2001 Translation

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.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

G0004

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-doh-nee-BEH-zek

Translations: Adoni-Bezek

Notes: Adoni-Bezek is a proper noun referring to a Canaanite king of Bezek mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Judges. He was known for his cruelty, cutting off the thumbs and big toes of seventy kings he had conquered. He was later captured and similarly mutilated by the tribes of Judah and Simeon.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The name Adoni-Bezek is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'lord of Bezek' or 'my lord is Bezek'. It is a compound of 'Adoni' (my lord) and 'Bezek' (lightning or a place name).

G0935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEHFS

Translations: king, a king, ruler, sovereign

Notes: This word refers to a king or a ruler, someone who holds supreme authority over a territory or people. It is commonly used to denote a monarch or sovereign. In a sentence, it would function as a noun, often as the subject or object, indicating the person in power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to a word meaning 'base' or 'foundation', suggesting one who stands at the foundation of power or authority. It has been used since ancient Greek times to refer to a monarch.

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.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAH-ben

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

G2424

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOOS

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

Notes: This is a proper name, transliterated from the Hebrew name Yeshua or Yehoshua. It refers to the central figure of Christianity, Jesus Christ, or to Joshua, the successor of Moses in the Old Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The Koine Greek name Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'. It is also related to the shorter form יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua).

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.

G0034

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: GAH-ee

Translations: Haggai

Notes: This word, 'ΓΑΙ', appears to be a truncated or misspelled form of the proper noun 'ΑΓΓΑΙΟΣ' (Aggaios), which refers to the prophet Haggai. In the provided context, it is part of 'ΑΓΓΑΙΟΥ', which is the genitive form of Haggai, meaning 'of Haggai'. It is not a standalone word in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Likely a truncation of a proper noun, possibly part of a Genitive case form.

Etymology: The name 'ΑΓΓΑΙΟΣ' (Aggaios) is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name 'חַגַּי' (Chaggai), meaning 'my feast' or 'festive'.

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.

G1842

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-oh-LEH-thre-oo-sen

Translations: destroyed, utterly destroyed, exterminated, rooted out

Notes: This word means to utterly destroy, exterminate, or root out completely. It implies a total and decisive destruction, often with the sense of leaving nothing behind. It is used to describe the complete annihilation of people, things, or even abstract concepts.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΞΟΛΟΘΡΕΥΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ὀλοθρεύω (olothreuo), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to slay'. The combination emphasizes a complete and thorough destruction.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun, Interjection

Sounds like: OY

Translations: the, who, they, oh

Notes: ΟΙ is primarily the masculine plural nominative form of the definite article, meaning 'the'. It is used to specify a group of masculine nouns that are the subject of a sentence. It can also function as a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'these' or 'they', referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned. Less commonly, it can be an interjection, similar to 'oh' or 'alas'.

Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Nominative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to demonstrative pronouns and articles in other Indo-European languages.

G2730

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: kah-toy-KOON-tes

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

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

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΕΝΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΕΣ

G1002

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: gah-bah-OHN

Translations: Gibeon, (of) Gibeon, (in) Gibeon

Notes: Gibeon was an ancient city in Canaan, located northwest of Jerusalem. It is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament as a significant city, particularly in the books of Joshua, Samuel, and Kings. It was known for its inhabitants, the Gibeonites, who made a treaty with Joshua. The word is used to refer to the city itself or to people associated with it.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, Locative

Etymology: The word ΓΑΒΑΩΝ (Gabaōn) is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word גִּבְעוֹן (Giv'on), meaning 'hill city' or 'hilly place'.

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.

G2424

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOON

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

Notes: This is a proper name, the Greek form of the Hebrew name 'Joshua'. It refers primarily to Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. It can also refer to other individuals named Joshua in the Old Testament or other historical figures. In a sentence, it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The Greek name ἸΗΣΟΥΣ (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'.

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).

G5399

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-fo-BEE-thay-san

Translations: they feared, they were afraid

Notes: This word means 'they feared' or 'they were afraid'. It describes an action of experiencing fear or being struck with terror, performed by a group of people in the past. It is often used to describe a strong emotional reaction to something awe-inspiring or dangerous.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΔΩ, ΤΡΕΜΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek φόβος (phobos, “fear”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰegʷ- (“to flee”).

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'.

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

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

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lis

Translations: city, a city, town, a town

Notes: The word 'polis' refers to a city or town, a populated center where people live and gather. In ancient contexts, it often implied a self-governing city-state, but in Koine Greek, it frequently refers simply to any significant urban settlement. It is used to denote the physical location and its inhabitants.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΚΩΜΗ, ΧΩΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁- (to fill) or *pel- (to build, to enclose). It refers to a fortified place or a populated area.

G5616

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: OH-say

Translations: as if, as, like, about, approximately, some, nearly

Notes: ΩΣΕΙ is an adverb or conjunction used to indicate comparison, approximation, or similarity. It can mean "as if," "like," "about," or "approximately." It is often used to describe a quantity or duration that is not exact, or to introduce a hypothetical situation.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΠΕΡΙΠΟΥ

Etymology: From the Greek word ὡς (hōs), meaning "as" or "like," combined with the particle εἰ (ei), meaning "if."

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mee-tro-po-LEH-ohn

Translations: of metropolises, of mother cities, of capital cities

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of 'ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΣ' (metropolis). A metropolis is a mother city, a chief city, or a capital city, often serving as the center of a region or a larger administrative area. It is a compound word formed from 'ΜΗΤΗΡ' (mother) and 'ΠΟΛΙΣ' (city). In its genitive plural form, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of metropolises' or 'belonging to metropolises'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΩΤΕΥΟΥΣΩΝ, ΚΕΦΑΛΑΙΩΝ ΠΟΛΕΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΣ is a compound of two Greek words: ΜΗΤΗΡ (mētēr), meaning 'mother', and ΠΟΛΙΣ (polis), meaning 'city'. It literally means 'mother city', referring to a city that founded other cities (colonies) or a chief city of a region.

G5564

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: KHEV-rone

Translations: Hebron

Notes: Hebron is a significant ancient city located in the Judean hills, south of Jerusalem. It is mentioned frequently in the Old Testament as a place where Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob lived and were buried. It also served as David's first capital before he moved to Jerusalem. The word refers specifically to this geographical location.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Genitive or Locative

Etymology: The name Hebron is of Hebrew origin, derived from the root HBR, meaning 'to join,' 'to unite,' or 'to be associated.' It is believed to refer to the city's role as a place of alliance or association.

