2001 Translation

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'.

G0746

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-KHEE

Translations: beginning, rule, ruler, first, origin, a beginning, a rule, an origin

Notes: This word refers to a beginning, origin, or the first in a series. It can also denote a position of authority, rule, or dominion, and by extension, the person holding such authority, a ruler or magistrate. It is used to describe the starting point of something, or the source from which something originates. It can also refer to the principal or chief thing.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΩΤΟΣ, ΚΕΦΑΛΗ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ergʰ- meaning 'to begin, to rule'. It refers to both the commencement of something and the authority or power associated with a leader or origin.

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'.

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.

G2532

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: 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.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

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.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

G0273

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-OH-rah-toss

Translations: invisible, unseen

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'invisible' or 'unseen'. It describes something that cannot be perceived by sight. It is often used to refer to God or spiritual realities that are not physically visible. For example, it can describe an invisible God or an unseen spirit.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΝΗΣ, ΑΔΗΛΟΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the alpha privative 'α-' (meaning 'not' or 'un-') and 'ορατός' (meaning 'visible' or 'seen'). 'Ορατός' itself comes from the verb 'οράω' (to see).

G0180

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-kah-tah-skeh-YOO-ahs-tos

Translations: unprepared, unfurnished, unequipped, without form, void

Notes: This word describes something that is not prepared, not furnished, or not put in order. It can refer to a state of being chaotic, formless, or desolate, lacking proper arrangement or structure. It is often used to describe the earth before creation, indicating a state of being unformed or void.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΟΡΑΤΟΣ, ΑΜΟΡΦΟΣ, ΕΡΗΜΟΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the privative prefix 'α-' (a-), meaning 'un-' or 'not', and 'κατασκευάζω' (kataskeuazo), meaning 'to prepare, furnish, or build'. Thus, it literally means 'not prepared' or 'unprepared'.

G1883

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: eh-pa-NOH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἘΠΙ, ὙΠΕΡ

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

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.

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.

G2025

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-PHEH-reh-toh

Translations: was being carried, was being brought, was moving over, was borne, was hovering

Notes: This word is the imperfect indicative passive third person singular form of the verb ἐπιφέρω (epipherō), which is a compound verb formed from ἐπί (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'over') and φέρω (pherō, meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'). It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past, indicating something being carried, brought, or moving over something else. It can also imply a hovering or being borne along.

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

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.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-nay-THEE-toh

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

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' or 'to be.' It is used here in the imperative mood, expressing a command or a wish for something to occur or come into existence. It often implies a process of change or development.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΕΣΘΩ, ΕΣΤΩ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΕΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born.' It is related to words signifying birth, origin, and becoming.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-neh-toh

Translations: it happened, it came to pass, it became, it was, it came into being

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative middle/passive of the verb γίνομαι (ginomai). It signifies an event that occurred or a state that came into existence in the past. It is frequently used to introduce a new event or development in a narrative, often translated as 'it happened' or 'it came to pass'. It can also describe something becoming or being made into something else.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Part of Speech: Definite Article

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.

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.

G0303

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Prefix

Sounds like: ah-NAH

Translations: up, upward, again, back, each, per, through, among, by, on, upon

Notes: ἈΝΑ is a versatile Koine Greek word that can function as a preposition, an adverb, or a prefix in compound words. As a preposition, it typically takes the accusative case and signifies movement 'up' or 'upward', or distribution 'each' or 'per'. As an adverb, it can mean 'up' or 'upward'. When used as a prefix, it often conveys meanings such as 'up', 'back', 'again', or 're-'. For example, in 'ἈΝΑΣΤΗΘΙ' (anastethi), it means 'stand up' or 'rise up'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'on, upon, up'.

G1659

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ES-peh-RAH

Translations: evening, a evening, eventide, a eventide, (of) evening, (of) eventide

Notes: This word refers to the evening or eventide, the period of time towards the end of the day, before night. It is commonly used to denote the time when daily activities conclude or when a new period begins, often in the context of a day's end.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Genitive, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΑ, ΔΥΣΜΗ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the concept of 'west' or 'setting' (as in the setting sun).

