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.

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.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-mah-REH-yah

Translations: Samaria

Notes: Samaria refers to both a city and a region in ancient Palestine, located in the central part of the land of Israel. It was the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. The people of Samaria, known as Samaritans, had a complex relationship with the Jews.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name 'Samaria' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Shomron', which means 'watch-mountain' or 'watch-tower'. It was named after Shemer, the owner of the hill on which the city was built by King Omri.

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).

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'.

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.

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.

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

Translations: as, like, when, how, about, approximately, that, so that

Notes: ΩΣ is a versatile particle in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction or adverb. It is used to introduce comparisons ('as,' 'like'), indicate time ('when'), express manner ('how'), or denote purpose or result ('so that,' 'that'). It can also indicate approximation ('about,' 'approximately') or serve as a preposition meaning 'to' or 'towards' with certain cases.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to demonstrative pronouns and adverbs indicating manner or comparison.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, 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.

G1715

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: em-PROS-then

Translations: before, in front, in front of, in the presence of, ahead, formerly, previously

Notes: This word functions as both an adverb and a preposition. As an adverb, it means 'before' or 'in front,' indicating a position or time. As a preposition, it means 'in front of' or 'in the presence of,' typically taking the genitive case. It can also refer to something that happened 'formerly' or 'previously.'

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟ, ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐν (en, 'in') and the adverbial form of πρός (pros, 'to, toward'). It literally means 'in front of' or 'in the direction of'.

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'.

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.

G0784

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ass-SYR-ee-ohn

Translations: of Assyria, of the Assyrians, Assyrian

Notes: This word refers to something or someone belonging to Assyria or the Assyrian people. It is used to describe things originating from or associated with the ancient kingdom of Assyria, or to refer to the people themselves. In a sentence, it would typically modify a noun, indicating its origin or association, or be used substantively to refer to the people.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: From the Hebrew word 'Ashshur' (H0804), referring to Assyria or an Assyrian.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-geh-NEE-thay

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

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

G1401

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOO-los

Translations: servant, a servant, slave, a slave, bondservant, a bondservant

Notes: The word "δούλος" (doulos) refers to a servant, slave, or bondservant. In ancient Greek society, a δούλος was typically someone who was the property of another, lacking personal rights and serving their master. However, in a religious context, it can also denote a devoted servant of God, emphasizing willing submission and loyalty rather than forced servitude.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative

Synonyms: ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word "δούλος" is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is thought to be related to the concept of being bound or enslaved.

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

G0093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-dee-KEE-an

Translations: injustice, unrighteousness, wrong, a wrong, (to) injustice, (to) unrighteousness, (to) wrong

Notes: This word refers to the concept of injustice, unrighteousness, or a specific wrong act. It describes a state or action that is contrary to what is right or just, often implying a violation of law or moral principle. It can be used to describe both the abstract concept of injustice and concrete acts of wrongdoing.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΙΑ, ΑΣΕΒΕΙΑ, ΠΟΝΗΡΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἄδικος (adikos, "unjust"), which is formed from ἀ- (a-, "not") and δίκη (dikē, "justice"). Thus, it literally means "not justice" or "lack of justice."

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.

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.

G4585

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: seh-GOHR

Translations: Segor, Zoar

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to a city mentioned in the Old Testament. It was one of the five cities of the plain, originally called Bela, but later renamed Zoar (meaning 'small' or 'insignificant') because Lot pleaded for it to be spared from destruction. It is also used to refer to a king of Egypt in some contexts.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The name Σηγώρ (Segor) is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word צֹעַר (Tso'ar), meaning 'smallness' or 'insignificance'.

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.

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-neng-ken

Translations: he brought, he carried, he bore, he led, he produced

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'he brought,' 'he carried,' or 'he bore.' It is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb φέρω (pherō), which means 'to bear,' 'to carry,' 'to bring,' or 'to lead.' It describes a completed action in the past, performed by a single male or neuter subject.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

Etymology: The verb φέρω (pherō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear.' It is a very ancient and common verb in Greek, with many derivatives.

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

G4172

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-po-lee-or-KAY-sen

Translations: he besieged, he blockaded, he beleaguered

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to besiege' or 'to blockade'. It describes the act of surrounding a place, like a city or fortress, with an army to cut off its supplies and force its surrender. It is typically used in historical or military contexts to describe a siege operation.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΚΑΘΙΖΩ, ΠΕΡΙΚΥΚΛΟΩ

Etymology: The word πολιορκέω (poliorcheō) is a compound word derived from πόλις (polis), meaning 'city', and ἕρκος (herkos), meaning 'fence' or 'enclosure'. It literally means 'to fence in a city' or 'to enclose a city'.

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'.

G1210

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DEH-sen

Translations: he bound, he tied, he imprisoned, he put in chains

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'δέω' (deō), meaning 'to bind,' 'to tie,' or 'to imprison.' It describes an action completed in the past by a single subject, indicating that 'he' or 'she' bound, tied, or imprisoned something or someone.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΔΕΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΕΩ, ΔΕΣΜΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word 'δέω' (deō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind.' It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

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

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: fy-LAH-kays

Translations: (of) guard, (of) prison, (of) watch, (of) custody, (of) a guard, (of) a prison, (of) a watch, (of) a custody

Notes: This word refers to the act of guarding, a place of confinement like a prison, or a period of watching, such as a night watch. It can also refer to the people who are guarding or keeping watch. In a sentence, it would typically be used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'of the guard' or 'belonging to the prison'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΤΗΡΗΣΙΣ, ΦΡΟΥΡΑ

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.

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'.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-mah-REH-ee-an

Translations: Samaria

Notes: This word refers to Samaria, a historical and biblical region in the ancient Near East, located in the central highlands of the Land of Israel. It was the capital city of the northern Kingdom of Israel and later a Roman province. It is used here in the accusative case, indicating motion towards or extension over a place.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Samaria' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Shomron', which means 'watch-mountain' or 'watch-tower'. It refers to the hill on which the city of Samaria was built.

G4815

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-LAH-ben

Translations: conceived, became pregnant, arrested, caught, helped, assisted

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to conceive' (become pregnant), 'to seize' or 'to arrest' (to take hold of something or someone), or 'to help' or 'to assist'. Its meaning depends on the context. In the provided examples, it clearly refers to conceiving a child. It is formed from the preposition 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΣΥΝΕΧΩ

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.

