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.

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).

G2181

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: EF-ra-im

Translations: Ephraim

Notes: Ephraim refers to a significant figure, tribe, and territory in ancient Israel. It was the name of the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob, whose descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name 'Ephraim' also came to represent the northern kingdom of Israel, particularly after the division of the kingdom, due to the tribe's prominence and influence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name 'Ephraim' is of Hebrew origin, from the verb 'parah' (פָּרָה), meaning 'to be fruitful' or 'to bear fruit'. It signifies 'fruitful' or 'doubly fruitful'.

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'.

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.

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.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OH

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

G1011

Part of Speech: Verb

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

Translations: he planned, he purposed, he decided, he consulted, he deliberated

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to plan, to counsel, to decide, or to deliberate. It describes an action of forming a purpose or intention, often after careful consideration. It is used to indicate that someone has made a decision or formed a plan.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ comes from the noun βουλή (boulē), meaning 'counsel' or 'plan', which itself is related to βούλομαι (boulomai), meaning 'to wish' or 'to will'.

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.

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.

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.

G1577

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-ah

Translations: assembly, an assembly, church, a church, congregation, a congregation, (to) assembly, (to) church, (to) congregation

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often called together for a specific purpose. In ancient Greek contexts, it could refer to a political assembly of citizens. In the New Testament, it primarily refers to the Christian church, either a local congregation or the universal body of believers. It can be used to describe both the physical gathering of people and the spiritual entity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative or Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. Thus, it literally means 'a calling out' or 'those called out'.

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.

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.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: it, itself, the same

Notes: This word is a versatile pronoun and adjective. As a pronoun, it typically means 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or 'they,' depending on its gender and number. When used as an adjective, it can mean 'the same' or serve as an intensive pronoun, emphasizing the noun it modifies, such as 'himself,' 'herself,' 'itself,' or 'themselves.' Its meaning is highly dependent on its grammatical case, number, and gender within a sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: This word is believed to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'that, that one.' It developed into the Greek pronoun and adjective 'autos,' retaining its core sense of identity or self.

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

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-noh

Translations: to that, for that, with that, by that, that one

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It is used to point out something or someone that is distant in space or time, or to refer back to something previously mentioned. In this form, it is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object or the means/instrument by which something is done. It often translates as 'to that', 'for that', or 'with that', depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

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.

G0048

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eeg-NEE-sthay-san

Translations: they were purified, they were made holy, they were consecrated

Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'hagnizo', meaning 'to purify' or 'to consecrate'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, where the subject underwent purification or was made holy by an external agent. It is used to indicate that a group of people or things were cleansed, made ritually pure, or set apart for a sacred purpose.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΑΡΙΖΩ, ΑΓΙΑΖΩ

G2425

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ee-kah-NOY

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

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

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΡΚΕΤΟΣ, ΕΞΑΡΚΗΣ

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

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EEKH-thay

Translations: was gathered together, was assembled, was collected

Notes: This word is the aorist passive form of the verb ΣΥΝΑΓΩ (synagō), meaning 'to gather together' or 'to assemble'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, where a group or things were brought together by an external agent. It is often used to describe people assembling in one place.

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

Synonyms: ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΑΓΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΑΓΩ (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Thus, it literally means 'to lead together' or 'to bring together'.

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.

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).

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.

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.

G1577

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-as

Translations: of church, of assembly, of congregation

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often with a religious or political purpose. In the New Testament, it commonly refers to the Christian church or a local congregation of believers. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐκ' (out of) and 'καλέω' (to call), meaning 'a calling out' or 'an assembly of those called out'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ is derived from the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. It originally referred to an assembly of citizens called out from their homes for public business.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-tay-san

Translations: they stood, they stood still, they set, they appointed, they established

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'histēmi'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point. It can mean 'they stood' or 'they stood still', indicating a state of being or a cessation of movement. It can also mean 'they set' or 'they appointed', referring to the act of placing something or establishing a rule or person in a position.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G1330

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-el-THAYN

Translations: to go through, to pass through, to travel through, to cross, to traverse, to go about, to spread

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It signifies movement from one point to another, often implying a journey or passage through a space, region, or crowd. It can also refer to the spreading of something, like a report or a message, throughout an area.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΔΙΑΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΤΡΕΧΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound of the preposition ΔΙΑ (DIA), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (ERCHOMAI), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G2782

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kee-ROOG-mah

Translations: proclamation, a proclamation, preaching, a preaching, message, a message

Notes: This word refers to the act of proclaiming or the content of what is proclaimed. It is often used in the context of a public announcement, a divine message, or the preaching of the Gospel. It can be used to describe the message itself or the act of delivering it.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative or Genitive

Synonyms: ΛΟΓΟΣ, ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ

Etymology: Derived from the verb ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ (KĒRYSSŌ), meaning 'to proclaim' or 'to preach', which itself comes from ΚΗΡΥΞ (KĒRYX), meaning 'herald' or 'messenger'.

