2001 Translation

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.

G2776

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: keh-fah-LEE

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

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

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗΓΟΣ, ΚΟΡΥΦΗ

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

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.

G4077

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pay-GAYN

Translations: spring, a spring, fountain, a fountain, well, a well, source, a source

Notes: This word refers to a natural source of water, such as a spring or a fountain. It can also be used metaphorically to denote the origin or source of something, like wisdom or life. It is typically used in sentences to indicate the place from which something originates or flows.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΡΗΝΗ, ΠΟΤΑΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΗΓΗ' is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to gush' or 'to flow'.

G2799

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: KLAF-soh-mai

Translations: I will weep, I will cry, I will mourn

Notes: This is a verb in the future tense, meaning 'I will weep' or 'I will cry'. It describes an action of expressing sorrow or grief through tears that will happen in the future. It can be used in sentences like 'I will weep bitterly' or 'He said that I will cry'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΔΥΡΟΜΑΙ, ΠΕΝΘΩ, ΘΡΗΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΛΑΙΩ (klaio) is of uncertain origin, possibly onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of weeping.

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

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).

G5134

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: tet-rah-vma-TIS-me-noos

Translations: wounded ones, those who have been wounded, injured ones, those who have been injured

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been wounded' or 'those who have been wounded'. It describes individuals who have suffered a wound or injury and are now in a state of having been wounded. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun (often an implied one) to describe people who have undergone this action.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΛΗΓΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΚΕΚΑΚΩΜΕΝΟΥΣ

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: 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.

G0565

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-LEF-soh-mai

Translations: I will go away, I will depart, I will leave

Notes: This word is a compound verb, meaning 'I will go away' or 'I will depart'. It is formed from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. Thus, it signifies movement away from a place or person. It is used to express a future action of leaving or departing.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΛΕΥΣΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΑΧΩΡΗΣΩ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: AP

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

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.

G4935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SOO-no-dos

Translations: assembly, a meeting, a gathering, a synod, a company, a journey

Notes: ΣΥΝΟΔΟΣ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and ΟΔΟΣ (HODOS), meaning 'way' or 'journey'. It refers to a coming together or a meeting, often for a specific purpose. It can describe a formal assembly, a council, or simply a group of people gathered together. It can also refer to the act of traveling together, a journey, or a company of travelers.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ, ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΗΓΥΡΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the noun ΟΔΟΣ (HODOS), meaning 'way' or 'journey'. The word literally means 'a coming together on a way' or 'a joint journey'.

G0114

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-theh-TOON-tone

Translations: of those rejecting, of those setting aside, of those nullifying, of those despising, of those making void

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'atheteo', meaning to reject, set aside, nullify, or despise. It describes the action of someone who disregards or makes something invalid. In this form, it functions as a genitive plural participle, often translated as 'of those who reject' or 'of those who set aside'. It implies a strong disapproval or a deliberate act of rendering something ineffective.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Present, Active

Synonyms: ἈΘΕΤΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ἈΘΕΤΟΥΝΤΑΣ, ἈΘΕΤΟΥΝΤΙ

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.

G1100

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GLOHS-san

Translations: tongue, a tongue, language, a language, speech, a speech, nation, a nation

Notes: This word refers to the anatomical organ of the tongue, but it can also refer to language or speech, as in a specific dialect or the act of speaking. In some contexts, it can even refer to a people group or nation, especially when referring to their distinct language. It is used in sentences to describe the physical tongue, the act of speaking, or a group of people defined by their shared language.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΛΕΚΤΟΣ, ΦΩΝΗ, ΕΘΝΟΣ

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.

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).

G4102

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PIS-tis

Translations: faith, belief, trust, a faith, a belief, a trust, faithfulness, conviction

Notes: This word refers to faith, belief, or trust, particularly in a religious or moral sense. It signifies a firm conviction or persuasion concerning the truth of something, often implying a corresponding reliance upon it. It can also refer to faithfulness or trustworthiness. It is commonly used in contexts of believing in God or Christ, or demonstrating loyalty and fidelity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΗΣΙΣ, ΕΛΠΙΣ, ΑΛΗΘΕΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb πείθω (peithō), meaning 'to persuade, to trust'. It refers to the state of being persuaded or convinced, leading to trust or belief.

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.

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').

G2556

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kah-KOHN

Translations: (of) bad things, (of) evils, (of) calamities, (of) troubles

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'ΚΑΚΟΣ', meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. When used substantively, as it often is in the genitive plural, it refers to 'evils', 'calamities', or 'troubles'. It describes things that are harmful, morally corrupt, or cause distress. It can be used to describe the source or nature of something negative.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΩΝ, ΦΑΥΛΩΝ, ΑΣΕΒΩΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. It is related to words signifying 'to hurt' or 'to wound'.

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'.

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

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.

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.

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

G5442

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: foo-LAX-as-theh

Translations: guard, keep, watch, beware, observe, preserve, protect, guard yourselves, keep yourselves, watch yourselves, beware of

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to guard, keep, watch, or observe. It is often used in the sense of being on guard against something or someone, or to carefully observe a command or law. It can also mean to protect or preserve something. In its middle voice, as here, it often implies guarding oneself or for one's own benefit, or being on one's guard.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Imperative, 2nd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ, ΕΧΩ

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'.

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOYS

Translations: to brothers, to brethren, to fellow countrymen, to fellow believers

Notes: This word refers to brothers, both literal siblings and, more broadly, fellow members of a community, nation, or faith. It is often used in a figurative sense to denote close associates or fellow believers, emphasizing a bond of kinship or shared identity. In this dative plural form, it indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to or for brothers/brethren'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΕΚΝΟΙΣ, ΟΜΟΓΕΝΕΣΙΝ

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.

G3982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-POY-thah-teh

Translations: you have trusted, you have been persuaded, you have relied, you have obeyed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to trust, be persuaded, or rely upon. It is often used in the perfect tense to indicate a state of having been persuaded or having placed one's trust in something or someone. It can be used in a sentence to express confidence or reliance, such as 'you have trusted in God' or 'you have been persuaded by the words'.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Indicative, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩ, ΕΛΠΙΖΩ

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.

