣΙΑΖΩ (thysiazō) is derived from the noun ΘΥΣΙΑ (thysia), meaning 'sacrifice', which itself comes from the verb ΘΥΩ (thyō), meaning 'to sacrifice' or 'to offer'.

G3448

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MOS-khoos

Translations: calf, a calf, young bull, a young bull, bullock, a bullock

Notes: This word refers to a young bovine animal, typically a calf or a young bull. It is often used in the context of sacrifices or livestock. For example, it might be used to describe an animal offered in a religious ceremony or as part of a herd.

Inflection: Masculine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΤΑΥΡΟΣ, ΒΟΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΟΣΧΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to Latin 'muscus' (musk) but the connection to the animal is not clear.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: zoh-eh-LEH-thee

Translations: Zoelethei

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a personal name or a place name. It is not a commonly recognized word in standard Koine Greek lexicons or biblical texts, suggesting it might be a very rare name, a transliteration from another language, or potentially a misspelling or garbled text. Without further context or a clear etymology, its precise meaning or origin remains uncertain.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive

Etymology: The etymology of ΖΩΕΛΕΘΕΙ is unknown. It does not appear to derive from common Greek roots and may be a transliteration from another language, or a unique proper name.

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.

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: EKH-oh-meh-nah

Translations: holding, having, being near, next to, adjoining, contiguous, being held, being possessed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. In its present middle/passive form, it often describes something that is being held, possessed, or is in close proximity to something else. It can indicate a state of being near or adjacent to something, or being in possession of something. It is often used with a genitive case to indicate what it is near or what it is holding.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Nominative or Accusative Case, Neuter Gender, Plural Number

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΥΣ, ΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- 'to hold, to have'. It is related to other Greek words like ἕξις (hexis) 'habit, state' and ὄχος (ochos) 'carriage, vehicle'.

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.

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).

G0086

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AD-ross

Translations: strong, mighty, powerful, rich, wealthy, great, a strong one, a mighty one, a great one

Notes: This word describes something or someone as strong, mighty, or great. It can refer to physical strength, power, or even wealth and influence. In the provided examples, it appears to be used as a substantive, referring to 'the mighty ones' or 'the great ones' among a group of people.

Inflection: Masculine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΔΥΝΑΤΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΣ

Etymology: The word is of uncertain origin, possibly related to words meaning 'thick' or 'stout'.

G3816

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAI-das

Translations: children, boys, servants, slaves

Notes: This word refers to children, particularly boys, but can also denote young people in general, or even servants and slaves regardless of age, depending on the context. It is used here in the accusative plural form, indicating that the children/boys/servants are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΑ, ΥΙΟΙ, ΔΟΥΛΟΙ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΑΙΣ' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'child' or 'boy'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that refer to young people or offspring.

G0951

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: bah-NAH-ee-ahn

Translations: Benaiah

Notes: Βαναίαν (Banaian) is the accusative singular form of the proper noun Βαναίας (Banaías), which refers to Benaiah, a prominent figure in the Old Testament, known as one of King David's mighty men and later a commander under King Solomon. As a proper noun, it identifies a specific individual.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Benaiah is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Yahweh has built' or 'Yahweh builds'. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'banah' (to build) and 'Yah' (a short form of Yahweh).

G1415

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: doo-na-TOOS

Translations: powerful, mighty, able, strong, capable, of the powerful, of the mighty, to the powerful, to the mighty

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning powerful, mighty, or able. It describes someone or something possessing great strength, authority, or capability. It can be used to describe individuals who are influential or have significant power, or things that are possible or achievable. In its plural form, it often refers to 'powerful ones' or 'mighty men' when used substantively.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Accusative or Genitive

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΗΣ

G4672

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-loh-MOHN

Translations: Solomon

Notes: This is the name of King Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, who succeeded his father as king of Israel. He is renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. The word is used to refer specifically to this historical figure.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Etymology: The Greek name Σαλωμών (Salōmōn) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name שְׁלֹמֹה (Shelomoh), which is derived from the Hebrew root שָׁלֹם (shalom), meaning 'peace'. Thus, Solomon's name is often interpreted as 'peaceful' or 'man of peace'.

G80

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FON

Translations: brother, a brother, fellowman, countryman, kinsman

Notes: This word refers to a brother by birth, but it can also be used more broadly to refer to a fellow countryman, a kinsman, or a spiritual brother (such as a fellow believer in a religious community). It is often used in the New Testament to address members of the Christian community. In a sentence, it would function as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition when in the accusative case.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ, ΟΜΟΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΔΕΛΦΟΣ is a compound word derived from the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and δελφύς (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.

G0965

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ber-sah-BEH-eh

Translations: Bathsheba, Beersheba

Notes: This is a proper noun that can refer to two distinct entities in the Bible: Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later King David, and mother of Solomon; or Beersheba, an ancient city in the southern district of Israel. The context of the sentence determines which meaning is intended. For example, when referring to a person, it would be Bathsheba, and when referring to a place, it would be Beersheba.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Genitive or Dative

Etymology: From Hebrew בַּת־שֶׁבַע (Bat-Sheva, “daughter of an oath”) for the person, or בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע (Be'er Sheva, “well of the oath” or “well of seven”) for the place.

