2001 Translation

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

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.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

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

Part of Speech: 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.

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.

G269

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: em-BLOO-the-san

Translations: they were dulled, they were dimmed, they were blunted, they became dim, they became dull

Notes: This word describes a state of becoming dull, dim, or blunted, often referring to senses like sight or hearing, or to mental faculties. It implies a loss of sharpness or clarity. In the provided examples, it refers to eyes becoming dim or a resolve becoming blunted. It is a compound word, formed from the prefix ἀν- (an-, 'not' or 'un-') and the root μβλύνω (mblunō), which is related to bluntness.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ἈΜΑΥΡΟΩ, ΣΚΟΤΙΖΩ

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.

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.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ho-RAN

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

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

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΕΙΝ, ΘΕΑΣΘΑΙ

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

G4245

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: pres-by-TEH-ron

Translations: older, elder, more ancient, a presbyter, an elder

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the adjective or noun 'presbyteros'. As an adjective, it means 'older' or 'elder', often used to compare age or seniority. As a noun, it refers to an 'elder' or 'presbyter', a person of advanced age or a leader in a community, particularly in religious contexts. It can be used to describe someone who is more senior in age or position than another.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΕΣΒΥΣ, ΓΕΡΩΝ

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

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.

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ghee-NOH-skoh

Translations: know, understand, perceive, learn, recognize, be aware of

Notes: This verb means to know, understand, perceive, or learn. It can refer to knowing a fact, understanding a concept, or becoming acquainted with a person or thing. It implies a process of coming to know or a state of knowing. It is often used to describe a deep, personal knowledge rather than just intellectual assent.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular. This verb inflects for tense, voice, mood, person, and number.

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *ǵneh₃- (to know). It is cognate with English 'know' and Latin 'gnosco'.

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.

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.

G5056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: teh-lew-TEES

Translations: of death, of an end, of a completion

Notes: This word refers to the act of dying, the end of life, or the completion of something. It is often used in contexts related to mortality or the conclusion of an event or process. In a sentence, it would typically function as a possessive or descriptive modifier, indicating something belonging to or related to death or an end.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΑΝΑΤΟΥ, ΠΕΡΑΣ

Etymology: The word τελευτή (teleutē) comes from the verb τελευτάω (teleutaō), meaning 'to finish, complete, die'. It is related to τέλος (telos), meaning 'end, goal, completion'.

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

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

G4632

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SKEV-os

Translations: vessel, a vessel, instrument, an instrument, article, an article, implement, an implement, jar, a jar, container, a container, goods, equipment

Notes: This word refers to any kind of vessel, implement, or article, often implying something useful or designed for a specific purpose. It can denote a container like a jar or pot, a tool or instrument, or more broadly, any piece of equipment or household good. Its meaning is quite versatile and depends on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΓΓΕΙΟΝ, ΕΡΓΑΛΕΙΟΝ, ΟΡΓΑΝΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΣΚΕΥΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *skeu-, meaning 'to cover, to conceal'. It is related to words signifying equipment or preparation.

G5037

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle

Sounds like: TEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΔΕ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

G5115

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TOX-on

Translations: bow, a bow

Notes: This word refers to a bow, typically used as a weapon for shooting arrows. It can also refer to anything curved or arched, like a rainbow. In a sentence, it would function as a direct object or subject, indicating the instrument itself.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΕΛΟΣ, ΤΟΞΕΥΜΑ

Etymology: The word "toxon" comes from an ancient Greek root, possibly related to the idea of bending or stretching. It is the source of English words like 'toxic' (from 'toxikon pharmakon', meaning 'bow poison', referring to poison used on arrows).

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'.

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.

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.

G5315

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: FAH-goh

Translations: eat, devour, consume

Notes: This word is an aorist active subjunctive form of the verb 'to eat'. It is used to express an action of eating that is completed or viewed as a whole, often in a dependent clause or expressing a wish or command. It can also mean to devour or consume.

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

Synonyms: ΕΣΘΙΩ, ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The root ΦΑΓ- is an aorist stem that replaced the present stem of the verb 'to eat' (ἐσθίω) in many forms. It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to eat'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-loh-GAY-see

Translations: bless, praise, speak well of, invoke a blessing upon

Notes: This word means to bless, praise, or speak well of someone or something. It can also mean to invoke a blessing upon someone. It is often used in a religious context, referring to God blessing people or people blessing/praising God. It is a compound word formed from 'εὖ' (eu), meaning 'well', and 'λόγος' (logos), meaning 'word' or 'speech', literally 'to speak well'.

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

Synonyms: ΑἸΝΕΩ, ΕΥ̓ΧΑΡΙΣΤΕΩ

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.

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.

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'.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LOON-tos

Translations: of speaking, of talking, of saying, of proclaiming

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'laleō', meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It describes someone who is in the act of speaking or has just spoken. In this form, it is a genitive singular participle, often translated as 'of one speaking' or 'while speaking'. It can refer to a person, a voice, or a message being uttered.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΟΝΤΟΣ, ΦΩΝΟΥΝΤΟΣ

G4314

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

Translations: to, toward, with, against, for, at, near, by, in relation to

Notes: This is a common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. It indicates direction, relation, or purpose, and its precise meaning often depends on the case of the noun it governs. For example, with the accusative case, it typically means 'to' or 'toward' (indicating motion or direction), 'against' (indicating opposition), or 'in relation to'. With the genitive case, it can mean 'from' (indicating origin or source) or 'in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'at' or 'near' (indicating proximity). It is used to express a wide range of relationships between actions, objects, and people.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs various cases (accusative, genitive, dative).

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'forward, toward'. It is related to other words indicating movement or direction.

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'.

