2001 Translation

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.

G2532

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

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.

G4190

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: po-nee-RON

Translations: evil, wicked, bad, harmful, a wicked thing, an evil thing

Notes: This word describes something as evil, wicked, or bad. It can be used as an adjective to modify a noun, or it can function as a noun itself, referring to an evil or wicked thing. It often implies something that is morally corrupt, harmful, or causing distress.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΣ, ΦΑΥΛΟΣ, ΑΝΟΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word comes from the Greek word πόνος (ponos), meaning 'toil, labor, distress, pain', suggesting something that causes pain or is the result of painful effort, thus leading to the meaning of 'evil' or 'wicked'.

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).

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.

G0946

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bdeh-LIG-mah-tohn

Translations: (of) abomination, (of) abominations, (of) detestable thing, (of) detestable things

Notes: This word refers to something that is an abomination, a detestable thing, or an object of disgust. It is often used in a religious or moral context to describe practices, idols, or actions that are considered offensive or impure, especially in the sight of God. It is a compound word derived from the verb 'βδελύσσομαι' (to feel disgust, to abhor).

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΙΑΣΜΑ, ΑΚΑΘΑΡΣΙΑ

G1842

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-oh-LEH-thre-oo-sen

Translations: destroyed, utterly destroyed, exterminated, rooted out

Notes: This word means to utterly destroy, exterminate, or root out completely. It implies a total and decisive destruction, often with the sense of leaving nothing behind. It is used to describe the complete annihilation of people, things, or even abstract concepts.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΞΟΛΟΘΡΕΥΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ὀλοθρεύω (olothreuo), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to slay'. The combination emphasizes a complete and thorough destruction.

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.

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-SO-poo

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

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

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).

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-STREF-sen

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΥΠΟΝΟΣΤΕΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

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

Translations: built, constructed, erected

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ

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

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.

G5308

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: yp-see-LAH

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΕΠΑΝΩ, ΥΠΕΡΗΦΑΝΟΣ

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

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

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

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

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

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

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

G2706

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tes-PAH-sen

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

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb σπάω (spaō), meaning 'to draw' or 'to pull'. Together, it means to pull down, tear down, or demolish something, often with force or violence. It describes the action of bringing something from an upright or intact state to a ruined or fallen one.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΑΙΡΕΩ, ΑΝΑΤΡΕΠΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ

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'.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-TEE-sen

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

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

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

Synonyms: ἘΘΗΚΕΝ, ἘΣΤΗΡΙΞΕΝ

G4769

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STEE-lan

Translations: pillar, a pillar, column, a column, monument, a monument, stele, a stele

Notes: This word refers to an upright slab or pillar, often made of stone, used as a monument, a boundary marker, or to bear an inscription. It can also refer to a column or a post. In ancient contexts, such pillars were frequently erected for religious purposes, to commemorate events, or to mark graves.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΙΩΝ, ΟΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΤΗΛΗ (stēlē) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *stel-, meaning 'to stand, to put, to place'. It refers to something that stands upright.

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: TOYN

Translations: therefore, accordingly, then, consequently

Notes: ΤΟΙΝ is a particle used to introduce a logical consequence or a transition in discourse. It often combines with other particles, most commonly with νυν (nun) to form τοίνυν (toinun), which means 'therefore' or 'accordingly'. It serves to mark a conclusion or a continuation based on what has just been stated.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΡΑ, ΟΥΝ, ΔΗ

Etymology: The particle τοιν is of uncertain origin, but it is often considered to be related to the demonstrative pronoun τος (tos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It functions as a connective, indicating a logical progression.

G0005

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AL-see

Translations: groves, sacred groves

Notes: This word refers to a grove of trees, often specifically a sacred grove dedicated to a deity or used for religious worship. It is typically used in the plural form to denote multiple such areas. In ancient contexts, these groves were significant sites for religious rituals and practices.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΔΕΝΔΡΑ, ΔΑΣΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to ἄλσος (alsos), meaning 'to wander' or 'to roam', suggesting a place where one might wander or a wild, uncultivated area.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAH-see

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

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

Part of Speech: 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.