G2975

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: la-KHEIS

Translations: you have obtained, you have received, you have been allotted, you have cast lots

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to obtain by lot, to receive by divine allotment, to be allotted, or to cast lots'. It implies receiving something as a result of a decision made by lot or by divine providence. It is used in contexts where someone has been given a share or a portion of something, often implying a pre-determined or fated outcome.

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΕΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ

Etymology: The root verb ΛΑΓΧΑΝΩ (lagchanō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to words meaning 'to take' or 'to get'.

G3696

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: oh-DOL-lam

Translations: Adullam

Notes: Adullam is a proper noun referring to an ancient city in the Shephelah region of Judah, located in the lowlands of Judea. It is known for its cave, which served as a refuge for David when he was fleeing from King Saul. The city is mentioned several times in the Old Testament.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The name Adullam is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word 'Adullam (עֲדֻלָּם), meaning 'their testimony' or 'their righteousness'. It refers to an ancient city in Judah.

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

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

G1205

Part of Speech: Verb, Adverb

Sounds like: DEW-teh

Translations: Come!, Come!, Come here!, Come on!

Notes: This word is an imperative, meaning 'Come!' or 'Come here!'. It is used as an invitation or an exhortation to action, often followed by a subjunctive verb to indicate the purpose or result of coming. It can be used for both singular and plural subjects, though it is grammatically plural in form. For example, it might be used to say 'Come, let us go!'

Inflection: Imperative, Second Person, Plural (often used for singular as well)

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΕΣΘΕ, ΙΤΕ

Etymology: From an obsolete imperative of an uncontracted form of ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G1626

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-po-le-MAY-so-men

Translations: make war, wage war, fight, make war against

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'εκ' (out of, from) and 'πολεμέω' (to make war). It means to wage war, to fight against, or to make war completely. It describes the act of engaging in conflict or hostilities. It is often used in a context where a full-scale military engagement is implied.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΕΜΕΩ, ΜΑΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΠΟΛΕΜΕΩ (polemeō), meaning 'to make war'. ΠΟΛΕΜΕΩ itself derives from ΠΟΛΕΜΟΣ (polemos), meaning 'war'.

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).

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.

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'.

G2523

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-eh-KAH-thee-sahn

Translations: they sat around, they besieged, they encamped around

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition περί (peri, meaning 'around' or 'about') and the verb καθίζω (kathizō, meaning 'to sit' or 'to cause to sit'). In this form, it means 'they sat around' or 'they encamped around'. It is often used in the context of military action, signifying the act of surrounding or besieging a place, as in 'they besieged the city'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΙΟΡΚΕΩ, ΚΥΚΛΟΩ, ΠΕΡΙΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ

G4172

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-eh-pol-ee-OR-koon

Translations: they were besieging, they were blockading, they were beleaguering

Notes: This is a verb in the imperfect indicative active voice, third person plural. It means 'they were besieging' or 'they were blockading'. The prefix 'ἐκ-' (ex-) intensifies the action, suggesting a complete or thorough siege, or besieging from a position 'out of' or 'away from' the city. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΚΑΘΙΖΩ, ΠΕΡΙΚΥΚΛΟΩ

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'.

G1054

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: gal-GAL-ah

Translations: Gilgal

Notes: Gilgal refers to a significant place in ancient Israel, mentioned multiple times in the Old Testament. It was a site of religious and historical importance, often associated with the early history of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River. It served as a camp, a place for worship, and a location for important events like the renewal of the covenant and the anointing of kings.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The name 'Gilgal' is of Hebrew origin, derived from the verb 'galal' (to roll), and is often interpreted as meaning 'rolling' or 'circle of stones,' possibly referring to the rolling away of the reproach of Egypt or a circular monument.

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.

G1590

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-LOO-sees

Translations: faint, grow weak, lose heart, relax, give up, be exhausted

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἘΚ (out of, from) and the verb ΛΥΩ (to loose, release). It means to become unstrung, to grow weak, to faint, or to lose heart. It is often used in the context of physical or spiritual exhaustion, or giving up hope or effort. It can be used transitively to mean 'to make weak' or 'to exhaust', or intransitively to mean 'to become weak' or 'to faint'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΑΜΝΩ, ΑΣΘΕΝΕΩ, ΚΑΜΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἘΚΛΥΩ is a compound of the preposition ἘΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΛΥΩ (lyō), meaning 'to loose' or 'to release'. The combination suggests a 'loosening out' or 'unstringing', leading to the sense of becoming weak or faint.

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.

G5035

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TAKH-os

Translations: speed, swiftness, quickness, haste, a speed, a swiftness, a quickness, a haste

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being quick or swift. It denotes speed, quickness, or haste. It is used to describe the rate at which something moves or happens, often implying a rapid pace.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΠΟΥΔΗ, ΤΑΧΥΤΗΣ

Etymology: From the root *takh- (to be swift), related to the verb τάσσω (tassō, to arrange, order). It refers to the quality of swiftness or speed.

G1807

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ahee-REH-loo

Translations: deliver, rescue, take out, remove

Notes: This word means to take out, remove, deliver, or rescue. It is often used in the context of delivering someone from danger, evil, or a difficult situation. It can also mean to choose or select someone for a specific purpose.

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

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΣΩΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἐξαιρέω (exaireō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb αἱρέω (haireō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. Thus, its core meaning is 'to take out' or 'to take from'.

G4863

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: soon-AYG-meh-noy

Translations: gathered, assembled, collected, brought together, convened

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been gathered' or 'being gathered'. It describes a state of being brought together or assembled. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΑΓΩ (AGO), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Thus, it literally means 'to lead together' or 'to bring together'. It can be used to describe people or things that have been collected or convened.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΘΡΟΙΣΜΕΝΟΙ, ΣΥΝΕΛΗΛΥΘΟΤΕΣ

Etymology: The verb ΣΥΝΑΓΩ is formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΑΓΩ (AGO), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. It has been used since ancient Greek times to denote the action of bringing multiple entities into one place.

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.

G0268

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-mor-RAI-ohn

Translations: of Amorites

Notes: This word refers to the Amorites, an ancient Semitic-speaking people who inhabited parts of Mesopotamia and Syria from the 3rd millennium BC. In the Bible, they are often mentioned as one of the peoples living in the land of Canaan before the Israelites. This form of the word is the genitive plural, indicating possession or origin, meaning 'of the Amorites'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The word Ἀμορραῖος (Amorraiōs) is derived from the Hebrew אֱמֹרִי (ʾĔmōrī), referring to the Amorites, an ancient people mentioned in the Bible.