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'.

G5384

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: FEE-loss

Translations: dear, beloved, friendly, a friend, a lover

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'dear,' 'beloved,' or 'friendly,' or as a noun meaning 'friend' or 'lover.' As an adjective, it describes someone or something that is cherished or held in affection. As a noun, it refers to a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. It is often used to describe close relationships.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΤΑΙΡΟΣ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'philos' comes from an ancient root meaning 'to love' or 'to be fond of.' It is related to other words in Greek that express affection and friendship.

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: por-YOO-seh-tai

Translations: he will go, she will go, it will go, he will travel, she will travel, it will travel, he will depart, she will depart, it will depart

Notes: This word is the third person singular future indicative middle/passive form of the verb 'poreuō'. It means 'to go', 'to travel', or 'to depart'. It describes an action of movement that will happen in the future, often implying a journey or a progression from one place to another. It can be used in contexts like 'he will go to the city' or 'the word will proceed'.

Inflection: Future, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice, Third Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

G5384

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: fee-LOO

Translations: of a friend, of a beloved one, of a dear one, a friend, a beloved one, a dear one

Notes: This word refers to someone who is loved, dear, or a friend. It is used to describe a close companion or someone held in high regard. It can be used in a possessive sense (of a friend) or to refer to multiple friends (friends).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΤΑΙΡΟΣ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb ΦΙΛΕΩ (phileō), meaning 'to love' or 'to be fond of'. It is related to the concept of affection and fondness.

G2602

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-PAIX-eh-tai

Translations: he will mock, he will make sport of, he will ridicule

Notes: This word means to mock, ridicule, or make sport of someone or something. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb παίζω (paizō), meaning 'to play' or 'to jest'. Thus, it implies playing or jesting against someone, leading to the meaning of mocking or ridiculing. It is used to describe an action where one treats another with contempt or derision.

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

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΑΙΖΩ, ΧΛΕΥΑΖΩ

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LAY-soh-sin

Translations: they may speak, they might speak, they may talk, they might talk, they may say, they might say

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It is used to describe the act of uttering words or communicating verbally. It can refer to general conversation or more formal discourse.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word 'ΛΑΛΕΩ' is of uncertain origin, possibly onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of babbling or chattering. It is found in ancient Greek literature from Homer onwards.

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.

G1100

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GLOHS-sah

Translations: tongue, a tongue, language, a language, speech, a speech

Notes: This word refers to the physical organ in the mouth, the tongue. It can also refer to a language spoken by a group of people, or more generally, to speech itself. It is used in contexts ranging from literal descriptions of the body to metaphorical uses concerning communication and different languages.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΛΕΚΤΟΣ, ΦΩΝΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *glōgh- (pointed object, tongue). It is related to words for 'tongue' in other Indo-European languages.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LEH-in

Translations: to speak, to talk, to say

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

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

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

G1277

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-LEE-pon

Translations: ceased, failed, left off, stopped

Notes: This word means to cease, stop, or leave off doing something. It is often used in a negative construction, such as 'not cease' or 'not fail', to indicate continuous action or persistence. For example, 'they did not cease' or 'they continued'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΥΩ, ΚΑΤΑΠΑΥΩ, ΛΗΓΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and λείπω (leipō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon'.

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREF-sai

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

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to turn' or 'to return'. It is often used to describe a physical turning or returning to a place, but can also signify a moral or spiritual turning, such as converting to a new belief or repenting from sin. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb 'στρέφω' (strephō), meaning 'to turn'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΥΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΑΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G5110

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TO-kos

Translations: interest, usury, birth, offspring, a birth, an offspring

Notes: This word refers to interest on money, often with a negative connotation of usury. It can also refer to the act of giving birth or the offspring itself. In the context of money, it describes the increase or profit gained from a loan. In a biological sense, it refers to the product of birth.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΚΟΣ, ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ, ΕΚΓΟΝΟΝ

Etymology: From the verb τίκτω (tiktō), meaning 'to beget' or 'to bring forth'. It originally referred to the act of birth or that which is born, and later extended to the 'birth' or 'increase' of money.

G5110

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TOH-koh

Translations: interest, usury, birth, offspring, a birth, an offspring

Notes: This word refers to interest on money, often with the negative connotation of usury. It can also refer to the act of giving birth or the offspring itself. In the context of money, it describes the additional amount charged for lending money. In the context of birth, it describes the act of bringing forth or the resulting child.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΚΤΩ, ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ, ΑΠΟΓΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΚΟΣ (tokos) comes from the verb τίκτω (tiktō), meaning 'to beget, to bring forth, to produce'. It originally referred to the act of giving birth or the product of birth, and later extended to the 'product' or 'increase' of money, i.e., interest.

G1388

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DO-los

Translations: guile, deceit, craft, treachery, a guile, a deceit

Notes: This word refers to cunning, deceit, or treachery. It describes a deceptive scheme or a malicious trick. It can be used to describe the character of a person who acts with deceit, or the deceptive nature of an action or plan.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΤΗ, ΠΑΝΟΥΡΓΙΑ, ΔΟΛΙΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to a root meaning 'to ensnare' or 'to bait'. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages.

G2309

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-theh-LON

Translations: I wanted, they wanted, I wished, they wished, I desired, they desired, I was wanting, they were wanting

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to want', 'to wish', or 'to desire'. It is in the imperfect tense, which describes an action that was ongoing, repeated, or habitual in the past. It can be translated as 'I wanted' (first person singular) or 'they wanted' (third person plural), depending on the context of the sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ

Etymology: The word ΘΕΛΩ (thelo) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an ancient root meaning 'to set' or 'to place', evolving to mean 'to set one's mind on' or 'to wish'.

