2001 Translation

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.

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'.

G4931

Part of Speech: Verb

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

Translations: completed, finished, accomplished, brought to an end

Notes: This word means to bring something to an end, to complete, or to accomplish it. It implies the finalization of an action or process, indicating that a task or event has been fully carried out or concluded. It is often used to describe the completion of a prophecy, a period of time, or a specific work.

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΩ, ΕΚΤΕΛΕΩ, ΠΛΗΡΟΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΤΕΛΕΩ (teleō), meaning 'to finish' or 'to complete'. Thus, it signifies bringing something to a complete end or conclusion.

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'.

G1224

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: dee-ah-BAH-ee-nohn

Translations: crossing over, passing through, going across, traversing

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'διαβαίνω', meaning 'to cross over' or 'to pass through'. It describes an action that is ongoing or happening at the same time as the main verb in a sentence. It can function adjectivally (e.g., 'the one crossing over') or adverbially (e.g., 'while crossing over').

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΕΡΑΩ

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.

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'.

G3880

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: pa-ra-la-BOHN

Translations: having received, having taken, having taken along, having taken aside, having taken over, having taken possession of

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παραλαμβάνω' (paralambanō), meaning 'to receive' or 'to take alongside'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is ongoing, often functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. It can imply taking something into one's possession, taking someone with oneself, or taking over a responsibility or role. The specific nuance depends on the context.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative Masculine Singular

Synonyms: ΛΑΒΩΝ, ΔΕΞΑΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΟΜΙΣΑΜΕΝΟΣ

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.

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AF

Translations: from, away from, by, of

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition ΑΠΟ (APO), which means 'from' or 'away from'. The final vowel of ΑΠΟ is dropped (elided) when it precedes a word that begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark (indicated by the apostrophe-like symbol over the vowel). It indicates separation, origin, or cause, often translated as 'from' or 'away from'. It can also denote the agent 'by' or the source 'of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *apo- 'off, away'. It is cognate with Latin ab, English off, and German ab.

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-TAH-xohn

Translations: arrange, command, appoint, order, give orders, assign, prepare

Notes: This word means to arrange, command, or appoint. It implies giving instructions or setting things in order. It can be used in contexts where someone is giving a directive or organizing something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek σύν (syn, "with, together") and τάσσω (tassō, "to arrange, put in order"). It literally means "to arrange together" or "to put in order with."

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

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

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

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

G3319

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: MEH-soo

Translations: middle, midst, among, between, in the middle, in the midst, (of) the middle, (of) the midst

Notes: This word refers to the middle or midst of something. As an adjective, it describes something as being in the middle. When used as a noun, often in the genitive case (like ΜΕΣΟΥ), it functions adverbially to indicate being in the midst of or among something or someone, frequently appearing with prepositions like διά (through) or ἐν (in).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΟΝ, ΜΕΣΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *medʰyo- (middle). It is cognate with Latin medius and English mid.

G1292

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-ko-MEE-san-tes

Translations: carrying over, bringing across, transporting, having carried over, when they had carried over

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'διακομίζω' (diakomizō), meaning 'to carry over' or 'to bring across'. As a participle, it describes an action that has been completed or is ongoing, often functioning like an adjective or adverb. In this form, it indicates that the subjects of the sentence have performed the action of carrying or bringing something across.

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word 'διακομίζω' is a compound word formed from the preposition 'διά' (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb 'κομίζω' (komizō), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bring'.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

Translations: in, on, among, with, by, at

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'in' or 'on'. It typically governs the dative case, indicating location, time, or means. Its precise translation can vary depending on the context, often conveying ideas like 'within,' 'among,' or 'by means of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases but does not change its own form).

Etymology: The Koine Greek preposition 'ἘΝ' derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, reflecting its ancient origin.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: TAY

Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the, who, which

Notes: This word is the dative singular feminine form of the definite article, meaning 'to the', 'for the', 'by the', 'with the', or 'in the' when used with a feminine noun in the dative case. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', referring to a feminine antecedent. It is used to specify a particular feminine noun or to introduce a relative clause.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed from an earlier demonstrative pronoun in Ancient Greek.

