2001 Translation

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

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.

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.

G2167

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-fro-SOO-nay

Translations: joy, gladness, mirth, a joy, a gladness, a mirth

Notes: This word refers to a state of joy, gladness, or mirth. It describes a feeling of happiness and delight, often associated with celebration or good news. It can be used to describe the general atmosphere of joy or a specific instance of it.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΑΡΑ, ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek verb εὐφραίνω (euphrainō), meaning 'to gladden' or 'to make merry'. It is related to the concept of 'well-being' or 'good cheer'.

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.

G0018

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-ga-THOH

Translations: good, a good thing, a good person, good things, of good things, to good things

Notes: This word describes something or someone as good, beneficial, or virtuous. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun, or as a substantive noun, referring to 'a good thing' or 'good things' in general. In the provided form, it is either a dative singular (to/for the good/good thing) or a genitive/dative plural (of/to/for good things).

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ

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.

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, 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.

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.

G2657

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tes-KEP-sah-meen

Translations: I looked, I observed, I spied out, I examined, I inspected

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb 'σκέπτομαι' (skeptomai), meaning 'to look' or 'to consider'. In its inflected form, it means 'I looked down upon', 'I observed', 'I spied out', 'I examined', or 'I inspected'. It implies a careful or thorough examination, often with a specific purpose, such as to investigate or to scout.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΚΕΠΤΟΜΑΙ, ΕΞΕΤΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΣΚΟΠΕΥΩ

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).

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.

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

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.

G3594

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-dee-GAY-sen

Translations: he led, he guided, he conducted

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide'. It describes the action of showing the way or directing someone or something. It is used in the past tense, indicating that the action of leading or guiding has already occurred.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΑΘΟΔΗΓΕΩ, ΠΡΟΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word Ὁδηγέω (hodēgeō) is a compound word derived from Ὁδός (hodos), meaning 'way' or 'road', and ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead'. Thus, it literally means 'to lead on a way' or 'to guide along a road'.

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.

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'.

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.

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DOH

Translations: I may see, I might see, that I may see

Notes: This is a verb form meaning 'to see'. Specifically, it is the first person singular aorist active subjunctive of the verb 'εἶδον' (eidon), which serves as the aorist of 'ὁράω' (horao). The subjunctive mood indicates possibility, desire, or purpose, often translated with 'may' or 'might', or introduced by 'that' in a purpose clause.

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The verb 'εἶδον' (eidon) is an aorist form that comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. It is related to the English word 'wit' and 'idea'.

G4169

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: POY-on

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

Notes: This word is an interrogative and indefinite adjective or pronoun. As an interrogative, it asks about the nature or quality of something, translating to 'what kind of' or 'which'. As an indefinite, it refers to an unspecified kind or quality, meaning 'a certain' or 'some'. It is used to inquire about or indicate the character, quality, or type of a person or thing.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ΟΠΟΙΟΣ

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.

G0018

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-gah-THON

Translations: good, a good thing, benefit, advantage, what is good

Notes: This word describes something that is good, beneficial, or morally upright. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating its positive quality. As a neuter noun, it often refers to 'a good thing' or 'what is good' in a general sense, encompassing both moral excellence and practical benefit. It is frequently used to describe actions, outcomes, or qualities that are desirable or virtuous.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word originates from Proto-Indo-European, referring to something that is 'good' or 'noble'. 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'.

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'.

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.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-POY-ay-sah

Translations: I made, I did, I created, I produced

Notes: This is a common verb meaning 'to make', 'to do', 'to create', or 'to produce'. It describes the act of bringing something into existence or performing an action. The form 'ἘΠΟΙΗΣΑ' specifically indicates a completed action in the past, performed by the speaker ('I'). It is often used in contexts of creation, performance of deeds, or the execution of commands.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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

G3586

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KSEE-lon

Translations: wood, a wood, tree, a tree, timber, a timber, staff, a staff, club, a club, cross, a cross

Notes: This word refers to wood in various forms. It can mean a living tree, cut timber, a piece of wood used as a staff or club, or even a structure made of wood, such as a cross or gallows. Its meaning is determined by the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΕΝΔΡΟΝ, ΔΟΚΟΣ, ΣΤΑΥΡΟΣ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to the idea of cutting or hewing.