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-deh-nye

Translations: to know, to understand, to perceive

Notes: This is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb ΟἾΔΑ, meaning 'to know' or 'to understand'. It is used to express the act of knowing or having knowledge about something. For example, it can be used in constructions like 'I want to know' or 'it is good to know'.

Inflection: Perfect Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

Etymology: The root verb ΟἾΔΑ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. In Greek, it evolved to primarily mean 'to know' through observation or experience, often implying a state of knowing rather than the process of learning.

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.

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.

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.

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.

G4448

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poo-ROH-soh

Translations: I will burn, I will be burned, I will purify by fire, I will refine, I will be refined, I will be inflamed

Notes: This word describes the action of heating something with fire, often to purify or refine it, like metals. It can also mean to be inflamed or to cause something to glow with heat. In a figurative sense, it can refer to being tested or purified through trials, or to being consumed by strong emotions like anger or passion.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΚΑΙΩ, ΦΛΟΓΙΖΩ, ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ

G1384, G1381

Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb

Sounds like: doh-KEE-moh

Translations: tested, approved, genuine, precious, I test, I prove, I examine

Notes: This word has two primary interpretations based on its form. As an adjective (ΔΟΚΙΜΩ), it is the dative singular masculine or neuter form of ΔΟΚΙΜΟΣ, meaning 'tested,' 'approved,' 'genuine,' or 'precious.' It describes something that has been proven true or valuable through testing. As a verb (ΔΟΚΙΜΩ), it is the first person singular present active indicative of ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ, meaning 'I test,' 'I prove,' or 'I examine.' In this sense, it refers to the act of putting something to the test to determine its quality or authenticity.

Inflection: Adjective: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter; Verb: First Person, Singular, Present, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΔΟΚΙΜΟΣ: ΓΝΗΣΙΟΣ, ΑΛΗΘΗΣ, ΚΑΘΑΡΟΣ; ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ: ΠΕΙΡΑΖΩ, ΕΞΕΤΑΖΩ, ΒΑΣΑΝΙΖΩ

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'.

G0956

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BOH-lees

Translations: dart, a dart, arrow, an arrow, javelin, a javelin, missile, a missile, bolt, a bolt

Notes: ΒΟΛΙΣ refers to a thrown or shot projectile, such as a dart, arrow, or javelin. It can also metaphorically refer to something that strikes or pierces, like a sharp word or a sudden flash of lightning. It is used to describe objects that are hurled with force.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΕΛΟΣ, ΔΟΡΥ, ΑΚΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb βάλλω (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

G5180

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: tit-ROH-skoo-sah

Translations: wounding, a wounding, piercing, a piercing, striking, a striking

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'wounding' or 'piercing'. It describes an action that is ongoing or habitual. It can function as an adjective, describing something that wounds, or as a noun, referring to the act of wounding itself. For example, it could describe a 'wounding arrow' or 'the act of wounding'.

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

Synonyms: ΤΡΩΣΚΩ, ΠΛΗΓΩ

G1387

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: DOH-lee-ah

Translations: deceitful, crafty, treacherous, cunning

Notes: This word describes something or someone characterized by deceit or trickery. It implies an intention to mislead or betray. It is often used to describe actions, words, or individuals that are not straightforward but rather employ cunning or fraud.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΟΥΡΓΟΣ, ΔΟΛΕΡΟΣ, ΑΠΑΤΗΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΟΛΟΣ (dolos), from which ΔΟΛΙΑ is derived, comes from an uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to ensnare' or 'to trick'. It has been used since ancient Greek times to refer to cunning, deceit, or a snare.

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.

G4750

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STOH-mah-tos

Translations: mouth, a mouth, (of) mouth, (of) a mouth

Notes: This word refers to the mouth, either literally as a part of the body (of humans or animals) or metaphorically as the source of speech, utterance, or command. It is often used in contexts related to speaking, declaring, or consuming.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΧΕΙΛΟΣ, ΦΩΝΗ

Etymology: The word ΣΤΟΜΑ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *stom-n-, meaning 'mouth'. It is related to words for mouth in other Indo-European languages.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LEH

Translations: speak, talk, say, tell, utter

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

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

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOH

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G2189

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EKH-thran

Translations: enmity, hatred, hostility, a hatred

Notes: This word refers to a state of deep-seated hostility, animosity, or hatred. It describes a condition of being an enemy or having an adversarial relationship with someone or something. It is often used to describe a strong, active dislike or opposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΙΣΟΣ, ἈΝΤΙΘΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek word ἔχθρος (echthros), meaning 'hated' or 'hostile', which itself is derived from a root meaning 'to hate'.

G5124

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toys

Translations: (to) these, (for) these, (with) these, (by) these

Notes: This word is the dative plural form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective meaning 'this' or 'that'. It points to something specific, indicating 'these things' or 'these people'. As a dative case, it often indicates the indirect object of a verb, the recipient of an action, or the means/instrument by which something is done. It can be translated as 'to these', 'for these', 'with these', or 'by these', depending on the context.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)

Synonyms: ΟΥ͂ΤΟΙ, ἘΚΕΊΝΟΙΣ

G1980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-SKEP-soh-my

Translations: I will visit, I will look after, I will inspect, I will care for, I will provide for, I will seek out

Notes: This word is a future tense form of the verb 'episkeptomai'. It means to visit, to look after, or to inspect with the intention of providing care or oversight. It implies a purposeful and often benevolent action of seeking out and attending to someone or something. It can be used in contexts where one person visits another, or where a higher power looks after or intervenes on behalf of someone.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΕΩ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and the verb ΣΚΕΠΤΟΜΑΙ (skeptomai), meaning 'to look at' or 'to examine'. Thus, it literally means 'to look upon' or 'to look over', implying careful observation and attention.

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.

G2992

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: lah-OH

Translations: people, a people, nation, a nation

Notes: This word refers to a people, a nation, or a multitude of individuals, often used in the context of a specific group or community, such as the people of Israel or the people of God. It can be used to describe a general populace or a distinct ethnic or national group.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to λᾶς (lās, "stone"), referring to people as "stones" or "foundations." It is also suggested to be from Proto-Indo-European *leh₂w- ("people, army").