G4754

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: strah-toh-PEH-dee-ah

Translations: camps, encampments, armies

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'στρατός' (army) and 'πέδον' (ground or plain). It refers to a military camp or an encampment, the place where an army sets up its quarters. It can also refer to the army itself, especially when viewed as being in a specific location or formation.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΜΒΟΛΗ, ΣΤΡΑΤΕΥΜΑ

Etymology: The word is a compound of ancient Greek 'στρατός' (stratos), meaning 'army' or 'expedition', and 'πέδον' (pedon), meaning 'ground' or 'plain'. It literally means 'army ground' or 'army plain'.

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G1437

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-AHN

Translations: if, when, whenever, although

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ, ὍΤΑΝ

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

G3918

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-em-BAL-lee-teh

Translations: you may cast, you may throw, you may encamp, you may pitch camp, you may interpose, you may place between

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'παρά' (para, 'beside, alongside') and 'ἐμβάλλω' (emballo, 'to cast in, to throw in'). It means to cast or throw alongside, to interpose, or to place something between. In a military context, it often refers to pitching a camp or encamping. It can also mean to throw oneself into a situation or to intervene.

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

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΟΠΕΔΕΥΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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.

G0357

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-kah-leh-SAH-meh-nos

Translations: calling back, having called back, recalling, having recalled, summoning, having summoned

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to call back' or 'to recall'. It describes an action that has been completed in the past, often indicating that someone has called someone or something back to themselves, or summoned them. It can be used to describe the act of summoning people for a specific purpose.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ, ΣΥΓΚΑΛΕΩ

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).

G1741

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EN-dox-ohn

Translations: glorious, honorable, renowned, illustrious, noble, famous, of glorious ones, of honorable ones

Notes: This word describes something or someone as glorious, honorable, or renowned. It is often used to refer to people of high standing, fame, or nobility. In a sentence, it would modify a noun, indicating its quality of being glorious or esteemed.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΗΜΟΣ, ΕΝΤΙΜΟΣ, ΕΥΚΛΕΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἔνδοξος (endoxos) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐν (en), meaning 'in' or 'among', and δόξα (doxa), meaning 'glory' or 'opinion'. Thus, it literally means 'in glory' or 'having glory'.

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).

G4314

Part of Speech: Verb

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

Translations: bring, lead, present, approach, bring near, lead near

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Therefore, it means to bring or lead someone or something towards a particular person, place, or object. It is often used in the sense of presenting someone to an authority or bringing an offering.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΠΑΡΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΑΓΩ is a compound of the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to, toward, with', and the verb ΑΓΩ (ago), meaning 'to lead, bring'.

G1715

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: em-PROS-then

Translations: before, in front, in front of, in the presence of, ahead, formerly, previously

Notes: This word functions as both an adverb and a preposition. As an adverb, it means 'before' or 'in front,' indicating a position or time. As a preposition, it means 'in front of' or 'in the presence of,' typically taking the genitive case. It can also refer to something that happened 'formerly' or 'previously.'

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟ, ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐν (en, 'in') and the adverbial form of πρός (pros, 'to, toward'). It literally means 'in front of' or 'in the direction of'.

G4253

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PRO

Translations: before, in front of, for, on behalf of, in the presence of, prior to, instead of

Notes: This word is a preposition that typically takes the genitive case. It can indicate a spatial relationship, meaning 'before' or 'in front of' something or someone. It can also denote a temporal relationship, meaning 'before' in time, or a causal relationship, meaning 'for' or 'on behalf of' someone or something. In some contexts, it can also mean 'instead of' or 'in the presence of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'before, in front of'. It is cognate with English 'for' and Latin 'pro'.

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'.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OO

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

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

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'.

G2446

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-or-DAH-noo

Translations: of Jordan

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun 'ΙΟΡΔΑΝΗΣ' (Iordanēs), which refers to the Jordan River, a significant river in the Middle East, frequently mentioned in biblical texts. As a genitive form, it indicates possession or origin, often translated as 'of Jordan'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The word 'ΙΟΡΔΑΝΗΣ' is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word 'Yarden' (יַרְדֵּן), meaning 'the descender' or 'to descend', referring to the river's rapid descent.

