2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

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.

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.

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eis-EEL-then

Translations: entered, went in, came in, came into, went into

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to enter' or 'to go/come in'. It describes the action of moving from an outside location to an inside one. It is often used to indicate arrival or penetration into a place or state.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word εἰσέρχομαι (eiserchomai) is a compound verb formed from the preposition εἰς (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

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

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

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

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'in' or 'on'. It typically governs the dative case, indicating location, time, or means. Its precise translation can vary depending on the context, often conveying ideas like 'within,' 'among,' or 'by means of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases but does not change its own form).

Etymology: The Koine Greek preposition 'ἘΝ' derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, reflecting its ancient origin.

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

Translations: into, to, for, toward, among, in, a, an, one

Notes: As a preposition, ΕΙΣ (eis) indicates motion or direction towards a place, person, or purpose, often translated as 'into,' 'to,' or 'for.' It always takes the accusative case. For example, 'into the house' or 'to God.' It can also be used to express purpose or result. As a numeral, ΕΙΣ (heis) means 'one' and is the masculine nominative singular form, often translated as 'a,' 'an,' or 'one.'

Inflection: Preposition: Does not inflect. Numeral: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (other forms exist for other genders and cases).

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en-s, an extended form of the preposition *en (in).

G4145

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PLOO-see-oss

Translations: rich, wealthy, abounding, opulent

Notes: This word describes someone or something that possesses great wealth or an abundance of resources. It can refer to material riches, but also metaphorically to being rich in other qualities, such as faith or good works. It is used to modify nouns, indicating a characteristic of the noun.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΥΠΟΡΟΣ, ΕΥΠΛΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: From πλοῦτος (ploutos, "wealth"). The word is derived from an ancient Greek root meaning 'to flow' or 'to overflow', suggesting an abundance.

G4145

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ploo-SEE-oh

Translations: (to) a rich man, (to) a wealthy person, (to) a rich one

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the adjective 'πλούσιος' (plousios), meaning 'rich' or 'wealthy'. It is used to indicate the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'. It can refer to a rich person or a rich thing, depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΥΠΟΡΩ, ΠΟΛΥΧΡΥΣΩ

Etymology: The word 'πλούσιος' (plousios) comes from 'πλοῦτος' (ploutos), meaning 'wealth' or 'riches'. It is related to the verb 'πλέω' (pleō), meaning 'to sail', as wealth was often acquired through sea trade.

G4167

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POYM-nee-ah

Translations: flocks, herds

Notes: This word refers to a group of animals, typically sheep or goats, but can also apply to other livestock like cattle. It is often used in the context of a shepherd tending to their flock. In a broader sense, it can also refer to a group of people under the care or guidance of a leader, similar to how a shepherd cares for their sheep.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΕΛΗ, ΒΟΥΚΟΛΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ποιμνίον' (poimnion) is a diminutive of 'ποιμήν' (poimēn), meaning 'shepherd'. It refers to that which is tended by a shepherd.

G1006

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: boo-ko-LEE-ah

Translations: herds, cattle, flocks

Notes: This word refers to herds of cattle or other livestock. It is typically used to describe a collection of animals that are tended by a herdsman, such as cows or oxen. It can be used in contexts discussing agricultural wealth or the destruction of livestock.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΕΛΑΙ, ΠΟΙΜΝΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΒΟΥΚΟΛΙΟΝ (boukolion) comes from the Greek word βουκόλος (boukolos), meaning 'herdsman' or 'cowherd', which itself is derived from βοῦς (bous), meaning 'ox' or 'cow', and the root of the verb κολεῖν (kolein), meaning 'to tend' or 'to herd'.

G4183

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: POL-lah

Translations: much, many, great, abundant, often, greatly, many things

Notes: This word is an inflection of the adjective 'ΠΟΛΥΣ' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many'. As an adjective, 'ΠΟΛΛΑ' typically functions as the neuter plural nominative or accusative, meaning 'many things' or 'much'. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'often' or 'greatly'. It is used to indicate a large quantity or frequency.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative (of the adjective ΠΟΛΥΣ); or Adverb

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΙΚΑΝΟΣ

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.

G2932

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-TEH-sa-to

Translations: he acquired, he obtained, he bought, he possessed

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist middle indicative form of the verb 'κτάομαι' (ktaomai), meaning 'to acquire' or 'to obtain'. It describes an action completed in the past by the subject for their own benefit, such as acquiring property, wealth, or a possession. It can also imply purchasing something.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΕΧΩ

Etymology: The word 'κτάομαι' (ktaomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to acquire, to possess'. It is related to words signifying possession or property.

G4046

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-eh-poy-EE-sah-toh

Translations: preserved, saved, acquired, gained, kept for oneself

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition περί (peri, 'around, concerning') and the verb ποιέω (poieō, 'to make, to do'). It means to preserve, save, or acquire something for oneself, often with the nuance of keeping it safe or for one's own benefit. It describes an action where someone takes steps to secure or maintain possession of something.

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

Synonyms: ΣΩΖΩ, ΚΤΑΟΜΑΙ, ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'concerning', and the verb ποιέω (poieō), meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. The combination suggests an action of making or doing something for the purpose of preservation or acquisition for oneself.

G2407

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DROO-thay

Translations: was established, was settled, was fixed, was founded, was set, was placed

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'ιδρύω' (idryō). It means 'to be established,' 'to be settled,' or 'to be fixed in place.' It describes something or someone becoming firmly set or founded, often implying stability or permanence. For example, a person might be settled in a place, or a building might be founded.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Passive, Indicative

Synonyms: ΘΕΜΕΛΙΟΩ, ΣΤΗΡΙΖΩ, ΠΗΓΝΥΜΙ

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'.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

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

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'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: toh

Translations: the

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: it, itself, the same

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

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.