G5108

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: toy-OO-toh

Translations: (to) such, (to) such a one, (to) such a kind, (by) such, (by) such a one, (by) such a kind

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'such' or 'of such a kind'. It is used to describe a person or thing that is of the nature or quality previously mentioned or implied. As an adjective, it agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case. In this dative singular form, it can indicate the indirect object ('to such a one') or an instrument/means ('by such a one').

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΟΙΟΣΔΕ, ΟΙΟΣ

G1638

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-dee-KAY-see

Translations: he will avenge, he will punish, he will vindicate

Notes: This word means to avenge, to punish, or to vindicate. It implies carrying out justice or retribution for a wrong. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the noun δίκη (dikē), meaning 'justice' or 'right'. Thus, it literally means 'to bring justice out of' or 'to execute justice'. It is often used in contexts where God or a higher authority brings judgment or vindication.

Inflection: Future Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΤΙΜΩΡΕΩ, ΚΟΛΑΖΩ

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.

G2870

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: koh-PEH-ton

Translations: lamentation, mourning, wailing, a lamentation, a mourning, a wailing

Notes: This word refers to a loud expression of grief, often accompanied by beating the breast or head, or other outward signs of sorrow. It describes the act of lamenting or wailing, typically in a public or demonstrative manner.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΘΡΗΝΟΣ, ΠΕΝΘΟΣ, ΟΔΥΡΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΟΠΕΤΟΣ is derived from the verb κόπτω (koptō), meaning 'to strike, beat, cut'. It refers to the act of beating one's breast or head as a sign of extreme grief.

G2048

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-REH-moo

Translations: of the desert, of the wilderness, of a desolate place, desert, wilderness, desolate place

Notes: This word refers to a desolate, uninhabited, or solitary place, often a desert or wilderness. It can also be used as an adjective meaning 'desolate' or 'empty'. In the provided context, 'ἘΡΗΜΟΥ' is used in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, such as 'of the desert'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΥΔΡΟΣ, ΕΡΗΜΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ἔρημος' (erēmos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁erh₁- meaning 'to separate, to set apart'. It describes a place that is separated or set apart from human habitation.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

Translations: from, by, with, beside, at, near, alongside, to

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it typically means 'from' or 'from beside', indicating origin or agency. With the dative case, it means 'with', 'beside', or 'at', indicating proximity or presence. With the accusative case, it means 'alongside', 'to', or 'past', indicating motion towards or along something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'beside', 'alongside'. It is cognate with English 'for' and 'from'.

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.

G5223

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hoo-PARK-seh-ohs

Translations: of existence, of an existence, of substance, of a substance, of property, of a property

Notes: This word refers to the state of being or existing, or to one's possessions or property. It is a compound word derived from the preposition ὑπό (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'by', and the verb ἄρχω (archo), meaning 'to begin' or 'to rule', which together form the idea of 'beginning to be' or 'coming into being'. In different contexts, it can refer to one's actual being, or to the material things one possesses.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΥΣΙΑ, ΚΤΗΣΙΣ

G4071

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: peh-TEH-ee-nohn

Translations: of birds, of winged creatures

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

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΡΝΙΘΩΝ, ΠΤΗΝΩΝ

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

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.

G1839

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ES-tay-san

Translations: were amazed, were astonished, were beside themselves, were out of their minds

Notes: This word describes a state of being greatly surprised, astonished, or overwhelmed, often to the point of being beside oneself or losing one's composure. It can imply a sense of wonder, shock, or even mental disorientation due to an extraordinary event or revelation. It is used to describe a strong emotional reaction to something unexpected or profound.

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

Synonyms: ΘΑΥΜΑΖΩ, ΕΚΠΛΗΣΣΩ, ΕΚΣΤΑΤΙΚΟΣ

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.

G2732

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-toy-kee-TEE-ree-on

Translations: dwelling place, habitation, abode, a dwelling place, a habitation, an abode

Notes: This word refers to a place where someone or something dwells, resides, or lives. It signifies a permanent or established residence, a habitation. It is often used to describe a physical dwelling but can also refer to a spiritual or metaphorical dwelling.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΗΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΤΟΠΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΟΙΚΗΤΗΡΙΟΝ is derived from the verb ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ (katoikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit', combined with the suffix -ΤΗΡΙΟΝ (-tērion), which denotes a place or instrument. Thus, it literally means 'a place of dwelling'.

G1404

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: drah-KON-tohn

Translations: of dragons, of serpents

Notes: This is the genitive plural form of the noun 'δράκων' (drakōn), which means 'dragon' or 'serpent'. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to refer to Satan or a powerful evil entity. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'belonging to dragons' or 'from dragons'.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΦΙΣ

Etymology: From an ancient Greek root meaning 'to see clearly' or 'to flash', referring to the serpent's keen eyesight or its fiery gaze. It is related to the verb 'δέρκομαι' (derkomai), meaning 'to see'.

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'.

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-throh-poss

Translations: man, a man, human being, a human being, person, a person

Notes: This word refers to a human being, encompassing both male and female individuals. It is used broadly to denote mankind in general, or a specific person, often in contrast to God or animals. It can be used in various contexts to refer to any member of the human race.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΗΡ, ΒΡΟΤΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνθρώπος (anthrōpos), its origin is uncertain but possibly related to ἀνήρ (anēr, 'man') and ὤψ (ōps, 'eye, face'), or from a pre-Greek substrate.

G4908

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: soon-EH-tos

Translations: understanding, intelligent, prudent, wise, a wise person, an intelligent person

Notes: This adjective describes someone who possesses understanding, intelligence, or prudence. It refers to a person who is discerning and capable of comprehending complex matters. It can be used to characterize someone as wise or sagacious.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΟΦΟΣ, ΦΡΟΝΙΜΟΣ, ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΩΝ

Etymology: From the verb συνίημι (syniēmi), meaning 'to bring together, to understand'. It combines σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and ἵημι (hiēmi), meaning 'to send' or 'to put'. The sense of 'understanding' comes from the idea of 'putting things together' mentally.