G0584

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-POH-kee-sen

Translations: exiled, deported, removed, settled (colonists), a colony was settled

Notes: This verb means to send away to settle elsewhere, to colonize, or to deport. It is often used in the context of people being sent into exile or establishing new settlements. It describes the action of moving a group of people from their homeland to another place.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΡΙΖΩ, ΜΕΤΟΙΚΙΖΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, "from, away from") and οἰκίζω (oikizō, "to settle, to colonize"), which comes from οἶκος (oikos, "house, dwelling").

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: go-ZAR

Translations: Gozar

Notes: This word appears to be a transliteration of a foreign proper noun, likely a place name or a people group, into Greek script. It is not a native Koine Greek word. In the provided context, it refers to a location where the Israelites were exiled by the Assyrian king. It is a compound word, but its components are not Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: This word is a transliteration from a Semitic language (likely Hebrew or Aramaic) into Greek. It refers to a geographical location mentioned in historical texts related to the Assyrian exile.

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

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

G0321

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-GAH-gon-tee

Translations: (to) the one who led up, (to) the one who brought up, (to) the one who restored

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb ἀνάγω (anago), meaning 'to lead up,' 'to bring up,' or 'to restore.' As a dative participle, it indicates the recipient or beneficiary of an action, often translated as 'to the one who...' or 'for the one who...'. It describes someone who has performed the action of leading or bringing up.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ANAPHERO, ANABIBADZO

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').

G5270

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: hoo-po-KAH-toh-then

Translations: underneath, below, from beneath, from under

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating a position or origin from a place beneath something else. It is a compound word formed from 'ὑπό' (hypo, meaning 'under') and 'κάτω' (kato, meaning 'down' or 'below'), with the suffix '-θεν' indicating origin or direction 'from'. It describes something located at a lower level or coming from a lower place.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΩ, ΥΠΟ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition 'ὑπό' (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'below', and the adverb 'κάτω' (kato), meaning 'down' or 'below'. The suffix '-θεν' is an adverbial ending indicating 'from' or 'from a place'.

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.

G5328

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: fah-rah-OH

Translations: Pharaoh

Notes: This word refers to the title of the ancient Egyptian kings. It is used to denote the ruler of Egypt, particularly in the context of the Old Testament and New Testament narratives, such as the Exodus story. It is indeclinable, meaning its form does not change regardless of its grammatical function in a sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Indeclinable

Etymology: The word Φαραώ (Pharaō) is a transliteration of the Hebrew פַּרְעֹה (parʿōh), which itself comes from the Egyptian pr-ꜥꜣ, meaning 'great house' or 'palace'. This term eventually became a title for the king.

G5399

Part of Speech: Verb

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

Translations: they feared, they were afraid

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

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΔΩ, ΤΡΕΜΩ

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

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-ROOS

Translations: others, other ones

Notes: This word means 'other' or 'another' of a different kind, implying a distinction or difference from something previously mentioned or understood. It is used to refer to individuals or things that are distinct from a primary group or item. For example, 'he spoke to others' would imply he spoke to people who were different from a specific group.

Inflection: Accusative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the English word 'other'.

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.

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

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'.

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-soy

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

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

Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

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

G294

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eem-fee-EH-san-toh

Translations: they clothed themselves, they put on, they dressed

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist indicative middle/passive form of the verb ἀμφιέννυμι. It describes an action completed in the past where the subjects clothed themselves or were clothed. It is used to speak of putting on garments or dressing oneself.

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

Synonyms: ἘΝΔΥΩ, ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: From ἀμφί (amphi, 'around') and ἕννυμι (hennymi, 'to clothe').

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.

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-ee-ko-do-MEH-san

Translations: they built, they were building, they did build

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'they built' or 'they were building'. It refers to the act of constructing a house, building, or any structure. It can also be used metaphorically to mean to build up, edify, or strengthen someone spiritually or morally. In the provided examples, it is used in the literal sense of constructing physical structures like altars or temples.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ

Etymology: The word οἰκοδομέω (oikodomeō) is a compound word derived from οἶκος (oikos), meaning 'house', and δέμω (demō), meaning 'to build'. Thus, it literally means 'to build a house'.

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOYS

Translations: (to) themselves, (for) themselves, themselves, (among) themselves

Notes: This is a reflexive pronoun, meaning 'himself, herself, itself, themselves'. It is used when the action of the verb is directed back to the subject of the sentence. For example, 'they gave to themselves' or 'they saw themselves'. It emphasizes that the subject is both the actor and the recipient of the action.

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

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, a compound of the reflexive pronoun 'ἑός' (heos, 'his own') and the intensive pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos, 'self').

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.

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.

G5442

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: foo-LAS-son-tone

Translations: guarding, keeping, watching, observing, preserving, protecting, of those guarding, of those keeping

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to guard' or 'to keep'. It describes an action of guarding, watching over, or preserving something. It can refer to people who are performing this action, often in a protective or observant capacity. As a genitive plural, it indicates 'of those who are guarding' or 'belonging to those who are keeping'.

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

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΦΡΟΥΡΕΩ, ΠΑΡΑΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The word φυλάσσω (phylassō) comes from the Greek root φύλαξ (phylax), meaning 'a guard' or 'a watcher'. It describes the action of a guard.

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.

G3735

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: okh-y-RAS

Translations: strong, fortified, a strong, a fortified

Notes: This word describes something that is strong, firm, or fortified, often referring to places like cities or walls that are well-defended. It is used to indicate a secure or impregnable quality.

Inflection: Feminine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ἸΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΣ, ἈΣΦΑΛΗΣ

Etymology: The word 'Ὀχυρός' (ochyros) comes from the Greek verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold', implying something that holds firm or is held securely.

G4741

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-tay-LOH-san

Translations: they set up, they erected, they established

Notes: This word describes the action of setting up or erecting something, often a pillar, monument, or idol. It can also mean to establish or fix firmly. It is used to describe the act of placing something upright and making it stand.