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.

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: AP

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G1407

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: droo-MON

Translations: forest, a forest, woodland, a woodland, thicket, a thicket

Notes: This word refers to a forest, woodland, or thicket. It is a masculine noun and is used to describe an area covered with trees or dense vegetation. It can be used in contexts referring to a place where animals graze or where people might hide or gather.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΥΛΗ, ΔΑΣΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΡΥΜΟΣ (drymos) is derived from δρῦς (drys), meaning 'tree' or 'oak'. It refers to a place where trees, especially oaks, grow.

G3614

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: oy-ko-ge-NAYS

Translations: born in the house, household, a household member, a servant born in the house, a slave born in the house

Notes: This word is a compound word derived from 'οἶκος' (house) and 'γένος' (race, family). It refers to someone born within a household, often specifically a servant or slave who was born and raised in the master's house. It can also refer more broadly to members of a household or family.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΤΗΣ, ΔΟΥΛΟΣ, ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek noun 'οἶκος' (oikos), meaning 'house' or 'household', and the noun 'γένος' (genos), meaning 'race', 'family', or 'kind'. It literally means 'house-born'.

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.

G2933

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KTEE-sis

Translations: possession, an acquisition, property, a possession

Notes: ΚΤΗΣΙΣ refers to the act of acquiring something or the thing that has been acquired, hence a possession or property. It is often used in contexts relating to wealth, land, or other valuable assets. For example, one might speak of the 'possession of land' or 'acquired property'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΤΗΜΑ, ΠΕΡΙΟΥΣΙΑ, ΥΠΑΡΧΟΝΤΑ

Etymology: From the verb κτάομαι (ktaomai), meaning 'to acquire' or 'to get'. It refers to the result or act of acquiring something.

G1006

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: boo-ko-LEE-oo

Translations: (of) cattle, (of) a herd of cattle, (of) a herd, (of) a drove

Notes: This word refers to a herd of cattle or a drove of oxen. It is used to describe a collection of bovine animals, often in the context of livestock or property. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΜΝΙΟΝ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

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

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

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'.

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).

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-noos

Translations: having become, having come into being, having happened, having been born, having been made, becoming, coming into being, happening, being born, being made

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), which means 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' 'to be born,' or 'to be made.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal qualities, often indicating an action that has already occurred or is in the process of occurring relative to the main verb. It describes someone or something that has undergone a transformation or a state of being.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Accusative, Aorist, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΟΝΤΟ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΕΓΕΝΟΜΗΝ

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'.

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ay-GAH-gon

Translations: gathered, assembled, collected

Notes: This word is the aorist (past tense) form of the verb "συνάγω" (synagō), meaning "to gather together," "to assemble," or "to collect." It is a compound word formed from "σύν" (syn), meaning "with" or "together," and "ἄγω" (agō), meaning "to lead" or "to bring." Therefore, it literally means "to bring together." It is used to describe the act of bringing people or things into one place.

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

Synonyms: ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ

Etymology: The word "συνάγω" (synagō) is a compound verb derived from the preposition "σύν" (syn), meaning "with" or "together," and the verb "ἄγω" (agō), meaning "to lead" or "to bring." Its etymology reflects the action of bringing multiple entities into a unified state or location.

G0694

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-GY-ree-on

Translations: silver, a silver coin, money, a piece of money

Notes: This word refers to silver, either as the metal itself or, more commonly in the New Testament, as silver coins or money in general. It is often used to denote wealth or payment. For example, it can refer to the thirty pieces of silver Judas received for betraying Jesus.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΡΓΥΡΟΣ, ΧΡΗΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἀργύριον (argyriōn), which is a diminutive of ἄργυρος (argyros), meaning 'silver'. It refers to something made of silver or a small piece of silver.

G5553

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHROO-see-on

Translations: gold, a gold, money, a money

Notes: This word refers to gold, either as the precious metal itself or, by extension, as money or wealth. It is commonly used in contexts discussing valuable possessions or currency. It is a neuter noun.

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

Synonyms: ΧΡΥΣΟΣ, ΧΡΗΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: From the Greek word χρυσός (chrysos), meaning 'gold'. The suffix -ιον (-ion) is a diminutive suffix, but in this case, it often refers to a piece of gold or gold as a substance, rather than a small piece of gold.

