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: Verb

Sounds like: eh-geh-NEE-thay

Translations: was, became, happened, came to pass, occurred, was made

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative passive (or deponent middle) form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to come into being,' or 'to be made.' It describes an action that occurred in the past, indicating a change of state or an event taking place. For example, it can be used to say 'he/she/it became' or 'it happened.'

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive (or Deponent Middle), 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

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.

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-nays

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

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

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

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

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ath-ROY-zon-tai

Translations: they gather together, they assemble, they are gathered, they are assembled

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to gather together or to assemble. It describes a group of people or things coming together in one place. It is often used in the passive voice, indicating that people or things are being gathered or assembled by an external force, or in the middle voice, indicating that they are gathering themselves together.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ

G0246

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: al-LOF-oo-loi

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

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

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΙΚΟΙ, ΞΕΝΟΙ, ΒΑΡΒΑΡΟΙ

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

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'.

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'.

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).

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

G0529

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tay-sin

Translations: meeting, a meeting, encounter, a coming to meet, a reply, an answer

Notes: This word refers to a meeting or an encounter, often implying a coming face-to-face with someone or something. It can also refer to a response or an answer to a question or situation. It is used in sentences to describe the act of encountering or replying.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΝΤΗΣΙΣ, ΠΡΟΣΥΠΑΝΤΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΠΑΝΤΗΣΙΣ (apantēsis) is derived from the verb ἀπαντάω (apantaō), meaning 'to meet' or 'to encounter'. It is formed with the prefix ἀπό (apo, 'from') and ἀντάω (antaō, 'to meet, to face').

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

G3918

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-em-BAL-loo-sin

Translations: they encamp, they pitch camp, they throw in beside, they interpose

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to encamp, pitch a camp, or to throw or place something in between. It is often used in military contexts to describe setting up a camp or positioning troops. It can also mean to interpose or intervene. The word is formed from the prepositions παρά (para, beside) and ἐν (en, in), combined with the verb βάλλω (ballō, to throw).

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

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΟΠΕΔΕΥΩ, ΣΚΗΝΟΩ

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.

G3900

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-TAS-son-tai

Translations: they array themselves, they draw up in battle array, they are arrayed, they are drawn up

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to arrange or draw up in battle order, to array oneself for battle, or to be arrayed. It describes the action of troops or individuals forming a line or arrangement, typically for military engagement. It is often used in contexts of preparing for war or conflict.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΑΤΤΩ, ΤΑΣΣΩ, ΠΑΡΑΤΑΞΙΣ

G2827

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-LEE-nen

Translations: turned, bent, inclined, leaned, swerved, declined, turned aside, showed favor

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'κλίνω'. It describes an action that happened in the past, indicating that someone or something turned, bent, inclined, or leaned. In some contexts, especially when used with 'ἔλεος' (mercy), it can mean to show favor or to extend mercy towards someone.

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

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΝΕΥΩ, ΚΑΜΠΤΩ

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Letter

Sounds like: OH

Translations: the, who, which, O

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

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

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

G4171

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-leh-mos

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΧΗ, ΕΡΙΣ, ΑΓΩΝ

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

G1799

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: en-OH-pee-on

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

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

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

Synonyms: ἘΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΩΠΙΟΝ

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

G246

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: al-LO-foo-LOHN

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

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

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΩΝ, ΞΕΝΩΝ, ΑΛΛΟΓΕΝΩΝ

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

G4141

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-LAY-gay-san

Translations: they were struck, they were smitten, they were afflicted, they were wounded

Notes: This word describes an action where a group of people were struck, smitten, or afflicted. It implies a forceful impact or a severe suffering inflicted upon them. It is often used in contexts of physical blows, but can also refer to being afflicted by disease or calamity.

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

Synonyms: ΤΥΠΤΩ, ΠΑΤΑΣΣΩ, ΚΟΠΤΩ

Etymology: From an assumed root *plēg-, related to the idea of striking or hitting. It is connected to the noun πληγή (plēgē), meaning 'a blow' or 'a plague'.