G80

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FON

Translations: brother, a brother, fellowman, countryman, kinsman

Notes: This word refers to a brother by birth, but it can also be used more broadly to refer to a fellow countryman, a kinsman, or a spiritual brother (such as a fellow believer in a religious community). It is often used in the New Testament to address members of the Christian community. In a sentence, it would function as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition when in the accusative case.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ, ΟΜΟΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΔΕΛΦΟΣ is a compound word derived from the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and δελφύς (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: leh-GON-tos

Translations: of saying, of speaking, of telling, of calling, of meaning

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ΛΕΓΩ', meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a genitive participle, it often functions adverbially, indicating the time or circumstance of an action, such as 'while saying' or 'when he was speaking'. It can also function adjectivally, modifying a noun in the genitive case, meaning 'of the one saying'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

G5315

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: fah-GOHN

Translations: having eaten, eating, after eating

Notes: ΦΑΓΩΝ is the aorist active participle of the verb ἐσθίω (esthiō) or φάγω (phagō), meaning 'to eat'. As a participle, it describes an action that has been completed before or at the same time as the main verb of the sentence. It can be translated as 'having eaten' or 'after eating', indicating a past action, or sometimes simply 'eating' in a more general sense.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΣΘΙΩ, ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-loh-GEH-soh

Translations: I will bless, I will praise, I will speak well of

Notes: This word means to bless, praise, or speak well of someone or something. It is often used in a religious context, referring to God blessing people or people blessing/praising God. It can also mean to invoke divine favor upon someone or something. In its future tense form, it indicates an action that will happen.

Inflection: Future Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑἸΝΕΩ, ΕΥ̓ΧΑΡΙΣΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΕΩ is a compound word formed from the Greek prefix ΕΥ̓ (eu), meaning 'good' or 'well', and the verb ΛΕΓΩ (legō), meaning 'to speak'. Thus, it literally means 'to speak well of'.

G1727

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: eh-NAN-tee-on

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἈΝΤΙ, ΚΑΤΑ

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

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OO

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

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

G2505

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thah

Translations: as, just as, according as

Notes: ΚΑΘΑ is an adverb and conjunction meaning 'as' or 'just as'. It is used to introduce a comparison or to indicate the manner in which something is done, similar to 'according as'. It does not change its form based on gender, number, or case.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣ

Etymology: ΚΑΘΑ is a contraction of κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and ἅ (ha, 'which things'). It is related to the longer forms καθάπερ (kathaper) and καθώς (kathos).

G1781

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-TEL-loh-my

Translations: command, order, charge, instruct, enjoin

Notes: This verb means to give a command, order, or instruction. It implies a directive from a position of authority, often with the expectation of obedience. It can be used to describe God commanding people, or a person giving orders to another.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ἘΠΙΤΑΤΤΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐντέλλομαι (entéllomai), from ἐν (en, “in”) + τέλλω (téllō, “to accomplish, perform”). It literally means 'to put a charge upon' or 'to lay a command upon'.

G4771

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: SOY

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Second Person

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

G4198

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: por-yoo-THEYS

Translations: having gone, going, departing, proceeding

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle derived from the verb 'poreuō', meaning 'to go' or 'to depart'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is in the process of occurring. It often indicates the manner or circumstance of the main verb's action, such as 'having gone, he did X' or 'going, he did X'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

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.

G0526

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-pah-LOOS

Translations: tender, soft, delicate, tender ones, soft ones, delicate ones

Notes: This word describes something as tender, soft, or delicate. It is an adjective used to qualify nouns, indicating a quality of gentleness or youthfulness. It can refer to the physical softness of something, or metaphorically to a gentle or delicate nature.

Inflection: Accusative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΜΑΛΑΚΟΣ, ΝΕΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to words signifying softness or gentleness.

G5368

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: fee-LEH-ee

Translations: loves, likes, is fond of, is accustomed to, is in the habit of

Notes: This verb expresses affection, fondness, or friendship. It can also indicate a strong liking for something or a habitual action, meaning 'to be accustomed to' or 'to be in the habit of'. It is used to describe a personal attachment or preference.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΠΑΩ, ΕΡΑΩ

Etymology: The word ΦΙΛΕΩ (phileō) comes from φίλος (philos), meaning 'dear, beloved, friend'. It signifies a deep personal affection or friendship.

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'.

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOS

Translations: brother, a brother, fellow countryman, kinsman, fellow believer

Notes: This word refers to a brother, either by birth or by a close familial or social bond. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to a fellow countryman, a kinsman, or a fellow believer in a religious context. It is a masculine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΝΗΡ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ, ἙΤΑΙΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and δελφύς (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.

G3006

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: LAY-oss

Translations: smooth, level, soft, plain

Notes: This word describes something that is smooth, level, or even, without roughness or irregularities. It can refer to a physical surface, like a smooth stone or a level path. In some contexts, it might also imply something plain or simple, lacking complexity.

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

Synonyms: ΟΜΑΛΟΣ, ΕΠΙΠΕΔΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to Latin 'levis' (smooth, light).

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

Notes: ΜΗ is a negative particle used in Koine Greek to express a subjective negation. It is typically used with non-indicative moods (like the subjunctive, imperative, infinitive, or participle) to express prohibition, a condition, or a denial of something that is wished for or imagined. For example, it is used in commands like 'do not do this' or in clauses expressing fear or purpose, such as 'lest something happen'. It contrasts with 'οὐ' (ou), which negates objective facts.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΜΗ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient negative particle that has been present in various forms across Indo-European languages.

G4218

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: PO-teh

Translations: at some time, ever, once, formerly, when, at any time, sometime

Notes: This word is an adverb that indicates a point in time, often indefinite. It can mean 'at some time' or 'ever,' referring to an unspecified past or future moment. It can also mean 'once' or 'formerly' when referring to a past event. In interrogative contexts, it means 'when?'. It is used to ask about or state the timing of an action or event.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΟΤΕΡΟΝ, ΠΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the interrogative stem *po- (related to 'who,' 'what') combined with the temporal suffix -te. It refers to an indefinite point in time.

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'.

G2671

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-TAH-ran

Translations: curse, a curse

Notes: This word refers to a curse, an imprecation, or a malediction. It signifies a pronouncement of divine punishment or misfortune upon someone or something. It is often used in contexts where a negative consequence or judgment is invoked.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΘΕΜΑ, ΑΡΑ

Etymology: The word "κατάρα" (katara) comes from the Greek verb "καταράομαι" (kataraomai), meaning "to curse." It is formed from the prefix "κατά" (kata), meaning "down" or "against," and "ἀρά" (ara), meaning "a prayer, imprecation, curse."

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.

G2671

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ka-TA-ra

Translations: curse, a curse, malediction, anathema

Notes: This word refers to a curse or malediction, an invocation of divine wrath or evil upon someone or something. It is often used in a religious or spiritual context, indicating a pronouncement of doom or a state of being under divine disfavor. It can be used to describe the act of cursing or the resulting state of being cursed.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΘΕΜΑ, ΑΡΑ

Etymology: From κατά (kata, "down, against") and ἀρά (ara, "curse"). It literally means "down-curse" or "a curse against."

