2001 Translation

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).

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.

G3153

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mah-tah-EE-oh-tays

Translations: vanity, futility, emptiness, meaninglessness, a vanity

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being empty, useless, or without lasting value. It describes something that is vain, futile, or meaningless. It is often used in philosophical or theological contexts to express the transient and ultimately unsatisfying nature of worldly pursuits or possessions.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΕΝΟΤΗΣ, ΜΑΤΑΙΟΝ, ΑΝΩΦΕΛΕΙΑ

Etymology: From the adjective μάταιος (mataios), meaning 'vain, empty, foolish'. It describes the state or quality of being vain or futile.

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'.

G1644

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-klay-see-as-TAYS

Translations: Preacher, a Preacher, Ecclesiastes, a Teacher, a Teacher of the Assembly

Notes: This word refers to a preacher or a teacher, specifically one who addresses an assembly or congregation. It is famously used as the title of the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes, where the author is presented as a 'Preacher' or 'Teacher'. It is a compound word derived from 'ἐκκλησία' (ekklesia), meaning 'assembly' or 'church', and a suffix indicating a person who performs an action related to that assembly.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΟΣ, ΚΗΡΥΞ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐκκλησιαστής (ekklēsiastḗs, “member of an assembly, speaker in an assembly”), from ἐκκλησιάζω (ekklēsiázō, “to hold an assembly”), from ἐκκλησία (ekklēsía, “assembly, congregation”).

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.

G5101

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

Sounds like: TEES

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

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

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

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

G4050

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: peh-ris-SEH-yah

Translations: abundance, a superabundance, surplus, excess, overflow, advantage

Notes: This word refers to an abundance, an overflowing quantity, or something that is in excess of what is needed. It can also denote an advantage or superiority. It is used to describe a state of having more than enough or a surplus.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΠΛΗΡΩΜΑ, ΥΠΕΡΒΟΛΗ

Etymology: From the Greek adjective περισσός (perissos), meaning 'exceeding, abundant, superfluous', which itself comes from περί (peri), meaning 'around, about, beyond'. It denotes something that goes beyond the usual measure or expectation.

G3425

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mokh-THOH

Translations: toil, to labor, to work hard, to struggle, to exert oneself

Notes: This verb describes the act of toiling or laboring with great effort, often implying hardship or weariness. It refers to strenuous physical or mental exertion. It can be used in sentences to describe someone working diligently or struggling through a difficult task.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Tense, Active Voice, Indicative Mood

Synonyms: ΚΟΠΙΑΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΜΝΩ

Etymology: The word μοχθέω (mokhtheō) is derived from the noun μόχθος (mokthos), meaning 'toil, labor, hardship'. Its origin is uncertain, but it is related to the idea of struggle or effort.

G5599, G3739

Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-meh-gah (as a letter); OH (as an interjection); OH (as a pronoun)

Translations: Omega, O, Oh, the end, the last, (to) whom, (to) which, (to) what, (to) that, (to) who, (to) those, (to) whomsoever, (to) whatsoever

Notes: This character, Omega, is the twenty-fourth and final letter of the Greek alphabet. As a letter, it represents the long 'o' sound. It can also function as an interjection, similar to 'O' or 'Oh' in English, used for direct address or exclamation. Furthermore, without diacritics, 'Ω' can represent the dative singular form of the relative pronoun 'ὅς, ἥ, ὅ', meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what', depending on context and gender. It can refer to a person or thing that is the indirect object of an action.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a letter or interjection); Dative, Singular, All genders (as a relative pronoun)

Etymology: The letter Omega is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'. Its name literally means 'great O' (ō mega), distinguishing it from Omicron ('small O'). As a relative pronoun, it originates from Proto-Indo-European roots.

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.

G1074

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: geh-neh-AH

Translations: generation, an age, a race, a kind, a generation, an age

Notes: This word refers to a generation, meaning a period of time (typically around 30-40 years), or a group of people born around the same time. It can also denote a race, lineage, or family, or even a particular kind or class of people. It is used to describe a succession of people or a specific era.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΣ, ΑΙΩΝ, ΦΥΛΗ

Etymology: From the Greek verb γίνομαι (ginomai), meaning 'to come into being, to be born, to become'. It refers to that which is begotten or produced.

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: por-YOO-eh-tai

Translations: goes, is going, walks, is walking, travels, is traveling, proceeds, is proceeding

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to go, walk, travel, or proceed. It describes movement from one place to another. In its present tense form, it indicates an ongoing action, such as 'he/she/it goes' or 'he/she/it is going'. It can be used in various contexts to describe physical movement or even a course of action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

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.

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.

