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.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: KOO-ree-oss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΑΥΘΕΝΤΗΣ

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

G4314

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

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'.

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).

G2046

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-REIS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΕΙΣ, ΦΗΣΕΙΣ

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

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

G5599, G3739

Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

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

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

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

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

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

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.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-NEE-tai

Translations: may be, might be, become, happen, come to pass, be made, be done

Notes: This word signifies 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' 'to become,' or 'to be made.' It is often used to describe events unfolding or states changing. It can also mean 'to be done' or 'to be performed' in certain contexts.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Aorist, Subjunctive, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

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 the idea of generation or becoming.

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.

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.

G0169

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-ka-THAR-tos

Translations: unclean, impure, defiled

Notes: This word describes something that is ritually or morally impure, defiled, or unfit for sacred use or association with God. It can refer to things that are ceremonially unclean according to Mosaic law, or to people who are morally corrupt or spiritually defiled. It is often used in contrast to that which is holy or pure.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΜΙΑΝΤΟΣ, ΑΓΝΟΣ, ΜΕΜΙΑΜΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: From the negative prefix 'α-' (a-) meaning 'not' and 'καθαρός' (katharos) meaning 'clean' or 'pure'. Thus, it literally means 'not clean' or 'unclean'.

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

Translations: this, that, he, she, it, these, those, this one, that one

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something or someone that is near, or has just been mentioned. It can function as a substantive (e.g., 'he', 'she', 'it', 'this one') or as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'this man', 'these things'). It often refers to something immediately present or recently discussed in the discourse.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be an ancient demonstrative pronoun in Greek, possibly related to other Indo-European demonstratives.

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'.

G3551

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOH-mos

Translations: law, a law, principle, custom

Notes: This word refers to a law, a principle, or a custom. It can denote a specific legal code, such as the Mosaic Law, or a general principle or rule. It is often used in a religious or ethical context, referring to divine commandments or established norms of conduct.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΟΛΗ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΚΑΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΝΟΜΟΣ (nomos) comes from the Greek verb νέμω (nemō), meaning 'to distribute, to assign, to apportion'. It originally referred to that which is distributed or assigned, and thus came to mean an established custom or law.

G3588, G3739, G3778, G5101

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.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: HAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine

G4921

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ES-tay-ken

Translations: has stood together, has been composed, has been constituted, has been formed, has been established, has been set up, has been commended, has been proved, has been recommended

Notes: This word is the perfect active indicative third person singular form of the verb συνίστημι (synistēmi). It means to stand together, to be composed or constituted of something, to be formed, or to be established. In some contexts, it can also mean to commend or prove something, indicating that something has been shown to be true or valid.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΙΣΤΑΩ, ΣΥΝΙΣΤΑΝΩ, ΣΥΝΙΣΤΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word συνίστημι is a compound verb formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand.'

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.

G4983

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SOH-mah

Translations: body, a body, flesh, a slave

Notes: This word refers to the physical body of a human or animal, or a physical object. It can also metaphorically refer to a group of people or a community, or even to the substance of something. In some contexts, it can refer to a slave or servant, as a 'body' belonging to another.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΑΡΞ, ΧΡΩΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain. It is possibly derived from the verb σῴζω (sōizō), meaning 'to save' or 'to preserve', implying something that is kept or preserved.

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'.

G167

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-kah-THAR-see-ah

Translations: uncleanness, impurity, filth, an uncleanness, an impurity, a filth

Notes: This word refers to a state of ritual, moral, or spiritual impurity or defilement. It signifies a lack of cleanliness, often in a figurative sense, referring to sin or moral corruption rather than physical dirt. It can be used to describe actions, thoughts, or a general state of being that is considered impure or defiled.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΜΙΑΣΜΑ, ΡΥΠΑΡΙΑ, ΜΟΛΥΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΚΑΘΑΡΣΙΑ (akatharsia) is derived from the Greek adjective ἀκάθαρτος (akathartos), meaning 'unclean' or 'impure'. This adjective is formed from the negative prefix ἀ- (a-) and καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'clean' or 'pure'.