G4754

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: strah-TEH-yah

Translations: warfare, a warfare, military service, a military service, campaign, a campaign, army, an army

Notes: This word is a feminine noun that refers to military service, a campaign, or warfare in general. It can also denote the army or forces engaged in such activities. It describes the act or state of being a soldier or engaging in military operations.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΕΜΟΣ, ΣΤΡΑΤΕΥΜΑ, ΣΤΡΑΤΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek word στρατεύω (strateuō), meaning 'to serve in the army, to make war'.

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.

G1398

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-doo-LEH-oo-sen

Translations: he served, he was a slave, he worked, he was in bondage

Notes: This word describes the action of serving, working, or being in bondage, often in the sense of being a slave or performing duties for someone. It implies a state of submission or obligation to another, whether a person, a master, or even a deity. It is used to describe someone who performed service or was enslaved in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: The verb ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩ (douleuo) is derived from the noun ΔΟΥΛΟΣ (doulos), meaning 'slave' or 'servant'. It signifies the act of being a slave or rendering service as a slave.

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

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

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G3686

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-no-MA

Translations: name, a name, reputation, character, authority

Notes: This word refers to a name, whether of a person, place, or thing. It can also signify one's reputation, character, or even authority, as a name often represents the person or entity itself. It is commonly used in phrases like 'in the name of' to denote authority or representation.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Genitive; Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁nómn̥. It is cognate with Latin nōmen and English name.

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'.

G1416

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DYS-in

Translations: setting, sunset, west, a setting, a sunset, a west

Notes: This word refers to the act of setting, particularly of the sun or other celestial bodies. It can also refer to the direction where the sun sets, which is the west. In a sentence, it would be used to indicate the time of day when the sun goes down or the geographical direction of the west.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΣΜΗ

Etymology: From the verb δύω (dyō), meaning 'to enter, to sink, to set'. It refers to the action of something sinking or setting, especially the sun.

G0833

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ow-LAIS

Translations: to courtyards, in courtyards, with courtyards, to courts, in courts, with courts, to palaces, in palaces, with palaces, to sheepfolds, in sheepfolds, with sheepfolds

Notes: This word refers to an open space, typically a courtyard or court, often enclosed by buildings or walls. It can also denote a palace or a sheepfold, depending on the context. It is used here in the dative plural, indicating location ('in') or indirect object ('to', 'with').

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΥ̓ΛΗ, ΑΥ̓ΛΙΣ, ΑΥ̓ΛΩΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂welh₁- ('to blow, to breathe'). In ancient Greek, it originally referred to a wind-swept open space, then developed to mean an enclosed courtyard or dwelling.

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-koo

Translations: of a house, of a home, of a household, of a temple, of a family, of a dwelling, of a building

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of 'οἶκος' (oikos), meaning 'house', 'home', 'household', 'family', or 'temple'. It indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of' or 'belonging to'. For example, 'τοῦ οἴκου' would mean 'of the house'. It can refer to a physical dwelling, a family unit, or even a spiritual dwelling like a temple.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ, ΝΑΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'οἶκος' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'dwelling' or 'house'. It is related to words for 'house' in other Indo-European languages.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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

G1289

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ee-GAH-gen

Translations: led through, passed through, conducted, spent

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through', and the verb ἄγω (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. It means to lead or bring someone or something through a place, or to pass through a period of time. It is often used to describe movement or the duration of an activity.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΕΛΘΕΙΝ

Etymology: The word διαγώ (diagō) is formed from the prefix διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. The prefix intensifies or specifies the direction of the action of the base verb.

G1067

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: EN-nom

Translations: Hinnom, Gehenna, Valley of Hinnom

Notes: This word refers to Hinnom, specifically the Valley of Hinnom (Ge Hinnom), a valley south of Jerusalem. In the Old Testament, it was a place where child sacrifices were offered to the god Moloch. Later, it became a place for burning refuse and the bodies of criminals, and thus a symbol of eternal punishment or hell in the New Testament.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΓΕΕΝΝΑ

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew phrase 'Ge Hinnom' (גֵּי הִנֹּם), meaning 'Valley of Hinnom'.

