2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ok-toh-kai-DEK-ah-too

Translations: of the eighteenth, eighteenth

Notes: This word is an ordinal number meaning 'eighteenth'. It is used to indicate the position in a sequence, such as 'the eighteenth year' or 'the eighteenth day'. It is a compound word formed from 'ὀκτώ' (eight) and 'καί' (and) and 'δέκα' (ten), combined with the ordinal suffix.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word ὈΚΤΩΚΑΙΔΕΚΑΤΟΣ is a compound of three elements: ὈΚΤΩ (oktō, 'eight'), ΚΑΙ (kai, 'and'), and ΔΕΚΑ (deka, 'ten'), with the ordinal suffix -τος. It literally means 'eight and ten', forming 'eighteen', and then 'eighteenth'.

G3474

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: nah-boo-kho-do-NO-sor

Translations: Nebuchadnezzar

Notes: This is the name of a famous king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar II, who reigned from approximately 605 to 562 BC. He is known for his military conquests, including the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian captivity of the Jews, as well as for building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine. This proper noun can inflect for case (e.g., Nominative, Genitive, Accusative).

Etymology: This name is of Babylonian origin, derived from Akkadian 'Nabu-kudurri-usur', meaning 'Nabu, protect my firstborn son' or 'Nabu, protect the boundary'. Nabu was the Babylonian god of wisdom and writing.

G0935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEHFS

Translations: king, a king, ruler, sovereign

Notes: This word refers to a king or a ruler, someone who holds supreme authority over a territory or people. It is commonly used to denote a monarch or sovereign. In a sentence, it would function as a noun, often as the subject or object, indicating the person in power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to a word meaning 'base' or 'foundation', suggesting one who stands at the foundation of power or authority. It has been used since ancient Greek times to refer to a monarch.

G2532

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G5561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHO-ras

Translations: of a country, of a region, of a land, of a place, of the country, of the region, of the land, of the place, countries, regions, lands, places

Notes: This word refers to a country, region, land, or place. It is often used to denote a specific geographical area or territory. In its genitive singular form, it indicates possession or origin, such as 'of a country' or 'from a region'. It can also function as the nominative or accusative plural, meaning 'countries' or 'regions'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine; or Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΓΗ

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).

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: 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').

G2464

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: in-DI-kees

Translations: (of) India

Notes: This word refers to India, a large country in South Asia. In ancient Greek texts, it typically denotes the region of India, often used in geographical descriptions or when referring to people or things originating from that land. As a proper noun, it is used to specify the origin or location of something, for example, 'from India' or 'the king of India'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: From Greek Ἰνδική (Indikē), referring to the land of the Indus River, ultimately derived from Persian and Sanskrit.

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.

G0001

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ahee-thee-oh-PEE-as

Translations: of Ethiopia

Notes: This word refers to the country of Ethiopia, an ancient land located in Northeast Africa. In Koine Greek texts, it is often used to denote the geographical region or its inhabitants.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The name "Αἰθιοπία" (Aithiopia) is derived from the Greek words "αἴθω" (aithō, meaning 'I burn') and "ὄψ" (ops, meaning 'face'). It literally means 'land of burnt faces' or 'land of those with burnt faces', referring to the dark complexion of its inhabitants.

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.

G5311

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: Y-PSOS

Translations: height, a height, high, on high, top, summit, heaven

Notes: This word refers to the state of being high or elevated. It can denote physical height, such as the height of a tree or a building, or a more abstract sense of being 'on high' or in a lofty position, often referring to heaven or a place of divine authority. It is used to describe both literal elevation and metaphorical exaltation.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΟΥΡΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word "ΥΨΟΣ" comes from the adjective "ὑψύς" (hypsys), meaning "high" or "lofty." It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *up-, meaning "up, over."

G1537, G1803

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: eks

Translations: out of, from, by, of, six

Notes: This word can function in two main ways. As a preposition, it means 'out of' or 'from', indicating origin, source, or separation. It is always used with the genitive case. It can also denote the agent or cause of something. As a numeral, it means 'six'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΠΟ, ΕΚ, ΕΞΑ

Etymology: As a preposition, it comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'out'. As a numeral, it comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'six'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-TEE-sen

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

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

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

Synonyms: ἘΘΗΚΕΝ, ἘΣΤΗΡΙΞΕΝ

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.

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.

G2961

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: koo-ree-EH-oon

Translations: ruling, having dominion, being lord, reigning, a ruler, one who has dominion

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'ruling' or 'having dominion'. It describes someone who exercises authority or control over something or someone. It can function adjectivally, describing a person who is a ruler, or verbally, indicating the action of ruling. For example, it can be used to say 'the one ruling' or 'he who rules'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΖΩΝ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΩΝ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΖΩΝ

G3625

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-koo-MEH-nays

Translations: of the inhabited earth, of the world, of the Roman Empire, of the inhabited land

Notes: This word refers to the inhabited earth, the world, or more specifically, the Roman Empire during the time of the New Testament. It is often used to denote the entire civilized world as known to the ancients, particularly the Roman Empire. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΟΣΜΟΥ, ΓΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ (oikoumenē) is the feminine present participle of the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (oikeō), meaning 'to inhabit' or 'to dwell'. It literally means 'the inhabited (land)' and came to refer to the known world.

G1997

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-soo-nah-GAH-geen

Translations: to gather together, to assemble, to collect

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to gather together' or 'to assemble'. It is formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and the verb 'συνάγω' (synagō), meaning 'to bring together' or 'to gather'. It describes the action of bringing multiple things or people into one place, often with a sense of completeness or intensity. It can be used in contexts like gathering people, collecting items, or assembling a group.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ

Etymology: The word ἐπισυνάγω (episynagō) is a compound of the preposition ἐπί (epi, 'upon, in addition to') and the verb συνάγω (synagō, 'to bring together, to gather'). The root συνάγω comes from σύν (syn, 'with') and ἄγω (agō, 'to lead, to bring').

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.

G4523

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sah-TRAH-pass

Translations: satrap, a satrap

Notes: A satrap was a governor of a province in the ancient Persian empire. The term was also used for governors of other ancient empires, such as the Babylonian empire. It refers to a high-ranking official appointed by a king to administer a region.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΑΡΧΩΝ

Etymology: The word "satrap" is of Old Persian origin, derived from "xšaθrapāvan", meaning "protector of the province" or "protector of the kingdom". It entered Greek through contact with the Persian Empire.

G5115

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: toh-PAR-khas

Translations: toparchs, governors, rulers of a district, a toparch, a governor, a ruler of a district

Notes: This word refers to a ruler or governor of a specific district or region. It is a compound word derived from 'τόπος' (place) and 'ἄρχω' (to rule). It describes someone who holds authority over a particular locality, often a smaller administrative division within a larger kingdom or empire.

Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΣΑΤΡΑΠΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΠΑΡΧΗΣ is a compound of two Greek words: τόπος (topos), meaning 'place' or 'region', and ἄρχω (archo), meaning 'to rule' or 'to lead'. Thus, it literally means 'ruler of a place'.

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'.

G1849

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ex-oo-see-OHN

Translations: of authority, of power, of right, of liberty, of jurisdiction, of authorities, of powers, of rights, of liberties, of jurisdictions

Notes: This word refers to power, authority, right, or jurisdiction. It can denote the ability to act, the right to do something, or the sphere of one's influence. It can also refer to those who hold positions of authority or power. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession or relationship, often translated as 'of authorities' or 'of powers'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΕΩΝ, ΚΡΑΤΩΝ, ἈΡΧΩΝ

Etymology: From the Greek prefix ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of', and the verb ἔστι (esti), meaning 'it is', implying the ability to be or to act. It developed to mean 'power' or 'authority'.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

Translations: down, according to, against, throughout, by, during, concerning, along

Notes: ΚΑΤΑ is a versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often indicates movement 'down from,' opposition 'against,' or reference 'concerning' something. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'down along,' 'according to,' 'throughout,' 'during,' or 'by' means of something. It can express direction, distribution, opposition, or a standard.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmtá, meaning 'down, with'. It is related to other prepositions and adverbs in various Indo-European languages.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TANE

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΗΝ is the feminine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun that is feminine in gender, singular in number, and in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. For example, it would be used before a feminine singular noun like 'πόλιν' (city) when 'city' is the direct object.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The Koine Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It evolved from an earlier demonstrative particle, becoming a grammatical marker for definiteness.

G3625

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-koo-MEH-nen

Translations: the inhabited earth, the world, the Roman Empire

Notes: This word refers to the inhabited earth, often specifically the Roman Empire during the time of the New Testament. It can also refer more generally to the entire world or a specific region that is populated. It is used to describe the scope of events or authority, such as a decree affecting the whole world.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΟΣΜΟΣ, ΓΗ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ (oikoumenē) is the feminine present passive participle of the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (oikeō), meaning 'to inhabit' or 'to dwell'. It literally means 'the inhabited (land)' or 'that which is inhabited'.

G1519

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

Translations: into, to, for, unto, among, in, toward

Notes: This word is a preposition that primarily indicates motion towards or into something. It is always used with the accusative case, showing the destination or goal of an action. It can also express purpose, result, or the object of an action. For example, it is used to say 'go into the city' or 'believe into Christ'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European *en-s, which is a locative adverb meaning 'in, into'. It is related to the English word 'in'.

Part of Speech: 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'.

G5119

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: TOH-teh

Translations: then, at that time, at that moment, thereupon, therefore

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'then' or 'at that time'. It is used to indicate a point in time, often referring to a past or future event that follows another. It can also be used to introduce a consequence or result, similar to 'therefore' or 'in that case'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΤΕ is a primary adverb, meaning it is not derived from another word in Greek. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'το' (this/that).

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EEKH-theh-san

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΝΤΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΛΘΟΝΤΕΣ

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

G5227

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: HOO-pah-toy

Translations: consul, a consul, highest, supreme

Notes: This word refers to a consul, a chief magistrate in ancient Rome, or more generally, someone holding the highest or supreme position of authority. It is often used in a political or administrative context to denote a leader or ruler. As an adjective, it means 'highest' or 'supreme'.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΣΤΡΑΤΗΓΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ὑπό (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'below', and the suffix -ατος, indicating a superlative or highest degree. It originally referred to someone 'under' or 'subject to' a higher authority, but evolved to mean 'highest' or 'supreme' in rank, particularly in the context of Roman consuls.

G4755

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: strah-tay-GOY

Translations: generals, commanders, governors, magistrates, chief captains, to generals, to commanders, to governors, to magistrates, to chief captains

Notes: This word refers to military commanders, generals, or civil magistrates and governors. It is a compound word derived from 'στρατός' (army) and 'ἄγω' (to lead). In a sentence, it would typically refer to a group of leaders or officials, often in a military or administrative context, as seen in phrases like 'to the generals' or 'the commanders'.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Vocative, or Dative; Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΟΝΕΣ, ΑΡΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΚΟΙΛΙΑΡΧΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΣΤΡΑΤΗΓΟΣ is a compound of two Greek words: στρατός (stratos), meaning 'army' or 'expedition', and ἄγω (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide'. Thus, it literally means 'leader of an army'.

G2233

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: hee-goo-MEH-noy

Translations: leaders, a leader, rulers, a ruler, chiefs, a chief, governors, a governor, those who lead, those who rule

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'hegeomai', meaning 'to lead' or 'to rule'. When used as a noun, it refers to those who are in a position of leadership, authority, or governance. It can describe political rulers, religious leaders, or anyone who guides or directs others.

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

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΠΡΟΕΣΤΩΤΕΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΙ

G5183

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: too-RAN-noy

Translations: tyrants, rulers, absolute rulers, despots

Notes: This word refers to absolute rulers or despots, often implying a sense of oppressive or arbitrary power. It is used to describe those who hold supreme authority, sometimes without legitimate claim or with a tendency towards cruelty. In ancient Greek contexts, a 'tyrant' was simply a ruler who seized power unconstitutionally, not necessarily one who was evil, though the negative connotation developed over time.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΣ, ΗΓΕΜΟΝΕΣ

G3588, G3739, G3778, G5101

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.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: HAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-tay-san

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G4362

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: pros-ge-GRA-mme-noy

Translations: written in, enrolled, registered, recorded, those written in, those enrolled

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been written to' or 'having been enrolled'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to, toward, in addition to', and the verb γράφω (graphō), meaning 'to write'. Therefore, it signifies something that has been written down or added to a list or record. It describes individuals or things that have been formally registered or inscribed.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΕΓΡΑΜΜΕΝΟΙ, ΚΑΤΑΓΕΓΡΑΜΜΕΝΟΙ

G2713

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: kah-teh-NAN-tee

Translations: opposite, before, in front of, over against, in the presence of

Notes: This word functions as an adverb or a preposition, indicating a position directly facing or opposite to something or someone. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case. It describes being in the presence of, or confronting, another entity.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΑΠΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΚΑΤΑΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ

Etymology: This word is a compound formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the adverb ΕΝΑΝΤΙ (enanti), meaning 'opposite' or 'before'.

G2784

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-EE-roox-eh

Translations: he preached, he proclaimed, he announced

Notes: This word means 'he preached,' 'he proclaimed,' or 'he announced.' It describes an action of public declaration or proclamation, often with authority or a message. It is used to indicate that someone delivered a message or made something known publicly in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ, ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ comes from κῆρυξ (kēryx), meaning 'herald' or 'messenger.' It refers to the act of a herald making a public proclamation.

G3752

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

Translations: when, whenever, as often as, at the time that

Notes: This word is a conjunction or adverb used to introduce a temporal clause, indicating a point in time or a condition. It means 'when' or 'whenever,' suggesting that something happens at a specific moment or repeatedly under certain circumstances. It is often followed by the subjunctive mood in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

Etymology: From the conjunction ὅτε (hote, 'when') and the particle ἄν (an, indicating potential or contingency).

G4517

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sam-BOO-kays

Translations: of a sambuca, of a sackbut, of a harp

Notes: This word refers to a stringed musical instrument, often translated as a sambuca, sackbut, or harp. It was a type of ancient stringed instrument, possibly similar to a small harp or lyre, used in various musical contexts. The word is in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, so it would typically be used to describe something 'of' or 'belonging to' a sambuca.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΙΘΑΡΑ, ΨΑΛΤΗΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word is of Semitic origin, likely from Aramaic or Hebrew, and was adopted into Greek. It refers to a type of stringed musical instrument.

G3451

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: moo-see-KOHN

Translations: of musical, of musicians, of a musician

Notes: This word refers to something musical or someone who is a musician. As an adjective, it describes something related to music. As a noun, it refers to a person skilled in music. In this form, it is a genitive plural, indicating possession or relationship, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΟΙΔΩΝ, ΥΜΝΩΔΩΝ

Etymology: The word "ΜΟΥΣΙΚΟΣ" comes from "ΜΟΥΣΑ" (Mousa), meaning "Muse," referring to the goddesses of inspiration in Greek mythology. It relates to the arts and sciences over which the Muses presided.

G4098

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-SON-tes

Translations: falling, having fallen, fallen

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to fall'. It describes an action of falling that has already occurred or is currently occurring, often indicating a state resulting from that action. It can be used to describe people or things that have fallen, either literally (e.g., falling to the ground) or figuratively (e.g., falling into sin or ruin).

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Plural, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΟΝΤΕΣ, ΚΑΤΑΠΙΠΤΟΝΤΕΣ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-koo-NAY-sah-teh

Translations: worship, bow down, prostrate oneself, do obeisance

Notes: This word describes the act of showing reverence or adoration, often by bowing down or prostrating oneself before someone or something. It can be used in a religious context to mean worship, or in a secular context to show respect or submission to a superior. It is a compound word formed from πρός (pros), meaning 'towards', and κυνέω (kyneo), meaning 'to kiss' or 'to fawn'.

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

Synonyms: ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ

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.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

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

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

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

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AHN

Translations: if, ever, might, would, should

Notes: This word is a particle used to express contingency, possibility, or potentiality. It does not have a direct English equivalent but modifies the meaning of the verb it accompanies, often indicating that an action is dependent on a condition or is hypothetical. It is frequently used with the subjunctive or optative moods to form conditional clauses or express indefinite temporal or relative clauses.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The origin of this particle is uncertain, but it is believed to be an ancient particle in Greek, possibly related to the concept of 'on' or 'up' in some contexts, though its primary function became conditional.