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: 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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Interjection, Prefix, Numeral

Sounds like: AI

Translations: the, who, which, alas, oh, 11

Notes: The word 'ΑΙ' can function in several ways in Koine Greek. Most commonly, it is the feminine nominative plural form of the definite article, meaning 'the' (referring to multiple feminine nouns). It can also be the feminine nominative plural form of the relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which'. Less frequently, it can be an interjection expressing sorrow or pain, similar to 'alas' or 'oh'. It can also appear as a prefix in compound words. Additionally, 'ΑΙ' can represent the number 11 when used as a numerical symbol (alpha-iota). It is also possible for 'ΑΙ' to be an elision or contraction of other words, such as 'ἀεί' (always) or 'ἄγε' (come on!), though this is less common in the New Testament.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Plural (for article and pronoun); Does not inflect (for interjection, prefix, and numeral)

Etymology: The origin of 'ΑΙ' as a definite article and relative pronoun is from Proto-Indo-European. Its use as an interjection is onomatopoeic.

G2845

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOY-tee

Translations: bed, a bed, couch, marriage bed, sexual intercourse, lying down

Notes: This word refers primarily to a bed or couch, a place for lying down or resting. It can also metaphorically refer to the act of lying down, specifically sexual intercourse, or the marriage bed itself. In a broader sense, it can denote a place of rest or a sleeping place.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Genitive, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΛΙΝΗ, ΣΤΡΩΜΝΗ

Etymology: From the Greek verb κεῖμαι (keimai), meaning 'to lie down' or 'to be laid'.

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.

G2837

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: koy-mee-THEH

Translations: to sleep, to fall asleep, to die, to rest

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist passive subjunctive form of the verb 'κοιμάω' (koimaō), meaning 'to sleep' or 'to fall asleep'. In a broader sense, especially in the New Testament, it is often used euphemistically to refer to death, implying a peaceful rest or 'falling asleep' in the Lord. As a subjunctive, it expresses a potential or desired action, often found in clauses dependent on verbs of wishing, commanding, or in conditional or purpose clauses.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΝΟΩ, ΚΑΘΕΥΔΩ

Etymology: From the root 'κοιμάω' (koimaō), meaning 'to put to sleep'. It is related to 'κεῖμαι' (keimai), meaning 'to lie down'.

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'.

G1047

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: go-nor-RHOO-ace

Translations: one with a discharge, one with a flow, one with an issue, one suffering from gonorrhea

Notes: This is a compound word referring to a person who has a bodily discharge or flow, often implying a chronic or abnormal condition. In ancient contexts, it frequently refers to someone suffering from a venereal disease or a persistent bodily fluid emission, such as a seminal discharge or a menstrual flow. It is used to describe an individual who is considered ceremonially unclean due to such an issue.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: ΓΟΝΟΣ (gonos), meaning 'seed' or 'that which is begotten', and ΡΥΣΙΣ (rhysis), meaning 'a flowing' or 'a discharge'. It literally means 'a flow of seed' or 'a seminal flow', but its usage broadened to encompass various bodily discharges.

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.

G4632

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SKEV-os

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΓΓΕΙΟΝ, ΕΡΓΑΛΕΙΟΝ, ΟΡΓΑΝΟΝ

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

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: it, itself, the same

Notes: This word is a versatile pronoun and adjective. As a pronoun, it typically means 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or 'they,' depending on its gender and number. When used as an adjective, it can mean 'the same' or serve as an intensive pronoun, emphasizing the noun it modifies, such as 'himself,' 'herself,' 'itself,' or 'themselves.' Its meaning is highly dependent on its grammatical case, number, and gender within a sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: This word is believed to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'that, that one.' It developed into the Greek pronoun and adjective 'autos,' retaining its core sense of identity or self.

G0169

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-ka-THAR-ton

Translations: unclean, impure, defiled, an unclean thing, an impure thing

Notes: This word describes something that is ritually or morally impure, defiled, or unfit for sacred use. It can refer to things that are ceremonially unclean according to Jewish law, or to spiritual impurity. It is often used to describe animals, food, or spirits that are considered unholy.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΙΝΩΣ, ΜΙΑΣΜΑ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the negative prefix 'α-' (a-, meaning 'not' or 'un-') and 'καθαρτός' (kathartos), which means 'cleansed' or 'purified'. Thus, it literally means 'not cleansed' or 'unpurified'.