G3715

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: o-rei-NANE

Translations: mountainous, hilly, highland, a mountainous region, a highland region

Notes: This word describes something as mountainous or belonging to a mountain region. It is often used to refer to a specific area that is hilly or elevated, such as the hill country or highlands. In the provided examples, it refers to 'the mountainous region' or 'the hill country' where people went or stayed.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΡΟΣ, ΒΟΥΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΡΕΙΝΟΣ (oreinos) is derived from the Greek word ΟΡΟΣ (oros), meaning 'mountain' or 'hill'.

G1010

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: gal-GAL-ohn

Translations: Gilgal, (of) Gilgal, (from) Gilgal

Notes: This word refers to Gilgal, a significant place name in ancient Israel, mentioned multiple times in the Old Testament. It was a site of encampment for the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River, a place of worship, and a base for military operations. It is often used in contexts indicating movement to or from this location.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Etymology: The name 'Gilgal' is of Hebrew origin, derived from the verb 'galal' meaning 'to roll'. It is associated with the rolling away of the reproach of Egypt from the Israelites after their circumcision.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

Translations: he, she, it, they, him, her, it, them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, same, very

Notes: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is a versatile word in Koine Greek. As a third-person pronoun, it translates to 'he, she, it' or 'they' in the nominative case, and 'him, her, it' or 'them' in other cases. When used intensively, often in the nominative or immediately following the noun, it means 'himself, herself, itself, themselves' or 'even, very'. When used as an adjective with the definite article (e.g., 'ὁ αὐτὸς'), it means 'the same'. Its meaning depends on its grammatical function and position in the sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a pronominal stem *au- or *aw-.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

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

G1415

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: doo-NAH-tos

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

Notes: This word describes someone or something that possesses power, strength, or ability. It can refer to physical might, moral strength, or the capacity to do something. It can also mean 'possible' when referring to an event or situation. It is often used to describe God as 'the Mighty One'.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (can also be Feminine or Neuter, and other cases/numbers depending on context)

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΣ, ΕΝΔΥΝΑΜΟΣ

Etymology: From δύναμαι (dynamai), meaning 'to be able, to have power'. It relates to the concept of inherent power or capability.

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.

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

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.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-DEH-doh-ka

Translations: I have delivered, I have handed over, I have entrusted, I have committed, I have betrayed

Notes: This word means to hand over, deliver, or entrust something or someone to another. In the perfect tense, it signifies an action that was completed in the past but has continuing results or a present state resulting from that past action. It can be used in various contexts, such as delivering a person into custody, handing over an object, entrusting a task, or even betraying someone.

Inflection: Perfect Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

G1799

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: en-OH-pee-on

Translations: before, in the presence of, in the sight of, (of) before, (of) in the presence of, (of) in the sight of

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'in the presence of'. It can also be used as a preposition with the genitive case, meaning 'in the presence of' or 'in the sight of' someone or something. It often conveys the idea of being directly in front of, or under the observation of, another.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an adverb); functions as a preposition with the genitive case.

Synonyms: ἘΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΩΠΙΟΝ

Etymology: This word is a compound formed from the preposition ἘΝ (en, meaning 'in') and the noun ὬΨ (ōps, meaning 'face' or 'eye'). It literally means 'in the face of' or 'in the sight of'.

G1893

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEI

Translations: since, because, for, when, after, inasmuch as

Notes: This word functions as a conjunction or adverb, introducing a clause that provides a reason, cause, or time. As a conjunction, it can mean 'since' or 'because' when indicating a cause, or 'when' or 'after' when indicating time. As an adverb, it can mean 'for' or 'inasmuch as'. It often introduces a dependent clause that explains the main clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΚΑΘΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙΔΗ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, 'upon, on') and the particle εἰ (ei, 'if'). It originally meant 'upon the condition that' or 'when'.

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'.

G0869

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AF-noh

Translations: suddenly, unexpectedly, all at once

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'suddenly' or 'unexpectedly'. It is used to describe an action or event that happens without warning or preparation, often implying a quick or abrupt occurrence. For example, it can describe someone falling suddenly or a noise appearing unexpectedly.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΞΑΙΦΝΗΣ, ΑΙΦΝΙΔΙΩΣ

Etymology: The origin of ἈΦΝΩ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the root φαν- (phan-), meaning 'to appear' or 'to show', possibly implying something that appears suddenly or without being seen beforehand.

G1839

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ES-tay-sen

Translations: he amazed, he astonished, he confounded, he put out of mind, he drove mad, he displaced, he removed

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb ΕΞΙΣΤΗΜΙ (existēmi). It means to put out of place, to displace, to remove, or to cause to stand out. Figuratively, it means to amaze, astonish, or confound someone, causing them to be beside themselves or out of their senses due to wonder, fear, or madness. It can also mean to drive someone mad or to cause them to lose their mind. In a transitive sense, it describes an action that affects another person, causing them to be overwhelmed or disoriented.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΠΛΗΣΣΩ, ΘΑΥΜΑΖΩ, ΣΥΓΧΕΩ

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'.

G4937

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-TREEP-sen

Translations: he broke in pieces, she broke in pieces, it broke in pieces, he shattered, she shattered, it shattered, he crushed, she crushed, it crushed

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to break in pieces, shatter, or crush completely. It describes an action of forceful destruction, often implying a thorough and irreversible breaking. It is used to describe someone or something breaking an object into many fragments.

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

Synonyms: ΘΛΑΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΝΥΜΙ, ΡΗΓΝΥΜΙ

G2628

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-dee-OH-xahn

Translations: they pursued, they chased, they hunted down

Notes: This word means to pursue or chase after someone, often with the intent to capture or harm them. It implies a vigorous and determined pursuit. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (down, against) and the verb ΔΙΩΚΩ (to pursue, chase).

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΩΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΙΩΚΩ

Etymology: The verb ΚΑΤΑΔΙΩΚΩ is a compound of the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb ΔΙΩΚΩ (meaning 'to pursue' or 'to chase'). The prefix intensifies the action of pursuing.

G2696

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-KOP-ton

Translations: they were cutting down, they were cutting to pieces, they were slaughtering, they were hewing down

Notes: This word describes the action of cutting something down or cutting it to pieces, often with a sense of violence or destruction. It is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb κόπτω (koptō), meaning 'to cut' or 'to strike'. It implies a continuous or repeated action in the past.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Imperfect, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΚΟΠΤΩ, ΣΥΝΤΡΙΒΩ, ΣΦΑΖΩ

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.