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.

G4098

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: peh-SOHN

Translations: having fallen, falling, fell, fallen

Notes: ΠΕΣΩΝ is the aorist active participle of the verb ΠΙΠΤΩ, meaning 'to fall' or 'to fall down'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is completed relative to the main verb of the sentence. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or adverbially, indicating cause, time, or manner. For example, 'the man having fallen' or 'when he fell'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΠΙΠΤΩ, ΕΜΠΙΠΤΩ, ΠΕΡΙΠΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: The root verb ΠΙΠΤΩ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to fall'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also convey the idea of falling or dropping.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-koo-NEE-see

Translations: worship, adoration, obeisance, a worship, an adoration, an obeisance

Notes: This word refers to the act of worship, adoration, or showing reverence, often by prostrating oneself or bowing down. It describes the act of paying homage or showing deep respect, whether to God, a deity, or a person of high authority. It is typically used in contexts of religious devotion or profound deference.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΤΡΕΙΑ, ΣΕΒΑΣΜΟΣ, ΕΥΛΑΒΕΙΑ

Etymology: This word is derived from the verb προσκυνέω (proskyneō), meaning 'to prostrate oneself in homage, to worship'. It combines the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'towards', and κυνέω (kyneō), meaning 'to kiss'. The original sense was to kiss the ground or the feet of a superior as a sign of reverence.

G0846

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.

G5610

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OH-rah

Translations: hour, an hour, time, season, moment

Notes: This word refers to a specific period of time, which can be an hour, a particular time of day, a season, or a crucial moment. It is often used to denote a fixed or appointed time, such as 'the hour has come' for an event to occur. It can also refer to a specific season of the year.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΡΟΣ, ΧΡΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'year, season'. It refers to a limited period of time, a season, or a specific hour.

G4442

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PY-ros

Translations: of fire, fire, a fire

Notes: This word refers to fire, a fundamental element. It can be used literally to describe a burning flame or figuratively to represent judgment, purification, or divine presence. As a noun, it functions as the subject or object in a sentence, or in this genitive form, it indicates possession or origin.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΛΟΞ, ΚΑΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'πῦρ' (pyr) comes from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂wr̥, meaning 'fire'. It is a very ancient word found across many Indo-European languages.

G2540

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kahee-ROH

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΩΡΑ, ΧΡΟΝΟΣ

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-noh

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

G3753

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-teh

Translations: when, whenever, at which time

Notes: This word functions as a temporal adverb or conjunction, indicating a point or period in time. It is used to introduce a clause that specifies when an action occurs or occurred, similar to 'when' or 'whenever' in English. It can refer to a specific past event or a general, recurring condition.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΗΝΙΚΑ, ΟΠΟΤΕ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (the) and the particle 'te' (then, at that time). It originally meant 'at that time when'.

G5037

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle

Sounds like: TEH

Translations: and, both, also, even, then, so, indeed

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears after the word it modifies or connects. It functions as a conjunction, often translated as 'and' or 'both...and', connecting words, phrases, or clauses. It can also add emphasis or indicate a consequence, sometimes translated as 'also' or 'even'. When used in pairs (τε...τε or τε...καί), it means 'both...and'. It is less emphatic than 'καί' (kai) and often implies a closer connection or a more natural pairing between the elements it joins.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΔΕ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kʷe, a clitic particle meaning 'and'. It is cognate with Latin -que and Sanskrit ca.

G4098

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: PIP-ton-tah

Translations: falling, those falling, things falling

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'πίπτω' (piptō), meaning 'to fall'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action of falling or refers to someone or something that is falling. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantivally, acting as a noun itself, meaning 'the one(s) falling' or 'the thing(s) falling'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΣΟΝΤΑ, ΚΑΤΑΠΙΠΤΟΝΤΑ

Part of Speech: Verb

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

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ

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

G4334

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pros-EL-thon-tes

Translations: having come to, approaching, drawing near, coming forward, those who came to, when they came to

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'προσέρχομαι' (proserchomai), meaning 'to come to' or 'to approach'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is occurring in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It often functions adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of an action, such as 'when they came to' or 'after they had approached'. It can also function adjectivally, describing 'those who came to'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΓΓΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΑΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

G5466

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: khal-DAI-oy

Translations: Chaldeans

Notes: This word refers to the Chaldeans, an ancient people who inhabited Chaldea, a region in southern Mesopotamia. They were known for their wisdom, astrology, and as a powerful nation, particularly in the Neo-Babylonian Empire. In biblical contexts, they are often depicted as conquerors and wise men.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative

Etymology: The word is derived from the Hebrew word Kasdim (כַּשְׂדִּים), referring to the inhabitants of Chaldea. It entered Greek through various ancient Near Eastern languages.

G5274

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: hoo-po-LA-bon-tes

Translations: having taken up, having supposed, having answered, having received, having entertained

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle of the verb 'hypolambanō'. It is a compound word formed from 'hypo' (under, by, in response to) and 'lambanō' (to take, receive). Depending on the context, it can mean to take up (from below), to receive (a guest), to suppose or assume, or to answer (by taking up a statement). As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, often translated with 'having' or implying a preceding action.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΡΙΘΕΝΤΕΣ, ΛΑΒΟΝΤΕΣ

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

G4367

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-e-TAK-sas

Translations: you commanded, you ordered, you enjoined

Notes: This word means to command, order, or enjoin. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb τάσσω (tasso), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to appoint'. Therefore, it literally means 'to arrange towards' or 'to appoint to', conveying the sense of giving a directive or an order. It is used when someone in authority issues a command or instruction to another.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΕΠΙΤΑΤΤΩ

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.

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-throh-poss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΗΡ, ΒΡΟΤΟΣ

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

G1685

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: em-bleh-THEE-seh-tai

Translations: will be thrown, will be cast, will be put

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'will be thrown into' or 'will be cast into'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ἐν' (in, into) and the verb 'βάλλω' (to throw, to cast). It describes an action that will happen to someone or something, indicating they will be forcibly placed into a certain location or situation.

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

Synonyms: ΡΙΦΘΗΣΕΤΑΙ, ΒΛΗΘΗΣΕΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἘΜΒΑΛΛΩ is a compound of the preposition ἐν (en), meaning 'in' or 'into', and the verb βάλλω (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

Translations: but, and, now, then, moreover, however

Notes: ΔΕ is a common Koine Greek particle or conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences. It often indicates a transition, a contrast, or a continuation of thought. It can be translated in various ways depending on the context, such as 'but' when indicating opposition, 'and' when simply continuing a narrative, or 'now'/'then' when marking a new point or development.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'and' or 'but'. It is an ancient particle used to connect ideas or introduce new information.

G2453

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-oo-DAH-ee-oy

Translations: Jews, the Jews

Notes: This word refers to the Jewish people, the inhabitants of Judea, or those who are ethnically or religiously Jewish. It is often used in the New Testament to distinguish the Jewish people from Gentiles (non-Jews).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΒΡΑΙΟΙ, ΙΣΡΑΗΛΙΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word originates from the Hebrew word 'Yehudi' (יהודי), meaning 'of Judah' or 'from the land of Judah'. It refers to the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and later to the inhabitants of the kingdom of Judah.

G5474

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: SEH-drakh

Translations: Shadrach

Notes: This is a proper noun, the Aramaic name given to Hananiah, one of Daniel's three companions in the Old Testament book of Daniel. He is known for being thrown into the fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar for refusing to worship an idol, but was miraculously saved.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Aramaic name 'Shadrach', which means 'command of Aku' (a Mesopotamian moon god) or 'royal scribe'. It was given to Hananiah by the chief eunuch in Babylon.

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.

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”).

G3000

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LA-trev-san

Translations: they served, they worshipped, they rendered service

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

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

Synonyms: ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΕΩ, ΘΡΗΣΚΕΥΩ

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

G3588, G3739, G2228

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Conjunction, Interjection

Sounds like: AY

Translations: the, who, which, or, oh, ah

Notes: This word is most commonly used as the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek, specifically as the feminine nominative singular form (e.g., 'the cry') or the neuter nominative/accusative plural form. It can also function as a relative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'which' (feminine nominative singular). Additionally, it can be a conjunction meaning 'or' or an interjection expressing surprise or emotion, similar to 'oh' or 'ah'. Its meaning is highly dependent on context.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Singular (Definite Article or Relative Pronoun); Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Plural (Definite Article); Does not inflect (Conjunction or Interjection)

Etymology: The Greek definite article and related forms derive from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun. The conjunction and interjection forms have separate, though related, origins within Proto-Indo-European.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-TAY-sas

Translations: you stood, you set, you established, you appointed, you caused to stand

Notes: This is the aorist active indicative form of the verb "histēmi," meaning "to stand," "to set," "to establish," or "to appoint." In this form, it indicates a completed action in the past performed by a single person, specifically "you" (singular). It can be used to describe physically standing something up, establishing a rule or custom, or appointing someone to a position.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΙΔΡΥΩ

Etymology: The word "histēmi" comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to stand." It is related to words in many other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of standing or setting.

G2373

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: thoo-moh-THEYS

Translations: having become angry, being enraged, being furious, having been angered

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to be angry' or 'to enrage'. It describes someone who has become angry or enraged, often indicating the state or cause of an action. It functions similarly to an adjective or adverb in a sentence, providing additional information about the subject's emotional state.

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΓΙΣΘΕΙΣ, ΕΝΟΡΓΙΣΘΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word θυμόω (thymoo) comes from θυμός (thymos), meaning 'passion, anger, spirit, soul'.

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.

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eek-THEH-san

Translations: they were led, they were brought, they were carried

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'ΑΓΩ' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. In this passive form, it indicates that the subjects of the verb were the recipients of the action of being led or brought. It is used to describe a group of people or things being conducted or transported by someone or something else.

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΠΑΓΩ

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.

G4923

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soon-ee-DON

Translations: having seen, having perceived, having understood, having considered, having observed

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having seen' or 'having perceived'. It describes an action completed in the past that leads to a subsequent action or state. It is often used to indicate that someone has taken notice of something, understood a situation, or considered a matter before acting.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΔΩΝ, ΚΑΤΑΝΟΗΣΑΣ, ΓΝΟΥΣ

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

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

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

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

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'.

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.

G3000

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-TREH-yoo-eh-teh

Translations: serve, worship, minister, perform sacred service

Notes: This word means to serve, especially in a religious or sacred context, implying devotion and worship. It can refer to serving God, performing religious duties, or ministering to others as an act of service. It is often used in the context of religious observance or devotion.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Second Person Plural or Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩ, ΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΩ, ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΕΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-koo-NEH-teh

Translations: worship, bow down, prostrate yourselves, do homage

Notes: This word means to worship, to bow down, or to prostrate oneself before someone or something, often as an act of reverence, adoration, or submission. It can be used to describe showing respect to a person of authority or, more commonly, to God or a deity. In this form, it is a command directed at multiple people.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΤΡΕΥΕΤΕ, ΣΕΒΕΣΘΕ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προσκυνέω (proskynéō), a compound of πρός (prós, "towards") and κυνέω (kynéō, "to kiss"). The original meaning was to kiss towards someone, especially a superior, as a sign of respect or adoration, which evolved into bowing or prostrating oneself.

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).

G3303

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

Translations: indeed, on the one hand, truly, certainly, but, however

Notes: This word is a particle often used to introduce a clause that is contrasted with a following clause, which is typically introduced by the particle δέ (de). It can indicate a concession, an affirmation, or simply serve to mark a transition in thought. While it often translates as 'indeed' or 'on the one hand,' its precise meaning is highly dependent on context and the presence of a contrasting 'δέ' clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient particle used to mark emphasis or contrast.

G2092

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: eh-TOY-mohs

Translations: readily, promptly, quickly, at hand, in readiness, prepared

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'readily' or 'promptly'. It describes an action that is done with ease, speed, or a state of preparedness. It can indicate that something is available or at hand, or that an action is performed without hesitation. For example, one might 'readily' obey a command or be 'prepared' for an event.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΤΑΧΕΩΣ, ΕΥΘΕΩΣ, ΠΑΡΑΧΡΗΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΕΤΟΙΜΩΣ is derived from the adjective ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ (hetoimos), meaning 'ready' or 'prepared'. Its origin is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the concept of being 'at hand' or 'in order'.

G4517

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sam-BOO-kays

Translations: of a sambuca, of a sackbut, of a harp

Notes: This word refers to a sambuca, which was an ancient stringed musical instrument, often described as a type of harp or lyre, or sometimes a sackbut (a type of trombone). It is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, often translated as 'of a sambuca' or 'of a sackbut'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΨΑΛΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΚΙΘΑΡΑ

Etymology: The word is of Semitic origin, likely from Aramaic or Hebrew, referring to a musical instrument. It was adopted into Greek and Latin.

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.

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: pros-ky-nee-SAN-ton

Translations: worshipping, having worshipped, prostrating, having prostrated, bowing down, having bowed down

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'προσκυνέω', meaning to worship, prostrate oneself, or bow down. It describes an action that has already occurred or is ongoing, often indicating reverence or submission. It is a compound word, formed from 'πρός' (towards) and 'κυνέω' (to kiss), literally meaning 'to kiss towards' or 'to kiss the ground towards someone', signifying an act of homage or adoration.

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

Synonyms: ΣΕΒΟΜΕΝΩΝ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΟΝΤΩΝ

G0849

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ow-THOH-ree

Translations: immediately, at once, forthwith, straightway

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'immediately' or 'at once'. It is used to indicate that an action happens without delay, right after something else occurs. It emphasizes the promptness of an event.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΘΕΩΣ, ΠΑΡΑΧΡΗΜΑ

Etymology: The word αὐθωρί (authōri) is an adverb formed from the phrase αὐτῇ ὥρᾳ (autē hōra), meaning 'at the very hour' or 'at that very moment'. It combines the dative feminine singular of the demonstrative pronoun αὐτός (autos, 'self, same') with the dative feminine singular of ὥρα (hōra, 'hour, time').

G1685

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: em-bleh-THEE-ses-theh

Translations: you will be cast, you will be thrown, you will be put

Notes: This word means 'you will be cast' or 'you will be thrown'. It is used to describe an action where someone or something is forcefully put into a place or situation. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'You will be cast into the fire' or 'They will be thrown into prison'.

Inflection: Second Person, Plural, Future, Passive, Indicative

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΒΑΛΛΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word ἐμβάλλω (emballō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐν (en), meaning 'in' or 'into', and the verb βάλλω (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

G4169

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: POY-oss

Translations: what kind of, what sort of, which, what, a certain kind of, some kind of

Notes: This word is an interrogative adjective or pronoun, used to ask about the nature, quality, or kind of something or someone. It can be translated as 'what kind of' or 'which'. It can also be used indefinitely to mean 'a certain kind of' or 'some kind of'. It inflects to agree with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ΟΠΟΙΟΣ

Etymology: From the root of the verb ποιέω (poieō), meaning 'to make' or 'to do', indicating a question about the 'making' or 'nature' of something.

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.

G1807

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ahee-REH-tahy

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

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

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΣΩΖΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ

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

G0611

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-po-kree-THEN-tes

Translations: having answered, answering, they answered

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle, meaning 'having answered' or 'answering'. In Koine Greek, participles often function adverbially or as a substitute for a finite verb, especially when the action of the participle precedes or accompanies the action of the main verb. It is frequently translated into English as a finite verb, such as 'they answered' or 'he answered', depending on the context and subject.

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

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

G2026

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-pee-tah-GAY

Translations: command, an command, order, an order, instruction, an instruction, injunction, an injunction

Notes: This word refers to a command, order, or instruction, often implying an authoritative directive. It is used to describe a specific mandate or a general rule that must be followed.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΟΛΗ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΓΜΑ, ΔΙΑΤΑΓΗ

Etymology: From the verb ἐπιτάσσω (epitassō), meaning 'to command' or 'to order', which is formed from ἐπί (epi, 'upon, over') and τάσσω (tassō, 'to arrange, to order').

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOW-tay

Translations: of this, to this, by this, with this, this

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something specific that is near the speaker or has just been mentioned. As a feminine singular form, it can function as either a genitive case, indicating possession or origin (e.g., 'of this woman'), or a dative case, indicating indirect object or means (e.g., 'to this woman' or 'by means of this'). Its precise meaning depends on the context and the preposition it might be used with.