G5043

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEK-non

Translations: child, a child, son, a son, daughter, a daughter

Notes: This word refers to a child, offspring, or descendant. It can be used broadly to refer to a son or daughter, or more generally to a young person. It is often used in a tender or affectionate way, similar to how 'my child' or 'dear child' might be used in English. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to someone who is a spiritual 'child' or follower of another.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΑΙΣ, ΥΙΟΣ, ΘΥΓΑΤΗΡ

Etymology: From the root τίκτω (tiktō), meaning 'to beget' or 'to bear'. It refers to that which is born or produced.

G3440

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: MO-non

Translations: only, alone, merely, a single, a solitary

Notes: This word can function as an adverb meaning 'only' or 'merely', indicating exclusivity or limitation. It can also be the neuter singular form of the adjective 'ΜΟΝΟΣ', meaning 'alone' or 'solitary', describing something as being by itself or unique. In its adverbial use, it often modifies verbs or clauses to emphasize that something is done exclusively or that a condition applies solely to one thing.

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

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΩΣ, ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ

G5219

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-pah-KOO-son

Translations: obey, listen, hearken

Notes: This word means to listen attentively, to give ear, or to obey. It implies a readiness to hear and act upon what is heard, often in the sense of submission or compliance. It is used as an imperative, commanding someone to obey or listen.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΘΩ, ΑΚΟΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'in response to', and ΑΚΟΥΩ (akouō), meaning 'to hear'. Thus, it literally means 'to hear under' or 'to hear in response to', leading to the sense of listening attentively and obeying.

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-NENG-kai

Translations: to bring, to carry, to bear, to lead

Notes: This is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bring,' 'to carry,' or 'to bear.' As an infinitive, it functions like the English 'to bring' or 'to carry,' often expressing purpose or result. It can be used in various contexts, such as bringing objects, carrying burdens, or bearing fruit.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: The verb φέρω (pherō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *bʰer-, meaning 'to carry, to bear.' It is a very ancient and common verb in Indo-European languages.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAH-ben

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-neng-ken

Translations: he brought, he carried, he bore, he led, he produced

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'he brought,' 'he carried,' or 'he bore.' It is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb φέρω (pherō), which means 'to bear,' 'to carry,' 'to bring,' or 'to lead.' It describes a completed action in the past, performed by a single male or neuter subject.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

Etymology: The verb φέρω (pherō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear.' It is a very ancient and common verb in Greek, with many derivatives.

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.

G2983

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: lah-BOO-sah

Translations: taking, having taken, receiving, having received, a woman taking, she taking

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject. In this form, it indicates an action that has been completed in the past relative to the main verb, and it refers to a feminine singular subject.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Feminine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

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

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TEH

Translations: she, herself, to her, for her, of her, her, it, itself, to it, for it, of it, its, they, them, themselves

Notes: This word is a form of the pronoun 'autos', meaning 'self' or 'same'. It can function as a personal pronoun (he, she, it, they), a reflexive pronoun (himself, herself, itself, themselves), or an intensive pronoun (the very, the same). Its specific meaning depends on its case, number, and gender, and the context of the sentence.

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

Etymology: The word 'autos' (from which 'autē' is derived) comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ew-to-, a pronominal stem. It is related to other pronouns and demonstratives in various Indo-European languages.

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.

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-koh

Translations: (to) house, (to) household, (to) family, (to) temple, (to) home

Notes: This word refers to a house, a dwelling place, or a building. It can also refer to a household, meaning the family and all who live within the house, or more broadly, a lineage or a family line. In a religious context, it can refer to a temple or the house of God. The form ΟἸΚΩ is the dative singular, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ, ΟΙΚΟΣ

G4060

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-EH-thee-ken

Translations: he put around, he placed around, he put on, he clothed, he adorned

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition περί (peri, 'around') and the verb τίθημι (tithemi, 'to put, place'). It means to put or place something around another object or person, often implying an act of clothing, adorning, or encircling. It can be used to describe putting on garments, placing a crown, or even bestowing honor or authority upon someone.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΥΩ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΚΟΣΜΕΩ

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEE

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, concerning, during, by, beside, near, among, with respect to

Notes: This is a very common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often means 'upon, over, on, at, in the time of, during, concerning, in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'upon, on, at, by, near, beside, in, for, in addition to, on the basis of, because of, in the time of, during, in the presence of, against'. With the accusative case, it typically means 'upon, on, to, against, over, for, with a view to, at, by, during, in the time of'. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'upon, besides, in addition'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to similar prepositions in other Indo-European languages, conveying ideas of 'on, upon, over'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, 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).

G1131

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: GYM-nah

Translations: naked, bare, poorly clothed, exposed, unarmed, defenseless, open, manifest

Notes: This word describes something that is unclothed, bare, or exposed. It can refer to a person who is literally naked or poorly clothed, or it can be used metaphorically to describe something that is open, manifest, or defenseless. It can also refer to something that is unadorned or simple.

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

Synonyms: ΨΙΛΟΣ, ΑΚΑΛΥΠΤΟΣ, ΑΠΕΡΙΣΚΕΠΤΟΣ

G5137

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tra-KHEE-loo

Translations: (of) neck, a neck

Notes: This word refers to the neck, the part of the body connecting the head to the torso. It can be used literally to describe the physical neck of a person or animal. In some contexts, it can also be used metaphorically, such as in phrases referring to a 'stiff neck' to denote stubbornness or resistance.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The word ΤΡΑΧΗΛΟΣ (trachēlos) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be related to the Greek word τραχύς (trachys), meaning 'rough' or 'harsh', possibly referring to the ruggedness or prominence of the neck.

G1533

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eis-AY-nenk-en

Translations: brought in, carried in, led into, introduced

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ΕἸΣ (eis, 'into') and the verb ΦΕΡΩ (pherō, 'to bear, carry'). It means to bring or carry something into a place, or to lead someone into a place. It can also mean to introduce something or someone. It is used in the past tense, indicating an action that was completed.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΑΓΩ, ΕΙΣΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΙΣΦΕΡΩ is a compound of the preposition ΕἸΣ (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ΦΕΡΩ (pherō), meaning 'to bear', 'to carry', or 'to bring'. The verb ΦΕΡΩ itself derives from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'.