G1593

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-lay-doh-NEE-zeh-toh

Translations: he was practicing divination by omens, he was observing omens, he was practicing soothsaying

Notes: This word describes the act of practicing divination or observing omens, often in a superstitious or forbidden context. It refers to someone who was engaged in such activities, typically in the past. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ἐκ- (ek-, meaning 'out of' or 'from') and κληδονίζω (klēdonizō), which means 'to take omens from a sound or sign'.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive, Third Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΟἸΩΝΙΖΩ, ΜΑΝΤΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΦΑΡΜΑΚΕΥΩ

G5331

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-phar-ma-KEV-eh-toh

Translations: he practiced sorcery, he practiced magic, he used enchantments, he used drugs, he administered drugs

Notes: This word describes the act of practicing sorcery, magic, or enchantment, often involving the use of drugs, potions, or spells. It can also refer to the administration of drugs, whether for medicinal or harmful purposes. In the context of ancient practices, it often carries a negative connotation, implying deception or illicit magical arts. It is used to describe someone who was actively engaged in such practices.

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

Synonyms: ΓΟΗΤΕΥΩ, ΜΑΓΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word φαρμακεύω (pharmakeuō) derives from φάρμακον (pharmakon), which originally meant 'drug,' 'medicine,' or 'poison.' Over time, it came to be associated with magical potions and sorcery, leading to the verb's meaning of 'to practice sorcery' or 'to administer drugs.'

G3630

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oy-oh-NEE-zeh-toh

Translations: practiced divination, took omens, observed omens, divined

Notes: This word describes the act of practicing divination or observing omens, often with the intent to predict the future or gain hidden knowledge. It implies a reliance on signs, portents, or auguries, rather than divine revelation or rational thought. It is typically used in contexts referring to pagan or forbidden practices.

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

Synonyms: ἘΚΛΗΔΟΝΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΜΑΝΤΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΦΑΡΜΑΚΕΥΩ

G1427

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: en-gas-tree-MY-thoos

Translations: ventriloquist, soothsayer, necromancer, wizard, a ventriloquist, a soothsayer, a necromancer, a wizard

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'ἐν' (in), 'γαστήρ' (belly), and 'μῦθος' (speech). It literally means 'one who speaks from the belly'. In ancient times, it referred to someone who practiced ventriloquism, often associated with divination, necromancy, or having a spirit speak through them. It describes a person who claims to communicate with the dead or spirits, or who uses ventriloquism as a trick to deceive others.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΓΝΩΣΤΗΣ, ἘΓΓΑΣΤΡΙΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ἘΓΓΑΣΤΡΙΜΑΝΤΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ἘΝ (in), the noun ΓΑΣΤΗΡ (belly, stomach), and the noun ΜΥΘΟΣ (word, speech). It describes someone who speaks from their belly, referring to ventriloquism, which was often associated with divination.

G1849

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-ah-oy-DOOS

Translations: enchanters, sorcerers, magicians, charmers

Notes: This word refers to those who practice enchantment, magic, or sorcery, often through incantations or charms. It describes individuals who claim to have supernatural powers or who use spells and rituals to influence events or people. In ancient contexts, these individuals were often consulted for their supposed ability to interpret omens, heal, or harm.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΓΟΣ, ΦΑΡΜΑΚΟΣ, ΓΟΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΑΟΙΔΟΣ is a compound word derived from the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and the noun ἈΟΙΔΟΣ (aoidos), meaning 'singer' or 'chanter'. Thus, it literally refers to one who sings or chants over something, implying the use of incantations or spells.

G1194

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: GLOOP-ton

Translations: graven image, carved image, idol, a graven image, a carved image, a idol

Notes: This word refers to something that has been carved or engraved, typically an image or idol. It is often used in a religious context to denote an object of worship that has been fashioned by human hands, such as a statue or a relief. It can function as a noun meaning 'graven image' or as an adjective meaning 'carved' or 'sculpted'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΙΔΩΛΟΝ, ΞΟΑΝΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΓΛΥΠΤΟΣ (glyptos) is derived from the verb ΓΛΥΦΩ (glyphō), meaning 'to carve' or 'to engrave'. It refers to something that has been shaped by carving.

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.

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.