Inflection: Feminine, Singular, Genitive or Dative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΗ, ΕΚΕΙΝΗ

Etymology: The word 'οὗτος' (houtos), from which 'ταύτῃ' is derived, is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the definite article and a pronominal stem, indicating proximity or reference to something previously mentioned.

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.

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears second in a clause. It introduces a reason, explanation, or confirmation for what has just been stated. It can also indicate a logical consequence or a transition in thought, often translated as 'for' or 'because'. In some contexts, it can simply add emphasis or affirm a statement.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The particle ΓΑΡ is believed to be a contraction of the particles γε (ge) meaning 'indeed' or 'at least' and ἄρα (ara) meaning 'then' or 'therefore'. It has been in use since ancient Greek.

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).

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.

G1415

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: doo-NAH-tos

Translations: able, powerful, mighty, strong, possible, a mighty one

Notes: This word describes someone or something that possesses power, strength, or ability. It can refer to physical might, moral strength, or the capacity to do something. It can also mean 'possible' when referring to an event or situation. It is often used to describe God as 'the Mighty One'.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (can also be Feminine or Neuter, and other cases/numbers depending on context)

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΣ, ΕΝΔΥΝΑΜΟΣ

Etymology: From δύναμαι (dynamai), meaning 'to be able, to have power'. It relates to the concept of inherent power or capability.

G1807

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-eh-LES-thai

Translations: to deliver, to rescue, to take out, to pluck out

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb meaning to take out, to rescue, or to deliver. It is used to describe the act of removing someone or something from a dangerous, difficult, or undesirable situation. It implies an action of extraction or liberation.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΣΩΖΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ

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

G2575

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ka-MEE-noo

Translations: of a furnace, of a kiln, of a forge, of an oven

Notes: This word refers to a furnace, kiln, or oven, typically used for heating, baking, or smelting. It can also refer to a forge. In a sentence, it would describe something belonging to or coming from such a structure, often in the context of intense heat or fiery judgment.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΛΙΒΑΝΟΣ, ΠΥΡΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΜΙΝΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or from a root meaning 'to burn' or 'to heat'.

G2545

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-ee-oh-MEH-nays

Translations: of burning, of being burned, of blazing, of being kindled

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'of burning' or 'of being burned'. It describes something that is currently in the process of burning or being consumed by fire. It is used to modify a feminine singular noun in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin related to the act of burning.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Participle

Synonyms: ΦΛΕΓΟΜΕΝΗΣ, ΠΥΡΟΥΜΕΝΗΣ

G5319

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: fah-neh-RON

Translations: manifest, evident, clear, visible, apparent, known, a manifest thing, an evident thing

Notes: This word describes something that is visible, apparent, or clear. It is used to indicate that something is easily seen, understood, or made known. It can refer to something that is openly displayed or something that becomes obvious.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΣ, ΕΜΦΑΝΗΣ, ΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From φανερόω (phaneroō, 'to make visible, reveal'), from φανός (phanos, 'light, torch'), from φαίνω (phainō, 'to bring to light, make appear').

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-ky-NOO-men

Translations: we worship, we bow down, we prostrate ourselves, we do obeisance

Notes: This word describes the act of showing reverence or adoration, typically by bowing down or prostrating oneself before someone or something. It is often used in the context of worshiping God or a deity, but can also refer to showing respect or homage to a king or a person of authority. It implies a physical act of submission or veneration.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Active, First Person Plural

Synonyms: ΛΑΤΡΕΥΟΜΕΝ, ΣΕΒΟΜΕΘΑ, ΔΟΞΑΖΟΜΕΝ

G2372

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THY-moo

Translations: (of) passion, (of) anger, (of) wrath, (of) indignation, (of) a passion, (of) an anger, (of) a wrath, (of) an indignation

Notes: This word refers to a strong, often intense and sudden, emotional outburst or passion. It can denote anger, wrath, or indignation, often with the implication of a boiling or surging emotion. It describes a powerful emotional state, sometimes referring to the seat of emotions or the soul itself.

Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΡΓΗ, ΠΑΘΟΣ

Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'to rush, to rage', referring to a strong, often violent, emotional state.

G3444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mor-FEE

Translations: form, shape, appearance, nature, a form, a shape

Notes: This word refers to the external appearance or outward form of something, but it can also denote its essential nature or character. It describes the visible shape or figure, as well as the inherent quality or essence that gives something its distinct identity. It is typically used to describe the physical manifestation of a person or object, or the true character that underlies an appearance.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΧΗΜΑ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΟΨΙΣ

Etymology: The etymology of ΜΟΡΦΗ is uncertain, but it is thought to be of pre-Greek origin or derived from a root meaning 'to cut' or 'to divide', referring to the distinct shape or form of something.

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-SO-poo

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

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

G2025

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PEH-tax-eh

Translations: he commanded, he ordered, he instructed

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb ΕΠΙΤΑΣΣΩ (epitassō). It means "he/she/it commanded, ordered, or instructed." It is used to describe an action of giving a command or an order, often with authority. For example, a king or a leader might be said to "command" something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΤΑΣΣΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning "upon" or "over," and the verb ΤΑΣΣΩ (tassō), meaning "to arrange, appoint, or order." Thus, it literally means "to arrange upon" or "to order over," conveying the sense of giving a command or imposing an order.

G2034

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ep-tah-plah-SEE-ohs

Translations: sevenfold, seven times more, seven times as much

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'seven times as much' or 'seven times more intensely'. It is used to describe an action or state that is multiplied by a factor of seven, indicating a significant increase in degree or quantity. For example, it could describe something burning seven times hotter or someone being punished seven times more severely.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΕΠΤΑΠΛΑΣΙΩΣ (heptaplasios) is derived from the adjective ΕΠΤΑΠΛΑΣΙΟΣ (heptaplasios), meaning 'sevenfold'. This adjective itself is a compound of ΕΠΤΑ (hepta), meaning 'seven', and -ΠΛΑΣΙΟΣ (-plasios), a suffix indicating 'fold' or 'times', derived from the verb ΠΛΑΣΣΩ (plasso), meaning 'to form' or 'to mold'.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

Translations: beside, by, near, from, with, at, along, beyond, against, through, in the presence of, alongside, a

Notes: This word functions primarily as a preposition, indicating proximity, origin, or comparison. It can mean 'beside,' 'from,' 'with,' 'at,' or 'alongside,' depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used as a prefix in compound words, it often conveys ideas of proximity, deviation, or intensity, such as 'alongside,' 'beyond,' 'contrary to,' or 'through.'

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *per- (meaning 'forward, through'). It is cognate with English 'for' and 'through'.

G1163

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DEH-ee

Translations: it was necessary, it had to be, it behooved, one had to

Notes: This is an impersonal verb meaning 'it was necessary' or 'it had to be'. It describes something that was obligatory, proper, or destined to happen. It is often used to express a divine or moral necessity, or what was fitting or appropriate in a given situation. It typically takes an infinitive or a clause as its subject.

Inflection: Impersonal, Aorist, Indicative, Active

Etymology: The word ΔΕΙ (dei) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *deh₁- meaning 'to put, to place'. In Greek, it developed the sense of 'it is necessary' or 'it is binding'.

G4843

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soom-po-dee-SAN-tas

Translations: having bound the feet of, having shackled, having fettered, having tied up

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb ΣΥΜΠΟΔΙΖΩ, meaning 'to bind the feet together' or 'to shackle'. It describes an action completed in the past by the subject, resulting in the binding or fettering of someone or something. It is a compound word formed from ΣΥΝ (together with) and ΠΟΔΙΖΩ (to trip, to hinder, from ΠΟΥΣ meaning foot).

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Accusative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΕΥΩ, ΠΕΔΕΥΩ

Etymology: The verb ΣΥΜΠΟΔΙΖΩ is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΠΟΔΙΖΩ (podizo), meaning 'to trip' or 'to hinder', which itself comes from ΠΟΥΣ (pous), meaning 'foot'. Thus, it literally means 'to bind or hinder with the feet together'.

G1688

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: em-bal-EIN

Translations: to cast in, to throw in, to put in, to enter, to attack

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb meaning 'to cast in' or 'to throw in'. It can also mean 'to put into', 'to enter', or 'to attack'. It describes the action of placing something inside another thing, or moving oneself into a place, or initiating an assault.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕἸΣΒΆΛΛΩ, ἘΜΠΊΠΤΩ, ἘΠΙΤΊΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ἘΜΒΆΛΛΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ἘΝ (en), meaning 'in' or 'into', and the verb ΒΆΛΛΩ (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

G4937

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-po-DEES-thay-san

Translations: they were hindered, they were tripped up, they were entangled, they were impeded

Notes: This word describes an action where a group of people were obstructed or caused to stumble. It is a compound verb, formed from the prefix 'συν-' (together with) and the verb 'ποδίζω' (to trip or hinder). It implies that their progress was impeded, either literally by tripping or figuratively by being hindered in their actions or plans.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΟΔΙΖΩ, ΚΩΛΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΟΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΠΟΔΙΖΩ is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΠΟΔΙΖΩ (podizo), meaning 'to trip' or 'to hinder'. ΠΟΔΙΖΩ itself is derived from ΠΟΥΣ (pous), meaning 'foot'.

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: EKH-on-tes

Translations: having, holding, possessing, those who have, while having

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It describes someone or something that is in the act of having, holding, or possessing something. It functions like an adjective or adverb, providing additional information about the subject of a sentence, often translated as 'having' or 'those who have'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΙ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΝΤΕΣ

G5082

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tee-A-ras

Translations: tiaras, turbans, headdresses

Notes: This word refers to a tiara, turban, or other type of elaborate headdress. It is typically worn on the head and can signify royalty, high office, or a distinctive cultural garment. In the provided context, it refers to multiple such head coverings.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΙΤΡΑ, ΚΙΔΑΡΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΙΑΡΑ is of Old Persian origin, likely entering Greek through Aramaic. It referred to a type of high headdress worn by Persian kings and priests.

G4862

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: soon

Translations: with, together with, along with

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ

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

G1893

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: ep-AY-day

Translations: since, because, for, inasmuch as, seeing that

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause that provides a reason or cause for the main clause. It can be translated as 'since,' 'because,' or 'for,' indicating a logical connection between events or statements. It is often found at the beginning of a sentence or clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΓΑΡ, ΕΠΕΙ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi, 'upon, on') and the conjunction ἘΠΕΙ (epei, 'when, since'), with the particle ΔΗ (de, 'indeed, now'). It emphasizes the causal relationship.

G4368

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-TAG-ma

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΟΛΗ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΝΟΜΟΣ

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

G1893

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-PEY-gen

Translations: was urgent, was pressing, was hastening, was urging, was in a hurry

Notes: This word describes an action that was urgent, pressing, or being done in a hurry. It conveys the idea of someone or something being compelled to move quickly or act with dispatch. It can also mean to urge someone else to do something quickly.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΠΕΥΔΩ, ΤΑΧΥΝΩ

Etymology: From the prefix ἐπι- (epi-, 'upon, to') and a root related to πήγνυμι (pēgnumi, 'to fix, make firm'), suggesting a sense of pressing upon or urging forward.

G2574

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-MEE-nos

Translations: furnace, a furnace, oven, a kiln

Notes: This word refers to a furnace or oven, typically one used for baking, smelting, or burning. It is often depicted as a place of intense heat, used for various purposes including punishment or purification. It can be used in sentences to describe a literal furnace or metaphorically to describe a place or situation of extreme heat or trial.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΛΙΒΑΝΟΣ, ΠΥΡΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΜΙΝΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or from a root meaning 'to burn' or 'to heat'.

G1572

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-eh-KOW-thee

Translations: was burned up, was inflamed, was kindled, was set on fire

Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative, third person singular form of the verb ἐκκαίω (ekkaiō). It means to be intensely burned, to be inflamed, or to be kindled. It describes something that has been set on fire or has become hot and burning, often with a sense of completion or intensity. It can be used literally for physical burning or metaphorically for passions or desires being inflamed.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΩ, ΦΛΕΓΩ, ΠΥΡΟΩ

G5228

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-PER

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΑΝΤΙ

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

G4387

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: PRO-teh-ron

Translations: before, formerly, first, earlier, a former thing, a prior thing

Notes: This word functions primarily as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'formerly' in time, indicating something that happened earlier or previously. It can also be the neuter singular form of the comparative adjective 'πρότερος', meaning 'prior' or 'former', often used substantively to refer to 'the former thing' or 'that which was before'. It is used to contrast with something that comes later.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative (often used adverbially)

Synonyms: ΠΡΙΝ, ΠΑΛΑΙ, ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ is a comparative form derived from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

G4400

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-kheh-ree-STHEN-tes

Translations: appointed, chosen, selected, designated

Notes: This word is a compound verb, meaning 'to appoint' or 'to choose beforehand'. It implies a selection or designation for a specific purpose or role, often with a sense of divine or authoritative choice. It is used to describe someone being formally selected or set apart.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΕΩ, ΕΚΛΕΓΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word προχειρίζομαι (procheirizomai) is derived from πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and χειρίζω (cheirizō), meaning 'to handle' or 'to manage', which itself comes from χείρ (cheir), meaning 'hand'. Thus, it literally means 'to take into hand beforehand' or 'to put into one's hand', evolving to mean 'to choose' or 'to appoint'.

G4840

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soom-po-dee-SAN-tes

Translations: having bound the feet together, having shackled, having fettered

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'σύν' (together with) and 'ποδίζω' (to bind the feet). It describes the action of binding someone's feet together, or more generally, to shackle or fetter them. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject, often translated as 'having bound' or 'those who bound'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΕΥΩ, ΠΕΔΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΜΠΟΔΙΖΩ is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΠΟΔΙΖΩ (podizo), meaning 'to bind the feet' or 'to trip'. ΠΟΔΙΖΩ itself comes from ΠΟΥΣ (pous), meaning 'foot'.

G4314

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-ah-GAH-gon-tes

Translations: bringing to, leading to, bringing forward, presenting, approaching, drawing near

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having brought to' or 'having led to'. It describes an action that has been completed before the main verb's action. It is often used to describe the act of bringing someone or something into the presence of another, or causing something to approach or be presented.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΓΓΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΑΓΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ΑΓΩ (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.

G1707

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-eh-BAH-loh-san

Translations: they cast in, they threw in, they put in, they inserted

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐν (en, meaning 'in' or 'into') and the verb βάλλω (ballō, meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'). The word means 'to cast in', 'to throw in', or 'to put into'. It describes the action of placing something inside another thing, often with force or intention. It is used to describe actions like throwing people into a furnace or lions into a den.

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

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΕΙΣΦΕΡΩ

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

Translations: therefore, then, so, consequently, accordingly, now, indeed

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a logical consequence, transition, or emphasis. It often connects a statement to what precedes it, meaning 'therefore' or 'consequently'. It can also be used to introduce a new point or a summary, translated as 'then' or 'now'. In some contexts, it adds emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'certainly'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *nu, meaning 'now' or 'then'. It is related to Latin 'nunc' (now) and English 'now'.

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'.

G0001

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-zah-REE-ahn

Translations: Azariah

Notes: Azariah is a Hebrew proper name meaning 'Yahweh has helped' or 'Yahweh is my help'. It refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, most notably one of Daniel's three companions who was thrown into the fiery furnace (also known by his Babylonian name Abednego). It is used to refer to this specific person.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Azariah is of Hebrew origin, derived from the elements 'azar' (to help) and 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God). It is a common name in the Old Testament, borne by many individuals.

G1831

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ex-el-THOO-sa

Translations: having gone out, going out, came out, went out

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ', meaning 'to go out' or 'to come out'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is occurring. It often indicates the subject's departure from a place or state, and can be translated in various ways depending on the context, such as 'having gone out' or 'when she went out'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Feminine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ

G1709

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-neh-PY-ree-seh

Translations: he burned up, she burned up, it burned up, he set on fire, she set on fire, it set on fire, he consumed by fire, she consumed by fire, it consumed by fire

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to burn up,' 'to set on fire,' or 'to consume by fire.' It describes an action completed in the past, indicating that someone or something caused something else to be destroyed or engulfed by flames. It is used in sentences where the subject is the one performing the action of burning.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΚΑΙΩ, ΚΑΙΩ, ΦΛΕΓΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΜΠΥΡΙΖΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΝ (en), meaning 'in' or 'on,' and the verb ΠΥΡΙΖΩ (pyrizo), which is derived from ΠΥΡ (pyr), meaning 'fire.' Thus, it literally means 'to put fire in' or 'to set on fire.'