G0965

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ber-sah-BEH-eh

Translations: Bathsheba, Beersheba

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Genitive or Dative

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

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.

G4128

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thoss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

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

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.

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.

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.

G4198

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.

G4862

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: soon

Translations: with, together with, along with

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ

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

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'.

G4368

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-TAG-ma

Translations: commandment, command, ordinance, decree, a commandment, an ordinance

Notes: This word refers to a command, order, or decree, often issued by an authority. It signifies something that has been enjoined or prescribed. It is typically used to refer to divine or human laws and regulations.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΟΛΗ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΝΟΜΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb προστάσσω (prostassō), meaning 'to order, command, appoint', which is formed from πρός (pros, 'to, toward') and τάσσω (tassō, 'to arrange, order').

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREF-sah-teh

Translations: return, turn back, turn around, convert

Notes: This word means to turn around, to return, or to convert. It can be used literally to describe a physical turning or returning to a place or person. It is also frequently used metaphorically to describe a spiritual turning or conversion, often implying repentance and a change of direction in one's life towards God.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΝΟΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ΣΤΡΕΦΩ (strephō), meaning 'to turn'.

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.

G0011

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-brah-AHM

Translations: Abraham, (to) Abraham, (of) Abraham

Notes: This is the proper name Abraham, a pivotal figure in the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). He is considered the patriarch through whom God established a covenant, promising him numerous descendants and a land. The name means 'father of a multitude'. It is used in sentences to refer directly to the person Abraham.

Inflection: Does not inflect (indeclinable)

Etymology: The name Ἀβραάμ (Abraham) is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name אַבְרָהָם ('Avraham), which means 'father of a multitude' or 'father of many nations'. It was originally Abram, meaning 'exalted father', before God changed it.

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).

G0386

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-seh-SOHS-meh-noos

Translations: those who have been saved, those who have been preserved, those who have been restored, those who have been rescued

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been saved' or 'having been preserved'. It describes individuals who have undergone a process of salvation, preservation, or restoration. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun (often implied) to describe a state of being saved or rescued.

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

Synonyms: ΣΩΖΩ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ

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.

G0810

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ass-SOOR

Translations: Asshur, Assyria, an Assyrian

Notes: This word refers to Asshur, the land of Assyria, or an Assyrian person. It is often used to denote the powerful ancient empire located in Mesopotamia, known for its military strength and influence in the ancient Near East. It can be used to refer to the geographical region, the people inhabiting it, or the empire itself.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Dative, Masculine or Neuter (referring to the land/empire)

Etymology: The word is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name 'Ashshur' (H0804), which refers to the son of Shem, and subsequently the land and people descended from him.

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: 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

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').

G3962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAH-teh-res

Translations: fathers, parents, ancestors

Notes: This word refers to male parents, or more broadly, to ancestors or forefathers. It can also be used in a spiritual sense to refer to spiritual leaders or founders. In a sentence, it would typically function as the subject or direct address.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΓΟΝΟΙ, ΓΟΝΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΑΤΗΡ' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'father'. It is a very ancient word found across many Indo-European languages.

G0868

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pes-TAY-san

Translations: they departed, they withdrew, they stood away, they revolted, they fell away

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb meaning 'to stand off from', 'to depart', 'to withdraw', or 'to revolt'. It describes an action of separation or defection that occurred in the past. It can be used to describe physical departure or a spiritual or political falling away.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ἈΝΑΧΩΡΕΩ, ἈΠΟΔΙΔΡΑΣΚΩ

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

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pah-reh-DOH-ken

Translations: handed over, delivered, gave up, betrayed, committed, entrusted

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb ΔΙΔΩΜΙ (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It generally means to hand something over to someone, to deliver, or to give up. Depending on the context, it can also mean to betray someone, to commit something to someone's care, or to entrust. It is often used in the sense of delivering someone into custody or handing over a tradition.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

G2050

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-ray-MO-sin

Translations: desolation, a desolation, devastation, destruction, a destruction, waste

Notes: This word refers to a state of being desolate, deserted, or laid waste. It describes the act or result of making something empty, ruined, or uninhabited. It is often used in contexts of destruction or abandonment, such as a city being left in ruins or a land becoming barren.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΝΙΣΜΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΣΙΣ, ΟΛΕΘΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΡΗΜΩΣΙΣ (erēmōsis) comes from the verb ἐρημόω (erēmoō), meaning 'to lay waste, make desolate,' which in turn derives from the adjective ἔρημος (erēmos), meaning 'desolate, solitary, uninhabited.'

G4645

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: sklee-roo-NEE-teh

Translations: harden, make hard, become hard, be hardened

Notes: This word means to make something hard or to become hard. It is often used metaphorically in the New Testament to refer to a hardening of the heart or mind, indicating resistance to God's will or truth. It can be used transitively (to harden something) or intransitively (to become hard).