G0337

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-neh-LOH-meh-nos

Translations: taking up, lifting up, removing, destroying, killing, a taking up, a lifting up, a removing, a destroying, a killing

Notes: This word is an aorist middle/passive participle of the verb ἀναιρέω (anaireō). It is a compound word formed from ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and αἱρέω (haireō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. Depending on the context, it can mean 'taking up', 'lifting up', 'removing', 'destroying', or 'killing'. The middle voice often implies the subject performs the action for themselves or on themselves, or that they participate in the result.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ

Etymology: The word ἀναιρέω (anaireō) is a compound of ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and αἱρέω (haireō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. Its meaning evolved from 'taking up' to 'taking away' and then to 'destroying' or 'killing'.

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-RAH-toh

Translations: let him take up, let him lift, let him carry

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to take up,' 'to lift,' or 'to carry.' It is often used in the context of taking up a burden or responsibility. In the provided example, it refers to taking up one's cross, symbolizing the acceptance of suffering or sacrifice.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Imperative

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ, ΦΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΙΡΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to lift' or 'to raise.'

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'.

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.

G5443

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: FY-lon

Translations: of tribes, tribes

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun 'φυλή' (phylē), meaning 'tribe' or 'clan'. It refers to a group of people descended from a common ancestor or sharing a common origin, often used in the context of the twelve tribes of Israel or other ethnic divisions. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'belonging to tribes' or 'from tribes'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΗΜΩΝ, ΓΕΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'φυλή' (phylē) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰuH- meaning 'to be, to grow'. It originally referred to a growth or shoot, and later evolved to mean a clan or tribe, indicating a group that has grown together or sprung from a common origin.

G2443

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

Translations: in order that, that, so that, to

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause expressing purpose, result, or content. It often translates to 'in order that' or simply 'that' when indicating the aim or outcome of an action. It can also be used to express a command or exhortation, especially when followed by the subjunctive mood.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en- (in). It is related to the preposition 'in' and developed into a conjunction expressing purpose or result.

G5225

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-PAR-kho-sin

Translations: they may be, they may exist, they may have, they may possess

Notes: This word is the third-person plural present active subjunctive form of the verb ΥΠΑΡΧΩ. It means "to be," "to exist," "to be present," or "to possess." In the subjunctive mood, it often expresses possibility, desire, or a condition, frequently translated with "may" or "might." It can describe a state of being or the possession of something.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Present, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΧΩ

Etymology: The word ΥΠΑΡΧΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning "under" or "from under," and the verb ΑΡΧΩ (archo), meaning "to begin" or "to rule." The combination suggests an underlying or pre-existing state, hence "to be" or "to exist."

G4592

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: say-MAY-on

Translations: sign, a sign, mark, a mark, miracle, a miracle, wonder, a wonder

Notes: This word refers to a sign, a mark, or an indication of something. It can also denote a miracle or a wonder, especially one that serves as a divine sign or attestation. It is used to point to something, to distinguish it, or to signify a future event. In a sentence, it might be used like 'the sign of the times' or 'he performed a great sign'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΕΡΑΣ, ΕΝΔΕΙΞΙΣ, ΣΥΜΒΟΛΟΝ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek verb σημαίνω (sēmainō), meaning 'to show, signify, or indicate'. It is related to σῆμα (sēma), meaning 'a mark, sign, or token'.

G2749

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: KEE-meh-non

Translations: lying, laid, set, placed, a thing laid, a thing set

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb ΚΕΙΜΑΙ, meaning 'to lie' or 'to be laid'. As a participle, it describes something that has been laid or set down and remains in that state. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, referring to 'that which is laid' or 'a thing laid'.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΕΜΕΝΟΝ, ΕΣΤΗΚΟΣ

Etymology: The verb ΚΕΙΜΑΙ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱey- meaning 'to lie, settle, be at home'. It is related to words meaning 'bed' or 'couch' in other Indo-European languages.

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'.

G3752

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

Translations: when, whenever, as often as, at the time that

Notes: This word is a conjunction or adverb used to introduce a temporal clause, indicating a point in time or a condition. It means 'when' or 'whenever,' suggesting that something happens at a specific moment or repeatedly under certain circumstances. It is often followed by the subjunctive mood in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

Etymology: From the conjunction ὅτε (hote, 'when') and the particle ἄν (an, indicating potential or contingency).