G4404

Part of Speech: Adverb, Noun

Sounds like: PRO-ee

Translations: early, in the morning, morning, a morning

Notes: This word primarily functions as an adverb meaning 'early' or 'in the morning'. It can also be used as a noun referring to 'the morning' itself. It describes the time of day, specifically the early hours.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an adverb); Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative (as a noun)

Synonyms: ΟΡΘΡΟΣ, ΠΡΩΙΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'πρωί' (prōi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *pro-, meaning 'forward' or 'before'. It is related to words indicating precedence or an early time.

G4741

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: steh-REH-oh-mah

Translations: firmament, an expanse, a foundation, a support

Notes: This word refers to a solid or firm structure, often used in ancient cosmology to describe the 'firmament' or 'expanse' of the heavens, conceived as a solid dome or vault supporting the waters above. It can also refer to a foundation or support for something. It is used to denote stability and strength.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΡΑΝΟΣ, ΒΑΣΙΣ, ΘΕΜΕΛΙΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb στερεόω (stereoō), meaning 'to make firm, to strengthen', which itself comes from στερεός (stereos), meaning 'solid, firm'.

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.

G1243

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-khoh-REE-zon

Translations: separating, dividing, distinguishing

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'separating' or 'dividing'. It describes an action that is ongoing or continuous. It is often used to indicate something that causes a division or distinction between two things, as in 'that which separates' or 'being separated'. It is a compound word formed from 'διά' (through, apart) and 'χωρίζω' (to separate, divide).

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

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΚΡΙΝΩ, ΔΙΑΣΤΕΛΛΩ

G5270

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-po-KAH-toh

Translations: underneath, below, under

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΥΠΟ, ΚΑΤΩ

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

G1208

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: dehf-TEH-rah

Translations: second, a second, the second

Notes: This word means 'second' and is the feminine singular form of the adjective 'δεύτερος'. It can be used to describe something as being in the second position or order. It is often used substantively, meaning 'the second one' (referring to a feminine noun) or 'the second thing'. It can also refer to the second day of the week, Monday.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Etymology: The word 'δευτέρα' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to follow' or 'to yield'. It is related to the concept of being next in sequence.

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'.

G4864

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soo-nah-go-GAYN

Translations: synagogue, a synagogue, assembly, an assembly, gathering, a gathering, congregation, a congregation

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often for religious purposes. It can also denote the place where such a gathering occurs, specifically a synagogue. It is used to describe both the act of assembling and the assembled group or building.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ, ΣΥΝΑΞΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb συνάγω (synagō), meaning 'to bring together' or 'to assemble', which is itself formed from σύν (syn, 'with' or 'together') and ἄγω (agō, 'to lead' or 'to bring').

G3392

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mee-AH-n

Translations: to defile, to pollute, to contaminate, to stain

Notes: This word describes the act of making something unclean, impure, or unholy. It can refer to physical defilement, such as staining or polluting, or to moral and spiritual defilement, such as corrupting or profaning. It is often used in a religious context to describe ritual impurity or sin.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΜΟΛΥΝΩ, ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩ, ΒΕΒΗΛΟΩ

Etymology: The word 'μιαίνω' (miainō) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the concept of defilement and impurity.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oph-THEH-toh

Translations: let it be seen, let it appear, let it be made visible, let him be seen, let her be seen

Notes: This word is a command or an instruction for something or someone to become visible, to appear, or to be seen. It is used to express a wish or a directive that an entity should manifest itself or be perceived. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'Let the dry land appear' or 'Let him be seen by all.'

Inflection: 3rd Person, Singular, Aorist, Passive, Imperative

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΉΤΩ, ΔΕΙΧΘΉΤΩ

Etymology: The root word Ὁράω (horaō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *wer- 'to perceive, observe'.

G3584

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: xee-RAH

Translations: dry, withered, dry land, a dry land

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'dry' or 'withered'. It is often used substantively as a noun to refer to 'dry land' or 'the dry ground', in contrast to the sea or water. For example, one might speak of coming ashore onto the dry land.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΥΧΜΗΡΟΣ, ΑΝΥΔΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word comes from an ancient root meaning 'to dry' or 'to parch'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EEKH-thay

Translations: was gathered together, was assembled, was collected

Notes: This word is the aorist passive form of the verb ΣΥΝΑΓΩ (synagō), meaning 'to gather together' or 'to assemble'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, where a group or things were brought together by an external agent. It is often used to describe people assembling in one place.

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

Synonyms: ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΑΓΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΑΓΩ (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Thus, it literally means 'to lead together' or 'to bring together'.

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.