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-throh-poss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΗΡ, ΒΡΟΤΟΣ

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

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

Translations: who, which, what, that, as, how, when

Notes: The word 'ΟΣ' is a versatile relative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'who,' 'which,' or 'that,' depending on the context and the gender, number, and case it agrees with. It introduces a relative clause, linking it to a preceding noun or pronoun. It can also function as a conjunction, meaning 'as,' 'how,' or 'when,' indicating manner or time.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The word 'ΟΣ' is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has been a fundamental part of the Greek language's grammatical structure for millennia, serving to connect clauses and introduce relative information.

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AHN

Translations: if, ever, might, would, should

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

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.

G2440

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-MA-tee-ah

Translations: garments, clothes, raiment

Notes: This word refers to clothing in general, specifically outer garments or cloaks. It is commonly used to denote the attire worn by people. In ancient contexts, it could refer to a single piece of clothing that served as both a cloak and a blanket.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΥΜΑΤΑ, ΕΣΘΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἱμάτιον (himátion) is a diminutive of ἱμάς (himás), meaning 'leather strap' or 'thong', which later came to refer to a garment. It is related to the verb ἵημι (híēmi), 'to send, throw', possibly referring to something thrown over the body.

G3068

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: loo-SE-tai

Translations: he will be washed, she will be washed, it will be washed, he will bathe, she will bathe, it will bathe

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to wash, bathe, or cleanse. It is used to describe the act of a person or thing being washed or bathing. In this form, it indicates an action that will happen in the future, and the subject will be the one receiving the action (passive voice) or performing the action on themselves (middle voice, often translated as reflexive).

Inflection: Future, Passive or Middle, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΛΥΝΩ, ΝΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: The origin of the word ΛΟΥΩ is uncertain, but it is thought to be of pre-Greek origin.

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.

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'.

G0680

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: HAP-toh-meh-nos

Translations: touching, laying hold of, grasping, clinging to, a toucher, one who touches

Notes: This word is a present participle derived from the verb ἅπτω (haptō), meaning 'to touch' or 'to lay hold of'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action and can function adjectivally (describing a noun) or adverbially (modifying a verb). It often implies a close or intimate contact, sometimes with the sense of clinging to or grasping something.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΘΙΓΓΑΝΩΝ, ΕΦΑΠΤΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G1097

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: go-nor-RHOO-oos

Translations: one with a discharge, one with a flow, a gonorrheic, a person with a discharge, a person with a flow

Notes: This word describes a person who has a bodily discharge, often referring to a seminal or other bodily fluid discharge, particularly in the context of ritual impurity. It is a compound word derived from 'γόνος' (seed, offspring) and 'ῥέω' (to flow). It is used to refer to someone suffering from such a condition.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek noun 'γόνος' (gonos), meaning 'seed' or 'offspring', and the Greek verb 'ῥέω' (rheō), meaning 'to flow'. It literally means 'seed-flow' or 'flow of seed', referring to a bodily discharge.

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.

G2513

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ka-tha-RON

Translations: clean, pure, innocent, a clean thing, a pure thing

Notes: This word describes something that is free from dirt, defilement, or moral impurity. It can refer to physical cleanliness, ritual purity, or moral blamelessness. It is often used to describe things that are unmixed or unadulterated. In a sentence, it would modify a noun, indicating its state of purity or cleanliness.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΓΝΟΣ, ΑΜΙΑΝΤΟΣ, ΑΜΩΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΘΑΡΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the verb καθαίρω (kathairō), meaning 'to cleanse' or 'to purify'.

G2007

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-pee-SAG-ma

Translations: pack-saddle, a pack-saddle, burden, a burden, load, a load

Notes: This word refers to a pack-saddle, which is a type of saddle designed to carry loads or burdens on an animal, typically a donkey or mule. It can also be used more broadly to mean any kind of burden or load. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (upon, on) and 'σάγμα' (a pack-saddle, burden).

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΦΟΡΤΙΟΝ, ΒΑΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙΣΑΓΜΑ is a compound of the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and σάγμα (sagma), meaning 'a pack-saddle' or 'burden'. The root σάγμα is related to the verb σάττω (sattō), 'to pack' or 'to load'.