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΠΩΡΟΩ, ΣΤΕΡΕΟΩ

Etymology: From σκληρός (sklēros), meaning 'hard' or 'harsh'. The verb σκληρύνω means 'to make hard' or 'to harden'.

G2588

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-DEE-as

Translations: of heart, of a heart, of mind, of soul, of inner self, of conscience, of courage, of will

Notes: This word refers to the physical heart, but more commonly in Koine Greek, it signifies the center of one's being, including thoughts, emotions, will, and conscience. It is often used to denote the inner person, the seat of spiritual and moral life. For example, it can refer to the core of one's beliefs or the source of one's intentions.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΨΥΧΗ, ΝΟΥΣ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DOH-teh

Translations: give, grant, allow, entrust, deliver

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to give' or 'to grant'. It is used as a command or an exhortation, instructing someone or a group of people to perform the action of giving. It can also imply entrusting something to someone or delivering something.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Aorist Active, Imperative

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΔΩΜΙ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *deh₃-, meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated verb, a common feature in ancient Greek verbs.

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.

G1398

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doo-LEH-oo-sah-teh

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

Notes: This word means to serve, to be a slave, or to obey. It implies a state of servitude or submission, often in a religious or moral sense, but can also refer to literal slavery. It is frequently used in the New Testament to describe serving God or Christ, or conversely, serving sin or other masters. In this form, it is an imperative, commanding someone to serve.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ

G0654

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-poh-STREP-see

Translations: will turn away, will turn back, will return, will avert, will cause to return

Notes: This word means to turn something away or back, or to turn oneself away or back. It can be used both transitively (to turn something) and intransitively (to turn oneself). It often implies a physical turning, but can also be used metaphorically, such as turning away from a path or turning back to a previous state or person. It can also mean to cause something to return or to avert something.

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

Synonyms: EPISTREPHO, STREPHO, APOTREPO

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.

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREF-fain

Translations: to turn, to return, to turn back, to convert, to restore

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἘΠΙ (upon, to) and the verb ΣΤΡΕΦΩ (to turn). It means to turn around, to turn back, or to return. It can be used literally to describe physical movement, or figuratively to describe a change in direction, attitude, or allegiance, often implying a conversion or restoration.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ἈΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ΣΤΡΕΦΩ (strephō), meaning 'to turn'.

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.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-SON-tai

Translations: they will be, they shall be

Notes: This word is the third person plural future indicative form of the verb 'to be'. It signifies that a group of subjects will exist or will be in a particular state or condition at some point in the future. It is used to express future existence, identity, or a future state of being for multiple entities.

Inflection: Future, Indicative, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very ancient and fundamental verb in the Greek language, tracing its origins back to the earliest stages of the Indo-European language family.

G3628

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oyk-teer-MOYS

Translations: to mercies, with mercies, in mercies, to compassions, with compassions, in compassions, to pity, with pity, in pity

Notes: This word refers to acts of compassion, pity, or mercy. It describes a deep feeling of sympathy for the suffering of others, often leading to active help or forgiveness. It is frequently used in a religious context to describe God's merciful nature.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΛΕΟΣ, ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΑ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΤΙΡΜΟΣ (oiktirmos) is derived from the verb οἰκτίρω (oiktirō), meaning 'to have pity' or 'to feel compassion'.

G0473

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AN-tee

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΝΤΙΠΕΡΑ

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

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ahee-khma-loh-TEE-san-tohn

Translations: of those who took captive, of those who led captive, of those who made captive

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to take captive' or 'to lead captive'. It describes the action of someone who has captured or enslaved others. In the provided context, it refers to 'those who took them captive' or 'those who led them captive', indicating the agents of the captivity. It is a genitive plural, often used to show possession or the source of an action.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΧΜΑΛΩΤΕΥΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

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

G1655

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eh-leh-AY-mohn

Translations: merciful, compassionate, pitiful

Notes: This adjective describes someone who is full of mercy, compassion, or pity. It is often used to characterize God, highlighting His benevolent nature, but can also refer to individuals who show kindness and forgiveness towards others. It is used to describe a quality of character.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΟἸΚΤΙΡΜΩΝ, ΕΥ̓ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΟΣ

Etymology: From ἐλεέω (eleeō, "to have mercy"), which comes from ἔλεος (eleos, "mercy"). It describes someone who is characterized by mercy.

G3629

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: oyk-TEYR-mohn

Translations: compassionate, merciful, pitying

Notes: This word describes someone who is full of compassion, mercy, or pity. It is used to characterize a person or being who shows deep empathy and kindness towards others, often in response to their suffering or need. It can be used to describe God's character as merciful.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΛΕΗΜΩΝ, ΕΥΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word is derived from the verb οἰκτείρω (oikteirō), meaning 'to pity' or 'to have compassion'. It emphasizes the inward feeling of pity that leads to outward acts of mercy.