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

Synonyms: ΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: From στήλη (stēlē, 'pillar, monument'), which refers to an upright block or slab of stone, often inscribed or carved. The verb means to make something into a pillar or to set up a pillar.

G4769

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STEE-las

Translations: pillars, columns, monuments, sacred pillars

Notes: This word refers to pillars, columns, or monuments, often those erected for religious or commemorative purposes. In the context of the Old Testament, it frequently refers to idolatrous pillars or sacred stones used in pagan worship, which were forbidden by God. It is used in sentences to denote physical structures.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΙΩΝ, ΟΡΘΟΣΤΑΤΗΣ

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.

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.

G5270

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-po-KAH-toh

Translations: underneath, below, under

Notes: This word functions as an adverb or a preposition, meaning 'underneath' or 'below'. It indicates a position directly beneath something else. As a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case. It is a compound word formed from ΥΠΟ (under) and ΚΑΤΩ (down).

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΥΠΟ, ΚΑΤΩ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under', and the adverb ΚΑΤΩ (kato), meaning 'down' or 'below'. It is a compound word emphasizing the sense of being directly underneath.

G2376

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-thoo-MEE-ah-san

Translations: they burned incense, they offered incense

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to burn incense' or 'to offer incense'. It describes the act of setting fire to aromatic substances, often as part of a religious ritual or offering. It is typically used in contexts related to worship or sacrifice.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΩ, ΑΝΑΦΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word ΘΥΜΙΑΩ (thymiáō) comes from the Greek word θυμίαμα (thymíama), meaning 'incense', which itself is derived from θύω (thýō), meaning 'to sacrifice' or 'to offer by burning'.

G5308

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: yp-see-LOYS

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

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

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΜΕΓΑΣ, ΕΞΟΧΟΣ

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').

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.

G2844

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: koy-noh-NOOS

Translations: partners, sharers, companions, partakers

Notes: This word refers to individuals who share something in common, participate together in an activity, or are companions. It denotes a close association or fellowship, often implying a joint interest or responsibility. It is used to describe those who are united in purpose or experience.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΥΣ, ΜΕΤΟΧΟΥΣ, ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΟΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΟΙΝΩΝΟΣ derives from the Greek word κοινός (koinos), meaning 'common' or 'shared'. It describes someone who has something in common with others or participates in a shared activity.

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.

G3000

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LA-trev-san

Translations: they served, they worshipped, they rendered service

Notes: This word describes the act of serving, worshipping, or rendering religious service, often to a deity or a master. It implies a devotion or homage, and in the provided context, it refers to the act of worshipping idols. It is used to describe actions performed by a group of people in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΕΩ, ΘΡΗΣΚΕΥΩ

Etymology: From λάτρις (latris, "hired servant") + -εύω (-euō, verbal suffix). It originally referred to the service of a hired servant, but in Koine Greek, it often took on the meaning of religious service or worship.

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.

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

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-ee-SEH-teh

Translations: you will do, you will make, you will perform, you will produce, you will accomplish

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to do,' 'to make,' 'to perform,' or 'to accomplish.' It is used to describe actions or the creation of something. It can refer to a wide range of activities, from simple actions to significant achievements, and often implies bringing something into existence or carrying out a task.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Future Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G4487

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: RHE-ma

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΟΓΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

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

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.

G1263

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-mar-TOO-rah-toh

Translations: he testified, he solemnly warned, he earnestly affirmed, he charged

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb μαρτύρομαι (martyromai), meaning 'to bear witness' or 'to testify'. Together, it means to bear witness thoroughly, to testify earnestly, or to solemnly warn. It is often used to emphasize the seriousness or intensity of a testimony or warning, indicating a strong and deliberate declaration.

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

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΜΑΙ

G4396

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-fay-TON

Translations: of prophets

Notes: This word refers to those who speak for God or interpret His will, often foretelling future events. It is a compound word, combining 'pro' (before, forth) and 'phemi' (to speak). It is used to describe individuals who deliver divine messages or act as spokespersons for God.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΘΕΟΛΟΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΡΟΦΗΤΗΣ' (prophetes) comes from the Greek prefix 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forth', and the verb 'φημί' (phēmi), meaning 'to speak'. Thus, it literally means 'one who speaks forth' or 'one who speaks before' (either in time or on behalf of someone).

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ho-RON-tos

Translations: of seeing, of looking, of perceiving, of observing, of beholding

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'οράω' (horaō), meaning 'to see' or 'to perceive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action. In this genitive singular form, it often translates as 'of one who sees' or 'of him who sees', indicating possession or relationship to the act of seeing. It can be used to describe someone who is actively observing or perceiving something.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΟΝΤΟΣ, ΘΕΩΡΟΥΝΤΟΣ

G654

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pos-trah-FEE-teh

Translations: turn away, turn back, return, avert, reject, abandon

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to turn away, turn back, or return. It can also mean to avert something, or to reject or abandon someone or something. It is often used in the context of turning away from evil or sin, or returning to a previous state or location. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀπό' (away from) and 'στρέφω' (to turn).

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G4190

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: po-nee-RON

Translations: (of) evil, (of) wicked, (of) bad, (of) harmful, (of) malicious

Notes: This word describes something or someone as evil, wicked, bad, or harmful. It can refer to moral depravity, physical harm, or general badness. As an adjective, it modifies nouns, indicating that the noun possesses these negative qualities. The form ΠΟΝΗΡΩΝ is the genitive plural, meaning 'of evil ones' or 'of wicked things/persons', depending on the gender of the noun it modifies.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΩΝ, ΦΑΥΛΩΝ, ΑΝΟΜΩΝ

G5442

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: foo-LAKH-sah-teh

Translations: guard, keep, observe, watch, preserve, protect

Notes: This word means to guard, keep, or observe. It can be used in various contexts, such as guarding a physical location, keeping a command or law, or preserving something from harm. In the provided examples, it is used in the context of keeping a law.

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

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΦΡΟΥΡΕΩ, ΠΑΡΑΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The word ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ comes from the root φῦλαξ (phylax), meaning 'a guard' or 'watcher'.

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.

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.

