2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Letter

Sounds like: OH

Translations: the, who, which, O

Notes: Ο is primarily the masculine singular nominative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun, similar to 'the' in English. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', introducing a relative clause. Additionally, 'Ο' is the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, Omicron, which corresponds to the short 'o' sound.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative (for the article/relative pronoun); Does not inflect (for the letter)

Etymology: The definite article 'Ο' derives from Proto-Indo-European. The letter 'Ο' (Omicron) is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'.

G0935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEHFS

Translations: king, a king, ruler, sovereign

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

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

G1883

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: eh-pa-NOH

Translations: above, over, on, upon, up, more than

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'above' or 'on top'. It can also be used as a preposition, often taking the genitive case, to indicate position 'over' or 'upon' something, or to mean 'more than' in a comparative sense. It describes location or superiority.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἘΠΙ, ὙΠΕΡ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and ἄνω (anō), meaning 'upwards' or 'above'.

G5561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHO-ras

Translations: of a country, of a region, of a land, of a place, of the country, of the region, of the land, of the place, countries, regions, lands, places

Notes: This word refers to a country, region, land, or place. It is often used to denote a specific geographical area or territory. In its genitive singular form, it indicates possession or origin, such as 'of a country' or 'from a region'. It can also function as the nominative or accusative plural, meaning 'countries' or 'regions'.

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

Synonyms: ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΓΗ

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.

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.

G1677

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: eh-LY-ma-ees

Translations: Elymais

Notes: Elymais was an ancient country or region located in the southwestern part of Persia (modern-day Iran), east of Mesopotamia. It was known for its wealth and temples. In the provided context, it refers to a city or region where a famous and wealthy city was located.

Inflection: Singular, Locative (Dative), Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Elymais' is of ancient origin, referring to a region and people in ancient Persia. It is thought to be derived from the Elamite language, referring to the land of Elam.

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.

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lis

Translations: city, a city, town, a town

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

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΚΩΜΗ, ΧΩΡΑ

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

G1741

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: en-DOX-os

Translations: glorious, honorable, a glorious, an honorable, splendid, notable

Notes: This word describes something or someone as glorious, honorable, or splendid. It is used to express high esteem, renown, or magnificence. It can refer to a person, an event, or a quality, indicating that it is worthy of praise or admiration.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΥΚΛΕΗΣ, ΕΝΤΙΜΟΣ, ΛΑΜΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐν (en, "in") and δόξα (dóxa, "glory"). It literally means "in glory" or "full of glory."

G4149

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLOO-too

Translations: of wealth, of riches, of abundance

Notes: This word refers to wealth, riches, or abundance. It is used to describe material possessions or a state of being rich. In this form, it is the genitive singular of the noun 'πλοῦτος', indicating possession or origin, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΧΡΗΜΑΤΑ, ΠΕΡΙΟΥΣΙΑ, ΕΥΠΟΡΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'πλοῦτος' (ploutos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *pleu- meaning 'to flow, to swim'. It is related to words signifying abundance or fullness.

G0694

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-GYOO-ree-oh

Translations: (to) silver, (with) silver, (by) silver, (for) silver, (to) money, (with) money, (by) money, (for) money, a silver, a money

Notes: This word refers to silver, either as the metal itself or, more commonly, as currency or money made of silver. It is used to indicate the means by which something is done or the recipient of an action, often translated with prepositions like 'with', 'by', 'to', or 'for'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΡΓΥΡΟΣ, ΚΕΡΜΑ

Etymology: The word ἈΡΓΥΡΙΟΝ (argyrios) is derived from the adjective ἀργύρεος (argyrios), meaning 'of silver', which in turn comes from ἄργυρος (argyros), meaning 'silver'.

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.

G2413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-RON

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΓΙΟΣ, ΝΑΟΣ

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

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.

G2571

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-LYM-mah-tah

Translations: coverings, veils, curtains

Notes: This word refers to coverings of various kinds, such as a veil worn over the face, a curtain, or a protective covering. It is used to describe something that conceals, protects, or adorns. In the provided examples, it refers to coverings for people, objects, or structures.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΒΟΛΑΙΑ, ΕΠΙΚΑΛΥΜΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΛΥΜΜΑ (kalymma) comes from the verb καλύπτω (kalyptō), meaning "to cover" or "to conceal."

G3696

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OP-lah

Translations: arms, weapons, armor, hoofs

Notes: This word is a plural noun that can refer to military equipment such as arms, weapons, or armor. It can also refer to the hoofs of an animal. Its meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΠΛΙΣΙΣ, ΟΠΛΙΣΜΟΣ, ΟΝΥΞ

Etymology: The word ὅπλον (hoplon) is believed to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sep-, meaning 'to handle, to grasp'. It originally referred to any tool or implement, and later specialized to mean 'weapon' or 'armor'.

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.

G220

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-lek-SAN-dros

Translations: Alexander

Notes: This is a common Greek proper name, meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of men'. It refers to various historical figures, most notably Alexander the Great, the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. It is used as a subject in sentences, indicating the person performing an action.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'Alexandros' is derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexō), meaning 'to ward off, to defend, to help', and ἀνήρ (anēr), meaning 'man' (genitive ἀνδρός, andros). Thus, it means 'defender of mankind'.

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.

G5376

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: fee-LIP-poo

Translations: (of) Philip

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun 'Philip'. It refers to a person named Philip and is used to indicate possession or origin, meaning 'of Philip' or 'Philip's'. It is a common name found in ancient Greek texts, including the New Testament and historical writings.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: From Greek Φίλιππος (Philippos), meaning 'lover of horses' or 'fond of horses', derived from φίλος (philos, 'dear, beloved, loving') and ἵππος (hippos, 'horse').

G3110

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: mah-keh-DOHN

Translations: Macedonian, a Macedonian

Notes: This word refers to a person from Macedonia, a historical region and ancient kingdom located on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is used to describe someone's origin or nationality, indicating they are from Macedonia.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: From the Greek word 'Μακεδονία' (Makedonia), referring to the ancient kingdom of Macedon. The name itself is thought to be related to 'μακεδνός' (makednos), meaning 'tall' or 'highlander', possibly referring to the inhabitants or the mountainous terrain.

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

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

G4413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: PRO-tos

Translations: first, a first, chief, principal, foremost, the first

Notes: This word means 'first' in terms of order, rank, or importance. It can be used as an adjective to describe a noun, or it can be used substantively (as a noun) to refer to 'the first one' or 'the chief person/thing'. It indicates precedence or priority.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗ, ΠΡΩΤΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From a superlative form of the Proto-Indo-European root *pro- (forward, before). It is related to the English word 'prior'.

G2212

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ZAY-tay

Translations: he was seeking, she was seeking, it was seeking, he sought, she sought, it sought

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'ζητέω' (zēteō), meaning 'to seek,' 'to look for,' 'to inquire,' or 'to demand.' The imperfect tense describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, or an action that was attempted or begun. It indicates that someone or something was in the process of seeking or looking for something.

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

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑἸΤΕΩ, ἘΚΖΗΤΕΩ

G2638

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-lah-BINE

Translations: to grasp, to seize, to comprehend, to overtake, to find, to lay hold of, to apprehend

Notes: This word is an aorist active infinitive form of the verb καταλαμβάνω (katalambanō). It is a compound word formed from κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and λαμβάνω (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. It can mean to take hold of something, either physically or mentally, implying a strong grasp or full comprehension. It is also used to mean to overtake someone or something, or to find something.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word καταλαμβάνω (katalambanō) is a compound verb derived from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb λαμβάνω (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. Its meaning evolved from physically taking hold of something to mentally grasping or comprehending.

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.

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.

G1410

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-dy-NAS-thee

Translations: he was able, she was able, it was able, he could, she could, it could

Notes: This is the aorist indicative passive form of the verb 'δύναμαι' (dynamai), meaning 'to be able' or 'to have power'. In the aorist passive, it often takes on a middle or active sense, indicating that someone 'was enabled' or 'was able' to do something. It describes a past action where the subject gained the ability or power to perform an action.

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

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΖΩ

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eg-NOHS-thay

Translations: was known, became known, was made known

Notes: This word is a verb in the aorist passive indicative form. It means 'was known' or 'became known', indicating that something came to be understood or recognized by others. It describes an action that was completed in the past, where the subject of the verb is the one being known, rather than the one doing the knowing.

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

Synonyms: ΕΦΑΝΕΡΩΘΗ, ΕΔΗΛΩΘΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to know'. It is related to the English word 'know' and Latin 'gnoscere'.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goss

Translations: word, a word, reason, a reason, account, an account, speech, a speech, message, a message, report, a report, thing, a thing, matter, a matter, saying, a saying, discourse, a discourse

Notes: The word 'logos' is a fundamental term in Koine Greek with a wide range of meanings. It can refer to a spoken or written word, a statement, a message, or a command. Beyond simple communication, it also encompasses concepts like reason, logic, an account, a narrative, or even a divine utterance or principle. Its specific meaning often depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say, speak'. It refers to something said or thought, and its meaning evolved to encompass both speech and the underlying reason or thought.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: THAYS

Translations: of the

Notes: ΤΗΣ is the genitive, singular, feminine form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for feminine singular nouns. For example, 'the house of the woman' would use ΤΗΣ for 'of the woman'. It functions similarly to 'of the' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article 'Ο' (of which ΤΗΣ is an inflection) derives from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun root. It evolved to function as a definite article in ancient Greek, marking nouns as specific or previously mentioned.

Part of Speech: 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

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'.

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

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'.

G0654

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pos-TREP-sai

Translations: to turn away, to turn back, to return, to avert, to pervert

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'apostrephō', meaning 'to turn away' or 'to turn back'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'apo' (away from) and the verb 'strephō' (to turn). It can be used in various contexts, such as turning oneself away from something, causing someone or something else to turn away, or returning to a place or state. It can also imply averting something, like a disaster, or perverting a path or truth.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G0518

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: ah-pang-GEL-lohn

Translations: reporting, announcing, telling, declaring, bringing word, one who reports, he who reports

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'reporting' or 'announcing'. It describes someone who is in the act of bringing a message or news. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and 'ἀγγέλλω' (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to tell'. Thus, it literally means 'to announce from' or 'to report back'. It is used to describe the action of delivering a message or news, often with a sense of returning with information.

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΕΥ̓ΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἀπαγγέλλω (apangellō) is a compound of ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and ἀγγέλλω (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to tell'. The root ἀγγέλλω is related to ἄγγελος (angelos), meaning 'messenger'.

G5101

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

Sounds like: TEES

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

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

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

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

G5157

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: tet-RO-pon-tai

Translations: have been turned, have been put to flight, have been routed, have been changed, have been converted

Notes: This word is the third person plural perfect passive indicative form of the verb 'τρέπω' (trepo). It means 'they have been turned' or 'they have been put to flight/routed'. In a military context, it specifically refers to an army being defeated and forced to flee. It can also mean to be changed or converted.

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

Synonyms: ΗΤΤΗΘΗΣΑΝ, ΕΦΥΓΟΝ, ΜΕΤΕΒΛΗΘΗΣΑΝ

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.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: por-yoo-THEY-sye

Translations: having gone, having departed, going, departing

Notes: This word is a participle, indicating an action that has been completed or is in the process of being completed. It describes someone or something that has gone or departed. It is often used to describe the state of having traveled or moved from one place to another.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Feminine, Nominative, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΠΟΡΕΥΩ comes from the Greek word πόρος (poros), meaning 'a way, a passage, a ford'. It signifies movement along a path or journey.