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.

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THEH-os

Translations: God, a God, Lord

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΠΑΤΗΡ

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

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-OH-pon

Translations: face, a face, presence, person, appearance

Notes: This word refers to the face of a person or animal. It can also denote one's presence or appearance, or even a person themselves, especially in a formal or legal context. It is used to describe physical features as well as the impression or aspect someone presents.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρός (pros, "to, towards") and ὤψ (ōps, "eye, face"). It literally means "that which is towards the eye" or "that which is before the eye."

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.

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREF-so-men

Translations: let us return, let us turn, let us turn back, let us convert

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἘΠΙ (upon, to) and the verb ΣΤΡΕΦΩ (to turn). It means to turn around, turn back, return, or convert. It is often used in a literal sense of physical movement, but also frequently in a spiritual sense, referring to a turning back to God or a change of heart and direction in life. It can be used transitively (to turn something) or intransitively (to turn oneself).

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΚΑΜΠΤΩ, ὙΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΝΟΕΩ

G1277

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-por-YOO-oh-men-oy

Translations: passing through, going through, traveling through, those passing through, those going through

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'διαπορεύομαι', meaning 'to pass through' or 'to go through'. It is a compound word formed from 'διά' (through) and 'πορεύομαι' (to go, to journey). It describes an action of moving from one place to another, often implying a journey or passage through a specific area. In its participle form, it functions like an adjective or noun, describing someone or something that is in the process of passing through.

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

Synonyms: ΟΔΕΥΟΝΤΕΣ, ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: The word 'διαπορεύομαι' is a compound verb derived from the preposition 'διά' (through, across) and the verb 'πορεύομαι' (to go, to journey, to travel). 'Πορεύομαι' itself comes from 'πόρος' (a passage, a way).

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.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-non-toh

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ

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

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.

G2602

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-mo-KOH-meh-noy

Translations: mocked, ridiculed, derided

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against,' and μωκάομαι (mōkaomai), meaning 'to mock' or 'to scoff.' Together, it means to mock or ridicule someone intensely or thoroughly. It describes an action of making fun of someone in a scornful or contemptuous way.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΜΥΚΤΗΡΙΖΩ, ΕΜΠΑΙΖΩ, ΧΛΕΥΑΖΩ

Etymology: The verb καταμωκάομαι (katamōkaomai) is derived from the prefix κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against,' and the verb μωκάομαι (mōkaomai), which means 'to mock' or 'to scoff.' The root μωκάομαι itself is related to μῶκος (mōkos), meaning 'mockery' or 'scoffing.'

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'.

G5157

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-TRAH-pay-sahn

Translations: they turned, they were turned, they turned themselves, they were changed, they were put to flight

Notes: This word describes an action of turning or being turned. It can mean to turn oneself, to be turned, to change direction, or to be put to flight. It is often used to indicate a change in course, direction, or even a change in one's state or mind, sometimes implying a turning away or a rout.

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

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ, ΦΕΥΓΩ

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

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

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

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

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

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

G3392

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mee-AH-n

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΜΟΛΥΝΩ, ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩ, ΒΕΒΗΛΟΩ

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

G4368

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-TAG-ma-ta

Translations: commandments, ordinances, decrees, statutes

Notes: This word refers to a command, ordinance, or decree, often one issued by an authority. It is a compound word derived from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ΤΑΣΣΩ (tassō), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to order'. In its plural form, it typically refers to a set of rules or laws, such as divine commandments or legal statutes.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΟΛΑΙ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑΤΑ, ΝΟΜΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΤΑΓΜΑ is derived from the verb προστάσσω (prostassō), meaning 'to command' or 'to order'. This verb itself is formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and τάσσω (tassō), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to order'.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LO-go

Translations: (to) word, (to) reason, (to) account, (to) saying, (to) message, (to) speech, (to) matter, (to) thing, by word, by reason, by account, by saying, by message, by speech, by matter, by thing

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun 'ΛΟΓΟΣ' (logos). 'ΛΟΓΟΣ' is a fundamental term in Greek, meaning 'word,' 'reason,' 'account,' 'speech,' or 'message.' In its dative form 'ΛΟΓΩ,' it often indicates the indirect object of an action, the means or instrument by which something is done, or the cause or reason for something. It can be translated with prepositions like 'to,' 'for,' 'by,' or 'with,' depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΜΥΘΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EEKH-theh-san

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΝΤΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΛΘΟΝΤΕΣ

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

G4183

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PO-loos

Translations: much, many, great, a great deal, a great many

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'much' or 'many'. It is used to describe a large quantity or number of something. For example, it can refer to a large crowd of people or a significant amount of something. It can also be used to describe something as 'great' in terms of size or importance.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΙΚΑΝΟΣ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'much' or 'many'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G0001

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-ZOO-mon

Translations: of unleavened (things), of unleavened bread, of the Feast of Unleavened Bread

Notes: This word refers to something that is unleavened, meaning it has not been raised with yeast or leaven. It is commonly used in the context of bread, specifically unleavened bread, which is flat and crisp. In a broader sense, it can refer to the Jewish Feast of Unleavened Bread (Passover), during which only unleavened bread is consumed. It is an adjective that is often used substantively as a noun.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ἈΖΥΜΑ

Etymology: The word ἄζυμος (azymos) is a compound word formed from the privative prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and ζύμη (zymē), meaning 'leaven' or 'yeast'. Thus, it literally means 'without leaven'.