G5599, G3739

Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

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

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

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

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

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

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goss

Translations: word, a word, reason, a reason, account, an account, speech, a speech, message, a message, report, a report, thing, a thing, matter, a matter, saying, a saying, discourse, a discourse

Notes: The word 'logos' is a fundamental term in Koine Greek with a wide range of meanings. It can refer to a spoken or written word, a statement, a message, or a command. Beyond simple communication, it also encompasses concepts like reason, logic, an account, a narrative, or even a divine utterance or principle. Its specific meaning often depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say, speak'. It refers to something said or thought, and its meaning evolved to encompass both speech and the underlying reason or thought.

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.

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.

G1752

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: EN-eh-ken

Translations: because of, on account of, for the sake of, (of) for, (of) by reason of

Notes: ΕΝΕΚΕΝ is an improper preposition that typically takes the genitive case, meaning 'because of' or 'on account of'. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'for this reason' or 'therefore'. It is used to express the cause or reason behind an action or state.

Inflection: Does not inflect; takes the genitive case when used as a preposition.

Synonyms: ΔΙΑ, ΧΑΡΙΝ

Etymology: The word ΕΝΕΚΕΝ is an ancient Greek word, likely formed from the preposition 'en' (in) and a form related to 'heka' (on account of). It has been in use since classical Greek and continued into Koine Greek.

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: TI-nos

Translations: of someone, of something, of anyone, of anything, of a certain one, of a certain thing, of what, of whom, whose

Notes: ΤΙΝΟΣ is the genitive singular form of the indefinite or interrogative pronoun 'τις'. As an indefinite pronoun, it refers to an unspecified person or thing, often translated as 'someone' or 'something'. As an interrogative pronoun, it asks about the identity or nature of a person or thing, translated as 'whose' or 'of what'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΙΝΩΝ, ΤΙΝΙ, ΤΙΝΑ

G0320

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-EEF-thay

Translations: it was kindled, it was lit, it was ignited, it was set on fire

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist passive indicative form of the verb ἀνάπτω (anaptō), meaning 'to kindle' or 'to light'. It describes an action that happened in the past, where something was kindled or ignited by an external force, rather than kindling itself. It is often used in contexts describing fire or light being brought into existence.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΚΑΙΩ, ΑΝΑΚΑΙΩ

G2048

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: EH-ray-mos

Translations: desolate, deserted, solitary, lonely, uninhabited, wilderness, desert, a wilderness, a desert

Notes: This word describes something as desolate, deserted, or uninhabited. It can refer to a place, like a wilderness or a desert, or it can describe a person as lonely or solitary. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating its state of emptiness or isolation. As a noun, it refers to a desolate place itself.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΗΜΙΑ, ΑΝΥΔΡΟΣ, ΕΡΗΜΟΝ

Etymology: The word comes from a pre-Greek word, likely related to a sense of 'empty' or 'deserted'.

G1353

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-oh-DEH-yoo-es-thai

Translations: to travel through, to pass through, to journey through, to be traveled through, to be passed through, to be journeyed through

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to travel through' or 'to pass through'. As a passive infinitive, it indicates the action of being traveled or journeyed through. It describes movement from one point to another, often implying a journey across a region or territory.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΟΔΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of διά (dia), meaning 'through', and ὁδεύω (hodeuō), meaning 'to travel' or 'to journey'. The latter comes from ὁδός (hodos), meaning 'way' or 'road'.

G3551

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOH-mon

Translations: law, a law, rule, principle

Notes: The word refers to a law, rule, or principle. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the Mosaic Law or the Law of God, but it can also refer to a general principle or custom. It is used to denote a standard of conduct or a governing regulation.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΝΩΝ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΕΝΤΟΛΗ

Etymology: From a root meaning "to parcel out, distribute." It originally referred to anything assigned or apportioned, and later came to mean a custom, usage, or law.

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'.

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.

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-por-YOO-thay-san

Translations: they went, they departed, they traveled, they walked

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to go', 'to depart', 'to travel', or 'to walk'. It describes the act of moving from one place to another. The form 'ἘΠΟΡΕΥΘΗΣΑΝ' indicates that the action was completed in the past by a group of people (third person plural). It is often used to describe a journey or a movement towards a destination.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word πορεύομαι (poreuomai) comes from the Greek word πόρος (poros), meaning 'a way' or 'a passage'. It signifies movement along a path or route.

G3694

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: O-PI-so

Translations: behind, after, back, backward, afterwards

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ

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

G0701

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: ah-RES-tone

Translations: pleasing, agreeable, acceptable, what is pleasing, what is agreeable, what is acceptable

Notes: This word describes something that is pleasing, agreeable, or acceptable. It is often used to describe things that are pleasing to someone's heart or mind. In the provided context, it is used in the genitive plural, referring to 'the things that are pleasing' or 'those who are pleasing'. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a substantive (acting as a noun) meaning 'what is pleasing' or 'those who are pleasing'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΥΑΡΕΣΤΟΣ, ΗΔΥΣ

Etymology: From the verb ἀρέσκω (areskō), meaning 'to please' or 'to be agreeable'.

G2588

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-DEE-as

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΨΥΧΗ, ΝΟΥΣ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

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.

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.

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.

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).

G5595

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pso-MEE-oh

Translations: I will feed, I will give to eat, I will give a morsel

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to feed' or 'to give a morsel of food'. It is often used in the context of providing sustenance, sometimes implying a small portion or a piece of bread. It can be used literally for feeding someone, or metaphorically for providing something essential.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Future Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΤΡΕΦΩ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ

Etymology: From ΨΩΜΟΣ (psōmos), meaning 'a morsel' or 'a piece of food', especially bread. The verb means to give a morsel.