G4953

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soo-STAY-mah-tah

Translations: systems, arrangements, collections, bodies, groups, a system, an arrangement, a collection, a body, a group

Notes: This word refers to a system, an organized body, a collection, or an arrangement of things. It implies a structured or ordered grouping, such as a collection of waters or a body of people. It is often used in the plural to denote multiple such groupings.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΑΓΜΑ, ΣΥΝΟΔΟΣ, ΣΥΝΟΛΟΝ

Etymology: From the Greek verb συνίστημι (synistēmi), meaning 'to set together, to combine, to constitute'. It describes something that has been put together or arranged.

G0985

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: blas-TAH-sah-toh

Translations: let it sprout, let it grow, let it bring forth, let it produce

Notes: This word means to sprout, grow, or bring forth, typically referring to plants or vegetation producing fruit or offspring. It is used in the imperative mood, indicating a command or permission for something to happen, often in the context of creation or natural processes. It can also be used metaphorically for something to spring up or develop.

Inflection: Aorist, Imperative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΦΥΩ, ΑΝΑΤΕΛΛΩ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ

Etymology: The word ΒΛΑΣΤΑΝΩ comes from the Greek root βλαστός (blastos), meaning 'sprout' or 'shoot'. It is related to the idea of growth and generation.

G4687

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: SPEI-ron

Translations: sowing, to sow, a sowing one, a sower

Notes: This word is an inflection of the verb 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow' or 'to scatter seed'. As a verb, it describes the action of planting. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that is in the act of sowing, or the action itself. For example, it can refer to 'a sower' or 'the act of sowing'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative; or 3rd Person, Plural, Imperfect, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΦΥΤΕΥΩ, ΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word 'σπείρω' (speirō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to strew, to scatter'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that refer to scattering or sowing.

G4690

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SPER-mah

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΣ, ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ

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

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

G1085

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GEH-nos

Translations: race, kind, family, nation, offspring, stock, a race, a kind

Notes: This word refers to a group of people or things sharing a common origin, characteristic, or lineage. It can denote a family, a nation, a race, a species, or a type. It is often used to describe a lineage or descent, such as 'the race of Israel' or 'the family of David'. It can also refer to a general category or kind of something.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΗ, ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΣΠΕΡΜΑ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁- meaning 'to produce, beget, give birth'. It is related to words like 'genesis' and 'generation' in English.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: kath

Translations: according to, down, against, throughout, during, by, for, with respect to, concerning

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down' or 'according to'. It is commonly used as a prefix in compound words or as a preposition governing various cases. When used as a preposition, it can indicate movement downwards, distribution, opposition, or a standard of comparison. For example, 'καθ' ἕνα' means 'one by one', and 'καθά' means 'just as' or 'according as'. The elision (dropping of the final vowel) occurs before a word beginning with a vowel and a rough breathing mark.

Inflection: Does not inflect (it is an elided form of a preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'κατά' (kata) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'down' or 'against'. It is a common preposition in ancient Greek, indicating various relationships of position, direction, or standard.

G3667

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ho-moy-OH-tay-tah

Translations: likeness, a likeness, resemblance, a resemblance, similarity, a similarity

Notes: This noun refers to the state or quality of being like something or someone else. It denotes a resemblance, similarity, or likeness, whether in form, nature, or character. It can be used to describe how one thing corresponds to another.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΙΩΣΙΣ, ΕΙΚΩΝ, ΟΜΟΙΩΜΑ

Etymology: From the adjective ὅμοιος (homoios, 'like, similar'), which comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *somH- ('same, one'). The suffix -της (-tēs) is used to form abstract nouns.

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.

G2592

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kar-PEE-mon

Translations: fruitful, productive, bearing fruit

Notes: This word describes something that is capable of producing fruit or is generally productive. It is used to characterize plants, trees, or even land that yields a good harvest. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is profitable or effective.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΥΚΑΡΠΟΣ, ΓΟΝΙΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΡΠΙΜΟΣ (karpimos) is derived from the noun ΚΑΡΠΟΣ (karpos), meaning 'fruit' or 'produce'. It signifies 'pertaining to fruit' or 'fruit-bearing'.

G4160

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: poy-OON

Translations: doing, making, producing, performing, creating, a doer, a maker

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'to do' or 'to make'. It describes someone or something that is currently performing an action. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun (e.g., 'the one doing'), or substantively, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the doer'). It indicates an ongoing or habitual action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩΝ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΟΙΕΩ comes from Proto-Hellenic *poďďéō, from Proto-Indo-European *kʷoy-éh₁-ti, meaning 'to make, to build'.