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

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.

G4496

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ER-rip-san

Translations: they threw, they cast, they hurled, they rejected

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ῥίπτω' (rhiptō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. It describes an action that was completed in the past by a group of people. It can be used literally to mean throwing an object, or metaphorically to mean casting aside or rejecting something, such as a law or a good portion.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΛΛΩ, ἘΚΒΑΛΛΩ, ἈΠΟΒΑΛΛΩ

G2380

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-THOO-san

Translations: they sacrificed, they offered, they killed

Notes: This verb describes an action performed by a group of people in the past, meaning 'to sacrifice' or 'to kill,' especially in the context of religious offerings or preparing food. It is commonly used when referring to the act of offering sacrifices to God or to idols, but can also denote the killing of animals for consumption.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΩ, ΑΝΑΦΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word θύω (thyo) comes from an ancient Greek root meaning 'to rush, to rage, to smoke, to sacrifice.' Its meaning evolved from the idea of a 'rushing' or 'smoking' offering to the more specific sense of 'sacrificing' or 'offering by fire.'

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.

G5067

Part of Speech: Adjective, Ordinal Number

Sounds like: tes-sa-res-KAI-de-tee

Translations: fourteenth, a fourteenth, the fourteenth

Notes: This word is an ordinal number meaning 'fourteenth'. It is a compound word formed from 'τέσσαρες' (four) and 'δέκα' (ten), with the suffix '-τη' indicating the ordinal form. It is used to denote the position in a sequence, such as 'the fourteenth day' or 'the fourteenth hour'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Koine Greek words 'τέσσαρες' (tessares), meaning 'four', and 'δέκα' (deka), meaning 'ten', with the ordinal suffix '-τη'.

G1788

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-e-TRA-pay-san

Translations: they were ashamed, they were put to shame, they were reverent, they respected

Notes: This word describes the state of being ashamed, put to shame, or feeling a sense of reverence or respect. It implies a turning inward due to a sense of disgrace or a turning towards someone with respect. It is often used to describe a reaction to one's own actions or to the presence of an authority figure.

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

Synonyms: ΑἸΣΧΎΝΟΜΑΙ, ἘΠΙΣΤΡΈΦΩ

G0048

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: heeg-NEE-san

Translations: they purified, they cleansed, they consecrated, they made holy

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to purify' or 'to cleanse', often in a ritual or moral sense. It refers to the act of making something or someone clean, pure, or holy, typically in preparation for a sacred act or to remove defilement. It is used here in the past tense, indicating that a group of people performed this action.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΑΡΙΖΩ, ΑΓΙΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἁγνίζω (hagnizō) is derived from the adjective ἁγνός (hagnos), meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. It signifies the act of making something pure or holy.

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-koh

Translations: (to) house, (to) household, (to) family, (to) temple, (to) home

Notes: This word refers to a house, a dwelling place, or a building. It can also refer to a household, meaning the family and all who live within the house, or more broadly, a lineage or a family line. In a religious context, it can refer to a temple or the house of God. The form ΟἸΚΩ is the dative singular, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ, ΟΙΚΟΣ

G2917

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KREE-mah

Translations: judgment, a judgment, condemnation, a condemnation, decision, a decision, sentence, a sentence, punishment, a punishment, justice, a justice

Notes: This word refers to a judgment, decision, or sentence, often with the implication of a legal or divine verdict. It can also refer to the act of judging or the outcome of a judgment, including condemnation or punishment. It is used in contexts ranging from legal proceedings to divine decrees.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΡΙΣΙΣ, ΔΙΚΗ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΜΑ

Etymology: From the verb κρίνω (krino), meaning 'to judge, decide, separate'. It refers to the result or outcome of judging.