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'.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: (to) this, (for) this, (by) this, (in) this, (with) this

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' or 'that'. In its dative singular form, as 'ΤΟΥΤΩ', it indicates the indirect object of an action, or the means, instrument, or location. It can be translated as 'to this', 'for this', 'by this', 'in this', or 'with this', depending on the context. It points to something specific that is near or recently mentioned.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G5443

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: FY-lon

Translations: of tribes, tribes

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun 'φυλή' (phylē), meaning 'tribe' or 'clan'. It refers to a group of people descended from a common ancestor or sharing a common origin, often used in the context of the twelve tribes of Israel or other ethnic divisions. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'belonging to tribes' or 'from tribes'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΗΜΩΝ, ΓΕΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'φυλή' (phylē) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰuH- meaning 'to be, to grow'. It originally referred to a growth or shoot, and later evolved to mean a clan or tribe, indicating a group that has grown together or sprung from a common origin.

G4531

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: sah-LEH-oo-sai

Translations: to shake, to be shaken, to move, to be moved, to stir, to be stirred, to cause to waver, to be agitated, to be disturbed

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'saleuō'. It means to shake, to cause to waver, or to disturb. It can be used both transitively (to shake something) and intransitively (to be shaken or to move). In a figurative sense, it can refer to being agitated, disturbed, or caused to waver in one's convictions or position.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΙΝΕΩ, ΣΕΙΩ, ΤΑΡΑΣΣΩ

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.

G1093

G3588, G3739, G3778, G5101

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').

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: HAYS

Translations: (of) the, (of) who, (of) which, (of) this, (of) that, (of) what

Notes: The word "ΗΣ" is a versatile form in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as the genitive singular for masculine and feminine nouns. It can be the genitive singular of the definite article 'the', indicating possession or relationship. It can also be the genitive singular of the relative pronoun 'who/which', connecting clauses, or the demonstrative pronoun 'this/that', pointing to something specific. Additionally, it can be the genitive singular of the interrogative pronoun 'what/who', used in questions.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine

G4133

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: PLAYN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΑ, ΕΙ ΜΗ, ΧΩΡΙΣ

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

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.

G1781

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-teh-LAH-mayn

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ

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

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.

G3551

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOH-mon

Translations: law, a law, rule, principle

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

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΝΩΝ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΕΝΤΟΛΗ

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

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'.

G4105

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-plah-NEE-sen

Translations: he led astray, he deceived, he caused to wander, he made to err, he wandered, he erred

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'πλανάω' (planaō). It means 'he led astray' or 'he deceived'. It can also mean 'he caused someone to wander' or 'he caused someone to err'. In some contexts, the verb can be used in the passive or middle voice to mean 'to wander' or 'to be led astray' oneself, but in this active form, it indicates an action performed by the subject on another.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΤΑΩ, ΠΛΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'πλανάω' comes from the Greek word 'πλάνος' (planos), meaning 'a wandering, a straying'.

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).

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'.

G1807

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-AI-ren

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

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb αἴρω (airō), meaning 'to lift' or 'to take up'. Therefore, ἐξαίρω means 'to lift out', 'to take away', or 'to remove'. It can also mean 'to exalt' or 'to raise up'. It describes an action of removal or elevation, often with a sense of completion.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ, ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ

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'.

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.

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-GAH-gen

Translations: he led, he brought, he carried, he took, he went

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to lead,' 'to bring,' 'to carry,' or 'to take.' It is used to describe the action of guiding someone or something from one place to another, or simply moving oneself. It can also imply a journey or a course of action. In the provided examples, it describes someone being led or brought.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΓΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to lead' or 'to drive.' It is a very ancient and fundamental verb in the Greek language.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: ep

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ὙΠΕΡ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

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.

G2638

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-LAH-bon

Translations: I overtook, I apprehended, I seized, I grasped, I comprehended, I perceived, I found

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb λαμβάνω (lambanō, meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'). It generally means to take hold of something, either physically by seizing or grasping, or mentally by comprehending or perceiving. It can also mean to overtake someone or something, or to find something. Its meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, often implying a successful or complete act of taking or grasping.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G1210

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-day-san

Translations: they bound, they tied, they fastened

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'δέω' (deō), meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'. It describes an action of binding or tying that occurred in the past and was completed. It can be used to describe physically tying something or someone, or metaphorically binding someone to an obligation or a place.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΔΕΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΕΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *deh₂- 'to bind'.