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

G0396

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-neh-TRAH-pay

Translations: was overthrown, was subverted, was turned upside down, was ruined, was destroyed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ἀνά' (ana), meaning 'up' or 'back', and 'τρέπω' (trepo), meaning 'to turn'. In its passive form, it describes something that has been turned upside down, overthrown, or subverted. It implies a complete reversal or destruction of a state or order, often in a forceful or decisive manner. It can be used to describe the defeat of an army, the collapse of a structure, or the ruin of a person or system.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ἘΚΤΡΕΠΩ

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-SO-poo

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

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

G1902

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-KHOO-san

Translations: they strengthened, they prevailed, they became strong, they gained strength

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to strengthen,' 'to prevail,' or 'to gain strength.' It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to,' and the verb 'ἰσχύω' (ischyō), meaning 'to be strong' or 'to have power.' It describes the action of becoming stronger or prevailing over something, often in a context of overcoming opposition or gaining an advantage.

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

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΔΥΝΑΜΟΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ

G3739

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: OYS

Translations: to whom, to which, to what

Notes: This word is a relative pronoun, meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what'. It is used to introduce a relative clause, connecting it to a noun or pronoun in the main clause. It indicates the indirect object of the verb in the relative clause, showing to whom or to what an action is directed. It can refer to people or things and is used for all genders.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ὉΠΟΙΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun and is a common form for relative pronouns across Indo-European languages.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAH-bon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G1607

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-EK-op-san

Translations: they cut out, they cut off, they cut down, they chopped down, they destroyed

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'εκκόπτω' (ekkopto). It means to cut out, cut off, or cut down. It can be used literally, such as cutting off a limb or cutting down a tree, or figuratively, meaning to destroy or remove completely. In the provided examples, it is used to describe the act of cutting out eyes and cutting down villages, implying destruction.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΟΠΤΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΟΠΤΩ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ

G2507

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-THEH-ee-lan

Translations: they pulled down, they threw down, they tore down, they demolished, they cast down

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb καθαιρέω (kathairéō), meaning "to pull down" or "to demolish." It is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (katá), meaning "down," and the verb αἱρέω (hairéō), meaning "to take" or "to seize." Therefore, it literally means "to take down" or "to pull down." It is used to describe the act of dismantling, destroying, or overthrowing something, such as altars, buildings, or even authorities.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΤΡΕΠΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ

G0946

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bdeh-LOO-gma

Translations: abomination, a detestable thing, detestable thing

Notes: This word refers to something that is detestable, abhorrent, or an object of disgust, often with a strong moral or religious connotation. It is used to describe things or practices that are considered offensive or impure, especially in the sight of God. It can be used to describe an idol, an unclean act, or anything that causes revulsion.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΔΕΛΥΓΜΟΣ, ΜΙΑΣΜΑ, ΑΚΑΘΑΡΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΒΔΕΛΥΓΜΑ is derived from the verb βδελύσσομαι (bdelussomai), meaning 'to feel disgust at, to detest'. It describes something that causes such a feeling.

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'.

G2379

Part of Speech: Noun

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

Translations: altar, an altar

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

G0038

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-GHEE-as-mah

Translations: sanctuary, a sanctuary, holy place, a holy place, consecrated thing, a consecrated thing, holy thing, a holy thing

Notes: This word refers to something that has been consecrated or made holy. It can denote a sacred place, such as a temple or a part of it, or a sacred object. It is used to describe anything set apart for God's use or presence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΙΟΝ, ΝΑΟΣ, ΙΕΡΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΑΓΙΑΣΜΑ is derived from the verb ΑΓΙΑΖΩ (hagiazo), meaning 'to sanctify' or 'to make holy'. It refers to the result or product of the act of sanctification.

G2531

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

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

G4387

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: PRO-teh-ron

Translations: before, formerly, first, earlier, a former thing, a prior thing

Notes: This word functions primarily as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'formerly' in time, indicating something that happened earlier or previously. It can also be the neuter singular form of the comparative adjective 'πρότερος', meaning 'prior' or 'former', often used substantively to refer to 'the former thing' or 'that which was before'. It is used to contrast with something that comes later.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative (often used adverbially)

Synonyms: ΠΡΙΝ, ΠΑΛΑΙ, ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ is a comparative form derived from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

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

G0963

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: beth-SOO-rah

Translations: Beth-zur, Bethsura

Notes: Beth-zur (or Bethsura) is a proper noun referring to an ancient fortified city in Judea, located in the hill country of Judah. It is mentioned in the Old Testament and in the books of Maccabees as a strategic stronghold. It is used in sentences to denote the specific location of this city.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative

Etymology: From Hebrew בֵּית צוּר (Beth Tsur), meaning 'house of rock' or 'house of the rock'. It is a compound word formed from 'beth' (house) and 'tsur' (rock).

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

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: 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).

G2284

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-tham-BEE-thay

Translations: was amazed, was astonished, was astounded, was awestruck

Notes: This word describes a state of being greatly amazed, astonished, or astounded. It often implies a sense of wonder, awe, or even fear that causes one to be struck dumb or rendered speechless. It is used to describe a strong emotional reaction to something surprising, impressive, or overwhelming.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Passive, Indicative

Synonyms: ἘΞΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ἘΚΠΛΗΤΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΘΑΜΒΕΩ (thambeō) is derived from the noun ΘΑΜΒΟΣ (thambos), meaning 'amazement' or 'awe'. Its origin is uncertain, but it is an ancient Greek word used to describe a state of being struck with wonder or terror.

G4531

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-sah-LEH-oo-thay

Translations: was shaken, was moved, was stirred, was tossed, was disturbed

Notes: This word describes something being shaken, moved, or disturbed, often with a sense of instability or agitation. It is used to describe physical objects like the earth or mountains being shaken, or metaphorically, people being disturbed or agitated. The form "ἘΣΑΛΕΥΘΗ" specifically indicates that the action happened in the past and the subject received the action (it was shaken, rather than it shook something).

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

Synonyms: ΣΕΙΩ, ΚΙΝΕΩ, ΤΑΡΑΤΤΩ

G1706

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-NEH-peh-sen

Translations: fell into, fell upon, rushed upon, attacked, encountered, fell, was cast

Notes: This word is the aorist active indicative third person singular form of the verb ἐμπίπτω (empiptō), which means 'to fall into' or 'to fall upon'. It describes an action of falling or rushing into something or someone, often with an implication of suddenness or force. It can be used literally for falling, or metaphorically for encountering a situation or attacking an enemy. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐν (en, 'in' or 'into') and the verb πίπτω (piptō, 'to fall').

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

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΕΠΙΠΤΩ, ΕΙΣΠΙΠΤΩ

G1760

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-eth-yoo-MEH-toh

Translations: he was thinking, he was considering, he was pondering, he was reflecting

Notes: This word describes the action of thinking deeply, considering, or pondering something. It implies an ongoing or continuous mental process in the past. It is often used to describe someone who is reflecting on a matter or planning something in their mind.

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

Synonyms: ΛΟΓΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΛΟΓΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΣΚΕΠΤΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΝΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ is derived from the preposition ἐν (en, meaning 'in') and θυμός (thymos, meaning 'spirit, soul, mind'). It literally means 'to have in mind' or 'to take to heart', evolving to mean 'to ponder' or 'to consider'.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: ep

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ὙΠΕΡ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G3077

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOO-pay

Translations: sorrow, grief, pain, sadness, a sorrow, a grief, a pain, a sadness

Notes: This word refers to a state of emotional distress, sadness, or grief. It can also denote physical pain or affliction. It is commonly used to describe deep emotional suffering or sorrow caused by loss, disappointment, or adverse circumstances.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΝΘΟΣ, ΟΔΥΝΗ, ΣΤΕΝΑΓΜΟΣ

Etymology: From the root λύπη (lupē), meaning 'pain, grief'. It is related to the verb λύω (luō), 'to loosen, release', possibly implying a loosening or breaking of the spirit.

G0622

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-poth-NAY-skay

Translations: to die, to be dead, to perish

Notes: This verb means 'to die' or 'to be dead'. It is often used to describe the physical cessation of life, but can also refer to spiritual death or the perishing of something. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and 'θνῄσκω' (thnēiskō), meaning 'to die'.

Inflection: Present Indicative, Active Voice, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΦΘΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') and θνῄσκω (thnēiskō, 'to die'). The prefix ἀπό can intensify the meaning or indicate separation.

G5384

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: fee-LOOS

Translations: friends, beloved ones, dear ones, beloved, dear

Notes: This word can function as a noun meaning 'friend' or 'beloved one', or as an adjective meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'. It is used to refer to individuals or groups who are cherished, loved, or closely associated with someone. In the provided examples, it consistently refers to 'friends' or 'beloved ones' in the accusative case, indicating they are the direct object of an action.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΤΑΙΡΟΣ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ

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.

G0868

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-PHIS-tah-tai

Translations: he stands away, he departs, he withdraws, he revolts, he falls away, he abstains

Notes: This word describes the action of standing away from something or someone, indicating a departure, withdrawal, or separation. It can also imply a more active sense of revolting or falling away from a belief or allegiance. In some contexts, it can mean to abstain from something.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΡΑΣΚΩ, ΑΠΟΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, "from") and ἵστημι (histēmi, "to stand"). It literally means 'to stand from' or 'to stand off'.

G4893

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-pep-TOH-kah

Translations: I have fallen together, I have collapsed, I have fallen in, I have met, I have encountered, I have coincided

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from the preposition 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'πίπτω' (piptō), meaning 'to fall'. In the perfect active indicative, it describes an action that has been completed in the past and has ongoing results in the present. It means to have fallen together, collapsed, or met with something or someone. It can also imply a coincidence or a coming together of events.

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

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΜΠΙΠΤΩ is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΠΙΠΤΩ (piptō), meaning 'to fall'.

G3309

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-RIM-nees

Translations: will be anxious, will care, will worry

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'merimnao', meaning to be anxious, to care, or to worry. It is used to describe the act of having concerns or being preoccupied with something. In the provided context, it appears in the future tense, indicating that someone 'will not be anxious' or 'will not worry'.

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

Synonyms: ΦΡΟΝΤΙΣΩ, ΑΓΩΝΙΩ

Etymology: The word 'merimnao' is derived from 'merimna' (care, anxiety), which comes from 'merizo' (to divide, to distribute), suggesting a divided or distracted mind.

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.

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: TI-nos

Translations: of someone, of something, of anyone, of anything, of a certain one, of a certain thing, of what, of whom, whose

Notes: ΤΙΝΟΣ is the genitive singular form of the indefinite or interrogative pronoun 'τις'. As an indefinite pronoun, it refers to an unspecified person or thing, often translated as 'someone' or 'something'. As an interrogative pronoun, it asks about the identity or nature of a person or thing, translated as 'whose' or 'of what'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΙΝΩΝ, ΤΙΝΙ, ΤΙΝΑ

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

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-thon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G2898

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kloo-DOH-nos

Translations: of a wave, of a surge, of a flood, of a tempest, of a storm

Notes: This word refers to the surging motion of waves, a flood, or a tempest. It describes a violent disturbance of water, often used metaphorically to describe a tumultuous or overwhelming situation, like a great affliction or trouble. In the provided context, it is used to describe a 'great tempest' or 'great flood' of trouble.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΑΛΑΣΣΑ, ΚΥΜΑ, ΧΕΙΜΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΚΛΥΔΩΝ (klydōn) is derived from the Greek verb κλύζω (klyzō), meaning 'to wash, to dash, to surge'. It refers to the action of waves or a flood.