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.

G3909

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-TAHK-seh-ee

Translations: (to) battle array, (to) battle line, (to) order of battle, (to) arrangement, a battle array, an order of battle

Notes: This word refers to the arrangement of troops for battle, a battle line, or the battle itself. It can also refer more generally to an arrangement or order. It is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and 'τάξις' (taxis), meaning 'arrangement' or 'order'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΑΞΙΣ, ΣΥΝΤΑΞΙΣ, ΜΑΧΗ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΡΑΤΑΞΙΣ is derived from the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the noun τάξις (taxis), meaning 'arrangement' or 'order'. It describes something placed in order alongside another.

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.

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

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.

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.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: KOO-ree-oss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΑΥΘΕΝΤΗΣ

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

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.

G3319

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: MEH-soo

Translations: middle, midst, among, between, in the middle, in the midst, (of) the middle, (of) the midst

Notes: This word refers to the middle or midst of something. As an adjective, it describes something as being in the middle. When used as a noun, often in the genitive case (like ΜΕΣΟΥ), it functions adverbially to indicate being in the midst of or among something or someone, frequently appearing with prepositions like διά (through) or ἐν (in).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΟΝ, ΜΕΣΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *medʰyo- (middle). It is cognate with Latin medius and English mid.

G5495

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHEI-ross

Translations: of hand, of a hand, of the hand, of power, of authority, of control

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the noun 'χείρ' (cheir), meaning 'hand'. In Koine Greek, 'hand' can refer not only to the physical limb but also metaphorically to power, authority, control, or agency. When used in the genitive case, it often indicates possession, origin, or the agent by which something is done, thus translating to 'of hand' or 'by the hand of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'χείρ' (cheir) comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰesr-, meaning 'hand'. It is related to words for hand in other Indo-European languages.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OO

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

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

G2521

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ka-THEE-meh-noo

Translations: (of) sitting, (of) dwelling, (of) remaining, (of) residing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to sit' or 'to dwell'. It describes someone or something that is in the act of sitting, dwelling, or remaining in a place. As a genitive form, it often indicates possession or relationship, translating to 'of one who is sitting' or 'of one who dwells'. It can refer to a person, an animal, or even a divine being.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΕΖΟΜΕΝΟΥ, ΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΟΣ, ΜΕΝΟΝΤΟΣ

G5501

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kheh-roo-BIM

Translations: cherubim

Notes: This word refers to a type of angelic being, often depicted as winged creatures, serving as guardians of sacred places or as attendants to God. It is a transliteration of a Hebrew plural noun and is used in the Septuagint and New Testament to describe these celestial beings.

Inflection: Plural, indeclinable (or sometimes treated as masculine plural nominative/accusative)

Etymology: The word Χερουβείμ is a transliteration of the Hebrew plural noun כְּרוּבִים (kərūḇīm), meaning 'cherubs' or 'cherubim'. It entered Greek through the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament.

G0297

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: am-foh-TEH-roy

Translations: both

Notes: This word means 'both' and is used to refer to two people or things collectively. It emphasizes that two distinct entities are included in a statement or action.

Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Plural. This word inflects for gender, number, and case (e.g., masculine, feminine, neuter; singular, plural; nominative, genitive, dative, accusative).

Etymology: The word 'ἀμφότεροι' is derived from the prefix 'ἀμφί' (amphi), meaning 'on both sides' or 'around', combined with a form related to 'ἕτερος' (heteros), meaning 'other' or 'one of two'.

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'.

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.

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.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

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

G5456

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foh-NAY

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

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

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΗΧΟΣ, ΚΡΑΥΓΗ

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

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.

