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.

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.

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ay-GAH-gen

Translations: gathered, collected, assembled

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb συναγω (synago). It means to gather together, collect, or assemble. It is a compound word formed from the preposition συν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb αγω (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Thus, it literally means 'to lead or bring together'. It is used to describe the action of bringing people or things into one place.

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

Synonyms: ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G5172

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: TROO-fone

Translations: Tryphon

Notes: Tryphon is a masculine proper noun, referring to a specific individual. In the provided examples, it functions as the subject of sentences, indicating a person's name. It is used to identify a historical figure, specifically a general who later became a king in the Seleucid Empire.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Tryphon is of Greek origin, derived from the verb 'τρυφάω' (tryphaō), meaning 'to live luxuriously' or 'to live delicately'. It implies a person who is delicate, luxurious, or effeminate.

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.

G1519

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

G1790

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: en-TRO-mos

Translations: trembling, terrified, afraid, a trembling one, a terrified one

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is trembling or shaking due to extreme fear, terror, or awe. It indicates a state of being greatly alarmed or frightened. It can be used to describe people, animals, or even the earth itself when it shakes.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ἘΚΦΟΒΟΣ, ἘΜΦΟΒΟΣ, ΦΟΒΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΝΤΡΟΜΟΣ is a compound word formed from the preposition ἘΝ (en), meaning 'in' or 'within', and ΤΡΟΜΟΣ (tromos), meaning 'trembling' or 'shaking'. Thus, it literally means 'in a state of trembling'.

G1630

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ek-FOH-bos

Translations: terrified, greatly afraid, full of fear, exceedingly fearful

Notes: This word is a compound adjective meaning 'terrified' or 'greatly afraid'. It describes someone who is filled with intense fear, often to the point of being overwhelmed. It is used to emphasize a state of extreme apprehension or dread.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter (can inflect for other cases and numbers)

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΡΟΜΟΣ, ΦΟΒΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΚΦΟΒΟΣ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the noun ΦΟΒΟΣ (phobos), meaning 'fear'. It literally means 'out of fear' or 'from fear', conveying the sense of being completely overcome by fear.

G0147

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-THROI-sen

Translations: gathered, assembled, collected, mustered

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to gather', 'to assemble', or 'to collect'. It is used to describe the act of bringing people or things together into one place. The form 'ἨΘΡΟΙΣΕΝ' specifically indicates that someone 'gathered' or 'assembled' something in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ

Etymology: The word ἀθροίζω (athroizō) comes from the Greek word ἄθροος (athroos), meaning 'crowded together' or 'in a mass'. It is related to the word θρόος (throos), which refers to a noise or clamor, suggesting a crowd.

G3870

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ek-AL-eh-sen

Translations: he called, he summoned, he urged, he exhorted, he comforted, he encouraged, he appealed, he implored, he requested

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to call to one's side, to summon, to urge, to exhort, to comfort, or to encourage. It can also mean to appeal to, to implore, or to request. Its specific meaning often depends on the context and the direct object it takes. In the provided examples, it seems to be used in the sense of urging or requesting someone to do something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ, ΔΕΟΜΑΙ

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

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

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

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.

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.

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

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

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: hah-GHEE-ohn

Translations: of holy ones, of saints, of holy things

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'hagios', meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'. When used substantively, it refers to 'holy ones' or 'saints'. It describes something belonging to or associated with those who are set apart for God or dedicated to a sacred purpose. In a sentence, it would indicate possession or origin, such as 'the words of the holy ones' or 'the temple of holy things'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΥΣΕΒΩΝ, ΟΣΙΩΝ, ΚΑΘΑΡΩΝ

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).

G5485

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHA-rin

Translations: grace, favor, kindness, thanks, a grace, a favor, a kindness, a thanks

Notes: This word refers to grace, favor, or kindness, often implying a divine or unmerited gift. It can also mean thanks or gratitude. In its accusative form, as seen in ΧΑΡΙΝ, it often functions as the direct object of a verb, such as 'to find favor' or 'to give thanks'. It can also be used in adverbial phrases meaning 'for the sake of' or 'on account of'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΝΟΙΑ, ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΧΑΡΙΣ (charis) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵʰer- meaning 'to desire, to like'. It is related to words signifying joy, delight, and goodwill.

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).

G3441

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MOH-nos

Translations: only, alone, single, a single one

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ, ΕΙΣ

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

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G1096

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'.

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.

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: psy-KHES

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑ, ΖΩΗ, ΝΟΥΣ

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

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.

G2540

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kahee-ROH

Translations: to time, to season, to opportunity, to a proper time, to a fixed time, to a due season, to a critical time

Notes: This word refers to a specific, opportune, or appointed time, often implying a critical or decisive moment. It is distinct from 'chronos' (χρόνος), which refers to chronological or sequential time. 'Kairos' emphasizes the qualitative aspect of time, focusing on the right or fitting moment for something to happen. It is used in contexts where a particular event or action is expected or appropriate.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΩΡΑ, ΧΡΟΝΟΣ

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

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears second in a clause. It introduces a reason, explanation, or confirmation for what has just been stated. It can also indicate a logical consequence or a transition in thought, often translated as 'for' or 'because'. In some contexts, it can simply add emphasis or affirm a statement.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The particle ΓΑΡ is believed to be a contraction of the particles γε (ge) meaning 'indeed' or 'at least' and ἄρα (ara) meaning 'then' or 'therefore'. It has been in use since ancient Greek.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-MEE

Translations: I am, to be, exist, happen

Notes: This is the Koine Greek verb 'to be', 'to exist', or 'to happen'. It is a fundamental and highly irregular verb, often used as a copula (a linking verb) to connect the subject of a sentence to a predicate noun or adjective, indicating identity or a state of being. It can also indicate existence or occurrence. For example, 'Ἐγὼ εἰμι' translates to 'I am'.

Inflection: First person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: This verb is one of the oldest and most fundamental verbs in the Greek language, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages.

G2909

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KREIS-sone

Translations: better, superior, more excellent, stronger

Notes: This word is a comparative adjective meaning 'better' or 'superior'. It is used to indicate that something is of higher quality, greater strength, or more advantageous than something else. It can be used to compare people, things, or abstract concepts.

Inflection: Comparative, Nominative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΜΕΙΝΩΝ, ΒΕΛΤΙΩΝ

Etymology: From an obsolete root meaning 'to be strong, to rule'. It is the comparative form of 'ἀγαθός' (good) or 'καλός' (beautiful/good), though it does not share the same root.

G4133

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: PLAYN

Translations: but, nevertheless, except, only, however, save, yet, notwithstanding, (except) for

Notes: This word functions as an adverb, conjunction, or preposition, indicating an exception, contrast, or limitation. As an adverb, it means 'nevertheless' or 'only'. As a conjunction, it means 'but' or 'however', introducing a contrasting statement. As a preposition, it means 'except' or 'save', typically followed by a genitive case, indicating exclusion.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΑ, ΕΙ ΜΗ, ΧΩΡΙΣ

Etymology: From an obsolete root, possibly related to πλῆθος (plēthos, 'multitude'), suggesting a sense of 'fullness' or 'completeness' from which something is excluded.

G1484

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ETH-noos

Translations: of a nation, of the nation, of a people, of the people, of a Gentile, of the Gentile, of a heathen, of the heathen

Notes: This word refers to a nation, a people, or a race, often used in the context of non-Israelite peoples or Gentiles. It can also refer to a group of people united by common descent, language, or culture. In the New Testament, it frequently distinguishes between Jews and non-Jews (Gentiles).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ, ΓΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to ἔθος (ethos, 'custom, habit'), suggesting a group united by common customs.

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EEKH-theh-san

Translations: they were gathered, they assembled, they came together

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to be gathered together or to assemble. It describes a group of people coming together in one place, often for a specific purpose or in response to an event. It is formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΝΤΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΛΘΟΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. It describes the action of bringing or leading things or people together.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

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

G0329

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nez-oh-PYOO-ree-sen

Translations: to rekindle, to fan into flame, to stir up, to revive

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to rekindle or fan into flame, often used metaphorically to mean to stir up, revive, or stimulate. It implies bringing something back to life or intensity, like a fire that has died down but still has embers. It can be used in contexts of spiritual revival, renewed effort, or stirring up a gift.

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

Synonyms: ἘΓΕΙΡΩ, ἘΓΕΡΩ, ΔΙΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of three parts: ἀνά (aná), meaning 'up' or 'again'; ζῶ (zō), meaning 'to live' or 'alive'; and πυρ (pyr), meaning 'fire'. Together, it literally means 'to make alive again by fire' or 'to stir up a fire again'.

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.

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah

Translations: spirit, a spirit, wind, a wind, breath, a breath

Notes: This word refers to 'spirit,' 'wind,' or 'breath.' In a physical sense, it can mean a gust of wind or the act of breathing. Theologically, it often refers to the Holy Spirit, a spiritual being, or the human spirit. It is a neuter noun and its meaning can vary depending on the context, from a literal breeze to a divine essence.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ

Etymology: The word ΠΝΕΥΜΑ derives from the verb πνέω (pneō), meaning 'to breathe,' 'to blow,' or 'to gasp.' It refers to something that is breathed or blown.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-gohn

Translations: of words, of sayings, of accounts, of reasons, of messages, of speeches, of reports, of doctrines

Notes: ΛΟΓΩΝ is the genitive plural form of the noun ΛΟΓΟΣ (logos). The word ΛΟΓΟΣ is a fundamental term in Koine Greek with a very broad range of meanings, including 'word,' 'speech,' 'account,' 'reason,' 'message,' 'report,' 'doctrine,' or 'principle.' In its genitive plural form, ΛΟΓΩΝ indicates possession, origin, or relation to multiple 'words' or 'concepts.' It is used to express 'of words' or 'belonging to words' in a sentence.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑΤΩΝ, ΜΥΘΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ

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.