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

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

G0649

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-STEI-lah

Translations: I sent, I dispatched, I have sent

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΜΠΩ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOH-ton

Translations: back, a back

Notes: This word refers to the back of a body, whether human or animal. It can be used literally to describe the physical back, or metaphorically to indicate turning away from something, as in 'turning one's back' on a command or person, implying disobedience or rejection.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ, ΡΑΧΙΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the Proto-Indo-European root *sneh₁- meaning 'to spin, to twist', possibly referring to the spine.

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'.

G3141

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mar-too-REE-ah

Translations: testimony, witness, evidence, a testimony

Notes: This word refers to a testimony, witness, or evidence, often given in a legal or formal context. It can also refer to the act of bearing witness or providing proof. It is typically used to describe a statement or declaration that confirms or proves something.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΣ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: From the Greek word μάρτυς (martys), meaning 'witness'. It refers to the act or content of bearing witness.

G3694

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: O-PI-so

Translations: behind, after, back, backward, afterwards

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'behind' or 'backwards', indicating direction or position. It can also be used as a preposition, typically with the genitive case, to mean 'behind' or 'after' in terms of place or time. For example, it can refer to following someone or something, or to events that occur later.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ

Etymology: This word is derived from the Greek root *ὀπίς (opis), meaning 'back' or 'behind'.

G3152

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: mah-TAH-ee-ohn

Translations: of vain things, of worthless things, of empty things, of futile things, of useless things

Notes: This word describes things that are empty, useless, worthless, or without purpose. It refers to something that lacks substance or value, often implying a sense of futility or pointlessness. It can be used to describe actions, beliefs, or objects that are ultimately unproductive or meaningless.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΕΝΟΣ, ΑΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ, ΑΝΩΦΕΛΗΣ

G3154

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-mah-tah-ee-OH-thay-sahn

Translations: they were made vain, they became futile, they became foolish, they were made foolish, they were made empty

Notes: This word describes a state of being rendered useless, futile, or foolish. It implies a loss of purpose or a descent into emptiness or irrationality. It is often used in contexts where people turn away from truth or wisdom and become absorbed in things that are ultimately meaningless or without value.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΚΕΝΟΩ, ΜΩΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The verb ΜΑΤΑΙΟΩ is derived from the adjective ΜΑΤΑΙΟΣ (mataios), meaning 'vain, empty, foolish'. It signifies the act of making something vain or becoming vain oneself.

G4038

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-KOO-kloh

Translations: to surround, to encircle, to encompass

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from 'περί' (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and 'κυκλόω' (kykloō), meaning 'to encircle' or 'to surround'. It describes the action of forming a circle around something or someone, effectively enclosing or besieging them. It can be used in both a literal sense, like an army surrounding a city, or a more figurative sense, like troubles or dangers surrounding a person.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΥΚΛΟΩ, ΚΥΚΛΕΥΩ, ΚΥΚΛΩ

Etymology: The word ΠΕΡΙΚΥΚΛΩ is a compound verb derived from the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the verb κυκλόω (kykloō), meaning 'to encircle' or 'to surround', which itself comes from κύκλος (kyklos), meaning 'circle'.

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.

G1459

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eng-ka-teh-LI-pon

Translations: I forsook, they forsook, I abandoned, they abandoned, I left behind, they left behind

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'egkataleipo', meaning to forsake, abandon, or leave behind. It is used to describe the act of deserting someone or something, often implying a sense of neglect or betrayal. In the provided examples, it is used in the aorist tense, indicating a completed action in the past, such as 'they forsook' or 'I forsook'.

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

Synonyms: ἈΦΙΗΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ, ΛΕΙΠΩ

G5510

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: khoh-NEV-mah

Translations: molten image, a molten image, cast image, a cast image, idol, an idol

Notes: This word refers to something that has been melted and cast, typically an image or idol made from molten metal. It is often used in the context of idolatry, referring to images of gods or objects of worship that were formed by melting and pouring metal into a mold. It is a compound word derived from the verb meaning 'to melt' or 'to cast'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΙΔΩΛΟΝ, ΓΛΥΠΤΟΝ, ΕΙΚΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΧΩΝΕΥΜΑ (chōneuma) is derived from the verb χωνεύω (chōneuō), meaning 'to melt, to smelt, to cast'. The suffix -μα (-ma) is used to form nouns indicating the result of an action.

G1151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dah-mah-LICE

Translations: heifers, young cows, calves

Notes: This word refers to young cows or heifers, typically those that have not yet calved. It is used to describe female cattle, often in a context related to livestock or sacrifice. In the provided examples, it refers to actual animals, but it can also be used metaphorically, as in the second example from Amos, where it refers to the wealthy women of Samaria who oppress the poor.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΟΕΣ, ΜΟΣΧΟΙ

Etymology: The origin of the word ΔΑΜΑΛΙΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the verb δαμάζω (damazō), meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue', suggesting a connection to domesticated animals.

G4352

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-eh-koo-NEE-san

Translations: they worshiped, they bowed down, they prostrated themselves, they did obeisance

Notes: This word describes the act of showing reverence or adoration, typically by prostrating oneself or bowing down. It implies an act of worship or homage, often directed towards God, a deity, or a person of high authority. It is frequently used with the dative case to indicate the object of worship or reverence.

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

Synonyms: ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word προσκυνέω is a compound word formed from πρός (pros), meaning 'towards' or 'before', and κυνέω (kyneō), meaning 'to kiss'. The original sense was to kiss the ground when prostrating oneself before a superior, or to kiss the hand of a superior.

G0896

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: bah-AHL

Translations: Baal, a Baal

Notes: Baal refers to a prominent Canaanite and Phoenician deity, often associated with fertility, storms, and kingship. In the Old Testament, the worship of Baal is frequently depicted as a major rival to the worship of Yahweh, the God of Israel. The term can also be used more generally to refer to a false god or idol.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΕΙΔΩΛΟΝ, ΨΕΥΔΟΘΕΟΣ

Etymology: From Hebrew בַּעַל (baʿal), meaning 'owner,' 'lord,' or 'master.' It was a common Semitic title for a deity.

G1289

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-AH-gon

Translations: they were leading, they were bringing, they were passing, they were spending

Notes: This is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'διάγω' (diagō). It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It can mean 'to lead through,' 'to bring through,' 'to pass time,' or 'to spend one's life.' In the provided context, it seems to refer to leading or bringing people through something, possibly in a ritualistic or sacrificial sense.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΖΑΩ

Etymology: The word 'διάγω' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'διά' (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across,' and the verb 'ἄγω' (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring.'