G2896

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KRAV-gees

Translations: (of) a cry, (of) a shout, (of) an outcry, cry, a cry, shout, a shout, outcry, an outcry

Notes: This word refers to a loud vocal sound, often expressing strong emotion such as distress, joy, or command. It can denote a general cry, a shout, or an outcry. It is typically used to describe a sound that is heard and can be a call for help, a declaration, or a lament.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΩΝΗ, ΒΟΗ

Etymology: The word ΚΡΑΥΓΗ (kraugē) is derived from the verb κράζω (krazō), meaning 'to cry out' or 'to shout'. It refers to the act or sound of crying out.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

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.

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.

G1445

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eb-RAH-ee-ohn

Translations: of Hebrews, of the Hebrews, of Jews, of the Jews

Notes: This word refers to the descendants of Eber, more commonly known as the Jewish people or Israelites. It is used to describe the people group, their language, or their customs. In a sentence, it would indicate possession or origin, such as 'the customs of the Hebrews' or 'one of the Hebrews'.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΟΥΔΑΙΟΙ, ΙΣΡΑΗΛΙΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word Ἐβραῖος (Hebraios) comes from the Hebrew word עִבְרִי (ʿivrī), meaning 'one from beyond' or 'one who crossed over', referring to Abraham who crossed the Euphrates River.

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.

G5399

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-fo-BEE-thay-san

Translations: they feared, they were afraid

Notes: This word means 'they feared' or 'they were afraid'. It describes an action of experiencing fear or being struck with terror, performed by a group of people in the past. It is often used to describe a strong emotional reaction to something awe-inspiring or dangerous.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΔΩ, ΤΡΕΜΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek φόβος (phobos, “fear”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰegʷ- (“to flee”).

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.

G3759

Part of Speech: Interjection

Sounds like: OO-ah-ee

Translations: Woe, alas

Notes: This word is an exclamation used to express lament, grief, or warning. It is often translated as 'woe' or 'alas' and can be used to pronounce a curse or a solemn warning of impending disaster or judgment. It is typically followed by the person or thing to whom the 'woe' is directed, often in the dative case or introduced by a preposition.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word 'οὐαι' is of imitative origin, mimicking a cry of lamentation. It is found in various forms across different languages, suggesting a common, ancient root for such an exclamation.

G1807

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ahee-REH-loo

Translations: deliver, rescue, take out, remove

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

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

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΣΩΖΩ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-GOH-nen

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

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

G1807

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ahee-REH-tahy

Translations: he will deliver, he will rescue, he will take out, he will pluck out

Notes: This word means to deliver, rescue, or take out, often implying removal from danger or a difficult situation. It is used to describe an action where someone or something is removed from a harmful or undesirable state. For example, it can be used in the sense of God delivering people from their enemies.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΣΩΖΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐξ (ex, 'out of') and αἱρέω (hairéō, 'to take, to seize'). It literally means 'to take out' or 'to take away from'.

G4731, G4732

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: steh-reh-OHN

Translations: firm, solid, strong, steadfast, strengthening, making firm, establishing

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'firm,' 'solid,' or 'strong,' describing something that is unyielding or stable. It can also be a present participle of the verb 'στερεόω,' meaning 'to make firm,' 'to strengthen,' or 'to establish.' In this participial form, it describes an ongoing action of making something firm or strong. Its meaning depends on the context, whether it's describing a quality or an action.

Inflection: Masculine, Genitive, Plural (as adjective); Masculine, Nominative, Singular, Present Active Participle (as participle)

Synonyms: ΣΤΕΡΡΟΣ, ΒΕΒΑΙΟΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ

G3960

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-TA-ksan-tes

Translations: having struck, having smitten, those who struck, those who smote, striking, smiting

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to strike' or 'to smite'. It describes an action that has already occurred (aorist tense) and is performed by the subject (active voice). As a participle, it functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, or can stand alone as a substantive, meaning 'the ones who struck' or 'those who smote'. It indicates the completion of the action of striking or smiting.

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

Synonyms: ΤΥΠΤΩ, ΠΛΗΓΩ

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAH-see

Translations: (to) all, (to) every, (to) whole, (to) any, (of) all, (of) every, (of) whole, (of) any

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all,' 'every,' 'whole,' or 'any.' It is used to describe a quantity or entirety. For example, it can be used with a noun to mean 'all the people' or 'every house.' In the provided examples, 'ΠΑΣΗ ΧΩΡΑ' means 'in every land' or 'in all the land,' indicating its use to modify a feminine singular noun.