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).

G0473

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AN-tee

Translations: instead of, for, in place of, in return for, opposite to, in exchange for

Notes: This word is a preposition that typically takes the genitive case. It indicates substitution, exchange, or opposition. It can mean 'instead of' or 'in place of' something, 'for' or 'in return for' something, or 'opposite to' or 'against' something. It is used to show that one thing is given or done in the stead of another.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΝΤΙΠΕΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂énti, meaning 'face to face, opposite'. It is cognate with Latin ante ('before') and Sanskrit anti ('opposite, in front of').

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOO

Translations: (of) a brother, (of) the brother, (of) a fellow believer, (of) the fellow believer, (of) a kinsman

Notes: This word refers to a brother by birth, or more broadly, a fellow human being, a kinsman, or a fellow believer in a religious context. It is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession, origin, or relationship.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΝΗΡ, ΣΥΝΔΟΥΛΟΣ

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'.

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.

G2945

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: KOO-kloh-then

Translations: around, round about, on every side, all around

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'around' or 'on every side'. It is used to describe something that encompasses or surrounds a central point or object, indicating a circular or encompassing direction or position. It can be used to describe people gathering around something, or a geographical area surrounding a place.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΥΚΛΩ, ΠΕΡΙΞ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'κύκλος' (kyklos), meaning 'circle' or 'ring', combined with the suffix '-θεν' (-then), which indicates origin or direction from a place.

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'.

G1544

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EH-bah-len

Translations: he cast out, he threw out, he drove out, he sent out, he expelled

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb ἐκβάλλω (ekballō), which means to cast out, throw out, drive out, or send out. It describes the action of forcefully removing someone or something from a place, position, or state. It can be used in various contexts, such as expelling demons, sending out workers, or throwing something away.

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

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΕΞΑΓΩ, ΕΚΠΕΜΠΩ

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TEH

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

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

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

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

G1510

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ON-tas

Translations: being, existing, those who are, those who exist

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'to be' (ΕἸΜΙ), inflected in the masculine accusative plural. It describes individuals or things that are currently in a state of being or existence. It can be translated as 'being' or 'existing', often referring to 'those who are' or 'those who exist' in a particular state or place, especially when used substantively (as a noun). For example, it might refer to 'those who are present' or 'those who are alive'.

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

G3306

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-MEI-nen

Translations: remained, abode, stayed, endured, continued

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'μένω' (menō), meaning 'to remain,' 'to abide,' 'to stay,' or 'to endure.' It describes an action that occurred in the past and was completed. It can be used to indicate that someone or something stayed in a particular place, continued in a certain state, or persevered through a situation.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΑΜΕΝΩ, ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ

G0521

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-PAI-ren

Translations: he took away, he carried away, he departed, he removed, he lifted up

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'apairō'. It means 'he took away', 'he carried away', 'he departed', or 'he removed'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, often implying a movement away from a place or a removal of something.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΑΝΑΧΩΡΕΩ, ΑΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, "from, away from") and αἴρω (airō, "I lift, I take up").

G4425

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: PTO-le-MAH-ee-doss

Translations: of Ptolemais

Notes: Ptolemais was an ancient city on the coast of Phoenicia, known today as Acre or Akko in modern-day Israel. It was a significant port city during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, often mentioned in historical and biblical texts. The name 'Ptolemais' was given to it by Ptolemy II Philadelphus, an Egyptian pharaoh, in the 3rd century BC.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The city was originally known as Akko. It was renamed Ptolemais by Ptolemy II Philadelphus, a king of the Ptolemaic Kingdom in ancient Egypt, in the 3rd century BC. The name 'Ptolemais' is derived from his name.

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'.

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-EL-thain

Translations: to enter, to go in, to come in

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'to enter' or 'to go in'. It describes the action of moving into a place or situation. It is often used to indicate the commencement of an action or the arrival at a destination.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕἸΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕἸΣΒΑΙΝΩ

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'.

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-LAH-kay

Translations: guard, a guard, prison, a prison, watch, a watch, custody, a custody, keeping, a keeping

Notes: This word refers to a guard, a place of confinement like a prison, or the act of guarding or keeping. It can also denote a watch or a period of time during which a watch is kept, such as a night watch. It is used to describe both the person who guards and the place or action of guarding.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΤΗΡΗΣΙΣ, ΦΡΟΥΡΑ

Etymology: From the verb φυλάσσω (phylassō), meaning 'to guard, watch, or preserve'.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-DI-doyss

Translations: unmarried, unmarried man, unmarried woman

Notes: This word is the dative/locative plural form of the adjective or noun 'ἀδίδως' (adidōs) or 'ἀδίδους' (adidous), meaning 'unmarried'. It refers to those who are unmarried. In the given context, 'ἐν ἀδίδοις' would mean 'among the unmarried' or 'in places of the unmarried', though the latter is less common. It is not a common word in Koine Greek texts.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Feminine

Etymology: The word 'ἀδίδως' (adidōs) is derived from the negative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and 'δίδωμι' (didōmi) meaning 'to give' or 'to marry' (in the sense of giving oneself in marriage). Thus, it literally means 'not given' or 'unmarried'.

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."

G3976

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: peh-DEE-oo

Translations: of a plain, of a field, of a flat area

Notes: This word refers to a flat, open area of land, such as a plain or a field. It is used to describe the general landscape or a specific cultivated area. In this form, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of the plain' or 'belonging to the field'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΡΟΥ, ΧΩΡΑΣ

Etymology: The word 'πεδίον' (pedion) comes from the Ancient Greek 'πέδον' (pedon), meaning 'ground' or 'soil'. It refers to a level or flat surface.

G1921

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-GNO

Translations: knew, recognized, understood, perceived, learned, ascertained, became acquainted with

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'epiginōskō', meaning to know fully, to recognize, or to understand. It implies a deeper, more complete knowledge than simply 'ginōskō' (to know). It can be used to describe the act of coming to a full realization or becoming thoroughly acquainted with something or someone.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-AP-tin

Translations: to join, to connect, to engage, to engage in battle

Notes: This verb means to join together, to connect, or to engage. It is often used in the context of engaging in battle or conflict, signifying the act of coming together to fight. It can also refer to forming a connection or alliance.

Inflection: Present Active Infinitive

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΔΕΩ, ΣΥΝΕΧΩ, ΣΥΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek συνάπτω (sunáptō), from σύν (sýn, “with, together”) + ἅπτω (háptō, “to fasten, to join”).

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

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.

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'.

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOS

Translations: brother, a brother, fellow countryman, kinsman, fellow believer

Notes: This word refers to a brother, either by birth or by a close familial or social bond. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to a fellow countryman, a kinsman, or a fellow believer in a religious context. It is a masculine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΝΗΡ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ, ἙΤΑΙΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and δελφύς (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.

G0937

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: bah-see-lee-KON

Translations: royal, kingly, a royal thing, a royal palace, a royal court, a royal edict, a royal command, a royal decree, a royal law, a royal building

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'royal' or 'kingly'. It describes something belonging to, characteristic of, or associated with a king or royalty. When used as a substantive (like 'the royal thing'), it can refer to a royal palace, a royal court, a royal edict, or anything that is specifically royal in nature, depending on the context. It is derived from the word for 'king'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣ, ΒΑΣΙΛΙΚΟΣ

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

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

G4912

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EH-kho-men

Translations: being held, being constrained, being afflicted, being distressed, being seized, being pressed, being kept, being shut up

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'συνέχω' (synechō). It describes someone or something that is being held, constrained, afflicted, or distressed by an external force or condition. It can refer to physical restraint, emotional distress, or being pressed by circumstances. For example, one might be 'held' by a disease or 'constrained' by a crowd.

Inflection: Present, Participle, Middle or Passive Voice, Nominative or Accusative Case, Singular, Masculine or Neuter Gender

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΟΜΕΝ, ΘΛΙΒΟΜΕΝ, ΠΙΕΖΟΜΕΝ

G3676

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OH-may-rah

Translations: hostage, a hostage, hostages

Notes: This word refers to a person given or held as security for the fulfillment of an agreement or demand. It is commonly used in the context of treaties, truces, or military situations where individuals are held to ensure compliance or prevent hostile actions. It can be used in both singular and plural forms, referring to one or multiple hostages.

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

Etymology: The word "ΟΜΗΡΟΣ" (homēros) is derived from the Greek verb "ὁμηρέω" (homēreō), meaning "to meet, to agree, to be a hostage." It is related to "ὅμηρος" (homēros), meaning "pledge" or "security."

G0868

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pos-tah-TAY-see

Translations: will revolt, will depart, will withdraw, will fall away, will abandon

Notes: This word is a future tense verb meaning 'will revolt,' 'will depart,' 'will withdraw,' or 'will fall away.' It describes an action of separating oneself from a person, group, or belief, often implying a defection or abandonment. It can be used to speak of someone leaving a place, withdrawing from an alliance, or abandoning a faith.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΧΩΡΗΣΕΙ, ΑΠΟΒΗΣΕΤΑΙ, ΑΠΟΔΡΑΜΕΙΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἀφίστημι (aphistēmi) comes from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand.' Thus, it literally means 'to stand away from' or 'to cause to stand away from,' evolving to mean 'to depart' or 'to revolt.'