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.

G4823

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soom-boo-LEH-oo-soh

Translations: I will advise, I will counsel, I will consult

Notes: This word means to advise, counsel, or consult. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (together with) and the verb ΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ (to take counsel, to deliberate). In this specific form, it indicates an action that will happen in the future, performed by the speaker. It is used when someone offers guidance or seeks advice.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ, ΠΑΡΑΙΝΕΩ, ΝΟΥΘΕΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ is a compound of the prefix ΣΥΝ- (syn-, meaning 'with' or 'together') and the verb ΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ (bouleuo, meaning 'to take counsel' or 'to deliberate'). ΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ itself comes from ΒΟΥΛΗ (boule), meaning 'counsel' or 'plan'.

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.

G1807

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ahee-REH-loo

Translations: deliver, rescue, take out, remove

Notes: This word means to take out, remove, deliver, or rescue. It is often used in the context of delivering someone from danger, evil, or a difficult situation. It can also mean to choose or select someone for a specific purpose.

Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Aorist, Middle Voice, Imperative

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΣΩΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἐξαιρέω (exaireō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb αἱρέω (haireō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. Thus, its core meaning is 'to take out' or 'to take from'.

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'.

G2046

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-REIS

Translations: you will say, you shall say, you will speak, you shall speak

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak' in the future tense. It is used when referring to an action of speaking that will happen in the future, often in a declarative or prophetic context. For example, 'you will say to them' or 'you shall speak the word'.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΕΙΣ, ΦΗΣΕΙΣ

Etymology: The verb ἔρομαι (eromai) 'to ask' and ἐρῶ (erō) 'to say' are related to the Proto-Indo-European root *werh₁- 'to say, speak'.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOO-sah

Translations: saying, speaking, telling, a woman saying

Notes: This word is a present active participle, indicating an ongoing action. It is in the feminine, singular, and nominative case, meaning it describes a female subject who is in the act of saying, speaking, or telling something. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, or can be used substantively (as a noun) to refer to 'the one who is saying'.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΟΥΣΑ, ΦΩΝΟΥΣΑ

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.

G2523

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-thee-EH-tai

Translations: he will sit, he will be seated, he will be established, he will be appointed

Notes: This is a verb indicating an action of sitting down, being seated, or being established in a position or role. It can refer to someone taking a seat, or being appointed to an office or authority. In the provided examples, it suggests taking a position of authority or being established in a role, such as ruling on a throne or being a priest.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future Indicative, Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ

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'.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: lah-LOO-sees

Translations: of speaking, of talking, of saying, of proclaiming

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'λαλέω', meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'. As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or concurrent with the main verb of the sentence. It functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to indicate the manner or time of an action. For example, it can describe someone 'who is speaking' or an action that occurs 'while speaking'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΟΥΣΗΣ, ΦΩΝΟΥΣΗΣ

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eis-EEL-then

Translations: entered, went in, came in, came into, went into

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to enter' or 'to go/come in'. It describes the action of moving from an outside location to an inside one. It is often used to indicate arrival or penetration into a place or state.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word εἰσέρχομαι (eiserchomai) is a compound verb formed from the preposition εἰς (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

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.

G5009

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TA-mee-on

Translations: storehouse, a storehouse, treasury, a treasury, inner room, a inner room, chamber, a chamber, secret chamber, a secret chamber

Notes: This word refers to a storage place, such as a storehouse or treasury, where valuables or provisions are kept. It can also denote a private or inner room, a secluded chamber within a house, often used for privacy or for storing things. It is used in contexts where one might go to be alone or to access stored items.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΘΗΣΑΥΡΟΣ, ΟΙΚΟΣ, ΚΟΙΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΤΑΜΕΙΟΝ (tameion) is derived from the verb ΤΑΜΙΕΥΩ (tamieúō), meaning 'to manage a household, to dispense, to store'. It refers to a place where things are managed or stored.

G4245

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pres-BY-tays

Translations: old man, an old man, elder, an elder

Notes: This word refers to an old man, or more generally, an elder. It is often used to denote someone who is advanced in age or holds a position of authority or respect due to their age and experience, such as a leader in a community or church. It can be used in a general sense to describe an elderly person.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΓΕΡΩΝ, ΠΡΕΣΒΥΣ

Etymology: The word "πρεσβύτης" (presbytēs) comes from "πρέσβυς" (presbys), meaning 'old, elder'. It is related to the idea of being 'first' or 'foremost' in age or rank.

G2955

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KOOP-sen

Translations: stooped, bowed down, bent down

Notes: This word describes the action of bending or stooping, often implying a lowering of the body, head, or gaze. It can be used to indicate an act of humility, reverence, or simply to look down or pick something up. In the provided examples, it is used in the context of bowing down before a king as a sign of respect or worship.

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΙΝΩ, ΚΑΜΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΠΤΩ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the idea of bending or curving.

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.