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.

G1977

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ER-rip-sen

Translations: cast upon, throw upon, cast over, throw over

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to throw or cast something upon or over something else. It implies an action of placing something on top of or against another object, often with force or intention. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and the verb ῥίπτω (rhiptō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word ἐπιρρίπτω (epirriptō) is a compound verb derived from the prefix ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and the verb ῥίπτω (rhiptō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

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

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

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

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.

G0942

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-ZEE-kah

Translations: Azekah

Notes: Azekah was an ancient city in the Shephelah, the lowlands of Judah. It is mentioned in the Old Testament as a fortified city and a significant location in various historical events, including the battle between David and Goliath. It is often referred to in geographical contexts alongside other cities in the region.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The name Azekah is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'dug over' or 'tilled ground'. It refers to a place known for its agricultural activity or its terrain.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-non-toh

Translations: they became, they were, they came to be, they happened, they arose

Notes: This word is a past tense form of the verb 'to become' or 'to be'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, indicating a change of state, an event happening, or the coming into existence of something. It is often used to describe what happened or what came about.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice, 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey similar concepts of becoming or originating.

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'.

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.

G3162

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ma-KHAIR-ah

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΞΙΦΟΣ, ΡΟΜΦΑΙΑ

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

G5119

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: TOH-teh

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑ, ΟΥΝ

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

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.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pah-reh-DOH-ken

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

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.

G5259

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: hoo-po-KHEI-ree-on

Translations: subject, under control, in hand, in one's power, subdued

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is under the control or power of another. It implies being subject to authority or being in a state of submission. It is often used to describe a person, city, or land that has been conquered or brought under dominion.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΤΑΚΤΟΣ, ΔΟΥΛΟΣ, ΥΠΗΚΟΟΣ

Etymology: The word Ὑποχείριος (hypocheirios) is a compound word formed from the preposition ὑπό (hypo), meaning 'under', and χείρ (cheir), meaning 'hand'. Thus, it literally means 'under hand', referring to being under someone's control or power.

G4937

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-TREE-bee-san

Translations: they were broken, they were shattered, they were crushed, they were destroyed

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the prefix 'συν-' (syn-), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and the verb 'τρίβω' (tribō), meaning 'to rub, wear out, or break.' Therefore, 'συντρίβω' means to break completely, shatter, or crush. In the given form, it describes an action that happened to a group of people or things, indicating they were utterly defeated or destroyed.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΓΝΥΜΙ, ΘΛΑΩ, ΣΥΝΘΛΑΩ

Etymology: From 'συν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and 'τρίβω' (tribō), meaning 'to rub, wear out, or break.' The combination signifies a complete breaking or crushing.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: STAY-toh

Translations: let him stand, let it stand, let him be appointed, let it be appointed

Notes: This word is a command or an exhortation, meaning 'let him stand' or 'let it stand'. It can also imply 'let him be appointed' or 'let it be appointed' in certain contexts. It is used to give a direct order or to express a strong wish for someone or something to take a standing position, or to be established in a particular role or place.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Perfect Active Imperative

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ

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.

G0292

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-MOO-nah-toh

Translations: defended, warded off, helped, avenged

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to ward off, defend, or help. In the middle voice, as it appears here, it often means to defend oneself, to help oneself, or to help others. It describes an action of protection or assistance against an external threat or need.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΗΘΕΩ, ἈΝΤΙΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΜΑΙ, ΡΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἀμύνω (amynō) is thought to be derived from the prefix ἀ- (a-) meaning 'together' or 'very' and a root related to μύνη (mynē), meaning 'defense' or 'protection'.

G5056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEH-los

Translations: end, a goal, a purpose, an outcome, a completion, a tax, a custom, a duty

Notes: This word refers to an end, a goal, a purpose, or the completion of something. It can also refer to a tax or custom duty. It is often used to denote the conclusion of an event or process, or the ultimate aim or objective. In some contexts, it refers to the payment of tribute or taxes.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΣ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΙΑ, ΤΕΛΕΥΤΗ

Etymology: The word ΤΕΛΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to turn, to accomplish, to fulfill'. It is related to words signifying completion, fulfillment, and the end of a process.

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.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-neh-toh

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

G3761

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: oo-DEH

Translations: not even, neither, nor, and not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗΔΕ, ΜΗ

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

G4387

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: PRO-teh-ron

Translations: before, formerly, first, earlier, a former thing, a prior thing

Notes: This word functions primarily as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'formerly' in time, indicating something that happened earlier or previously. It can also be the neuter singular form of the comparative adjective 'πρότερος', meaning 'prior' or 'former', often used substantively to refer to 'the former thing' or 'that which was before'. It is used to contrast with something that comes later.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative (often used adverbially)

Synonyms: ΠΡΙΝ, ΠΑΛΑΙ, ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ is a comparative form derived from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

G5620

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: HOH-steh

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ

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

G1874

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ah-KOO-sai

Translations: to hear, to listen, to hearken, to answer, to give ear

Notes: This word means to hear, listen, or give ear to someone or something, often implying a favorable or responsive hearing, such as hearing and answering a prayer. It can also mean to obey or heed. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ἀκούω (akouō), meaning 'to hear'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΥΩ, ΕΙΣΑΚΟΥΩ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ

Etymology: The word ἐπακούω (epakouō) is derived from the prefix ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ἀκούω (akouō), meaning 'to hear'. This combination suggests hearing in response to something or hearing with attention.