G2065

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ROH-tah

Translations: ask, question, request, entreat, interrogate

Notes: This word means to ask, question, or make a request. It can be used in various contexts where one seeks information or makes an appeal. It is often used when someone asks a direct question or makes a formal request.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular; or Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑἸΤΕΩ, ΠΥΝΘΑΝΟΜΑΙ, ΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary verb ἔρομαι (eromai), which means 'to ask'.

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.

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

Translations: what, why, what kind of, how much, something, anything, a certain thing

Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun 'τίς'. It can be used to ask 'what?' or 'why?', or to refer to 'something' or 'anything' in an indefinite sense. When used as an adjective, it means 'what kind of' or 'how much'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word 'ΤΙ' originates from Proto-Indo-European, serving as the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun.

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.

G1213

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: day-LOH-sace

Translations: you will show, you will make clear, you will declare, you will reveal, you will explain

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'δηλόω' (dēloō), meaning 'to make clear, to show, to declare, to reveal, to explain'. As 'δηλώσεις', it is in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen. It is used when addressing a single person, stating what they will do in the future, such as 'you will show' or 'you will declare'.

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ, ΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ, ΓΝΩΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: From δῆλος (dēlos), meaning 'clear, evident'. The verb δηλόω means 'to make clear' or 'to show clearly'.

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.

G1578

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-EH-lee-pen

Translations: failed, ceased, came to an end, fainted, died, vanished, was wanting

Notes: This word describes something that has failed, ceased to exist, come to an end, or vanished. It can also mean to faint or die. It implies a complete cessation or disappearance of something, often due to a lack or exhaustion.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΠΑΥΩ, ΤΕΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΛΕΙΠΩ (ekleipō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb λείπω (leipō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon'. Thus, it literally means 'to leave out' or 'to leave off', leading to the sense of failing or ceasing.

G4215

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: poh-TAH-moss

Translations: river, a river, stream, a stream, flood, a flood

Notes: This word refers to a river, stream, or a large flow of water, often implying a significant body of water. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a flood or an overwhelming abundance of something, such as a 'river of fire' as seen in some contexts. It is a masculine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΕΥΜΑ, ΝΑΜΑ

Etymology: From an assumed root meaning 'to drink'. It is related to words signifying 'drinkable water' or 'a drink'.

G1242

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: Dee-ah-THEE-kees

Translations: (of) a covenant, (of) the covenant, (of) a testament, (of) the testament, (of) a will, (of) the will

Notes: This word refers to a solemn agreement or a binding compact, often between God and humans, or between two parties. It can also refer to a last will and testament, a legal document outlining a person's wishes for their possessions after death. Its meaning can shift depending on the context, often referring to a divine covenant in religious texts or a human will in legal contexts.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΘΗΚΗ

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: THAYS

Translations: of the

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

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

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

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

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

Translations: as, like, when, how, about, approximately, that, so that

Notes: ΩΣ is a versatile particle in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction or adverb. It is used to introduce comparisons ('as,' 'like'), indicate time ('when'), express manner ('how'), or denote purpose or result ('so that,' 'that'). It can also indicate approximation ('about,' 'approximately') or serve as a preposition meaning 'to' or 'towards' with certain cases.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to demonstrative pronouns and adverbs indicating manner or comparison.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-BAH-ee-nen

Translations: was crossing over, crossed over, was passing through, passed through

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'διαβαίνω' (diabainō), meaning 'to cross over' or 'to pass through'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, or an action that was in progress. It is a compound word formed from 'διά' (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and 'βαίνω' (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. It is typically used with an accusative object indicating what is being crossed, such as a river or a boundary.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΠΕΡΑΩ

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-SON-tai

Translations: they will be, they shall be

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

Inflection: Future, Indicative, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

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

G3422

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mnee-MO-sy-non

Translations: memorial, remembrance, a memorial, a remembrance

Notes: This word refers to something that serves as a reminder or a monument, often commemorating a person, event, or covenant. It can be used to describe an act of remembrance, a physical object, or a lasting legacy.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΝΗΜΗ, ΥΠΟΜΝΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word μνήμη (mnēmē), meaning 'memory' or 'remembrance'. It refers to something that brings to mind or preserves the memory of a person or event.

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.