G2518

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KATH-ev-den

Translations: he was sleeping, she was sleeping, it was sleeping, he slept, she slept, it slept

Notes: This word means 'to sleep' or 'to be asleep'. It is an imperfect tense verb, indicating an ongoing or continuous action in the past. It describes someone who was in the process of sleeping or habitually slept. It is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata, 'down') and the verb εὕδω (heudō, 'to sleep').

Inflection: Imperfect Active Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΥΠΝΟΩ, ΚΟΙΜΑΩ

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.

G2364

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-GAH-teer

Translations: daughter, a daughter

Notes: This word refers to a female offspring, a daughter. It is a common noun used to denote a familial relationship. It can be used in various contexts to refer to someone's child who is female, or metaphorically to refer to a female descendant or inhabitant of a place.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΟΡΗ, ΠΑΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΘΥΓΑΤΗΡ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *dʰugʰ₂tḗr, meaning 'daughter'. It has cognates in many Indo-European languages.

G3928

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ROD-os

Translations: passage, a passage, passing by, a passing by, way, a way, path, a path, entrance, an entrance, departure, a departure

Notes: This word is a compound noun formed from the preposition παρά (para), meaning "beside" or "along," and the noun ὁδός (hodos), meaning "way" or "road." It refers to a passing by, a way or path, or an entrance. It can describe the act of moving past something, a physical route, or an opportunity to enter. In some contexts, it can also imply a departure or a temporary stay.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΔΟΣ, ΔΙΟΔΟΣ, ΕΙΣΟΔΟΣ

Etymology: From παρά (para, "beside, along") and ὁδός (hodos, "way, road"). It literally means "a way alongside" or "a passing along."

G5339

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-FEI-sah-toh

Translations: he spared, he had pity on, he refrained from, he withheld

Notes: The word ἘΦΕΙΣΑΤΟ is the third person singular aorist indicative middle/passive form of the verb φείδομαι. It means 'to spare,' 'to have pity on,' or 'to refrain from.' It is often used to describe an action where someone shows mercy or holds back from harming or punishing another, or refrains from doing something. For example, 'he spared the people' or 'he did not refrain from.'

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΕΩ, ΟΙΚΤΕΙΡΩ

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-BANE

Translations: to take, to receive, to get, to seize, to grasp, to obtain

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As an infinitive, it functions like the English 'to take' or 'to receive', indicating the action itself without specifying a subject or tense, often used after other verbs or prepositions. It can refer to physically taking something, receiving a gift or information, or grasping a concept.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *slegh- ('to seize, to take'). In Greek, it developed into 'λαμβάνω', meaning 'to take, to grasp, to receive'.

G1006

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: boo-koh-LEE-ohn

Translations: of herds, of cattle, of oxen

Notes: This word refers to a herd of cattle or oxen. It is used to describe a collection of these animals, often in the context of livestock or possessions. In the provided examples, it appears in the genitive plural, indicating possession or origin related to herds.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΜΝΙΩΝ, ΑΓΕΛΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΒΟΥΚΟΛΙΟΝ (boukolion) comes from the Greek word βουκόλος (boukolos), meaning 'herdsman' or 'cowherd', which itself is derived from βοῦς (bous), meaning 'ox' or 'cow', and κολεῖν (kolein), meaning 'to tend' or 'to herd'.

G3581, G3579

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sounds like: kseh-NOH

Translations: to entertain, to lodge, to be a guest, to be a stranger, to be estranged, to be alienated, to be foreign; (to) a stranger, (to) a foreigner, (to) a guest, (to) a host

Notes: This word can function as a verb or a noun. As a verb (from ξενόω), it means 'to entertain' or 'to lodge' someone, or 'to be a guest' or 'to be a stranger'. It can also mean 'to be estranged' or 'to be alienated' from something. As a noun, it is the dative singular form of the word 'ξένος', meaning 'stranger', 'foreigner', 'guest', or 'host'. In this noun form, it indicates the indirect object, meaning 'to a stranger' or 'to a guest'.

Inflection: Dative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine (as a noun); First Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active (as a verb); or First Person, Singular, Present, Subjunctive, Active (as a verb)

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΚΟΣ, ΕΠΙΔΗΜΟΣ, ΑΛΛΟΤΡΙΟΣ

G3597

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-doy-POH-roh

Translations: I travel, I journey, I walk, I go on a journey

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ὁδός' (hodos), meaning 'way' or 'road', and 'πορεύω' (poreuō), meaning 'to go' or 'to journey'. It means to travel or journey, specifically by road or on foot. It describes the act of moving from one place to another, often implying a significant distance or a specific purpose for the travel.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΔΙΖΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΟΔΟΙΠΟΡΩ is a compound verb derived from the noun ΟΔΟΣ (hodos), meaning 'way' or 'road', and the verb ΠΟΡΕΥΩ (poreuō), meaning 'to go' or 'to journey'. It literally means 'to go on a road'.

G2064

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: el-THON-tee

Translations: (to) one who comes, (for) one who comes, coming, having come

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the aorist active participle of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a participle, it describes an action, but in this dative form, it often functions substantively, meaning 'to/for the one who came' or 'to/for the one coming'. It indicates the recipient or beneficiary of an action, or the person to whom something is directed.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ

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

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAH-ben

Translations: he took, she took, it took, he received, she received, it received

Notes: This is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point in time. It can be used to describe someone taking an object, receiving something, or even grasping an idea.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

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.

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'.