G3173

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

G5599, G3739

Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-meh-gah (as a letter); OH (as an interjection); OH (as a pronoun)

Translations: Omega, O, Oh, the end, the last, (to) whom, (to) which, (to) what, (to) that, (to) who, (to) those, (to) whomsoever, (to) whatsoever

Notes: This character, Omega, is the twenty-fourth and final letter of the Greek alphabet. As a letter, it represents the long 'o' sound. It can also function as an interjection, similar to 'O' or 'Oh' in English, used for direct address or exclamation. Furthermore, without diacritics, 'Ω' can represent the dative singular form of the relative pronoun 'ὅς, ἥ, ὅ', meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what', depending on context and gender. It can refer to a person or thing that is the indirect object of an action.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a letter or interjection); Dative, Singular, All genders (as a relative pronoun)

Etymology: The letter Omega is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'. Its name literally means 'great O' (ō mega), distinguishing it from Omicron ('small O'). As a relative pronoun, it originates from Proto-Indo-European roots.

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.

G5543

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KHRAY-stos

Translations: good, kind, useful, easy, gentle, a good one, a kind one

Notes: This word describes something or someone as good, kind, useful, or gentle. It can refer to a person's character, indicating they are benevolent or gracious. It can also describe things as being useful, beneficial, or easy to bear. For example, a yoke might be described as 'easy' (χρηστός) if it is not burdensome.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΕΥΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb χράομαι (chraomai), meaning 'to use'. It originally meant 'useful' or 'serviceable', and later developed the sense of 'good' or 'kind' in a moral or benevolent sense.

G0025

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: ah-gah-POH-meh-nos

Translations: beloved, loved, dear, a beloved one

Notes: This word is a passive participle derived from the verb 'agapaō', meaning 'to love'. As a participle, it describes someone or something that is being loved or has been loved. It functions similarly to an adjective, describing a noun, or can be used substantively as a noun itself, referring to 'the beloved one' or 'a loved one'. It conveys a sense of deep affection and cherished status.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine, Present, Passive

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ, ἈΓΑΠΗΤΟΣ

G1849

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eks-oo-SEE-ah

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΑΡΧΗ

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

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.

G3403

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: MNIS-koh-my

Translations: I remember, I recall, I am reminded, I make mention of

Notes: This verb means to remember or to recall something. It is often used in the middle voice, as in this form, to express the action of remembering for oneself. It can also mean to make mention of something or someone. It is used to describe the act of bringing something back to mind.

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

Synonyms: ΜΝΑΟΜΑΙ, ΕΝΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From μνάομαι (mnaomai), which is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *men- (to think, remember).

G2556

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kah-KOHN

Translations: (of) bad things, (of) evils, (of) calamities, (of) troubles

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'ΚΑΚΟΣ', meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. When used substantively, as it often is in the genitive plural, it refers to 'evils', 'calamities', or 'troubles'. It describes things that are harmful, morally corrupt, or cause distress. It can be used to describe the source or nature of something negative.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΩΝ, ΦΑΥΛΩΝ, ΑΣΕΒΩΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. It is related to words signifying 'to hurt' or 'to wound'.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-POY-ay-sah

Translations: I made, I did, I created, I produced

Notes: This is a common verb meaning 'to make', 'to do', 'to create', or 'to produce'. It describes the act of bringing something into existence or performing an action. The form 'ἘΠΟΙΗΣΑ' specifically indicates a completed action in the past, performed by the speaker ('I'). It is often used in contexts of creation, performance of deeds, or the execution of commands.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

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

G4632

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SKEV-ee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΑΡΤΥΣΙΣ, ΟΠΛΑ, ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΑ

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

G0692

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ar-GY-rah

Translations: silver, made of silver, silvery, of silver

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'made of silver' or 'silvery'. It describes something that is composed of or resembles silver. It can be used to describe objects, structures, or even qualities associated with silver, such as brightness or value. For example, one might speak of 'silver vessels' or 'silver battlements'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΡΓΥΡΟΥΣ, ΑΡΓΥΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἄργυρος (argyros), meaning 'silver'. This word is related to the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'white' or 'shining'.

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'.

G2756

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: keh-NES

Translations: empty, vain, without effect, of no effect, of no purpose, of no result, without success, without content, without substance

Notes: This word describes something as empty, vain, or without substance. It can refer to something literally empty, like a container, or metaphorically empty, like an effort that yields no results or a promise that is not kept. It implies a lack of content, purpose, or effectiveness.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΑΤΑΙΟΣ, ΑΡΓΟΣ, ΑΝΩΦΕΛΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΕΝΟΣ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'empty'.

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.

G2556

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: KAH-kah

Translations: evil things, bad things, evils, misfortunes, troubles, a bad thing, an evil thing

Notes: This word is an inflection of the adjective ΚΑΚΟΣ (kakos), meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. As 'ΚΑΚΑ', it typically functions as a neuter plural noun or adjective, referring to 'evil things', 'bad things', 'misfortunes', or 'troubles'. It describes things that are morally wrong, harmful, or unpleasant. For example, it can be used to speak of calamities or wicked deeds.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΑ, ΦΑΥΛΑ, ΒΛΑΒΕΡΑ

G0622

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-POL-loo-my

Translations: I perish, I am destroyed, I am lost, I am ruined

Notes: This word means to perish, be destroyed, or be lost. It is often used in the passive voice to describe a state of ruin or utter destruction, or to indicate that something or someone is lost or has gone astray. It can refer to physical death or spiritual ruin.

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΛΥΜΑΙ, ΦΘΕΙΡΟΜΑΙ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') + ὄλλυμι (ollumi, 'to destroy, to lose').

G245

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: al-LO-tree-ah

Translations: another's, foreign, strange, alien, a stranger, an alien

Notes: This word describes something that belongs to another person, or something that is foreign, strange, or alien. It can refer to a person who is a stranger or an outsider, or to a place that is not one's own. It is often used to denote something that is not one's own property or is outside of one's control or experience.

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

Synonyms: ΞΕΝΟΣ, ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

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.

G0491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: an-TEE-o-khon

Translations: Antiochus

Notes: Antiochus is a common Greek proper name, frequently used for kings of the Seleucid Empire and other historical figures. In this form, it is the direct object of a verb or preposition, indicating the person 'Antiochus' is receiving the action.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: From Ancient Greek 'Ἀντίοχος' (Antíochos), meaning 'resisting' or 'steadfast'. It is a compound of 'ἀντί' (antí, 'against, in return for') and 'ἔχω' (ékhō, 'to have, to hold').

G1625

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-THREP-sai

Translations: to nourish, to bring up, to rear, to feed, to raise

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from,' and the verb θρέφω (thréphō), meaning 'to nourish' or 'to feed.' As an aorist active infinitive, it generally means 'to nourish completely,' 'to bring up to maturity,' or 'to rear' someone or something. It implies a process of providing sustenance and care until full growth or development is achieved.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΤΡΕΦΩ, ΑΝΑΤΡΕΦΩ

G0936

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: bah-see-LEH-oo-een

Translations: to reign, to rule, to be king, to be a king

Notes: This word means to reign, to rule, or to act as a king. As an infinitive, it often functions like an English 'to' verb, indicating purpose or result, such as 'to reign' or 'for ruling'. It describes the exercise of royal authority or sovereignty.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΕΙΝ, ΚΥΡΙΕΥΕΙΝ

Etymology: The word ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΩ (basileuō) comes from the noun ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ (basileus), meaning 'king'. It describes the action or state of being a king.

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.

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

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.

G2158

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: YOO-pah-tor

Translations: noble-fathered, of noble parentage, well-born, a noble, a nobleman

Notes: This word is a compound word formed from 'εὖ' (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and 'πατήρ' (patēr), meaning 'father'. It describes someone who is 'well-fathered' or 'of a good father', implying noble birth or parentage. It can be used as an adjective to describe a person's lineage or as a noun to refer to a nobleman or someone of high birth.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΓΕΝΗΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the Greek adverb εὖ (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and the noun πατήρ (patēr), meaning 'father'. It literally means 'well-fathered' or 'having a good father'.

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.

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.

G4788

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soong-KLEH-on-tes

Translations: enclosing, shutting up, confining, imprisoning

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb ΣΥΓΚΛΕΙΩ. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (together with) and the verb ΚΛΕΙΩ (to shut or close). It describes the action of shutting something or someone in, enclosing them, or confining them. It can be used to describe physically enclosing something or metaphorically confining someone to a particular state or situation.

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΙΩ, ΣΥΝΕΧΩ, ΠΕΡΙΚΛΕΙΩ

Etymology: The verb ΣΥΓΚΛΕΙΩ is formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ- (meaning 'with' or 'together') and the verb ΚΛΕΙΩ (meaning 'to shut' or 'to close'). It describes the action of closing something completely or bringing things together by closing.

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).

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

G2212

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: zay-TOON-tes

Translations: seeking, looking for, searching for, desiring, requiring

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ζητέω' (zēteō), meaning 'to seek' or 'to look for'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action and can function adjectivally or adverbially, often translated as 'those who are seeking' or 'while seeking'. It implies an active and continuous effort to find or obtain something.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΚΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΝΑΖΗΤΕΩ

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'.

G2448

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oo-DAHS

Translations: Judas, Judah

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to a person or a geographical region. In the New Testament, it most commonly refers to Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve apostles who betrayed Jesus, or to Judas, the brother of Jesus. It can also refer to the tribe of Judah or the kingdom of Judah in the Old Testament context. It is used as a subject or object in sentences.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: From Hebrew יְהוּדָה (Yehudah), meaning 'praised'. It refers to the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, and subsequently to the tribe and kingdom descended from him.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: beh-los-tah-SEE-as

Translations: of missile-throwing, of missile-launching, of a missile-throwing, of a missile-launching

Notes: This is a compound noun, formed from 'βέλος' (missile, dart) and a derivative of 'στάσις' (standing, position, setting up). It refers to the act or process of setting up or launching missiles, or the equipment used for such an action. In a military context, it would refer to the deployment or use of missile-throwing engines or artillery.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The word is a compound of Ancient Greek βέλος (belos, 'missile, dart') and στάσις (stasis, 'a standing, position, setting up'). It refers to the action or means of setting up or launching missiles.

G3180

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mee-kha-NAS

Translations: machines, devices, contrivances, schemes, plots

Notes: This word refers to a machine, device, or contrivance, often one used for a specific purpose, such as a military engine or a tool. It can also refer to a clever plan, scheme, or plot, especially one designed to achieve a particular outcome, whether good or bad. In a sentence, it would function as the object of a verb or preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΝΟΙΑ, ΤΕΧΝΗ, ΒΟΥΛΗ

Etymology: The word ΜΗΧΑΝΗ (mēchanē) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *magh- meaning 'to be able, have power'. It is related to words signifying ability, means, or contrivance.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EHL-thon

Translations: they went out, they came out, they departed, they went forth, they came forth

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist indicative active form of the verb "exerchomai," meaning "to go out" or "to come out." It describes an action of moving from an inside location to an outside one, or departing from a place. It can refer to people, animals, or even abstract concepts like spirits or words emerging.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΚΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (exerchomai) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning "out of" or "from," and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning "to come" or "to go." Thus, its etymological meaning is literally "to come/go out from."

G4788

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-KLEES-moo

Translations: of a shutting up, of a confinement, of a being shut up, of a being confined

Notes: This word refers to the act or state of being shut up, confined, or enclosed. It describes a situation where something or someone is restricted within boundaries or a space, often implying a state of being imprisoned or held captive. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (together with) and 'κλείω' (to shut).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΑΚΗ, ΔΕΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΓΚΛΕΙΣΜΟΣ is derived from the verb συγκλείω (sygkleiō), meaning 'to shut up together, to enclose'. This verb itself is a compound of the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb κλείω (kleiō), meaning 'to shut' or 'to close'.