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AF

Translations: from, away from, by, of

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition ΑΠΟ (APO), which means 'from' or 'away from'. The final vowel of ΑΠΟ is dropped (elided) when it precedes a word that begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark (indicated by the apostrophe-like symbol over the vowel). It indicates separation, origin, or cause, often translated as 'from' or 'away from'. It can also denote the agent 'by' or the source 'of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-fay-SOH-men

Translations: we will send away, we will let go, we will forgive, we will permit, we will leave, we will abandon

Notes: This word is the first person plural future active indicative form of the verb ἀφίημι (aphiēmi). It means 'we will send away,' 'we will let go,' 'we will forgive,' 'we will permit,' 'we will leave,' or 'we will abandon.' It describes an action that the speaker and their group will perform in the future, involving the release, dismissal, or forgiveness of something or someone.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΥΣΟΜΕΝ, ἘΑΣΟΜΕΝ

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

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LOO-sin

Translations: they speak, they say, they talk, they declare

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'λαλέω' (laleō), meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It refers to the act of uttering words or making sounds, often implying a more informal or general act of speaking compared to 'λέγω' (legō), which can imply a more formal or deliberate statement. It is used to describe what a group of people are doing when they are speaking.

Inflection: 3rd Person, Plural, Present Tense, Indicative or Subjunctive Mood, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΟΥΣΙΝ, ΦΩΝΟΥΣΙΝ, ΕΙΡΟΥΣΙΝ

G0694

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-GY-ree-on

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΡΓΥΡΟΣ, ΧΡΗΜΑΤΑ

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

G4218

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: PO-teh

Translations: at some time, ever, once, formerly, when, at any time, sometime

Notes: This word is an adverb that indicates a point in time, often indefinite. It can mean 'at some time' or 'ever,' referring to an unspecified past or future moment. It can also mean 'once' or 'formerly' when referring to a past event. In interrogative contexts, it means 'when?'. It is used to ask about or state the timing of an action or event.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΟΤΕΡΟΝ, ΠΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the interrogative stem *po- (related to 'who,' 'what') combined with the temporal suffix -te. It refers to an indefinite point in time.

G2189

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EKH-thran

Translations: enmity, hatred, hostility, a hatred

Notes: This word refers to a state of deep-seated hostility, animosity, or hatred. It describes a condition of being an enemy or having an adversarial relationship with someone or something. It is often used to describe a strong, active dislike or opposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΙΣΟΣ, ἈΝΤΙΘΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek word ἔχθρος (echthros), meaning 'hated' or 'hostile', which itself is derived from a root meaning 'to hate'.

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.

G0649

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-STEI-lah

Translations: I sent, I dispatched, I have sent

Notes: This word is the first person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ἈΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ', which means 'to send' or 'to dispatch'. The aorist tense typically describes a past action as a simple, completed event, without emphasis on its duration or repetition. Therefore, 'ἈΠΕΣΤΕΙΛΑ' translates to 'I sent' or 'I dispatched', indicating that the speaker performed the action of sending in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΜΠΩ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

G1264

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ep-SEV-sah-toh

Translations: deceived, lied, disappointed, broke a promise

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb ψεύδομαι (pseudomai), meaning 'to lie' or 'to deceive'. It means to thoroughly deceive, to lie completely, or to disappoint someone by breaking a promise. It describes an action where someone has been thoroughly misled or let down.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΤΑΩ, ΕΞΑΠΑΤΑΩ

G0863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-FEE-ken

Translations: he sent away, he let go, he left, he forgave, he permitted

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to send away,' 'to let go,' 'to leave,' 'to forgive,' or 'to permit.' It describes an action of releasing, abandoning, or granting permission. Its specific meaning often depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΕΑΩ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἀφίημι is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and the verb ἵημι (hiēmi), meaning 'to send' or 'to throw.' Thus, its core meaning is 'to send away' or 'to let go from.'

G1706

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: em-ba-TEV-sai

Translations: to enter, to go into, to tread upon, to invade, to set foot in

Notes: This word is an aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'embateuo'. It means to enter, to go into, or to tread upon something. It is often used in the context of entering a place, such as a country or city, sometimes with the implication of taking possession or invading. It can also refer to treading on something or setting foot in a place.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕἸΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ἘΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ἘΠΙΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἘΜΒΑΤΕΥΩ is a compound word derived from the preposition ἘΝ (en), meaning 'in' or 'into', and the verb ΒΑΙΝΩ (baino), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. Thus, it literally means 'to go in' or 'to step in'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TANE

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΗΝ is the feminine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun that is feminine in gender, singular in number, and in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. For example, it would be used before a feminine singular noun like 'πόλιν' (city) when 'city' is the direct object.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The Koine Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It evolved from an earlier demonstrative particle, becoming a grammatical marker for definiteness.

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lin

Translations: city, a city

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

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

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.

G3925

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: par-em-bo-LEE

Translations: camp, an army, a barracks, a fortress, a castle, a camp of Israel, a military camp

Notes: This word refers to a military camp, an encampment, or an army itself. It can also denote a barracks, a fortress, or a castle, particularly in the context of a fortified place where soldiers reside. In the New Testament, it is often used to refer to the Roman barracks in Jerusalem or the camp of Israel in the wilderness.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΟΠΕΔΟΝ, ΦΡΟΥΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: This word is a compound of 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and 'ἐμβολή' (embolē), meaning 'an insertion' or 'a thrusting in'. Together, it refers to a place where something is thrown or placed alongside, hence an encampment or camp.

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-po-REU-eh-toh

Translations: was going, went, traveled, proceeded

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to go,' 'to travel,' or 'to proceed.' It is in the imperfect tense, indicating a continuous, repeated, or ongoing action in the past. It can be used to describe someone moving from one place to another, or a process unfolding over time. The form ἘΠΟΡΕΥΕΤΟ specifically refers to a third-person singular subject (he, she, or it) who was going or traveling.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

G0206

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AH-kras

Translations: top, highest, extreme, outermost, tip, summit, edge, end, a top, an edge

Notes: This word describes something that is at the very top, highest point, or extreme edge. It can refer to the tip of an object, the summit of a mountain, or the outermost part of something. It is often used to denote the extreme or ultimate degree of something.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΚΡΟΝ, ΚΟΡΥΦΗ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'ἀκή' (akē), meaning 'a point' or 'edge'. It refers to the extreme point or summit of something.

G2754

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-SPEV-don-tahs

Translations: hastening, rushing, pressing on, urging on, those who are hastening, those who are rushing, those who are pressing on, those who are urging on

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'κατασπεύδω'. It describes someone or something that is actively hastening, rushing, or pressing on. It can also imply urging someone else to hurry or to do something quickly. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb, and can often be translated as 'the one who is hastening' or 'while hastening'. It is a compound word formed from 'κατά' (down, against, according to) and 'σπεύδω' (to hasten, urge on).

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΣΠΕΥΔΩ, ΕΠΕΙΓΩ, ΤΑΧΥΝΩ

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'.

G2048

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-REH-moo

Translations: of the desert, of the wilderness, of a desolate place, desert, wilderness, desolate place

Notes: This word refers to a desolate, uninhabited, or solitary place, often a desert or wilderness. It can also be used as an adjective meaning 'desolate' or 'empty'. In the provided context, 'ἘΡΗΜΟΥ' is used in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, such as 'of the desert'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΥΔΡΟΣ, ΕΡΗΜΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ἔρημος' (erēmos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁erh₁- meaning 'to separate, to set apart'. It describes a place that is separated or set apart from human habitation.

G2090

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hay-toy-MAH-sen

Translations: he prepared, he made ready

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to prepare' or 'to make ready'. It describes an action that was completed in the past by a singular subject (he/she/it). It is used to indicate that something was made ready or put in order for a specific purpose or event.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΑΖΩ, ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἑτοιμάζω (hetoimazō) comes from the adjective ἕτοιμος (hetoimos), meaning 'ready' or 'prepared'. It signifies the act of making something ready or putting it in a state of readiness.

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.

G3571

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NYK-tee

Translations: to night, at night, by night, in the night

Notes: ΝΥΚΤΙ is the dative singular form of the noun ΝΥΞ (nyx), meaning 'night'. It is used to indicate the time when something occurs, often translated as 'at night', 'by night', or 'in the night'. It can also indicate the recipient of an action or the means by which something is done, though its primary use is temporal.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΣΠΕΡΑ, ΟΨΕ

Etymology: The word ΝΥΞ (nyx) comes from Proto-Indo-European *nokʷts, meaning 'night'. It is related to similar words for night in many Indo-European languages.

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.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bas-KA-ma

Translations: sorcery, enchantment, evil eye, a spell, a charm

Notes: This word refers to sorcery, enchantment, or the evil eye. It describes a magical spell or charm, often with negative connotations, implying a malevolent influence or a curse. It would be used in contexts discussing magical practices or their effects.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΑΡΜΑΚΕΙΑ, ΓΟΗΤΕΙΑ

Etymology: The etymology of ΒΑΣΚΑΜΑ is uncertain, but it is related to the verb βασκαίνω (baskainō), meaning 'to bewitch' or 'to cast an evil eye upon'.

G0615

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pek-TEI-nen

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-STREF-sen

Translations: he returned, she returned, it returned, he turned back, she turned back, it turned back

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to turn around,' 'to turn back,' or 'to return.' It is often used to describe a physical turning or a return to a previous location or state. It can also be used metaphorically to mean 'to convert' or 'to repent,' indicating a turning away from one way of life and towards another. In the provided examples, it describes someone returning to a place or their people.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΥΠΟΝΟΣΤΕΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

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

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

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.

