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.

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

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.

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.

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.

G0103

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-DON-tes

Translations: singing, those who sing, singers

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'singing' or 'those who are singing'. It describes an ongoing action of singing and functions like an adjective or a noun, referring to the people performing the action. It is often used to describe a group of people who are singing.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Masculine, Plural, Nominative

Synonyms: ΥΜΝΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΨΑΛΛΟΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The word ᾄδω (adō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to sing' or 'to sound'.

G1781

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-teh-LAH-mayn

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ

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

G0367

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-nah-NEE-ah

Translations: Ananias

Notes: Ananias is a proper noun, the Greek form of the Hebrew name Hananiah, meaning 'Yahweh has been gracious' or 'the Lord is gracious'. It refers to several individuals in the Bible, including a member of the early Christian church who, along with his wife Sapphira, was struck dead for lying to the Holy Spirit, and a high priest who presided over Paul's trial. It is used to refer to a specific person.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative

Etymology: From the Hebrew name Hananiah (חֲנַנְיָה), meaning 'Yahweh has been gracious'.

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-PHO

Translations: to brother, to a brother, to fellow believer, to a fellow believer, to countryman, to a countryman

Notes: This word refers to a brother by birth, but it is also commonly used in a broader sense to refer to a fellow countryman, a fellow human being, or, especially in a religious context, a fellow believer or disciple. It is a dative form, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Dative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΔΕΛΦΟΤΗΣ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΔΕΛΦΟΣ is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and δελφύς (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.

G0758

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AR-khon-tee

Translations: to a ruler, to the ruler, to a chief, to the chief, to a leader, to the leader, to a prince, to the prince, to a magistrate, to the magistrate

Notes: This word refers to a ruler, chief, leader, prince, or magistrate. It is used in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for' someone. It signifies a person in a position of authority or power.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΡΧΩΝ comes from the verb ἄρχω (archo), meaning 'to rule' or 'to begin'. It refers to one who rules or is first in rank.

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: Proper Noun

Sounds like: BEH-ee-rah

Translations: Beira, Birah

Notes: This word is a proper noun, likely referring to a place or a person. In the provided context, it appears to refer to a specific location, possibly a fortress or a district, in Jerusalem, as indicated by 'the ruler of Beira in Jerusalem'. It is a transliteration from a Semitic language.

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

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of a Semitic name, likely Hebrew or Aramaic, into Greek. It does not have a Greek etymology.

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.

G2419

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-roo-sa-LEEM

Translations: Jerusalem

Notes: This is the name of the capital city of ancient Judea and modern Israel. It is a city of immense historical and religious significance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims. In Koine Greek texts, it is often used to refer to the physical city or metaphorically to the people or spiritual entity associated with it.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative or Nominative (indeclinable in this form)

Etymology: The name 'Jerusalem' is of Semitic origin, likely meaning 'foundation of Shalem' or 'city of peace'. It is derived from ancient Hebrew roots.

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.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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

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.

G227

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-LAY-thays

Translations: true, real, truthful, genuine, a true, a real

Notes: This word describes something that is true, real, or genuine, as opposed to false, counterfeit, or imaginary. It can refer to a person who is truthful, a statement that is accurate, or a thing that is authentic. It is often used to emphasize the reality or validity of something.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΤΥΜΟΣ, ΓΝΗΣΙΟΣ, ΑΛΗΘΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: From ἀ- (a-, 'not') and λήθω (lēthō, 'to escape notice, be hidden'), meaning 'not hidden' or 'unconcealed'.

G5399

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: foh-BOO-meh-nos

Translations: fearing, being afraid, revering, respecting, one who fears, he who fears

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle derived from the verb ΦΟΒΕΩ, meaning 'to fear' or 'to be afraid'. In a religious context, it can also mean 'to revere' or 'to respect God'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone who is in the state of fearing or revering, or describing an action done while fearing. It can be translated as 'fearing' or 'one who fears'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΛΙΑΩ, ΤΡΕΜΩ

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

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

Part of Speech: 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

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.

