2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: TOH-teh

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑ, ΟΥΝ

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

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.

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.

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.

G2932

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: KTEE-sahee

Translations: acquire, buy, get, obtain, possess, gain, purchase

Notes: This word means to acquire, obtain, or possess something, often implying a process of gaining ownership or control. It can refer to buying something, or simply coming into possession of it. It is used in contexts where one is urged to gain or secure something for themselves.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΧΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the idea of settling or establishing oneself, and thus acquiring property or possessions.

G0954

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BEE-kohn

Translations: flask, a flask, bottle, a bottle

Notes: This word refers to a flask or bottle, typically made of earthenware or pottery. It is used to describe a container for liquids. In the provided context, it is used in a narrative where a flask is acquired and then broken, indicating its physical nature and use as an object.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΓΓΕΙΟΝ, ΑΣΚΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΒΙΚΟΣ (bikos) is of uncertain origin, possibly a loanword from a Semitic language or from an unknown pre-Greek source. It refers to a type of vessel.

G4111

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: pep-LAS-meh-non

Translations: formed, molded, fashioned, fabricated, a formed thing, a molded thing

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'πλάσσω' (plassō), meaning 'to form' or 'to mold'. As a participle, it describes something that has been formed or molded. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or substantively, referring to 'that which has been formed'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΗΜΙΟΥΡΓΗΜΕΝΟΝ, ΚΕΧΑΡΑΓΜΕΝΟΝ

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ax-EES

Translations: you will lead, you will bring, you will go, he will lead, he will bring, he will go, she will lead, she will bring, she will go, it will lead, it will bring, it will go

Notes: This word is an inflection of the verb 'agō', meaning 'to lead', 'to bring', or 'to go'. In this form, it is in the future tense, and can be either second person singular ('you will lead/bring/go'), third person singular ('he/she/it will lead/bring/go'), or second person plural ('you all will lead/bring/go'). Its meaning often depends on the context, indicating movement or guidance.

Inflection: Future Indicative, Active Voice, Second Person Singular or Third Person Singular or Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΑΓΩ

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.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-el-EH-oo-see

Translations: you will go out, you will come out, you will depart

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to go out', 'to come out', or 'to depart'. It is formed from the preposition 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of', and the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It is used to describe an action of moving from an inside place to an outside place, or from one location to another, often with the implication of leaving something behind.

Inflection: Future, Indicative, Second Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G1519

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

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.

G4182

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pol-y-AN-dree-on

Translations: cemetery, a cemetery, burial place, a burial place, sepulchre, a sepulchre

Notes: This word is a compound noun, formed from 'πολύς' (many) and 'ἀνήρ' (man), combined with a suffix indicating a place. It refers to a place where many people are buried, such as a cemetery or a mass grave. It is used to describe a burial ground or a sepulchre.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΑΦΟΣ, ΜΝΗΜΑ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πολυάνδριον (polyándrion), a compound of πολύς (polús, “many”) and ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”), with the suffix -ιον (-ion) indicating a place.

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'.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEE

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: THAYS

Translations: of the

Notes: ΤΗΣ is the genitive, singular, feminine form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for feminine singular nouns. For example, 'the house of the woman' would use ΤΗΣ for 'of the woman'. It functions similarly to 'of the' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article 'Ο' (of which ΤΗΣ is an inflection) derives from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun root. It evolved to function as a definite article in ancient Greek, marking nouns as specific or previously mentioned.

G2292, G2293

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun

Sounds like: thar-SEIS

Translations: Tarshish, chrysolites, beryls

Notes: The word 'ΘΑΡΣΕΙΣ' (Tharseis) has two distinct meanings in Koine Greek. It can refer to 'Tarshish', a geographical location, likely a city or region, often associated with a distant maritime trading center, possibly in Spain. In this sense, it is a proper noun and is typically used with prepositions like 'εἰς' (to) to indicate movement towards it. Alternatively, it can refer to 'chrysolites' or 'beryls', which are types of precious stones. In this sense, it is a common noun and is often found in contexts describing valuable objects or adornments.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a Proper Noun); Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter (as a common Noun)

Etymology: The origin of 'ΘΑΡΣΕΙΣ' as 'Tarshish' is Semitic, likely Phoenician, referring to a smelting or refining place. The origin of 'ΘΑΡΣΕΙΣ' as 'chrysolites' or 'beryls' is less clear, possibly from a Semitic root related to 'yellow' or 'green' stones.