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-GAH-gon

Translations: I led, I brought, I carried, I took, they led, they brought, they carried, they took

Notes: This word is an aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead', 'to bring', 'to carry', or 'to take'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point. Depending on the context, it can be translated as 'I led/brought/carried/took' (first person singular) or 'they led/brought/carried/took' (third person plural).

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΠΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word 'ἄγω' (ago) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to drive, lead, or draw'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, with many derivatives.

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.

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."

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.

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eg-NOH

Translations: knew, recognized, understood, perceived

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

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.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, among, after, behind, afterward, besides

Notes: ΜΕΤΑ is a versatile word that functions as both a preposition and an adverb. As a preposition, its meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: when followed by a genitive noun, it means 'with' or 'among', indicating association or presence; when followed by an accusative noun, it means 'after' or 'behind', indicating sequence or pursuit. As an adverb, it typically means 'afterward' or 'besides'. It is a very common word in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is cognate with English 'mid' and 'middle'.

G1854

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EX-oh

Translations: outside, out, without, abroad

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'outside' or 'out'. It indicates a position or direction away from an interior or a boundary. It can be used to describe something that is physically located outside, or metaphorically, something that is excluded or beyond a certain limit.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚΤΟΣ, ΕΞΩΘΕΝ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of', and the suffix -ω, which forms adverbs of place. It denotes a position or movement from the inside to the outside.

G5494

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHEI-mar-RHO

Translations: winter torrent, a winter torrent, brook, a brook, stream, a stream

Notes: This word refers to a stream or torrent, often one that flows only in winter or during heavy rains, as opposed to a perennial river. It describes a watercourse that can be powerful and fast-flowing due to seasonal precipitation. It is used to denote a specific type of water body.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Accusative, Genitive, Dative

Synonyms: ΠΟΤΑΜΟΣ, ΝΑΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΧΕΙΜΑΡΡΩ (cheimarrho) is a compound word derived from two Greek words: ΧΕΙΜΑ (cheima), meaning 'winter' or 'storm,' and ῬΕΩ (rheo), meaning 'to flow.' Thus, it literally means 'that which flows in winter' or 'storm-flow.'

G1607

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ek-por-yoo-OH-men-ohn

Translations: (of) those going out, (of) those coming out, (of) those proceeding, (of) those issuing forth

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, genitive plural, of the verb 'ekporeuomai'. It describes an action of moving out, coming forth, or proceeding from a place. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, often describing the subject of the main verb or indicating a simultaneous action. It is a compound word formed from 'ek' (out of, from) and 'poreuomai' (to go, to travel).

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Genitive, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb 'ekporeuomai' is a compound of the preposition 'ek' (meaning 'out of' or 'from') and the verb 'poreuomai' (meaning 'to go' or 'to travel'). 'Poreuomai' itself derives from 'poros', meaning 'a way' or 'a passage'.

G2945

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: KOO-kloh-then

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΥΚΛΩ, ΠΕΡΙΞ

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

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pa-SAIS

Translations: to all, for all, with all, by all, all

Notes: This word means 'all', 'every', or 'whole'. It is used to indicate the totality or entirety of something. As an adjective, it agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. In this form, it is used with feminine plural nouns in the dative case, often indicating the means, instrument, or indirect object.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΣ (pas) comes from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂- (to protect, pasture, feed). It developed into the sense of 'all' or 'every' in Greek.

G2720

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tor-THOH-sen

Translations: he succeeded, he accomplished, he set right, he made straight, he restored, he established

Notes: This verb means to set something straight, to accomplish a task, or to succeed in an endeavor. It implies bringing something to a proper or upright state, often with a sense of completion or successful execution. It can be used to describe the establishment of something, like an altar or a city, or the successful completion of an action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΟΔΟΩ, ΕΥΘΥΝΩ, ΑΠΟΤΕΛΕΩ

Etymology: From κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'according to', and ὀρθόω (orthoō), meaning 'to make straight' or 'to set upright'. The compound verb thus means 'to set quite straight' or 'to accomplish fully'.