G4439

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PY-lai

Translations: gates, a gate

Notes: This word refers to a gate, typically a large entrance to a city, fortress, or building. In its plural form, it often refers to the collective gates of a city. It can be used literally for physical gates or metaphorically to represent access, power, or authority.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative; or Singular, Genitive or Dative

Synonyms: ΘΥΡΑ, ΠΥΛΩΝ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the verb 'πελάζω' (pelazo), meaning 'to approach' or 'to bring near', suggesting a place of entry.

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.

G2246

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hay-LEE-oh

Translations: to the sun, for the sun, with the sun

Notes: This is the dative singular form of the noun 'sun'. It refers to the celestial body that gives light and heat to the Earth. In Koine Greek, the dative case often indicates the indirect object of a verb, the means by which something is done, or the time when something occurs (e.g., 'at sunrise').

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Etymology: The word 'ΗΛΙΟΣ' (helios) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *seh₂wol-, meaning 'sun'. It is cognate with Latin 'sol' and English 'sun'.

G1453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eg-ray-go-ROON-tone

Translations: of those watching, of those awake, of those keeping watch, of those being watchful

Notes: This word is the genitive plural masculine/neuter participle of the verb 'ἐγρηγορέω' (egregoreo), which means 'to be awake, to watch, to be watchful'. It describes a state of being awake or vigilant. In this form, it indicates possession or relation, often translated as 'of those who are watching' or 'of those who are awake'. It is used to describe a group of people who are in a state of wakefulness or watchfulness.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΡΥΠΝΟΥΝΤΩΝ, ΤΗΡΟΥΝΤΩΝ

Etymology: The verb ἐγρηγορέω (egregoreo) is a perfect form of ἐγείρω (egeiro), meaning 'to rouse, awaken'. It literally means 'to have been awakened' and thus 'to be awake' or 'to be watchful'.

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.

G2374

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THOO-rai

Translations: doors, gates, a door, a gate

Notes: This word refers to a door or a gate, serving as an entrance or exit to a building, room, or enclosed area. It is often used in the plural to refer to multiple doors or a set of gates. It can also metaphorically represent an opportunity or access.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΥΛΗ, ΕΙΣΟΔΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the Proto-Indo-European root *dhwer- meaning 'door, doorway'. It is cognate with English 'door'.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: STAY-son

Translations: stand, set, place, establish, appoint, stop, cause to stand, make to stand, cause to stop, cause to be established

Notes: ΣΤΗΣΟΝ is an aorist active imperative, second person singular, of the verb ἵστημι (histēmi). It means 'stand!' or 'set!' or 'place!'. It is used to command someone to take a standing position, to set something down, or to establish something. It can also mean to stop something or cause it to stand still.

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

Synonyms: ΕΦΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΙΔΡΥΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G4388

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-fy-LA-kas

Translations: guards, a guard, sentinels, a sentinel

Notes: This word refers to those who stand guard or keep watch, acting as a protective force. It is a compound word formed from 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and 'φύλαξ' (phylax), meaning 'a guard' or 'one who watches'. Therefore, it literally means 'one who guards in front'. It is used to describe individuals or groups assigned to protect a place or person, often implying a defensive or watchful role.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΑΚΕΣ, ΦΡΟΥΡΟΙ, ΣΚΟΠΟΙ

G3611

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: oy-KOON-tohn

Translations: of those dwelling, of those inhabiting, of those living, of the inhabitants

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. It refers to 'those who are dwelling' or 'those who are inhabiting' a place. As a genitive plural, it often functions to describe the possessors or subjects of an action, such as 'the blood of those dwelling in Jerusalem'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΩΝ, ΕΝΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΩΝ

G4385

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-foo-la-KAY

Translations: guard, a guard, outpost, a watch, a watch post, a picket, a picket line

Notes: This word refers to a guard, a watch, or an outpost, often in a military context. It can describe a person or a group of people stationed to protect or observe, or the place where they are stationed. It is a compound word formed from 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and 'φυλακή' (phylakē), meaning 'a guarding' or 'a watch'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΑΚΗ, ΦΡΟΥΡΑ

Etymology: From πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and φυλακή (phylakē), meaning 'a guarding' or 'a watch'.