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).

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AHN

Translations: if, ever, might, would, should

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LEE-soh

Translations: I will speak, I will say, I will talk

Notes: This is the first person singular future active indicative form of the verb 'λαλέω' (laleō), meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It indicates an action that the speaker will perform in the future, such as 'I will speak' or 'I will say'. It is commonly used to express future communication or declaration.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΩ, ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

Etymology: From an onomatopoeic root, imitating the sound of babbling or chattering. It originally referred to incoherent speech or babbling, but in Koine Greek, it evolved to mean speaking in general, often with a focus on the act of speaking rather than the content.

G2046

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-REIS

Translations: you will say, you shall say, you will speak, you shall speak

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak' in the future tense. It is used when referring to an action of speaking that will happen in the future, often in a declarative or prophetic context. For example, 'you will say to them' or 'you shall speak the word'.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΕΙΣ, ΦΗΣΕΙΣ

Etymology: The verb ἔρομαι (eromai) 'to ask' and ἐρῶ (erō) 'to say' are related to the Proto-Indo-European root *werh₁- 'to say, speak'.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

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

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

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

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.

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.

G2730

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: kah-toy-KOON-tes

Translations: dwelling, inhabiting, residing, living, those who dwell, those who inhabit, those who reside, those who live

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'katoikeō', meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. It describes someone or something that is currently dwelling or residing in a place. When used as a noun, it refers to 'those who dwell' or 'the inhabitants' of a particular area. It is often used to describe people living in a specific region or on the earth.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΕΝΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΕΣ

G1525

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eis-por-YOO-oh-men-oy

Translations: entering, going in, coming in, those entering, those going in, those coming in

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'entering' or 'going into'. It describes an action that is currently happening or ongoing. It is often used to refer to people who are in the process of entering a place, as seen in the example usage where it refers to 'those entering in the gates'. As a compound word, it combines 'εἰς' (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and 'πορεύομαι' (poreuomai), meaning 'to go' or 'to proceed'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΜΒΑΙΝΩ

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.

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOW-tays

Translations: to these, with these, by these, in these, these

Notes: This word is the dative plural feminine form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'these'. It is used to point out something specific that is near the speaker or has just been mentioned. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object, means, instrument, or location, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'with', 'by', or 'in'. It can function as a pronoun, standing in for a noun, or as an adjective, modifying a noun.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TA-deh

Translations: these things, thus, as follows

Notes: ΤΑΔΕ is the neuter plural form of the demonstrative pronoun ὅδε (hode), meaning 'this' or 'these'. It is often used to introduce a statement, a list of items, or direct speech, functioning like 'thus' or 'as follows'. For example, 'thus says the Lord'. It can refer to things that are about to be said or have just been mentioned.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΤΟΙΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ὅδε (hode) is formed from the demonstrative pronoun ὁ (ho, 'this, that') and the deictic particle -δε (-de), which emphasizes proximity or immediate reference.

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.

G2474

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: Iss-rah-AYL

Translations: Israel

Notes: This word refers to Israel, which can denote the patriarch Jacob (who was renamed Israel), the nation descended from him, or the land occupied by that nation. It is used to refer to the people of God, the twelve tribes, or the northern kingdom of Israel as distinct from Judah. It is often used in contexts referring to the history, covenant, and identity of God's chosen people.

Inflection: Indeclinable

Etymology: The word is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God strives' or 'he strives with God'. It was the new name given to Jacob after he wrestled with God (Genesis 32:28).

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.

G1863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-AH-goh

Translations: bring upon, bring in, lead on, inflict, bring

Notes: This verb means to bring something upon someone or something, often with the connotation of inflicting or imposing. It can also mean to lead or bring someone or something into a place or situation. It is commonly used in contexts of bringing judgment, punishment, or a state of being upon others.

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

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΦΕΡΩ, ἘΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπί (epi, "upon, to") and ἄγω (agō, "to lead, to bring").