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.

G2521

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-THEE-seh-tai

Translations: will sit, will be seated, will dwell, will remain

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to sit' or 'to be seated'. It is used to describe the act of taking a seat, or being in a seated position. It can also imply dwelling or remaining in a place, or taking a position of authority or rest. It is often used in the future tense to indicate an action that will happen.

Inflection: Future Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΕΖΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΘΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (KATA), meaning 'down', and the verb ΗΜΑΙ (HEMAI), meaning 'to sit'. Thus, it literally means 'to sit down'.

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eg-NOHS

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

Notes: This word is an aorist active indicative form of the verb 'γινώσκω' (ginōskō), meaning 'to know' or 'to come to know'. It refers to an action of knowing or understanding that occurred in the past. It can imply gaining knowledge, recognizing something, or becoming acquainted with a person or fact. In a sentence, it would typically function as the main verb, indicating that 'you' (singular) performed the action of knowing.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

G4128

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thoss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

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

G1401

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOO-lon

Translations: slave, a slave, servant, a servant

Notes: This word refers to a slave or a servant. In ancient contexts, a 'slave' was someone who was owned by another person and compelled to serve them, often without pay. A 'servant' could be a broader term, sometimes referring to someone who willingly serves another, often in a position of humility or devotion, such as a servant of God. It is often used to describe a person in a position of subservience or obedience.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣ

G0846

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

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.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OO

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

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

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

Translations: as, like, when, how, about, approximately, that, so that

Notes: ΩΣ is a versatile particle in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction or adverb. It is used to introduce comparisons ('as,' 'like'), indicate time ('when'), express manner ('how'), or denote purpose or result ('so that,' 'that'). It can also indicate approximation ('about,' 'approximately') or serve as a preposition meaning 'to' or 'towards' with certain cases.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to demonstrative pronouns and adverbs indicating manner or comparison.

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AHN

Translations: if, ever, might, would, should

Notes: This word is a particle used to express contingency, possibility, or potentiality. It does not have a direct English equivalent but modifies the meaning of the verb it accompanies, often indicating that an action is dependent on a condition or is hypothetical. It is frequently used with the subjunctive or optative moods to form conditional clauses or express indefinite temporal or relative clauses.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The origin of this particle is uncertain, but it is believed to be an ancient particle in Greek, possibly related to the concept of 'on' or 'up' in some contexts, though its primary function became conditional.

G2837

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: koy-mee-THEH

Translations: to sleep, to fall asleep, to die, to rest

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist passive subjunctive form of the verb 'κοιμάω' (koimaō), meaning 'to sleep' or 'to fall asleep'. In a broader sense, especially in the New Testament, it is often used euphemistically to refer to death, implying a peaceful rest or 'falling asleep' in the Lord. As a subjunctive, it expresses a potential or desired action, often found in clauses dependent on verbs of wishing, commanding, or in conditional or purpose clauses.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΝΟΩ, ΚΑΘΕΥΔΩ

Etymology: From the root 'κοιμάω' (koimaō), meaning 'to put to sleep'. It is related to 'κεῖμαι' (keimai), meaning 'to lie down'.

G0268

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hah-mar-TOH-loy

Translations: sinners, the sinners

Notes: This word refers to people who are sinners, those who miss the mark or fail to meet a standard, especially in a moral or religious sense. It is often used to describe individuals who are morally corrupt or estranged from God due to their actions.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΟΙ, ΑΣΕΒΕΙΣ, ΠΑΡΑΒΑΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek word 'ἁμαρτάνω' (hamartanō), meaning 'to miss the mark, to err, to sin', combined with the suffix '-ωλός' (-ōlos), which indicates a person characterized by the action of the verb. Thus, it literally means 'one who sins' or 'sinful'.

G0312

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-ay-GEL-lay

Translations: was announced, was reported, was declared, was told

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist passive indicative form of the verb ἀναγγέλλω (anagellō). It means that something was announced, reported, or declared by someone. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb ἀγγέλλω (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'.

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

Synonyms: ἘΚΗΡΥΧΘΗ, ἘΦΑΝΕΡΩΘΗ, ἘΛΑΛΗΘΗ

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

Translations: down, according to, against, throughout, by, during, concerning, along

Notes: ΚΑΤΑ is a versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often indicates movement 'down from,' opposition 'against,' or reference 'concerning' something. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'down along,' 'according to,' 'throughout,' 'during,' or 'by' means of something. It can express direction, distribution, opposition, or a standard.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmtá, meaning 'down, with'. It is related to other prepositions and adverbs in various Indo-European languages.

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."

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

G2597

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-TE-bee

Translations: he went down, he descended

Notes: This word means 'he went down' or 'he descended'. It describes the action of moving from a higher place to a lower one. It is typically used in past tense contexts to indicate that someone or something completed the action of descending.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΠΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΒΑΙΝΩ is a compound of the prefix ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΒΑΙΝΩ (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'.