G4047

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: peh-ree-oo-see-ahs-MOOS

Translations: special possession, peculiar treasure, a special people, a people for God's own possession, a people for His own possession

Notes: This word refers to something that is specially acquired or set apart as a peculiar possession or treasure. It often implies a people or group that belongs exclusively to someone, particularly in a divine context, referring to God's chosen people. It is a compound word derived from 'περί' (around, concerning) and 'οὐσία' (being, substance, property).

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΤΗΜΑ, ΘΗΣΑΥΡΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

Etymology: The word περioυσιασμός (periousiasmos) is derived from the verb περιουσιάζω (periousiazō), meaning 'to have over and above, to have in abundance, to acquire as a special possession.' This verb itself comes from the preposition περί (peri, 'around, concerning') and the noun οὐσία (ousia, 'being, substance, property, wealth'). Thus, it signifies something that is 'over and above' or 'peculiar' as a possession.

G1792

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: en-TROO-fay-MAH-tah

Translations: luxuries, delicacies, delights, revelries

Notes: This word refers to things that provide luxury, delight, or indulgence, often implying a sense of revelry or excessive pleasure. It describes items or experiences that are enjoyed for their richness and pleasure, rather than necessity. It is a compound word, formed from 'ἐν' (in) and 'τρυφή' (luxury, delicacy).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΡΥΦΗ, ἈΠΟΛΑΥΣΙΣ, ΕΥΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: The word ἐντρύφημα (entruphēma) is derived from the verb ἐντρυφάω (entruphaō), meaning 'to revel in, live luxuriously'. This verb itself is formed from the preposition ἐν (en, 'in') and the noun τρυφή (tryphē, 'luxury, delicacy, wantonness').

G3633

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-no-KHO-as

Translations: wine-jars, wine-jugs, pitchers, a wine-pourer, a cupbearer

Notes: This word refers to vessels used for pouring wine, such as wine-jugs or pitchers. It can also refer to a person who pours wine, like a cupbearer. It is a compound word, combining 'οἶνος' (wine) and a form related to 'χέω' (to pour). In the provided context, it refers to the vessels.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΓΓΕΙΟΝ, ΠΟΤΗΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word is a compound of οἶνος (oinos), meaning 'wine', and a derivative of χέω (cheō), meaning 'to pour'. It refers to something that pours wine.

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

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'.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-TAH-thay

Translations: stood, was stood, was set, was established, was appointed, was made to stand

Notes: This is the third person singular, aorist passive indicative form of the verb ἵστημι (histēmi). It means 'he/she/it stood' or 'he/she/it was stood/set/established'. It describes an action that happened in the past and was completed, often implying that the subject was made to stand or was placed in a certain position by an external agent.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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.

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.

G0581

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-KO-loo-sah

Translations: I hindered, I prevented, I restrained, I kept back

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo, meaning 'from' or 'away from') and the verb κωλύω (kōlyō, meaning 'to hinder' or 'to prevent'). It means to hinder, prevent, or keep someone or something from doing something or from happening. It is used to describe an action that stops or restrains another action or person.

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

Synonyms: ΚΩΛΥΩ, ΕΜΠΟΔΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ

Etymology: The verb ἀποκωλύω (apokōlyō) is formed from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb κωλύω (kōlyō), meaning 'to hinder' or 'to prevent'. The root κωλύω is related to κωλός (kōlos), meaning 'maimed' or 'crippled', suggesting a sense of impediment.

G2167

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-fro-SOO-nays

Translations: of joy, of gladness, of merriment, of cheerfulness

Notes: This word refers to a state of joy, gladness, or merriment. It describes a feeling of cheerfulness and delight. It is often used to express the positive emotional state of a person or a group.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΑΡΑ, ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: From ΕΥ̓ΦΡΩΝ (euphrōn, 'cheerful, joyful'), which is from ΕΥ̓ (eu, 'well') and ΦΡΗΝ (phrēn, 'mind, heart'). It literally means 'well-minded' or 'well-hearted'.

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.

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.