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-ton

Translations: this, this one, him, it

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, used to point out something specific that is near in proximity, time, or thought, or something that has just been mentioned. As a pronoun, it can stand in for a noun, meaning 'this one' or 'him/it'. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, meaning 'this' (e.g., 'this house'). In this form, it is masculine singular and in the accusative case, meaning it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΝ

G2556

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: KAH-kah

Translations: evil things, bad things, evils, misfortunes, troubles, a bad thing, an evil thing

Notes: This word is an inflection of the adjective ΚΑΚΟΣ (kakos), meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. As 'ΚΑΚΑ', it typically functions as a neuter plural noun or adjective, referring to 'evil things', 'bad things', 'misfortunes', or 'troubles'. It describes things that are morally wrong, harmful, or unpleasant. For example, it can be used to speak of calamities or wicked deeds.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΑ, ΦΑΥΛΑ, ΒΛΑΒΕΡΑ

G5620

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: HOH-steh

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ

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

G0191

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-koo-ON-tos

Translations: of hearing, of listening, of one who hears, of one who listens

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to hear' or 'to listen'. It describes someone who is in the act of hearing or listening. As a genitive form, it often indicates possession, origin, or the subject of an action, translating to 'of one who hears' or 'while hearing'. It can be used in various contexts to indicate the presence or action of a listener.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΟΝΤΟΣ, ΕΝΩΤΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΥ

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.

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-throh-poss (for the full word)

Translations: man, a man, human, a human, person, a person, mankind, humanity

Notes: This word appears to be a truncated or abbreviated form of the Koine Greek word ἈΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ (anthrōpos), meaning 'man,' 'human,' or 'person.' It is not a complete word in itself and would typically be seen as a misspelling or an intentional abbreviation in certain contexts, such as ancient manuscripts where space was limited. It refers to a human being, male or female, and can also refer to humanity in general.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular or Plural (truncated form)

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΑΝΗΡ

G1459

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-ka-te-LI-pon

Translations: they forsook, they abandoned, they left behind, they deserted

Notes: This verb means to completely abandon, desert, or leave behind, often implying a sense of neglect or failure to support. It describes an action completed in the past by a group of people. For example, it can be used to say 'they abandoned the city' or 'they forsook their friends'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ is a compound verb formed from three parts: the preposition ΕΝ (en), meaning 'in' or 'among'; the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against'; and the verb ΛΕΙΠΩ (leipō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon'. The combination intensifies the meaning of leaving or abandoning.

G2376

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-thoo-MEE-ah-san

Translations: they burned incense, they offered incense

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to burn incense' or 'to offer incense'. It describes the act of setting fire to aromatic substances, often as part of a religious ritual or offering. It is typically used in contexts related to worship or sacrifice.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΩ, ΑΝΑΦΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word ΘΥΜΙΑΩ (thymiáō) comes from the Greek word θυμίαμα (thymíama), meaning 'incense', which itself is derived from θύω (thýō), meaning 'to sacrifice' or 'to offer by burning'.

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

G3739

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: OYS

Translations: to whom, to which, to what

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

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ὉΠΟΙΟΣ

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

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.

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DAY-san

Translations: they knew, they had known

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'oida', meaning 'to know' or 'to perceive'. It describes an action of knowing that occurred in the past, often with an emphasis on the completion of the action. It can be used in sentences like 'They knew the truth' or 'They had known the way'.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΔΑ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-, meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. It is related to English words like 'wit' and 'wisdom'.

G3962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAH-teh-res

Translations: fathers, parents, ancestors

Notes: This word refers to male parents, or more broadly, to ancestors or forefathers. It can also be used in a spiritual sense to refer to spiritual leaders or founders. In a sentence, it would typically function as the subject or direct address.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΓΟΝΟΙ, ΓΟΝΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΑΤΗΡ' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'father'. It is a very ancient word found across many Indo-European languages.

G121

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-THOH-ohn

Translations: of innocent, of blameless, of guiltless

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is innocent, blameless, or guiltless. It refers to those who are free from fault, sin, or punishment. In its genitive plural form, it indicates possession or relation, often translated as 'of innocent ones' or 'of blameless people'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΙΤΙΟΣ, ἈΝΕΓΚΛΗΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word Ἀθῷος (athōios) is derived from the negative prefix ἀ- (a-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and θωή (thōē) meaning 'penalty' or 'punishment'. Thus, it literally means 'without penalty' or 'unpunished', leading to the sense of innocent or blameless.