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'all' or 'every.'

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GHEE-nes-theh

Translations: be, become, come to pass, happen, arise, be made, be done

Notes: This verb means 'to be,' 'to become,' 'to come into existence,' or 'to happen.' It is often used to describe a change of state or a process, rather than a static condition. It can also mean 'to be made' or 'to be done' when used in the passive voice. In the imperative mood, as in 'ΓΙΝΕΣΘΕ', it functions as a command or exhortation, telling someone to 'be' or 'become' something.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Imperative, 2nd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G4638

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: skay-NOH-mah

Translations: tent, tabernacle, dwelling, a dwelling, abode, a tent, a tabernacle

Notes: This word refers to a tent, a temporary dwelling, or a tabernacle. It can be used literally for a physical tent or metaphorically for a temporary earthly body or dwelling place.

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

Synonyms: ΣΚΗΝΗ, ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek verb σκηνόω (skēnoō), meaning 'to dwell in a tent, to tabernacle', which itself comes from σκηνή (skēnē), meaning 'tent, booth'.

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

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.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LEEMF-thay

Translations: was taken, was received, was seized, was caught, was obtained

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. In this passive form, it indicates that the subject was the recipient of the action, meaning 'he/she/it was taken' or 'he/she/it was received'. It describes a completed action in the past where something or someone was taken or received by another.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

G0599

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-THA-non

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

Notes: This word means 'to die' or 'to be dead'. It is the aorist active indicative form, which describes a past action completed at a specific point in time. It can be either first person singular ('I died') or third person plural ('they died'). In some contexts, it can also be used for third person singular ('he/she/it died').

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΩ, ΕΚΠΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΟΘΝῌΣΚΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΑΠΟ (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ΘΝῌΣΚΩ (thnēskō), meaning 'to die'. The prefix emphasizes the separation from life.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-MEI-nah-yos

Translations: Jemina, Jemuel

Notes: This word appears to be a transliteration of a Hebrew proper noun into Koine Greek. It likely refers to a person, possibly a male name. It is not a common word in the Koine Greek New Testament or Septuagint. It could be a variant spelling or a less common name.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of a Hebrew proper noun, likely a personal name. Its exact Hebrew origin is uncertain without further context, but it may be related to names like Jemina or Jemuel.

G3913

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pah-rah-TAH-kseh-ohs

Translations: of battle array, of battle line, of battle, of array, of order

Notes: This word refers to the arrangement of troops for battle, a battle line, or the act of drawing up an army in formation. It can also refer more generally to an array or order. In a sentence, it would describe something belonging to or related to a military formation or a state of readiness for conflict.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΑΞΙΣ, ΣΥΝΤΑΞΙΣ, ΜΑΧΗ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΡΑΤΑΞΙΣ is derived from the verb παρατάσσω (paratassō), meaning 'to arrange side by side' or 'to draw up in battle array'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and τάσσω (tassō), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to order'.

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.

G2440

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-MA-tee-ah

Translations: garments, clothes, raiment

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

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΥΜΑΤΑ, ΕΣΘΗΣ

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

G1284

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-er-RAY-go-tah

Translations: torn, rent, burst, broken, shattered

Notes: This word is the perfect participle, middle/passive voice, accusative plural, neuter, of the verb 'διαρρήγνυμι' (diarrhēgnymi). It describes something that has been torn apart, rent, or burst open. It implies a state of being broken or shattered, often violently. For example, it can describe clothes that are torn or a net that has burst.