G2928

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-KROO-bee-sahn

Translations: they were hidden, they hid themselves

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition κατά (kata) meaning 'down' or 'against' and the verb κρύπτω (krypto) meaning 'to hide'. It means 'they were hidden' or 'they hid themselves', indicating an action of concealing or being concealed, often thoroughly or completely. It is used to describe a group of people or things that have gone into hiding.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ΚΡΥΠΤΩ

G0001

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-eng-GEH-lee

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

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

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΕΥ̓ΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-REEN-tai

Translations: they have been found, they are found

Notes: This word is the third person plural, perfect passive indicative form of the verb 'εὑρίσκω' (heuriskō), meaning 'to find' or 'to discover'. It indicates an action that was completed in the past and has ongoing results in the present. Therefore, it translates to 'they have been found' or 'they are found'. It is used to state that a group of things or people have been located or discovered.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Indicative, 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G4750

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STOH-mah

Translations: mouth, an mouth, opening, edge, speech, utterance

Notes: This word refers to the mouth of a person or animal. It can also metaphorically refer to an opening or entrance, such as the mouth of a river or a cave. Furthermore, it is often used to denote speech, utterance, or the edge of a sword or other sharp object, implying the 'cutting' or 'speaking' part. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΤΟΜΑΤΟΣ, ΣΤΟΜΑΤΙ, ΣΤΟΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'mouth' or 'opening'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G2525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-STAY-sah-teh

Translations: appoint, establish, set up, make, place, put, constitute

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi, meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'). In its imperative form, it means 'appoint!', 'establish!', or 'set up!'. It is used to command someone to place, constitute, or assign a person or thing to a particular position or role.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΟΡΙΖΩ

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ess-TAY-kah-teh

Translations: you have stood, you stand, you are standing

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'histēmi', meaning 'to stand'. As a perfect active indicative verb, it describes an action that was completed in the past but has ongoing results in the present. Therefore, it can be translated as 'you have stood' (emphasizing the completed action) or 'you stand' / 'you are standing' (emphasizing the resulting state). It indicates being in a standing position or having taken a stand.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΣΤΗΚΩ, ΕΣΤΗΚΑ

Etymology: The word ἵστημι (histēmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *steh₂-, meaning 'to stand'. It is related to many words across various Indo-European languages that convey the idea of standing or placing.

G2628

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-dee-OH-kon-tes

Translations: pursuing, those pursuing, who are pursuing

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'pursuing' or 'those who are pursuing'. It describes an ongoing action of chasing or following with hostile intent. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb 'διώκω' (diōkō), meaning 'to pursue' or 'to chase'. The compound intensifies the action of pursuit.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΔΙΩΚΟΝΤΕΣ, ΚΑΤΑΔΙΩΞΑΝΤΕΣ

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'.

G2638

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-LAH-beh-teh

Translations: overtake, seize, apprehend, grasp, understand, comprehend, attain, lay hold of

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (down, against) and the verb ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ (to take, to receive). It generally means to take hold of something, either physically (to seize, overtake, apprehend) or mentally (to grasp, understand, comprehend). Its meaning can vary depending on the context, often implying a successful act of taking or understanding.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

G3768

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oo-ra-GHEE-an

Translations: rear guard, a rear guard, rear, the rear

Notes: This word refers to the rear guard of an army or a group, or more generally, the very end or rear part of something. It is typically used in military contexts to describe the forces that protect the back of a marching army. It can also refer to those who lag behind or are at the very end of a procession.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

Etymology: From οὐραγός (ouragos), meaning 'leader of the rear', which is a compound of οὐρά (oura, 'tail, rear') and ἄγω (ago, 'to lead').

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-EL-thain

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕἸΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕἸΣΒΑΙΝΩ

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

G2664

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-PAH-oo-sen

Translations: he rested, he ceased, he stopped, he caused to cease, he brought to an end

Notes: This word describes an action of resting, ceasing, or causing something to stop. It can refer to someone coming to a rest, or to someone bringing an activity or a state to an end. It is a compound verb formed from 'κατά' (down, against) and 'παύω' (to stop, to cease).

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΑΥΩ, ΑΝΑΠΑΥΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΗΓΩ

Etymology: The word καταπαύω (katapauō) is a compound verb derived from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb παύω (pauō), meaning 'to stop' or 'to cease'. The combination implies a complete or definitive cessation.

G5207

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HUI-os

Translations: son, a son

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ

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

G2875

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: KOP-ton-tes

Translations: cutting, striking, beating, mourning, lamenting

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'κόπτω'. It describes an action that is ongoing or habitual. Depending on the context, it can mean 'cutting' or 'striking' something, or it can refer to the act of 'beating one's breast' as a sign of grief, thus meaning 'mourning' or 'lamenting'. It functions as an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to describe the one performing the action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΝΘΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΘΡΗΝΟΥΝΤΕΣ

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-SOH-zoh-meh-noy

Translations: being saved, being brought safely through, being preserved, being rescued

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle derived from the verb ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ, meaning 'to save through' or 'to bring safely through'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action of being saved or preserved. It is a compound word formed from διά (through, by means of) and σῴζω (to save, preserve).

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

Synonyms: ΣΩΖΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΡΥΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΦΥΛΑΣΣΟΜΕΝΟΙ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-SOH-thay-san

Translations: they were saved, they were rescued, they escaped safely

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb σῴζω (sōizō), meaning 'to save' or 'to preserve'. Therefore, διασῴζω means 'to save through', 'to bring safely through', or 'to rescue completely'. In this form, it indicates that a group of people were saved or rescued, often implying a difficult or dangerous situation from which they emerged safely.

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

Synonyms: ΣΩΖΩ, ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΦΕΥΓΩ

G3735

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: okh-y-RAS

Translations: strong, fortified, a strong, a fortified

Notes: This word describes something that is strong, firm, or fortified, often referring to places like cities or walls that are well-defended. It is used to indicate a secure or impregnable quality.

Inflection: Feminine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ἸΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΣ, ἈΣΦΑΛΗΣ

Etymology: The word 'Ὀχυρός' (ochyros) comes from the Greek verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold', implying something that holds firm or is held securely.

G0654

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pes-tra-FEE

Translations: was turned away, was turned back, was returned, turned away, returned

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist passive indicative form of the verb ἀποστρέφω. It means 'to be turned away' or 'to be returned'. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (away from) and the verb στρέφω (to turn). It describes an action that was completed in the past, where the subject was the recipient of the action of being turned away or returned.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΑΝΑΚΑΜΠΤΩ

Etymology: The verb ἀποστρέφω is a compound of the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb στρέφω (strephō), meaning 'to turn'. Its etymology reflects the action of turning something away or back from a point of origin.

G5198

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: yee-gee-EES

Translations: healthy, sound, whole, well

Notes: This word describes something or someone as being healthy, sound, or whole. It is often used to refer to physical well-being, indicating a state of good health. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is sound, true, or wholesome, such as sound doctrine or a healthy mind.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine or Feminine, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΥΕΚΤΗΣ, ΕΥΘΥΜΟΣ

Etymology: From the root *hygiēs, meaning 'healthy, sound'. It is related to the English word 'hygiene'.

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.