G1910

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pi-BEE

Translations: step on, mount, embark, go upon, enter, tread upon

Notes: This is an inflected form of the compound verb 'epibainō', meaning 'to step on', 'to mount', or 'to go upon'. It is formed from the preposition 'epi' (upon, on) and the verb 'bainō' (to go, to step). It describes the action of placing one's foot on something, or getting onto something like a horse, a ship, or a platform. It can also mean to enter a place.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'epibainō' is a compound of the preposition 'epi' (upon, on) and the verb 'bainō' (to go, to step). 'Bainō' comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to go' or 'to step'.

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.

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?').

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.

G5270

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-po-KAH-toh

Translations: underneath, below, under

Notes: This word functions as an adverb or a preposition, meaning 'underneath' or 'below'. It indicates a position directly beneath something else. As a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case. It is a compound word formed from ΥΠΟ (under) and ΚΑΤΩ (down).

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΥΠΟ, ΚΑΤΩ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under', and the adverb ΚΑΤΩ (kato), meaning 'down' or 'below'. It is a compound word emphasizing the sense of being directly underneath.

G0142

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ahee-RON

Translations: taking away, bearing, lifting, carrying, raising, removing, the one who takes away, he who bears

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb ΑἸΡΩ. It describes an action that is ongoing or habitual. Depending on context, it can mean 'to lift up,' 'to take up,' 'to carry,' 'to bear,' 'to take away,' or 'to remove.' It often functions as a substantive, meaning 'the one who lifts,' 'the one who carries,' or 'the one who takes away,' as seen in phrases like 'the one who takes away the sins of the world.'

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩΝ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩΝ, ΑΝΕΧΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G3745

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-sohn

Translations: (of) how many, (of) as many as, (of) all that, (of) whatsoever

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective/pronoun ὅσος (hosos), meaning 'how much, how great, as much as, as many as'. It is used to refer to a quantity or extent, often in a relative sense, indicating 'all that' or 'as many as' in a given context. As a genitive plural, it typically functions to show possession, origin, or a part of a larger group, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: PAS, HOLOS

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.

G4937

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-tree-BEE-seh-tai

Translations: will be broken, will be crushed, will be shattered

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from the preposition 'σύν' (together with) and the verb 'τρίβω' (to rub, wear out, break). It means to be completely broken, crushed, or shattered. It is used to describe something that will be utterly destroyed or brought to an end, often in a forceful or violent manner.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΡΓΗΘΗΣΕΤΑΙ, ΔΙΑΛΥΘΗΣΕΤΑΙ, ΑΦΑΝΙΣΘΗΣΕΤΑΙ

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'.

G2513

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ka-tha-ROS

Translations: clean, pure, clear, innocent, undefiled, guiltless

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is clean, pure, or free from defilement, whether physical, moral, or ritual. It can refer to a person who is innocent or guiltless, or to an object that is unmixed or unadulterated. It is used to describe a state of being free from impurity.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΝΟΣ, ΑΜΙΑΝΤΟΣ, ΑΜΩΜΟΣ

Etymology: From an unused root, meaning to purify. It refers to a state of being free from defilement.

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.

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOH

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OY-say

Translations: will bear, will carry, will bring, will lead, will endure

Notes: This word is the future tense form of the verb 'pherō' (φέρω), meaning 'to bear,' 'to carry,' or 'to bring.' It indicates an action that will happen in the future, such as someone or something carrying, bringing, or enduring something. It can also imply leading or guiding.

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

Synonyms: ΑΞΩ, ΚΟΜΙΩ, ΑΓΩ

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

G1727

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: eh-NAN-tee

Translations: opposite, in front of, before, against, contrary to

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'opposite' or 'in front', or as a preposition meaning 'before', 'against', or 'contrary to'. It is often used with the genitive case to indicate opposition or presence before something. It can also be part of a phrase like 'ἐξ ἐναντίας' meaning 'from the opposite side' or 'opposite'.

Inflection: Adverbial form, often used with the genitive case. It is derived from the adjective 'ἐναντίος' (enantios).