G0615

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pek-TEI-nen

Translations: he killed, she killed, it killed, he slew, she slew, it slew

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb ἀποκτείνω (apokteinō), meaning 'to kill' or 'to slay'. It describes a completed action of killing or slaying, typically referring to a single instance in the past. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb κτείνω (kteinō), meaning 'to kill'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

G4933

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-tay-RAY-thay-sahn

Translations: they were kept, they were preserved, they were guarded, they were observed

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition σύν (syn, meaning 'with' or 'together') and the verb τηρέω (tēreō, meaning 'to keep' or 'to guard'). It means to keep together, preserve, or guard carefully. In this form, it indicates that a group of people or things were kept, preserved, or guarded by an external agent.

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

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΤΗΡΕΩ, ΤΗΡΕΩ

G0367

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-nah-NEE-ahs

Translations: Ananias

Notes: Ananias is a proper noun, a masculine personal name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Yahweh has been gracious' or 'the Lord is gracious'. It appears in the New Testament as the name of several individuals, including a member of the early Christian community in Jerusalem who, along with his wife Sapphira, was struck dead for lying to the Holy Spirit, and a disciple in Damascus who was sent by God to restore Saul's (Paul's) sight. It is used to refer to a specific person.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: From Hebrew Hananiah (חֲנַנְיָה), meaning 'Yahweh has been gracious'. It is a common name in the Old Testament and continued into the New Testament period.

G3489

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: mee-sah-ALE

Translations: Mishael

Notes: Mishael is a proper noun, specifically a personal name of Hebrew origin. In the Bible, Mishael was one of Daniel's three companions who, along with Hananiah and Azariah, was thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to worship the golden idol of King Nebuchadnezzar. The name means 'Who is what God is?' or 'Who is like God?'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: From Hebrew מִישָׁאֵל (Misha'el), meaning 'Who is what God is?' or 'Who is like God?'. It is a theophoric name, incorporating the Hebrew word for God (El).

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

G1695

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: em-bleh-THEE-nai

Translations: to be cast, to be thrown, to be put, to be inserted, to be placed

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'to cast' or 'to throw'. It describes the action of being thrown, cast, or put into something or somewhere. As an infinitive, it often functions like a noun or can complete the meaning of another verb, indicating purpose or result, such as 'to be cast into' or 'in order to be thrown'. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐν' (in, into) and 'βάλλω' (to throw).

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΡΙΦΘΗΝΑΙ, ΒΛΗΘΗΝΑΙ, ΤΕΘΗΝΑΙ

G4714

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STAS

Translations: a standing, a stand, a position, a revolt, a dissension, a sedition, a party, a faction

Notes: This word refers to the act of standing or a position taken. It can also denote a state of standing still, a halt, or a fixed position. In a more abstract sense, it can mean a revolt, dissension, or a faction, indicating a group that takes a stand against another. It is used to describe both physical posture and social or political alignment.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΣΤΑΣΙΣ, ΣΤΑΣΙΑΣΜΟΣ, ΣΤΑΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word derives from the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to make to stand, to set, to place'. It is related to the concept of 'standing' or 'being placed'.

G4750

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STOH-mah

Translations: mouth, an mouth, opening, edge, speech, utterance

Notes: This word refers to the mouth of a person or animal. It can also metaphorically refer to an opening or entrance, such as the mouth of a river or a cave. Furthermore, it is often used to denote speech, utterance, or the edge of a sword or other sharp object, implying the 'cutting' or 'speaking' part. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΤΟΜΑΤΟΣ, ΣΤΟΜΑΤΙ, ΣΤΟΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'mouth' or 'opening'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G1843

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-oh-mo-lo-GAY-toh

Translations: confessed, acknowledged, gave thanks, praised

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the prefix ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ὁμολογέω (homologeo), meaning 'to agree' or 'to confess'. The combined meaning often implies a full or public confession, acknowledgment, or giving of thanks. It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΕΩ, ΑΙΝΕΩ, ΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ is derived from the Greek words ὁμός (homos), meaning 'same', and λόγος (logos), meaning 'word' or 'speech'. Thus, it literally means 'to speak the same word' or 'to agree'.

G5258

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: hoo-po-KAI-oh-me-nes

Translations: of being burned underneath, of being kindled, of being set on fire

Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb 'ὑποκαίω' (hypokaio), meaning 'to burn underneath' or 'to kindle'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing and being done to the subject. In this form, it indicates something that is in the process of being burned or kindled from below.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Present, Passive

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΟΜΕΝΗΣ, ΑΝΑΚΑΙΟΜΕΝΗΣ

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

Translations: under, by, from, with, subject to, at the hand of

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the dative case, it denotes a static position 'under' something. When used with the accusative case, it signifies motion 'under' or 'into subjection to'.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs the Genitive, Dative, and Accusative cases.

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'under'. It is cognate with English 'up' and 'over', showing a shared root related to position.

G5466

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: khal-DAI-ohn

Translations: of the Chaldeans

Notes: This word refers to the Chaldeans, an ancient people who inhabited Chaldea, a region in southern Mesopotamia. They were known for their wisdom, particularly in astrology and divination. In a sentence, it would be used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'the king of the Chaldeans' or 'the land of the Chaldeans'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The word ΧΑΛΔΑΙΟΣ (Chaldaios) is derived from the Hebrew word Kasdim (כַּשְׂדִּים), which refers to the inhabitants of Chaldea. It entered Greek through various ancient contacts.

G2129

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: yoo-loh-gee-TOS

Translations: blessed, praised, worthy of praise

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'blessed' or 'praised'. It is often used to describe God, indicating that He is worthy of all praise and adoration. It can also be used to describe someone who is fortunate or favored by God.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΣ, ΑἸΝΕΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΈΩ is a compound word formed from the Greek prefix ΕΥ̓ (eu), meaning 'good' or 'well,' and ΛΌΓΟΣ (logos), meaning 'word' or 'speech.' Thus, it literally means 'to speak well of' or 'to praise.'

G0134

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ai-ne-TON

Translations: praised, praiseworthy, laudable, a thing to be praised

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is worthy of praise, commendation, or honor. It is used to indicate that something deserves to be lauded or celebrated. In the provided context, it is used to describe God's name as being worthy of praise.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ, ΕΠΗΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑἸΝΕΤΟΣ is derived from the verb αἰνέω (ainéō), meaning 'to praise' or 'to laud'. It is an adjective formed from this verb, indicating something that is praised or worthy of praise.

G1392

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: deh-dox-AS-meh-non

Translations: glorified, honored, magnified, a glorified thing

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been glorified' or 'glorified'. It describes something that has received glory or honor. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun, or as a substantive, referring to 'that which is glorified'. In the provided context, it describes the name of God as 'glorified' or 'honored'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΟΞΟΣ, ΤΙΜΙΟΣ

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.

G1342

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: dee-KAH-ee-oss

Translations: righteous, just, upright, fair, a righteous one, a just one

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is righteous, just, or in conformity with divine or human law. It can refer to a person who acts morally and ethically, or to an action that is considered fair and equitable. When used as a noun, it refers to a righteous person.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (can also be used substantively as a noun)

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΕΥΘΥΣ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek word δίκη (dikē), meaning 'justice' or 'right'. It describes that which is in accordance with justice or right.

G3739

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: OYS

Translations: to whom, to which, to what

Notes: This word is a relative pronoun, meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what'. It is used to introduce a relative clause, connecting it to a noun or pronoun in the main clause. It indicates the indirect object of the verb in the relative clause, showing to whom or to what an action is directed. It can refer to people or things and is used for all genders.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ὉΠΟΙΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun and is a common form for relative pronouns across Indo-European languages.

G0228

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-lay-thee-NAH

Translations: true, real, genuine, a true thing, real things

Notes: This word describes something as true, real, or genuine, in contrast to what is false, counterfeit, or imaginary. It emphasizes the authenticity and reality of a person, thing, or concept. It can refer to something that is divinely true or truly existing.

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

Synonyms: ἈΛΗΘΗΣ, ΓΝΗΣΙΟΣ, ΕΤΥΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΛΗΘΙΝΟΣ is derived from the Greek word ἈΛΗΘΗΣ (alēthēs), meaning 'true', which itself comes from the prefix 'a-' (not) and λήθη (lēthē), meaning 'forgetfulness' or 'oblivion'. Thus, it literally means 'not hidden' or 'not forgotten', implying something that is revealed and therefore true.

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

Sounds like: AI

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

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

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

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

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

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

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

G1863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-AY-gah-ges

Translations: you brought upon, you brought, you led, you inflicted

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to bring upon,' 'to lead,' or 'to inflict.' It is often used in the context of bringing something, such as a judgment or a consequence, upon someone or something. It can also mean to lead or bring someone to a place.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΠΙΦΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word ἐπάγω (epagō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to,' and the verb ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring.'

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.

G225

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-lay-THEY-ah

Translations: truth, a truth, reality, veracity, faithfulness

Notes: This word refers to truth, not merely as an abstract concept, but often as a quality of being or action, indicating sincerity, reality, or faithfulness. It can be used to describe something that is factual, genuine, or reliable. For example, one might speak of 'the truth of God' or 'walking in truth'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΗΣ, ΑΛΗΘΙΝΟΣ, ΓΝΩΣΙΣ

Etymology: From ἀληθής (alēthḗs, “true”), from ἀ- (a-, “un-”) + λήθη (lḗthē, “forgetfulness, oblivion”). Thus, literally 'un-forgetfulness' or 'that which is not hidden'.

G0264

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hay-MAR-toh-men

Translations: we sinned, we have sinned

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to sin' or 'to miss the mark'. It refers to an action of failing to meet a standard or deviating from a path, often with moral or religious implications. The form 'ΗΜΑΡΤΟΜΕΝ' specifically means 'we sinned' or 'we have sinned', indicating a past action completed by a group of people.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΠΛΑΝΑΩ, ΑΠΟΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἁμαρτάνω (hamartanō) comes from a privative prefix 'a-' (meaning 'not') and a root related to 'μέρος' (meros), meaning 'part' or 'share', implying 'not having a share' or 'missing the mark'.

G0458

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-no-MAY-say-men

Translations: we acted lawlessly, we committed iniquity, we sinned

Notes: This word is the first person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb ἀνομέω (anomeō). It means to act lawlessly, to commit iniquity, or to sin against God's law. It describes an action of violating divine or moral law, often implying a deliberate disregard for what is right. In a sentence, it would be used to state that 'we' (the speaker and their group) performed such an action in the past.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΗΜΑΡΤΟΜΕΝ, ΠΑΡΕΒΗΜΕΝ

Etymology: The word ἀνομέω (anomeō) is derived from the Greek word ἄνομος (anomos), meaning 'lawless', which itself comes from the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'without', and νόμος (nomos), meaning 'law'. Thus, it literally means 'to be without law' or 'to act without law'.

G0868

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pos-TEE-nai

Translations: to depart, to withdraw, to fall away, to revolt, to stand off, to keep away

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb ἀφίστημι (aphistēmi), which is a compound word formed from ἀπό (apo, meaning 'from' or 'away from') and ἵστημι (histēmi, meaning 'to stand'). It generally means 'to stand away from' or 'to depart from'. It can be used in various contexts to describe physical departure, but also a moral or spiritual falling away, rebellion, or apostasy from a person, a law, or a belief. For example, it can mean to withdraw from someone, to revolt against authority, or to abandon one's faith.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΧΩΡΕΩ, ἘΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΦΕΥΓΩ

Etymology: The verb ἀφίστημι is formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand'. Its etymology reflects the core meaning of 'standing away from' something.

G1626

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ay-MAR-toh-men

Translations: we sinned, we committed sin

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'ἐξ-' (ex-), meaning 'out of' or 'completely', and the verb 'ἁμαρτάνω' (hamartano), meaning 'to sin'. Therefore, it means 'to sin completely' or 'to commit sin thoroughly'. It describes an action of sinning that is fully carried out or emphasized. It is used to express that a group of people (we) have committed a sin.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Plural

Synonyms: ΗΜΑΡΤΟΜΕΝ, ΠΑΡΕΒΗΜΕΝ

G5219

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-pee-KOO-sah-men

Translations: we obeyed, we listened, we hearkened

Notes: This word is the first person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'hypakouō', meaning 'to obey' or 'to listen to'. It is a compound word formed from 'hypo' (under) and 'akouō' (to hear), literally meaning 'to hear under' or 'to listen attentively', which implies obedience. It describes an action of having listened and complied with a command or instruction in the past.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΘΩ, ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ (hypakouō) is a compound verb derived from the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'in response to', and the verb ΑΚΟΥΩ (akouō), meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen'. This combination conveys the sense of hearing and responding in submission or obedience.

G3761

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: oo-DEH

Translations: not even, neither, nor, and not

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the negative particle 'οὐ' (not) and the conjunction 'δέ' (but, and). It is used to emphasize a negation, meaning 'not even' or 'neither/nor'. It can connect clauses or phrases, indicating that something is also not true or not happening. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'He did not go, nor did he send anyone.'

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗΔΕ, ΜΗ

Etymology: From the negative particle 'οὐ' (not) and the postpositive conjunction 'δέ' (but, and).

G4933

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-tay-RAY-sah-men

Translations: we kept, we preserved, we observed, we guarded, we held fast

Notes: This word means to keep, preserve, or observe something carefully, often implying a joint or collective action (due to the 'syn-' prefix). It is used to describe the act of guarding or holding onto something, such as commandments, traditions, or secrets. In the provided context, it refers to the act of observing or keeping commandments.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΤΗΡΕΩ

G2531

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

Translations: just as, even as, according as, as, exactly as, in proportion as, like, according to, inasmuch as

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, meaning 'as' or 'how'). It functions as an adverb or conjunction, primarily used to introduce a comparison, indicating that something is done or happens in the same way as something else. It can also express correspondence or proportion, meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'to the extent that'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, 'as, how').

G1781

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-TEH-lee-loh

Translations: commanded, ordered, charged, enjoined

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to command, order, or give instructions. It is used to describe the act of issuing a directive or a charge to someone. It implies a formal or authoritative instruction that is expected to be followed.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The word ἘΝΤΕΛΛΩ (entellō) is derived from the prefix ἐν (en), meaning 'in' or 'on', and τέλλω (tellō), meaning 'to accomplish' or 'to bring to an end'. Thus, it originally conveyed the idea of bringing something to completion by command or instruction.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-NEE-tai

Translations: may be, might be, become, happen, come to pass, be made, be done

Notes: This word signifies 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' 'to become,' or 'to be made.' It is often used to describe events unfolding or states changing. It can also mean 'to be done' or 'to be performed' in certain contexts.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

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

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

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

G0459

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-NO-mohn

Translations: of lawless ones, of wicked ones, of unrighteous ones

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is without law, disobedient to law, or wicked. It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix ἀ- (a-, meaning 'not' or 'without') and νόμος (nomos, meaning 'law'). It is used to refer to individuals who disregard divine or human law, often implying a state of moral depravity or unrighteousness.

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

Synonyms: ἈΣΕΒΩΝ, ἈΔΙΚΩΝ, ΠΟΝΗΡΩΝ

Etymology: The word is derived from the prefix ἀ- (a-, 'not, without') and νόμος (nomos, 'law'). It literally means 'without law' or 'lawless'.

G2190

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ekh-THISS-tohn

Translations: of most hostile, of most hateful, of most hostile ones, of most hateful ones

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'echthros', meaning 'hostile' or 'hateful'. In this superlative form, it means 'most hostile' or 'most hateful'. It describes a group of people or things that are extremely antagonistic or detestable. It is used to indicate possession or relationship, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Superlative Degree

Synonyms: ἘΧΘΡΩΝ, ΜΙΣΗΤΩΝ, ἈΝΤΙΔΙΚΩΝ

G0667

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: ap-os-TAH-tohn

Translations: of apostates, of rebels, of renegades, of deserters, of traitors

Notes: This word refers to those who have abandoned their faith, principles, or allegiance. It describes individuals who have revolted or defected from a previous commitment or authority. It can be used to describe people who are disloyal or rebellious.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΝΟΜΩΝ, ἘΧΘΡΩΝ, ἈΠΕΙΘΩΝ

Etymology: The word ἈΠΟΣΤΑΤΗΣ (apostates) comes from the verb ἈΦΙΣΤΗΜΙ (aphistēmi), meaning 'to stand away from, to withdraw, to revolt.' It is formed from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand.'