G1209

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DEH-khon-toh

Translations: they were receiving, they were accepting, they were welcoming, they were taking

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to receive,' 'to accept,' or 'to welcome.' It describes an action of taking something offered or given, or of showing hospitality to someone. It is often used in contexts where someone is taking something into their possession or allowing someone into their presence.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΟΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

G3019

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: le-oo-EE-tone

Translations: of Levites

Notes: This word refers to the Levites, who were members of the Hebrew tribe of Levi, traditionally responsible for religious duties and service in the Temple. In this form, it is a genitive plural, indicating possession or origin, often translated as 'of Levites' or 'belonging to Levites'.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Etymology: The word Λευίτης (Levites) is derived from the Hebrew name לֵוִי (Levi), the third son of Jacob and Leah, whose descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

G0048

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eeg-NEES-thay

Translations: was purified, was consecrated, was made holy, was cleansed

Notes: This verb describes the action of being purified, consecrated, or made holy. It is used when the subject of the verb is the one receiving the purification or consecration, rather than performing it. For example, 'he was purified' or 'it was consecrated'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΑΡΙΖΩ, ΑΓΙΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἁγνίζω (hagnízō) is derived from ἁγνός (hagnós), meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. It refers to the act of making something pure or holy.

G1410

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: doo-NAH-meh-noh

Translations: being able, able, powerful, one who is able, (to) one who is able, (to) the one being able

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'δύναμαι' (dynamai), meaning 'to be able' or 'to have power'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that is currently able or powerful. It can be translated as 'being able' or 'one who is able', often indicating capability or potential.

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

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΖΩ

G2068

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PHA-gon

Translations: ate, did eat, have eaten

Notes: This word is an aorist form of the verb 'to eat'. It describes an action of eating that occurred in the past, without specifying whether it was a continuous or repeated action. It can mean 'I ate', 'they ate', or 'we ate' depending on the context, as the form is ambiguous between first person singular and third person plural in the aorist indicative active.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, First Person Singular or Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ, ΤΡΩΓΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ἐσθίω' (esthiō), from which 'ἐφαγον' is derived, comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to eat'.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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

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'.

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

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

G0018

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-gah-THOS

Translations: good, a good thing, good, useful, beneficial, upright, virtuous, kind

Notes: This word describes something or someone as good in various senses. It can refer to moral goodness, something that is beneficial or useful, or something that is pleasant or agreeable. It is often used to describe the character of God or a person's virtuous actions.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a common Greek word found throughout ancient Greek literature, including the Septuagint and the New Testament.

G1849

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ee-LAS-thoh

Translations: let him be propitiated, let him be atoned for, let him be reconciled

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to propitiate, to make atonement for, or to reconcile. In this specific form, it is a third-person singular aorist passive imperative, meaning 'let him be propitiated' or 'let him be atoned for'. It implies an action where someone or something is made favorable or appeased, often in a religious context to God or a deity.

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

Synonyms: ΙΛΑΣΚΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΛΑΣΣΩ

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'.

G2720

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-tef-thy-NOO-sees

Translations: directing, guiding, making straight, prospering

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'κατευθύνω', meaning 'to direct', 'to guide', 'to make straight', or 'to prosper'. It describes an action that is ongoing or has just occurred, functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. It can refer to someone or something that is actively directing, guiding, or making a path straight, or causing something to prosper.

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

Synonyms: ΟΔΗΓΟΥΣΗΣ, ΕΥΘΥΝΟΥΣΗΣ

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

G2390

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-AH-sah-toh

Translations: he healed, he cured

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'he healed' or 'he cured'. It describes an action of restoring health or making whole. It is typically used in a past tense context, indicating that the healing action has already occurred.

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

Synonyms: ΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΩ, ΣΩΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἰάομαι (iaomai) is derived from the Greek word ἰάομαι, meaning 'to heal' or 'to cure'. Its origin is ancient Greek, related to the concept of medical treatment and restoration.

G2147

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: yoo-re-THEN-tes

Translations: found, having been found, those who were found

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been found' or 'those who were found'. It describes a state of being found or discovered, often referring to a group of people who were in that state. It functions like an adjective modifying a noun, or can stand on its own as a substantive (a noun).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect, Passive

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΕΘΕΝΤΕΣ, ΚΑΤΑΛΗΦΘΕΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ (eurisko) comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to find' or 'to discover'.

G2167

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-fro-SOO-nay

Translations: joy, gladness, mirth, a joy, a gladness, a mirth

Notes: This word refers to a state of joy, gladness, or mirth. It describes a feeling of happiness and delight, often associated with celebration or good news. It can be used to describe the general atmosphere of joy or a specific instance of it.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΑΡΑ, ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek verb εὐφραίνω (euphrainō), meaning 'to gladden' or 'to make merry'. It is related to the concept of 'well-being' or 'good cheer'.

G2589

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kath-yMNOO-n-tes

Translations: singing praises, praising, celebrating with hymns

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'κατά' (down, against, according to) and 'ὑμνέω' (to sing praises, to hymn). It means to sing praises to someone or something, to celebrate with hymns, or to extol. It is often used in the context of religious worship or adoration. In a sentence, it would describe the action of a group or individual singing praises.