Synonyms: ΑΝΤΙ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'ἐναντίος' (enantios) is derived from 'ἐν' (en), meaning 'in', and 'ἀντίος' (antios), meaning 'set against' or 'opposite'. It describes something that is in opposition or directly facing something else.

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.

G2374

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-RAS

Translations: of a door, of a gate, doors, gates

Notes: This word refers to a door, gate, or entrance, which is an opening in a wall or fence that allows passage. It can also refer to the opportunity or access provided by such an opening. In a sentence, it would typically be used to indicate the place of entry or exit.

Inflection: Feminine, Genitive Singular or Accusative Plural

Synonyms: ΠΥΛΗ, ΕΙΣΟΔΟΣ

Etymology: The word "ΘΥΡΑ" comes from Proto-Indo-European, referring to a door or gate. It is related to words for door in other Indo-European languages.

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

G2409

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hee-EH-ree

Translations: to a priest, to the priest, a priest, the priest, priests, the priests, O priests

Notes: This word refers to a priest, a person who performs religious rites and sacrifices. It is an inflected form of the noun 'ΙΕΡΕΥΣ' (hiereus). It can be used in various contexts, such as referring to a single priest in the dative case (indicating 'to' or 'for' a priest), or to multiple priests in the nominative, vocative, or accusative cases.

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

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΥΣ, ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΟΣ

G2409

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-REH-oos

Translations: priest, a priest

Notes: This word refers to a priest, a person authorized to perform sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God or gods. In ancient contexts, priests were often responsible for sacrifices, rituals, and interpreting divine will. It is typically used to refer to a male religious official.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΥΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἱερός (hieros), meaning 'sacred' or 'holy'. The suffix -εύς (-eus) indicates a person associated with or performing a specific function.

G3392

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mee-AH-n

Translations: to defile, to pollute, to contaminate, to stain

Notes: This word describes the act of making something unclean, impure, or unholy. It can refer to physical defilement, such as staining or polluting, or to moral and spiritual defilement, such as corrupting or profaning. It is often used in a religious context to describe ritual impurity or sin.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΜΟΛΥΝΩ, ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩ, ΒΕΒΗΛΟΩ

Etymology: The word 'μιαίνω' (miainō) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the concept of defilement and impurity.

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

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

G3646

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-loh-KAH-oo-toh-mah

Translations: burnt offering, a burnt offering, whole burnt offering, a whole burnt offering

Notes: This word refers to a sacrifice that is entirely consumed by fire on an altar, with nothing left over for the offerer or priests. It is a compound word derived from 'holos' (whole) and 'kaio' (to burn), emphasizing the complete consumption of the offering. It was a significant type of sacrifice in ancient religious practices, often offered as an act of worship or atonement.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΘΥΣΙΑ, ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ

Etymology: The word ΟΛΟΚΑΥΤΩΜΑ (holokautōma) is a compound of two Greek words: ὅλος (holos), meaning 'whole' or 'complete', and καίω (kaiō), meaning 'to burn'. It literally means 'that which is wholly burnt'.

G1849

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ee-LA-seh-tai

Translations: will make propitiation, will atone, will reconcile, will appease

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to make propitiation, to atone, or to reconcile. It is used to describe the act of appeasing divine wrath or making amends for sin, often through a sacrifice or an act of reconciliation. It implies a turning away of anger or a restoration of favor.

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

Synonyms: ΙΛΑΣΚΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΛΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The word ἐξιλάσκομαι (exilaskomai) is a compound of ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and ἱλάσκομαι (hilaskomai), meaning 'to propitiate' or 'to make atonement'. The prefix ἐκ intensifies the action of propitiation.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EL-thay

Translations: go out, come out, depart, exit, may go out, should go out

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to go out, come out, or depart from a place or state. It is often used to describe physical movement out of an area, but can also refer to something emerging or appearing. It is frequently used in contexts of leaving, exiting, or going forth.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΚΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound of the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G2440

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-MA-tee-on

Translations: garment, a garment, cloak, a cloak, clothes, clothing

Notes: This word refers to an outer garment or cloak, which was a common piece of clothing in ancient times. It could also refer to clothing in general. It is often used in the context of someone wearing or taking off an article of clothing.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΧΙΤΩΝ, ΕΝΔΥΜΑ, ΣΤΟΛΗ

Etymology: The word ἱμάτιον (himátion) is a diminutive of ἱμάτιον (híma), meaning 'garment' or 'clothing'. It is related to the verb ἵημι (híēmi), 'to send, throw', suggesting something thrown over or put on.