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 anatomical organ of the tongue, but it can also mean a language or dialect, or more generally, speech itself. It is often used to describe the act of speaking or the specific language being spoken.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΩΝΗ, ΛΑΛΙΑ, ΔΙΑΛΕΚΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word "γλῶσσα" (glōssa) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the Homeric Greek "γλῶσσα" (glōssa) and later forms.

G1806

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ah-GAH-geh-teh

Translations: bring out, lead out, take out

Notes: This word means to bring, lead, or take something or someone out from a place. It is often used in the imperative mood, as a command or instruction to remove or escort someone or something from an enclosed space or situation.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΦΕΡΩ, ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΞΑΓΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΑΓΩ (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.

G1806

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ay-GAH-go-san

Translations: they led out, they brought out, they took out, they led forth, they brought forth, they took forth

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to lead out, bring out, or take out. It is often used to describe the action of removing someone or something from a place, such as a house, a city, or a cave. It implies a movement from an interior to an exterior location.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΓΩ, ΕΚΦΕΡΩ, ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΞΑΓΩ (exagō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΑΓΩ (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Thus, its meaning is literally 'to lead out' or 'to bring out'.

G4786

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-KAH-leh-sen

Translations: called together, assembled, convened

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the prefix 'συν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. It describes the action of calling people to gather in one place, bringing them together for a specific purpose. It is used to indicate that someone has summoned a group of individuals to an assembly or meeting.

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

Synonyms: ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΓΚΑΛΕΩ is derived from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΚΑΛΕΩ (KALEŌ), meaning 'to call'. The verb ΚΑΛΕΩ itself comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to call' or 'to shout'.

G1728

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-NAR-kho-meh-noos

Translations: beginning, those beginning, a beginning, those who begin

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'enarchomai', meaning 'to begin' or 'to make a beginning'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing someone or something that is in the process of beginning an action. It can refer to 'those who are beginning' or 'the ones beginning'.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Masculine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΚΑΤΑΡΧΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ

G4922

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soon-por-yoo-OH-meh-noos

Translations: those going with, those accompanying, those traveling with

Notes: This word is a compound participle formed from the preposition 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'πορεύομαι' (poreuomai), meaning 'to go' or 'to travel'. Therefore, it means 'to go with' or 'to accompany'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or noun, describing someone who is in the act of going along with others. It is often used to refer to a group of people who are traveling together with someone.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΟΔΕΥΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ (poreuomai), meaning 'to go' or 'to travel'. The verb ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ itself comes from ΠΟΡΟΣ (poros), meaning 'a way' or 'a passage'.

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) himself, (to) herself, (to) itself

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It functions as a personal pronoun meaning 'him', 'her', or 'it' when used as an indirect object, often translated with 'to' or 'for'. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself', emphasizing the subject. In some contexts, especially with the definite article, it can act as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'the same'. Its usage depends heavily on the surrounding context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G4313

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-por-YEV-es-theh

Translations: go before, lead the way, precede

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to go before, to lead the way, or to precede. It is often used in the context of one person or group moving ahead of another, either literally in terms of physical movement or figuratively in terms of leadership or priority. It is formed from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and the verb πορεύομαι (poreuomai), meaning 'to go' or 'to journey'.

Inflection: Present, Imperative, 2nd Person, Plural, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΑΓΩ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G2029

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-THEH-teh

Translations: put on, lay upon, place upon, add, impose

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐπι' (upon, on) and the verb 'τιθημι' (to put, place). It means to put something on or upon something else, to lay something on, or to place something upon. It can also mean to add something or to impose something, such as a hand or a burden. In the provided examples, it is used in the sense of 'put on' or 'place upon'.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Present Active Imperative

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ

G4334

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pros-EL-thon-tes

Translations: having come to, approaching, drawing near, coming forward, those who came to, when they came to

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'προσέρχομαι' (proserchomai), meaning 'to come to' or 'to approach'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is occurring in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It often functions adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of an action, such as 'when they came to' or 'after they had approached'. It can also function adjectivally, describing 'those who came to'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΓΓΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΑΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

G2007

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-THEE-kahn

Translations: they laid upon, they put upon, they placed upon, they imposed

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ (epitithēmi). It means to lay, put, or place something upon someone or something else. It can also mean to impose, inflict, or add. It is often used with a dative or accusative case to indicate what is being laid upon and to whom or what it is being laid.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the verb ΤΙΘΗΜΙ (tithēmi), meaning 'to put' or 'to place'.

G3366

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: MEE-deh

Translations: neither, nor, not even, and not

Notes: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word formed from the negative particle μή (mē, 'not') and the conjunction δέ (de, 'but, and'). It is used to introduce a negative clause, often following another negative clause, conveying the sense of 'neither...nor' or 'not even'. It is primarily used with non-indicative moods, such as the imperative or subjunctive, to express prohibitions or negative conditions.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕ

Etymology: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word derived from the negative particle μή (mē), meaning 'not', and the postpositive conjunction δέ (de), meaning 'but' or 'and'.

G1169

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: day-lee-AH-see-teh

Translations: be afraid, be cowardly, be timid, fear

Notes: This word means to be timid, cowardly, or to be afraid. It is often used in the context of not showing fear or cowardice, especially in the face of danger or opposition. It implies a lack of courage or a shrinking back from a challenge.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Subjunctive, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΦΟΒΕΟΜΑΙ, ΠΤΟΕΩ

Etymology: The word Δειλιάω (deiliaō) comes from the adjective δειλός (deilos), meaning 'cowardly, timid, wretched'.

G0407

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-DRI-zes-theh

Translations: be strong, act like men, be courageous, show courage

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to act like a man, to be strong, or to show courage. It is often used as an exhortation to be brave and resolute, especially in the face of adversity or danger. It implies a call to maturity and strength of character.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Imperative, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ἸΣΧΥΩ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΩ, ΘΑΡΣΕΩ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἀνήρ (anēr), meaning 'man', combined with the suffix -ίζω (-izō), which forms verbs indicating 'to act like' or 'to become'. Thus, it literally means 'to act like a man'.

G2692

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-poh-leh-MEH-teh

Translations: wage war against, fight against, overcome in war

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb 'πολεμέω' (polemeō), meaning 'to wage war' or 'to fight'. Together, it means to wage war against someone or something, to fight against them, or to overcome them in battle. It implies a strong, often aggressive, opposition.