G3310

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MEH-rees

Translations: part, a part, share, a share, portion, a portion, division, a division

Notes: This word refers to a part, share, or portion of something. It can denote a segment or a division. It is used to describe a piece separated from a whole, or an allocated share of something, such as an inheritance or a distribution.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΟΣ, ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΜΟΙΡΑ

Etymology: From the verb μείρομαι (meiromai), meaning 'to obtain by lot, receive one's share'. It is related to the concept of dividing or apportioning.

G3449

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MOKH-thoo

Translations: of toil, of labor, of hardship, of distress, of exertion

Notes: This word refers to the effort, labor, or hardship involved in a task, often implying wearisome toil or distress. It describes the state or result of strenuous exertion. In the provided context, it is used in the genitive case, indicating possession or relation, such as 'of toil' or 'of labor'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΟΣ, ΚΟΠΟΣ, ΚΑΚΟΠΑΘΕΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΜΟΧΘΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the verb μοχθέω (mokhtheō), meaning 'to toil' or 'to labor'.

G1914

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-BLEP-sah

Translations: I looked upon, I regarded, I considered, I paid attention to

Notes: This is the first person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb ἐπιβλέπω (epiblepō). It means to look upon, regard, or pay attention to something or someone. It can also imply considering or having respect for something. It is used to describe an action completed in the past.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΣΚΟΠΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἐπιβλέπω (epiblepō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the verb βλέπω (blepō), meaning 'to look' or 'to see'.

G3739

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: OYS

Translations: to whom, to which, to what

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

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ὉΠΟΙΟΣ

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

Part of Speech: 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.

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.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EH-in

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

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

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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

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.

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').

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.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DEIN

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

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ὁράω' (horao), meaning 'to see'. It is used to express the action of seeing or perceiving in a general sense, often without a specific time frame. It can also imply understanding or knowing something through observation. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'He desired to see the truth' or 'It is good to see the light'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ὁράω' (horao) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see'. The aorist stem 'ἰδ-' (id-) is derived from a different, but related, Proto-Indo-European root, which also means 'to see' or 'to know'.

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.

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.

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.

G1904

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-LEF-seh-tai

Translations: will come upon, will come, will come against, will approach, will happen

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ἘΠΙ (upon, to) and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (to come, to go). It means to come upon, to approach, or to happen to someone or something. It can describe an event or a person arriving, often with an implication of impact or consequence, whether positive or negative. For example, a spirit might come upon someone, or a disaster might come upon a city.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound of the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G3694

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: O-PI-so

Translations: behind, after, back, backward, afterwards

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ

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

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.

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?').

G4680

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: so-FOO

Translations: of a wise man, of the wise, of a sage, of the sage, of a learned person, of the learned

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of 'σοφός' (sophos), meaning 'wise' or 'skillful'. When used as an adjective, it describes someone or something as having wisdom or skill. When used as a noun, it refers to a wise person, a sage, or a learned individual. In the genitive case, it indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΡΟΝΙΜΟΥ, ΣΥΝΕΤΟΥ, ΕΜΠΕΙΡΟΥ

G2776

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: keh-fah-LEE

Translations: head, a head, chief, ruler, source, summit

Notes: This word primarily refers to the physical head of a body. Metaphorically, it can signify a person in authority or a leader, the origin or source of something, or the culmination or summit of a thing. It is used in various contexts to denote both literal and figurative meanings.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗΓΟΣ, ΚΟΡΥΦΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'head'. It is related to words for 'head' in other Indo-European languages.

G878

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: AH-frohn

Translations: foolish, senseless, unwise, a fool, an unwise person

Notes: This word describes someone who is without sense, foolish, or unwise. It can be used as an adjective to describe a person or an action, or as a noun to refer to a foolish person. It implies a lack of understanding or discernment, often in a moral or spiritual sense, rather than merely a lack of intelligence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΗΤΟΣ, ΜΩΡΟΣ, ΑΣΥΝΕΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the negative prefix ἀ- (a-) meaning 'not' and φρήν (phrēn) meaning 'mind' or 'understanding'. Thus, it literally means 'without mind' or 'mindless'.