G2590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-PON

Translations: fruit, a fruit, produce, crop, result, profit

Notes: This word refers to the fruit or produce of plants, trees, or the earth. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the result, outcome, or profit of actions or endeavors. In the provided examples, it refers to the literal fruit of plants.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ, ΕΚΒΑΣΙΣ, ΑΠΟΒΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΡΠΟΣ (karpos) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or related to a root meaning 'to pluck' or 'to gather'.

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.

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

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'.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

Translations: (of) earth, (of) land, (of) ground, (of) world, (of) country, (of) region

Notes: This word refers to the earth, land, or ground. It can denote the physical soil, a specific territory or country, or the entire planet. As a genitive form, it indicates possession, origin, or the material from which something is made, often translated with 'of' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΓΗ (gē) comes from Proto-Hellenic *gā́, which itself is from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰeh₁- ('earth').

G1627

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-AY-nen-ken

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΑΓΩ, ΠΡΟΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-nee-THEE-toh-sahn

Translations: let them be, let them become, let them come to pass, let them happen

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to become', 'to be', 'to come into existence', or 'to happen'. This specific form is an imperative, which means it expresses a command or a strong request. Therefore, it translates as 'let them be' or 'let them become', indicating that something should come into being or occur.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΓΙΓΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai) comes from a 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 origin or existence.

G5458

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: FOH-steer-es

Translations: lights, luminaries, light-bearers

Notes: This word refers to sources of light, such as celestial bodies like the sun, moon, or stars. Metaphorically, it can also refer to individuals who shine forth with truth, righteousness, or divine revelation, acting as a guiding light to others. It is used to describe both literal and figurative sources of illumination.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΦΩΣ, ΛΥΧΝΟΣ, ΑΣΤΡΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΦΩΣΤΗΡ (phōstēr) comes from the Greek word φῶς (phōs), meaning 'light'. It refers to something that gives light or illuminates.

G0757

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AR-khein

Translations: to rule, to govern, to lead, to begin, to be first

Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ἈΡΧΩ'. It means 'to rule' or 'to govern', indicating the act of exercising authority or leadership over someone or something. It can also mean 'to begin' or 'to be first', referring to the initiation of an action or being in a primary position. It is used to express the purpose or result of an action, or as the subject or object of another verb.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΩ, ΚΥΡΙΕΥΩ, ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the noun ἀρχή (archē), meaning 'beginning, origin, rule, authority'. The verb thus relates to both the concept of starting something and holding a position of power.

G5620

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: HOH-steh

Translations: so that, in order that, consequently, therefore, with the result that

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause of result or purpose. It indicates that what follows is a consequence or the intended outcome of what was previously stated. It can also introduce an infinitive clause to express result.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ

Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs), meaning 'as' or 'how', combined with the particle τε (te), meaning 'and' or 'also'. It developed to express result or consequence.

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).

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: meh-ga-LOOS

Translations: great, large, mighty, important, a great one, a large one, a mighty one

Notes: This word is an adjective used to describe something as great, large, or mighty. It can refer to physical size, importance, intensity, or power. It is the masculine plural accusative form of the adjective, meaning it would typically modify a masculine plural noun that is the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: null

G1640

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-LAS-soh

Translations: less, lesser, smaller, a lesser, a smaller

Notes: This word functions as an adjective meaning 'lesser' or 'smaller' in degree, quantity, or importance. It can also be used as an adverb meaning 'less'. It is often used to compare two things, indicating that one is inferior or of a lower rank than the other. For example, it might describe a smaller light source or a person with less understanding.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine or Feminine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΙΚΡΟΣ, ΗΣΣΩΝ, ΟΛΙΓΟΣ

Etymology: This word is the comparative form of the adjective 'μικρός' (mikros), meaning 'small'. It comes from an older Greek form 'ἐλάχων' (elachōn), which is related to 'ἐλαχύς' (elachys), meaning 'small' or 'little'.

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-theh-toh

Translations: he placed, she placed, it placed, he put, she put, it put, he laid, she laid, it laid, he made, she made, it made, he appointed, she appointed, it appointed

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative form of the verb 'τίθημι' (tithemi), meaning 'to place,' 'to put,' 'to lay,' 'to make,' or 'to appoint.' It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point in time. It can be used in sentences like 'He placed the book on the table' or 'She appointed him as leader.' The middle/passive voice suggests the subject either performed the action for themselves or had the action done to them.