Inflection: Perfect Participle, Middle/Passive Voice, Accusative Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ΡΗΓΝΥΜΙ, ΣΧΙΖΩ, ΛΥΩ

Etymology: The word διαρρήγνυμι is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb ῥήγνυμι (rhēgnymi), meaning 'to break' or 'to tear'.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

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

G4648

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: sko-PEH-oon

Translations: watching, observing, looking, aiming, considering, a watcher, an observer

Notes: This word is a present active participle, masculine, singular, nominative case, derived from the verb 'σκοπεύω'. It describes someone who is actively watching, observing, or looking intently at something. It can also imply aiming at a target or considering something carefully. In a sentence, it would describe the action of a subject, for example, 'he, watching, saw the bird'.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩΝ, ΟΡΩΝ, ΘΕΩΡΩΝ

Etymology: The verb σκοπεύω (skopeuō) comes from σκοπός (skopos), meaning 'watcher, guard, goal, mark'. This root is related to σκέπτομαι (skeptomai), meaning 'to look at, examine'.

G1839

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ex-es-TEE-koo-yah

Translations: having been amazed, having been astonished, having been beside oneself, having lost one's mind

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle derived from the verb 'ἐξίστημι'. It describes someone or something that has become amazed, astonished, or has gone out of their mind or senses. It indicates a state of being overwhelmed or bewildered, often to the point of mental disorientation. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun.

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Feminine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΕΚΠΛΗΣΣΩ, ΘΑΥΜΑΖΩ

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

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

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-throh-poss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΗΡ, ΒΡΟΤΟΣ

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

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'.

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.

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.

G4692

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: SPEV-sas

Translations: having hurried, having hastened, having rushed, having made haste

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'σπεύδω', meaning 'to hurry' or 'to hasten'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, functioning like an adjective or adverb to modify a noun or verb. It indicates that the subject performed the action of hurrying or hastening.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΠΕΥΔΩ, ΤΑΧΥΝΩ, ΕΠΙΤΑΧΥΝΩ

G0518

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-PANG-gei-len

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕἸΠΕΝ, ΛΕΓΩ, ΜΗΝΥΩ

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

G5207

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HUI-os

Translations: son, a son

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ

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

G1881

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pan-ES-tay-san

Translations: they rose up, they stood up, they rebelled, they rose against, they stood against, they became dim

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the prefixes ἐπί (epi, 'upon, against') and ἀνά (ana, 'up, again') combined with the verb ἵστημι (histēmi, 'to stand'). It means to rise up, to stand up, or to rebel against someone or something. In some contexts, particularly when referring to eyes, it can mean to become dim or fail. It is used to describe a group of people taking a stand, often in opposition.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΞΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΑΦΙΣΤΗΜΙ

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.

G4029

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: peh-ree-ess-TEE-koh-sin

Translations: to those who stood around, for those who stood around, to those surrounding, for those surrounding

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, meaning 'having stood around' or 'having surrounded'. It describes people or things that have taken a position around something or someone. It is a compound word formed from 'περί' (around) and 'ἵστημι' (to stand). In this form, it indicates the dative case, plural number, and can refer to masculine, feminine, or neuter subjects.

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Dative, Plural, All Genders

Synonyms: ΚΥΚΛΟΩ, ΚΥΚΛΟΘΕΝ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. Its meaning evolved from literally 'standing around' to 'surrounding' or 'encompassing'.

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

G1473

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-GOH

Translations: I, me

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

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Nominative

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

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.

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'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: toh

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΟ is the neuter singular form of the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek. It is used to specify a noun, much like 'the' in English. It can function as both the subject (nominative case) or the direct object (accusative case) of a sentence when referring to a neuter singular noun.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The Greek definite article, including ΤΟ, derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. Its forms developed to agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-GO-nos

Translations: that which has happened, that which has come into being, a thing that has occurred, an event, a fact, a deed

Notes: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΣ is the perfect active participle, neuter singular, nominative or accusative case, of the verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to happen'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or noun, describing something that has already come into existence or occurred. It can refer to an event, a fact, or a deed that has taken place.