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-ee-ko-do-MEH-san

Translations: they built, they were building, they did build

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'they built' or 'they were building'. It refers to the act of constructing a house, building, or any structure. It can also be used metaphorically to mean to build up, edify, or strengthen someone spiritually or morally. In the provided examples, it is used in the literal sense of constructing physical structures like altars or temples.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ

Etymology: The word οἰκοδομέω (oikodomeō) is a compound word derived from οἶκος (oikos), meaning 'house', and δέμω (demō), meaning 'to build'. Thus, it literally means 'to build a house'.

G5308

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: yp-see-LAH

Translations: high, lofty, exalted, proud, haughty, on high, highly

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'high' or 'lofty,' referring to physical height, elevated status, or even a proud and arrogant disposition. As an adjective, it can describe things that are physically high, like mountains or walls, or abstract concepts like high thoughts or exalted positions. It can also be used adverbially to mean 'highly' or 'on high,' indicating a high position or an elevated manner of speaking or acting. In the provided examples, it is used both adjectivally (referring to high places or high walls) and adverbially (speaking proudly or haughtily).

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative (as an adjective); Adverbial (as an adverb)

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΕΠΑΝΩ, ΥΠΕΡΗΦΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΥΨΗΛΟΣ (hypsēlos) comes from the Greek word ὕψος (hypsos), meaning 'height' or 'summit'. It is related to the concept of being elevated or high.

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.

G0896

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: bah-AHL

Translations: Baal, a Baal

Notes: Baal refers to a prominent Canaanite and Phoenician deity, often associated with fertility, storms, and kingship. In the Old Testament, the worship of Baal is frequently depicted as a major rival to the worship of Yahweh, the God of Israel. The term can also be used more generally to refer to a false god or idol.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΕΙΔΩΛΟΝ, ΨΕΥΔΟΘΕΟΣ

Etymology: From Hebrew בַּעַל (baʿal), meaning 'owner,' 'lord,' or 'master.' It was a common Semitic title for a deity.

G2618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-KAI-ayn

Translations: to burn up, to burn down, to consume by fire

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'completely', and the verb καίω (kaiō), meaning 'to burn'. It signifies the act of burning something completely, utterly destroying it by fire. It is often used in contexts of destruction or consumption by fire.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΩ, ΕΚΚΑΙΩ, ΠΥΡΟΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΚΑΙΩ is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'completely', and the verb καίω (kaiō), meaning 'to burn'. The verb καίω comes from an ancient root meaning 'to set on fire' or 'to kindle'.

G1781

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-teh-LAH-mayn

Translations: I commanded, I instructed, I charged, I ordered

Notes: This word means to command, instruct, or give an order. It is used to express the act of issuing a directive or a charge to someone. It implies a formal or authoritative instruction.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΝ (en), meaning 'in' or 'on', and the verb ΤΕΛΛΩ (tellō), meaning 'to accomplish' or 'to bring to an end'. Thus, it originally conveyed the idea of 'to put an end to something' or 'to complete something', evolving into the sense of giving a command to ensure something is done.

G3761

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: oo-DEH

Translations: not even, neither, nor, and not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗΔΕ, ΜΗ

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

G1271

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-noh-THEE-neen

Translations: I thought, I considered, I purposed, I understood, I intended

Notes: This word is the first person singular, aorist indicative, passive (or middle) voice of the verb διανοέομαι (dianoéomai). It means to think through, consider, understand, or purpose. It describes an action of the mind, often implying a thorough or decisive thought process that leads to a conclusion or intention. It can be used to express what someone thought or intended to do.

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

Synonyms: ΝΟΕΩ, ΕΝΝΟΕΩ, ΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: dee-AH

Translations: through, by, by means of, on account of, because of, for the sake of

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take two different cases, which changes its meaning. When used with the genitive case, it means 'through' or 'by means of', indicating the instrument or agency by which something is done. When used with the accusative case, it means 'on account of', 'because of', or 'for the sake of', indicating the cause or reason for something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΕΝΕΚΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

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.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ER-khon-tai

Translations: they come, they are coming, they go, they are going

Notes: This word is a verb of motion, meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes the action of moving from one place to another, often implying arrival or departure. It is used to indicate that a group of people or things are in the process of moving or arriving.

Inflection: Third person plural, Present, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages.