G1287

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-as-kor-PEE-oh

Translations: scatter, disperse, squander, waste

Notes: This verb means to scatter or disperse something, often implying a forceful or destructive action, such as scattering people, objects, or even wealth. It can also mean to squander or waste resources. It is used to describe the act of breaking up a group or spreading things widely.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΣΠΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: From διά (dia, "through, apart") and σκορπίζω (skorpizō, "to scatter"). It literally means to scatter thoroughly or apart.

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-gi-NOH-skon

Translations: I was knowing, I knew, they were knowing, they knew, I was recognizing, I recognized, they were recognizing, they recognized, I was understanding, I understood, they were understanding, they understood

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'γινώσκω' (ginōskō), meaning 'to know,' 'to recognize,' or 'to understand.' The imperfect tense describes an ongoing, repeated, or continuous action in the past. It can be translated as 'I was knowing' or 'they were knowing,' depending on the context, or simply 'I knew' or 'they knew' when the continuous aspect is implied.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

G1821

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ap-os-TEL-loh

Translations: send upon, send against, send forth, send

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the prefix ἐπι- (epi-, meaning 'upon' or 'against') and the verb ἀποστέλλω (apostellō, meaning 'to send away' or 'to send forth'). It means to send someone or something upon or against another, often with a hostile or punitive intent, or to send forth in addition to what has already been sent. It is used to describe an action of dispatching or commissioning with a specific target or purpose.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Future Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΠΕΜΠΩ

G0355

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ah-nah-LOH-sai

Translations: to consume, to destroy, to use up, to spend, to waste

Notes: This verb means to consume, destroy, or use up completely. It implies a thorough and often destructive consumption, whether of resources, time, or even people. It can be used in contexts of fire consuming something, or an army destroying a city, or someone wasting their possessions.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΦΘΕΙΡΩ, ΔΑΠΑΝΑΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the prefix ἐξ- (ex-, meaning 'out of' or 'completely') and ἀναλόω (analoo), which means 'to consume' or 'to use up'. The verb ἀναλόω itself is derived from ἀνά (ana, 'up' or 'again') and ἁλίσκω (halisko, 'to be captured' or 'to be taken').

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.

G2354

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: thray-NOO-sas

Translations: lamenting, wailing, mourning, those who are lamenting, those who are wailing

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'lamenting' or 'wailing'. It describes someone who is actively engaged in the act of expressing grief or sorrow, often through loud cries or mournful songs. It can be used to describe individuals or groups, such as 'lamenting women' or 'those who are wailing'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Feminine, Plural, Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΟΠΤΟΜΕΝΑΣ, ὈΔΥΡΟΜΕΝΑΣ

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: EHF

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, because of, with, by

Notes: This word is an elided form of the Greek preposition ἘΠΊ (epi), which means 'on,' 'upon,' or 'over.' The final vowel of ἘΠΊ is dropped before a word beginning with a vowel, especially a rough breathing mark, resulting in ἘΦ. Its precise meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: with the genitive, it means 'on' or 'upon' (of place or time); with the dative, it means 'on,' 'at,' 'by,' or 'for' (of position or cause); and with the accusative, it means 'on,' 'to,' 'against,' or 'over' (of motion or purpose). It is also commonly used as a prefix in compound words.

Inflection: Does not inflect; it is an elided form of the preposition ἘΠΊ. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs (Genitive, Dative, or Accusative).

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *opi, meaning 'on, near, against'. It is cognate with Latin ob and Sanskrit api.

G2609

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-gah-GEH-toh-sahn

Translations: let them bring down, let them lead down, let them take down

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἄγω (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. The combined meaning is 'to bring down', 'to lead down', or 'to take down'. It is used to describe the action of moving something or someone from a higher position to a lower one, or bringing something from a place to another lower place. In this form, it is a command or an exhortation directed at a group of people.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Imperative

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΦΕΡΩ, ΚΑΤΑΒΙΒΑΖΩ

Etymology: The verb ΚΑΤΑΓΩ is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἄγω (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.

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.

G3628

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: oyk-TROO

Translations: of wretched, of pitiable, of miserable, of pitiful

Notes: This word describes something or someone as wretched, pitiable, or miserable. It conveys a sense of deep sorrow, distress, or deserving of pity. It is used to qualify a noun, indicating that the noun possesses these qualities.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΑΛΑΙΠΩΡΟΣ, ΑΘΛΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word "οἰκτρός" (oiktros) is derived from the verb "οἰκτίρω" (oiktirō), meaning "to pity" or "to have compassion." It describes something that evokes pity or compassion.

G5003

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-tah-lai-POH-ray-sah-men

Translations: we suffered, we endured hardship, we were afflicted, we toiled, we were miserable

Notes: This word describes the act of suffering, enduring hardship, or being afflicted. It implies a state of misery, toil, or distress. It is used to express that a group of people (specifically 'we') experienced significant difficulty or hardship.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΠΑΘΕΩ, ΘΛΙΒΩ, ΠΑΣΧΩ

Etymology: The verb ταλαιπωρέω (talaipōreō) is derived from the noun ταλαιπωρία (talaipōria), meaning 'hardship' or 'distress', which itself comes from τάλαν (talan), meaning 'wretched' or 'unhappy', and πωρέω (pōreō), related to πόρος (poros), meaning 'passage' or 'way', implying a difficult journey or state.

G2617

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tays-khoo-NTHEH-men

Translations: we were put to shame, we were disgraced, we were confounded

Notes: This word is the first-person plural, aorist passive indicative form of the verb ΚΑΤΑΣΧΥΝΩ (kataschynō). It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΑΙΣΧΥΝΩ (aischynō), meaning 'to shame' or 'to disgrace'. Therefore, it means 'to put to shame', 'to disgrace', or 'to confound'. In this specific form, it indicates that 'we' (the subject) were the ones who experienced being put to shame or disgraced.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Indicative, First Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΙΣΧΥΝΩ, ΕΝΤΡΕΠΩ

Etymology: The verb ΚΑΤΑΣΧΥΝΩ is a compound word derived from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΑΙΣΧΥΝΩ (aischynō), meaning 'to shame'. The combination intensifies the action of shaming or disgracing.