G4150

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ploo-THEE-seh-tai

Translations: will be washed, will be cleansed

Notes: This word is a verb indicating an action that will happen in the future. Specifically, it means 'will be washed' or 'will be cleansed'. It is used when something or someone is the recipient of the washing action, rather than performing it. For example, a garment or an object that needs to be purified.

Inflection: Future, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΑΡΙΣΘΗΣΕΤΑΙ, ΝΙΦΘΗΣΕΤΑΙ

Etymology: From an assumed root *plu- meaning 'to flow, wash'.

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'.

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.

G3748

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: HEE-tis

Translations: who, which, whoever, whichever, whatever

Notes: ΗΤΙΣ is a relative pronoun, used to introduce a clause that describes a preceding noun. It is a compound word formed from the definite article and the indefinite pronoun. It functions similarly to 'who' or 'which' in English, often providing additional information about a person or thing. It is used in a descriptive sense, often emphasizing the quality or characteristic of the antecedent.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the feminine definite article 'ἡ' (he) and the indefinite pronoun 'τις' (tis). It developed in Koine Greek to provide a more emphatic or descriptive relative pronoun than the simple 'ὅς' (hos).

G0858

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-FEH-droh

Translations: (to) a latrine, (to) a privy, (to) a sewer, (to) a place of discharge, (to) a place of filth

Notes: This word refers to a place for the discharge of waste, such as a latrine, privy, or sewer. It is used to denote a place of uncleanness or filth. In the provided context, it describes a state or place of ritual impurity, often associated with bodily discharges or defilement.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΒΛΗΤΑ, ΚΟΠΡΩΝ

Etymology: The word ἈΦΕΔΡΩΝ comes from the Greek prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἕδρα (hedra), meaning 'seat' or 'place'. Thus, it literally means 'a place for sitting away' or 'a place for discharge'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-ka-THEE-see

Translations: sit upon, sit on, cause to sit upon

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'on') and the verb ΚΑΘΙΖΩ (kathizo, meaning 'to sit' or 'to cause to sit'). It generally means to sit upon something or to cause someone or something to sit upon something else. It can be used to describe an action of resting on a surface or placing something on a surface.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist Subjunctive, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΙΖΩ, ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ

G0680

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hap-TES-thai

Translations: to touch, to lay hold of, to grasp, to cling to, to kindle, to light

Notes: This word is the present middle/passive infinitive form of the verb ἅπτω (haptō). It generally means 'to touch' or 'to lay hold of', often implying a firm or intimate contact. In some contexts, it can also mean 'to kindle' or 'to light' (as in a fire), especially in the active voice. It is used to describe physical contact, but can also imply a connection or relationship.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΦΑΠΤΕΣΘΑΙ, ΘΙΓΓΑΝΕΙΝ

G5101

Part of Speech: Interrogative Pronoun, Indefinite Pronoun, Interrogative Adjective

Sounds like: TEES

Translations: who, what, which, what kind of, someone, something, anyone, anything, a certain one, a certain thing

Notes: ΤΙΣ is a versatile pronoun and adjective in Koine Greek. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', or 'anything', often implying an unspecified person or thing. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it has an accent.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative. It is a highly inflected word.

Etymology: The word ΤΙΣ is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, indicating its long history and fundamental role in language.

G0129

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AI-mah-tos

Translations: of blood

Notes: This word refers to blood, the fluid that circulates in the vascular system of humans and other vertebrates. In Koine Greek, it is often used literally to refer to physical blood, but can also be used metaphorically to denote lineage, sacrifice, or violent death. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession, origin, or material, often translated as 'of blood'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Etymology: The word ΑΙΜΑ (haima) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient Greek word that has maintained its core meaning of 'blood' throughout its history.

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.