G2526

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kah-THO-tee

Translations: inasmuch as, according as, because, since, as, just as

Notes: This word is a compound conjunction or adverb meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'because'. It is used to introduce a clause that explains the reason or manner of something, similar to 'since' or 'as'. It can also mean 'according as' or 'just as', indicating conformity or correspondence.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙ, ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΩΣΠΕΡ

Etymology: ΚΑΘΟΤΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down, according to', and the conjunction ΟΤΙ (hoti), meaning 'that, because'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: lah-BON-tes

Translations: taking, having taken, receiving, having received, seizing, having seized

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is completed. It often conveys the sense of 'having taken' or 'having received' and can be used to introduce a subordinate clause, indicating the circumstances or cause of the main action. For example, 'having taken the letter, they did not hurry'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G2509

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: ka-THA-per

Translations: just as, even as, as, according as

Notes: This word is a compound adverb and conjunction meaning 'just as' or 'even as'. It is used to introduce a comparison, indicating that something is done in the same way or to the same extent as something else. It functions similarly to 'like' or 'as' in English, setting up a parallel between two actions or states.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΟ

Etymology: ΚΑΘΑΠΕΡ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down, according to', and the particle ΠΕΡ (per), which emphasizes the preceding word. It literally means 'down just as' or 'exactly according to'.

G4930

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-teh-LEH-yah

Translations: completion, end, consummation, a completion, an end, a consummation

Notes: This word refers to the completion or bringing to an end of something, often with the sense of a final conclusion or consummation. It can describe the end of an age, a period of time, or a specific event. It is used to denote the final stage or ultimate outcome.

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΟΣ, ΠΕΡΑΣ, ΑΠΟΤΕΛΕΣΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΙΑ is derived from the verb συντελέω (synteleō), meaning 'to complete, finish, bring to an end,' which is itself formed from σύν (syn, 'with, together') and τελέω (teleō, 'to complete, fulfill').

G1308

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-KO-mee-san

Translations: they carried through, they conveyed, they brought over, they transported

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb κομίζω (komizō), compounded with the preposition διά (dia). It means 'they carried through' or 'they conveyed across'. It describes an action of transporting something or someone from one place to another, often implying movement through or across an intervening space.

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΑΓΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOYS

Translations: (to) themselves, (for) themselves, themselves, (among) themselves

Notes: This is a reflexive pronoun, meaning 'himself, herself, itself, themselves'. It is used when the action of the verb is directed back to the subject of the sentence. For example, 'they gave to themselves' or 'they saw themselves'. It emphasizes that the subject is both the actor and the recipient of the action.

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

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, a compound of the reflexive pronoun 'ἑός' (heos, 'his own') and the intensive pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos, 'self').

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-TEE-sen

Translations: he stood, he set, he established, he appointed, he caused to stand, he fixed

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ἵστημι' (histēmi). It means 'he stood,' 'he set,' 'he established,' or 'he appointed.' It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point in time. It can be used to describe someone taking a stand, setting something in place, or establishing a boundary or rule.

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

Synonyms: ἘΘΗΚΕΝ, ἘΣΤΗΡΙΞΕΝ

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.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G1096

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-noh

Translations: having become, having happened, having been born, to have become, to have happened, to have been born

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' or 'to be born.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It can be translated as 'having become,' 'having happened,' or 'having been born,' often indicating a state or event that has come into being.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Masculine or Neuter, Dative, Singular

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΙ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

Translations: under, by, from, with, subject to, at the hand of

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the dative case, it denotes a static position 'under' something. When used with the accusative case, it signifies motion 'under' or 'into subjection to'.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs the Genitive, Dative, and Accusative cases.

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'under'. It is cognate with English 'up' and 'over', showing a shared root related to position.

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).

G0142

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: ai-RON-tone

Translations: of those lifting, of those carrying, of those taking up, of those bearing, of those removing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ΑΙΡΩ', meaning 'to lift', 'to carry', 'to take up', 'to bear', or 'to remove'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb while retaining verbal characteristics, describing an action performed by someone or something. In this form, it refers to 'those who are lifting/carrying/taking up/bearing/removing'. It often describes the agents of an action.