G1459

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eng-kah-teh-LI-poh-men

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

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the prefixes 'en-' (in, among), 'kata-' (down, against), and the verb 'leipo' (to leave). It means to leave behind, abandon, forsake, or desert someone or something. It is used to describe the act of giving up on or departing from a person, a place, a command, or a belief.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ, ΛΕΙΠΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ is a compound verb derived from the preposition ἐν (en, meaning 'in' or 'among'), the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against'), and the verb λείπω (leipo, meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon'). The combination of these elements emphasizes the act of leaving something completely behind or abandoning it fully.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

G0654

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-RIP-sah-men

Translations: we cast off, we threw away, we rejected

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ῥίπτω (rhiptō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. Together, it means 'to cast off', 'to throw away', or 'to reject'. It describes the action of discarding something or someone, often with a sense of finality or abandonment. It is used to indicate that something has been completely put aside or gotten rid of.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΒΑΛΛΩ, ΑΠΟΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ἀπορίπτω (aporhiptō) is derived from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ῥίπτω (rhiptō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eis-EEL-then

Translations: entered, went in, came in, came into, went into

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to enter' or 'to go/come in'. It describes the action of moving from an outside location to an inside one. It is often used to indicate arrival or penetration into a place or state.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word εἰσέρχομαι (eiserchomai) is a compound verb formed from the preposition εἰς (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G4116, G4117

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: plah-TAY-ohn

Translations: broad, wide, flat, spacious, a street, a broad way, a public square, of streets, of broad ways, of public squares

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'broad,' 'wide,' or 'flat,' describing something with a large extent from side to side. It can also be used as a noun, referring to a 'broad street,' 'public square,' or 'open place' in a city. In the provided examples, 'ΠΛΑΤΕΙΩΝ' appears as a genitive plural, meaning 'of the broad places' or 'of the streets,' and also as an adjective 'broad' modifying 'mud'.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Feminine (for the noun 'ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ'); Genitive, Plural, All Genders (for the adjective 'ΠΛΑΤΥΣ')

Synonyms: ΕΥΡΥΣ, ΜΕΓΑΣ, ΟΔΟΣ

Etymology: The adjective ΠΛΑΤΥΣ (platys) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *pleth₂- meaning 'to spread, flat'. The noun ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ (plateia) is derived from the adjective ΠΛΑΤΥΣ, referring to a 'broad' or 'wide' place.

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.

G3498

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: NEK-roy

Translations: dead, the dead, dead ones

Notes: This word refers to something that is dead, lifeless, or deceased. It can be used as an adjective to describe a dead person or thing, or it can function as a noun to refer to dead people collectively, such as 'the dead'. It is often used in a literal sense concerning physical death, but can also be used metaphorically to describe spiritual deadness or a state of being unresponsive.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΘΑΝΟΝΤΕΣ, ΤΕΘΝΗΚΟΤΕΣ

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ahn-throh-POHN

Translations: (of) men, (of) people, (of) humankind

Notes: ἈΝΘΡΩΠΩΝ is the genitive plural form of the noun ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ, which means 'man', 'human being', or 'person'. This form is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship, translating to 'of men' or 'of people'. It refers to human beings in general, often distinguishing them from God or other creatures.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, likely a compound of ἀνήρ (anēr, 'man') and ὤψ (ōps, 'face, eye'), possibly meaning 'one who looks up' or 'one with a human face'.

G3856

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-DIG-ma

Translations: example, a example, pattern, a pattern, model, a model, warning, a warning

Notes: This word refers to an example, pattern, or model, often serving as a warning or an illustration. It can be used to show how something should or should not be done, or to point to a past event as a lesson for the present or future.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΥΠΟΣ, ΥΠΟΔΕΙΓΜΑ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παράδειγμα (parádeigma), from παραδείκνυμι (paradeíknymi, “to show, exhibit, point out”), from παρά (pará, “beside”) + δείκνυμι (deíknymai, “to show”).

G3976

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: peh-DEE-oo

Translations: of a plain, of a field, of a flat area

Notes: This word refers to a flat, open area of land, such as a plain or a field. It is used to describe the general landscape or a specific cultivated area. In this form, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of the plain' or 'belonging to the field'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΡΟΥ, ΧΩΡΑΣ

Etymology: The word 'πεδίον' (pedion) comes from the Ancient Greek 'πέδον' (pedon), meaning 'ground' or 'soil'. It refers to a level or flat surface.

G2325

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: theh-REE-zon-tos

Translations: (of) reaping, (of) harvesting, (of) gathering

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'θερίζω' (therizō), meaning 'to reap' or 'to harvest'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. In this genitive form, it indicates possession or relation, often translated as 'of one who is reaping' or 'of reaping'. It describes the action of cutting and gathering crops.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΚΑΡΠΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word 'θερίζω' (therizō) comes from 'θέρος' (theros), meaning 'summer' or 'harvest time', indicating the season when harvesting takes place.

G4863

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soo-na-GOHN

Translations: gathering together, collecting, assembling, bringing together

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'gathering together' or 'collecting'. It describes an action that is currently happening or ongoing. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Thus, it literally means 'to lead or bring together'. It can be used to describe someone who is collecting things, assembling people, or bringing various elements into one place.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΓΕΙΡΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ, ΣΥΝΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ

G4680

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: SOH-foss

Translations: wise, a wise person, skillful, clever

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΤΟΣ, ΦΡΟΝΙΜΟΣ, ΕΜΦΡΩΝ

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

G2478

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: iss-khoo-ROS

Translations: strong, mighty, powerful, a strong one, a mighty one

Notes: This word describes something or someone possessing great strength, power, or might. It can refer to physical strength, but also to authority, influence, or effectiveness. It is often used to describe God or powerful individuals.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΤΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΣ, ΡΩΜΑΛΕΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἸΣΧΥΡΟΣ (ischyros) is derived from the noun ἸΣΧΥΣ (ischys), meaning 'strength' or 'might'.