G0001

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: Ah-peh-NAN-tee

Translations: opposite, in front of, before, against

Notes: This word is an adverb used to indicate a position directly facing or opposite to something or someone. It can also mean 'in the presence of' or 'before' a person or thing. It is often used with the genitive case to specify what it is opposite to.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἘΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπ- (ap-, 'from') and ἔναντι (enanti, 'opposite'). It literally means 'from opposite' or 'from in front of'.

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.

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lis

Translations: city, a city, town, a town

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

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΚΩΜΗ, ΧΩΡΑ

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

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'.

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.

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: oh-koh-doh-MEE-meh-nye

Translations: built, having been built

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been built' or 'built'. It describes something that has undergone the action of being built and is now in a state of having been built. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΚΤΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ is a compound word derived from ΟΙΚΟΣ (OIKOS), meaning 'house', and ΔΟΜΕΩ (DOMEŌ), meaning 'to build'. Thus, it literally means 'to build a house' or 'to house-build'.

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.

G1519

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: 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.

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).

G0976

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BEEB-lee-on

Translations: book, scroll, a book, a scroll

Notes: This word refers to a book or a scroll, which was the common form of written material in ancient times. It is a diminutive of the word βίβλος (biblos), meaning 'papyrus' or 'book'. It is used to denote a written document, a record, or a volume of text. For example, one might read 'the book' or 'the scroll' of a prophet.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΟΣ, ΓΡΑΦΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek βίβλος (biblos, “papyrus, book”), which is thought to be of Egyptian origin, referring to the city of Byblos, a Phoenician city known for exporting papyrus.

G1125

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ge-GRA-mme-non

Translations: written, a written thing, what is written, scripture

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'γράφω' (graphō), meaning 'to write'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been written. When used substantively (as a noun), it refers to 'that which has been written' or 'a writing', often specifically referring to 'Scripture' in a religious context. It indicates a completed action with ongoing results.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΙΟΝ, ΓΡΑΦΗ

Etymology: The verb 'γράφω' (graphō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to scratch, to carve, to write'.

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

G5561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHO-ras

Translations: of a country, of a region, of a land, of a place, of the country, of the region, of the land, of the place, countries, regions, lands, places

Notes: This word refers to a country, region, land, or place. It is often used to denote a specific geographical area or territory. In its genitive singular form, it indicates possession or origin, such as 'of a country' or 'from a region'. It can also function as the nominative or accusative plural, meaning 'countries' or 'regions'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine; or Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΓΗ

G0305

G3588, G3739, G3778, G5101

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-BAN-tes

Translations: having gone up, having ascended, having come up, having climbed, having embarked

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'anabainō', meaning 'to go up' or 'to ascend'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It is often used to describe people who have gone up to a higher place, such as a city, a mountain, or a ship. It can also refer to coming up from a lower place, like out of water.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Nominative, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΛΘΟΝΤΕΣ, ΑΝΙΟΝΤΕΣ

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

G0584

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-POH-kee-sen

Translations: exiled, deported, removed, settled (colonists), a colony was settled

Notes: This verb means to send away to settle elsewhere, to colonize, or to deport. It is often used in the context of people being sent into exile or establishing new settlements. It describes the action of moving a group of people from their homeland to another place.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΡΙΖΩ, ΜΕΤΟΙΚΙΖΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, "from, away from") and οἰκίζω (oikizō, "to settle, to colonize"), which comes from οἶκος (oikos, "house, dwelling").

G3474

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: nah-boo-kho-do-NO-sor

Translations: Nebuchadnezzar

Notes: This is the name of a famous king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar II, who reigned from approximately 605 to 562 BC. He is known for his military conquests, including the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian captivity of the Jews, as well as for building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine. This proper noun can inflect for case (e.g., Nominative, Genitive, Accusative).