Inflection: Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΕΜΕΩ, ΜΑΧΟΜΑΙ, ΝΙΚΑΩ

G0615

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pek-TEI-nen

Translations: he killed, she killed, it killed, he slew, she slew, it slew

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb ἀποκτείνω (apokteinō), meaning 'to kill' or 'to slay'. It describes a completed action of killing or slaying, typically referring to a single instance in the past. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb κτείνω (kteinō), meaning 'to kill'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

G2910

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kreh-MAH-meh-noy

Translations: hanging, suspended, being hung, being suspended

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'κρεμάννυμι', meaning 'to hang' or 'to suspend'. As a participle, it describes someone or something that is in the state of being hung or suspended. It can be used to describe objects or people that are physically hanging, or metaphorically, something that is dependent or suspended in a state of uncertainty.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΑΡΤΩ, ΑΝΑΡΤΩ

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-geh-NEE-thay

Translations: was, became, happened, came to pass, occurred, was made

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative passive (or deponent middle) form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to come into being,' or 'to be made.' It describes an action that occurred in the past, indicating a change of state or an event taking place. For example, it can be used to say 'he/she/it became' or 'it happened.'

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive (or Deponent Middle), 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

G2507

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-THEH-ee-lon

Translations: pulled down, tore down, overthrew, destroyed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb αἱρέω (haireō, meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'). Together, it means to take down, pull down, tear down, or overthrow. It is often used in contexts of demolishing structures, such as altars or walls, or overthrowing authorities.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ

G4496

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ER-rip-san

Translations: they threw, they cast, they hurled, they rejected

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ῥίπτω' (rhiptō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. It describes an action that was completed in the past by a group of people. It can be used literally to mean throwing an object, or metaphorically to mean casting aside or rejecting something, such as a law or a good portion.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΛΛΩ, ἘΚΒΑΛΛΩ, ἈΠΟΒΑΛΛΩ

G1842

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-oh-leh-THREH-oo-san

Translations: they utterly destroyed, they annihilated, they exterminated

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to utterly destroy, annihilate, or exterminate. It implies a complete and thorough destruction, leaving nothing behind. It is often used in contexts of warfare or divine judgment where an entire group or entity is wiped out.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ἈΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ὀλοθρεύω (olothreúō), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to slay'. The root ὀλοθρεύω is related to ὄλεθρος (ólethros), meaning 'ruin' or 'destruction'.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: PAN

Translations: all, every, whole, everything, a whole

Notes: This word is the neuter nominative or accusative singular form of the adjective/pronoun ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to indicate totality or universality. For example, it can mean 'all things' or 'everything' when used substantively, or 'the whole' when modifying a singular noun. It can also be used to mean 'every' when referring to individual items within a group.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΣ (pas) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *peh₂- meaning 'to protect, feed'. Its meaning evolved to 'all' or 'whole' in Greek.

G1720, G4154

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: en-PNEH-on

Translations: breathing, anything that breathes, living thing, a living thing

Notes: This word is a compound participle formed from 'ἐν' (in) and 'πνέω' (to breathe). It literally means 'breathing in' or 'having breath within'. It is used to refer to any living creature or anything that has breath. In context, it often refers to all living beings, especially in the sense of 'every living thing' or 'all that breathes'.

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

Synonyms: ΖΩΟΝ, ΨΥΧΗ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition 'ἐν' (en), meaning 'in' or 'among', and the verb 'πνέω' (pneō), meaning 'to breathe' or 'to blow'. The verb 'πνέω' comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to blow' or 'to breathe'.

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.

G2641

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-LEIF-thay

Translations: was left behind, was forsaken, was abandoned, was left, was remaining

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb λείπω (leipō, meaning 'to leave'). In its passive form, as seen here, it means 'to be left behind,' 'to be forsaken,' or 'to be abandoned.' It describes a state where someone or something is remaining after others have departed or been removed, often implying a sense of being alone or desolate. It is used to indicate that a person or thing has been left in a particular state or place.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ

Etymology: The verb καταλείπω (kataleipō) is formed from the prefix κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against,' and the verb λείπω (leipō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon.' The combination emphasizes the act of leaving something behind, often with a sense of finality or completeness.

G3762

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: oo-DACE

Translations: no one, nobody, nothing, none, no

Notes: This word is a compound negative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'no one,' 'nobody,' 'nothing,' or 'no.' It is formed from the negative particle 'οὐ' (not), the connective particle 'δέ' (but, and), and the numeral 'εἷς' (one). It is used to express absolute negation, indicating the complete absence of something or someone. When used as an adjective, it modifies a noun to mean 'no' or 'not any.'

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΔΕΝ, ΜΗΔΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥ̓ΔΕΙΣ is a compound of the negative particle ΟΥ̓ (not), the connective particle ΔΕ (but, and), and the numeral ΕΙΣ (one). It literally means 'not even one' or 'not one at all,' emphasizing a complete negation.

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: dee-ah-seh-SOHS-meh-nos

Translations: saved through, preserved, rescued, delivered, kept safe

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been saved through' or 'having been preserved'. It describes something or someone that has undergone a process of being saved or kept safe, often implying a complete or thorough preservation. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun.

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

Synonyms: ΣΩΖΩ, ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΣΩΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb σῴζω (sōzō), meaning 'to save' or 'to preserve'. Thus, it conveys the idea of saving or preserving completely or through a difficult situation.

G1247

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-pef-EHF-gohs

Translations: escaped, having escaped, one who has escaped

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, meaning 'having escaped' or 'one who has escaped'. It describes someone who has successfully fled or gotten away from a dangerous situation or pursuit. It indicates a completed action with ongoing results.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΚΦΕΥΓΩ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΡΑΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through' or 'away', and the verb ΦΕΥΓΩ (pheugō), meaning 'to flee' or 'to escape'. The perfect tense indicates a completed action.

G0565

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-EEL-then

Translations: he went away, he departed, he left

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning 'to go away' or 'to depart'. It is formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes an action of moving from one place to another, specifically moving away from a point of reference. It is often used to indicate a final departure or a permanent leaving.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G3003

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: LEB-nah

Translations: Lebnah, Libnah

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Libnah, an ancient city in the Shephelah region of Judah. It was one of the cities allotted to the tribe of Judah and later became a Levitical city. It is mentioned in the Old Testament as a place where the Israelites camped during the Exodus and as a city besieged by Sennacherib.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The name Libnah is of Hebrew origin (לִבְנָה, livnah), meaning 'whiteness' or 'purity'. It is thought to refer to the white limestone cliffs or soil in the area.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAH-bon

Translations: I took, they took, I received, they received, I seized, they seized

Notes: This word is the aorist active indicative form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take', 'to receive', or 'to seize'. The ending '-ον' indicates that it can be either the first person singular ('I took/received/seized') or the third person plural ('they took/received/seized'). The aorist tense describes a simple, completed action in the past, without emphasis on its duration or repetition. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'they took the book' or 'I received the message'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G4035

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-eh-KAH-thee-sen

Translations: besieged, surrounded, sat around

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the prefix περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the verb καθίζω (kathizō), meaning 'to sit' or 'to cause to sit'. In its inflected form, it means 'he/she/it besieged' or 'he/she/it sat around'. It describes the action of surrounding or encamping around a place or person, often with hostile intent, like laying siege to a city.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΙΟΡΚΕΩ, ΚΥΚΛΟΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around, about', and the verb καθίζω (kathizō), meaning 'to sit down, to cause to sit'. The verb καθίζω itself comes from κατά (kata), meaning 'down', and ἵζω (hizō), meaning 'to sit'.