G3709

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: or-GAY

Translations: wrath, anger, indignation, a wrath, an anger

Notes: This word refers to a strong, often violent, emotion of displeasure or indignation. It can describe human anger, but is frequently used in a theological context to refer to God's righteous wrath against sin. It is a feminine noun.

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

Synonyms: ΘΥΜΟΣ, ΧΟΛΗ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *werg- meaning 'to work, to do'. The word originally referred to an 'impulse' or 'disposition', which then developed into the meaning of 'anger' or 'wrath' as an internal working or agitation.

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.

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: 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'.

G4160

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: poy-AY-sas

Translations: having made, having done, making, doing, who made, who did

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed. It often translates as 'having made' or 'having done', indicating an action that occurred prior to or concurrently with the main verb of the sentence. It can also be translated as 'making' or 'doing' in certain contexts, or as a relative clause like 'who made' or 'who did'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΑΣ, ΕΡΓΑΣΑΜΕΝΟΣ

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.

G0661

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-TEE-say

Translations: he will pay back, he will repay, he will restore, he will make restitution

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to pay back, repay, or make restitution. It is often used in contexts where something is owed, stolen, or damaged, and the person is required to return or compensate for it, sometimes with an added penalty or interest. It implies a full and complete payment or restoration.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΟΤΙΝΩ is a compound of the prefix ΑΠΟ- (apo-), meaning 'from' or 'back', and the verb ΤΙΝΩ (tinō), meaning 'to pay' or 'to pay a price'.

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-throh-poss (for the full word)

Translations: man, a man, human, a human, person, a person, mankind, humanity

Notes: This word appears to be a truncated or abbreviated form of the Koine Greek word ἈΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ (anthrōpos), meaning 'man,' 'human,' or 'person.' It is not a complete word in itself and would typically be seen as a misspelling or an intentional abbreviation in certain contexts, such as ancient manuscripts where space was limited. It refers to a human being, male or female, and can also refer to humanity in general.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular or Plural (truncated form)

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΑΝΗΡ

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.

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

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

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.

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.

G1519, G1487, G1488

Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: E

Translations: into, to, for, unto, in, if, you are

Notes: This word is an elided form, indicated by the coronis (the apostrophe-like mark) at the end. It most commonly represents the preposition 'εἰς' (eis), meaning 'into, to, for', especially when followed by a vowel. It can also represent the conjunction 'εἰ' (ei), meaning 'if', or the verb 'εἶ' (ei), meaning 'you are'. In the provided examples, it functions as the preposition 'into' or 'to', indicating motion towards a place or object. It is used with the accusative case.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an elided form); the original words it represents have their own inflections (e.g., 'εἰς' is a preposition and does not inflect; 'εἰ' is a conjunction and does not inflect; 'εἶ' is a verb, 2nd Person Singular, Present, Indicative, Active).

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TA-deh

Translations: these things, thus, as follows

Notes: ΤΑΔΕ is the neuter plural form of the demonstrative pronoun ὅδε (hode), meaning 'this' or 'these'. It is often used to introduce a statement, a list of items, or direct speech, functioning like 'thus' or 'as follows'. For example, 'thus says the Lord'. It can refer to things that are about to be said or have just been mentioned.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΤΟΙΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ὅδε (hode) is formed from the demonstrative pronoun ὁ (ho, 'this, that') and the deictic particle -δε (-de), which emphasizes proximity or immediate reference.

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THEH-os

Translations: God, a God, Lord

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΠΑΤΗΡ

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

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).

G1473

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-GOH

Translations: I, me

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

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Nominative

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

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-MEE

Translations: I am, to be, exist, happen

Notes: This is the Koine Greek verb 'to be', 'to exist', or 'to happen'. It is a fundamental and highly irregular verb, often used as a copula (a linking verb) to connect the subject of a sentence to a predicate noun or adjective, indicating identity or a state of being. It can also indicate existence or occurrence. For example, 'Ἐγὼ εἰμι' translates to 'I am'.

Inflection: First person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: This verb is one of the oldest and most fundamental verbs in the Greek language, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages.

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'.

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.

G4771

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: SOY

Translations: (to) you, (for) you, you

Notes: This is the second-person singular dative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'to you' or 'for you'. It can also simply translate as 'you' when the context implies a dative relationship, such as indirect object or a recipient of an action. It is used to indicate the person to whom something is given, said, or done, or for whom an action is performed. For example, 'I give to you' or 'I do this for you'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Second Person

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very ancient pronoun, found across many Indo-European languages.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OO

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

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

G3398

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Adverb

Sounds like: mee-KRON

Translations: small, little, a little, a small thing, a short time

Notes: This word is an adjective that describes something as small in size, quantity, or importance. It can be used to refer to physical smallness, a small amount, or something of lesser significance. In its neuter form, it can also function as a noun meaning 'a small thing' or 'a little bit', or as an adverb meaning 'a little' or 'for a short time'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΙΓΟΣ, ΒΡΑΧΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΙΚΡΟΣ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'small'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of smallness or littleness.

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.

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'.

G5475

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: khet-TAI-on

Translations: Hittite, a Hittite

Notes: This word refers to something or someone from the ancient nation of the Hittites. It is used to describe a person as being a Hittite, or belonging to the Hittite people. In the provided examples, it is used as a proper adjective referring to a specific individual, Uriah the Hittite.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The word ΧΕΤΤΑΙΟΣ (Chettaios) is derived from the Hebrew word חִתִּי (Chitti), referring to the Hittite people, an ancient Anatolian people who formed an empire in the Bronze Age.