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

Synonyms: ΥΜΝΕΩ, ΑΙΝΕΩ, ΔΟΞΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΘΥΜΝΕΩ is a compound of the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'according to', and the verb ΥΜΝΕΩ (hymneō), meaning 'to sing praises' or 'to hymn'. ΥΜΝΕΩ itself comes from ὕμνος (hymnos), meaning 'hymn' or 'song of praise'.

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.

G3704

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: or-GAH-noys

Translations: (to) instruments, (with) instruments, (to) tools, (with) tools, (to) organs, (with) organs

Notes: This word refers to an instrument, tool, or implement of any kind. It can also refer to a musical instrument or a bodily organ. It is used to describe something by which work is accomplished or an action is performed. In the provided examples, it is used in the dative case, indicating the means or instrument by which something is done.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΛΕΙΟΝ, ΣΚΕΥΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'organon' comes from the verb 'ergo' (ἔργω), meaning 'to work' or 'to do'. Thus, an 'organon' is literally 'that by which work is done'.

G4920

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ee-ON-tone

Translations: understanding, those understanding, of those understanding

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'understanding' or 'perceiving'. It describes someone who is in the process of comprehending or grasping something. In the genitive plural, as seen here, it often refers to 'those who are understanding' or 'of those who understand'. It implies a mental faculty of putting things together or bringing concepts into a coherent whole.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΟΝΤΩΝ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΟΝΤΩΝ

G4931

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-teh-LEH-san

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΕΛΕΩ, ΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΠΕΡΑΙΝΩ

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

G4991

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: so-tay-REE-oo

Translations: (of) salvation, (of) deliverance, (of) preservation, (of) safety, a salvation

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ' (sōtēria), meaning 'salvation' or 'deliverance'. It indicates possession or origin, often translated as 'of salvation' or 'belonging to salvation'. It can refer to the act of saving or being saved, or the state of being safe and sound. In a religious context, it often refers to spiritual salvation.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ΣΩΤΗΡ

Etymology: The word 'ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ' derives from the adjective 'σώτηριος' (sōtērios), meaning 'saving' or 'delivering', which in turn comes from 'σωτήρ' (sōtēr), meaning 'savior' or 'deliverer'. This root is connected to the verb 'σῴζω' (sōizō), meaning 'to save' or 'to preserve'.

G1843

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: eks-oh-moh-loh-GOO-meh-noy

Translations: confessing, acknowledging, giving thanks, praising, professing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'exomologeo'. It describes the action of confessing, acknowledging, or giving thanks. It can be used to describe someone who is making a confession, acknowledging a truth, or expressing gratitude or praise. It often implies an open or public declaration.

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

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΕΥ̓ΧΑΡΙΣΤΕΩ, ΑἸΝΕΩ

G0236

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: al-LAS

Translations: change, exchange, alter, transform, substitute

Notes: This verb means to change, alter, or exchange something. It can be used to describe a physical transformation, a change in circumstances, or the act of substituting one thing for another. It is often used in the middle voice (ἈΛΛΆΣΣΟΜΑΙ) to mean 'to be changed' or 'to exchange for oneself'.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice; or Second Person Singular, Aorist Imperative, Active Voice; or Third Person Singular, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice; or First Person Singular, Aorist Subjunctive, Active Voice; or Second Person Singular, Aorist Subjunctive, Active Voice; or Third Person Singular, Aorist Subjunctive, Active Voice; or First Person Singular, Aorist Optative, Active Voice; or Second Person Singular, Aorist Optative, Active Voice; or Third Person Singular, Aorist Optative, Active Voice; or First Person Singular, Aorist Imperative, Middle Voice; or Second Person Singular, Aorist Imperative, Middle Voice; or Third Person Singular, Aorist Imperative, Middle Voice; or First Person Singular, Aorist Subjunctive, Middle Voice; or Second Person Singular, Aorist Subjunctive, Middle Voice; or Third Person Singular, Aorist Subjunctive, Middle Voice; or First Person Singular, Aorist Optative, Middle Voice; or Second Person Singular, Aorist Optative, Middle Voice; or Third Person Singular, Aorist Optative, Middle Voice.

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑΒΆΛΛΩ, ΜΕΤΑΤΊΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: From ἌΛΛΟΣ (allos), meaning 'other'. The verb signifies making something 'other' than it was.

G0535

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-AR-ksa-to

Translations: began, offered, consecrated, dedicated

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from ἀπό (apo, 'from, off') and ἄρχομαι (archomai, 'to begin'). It means 'to begin' or 'to make a beginning', often with the nuance of offering the first-fruits or making a dedication. It can also mean 'to offer' or 'to consecrate', especially in a religious context where the first part of something is offered to a deity. It is used to describe the initiation of an action or the presentation of an offering.

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

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΝΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΩ

G3448

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MOS-khoos

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΤΑΥΡΟΣ, ΒΟΥΣ

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

G0053

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-PEER-ksahn-toh

Translations: they began, they offered as firstfruits, they made a beginning

Notes: This is a verb in the 3rd person plural, aorist middle/passive indicative. It means 'they began' or 'they offered as firstfruits'. The word is often used in contexts of initiating an action or making an offering, especially the first part of an offering.