G1208

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: dehf-TEH-rah

Translations: second, a second, the second

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

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

G1048

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: GAH-zays

Translations: of Gaza

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun "Gaza," referring to the ancient city located in the southwestern Levant. It is used to indicate possession or origin, similar to saying "of Gaza" or "Gaza's" in English. For example, it might be used in phrases like "the walls of Gaza" or "the king of Gaza."

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The name "Gaza" is of Semitic origin, likely from a word meaning "strong" or "fortress." It has been known by this name since ancient times.

G2641

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-leef-THAY-nai

Translations: to be left behind, to be forsaken, to be abandoned, to be remaining

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, 'down' or 'against') and the verb λείπω (leipō, 'to leave'). In this specific form, it means 'to be left behind' or 'to be forsaken'. It describes the state of something or someone being left behind, abandoned, or remaining after others have departed or been removed. It is often used in contexts of survival, remnant, or abandonment.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ

G4982

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: seh-SOHS-meh-non

Translations: saved, having been saved, preserved, delivered, rescued, healed

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'to save' or 'to deliver'. It describes something or someone that has been saved, preserved, or delivered, indicating a completed action with a continuing result. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, referring to 'the one who has been saved' or 'that which has been preserved'.

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

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ

G4172

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-po-lee-or-KAY-sen

Translations: he besieged, he blockaded, he beleaguered

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to besiege' or 'to blockade'. It describes the act of surrounding a place, like a city or fortress, with an army to cut off its supplies and force its surrender. It is typically used in historical or military contexts to describe a siege operation.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΚΑΘΙΖΩ, ΠΕΡΙΚΥΚΛΟΩ

Etymology: The word πολιορκέω (poliorcheō) is a compound word derived from πόλις (polis), meaning 'city', and ἕρκος (herkos), meaning 'fence' or 'enclosure'. It literally means 'to fence in a city' or 'to enclose a city'.

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

Translations: as many as, all that, whatever, how many, all things whatsoever, whatever things

Notes: This word is the neuter plural form of the relative pronoun/adjective ὅσος (hosos). It means 'as many as' or 'all that/which' and is used to introduce a relative clause, referring to an indefinite quantity or number of things. It can function as both a pronoun (e.g., 'whatever things') or an adjective (e.g., 'as many things as'). It can be used in both the nominative and accusative cases.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun ὅδε (hode, 'this') and the interrogative pronoun τίς (tis, 'who? what?').

G1165

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: dah-BEIR

Translations: Dabeir, Debir

Notes: Dabeir is a proper noun, referring to a city in the hill country of Judah, also known as Kiriath-sepher or Kiriath-sannah. It was a Levitical city and a city of refuge. In some contexts, it can also refer to the inner sanctuary or holy of holies within a temple, particularly Solomon's Temple, as seen in the Septuagint translation of the Hebrew word 'דְּבִיר' (devir).

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The Greek word Δαβείρ (Dabeir) is a transliteration of the Hebrew word דְּבִיר (devir), which means 'inner sanctuary' or 'oracle'. It is also the name of a city mentioned in the Old Testament.

G2641

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-LEE-pon

Translations: I left behind, I abandoned, I forsook, I deserted, I bequeathed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb λείπω (leipō, meaning 'to leave'). It generally means to leave something or someone behind, to abandon, or to forsake. It can also be used in the sense of bequeathing or leaving an inheritance. It is often used to describe leaving a place, a person, or a custom.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ, ΑΠΟΛΕΙΠΩ

G3762

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: oo-DEH-nah

Translations: no one, nobody, none, nothing

Notes: This word is the accusative singular form of the negative pronoun/adjective "οὐδείς" (oudeis), meaning "no one," "nobody," or "nothing." It is a compound word formed from "οὐ" (ou, "not") and "εἷς" (heis, "one"). It is used to negate a person or thing, functioning as the direct object in a sentence. For example, it could mean "(I saw) no one" or "(I have) nothing."

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΗΔΕΙΣ, ΟΥ̓ΔΕΝ

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-seh-SO-smeh-non

Translations: that which has been saved through, that which has been preserved, that which has been delivered

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'that which has been saved through' or 'that which has been preserved'. It is a compound word formed from 'διά' (through, by means of) and 'σῴζω' (to save, preserve). It describes something that has undergone a process of being saved or brought safely through a difficult situation, and the result of that action is ongoing.

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

Synonyms: ΣΕΣΩΣΜΕΝΟΝ, ΔΙΑΦΥΛΑΧΘΕΝ

Etymology: The root word 'ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ' is formed from the preposition 'διά' (through, by means of) and the verb 'σῴζω' (to save, preserve, rescue). The combination emphasizes the idea of saving or preserving something completely or through a difficult process.

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

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-BAH-ee-noh

Translations: go up, ascend, come up, climb, mount

Notes: The word "ΝΑΒΑΙ" appears to be a misspelling or a phonetic transcription of the Koine Greek verb "ἀναβαίνω" (anabainō). The verb "ἀναβαίνω" means to go up, ascend, or come up. It is often used to describe movement upwards, such as climbing a mountain, going up to a city, or ascending into heaven. It can also refer to things growing up, like plants, or people coming up out of water.

Inflection: Imperative, Aorist, Active, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G0795

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-see-DOTH

Translations: Ashdoth, Ashdod

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to a place name, specifically a city or region. In the context of the provided usage, it appears alongside other geographical locations like mountains, plains, and deserts, indicating it is a specific territory or city. It is often associated with the region of Ashdod or the 'slopes' or 'springs' of a place.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The name is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'slopes' or 'springs'. It refers to a specific geographical feature or a city located in such a place.

G0530