G2379

Part of Speech: Noun

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

Translations: altar, an altar

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

G2379

Part of Speech: Verb

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

Translations: he sacrificed, she sacrificed, it sacrificed

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

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

Synonyms: ΘΥΩ

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

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.

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'.

G1398

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doo-LEH-oo-een

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

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

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΕΩ

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

G3062

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: LOY-pah

Translations: remaining, the rest, the others, what is left, the things that remain

Notes: This word refers to what is left over, remaining, or the rest of something. It can be used as an adjective to describe things that are remaining, or substantively as a noun to refer to the remaining people or things. It is often used in the plural to mean 'the rest' or 'the others'.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΛΟΙΠΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΛΟΙΠΟΣ

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-gohn

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

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

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑΤΩΝ, ΜΥΘΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ

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.

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'.

G3708

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: oh-RON-tone

Translations: (of) seeing, (of) looking, (of) beholding, (of) perceiving

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to see' or 'to look'. It describes an action of seeing or perceiving that is ongoing or continuous. As a genitive plural, it typically refers to 'those who are seeing' or 'of those who are looking', indicating possession or relationship.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΟΝΤΩΝ, ΘΕΩΡΟΥΝΤΩΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *wer- 'to perceive, watch'. In Greek, it developed into Ὁράω, meaning 'to see' or 'to look'.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: lah-LOON-tone

Translations: speaking, of those speaking, of them speaking, of those who speak, of them who speak

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It describes an action of speaking that is ongoing or habitual. As a genitive plural, it typically functions to indicate possession or relationship, often translated as 'of those who are speaking' or 'of them speaking'. It can refer to a group of people engaged in speech.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΟΝΤΩΝ, ΦΩΝΟΥΝΤΩΝ

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

Sounds like: AI

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

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

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

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

Part of Speech: 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.

G5117

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TOH-poy

Translations: places, locations, regions, areas, spots

Notes: This word refers to physical locations, areas, or regions. It is often used to denote a specific spot or a broader geographical area. In a sentence, it would function as a noun indicating where something is or where an event occurs.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑΙ, ΤΟΠΟΘΕΣΙΑΙ, ΠΕΔΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'τόπος' (topos) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It has been used since ancient times to refer to a place or location.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: EHF

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

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

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

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

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.

G1194

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GLOOP-tah

Translations: carved images, idols, graven images

Notes: This word refers to carved or graven images, typically those used for idolatrous worship. It is often used in the plural to denote multiple idols or objects of worship that have been fashioned by human hands.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΙΔΩΛΑ, ΞΟΑΝΑ

Etymology: The word ΓΛΥΠΤΟΝ (glypton) comes from the verb ΓΛΥΦΩ (glypho), meaning 'to carve' or 'to engrave'. It refers to something that has been carved or sculpted.

G4253

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PRO

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΑΝΤΙ

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

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREF-sai

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

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to turn' or 'to return'. It is often used to describe a physical turning or returning to a place, but can also signify a moral or spiritual turning, such as converting to a new belief or repenting from sin. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb 'στρέφω' (strephō), meaning 'to turn'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΥΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΑΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G5207

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HUI-os

Translations: son, a son

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ

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

G0936

Part of Speech: Verb

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

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

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

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΕΙΝ, ΚΥΡΙΕΥΕΙΝ

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

G1799

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: en-OH-pee-on

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

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

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

Synonyms: ἘΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΩΠΙΟΝ

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

G2029

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PEH-then-toh

Translations: they laid upon, they put upon, they attacked, they imposed, they inflicted

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'epitithēmi', meaning to lay upon, put upon, or place upon. It can refer to physically placing something on someone or something, such as hands in blessing or healing, or a burden. It can also mean to impose something, like a law or a tax, or to attack someone, often by laying hands on them with hostile intent. In the provided context, it often implies an act of aggression or imposition.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΕΜΑΙ

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) himself, (to) herself, (to) itself

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It functions as a personal pronoun meaning 'him', 'her', or 'it' when used as an indirect object, often translated with 'to' or 'for'. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself', emphasizing the subject. In some contexts, especially with the definite article, it can act as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'the same'. Its usage depends heavily on the surrounding context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

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