G2068

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ess-THEE-on-tess

Translations: eating, those eating, while eating

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'to eat'. It describes an ongoing action of eating and can function as an adjective, meaning 'those who are eating', or as an adverb, meaning 'while eating' or 'by eating'. It indicates a group of masculine individuals performing the action.

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΓΟΝΤΕΣ, ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΟΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΣΘΙΩ (esthiō) comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to eat'.

G1799

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: en-OH-pee-on

Translations: before, in the presence of, in the sight of, (of) before, (of) in the presence of, (of) in the sight of

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'in the presence of'. It can also be used as a preposition with the genitive case, meaning 'in the presence of' or 'in the sight of' someone or something. It often conveys the idea of being directly in front of, or under the observation of, another.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an adverb); functions as a preposition with the genitive case.

Synonyms: ἘΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΩΠΙΟΝ

Etymology: This word is a compound formed from the preposition ἘΝ (en, meaning 'in') and the noun ὬΨ (ōps, meaning 'face' or 'eye'). It literally means 'in the face of' or 'in the sight of'.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AY-pahn

Translations: they said, they spoke

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'εἶπον' (eîpon), which functions as the aorist tense for 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes a completed action in the past, indicating that a group of people 'said' or 'spoke' something. It is used to report direct speech or to state what was communicated by multiple individuals.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΑΛΗΣΑΝ, ΕΦΑΣΑΝ

G2212

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ZAY-toh

Translations: seek, look for, search for, inquire, demand, desire, live, may he live, long live

Notes: This word is a verb with two primary meanings. In one sense, it means 'to seek,' 'to look for,' or 'to search for' something or someone, often implying an earnest effort to find or obtain. It can also mean 'to inquire' or 'to investigate.' In another distinct sense, often used in exclamations or blessings, it means 'to live' or 'may he/she/it live,' as in 'long live the king.' The context determines which meaning is intended.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Indicative, Active Voice; or Third Person Singular, Present Imperative, Active Voice (in the sense of 'may he live')

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΖΗΤΩ, ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΔΙΩΚΩ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the concept of seeking or searching.

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).

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-GOH-nen

Translations: has become, has happened, has come to pass, was, came into being

Notes: ΓΕΓΟΝΕΝ is the third person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai). It describes an action that has been completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state in the present. It can mean 'has become,' 'has happened,' or 'has come into being,' often implying a state of existence or a new reality that has resulted from a past event.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁-, meaning 'to beget, to produce, to be born.' It is related to words signifying birth, origin, and coming into existence.

G4487

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: RHE-ma

Translations: word, a word, saying, a saying, thing, a thing, matter, a matter, utterance, an utterance

Notes: This word refers to something spoken, an utterance, a saying, or a word. It can also refer to a matter or a thing that is spoken about or decided. It is often used in contexts referring to divine pronouncements or significant statements.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΟΓΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb ῥέω (rheō), meaning 'to speak' or 'to flow'. It refers to that which is spoken or uttered.

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.

G1396

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DOO-loh

Translations: to enslave, to make a slave, to bring into bondage, to subject, to reduce to servitude

Notes: This verb means to enslave, to bring someone or something into a state of servitude or bondage. It describes the act of making someone a slave or subjecting them to another's will. It can be used in both a literal sense of physical slavery and a figurative sense of being subject to a principle, sin, or another's authority.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Active Indicative; or Dative Singular, Masculine or Neuter, Participle; or Dative Singular, Feminine, Participle

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΤΑΣΣΩ, ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΟΥΛΟΩ (douloō) is derived from the noun ΔΟΥΛΟΣ (doulos), meaning 'slave' or 'bondservant'. It signifies the act of making someone into a δούλος.

G3660

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OH-moh-sen

Translations: he swore, he took an oath

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to swear' or 'to take an oath'. It refers to making a solemn declaration, often calling upon a divine being or sacred object as a witness to the truth of what is said or to the binding nature of a promise. It is used when someone makes a formal and serious commitment or affirmation.

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

Etymology: The word ὄμνυμι (omnymi) comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₃em- 'to swear'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also refer to oaths or solemn declarations.

G2347

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THLIP-seh-ohss

Translations: (of) tribulation, (of) affliction, (of) distress, (of) trouble, (of) pressure, a tribulation, an affliction, a distress, a trouble, a pressure

Notes: This word refers to a state of pressure, distress, or suffering. It denotes a crushing or pressing together, which can be literal or figurative, leading to hardship or trouble. It is often used in the context of difficulties, persecutions, or severe trials faced by individuals or communities.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΤΕΝΟΧΩΡΙΑ, ΠΙΕΣΙΣ, ΔΟΚΙΜΗ

G2531

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

Translations: just as, even as, according as, as, exactly as, in proportion as, like, according to, inasmuch as

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, meaning 'as' or 'how'). It functions as an adverb or conjunction, primarily used to introduce a comparison, indicating that something is done or happens in the same way as something else. It can also express correspondence or proportion, meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'to the extent that'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, 'as, how').