Etymology: This name is of Babylonian origin, derived from Akkadian 'Nabu-kudurri-usur', meaning 'Nabu, protect my firstborn son' or 'Nabu, protect the boundary'. Nabu was the Babylonian god of wisdom and writing.

G0935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEHFS

Translations: king, a king, ruler, sovereign

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

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

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-STREF-sen

Translations: he returned, she returned, it returned, he turned back, she turned back, it turned back

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to turn around,' 'to turn back,' or 'to return.' It is often used to describe a physical turning or a return to a previous location or state. It can also be used metaphorically to mean 'to convert' or 'to repent,' indicating a turning away from one way of life and towards another. In the provided examples, it describes someone returning to a place or their people.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΥΠΟΝΟΣΤΕΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

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.

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'.

G2216

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: zor-oh-BAH-bel

Translations: Zerubbabel

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Zerubbabel, a significant figure in the Old Testament. He was a leader of the Jewish people who returned from the Babylonian exile and played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The name is of Hebrew origin.

Inflection: Does not inflect (indeclinable proper noun)

Etymology: The name Zerubbabel is of Hebrew origin, likely meaning 'seed of Babylon' or 'born in Babylon'. He was a descendant of King David and a leader of the first group of Jews to return from Babylonian captivity.

G2777

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-zah-REE-ah

Translations: Azariah

Notes: Azariah is a Hebrew proper name meaning 'Yahweh has helped' or 'whom Yahweh helps'. It is a common name in the Old Testament, borne by several individuals, including a king of Judah, a prophet, and one of Daniel's companions (also known as Abednego). In Koine Greek, it refers to these biblical figures.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Azariah is of Hebrew origin, derived from the elements 'azar' (to help) and 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God).

G3188

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: mal-DOKH-eh-os

Translations: of Mordecai

Notes: This is the genitive form of the proper noun Mordecai, a significant figure in the Old Testament, particularly in the Book of Esther. It refers to something belonging to or associated with Mordecai. For example, it could be used in a phrase like 'the words of Mordecai' or 'the house of Mordecai'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: This name is a transliteration of the Hebrew name מָרְדֳּכַי (Mordekhay), which is of Persian origin, possibly related to the name of the Babylonian god Marduk.

G3463

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: mas-feh-RAN

Translations: Maspharan, Mispar, Mizpar

Notes: This is a proper noun, a male personal name. It is a variant spelling of the name Mispar or Mizpar, found in the Old Testament lists of those who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. It refers to an individual rather than a concept or object.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΙΣΦΑΡ, ΜΙΖΠΑΡ

Etymology: The name is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'number' or 'enumeration'. It is a transliteration of the Hebrew name מִסְפָּר (Mispar) or מִצְפָּר (Mizpar).

G2196

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ES-ra

Translations: Ezra

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Ezra, a prominent figure in the Old Testament. He was a Jewish priest and scribe who played a crucial role in the restoration of Jerusalem and the re-establishment of the Law of Moses among the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile. The name is used to identify the individual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Dative

Etymology: The name Ezra is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word 'עֶזְרָא' (Ezra), meaning 'help' or 'helper'. It is a common name in ancient Jewish tradition.

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).

G5331

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: fah-ath-MOH-ab

Translations: Pahath-Moab

Notes: This is a proper noun, a transliteration of a Hebrew name. It refers to a family or clan mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in Ezra and Nehemiah, as returning from Babylonian exile. The name means 'governor of Moab' or 'ruler of Moab'. It is often used in the genitive case to denote 'sons of Pahath-Moab'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew name פַּחַת מוֹאָב (Pachath Mo'av), meaning 'governor of Moab'. It is a compound name.