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).

G2371

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-thoo-MOH-thay

Translations: was enraged, became angry, was furious

Notes: This word describes the state of being filled with strong anger or wrath. It is used to express a powerful emotional reaction, often indicating a deep sense of indignation or fury. It is typically used in the passive voice, meaning the subject is the one experiencing the anger, rather than actively causing it.

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΓΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΧΟΛΑΩ

Etymology: From θυμός (thymos), meaning 'passion, anger, spirit'. The verb θυμόω means 'to make angry' or 'to be angry'.

G0868

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-es-TAY-sen

Translations: he departed, he withdrew, he stood away, he turned away, he caused to revolt, he caused to withdraw, he removed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to depart, withdraw, or stand away from something or someone. It can also mean to cause someone or something to depart, withdraw, or revolt. In the provided examples, it is used to describe an action of removing or causing something to turn away, such as sleep from a king or mercy from someone.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΡΑΣΚΩ, ΑΠΟΒΑΙΝΩ

G5277

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-peh-LEIF-thay

Translations: was left, remained, was remaining, was left behind

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ὑπό (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'remaining', and the verb λείπω (leipō), meaning 'to leave'. In this specific form, it indicates that something or someone was left behind or remained. It is often used to describe a remnant or what is left after a larger group or quantity has departed or been removed.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ

G5443

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-LEE

Translations: tribe, a tribe, race, a race, nation, a nation, people, a people

Notes: This word refers to a tribe, a race, or a nation, often denoting a group of people descended from a common ancestor or sharing a common origin. It is frequently used in the context of the twelve tribes of Israel in the Bible. It can also refer more broadly to a people or a nation.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΓΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: From an assumed root meaning 'to grow, produce'. It refers to a group of people descended from a common ancestor, hence a tribe or race.

G3441

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: moh-NO-tah-tay

Translations: most alone, most solitary, most unique, the only (one)

Notes: This word is the feminine singular form of the superlative adjective 'ΜΟΝΟΣ', meaning 'alone' or 'only'. As a superlative, it indicates the highest degree of being alone or unique. It describes a feminine noun that is singularly isolated or unparalleled.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine, Superlative

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΗ, ΜΟΝΩΤΕΡΑ

Etymology: From the Koine Greek word 'μόνος' (monos), meaning 'alone' or 'only'. It is related to the concept of singularity or being by oneself.

G2448

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oo-DAHS

Translations: Judas, Judah

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

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

G0683

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-OH-sahn-toh

Translations: they thrust away, they pushed away, they rejected, they repudiated

Notes: This word describes the action of pushing or thrusting something away, often with the implication of rejection or repudiation. It is used to convey a strong dismissal or refusal. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'away from', and the verb ὠθέω (ōtheō), meaning 'to push' or 'to thrust'.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ἈΡΝΕΟΜΑΙ, ἈΠΟΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ

G4531

Part of Speech: Verb

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

Translations: he shook, it shook, he was shaken, it was shaken, he stirred, it stirred, he moved, it moved, he agitated, it agitated, he caused to waver, it caused to waver

Notes: This word describes the action of shaking, stirring, or causing something to waver or be agitated. It can refer to physical movement, like an earthquake shaking the ground, or to a more metaphorical sense, such as disturbing or unsettling people or their beliefs. It is often used in contexts where something is made unstable or is moved from its fixed position.

Inflection: Aorist Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΙΝΕΩ, ΤΑΡΑΣΣΩ, ΣΕΙΩ

G1283

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: dee-ar-PAH-zon-ton

Translations: of those plundering, of those seizing as spoil, of those robbing

Notes: This word is a present active participle, genitive plural, of the verb διαρπάζω (diarpazō), meaning 'to plunder,' 'to seize as spoil,' or 'to rob.' It is a compound word formed from διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart,' and ἁρπάζω (harpazō), meaning 'to seize' or 'to snatch.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or noun, describing the action of plundering. In the genitive case, it often indicates possession or the agent of an action, hence 'of those plundering.'

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

Synonyms: ΑΡΠΑΖΟΝΤΩΝ, ΛΗΙΖΟΜΕΝΩΝ, ΣΚΥΛΕΥΟΝΤΩΝ

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.

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.

G2426

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-roh-bo-AM

Translations: Jeroboam

Notes: Jeroboam was the name of two kings of ancient Israel. The first Jeroboam was the first king of the northern Kingdom of Israel after the split from the Kingdom of Judah. He reigned for 22 years and is often depicted negatively in the biblical narrative for introducing idolatry. The second Jeroboam, Jeroboam II, was also a king of Israel who reigned much later and brought a period of prosperity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative. Proper nouns do not inflect for gender.

Etymology: From Hebrew יָרָבְעָם (Yarob'am), meaning 'the people contend' or 'he contends for the people'.

G1626

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ay-MAR-ten

Translations: sinned, committed sin, missed the mark

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to sin' or 'to miss the mark'. It describes the act of failing to meet a standard or deviating from a path, often with moral or ethical implications. It is used to indicate that someone has committed an offense or made a mistake.

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

Synonyms: ΑΜΑΡΤΑΝΩ, ΠΛΑΝΑΩ, ΑΠΟΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΞΑΜΑΡΤΑΝΩ is a compound word formed from the prefix ΕΞ- (ex-), meaning 'out of' or 'completely', and the verb ΑΜΑΡΤΑΝΩ (hamartano), meaning 'to miss the mark' or 'to sin'. The prefix intensifies the meaning of the root verb.

G0266

G3588, G3739, G3778, G5101

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-mar-TEE-ah

Translations: sin, a sin, offense, trespass

Notes: This word refers to a sin, an offense, or a trespass against divine law or moral principles. It describes an act of missing the mark or failing to achieve a goal, particularly in a moral or ethical sense. It is commonly used to denote a transgression or a moral failing.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΙΑ, ΠΑΡΑΠΤΩΜΑ, ΑΣΕΒΕΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb ἁμαρτάνω (hamartanō), meaning 'to miss the mark, to err, to sin'. It is formed from the privative prefix 'α-' (a-, meaning 'not') and 'μέρος' (meros, meaning 'part' or 'share'), implying a failure to obtain a share or to hit the target.