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'.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ESS-tay-ken

Translations: stands, has stood, is standing, has been appointed, has been established

Notes: This is the third person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand'. The perfect tense in Koine Greek often describes a state resulting from a past action, so 'has stood' or 'is standing' are common translations. It can also mean 'to be appointed' or 'to be established'. It is used to describe something that is in a fixed or stable position, or a state that has been brought about and continues.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΙΜΙ

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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

G0393

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-TEL-lohn

Translations: rising, dawning, appearing, springing up, shining forth

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ἀνατέλλω', meaning 'to rise' or 'to cause to rise'. It describes something that is in the process of rising, dawning, or appearing, often used in reference to the sun, stars, or light. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or adverbially, indicating the manner or time of an action.

Inflection: Present, Active, Masculine, Singular, Nominative or Accusative; or Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΩΝ, ΕΚΦΥΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΑΝΑΤΕΛΛΟΝ

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.

G2944

Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

Sounds like: KOO-kloy

Translations: circles, a circle, around, in a circle, round about

Notes: This word can function as a noun meaning 'circle' or 'ring', or as an adverb meaning 'around' or 'in a circle'. As a noun, it refers to a circular shape or an enclosed area. As an adverb, it describes movement or position in a circular manner or surrounding something.

Inflection: Noun: Nominative Plural, Masculine; Adverb: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΞ, ΚΥΚΛΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΚΛΟΣ (kyklos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *kʷekʷlos, meaning 'circle' or 'wheel'. It is related to English words like 'cycle' and 'wheel'.

G2944

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: KOO-klone

Translations: encircling, surrounding, going around, a cyclone, a whirlwind

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'κυκλόω' (kykloō), meaning 'to encircle' or 'to surround'. As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing, functioning like an adjective or adverb. It can mean 'one who encircles' or 'that which encircles'. In some contexts, it can also refer to a 'cyclone' or 'whirlwind' as a noun, describing something that moves in a circle.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΚΥΚΛΟΩ, ΚΥΚΛΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word 'κυκλόω' (kykloō) comes from 'κύκλος' (kyklos), meaning 'circle' or 'ring'.

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.

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.

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'.

G2945

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sounds like: KOO-kloos

Translations: circles, circuits, cycles, rounds, to surround, surrounding

Notes: This word can function as a noun meaning 'circles,' 'circuits,' or 'cycles,' referring to a complete revolution or a surrounding area. It can also be a verb form meaning 'to surround' or 'surrounding,' indicating an action of encircling something. Its meaning depends on the grammatical context in which it is used.

Inflection: Noun: Masculine, Accusative, Plural; Verb: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΒΟΛΟΣ, ΚΥΚΛΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΚΛΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'wheel' or 'circle.' It is related to English words like 'cycle' and 'circle'.

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREF-ee

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

Notes: This word means to turn around, to turn back, or to return. It can be used literally, such as turning one's body or returning to a place, or figuratively, such as turning from one way of life to another, implying conversion or repentance. It describes an action of changing direction or state.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular OR Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΣΤΡΕΦΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπί (epi, "upon, to") and στρέφω (strephō, "to turn").

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

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.

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tha-LAS-san

Translations: sea, a sea

Notes: This word refers to a large body of salt water, such as an ocean or a large lake. It is commonly used to describe the sea as a physical location or as a powerful natural force. In sentences, it often appears as the direct object of a verb, indicating something done to or with the sea.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'thalassa' is of pre-Greek, Mediterranean origin, likely borrowed into Greek from an earlier language spoken in the Aegean region. It is not derived from Proto-Indo-European roots.

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THAH-lah-ssah

Translations: sea, a sea

Notes: This word refers to a large body of salt water, such as an ocean or a large lake. It is commonly used to describe the Mediterranean Sea or other significant bodies of water. It can be used in various contexts, often indicating a place of travel, danger, or a source of resources.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΛΑΓΟΣ, ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word "thalassa" is of pre-Greek, Pelasgian origin, meaning it predates the arrival of Indo-European speakers in Greece.

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.

G1705

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: em-pim-PLA-me-nee

Translations: being filled, being full, being completed, being satisfied

Notes: This word describes something that is being filled, made full, or completed. It is often used to indicate a state of being filled or satisfied, such as a container being filled with water or a person being satisfied with food. It is a present passive participle, meaning the action of filling is being done to the subject.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Participle, Nominative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΡΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΓΕΜΙΖΟΜΕΝΗ

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREF-oo-sin

Translations: they return, they turn back, they turn around, they turn to

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (upon, to, toward) and the verb 'στρέφω' (to turn). It generally means to turn back, return, or turn around. It can also imply a turning towards something or someone, often with the sense of conversion or repentance when used in a spiritual context.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΥΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ is a compound of the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb στρέφω (strephō), meaning 'to turn'. The combination conveys the sense of turning towards or turning back.