G4501

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: rom-FEYE-ah

Translations: sword, a sword, dagger, spear

Notes: This word refers to a large, broad sword, often associated with a Thracian or Dacian weapon, or more generally, any sharp weapon like a dagger or spear. It is frequently used metaphorically in the New Testament to represent divine judgment or spiritual conflict. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΧΑΙΡΑ, ΞΙΦΟΣ

Etymology: The word is of Thracian origin, referring to a type of long, straight or curved sword. It was adopted into Greek and Latin.

G4572

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: seh-ahf-TOH

Translations: (to) yourself, (to) thyself

Notes: This is a reflexive pronoun meaning 'yourself' or 'thyself'. It is used when the action of the verb is directed back to the subject of the sentence. For example, 'you give to yourself'. It is a compound word formed from the second person pronoun 'σύ' (you) and the intensive pronoun 'αὐτοῦ' (himself, herself, itself).

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine

Etymology: The word ΣΕΑΥΤΟΥ is a compound of the second person pronoun ΣΥ (you) and the intensive pronoun ΑΥΤΟΣ (self). It developed from the earlier form ΣΕΑΥΤΟΥ, which itself is a contraction of ΣΟΙ ΑΥΤΟΥ.

G0615

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pek-TEI-nas

Translations: you killed, you slew, you put to death

Notes: This is an inflected form of the verb 'ἀποκτείνω' (apokteinō), meaning 'to kill' or 'to slay'. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and 'κτείνω' (kteinō), meaning 'to kill'. The prefix 'ἀπό' intensifies the action of killing, emphasizing a complete or decisive act. It is used to describe the act of taking a life.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΦΟΝΕΥΩ, ἈΝΑΙΡΕΩ

G0868

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pos-TEE-seh-tai

Translations: will depart, will withdraw, will fall away, will revolt

Notes: This word is the third person singular future indicative of the verb ἀφίστημι (aphistēmi). It means 'he/she/it will depart,' 'will withdraw,' 'will fall away,' or 'will revolt.' It is a compound verb formed from ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand.' Thus, it literally means 'to stand away from.' It is used to describe a physical or spiritual separation, a defection, or an act of rebellion.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Future, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΡΑΣΚΩ, ΑΠΟΠΙΠΤΩ

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.

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.

G1848

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-oo-den-OH-sas

Translations: to despise, to reject, to make of no account, to set at naught, to treat with contempt

Notes: This word describes the act of treating someone or something as worthless, insignificant, or contemptible. It implies a strong disregard or rejection, often leading to humiliation or belittlement. It can be used in contexts where someone is made to feel unimportant or is utterly dismissed.

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

Synonyms: ἈΘΕΤΕΩ, ΚΑΤΑΦΡΟΝΕΩ, ἈΠΟΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ

G1825

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-eh-GHEH-ee-roh

Translations: to raise up, to awaken, to stir up, to arouse, to excite

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek, 'out of') and the verb ἐγείρω (egeirō, 'to raise, to awaken'). It means to raise up, awaken, or stir up, often implying bringing something or someone into action or existence. It can be used literally, as in raising someone from sleep, or figuratively, as in stirring up a nation or a shepherd.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΔΙΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ἐγείρω (egeirō), meaning 'to raise' or 'to awaken'. The root ἐγείρω comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to awaken' or 'to rouse'.

G2556

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: KAH-kah

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΑ, ΦΑΥΛΑ, ΒΛΑΒΕΡΑ

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEEM-psoh-mai

Translations: I will take, I will receive, I will get, I will seize, I will obtain

Notes: This word is the first person singular future middle/passive indicative form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. It indicates an action that the speaker will perform in the future, often with the nuance of taking something for oneself or receiving something. It can be used in various contexts, such as taking an object, receiving a gift, or seizing control.

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G2596

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

Translations: down, against, according to, throughout, during

Notes: This is an elided form of the Greek preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down', 'against', 'according to', 'throughout', or 'during'. It is frequently used as a prefix in compound verbs and nouns, indicating a downward motion, completion, intensity, or opposition. For example, in 'κατέβη' (katebē), it means 'went down', and in 'καταπιεῖν' (katapiein), it means 'to swallow down'. The final alpha (α) is often dropped when the next word or part of the compound begins with a vowel, or when it's followed by certain consonants.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix); functions as a preposition that takes the genitive or accusative case.

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmt- 'down, with, against'. It is a common Greek preposition that has been used since ancient times.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DOH-soh

Translations: I will give, I will grant, I will bestow, I will put, I will place

Notes: This word is the first person singular future active indicative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It indicates an action that the speaker will perform in the future, such as 'I will give' or 'I will grant'. It is commonly used to express promises, intentions, or future actions of giving or providing something.

Inflection: Future Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΩΣΕΙ, ΔΩΣΟΜΕΝ

Etymology: The word 'δίδωμι' (didomi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *deh₃- meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present stem, a common feature in ancient Greek verbs.

G4139

Part of Speech: Adverb, Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-see-on

Translations: near, nearby, neighbor, a neighbor, one's neighbor

Notes: This word primarily functions as an adverb meaning 'near' or 'nearby', indicating proximity in space or time. It can also be used substantively as a noun, typically in the neuter singular, to refer to 'one's neighbor' or 'the person next to you'. When used as a noun, it often refers to a fellow human being, emphasizing a relationship of proximity or community.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an adverb); Neuter, Singular (when used substantively as a noun)

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΥΣ, ΠΑΡΑΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ

G2837

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: koy-may-THEH-seh-tay

Translations: he will sleep, he will fall asleep, he will die, he will be laid to rest

Notes: This word describes the action of sleeping, falling asleep, or, metaphorically, dying. It is often used in the context of someone 'resting' or 'falling asleep' in death, particularly in a peaceful sense. It is a future tense form, indicating an action that will happen.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΝΟΩ, ΑΠΟΘΝΗΣΚΩ

Etymology: From the root κοιμάω, meaning 'to put to sleep' or 'to lull'. It is related to the concept of lying down or resting.