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

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".

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: AP

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G3179

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-teh-STAY-sen

Translations: removed, transferred, displaced, moved, changed, caused to revolt

Notes: This word means to move from one place to another, to remove, or to transfer. It can also imply a change in status or position, or to cause someone to revolt. It is often used in contexts where something or someone is taken away from their original position or state.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ, ΜΕΤΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition μετά (meta), meaning 'with, among, after, or denoting change', and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand, to set, to place'. Thus, it literally means 'to change the standing' or 'to place differently'.

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.

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.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-mah-REH-ee-ahs

Translations: of Samaria

Notes: This word refers to Samaria, a historical and biblical region in the ancient Near East, located in the central part of the Land of Israel. It was the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel. In the New Testament, it is often mentioned in the context of Jesus' interactions with Samaritans. It is used to indicate possession or origin, as in 'the mountain of Samaria' or 'the region of Samaria'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Samaria' is derived from the Hebrew word 'Shomron' (שֹׁמְרוֹן), which means 'watch-mountain' or 'watch-tower'. It was named after Shemer, who sold the hill to Omri, King of Israel, who then built the city of Samaria on it.

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').

G2816

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-lay-roh-no-MAY-san

Translations: they inherited, they obtained by inheritance, they possessed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to inherit' or 'to obtain by inheritance.' It describes the act of receiving something as an heir, often land or property, but can also refer to spiritual blessings or a share in something. It is a compound word formed from 'κλῆρος' (klēros), meaning 'lot' or 'inheritance,' and 'νέμω' (nemō), meaning 'to distribute' or 'to apportion.'

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΣΧΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΤΗΣΑΙ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-TOH-kay-sahn

Translations: they dwelt, they lived, they inhabited

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to dwell', 'to live', or 'to inhabit'. It describes the action of residing in a place. As an aorist tense form, it indicates a completed action in the past, specifically that 'they' (a group of people) dwelt or lived somewhere.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΕΝΟΙΚΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (KATA), meaning 'down' or 'in', and the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (OIKEŌ), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to live'. Thus, it literally means 'to dwell down' or 'to settle in'.

G0746

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-KHEE

Translations: beginning, a beginning, rule, a rule, ruler, a ruler, first, origin, a first, a ruler, dominion, a dominion, principality, a principality

Notes: This word refers to the beginning of something, the first in a series, or the origin. It can also denote a position of authority, rule, or dominion, and by extension, the person holding such authority (a ruler or magistrate). It is used to describe the starting point of time, a sequence, or a source of power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΡΧΗ, ΚΕΦΑΛΗ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ergʰ-, meaning 'to begin, rule'. It is related to words signifying 'first' or 'chief'.

G2515

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-THEH-dras

Translations: of a seat, of a chair, of a throne, of a bench, of a teaching seat, of a teacher's chair, of a cathedra

Notes: This is a feminine noun in the genitive singular case. It refers to a seat, chair, or throne, often implying a position of authority or teaching. It can also refer to the place where one sits, such as a bench or a teaching platform. In a sentence, it would indicate possession or origin, for example, 'the authority of the seat' or 'from the chair'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΡΟΝΟΣ, ΣΚΑΜΝΟΝ, ΕΔΡΑ

G0615

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pok-TEN-non-tes

Translations: killing, slaying, murdering

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'killing' or 'slaying'. It describes an ongoing action of putting someone to death. It can be used to describe those who are in the act of killing or as an adverbial participle indicating the manner or circumstance of an action.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

Etymology: From ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') and κτείνω (kteinō, 'to kill, slay'). The prefix ἀπό intensifies the action of killing.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

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.

G0595

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-KEE-sas

Translations: you removed, you carried away, you colonized, you settled

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to remove, carry away, or to colonize/settle. It is often used in the context of relocating people, either by force (exiling them) or by establishing new settlements. In the provided context, it refers to the act of removing or exiling nations.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΡΙΖΩ, ΜΕΤΟΙΚΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΟΙΚΙΖΩ is derived from the prefix ΑΠΟ- (APO-), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ΟΙΚΙΖΩ (OIKIZO), meaning 'to settle' or 'to colonize'. Thus, it literally means 'to settle away from' or 'to remove to a settlement'.

G0481

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-te-KA-thi-sas

Translations: you caused to sit, you settled, you placed, you caused to dwell

Notes: This is a verb meaning "to cause to sit in place of," "to settle," or "to place." It is often used in the context of settling people in a new location or appointing someone to a position. The word is a compound of ἀντί (anti, "against, in place of"), ἐκ (ek, "out of"), and καθίζω (kathizo, "to sit down, to cause to sit").

Inflection: Aorist Active Indicative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΙΖΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ἀντικαθίζω is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀντί (anti, "against, in place of"), the preposition ἐκ (ek, "out of"), and the verb καθίζω (kathizo, "to sit down, to cause to sit"). The root καθίζω comes from κατά (kata, "down") and ἵζω (hizo, "to sit").

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.

G2526

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kah-THO-tee

Translations: inasmuch as, according as, because, since, as, just as

Notes: This word is a compound conjunction or adverb meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'because'. It is used to introduce a clause that explains the reason or manner of something, similar to 'since' or 'as'. It can also mean 'according as' or 'just as', indicating conformity or correspondence.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙ, ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΩΣΠΕΡ

Etymology: ΚΑΘΟΤΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down, according to', and the conjunction ΟΤΙ (hoti), meaning 'that, because'.

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'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-toy-kee-TAY-toh-sahn

Translations: let them dwell, they shall dwell, let them inhabit, they shall inhabit

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'κατά' (down, according to) and the verb 'οἰκέω' (to dwell, inhabit). It means to settle down, reside, or inhabit a place. In this imperative form, it conveys a command or permission for a group of people to dwell or settle somewhere.

Inflection: 3rd Person, Plural, Present or Aorist, Imperative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΕΝΟΙΚΕΩ, ΠΑΡΟΙΚΕΩ

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.