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OH

Translations: to the Lord, for the Lord, to the master, for the master, to an owner, for an owner

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, meaning 'Lord,' 'master,' or 'owner.' In the dative case, it typically indicates the indirect object of an action, the recipient, or the beneficiary. It is commonly used in religious contexts to refer to God or Jesus Christ, but can also refer to a human master or owner. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'to give thanks to the Lord' or 'to serve the master.'

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOW-tay

Translations: of this, to this, by this, with this, this

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something specific that is near the speaker or has just been mentioned. As a feminine singular form, it can function as either a genitive case, indicating possession or origin (e.g., 'of this woman'), or a dative case, indicating indirect object or means (e.g., 'to this woman' or 'by means of this'). Its precise meaning depends on the context and the preposition it might be used with.

Inflection: Feminine, Singular, Genitive or Dative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΗ, ΕΚΕΙΝΗ

Etymology: The word 'οὗτος' (houtos), from which 'ταύτῃ' is derived, is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the definite article and a pronominal stem, indicating proximity or reference to something previously mentioned.

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eis-EL-thon

Translations: they entered, they came in, they went in

Notes: This word is the aorist form of the verb 'to enter' or 'to come in'. It describes an action of moving into a place or situation that occurred in the past. It is used to indicate that a group of people or things performed the action of entering.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕἸΣ (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ itself comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move'.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: meth

Translations: with, after, among, by, in company with

Notes: This is an elided form of the preposition 'μετά' (meta), which means 'with' or 'after'. The final alpha (α) is dropped when the next word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark (indicated by the 'θ' which is the first letter of the following word in the examples, 'θύμου'). It indicates association, accompaniment, or sequence in time or order. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'after' or 'behind'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition, but this is an elided form)

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- (among, with, in the middle of).

G1916

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-bee-BAH-sah-teh

Translations: set upon, put upon, cause to mount

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to cause someone or something to mount or be placed upon something. It is formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (upon, on) and the verb ΒΙΒΑΖΩ (to cause to step, to make to go). It is used to command someone to place another person or object onto something, such as an animal or a vehicle.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΝΑΒΙΒΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΒΙΒΑΖΩ is a compound verb derived from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the verb ΒΙΒΑΖΩ (bibazo), meaning 'to cause to step' or 'to make to go'. The root of ΒΙΒΑΖΩ is related to ΒΑΙΝΩ (baino), 'to go' or 'to step'.

G2609

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-GAH-geh-teh

Translations: bring down, lead down, take down, carry down, lower

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb ἄγω (ago, meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'). It generally means to bring something or someone from a higher place to a lower one, or to lead someone down to a specific location. It can be used in various contexts, such as bringing a ship to shore, leading people into a city, or bringing an object down from a height.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΚΑΤΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G2767

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: keh-ra-TEE-nay

Translations: horn, trumpet, a horn, a trumpet

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'made of horn' or 'horned'. It is often used as a noun to refer to a 'horn' or a 'horn-trumpet', which is a musical instrument made from an animal horn. In the provided context, it clearly refers to a trumpet or shofar, an instrument used for signaling or making announcements.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΑΛΠΙΓΞ, ΒΥΚΑΝΗ

Etymology: The word 'κερατίνη' is derived from the Greek noun 'κέρας' (keras), meaning 'horn'. It describes something pertaining to or made of horn.

G2046

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-REH-teh

Translations: you will say, you will speak, you will tell

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to say', 'to speak', or 'to tell'. It is in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen. It is used when addressing multiple people, as in 'you (plural) will say'.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

Etymology: The verb ἔρω (erō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is related to other Greek words concerning speech and communication.

G1781

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-teh-LAH-mayn

Translations: I commanded, I instructed, I charged, I ordered

Notes: This word means to command, instruct, or give an order. It is used to express the act of issuing a directive or a charge to someone. It implies a formal or authoritative instruction.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΝ (en), meaning 'in' or 'on', and the verb ΤΕΛΛΩ (tellō), meaning 'to accomplish' or 'to bring to an end'. Thus, it originally conveyed the idea of 'to put an end to something' or 'to complete something', evolving into the sense of giving a command to ensure something is done.

G2233

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: hay-goo-MEH-non

Translations: leading, ruling, governing, a leader, a ruler, a governor, a chief, a commander, a guide

Notes: This word is a present participle derived from the verb 'ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ' (hegeomai), meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide'. As a participle, it can function as an adjective, describing someone or something that is leading, or as a noun, referring to 'a leader' or 'a ruler'. It denotes someone in a position of authority or guidance, often implying a person who goes before others or directs them.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΠΡΟΕΣΤΩΣ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GEH-noi-toh

Translations: let it be, may it be, so be it, amen

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to become' or 'to happen'. In this specific form, it is in the optative mood, which expresses a wish, a prayer, or a strong desire. It is often translated as 'let it be' or 'may it happen', similar to the English 'amen' when used to affirm a statement or prayer.

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

Synonyms: ἘΙΗ, ΓΕΝΗΘΗΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'.

G4102

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pis-TOH-sai

Translations: confirm, establish, make sure, make trustworthy, make faithful

Notes: This word means to confirm, establish, or make something trustworthy or faithful. It is often used in the imperative to command or request that something be made firm or certain. It can also imply making someone faithful or reliable.