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.

G1463

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: eng-KO-poy

Translations: hindrance, an obstacle, a burden, a difficulty, a trouble, troublesome, burdensome, difficult

Notes: This word refers to something that causes a hindrance, an obstacle, or a difficulty. It can describe something that is troublesome or burdensome. It is often used to describe things that impede progress or cause trouble.

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

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΟΔΙΟΝ, ΠΡΟΣΚΟΜΜΑ, ΣΚΑΝΔΑΛΟΝ

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LEH-in

Translations: to speak, to talk, to say

Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'λαλέω'. It means 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It is used to express the action of speaking in a general sense, often without specifying the content of the speech, or to indicate the ability to speak. It can be used in various contexts, such as speaking a language, speaking to someone, or simply making sounds.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: From an onomatopoeic root, imitating the sound of babbling or chattering. It is related to the English word 'lullaby' and similar words in other languages that describe vocal sounds.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ho-RAN

Translations: to see, to look, to perceive, to behold

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ὁράω' (horaō), meaning 'to see' or 'to perceive'. It is used to express the action of seeing or observing something, often in a general sense or as a purpose. For example, it can be used in phrases like 'to be able to see' or 'in order to see'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΕΙΝ, ΘΕΑΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'ὁράω' (horaō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *wer- 'to perceive, observe'. It is related to other Greek words concerning sight and perception.

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.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-GO-nos

Translations: that which has happened, that which has come into being, a thing that has occurred, an event, a fact, a deed

Notes: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΣ is the perfect active participle, neuter singular, nominative or accusative case, of the verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to happen'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or noun, describing something that has already come into existence or occurred. It can refer to an event, a fact, or a deed that has taken place.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΓΜΑ, ΕΡΓΟΝ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: it, itself, the same

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: geh-nee-SOH-meh-non

Translations: that which is about to be, that which will happen, the future, a future thing

Notes: This word is a future middle/passive participle of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to happen'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing something that is going to come into existence or occur. In its neuter singular form, it often refers to 'that which is about to be' or 'the future'.

Inflection: Future, Middle/Passive, Participle, Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΕΛΛΟΝ, ΕΣΟΜΕΝΟΝ

G4160

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: peh-poy-ay-MEH-non

Translations: made, done, created, a thing made, a thing done

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been made' or 'having been done'. It describes something that has been completed or brought into existence. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a substantive (a noun) referring to the thing that has been made or done.

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΣ, ΕΡΓΟΝ, ΠΡΑΓΜΑ

G4160

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: poy-ee-thay-so-MEH-non

Translations: that which will be made, that which will be done, a thing to be made, a thing to be done

Notes: This word is a future passive participle, indicating something that is destined to be made or done. It describes an action that will occur in the future and is received by the subject. It is used to refer to a thing or an event that is yet to come into existence or be accomplished.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Future, Passive

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΗΣΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΕΡΓΑΣΘΗΣΟΜΕΝΟΝ

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.

G4372

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pros-PHA-ton

Translations: new, recent, fresh

Notes: This word describes something that is new, recent, or freshly made. It implies something that has just come into existence or has just been done, contrasting with something old or established. It can be used to describe a new path, a recent event, or fresh produce.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΝΟΣ, ΝΕΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and a derivative of the verb φάω (phaō), meaning 'to appear' or 'to shine'. Thus, it literally means 'just appeared' or 'just come to light'.

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.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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

G2235

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AY-day

Translations: already, now, by this time, forthwith, even now

Notes: This word is an adverb used to indicate that something has happened or is happening at the present moment, or has happened prior to the present moment. It can convey a sense of immediacy or completion. For example, it can mean 'already' when referring to something that has taken place, or 'now' when emphasizing the current time.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΝΥΝ, ΑΥΤΙΚΑ, ΕΥΘΕΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁eh₂dʰ- (to be present, to be here). It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (this) and the particle 'de' (now, indeed).

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-GOH-nen

Translations: has become, has happened, has come to pass, was, came into being

Notes: ΓΕΓΟΝΕΝ is the third person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai). It describes an action that has been completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state in the present. It can mean 'has become,' 'has happened,' or 'has come into being,' often implying a state of existence or a new reality that has resulted from a past event.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁-, meaning 'to beget, to produce, to be born.' It is related to words signifying birth, origin, and coming into existence.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-noys

Translations: having become, having come to be, having happened, having arisen, having been born, (to) those who have become, (to) those who have come to be, (to) those who have happened, (to) those who have arisen, (to) those who have been born

Notes: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΙΣ is a form of the verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' or 'to be born.' As a participle, it describes someone or something that has undergone the action of becoming or happening. In this dative plural form, it often refers to 'to those who have become' or 'to those who have happened.'