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: is-TEE-kay-san

Translations: they had stood, they stood, they were standing, they had been standing

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'histēmi', meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. In this specific form, it indicates that a group of people or things had taken a stand, were standing, or had been in a standing position. It describes a completed action in the past with ongoing relevance or a state of being in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΈΣΤΗΚΑΝ, ΈΣΤΗΣΑΝ

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: AI-ron-tes

Translations: lifting, taking up, carrying, bearing, taking away, removing, those who lift, those who take up, those who carry, those who bear, those who take away, those who remove

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'αἴρω' (airō). It describes an action that is currently happening or ongoing. It means 'lifting,' 'taking up,' 'carrying,' 'bearing,' 'taking away,' or 'removing.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, often describing the subject of a sentence or providing additional information about an action. For example, it can be translated as 'those who are lifting' or 'while lifting.'

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

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

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

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

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

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

G0312

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-NGEL-lai

Translations: to announce, to report, to declare, to tell, to bring back word

Notes: This word means to announce, report, declare, or tell something. It often implies bringing back a message or information, or making something known publicly. It is used to describe the act of conveying news or a statement.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΕΞΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, “up, again, back”) + ἀγγέλλω (angéllō, “to announce, report”).

G2992

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: lah-OH

Translations: people, a people, nation, a nation

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

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

G1224

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-BEE-san

Translations: they crossed over, they passed through, they went over

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. Therefore, it means 'to go through' or 'to step across'. It is used to describe the action of moving from one side to another, often across a physical barrier like a river or a boundary. It typically takes an accusative object for the thing being crossed.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΣΑΝ, ΔΙΕΛΘΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΒΑΙΝΩ is a compound of διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. The root βαίνω comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to step' or 'to go'.

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

G1224

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-BEE-nai

Translations: to cross over, to pass through, to go across

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'διαβαίνω', meaning 'to cross over' or 'to pass through'. It is a compound word formed from 'διά' (through, across) and 'βαίνω' (to go, to step). It is used to describe the action of moving from one side to another, such as crossing a river, a boundary, or a region.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΩ, ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'διαβαίνω' is a compound verb derived from the preposition 'διά' (through, across) and the verb 'βαίνω' (to go, to step). 'Βαίνω' comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to go' or 'to step'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-EH-bee

Translations: crossed over, passed through, went through, went across

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. It describes the action of moving from one side to another, typically across a physical barrier like a river, sea, or boundary. It is often used in narratives to describe someone crossing a geographical feature.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΕΡΑΩ, ΔΙΑΠΕΡΑΩ

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.

G1256

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

Sounds like: dee-ess-keh-vah-SMEH-noy

Translations: prepared, equipped, arrayed, furnished

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'διασκευάζω'. It describes something or someone that has been thoroughly prepared, equipped, or put in order. It implies a state of readiness or being fully furnished for a particular purpose, often in a military or organizational context, such as soldiers being arrayed for battle.

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ, ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΑΖΩ

G2129

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: yoo-ZOH-noy

Translations: well-girded, ready for action, prepared, active, unencumbered

Notes: This word describes someone who is well-girded or well-belted, implying readiness for action, agility, and being unencumbered. It is used to describe individuals or groups who are prepared for a task, journey, or battle, often by having their garments tucked up or secured so as not to hinder movement. It conveys a sense of being alert and efficient.

Inflection: Nominative or Vocative, Masculine or Neuter, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ, ΕΥ̓ΘΥΣ, ΠΡΟΘΥΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word Εὐζωνος (euzōnos) is a compound word derived from the Greek prefix εὖ (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and ζώνη (zōnē), meaning 'belt' or 'girdle'. Thus, it literally means 'well-girded' or 'well-belted'.

G1727

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: eh-NAN-tee-on

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἈΝΤΙ, ΚΑΤΑ

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

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.

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lin

Translations: city, a city

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

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

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'.

G5618

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: OH-sper

Translations: just as, as, even as, like, in the same way as

Notes: This word functions as a comparative adverb or conjunction, meaning 'just as' or 'even as'. It is used to introduce a clause that draws a comparison or analogy, indicating that something is happening or is true in the same manner or degree as something else. It emphasizes the similarity between two things or actions.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑΠΕΡ

Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs, "as") and the particle περ (per, "indeed, very"), emphasizing the comparison.