H2047

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: zah-THOO-ee-ah

Translations: Zathouia, Zattu

Notes: This is a proper noun, likely referring to a person or a family name. It appears in lists of names, often in genealogical contexts, such as 'sons of Zathouia' or 'leaders of the people'. It is a transliteration of a Hebrew name.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: This word is a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name Zattu (זַתּוּ), which means 'olive tree' or 'bright'. It is found in the Old Testament, particularly in Ezra and Nehemiah, referring to a family or clan.

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AY-dane

Translations: I knew, you knew, he knew, she knew, it knew, we knew, they knew, to know

Notes: This is an inflected form of the verb 'oida', meaning 'to know'. It is a pluperfect form, which describes an action completed in the past relative to another past action, but it functions with the meaning of a simple past tense (imperfect) in Koine Greek. It can be used for any person (I, you, he/she/it, we, they) depending on the context, as the ending is the same for all persons in this specific tense and mood. It describes a state of knowing or having knowledge.

Inflection: Pluperfect, Indicative, Active, All persons (1st, 2nd, 3rd singular and plural)

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Part of Speech: Suffix

Sounds like: SAHM

Translations: we, we did

Notes: This is not a standalone word but a common verbal suffix in Koine Greek, specifically the ending for the first aorist active indicative, first person plural. It indicates that 'we' performed an action in the past. For example, in 'ἠλισγήσαμεν' (we defiled), '-σαμεν' is this suffix. It is often transliterated as '-samen' or '-sam'. The provided word 'ΗΣΑΜ' is likely a partial word or a typo, as it does not exist as a complete word on its own.

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

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: BEH-say

Translations: Besai

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a name, possibly a variant spelling or a transliteration of a Hebrew name. It is not a common Koine Greek word. In the provided context, it seems to refer to a person or a group of people, as in 'sons of Besai'. It is likely a misspelling or a variant of 'Βησαΐ' (Besai), which is a name found in the Septuagint (e.g., Ezra 2:49, Nehemiah 7:52) referring to a family of Nethinim (temple servants).

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: This word is likely a transliteration of the Hebrew name בְּסַי (Besai), meaning 'my treading down' or 'my contempt'. It refers to a family of Nethinim who returned from Babylonian exile.

H6184

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-REHF

Translations: Areiph, Areph

Notes: Areiph is a proper noun, specifically a masculine personal name. It refers to an individual whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile, as mentioned in the Old Testament books of Ezra and Nehemiah. It is typically used in a genealogical context, often appearing with 'sons of' (υἱοί) to denote a family line.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: Areiph is a transliteration of the Hebrew name 'Areph' (עָרֵף). The meaning of the Hebrew root is uncertain, but it may relate to 'neck' or 'back of the neck'.

G1002

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: gah-bah-OHN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, Locative

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

G0963

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: bay-thas-MOTH

Translations: Beth-azmaveth, Beth-asmaveth

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to a place name, specifically a town in ancient Israel. It is a compound word, transliterated from Hebrew, meaning 'house of Azmaveth' or 'house of the strength of death'. It is used to identify a specific geographical location.

Inflection: Singular, Does not inflect

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew place name 'Beth-azmaveth' (בֵּית עַזְמָוֶת). It is a compound of 'beth' (house) and 'azmaveth' (strength of death or a personal name).

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: kah-ree-thee-AH-reem

Translations: Karithiareim

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a name of a person, a family, or a place. It is not a standard Koine Greek word and is most probably a transliteration from another language, possibly Hebrew or Aramaic, into Greek characters. Given the context of the example usage, it seems to refer to a group of people or a place associated with a count of individuals.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: This word is likely a transliteration of a foreign name (possibly Hebrew or Aramaic) into Greek, rather than a word of Greek origin. Its precise etymology is not clear without knowing the original source language.

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

Translations: into, to, for, toward, among, in, a, an, one

Notes: As a preposition, ΕΙΣ (eis) indicates motion or direction towards a place, person, or purpose, often translated as 'into,' 'to,' or 'for.' It always takes the accusative case. For example, 'into the house' or 'to God.' It can also be used to express purpose or result. As a numeral, ΕΙΣ (heis) means 'one' and is the masculine nominative singular form, often translated as 'a,' 'an,' or 'one.'