G91

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-dee-KEH-oh

Translations: to do wrong, to act unjustly, to injure, to harm, to wrong

Notes: This verb means to act unjustly, to do wrong, or to harm someone. It describes the action of committing an injustice or causing injury. It can be used to describe someone who is behaving unfairly or causing damage to another.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular

Synonyms: ἈΣΕΒΕΩ, ἈΝΟΜΕΩ, ἈΜΑΡΤΑΝΩ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἄδικος (adikos), meaning 'unjust', which is a compound of ἀ- (a-), a privative prefix meaning 'not', and δίκη (dikē), meaning 'justice' or 'right'. Thus, it literally means 'to be not just' or 'to act without justice'.

G4190

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: po-nee-ROH-ta-toh

Translations: most evil, most wicked, most bad, most harmful, most vicious, most depraved, most malicious

Notes: This word is the superlative form of the adjective 'πονηρός' (ponēros), meaning 'evil' or 'wicked'. As a superlative, it indicates the highest degree of evil, wickedness, or harmfulness. It describes someone or something that is exceedingly bad, depraved, or malicious. In the provided context, it describes a king as 'most wicked' or 'most evil'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter, Superlative

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΙΣΤΟΣ, ΑΣΕΒΕΣΤΑΤΟΣ, ΑΔΙΚΩΤΑΤΟΣ

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

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

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

Translations: earth, an earth, land, a land, ground, a ground, country, a country, region, a region

Notes: ΓΗΝ is the accusative singular form of the noun ΓΗ, meaning 'earth', 'land', 'ground', 'country', or 'region'. It is used to indicate the direct object of a verb or the destination of motion, often translated as 'to the earth' or 'into the land' depending on the context and accompanying prepositions. It can refer to the planet, a specific territory, or the soil itself.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

G3681

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-NEH-ee-doss

Translations: reproach, a reproach, disgrace, a disgrace, insult, an insult, shame, a shame

Notes: This word refers to a state of disgrace, shame, or dishonor, often brought about by criticism, insult, or a shameful act. It can also refer to the act of reproaching or insulting someone. It is typically used to describe something that causes a person or group to be looked down upon or scorned.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΙΣΧΥΝΗ, ΨΟΓΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ὈΝΕΙΔΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the verb ὀνείδω (oneidō), meaning 'to reproach' or 'to blame'.

G4576

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: seh-BOH-meh-nohn

Translations: of those who worship, of those who revere, of those who honor, of those who venerate

Notes: This word is a present participle, meaning "worshipping," "revering," or "honoring." It describes an ongoing action of showing reverence or devotion, often towards God or a deity. In this genitive plural form, it refers to "those who are worshipping" or "those who are revering."

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Participle, Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΟΥΝΤΩΝ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΟΝΤΩΝ

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pah-rah-DOHS

Translations: hand over, deliver, betray, commit, entrust, give up

Notes: This word means to hand over, deliver, or transmit something or someone. It can be used in various contexts, such as delivering a person to authorities, betraying someone, entrusting something to another's care, or passing on traditions. In the provided examples, it appears in a prohibitive context, meaning 'do not hand over' or 'do not betray'. It is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Subjunctive, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΓΧΕΙΡΙΖΩ

G5056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEH-los

Translations: end, a goal, a purpose, an outcome, a completion, a tax, a custom, a duty

Notes: This word refers to an end, a goal, a purpose, or the completion of something. It can also refer to a tax or custom duty. It is often used to denote the conclusion of an event or process, or the ultimate aim or objective. In some contexts, it refers to the payment of tribute or taxes.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΣ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΙΑ, ΤΕΛΕΥΤΗ

Etymology: The word ΤΕΛΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to turn, to accomplish, to fulfill'. It is related to words signifying completion, fulfillment, and the end of a process.

G1287

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-skeh-DAH-sees

Translations: scatter, disperse, dissipate, destroy, break up

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb σκεδάζω (skedazo), meaning 'to scatter'. It means to scatter or disperse something, often with the implication of breaking it up or destroying it. It can be used to describe the scattering of people, the dissipation of a mist, or the breaking of an agreement or covenant.

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

Synonyms: ΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΛΥΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ

G1242

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-THEH-kane

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΘΗΚΗ, ΟΡΚΟΣ, ΔΙΑΤΑΓΜΑ

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

G1656

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EH-leh-os

Translations: mercy, a mercy, compassion, pity

Notes: ἘΛΕΟΣ refers to active compassion, pity, or mercy, often extended by a superior to an inferior, or by God to humanity. It implies a deep feeling of sympathy that leads to practical help or forgiveness. It is frequently used in the context of God's benevolent actions towards His people.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΤΙΡΜΟΣ, ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΑ

Etymology: The etymology of ἘΛΕΟΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to a root meaning 'to feel pity' or 'to be moved by compassion'.

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AF

Translations: from, away from, by, of

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition ΑΠΟ (APO), which means 'from' or 'away from'. The final vowel of ΑΠΟ is dropped (elided) when it precedes a word that begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark (indicated by the apostrophe-like symbol over the vowel). It indicates separation, origin, or cause, often translated as 'from' or 'away from'. It can also denote the agent 'by' or the source 'of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *apo- 'off, away'. It is cognate with Latin ab, English off, and German ab.

G0011

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-brah-AHM

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect (indeclinable)

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

G1401

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOO-lon

Translations: slave, a slave, servant, a servant

Notes: This word refers to a slave or a servant. In ancient contexts, a 'slave' was someone who was owned by another person and compelled to serve them, often without pay. A 'servant' could be a broader term, sometimes referring to someone who willingly serves another, often in a position of humility or devotion, such as a servant of God. It is often used to describe a person in a position of subservience or obedience.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣ

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).

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AH-gee-on

Translations: holy, sacred, a holy thing, a sacred thing, set apart

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'holy,' 'sacred,' or 'set apart.' It describes something that is consecrated to God, pure, or morally blameless. It can refer to places, objects, or people that are dedicated to divine service or possess a divine quality. In its neuter form, it can also refer to a 'holy thing' or 'sacred place.'

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

Synonyms: ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΙΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to venerate' or 'to dread'. It refers to that which inspires awe and reverence, particularly in a religious context.

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.

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

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

G4690

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SPER-mah

Translations: seed, a seed, offspring, descendants, children, posterity

Notes: This word refers to 'seed' in a literal sense, like the seed from which a plant grows. It is also commonly used metaphorically to mean 'offspring' or 'descendants', referring to a lineage or posterity. It can be used in contexts like 'the seed of Abraham' to mean Abraham's descendants.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΣ, ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ

Etymology: The word 'σπέρμα' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *sper- meaning 'to strew, sow'. It is related to the verb 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow'.

G5491

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHEI-los

Translations: lip, a lip, shore, a shore, bank, a bank

Notes: This word refers to a lip, as in a part of the mouth. It can also refer to the edge or border of something, such as the shore or bank of a body of water. It is used to describe the physical edge or boundary of an object or geographical feature.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΧΕΙΛΗ, ΑΚΤΗ, ΟΧΘΗ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵʰei- meaning 'to gape, yawn'.

G1203

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DES-po-tah

Translations: O Master, O Lord, O Sovereign

Notes: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΑ is a Koine Greek noun meaning 'master' or 'lord'. It is used as a respectful form of direct address, particularly when speaking to God or a powerful ruler, emphasizing their authority and ownership over others.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Vocative

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΑΡΧΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ is a compound word derived from the Greek words δόμος (domos), meaning 'house', and πόσις (posis), meaning 'husband' or 'master'. Thus, it originally referred to the 'master of the house'.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAH-see

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

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

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

G0758

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AR-khone

Translations: ruler, a ruler, prince, chief, magistrate, official, leader

Notes: This word refers to a person in a position of authority or leadership. It can denote a ruler, a prince, a chief, or any high-ranking official or magistrate. It is used to describe someone who holds power or has a prominent role in a community or government.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ

Etymology: From the verb ἄρχω (archō), meaning 'to rule, to begin'. It refers to one who is first or who leads.

G4396

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-FEE-tays

Translations: prophet, a prophet

Notes: A prophet is a person who speaks for God, often delivering divine messages, interpreting God's will, or foretelling future events. They are seen as inspired by God to communicate His word to humanity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΘΕΟΠΝΕΥΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προφήτης (prophḗtēs), from πρό (pró, “before”) + φημί (phēmí, “to speak”). It literally means 'one who speaks forth' or 'one who speaks for'.

G3646

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-loh-KAH-too-sis

Translations: burnt offering, whole burnt offering, a burnt offering

Notes: This is a compound word referring to a sacrifice that is entirely consumed by fire, often as an act of worship or atonement. It signifies a complete and total offering, where nothing is left over. It is typically used in religious contexts to describe a specific type of sacrifice.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΥΣΙΑ, ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: ὅλος (holos), meaning 'whole' or 'complete', and καύσις (kausis), meaning 'burning' or 'act of burning'. Thus, it literally means 'a whole burning' or 'completely burned offering'.

G2378

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-SEE-ah

Translations: sacrifice, an offering, a sacrifice, an offering

Notes: This word refers to a sacrifice or an offering, typically something presented to a deity as an act of worship, atonement, or thanksgiving. It often involved the killing of an animal or the presentation of other valuable items. It is used in contexts describing religious rituals and offerings made to God or gods.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ, ΔΩΡΟΝ

Etymology: From θύω (thýō, "to sacrifice"). It refers to the act or result of sacrificing.

G4376

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-fo-RAH

Translations: offering, an offering, sacrifice, a sacrifice, gift, a gift

Notes: This word refers to an offering or sacrifice, typically something brought or presented to God or a deity as an act of worship or devotion. It can also refer more generally to a gift or presentation. It is often used in a religious context, particularly in the Septuagint and New Testament, to describe various types of offerings, including burnt offerings, grain offerings, or other sacrificial gifts.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΥΣΙΑ, ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΔΩΡΗΜΑ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προσφέρω (prospherō, “to bring to, offer”), from πρός (pros, “to, toward”) + φέρω (pherō, “to bear, carry”).

G2368

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-mee-AH-mah

Translations: incense, an incense, perfume

Notes: This word refers to incense, a fragrant substance, often aromatic gum or resin, that is burned to produce a sweet-smelling smoke. It was commonly used in ancient religious ceremonies as an offering to deities, but could also be used as a general perfume or air freshener. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΙΒΑΝΟΣ, ΑΡΩΜΑ

Etymology: The word comes from the verb θυμιάω (thymiaō), meaning 'to burn incense', which is related to θύω (thyō), meaning 'to sacrifice' or 'to offer by burning'.

G2592

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kar-POH-sai

Translations: to bear fruit, to yield fruit, to be fruitful, to profit, to gain

Notes: This word means to bear or yield fruit, to be fruitful, or to profit from something. It is often used in a literal sense for plants producing fruit, but can also be used metaphorically to describe a person's actions or efforts producing a beneficial outcome or result. It implies a process of growth leading to a valuable yield.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΡΠΟΦΟΡΕΩ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

G1799

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: en-OH-pee-on

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

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

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

Synonyms: ἘΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΩΠΙΟΝ

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

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-REIN

Translations: to find, to discover, to obtain, to learn

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'εὑρίσκω' (heuriskō), meaning 'to find' or 'to discover'. It is used to express the action of finding something or someone, or coming to know something. For example, it can be used in phrases like 'to find a way' or 'to find truth'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΠΙΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'εὑρίσκω' (heuriskō) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to get' or 'to obtain'.

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.

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: Ps-oo-KHEE

Translations: soul, life, mind, heart, a soul, a life

Notes: This word refers to the soul, the animating principle of a human or animal, often considered the seat of emotions, desires, and affections. It can also denote life itself, the individual person, or the mind/inner self. It is used in various contexts to refer to the breath of life, the spiritual part of a human being, or simply one's existence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑ, ΖΩΗ, ΚΑΡΔΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb ψύχω (psychō), meaning 'to breathe' or 'to blow', referring to the breath as the principle of life. It is related to the concept of breath as the essence of life.

G4937

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: soon-teh-tree-MMEH-nee

Translations: broken, crushed, shattered, bruised, a broken, a crushed

Notes: This word describes something that has been broken, crushed, or shattered, often implying a state of being severely damaged or in pieces. It can refer to physical objects, but also metaphorically to a spirit or heart that is contrite, humbled, or deeply distressed. It is a perfect passive participle, indicating a completed action that results in a state of being broken.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΘΛΙΒΟΜΕΝΗ, ΤΑΠΕΙΝΗ, ΚΑΤΕΑΓΩΣ

Etymology: The word συντρίβω (syntribō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and the verb τρίβω (tribō), meaning 'to rub,' 'to wear out,' or 'to break.' Thus, it literally means 'to rub together' or 'to crush together,' leading to the sense of breaking or shattering.

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah-tee

Translations: (to) spirit, (to) a spirit, (to) wind, (to) a wind, (to) breath, (to) a breath, (to) the Spirit, (to) Holy Spirit, (to) mind, (to) disposition

Notes: This word refers to spirit, wind, or breath. In a theological context, it often refers to the Holy Spirit. It can also denote a person's inner disposition or mind. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to' or 'for' the spirit/wind/breath, or the instrument by which something is done, meaning 'by' or 'with' the spirit/wind/breath.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΨΥΧΗ, ΑΝΕΜΟΣ

G5013

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

Sounds like: teh-tah-peh-noh-MEH-noh

Translations: (to) one humbled, (to) a humbled one, (to) a humble one, (to) the humble

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'ταπεινόω' (tapeinoō), meaning 'to humble' or 'to make low'. As a participle, it describes someone or something that has been humbled or made low. In this form, it functions as an adjective or a substantive (noun), referring to 'one who has been humbled' or 'a humbled person'. It indicates a state of having been brought low, either physically, socially, or spiritually.

Inflection: Dative, Singular, Masculine or Neuter, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΤΑΠΕΙΝΟΣ, ΤΑΠΕΙΝΟΦΡΩΝ

G4327

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-dek-THEY-ee-men

Translations: we might be received, we might be accepted, we might be welcomed

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and 'δέχομαι' (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to accept'. In this form, it means 'we might be received' or 'we might be accepted'. It describes the action of being welcomed or taken in, often with a sense of expectation or anticipation.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Passive, Optative

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΥΠΟΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word προσδέχομαι (prosdechomai) is a compound of the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to, toward, with', and the verb δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning 'to receive, accept'.

G4079

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pee-OH-nohn

Translations: (of) fat, (of) rich, (of) fertile, (of) well-fed

Notes: This word describes something as fat, rich, fertile, or well-fed. It is often used in the context of animals, indicating they are plump or well-nourished, or of land, indicating it is fertile. In the provided examples, it modifies 'rams' and 'lambs', describing them as 'fat' or 'well-fed'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΙΠΑΡΟΣ, ΕΥΣΑΡΚΟΣ

Etymology: From an assumed root *pi-, meaning 'to be fat' or 'to swell'.

G3779

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OO-toh

Translations: thus, so, in this way, in like manner

Notes: This word is an adverb of manner, indicating how something is done or the way in which something occurs. It can also refer to the extent or degree of something. It is often used to introduce a consequence or a comparison, meaning 'in this way' or 'thus'. It is an older form of ΟΥΤΩΣ, and both forms are used interchangeably in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΩΣ, ΩΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos, 'this'). It indicates 'in this manner' or 'thus', referring back to something previously mentioned or implied.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-NES-thoh

Translations: let it be, let it come to pass, may it happen, let it become

Notes: This word is a verb in the imperative mood, expressing a command, wish, or permission for something to happen or come into existence. It is often translated as "let it be" or "may it happen," indicating a desired outcome or a divine decree. It is used to express a command or a strong desire for an event or state to occur.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΓΙΓΝΟΜΑΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai) comes from an ancient Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'. It is related to the English word 'kin' and 'genesis'.