G3745

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-son

Translations: as much as, as many as, as great as, how much, how many, how great, as far as, as long as, as soon as, as

Notes: This word is a relative adjective or pronominal adjective, meaning 'as much as' or 'as many as'. It is often used to indicate quantity, extent, or degree. When used as an adverb, it can mean 'as far as', 'as long as', or 'as soon as'. It can introduce a clause that specifies a measure or comparison. For example, 'as much as you want' or 'as many people as there are'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΠΟΣΟΣ, ΗΛΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun *ho* (the) and the suffix -sos, indicating quantity or measure. It is related to ὅς (hos, 'who, which') and τοσοῦτος (tosoutos, 'so great, so much').

G2198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ZAY

Translations: lived, was living, he lived, he was living, she lived, she was living, it lived, it was living

Notes: This word is likely a misspelling or a truncated form of the imperfect indicative active of the verb ΖΑΩ (zaō), meaning 'to live'. The form ἘΖΗΝ (ezēn) would be the expected third person singular imperfect. It describes an action that was ongoing or habitual in the past, such as 'he was living' or 'she lived'. It can also refer to a state of being alive.

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

Synonyms: ΒΙΟΩ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The word ΖΑΩ (zaō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to live'.

G1781

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-TEI-lai

Translations: command, order, charge, instruct

Notes: This word means to give a command, order, or instruction. It is often used in the context of a superior giving directions to a subordinate, or God giving a commandment. It implies a directive that is to be followed.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ἘΠΙΤΑΤΤΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐν (en, "in") + τέλλω (tellō, "to accomplish, perform"). It originally meant to 'put a charge upon' or 'enjoin upon'.

G3149

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mar-ty-REE-oo

Translations: of testimony, of witness, of witness-bearing, of evidence, of a testimony

Notes: This word refers to a testimony, witness, or evidence. It is often used in a legal or religious context to denote a declaration of truth or a statement given as proof. In the provided examples, it refers to the 'tabernacle of testimony' or 'house of testimony', indicating a place where God's presence and commands were manifested as a witness to His people.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΣ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ

G1531

Part of Speech: Verb, Infinitive

Sounds like: ek-BEE-nai

Translations: to go out, to come out, to step out, to disembark

Notes: This word is the aorist infinitive form of the verb 'ekbainō', meaning 'to go out' or 'to come out'. It is a compound word formed from 'ek' (out of) and 'bainō' (to go). It describes the action of moving from an inside place to an outside place, or from one state to another. It can be used in various contexts, such as leaving a building, disembarking from a ship, or emerging from a situation.

Inflection: Aorist, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΕΣΘΑΙ, ΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΕΙΝ, ΑΠΟΒΑΙΝΕΙΝ

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.

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-po-REU-eh-toh

Translations: was going, went, traveled, proceeded

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to go,' 'to travel,' or 'to proceed.' It is in the imperfect tense, indicating a continuous, repeated, or ongoing action in the past. It can be used to describe someone moving from one place to another, or a process unfolding over time. The form ἘΠΟΡΕΥΕΤΟ specifically refers to a third-person singular subject (he, she, or it) who was going or traveling.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

G2505

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thah

Translations: as, just as, according as

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣ

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

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

Translations: through, by means of, on account of, because of, 14

Notes: This word is most commonly an elided form of the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through', 'by means of', 'on account of', or 'because of'. It is used to indicate the means by which something is done or the reason for an action. It can also represent the Greek numeral 14, indicated by a keraia (a mark similar to an apostrophe) which is often omitted in transcription.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition or numeral)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

Etymology: The preposition ΔΙΑ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

G1054

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: gal-GAH-loys

Translations: to Gilgal, in Gilgal

Notes: This is the dative plural form of the proper noun 'Γαλγαλα' (Galgal). Gilgal was a significant place in ancient Israel, mentioned frequently in the Old Testament as a camp, a place of worship, and a site for important events, such as the circumcision of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan and the anointing of Saul as king. It is used here to indicate location or direction.

Inflection: Plural, Dative

Etymology: The name 'Gilgal' is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'circle of stones' or 'rolling'. It refers to a place where stones were set up as a memorial.

G3313

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MEH-ross

Translations: part, a part, share, a share, portion, a portion, region, a region, side, a side

Notes: This word refers to a part, share, or portion of something. It can also denote a region or a side. It is commonly used to indicate a division or segment of a whole, or a specific area or direction.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΟΙΡΑ, ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΤΜΗΜΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *smer- 'to allot, assign'. It is related to the verb μείρομαι (meiromai), meaning 'to receive one's share'.