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

Synonyms: ἨΡΞΑΝΤΟ, ἘΝΗΡΞΑΝΤΟ

Etymology: The word ἀπάρχομαι (aparchomai) is a compound of ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and ἄρχομαι (archomai), meaning 'to begin' or 'to be first'. This etymology reflects its dual meaning of beginning something and offering the first part of something.

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").

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-GEE-ah

Translations: holy, sacred, a holy one, a holy thing

Notes: This word means 'holy' or 'sacred'. It is used to describe people, places, or things that are set apart for God or dedicated to religious purposes. It can also refer to a holy person or thing as a noun. It is the feminine singular form of the adjective 'ΑΓΙΟΣ' (hagios).

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΓΙΑ' comes from the root 'ΑΓΙΟΣ', which is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to venerate' or 'to dread'. It refers to that which is set apart or consecrated.

G2352

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-THRAHN-thee

Translations: was broken, was crushed, was shattered

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist indicative passive form of the verb 'θραύω' (thrauo), meaning 'to break', 'to crush', or 'to shatter'. It describes an action that happened in the past, where the subject underwent the action of being broken or crushed by something else.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΡΙΒΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΝΥΜΙ

Etymology: The word 'θραύω' (thrauo) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the idea of breaking or shattering.

G4339

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-AY-loo-toy

Translations: proselytes, converts

Notes: This word refers to individuals who have converted from one religion or belief system to another, particularly Gentiles who have converted to Judaism. It describes someone who has come over to a new faith or community.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come'. Thus, it literally means 'one who has come to' or 'one who has approached'.

G1525

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ice-EL-thon-tes

Translations: entering, having entered, going in, coming in

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'εἰσέρχομαι' (eiserchomai), meaning 'to go in' or 'to enter'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject. It can be translated as 'entering' or 'having entered', indicating an action that is either ongoing or completed relative to the main verb of the sentence. It is often used to describe someone who has come into a place or situation.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Nominative, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

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

G2730

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: kah-toy-KOON-tes

Translations: dwelling, inhabiting, residing, living, those who dwell, those who inhabit, those who reside, those who live

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'katoikeō', meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. It describes someone or something that is currently dwelling or residing in a place. When used as a noun, it refers to 'those who dwell' or 'the inhabitants' of a particular area. It is often used to describe people living in a specific region or on the earth.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΕΝΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΕΣ

G4672

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-loh-MOHN

Translations: Solomon

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

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

G1858

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-or-TEE

Translations: feast, a feast, festival, a festival, holiday, a holiday

Notes: This word refers to a religious festival or holiday, a time of celebration and special observance. It is often used in the context of Jewish or Christian religious feasts. It can be used to denote the specific day of a festival or the entire period of celebration.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine (though it can appear in other cases and numbers depending on context, e.g., Genitive as in ΕΟΡΤΗΣ)

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΗΓΥΡΙΣ, ΘΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΕΟΡΤΗ comes from an older Greek word, perhaps related to a root meaning 'to gather' or 'to celebrate'. It has been used since ancient times to refer to public festivals or holidays.

G1874

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ay-KOOS-thay

Translations: was heard, was listened to, was answered

Notes: This is the aorist passive indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'epakouō'. It means 'to be heard' or 'to be listened to', often in the sense of a prayer or request being heard and answered by God. It describes an action that was completed in the past and received by the subject.

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

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΥΩ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΑΚΟΥΩ (epakouō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ἀκούω (akouō), meaning 'to hear'. The combination suggests hearing in response or hearing attentively.

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.

G4335

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-YOO-khee

Translations: prayer, a prayer, supplication

Notes: This word refers to an act of prayer or supplication, a communication with God or a deity. It is commonly used to describe the act of worship or a specific request made in prayer. It can be used in contexts ranging from personal devotion to public worship.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΗΣΙΣ, ΕΥΧΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προσεύχομαι (proseúkhomai, “to pray”), from πρός (prós, “to, toward”) + εὔχομαι (eúkhomai, “to pray, to wish”). It literally means 'a prayer directed towards'.

G2732

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-toy-kee-TEE-ree-on

Translations: dwelling place, habitation, abode, a dwelling place, a habitation, an abode

Notes: This word refers to a place where someone or something dwells, resides, or lives. It signifies a permanent or established residence, a habitation. It is often used to describe a physical dwelling but can also refer to a spiritual or metaphorical dwelling.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΗΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΤΟΠΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΟΙΚΗΤΗΡΙΟΝ is derived from the verb ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ (katoikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit', combined with the suffix -ΤΗΡΙΟΝ (-tērion), which denotes a place or instrument. Thus, it literally means 'a place of dwelling'.