G3694

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: oh-PIS-then

Translations: behind, after, back, backward

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating position or direction. It means 'behind' in terms of location, or 'after' in terms of time or sequence. It can also refer to moving 'backward' or 'to the rear'. It is often used to describe something that follows or is located at the back of something else.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΩ, ΚΑΤΟΠΙΝ

Etymology: From an assumed derivative of the preposition 'ὀπίσω' (opisō), meaning 'behind' or 'backwards'. It is related to the concept of 'seeing' or 'looking back'.

G3982

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: peh-POY-thoh-sin

Translations: trusting, those who trust, having trusted, those who have trusted

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle derived from the verb 'ΠΕΙΘΩ', meaning 'to persuade' or 'to trust'. In this form, it describes someone who has been persuaded or has come to trust, and it often functions as a noun, referring to 'those who trust' or 'those who have confidence'. It indicates a state of settled conviction or reliance.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Participle, Dative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΙΣΤΕΥΟΝΤΕΣ, ΕΛΠΙΖΟΝΤΕΣ

G5055

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: teh-lei-OH-sai

Translations: to complete, to finish, to perfect, to accomplish, to fulfill

Notes: This word means to bring something to an end, to complete a task, or to perfect something. It implies reaching a desired goal or state of completion. It can be used in contexts where a process is brought to its conclusion or a purpose is fulfilled.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΕΚΤΕΛΕΩ, ΠΕΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΤΕΛΕΙΟΩ comes from the Greek word ΤΕΛΟΣ (TELOS), meaning 'end', 'goal', or 'purpose'. The verb form thus signifies the act of bringing something to its end or achieving its purpose.

G1811

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ah-koh-loo-THOO-men

Translations: we follow, we accompany, we obey, we conform

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to follow out,' 'to accompany,' 'to conform to,' or 'to obey.' It is often used to describe following someone or something closely, either physically or in terms of adhering to a teaching or command. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐκ' (ek, 'out of') and 'ἀκολουθέω' (akoloutheō, 'to follow').

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΩ, ΕΠΕΤΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΠΕΤΑΙ

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-OH-pon

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

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

G2617

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-ee-SKHOO-nees

Translations: you may put to shame, you may disgrace, you may dishonor, you may be put to shame, you may be disgraced, you may be dishonored

Notes: This word means to put to shame, disgrace, or dishonor someone, or to be put to shame oneself. It is often used in contexts where someone's reputation or honor is at stake, implying a sense of humiliation or public disgrace. It can be used transitively (to shame someone) or intransitively (to be shamed).

Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Aorist, Subjunctive, Active or Passive

Synonyms: ΑΙΣΧΥΝΩ, ΕΝΤΡΕΠΩ

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: AL-lah

Translations: but, yet, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, rather, moreover, indeed

Notes: This word is a strong adversative conjunction, used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or opposes a preceding statement. It often implies a stronger contrast than 'δέ' (de). It can also be used to introduce an emphatic statement, sometimes translated as 'indeed' or 'moreover'. It is frequently found at the beginning of a clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- (other). It is related to other words meaning 'other' or 'different'.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: meth

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G1932

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-ee-I-kee-an

Translations: fairness, gentleness, clemency, equity, reasonableness, a fairness, a gentleness, a clemency, an equity, a reasonableness

Notes: This word refers to the quality of fairness, gentleness, or reasonableness. It implies a disposition to be mild and considerate, often going beyond the strict letter of the law to show clemency or equity. It describes a character trait of being yielding and not overly strict or harsh.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΡΗΣΤΟΤΗΣ, ΠΡΑΟΤΗΣ, ΕΥΓΝΩΜΟΣΥΝΗ

G4128

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thoss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

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

G1807

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ahee-REH-loo

Translations: deliver, rescue, take out, remove

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

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

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΣΩΖΩ

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

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doss

Translations: give

Notes: This word is the second person singular, aorist active imperative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It is used to issue a direct command or instruction to a single person, equivalent to saying 'Give!' or 'You give!'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

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.

G1791

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-tra-PEH-ee-san

Translations: they may be ashamed, they might be ashamed, they should be ashamed, they would be ashamed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to be ashamed' or 'to be put to shame'. It implies a feeling of disgrace or humiliation. It is often used in contexts where someone is made to feel shame due to their actions or circumstances, or where a respectful awe leads to a sense of humility.

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

Synonyms: ΑἸΣΧΎΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΙΣΧΎΝΩ

Etymology: The word Ἐντρέπω is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐν (en), meaning 'in' or 'among', and the verb τρέπω (trepo), meaning 'to turn'. The combination suggests 'to turn in upon oneself' or 'to turn back', leading to the sense of shame or respect.

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

G2617

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-ee-skhoo-nthe-EE-eh-sahn

Translations: they might be put to shame, they might be disgraced, they might be confounded

Notes: This word means to put to shame, disgrace, or confound. It is often used in a context where someone is humiliated or made to feel ashamed, especially when their expectations or boasts are not met. It can also imply being disappointed or frustrated.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΡΕΠΩ, ΑΙΣΧΥΝΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb αἰσχύνω (aischynō), meaning 'to shame' or 'to disgrace'.

G1413

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: doo-nas-TEH-ee-as

Translations: of power, of dominion, of might, of authority, of rule, of a dynasty

Notes: This word refers to power, dominion, or authority, often implying a position of rule or a dynasty. It describes the inherent ability to exert control or influence. It is used in contexts where strength, might, or a ruling force is being discussed.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΕΩΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΥΣ

Etymology: The word 'δυναστεία' (dynasteia) comes from 'δύναμαι' (dynamai), meaning 'to be able, to have power'. It refers to the state or quality of having power or dominion.

G2479

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: iss-KHOOS

Translations: strength, power, might, force, ability, a strength, a power, a might

Notes: This word is a noun referring to strength, power, or might. It denotes inherent ability, physical or moral force, and capacity to act or endure. It can be used to describe the power of God, the strength of a nation, or the ability of an individual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ischys' is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'ischō' (to have strength, to be able). It refers to inherent strength or power.

G3441

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MOH-nos

Translations: only, alone, single, a single one

Notes: This word describes something as being unique, solitary, or singular. It emphasizes exclusivity, meaning 'one and no other'. It can be used to describe a person, object, or concept that stands by itself or is the sole instance of something. For example, it can refer to someone being 'alone' or 'the only one' of a kind.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular. This word inflects for gender, number, and case (e.g., feminine ΜΟΝΗ, neuter ΜΟΝΟΝ, plural ΜΟΝΟΙ).

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ, ΕΙΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *mon- (to remain, stay). It is related to the idea of being fixed or standing alone.

G1741

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: en-DOX-os

Translations: glorious, honorable, a glorious, an honorable, splendid, notable

Notes: This word describes something or someone as glorious, honorable, or splendid. It is used to express high esteem, renown, or magnificence. It can refer to a person, an event, or a quality, indicating that it is worthy of praise or admiration.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΥΚΛΕΗΣ, ΕΝΤΙΜΟΣ, ΛΑΜΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐν (en, "in") and δόξα (dóxa, "glory"). It literally means "in glory" or "full of glory."

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: EHF

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

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

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

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

G1277

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-LEE-pon

Translations: ceased, failed, left off, stopped

Notes: This word means to cease, stop, or leave off doing something. It is often used in a negative construction, such as 'not cease' or 'not fail', to indicate continuous action or persistence. For example, 'they did not cease' or 'they continued'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΥΩ, ΚΑΤΑΠΑΥΩ, ΛΗΓΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and λείπω (leipō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon'.

G1707

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: em-BAL-lon-tes

Translations: throwing in, casting in, putting in, entering, those throwing in, those casting in

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ΕΜΒΑΛΛΩ'. It describes the action of throwing, casting, or putting something into something else, or of entering a place. As a participle, it can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantivally, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'those who are throwing in').

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Masculine, Nominative, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΒΑΛΛΩ, ΕΜΠΙΠΤΩ, ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G2545

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: KAI-on-tes

Translations: burning, lighting, kindling, setting on fire, those who are burning

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'καίω' (kaio), meaning 'to burn' or 'to kindle'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. In this form, 'καιοντες' refers to 'those who are burning' or 'the ones who are kindling/lighting'. It describes the agents performing the action of burning.

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

Synonyms: ΠΥΡΦΟΡΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΑΝΑΠΤΟΝΤΕΣ

G0530

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AH-pax

Translations: once, once for all, at once, together, all at once

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'once' or 'once for all'. It emphasizes a single, decisive action that is completed and not to be repeated. It can also mean 'at once' or 'together' in certain contexts, indicating simultaneity.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΟΝ, ΕΦΑΠΑΞ

Etymology: From the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'one' or 'single', and πήγνυμι (pēgnumi), meaning 'to fix' or 'to make firm'. It conveys the idea of something being fixed or done 'once and for all'.

G1288

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: dee-AH-poo-ross

Translations: fiery hot, intensely hot, glowing hot

Notes: This word is a compound adjective meaning 'fiery hot' or 'intensely hot'. It describes something that is extremely heated, as if by fire. It is formed from the preposition ΔΙΑ (DIA), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and ΠΥΡΟΣ (PYROS), meaning 'fire'. Thus, it literally means 'thoroughly on fire' or 'through fire'. It is used to emphasize the extreme heat of something.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΥΡΙΝΟΣ, ΦΛΟΓΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΠΥΡΟΣ is a compound of the preposition ΔΙΑ (DIA), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the noun ΠΥΡΟΣ (PYROS), meaning 'fire'.

G5231

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: hoo-per-AH-noh

Translations: above, over, beyond, higher than

Notes: This is a compound adverb meaning 'above' or 'over'. It is used to indicate a position or state of being physically higher than something else, or to denote superiority, transcendence, or a level beyond a certain point. It can be used in contexts referring to physical location, authority, or degree.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΑΝΩ, ΑΝΩ

Etymology: A compound word formed from the preposition ΥΠΕΡ (hyper), meaning 'over, above, beyond', and the adverb ΑΝΩ (anō), meaning 'up, upward, above'.

G5258

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-peh-KAH-ee-on

Translations: they were burning, they were kindling, they were setting on fire

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ὑπό (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'secretly', and the verb καίω (kaio), meaning 'to burn'. Therefore, it means 'to burn underneath' or 'to kindle'. In this form, it describes an ongoing action in the past, indicating that 'they were burning' or 'they were kindling' something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΩ, ΑΝΑΚΑΙΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ὑπό (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'from under', and the verb καίω (kaio), meaning 'to burn'. The verb καίω comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to burn' or 'to shine'.

G5270

Part of Speech: Adverb

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

Translations: underneath, below, from beneath, from under

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΩ, ΥΠΟ

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

G4752

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STIP-py-on

Translations: tow, flax, oakum, a tow

Notes: This word refers to tow, which is the coarse, broken fibers of flax, hemp, or jute, used for various purposes like stuffing, caulking, or as tinder. It is often used in contexts where something is easily combustible or as a material for binding or filling.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΛΙΝΟΝ, ΣΤΥΠΠΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΣΤΙΠΠΥΟΝ (stippyon) is derived from the Greek word στύππη (stuppē), which refers to the coarse part of flax or hemp. It is related to the Latin 'stuppa'.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PIS-san

Translations: pitch, tar, asphalt, a pitch, a tar, an asphalt

Notes: This word refers to pitch or tar, a dark, sticky substance used for various purposes, such as sealing, waterproofing, or as a fuel. It is often derived from petroleum or wood. In the provided context, it is used as a combustible material or as an ingredient in a mixture.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΣΦΑΛΤΟΣ, ΚΟΛΛΑ

Etymology: The word is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or from a Semitic source, referring to a sticky, resinous substance.

G1287

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-KHEH-ee-toh

Translations: was spreading out, was being poured out, was dispersing, was being diffused

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ΔΙΑ (DIA), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb ΧΕΩ (CHEŌ), meaning 'to pour'. In its imperfect form, it describes an action that was continuously or repeatedly happening in the past. It means to spread out, to be poured out, or to be diffused over an area. It is used to describe something expanding or flowing outwards.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΧΕΩ, ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ

G1330

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eks-OH-dev-seh

Translations: traveled through, passed through, went through

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to travel or pass through a place. It describes the action of moving from one point to another, often implying a journey or passage through a specific area or region. It combines the prepositions διά (dia, through) and ἐξ (ex, out of) with the verb ὁδεύω (hodeuō, to travel).

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΕΞΟΔΕΥΩ is a compound verb formed from διά (dia, 'through'), ἐξ (ex, 'out of'), and ὁδεύω (hodeuō, 'to travel, to journey'). The root ὁδεύω comes from ὁδός (hodos, 'way, road').

G0032

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ANG-geh-los

Translations: angel, a angel, messenger, a messenger

Notes: This word refers to a messenger, envoy, or one who is sent to deliver a message. In a religious context, it commonly refers to a divine messenger or an angel. It is a masculine noun and is frequently used in the New Testament to describe both human and divine agents.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΞ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: From an assumed primary verb meaning 'to bring tidings'. It is related to the idea of sending or conveying a message.

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.

G5616

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: OH-say

Translations: as if, as, like, about, approximately, some, nearly

Notes: ΩΣΕΙ is an adverb or conjunction used to indicate comparison, approximation, or similarity. It can mean "as if," "like," "about," or "approximately." It is often used to describe a quantity or duration that is not exact, or to introduce a hypothetical situation.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΠΕΡΙΠΟΥ

Etymology: From the Greek word ὡς (hōs), meaning "as" or "like," combined with the particle εἰ (ei), meaning "if."

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah

Translations: spirit, a spirit, wind, a wind, breath, a breath

Notes: This word refers to 'spirit,' 'wind,' or 'breath.' In a physical sense, it can mean a gust of wind or the act of breathing. Theologically, it often refers to the Holy Spirit, a spiritual being, or the human spirit. It is a neuter noun and its meaning can vary depending on the context, from a literal breeze to a divine essence.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ

Etymology: The word ΠΝΕΥΜΑ derives from the verb πνέω (pneō), meaning 'to breathe,' 'to blow,' or 'to gasp.' It refers to something that is breathed or blown.

G2527

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ka-THO-loo

Translations: altogether, at all, in general, universally

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'altogether,' 'at all,' or 'in general.' It is often used to emphasize a negative statement, meaning 'not at all' or 'by no means.' It can also indicate something that is comprehensive or universal in scope.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΩΣ, ΟΛΩΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Greek preposition κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and ὅλος (holos, 'whole, entire'). It literally means 'according to the whole' or 'throughout the whole,' leading to its sense of 'altogether' or ''in general'.

G0353

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-lah-BON-tes

Translations: taking up, having taken up, picking up, receiving, assuming, restoring, recovering

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'analambanō', meaning 'to take up', 'to lift up', 'to pick up', 'to receive', or 'to assume'. It often implies an action of lifting or carrying something away, or taking on a responsibility or role. It can also refer to recovering or restoring something. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject of the main verb, often translated as 'having taken up' or 'taking up'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΥΠΟΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

G4750

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STOH-mah-tos

Translations: mouth, a mouth, (of) mouth, (of) a mouth

Notes: This word refers to the mouth, either literally as a part of the body (of humans or animals) or metaphorically as the source of speech, utterance, or command. It is often used in contexts related to speaking, declaring, or consuming.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΧΕΙΛΟΣ, ΦΩΝΗ

Etymology: The word ΣΤΟΜΑ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *stom-n-, meaning 'mouth'. It is related to words for mouth in other Indo-European languages.

G1392

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DOX-ah-zon

Translations: they were glorifying, they were praising, they were honoring, they were exalting

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'δοξάζω' (doxazo), meaning 'to glorify,' 'to praise,' or 'to honor.' The imperfect tense indicates an ongoing or repeated action in the past. Thus, 'ἘΔΟΞΑΖΟΝ' describes a continuous act of glorifying or praising, often God, by a group of people.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΝΕΩ, ΥΜΝΕΩ, ΕΥΛΟΓΕΩ

G1869

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-y-PSO-oon

Translations: to exalt, to lift up, to highly praise

Notes: This word means to lift up, exalt, or highly praise. It is often used in a religious context to express adoration or glorification, particularly towards God. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ὑψόω (hypsoō), meaning 'to lift up' or 'to raise'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΥΨΟΩ, ΔΟΞΑΖΩ, ΑΙΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἐξυψόω (exypsóō) is a compound verb derived from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ὑψόω (hypsoō), meaning 'to lift up' or 'to raise'. The root ὑψόω comes from ὕψος (hypsos), meaning 'height' or 'summit'.