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.

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).

G5207

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HUI-os

Translations: son, a son

Notes: This word refers to a male offspring, a son. It is a masculine noun and is commonly used to denote a direct descendant or, in a broader sense, someone who shares a close relationship or characteristic with another, such as 'sons of God' or 'sons of disobedience'. It can also refer to a young man or a male child.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ

Etymology: From an unused root, probably meaning 'to beget'. It is related to the concept of generation and lineage.

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

G0450

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-na-STAS

Translations: having risen, having stood up, rising, standing up, getting up

Notes: This word is a masculine, singular, nominative participle derived from the verb ἀνίστημι (anistēmi), meaning 'to rise' or 'to stand up'. As a participle, it describes an action performed by the subject of the main verb, often indicating an action that has already occurred or is occurring concurrently. It can be translated as 'having risen' or 'standing up', depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΟΡΘΟΣ

G2068

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PHA-geh

Translations: Eat!, Devour!

Notes: This is an aorist imperative form of the verb 'to eat' or 'to devour'. It is a command directed at one person, telling them to perform the action of eating. It can be used in various contexts, from a literal command to eat food to a more figurative sense of consuming or destroying something.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΣΘΙΩ, ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The verb φάγω (phagō) is the aorist stem of ἐσθίω (esthíō), meaning 'to eat'. The stem φάγ- is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an ancient root meaning 'to consume' or 'to devour'.

G2342

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thay-RAS

Translations: of a wild beast, of a wild animal, of prey, wild beasts, wild animals, prey, a wild beast, a wild animal

Notes: This word refers to a wild beast or wild animal, often one that is predatory or dangerous. It can also refer to the concept of prey. It is used to describe animals that are not domesticated, and can be used in a general sense to refer to such creatures.

Inflection: Masculine, Genitive Singular or Accusative Plural

Synonyms: ΖΩΟΝ, ΚΤΗΝΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to a word meaning 'to hunt' or 'to chase'.

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.

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.

G5035

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: ta-KHOO

Translations: quick, swift, fast, quickly, swiftly, soon, immediately

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'quick' or 'swift', describing something that moves or happens at a high speed. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'quickly', 'swiftly', 'soon', or 'immediately', indicating the manner or timing of an action. For example, it can describe a 'swift witness' or an action that happens 'quickly'.

Inflection: Neuter Singular Nominative or Accusative (as adjective), Adverbial form (as adverb)

Synonyms: ΕΥΘΕΩΣ, ΑΙΦΝΙΔΙΩΣ, ΣΠΕΥΔΩ

Etymology: The word ΤΑΧΥ (tachy) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *teh₂g- meaning 'to touch, to handle', which evolved to imply speed or quickness in Greek.

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EU-res

Translations: you found, find, you did find

Notes: This is a verb form derived from the root 'εὑρίσκω' (heuriskō), meaning 'to find' or 'to discover'. It is used to indicate an action of finding that occurred in the past (aorist tense). It can function as a statement of fact, meaning 'you found', or as a command, meaning 'find!'

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'εὑρίσκω' (heuriskō) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the concept of 'finding' or 'discovering'.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pah-reh-DOH-ken

Translations: handed over, delivered, gave up, betrayed, committed, entrusted

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb ΔΙΔΩΜΙ (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It generally means to hand something over to someone, to deliver, or to give up. Depending on the context, it can also mean to betray someone, to commit something to someone's care, or to entrust. It is often used in the sense of delivering someone into custody or handing over a tradition.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: KOO-ree-oss

Translations: Lord, a Lord, master, a master, owner, an owner, sir

Notes: This word refers to a person who has authority, control, or ownership over something or someone. It is frequently used in the New Testament to refer to God or Jesus Christ, signifying their supreme authority and sovereignty. It can also be used in a more general sense for a human master or owner.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΑΥΘΕΝΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ derives from the Greek word κῦρος (kyros), meaning 'supreme power' or 'authority'. It signifies one who possesses power and authority, thus a lord or master.

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.

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.

G5456

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foh-NAY

Translations: voice, sound, noise, a voice, a sound, a noise

Notes: This word refers to a voice, a sound, or a noise. It is commonly used to describe the sound produced by living beings, such as a human voice or the sound of an animal, but can also refer to inanimate sounds like thunder or the sound of a trumpet. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΗΧΟΣ, ΚΡΑΥΓΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- (to speak, tell, say). Cognate with Latin fari (to speak) and English ban.

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.

G1921

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-GNO

Translations: knew, recognized, understood, perceived, learned, ascertained, became acquainted with

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'epiginōskō', meaning to know fully, to recognize, or to understand. It implies a deeper, more complete knowledge than simply 'ginōskō' (to know). It can be used to describe the act of coming to a full realization or becoming thoroughly acquainted with something or someone.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

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

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOO

Translations: (of) a brother, (of) the brother, (of) a fellow believer, (of) the fellow believer, (of) a kinsman

Notes: This word refers to a brother by birth, or more broadly, a fellow human being, a kinsman, or a fellow believer in a religious context. It is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession, origin, or relationship.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΝΗΡ, ΣΥΝΔΟΥΛΟΣ

G4314

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-ah-GAH-geh

Translations: bring, lead, present, offer, bring near, bring to, lead to

Notes: This word means to bring something or someone near, to lead them to a specific place or person, or to present or offer something. As an imperative, it functions as a command to perform this action. It is often used in contexts of bringing offerings, presenting people before authorities, or leading someone to a destination.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΠΑΡΙΣΤΗΜΙ

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

G4374

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-EEN-eng-ken

Translations: he brought, he offered, he presented, he sacrificed

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist indicative active form of the verb προσφέρω (prospherō), meaning 'to bring to, to offer, to present'. It describes an action completed in the past by a single male or unspecified subject. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros, 'to, toward') and the verb φέρω (pherō, 'to bear, to carry'). Thus, it literally means 'to carry toward' or 'to bring to'. It is often used in contexts of bringing gifts, offerings, or sacrifices to someone or something.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ

G2068

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PHA-gen

Translations: ate, did eat, consumed

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

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

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

G1448

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eng-GHEE-sas

Translations: having drawn near, having approached, drawing near, approaching

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having drawn near' or 'having approached'. It describes an action that occurred prior to or concurrently with the main verb of the sentence. It is often used to indicate someone coming into close proximity with another person or object, or a time or event drawing close.