G0627

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-KEE-san

Translations: they colonized, they settled, they caused to dwell, they removed

Notes: This word is the 3rd person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb ἀποικίζω (apoikizō). It means 'to cause to dwell away from home', 'to send out as colonists', 'to settle', or 'to remove'. It is a compound word formed from ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and οἰκίζω (oikizō), meaning 'to cause to dwell' or 'to settle'. It describes the action of establishing a colony or moving people to a new settlement.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΖΩ, ΜΕΤΟΙΚΙΖΩ

Etymology: The verb ἀποικίζω is derived from ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and οἰκίζω (oikizō), meaning 'to cause to dwell' or 'to settle'. The root οἶκος (oikos) means 'house' or 'dwelling'.

G5461

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: foh-TEE-zohn

Translations: enlightening, illuminating, giving light, shining, one who enlightens, the one who illuminates

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'enlightening' or 'illuminating'. It describes an action of giving light, either literally or figuratively, such as providing understanding or instruction. It can function adjectivally, describing something that enlightens, or verbally, indicating an ongoing action of enlightening.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΠΩΝ, ΦΑΙΝΩΝ

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-OON-tes

Translations: doing, making, performing, practicing, those who do, those who make

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an ongoing action. In the provided context, it refers to 'those who are doing' or 'those who are making' something, often implying a continuous or habitual action.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-mah-RAY-tee

Translations: Samaritans

Notes: This word refers to the Samaritans, an ethnoreligious group of the Levant. They are descendants of the ancient Israelites and have their own distinct religious traditions, which differ from Judaism. In ancient times, they were often in conflict with the Jews.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The word "Samaritan" comes from the Greek Σαμάρεια (Samareia), which refers to the region of Samaria, the central region of ancient Israel. The name of the region itself is derived from the Hebrew שֹׁמְרוֹן (Shomron), the name of the ancient capital city of the Kingdom of Israel.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-TOH-koon

Translations: they were dwelling, they dwelt, they inhabited, they lived

Notes: This word is the 3rd person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb κατοικέω (katoikeō), which means to dwell, inhabit, or reside. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, indicating that a group of people or creatures were living or settling in a particular place. It is a compound word formed from κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'in', and οἰκέω (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΖΑΩ, ΜΕΝΩ

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ER-gel

Translations: Ergel

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a place name or the name of an idol or deity, possibly transliterated from a Semitic language. Its exact meaning or origin in Koine Greek is not clear from standard lexicons. In the provided context, it seems to be something that the 'men of Cuth' made, similar to how the 'men of Babylon' made 'Rochchothbaineith'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The etymology of ἘΡΓΕΛ is uncertain. It is likely a transliteration of a foreign, possibly Semitic, proper name into Greek.

G1703

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: eh-MATH

Translations: Emath, Hamath

Notes: Emath is a proper noun, referring to the ancient city of Hamath, located in modern-day Syria. It was a significant city in biblical times, often mentioned in geographical descriptions and historical accounts, particularly concerning the northern borders of Israel. It is used in sentences as a geographical location, often preceded by prepositions indicating movement to or presence in the city.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Does not inflect

Etymology: The word is of Hebrew origin (H2574, חֲמָת - Chamath), referring to the ancient city of Hamath. It was transliterated into Greek.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: THAR-thak

Translations: Tharthak

Notes: This word is likely a transliteration of a foreign, non-Greek proper noun, possibly a name of a deity or a place, given its context alongside other names like 'Ebblazer' and 'Seppharoun'. It does not appear to be a native Greek word and its meaning is derived from its foreign origin. It's not clear what this word means in its original language, but it functions as a proper noun in the given context.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of a foreign name into Greek. Its ultimate etymology is unknown.

G5494

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: seh-FAR-oon

Translations: Sepharvaim

Notes: Sepharvaim is a proper noun referring to a city in ancient Mesopotamia, mentioned in the Old Testament. It was one of the cities from which people were brought to settle in Samaria after the Assyrian conquest. The inhabitants of Sepharvaim were known for worshipping their own gods, Adrammelech and Anammelech, often through child sacrifice.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The name Sepharvaim is of Semitic origin, likely Aramaic or Hebrew, and refers to a specific ancient city. The Greek form is a transliteration of the original Semitic name.

G0008

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-drah-MEH-lekh

Translations: Adrammelech

Notes: Adrammelech is a proper noun, referring to a specific deity worshipped by the Sepharvites, or to a son of Sennacherib, king of Assyria. It is used as a name for a person or a god. In the provided context, it appears as a name of a deity to whom children were sacrificed, and also as the name of one of Sennacherib's sons.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: This word is of Hebrew origin (H0220), meaning 'Adar is prince' or 'glory of the king'. It is a compound name.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-toh-KEE-sahn

Translations: they settled, they caused to dwell, they inhabited, they colonized

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to cause to dwell' or 'to settle' someone or something in a place. It can also mean 'to inhabit' or 'to colonize'. It is a compound word formed from κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'according to', and οἰκίζω (oikizō), meaning 'to found a house' or 'to settle'. It describes the action of establishing a residence or a community.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ, ΕΓΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΖΩ

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-koys

Translations: to houses, in houses, at houses, to homes, in homes, at homes, to temples, in temples, at temples

Notes: This word is the dative plural form of the noun 'οἶκος' (oikos), which means 'house', 'home', or 'temple'. In Koine Greek, the dative case often indicates location ('in' or 'at') or indirect object ('to' or 'for'). Therefore, 'οἴκοις' typically translates to 'in houses', 'at homes', or 'to temples', depending on the context. It refers to multiple dwellings or sacred buildings.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑΙΣ, ΝΑΟΙΣ

G1484

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ETH-nos

Translations: nation, a nation, people, a people, Gentiles, a Gentile

Notes: This word refers to a nation, a people group, or a race. In the New Testament, it often refers specifically to the Gentiles, meaning non-Jewish people. It can be used to describe a large group of people united by common descent, culture, or language.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to ἔθος (ethos, 'custom, habit'). It refers to a group of people sharing common customs or characteristics.

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.