G2870

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: koh-PEH-ton

Translations: lamentation, mourning, wailing, a lamentation, a mourning, a wailing

Notes: This word refers to a loud expression of grief, often accompanied by beating the breast or head, or other outward signs of sorrow. It describes the act of lamenting or wailing, typically in a public or demonstrative manner.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΘΡΗΝΟΣ, ΠΕΝΘΟΣ, ΟΔΥΡΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΟΠΕΤΟΣ is derived from the verb κόπτω (koptō), meaning 'to strike, beat, cut'. It refers to the act of beating one's breast or head as a sign of extreme grief.

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-koh-DOH-may-sen

Translations: built, constructed, erected

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'οἰκοδομέω' (oikodomeō), meaning 'to build' or 'to construct'. It describes an action that was completed in the past by a single subject. For example, 'he built' or 'she constructed'. It is a compound word formed from 'οἶκος' (oikos), meaning 'house', and 'δέμω' (demō), meaning 'to build'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'οἰκοδομέω' (oikodomeō) is a compound verb derived from 'οἶκος' (oikos), meaning 'house', and 'δέμω' (demō), meaning 'to build'. It literally means 'to build a house' and by extension, 'to build' or 'construct' in general.

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'.

G3582

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: XYS-toh

Translations: hewn, dressed, polished, smooth

Notes: This word describes something that has been scraped, smoothed, or polished, often referring to stone or timber that has been dressed or hewn. It implies a finished or refined surface, as opposed to a rough or natural one. It is typically used to modify a noun, indicating the quality of the material.

Inflection: Dative, Singular, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΕΛΕΙΜΜΕΝΟΣ, ΛΕΛΕΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word derives from the verb ξύω (xyō), meaning 'to scrape, to smooth, to polish'. It refers to something that has been worked on to achieve a smooth surface.

G3694

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: oh-PIS-then

Translations: behind, after, back, backward

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating position or direction. It means 'behind' in terms of location, or 'after' in terms of time or sequence. It can also refer to moving 'backward' or 'to the rear'. It is often used to describe something that follows or is located at the back of something else.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΩ, ΚΑΤΟΠΙΝ

Etymology: From an assumed derivative of the preposition 'ὀπίσω' (opisō), meaning 'behind' or 'backwards'. It is related to the concept of 'seeing' or 'looking back'.

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'.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-TEE-sen

Translations: he stood, he set, he established, he appointed, he caused to stand, he fixed

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ἵστημι' (histēmi). It means 'he stood,' 'he set,' 'he established,' or 'he appointed.' It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point in time. It can be used to describe someone taking a stand, setting something in place, or establishing a boundary or rule.

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

Synonyms: ἘΘΗΚΕΝ, ἘΣΤΗΡΙΞΕΝ

G3392

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mee-AH-n

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΜΟΛΥΝΩ, ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩ, ΒΕΒΗΛΟΩ

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

G2713

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: kah-teh-NAN-tee

Translations: opposite, before, in front of, over against, in the presence of

Notes: This word functions as an adverb or a preposition, indicating a position directly facing or opposite to something or someone. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case. It describes being in the presence of, or confronting, another entity.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΑΠΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΚΑΤΑΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ

Etymology: This word is a compound formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the adverb ΕΝΑΝΤΙ (enanti), meaning 'opposite' or 'before'.

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOYS

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

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

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΕΚΝΟΙΣ, ΟΜΟΓΕΝΕΣΙΝ

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOW-tays

Translations: to these, with these, by these, in these, these

Notes: This word is the dative plural feminine form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'these'. It is used to point out something specific that is near the speaker or has just been mentioned. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object, means, instrument, or location, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'with', 'by', or 'in'. It can function as a pronoun, standing in for a noun, or as an adjective, modifying a noun.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G3181

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mee-kha-NEE-ma-ta

Translations: devices, machines, contrivances, inventions, engines, instruments, mechanisms, implements, stratagems, plots, schemes

Notes: This word refers to mechanical devices, tools, or instruments. It can also denote cunning plans, stratagems, or inventions, highlighting the ingenuity involved in their creation. It is used in the plural form.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΛΕΙΑ, ΟΡΓΑΝΑ, ΤΕΧΝΑΣΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word ΜΗΧΑΝΗ (mēchanē) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *magh- meaning 'to be able, have power'. It refers to a means, instrument, or contrivance.

G4060

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: peh-ree-THEYS

Translations: putting around, placing around, surrounding, clothing, crowning, putting on, laying on

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to put' or 'to place'. As a participle, it describes an action of putting or placing something around another object or person. It can refer to physically encircling, clothing, or even metaphorically bestowing something upon someone, such as a crown or honor.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine or Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΕΡΙΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ, ΠΕΡΙΚΕΙΜΑΙ

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: meh-ga-LOOS

Translations: great, large, mighty, important, a great one, a large one, a mighty one

Notes: This word is an adjective used to describe something as great, large, or mighty. It can refer to physical size, importance, intensity, or power. It is the masculine plural accusative form of the adjective, meaning it would typically modify a masculine plural noun that is the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: null

G3833

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pan-op-LEE-as

Translations: (of) full armor, (of) complete armor, (of) panoply

Notes: This word refers to the complete set of defensive and offensive equipment worn by a heavily armed soldier, such as a hoplite. It signifies the entire array of weaponry and protective gear. It is often used metaphorically to describe spiritual armor.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΠΛΑ, ΠΑΝΤΕΥΧΙΑ

Etymology: The word is a compound of πᾶν (pan), meaning 'all' or 'every', and ὅπλον (hoplon), meaning 'weapon' or 'armor'. It literally means 'all armor' or 'complete armor'.

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.

G0166

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ahee-OH-nee-on

Translations: eternal, everlasting, age-long, perpetual

Notes: This word describes something that pertains to an age or period of time, often implying a duration that is either without end or of very long duration. It can refer to something that has always existed, will always exist, or is characteristic of a particular age. In many contexts, it is translated as 'eternal' or 'everlasting', emphasizing endless duration.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑἸΔΙΟΣ, ΑΚΑΤΑΛΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Koine Greek word ΑἸΩΝ (AIŌN), meaning 'age' or 'eternity'.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

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

G1925

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-pee-geh-GLOO-meh-nah

Translations: engraved, carved, inscribed, things engraved, things carved, things inscribed

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, neuter plural, nominative or accusative case, derived from the verb ἐπιγλύφω (epiglyphō). It describes something that has been engraved, carved, or inscribed upon a surface. It functions adjectivally, modifying a neuter plural noun, or substantively, referring to 'the things that have been engraved'.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΕΤΥΠΩΜΕΝΑ, ΕΓΚΕΧΑΡΑΓΜΕΝΑ

Etymology: The word ἐπιγλύφω (epiglyphō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐπί (epí), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the verb γλύφω (glýphō), meaning 'to carve' or 'to engrave'. Thus, it literally means 'to carve upon' or 'to engrave on'.

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: theh-oh-REE-sthai

Translations: to be seen, to be observed, to be contemplated, to be gazed at, to be beheld

Notes: This word is the present passive infinitive form of the verb 'theoreo'. It means 'to be seen' or 'to be observed'. It describes the action of being looked at, contemplated, or gazed upon by someone else. It is used when the subject of the verb is the one being perceived or understood.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΕΣΘΑΙ, ΟΡΑΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'theoreo' comes from 'theoros' (a spectator) and 'thea' (a sight). It originally referred to looking at a spectacle or a public show, and later broadened to mean observing or contemplating.

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

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

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

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

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

G4126

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: PLEH-on-ton

Translations: of those sailing, of those traveling by sea, of those voyaging

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to sail' or 'to travel by sea'. It describes an action being performed by a group of people. In this form, it indicates possession or origin, referring to 'those who are sailing' or 'those who are traveling by sea'. It functions like a noun in the genitive case, often translated with 'of'.

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

Synonyms: ΝΑΥΤΩΝ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΕΝΩΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *plew- 'to flow, to sail'. Cognate with Latin pluit ('it rains'), Old English flōwan ('to flow'), and English 'flow'.

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tha-LAS-san

Translations: sea, a sea

Notes: This word refers to a large body of salt water, such as an ocean or a large lake. It is commonly used to describe the sea as a physical location or as a powerful natural force. In sentences, it often appears as the direct object of a verb, indicating something done to or with the sea.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

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

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

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

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'.

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.

G0491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: an-TEE-o-khoo

Translations: of Antiochus

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to Antiochus, a common name among Hellenistic kings and other notable figures, particularly in the Seleucid Empire. It is used to indicate possession or origin, similar to saying 'of Antiochus' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: From Ancient Greek Ἀντίοχος (Antíokhos), meaning 'resisting' or 'steadfast'. It is a compound name derived from ἀντί (antí, 'against, in front of') and ἔχω (ékhō, 'to have, to hold').