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

Synonyms: ΒΕΒΑΙΌΩ, ΣΤΗΡΊΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΠΙΣΤΌΩ (pistoo) is derived from the noun ΠΊΣΤΙΣ (pistis), meaning 'faith' or 'trust'. It signifies the act of making something or someone faithful, trustworthy, or firm.

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.

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'.

G5476

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: kheh-RETH-theh-ee

Translations: Cherethites, the Cherethites

Notes: This word refers to the Cherethites, a people group often mentioned in the Old Testament, particularly in connection with the Philistines and as part of King David's personal guard (the Cherethites and Pelethites). They were known as skilled warriors and mercenaries. The term is used to identify members of this specific group.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew word כְּרֵתִי (Kereti), referring to a people group, possibly related to Crete or meaning 'cut off' or 'executioners'.

G5391

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: feh-LETH-thee

Translations: Pelethites

Notes: This word refers to the Pelethites, who, along with the Cherethites, formed King David's personal bodyguard. They were likely a foreign mercenary group, possibly from Crete or Philistia, known for their loyalty and military prowess. The term is typically used in the plural to refer to the group as a whole.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative

Etymology: The word is a transliteration of the Hebrew term 'Pelethiy' (פְּלֵתִי), which refers to a group of people, likely associated with the Philistines or a similar foreign origin.

G1909

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-KA-thee-sahn

Translations: they sat upon, they seated, they caused to sit upon

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (upon, over) and the verb καθίζω (to sit, to cause to sit). In this form, it means 'they sat upon' or 'they caused someone to sit upon' something or someone. It describes the action of placing or being placed on top of something, often with the implication of settling or establishing.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΙΖΩ, ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΚΑΘΙΖΩ is formed from the prefix ΕΠΙ- (epi-), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and the verb ΚΑΘΙΖΩ (kathizo), meaning 'to sit' or 'to cause to sit'.

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

G2768

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KEH-ras

Translations: horn, a horn, power, strength, dignity, wing, peak

Notes: This word primarily refers to the horn of an animal. Metaphorically, it can signify strength, power, or dignity, as horns were symbols of might and authority. It can also refer to a projecting point, a peak, or even a wing of an army or a musical instrument made from a horn.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΙΣΧΥΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: From a presumed Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'horn'. It is related to Latin 'cornu' and English 'horn'.

G4535

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-SAL-pi-sen

Translations: blew a trumpet, sounded a trumpet

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to blow a trumpet' or 'to sound a trumpet'. It describes the action of making a sound with a trumpet, often in a military context, for signaling, or in a ceremonial setting. It is typically used with the trumpet as the instrument by which the action is performed.

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

Etymology: From SALPINX (G4536), meaning 'trumpet'. The verb is derived from the noun, indicating the action associated with the instrument.

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.

G2165

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: yoo-FRAI-noh-men-oy

Translations: rejoicing, being glad, making merry, celebrating

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'rejoicing' or 'being glad'. It describes someone who is in the process of rejoicing or being made glad. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or adverbially, indicating the manner or circumstance of an action.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΧΑΙΡΩ, ἈΓΑΛΛΙΑΩ

Etymology: The word εὐφραίνω (euphrainō) comes from the Greek prefix εὖ (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and φραίνω (phrainō), which is related to φρήν (phrēn), meaning 'mind' or 'heart'. Thus, it literally means 'to be well-minded' or 'to be in good heart', leading to the sense of rejoicing or being glad.

G4486

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: er-ra-GAY

Translations: it was broken, it was torn, it burst, it was rent

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'to break' or 'to tear'. It describes an action that happened in the past, where something was broken, torn, or burst apart by an external force or by its own internal pressure. It implies a sudden and often violent separation or rupture.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΡΡΗΓΝΥΜΙ, ΣΧΙΖΩ, ΚΛΑΩ

Etymology: The verb ῥήγνυμι (rhēgnymi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to break, to tear'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G5456

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foh-NAY

Translations: voice, sound, noise, a voice, a sound, a noise

Notes: This word refers to a voice, a sound, or a noise. It is commonly used to describe the sound produced by living beings, such as a human voice or the sound of an animal, but can also refer to inanimate sounds like thunder or the sound of a trumpet. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΗΧΟΣ, ΚΡΑΥΓΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- (to speak, tell, say). Cognate with Latin fari (to speak) and English ban.

G2822

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: KLEE-toy

Translations: called, invited, chosen, the called, the invited, the chosen

Notes: This word describes someone who has been summoned or invited. It can refer to those who are literally called to an event, or, especially in a theological context, to those who are divinely called or chosen for a specific purpose, such as salvation or ministry. It functions as an adjective but is often used substantively (as a noun) to refer to the group of people who are called.

Inflection: Nominative or Vocative, Masculine or Feminine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΚΛΕΚΤΟΙ, ΠΡΟΣΚΕΚΛΗΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΚΛΗΤΟΣ (klētos) comes from the verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call' or 'to invite'. It refers to someone who has been called or summoned.