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

Synonyms: ἘΒΑΛΕΝ, ἘΠΟΙΗΣΕΝ, ἘΘΗΚΕΝ

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: er-PEH-tah

Translations: creeping thing, creeping things, reptile, reptiles, animal, animals

Notes: This word refers to any creeping or crawling creature, such as a reptile, insect, or even a small animal that moves close to the ground. It is often used in a general sense to describe various types of animals, particularly those that are not large or domesticated. In some contexts, it can simply mean 'animal' or 'beast'.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΖΩΟΝ, ΘΗΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word ἑρπετόν (herpeton) comes from the Greek verb ἕρπω (herpō), meaning 'to creep' or 'to crawl'. It is related to the Latin word 'serpens' (serpent) and the English word 'serpent', reflecting a shared Indo-European root for creeping motion.

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: psy-KHOHN

Translations: of souls, of lives, of spirits, of minds, of breaths

Notes: This word refers to the genitive plural form of 'psyche,' which means soul, life, spirit, or mind. It is often used to denote the inner self, the animating principle of a living being, or the seat of emotions, desires, and affections. In a broader sense, it can refer to life itself or a living being. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession or relationship, meaning 'belonging to souls' or 'of souls.'

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΩΝ, ΖΩΩΝ

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PSY-khen

Translations: soul, a soul, life, a life, mind, a mind, self, a self

Notes: This word refers to the soul, the principle of life, or the inner self. It can denote a person's life, their mind, or their spiritual essence. It is often used to describe the seat of emotions, desires, and affections, and can also refer to the individual person themselves.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΖΩΗ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

Etymology: From a root meaning 'to breathe', referring to the breath as the principle of life. It is related to the verb ψύχω (psycho), meaning 'to breathe, to blow'.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: her-pe-TON

Translations: of creeping things, of reptiles, of animals that creep, of serpents

Notes: This word refers to creeping things, reptiles, or any animal that moves by creeping or crawling on the ground. It can encompass a wide range of creatures, from snakes and lizards to insects or other small, ground-dwelling animals. It is often used in a general sense to refer to the class of such creatures.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΘΗΡΙΩΝ, ΖΩΩΝ, ΟΦΕΩΝ

Etymology: The word "ΕΡΠΕΤΟΝ" comes from the Greek verb "ἕρπω" (herpō), meaning "to creep" or "to crawl."

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

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

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

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

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

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

G1096, G1085

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Sounds like: geh-NEH

Translations: become, happen, come to pass, be, be born, be made, come into being, race, kind, family, offspring, a race, a kind, a family, an offspring

Notes: This word can be an inflection of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to happen', or the plural of the noun 'γένος' (genos), meaning 'race', 'kind', or 'offspring'. As a verb, it describes something coming into existence or occurring. As a noun, it refers to a group of people or things sharing common characteristics or ancestry. The specific meaning depends on the context.

Inflection: Aorist Passive Subjunctive (Verb), Nominative Plural (Noun), Accusative Plural (Noun)

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΕΣΘΑΙ, ΕΙΝΑΙ, ΦΥΣΙΣ

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.

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

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

G0837

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: owk-SAH-nes-theh

Translations: increase!, grow!, multiply!

Notes: This word is a command, meaning "increase" or "grow." It is often used in the context of population growth, spiritual growth, or the expansion of something. It can be used to tell a group of people or living things to become more numerous or larger.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Imperative Mood, 2nd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΥΝΩ, ΜΕΓΑΛΥΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΞΑΝΩ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ewg-, meaning "to increase" or "to grow."

G2596

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

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

G3667

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ho-moy-OH-sin

Translations: likeness, a likeness, resemblance, a resemblance, similarity, a similarity

Notes: This noun refers to the state or quality of being like something else, indicating a resemblance or similarity. It is used to describe something that shares characteristics or appearance with another thing.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕἸΚΩΝ, ὉΜΟΙΩΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΟΜΟΙΩΣΙΣ comes from the verb ὁμοιόω (homoioō), meaning 'to make like' or 'to liken', which itself is derived from ὅμοιος (homoios), meaning 'like' or 'similar'.