G1727

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: eh-NAN-tee-on

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἈΝΤΙ, ΚΑΤΑ

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

G2928

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kroo-FEE

Translations: a hiding, a secret place, a secret

Notes: This word refers to a hidden place or a secret. It can also denote the act of hiding something or keeping it secret. It is often used in contexts where something is concealed from view or knowledge.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟΣ, ΚΡΥΠΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΡΥΒΗ (kruphē) comes from the verb κρύπτω (kryptō), meaning 'to hide' or 'to conceal'. It is related to the concept of covering or keeping something out of sight.

G0001

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: Ah-peh-NAN-tee

Translations: opposite, in front of, before, against

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἘΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ

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

G0264

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hay-mar-TAY-ka

Translations: I have sinned, I have done wrong, I have missed the mark

Notes: This is the first person singular, perfect active indicative form of the verb 'hamartanō'. It means 'I have sinned' or 'I have done wrong'. It describes an action of sinning or erring that was completed in the past and whose effects continue into the present. It is often used to confess a personal transgression or failure.

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

Synonyms: ΑΔΙΚΕΩ, ΠΛΑΝΑΩ, ΠΑΡΑΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'hamartanō' comes from a root meaning 'to miss' or 'to fail'. It originally referred to missing a target, like an arrow missing its mark, and later evolved to mean missing the moral or ethical mark, thus 'to sin'.

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

G3849

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-eh-bee-BAH-sen

Translations: caused to pass by, caused to pass over, caused to turn aside, caused to turn away, removed, took away

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'by', and the verb βιβάζω (bibazo), meaning 'to cause to step' or 'to make to go'. In its inflected form, it means 'he/she/it caused to pass by' or 'he/she/it removed'. It describes an action where something is made to move past or away from a certain point or state.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G0266

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-MAR-tay-mah

Translations: sin, a sin, trespass, a trespass, offense, an offense

Notes: This word refers to a sin, a trespass, or an offense. It describes an act of wrongdoing, a deviation from what is right or expected, or a failure to meet a standard. It is commonly used in religious contexts to denote a moral or spiritual transgression.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑ, ΠΑΡΑΠΤΩΜΑ, ΑΝΟΜΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb ἀμαρτάνω (hamartanō), meaning 'to miss the mark, to err, to sin'. It is formed with the suffix -μα, which indicates the result of an action.

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.

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.

G3947

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pa-rox-YOO-nohn

Translations: provoking, irritating, exasperating, stirring up, inciting, a provoker, an irritator

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'παροξύνω'. It describes someone or something that is actively provoking, irritating, or stirring up others. It can be used to describe a person who causes anger or agitation, or an action that incites a strong reaction. In the provided examples, it functions as a noun (the one provoking) or an adjective (the provoking one).

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΡΕΘΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΟΡΓΙΖΩ, ΕΚΚΑΙΩ

Etymology: The word 'παροξύνω' is a compound word formed from the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb 'ὀξύνω' (oxynō), meaning 'to sharpen' or 'to incite'. Thus, it literally means 'to sharpen alongside' or 'to incite strongly'.

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).

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOO-toh

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G5088

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: tekh-THEYS

Translations: born, begotten, brought forth

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle derived from the verb 'ΤΙΚΤΩ' (tikto), meaning 'to beget' or 'to give birth'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing someone or something that has been born or brought forth. It is often used to refer to a child who has been born.

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΗΘΕΙΣ, ΦΥΕΙΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. The verb 'ΤΙΚΤΩ' (tikto) means 'to beget' or 'to give birth', and it is the root from which 'ΤΕΧΘΕΙΣ' is derived.

G0565

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-EEL-then

Translations: he went away, he departed, he left

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning 'to go away' or 'to depart'. It is formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes an action of moving from one place to another, specifically moving away from a point of reference. It is often used to indicate a final departure or a permanent leaving.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G3813

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pai-DEE-on

Translations: child, a child, infant, an infant, little child, a little child

Notes: This word refers to a young child or an infant. It is a diminutive form of the word 'παῖς' (pais), meaning 'child' or 'servant', emphasizing the smallness or tenderness of the child. It can be used generally to refer to any young person, often implying innocence or youth.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΒΡΕΦΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek 'παιδίον' (paidíon), a diminutive of 'παῖς' (paîs, “child, boy, servant”).

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.

G0835

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-LEE-sthee

Translations: lodged, stayed overnight, spent the night, camped, a lodged, a stayed overnight, a spent the night, a camped

Notes: This word describes the action of lodging, staying overnight, or camping. It is typically used to indicate that someone found a place to rest or reside for a night, often in the open or in a temporary shelter. It implies a temporary stay rather than a permanent residence.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΣΚΗΝΟΩ

Etymology: From αὐλή (aule), meaning 'courtyard' or 'sheepfold', referring to a place where one might spend the night.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: THAYS

Translations: of the

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

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

G1093

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').

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'.

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.

G1453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GAY-rai

Translations: to raise, to awaken, to rouse, to build, to stir up

Notes: This word means to raise, awaken, or rouse someone or something. It can be used literally, such as raising someone from sleep or from the dead, or figuratively, such as stirring up a conflict or building a structure. It is often used in the context of resurrection or causing something to stand up.

Inflection: Aorist Active Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΔΙΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΑΝΟΡΘΟΩ

Etymology: From an assumed root meaning 'to awaken, to rouse'.