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

G4863

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soo-NAN-tee-mah

Translations: event, happening, occurrence, accident, fate, a happening, an event

Notes: This word refers to an event or an occurrence, often implying something that happens by chance or is fated. It can describe a meeting or an encounter, but more broadly, it signifies any kind of happening or outcome. In some contexts, it can carry the sense of an unfortunate event or an accident.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΣΥΜΒΕΒΗΚΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΑΝΤΗΜΑ is derived from the verb συναω (synantaō), meaning 'to meet' or 'to encounter'. It is formed with the prefix συν- (syn-), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the root ἀντάω (antaō), meaning 'to meet' or 'to come face to face'.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EN

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

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its primary meaning is 'in' or 'within,' indicating location, time, or state. It always takes the dative case. Depending on the context, it can also be translated as 'on,' 'among,' 'with' (indicating accompaniment or instrument), 'by' (indicating means or agent), or 'at.' Sometimes it can imply motion into a place, similar to 'into' or 'to,' especially when the context suggests movement towards a location where something then resides.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It is cognate with English 'in'.

G0878

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PHRO-nos

Translations: of a fool, of the foolish, of an unwise person, of a senseless person

Notes: This word describes someone who is foolish, senseless, or unwise. It refers to a person lacking good sense, understanding, or discretion, often implying a moral or spiritual deficiency rather than just a lack of intelligence. It is used to characterize actions or speech that are imprudent or thoughtless.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΗΤΟΣ, ΑΣΥΝΕΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΦΡΩΝ (aphron) is a compound word formed from the privative alpha (ἀ-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and ΦΡΗΝ (phren), meaning 'mind' or 'understanding'. Thus, it literally means 'without mind' or 'without understanding'.

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.

G4053

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Adverb

Sounds like: peh-ris-SON

Translations: excessive, abundant, superfluous, more, advantage, profit, something extra, an abundance, a surplus, exceedingly, abundantly

Notes: This word describes something that is exceeding, abundant, superfluous, or more than enough. As an adjective, it can mean 'excessive' or 'abundant'. As a noun, it refers to an abundance, a surplus, an advantage, or a profit. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'exceedingly' or 'abundantly'. It is used to denote something beyond what is necessary or expected.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΟΝ, ΥΠΕΡΒΑΛΛΟΝ

Etymology: The word comes from the Greek preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', implying something that goes beyond or overflows.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LEH

Translations: speak, talk, say, tell, utter

Notes: This word means to speak or talk, often referring to the act of uttering sounds or words, or engaging in conversation. It can also mean to declare or tell something. It is used in various contexts to describe the act of verbal communication.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular OR Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of babbling or chattering.

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.

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'.

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'.

G2526

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kah-THO-tee

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙ, ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΩΣΠΕΡ

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

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).

G2064

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: er-KHO-me-nai

Translations: coming, going, a coming, a going

Notes: This word is a present participle of the verb 'erchomai', meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or habitual. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun (e.g., 'the coming days'), or adverbially, modifying a verb (e.g., 'they went, coming to the city'). In the provided examples, it describes 'days' and 'women' as 'coming'.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Nominative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ἩΚΩ, ΠΑΡΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G4680

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: SOH-foss

Translations: wise, a wise person, skillful, clever

Notes: This word describes someone who possesses wisdom, skill, or cleverness. It can be used as an adjective to modify a noun (e.g., 'a wise man') or as a substantive noun itself, meaning 'a wise person' or 'the wise one'. It often implies practical wisdom and understanding.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΤΟΣ, ΦΡΟΝΙΜΟΣ, ΕΜΦΡΩΝ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to the Proto-Indo-European *sap- meaning 'to taste, to perceive'. It is related to the noun σοφία (sophia), meaning 'wisdom'.

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-'.

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'.

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

G4863

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: soom-PAHN-tah

Translations: all things, the whole, everything, the universe

Notes: This is a compound adjective meaning 'all together' or 'the whole of something'. It is often used substantively in the neuter plural to refer to 'all things' or 'the universe'. It can also modify a noun, meaning 'the whole' or 'all of' that noun.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΑ, ΟΛΑ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΜΠΑΣ (sympas) is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'.

G2872

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ko-PEE-oh

Translations: toil, labor, work hard, grow weary, become tired, exert oneself

Notes: This verb means to work hard, to exert oneself, or to become weary from effort. It implies a strenuous and often fatiguing activity. It can be used to describe physical labor or mental exertion, and often carries the connotation of becoming exhausted or worn out by the effort.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΜΟΧΘΕΩ, ΚΑΜΝΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From κόπος (kopos), meaning 'a striking, beating, toil, trouble'. The verb form implies the act of undergoing or performing such toil.