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TEH

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

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

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

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

G3606

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: O-THEN

Translations: from where, whence, wherefore, therefore, for which reason

Notes: This word is an adverb that can indicate either origin or consequence. It is used to ask or state 'from where' something comes or originates. It can also be used to mean 'therefore' or 'for which reason', indicating a logical conclusion or cause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟ, ΔΙΑ ΤΟΥΤΟ, ΟΠΟΥ

Etymology: From the demonstrative stem *ho- (meaning 'this' or 'that') combined with the suffix -θεν, which indicates origin or source. It is related to other adverbs of place and origin in Greek.

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.

G1303

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-THEH-toh

Translations: made a covenant, arranged, disposed, appointed

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to place' or 'to set'. In the middle voice, it often means 'to make a covenant' or 'to arrange for oneself'. It describes an action where someone sets something in order, often with a binding agreement or disposition.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, after, among, behind, by, in company with, in pursuit of, according to

Notes: This word is a preposition that can also function as an adverb. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it usually means 'after' or 'behind' (indicating sequence or pursuit). It can also denote a change of state or position.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases)

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'μετά' (meta) comes from Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is related to English 'mid' and 'middle'.

G1242

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-THEH-kane

Translations: covenant, a covenant, testament, a testament, will, a will, disposition, an arrangement

Notes: This word refers to a covenant, agreement, or testament, often implying a formal arrangement or disposition made by one party, which may or may not be reciprocated. In a religious context, it frequently refers to God's covenant with humanity. It can also refer to a last will and testament.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΘΗΚΗ, ΟΡΚΟΣ, ΔΙΑΤΑΓΜΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb τίθημι (tithemi), meaning 'to place' or 'to set'. It originally referred to an arrangement or disposition, and later came to mean a covenant or testament.

G0243

Part of Speech: Prefix

Sounds like: ALL

Translations: other, another, different, foreign

Notes: This is a prefix form of the word 'ἄλλος' (allos), meaning 'other' or 'another'. It is used to form compound words that convey the idea of something being different, foreign, or belonging to another group. For example, 'ἀλλογενῶν' means 'of other races', 'ἀλλότριοι' means 'strangers' or 'foreigners', and 'ἀλλόφυλους' means 'foreigners' or 'of another tribe'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix)

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English else.

G2228, G3588

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Definite Article, Numeral

Sounds like: AY

Translations: or, the, 8

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

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

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

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

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

G321

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-EE-gah-gen

Translations: he brought up, he led up, he took up, he offered up, she brought up, she led up, she took up, she offered up, it brought up, it led up, it took up, it offered up

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀνά (aná, meaning 'up' or 'again') and the verb ἄγω (ágō, meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'). It means 'to bring up', 'to lead up', 'to take up', or 'to offer up'. It is often used in contexts of bringing someone or something to a higher place, or offering sacrifices. It can also refer to leading someone out of a place, such as out of Egypt.

Inflection: Aorist Active Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ἈΝΕΒΗ, ἘΞΑΓΩ

G2479

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: is-KHOO-ee

Translations: to strength, to power, to might, to ability, by strength, by power, by might, by ability

Notes: This word refers to strength, power, or might. It can denote physical strength, moral power, or inherent ability. It is often used to describe the capacity to do something or to overcome obstacles. In the dative case, as seen here, it indicates the means by which something is done, or the recipient of an action related to strength.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

G1023

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bra-KHEE-oh-nee

Translations: (to) arm, (to) strength, (to) power, (to) a strong arm

Notes: This word refers to the arm, specifically from the shoulder to the hand. In a figurative sense, it often represents strength, power, or might, especially when referring to God's power. It is typically used in sentences to describe an action performed by or with the arm, or to denote divine power and intervention.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΙΣΧΥΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to βραχύς (brachys), meaning 'short', perhaps referring to the forearm as the 'short' part of the arm compared to the whole limb.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EH-in

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

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

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: meth

Translations: with, after, among, by, in company with

Notes: This is an elided form of the preposition 'μετά' (meta), which means 'with' or 'after'. The final alpha (α) is dropped when the next word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark (indicated by the 'θ' which is the first letter of the following word in the examples, 'θύμου'). It indicates association, accompaniment, or sequence in time or order. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'after' or 'behind'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition, but this is an elided form)

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- (among, with, in the middle of).

G1950

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-lay-SEH-stheh

Translations: you will forget, you will neglect, you will overlook

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning 'to forget', 'to neglect', or 'to overlook'. It is formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and the verb 'λανθάνομαι' (lanthanomai), meaning 'to escape notice' or 'to be forgotten'. In this form, it indicates an action that will happen in the future, performed by a group of people, and the action affects the subject (middle voice) or is done to the subject (passive voice).

Inflection: Future, Indicative, 2nd Person, Plural, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΕΚΛΑΝΘΑΝΟΜΑΙ, ΛΗΘΩ

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-.

G1807

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ahee-REH-tahy

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

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

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΣΩΖΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ

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

G2917

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KREE-mah-tee

Translations: (to) judgment, (to) a judgment, (to) decision, (to) a decision, (to) condemnation, (to) a condemnation, (to) punishment, (to) a punishment

Notes: This word refers to a judgment, decision, or sentence, often with the implication of a negative outcome like condemnation or punishment. It is used to describe a divine or human verdict, and can also refer to the act of judging itself. In a sentence, it would typically follow a preposition like 'in' or 'by' (ἐν) or 'to' (πρός) when used in the dative case.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΡΙΣΙΣ, ΔΙΚΗ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΜΑ

G1197

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: GLOOP-toyss

Translations: carved, graven, sculptured, carved image, graven image, an idol, to carved images, to graven images, to idols

Notes: This word refers to something that has been carved, engraved, or sculpted. It is often used in the context of religious objects, specifically idols or images made by human hands for worship, contrasting them with the true God. In the provided examples, it is used in the dative plural, indicating 'to carved images' or 'to idols'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΙΔΩΛΟΝ, ΞΟΑΝΟΝ

G2505

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thah

Translations: as, just as, according as

Notes: ΚΑΘΑ is an adverb and conjunction meaning 'as' or 'just as'. It is used to introduce a comparison or to indicate the manner in which something is done, similar to 'according as'. It does not change its form based on gender, number, or case.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣ

Etymology: ΚΑΘΑ is a contraction of κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and ἅ (ha, 'which things'). It is related to the longer forms καθάπερ (kathaper) and καθώς (kathos).

G3962