G4071

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: peh-TEH-ee-nohn

Translations: of birds, of winged creatures

Notes: This word refers to birds or any winged creatures. It is used in the genitive plural, indicating possession or relationship, often translated as 'of birds' or 'of winged creatures'. It is a compound word, derived from the verb 'πετάομαι' (petaomai), meaning 'to fly'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΡΝΙΘΩΝ, ΠΤΗΝΩΝ

Etymology: From the verb πετάομαι (petaomai), meaning 'to fly', which itself comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to spread, to fly'.

G2061

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: er-PON-ton

Translations: of creeping things, of crawling things, of reptiles

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to creep' or 'to crawl'. It refers to animals that move close to the ground, such as reptiles or insects. In this form, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'belonging to' or 'from' such creatures.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΠΕΤΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *serp- 'to crawl, creep'. It is related to Latin serpō 'to creep' and Sanskrit sarpati 'he creeps'.

G2338

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: THAY-loo

Translations: female, feminine, a female

Notes: This word refers to the female gender or characteristics. It can be used as an adjective to describe something as feminine or female, or as a noun to refer to a female person or animal.

Inflection: Nominative, Accusative, Vocative; Singular; Neuter (as an adjective or noun). It can also be used as the root for other inflected forms across genders and cases.

Synonyms: ΘΗΛΕΙΑ, ΓΥΝΗ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the idea of 'suckling' or 'softness'.

G2616

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-koo-ree-YOO-sah-teh

Translations: subdue, rule over, exercise dominion over, master, bring into subjection

Notes: This word means to exercise dominion over something, to subdue it, or to bring it under one's control. It implies a strong and authoritative rule. It is often used in the context of taking control or having mastery over a person, land, or situation.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΕΥΩ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΖΩ, ΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΚΥΡΙΕΥΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against,' and the verb ΚΥΡΙΕΥΩ (kyrieuo), meaning 'to be lord over' or 'to rule.' The combination emphasizes the idea of exercising complete or decisive dominion.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: deh-DOH-kah

Translations: I have given, I gave

Notes: ΔΕΔΩΚΑ is the first person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, meaning 'to give'. The perfect tense in Koine Greek describes an action that was completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state in the present. It indicates that the act of giving has been completed, and its effects are still relevant.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to the concept of 'giving'. It is a reduplicated form, characteristic of the perfect tense in Greek.

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOH

Translations: (to) himself, (for) himself, (to) herself, (for) herself, (to) itself, (for) itself, (to) themselves, (for) themselves

Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning it refers back to the subject of the clause. It indicates that the action of the verb is directed back to the subject itself. It can be used for singular or plural subjects, and its specific meaning (himself, herself, itself, themselves) depends on the gender and number of the subject it refers to. In this dative form, it often conveys the sense of 'to' or 'for' the subject.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: er-PEH-toh

Translations: (to) a creeping thing, (to) a reptile, (to) an animal, (of) creeping things, (of) reptiles, (of) animals

Notes: This word refers to a creeping thing, a reptile, or a crawling animal. It is often used in a general sense to describe creatures that move close to the ground, such as snakes, lizards, or insects. In the provided examples, it appears in contexts discussing animals of the earth.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter or Plural, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΘΗΡΙΟΝ, ΖΩΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΕΡΠΕΤΟΝ comes from the Greek verb ἕρπω (herpō), meaning 'to creep' or 'to crawl'. It describes something that creeps or crawls.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ER-pon-tee

Translations: to the one creeping, to the one crawling, to the one moving, to the one going, (to) creeping, (to) crawling, (to) moving, (to) going

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ΕΡΠΩ', meaning 'to creep' or 'to crawl'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing an action or the one performing the action. In this dative singular form, it typically refers to 'the one who is creeping/crawling' or 'to/for the creeping/crawling (thing/being)'. It describes a slow, low movement, often associated with animals that move close to the ground.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ

G5515

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KHLO-ron

Translations: green, pale, fresh, a green thing, a pale thing

Notes: This word describes something that is green in color, like plants or grass. It can also refer to something fresh, new, or even pale, depending on the context. In the provided examples, it refers to green vegetation. It is often used to describe living plants or the color associated with them.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΣΙΝΟΣ, ΦΥΤΕΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word "ΧΛΩΡΟΣ" comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'yellow, green'. It is related to words describing colors like yellow, green, or pale.

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?').

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