G863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-FEE-oh

Translations: I send away, I let go, I forgive, I permit, I leave, I abandon

Notes: This word is the first person singular present active indicative form of the verb 'ἀφίημι'. It means 'I send away', 'I let go', 'I forgive', 'I permit', 'I leave', or 'I abandon'. It is used to describe the action of releasing something or someone, either physically or metaphorically, such as releasing a debt, forgiving a sin, or leaving a place.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΥΩ, ἘΑΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ghee-NO-meh-noh

Translations: (to) becoming, (to) happening, (to) being, (to) being made, (to) coming to pass, (to) occurring, (to) arising, (to) being born, (to) being produced, (to) being done, (to) being performed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), which means 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to be,' or 'to come into existence.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action or state. In this form, it indicates something that is 'becoming,' 'happening,' or 'being made.' It is often used to describe events or circumstances that are currently taking place or coming into being.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Dative Case, Plural Number, Masculine or Neuter Gender

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

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

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OY-den

Translations: knows, has known, understands

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

Inflection: 3rd Person, Singular, Perfect Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

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

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.

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-STREP-sah

Translations: I returned, I turned back, I converted, I came back

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to turn around, turn back, return, or convert. It can be used literally to describe physical movement, such as returning to a place, or figuratively to describe a change in one's moral or spiritual direction, often implying repentance or conversion to God. It signifies a reversal of direction or a change of mind.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΥΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΝΟΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ΣΤΡΕΦΩ (strephō), meaning 'to turn'. Thus, it literally means 'to turn upon' or 'to turn towards'.

G0657

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-poh-TAX-as-thai

Translations: to renounce, to bid farewell, to take leave of, to say goodbye, to dismiss

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ἀπό' (away from) and 'τάσσω' (to arrange, to appoint). It means to separate oneself from something, to bid farewell, or to renounce. It implies a decisive separation or a formal leave-taking. It can be used in contexts of renouncing worldly possessions, saying goodbye to people, or dismissing something.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΑΠΟΡΡΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb τάσσω (tassō), meaning 'to arrange, to put in order, to appoint'. The combination suggests an action of arranging oneself away from something or separating from an order.

G3449

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MOKH-thos

Translations: toil, labor, hard work, trouble, distress, a toil, a labor, a hard work, a trouble, a distress

Notes: This word refers to strenuous physical or mental effort, often implying difficulty, hardship, or distress. It describes the act of working hard or the result of such effort, which can be burdensome or troublesome. It is typically used to describe the struggles and difficulties encountered in daily life or in specific tasks.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΟΠΟΣ, ΠΟΝΟΣ, ΚΑΜΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΜΟΧΘΟΣ' is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'μόγις' (mogis), meaning 'with difficulty' or 'scarcely'. It refers to the effort and hardship involved in labor.

G0406

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: an-DREH-yah

Translations: courage, bravery, manliness, valor, a courage, a bravery, a manliness, a valor

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being manly, brave, or courageous. It denotes the virtue of fortitude and valor, often associated with masculine strength and determination. It can be used to describe someone's inherent bravery or a specific act of courage.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΑΡΣΟΣ, ΤΟΛΜΑ, ΑΡΕΤΗ

Etymology: The word ἈΝΔΡΕΙΑ is derived from the Greek word ΑΝΗΡ (anēr), meaning 'man' or 'male person'. It originally referred to the qualities associated with a man, such as strength and courage, and evolved to specifically mean 'manliness' or 'bravery'.

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

G3310

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-REE-dah

Translations: a portion, a part, a share, a division

Notes: This word refers to a portion, a part, or a share of something. It can be used to describe a division of land, a segment of a group, or an allotted share of goods. For example, one might speak of 'a portion of the inheritance' or 'a part of the city'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΟΣ, ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΜΟΙΡΑ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΡΙΣ (meris) comes from the verb μερίζω (merizō), meaning 'to divide' or 'to distribute'. It is related to the concept of dividing something into parts.