G4906

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-FAH-gen

Translations: ate with, did eat with, ate together, dined with

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to eat with' or 'to dine together'. It describes the act of sharing a meal with others. The prefix 'συν-' (syn-) means 'with' or 'together', and the root verb 'φάγω' (phagō) means 'to eat'. It is used to indicate companionship during a meal.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΔΕΙΠΝΕΩ, ΣΥΝΕΣΘΙΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΜΦΑΓΩ is a compound of the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb φάγω (phagō), meaning 'to eat'.

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

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

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.

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”).

G0312

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-NGEL-lai

Translations: to announce, to report, to declare, to tell, to bring back word

Notes: This word means to announce, report, declare, or tell something. It often implies bringing back a message or information, or making something known publicly. It is used to describe the act of conveying news or a statement.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΕΞΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, “up, again, back”) + ἀγγέλλω (angéllō, “to announce, report”).

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AY-pahn

Translations: they said, they spoke

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'εἶπον' (eîpon), which functions as the aorist tense for 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes a completed action in the past, indicating that a group of people 'said' or 'spoke' something. It is used to report direct speech or to state what was communicated by multiple individuals.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΑΛΗΣΑΝ, ΕΦΑΣΑΝ

G1522

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ees-ay-KOO-sen

Translations: he heard, he listened, he answered (prayer), heeded, obeyed

Notes: This word means 'he heard' or 'he listened,' often implying a positive response, such as hearing and answering a prayer, or heeding/obeying a command. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ΕΙΣ' (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to,' and the verb 'ΑΚΟΥΩ' (akouō), meaning 'to hear.' Therefore, it literally means 'to hear into' or 'to hear towards,' conveying the sense of attentive listening or a favorable response.

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

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΥΩ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ

G3539

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-NO-eh-sen

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

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

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ, ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΝΟΕΩ

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

G3816

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAI-das

Translations: children, boys, servants, slaves

Notes: This word refers to children, particularly boys, but can also denote young people in general, or even servants and slaves regardless of age, depending on the context. It is used here in the accusative plural form, indicating that the children/boys/servants are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΑ, ΥΙΟΙ, ΔΟΥΛΟΙ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΑΙΣ' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'child' or 'boy'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that refer to young people or offspring.

G3068

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LOO-sah-toh

Translations: he bathed, she bathed, it bathed, he washed himself, she washed herself, it washed itself

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative middle/passive form of the verb λούω (louō), meaning 'to wash' or 'to bathe'. In the middle voice, the action is performed by the subject upon themselves, indicating 'to wash oneself' or 'to bathe oneself'. It describes a completed action in the past.

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

Etymology: The word λούω (louō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to wash'.

G0021

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-LEYP-sah-toh

Translations: he anointed himself, she anointed herself, it anointed itself

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist middle indicative form of the verb 'aleipho'. It means 'to anoint oneself' or 'to rub oneself with oil or ointment'. It describes an action where the subject performs the anointing upon themselves, often for purification, healing, or preparation.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Middle Voice, Indicative Mood

Synonyms: ΧΡΙΩ, ΜΥΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΛΕΙΦΩ is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or related to words for 'fat' or 'oil'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

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

G2440

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-MA-tee-ah

Translations: garments, clothes, raiment

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

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΥΜΑΤΑ, ΕΣΘΗΣ

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

G3908

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-EH-thay-kan

Translations: they set before, they laid before, they presented, they committed, they entrusted

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para, 'beside, alongside') and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi, 'to put, to place'). It means 'to set before' or 'to place alongside', often in the context of food or offerings. It can also mean 'to commit' or 'to entrust' something to someone, implying placing it in their care or charge. It is used to describe an action completed in the past by a group of people.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word παρά (para) comes from Proto-Indo-European *per-, meaning 'forward, through'. The word τίθημι (tithēmi) comes from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁-, meaning 'to put, to place'.

G2068

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PHA-gen

Translations: ate, did eat, consumed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'ate' or 'did eat'. It is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'to eat'. It describes a completed action of eating by a single subject in the past. For example, 'he ate' or 'she ate'.

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

Etymology: The verb ΕΣΘΙΩ (esthiō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to eat'. The aorist stem, from which ἘΦΑΓΕΝ is formed, is related to the root ΦΑΓ- (phag-), which also means 'to eat' and is found in other Greek words related to consumption.

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

Translations: what, why, what kind of, how much, something, anything, a certain thing

Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun 'τίς'. It can be used to ask 'what?' or 'why?', or to refer to 'something' or 'anything' in an indefinite sense. When used as an adjective, it means 'what kind of' or 'how much'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word 'ΤΙ' originates from Proto-Indo-European, serving as the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun.

G1752

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EH-neh-kah

Translations: because of, on account of, for the sake of

Notes: This word is a preposition that means 'because of,' 'on account of,' or 'for the sake of.' It is always followed by a noun or pronoun in the genitive case, indicating the reason or purpose for something. For example, one might say 'ΕΝΕΚΑ ΤΟΥ ΝΟΜΟΥ' (heneka tou nomou) meaning 'because of the law.'

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΑ, ΧΑΡΙΝ

Etymology: From an obsolete noun meaning 'cause' or 'reason'. It is related to the Greek word 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'.

G3522

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-EES-teh-oo-es

Translations: you were fasting, you fasted

Notes: This word means 'to fast' or 'to abstain from food'. It describes the act of refraining from eating, often for religious or spiritual reasons. In a sentence, it would be used to indicate that someone was in the process of fasting or had completed an act of fasting.

Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΙΤΕΟΜΑΙ, ΛΙΜΟΚΤΟΝΕΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek νηστεύω (nēsteúō, “to fast”), from νῆστις (nêstis, “not eating”).