G3501

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: neh-oh-TEH-roo

Translations: of younger, of newer, of later, of a younger, of a newer, of a later

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the comparative adjective 'νεώτερος' (neōteros), meaning 'younger' or 'newer'. It is used to describe something that is more recent in time or less in age compared to something else. It can be used in contexts referring to a younger person or a more recent event or thing.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Comparative

Synonyms: ΝΕΟΣ, ΝΕΑΝΙΑΣ, ΝΕΟΣ

G4060

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-EH-theh-toh

Translations: put around, place around, put on, clothe oneself with

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around', and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to put' or 'to place'. Thus, it means 'to put around' or 'to place around'. In the middle voice, as seen here, it often implies putting something around oneself, such as clothing, ornaments, or a crown. It describes the action of encircling or adorning.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΥΩ, ΦΟΡΕΩ

G1238

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-AH-day-mah

Translations: diadem, a diadem, crown, a crown

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΤΕΦΑΝΟΣ

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

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

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

G3795

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: okh-YOO-roh-mah

Translations: fortress, stronghold, strong defense, a fortress, a stronghold, a strong defense

Notes: This word refers to a fortified place or a strong defense, something that provides security or protection. It can be used literally for a physical structure like a castle or figuratively for an argument, a belief, or anything that acts as a strong barrier or point of resistance. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΦΡΟΥΡΙΟΝ, ΠΥΡΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word ὈΧΥΡΩΜΑ (ochyroma) is derived from the verb ὀχυρόω (ochyroo), meaning 'to fortify' or 'to make strong'. This verb itself comes from ὀχυρός (ochyros), meaning 'firm' or 'strong'.

G4026

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-teh-KHEE-seen

Translations: walled around, built a wall around, encircled with a wall, fortified

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around', and the verb τειχίζω (teichizo), meaning 'to build a wall'. Therefore, it means 'to build a wall around' or 'to encircle with a wall'. It describes the action of constructing a defensive barrier or enclosure around something. It is typically used in the context of fortifying a city or an area.

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΙΧΙΖΩ, ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ, ΟΧΥΡΟΩ

G5308

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: yp-see-LOYS

Translations: (to) high, (to) lofty, (to) exalted, (on) high places, (to) heights

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'high', 'lofty', or 'exalted'. It can refer to physical height, such as a high mountain or a high place, or to metaphorical elevation, such as a high status or an exalted position. When used substantively, especially in the dative plural as in this form, it often refers to 'high places' or 'heights', which in ancient contexts could be sites of worship or sacrifice.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΜΕΓΑΣ, ΕΞΟΧΟΣ

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: meh-GAH-loys

Translations: to great, with great, by great, to large, with large, by large, to mighty, with mighty, by mighty

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'great', 'large', or 'mighty'. It is used to describe the size, importance, or power of nouns. In its dative plural form, as seen here, it indicates the indirect object or the means/instrument by which something is done, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'with', or 'by'. It can refer to both people and things.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΕΙΟΣ

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-theh-toh

Translations: he placed, she placed, it placed, he put, she put, it put, he laid, she laid, it laid, he made, she made, it made, he appointed, she appointed, it appointed

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative form of the verb 'τίθημι' (tithemi), meaning 'to place,' 'to put,' 'to lay,' 'to make,' or 'to appoint.' It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point in time. It can be used in sentences like 'He placed the book on the table' or 'She appointed him as leader.' The middle/passive voice suggests the subject either performed the action for themselves or had the action done to them.

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

Synonyms: ἘΒΑΛΕΝ, ἘΠΟΙΗΣΕΝ, ἘΘΗΚΕΝ

G3794

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: okh-yoo-ROH-mah-sin

Translations: (to) strongholds, (to) fortresses, (to) fortifications, (to) bulwarks

Notes: This word refers to a stronghold, fortress, or fortification. It describes a place that is strongly fortified or secured, often for defensive purposes. It can also refer to a bulwark or a strong defense in a more figurative sense, such as a spiritual or intellectual stronghold. In the provided examples, it is used in the dative case, indicating the recipient or location of an action.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΡΟΥΡΙΟΝ, ΤΕΙΧΟΣ, ΠΥΡΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word Ὀχύρωμα (ochyroma) comes from the verb ὀχυρόω (ochyroo), meaning 'to make strong, to fortify,' which in turn derives from ὀχυρός (ochyros), meaning 'strong, firm, secure.'

G1951

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-LEK-sah-toh

Translations: he chose, he selected, he picked out

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to') and the verb λέγω (legō, meaning 'to say' or 'to gather'). In this form, it means 'to choose for oneself' or 'to select'. It describes an action where someone made a deliberate choice or selection. For example, 'he chose the men' or 'he selected the best option'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΕΩ, ΕΚΛΕΓΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb ἐπιλέγω (epilegō) is formed from the prefix ἐπί (epi, 'upon, over, in addition to') and the verb λέγω (legō, 'to pick, gather, choose, say'). The sense of 'choosing' comes from the idea of 'picking out' or 'gathering' something for a specific purpose.

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

Sounds like: AI

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

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

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

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

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.

G4613

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: see-MOH-nee

Translations: (to) Simon

Notes: This is the dative singular form of the proper noun 'Simon'. Simon was a very common name in the ancient world, particularly among Jews, and is borne by several significant figures in the Bible, including Simon Peter, Simon the Zealot, and Simon of Cyrene. It is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb, meaning 'to Simon' or 'for Simon'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Simon is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Shim'on (שִׁמְעוֹן), meaning 'he has heard' or 'hearing'. It was a very common name among Jews during the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

G1484

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ETH-nay

Translations: (to) nation, (to) people, (to) Gentiles, (to) a nation, (to) a people

Notes: This word refers to a nation, a people group, or a race. In the New Testament, it often refers specifically to the Gentiles, meaning non-Jewish people. It is used here in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΓΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἔθνος (ethnos) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'custom, habit'. It refers to a group of people living together, sharing common customs or characteristics, and thus forming a nation or people.

G5463

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: khai-REIN

Translations: to rejoice, to be glad, to greet, hail

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad'. In ancient Greek letters and documents, it was commonly used as a formal greeting, similar to saying 'Greetings!' or 'Hail!' to the recipient, expressing well-wishing or good health. It can also simply mean 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad' in other contexts.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΩ, ΕΥΦΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΧΑΙΡΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰer- 'to desire, to want'. It is related to words meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.

G0939

Part of Speech: Verb Stem

Sounds like: BAH-een

Translations: go, step, walk, come

Notes: This is a verb stem meaning 'to go', 'to step', or 'to walk'. It is not a complete word on its own but forms the basis for many verbs related to movement, such as 'ἀναβαίνω' (to go up) or 'ἐκβαίνω' (to go out). It describes the action of moving from one place to another, often with a sense of direction.

Inflection: Does not inflect; it is a verb stem used to form various inflected verb forms.

Synonyms: ΕΡΧ, ΙΘΥΝ

Etymology: The stem ΒΑΙΝ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *gʷem-, meaning 'to go' or 'to come'. It is related to words in many other Indo-European languages.

G2865

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: keh-KOH-mee-smeh-tha

Translations: we have received, we have obtained, we have carried, we have brought

Notes: This word is the first person plural perfect middle/passive indicative form of the verb 'κομίζω' (komizō). It means 'we have received' or 'we have obtained', emphasizing a completed action with a present result. In the middle voice, it often implies receiving something for oneself or having something brought to oneself. In the passive voice, it means 'we have been carried' or 'we have been brought'.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Perfect Tense, Middle or Passive Voice, Indicative Mood

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΑΠΟΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΤΕΑΟΜΑΙ

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EH-in

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

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

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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

G5532

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHREH-ee-ohn

Translations: of needs, of necessities, of uses, of services, of duties, of business, of affairs, of requirements, of wants

Notes: This word refers to things that are needed or useful, such as necessities, requirements, or duties. It can also refer to the affairs or business one is involved in. In the provided examples, it appears to refer to 'needs' or 'affairs' in a financial or administrative context.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΚΩΝ, ΕΡΓΩΝ, ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΩΝ

Etymology: From the Greek word χράομαι (chraomai), meaning 'to use'.

G0863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-FEI-nai

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΥΩ, ΠΑΡΙΗΜΙ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-FEH-mah-tah

Translations: release, a release, forgiveness, a forgiveness, remission, a remission, debt, a debt

Notes: This word refers to a release, a letting go, or a dismissal. It can also signify forgiveness or remission, particularly of sins or debts. In a financial context, it can mean a debt that is released or forgiven. It is the plural form of the noun ἄφεμα.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΦΕΣΙΣ, ΑΦΕΣΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word ἄφεμα (aphema) is derived from the verb ἀφίημι (aphiēmi), meaning 'to send away, let go, permit, forgive'. It is formed with the suffix -μα, which typically creates nouns denoting the result of an action.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-TAY-sa-men

Translations: we stood, we set, we appointed, we established, we placed

Notes: This word is the first aorist active indicative form of the verb ἵστημι (histēmi). It means 'we stood' or 'we caused to stand'. It can be used to describe the act of placing something upright, establishing a rule or custom, or appointing someone to a position. In a broader sense, it signifies bringing something into a stable or fixed state.

Inflection: First Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Plural

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΣΤΗΡΙΖΩ

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ESS-tay-ken

Translations: stands, has stood, is standing, has been appointed, has been established

Notes: This is the third person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand'. The perfect tense in Koine Greek often describes a state resulting from a past action, so 'has stood' or 'is standing' are common translations. It can also mean 'to be appointed' or 'to be established'. It is used to describe something that is in a fixed or stable position, or a state that has been brought about and continues.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΙΜΙ

G3795

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: okh-y-ROH-mah-tah

Translations: stronghold, strongholds, fortress, fortresses, a stronghold, a fortress

Notes: This word refers to a fortified place or a strong defense, literally or figuratively. It can describe a physical fortress or a metaphorical stronghold, such as an argument, a belief system, or anything that offers strong resistance or protection. In a figurative sense, it can represent obstacles or arguments that stand against truth or progress.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΡΟΥΡΙΟΝ, ΠΥΡΓΟΣ, ΤΕΙΧΟΣ

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

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

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

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

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

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

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-ee-ko-do-MEH-sah-teh

Translations: you built, you have built, you did build

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to build' or 'to construct'. It refers to the act of erecting a structure, such as a house or a wall. It can also be used metaphorically to mean 'to edify' or 'to build up' in a spiritual sense, though in the provided context, it refers to physical construction. It is used here in the active voice, indicating that the subject is performing the action of building.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ

G863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-fee-EH-men

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

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to send away,' 'to let go,' 'to forgive,' 'to permit,' or 'to leave.' It is used to describe the act of releasing something or someone, whether physically, legally, or morally. For example, it can refer to forgiving sins, letting go of a debt, or permitting an action.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Present, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΥΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ἈΦΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ἈΦΙΗΜΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and the verb ἵημι (hiēmi), meaning 'to send' or 'to let go.' This combination conveys the sense of sending away or letting go from oneself.