Inflection: Preposition: Does not inflect. Numeral: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (other forms exist for other genders and cases).

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en-s, an extended form of the preposition *en (in).

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-RAH-mah

Translations: Arama, Charpharsarama, Saramalla

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a place name or a personal name, based on the provided context. It is not a common word found in standard Koine Greek lexicons or the Septuagint/New Testament. The examples suggest it functions as a geographical location (Charpharsarama) or a personal name (Saramalla). It is possible that 'ΑΡΑΜΑ' itself is a component of a larger proper noun, or a variant spelling/transliteration of a name from another language, such as Aramaic or Hebrew, into Greek. Given its infrequent appearance and context, it's most likely a transliteration of a foreign proper name.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: This word is likely a transliteration of a foreign proper name, possibly of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, into Greek. Its precise etymology is not readily available in standard Greek linguistic resources.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: NAH-bee-ah

Translations: Nabia

Notes: This word appears to be a transliteration of a foreign name, likely from a Semitic language like Hebrew or Aramaic, into Koine Greek. It is not a native Greek word. In the provided context, it functions as a proper noun, possibly referring to a person or a place. Its exact meaning in the original language would depend on the specific name it represents.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: This word is a transliteration from a foreign language, likely Hebrew or Aramaic, into Koine Greek. It does not have a Greek etymology.

G3003

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: LOD

Translations: Lod, Lydda

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to the city of Lod, also known as Lydda, located in ancient Judea. It is mentioned in the Bible as a city where Peter healed Aeneas. In the provided context, 'ΥΙΟΙ ΛΟΔ' translates to 'Sons of Lod', indicating people from or associated with the city.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name 'Lod' is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'birth' or 'contention'. It refers to an ancient city in the plain of Sharon, which was later known as Lydda in Greek and Roman times.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-nah-NAHT

Translations: Sananat

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a personal name or a place name, possibly transliterated from a Semitic language (such as Hebrew or Aramaic) into Koine Greek. It is not a native Greek word. In the provided context, 'ΥΙΟΙ ΣΑΝΑΝΑΤ' translates to 'Sons of Sananat', indicating it refers to a group or lineage associated with this name.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: This word is likely a transliteration of a foreign (possibly Semitic) proper name into Greek. Its precise etymology in its original language is not readily available in standard Greek lexicons.

G5144

Part of Speech: Numeral

Sounds like: tree-AH-kon-tah

Translations: thirty

Notes: This word means 'thirty' and is used to denote the number 30. It functions as an indeclinable numeral, meaning its form does not change regardless of the gender, case, or number of the noun it modifies. It is typically used to quantify nouns, indicating a quantity of thirty units.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: From τρεῖς (treis, “three”) and a suffix related to -κοντα (-konta, “-ty”), indicating multiples of ten. It is cognate with Latin triginta and English thirty.

G2497

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-DAH-eh

Translations: Jehoiada, Joiada

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to a male personal name. It is often found in the genitive case, meaning 'of Jehoiada' or 'of Joiada', indicating possession or origin. It refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, most notably a high priest during the reign of Joash in Judah.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: This name is of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹיָדָע, Yehoyadaʿ), meaning 'Yahweh knows' or 'Yahweh has known'. It is a compound name combining 'Yahweh' (God's name) and 'yada' (to know).

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.

H8439

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: thoo-doo-EE-ah

Translations: Thoudouia, Thudouia

Notes: This is a proper noun, a transliteration of the Hebrew name 'Thudouia' or 'Thoudouia'. It refers to a specific person or family, likely a male individual or a clan leader. In the provided context, it appears to refer to a group of people, 'the sons of Thoudouia'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew name 'Thudouia' (תּוֹדוּיָה), which means 'praise of Yah' or 'Yah is praise'. It is derived from the Hebrew root 'yadah' (to praise) and 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh).