G4931

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-teh-LEH-san

Translations: they finished, they completed, they accomplished, they brought to an end

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΤΕΛΕΩ (TELEO), meaning 'to finish' or 'to complete'. The combined meaning is to bring something to a complete end or conclusion, often implying a thorough or final completion of a task, event, or process. It is used to describe actions that have been fully carried out or brought to their intended outcome.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΕΛΕΩ, ΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΠΕΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΩ is derived from the prefix ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΤΕΛΕΩ (TELEO), meaning 'to finish' or 'to complete'. ΤΕΛΕΩ itself comes from ΤΕΛΟΣ (TELOS), meaning 'end' or 'goal'.

G2767

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: keh-rah-TEE-nays

Translations: of a horn, of a trumpet

Notes: This word refers to something made of horn or resembling a horn. In the provided context, it is used to describe the sound of a trumpet or horn, implying the instrument itself. It is often used to refer to a musical instrument made from a horn, such as a trumpet or shofar.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΑΛΠΙΓΓΟΣ, ΚΕΡΑΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Greek word κέρας (keras), meaning 'horn'. It refers to something made of or resembling a horn.

G2279

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ay-KHOO-sase

Translations: sounding, resounding, making a sound, of a sound, of a resounding

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'to sound' or 'to resound'. It describes something that is currently making a sound, often a loud or echoing one. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, or as an adverb, describing an action. In this form, it indicates a feminine singular noun in the genitive case, meaning 'of a sounding (thing)' or 'of one who is sounding'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΦΩΝΟΥΣΗΣ, ΚΕΛΑΔΟΥΣΗΣ

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LOON-tos

Translations: of speaking, of talking, of saying, of proclaiming

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'laleō', meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It describes someone who is in the act of speaking or has just spoken. In this form, it is a genitive singular participle, often translated as 'of one speaking' or 'while speaking'. It can refer to a person, a voice, or a message being uttered.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΟΝΤΟΣ, ΦΩΝΟΥΝΤΟΣ

G2097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-ang-ge-LI-sai

Translations: to preach the gospel, to bring good news, to announce good news, to evangelize

Notes: This verb means to proclaim or announce good news, often specifically referring to the good news of the Gospel. It can be used in various contexts where a message of joy or salvation is being delivered. In the given form, it can function as an infinitive, meaning 'to preach the gospel,' or as an imperative, meaning 'preach the gospel!'

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

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ἈΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

G3170

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAH-lah

Translations: very, much, exceedingly, greatly, indeed

Notes: This word is an adverb used to intensify the meaning of an adjective, adverb, or verb. It means 'very,' 'much,' or 'exceedingly.' It is often found in combination with other adverbs, such as 'εὖ' (eu), to form phrases like 'εὖ μάλα' meaning 'very well' or 'exceedingly well.' It emphasizes the degree or extent of something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΦΟΔΡΑ, ΛΙΑΝ, ΠΟΛΥ

Etymology: The word μάλα is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an ancient root meaning 'great' or 'much.'

G0901

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: bah-NAH-yoo

Translations: Benaiah, of Benaiah

Notes: This is a proper noun, the name Benaiah. It is a common name in the Old Testament, often referring to a prominent figure, such as one of David's mighty men or a captain of the guard. The form 'ΒΑΝΑΙΟΥ' is the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, so it translates as 'of Benaiah'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name Benaiah is of Hebrew origin (בְּנָיָהוּ, Bənāyāhū), meaning 'Yahweh has built' or 'Yahweh builds'. It is composed of 'ben' (son of) and 'yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh).

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lis

Translations: city, a city, town, a town

Notes: The word 'polis' refers to a city or town, a populated center where people live and gather. In ancient contexts, it often implied a self-governing city-state, but in Koine Greek, it frequently refers simply to any significant urban settlement. It is used to denote the physical location and its inhabitants.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΚΩΜΗ, ΧΩΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁- (to fill) or *pel- (to build, to enclose). It refers to a fortified place or a populated area.

G0018

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-gah-THOO-nai

Translations: to do good, to be good, to prosper, to make good

Notes: This word is an infinitive verb meaning 'to do good,' 'to be good,' 'to prosper,' or 'to make good.' It describes the act of performing good deeds or experiencing positive outcomes. It can be used in contexts where someone is encouraged to do good or where a situation is described as becoming good or prosperous.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΕΥ̓ΕΡΓΕΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἀγαθύνω (agathynō) is derived from the adjective ἀγαθός (agathos), meaning 'good.' It signifies the act of making something good or becoming good.

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.

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.'

G2521

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: kah-THEE-meh-non

Translations: sitting, seated, one sitting, a sitting one, that which is sitting

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'sitting' or 'seated'. It describes someone or something that is in the act of sitting or has taken a seated position. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a substantive (acting as a noun) meaning 'the one sitting' or 'that which is sitting'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Present, Middle or Passive

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΕΖΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΗΜΕΝΟΝ

G1817

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-an-ES-tay-san

Translations: they stood up, they rose up, they arose, they rose, they stood

Notes: This word means to stand up, to rise up, or to arise. It is often used to describe a group of people getting to their feet, either literally from a seated or prone position, or metaphorically to take action or begin a journey. It can also imply a sudden or decisive action of rising.