G2853

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-ol-lay-THEE-san

Translations: they were joined, they joined themselves, they clung, they adhered, they were united

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to join,' 'to cling,' 'to adhere,' or 'to be united.' It is often used to describe a close association or attachment, whether physical or metaphorical. In the provided examples, it describes people joining or clinging to others, indicating a strong bond or alliance. It is a compound word, formed from the root 'κόλλα' (kolla), meaning 'glue,' and the suffix '-άω' (-aō) which forms verbs.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΟΛΛΑΩ, ΣΥΝΔΕΩ, ΣΥΝΑΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word κολλάω (kolláō) comes from the Greek word κόλλα (kolla), meaning 'glue' or 'gum'. It signifies the action of gluing or sticking together, and by extension, joining or adhering.

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-por-YOO-thay-san

Translations: they went, they departed, they traveled, they walked

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to go', 'to depart', 'to travel', or 'to walk'. It describes the act of moving from one place to another. The form 'ἘΠΟΡΕΥΘΗΣΑΝ' indicates that the action was completed in the past by a group of people (third person plural). It is often used to describe a journey or a movement towards a destination.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word πορεύομαι (poreuomai) comes from the Greek word πόρος (poros), meaning 'a way' or 'a passage'. It signifies movement along a path or route.

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

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.

G1398

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doo-LEH-oo-een

Translations: to serve, to be a slave, to obey, to be subject

Notes: This word means to serve, especially in the sense of being a slave or bondservant. It implies a state of subjection or obedience to a master or a cause. It can be used to describe serving God, serving a person, or even being enslaved to sin or a principle. It is often used in the context of a master-slave relationship, but can also refer to general service or devotion.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΕΩ

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: HOOP

Translations: under, by, with, from, at, through, in, of

Notes: This word is a common Greek preposition and prefix. As a preposition, it typically means 'under' or 'below', but its meaning can vary significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the accusative case, it can indicate motion towards a place ('under', 'to'). As a prefix, it means 'under', 'below', 'less than', or 'secretly', as seen in compound words like 'υποκάτω' (underneath). The form 'ΥΠ' is a common truncation of 'ΥΠΟ' when it acts as a prefix, especially before a vowel, or as part of a compound word.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑ, ΕΠΙ

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-go-MEH-noys

Translations: spoken, said, told, things spoken, things said, things told

Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. It refers to something that is being said or spoken. In context, it often functions as a substantive, meaning 'the things being said' or 'those who are being spoken of'. It describes actions or words that are currently in the process of being uttered or communicated.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Participle, Masculine, Plural, Dative

Synonyms: ΡΗΘΕΙΣΙΝ, ΕΙΡΗΜΕΝΟΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΛΕΓΩ (legō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to gather, collect, pick out', which evolved to mean 'to speak' or 'to say' in Greek, implying the gathering of words.

G2628

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-koh-loo-THEH-in

Translations: follow closely, accompany, attend, follow after, conform to

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'according to', and the verb ἀκολουθέω (akoloutheō), meaning 'to follow'. It signifies following someone or something very closely, accompanying them, or conforming to their instructions or principles. It implies a close adherence or consistent pursuit.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΩ, ΕΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΩ is a compound verb derived from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'according to', and the verb ἀκολουθέω (akoloutheō), meaning 'to follow'. The prefix intensifies the action of following, suggesting a close or diligent pursuit.

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.

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.

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-soy

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

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

Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

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

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-RIS-kon-toh

Translations: they were found, they were being found, they were discovered

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to be found' or 'to be discovered'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, indicating that something or someone was in the process of being found or was habitually found. It is used to describe a state of being discovered or located by others.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΡΕΘΗΝ, ΑΝΑΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to find' or 'to obtain'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G1283

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eer-PAH-zon-toh

Translations: were being plundered, were being robbed, were being carried off, were being seized as spoil

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb ἁρπάζω (harpazō), meaning 'to seize' or 'to snatch'. The combined meaning is 'to plunder thoroughly' or 'to carry off as spoil'. This form indicates an ongoing action in the past, specifically that a group of people or things were continuously being plundered or robbed by others.

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

Synonyms: ΑΡΠΑΖΩ, ΣΥΛΑΩ, ΛΗΙΖΟΜΑΙ

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: EHF

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, because of, with, by

Notes: This word is an elided form of the Greek preposition ἘΠΊ (epi), which means 'on,' 'upon,' or 'over.' The final vowel of ἘΠΊ is dropped before a word beginning with a vowel, especially a rough breathing mark, resulting in ἘΦ. Its precise meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: with the genitive, it means 'on' or 'upon' (of place or time); with the dative, it means 'on,' 'at,' 'by,' or 'for' (of position or cause); and with the accusative, it means 'on,' 'to,' 'against,' or 'over' (of motion or purpose). It is also commonly used as a prefix in compound words.

Inflection: Does not inflect; it is an elided form of the preposition ἘΠΊ. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs (Genitive, Dative, or Accusative).

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *opi, meaning 'on, near, against'. It is cognate with Latin ob and Sanskrit api.

G3440

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: MO-non

Translations: only, alone, merely, a single, a solitary

Notes: This word can function as an adverb meaning 'only' or 'merely', indicating exclusivity or limitation. It can also be the neuter singular form of the adjective 'ΜΟΝΟΣ', meaning 'alone' or 'solitary', describing something as being by itself or unique. In its adverbial use, it often modifies verbs or clauses to emphasize that something is done exclusively or that a condition applies solely to one thing.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative (as adjective); Does not inflect (as adverb)

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΩΣ, ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ

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'.

G3725

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-ree-AH

Translations: boundaries, borders, limits, regions

Notes: This word refers to physical boundaries, borders, or limits, often denoting the extent of a territory or region. It can also refer to the regions themselves that are defined by these boundaries. It is typically used in the plural to describe the confines or extent of an area.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΤΑ, ΤΕΡΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: From the Greek verb ὁρίζω (horizō), meaning 'to divide, to limit, to define'.

G3925

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-em-bev-BLEE-ka-see

Translations: they have encamped, they have pitched camp, they have thrown in beside, they have interposed

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the prefixes παρά (para, meaning 'beside' or 'alongside') and ἐν (en, meaning 'in' or 'among'), combined with the verb βάλλω (ballō, meaning 'to throw'). In its perfect tense form, it means 'to have thrown in beside' or, more commonly, 'to have encamped' or 'to have pitched camp'. It describes the action of setting up a camp or military position, often implying a strategic placement or an act of interposing oneself or a group.

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

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΟΠΕΔΕΥΩ, ΚΑΤΑΣΚΗΝΟΩ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΡΕΜΒΑΛΛΩ is derived from the Greek preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the preposition ἐν (en), meaning 'in' or 'among', combined with the verb βάλλω (ballō), meaning 'to throw'. The combination suggests the action of throwing or placing something in a position alongside or within another.

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'.

G2638

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-lah-BES-thai

Translations: to seize, to lay hold of, to overtake, to apprehend, to comprehend, to grasp, to attain, to find, to come upon

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition κατά (kata, 'down' or 'against') and the verb λαμβάνω (lambanō, 'to take' or 'to receive'). It generally means to take hold of something, often with force or suddenness, implying seizing, overtaking, or apprehending. It can also refer to mentally grasping or comprehending something, or to attaining a goal. In some contexts, it means to find or come upon something or someone.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΜΑΙ

G3735

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: okh-yoo-ROH-san

Translations: they fortified, they strengthened, they made strong

Notes: This word means to fortify, strengthen, or make strong. It is used to describe the act of building defenses or making something secure. For example, it could be used to say 'they fortified the city walls' or 'they strengthened their position'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΙΣΧΥΣΑΝ, ΚΡΑΤΥΝΑΝ

Etymology: From ὀχυρός (ochyros), meaning 'strong, firm, secure', which comes from ὄχος (ochos), meaning 'a support, a hold'. The verb means to make something strong or secure.

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.

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.

G4301

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-ka-ta-LA-bee

Translations: take beforehand, seize beforehand, anticipate, surprise, come upon, overtake

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'προ-' (pro-, meaning 'before' or 'in front of') and 'καταλαμβάνω' (katalambanō, meaning 'to seize' or 'to grasp'). It generally means to take or seize something before someone else does, to anticipate an action, or to come upon someone unexpectedly, often with the sense of surprising or overtaking them. It can be used in contexts where one acts preemptively or catches someone off guard.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G5036

Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

Sounds like: ta-KHOOS

Translations: of speed, of swiftness, quickly, swiftly, with speed

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the adjective ΤΑΧΥΣ, meaning 'swift' or 'quick'. When used in the genitive case, it often functions adverbially, indicating the manner of an action, specifically 'with speed' or 'quickly'. It can also refer to the quality of 'speed' or 'swiftness' itself.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΠΟΥΔΗ, ΤΑΧΥΤΗΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *teh₂g- (to touch, to take, to grasp). In Greek, it developed to refer to quickness or swiftness, possibly related to the idea of quick movement or action.

G2722

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tas-KHEIN

Translations: to hold fast, to restrain, to possess, to occupy, to hold back, to keep, to seize, to take possession of, to detain, to retain

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'κατέχω' (katechō). It generally means to hold something firmly, to possess it, or to restrain it. It can also imply seizing or taking possession of something, or detaining someone or something. Its meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, often conveying the idea of maintaining control or preventing movement.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΕΧΩ, ΚΩΛΥΩ

G3753

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-teh

Translations: when, whenever, at which time

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΗΝΙΚΑ, ΟΠΟΤΕ

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

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

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-ROHN

Translations: of others, of other things, of different ones

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'heteros', meaning 'other' or 'another'. It often implies a difference in kind or quality, distinguishing it from 'allos' which means 'another of the same kind'. It is used to refer to things or people that are distinct or different from those previously mentioned or understood.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΩΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the Latin word 'alter' (other, another).

G0706

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-rith-MOS

Translations: number, a number

Notes: This word refers to a quantity, a count, or a total. It is used to denote how many of something there are, or a specific numerical value. For example, it can refer to the number of people, the number of days, or a specific number like 'sixty'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΠΟΣΟΝ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ri-dʰh₁-mo-, related to counting or fitting. It is connected to the verb ἀρέσκω (areskō), meaning 'to please' or 'to fit'.

G5144

Part of Speech: Numeral

Sounds like: tree-AH-kon-tah

Translations: thirty

Notes: This word means 'thirty' and is used to denote the number 30. It functions as an indeclinable numeral, meaning its form does not change regardless of the gender, case, or number of the noun it modifies. It is typically used to quantify nouns, indicating a quantity of thirty units.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: From τρεῖς (treis, “three”) and a suffix related to -κοντα (-konta, “-ty”), indicating multiples of ten. It is cognate with Latin triginta and English thirty.

G1492

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ee-DOH-tes

Translations: knowing, having known, being aware, understanding

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle derived from the verb 'oida', meaning 'to know' or 'to be aware'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone who is in a state of knowing or having known something. It can be used to indicate the reason for an action or the state of a subject.

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine, Plural

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΟΝΤΕΣ, ΣΥΝΙΕΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The verb 'oida' (from which 'eidotes' is derived) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-, meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. In Greek, it evolved to signify knowledge gained through observation or experience.

G3918

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-en-eb-AL-oh-san

Translations: they encamped, they pitched camp, they camped

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning 'to encamp' or 'to pitch camp'. It describes the action of a group of people setting up a temporary dwelling place, often for an army or travelers. It is formed from the prepositions 'παρά' (para, meaning 'beside' or 'alongside') and 'ἐν' (en, meaning 'in' or 'among'), combined with the verb 'βάλλω' (ballō, meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'). The combined meaning implies 'to throw oneself alongside' or 'to place oneself among' for the purpose of setting up camp.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΟΠΕΔΕΥΩ, ΚΑΤΑΣΚΗΝΟΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (para, 'beside, alongside'), the preposition ΕΝ (en, 'in, among'), and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (ballō, 'to throw, cast').

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").