G5088

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEH-lah-mohn

Translations: strap, a strap, band, a band, belt, a belt

Notes: This word refers to a strap, band, or belt, often used for carrying or binding. It can describe a shoulder strap, a sword belt, or a bandage. In the provided examples, it is used in the context of a blindfold or a band over the eyes.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΜΑΣ, ΖΩΝΗ, ΔΕΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of the word 'telamon' is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the verb 'tlao' (τλάω), meaning 'to bear' or 'to endure', suggesting something that bears a burden or is borne.

G0191

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-KOO-oh

Translations: hear, listen, obey, understand

Notes: This is the root verb stem meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen'. It is used to describe the act of perceiving sound with the ear, but can also imply understanding or obeying what is heard. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek and forms the basis for many inflected forms and compound words.

Inflection: Verb stem, often used for imperative forms or as a base for other inflections.

Synonyms: ΕΝΩΤΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂kowh₂- 'to hear'.

G3439

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: NAH-thay-neem

Translations: Nethinim

Notes: Nethinim refers to a class of temple servants in ancient Israel, particularly after the Babylonian exile. They were not Levites or priests but were dedicated to the service of the Temple, performing menial tasks such as drawing water and cutting wood. The word is a transliteration of a Hebrew term meaning 'given ones' or 'dedicated ones'.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The word ΝΑΘΕΙΝΕΙΜ is a transliteration of the Hebrew word נְתִינִים (nethinim), which means 'given ones' or 'dedicated ones'. It refers to a specific group of temple servants in the Old Testament.

G4500

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: see-AH

Translations: Sia, Seeha

Notes: This is a proper noun, specifically a masculine name. It appears in lists of names, often referring to individuals or groups of people, such as the 'sons of Sia' (υἱοὶ Σηα). It is used in a similar way to how names are used in English, identifying a specific person or family line.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name Sia (or Seeha) is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Siaha (סִיעֲהָא), meaning 'congregation' or 'assembly'. It is found in the Old Testament as the name of a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned from Babylonian exile.

Part of Speech: Unknown

Sounds like: AS-fah

Translations: unknown, possibly a fragment

Notes: The word "ΑΣΦΑ" as it stands is not a recognized word in Koine Greek. Based on the provided context, particularly the first and third examples which contain "ΚΑΤΑΣΦΑΓΩΣΙΝ" and "ΚΑΤΑΣΦΑΖΕΙΝ" respectively, it is highly probable that "ΑΣΦΑ" is a truncated or misspelled form of a word related to "σφάζω" (sphazo), meaning 'to slaughter' or 'to slay'. It could also be a fragment of a proper noun, as seen in the second example with "ΒΑΣΦΑΜ". Without further context or correction, its exact meaning and grammatical function are unknown.

Inflection: Unknown

G2751

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Verb

Sounds like: KEH-rah

Translations: Kera, Keira, cut, shear, shave

Notes: This word has two primary meanings depending on context. As a proper noun, 'ΚΕΙΡΑ' refers to a person or a place, often transliterated as Kera or Keira. In the provided examples, it appears as a proper name, likely of a family or individual. As a verb, 'ΚΕΙΡΑ' (specifically 'κεῖραι' in the example, which is an aorist middle infinitive of κείρω) means 'to cut,' 'to shear,' or 'to shave.' It describes the action of removing hair or wool, often in a ritualistic or disciplinary context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative (as Proper Noun); Aorist, Middle, Infinitive (as Verb)

Etymology: As a proper noun, the etymology of 'ΚΕΙΡΑ' is uncertain, likely of Hebrew or Aramaic origin. As a verb, 'κείρω' (the root of 'κεῖραι') comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to cut' or 'to shear.'

G1046

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: GAH-del

Translations: Gadhel

Notes: Gadhel is a proper noun, specifically a personal name. It refers to an individual, likely a man, and is often found in genealogical lists or contexts where individuals are identified by their lineage, such as 'sons of Gadhel'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Genitive

Etymology: The name Gadhel is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name 'Gadel' (גָּדֵל), meaning 'God is great' or 'great is God'. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of one of the heads of the families of Nethinim.