G4189

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: po-nee-REE-ah

Translations: wickedness, evil, malice, mischief, a wickedness, an evil, a malice, a mischief

Notes: This word refers to wickedness, evil, or malice, often implying active harm or depravity. It describes a state of moral badness or the manifestation of evil deeds. It can be used to describe the general condition of evil or specific acts of wickedness.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΙΑ, ΑΣΕΒΕΙΑ, ΑΔΙΚΙΑ

Etymology: From the adjective πονηρός (ponēros), meaning 'evil' or 'bad', which itself is derived from πόνος (ponos), meaning 'toil' or 'labor', suggesting that which is 'painful' or 'troublesome'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GHI-neh-tai

Translations: becomes, happens, is, is born, comes into being, takes place, arises

Notes: This verb is very common and versatile, meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to be born,' or 'to come into being.' It describes a state of transition or occurrence, indicating that something is coming into existence or changing its state. It can be used in various contexts to describe events, transformations, or the origin of something.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Present Tense, Indicative Mood, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΚΤΩ

G2588

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-DEE-as

Translations: of heart, of a heart, of mind, of soul, of inner self, of conscience, of courage, of will

Notes: This word refers to the physical heart, but more commonly in Koine Greek, it signifies the center of one's being, including thoughts, emotions, will, and conscience. It is often used to denote the inner person, the seat of spiritual and moral life. For example, it can refer to the core of one's beliefs or the source of one's intentions.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΨΥΧΗ, ΝΟΥΣ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

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-.

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.

G4025

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: peh-rees-pas-MOS

Translations: distraction, a distraction, anxiety, worry, trouble, a trouble

Notes: This word refers to a state of being drawn away or pulled in different directions, often by cares, anxieties, or various concerns. It describes a condition of being overwhelmed or distracted by multiple demands or troubles, leading to mental distress or preoccupation. It can be used to describe the troubles or worries themselves that cause this state.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΙΜΝΑ, ΘΛΙΨΙΣ, ΑΓΩΝΙΑ

Etymology: The word "ΠΕΡΙΣΠΑΣΜΟΣ" is derived from the verb "περισπάω" (perispao), meaning "to draw around, to distract, to draw away." It combines "περί" (peri), meaning "around" or "about," and "σπάω" (spao), meaning "to draw" or "to pull."

G3571

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NYK-tee

Translations: to night, at night, by night, in the night

Notes: ΝΥΚΤΙ is the dative singular form of the noun ΝΥΞ (nyx), meaning 'night'. It is used to indicate the time when something occurs, often translated as 'at night', 'by night', or 'in the night'. It can also indicate the recipient of an action or the means by which something is done, though its primary use is temporal.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΣΠΕΡΑ, ΟΨΕ

Etymology: The word ΝΥΞ (nyx) comes from Proto-Indo-European *nokʷts, meaning 'night'. It is related to similar words for night in many Indo-European languages.

G2837

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: koy-MAH-tay

Translations: sleeps, is sleeping, rests, is resting, dies, is dying

Notes: This word means 'to sleep' or 'to be asleep'. It can also be used metaphorically to mean 'to die' or 'to be at rest' (in death). It is often used in the present tense to describe an ongoing state of sleep or rest. For example, 'he sleeps' or 'she is resting'.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΥΠΝΟΩ, ΚΑΘΕΥΔΩ

Etymology: From Koine Greek κοιμάω (koimaō), meaning 'to put to sleep', which is related to κεῖμαι (keimai), meaning 'to lie down'.

G1166

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DEEK-say

Translations: will show, will point out, will display, will make known

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to show' or 'to point out'. It is in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen. It can be used to describe someone revealing something, demonstrating a truth, or making something visible or known to others.

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΕΡΩΣΩ, ΔΗΛΩΣΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΨΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *deik-, meaning 'to show, to point out'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also convey the idea of showing or indicating.

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.

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.

G3950

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: par-EX

Translations: except, besides, apart from, other than, without

Notes: This word functions as both an adverb and a preposition. As an adverb, it means 'besides' or 'except'. As a preposition, it takes the genitive case and means 'apart from' or 'without', indicating exclusion or separation from something. It is used to specify what is excluded from a general statement.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΝ, ΧΩΡΙΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παρά (pará, “beside”) and ἔξω (éxō, “out, outside”). It literally means 'beside outside' or 'out from beside'.

G4253

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PRO

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΑΝΤΙ

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

G4383