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: (to) this, (for) this, (by) this, (in) this, (with) this

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' or 'that'. In its dative singular form, as 'ΤΟΥΤΩ', it indicates the indirect object of an action, or the means, instrument, or location. It can be translated as 'to this', 'for this', 'by this', 'in this', or 'with this', depending on the context. It points to something specific that is near or recently mentioned.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G1248

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ap-TOH-sis

Translations: falling away, a falling away, failure, a failure, ruin, apostasy

Notes: This word is a compound noun, formed from the prefix 'διά' (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and 'πτῶσις' (ptōsis), meaning 'a fall' or 'a falling'. It refers to a falling away, a failure, or a ruin. It can describe a moral or spiritual decline, a defection, or a state of collapse. In some contexts, it specifically denotes apostasy, a renunciation of faith.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΑΣΙΑ, ΠΤΩΣΙΣ, ΚΑΤΑΠΤΩΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word is derived from the verb 'διαπίπτω' (diapiptō), meaning 'to fall through' or 'to fail'. The prefix 'διά-' (dia-) indicates separation or completion, and the root 'πίπτω' (piptō) means 'to fall'.

G1067

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: EN-nom

Translations: Hinnom, Gehenna, Valley of Hinnom

Notes: This word refers to Hinnom, specifically the Valley of Hinnom (Ge Hinnom), a valley south of Jerusalem. In the Old Testament, it was a place where child sacrifices were offered to the god Moloch. Later, it became a place for burning refuse and the bodies of criminals, and thus a symbol of eternal punishment or hell in the New Testament.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΓΕΕΝΝΑ

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew phrase 'Ge Hinnom' (גֵּי הִנֹּם), meaning 'Valley of Hinnom'.

G0243

Part of Speech: Prefix

Sounds like: ALL

Translations: other, another, different, foreign

Notes: This is a prefix form of the word 'ἄλλος' (allos), meaning 'other' or 'another'. It is used to form compound words that convey the idea of something being different, foreign, or belonging to another group. For example, 'ἀλλογενῶν' means 'of other races', 'ἀλλότριοι' means 'strangers' or 'foreigners', and 'ἀλλόφυλους' means 'foreigners' or 'of another tribe'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix)

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English else.

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.

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.

G1012

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BOO-layn

Translations: counsel, a counsel, plan, a plan, purpose, a purpose, will, a will

Notes: This word refers to a counsel, plan, or purpose, often implying a deliberate decision or intention. It can be used to describe human plans or, frequently in the New Testament, the divine will or purpose of God. It is used in sentences to indicate the object of an action, such as 'to know the counsel' or 'to understand the plan'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΝΩΜΗ, ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΑ, ΠΡΟΘΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΒΟΥΛΗ (boulē) comes from the verb βούλομαι (boulomai), meaning 'to will, to wish, to intend'. It refers to the act or result of willing or planning.

G2598

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-bah-LOH

Translations: I will throw down, I will cast down, I will overthrow, I will lay down, I will strike down, I will destroy

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb βάλλω (ballo), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. Therefore, it literally means 'to throw down' or 'to cast down'. It is used to describe the act of bringing something or someone to the ground, often with force, implying defeat, destruction, or the laying of a foundation. It can refer to overthrowing an enemy, destroying structures, or even laying the foundation of a building.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Future Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΚΑΘΑΙΡΩ, ΑΝΑΤΡΕΠΩ

Etymology: The verb καταβάλλω is formed from the prefix κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb βάλλω (ballo), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

G3162

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ma-KHAIR-ah

Translations: sword, a sword, dagger, a dagger, knife, a knife

Notes: This word refers to a sword, dagger, or knife. It is a general term for a short sword or a large knife, often used for cutting or piercing. It can be used in various contexts, from literal weapons to metaphorical representations of conflict or judgment.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΞΙΦΟΣ, ΡΟΜΦΑΙΑ

Etymology: The origin of the word 'machaira' is uncertain, but it is thought to be of pre-Greek or Pelasgian origin, possibly related to a word for 'fight' or 'battle'.

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).