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΣΙΑΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G4137

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: play-ROO

Translations: to fill, to fulfill, to complete, to accomplish, to make full, to bring to an end

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to fill' or 'to fulfill'. It can refer to physically filling something, like a container, or to fulfilling a prophecy, a law, or a period of time. It is often used to describe the completion or accomplishment of a task or a divine purpose. In the provided example, 'ΦΑΡΑΓΓΑΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΥΣΘΑΙ' (pharaggas plērousthai) means 'valleys to be filled', indicating a passive sense of being filled.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΕΚΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΣΥΜΠΛΗΡΟΩ

Etymology: From πλῆρες (plēres), the neuter form of πλῆρης (plērēs, 'full'). The verb means 'to make full'.

G0509

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AH-noh-then

Translations: from above, from the top, again, anew, from the beginning

Notes: This word is an adverb that can have both a spatial and a temporal meaning. Spatially, it means 'from above' or 'from the top,' indicating origin or direction from a higher place. Temporally, it means 'again,' 'anew,' or 'from the beginning,' indicating a repetition or a fresh start. Its specific meaning often depends on the context of the sentence.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΛΙΝ, ἘΚ ΠΡΩΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΝΩΘΕΝ is formed from the adverb ἄνω (anō), meaning 'upwards' or 'above,' combined with the suffix -θεν (-then), which indicates origin or direction 'from' a place. Thus, it literally means 'from above' or 'from an upper place,' and by extension, 'from the beginning' or 'again'.

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').

G4128

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thoss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

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

G3631

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-noo

Translations: of wine, wine

Notes: This word refers to wine, the fermented juice of grapes. It is commonly used in ancient Greek texts to denote the beverage itself, often in contexts of consumption, production, or as a symbol. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession or origin, such as 'of wine' or 'from wine'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΜΠΕΛΩΝ, ΓΛΕΥΚΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟἸΝΟΣ (oinos) comes from Proto-Indo-European *woyh₁no-, referring to 'wine' or 'vine'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, indicating its ancient origin and widespread use.

G4352

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-koo-nay-SOO-sin

Translations: they will worship, they will bow down, they will prostrate themselves, they will do obeisance

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to worship,' 'to bow down,' or 'to prostrate oneself.' It describes an act of reverence, homage, or adoration, often involving bowing or kneeling before someone or something. It can be used to describe worship of God, but also bowing before a king, a person of authority, or even an idol.

Inflection: Future, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ, ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΠΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word προσκυνέω is a compound word formed from πρός (pros), meaning 'towards' or 'facing,' and κυνέω (kyneō), meaning 'to kiss.' The original sense was to kiss the ground or the hand of a superior, evolving to mean 'to bow down' or 'to worship.'

G2672

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-ROH-meh-nos

Translations: cursed, accursed, a cursed one, an accursed one

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been cursed' or 'being under a curse'. It describes someone or something that has been subjected to a curse. It is often used to refer to a person who is divinely condemned or under a state of anathema. The word is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἀράομαι (araomai), meaning 'to pray' or 'to invoke'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΚΑΤΑΡΑΤΟΣ, ΑΝΑΘΕΜΑ

G1944

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eh-pee-kah-tah-RAH-tos

Translations: cursed, accursed, execrable

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is under a curse, or is an object of execration. It implies being condemned or devoted to destruction, often by divine judgment. It is used to emphasize a state of being utterly detestable or condemned.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΡΑΤΟΣ, ΑΝΑΘΕΜΑ

Etymology: Derived from the verb ἐπικαταράομαι (epikataráomai), meaning 'to curse upon' or 'to imprecate'. It is a compound word formed from ἐπί (epi, 'upon, over') and καταράομαι (kataráomai, 'to curse'), which itself comes from κατά (kata, 'down') and ἀράομαι (aráomai, 'to pray, to curse').

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: yoo-lo-GOHN

Translations: blessing, praising, speaking well of, commending

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'eulogeō'. It describes an ongoing action of blessing, praising, or speaking well of someone or something. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or adverbially, describing how an action is performed. For example, 'he was blessing God' or 'blessing, he went on his way'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΝΕΩ, ΕΠΑΙΝΕΩ, ΜΑΚΑΡΙΖΩ

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

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

Translations: blessed, praised, fortunate, a blessed one

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΣ, ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ

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

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: yoo-lo-GOON-tah

Translations: blessing, praising, speaking well of

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'eulogeō', meaning 'to bless' or 'to speak well of'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action and can function adjectivally or adverbially in a sentence, indicating someone or something that is in the act of blessing or being blessed, depending on the voice. In this form, it refers to the one who is blessing.

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

Synonyms: ΑἸΝΕΩ, ΕΥ̓ΦΗΜΕΩ

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EHL-then

Translations: he went out, she went out, it went out, he came out, she came out, it came out, he departed, she departed, it departed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes the action of moving from an inside place to an outside place, or departing from a location. It is used to indicate that a person or thing has exited or left a specific area.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-SO-poo

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

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

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-.

G0450

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nas-TAY-toh

Translations: let him arise, let him stand up, let him appear

Notes: This word is an imperative verb meaning 'let him arise' or 'let him stand up'. It is used to command or request someone to get up, stand, or appear. It can refer to physical rising, or to appearing in a more general sense, such as appearing before someone or coming into existence.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ἀνίστημι (anistēmi) is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'.

G5315

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: fah-GEH-toh

Translations: let him eat, he must eat, he should eat

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to eat' or 'to consume'. It is used here in the imperative mood, indicating a command or instruction for someone to eat. It specifically refers to a third person singular subject, meaning 'let him/her/it eat'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΣΘΙΩ, ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word φάγω (phagō) comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to eat'. It is a common verb in Koine Greek and is used extensively in the New Testament and Septuagint.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-loh-GAY-see

Translations: will bless, will praise, will speak well of

Notes: This is a verb in the future active indicative, third person singular. It means 'he/she/it will bless' or 'he/she/it will praise' or 'he/she/it will speak well of'. It is a compound word formed from the Greek prefix εὖ (eu), meaning 'good' or 'well', and the verb λογέω (logeō), meaning 'to speak'. Thus, it literally means 'to speak well of'. It is used to describe the act of bestowing divine favor, expressing approval, or speaking highly of someone or something.