G5251

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: hoo-per-eep-soo-MEH-nos

Translations: highly exalted, exalted, lifted up, glorified

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is elevated to a very high position, often implying great honor, dignity, or power. It is frequently used in a theological context to describe God as being supremely exalted above all creation. It is a compound word formed from 'ὑπέρ' (hyper), meaning 'over' or 'above', and 'ὑψόω' (hypsoo), meaning 'to lift up' or 'to exalt'.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΥΨΗΛΟΣ, ΕΝΔΟΞΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣ

G2127

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-loh-gee-MEH-non

Translations: blessed, praised, well-spoken of

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'eulogeō', meaning 'to bless' or 'to speak well of'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been blessed or is in a state of being blessed. It is often used in a religious context to refer to something or someone that has received divine favor or is worthy of praise.

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

Synonyms: ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΣ, ΑἸΝΕΤΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek εὐλογέω (eulogeō), a compound of εὖ (eu, 'well') and λόγος (logos, 'word'). It literally means 'to speak well of' or 'to praise', and in later usage, 'to bless'.

G0134

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: hoo-per-AI-neh-ton

Translations: supremely praiseworthy, most praiseworthy, highly praised

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is worthy of the highest praise, going beyond mere commendation. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ΥΠΕΡ- (hyper-), meaning 'over, beyond, above,' and ΑΙΝΕΤΟΣ (ainetos), meaning 'praiseworthy.' It is used to emphasize an extreme degree of worthiness for praise.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡΕΝΔΟΞΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡΥΨΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ

G5251

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: hoo-per-y-pso-MEH-non

Translations: highly exalted, exalted, lifted up, raised up, a highly exalted one, that which is highly exalted

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been highly exalted' or 'that which has been highly exalted'. It describes something or someone that has been elevated to a very high position or status. It is a compound word formed from 'ὑπέρ' (hyper), meaning 'over' or 'above', and 'ὑψόω' (hypsoō), meaning 'to lift up' or 'to exalt'.

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

Synonyms: ΥΨΗΛΟΣ, ΥΨΩΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The root verb ΥΠΕΡΥΨΟΩ (hyperypsóō) is a compound of the preposition ὑπέρ (hyper), meaning 'over, above, beyond', and the verb ὑψόω (hypsoō), meaning 'to lift up, to exalt'. The verb ὑψόω itself comes from the adjective ὑψηλός (hypsēlós), meaning 'high', which is derived from ὕψος (hypsos), meaning 'height'.

G2127

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: yoo-loh-gee-MEH-nos

Translations: blessed, praised, fortunate, a blessed one

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'εὐλογέω' (eulogeō), meaning 'to bless' or 'to speak well of'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing someone or something that has been blessed or is in a state of being blessed. It is often used to describe God, people, or things that are favored or consecrated.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΣ, ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'εὐλογέω' (eulogeō) is a compound word formed from 'εὖ' (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and 'λόγος' (logos), meaning 'word' or 'speech'. Thus, it literally means 'to speak well of' or 'to praise'.

G0040, G0037

Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb

Sounds like: hah-gee-AHS

Translations: holy, sacred, pure, consecrated, sanctify, make holy, set apart

Notes: This word can be an inflected form of the adjective 'ΑΓΙΟΣ' (hagios), meaning 'holy' or 'sacred', in which case it would be the genitive singular feminine form, meaning 'of a holy (woman/thing)'. It can also be an inflected form of the verb 'ΑΓΙΑΖΩ' (hagiazo), meaning 'to sanctify' or 'to make holy'. In this verbal sense, it would be the second person singular aorist active subjunctive or imperative, or the third person singular aorist active subjunctive. The context determines the precise meaning and part of speech.

Inflection: Adjective: Singular, Genitive, Feminine; Verb: Second Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive or Imperative; Third Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΣ, ΚΑΘΑΡΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ

G5237

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: hoom-NEE-tos

Translations: praiseworthy, laudable, worthy of praise

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is worthy of praise or honor. It is often used in religious contexts to describe God or divine attributes, indicating that the subject is deserving of hymns and adoration. It functions as an adjective, modifying a noun.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΥΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ, ΑΙΝΕΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΥΜΝΗΤΟΣ (hymnētos) is derived from the verb ΥΜΝΕΩ (hymneō), meaning 'to sing a hymn, to praise'. It is related to the noun ΥΜΝΟΣ (hymnos), meaning 'a hymn, a song of praise'.

G5251

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: hoo-per-eep-so-MEH-nos

Translations: highly exalted, supremely exalted, lifted up above all

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been highly exalted' or 'one who has been highly exalted'. It describes someone or something that has been elevated to a position of extreme honor, power, or prominence, far above others. It is a compound word formed from 'hyper' (over, above) and 'hypsoo' (to lift up, exalt).

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΥΨΗΛΟΣ, ΕΞΑΙΡΕΤΟΣ, ΕΝΔΟΞΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΥΠΕΡΥΨΟΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΥΠΕΡ (hyper), meaning 'over, above, beyond', and the verb ΥΨΟΩ (hypsoo), meaning 'to lift up, exalt'. The combination signifies an elevation to an extreme degree.

G0991

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: BLEH-pohn

Translations: seeing, looking, beholding, perceiving, watching

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'one who sees' or 'while seeing'. It describes an ongoing action of looking, observing, or perceiving. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or adverbially, indicating the circumstances of an action. It implies a continuous or habitual act of seeing or paying attention.

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΕΙΔΟΝ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

G0012

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-BYSS-oos

Translations: abyss, the abyss, bottomless pit, the deep

Notes: This word refers to a bottomless or immeasurably deep place, often associated with the underworld or a vast body of water. It is used to describe a chasm, a deep gulf, or the primeval waters. In a theological context, it can refer to the abode of evil spirits or the place of the dead.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΑΘΟΣ, ΧΑΣΜΑ

Etymology: From the Greek prefix 'α-' (a-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and 'βυσσός' (byssos), meaning 'bottom' or 'depth'. Thus, it literally means 'bottomless'.

G5502

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kheh-roo-BIM

Translations: cherubim, cherubs

Notes: This word refers to a class of angelic beings, often depicted as having wings and guarding sacred places. They are mentioned frequently in the Old Testament, particularly in relation to the Garden of Eden, the Ark of the Covenant, and the divine throne. The word is a transliteration from Hebrew.

Inflection: Plural, Indeclinable

Etymology: The word ΧΕΡΟΥΒΙΜ is a transliteration of the Hebrew word כְּרוּבִים (kərūḇīm), which is the plural form of כְּרוּב (kərūḇ). Its ultimate origin is uncertain, but it refers to a type of celestial being.

G5229

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-per-yp-SOO-teh

Translations: exalt highly, magnify greatly, lift up exceedingly

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from 'ὑπέρ' (hyper), meaning 'over, above, beyond', and 'ὑψόω' (hypsoo), meaning 'to lift up' or 'to exalt'. Therefore, it means to lift up or exalt to an extreme degree, to magnify greatly. It is often used in a command to praise or glorify someone or something with great intensity.

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

Synonyms: ΥΨΟΩ, ΔΟΞΑΖΩ, ΑΙΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΥΠΕΡ (hyper), meaning 'over, above, beyond', and the verb ΥΨΟΩ (hypsoo), meaning 'to lift up, exalt'. The verb ΥΨΟΩ itself comes from ΥΨΟΣ (hypsos), meaning 'height'.

G1883

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: eh-pa-NOH

Translations: above, over, on, upon, up, more than

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'above' or 'on top'. It can also be used as a preposition, often taking the genitive case, to indicate position 'over' or 'upon' something, or to mean 'more than' in a comparative sense. It describes location or superiority.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἘΠΙ, ὙΠΕΡ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and ἄνω (anō), meaning 'upwards' or 'above'.

G4460

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: REE-gos

Translations: cold, a cold, chill, frost, shiver, shudder

Notes: This word refers to a sensation of cold, a chill, or a shudder, often associated with fear or illness. It can describe the physical sensation of coldness or a trembling reaction to something frightening or unpleasant. It is typically used in the singular and neuter gender.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΨΥΧΟΣ, ΚΡΥΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'rigos' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *srig-, meaning 'cold' or 'to shiver'. It is related to other words in various Indo-European languages that convey the idea of coldness or rigidity.

G3823

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAH-goy

Translations: frosts, ice, hills, rocks

Notes: The word refers to things that are frozen, such as frost or ice, or to elevated landforms like hills or rocks. It is used in the plural form to denote multiple instances of these things.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΡΥΣΤΑΛΛΟΣ, ΒΟΥΝΟΣ, ΠΕΤΡΑ

Etymology: From the verb πήγνυμι (pēgnymi), meaning 'to make fast, to freeze, to congeal'. It refers to something that is fixed or congealed, hence ice or a fixed landform like a hill.

G0796

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: as-tra-PAI

Translations: lightning, flashes of lightning

Notes: This word refers to lightning, the bright flash of light that accompanies a thunderstorm. It is often used in a literal sense to describe atmospheric phenomena, but can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is sudden, brilliant, or striking, like a flash of light or a sudden appearance.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΝΤΗ, ΚΕΡΑΥΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΣΤΡΑΠΗ comes from the verb ἀστράπτω (astráptō), meaning 'to flash' or 'to lighten'.

G5229

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-per-y-PSO-too

Translations: exalt, highly exalt, lift up, praise

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to highly exalt' or 'to lift up exceedingly'. It is used to describe the act of praising or honoring someone or something to the highest degree. In the provided context, it is used as an imperative, instructing one to highly exalt the Lord.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Imperative, Present, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΥΨΟΩ, ΔΟΞΑΖΩ, ΑΙΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΥΠΕΡ (hyper), meaning 'over, above, beyond', and the verb ΥΨΟΩ (hypsoo), meaning 'to lift up, exalt'.

G5453

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: FYOO-meh-nah

Translations: growing things, things that grow, plants, that which grows

Notes: This word is a present middle or passive participle derived from the verb 'φύω' (phyo), meaning 'to grow' or 'to produce'. It refers to things that are in the process of growing or being produced, often used to describe vegetation or plants. It functions as an adjective or a substantive, describing the nature of something as 'growing'.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Present, Middle/Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΒΛΑΣΤΗΜΑΤΑ, ΦΥΤΑ

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ahn-throh-POHN

Translations: (of) men, (of) people, (of) humankind

Notes: ἈΝΘΡΩΠΩΝ is the genitive plural form of the noun ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ, which means 'man', 'human being', or 'person'. This form is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship, translating to 'of men' or 'of people'. It refers to human beings in general, often distinguishing them from God or other creatures.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, likely a compound of ἀνήρ (anēr, 'man') and ὤψ (ōps, 'face, eye'), possibly meaning 'one who looks up' or 'one with a human face'.

G0367

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-nah-NEE-ah

Translations: Ananias

Notes: Ananias is a proper noun, the Greek form of the Hebrew name Hananiah, meaning 'Yahweh has been gracious' or 'the Lord is gracious'. It refers to several individuals in the Bible, including a member of the early Christian church who, along with his wife Sapphira, was struck dead for lying to the Holy Spirit, and a high priest who presided over Paul's trial. It is used to refer to a specific person.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative

Etymology: From the Hebrew name Hananiah (חֲנַנְיָה), meaning 'Yahweh has been gracious'.

G2777

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-zah-REE-ah

Translations: Azariah

Notes: Azariah is a Hebrew proper name meaning 'Yahweh has helped' or 'whom Yahweh helps'. It is a common name in the Old Testament, borne by several individuals, including a king of Judah, a prophet, and one of Daniel's companions (also known as Abednego). In Koine Greek, it refers to these biblical figures.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Azariah is of Hebrew origin, derived from the elements 'azar' (to help) and 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God).

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.

G3319

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: MEH-soo

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΟΝ, ΜΕΣΟΝ

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

G1843

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-oh-moh-loh-GEH-ee-stheh

Translations: confess, acknowledge, give thanks, praise, profess, agree

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to confess, acknowledge, or give thanks. It implies an open and public declaration, often involving an admission of truth, a profession of faith, or an expression of gratitude. It can be used in contexts of confessing sins, acknowledging God's power, or giving praise.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Imperative, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΕΥ̓ΧΑΡΙΣΤΕΩ, ΑἸΝΕΩ

G5543

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KHRAY-stos

Translations: good, kind, useful, easy, gentle, a good one, a kind one

Notes: This word describes something or someone as good, kind, useful, or gentle. It can refer to a person's character, indicating they are benevolent or gracious. It can also describe things as being useful, beneficial, or easy to bear. For example, a yoke might be described as 'easy' (χρηστός) if it is not burdensome.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΕΥΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb χράομαι (chraomai), meaning 'to use'. It originally meant 'useful' or 'serviceable', and later developed the sense of 'good' or 'kind' in a moral or benevolent sense.

G4576

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: seh-BOH-meh-noy

Translations: worshiping, revering, devout, god-fearing, those who worship, those who revere

Notes: This word is a present participle derived from the verb 'σέβομαι', meaning 'to worship' or 'to revere'. It describes individuals who are actively engaged in worship or who hold deep reverence for someone or something, often God. It is frequently used to refer to 'devout' or 'god-fearing' people.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΣΕΒΕΙΣ, ΦΟΒΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: The word 'σέβομαι' (sebomai) comes from the Greek root 'σέβω' (sebo), which means 'to worship' or 'to honor'. It is related to the concept of reverence and awe.

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

G5214

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: HIM-noo-NTON

Translations: (of) praising, (of) singing hymns, (of) hymning

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'hymneo', meaning 'to sing hymns' or 'to praise'. As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or simultaneous with the main verb. In this genitive plural form, it often functions in a genitive absolute construction, indicating the circumstances or time during which an action occurs, such as 'while they were praising' or 'of those who were praising'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΝΕΩ, ΕΥΛΟΓΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'hymneo' comes from 'hymnos' (a hymn or song of praise), which is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'hyphaino' (to weave), suggesting the weaving of words into song.

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: ess-TOHS

Translations: standing, having stood, being set, appointed, a standing one

Notes: This word is the perfect active participle of the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing someone or something that is in a state of standing, or has taken a stand. It can also function adverbially, indicating the manner in which an action is performed, such as 'while standing' or 'having stood'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΛΘΩΝ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΘΗΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἵστημι (histēmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *steh₂-, meaning 'to stand'. It is a common verb in ancient Greek, used to describe various states of being upright or causing something to be upright.

G2198

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ZOHN-tas

Translations: living, the living, those who are living

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'to live'. It describes someone or something that is currently alive. It is often used substantively, meaning it functions like a noun, referring to 'the living ones' or 'those who are alive'. It can be used in various contexts to distinguish between the living and the dead.

Inflection: Present, Active, Accusative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΜΨΥΧΟΣ, ΕΝΖΩΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΖΑΩ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to live' or 'to be alive'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, indicating the state of being alive.

G4692

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: SPEV-sas

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΠΕΥΔΩ, ΤΑΧΥΝΩ, ΕΠΙΤΑΧΥΝΩ

G3780

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OOKH-ee

Translations: no, not at all, by no means, certainly not

Notes: This word is a strong negative adverb, meaning 'no' or 'not at all'. It is used to express a definite and emphatic denial, often in response to a question or to strongly contradict a statement. It is a more emphatic form of the negative particle οὐ (ou).

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗ

Etymology: From οὐ (ou), meaning 'not', and the enclitic particle -χι (-chi), which adds emphasis. It is a more emphatic form of the simple negative particle.

G0906

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-BAH-loh-men

Translations: we cast, we threw, we put, we laid

Notes: This word is the first person plural aorist indicative active form of the verb 'βάλλω' (ballō), meaning 'to cast,' 'to throw,' 'to put,' or 'to lay.' It describes an action that was completed in the past by a group of people, specifically 'we' (the speaker and their group). For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'we cast lots' or 'we threw stones.'