G2212

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: zay-TOON-tone

Translations: (of) those seeking, (of) those searching, (of) those desiring, (of) those inquiring

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ζητέω' (zēteō), meaning 'to seek,' 'to search for,' 'to desire,' or 'to inquire.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing an action or the one performing it. In this form, it refers to 'those who are seeking' or 'those who are searching.' It is often used to describe people actively engaged in a quest or pursuit, whether for knowledge, a person, or a specific outcome.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΕΡΕΥΝΑΩ

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DOH-soh

Translations: I will give, I will grant, I will bestow, I will put, I will place

Notes: This word is the first person singular future active indicative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It indicates an action that the speaker will perform in the future, such as 'I will give' or 'I will grant'. It is commonly used to express promises, intentions, or future actions of giving or providing something.

Inflection: Future Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΩΣΕΙ, ΔΩΣΟΜΕΝ

Etymology: The word 'δίδωμι' (didomi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *deh₃- meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present stem, a common feature in ancient Greek verbs.

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').

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lin

Translations: city, a city

Notes: The word 'πόλιν' is the accusative singular form of the noun 'πόλις', meaning 'city'. It refers to a populated place, typically larger than a village, with a defined administrative structure. As an accusative case, it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions, indicating the destination or the object being acted upon. For example, one might 'go into the city' or 'see the city'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The word 'πόλις' comes from Proto-Indo-European, referring to a fortified place or citadel. It developed to mean a city-state in ancient Greece, encompassing both the physical settlement and its citizens.

G4700

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soo-rig-MON

Translations: hissing, a hissing, whistling, a whistling sound, derision, a derisive whistling

Notes: This word refers to the act or sound of hissing or whistling. It is often used to describe a sound of derision, scorn, or lamentation, similar to a mocking whistle or a mournful sigh. It can also refer to the sound of a pipe or flute.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΡΙΓΜΟΣ, ΣΥΡΙΓΞ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΡΙΓΜΟΣ (syrigmos) comes from the verb συρίζω (syrizō), meaning 'to pipe, to whistle, to hiss'. It is related to the noun σύριγξ (syrinx), which refers to a shepherd's pipe or panpipes.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

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

G3855

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-por-YOO-oh-men-os

Translations: passing by, going alongside, one who passes by, one who goes alongside

Notes: This word is a present participle, meaning 'passing by' or 'going alongside'. It describes an action that is currently happening or habitually occurs. It is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and 'πορεύομαι' (poreuomai), meaning 'to go' or 'to journey'. It is often used to describe someone who is moving past a particular place or person.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΕΡΙΠΑΤΕΩ

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'.

G5228

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-PER

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΑΝΤΙ

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

G4139

Part of Speech: Adverb, Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-see-on

Translations: near, nearby, neighbor, a neighbor, one's neighbor

Notes: This word primarily functions as an adverb meaning 'near' or 'nearby', indicating proximity in space or time. It can also be used substantively as a noun, typically in the neuter singular, to refer to 'one's neighbor' or 'the person next to you'. When used as a noun, it often refers to a fellow human being, emphasizing a relationship of proximity or community.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an adverb); Neuter, Singular (when used substantively as a noun)

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΥΣ, ΠΑΡΑΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ

G4042

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: peh-ree-O-khee

Translations: circuit, a circuit, compass, a compass, passage, a passage, section, a section, portion, a portion, enclosure, an enclosure, boundary, a boundary, region, a region

Notes: This word refers to a surrounding area, a circuit, or a boundary. It can also denote a specific passage or section of text, particularly in a scroll or book. In a spatial sense, it describes a region or an enclosed space. It is used to describe a physical area or a segment of written material.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΥΚΛΟΣ, ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΜΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb περιέχω (periechō), meaning "to encompass, surround, contain." It combines περί (peri), meaning "around," and ἔχω (echō), meaning "to have, hold."

G4147

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: po-lee-OR-kee-ah

Translations: siege, a siege

Notes: This word refers to the act of besieging a city or fortress, or the state of being under siege. It describes the military operation of surrounding a place and cutting off its supplies to compel its surrender. It is a compound word derived from 'πόλις' (polis, city) and 'ἔργον' (ergon, work/deed), literally meaning 'city-work' or 'city-deed'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΟΧΗ, ΠΟΛΙΟΡΚΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb πολιορκέω (poliorkeō, to besiege), which is a compound of πόλις (polis, city) and ἔργον (ergon, work, deed). It literally means 'city-work' or 'city-deed', referring to the act of besieging a city.

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.