G0963

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: beth-za-kha-REE-ah

Translations: Beth-Zachariah, Bethzachariah

Notes: Beth-Zachariah is a proper noun referring to a specific place, likely a town or village. It is a compound word, combining 'Beth' (meaning 'house' or 'place of') and 'Zachariah' (a personal name). It is used to denote the location where events occurred, as seen in historical narratives.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The name is of Hebrew origin, combining 'Beth' (בֵּית), meaning 'house of' or 'place of', and 'Zachariah' (זְכַרְיָה), a common Hebrew personal name meaning 'Yahweh has remembered'. It refers to a specific location in ancient Judea.

G0001

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: Ah-peh-NAN-tee

Translations: opposite, in front of, before, against

Notes: This word is an adverb used to indicate a position directly facing or opposite to something or someone. It can also mean 'in the presence of' or 'before' a person or thing. It is often used with the genitive case to specify what it is opposite to.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἘΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπ- (ap-, 'from') and ἔναντι (enanti, 'opposite'). It literally means 'from opposite' or 'from in front of'.

G3925

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: par-em-bo-LEES

Translations: of a camp, of the camp, of barracks, of a fortress, of an army

Notes: This word refers to a military camp, barracks, or a fortified place. It can also refer to an army or a body of troops. It is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (para, meaning 'beside' or 'alongside') and 'ἐμβολή' (embolē, meaning 'a throwing in' or 'an insertion'), suggesting a place where troops are 'thrown in' or stationed alongside each other. It is used to describe the location or the group itself.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΟΠΕΔΟΝ, ΦΡΟΥΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΡΕΜΒΟΛΗ (parembolē) is derived from the Greek preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the noun ἐμβολή (embolē), meaning 'a throwing in' or 'an insertion', which itself comes from the verb ἐμβάλλω (emballō), 'to throw in'.

G3722

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OR-thri-sen

Translations: rose early, got up early, came early

Notes: This word means to rise early in the morning, often with the specific intention of doing something. It describes the action of getting up before dawn or at the very beginning of the day. It is typically used to describe someone who wakes up and acts promptly at the start of the day.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: The verb ὀρθρίζω (orthrizō) is derived from the noun ὄρθρος (orthros), meaning 'dawn' or 'early morning'. It signifies an action related to the early part of the day.

G4404

Part of Speech: Adverb, Noun

Sounds like: PRO-ee

Translations: early, in the morning, morning, a morning

Notes: This word primarily functions as an adverb meaning 'early' or 'in the morning'. It can also be used as a noun referring to 'the morning' itself. It describes the time of day, specifically the early hours.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an adverb); Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative (as a noun)

Synonyms: ΟΡΘΡΟΣ, ΠΡΩΙΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'πρωί' (prōi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *pro-, meaning 'forward' or 'before'. It is related to words indicating precedence or an early time.

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.

G1256

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ess-keh-vas-THEE-san

Translations: they were prepared, they were equipped, they were made ready

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'completely', and the verb σκευάζω (skeuazo), meaning 'to prepare' or 'to equip'. The full word means 'they were thoroughly prepared' or 'they were completely equipped'. It describes a state of being made ready or furnished for a specific purpose or action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΑΖΩ, ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΑΖΩ

G1663

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-LEH-fan-sin

Translations: elephants, (to) elephants, (for) elephants

Notes: This word refers to elephants. It is used here in the dative plural, indicating the indirect object of an action or the means by which something is done. For example, it could mean 'to elephants' or 'by means of elephants'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Etymology: The word 'ἘΛΕΦΑΣ' (elephas) is of uncertain origin, possibly from an Egyptian word, or from a Semitic source. It refers to the large mammal known as an elephant, and also to ivory, which comes from elephants.

G1166

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DEIK-san

Translations: they showed, they pointed out, they displayed, they made known, they proved

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'δεικνυμι'. It means 'they showed' or 'they pointed out'. It describes an action completed in the past, where a group of people or things revealed or presented something to someone or something else. It can also imply demonstrating or proving something.

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

Synonyms: ἘΦΑΝΕΡΩΣΑΝ, ἘΔΗΛΩΣΑΝ, ἘΠΕΔΕΙΞΑΝ

G3936

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-as-TAY-sai

Translations: to present, to stand by, to place beside, to offer, to show, to prove, to yield, to make available

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'παρά' (para, meaning 'beside' or 'alongside') and 'ἵστημι' (histēmi, meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'). It means to cause something or someone to stand beside, to present, to offer, or to make available. It can also mean to stand by someone, to assist, or to prove something. Its meaning often depends on the context and the case of the object it takes.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΞΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΑΓΕΙΝ, ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΕΙΝ

Etymology: The word παρίστημι (paristēmi) is a compound of παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'.

G1244

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-EI-lon

Translations: divided, distributed, separated, distinguished

Notes: This word is the aorist form of the verb 'διαίρεω' (diaireō), meaning 'to divide', 'to distribute', 'to separate', or 'to distinguish'. It is a compound verb formed from 'διά' (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and 'αἱρέω' (haireō), meaning 'to take' or 'to choose'. It describes the action of splitting something into parts or assigning portions to different entities.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΧΩΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word διαίρεω (diaireō) is a compound of διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and αἱρέω (haireō), meaning 'to take' or 'to choose'. The combination suggests the action of taking something apart or choosing to separate it.

G5337

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: fah-LANG-gahs

Translations: phalanges, battle lines, troops, armies, a phalanx, a battle line, a troop, an army

Notes: This word refers to a phalanx, which is a compact body of heavily armed infantry, typically arranged in close ranks and files. It can also refer more generally to a battle line, a troop, or an army. It is primarily used in military contexts to describe a formation of soldiers.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΕΥΜΑ, ΤΑΓΜΑ, ΣΥΝΤΑΓΜΑ

Etymology: The word 'phalanx' is of Greek origin, referring to a military formation. It is related to the Greek word 'phalangos', meaning 'finger bone' or 'log', possibly due to the close-knit, rigid structure of the formation.

G3936

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ES-tay-san

Translations: they stood by, they presented, they appeared, they offered, they brought, they placed, they made ready

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para, meaning 'beside' or 'alongside') and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi, meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'). In its aorist form, it generally means 'they stood by' or 'they presented themselves'. It can also mean 'they presented' or 'they offered' something to someone, or 'they placed' or 'they made ready'. Its meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, often implying presence, assistance, or presentation.

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

Synonyms: ΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΦΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G2377

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: teh-tho-ra-KIS-meh-noos

Translations: armed with a breastplate, armored, wearing a breastplate

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'thorakizo', meaning 'to arm with a breastplate' or 'to put on a breastplate'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing someone who has been armored or is wearing armor. It indicates a completed action with ongoing results, so it refers to individuals who are in a state of being armored.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΕΝΟΠΛΟΥΣ, ΕΞΩΠΛΙΣΜΕΝΟΥΣ

Etymology: The word 'thorakizo' (to arm with a breastplate) is derived from 'thorax' (breastplate, cuirass), which refers to the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, or the defensive armor covering it. The suffix '-izo' indicates a verb of action.

G0267

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-ly-see-DOH-toyss

Translations: chain-mailed, wearing chain mail, a chain-mailed person, chain mail

Notes: This word describes something or someone equipped with or made of chain mail. It can function as an adjective, meaning 'chain-mailed' or 'wearing chain mail', or as a noun, referring to 'chain mail' itself or 'a chain-mailed person'. In the provided context, it is used in the dative plural, likely referring to 'those in chain mail' or 'with chain mail'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΘΩΡΑΚΩΤΟΣ, ΠΑΝΟΠΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek word ἅλυσις (halysis), meaning 'chain', combined with the suffix -ιδωτός (-idotos), which indicates 'like' or 'equipped with'. Thus, it literally means 'like a chain' or 'equipped with chains'.

G1299

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: dee-ah-teh-tag-MEH-nee

Translations: ordered, arranged, appointed, commanded, a thing ordered, a thing arranged

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'diatassō', meaning 'to arrange thoroughly, to order, to command'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been ordered, arranged, or appointed. It signifies a state of being set in order or commanded, often with a sense of divine or authoritative arrangement.

Inflection: Feminine, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΕΤΑΓΜΕΝΗ, ΚΕΛΕΥΣΘΕΙΣΑ, ΠΡΟΣΤΕΤΑΓΜΕΝΗ

Etymology: The verb diatassō is a compound word formed from 'dia' (through, throughout) and 'tassō' (to arrange, to put in order). It implies a thorough or complete arrangement.

G1586

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: ek-leh-LEG-meh-nay

Translations: chosen, elect, selected, a chosen one, an elect one

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'eklegō', meaning 'to pick out', 'to choose', or 'to select'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been chosen or elected. It is often used to refer to individuals or groups who have been divinely chosen or set apart.

Inflection: Perfect Passive Participle, Singular, Feminine, Nominative

Synonyms: ΑἸΡΕΤΟΣ, ἘΚΛΕΚΤΟΣ

G4253

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PRO

Translations: before, in front of, for, on behalf of, in the presence of, prior to, instead of

Notes: This word is a preposition that typically takes the genitive case. It can indicate a spatial relationship, meaning 'before' or 'in front of' something or someone. It can also denote a temporal relationship, meaning 'before' in time, or a causal relationship, meaning 'for' or 'on behalf of' someone or something. In some contexts, it can also mean 'instead of' or 'in the presence of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'before, in front of'. It is cognate with English 'for' and Latin 'pro'.

G2540

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kahee-ROO

Translations: of time, of a season, of the right time, of an opportune time, of a period

Notes: This word refers to a specific, opportune, or appointed time, a season, or a period. It emphasizes the quality or nature of a moment rather than its chronological duration. It is often used to denote a critical or decisive moment, or a suitable occasion for something to happen. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession or relationship, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΧΡΟΝΟΥ, ΩΡΑΣ

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.

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AHN

Translations: if, ever, might, would, should

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G2228, G3588

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Definite Article, Numeral

Sounds like: AY

Translations: or, the, 8

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

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

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

G2342

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thay-REE-on

Translations: beast, wild animal, a beast, a wild animal

Notes: This word refers to a wild animal or a beast. In some contexts, especially in prophetic literature, it can refer to a monstrous or symbolic entity. It is used as a noun in sentences to denote a creature that is not domesticated.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΖΩΟΝ, ΚΤΗΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word Θηρίον (thērion) is a diminutive of θήρ (thēr), meaning 'wild beast'. It refers to a small wild animal or, more generally, any wild animal.

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-por-YOO-on-toh

Translations: they were going, they went, they traveled, they proceeded

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to go', 'to travel', or 'to proceed'. It describes an action of movement. The form 'ἘΠΟΡΕΥΟΝΤΟ' indicates that the action was ongoing or repeated in the past, often translated as 'they were going' or 'they went' (in a continuous sense). It is commonly used to describe people moving from one place to another.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΟΔΕΥΩ

G0868

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-PHIS-tahn-toh

Translations: they were withdrawing, they were departing, they were revolting, they were standing away, they were falling away

Notes: This word describes an action of moving away or separating from something or someone. It can imply a physical departure, a withdrawal, or a more abstract sense of apostasy or rebellion, meaning to fall away from a belief or allegiance. It is often used to describe people distancing themselves from a group, a place, or a set of principles.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ἈΠΟΔΙΔΡΑΣΚΩ, ἈΦΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἈΦΙΣΤΗΜΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. Thus, its core meaning is 'to stand away from'.

G3735

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: okh-y-ROI

Translations: strong, fortified, secure, firm, a strong (place)

Notes: This word describes something that is strong, fortified, or secure, often referring to physical structures like walls, towers, or cities. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is firm or unyielding. It is used to indicate a place or object that offers protection or is difficult to overcome.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine or Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἸΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΣ, ἈΣΦΑΛΗΣ

Etymology: The word ὈΧΥΡΟΣ (ochyros) derives from the verb ὀχυρόω (ochyroo), meaning 'to make strong, to fortify', which itself comes from ὄχος (ochos), meaning 'a support, a stronghold'.