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.

G0243

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun, Adverb

Sounds like: AL-lo

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

Notes: This word refers to something distinct or different from what has already been mentioned or is currently under consideration. It can be used to describe a different person, thing, or concept. It often functions as an adjective modifying a noun, but can also stand alone as a pronoun meaning 'another one' or 'another thing'. When used adverbially, it can mean 'otherwise' or 'in another way'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἙΤΕΡΟΣ, ἈΛΛΟΤΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΛΛΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English 'else'.

G5056

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-teh-LOH-nay-toh

Translations: was collecting taxes, was a tax collector, was taxed, was paying taxes

Notes: This word is a verb in the imperfect tense, indicating an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It refers to the act of collecting taxes or being a tax collector. In the middle voice, it could also mean to pay taxes or to be taxed. It describes someone engaged in the business of tax collection or subject to taxation.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΙΣΠΡΑΤΤΩ

G5056

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: teh-loh-NEE-sthoh

Translations: let him be taxed, let him pay taxes, let him collect taxes

Notes: This word is a verb in the passive voice, indicating an action being performed upon the subject. It means 'to be taxed' or 'to have taxes collected from oneself'. In some contexts, the root verb can also mean 'to collect taxes' or 'to be a tax collector', so the passive form could also imply 'let him be a tax collector' or 'let him collect taxes'. It is used to command or permit someone to be involved with taxes, either by paying them or by having them collected from them.

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

Synonyms: ΦΟΡΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΕΙΣΦΕΡΩ

G2039

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ep-ee-TEE-day-oy

Translations: suitable, fit, convenient, necessary, useful, proper, appropriate, advantageous, friendly, intimate, friends, necessities

Notes: This word describes something or someone as suitable, fit, or convenient for a particular purpose or situation. It can also refer to things that are necessary or useful. When used in the plural, it can refer to people who are friends or intimate acquaintances, or to things that are necessities or provisions.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine; or Plural, Nominative, Feminine; or Plural, Nominative, Neuter; or Plural, Vocative, Masculine; or Plural, Vocative, Feminine; or Plural, Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΧΡΗΣΙΜΟΣ, ΕΥ̓ΘΕΤΟΣ, ἈΝΑΓΚΑΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi, 'upon, over') and the verb τηδέω (tēdeō, 'to care for, to attend to'), suggesting something that is 'cared for' or 'attended to' as being suitable or proper.

G1125

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: grah-FEE-nai

Translations: to write, to be written, to record, to register

Notes: This is the aorist passive infinitive form of the verb 'graphō', meaning 'to write'. It indicates an action of writing that is completed or viewed as a whole, and the subject of the action is being acted upon (passive voice). As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun and can be used in various grammatical constructions, often after verbs like 'to command' or 'to wish'. For example, 'he commanded to be written' or 'it is necessary to write'.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΡΑΦΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΡΑΦΩ

G0303

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Prefix

Sounds like: ah-NAH

Translations: up, upward, again, back, each, per, through, among, by, on, upon

Notes: ἈΝΑ is a versatile Koine Greek word that can function as a preposition, an adverb, or a prefix in compound words. As a preposition, it typically takes the accusative case and signifies movement 'up' or 'upward', or distribution 'each' or 'per'. As an adverb, it can mean 'up' or 'upward'. When used as a prefix, it often conveys meanings such as 'up', 'back', 'again', or 're-'. For example, in 'ἈΝΑΣΤΗΘΙ' (anastethi), it means 'stand up' or 'rise up'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'on, upon, up'.

G1515

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: i-RAY-nay

Translations: peace, a peace

Notes: This word refers to a state of tranquility, harmony, and well-being. It can denote an absence of conflict, a sense of inner calm, or a state of reconciliation. It is often used in contexts of spiritual peace or a peaceful relationship between individuals or nations.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΑΛΗΝΗ, ΗΣΥΧΙΑ

Etymology: From a primary verb εἴρω (eirō), meaning 'to join'. The word originally conveyed the idea of binding together or joining, leading to the concept of unity and harmony, and thus peace.

G1542

Part of Speech: Adjective, Numeral

Sounds like: heh-kah-TOS-too

Translations: of the hundredth, hundredth

Notes: This word is an ordinal numeral adjective meaning 'hundredth'. It is used to indicate a position in a sequence, such as 'the hundredth year' or 'the hundredth day'. In the provided examples, it is used in the genitive case to specify a particular year, as in 'of the hundredth year'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: From the Greek word ἑκατόν (hekaton), meaning 'one hundred'. The suffix -στου indicates an ordinal number.

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eer-THEE

Translations: it was lifted, it was taken away, it was carried, it was raised

Notes: This word is the 3rd person singular aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'αἴρω' (airō). It describes an action that was completed in the past, where the subject of the verb was the recipient of the action. It means 'to be lifted,' 'to be taken up,' 'to be carried,' or 'to be removed.' For example, 'the burden was lifted' or 'he was taken away.'

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΛΗΦΘΗ, ΥΨΩΘΗ, ΑΠΗΡΘΗ

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

G2218

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: zoo-GOS

Translations: yoke, a yoke, balance, a balance, pair, a pair, scales, a scales

Notes: This word refers to a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (like oxen) are joined at the neck for working together. Metaphorically, it can represent a burden, servitude, or submission. It can also refer to a balance or scales used for weighing, or a pair of things. It is used to describe both literal objects and abstract concepts of control or measurement.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΟΣ, ΒΑΡΟΣ, ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *yugom, meaning 'yoke'. It is related to English 'yoke' and Latin 'iugum'.

G0756

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eer-XAH-toh

Translations: began, started

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ

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

G4850

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-grah-FAIS

Translations: (to) writings, (to) documents, (to) contracts, (to) records

Notes: This word refers to writings, documents, or contracts. It is a compound word formed from the preposition "σύν" (syn), meaning "with" or "together," and the verb "γράφω" (graphō), meaning "to write." Thus, it literally means "things written together" or "compiled writings." It is used to denote official or compiled written works, such as records, agreements, or literary compositions.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΡΑΦΑΙΣ, ΒΙΒΛΟΙΣ, ΧΑΡΤΑΙΣ

Etymology: The word συγγραφή (syngraphē) is derived from the verb συγγράφω (syngraphō), which combines σύν (syn, meaning 'with' or 'together') and γράφω (graphō, meaning 'to write'). It refers to the act or product of writing something together or compiling it.

G4833

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soo-nal-LAG-ma-sin

Translations: transactions, contracts, agreements, dealings

Notes: This word refers to commercial or legal transactions, contracts, or agreements. It describes the act of exchanging goods, services, or promises, often in a formal or binding manner. It is typically used in contexts involving business, legal matters, or formal dealings between parties.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΘΗΚΑΙ, ΣΥΜΦΩΝΙΑΙ, ΔΙΑΘΗΚΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΑΛΛΑΓΜΑ (synallagma) is derived from the verb συναλλάσσω (synallassō), meaning "to exchange, to reconcile," which is itself formed from σύν (syn, "with, together") and ἀλλάσσω (allassō, "to change, to exchange"). Thus, it literally refers to things exchanged or agreed upon together.

G0749

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khee-eh-REH-ohs

Translations: (of) high priest, (of) chief priest

Notes: This is a compound noun, meaning 'high priest' or 'chief priest'. It refers to the principal priest, often the head of the priestly order, who held significant religious and sometimes political authority. It is used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'belonging to the high priest' or 'from the high priest'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΕΥΣ, ΠΡΩΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἀρχιερεύς (archiereus) is a compound of ἀρχι- (archi-), meaning 'chief' or 'first', and ἱερεύς (hiereus), meaning 'priest'. It literally means 'chief priest'.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-gah-LOO

Translations: (of) great, (of) a great, (to) great, (to) a great, great things

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'great,' 'large,' 'big,' or 'mighty.' It is used to describe something of significant size, importance, or intensity. It can refer to physical size, but also to status, power, or quantity. For example, it might describe a great king, a large city, or a great amount of something.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ

G4755

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: strah-tay-GOO

Translations: of a commander, of a general, of a governor, of a captain, of a chief magistrate

Notes: This word refers to a military commander, general, or a civil governor or chief magistrate. In ancient Greek city-states, a strategos was an elected official responsible for military affairs, often holding significant political power. It can also refer to a captain or chief officer in a broader sense.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΤΡΑΤΗΓΟΣ is a compound word derived from ΣΤΡΑΤΟΣ (STRATOS), meaning 'army' or 'expedition', and ΑΓΩ (AGO), meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide'. Thus, it literally means 'leader of an army'.