G2479

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: is-KHOO-ee

Translations: to strength, to power, to might, to ability, by strength, by power, by might, by ability

Notes: This word refers to strength, power, or might. It can denote physical strength, moral power, or inherent ability. It is often used to describe the capacity to do something or to overcome obstacles. In the dative case, as seen here, it indicates the means by which something is done, or the recipient of an action related to strength.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

G4145

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PLOO-see-oss

Translations: rich, wealthy, abounding, opulent

Notes: This word describes someone or something that possesses great wealth or an abundance of resources. It can refer to material riches, but also metaphorically to being rich in other qualities, such as faith or good works. It is used to modify nouns, indicating a characteristic of the noun.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΥΠΟΡΟΣ, ΕΥΠΛΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: From πλοῦτος (ploutos, "wealth"). The word is derived from an ancient Greek root meaning 'to flow' or 'to overflow', suggesting an abundance.

G4149

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLOO-too

Translations: of wealth, of riches, of abundance

Notes: This word refers to wealth, riches, or abundance. It is used to describe material possessions or a state of being rich. In this form, it is the genitive singular of the noun 'πλοῦτος', indicating possession or origin, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΧΡΗΜΑΤΑ, ΠΕΡΙΟΥΣΙΑ, ΕΥΠΟΡΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'πλοῦτος' (ploutos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *pleu- meaning 'to flow, to swim'. It is related to words signifying abundance or fullness.

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

G2744

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: kah-khoo-OH-meh-noss

Translations: boasting, glorying, exulting, priding oneself, a boaster, one who boasts

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'boasting' or 'glorying'. It describes someone who is actively engaged in boasting or taking pride in something. It is often used in a negative sense, referring to arrogant or self-centered boasting, but can also be used positively to describe glorying in God or in one's faith. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, or can be used substantively as 'the one who boasts'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΛΑΖΟΝΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΜΕΓΑΛΑΥΧΕΩ

G4920

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ee-EIN

Translations: to understand, to comprehend, to perceive, to discern, to consider, to grasp

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'συνίημι' (syniēmi), meaning 'to understand' or 'to comprehend'. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'ἵημι' (hiēmi), meaning 'to send' or 'to put'. Thus, it literally means 'to put together' or 'to bring together', leading to the sense of understanding or grasping concepts. It is used to describe the act of mentally processing information to gain insight or knowledge.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ, ΝΟΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'συνίημι' (syniēmi) is derived from the prefix 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'ἵημι' (hiēmi), meaning 'to send' or 'to put'. The combination conveys the idea of putting things together mentally, leading to comprehension.

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.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: poy-OHN

Translations: doing, making, creating, producing, performing, a doer, a maker, the one who does, the one who makes

Notes: ΠΟΙΩΝ is the present active participle of the verb ΠΟΙΕΩ, meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing someone who is in the act of doing or making something. It can be translated as 'doing' or 'making' when used adjectivally, or as 'the one who does' or 'a doer' when used substantively.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩΝ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G1656

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EH-leh-os

Translations: mercy, a mercy, compassion, pity

Notes: ἘΛΕΟΣ refers to active compassion, pity, or mercy, often extended by a superior to an inferior, or by God to humanity. It implies a deep feeling of sympathy that leads to practical help or forgiveness. It is frequently used in the context of God's benevolent actions towards His people.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΤΙΡΜΟΣ, ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΑ

Etymology: The etymology of ἘΛΕΟΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to a root meaning 'to feel pity' or 'to be moved by compassion'.

G2917

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KREE-mah

Translations: judgment, a judgment, condemnation, a condemnation, decision, a decision, sentence, a sentence, punishment, a punishment, justice, a justice

Notes: This word refers to a judgment, decision, or sentence, often with the implication of a legal or divine verdict. It can also refer to the act of judging or the outcome of a judgment, including condemnation or punishment. It is used in contexts ranging from legal proceedings to divine decrees.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΡΙΣΙΣ, ΔΙΚΗ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΜΑ

Etymology: From the verb κρίνω (krino), meaning 'to judge, decide, separate'. It refers to the result or outcome of judging.

G1343

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dih-kah-yoh-SOO-neen

Translations: righteousness, justice, a righteousness

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being righteous or just. It describes a state of moral uprightness, integrity, and conformity to divine or moral law. It is often used in the context of God's character or the standard of conduct expected of believers.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΘΥΤΗΣ, ΑΡΕΤΗ, ΑΓΙΟΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: The word δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosynē) is derived from the adjective δίκαιος (dikaios), meaning 'righteous' or 'just'. It is formed by adding the suffix -σύνη (-synē), which denotes a state, condition, or quality.

G2307

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: the-LEE-mah

Translations: will, desire, purpose, a will, a desire, a purpose

Notes: This word refers to a will, desire, or purpose, often implying a deliberate intention or choice. It can be used to describe the will of God, the will of a person, or a general intention. It is frequently used in contexts relating to divine purpose or human obedience to that purpose.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb θέλω (thelō), meaning 'to will, wish, desire'. It denotes the result or object of willing.

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.

G4066

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: peh-ree-KEE-roh-meh-non

Translations: circumcised, shorn, cut around, those whose hair is cut around

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'being cut around' or 'being shorn around'. It can refer to the practice of cutting hair around the temples, which was a pagan custom, or more generally to being circumcised. In a broader sense, it describes someone or something that has been cut or shorn in a circular fashion.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΙΡΩ, ΑΠΟΚΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: From the prefix περί (peri), meaning 'around', and the verb κείρω (keirō), meaning 'to cut' or 'to shear'.

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-OH-pon

Translations: face, a face, presence, person, appearance

Notes: This word refers to the face of a person or animal. It can also denote one's presence or appearance, or even a person themselves, especially in a formal or legal context. It is used to describe physical features as well as the impression or aspect someone presents.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρός (pros, "to, towards") and ὤψ (ōps, "eye, face"). It literally means "that which is towards the eye" or "that which is before the eye."

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