G4155

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pol-yor-KAY-soo-sin

Translations: will besiege, will lay siege to

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to besiege' or 'to lay siege to'. It describes the act of surrounding a place with armed forces to compel its surrender. It is used in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen.

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

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: πόλις (polis), meaning 'city', and ἕρκος (herkos), meaning 'fence' or 'enclosure'. Thus, it literally means 'to fence in a city'.

G2190

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ekh-THROY

Translations: enemies, foes, adversaries

Notes: This word refers to those who are hostile or adversarial towards someone or something. It is used to describe opponents, whether in conflict, legal disputes, or general opposition. It can be used in a literal sense for military adversaries or in a more figurative sense for those who are opposed to a person's beliefs or actions.

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΤΙΚΕΙΜΕΝΟΙ, ΠΟΛΕΜΙΟΙ, ἈΝΤΙΔΙΚΟΙ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek verb ἔχθω (echthō), meaning 'to hate'. It is related to the concept of hatred and hostility.

G2596

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

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

G1607

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ek-por-yoo-OH-men-ohn

Translations: (of) those going out, (of) those coming out, (of) those proceeding, (of) those issuing forth

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, genitive plural, of the verb 'ekporeuomai'. It describes an action of moving out, coming forth, or proceeding from a place. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, often describing the subject of the main verb or indicating a simultaneous action. It is a compound word formed from 'ek' (out of, from) and 'poreuomai' (to go, to travel).

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Genitive, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb 'ekporeuomai' is a compound of the preposition 'ek' (meaning 'out of' or 'from') and the verb 'poreuomai' (meaning 'to go' or 'to travel'). 'Poreuomai' itself derives from 'poros', meaning 'a way' or 'a passage'.

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'.

G2531

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

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

G4937

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-TREE-beh-tai

Translations: is broken, is crushed, is shattered, is bruised

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (together with) and the verb ΤΡΙΒΩ (to rub, wear out, break). It means to be broken into pieces, to be crushed, or to be shattered. It is often used to describe something being completely destroyed or severely damaged. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person's spirit or heart being broken or bruised.

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

Synonyms: ΘΛΑΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΝΥΜΙ, ΡΗΓΝΥΜΙ

G3754

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-tee

Translations: that, because, for, since, how, what, which

Notes: ΟΤΙ is a versatile word in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction meaning 'that', 'because', 'for', or 'since'. It can introduce a clause explaining a reason or consequence, or it can introduce direct speech, similar to how quotation marks function in English. It can also act as a relative pronoun meaning 'what' or 'which'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΓΑΡ

Etymology: The word ΟΤΙ is derived from the neuter accusative singular of the relative pronoun ὅστις (hostis), meaning 'whoever, whatever'. Over time, it evolved to function primarily as a conjunction.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doh-THEE-nai

Translations: to be given, to be granted, to be bestowed

Notes: This word is the aorist passive infinitive form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. Therefore, 'δοθῆναι' means 'to be given' or 'to be granted'. It describes an action of receiving something without specifying who is doing the giving. It is often used in constructions where the subject of the main verb is the recipient of the action.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΕΙΝ, ΠΑΡΕΧΕΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'δίδωμι' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present tense verb, characteristic of many ancient Indo-European languages.

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.

G1227

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-PIP-too-san

Translations: falling through, falling down, failing, perishing, falling away, falling

Notes: This word describes something that is falling through, falling down, or failing. It can refer to a physical fall, or more metaphorically to something that is perishing, failing, or falling away, such as a promise or a hope. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing a noun, or like an adverb, modifying a verb.

Inflection: Present, Active, Feminine, Accusative, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΠΙΠΤΩ

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

Sounds like: OY-koy

Translations: houses, homes, (to) houses, (to) homes, at home, in the house, in the home

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the noun 'οἶκος' (oikos), meaning 'house', 'home', or 'household'. As a noun, 'οἶκοι' can be the nominative plural (meaning 'houses' or 'homes') or the dative plural (meaning 'to houses' or 'to homes'). It can also function adverbially as a locative, meaning 'at home' or 'in the house/home'. It refers to a dwelling place, a family unit, or even a temple.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Dative; or Locative (adverbial)

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ, ΔΩΜΑ

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-SON-tai

Translations: they will be, they shall be

Notes: This word is the third person plural future indicative form of the verb 'to be'. It signifies that a group of subjects will exist or will be in a particular state or condition at some point in the future. It is used to express future existence, identity, or a future state of being for multiple entities.