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Dative, Masculine or Neuter, Plural

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΕΣ, ΕΓΕΝΟΝΤΟ

G1715

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: em-PROS-then

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟ, ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ

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

G3420

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MNEE-may

Translations: memory, remembrance, a memory, a remembrance

Notes: This word refers to the faculty by which things are recalled to the mind, or the act of remembering. It can also refer to the state of being remembered or the record of something. It is typically used in sentences to denote the concept of recollection or a memorial.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΜΝΗΣΙΣ, ΜΝΕΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΜΝΗΜΗ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *men-, meaning 'to think, remember'. It is related to other Greek words concerning the mind and memory.

G2078

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ES-kha-toys

Translations: to the last, at the last, in the last, to the outermost, at the outermost, in the outermost, to the extreme, at the extreme, in the extreme

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'last', 'outermost', or 'extreme'. It is often used to describe something that is at the end of a sequence, the furthest point, or the most intense degree. It can refer to time (the last days), place (the outermost parts), or rank (the lowest or highest position).

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ὙΣΤΕΡΟΣ, ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΙΟΣ

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

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

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-nee-so-MEH-non

Translations: of those who will be, of those who will come into being, of things that will happen, of things to come

Notes: This word is a future participle, indicating an action that will take place or a state that will come into existence. It is used to describe people or things that are 'about to be' or 'will come to pass'. As a genitive plural, it often functions like 'of those who will be' or 'of the things that will happen'.

Inflection: Future, Middle or Passive Voice, Participle, Genitive, Plural, All Genders

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'. It is related to the English words 'genesis' and 'generate'.

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.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-geh-NOH-meen

Translations: I became, I was, I came to be, I happened, I arose

Notes: This word is the first person singular aorist middle indicative form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It means 'I became,' 'I was,' 'I came to be,' or 'I happened.' It describes an action that occurred in the past, emphasizing the result or the state achieved. It can be used to indicate a change of state or condition, or simply to state that something came into existence or occurred.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

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.

G1567

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-zay-TAY-sai

Translations: to seek out, to search for, to inquire, to demand, to investigate

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb meaning 'to seek out' or 'to search for'. It implies a diligent and earnest search, often with the intention of finding something specific or understanding a matter thoroughly. It can be used in contexts where someone is trying to find a person, an object, or to understand a concept or truth.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΝΑΖΗΤΕΩ, ΕΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΖΗΤΕΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΖΗΤΕΩ (zēteō), meaning 'to seek' or 'to search'. The prefix intensifies the meaning of seeking, implying a thorough or diligent search.

G2687

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-skep-SAH-sthai

Translations: to examine, to investigate, to spy out, to look closely at, to observe, to consider

Notes: This word means to examine or investigate something thoroughly, often with the intention of discovering or understanding it. It implies a careful and purposeful observation, sometimes with a connotation of reconnaissance or spying. It can be used in contexts where one is seeking wisdom, knowledge, or information about a situation or place.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΤΑΣΑΙ, ΕΠΙΣΚΕΨΑΣΘΑΙ, ΖΗΤΗΣΑΙ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'thoroughly', and the verb σκέπτομαι (skeptomai), meaning 'to look at' or 'to consider'. The combination suggests a thorough or downward examination.

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.

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'.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ghee-no-MEH-non

Translations: of things happening, of events, of things being done, of things occurring, of those coming into being

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), which means 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to come into being,' or 'to be done.' In this form, it describes things that are currently happening or coming into existence. As a genitive plural, it often refers to 'of the things that are happening' or 'of the events.' It can be used to describe ongoing processes or occurrences.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Genitive, Plural, Masculine/Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΩΝ, ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'γίνομαι' (ginomai) 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 ideas of generation, birth, or becoming.

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.

G4190

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: po-nee-RON

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΣ, ΦΑΥΛΟΣ, ΑΝΟΜΟΣ

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

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.

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'.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

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-'.

G4160

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: peh-poy-EE-meh-nah

Translations: made, done, created, performed, things made, things done

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been made or done. It indicates a completed action with a continuing result. For example, it can refer to 'things that have been made' or 'actions that have been performed'.