G2233

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: hay-goo-MEH-noo

Translations: of a leader, of a ruler, of a chief, of a governor, of one who leads, of one who guides, of one who considers

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'hegeomai', meaning 'to lead' or 'to rule'. As a genitive singular form, it typically describes something belonging to or associated with a leader, ruler, or guide. It can also refer to the act of leading or considering. In a sentence, it would modify a noun, indicating possession or relationship to a person in authority or someone performing an act of leadership or consideration.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Present, Middle/Passive

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΟΝΤΟΣ, ΠΡΟΕΣΤΩΤΟΣ

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-nays

Translations: to those, for those, in those, with those, those

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective meaning 'that' or 'those'. It points to something distant in time or space from the speaker. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, agreeing with it in gender, number, and case. As a pronoun, it stands in place of a noun.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Etymology: The word 'Ἐκεῖνος' (ekeinos) is formed from the adverb 'ἐκεῖ' (ekei), meaning 'there', combined with the pronominal suffix '-νος' (-nos).

G1047

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun

Sounds like: GAH-zan

Translations: Gaza, a treasure, treasure

Notes: This word can refer to two distinct things: the city of Gaza, a significant city in ancient Philistia, or a store of wealth, a treasury, or treasure itself. When referring to the city, it is a proper noun. When referring to treasure, it is a common noun. Its meaning depends entirely on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΗΣΑΥΡΟΣ, ΧΡΗΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word 'Γάζα' (Gaza) as a proper noun for the city is of Semitic origin, likely from a word meaning 'strong' or 'fortress'. As a common noun meaning 'treasure', it is believed to be of Persian origin, referring to the royal treasury.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-LEH-po-lin

Translations: siege engine, a siege engine, helepolis

Notes: This word refers to a large, movable siege tower used in ancient warfare, designed to attack fortifications. It is a compound word, combining 'ἑλεῖν' (helein), meaning 'to take' or 'to capture', and 'πόλις' (polis), meaning 'city'. Thus, it literally means 'city-taker' or 'city-capturer'. It was typically equipped with battering rams, drawbridges, and platforms for archers and catapults.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΥΡΓΟΣ, ΜΗΧΑΝΗ

Etymology: The word ΕΛΕΠΟΛΙΣ is a compound of the Greek verb ἑλεῖν (helein), meaning 'to take' or 'to capture', and the noun πόλις (polis), meaning 'city'. It literally translates to 'city-taker' or 'city-capturer', reflecting its purpose in ancient siege warfare.

G4314

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-ay-GAH-gen

Translations: brought to, led to, presented, offered, brought near, led near

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros, meaning 'to' or 'towards') and the verb ΑΓΩ (ago, meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'). In its aorist active indicative third person singular form, it means 'he/she/it brought to' or 'he/she/it led to'. It describes the action of bringing someone or something into the presence of another, or moving something closer to a specific point.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΠΑΡΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G2638

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-LAH-beh-toh

Translations: he seized, he took possession of, he captured, he apprehended, he overtook, he understood

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb λαμβάνω (lambanō, meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'). It means to seize, take possession of, capture, or apprehend. In some contexts, it can also mean to overtake or to understand fully. It describes an action of taking hold of something or someone, often with force or determination.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-LEH-po-lee

Translations: (to) a siege engine, (to) the siege engine, (to) a city-taker, (to) the city-taker

Notes: This word refers to a large, movable siege tower used in ancient warfare, designed to assault fortified cities. It is a compound word derived from 'πόλις' (polis), meaning 'city', and 'ἑλεῖν' (helein), meaning 'to take' or 'to capture'. Thus, it literally means 'city-taker'. It would be used in a sentence to indicate the recipient or indirect object of an action related to such a machine, for example, 'they brought supplies to the siege engine'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΗΧΑΝΗΜΑ, ΠΥΡΓΟΣ

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-neh-toh

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-gah

Translations: great, large, mighty, important, a great, a large

Notes: This word describes something as great, large, or mighty in size, extent, or importance. It can refer to physical size, but also to significance, power, or intensity. It is often used to emphasize the magnitude of something, such as a great storm, a great fear, or a great city. This particular form, ΜΕΓΑ, is the neuter nominative or accusative singular form of the adjective.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *meǵh₂- (great). It is related to Latin magnus and English much.

G4862

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: soon

Translations: with, together with, along with

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ

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

G1284

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-er-RAY-kho-tes

Translations: having torn, having burst, having broken

Notes: This word describes the action of tearing, bursting, or breaking something apart. It is often used in the context of tearing clothes as a sign of grief, distress, or indignation, which was a common practice in ancient cultures. It implies a completed action with ongoing results.

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΡΗΓΝΥΜΙ, ΣΧΙΖΩ, ΛΥΩ

Etymology: From διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and ῥήγνυμι (rhēgnymi), meaning 'to break' or 'to tear'. The compound verb emphasizes the action of tearing or breaking completely apart.

G2440

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-MA-tee-ah

Translations: garments, clothes, raiment

Notes: This word refers to clothing in general, specifically outer garments or cloaks. It is commonly used to denote the attire worn by people. In ancient contexts, it could refer to a single piece of clothing that served as both a cloak and a blanket.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΥΜΑΤΑ, ΕΣΘΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἱμάτιον (himátion) is a diminutive of ἱμάς (himás), meaning 'leather strap' or 'thong', which later came to refer to a garment. It is related to the verb ἵημι (híēmi), 'to send, throw', possibly referring to something thrown over the body.

G0001

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ax-ee-OON-tes

Translations: thinking worthy, deeming worthy, considering worthy, demanding, asking, requesting, claiming, expecting, requiring

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'those who are deeming worthy' or 'those who are demanding'. It describes an ongoing action of considering someone or something worthy, or of making a demand or request. It can be used to describe people who are claiming something as their right, or who are asking for something because they believe they deserve it. It is often followed by an infinitive or a noun indicating what is deemed worthy or what is being demanded.

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

Synonyms: ΑἸΤΈΩ, ΖΗΤΈΩ, ἈΠΑΙΤΈΩ

G1188

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: de-ksee-AS

Translations: (of) the right, (of) the right hand, (of) the right side, (of) a pledge, (of) an agreement

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the adjective 'δεξιός' (dexios), meaning 'right' (as opposed to left), or the noun 'δεξιά' (dexia), meaning 'right hand' or 'right side'. It can also refer to a pledge or agreement, often symbolized by the giving of the right hand. In the provided examples, it appears to be used in the sense of 'right hand' or 'right side' (as in 'cup of the right hand of the Lord') and also in the sense of 'pledges' or 'agreements' (as in 'giving pledges').

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΞΙΑ, ΔΕΞΙΟΝ

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

G5530

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: KHRAY-say

Translations: use, make use of, treat, deal with, consult, need, have need of, be in need of

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to use' or 'to make use of'. It can also mean 'to treat' or 'to deal with' someone or something. In some contexts, it can convey the sense of 'to need' or 'to have need of'. It often takes a dative object, indicating what is being used or needed, or how someone is being treated.

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

Synonyms: ΧΡΕΙΑ, ΕΧΩ

Etymology: This word comes from the root verb χράω (chraō), which means 'to furnish what is needful', 'to use', or 'to consult'. Its ultimate origin is uncertain, but it is an ancient Greek verb with a long history of usage.

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: AL-lah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

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

G1656

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EH-leh-os

Translations: mercy, a mercy, compassion, pity

Notes: ἘΛΕΟΣ refers to active compassion, pity, or mercy, often extended by a superior to an inferior, or by God to humanity. It implies a deep feeling of sympathy that leads to practical help or forgiveness. It is frequently used in the context of God's benevolent actions towards His people.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΤΙΡΜΟΣ, ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΑ

Etymology: The etymology of ἘΛΕΟΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to a root meaning 'to feel pity' or 'to be moved by compassion'.

G4905

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-LOO-thay

Translations: came together, assembled, gathered, met

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ- (SYN-), meaning "with" or "together," and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (ERCHOMAI), meaning "to come" or "to go." Therefore, it means "to come together," "to assemble," or "to meet." It is used to describe a group of people gathering in one place.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning "with" or "together," and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (ERCHOMAI), meaning "to come" or "to go." It has been in use since ancient Greek times to denote the act of gathering or assembling.

G2511

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ka-THEH-ree-sen

Translations: he cleansed, she cleansed, it cleansed, he purified, she purified, it purified, he made clean, she made clean, it made clean

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'καθαρίζω' (katharizō), meaning 'to cleanse' or 'to purify'. It describes an action that was completed in the past by a single subject (he, she, or it). It is used to indicate that someone or something performed the act of making something clean or pure.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΓΝΙΖΩ, ΚΑΘΑΙΡΩ

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'.

G2127

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: yoo-lo-GOHN

Translations: blessing, praising, speaking well of, commending

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'eulogeō'. It describes an ongoing action of blessing, praising, or speaking well of someone or something. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or adverbially, describing how an action is performed. For example, 'he was blessing God' or 'blessing, he went on his way'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative or Accusative; or Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΙΝΕΩ, ΕΠΑΙΝΕΩ, ΜΑΚΑΡΙΖΩ

G167

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-ka-thar-SEE-an

Translations: uncleanness, impurity, filthiness, a defilement

Notes: This word refers to a state of ritual, moral, or physical impurity. It can describe anything that is unclean or defiled, whether in a literal sense (like dirt or refuse) or a metaphorical sense (like moral corruption or spiritual defilement). It is often used in religious contexts to denote that which is unacceptable or defiling in the sight of God.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΙΑΣΜΑ, ΡΥΠΑΡΙΑ, ΜΟΛΥΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word Ἀκαθαρσία (akatharsia) is derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'clean' or 'pure'. Thus, it literally means 'not clean' or 'impurity'.