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΓΜΑ, ΕΡΓΟΝ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ

G4487

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: RHE-ma

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΟΓΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

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

G5043

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEK-non

Translations: child, a child, son, a son, daughter, a daughter

Notes: This word refers to a child, offspring, or descendant. It can be used broadly to refer to a son or daughter, or more generally to a young person. It is often used in a tender or affectionate way, similar to how 'my child' or 'dear child' might be used in English. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to someone who is a spiritual 'child' or follower of another.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΑΙΣ, ΥΙΟΣ, ΘΥΓΑΤΗΡ

Etymology: From the root τίκτω (tiktō), meaning 'to beget' or 'to bear'. It refers to that which is born or produced.

G5343

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-FEF-gen

Translations: has fled, has escaped, has run away, has taken flight

Notes: This word is the third person singular, perfect active indicative form of the verb 'φεύγω' (pheugō), meaning 'to flee' or 'to escape'. It describes an action that was completed in the past and whose results continue into the present. It is used to indicate that someone or something has successfully fled or escaped from a situation or place.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΙΔΡΑΣΚΩ, ΕΚΦΕΥΓΩ

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'.

G2992

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: lah-OH

Translations: people, a people, nation, a nation

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

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

G3403

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: em-NEES-thay

Translations: remembered, was reminded, called to mind

Notes: This verb means to remember, to recall, or to be reminded of something. It is often used in the context of God remembering His covenant or people, or people remembering God's works or commands. It can also mean to make mention of something.

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

Synonyms: ΜΝΗΜΟΝΕΥΩ, ΕΝΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From μνάομαι (mnaomai), meaning 'to remember', which is related to μνήμη (mnēmē), 'memory'.

G3694

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: op-is-THEE-ohs

Translations: backwards, behind, from behind

Notes: This word is an adverb that describes movement or position towards the rear or the back. It indicates a direction or location that is behind something or someone, or a movement that is in reverse.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ὈΠΙΣΩ, ὈΠΙΣΘΕΝ

Etymology: The word ὈΠΙΣΘΙΩΣ is derived from the adjective ὈΠΙΣΘΙΟΣ (opisthios), meaning 'hindmost' or 'at the back', which itself comes from the adverb ὈΠΙΣΩ (opisō) or ὈΠΙΣΘΕΝ (opisthen), meaning 'behind' or 'backwards'.

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ekh-OH-men-os

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΥΣ, ΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ, ΠΑΡΑΚΕΙΜΕΝΟΣ

G4937

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-TREE-bee

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΘΛΑΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΝΥΜΙ, ΡΗΓΝΥΜΙ

G3576

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOH-tos

Translations: back, a back

Notes: This word refers to the back of a person or animal. It can also refer to the back or rear part of an object or a place, such as the back of a country or a region. It is used in a straightforward manner to denote the physical back.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ, ΡΑΧΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΝΩΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to words meaning 'to flow' or 'to swim', perhaps referring to the movement of the back. It is an ancient Greek term.

G4245

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pres-BY-tays

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΓΕΡΩΝ, ΠΡΕΣΒΥΣ

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

G0926

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: BA-roos

Translations: heavy, weighty, burdensome, grievous, severe, important, serious

Notes: This word describes something as heavy in weight, or metaphorically as burdensome, difficult, or severe. It can also refer to something of great importance or seriousness. It is used to qualify nouns, indicating a significant or oppressive quality.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΑΡΥΣ, ΔΥΣΚΟΛΟΣ, ΕΠΙΒΑΡΗΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *gʷr̥hₓu- (heavy). Cognate with Latin gravis and Sanskrit guru.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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

G2919

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KREE-nen

Translations: he judged, he decided, he determined, he condemned, he ruled

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to judge,' 'to decide,' 'to determine,' 'to condemn,' or 'to rule.' It describes an action of making a judgment or decision, often with authority or finality. It is used to indicate that someone has made a definitive choice or rendered a verdict.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΦΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: From an assumed root meaning 'to separate, put asunder.'