G0061

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-GROOP-nays

Translations: you were watchful, you were awake, you were sleepless

Notes: This word means to be watchful, to be awake, or to be sleepless. It describes a state of being alert and not sleeping, often implying a deliberate effort to stay awake for a purpose, such as prayer or vigilance. It is used in the context of someone who is keeping watch or remaining alert.

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

Synonyms: ΓΡΗΓΟΡΕΩ, ΝΗΦΩ

Etymology: The word ἀγρυπνέω (agrypneō) is a compound word formed from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and the noun ὕπνος (hypnos), meaning 'sleep'. Thus, it literally means 'without sleep' or 'sleepless'.

G3522

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-EES-teh-oo-sah

Translations: I fasted, I did fast

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to fast' or 'to abstain from food'. It describes the act of refraining from eating, often for religious or spiritual reasons. It is used in sentences to indicate that someone performed the action of fasting in the past.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Etymology: The word νηστεύω (nēsteuō) comes from the Greek word νῆστις (nēstis), meaning 'not eating' or 'fasting'. It is formed by adding the verbal suffix -εύω (-euō) to the root.

G5101

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

Sounds like: TEES

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

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

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

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

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OY-den

Translations: knows, has known, understands

Notes: This verb means 'to know' or 'to understand'. It is a perfect tense verb that is used with a present meaning, indicating a state of knowing that has been acquired and continues. It describes what someone or something is aware of or comprehends.

Inflection: 3rd Person, Singular, Perfect Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *weyd- ('to see, to know'). In Greek, it developed into a perfect tense verb with a present meaning.

G1653

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-leh-EH-see

Translations: he will have mercy, he will show mercy, he will pity

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to have mercy,' 'to show mercy,' or 'to pity.' It describes an action of compassion or clemency towards someone. It is used to indicate that someone will perform an act of mercy in the future.

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

Synonyms: ΟἸΚΤΕΊΡΩ, ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΊΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἘΛΕΈΩ (eleeō) is derived from the noun ἜΛΕΟΣ (eleos), meaning 'mercy' or 'pity.'

G2443

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

Translations: in order that, that, so that, to

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause expressing purpose, result, or content. It often translates to 'in order that' or simply 'that' when indicating the aim or outcome of an action. It can also be used to express a command or exhortation, especially when followed by the subjunctive mood.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en- (in). It is related to the preposition 'in' and developed into a conjunction expressing purpose or result.

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREF-sai

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΥΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΑΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: por-YOO-soh-my

Translations: I will go, I will travel, I will depart, I will proceed

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to go', 'to travel', 'to depart', or 'to proceed'. It is used to describe movement from one place to another, often with a sense of purpose or direction. It can be used in various contexts, such as physically moving, or metaphorically 'going' in a certain direction in life or action. This specific form indicates a future action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

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-.

G3870

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ek-AL-eh-sen

Translations: he called, he summoned, he urged, he exhorted, he comforted, he encouraged, he appealed, he implored, he requested

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to call to one's side, to summon, to urge, to exhort, to comfort, or to encourage. It can also mean to appeal to, to implore, or to request. Its specific meaning often depends on the context and the direct object it takes. In the provided examples, it seems to be used in the sense of urging or requesting someone to do something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ, ΔΕΟΜΑΙ

G0965

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ber-sah-BEH-eh

Translations: Bathsheba, Beersheba

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Genitive or Dative

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

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

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.

G4672

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-loh-MOHN

Translations: Solomon

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

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

G1752

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: EN-eh-ken

Translations: because of, on account of, for the sake of, (of) for, (of) by reason of

Notes: ΕΝΕΚΕΝ is an improper preposition that typically takes the genitive case, meaning 'because of' or 'on account of'. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'for this reason' or 'therefore'. It is used to express the cause or reason behind an action or state.

Inflection: Does not inflect; takes the genitive case when used as a preposition.

Synonyms: ΔΙΑ, ΧΑΡΙΝ

Etymology: The word ΕΝΕΚΕΝ is an ancient Greek word, likely formed from the preposition 'en' (in) and a form related to 'heka' (on account of). It has been in use since classical Greek and continued into Koine Greek.

G2638

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-LAH-ben

Translations: he seized, he overtook, he apprehended, he understood, he attained, she seized, she overtook, she apprehended, she understood, she attained, it seized, it overtook, it apprehended, it understood, it attained

Notes: This is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'καταλαμβάνω' (katalambanō). It is a compound verb formed from 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. The verb can mean to seize, lay hold of, overtake, apprehend, or understand. Its meaning often depends on the context, ranging from physical capture to mental comprehension or attainment.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'καταλαμβάνω' is a compound verb derived from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. The prefix 'κατά' intensifies or directs the action of 'λαμβάνω'.

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lin

Translations: city, a city

Notes: The word 'πόλιν' is the accusative singular form of the noun 'πόλις', meaning 'city'. It refers to a populated place, typically larger than a village, with a defined administrative structure. As an accusative case, it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions, indicating the destination or the object being acted upon. For example, one might 'go into the city' or 'see the city'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The word 'πόλις' comes from Proto-Indo-European, referring to a fortified place or citadel. It developed to mean a city-state in ancient Greece, encompassing both the physical settlement and its citizens.

G2638

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-lah-BOH-meen

Translations: I apprehended, I seized, I overtook, I grasped, I understood, I perceived

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb λαμβάνω (lambanō, meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'). It generally means to take hold of something, either physically (to seize, to overtake, to apprehend) or mentally (to grasp, to understand, to comprehend). Its meaning can vary depending on the context, often implying a successful act of taking or understanding.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ah-GAH-geh

Translations: gather, bring together, assemble, collect

Notes: This word means to gather together, bring together, or assemble. It is a compound word formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ἄγω (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Thus, it literally means 'to lead together' or 'to bring together'. It is used to describe the act of collecting people or things into one place.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, 2nd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΓΕΙΡΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΑΓΩ is a compound verb derived from the prefix σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ἄγω (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. This combination signifies the action of bringing or leading multiple entities into a unified group or location.