G2540

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kahee-ROH

Translations: to time, to season, to opportunity, to a proper time, to a fixed time, to a due season, to a critical time

Notes: This word refers to a specific, opportune, or appointed time, often implying a critical or decisive moment. It is distinct from 'chronos' (χρόνος), which refers to chronological or sequential time. 'Kairos' emphasizes the qualitative aspect of time, focusing on the right or fitting moment for something to happen. It is used in contexts where a particular event or action is expected or appropriate.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΩΡΑ, ΧΡΟΝΟΣ

G0859

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-FEH-droo

Translations: of menstruation, of a menstrual period, of separation, of uncleanness

Notes: This word refers to the period of menstruation or a time of ritual separation due to uncleanness, particularly for women. It is used to describe a woman's menstrual cycle or the state of being ritually unclean during that time, as often found in ancient legal or religious texts.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΚΑΘΑΡΣΙΑ, ΡΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΦΕΔΡΟΣ (aphedros) comes from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and ἕδρα (hedra), meaning 'seat' or 'place'. It literally refers to a 'sitting apart' or 'separation', which evolved to denote the period of menstruation due to the custom of women being set apart during this time.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: 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.

G0859

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-FEH-dron

Translations: menstruation, menstrual period, a menstrual period, period of impurity, a period of impurity

Notes: This word refers to the menstrual period of a woman, often in the context of ritual impurity as described in Old Testament law. It denotes the time when a woman is considered ritually unclean due to her menstrual flow.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΜΜΗΝΙΑ, ΚΑΤΑΜΗΝΙΑ

Etymology: The word is derived from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and ἕδρα (hedra), meaning 'seat' or 'place'. It literally refers to something that flows away from its place.

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'.

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.

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.

G167

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-ka-thar-SEE-an

Translations: uncleanness, impurity, filthiness, a defilement

Notes: This word refers to a state of ritual, moral, or physical impurity. It can describe anything that is unclean or defiled, whether in a literal sense (like dirt or refuse) or a metaphorical sense (like moral corruption or spiritual defilement). It is often used in religious contexts to denote that which is unacceptable or defiling in the sight of God.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΙΑΣΜΑ, ΡΥΠΑΡΙΑ, ΜΟΛΥΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word Ἀκαθαρσία (akatharsia) is derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'clean' or 'pure'. Thus, it literally means 'not clean' or 'impurity'.

G2511

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-thah-rees-THEE-seh-tai

Translations: it will be cleansed, it will be purified, it will be made clean

Notes: This word means 'it will be cleansed' or 'it will be purified'. It describes an action that will happen in the future, indicating that something will be made clean or free from defilement. It is used to describe a state of being made pure, often in a moral or ritual sense, but can also refer to physical cleansing.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΑΓΝΙΖΩ, ΕΚΚΑΘΑΙΡΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΘΑΡΙΖΩ comes from the Greek adjective καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'clean' or 'pure'.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-ee-SEH-teh

Translations: you will do, you will make, you will perform, you will produce, you will accomplish

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to do,' 'to make,' 'to perform,' or 'to accomplish.' It is used to describe actions or the creation of something. It can refer to a wide range of activities, from simple actions to significant achievements, and often implies bringing something into existence or carrying out a task.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Future Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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).

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: TEE-nee

Translations: to/for someone, to/for something, by someone, by something, with someone, with something, in what, to what, by what, a certain one, a certain thing, (to) what, (to) whom, (to) which

Notes: ΤΙΝΙ is the dative singular form of the indefinite and interrogative pronoun ΤΙΣ. As an indefinite pronoun, it means 'someone,' 'something,' 'a certain one,' or 'a certain thing,' indicating an unspecified person or object. As an interrogative pronoun, it means 'to whom,' 'to what,' 'by whom,' or 'by what,' asking about the recipient or agent of an action. Its meaning depends on the context, often indicating an indirect object or an instrument.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

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.

G2338

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: thay-LAY-ah

Translations: female, a female, woman, a woman

Notes: This word refers to something that is female, or to a female person or animal. It can be used as an adjective to describe something as feminine, or as a noun to refer to a female individual. It is often used in contrast to male.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΥΝΗ, ΘΗΛΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΘΗΛΕΙΑ (thēleia) is derived from the adjective ΘΗΛΥΣ (thēlys), meaning 'female' or 'feminine'. It is related to words concerning suckling or nourishing, suggesting a connection to the female role in reproduction and care.

G0618