G3565

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOOM-fay

Translations: bride, a bride, young woman, a young woman, daughter-in-law, a daughter-in-law, nymph, a nymph

Notes: This word refers to a young woman, especially one who is newly married or about to be married, hence 'bride'. It can also refer to a daughter-in-law or, in a broader sense, any young woman. In ancient Greek mythology, it could also refer to a divine female spirit associated with nature, a 'nymph'. Its usage depends on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΘΕΝΟΣ, ΓΥΝΗ

Etymology: The word ΝΥΜΦΗ comes from Proto-Indo-European, referring to a young woman or bride. It is related to Latin 'nūbere' (to marry) and 'nupta' (bride).

G5088

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: teh-KANE

Translations: to give birth, to bear, to bring forth, to beget

Notes: This word is an infinitive verb meaning 'to give birth' or 'to bear'. It is used to describe the act of bringing forth offspring, whether human or animal. It can also be used more broadly to mean 'to produce' or 'to bring into existence'. As an infinitive, it often functions like a noun or is used after verbs that indicate ability, desire, or necessity.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΦΕΡΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to beget' or 'to produce'. It is related to words meaning 'child' or 'offspring'.

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'.

G5604

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-DEE-nes

Translations: birth pangs, labor pains, travail, anguish, distress, throes

Notes: This word refers to the intense pain experienced during childbirth, often translated as 'birth pangs' or 'labor pains'. Metaphorically, it can also describe any severe anguish, distress, or suffering, similar to the throes of a difficult experience. It is used to convey a sense of intense, often unavoidable, suffering or a period of great difficulty leading to a significant outcome.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΟΙ, ΣΤΕΝΟΧΩΡΙΑ, ΘΛΙΨΙΣ

Etymology: The word derives from an ancient root meaning 'to swell' or 'to be pregnant', reflecting the physical process of childbirth and the associated pain.

G2540

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kahee-ROH

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΩΡΑ, ΧΡΟΝΟΣ

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.

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.

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.

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.

G3539

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-NO-eh-sen

Translations: he understood, she understood, it understood, he perceived, she perceived, it perceived, he considered, she considered, it considered, he thought, she thought, it thought

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to understand, perceive, consider, or think. It refers to the act of grasping something mentally or forming a concept. In this specific form, it indicates that a third person (he, she, or it) performed this action in the past.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ, ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΝΟΕΩ

Etymology: The word νοέω (noeo) comes from the Greek word νόος (noos), meaning 'mind' or 'intellect'. It signifies the action of the mind.

G0918

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: bar-KHA-both

Translations: Ichabod

Notes: This is a proper noun, a transliteration of the Hebrew name 'Ichabod'. It means 'no glory' or 'where is the glory?'. It is used as a personal name, specifically for the son of Phinehas in the Old Testament, born after the Ark of God was captured by the Philistines, signifying the departure of God's glory from Israel.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: From Hebrew אִיכָבוֹד (ʾīḵāḇōḏ), meaning 'no glory' or 'where is the glory?'. It is a compound of אִי (ʾī), a negative particle, and כָּבוֹד (kāḇōḏ), meaning 'glory'.

G5228

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-PER

Translations: over, above, for, on behalf of, concerning, beyond, more than

Notes: ΥΠΕΡ is a Koine Greek preposition. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often means 'on behalf of', 'for the sake of', 'concerning', or 'instead of'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'over', 'above', 'beyond', or 'more than', often indicating position or motion.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *uperi, meaning 'over, above'. It is cognate with English 'over' and Latin 'super'.

G0627

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-poh-KISS-tai

Translations: has been carried away, has been led away, has been removed, has been deported

Notes: This word is the perfect passive indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'ἀποικίζω' (apoikizō), meaning 'to carry away, to lead away, to remove, or to deport'. It describes an action that was completed in the past and has ongoing results in the present, indicating that something or someone has been permanently removed or settled elsewhere.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΟΙΚΙΖΩ, ΜΕΤΑΦΕΡΩ

G1391

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOK-sah

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΙΜΗ, ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΕΥΚΛΕΙΑ

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

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