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

Synonyms: ἘΠΑΙΝΕΩ, ΜΑΚΑΡΙΖΩ

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-MEE

Translations: I am, to be, exist, happen

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

Inflection: First person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

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

G1839

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ES-tay

Translations: he was amazed, he was astonished, he was beside himself, he was out of his mind

Notes: This word describes a state of being overwhelmed by emotion, such as astonishment, amazement, or even being out of one's senses. It literally means to 'stand out' or 'be put out of place,' implying a departure from one's normal state of mind due to a powerful experience. It is often used to describe someone who is so shocked or surprised that they are beside themselves.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΠΛΗΣΣΩ, ΘΑΥΜΑΖΩ

G1533

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ice-en-ENG-kas

Translations: having brought in, having led into, having carried in

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb εἰσφέρω (eisphero), which means 'to bring in,' 'to lead into,' or 'to carry in.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It is often used to describe someone who has completed the action of bringing something in or leading someone into a place.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative Singular Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ

G2068

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PHA-gon

Translations: ate, did eat, have eaten

Notes: This word is an aorist form of the verb 'to eat'. It describes an action of eating that occurred in the past, without specifying whether it was a continuous or repeated action. It can mean 'I ate', 'they ate', or 'we ate' depending on the context, as the form is ambiguous between first person singular and third person plural in the aorist indicative active.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, First Person Singular or Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ, ΤΡΩΓΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ἐσθίω' (esthiō), from which 'ἐφαγον' is derived, comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to eat'.

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-EL-thain

Translations: to enter, to go in, to come in

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'to enter' or 'to go in'. It describes the action of moving into a place or situation. It is often used to indicate the commencement of an action or the arrival at a destination.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕἸΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕἸΣΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕἸΣ (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G2064

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: el-THOHN

Translations: having come, when he came, after coming, coming

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is completed before the main verb's action. It often functions adverbially, indicating the time or circumstance of the main action, such as 'when he came' or 'after he had come'.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩΝ, ΠΑΡΑΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G1388

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DO-loo

Translations: of deceit, of guile, of treachery, of fraud, of trickery

Notes: This word refers to deceit, guile, treachery, or trickery. It describes a cunning or deceptive way of acting or speaking, often with the intent to mislead or harm. It is typically used to characterize actions, words, or intentions that are not straightforward or honest.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΤΗ, ΠΑΝΟΥΡΓΙΑ, ΥΠΟΚΡΙΣΙΣ

Etymology: This word is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a word meaning 'bait' or 'snare'.

G1546

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-lay-THEE

Translations: he was called, she was called, it was called, he was summoned, she was summoned, it was summoned

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to be called' or 'to be summoned'. It is the passive voice of the verb 'to call out' or 'to summon'. It describes an action where someone or something is the recipient of a calling or summoning. For example, 'he was called' to a meeting, or 'it was called' by a certain name.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΚΑΛΕΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΚΑΛΕΩ (kaleō), meaning 'to call'.

G3686

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-no-MA

Translations: name, a name, reputation, character, authority

Notes: This word refers to a name, whether of a person, place, or thing. It can also signify one's reputation, character, or even authority, as a name often represents the person or entity itself. It is commonly used in phrases like 'in the name of' to denote authority or representation.

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁nómn̥. It is cognate with Latin nōmen and English name.

G4417

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ter-NEE-ken

Translations: has tripped up, has supplanted, has taken by the heel, has deceived

Notes: This word is a verb in the perfect tense, indicating a completed action with ongoing results. It literally means 'to strike with the heel' or 'to trip up by the heel.' Metaphorically, it means to supplant, deceive, or defraud someone, often by cunning or treachery. It describes an action where one person has gained an advantage over another, often unfairly.

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

Synonyms: ΔΟΛΙΕΥΩ, ΑΠΑΤΑΩ, ΥΠΟΚΛΕΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word derives from the Greek noun πτέρνα (pterna), meaning 'heel.' The verb form literally means 'to use the heel' or 'to trip with the heel,' and then developed the metaphorical sense of supplanting or deceiving.

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).

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-LAY-fen

Translations: he has taken, she has taken, it has taken, he has received, she has received, it has received, he has seized, she has seized, it has seized

Notes: This word is the third person singular, perfect active indicative form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take,' 'to receive,' or 'to seize.' The perfect tense indicates an action completed in the past with ongoing results in the present. It describes a state resulting from a past action. For example, 'he has taken' implies that the act of taking is complete, and the item is now in his possession.

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to grasp' or 'to take.' It is a common verb in ancient Greek with a wide range of applications related to acquiring or receiving something.

G5277

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-peh-LEI-poo

Translations: you were leaving behind, you were remaining, you were left over, he/she/it was being left behind, he/she/it was remaining

Notes: This is an inflected form of the verb 'hypoleipō', meaning 'to leave behind', 'to remain', or 'to be left over'. It describes an ongoing action in the past. It can be used to say that someone was leaving something behind, or that someone or something was remaining or being left over.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Active or Middle/Passive, 2nd Person Singular or 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ

G0611

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-kree-THEIS

Translations: having answered, answering, replied, having replied

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle of the verb 'to answer' or 'to reply'. It describes an action that has already occurred, often translated as 'having answered' or 'having replied'. It is typically used to introduce a statement or action that is a response to something previously said or done, functioning adverbially to describe the manner or timing of the main verb.

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

Synonyms: ΕἸΠΩΝ, ΛΕΓΩΝ

G4741

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-TEE-ri-sa

Translations: I established, I strengthened, I fixed, I made firm, I supported

Notes: This word is the first person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'στηρίζω' (stērizō). It describes a completed action in the past, meaning 'I established,' 'I strengthened,' 'I fixed,' or 'I made firm.' It is used to convey the act of making something stable, secure, or resolute, or providing support to someone or something.

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

Synonyms: ΕΔΡΑΙΩΣΑ, ΕΠΗΞΑ, ΕΝΙΣΧΥΣΑ

Etymology: The verb 'στηρίζω' (stērizō) comes from the noun 'στηριγμός' (stērigmos), meaning 'a support' or 'a prop'. It is related to the concept of firmness and stability.