G4626

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: skeh-pa-ZOH-meh-noy

Translations: covered, being covered, protected, being protected, sheltered, being sheltered

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being covered' or 'being protected'. It describes something or someone that is currently in the state of being covered or protected by an external force or object. It functions like an adjective in a sentence, modifying a noun.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ, ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: From σκέπας (skepas), meaning 'a covering, a shelter'. The verb form means 'to cover, to shelter, to protect'.

G1538

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-KAS-too

Translations: of each, of every, of everyone, of each one

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the adjective/pronoun 'each' or 'every'. It is used to refer to individual members of a group, emphasizing their distinctness. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'of each man') or as a pronoun standing alone (e.g., 'of each one').

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word ΕΚΑΣΤΟΣ (hekastos) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the root *sek- meaning 'to cut' or 'to separate', implying 'each one separately'.

G2223

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: eh-ZOHS-meh-noy

Translations: girded, having girded, equipped, armed, prepared

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been girded' or 'equipped'. It describes someone or something that has been prepared or armed, often by putting on a belt or a piece of clothing that secures other items. It implies readiness for action, battle, or service.

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ, ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word comes from the verb ζώννυμι (zōnnymi), meaning 'to gird' or 'to equip with a belt'. It is related to ζώνη (zōnē), meaning 'belt' or 'girdle'.

G3187

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: may-kha-NAIS

Translations: by devices, by machines, by contrivances, by engines, by plans, by schemes

Notes: This word refers to devices, machines, or contrivances, often implying ingenuity or skill in their construction or use. It can also refer to plans or schemes, especially those used to achieve a particular end. In the provided context, it likely refers to siege engines or other mechanical devices used in warfare. It is a plural form, indicating multiple such items.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΛΕΙΑ, ΟΡΓΑΝΑ, ΤΕΧΝΑΣΜΑΤΑ

G1939

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: eh-pee-LOI-pon

Translations: remaining, rest, what is left, the rest, the remainder

Notes: This word refers to what is left over or remaining after a part has been taken away or dealt with. As an adjective, it describes something as 'remaining' or 'left over'. As a noun, it refers to 'the rest' or 'the remainder' of something. It can be used to speak of remaining time, people, or things.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΛΟΙΠΟΣ, ΥΠΟΛΟΙΠΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΛΟΙΠΟΣ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and the adjective ΛΟΙΠΟΣ (loipos), meaning 'remaining' or 'the rest'.

G1782

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EN-then

Translations: from here, thence, on this side, on that side, on one side, on the other side

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating origin or direction from a specific place. It can mean 'from here' or 'thence'. It is often used in pairs, such as 'from here and from there' or 'on this side and on that side', to describe something being surrounded or existing on both sides.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἘΝΤΕΥΘΕΝ, ἘΚΕΙΘΕΝ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek preposition 'ἐν' (en), meaning 'in' or 'on', combined with a suffix indicating origin or direction.

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

G2686

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-SAY-on-tes

Translations: shaking, waving, motioning, beckoning

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb σείω (seio), meaning 'to shake'. As a whole, it means to shake down, to wave, or to make a motion, often with the hand, to signal or beckon. It describes an action of vigorous movement or signaling.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΕΙΟΝΤΕΣ, ΝΕΥΟΝΤΕΣ, ΚΙΝΟΥΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΣΕΙΩ (kataseiō) is formed from the prefix κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb σείω (seiō), meaning 'to shake' or 'to move to and fro'.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-PHRAHSS-oh-men-oy

Translations: being fortified, being protected, being barricaded, being hedged about

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'being fortified' or 'being protected'. It describes an action being done to the subject, indicating that they are in the process of being defended or having a barrier placed around them. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb 'φράσσω' (phrassō), meaning 'to fence in, to block, to barricade'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΧΥΡΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ, ΠΕΡΙΦΡΑΤΤΟΜΕΝΟΙ

G5337

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: fah-LANG-xin

Translations: to a battle line, to a phalanx, to a line of battle, to a troop, to a company, to a body of soldiers

Notes: This word refers to a military formation, specifically a close-ordered body of troops, a battle line, or a phalanx. It can also refer more generally to a company or troop of soldiers. In this inflected form, it indicates the dative case, meaning it is the indirect object of a verb or follows a preposition that takes the dative.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΙΑ, ΤΑΞΙΣ, ΣΥΝΤΑΓΜΑ

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: AP

Translations: from, away from, of, by, with, after, since

Notes: This is an elided form of the Greek preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), which means 'from' or 'away from'. It is commonly used to indicate separation, origin, or cause. It can also function as a prefix in compound words, carrying a similar sense of separation or completion. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case. The apostrophe indicates that the final vowel (omicron) has been dropped because the next word begins with a vowel.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition); functions as a prefix in compound words

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: The Greek preposition 'ἀπό' (apo) comes from Proto-Indo-European *apo-, meaning 'off, away'.

G4442

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PY-ros

Translations: of fire, fire, a fire

Notes: This word refers to fire, a fundamental element. It can be used literally to describe a burning flame or figuratively to represent judgment, purification, or divine presence. As a noun, it functions as the subject or object in a sentence, or in this genitive form, it indicates possession or origin.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΛΟΞ, ΚΑΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'πῦρ' (pyr) comes from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂wr̥, meaning 'fire'. It is a very ancient word found across many Indo-European languages.

G1614

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-teh-THEE

Translations: it was stretched out, it was extended, it was spread out

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist indicative passive form of the verb 'εκτείνω' (ekteinō), meaning 'to stretch out' or 'to extend'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, where something was stretched or extended by an external agent. For example, a hand could be stretched out, or a camp could be extended over an area.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΠΕΤΑΝΝΥΜΙ, ΕΚΧΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'εκτείνω' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'εκ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb 'τείνω' (teinō), meaning 'to stretch' or 'to extend'.

G3313

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MEH-ross

Translations: part, a part, share, a share, portion, a portion, region, a region, side, a side

Notes: This word refers to a part, share, or portion of something. It can also denote a region or a side. It is commonly used to indicate a division or segment of a whole, or a specific area or direction.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΟΙΡΑ, ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΤΜΗΜΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *smer- 'to allot, assign'. It is related to the verb μείρομαι (meiromai), meaning 'to receive one's share'.

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.

G5308

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: yp-see-LAH

Translations: high, lofty, exalted, proud, haughty, on high, highly

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'high' or 'lofty,' referring to physical height, elevated status, or even a proud and arrogant disposition. As an adjective, it can describe things that are physically high, like mountains or walls, or abstract concepts like high thoughts or exalted positions. It can also be used adverbially to mean 'highly' or 'on high,' indicating a high position or an elevated manner of speaking or acting. In the provided examples, it is used both adjectivally (referring to high places or high walls) and adverbially (speaking proudly or haughtily).

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative (as an adjective); Adverbial (as an adverb)

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΕΠΑΝΩ, ΥΠΕΡΗΦΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΥΨΗΛΟΣ (hypsēlos) comes from the Greek word ὕψος (hypsos), meaning 'height' or 'summit'. It is related to the concept of being elevated or high.

G5011

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: tah-PEY-nah

Translations: low, humble, lowly, modest, poor, base, abased, humble things, low things

Notes: This word describes something that is low in position, status, or quality. It can refer to physical lowness, such as low-lying land, or to a humble or lowly state of being, whether in terms of social standing, economic condition, or spiritual humility. When used in the neuter plural, as in 'ταπεινά', it often refers to 'low things' or 'humble things'.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΛΑΣΣΩΝ, ΕΛΑΧΙΣΤΟΣ, ΠΤΩΧΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ταπεινός' (tapeinos) is derived from a root meaning 'low' or 'flat'. It is related to the idea of being close to the ground.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EHR-khon-toh

Translations: they were coming, they came, they were going, they went

Notes: This is an inflected form of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It is often used to indicate movement towards or away from a place or person, or the arrival or departure of individuals or groups.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word ἔρχομαι (erchomai) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go'. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek and has cognates in many other Indo-European languages.

G4531

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-sah-LEH-oo-on-toh

Translations: they were shaken, they were stirred, they were moved, they were tossed

Notes: This word is the imperfect passive third person plural form of the verb 'saleyo', meaning to shake, stir, or cause to waver. In this form, it describes an ongoing action in the past where a group of subjects were being shaken, stirred, or moved by an external force. It can refer to physical movement, like an earthquake, or to emotional or mental disturbance.

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

Synonyms: ΚΙΝΕΩ, ΣΕΙΩ, ΤΑΡΑΣΣΩ

G4128

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thooss

Translations: of a multitude, of a crowd, of a great number, of a throng, of a quantity, of a great amount, of a fullness, of a great company

Notes: This word refers to a large number or quantity of people or things, a multitude, or a crowd. It can also denote a great amount or fullness. It is used to describe a large gathering of people or a significant quantity of something.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΠΛΗΡΩΜΑ

Etymology: From the root *pleth-, related to the idea of being full or abundant. It is connected to the Proto-Indo-European root *pleh₁- meaning 'to fill'.

G3597

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-doy-poh-REE-as

Translations: of a journey, of a travel, of a wayfaring, of a trip

Notes: This word refers to the act of traveling or journeying, often specifically by foot. It describes the process of moving from one place to another, indicating a journey or a trip. It is used to denote the activity of wayfaring.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΔΟΣ, ΠΟΡΕΙΑ, ΔΡΟΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: 'ὁδός' (hodos), meaning 'way' or 'road', and 'πορεία' (poreia), meaning 'a going' or 'journey'. It literally means 'a going on a way'.

G4889

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-KROOS-moos

Translations: clashings, collisions, impacts, a clashing, a collision, an impact

Notes: This word refers to the act of striking together, a clashing, or a collision. It is a compound word formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb κρούω (krouo), meaning 'to strike' or 'to knock'. It describes the sound or action of objects forcefully coming into contact, such as weapons clashing in battle.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΡΟΥΣΙΣ, ΠΛΗΓΗ, ΣΥΜΠΤΩΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΓΚΡΟΥΣΜΟΣ (synkrousmos) is derived from the verb συγκρούω (synkrouo), meaning 'to strike together' or 'to clash'. This verb itself is formed from the prefix σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and κρούω (krouo), meaning 'to strike' or 'to knock'.

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.

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.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EN

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

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its primary meaning is 'in' or 'within,' indicating location, time, or state. It always takes the dative case. Depending on the context, it can also be translated as 'on,' 'among,' 'with' (indicating accompaniment or instrument), 'by' (indicating means or agent), or 'at.' Sometimes it can imply motion into a place, similar to 'into' or 'to,' especially when the context suggests movement towards a location where something then resides.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It is cognate with English 'in'.

G2384

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: teh-thoh-ra-KISS-meh-non

Translations: armored, having been armored, protected by armor, an armored thing

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been armored' or 'protected by armor'. It describes something that has been equipped with a breastplate or defensive armor. It functions adjectivally, describing a noun, or substantively, referring to 'that which has been armored'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Perfect, Passive

Synonyms: ΩΠΛΙΣΜΕΝΟΝ, ΕΝΟΠΛΟΝ

Etymology: The word θωρακίζω (thorakizo) comes from θώραξ (thorax), meaning 'breastplate' or 'cuirass'. It refers to the act of equipping with or putting on a breastplate.