Inflection: Future, Indicative, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very ancient and fundamental verb in the Greek language, tracing its origins back to the earliest stages of the Indo-European language family.

G1227, G4098

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: dee-ah-PIP-tone

Translations: falling through, falling away, falling down, failing, perishing

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'falling through' or 'falling away'. It describes something that is in the process of falling or failing. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb ΠΙΠΤΩ (pipto), meaning 'to fall'. Thus, it conveys the idea of falling completely, falling apart, or failing.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΩΝ, ΑΠΟΠΙΠΤΩΝ, ΕΚΠΙΠΤΩΝ

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pa-SAIS

Translations: to all, for all, with all, by all, all

Notes: This word means 'all', 'every', or 'whole'. It is used to indicate the totality or entirety of something. As an adjective, it agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. In this form, it is used with feminine plural nouns in the dative case, often indicating the means, instrument, or indirect object.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΣ (pas) comes from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂- (to protect, pasture, feed). It developed into the sense of 'all' or 'every' in Greek.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAH-see

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

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

G4756

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: strah-TEE-ah

Translations: army, host, a host

Notes: This word refers to an army, a military force, or a large group of people, often a heavenly host. It is commonly used to describe a body of soldiers or a multitude of individuals acting together. For example, it can refer to the 'army of heaven' or a human military force.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΕΥΜΑ, ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΤΡΑΤΙΑ (stratia) comes from the Greek word στρατός (stratos), meaning 'encampment' or 'army'. It refers to a body of soldiers or a host.

G4689

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-PEI-san

Translations: they poured out a drink offering, they made a libation, they ratified, they concluded (a treaty/covenant)

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'σπένδω' (spendō). It refers to the act of pouring out a liquid, typically wine or oil, as an offering to a deity, known as a libation. It can also be used metaphorically to mean 'to ratify' or 'to conclude' a treaty or covenant, as such agreements were often sealed with a libation.

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

Synonyms: ΧΕΩ, ΘΥΩ

Etymology: The word 'σπένδω' (spendō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to make an offering, to pour out'. It is related to Latin 'spondeo' (to promise, to pledge) and English 'sponsor'.

G1282

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ap-TOH-seh-ohs

Translations: of a fall, of a failure, of a lapse, of a downfall

Notes: This word refers to a fall, a failure, a lapse, or a downfall. It describes the act of falling from a previous state or position, often implying a moral or spiritual decline, or a failure to meet an expectation. It is used to indicate the source or origin of something related to a fall or failure.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΤΩΣΙΣ, ΑΠΟΠΤΩΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΠΤΩΣΙΣ (diaptōsis) is a compound word formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the noun πτῶσις (ptōsis), meaning 'a fall'. Thus, it literally means 'a falling through' or 'a complete fall'.

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G0833

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OW-lay

Translations: courtyard, a courtyard, court, a court, palace, a palace, sheepfold, a sheepfold, fold, a fold

Notes: This word refers to an open space surrounded by walls or buildings, such as a courtyard or a court. It can also denote a palace, as the main residence of a king or ruler often included such a court. In a more rustic context, it can refer to a sheepfold or a pen where animals are kept.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΥΛΙΣ, ΕΠΑΥΛΙΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂ew- (to dwell, to live). It refers to an enclosed space, often for dwelling or keeping animals.

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-koo

Translations: of a house, of a home, of a household, of a temple, of a family, of a dwelling, of a building

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of 'οἶκος' (oikos), meaning 'house', 'home', 'household', 'family', or 'temple'. It indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of' or 'belonging to'. For example, 'τοῦ οἴκου' would mean 'of the house'. It can refer to a physical dwelling, a family unit, or even a spiritual dwelling like a temple.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ, ΝΑΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'οἶκος' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'dwelling' or 'house'. It is related to words for 'house' in other Indo-European languages.

G0537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tah

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

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all' or 'every'. It can refer to a complete group or quantity. It is often used to emphasize the totality of something, such as 'all people' or 'all time'. When used in the neuter plural, it can be translated as 'all things' or 'everything'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΛΟΣ, ΣΥΜΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΑΣ (apas) is a compound word formed from the prefix Α- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'completely', and ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'.

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.

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.

G1522