G2129

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-lo-GEE-ah

Translations: blessing, a blessing, praise, benediction, good word, eulogy

Notes: This word refers to a blessing, either spoken or bestowed. It can also mean praise or a good word spoken about someone or something. It is a compound word formed from 'eu' (good) and 'logos' (word/speech), literally meaning 'good word' or 'good speech'. It is used to describe divine favor, a beneficial gift, or an act of speaking well of someone.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ, ΔΩΡΕΑ, ΕΠΑΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΙΑ is derived from the Greek words εὖ (eu), meaning 'good' or 'well', and λόγος (logos), meaning 'word' or 'speech'. It originally referred to speaking well of someone or something, which evolved into the sense of praise, and then to a blessing or a beneficial gift.

G2733

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-toy-KAY-sis

Translations: dwelling, a dwelling, habitation, a habitation, residence, a residence

Notes: This word refers to the act of dwelling or residing, or the place where one dwells. It describes a permanent or settled place of abode.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ, ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ (katoikēsis) is derived from the verb κατοικέω (katoikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. It combines the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'in accordance with', with οἰκέω (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to live in a house'.

G3162

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ma-KHAIR-ay

Translations: sword, a sword, (to) a sword, (with) a sword, (by) a sword

Notes: This word refers to a sword or a dagger, a short sword, or a knife. It is a common term for a weapon used for cutting or thrusting. In the provided context, it is used to indicate the instrument by which an action is performed, such as 'I will destroy with my sword'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΞΙΦΟΣ, ΡΟΜΦΑΙΑ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be pre-Greek. It refers to a short sword or dagger.

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-PHO

Translations: to brother, to a brother, to fellow believer, to a fellow believer, to countryman, to a countryman

Notes: This word refers to a brother by birth, but it is also commonly used in a broader sense to refer to a fellow countryman, a fellow human being, or, especially in a religious context, a fellow believer or disciple. It is a dative form, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Dative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΔΕΛΦΟΤΗΣ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΔΕΛΦΟΣ is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and δελφύς (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.

G1437

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-AHN

Translations: if, when, whenever, although

Notes: ἘΑΝ is a conditional conjunction used to introduce a protasis (the 'if' clause) in a conditional sentence. It typically takes the subjunctive mood, indicating a condition that is possible, probable, or hypothetical. It can be translated as 'if', 'when', or 'whenever', depending on the nuance of the condition, and sometimes 'although' in concessive clauses.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ, ὍΤΑΝ

Etymology: ἘΑΝ is a contraction of the conditional particle εἰ (ei, 'if') and the modal particle ἄν (an), which adds a sense of contingency or possibility to the condition.

G2218

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ZOO-gon

Translations: yoke, a yoke, balance, a balance, pair, a pair

Notes: This word refers to a wooden bar or frame that is fitted over the necks of two animals, typically oxen, and attached to a plow or cart, allowing them to pull together. Metaphorically, it can represent a burden, servitude, or submission, but also a connection or partnership. It can also refer to the beam of a balance scale or a pair of things, such as a pair of scales or a pair of animals.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΔΟΥΛΕΙΑ, ΒΑΡΟΣ, ΖΕΥΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΖΥΓΟΝ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to join' or 'to yoke'. It is related to English words like 'yoke' and 'join'.

G1758

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-NEH-koh-tay

Translations: was holding a grudge, was bearing a grudge, was angry with, was entangled in, was held by

Notes: This word is the imperfect form of the verb ἐχέω (enechō), meaning to hold in, to hold fast, or to bear a grudge against someone. It is often used in the sense of harboring resentment or being angry with someone. It can also mean to be entangled or held by something, such as a law or a sin. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐν (en, meaning 'in') and the verb ἔχω (echō, meaning 'to have' or 'to hold').

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Imperfect, Active or Middle/Passive, Indicative

Synonyms: ΟΡΓΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΜΗΝΙΩ, ΠΑΡΟΞΥΝΩ

Etymology: The verb ἐνέχω (enechō) is formed from the prefix ἐν (en), meaning 'in' or 'on', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'.

G4012

G3588, G3739, G3778, G5101

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: HAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-lo-GAY-sen

Translations: he blessed, she blessed, it blessed, to bless, to praise, to speak well of

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to bless,' 'to praise,' or 'to speak well of.' It is often used in contexts of divine blessing or human commendation. It describes an action completed in the past by a single person or entity.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΧΑΡΙΣΤΕΩ, ΑἸΝΕΩ, ΕΥ̓ΦΗΜΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΕΩ is a compound word derived from the Greek prefix ΕΥ̓ (eu), meaning 'good' or 'well,' and the verb ΛΕΓΩ (legō), meaning 'to speak.' Thus, it literally means 'to speak well of' and evolved to mean 'to bless' or 'to praise.'

G1271

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-AH-noy-ah

Translations: mind, understanding, a mind, an understanding, thought, purpose, intention, intellect

Notes: This word refers to the faculty of thinking, understanding, and reasoning. It encompasses the intellect, thoughts, intentions, and purposes of a person. It can describe the inner disposition or the way one thinks about something. It is a compound word formed from διά (dia, "through") and νοῦς (nous, "mind").

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΝΟΥΣ, ΚΑΡΔΙΑ, ΣΥΝΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΝΟΙΑ (dianoia) is a compound of διά (dia), meaning "through" or "across," and νοῦς (nous), meaning "mind" or "intellect." It literally means "a thinking through" or "a thorough understanding."

G0615

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-ok-TEI-noh

Translations: kill, slay, put to death, murder

Notes: This verb means to kill, slay, or put to death. It is often used in the context of taking a life, whether intentionally or unintentionally. It can refer to physical death or, in some contexts, to spiritual death or destruction. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb κτείνω (kteinō), meaning 'to kill'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΦΟΝΕΥΩ, ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb κτείνω (kteinō), meaning 'to kill' or 'to slay'. The prefix intensifies the action of killing, emphasizing the complete removal of life.

G0001

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-eng-GEH-lee

Translations: it was reported, it was announced, it was told, it was declared, it was proclaimed

Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative, third person singular form of the verb ἀπαγγέλλω (apangellō), meaning 'to report' or 'to announce'. It indicates that something was reported or announced by someone or something else, rather than the subject performing the action directly. It is often used in contexts where news or information is conveyed.