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΑ, ΕΡΓΑΣΜΕΝΑ

G4286

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-A-ee-reh-sis

Translations: choice, a choice, purpose, a purpose, intention, an intention, preference, a preference

Notes: This word refers to a deliberate choice, purpose, or intention. It implies a decision made after consideration, often reflecting one's character or will. It is a compound word formed from πρό (pro, "before") and αἵρεσις (hairesis, "a taking, choosing"). It describes the act of choosing one thing over another, or a settled aim.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΓΝΩΜΗ, ΘΕΛΗΜΑ

Etymology: From the Greek verb προαιρέομαι (proaireomai), meaning 'to choose before, prefer'. It is formed from πρό (pro, 'before') and αἱρέομαι (haireomai, 'to take, choose').

G1294

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: dee-ess-trah-MMEH-non

Translations: perverted, crooked, twisted, distorted, corrupt, depraved, a perverted thing, a crooked thing

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb ΔΙΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ (DIASTREPHO), meaning 'to twist thoroughly, distort, pervert.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been twisted, distorted, or corrupted. It can refer to something morally depraved or physically crooked. For example, it might describe a 'perverted generation' or a 'crooked path.'

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

Synonyms: ΣΚΟΛΙΟΣ, ΠΟΝΗΡΟΣ, ΑΝΟΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ (DIASTREPHO) is a compound word formed from the preposition ΔΙΑ (DIA), meaning 'through' or 'apart,' and the verb ΣΤΡΕΦΩ (STREPHO), meaning 'to turn' or 'to twist.' Thus, it literally means 'to twist thoroughly' or 'to turn aside completely,' leading to its sense of distorting or perverting.

G2885

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-koss-may-THEE-nye

Translations: to be adorned, to be decorated, to be embellished, to be put in order

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the prefix 'ἐπί' (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to') and the verb 'κοσμέω' (kosmeō, meaning 'to arrange, adorn, or decorate'). In its passive form, it means to be adorned, decorated, or embellished. It can also imply being put in proper order or arrangement. It is used to describe something that receives an addition of beauty or order.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΛΩΠΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΟΣΜΕΩ, ΕΥΠΡΕΠΙΖΩ

G3170

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-meh-gah-LOON-theen

Translations: I was magnified, I was made great, I was exalted, I was glorified

Notes: This word is a verb in the passive voice, indicating that the subject received the action rather than performed it. It describes the state of being made great, exalted, or glorified. It is used to express that someone or something has been honored, elevated in status, or made prominent.

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

Synonyms: ΥΨΟΩ, ΔΟΞΑΖΩ, ΤΙΜΑΩ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΓΑΛΥΝΩ is derived from the adjective ΜΕΓΑΣ (megas), meaning 'great' or 'large'. The suffix -ΥΝΩ is a common verbal ending used to form verbs that mean 'to make great' or 'to cause to be great'.

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-ETH-ee-ka

Translations: I added, I put to, I increased, I gave in addition

Notes: This word is the first person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'προστίθημι' (prostithēmi), meaning 'to add to,' 'to put to,' or 'to increase.' It describes an action that was completed in the past, indicating that the speaker performed the act of adding or increasing something. For example, it can be used to say 'I added wisdom' or 'I added to their number.'

Inflection: First Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΝΑΛΙΣΚΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΝΑΛΟΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-non-toh

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ

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

G4183

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: POL-lah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΙΚΑΝΟΣ

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: gno-NAI

Translations: to know, to understand, to perceive, to learn, to recognize

Notes: This is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'γινώσκω' (ginōskō), meaning 'to know'. It expresses the action of knowing or coming to know in a general sense, without specifying the time of the action. It is often used as the object of another verb or as a complement to an adjective, indicating purpose or result, such as 'to be able to know' or 'for the purpose of knowing'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΟΙΔΑ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

G3850

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-bo-LAS

Translations: parables, proverbs, allegories, comparisons, illustrations, of parables, of proverbs, of allegories, of comparisons, of illustrations

Notes: This word refers to a parable, proverb, or allegory, often used as a comparison or illustration to convey a moral or spiritual truth. It is a compound word formed from 'para' (beside) and 'ballo' (to throw), literally meaning 'a placing beside' or 'a comparison'. In the provided context, it is used in the plural to refer to multiple such sayings or stories.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative or Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑ, ΕΙΚΩΝ, ΑΙΝΙΓΜΑ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ, “a comparison, parable”), from παραβάλλω (parabállō, “to compare, to place beside”), from παρά (pará, “beside”) + βάλλω (bállō, “to throw”).

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TOOT

Translations: this, that, this one, that one, of this, of that, to this, to that

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun and adjective 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something specific, either nearby or previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it can stand alone, referring to a person or thing. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, agreeing with it in gender, number, and case. Its meaning can shift slightly depending on the context, often emphasizing proximity or a specific reference.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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.

G4369