G3551

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOH-mon

Translations: law, a law, rule, principle

Notes: The word refers to a law, rule, or principle. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the Mosaic Law or the Law of God, but it can also refer to a general principle or custom. It is used to denote a standard of conduct or a governing regulation.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΝΩΝ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΕΝΤΟΛΗ

Etymology: From a root meaning "to parcel out, distribute." It originally referred to anything assigned or apportioned, and later came to mean a custom, usage, or law.

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-okh-yoo-ROH-sen

Translations: he fortified, he strengthened, he made secure

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to fortify' or 'to strengthen' something, often with the implication of making it very secure or impregnable. It describes the action of building up defenses or making something firm and safe. It is formed from the prefix 'προς-' (pros-), meaning 'to' or 'in addition', and the verb 'ὀχυρόω' (ochyroo), meaning 'to fortify' or 'to make strong'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΧΥΡΟΩ, ΕΝΙΣΧΥΩ, ΣΤΕΡΕΟΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to, toward, in addition', and the verb ὀχυρόω (ochyroo), meaning 'to make strong, fortify'. The verb ὀχυρόω itself comes from ὀχυρός (ochyros), meaning 'strong, firm, secure'.

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

G2967

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-OH-loo-ON-toh

Translations: they were hindering, they were preventing, they were forbidding, they were restraining

Notes: This word describes an action of hindering, preventing, or forbidding something. It is used to indicate that a group of people were actively stopping or restraining another action or group. For example, it could be used to say 'they were preventing them from entering' or 'they were forbidding the sale of goods'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΩΛΥΩ, ΕΜΠΟΔΙΖΩ, ΑΠΟΤΡΕΠΩ

G1607

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-por-YOO-es-thai

Translations: to go out, to come out, to proceed, to issue forth

Notes: This word is a verb in the infinitive form, meaning 'to go out' or 'to come out'. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of', and 'πορεύομαι' (poreuomai), meaning 'to go' or 'to travel'. It describes movement from an inside place to an outside place, or the emanation of something from a source. It can be used in contexts like people leaving a city, or words coming out of one's mouth.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of', and the verb 'πορεύομαι' (poreuomai), meaning 'to go' or 'to travel'. The verb 'πορεύομαι' itself is derived from 'πόρος' (poros), meaning 'a way' or 'a passage'.

G0059

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-go-RAH-zayn

Translations: to buy, to purchase, to redeem

Notes: This word means to buy or to purchase, often implying a transaction in a public place or marketplace (agora). It can also carry the sense of redeeming or acquiring something through payment. It is used to describe the act of obtaining goods or services in exchange for money or other value.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΩΝΕΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΙΑΜΑΙ, ΚΤΑΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἀγοράζω (agorazō) is derived from ἀγορά (agora), meaning 'marketplace' or 'assembly place'. The verb literally means 'to do business in the agora' or 'to go to market', and thus 'to buy'.

G4453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poh-LEH-in

Translations: to sell, to offer for sale

Notes: This word means 'to sell' or 'to offer for sale'. It is the present active infinitive form of the verb, indicating an ongoing action or purpose. It can be used in sentences where one might say 'to sell something' or 'the act of selling'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΔΙΔΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ

Etymology: The word derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *pelh₂- meaning 'to drive, to push'. In Greek, it evolved to refer to the act of driving a bargain or selling goods.

G2425

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ee-kah-NOY

Translations: sufficient, enough, able, competent, worthy, many, considerable

Notes: This word describes something as being sufficient, adequate, or enough for a particular purpose or task. It can also refer to a considerable number or amount of something, or to people who are capable or competent. It is often used to indicate that someone or something meets a required standard or quantity.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΡΚΕΤΟΣ, ΕΞΑΡΚΗΣ

Etymology: From the verb ἱκάνω (hikanō), meaning 'to reach, arrive, suffice'. It is related to ἵκω (hikō), 'to come, arrive'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-BANE

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

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As an infinitive, it functions like the English 'to take' or 'to receive', indicating the action itself without specifying a subject or tense, often used after other verbs or prepositions. It can refer to physically taking something, receiving a gift or information, or grasping a concept.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *slegh- ('to seize, to take'). In Greek, it developed into 'λαμβάνω', meaning 'to take, to grasp, to receive'.

G0206

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AH-kran

Translations: highest, outermost, extreme, top, peak, summit, edge, a peak, an edge

Notes: This word describes something that is at the very top, tip, or extreme edge. It can refer to the highest point of a mountain, the tip of a finger, or the outermost part of something. It is used to denote the extremity or culmination of something.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΟΡΥΦΗ, ἈΚΡΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *ak- ('sharp, pointed'). It refers to the sharp or pointed end of something, hence the meaning of 'highest' or 'extreme'.

G3394

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mee-AS-mah-tohn

Translations: of defilements, of pollutions, of stains

Notes: This word refers to defilement, pollution, or a stain, often in a moral or ritual sense. It describes something that makes a person or thing unclean or impure. It is typically used to denote the result of an act that renders something ceremonially or morally impure.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΟΛΥΣΜΟΣ, ΚΗΛΙΣ, ΡΥΠΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΙΑΣΜΑ (miasma) comes from the Greek verb μιαίνω (miainō), meaning 'to stain, to defile, to pollute'. It refers to the act or result of defiling.

G0902

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-EE-ohn

Translations: of palm branches, of palms

Notes: This word refers to palm branches, which were often used in ancient times as symbols of triumph, victory, or celebration. In a religious context, they are notably associated with the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of palm branches' or 'belonging to palm branches'.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Neuter

Etymology: The word Βαΐον (baïon) is believed to be of Egyptian origin, specifically from the Coptic word 'bai', meaning 'palm branch'. It entered Greek through contact with Egyptian culture.

G2950

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOOM-bah-loys

Translations: cymbals, to cymbals, with cymbals

Notes: This word refers to cymbals, which are percussion instruments consisting of concave metal plates that are struck together to produce a ringing sound. In ancient contexts, they were often used in religious ceremonies, celebrations, and musical performances. The form 'ΚΥΜΒΑΛΟΙΣ' indicates that it is in the dative case, often used to show the instrument by which an action is performed (e.g., 'with cymbals').

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Neuter

Etymology: The word ΚΥΜΒΑΛΟΝ (kymbalon) comes from the Greek word κύμβος (kymbos), meaning 'hollow' or 'cavity', referring to the hollow shape of the instrument.

G5603

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-DAIS

Translations: songs, to songs, with songs, in songs, by songs

Notes: This word refers to a song, ode, or hymn. It is often used in a religious context to describe a sacred song or psalm. In the dative plural form, as seen here, it indicates the means or instrument by which something is done, such as 'by means of songs' or 'with songs'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ὙΜΝΟΙΣ, ΨΑΛΜΟΙΣ

Etymology: The word ὨΔΗ (ode) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂weyd- meaning 'to sing'. It is related to the verb ἀείδω (aeidō), 'to sing'.

G4937

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-TREE-bee

Translations: was broken, was crushed, was shattered, was bruised

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to be broken,' 'to be crushed,' or 'to be shattered.' It is the aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'συντρίβω' (syntribō), indicating an action that was completed in the past and was done to the subject. It can be used to describe physical breaking or crushing, or metaphorically, such as being broken in spirit.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΘΛΑΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΝΥΜΙ, ΡΗΓΝΥΜΙ

G2190

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: EKH-thros

Translations: enemy, an enemy, hostile, hateful

Notes: This word refers to an adversary or opponent, someone who is hostile or an enemy. It can be used as both a noun to describe a person who is an enemy, or as an adjective to describe something as hostile or hateful. It is often used in a personal sense, referring to someone who is actively opposed to another.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ἈΝΤΙΚΕΙΜΕΝΟΣ, ΠΟΛΕΜΙΟΣ

Etymology: From a primary word ἔχθω (echthō, to hate). It describes someone who is an object of hatred or who harbors hatred.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-gas

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣ

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

G2596

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

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

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-GEIN

Translations: to lead, to bring, to carry, to go, to observe, to celebrate

Notes: This verb has a broad range of meanings, primarily related to movement. It can mean to lead or bring someone or something, to carry, or simply to go. In a more abstract sense, it can also refer to observing or celebrating a festival or a period of time. Its usage depends heavily on the context of the sentence.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΛΚΩ, ΑΠΑΓΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to drive, pull, move'.

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-okh-yoo-ROH-sen

Translations: fortified, strengthened, made strong, made secure

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition πρός (pros, meaning 'to, toward, in addition to') and the verb ὀχυρόω (ochyroo, meaning 'to fortify, strengthen'). It means to fortify or strengthen something, often in a defensive or protective sense. It describes the action of making a place or object more secure and resilient.

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

Synonyms: ΟΧΥΡΟΩ, ΕΝΙΣΧΥΩ, ΚΡΑΤΥΝΩ

Etymology: The word προσοχυρόω (prosochyroo) is a compound of πρός (pros), meaning 'to, toward, in addition to', and ὀχυρόω (ochyroo), meaning 'to fortify, strengthen'. The verb ὀχυρόω itself derives from ὀχυρός (ochyros), meaning 'firm, strong, secure', which comes from ὄχος (ochos), meaning 'a support, a hold'.

G2413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-ROO

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΙΟΥ, ΝΑΟΥ, ΒΗΛΟΥ

G3611

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OH-kee

Translations: he was dwelling, she was dwelling, it was dwelling, he was living, she was living, it was living, he was inhabiting, she was inhabiting, it was inhabiting

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'οἰκέω' (oikeō). It describes an ongoing action in the past, meaning 'he/she/it was dwelling,' 'was living,' or 'was inhabiting.' It is used to indicate that someone or something resided in a particular place over a period of time.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ, ΕΝΟΙΚΕΩ

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-.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

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

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

G1048