G0395

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-nah-to-LAS

Translations: east, the east, sunrise, the risings, the sunrises

Notes: This word refers to the direction where the sun rises, hence 'east' or 'sunrise'. It can also refer to the act of rising itself, such as the rising of the sun or stars. In a broader sense, it can denote the region or lands to the east.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΤΟΛΑΙ

Etymology: From the verb ἀνατέλλω (anatellō), meaning 'to rise up' or 'to cause to rise'. It combines ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up', and τέλλω (tellō), meaning 'to accomplish' or 'to rise'.

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

G3584

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: xee-RAS

Translations: dry, of dry, of dry land, of dry ground, of the dry place, of the wilderness

Notes: This word primarily means 'dry' and can be used as an adjective to describe something that is not wet. When used as a noun, it refers to 'dry land' or 'dry ground', often in contrast to water. It can also refer to a 'wilderness' or 'desert' area. In the provided context, it is used in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, such as 'of the dry land'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΡΗΜΟΣ, ΑΝΥΔΡΟΣ

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-ton

Translations: this, this one, him, it

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΝ

G0629

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-pox-ee-RAH-nahn-tos

Translations: of having dried up, of having withered, of having made dry

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb meaning 'to dry up' or 'to wither'. As a genitive participle, it describes the action of someone or something that has completed the act of drying up or withering, often indicating the cause or source of an action. It functions similarly to a possessive or descriptive phrase in English, such as 'of the one who dried up'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΞΗΡΑΙΝΩ, ΜΑΡΑΙΝΩ

G3360

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEKH-ree

Translations: until, up to, as far as, even to, while, during

Notes: This word indicates a point in time or space that is reached, meaning 'until' or 'up to'. As a preposition, it takes the genitive case and specifies the limit of an action or state. As an adverb, it can modify verbs or clauses, indicating duration or extent. As a conjunction, it introduces a temporal clause, meaning 'while' or 'until'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΩΣ, ΑΧΡΙ

Etymology: From an assumed base *mekh-, perhaps related to μέγας (megas, “great”) or μήκος (mēkos, “length”). It denotes a limit or extent.

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.

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tha-LAS-san

Translations: sea, a sea

Notes: This word refers to a large body of salt water, such as an ocean or a large lake. It is commonly used to describe the sea as a physical location or as a powerful natural force. In sentences, it often appears as the direct object of a verb, indicating something done to or with the sea.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'thalassa' is of pre-Greek, Mediterranean origin, likely borrowed into Greek from an earlier language spoken in the Aegean region. It is not derived from Proto-Indo-European roots.

G629

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-XEE-rah-nen

Translations: he dried up, it dried up, he withered, it withered

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb ἀποξηραίνω (apoxērainō), meaning 'to dry up' or 'to wither'. It describes an action that was completed in the past. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀπο- (apo-), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ξηραίνω (xērainō), meaning 'to dry' or 'to make dry'. It is used to describe something that has become completely dry or has withered away.

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

Synonyms: ΞΗΡΑΙΝΩ, ΑΥΑΙΝΩ

G3928

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-EEL-tho-men

Translations: we passed by, we went past, we went by

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'along', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. Together, it means to pass by, to go past, or to come alongside and then move beyond. It is used to describe the action of moving past something or someone, often implying a continuation of a journey or a progression in time.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΒΑΙΝΩ

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΑ is the neuter plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, indicating that a noun is definite or previously mentioned. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, and in this form, it can be used for both nominative (subject) and accusative (direct object) cases.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into a definite article in Greek.

G1411

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOO-nah-mees

Translations: power, might, strength, ability, miracle, a power, a miracle

Notes: This word refers to inherent power, ability, or strength, often implying a capacity for action or accomplishment. It can describe physical strength, moral power, or even miraculous power, especially when referring to divine power or acts of God. It is frequently used in the New Testament to denote the supernatural power of God or the Holy Spirit, or the power demonstrated through miracles.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ, ΙΣΧΥΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: From δύναμαι (dynamai, "to be able, to have power"), which is of uncertain origin.

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