G0937

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: bah-see-lee-KOYS

Translations: royal, kingly, of the king, (to) royal ones, (to) kingly ones, (to) royal things

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'royal' or 'kingly', referring to something that belongs to a king or is characteristic of a king. It can describe people, objects, or concepts associated with royalty. In the provided examples, it modifies 'bibliophylakiois' (archives/treasuries), 'oikonomois' (stewards), and 'thoraxin' (breastplates), indicating that these are 'royal archives', 'royal stewards', and 'royal breastplates'. It is used here in the dative plural case.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ (basileus), meaning 'king'. The suffix -ικός (-ikos) is used to form adjectives indicating 'belonging to' or 'pertaining to'.

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: hoo-per-A-gon

Translations: exceeding, excessive, exceedingly, excessively, very great, very greatly

Notes: This word describes something that is exceedingly great, excessive, or beyond measure. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun to describe its extreme quality, or as an adverb, indicating that an action or state is performed to an extreme degree. It implies a sense of being 'over and above' the norm.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative; or Adverbial form

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡΒΑΛΛΩΝ, ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡΕΚΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΥ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΥΠΕΡ (hyper), meaning 'over, above, beyond', and the root of ΑΓΩΝ (agon), meaning 'contest, struggle, assembly', or related to the verb ΑΓΩ (ago), meaning 'to lead, to bring'. It conveys the sense of being 'beyond a contest' or 'exceeding the limit'.

G4046

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-poy-EE-say

Translations: to acquire, to preserve, to gain, to save, to obtain, to keep safe

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to acquire, preserve, or gain something for oneself. It can also mean to save or keep safe. It implies an action taken to secure or maintain possession of something, or to ensure the safety or well-being of someone or something. It is often used in contexts of gaining a reputation, acquiring possessions, or preserving a people.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΤΑΟΜΑΙ, ΣΩΖΩ, ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) them, (for) him, (for) her, (for) it, (for) them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, the same

Notes: This word is a personal pronoun that can also function as an adjective. In its pronominal use, it typically means 'him', 'her', 'it', or 'them', depending on the gender and number. When used intensively, it can mean 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', or 'themselves', emphasizing the subject. As an adjective, it means 'the same'. The form ΑΥΤΩ is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a demonstrative pronominal stem. It is a fundamental pronoun in Greek, used across various dialects and periods.

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'.

G2300

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THRA-seh-ee

Translations: (to) boldness, (to) daring, (to) audacity, (to) confidence

Notes: This word refers to boldness, daring, or audacity. It describes a quality of being confident and courageous, sometimes to the point of being reckless or presumptuous. It is often used in a negative sense, implying insolence or overconfidence, but can also denote courage. In the provided examples, it is used in the dative case, indicating 'to' or 'with' boldness.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΟΛΜΑ, ΠΑΡΡΗΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΘΡΑΣΟΣ (thrasos) is derived from the verb θρασύνω (thrasynō), meaning 'to make bold' or 'to encourage'. It is related to θρασύς (thrasys), meaning 'bold' or 'courageous'.

G1188

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: dex-ee-AH

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

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

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

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

G1524

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-eh-DOO

Translations: entered, went into, crept into, slipped into

Notes: This word describes the action of entering or going into something, often implying a movement that is not straightforward, but rather a 'creeping' or 'slipping' in. It suggests a subtle or stealthy entry. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΙΣ (eis), meaning 'into', and the verb ΔΥΝΩ (dyno), meaning 'to sink' or 'to enter'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

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.

G1663

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-LEH-phan-tah

Translations: elephant, an elephant

Notes: This word refers to an elephant, a large land mammal. It is used to denote the animal itself, often in contexts describing its physical presence or actions. In this form, it is the accusative singular, meaning it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The word "elephant" comes from the Greek word "elephas," which originally referred to ivory, and later to the animal itself. It is believed to be of non-Indo-European origin, possibly from an Egyptian or Semitic source.

G5295

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-pe-THEE-ken

Translations: put under, lay under, suggest, advise, propose

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo, meaning 'under') and the verb ΤΙΘΗΜΙ (tithēmi, meaning 'to put' or 'to place'). In its inflected form, it means 'he/she/it put under' or 'he/she/it laid under'. It can also be used metaphorically to mean 'to suggest' or 'to advise', particularly in the sense of laying something before someone for consideration.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G0337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-EI-len

Translations: he took up, he took away, he destroyed, he killed, he slew

Notes: The word ἀναιρέω generally means 'to take up' or 'to take away'. Depending on the context, it can also mean 'to destroy' or 'to kill'. ἈΝΕΙΛΕΝ is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of this verb, indicating a completed action in the past by a single subject (he, she, or it). For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'He killed him' or 'He took him away'.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ἈΦΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἀναιρέω is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀνά (aná), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb αἱρέω (hairéō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. Thus, its core meaning is 'to take up' or 'to take away'.

G1578

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-EK-lee-nan

Translations: turned aside, deviated, departed, avoided, shunned

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb κλίνω (klinō), meaning 'to incline' or 'to bend'. Together, it means to turn or bend away from something, to deviate, or to depart. It can also imply avoiding or shunning something. It is used to describe a physical turning away or a moral deviation from a path or principle.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΛΙΝΩ, ΕΚΤΡΕΠΩ, ΠΑΡΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΚΛΙΝΩ is derived from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb κλίνω (klinō), meaning 'to incline', 'to bend', or 'to lean'. The root κλίνω comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to lean' or 'to slope'.

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-NEH-beh-non

Translations: went up, ascended, climbed, rose

Notes: This word is likely a misspelling or a variant form of the Koine Greek verb ἀνέβαινον (anebainon), which is the imperfect active indicative, third person plural of ἀναβαίνω (anabainō). It means 'they were going up' or 'they went up'. It describes an action of moving upwards, such as ascending a mountain, going up to a city, or rising from a lower place to a higher one. The double 'νν' (nn) is unusual for this form and suggests a scribal error or a dialectal variation.

Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

G4622

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: see-OHN

Translations: Zion

Notes: Zion refers to a specific hill in Jerusalem, often used to denote the city of Jerusalem itself, especially its spiritual and theological significance as the dwelling place of God and the center of His people. It can also refer to the heavenly Jerusalem or the spiritual community of believers.

Inflection: Does not inflect (indeclinable)

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΥΣΑΛΗΜ

Etymology: The word is of Hebrew origin (צִיּוֹן, Tsiyyon), meaning 'fortification' or 'citadel'. It was originally the name of a Jebusite fortress in Jerusalem, which King David conquered and made his capital.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EHL-then

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G1249

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-tro-FEE

Translations: food, a food, nourishment, sustenance, provision

Notes: This word refers to food, nourishment, or sustenance. It is a compound word formed from 'διά' (through, by means of) and 'τροφή' (nourishment, food). It is used to describe what is consumed for survival or well-being, often in the context of daily provisions.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΙΤΙΣΙΣ, ΒΡΩΜΑ, ΕΔΕΣΜΑ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'by means of', and τροφή (trophē), meaning 'nourishment' or 'food'. The root τροφή comes from the verb τρέφω (trephō), meaning 'to nourish' or 'to feed'.

G4788

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-keh-KLEI-sthai

Translations: to be shut up, to be confined, to be enclosed, to be imprisoned

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition σύν (syn, meaning 'with' or 'together') and the verb κλείω (kleiō, meaning 'to shut' or 'to close'). In its perfect passive infinitive form, it means 'to have been shut up together' or 'to be confined'. It describes a state of being enclosed or imprisoned, often implying a complete and inescapable closure.

Inflection: Infinitive, Perfect, Passive

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΙΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΛΕΙΩ, ΦΥΛΑΚΙΖΩ

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: beh-los-TAH-sees

Translations: missile-launchers, arrow-stands, catapults, siege engines

Notes: This is a compound word derived from 'βέλος' (arrow, dart, missile) and 'στάσις' (a standing, position, or act of setting up). It refers to structures or devices used for launching missiles, such as arrow-stands, catapults, or other siege engines. It is typically used in a military context to describe equipment set up during a siege or battle.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΗΧΑΝΑΙ, ΠΥΡΟΒΟΛΑ, ΛΙΘΟΒΟΛΑ

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: Pee-roh-BOH-lah

Translations: fire-throwers, artillery, catapults, siege engines

Notes: This is a compound word derived from 'πῦρ' (fire) and 'βολή' (a throw). It refers to military siege engines or artillery that were used to hurl projectiles, often incendiary, during ancient warfare. It describes devices like catapults or ballistae that could launch stones or flaming objects.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΗΧΑΝΑΙ, ΛΙΘΟΒΟΛΑ, ΒΕΛΟΣΤΑΣΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Koine Greek words 'πῦρ' (pyr), meaning 'fire', and 'βολή' (bolē), meaning 'a throw' or 'a casting', derived from the verb 'βάλλω' (ballō), 'to throw'. It literally means 'fire-throwing'.

G4653

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: skor-PI-dee-ah

Translations: little scorpions, scorpions, a little scorpion, an arrow, a dart

Notes: This word refers to a 'little scorpion' or, by extension, a type of arrow or dart, especially one with a barbed or stinging point, resembling a scorpion's tail. It is used in the plural form here, referring to multiple such weapons or creatures. In military contexts, it often refers to a type of projectile weapon.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΒΕΛΟΣ, ΟΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΚΟΡΠΙΔΙΟΝ is a diminutive of ΣΚΟΡΠΙΟΣ (SKORPIOS), meaning 'scorpion'. It refers to something small like a scorpion, or a weapon that stings like one.

G0906

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: bal-LEH-sthai

Translations: to be thrown, to be cast, to be put, to be laid, to throw oneself, to cast oneself, to put oneself, to lay oneself

Notes: ΒΑΛΛΕΣΘΑΙ is the present middle or passive infinitive form of the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ. It signifies the action of being thrown, cast, put, or laid, or of throwing, casting, putting, or laying oneself. It is often used in contexts involving movement or placement, indicating that the subject is either undergoing the action or performing it upon themselves.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: AH-gee-oys

Translations: (to) holy, (to) holy ones, (to) saints

Notes: This word describes something or someone as holy, sacred, or set apart for God. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating its sacred quality. When used as a noun, it refers to 'holy ones' or 'saints'. In the provided examples, it functions as a noun in the dative plural, indicating a group of 'holy ones' or 'saints' to or among whom an action is directed or a state exists.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΥΣΕΒΗΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ

G0384

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-soh-ZOH-meh-noy

Translations: being saved, being preserved, being rescued, being restored

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and σῴζω (sōzō), meaning 'to save' or 'to preserve'. Therefore, it means to save again, to restore to safety, or to preserve completely. It is used to describe individuals who are being rescued, preserved, or restored, often implying a return to a previous state of safety or well-being.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΣΩΖΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΡΥΟΜΕΝΟΙ

G2719

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-PHA-gon

Translations: devoured, ate up, consumed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἐσθίω (esthiō), meaning 'to eat'. Together, it means 'to eat down', 'to eat up', or 'to devour completely'. It implies a thorough and destructive consumption, often used metaphorically for destruction or ruin. It can be used in contexts where something is completely consumed, like fire consuming wood, or people consuming resources, or even metaphorically, like enemies destroying a nation.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΛΙΣΚΩ, ΔΑΠΑΝΑΩ, ΚΑΤΑΝΑΛΙΣΚΩ

G5275

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hoo-po-LIM-mah

Translations: remnant, a remnant, residue, remainder

Notes: This word refers to that which is left over, a surviving part of a larger group or quantity. It often denotes a small group of people who have survived a disaster or remained faithful, or a portion of something that is left behind. It can be used in a literal sense for physical remains or in a figurative sense for a spiritual or social remnant.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΕΙΜΜΑ, ΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΜΜΑ

Etymology: From the preposition ὑπό (hypo, "under") and the root of λείπω (leipō, "to leave"). It literally means "that which is left under" or "that which is left behind."