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΕΥ̓ΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ

G3992

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: PEM-psah-sah

Translations: having sent, sending, dispatching, escorting

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ΠΕΜΠΩ', meaning 'to send' or 'to dispatch'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal qualities, indicating an action that has already occurred or is occurring. It describes someone who has performed the action of sending or dispatching. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'the woman, having sent a letter, waited for a reply'.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

G0615

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-ok-TEI-nai

Translations: to kill, to slay, to put to death

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ἀποκτείνω'. It means 'to kill' or 'to slay'. As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun, often used to express purpose, result, or as the object of another verb. For example, it can be translated as 'to kill' in a sentence like 'he came to kill'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

Etymology: From ἀπό (apo, 'from, off') and κτείνω (kteinō, 'to kill'). The prefix ἀπό intensifies the meaning of the verb 'to kill'.

G3189

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: meh-so-po-ta-MEE-ahn

Translations: Mesopotamia

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Mesopotamia, a historical region of Western Asia situated within the Tigris–Euphrates river system. It is a compound word derived from 'μέσος' (middle) and 'ποταμός' (river), literally meaning 'between rivers'. It is used to denote the geographical area.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: From Ancient Greek Μεσοποταμία (Mesopotamia), a compound of μέσος (mesos, “middle”) and ποταμός (potamos, “river”), referring to the land 'between the rivers' Tigris and Euphrates.

G2992

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: LAH-bahn

Translations: Laban

Notes: Laban is a proper noun referring to a significant figure in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Genesis. He was the brother of Rebekah, the father of Leah and Rachel, and the uncle and father-in-law of Jacob. He is known for his dealings with Jacob, including the deception regarding his daughters' marriages and the subsequent negotiations over livestock.

Inflection: Does not inflect (indeclinable in this form)

Etymology: The name Laban is of Hebrew origin (לָבָן, lavan), meaning 'white'. It is associated with the region of Paddan-Aram in Mesopotamia.

G5488

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: KHAR-ran

Translations: Haran, Charran

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Haran, an ancient city in Mesopotamia, located in modern-day Turkey. It is significant in biblical history as a place where Abraham settled for a time after leaving Ur of the Chaldees, before continuing his journey to Canaan. It is also the name of a person, a son of Caleb and a descendant of Seir.

Inflection: Singular, Indeclinable

Etymology: The name is of Hebrew origin (חָרָן, Charan), meaning 'parched' or 'mountainous country'. It refers to both a geographical location and a personal name in the Old Testament.

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'.

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE-nas

Translations: who, what, some, any, some people, any people, some things, any things

Notes: ΤΙΝΑΣ is an inflected form of the pronoun/adjective ΤΙΣ. It serves as both an interrogative (asking 'who?' or 'what?') and an indefinite (meaning 'someone,' 'something,' 'some,' or 'any'). In this form, it is the masculine or feminine, plural, accusative case. It can be used to ask about the identity of multiple people or things, or to refer to an unspecified group of people or things.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

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.

G0654

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pos-TREP-sai

Translations: to turn away, to turn back, to return, to avert, to pervert

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'apostrephō', meaning 'to turn away' or 'to turn back'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'apo' (away from) and the verb 'strephō' (to turn). It can be used in various contexts, such as turning oneself away from something, causing someone or something else to turn away, or returning to a place or state. It can also imply averting something, like a disaster, or perverting a path or truth.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G3709

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: or-GAYN

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

Notes: This word refers to a strong, passionate emotion, often intense anger or indignation. It can describe human anger, but is frequently used in a theological context to refer to God's righteous anger or divine judgment, which often leads to punishment. It is used here in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΥΜΟΣ, ΠΑΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΡΓΗ (orgē) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *werg-, meaning 'to work' or 'to do'. It originally referred to an impulse or natural disposition, which then evolved to mean a strong emotion or passion, and eventually anger or wrath.

G1950

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-la-THEE-tai

Translations: he may forget, he might forget, he forgets

Notes: This word means 'to forget' or 'to neglect'. It is often used in the middle voice, emphasizing that the action of forgetting is done by the subject for themselves or concerns them directly. It can be used to describe someone forgetting a person, a thing, or an event.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist, Subjunctive, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΚΛΑΝΘΑΝΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΝΘΑΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the prefix ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and the verb λανθάνομαι (lanthanomai), meaning 'to escape notice' or 'to be forgotten'. The combination implies a complete or thorough forgetting.

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.

G0649

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-pos-TEI-la-sa

Translations: having sent, sending, she sent

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ἀποστέλλω', meaning 'to send away' or 'to send forth'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is occurring in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It is often used to indicate the agent or circumstance of an action, functioning similarly to an English clause like 'having sent' or 'when she had sent'. It is a compound word, formed from 'ἀπό' (away from) and 'στέλλω' (to send).

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΜΨΑΣΑ, ΕΞΑΠΕΣΤΕΙΛΑΣΑ

G4378

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: pros-OKH-thi-kah

Translations: displeasingly, vexatiously, with displeasure, with vexation

Notes: This word is an adverb derived from the verb 'prosochthizo', meaning 'to be displeased with' or 'to be angry at'. It describes an action done in a way that causes displeasure or vexation, or an action performed with a feeling of displeasure or vexation. It indicates a strong negative emotional reaction or the manner in which such a reaction is expressed.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word 'ΠΡΟΣΟΧΘΙΖΩ' (prosochthizo) is a compound word formed from the preposition 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'against', and 'ὀχθίζω' (ochthizo), meaning 'to be vexed' or 'to be displeased'. The root 'ὀχθίζω' is related to 'ὄχθος' (ochthos), meaning 'a bank' or 'a mound', possibly implying a feeling of being 'stuck' or 'blocked' by something, leading to vexation.

G2222

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DZOH-ay

Translations: life, a life

Notes: This word refers to life in its broadest sense, encompassing both physical and spiritual existence. It can denote the principle of life, the period of life, or the way of life. It is often used to describe the state of being alive, as well as the quality of that existence, particularly in a spiritual or eternal context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΙΟΣ, ΨΥΧΗ

Etymology: From the verb ζάω (zaō), meaning 'to live'. It is related to the concept of vital breath and existence.

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