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

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ

G3962

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: peh-peh-dee-MEH-noos

Translations: bound, chained, fettered, imprisoned, those who are bound, the bound ones

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, masculine, accusative plural, derived from the verb 'πεδάω' (pedao), meaning 'to bind' or 'to shackle'. It describes individuals who have been bound or are in chains, often referring to prisoners or those held captive. It is used to indicate a state of being restrained or confined.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΔΕΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΑΛΥΣΟΔΕΤΟΥΣ

Etymology: The verb πεδάω (pedao) comes from πέδη (pede), meaning 'fetter' or 'shackle'. This noun is related to the Greek word for 'foot', πούς (pous), indicating something that binds the feet.

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.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: o-ROH

Translations: I see, I look, I perceive, I behold, I experience

Notes: This word means to see, look at, perceive, or behold. It can refer to physical sight, but also to mental perception, understanding, or experiencing something. It is used to describe the act of observing or taking notice of something or someone.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΔΩ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary verb, probably of Hebrew origin. It is related to the concept of seeing or perceiving.

G3089

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-LY-meh-noos

Translations: loosed, set free, released, unbound, delivered

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle of the verb 'λύω' (lyō), meaning 'to loose' or 'to set free'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing someone or something that has been loosed or set free. It can be used to describe people who are no longer bound, or things that have been untied or dissolved. For example, one might speak of 'loosed prisoners' or 'unbound scrolls'.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine, Perfect, Passive

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΟΩ

Etymology: The word λύω (lyō) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient Greek verb with a broad range of meanings related to loosening, untying, or setting free.

G4043

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: peh-ree-pah-TOON-tahs

Translations: walking, a walking one, those walking, going about, living, conducting oneself

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to walk'. It describes someone or something that is in the act of walking or going about. In a broader sense, it can also refer to one's manner of life or conduct, indicating how someone lives or behaves.

Inflection: Present, Active, Masculine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΒΑΙΝΟΝΤΑΣ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ

Etymology: The word περιπατέω is a compound word formed from περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and πατέω (pateō), meaning 'to tread' or 'to walk'. Thus, it literally means 'to walk around' or 'to walk about'.

G3762

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: oo-DEH-mee-ah

Translations: no one, nobody, nothing, not one, not any, no

Notes: This word is a compound negative adjective or pronoun, meaning 'no one,' 'nobody,' 'nothing,' or 'not any.' It is used to express absolute negation, emphasizing the complete absence of something or someone. It functions similarly to 'not a single one' and is often used to modify nouns or stand in for them, agreeing in gender, number, and case with the noun it refers to or replaces.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΔΕΝ, ΜΗΔΕΙΣ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-geh-NEE-thay

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

G3667

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-MOY-oh-mah

Translations: likeness, a likeness, resemblance, a resemblance, form, a form, image, an image, copy, a copy

Notes: This word refers to something that is similar to or resembles another thing, often implying a close correspondence in form or nature. It can denote a copy, an image, or a representation. It is used to describe something that is made in the likeness of something else, or that bears a strong resemblance to it.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΙΚΩΝ, ΤΥΠΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Etymology: From the Greek verb ὁμοιόω (homoioō), meaning 'to make like' or 'to resemble', which itself comes from ὅμοιος (homoios), meaning 'like' or 'similar'.

G4334

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: pros-EL-thohn

Translations: having come to, approaching, having approached, coming near

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having come to' or 'having approached'. It describes an action that happened prior to the main verb of the sentence. It is often used to indicate someone drawing near to a person or place, or coming forward to do something.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΘΩΝ, ΕΓΓΙΣΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'toward', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G5310

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: YP-see-STOO

Translations: (of) the Most High, (of) the Highest, (of) God Most High

Notes: This word means 'highest' or 'most high'. It is often used as a substantive, referring to God as 'the Most High'. It describes something or someone that is supreme in position, rank, or quality. When used in a sentence, it typically functions as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a noun itself referring to God.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΩΤΑΤΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡΤΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΥΨΙΣΤΟΣ (hypsistos) is derived from the Greek word ὕψος (hypsos), meaning 'height' or 'summit'. It is the superlative form of the adjective ὑψηλός (hypsēlos), meaning 'high'.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EHL-thon

Translations: they went out, they came out, they departed, they went forth, they came forth

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist indicative active form of the verb "exerchomai," meaning "to go out" or "to come out." It describes an action of moving from an inside location to an outside one, or departing from a place. It can refer to people, animals, or even abstract concepts like spirits or words emerging.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΚΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (exerchomai) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning "out of" or "from," and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning "to come" or "to go." Thus, its etymological meaning is literally "to come/go out from."

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khee-pah-tree-OH-tai

Translations: chief of the fathers, chief of the ancestral families, chief of the clans, chief patriarchs

Notes: This is a compound noun, formed from 'ἀρχι-' (archi-, meaning 'chief' or 'head') and 'πατριώτης' (patriōtēs, meaning 'compatriot' or 'fellow countryman', derived from 'πατρίς' meaning 'fatherland' or 'ancestral land'). It refers to the leaders or chiefs of ancestral families, clans, or tribes. It is used to denote prominent figures or heads of a lineage or community.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-theh-OH-roon

Translations: I was observing, I was looking at, I was beholding, they were observing, they were looking at, they were beholding

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'θεωρέω' (theōreō). It describes an action of observing, looking at, or beholding that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It can be translated as 'I was observing' (first person singular) or 'they were observing' (third person plural), depending on the context. It implies a sustained or continuous gaze, often with a sense of contemplation or careful consideration.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΣΚΟΠΕΩ

G2618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-KAH-eh-sahn

Translations: they were burned up, they were consumed by fire, they were burned down

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'completely') and the verb καίω (kaiō, meaning 'to burn'). In this form, it means 'they were completely burned' or 'they were consumed by fire'. It describes an action of being thoroughly destroyed by fire, often implying a complete and irreversible process.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΑΗΘΗΣΑΝ, ΑΝΗΛΩΘΗΣΑΝ

Etymology: The verb κατακαίω is formed from the prefix κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'completely', and the verb καίω (kaiō), meaning 'to burn'. The prefix intensifies the action of burning, indicating complete destruction.

G0236

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-lloy-OH-thay-san

Translations: were changed, were altered, were transformed, were made different

Notes: This verb means to change, alter, or transform something. It can refer to a physical change, a change in state, or a change in character. In the provided context, it describes an internal change, possibly emotional or physiological. It is a compound word formed from ἄλλος (allos), meaning 'other', and the suffix -όω, indicating a verb of making or causing.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ, ΜΕΤΑΜΟΡΦΟΩ, ΜΕΤΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G5274

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: hoo-po-la-BOHN

Translations: having taken up, having taken in, having received, having supposed, having answered, having replied

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ὑπό' (under) and 'λαμβάνω' (to take). It means to take up, to receive, to suppose, or to answer. Its meaning can vary depending on the context. For example, it can mean to take up a discourse (to answer or reply), to take someone under one's protection (to receive), or to take a view or opinion (to suppose).

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΡΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΝΟΜΙΖΩ

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.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-EH-doh-kahn

Translations: they delivered, they handed over, they betrayed, they committed, they entrusted

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning 'to hand over', 'to deliver', 'to entrust', or 'to betray'. It describes the action of giving something or someone into the power or care of another. It can be used in various contexts, such as delivering a message, handing over a prisoner, or betraying someone to an enemy.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ

G3366

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: MEE-deh

Translations: neither, nor, not even, and not

Notes: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word formed from the negative particle μή (mē, 'not') and the conjunction δέ (de, 'but, and'). It is used to introduce a negative clause, often following another negative clause, conveying the sense of 'neither...nor' or 'not even'. It is primarily used with non-indicative moods, such as the imperative or subjunctive, to express prohibitions or negative conditions.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕ

Etymology: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word derived from the negative particle μή (mē), meaning 'not', and the postpositive conjunction δέ (de), meaning 'but' or 'and'.

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-roh

Translations: (to) another, (for) another, (to) a different one, (for) a different one, (to) other, (for) other, (to) a different, (for) a different

Notes: This word means 'another' or 'different', emphasizing a qualitative distinction from something else. It is used to refer to something of a different kind or nature, as opposed to 'ἄλλος' (ALLOS), which refers to another of the same kind. It can be used to describe a person, object, or concept that is distinct in character.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word ἝΤΕΡΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'one of two' or 'the other'.

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.

G2919

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: KREE-noh

Translations: judge, decide, discern, condemn, rule

Notes: This verb means to judge, decide, or discern. It can also carry the sense of condemning or ruling. It is used to describe the act of making a decision, passing judgment, or distinguishing between things. It implies a process of evaluation leading to a conclusion or action.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΖΩ, ΔΙΑΚΡΙΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΝΩ

Etymology: From a primary verb, probably akin to the root of G2917 (κρίμα), meaning to decide. It is the root of many words related to judgment and decision.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: PAN

Translations: all, every, whole, everything, a whole

Notes: This word is the neuter nominative or accusative singular form of the adjective/pronoun ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to indicate totality or universality. For example, it can mean 'all things' or 'everything' when used substantively, or 'the whole' when modifying a singular noun. It can also be used to mean 'every' when referring to individual items within a group.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΣ (pas) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *peh₂- meaning 'to protect, feed'. Its meaning evolved to 'all' or 'whole' in Greek.

G1484

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ETH-nos

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ

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

G0988

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: blas-fay-MAY-see

Translations: blasphemy, slander, reviling, a blasphemy, a slander

Notes: This word refers to blasphemy, which is the act of speaking impiously or irreverently about God or sacred things. It can also mean slander or reviling, which is speaking evil of someone, whether human or divine. It is used to describe speech that is abusive, defamatory, or disrespectful.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΛΟΓΙΑ, ΛΟΙΔΟΡΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΒΛΑΣΦΗΜΙΑ (blasphēmia) is a compound word derived from βλάπτω (blaptō), meaning 'to injure' or 'to harm', and φήμη (phēmē), meaning 'speech' or 'report'. Thus, it literally means 'injurious speech' or 'harmful speech'.

G1248

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-meh-lis-THEE-seh-tai

Translations: will be dismembered, will be cut in pieces, will be torn limb from limb

Notes: This word describes the act of being completely cut into pieces or dismembered. It implies a violent and thorough separation of parts, often referring to a body being torn apart limb by limb. It is used to convey a severe and destructive outcome.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΠΤΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΟΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word διαμελίζω (diamelizō) is a compound word formed from διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and μελίζω (melizō), meaning 'to cut into pieces' or 'to divide into limbs'. The root μελίζω comes from μέλος (melos), meaning 'limb' or 'member'.

G1210

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-mev-THEE-seh-tai

Translations: will be confiscated, will be seized, will be forfeited

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to confiscate' or 'to seize for public use'. In this form, it indicates that something will be confiscated or seized in the future, by an external agent, and the subject of the verb will be the one experiencing the confiscation. It is often used in legal or administrative contexts.

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

Etymology: From the Greek word δῆμος (dēmos), meaning 'people' or 'public', combined with a verb ending. It refers to the act of taking something for the public treasury or use.

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-ross

Translations: other, another, different, a different

Notes: This word means 'other' or 'another', specifically implying a qualitative difference or a different kind, as opposed to 'allos' which means 'another of the same kind'. It is used to distinguish one thing from another that is distinct in nature or type. For example, 'a different man' or 'another kind of thing'.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular. This word inflects for gender, number, and case.

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'other' or 'different'. It is related to Latin 'alter' and English 'other'.

G1849

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ex-oo-SEE-an

Translations: authority, power, right, a right, jurisdiction, a jurisdiction, liberty, a liberty

Notes: This word refers to the right or power to do something, often implying delegated authority or freedom to act. It can describe official power, the ability to act, or even the freedom to choose.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΙΣΧΥΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb ἔξεστι (exesti), meaning 'it is lawful' or 'it is permitted'. It denotes the state of being free to act, hence authority or power.

G1325

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: DOOS

Translations: giving, having given, a giver, one who gives

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to give'. It describes someone or something that is in the act of giving, or has already given. It can function like an adjective, modifying a noun, or like an adverb, describing the manner of an action. For example, it could be used in a phrase like 'the man giving the gift' or 'he spoke, giving a warning'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩΝ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOOS

Translations: them, themselves, him, it, the same

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the pronoun 'ΑΥΤΟΣ' (autos). In this specific form, it is used to mean 'them' or 'themselves' when referring to masculine plural nouns in the accusative case. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', or 'the same' depending on the context and agreement with the noun it modifies. When used as a personal pronoun, it often refers back to a previously mentioned noun.

Inflection: Accusative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΥΣ, ΣΦΑΣ

G1100

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: glohs-SAIS

Translations: tongues, languages, (with fire) flames, (to) tongues, (to) languages, (to) flames

Notes: This word refers to a tongue, either the anatomical organ or, more commonly, a language or dialect. It can also metaphorically refer to something shaped like a tongue, such as a flame of fire. In the provided examples, it is used to mean 'languages' in the context of different peoples, and 'tongues' or 'flames' in the context of fire.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΛΕΚΤΟΣ, ΦΩΝΗ

Etymology: The word ΓΛΩΣΣΑ is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to words for 'tongue' in other Indo-European languages.

G1515

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: i-RAY-nay

Translations: peace, a peace

Notes: This word refers to a state of tranquility, harmony, and well-being. It can denote an absence of conflict, a sense of inner calm, or a state of reconciliation. It is often used in contexts of spiritual peace or a peaceful relationship between individuals or nations.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΑΛΗΝΗ, ΗΣΥΧΙΑ

Etymology: From a primary verb εἴρω (eirō), meaning 'to join'. The word originally conveyed the idea of binding together or joining, leading to the concept of unity and harmony, and thus peace.

G4129

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: play-thoon-THEY-ee

Translations: may it be multiplied, may it be increased, may it abound

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to multiply, increase, or abound. It is used to express a wish or a prayer that something might be multiplied or increased, often in a passive sense, meaning 'may it be caused to multiply'. It implies a state of growing in number or quantity.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Passive, Optative

Synonyms: ΑΥΞΑΝΩ, ΠΛΕΟΝΑΖΩ

Etymology: From πλῆθος (plēthos), meaning 'a great number, multitude'. The verb means to make numerous or to increase.

G5059

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEH-ra-ta

Translations: wonders, marvels, portents, omens

Notes: This word refers to extraordinary or unusual events, often with a supernatural or divine origin. It can denote a wonder or a marvel that inspires awe, or a portent or omen that serves as a sign of future events, often of a significant or calamitous nature. It is typically used in a plural form to describe a series of such events.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΗΜΕΙΑ, ΘΑΥΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: The origin of the word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the idea of 'looking at' or 'observing' something remarkable.

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'.

G5310

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: HYP-sis-tos

Translations: highest, most high, Most High, a Most High

Notes: This word means 'highest' or 'most high'. It is often used as a title for God, referring to Him as 'the Most High'. When used as an adjective, it describes something as being at the greatest height or having the highest rank. When used as a noun, it refers to the one who is supreme, typically God.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΩΤΑΤΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡΤΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Greek word ὕψος (hypsos), meaning 'height' or 'summit'. ΥΨΙΣΤΟΣ is the superlative form, indicating the highest degree of height.

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).

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”).

G0932

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEH-ah

Translations: kingdom, reign, royal power, a kingdom

Notes: This word refers to a kingdom, royal rule, or sovereignty. It can denote the territory ruled by a king, the act of reigning, or the abstract concept of kingship or royal authority. It is often used in the New Testament to refer to the 'kingdom of God' or 'kingdom of heaven'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word βασιλεύς (basileus), meaning 'king'. It refers to the domain or authority of a king.

G0166

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ahee-OH-nee-os

Translations: eternal, everlasting, age-long, perpetual

Notes: This word describes something that is without end, existing for an age or forever. It is often used to refer to God's nature or to the duration of future life or punishment. It can also refer to something that pertains to an age or a specific period of time, though its most common usage in Koine Greek is to denote endlessness.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΑἸΔΙΟΣ, ΑΚΑΤΑΛΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Koine Greek word ΑἸΩΝ (AIŌN), meaning 'age' or 'eternity'. It refers to that which pertains to an age or to eternity.

G1849