G2640

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: kah-tah-LOI-pon

Translations: the rest, the remainder, a remnant, what is left over, the residue

Notes: This word refers to that which is left over or remains after a part has been taken away or used. It can function as a noun, meaning 'the rest' or 'the remainder', or as an adjective, meaning 'remaining' or 'left over'. It is a compound word formed from 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'according to', and 'λοιπός' (loipos), meaning 'remaining' or 'the rest'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΟΙΠΟΝ, ΥΠΟΛΕΙΜΜΑ

G4301

Part of Speech: Verb

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

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

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'πρό' (before) and 'καταλαμβάνω' (to seize, lay hold of). It means to seize, take possession of, or occupy something before someone else does, or to come upon someone unexpectedly. It can also mean to anticipate or be overtaken by something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

G4291

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-ka-ta-la-BO-mai

Translations: I may seize beforehand, I may take possession of beforehand, I may anticipate

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'προ-' (pro-, meaning 'before' or 'in front of') and 'καταλαμβάνω' (katalambanō, meaning 'to seize' or 'to take possession of'). Therefore, the full word means to seize, take possession of, or occupy something before someone else does, or to anticipate an action or event. It implies a preemptive action.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Middle, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΠΡΟΚΑΤΕΧΩ

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ay-GAH-gen

Translations: gathered, collected, assembled

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb συναγω (synago). It means to gather together, collect, or assemble. It is a compound word formed from the preposition συν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb αγω (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Thus, it literally means 'to lead or bring together'. It is used to describe the action of bringing people or things into one place.

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

Synonyms: ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

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.

G2638

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-LAH-beh-toh

Translations: he seized, he took possession of, he captured, he apprehended, he overtook, he understood

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb λαμβάνω (lambanō, meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'). It means to seize, take possession of, capture, or apprehend. In some contexts, it can also mean to overtake or to understand fully. It describes an action of taking hold of something or someone, often with force or determination.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G4711

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: stath-MOS

Translations: weight, a weight, balance, a balance, station, a station, dwelling, a dwelling, measure, a measure

Notes: This word refers to a weight, a balance, or a measuring instrument. It can also denote a station, a dwelling place, or a fixed measure. It is used to describe something that is weighed or measured, or a place where one stands or resides.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΖΥΓΟΣ, ΜΕΤΡΟΝ, ΒΑΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand, to set up'. It refers to something that is set up or established, hence a fixed measure or a place where one stands.

G5007

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TA-lan-ton

Translations: talent, a talent, sum of money, weight

Notes: A talent was a significant unit of weight and, by extension, a large sum of money in ancient times. It was the largest unit of weight and currency, typically equivalent to about 60 minas or 6,000 denarii. It could refer to a specific weight of a metal like gold or silver, or to a large amount of money. In parables, it often represents a substantial entrusted amount or responsibility.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΝΑ, ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word "talanton" comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to bear, to carry, to weigh." It originally referred to a balance or scale, and then to the weight measured on it, eventually becoming a specific unit of weight and then a sum of money.

G1627

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-AY-nen-ken

Translations: brought out, produced, yielded, bore, carried out

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from the preposition 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of', and the verb 'φέρω' (phero), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'. Therefore, it means 'to carry out', 'to bring forth', 'to produce', or 'to yield'. It is used to describe the action of bringing something from an inside location to an outside one, or of a plant producing fruit.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΑΓΩ, ΠΡΟΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ

G5607

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ON-tah

Translations: being, existing, things that are, beings, real things

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It describes something that is or exists. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, indicating a state of being or existence. It can refer to 'those who are' or 'things that are', depending on the context and gender.

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

Synonyms: ὙΠΑΡΧΟΝΤΑ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΑ

Etymology: The word εἰμί (eimi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁es- meaning 'to be'. It is a fundamental verb in many Indo-European languages.

G5146

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tree-BO-loys

Translations: caltrops, thistles, thorns, tribulation

Notes: This word refers to a thorny plant, often translated as 'thistle' or 'brier'. It can also refer to a 'caltrop', which is a military device with spikes designed to impede movement. Metaphorically, it can represent difficulties, troubles, or tribulations, similar to how thorns impede progress or cause pain. It is a compound word, combining 'tri-' (three) and 'bolos' (a throw, or something thrown), possibly referring to the three-pronged nature of some thorny plants or caltrops.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΚΑΝΘΑΙΣ, ΣΚΟΛΟΨΙΝ

G4603

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: see-DEE-roys

Translations: iron, made of iron, of iron, with iron, by means of iron

Notes: This word refers to the metal iron, or something made of iron. As an adjective, it describes something as being 'of iron' or 'iron-made'. As a noun, it can refer to iron itself or an iron implement. In this inflected form, it indicates the dative or instrumental plural, meaning 'to/for iron (objects)' or 'with/by means of iron (objects)'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative or Instrumental, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΙΔΗΡΟΥΣ

Etymology: From an unknown pre-Greek source, possibly related to the concept of 'hard metal'.

G1289

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ee-GAH-gen

Translations: led through, passed through, conducted, spent

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

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΕΛΘΕΙΝ

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

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: dee-AH

Translations: through, by, by means of, on account of, because of, for the sake of

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take two different cases, which changes its meaning. When used with the genitive case, it means 'through' or 'by means of', indicating the instrument or agency by which something is done. When used with the accusative case, it means 'on account of', 'because of', or 'for the sake of', indicating the cause or reason for something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΕΝΕΚΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

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.

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

G3956