G3908

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-THE-seh-ohs

Translations: (of) a placing beside, (of) a setting before, (of) a deposit, (of) a trust, (of) a comparison

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'παράθεσις' (paráthesis). It refers to the act of placing something beside or setting something before someone, often implying a presentation, a deposit, or something entrusted. In a rhetorical or logical context, it can also refer to a comparison or juxtaposition of ideas.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΘΗΚΗ, ΕΠΙΔΟΣΙΣ

G5277

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-peh-LEIF-thee-sahn

Translations: they were left behind, they remained, they survived

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ὑπό' (hypo, meaning 'under' or 'remaining') and the verb 'λείπω' (leipo, meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon'). The word means 'to be left behind', 'to remain', or 'to survive'. It is used to describe a group of people or things that were not taken, destroyed, or consumed, but rather continued to exist or stay in a particular place.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΠΕΡΙΛΕΙΠΩ

G2616

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-KRAH-tay-sen

Translations: prevailed against, overcame, mastered, held fast, took possession of

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb κρατέω (krateō), meaning 'to be strong' or 'to rule'. It signifies to prevail over someone or something, to overcome, or to take firm hold of. It implies a strong, decisive victory or mastery in a situation.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΝΙΚΑΩ, ΥΠΕΡΙΣΧΥΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word κατακρατέω (katakrateō) is formed from the prefix κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb κρατέω (krateō), meaning 'to be strong, to rule, to prevail'. The verb κρατέω itself derives from κράτος (kratos), meaning 'strength, power, dominion'.

G3042

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LEE-mos

Translations: famine, a famine, hunger

Notes: This word refers to a severe scarcity of food, leading to widespread hunger and starvation. It is commonly used to describe a period of great want or scarcity, often with devastating consequences for a region or its people. It can also refer more generally to hunger itself.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΝΑ, ΑΥΧΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'λιμός' (limos) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to lack' or 'to be hungry'. It has been used in Greek since ancient times to denote hunger or famine.

G4650

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ess-kor-PIS-thay-san

Translations: they were scattered, they were dispersed, they were spread out

Notes: This word describes an action where a group of people or things are spread out or dispersed in various directions. It implies a breaking up of a unified group, often due to external forces or circumstances. It is typically used to describe people being scattered, like a flock of sheep, or an army being dispersed.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΣΚΕΔΑΝΝΥΜΙ

Etymology: The word σκορπίζω (skorpizō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to cut' or 'to separate'.

G5376

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: PHI-lip-pos

Translations: Philip

Notes: This is a masculine proper name, commonly translated as Philip. It refers to several individuals in ancient history, including apostles, kings, and other notable figures. It is used in sentences as the subject of a verb or as a direct object, depending on its case.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Φίλιππος (Philippos) is of Greek origin, derived from the words φίλος (philos), meaning 'friend' or 'lover', and ἵππος (hippos), meaning 'horse'. Thus, it literally means 'lover of horses' or 'fond of horses'.

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'.

G2212

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ZAY-tay

Translations: he seeks, he looks for, he desires, he asks for, he demands, he investigates

Notes: This word means to seek, look for, or desire something. It can also mean to ask for or demand something, or to investigate a matter. It is used to describe an action of searching or inquiring, often with a specific goal in mind.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΕΚΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΖΗΤΕΩ (zēteō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to seek' or 'to inquire'.

G3880

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pah-rah-lah-BEIN

Translations: to receive, to take along, to take over, to take aside, to take, to accept

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'παραλαμβάνω'. It means to receive something, to take someone or something along with oneself, or to take over a task or position. It can also imply taking something into one's possession or accepting it. It is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (beside, with) and 'λαμβάνω' (to take, to receive).

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: The verb 'παραλαμβάνω' is a compound of the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'.

G2725

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tes-PEV-don

Translations: they were hurrying, they were pressing, they were urging, they were hastening

Notes: This word describes an action of hurrying, pressing, or urging, often with a sense of urgency or compulsion. It is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb κατασπεύδω, indicating an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It can describe people themselves hurrying, or someone urging others to hurry.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Imperfect, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΣΠΕΥΔΩ, ΕΠΕΙΓΩ, ΒΙΑΖΩ

G1902

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-NOO-ssohn-toh

Translations: they were urging on, they were pressing on, they were hastening, they were being urged on

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb ἐπινύσσω (epinyssō), which means 'to prick, to goad, to urge on, to hasten'. In the middle voice, as seen here, it conveys the sense of 'urging oneself on' or 'pressing forward'. It describes an action of actively pushing oneself or being pushed towards a goal or action.

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

Synonyms: ΣΠΕΥΔΩ, ΕΠΕΙΓΩ

G1578

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-LEI-po-men

Translations: we fail, we faint, we cease, we come to an end, we are wanting

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐκ (out of, from) and the verb λείπω (to leave, to lack). It means to fail, to faint, to cease, or to come to an end. It can describe a physical failing, like fainting, or a more abstract one, like a supply running out or a period of time ending. It is used to indicate a state of deficiency or cessation.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Present Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΕΙΠΩ, ΛΕΙΠΩ, ΠΑΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΛΕΙΠΩ is a compound of the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb λείπω (leipō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to lack'.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: kath

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

G3918

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-em-BAL-loh-men

Translations: we encamp, we throw in, we interpose, we put between

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'παρά' (para, beside), 'ἐν' (en, in), and 'βάλλω' (ballō, to throw). It means to throw in beside, to interpose, or to encamp. In its active voice, it can mean to throw something in between or to interpose. In the middle voice, it often means to encamp or pitch a tent, implying setting oneself down in a place.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΟΠΕΔΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΣΚΗΝΟΩ

G3735

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: okh-oo-ROS

Translations: strong, firm, secure, fortified, a strong place, a fortress

Notes: This word describes something that is strong, firm, or secure, often referring to a place that is fortified or difficult to assault. It can be used to describe a physical stronghold or a secure position.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΣ, ΑΣΦΑΛΗΣ

Etymology: This word is derived from the Greek prefix 'ὀ-' (o-) meaning 'not' and 'χυρός' (chyros) meaning 'easily poured out' or 'easily overthrown', thus implying something that cannot be easily overthrown or is firm.

G1945

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-KEE-tai

Translations: it lies upon, it is laid upon, it is imposed, it is pressing upon, it is urgent, it is at hand

Notes: This word describes something that is laid upon, rests upon, or is imposed on something else. It can also refer to something that is pressing, urgent, or imminent, such as a burden, a task, or a time. It is often used impersonally, meaning 'it lies upon' or 'it is laid upon'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΙΤΑΙ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΕΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΚΕΙΜΑΙ

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

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

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DOH-men

Translations: we may give, let us give, we should give

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to give'. It is used in the subjunctive mood, which often expresses a wish, a possibility, an exhortation, or a command. In context, it frequently translates to 'let us give' or 'we should give', indicating a proposed action or a desired outcome.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to give'. It is related to words for giving in many other Indo-European languages.

G5124

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toys

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΥ͂ΤΟΙ, ἘΚΕΊΝΟΙΣ

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.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: STAY-so-men

Translations: let us stand, let us set, let us establish, let us appoint, let us make

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'histēmi', meaning to stand, to set, to establish, or to appoint. In this specific form, it is a first person plural aorist active subjunctive, indicating a hortatory or deliberative action, often translated as 'let us stand' or 'let us set up'. It can be used to suggest an action for a group to undertake, such as setting up a monument, establishing a rule, or taking a stand.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΟΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἵστημι (histēmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to stand'. It is related to English words like 'stand' and 'state'.

G3551

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: NO-mee-moys

Translations: lawful, legal, customary, proper, legitimate, (to) lawful things, (to) legal things, (to) customary things, (to) proper things, (to) legitimate things

Notes: This word describes something that is lawful, legal, customary, or in accordance with established practice or law. It can refer to things that are permitted by law or tradition, or actions that are considered proper and legitimate. In the provided context, it is used in the dative plural, indicating 'to/for lawful/customary things' or 'by/with lawful/customary things'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΝΝΟΜΟΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΚΑΝΟΝΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΝΟΜΙΜΟΣ' derives from the Greek word 'ΝΟΜΟΣ' (nomos), meaning 'law' or 'custom'. It describes something that pertains to or is in accordance with law or custom.

G3551

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: noh-MEE-mohn

Translations: of laws, of customs, of traditions, of ordinances, of what is lawful, of what is customary

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'lawful,' 'customary,' or 'according to law/custom.' It is often used to describe things that are in accordance with established rules, traditions, or divine ordinances. In its genitive plural form, as seen here, it typically refers to 'of laws,' 'of customs,' or 'of traditions,' indicating possession or relation to these concepts.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΝΟΜΙΚΩΝ, ΝΟΜΩΝ, ΘΕΣΜΩΝ

G1727

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: eh-NAN-tee-on

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἈΝΤΙ, ΚΑΤΑ

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

G1209

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-DEK-san-toh

Translations: they received, they accepted, they welcomed, they took, they entertained

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to') and the verb δέχομαι (dechomai, meaning 'to receive'). It means to receive, accept, or welcome, often with the nuance of doing so favorably or readily. It describes an action completed in the past by a group of people.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΟΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

G3660

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OH-moh-sen

Translations: he swore, he took an oath

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

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

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

G3795

Part of Speech: Noun

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

Translations: of a fortress, of a stronghold, of a prison, of a defense, of a fortified place

Notes: This word refers to a fortified place, a stronghold, or a prison. It can be used literally to describe a physical structure built for defense or confinement. In a metaphorical sense, it can refer to a spiritual or intellectual stronghold, such as arguments or philosophies that are strongly held and resist attack. It is the genitive singular form of the noun.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΡΟΥΡΙΟΝ, ΤΕΙΧΟΣ

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'.

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'.

G0114

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-the-TAY-sen

Translations: he rejected, she rejected, it rejected, he set aside, she set aside, it set aside, he made void, she made void, it made void, he disregarded, she disregarded, it disregarded

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to reject, set aside, make void, or disregard. It implies treating something as invalid or of no account. It is used to describe actions where a person or entity nullifies, disobeys, or repudiates something, such as a law, a covenant, or a person's authority. It can also mean to act unfaithfully or to break a promise.

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

Synonyms: ἈΘΕΤΈΩ, ἈΚΥΡΌΩ, ἈΠΟΔΟΚΙΜΆΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἈΘΕΤΈΩ is derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'not' or 'un-', and τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to place' or 'to set'. Thus, it literally means 'to not place' or 'to set aside', leading to the sense of rejecting or making void.

G2507

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-THEI-len

Translations: he cast down, he pulled down, he threw down, he overthrew, he took down, he brought down

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'καθαιρέω' (kathaireō). It means 'he/she/it cast down,' 'pulled down,' 'threw down,' 'overthrew,' 'took down,' or 'brought down.' It describes an action that was completed in the past, often implying a forceful or decisive removal from a higher position or state. For example, it can be used to describe the overthrowing of rulers or the demolition of structures.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΒΑΛΕΝ, ΚΑΤΕΣΤΡΕΨΕΝ, ΑΝΕΤΡΕΨΕΝ

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.

G4710

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SPOO-dayn

Translations: haste, a haste, diligence, a diligence, earnestness, an earnestness, zeal, a zeal, eagerness, an eagerness, effort, an effort

Notes: This word refers to quickness, speed, or haste. It can also denote earnestness, diligence, or zealous effort in carrying out a task. It describes the quality of being eager and committed to something.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΑΧΟΣ, ΖΗΛΟΣ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΣΠΟΥΔΗ (spoudē) is derived from the verb σπεύδω (speudō), meaning 'to hasten' or 'to be eager'. It reflects the concept of moving quickly or acting with earnestness.

G2961