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ἘΓΕΙΡΩ, ὈΡΘΟΩ

Etymology: The word ἐξανίστημι (exanistēmi) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and ἀνίστημι (anistēmi), meaning 'to stand up' or 'to raise'. The prefix ἐξ- (ex-) intensifies the action of rising.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-thon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-SO-poo

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

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

G0565

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-EEL-then

Translations: he went away, he departed, he left

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning 'to go away' or 'to depart'. It is formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes an action of moving from one place to another, specifically moving away from a point of reference. It is often used to indicate a final departure or a permanent leaving.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G1949

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-LAH-beh-toh

Translations: took hold of, seized, grasped, laid hold of, helped, assisted

Notes: This word is the aorist middle indicative, third person singular form of the verb ἐπιλαμβάνω (epilambanō). It means to take hold of, seize, grasp, or lay hold of something or someone. It can also carry the sense of helping or assisting someone by taking hold of them. It often takes a genitive object for the thing being grasped or helped.

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἐπιλαμβάνω is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the verb λαμβάνω (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'.

G2768

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: keh-RAH-tohn

Translations: of horns

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of 'κέρας' (keras), meaning 'horn'. It refers to the hard, bony projections on the heads of certain animals. Metaphorically, 'horn' can symbolize strength, power, or dominion. In a sentence, 'κεράτων' would be used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'the strength of horns' or 'made from horns'.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Neuter

Etymology: The word 'κέρας' (keras) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'horn'. It is related to words for horn in other Indo-European languages.

G2722

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-TEH-khee

Translations: he holds, he possesses, he restrains, he holds fast, he occupies, he seizes, he takes possession of

Notes: ΚΑΤΕΧΕΙ is a verb meaning 'he holds' or 'he possesses'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It can be used in various contexts, such as holding onto something physically, possessing something, restraining someone or something, or occupying a place. In some contexts, it can also mean to hold fast to a teaching or belief.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Present Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΕΧΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΕΠΙΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΜΑΙ

G3660

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-MOH-sah-toh

Translations: let him swear, he must swear, he shall swear

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to swear' or 'to take an oath'. It is used to command or instruct someone to take an oath. For example, it could be used in a legal or religious context where an individual is required to make a solemn promise.

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΚΙΖΩ, ΕΠΙΟΡΚΕΩ

Etymology: The word ὀμνύω (omnyo) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₃meh₁- meaning 'to swear'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also refer to oaths or solemn declarations.

G2289

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: thah-nah-TOH-see

Translations: he will put to death, he will kill, he will execute

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to put to death' or 'to kill'. It describes the action of causing someone's death. It is used in sentences where a subject will cause the death of an object.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΤΕΝΩ, ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΘΑΝΑΤΟΩ (thanatoō) is derived from the noun ΘΑΝΑΤΟΣ (thanatos), meaning 'death'. The suffix -όω indicates a verb meaning 'to cause to be' or 'to make into'. Thus, it means 'to cause death' or 'to put to death'.

G4501

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: rom-FEYE-ah

Translations: sword, a sword, dagger, spear

Notes: This word refers to a large, broad sword, often associated with a Thracian or Dacian weapon, or more generally, any sharp weapon like a dagger or spear. It is frequently used metaphorically in the New Testament to represent divine judgment or spiritual conflict. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΧΑΙΡΑ, ΞΙΦΟΣ

Etymology: The word is of Thracian origin, referring to a type of long, straight or curved sword. It was adopted into Greek and Latin.

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.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-NEE-tai

Translations: may be, might be, become, happen, come to pass, be made, be done

Notes: This word signifies 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' 'to become,' or 'to be made.' It is often used to describe events unfolding or states changing. It can also mean 'to be done' or 'to be performed' in certain contexts.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Aorist, Subjunctive, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

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 the idea of generation or becoming.

G2289

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: tha-na-TOH-thay-seh-tai

Translations: he will be put to death, he will be killed

Notes: This word means 'he will be put to death' or 'he will be killed'. It is a verb in the passive voice, indicating that the subject of the verb is the one receiving the action of being killed, rather than performing it. It is used to describe a future event where someone will suffer death.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΘΝΗΣΚΩ, ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΘΑΝΑΤΟΩ (thanatoō) is derived from the noun ΘΑΝΑΤΟΣ (thanatos), meaning 'death'. The suffix -όω indicates a causative verb, meaning 'to cause to die' or 'to put to death'.

G2602

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tee-NENG-ken

Translations: brought down, carried down, cast down, threw down, led down

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb καταφέρω (katapherō). It is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. Therefore, it means 'to bring down', 'to carry down', 'to cast down', or 'to lead down'. It describes an action completed in the past, indicating that someone or something was moved from a higher to a lower position, or led to a specific place.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ, ΚΑΘΑΙΡΕΩ

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