H7211

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: RAH-eh-ah

Translations: Raea, Reaiah

Notes: Raea is a proper noun, specifically a masculine personal name. It refers to an individual or a family line, as seen in phrases like 'sons of Raea'. It is a transliteration of the Hebrew name Reaiah, meaning 'Yah has seen' or 'Yah has cared'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew name רְאָיָה (Reaiah), which is derived from the Hebrew verb רָאָה (ra'ah), meaning 'to see', and the divine name Yah (a shortened form of Yahweh).

G4478

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: RA-sone

Translations: Rason, of Rason

Notes: This is a proper noun, a male name. It appears in the Old Testament, specifically in Ezra and Nehemiah, as the name of a family or individual whose descendants returned from Babylonian exile. It is typically used in a genitive context, indicating 'of Rason' or 'sons of Rason'.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative or Genitive

Etymology: The name Rason (or Rezin in Hebrew) is of Aramaic origin, meaning 'prince' or 'ruler'. It was the name of a king of Damascus mentioned in the Old Testament.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: meh-SEH-ee-nohm

Translations: Meseinom, Meunim, Mehunim

Notes: This word is a proper noun, likely a transliteration of a Hebrew name. It refers to a family or group of temple servants (Nethinim) mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in Ezra and Nehemiah. It is often translated as 'Meunim' or 'Mehunim' in English Bibles. The spelling 'ΜΕΣΕΙΝΩΜ' appears to be a specific Koine Greek transliteration of this name.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of a Hebrew proper noun, likely related to the name 'Meunim' or 'Mehunim' found in the Old Testament.

G3500

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ne-foh-SAH-say

Translations: Nephosasei, Nephusim, Nephisesim

Notes: This is a proper noun, likely a transliteration of a Hebrew personal or family name. It refers to a specific individual or a group of descendants, as seen in lists of returnees from exile in the Old Testament. The name appears in the Septuagint, often in contexts like "sons of Nephosasei."

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew name נְפִיסִים (Nᵉphîsîm) or נְפֻסִים (Nᵉphûsîm), meaning 'expansions' or 'souls'. It refers to a family of temple servants (Nethinim) who returned from Babylonian exile.

G0907

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: bak-BOO

Translations: Bakbou, of Bakbou

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to a person or a family name. It is likely a transliteration of a Hebrew name. In the provided context, it appears in the genitive case, indicating 'of Bakbou' or 'belonging to Bakbou', often used to denote lineage or association, such as 'sons of Bakbou'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew name 'Bakbuk' (בַּקְבּוּק), meaning 'bottle' or 'flask'. It appears in Ezra and Nehemiah as the name of a family of temple servants who returned from exile.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: bah-sah-OTH

Translations: Basaloth, Bazlith, Bazluth

Notes: This word is a proper noun, likely a transliteration of a Hebrew name. It refers to a family or place name, specifically the 'sons of Basaloth' or 'sons of Bazlith' in biblical contexts. It is not a common Koine Greek word but rather a foreign name adopted into the Greek text.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew proper noun בָּצְלוֹת (Batsloth) or בָּצְלִית (Batslith), meaning 'peelings' or 'nakedness'. It refers to a place or a family.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: meh-EE-dah

Translations: Meida, Mehida

Notes: This word is a proper noun, likely a personal name. It appears in lists of names, often in genealogical or census contexts, such as 'sons of Meida'. It is a transliteration of a Hebrew name found in the Old Testament.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Genitive

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew name מְחִידָא (Mechida'), which means 'riddle' or 'joining'. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of a family head whose descendants returned from Babylonian exile.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-DAH-sahn

Translations: Adasan

Notes: This word is a proper noun, likely a personal name or a place name. It appears in lists of names, often in a genitive context (e.g., 'sons of Adasan'), indicating a family or lineage. It is a variant spelling of 'Adasa' or a similar name.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative (if a place name), or Genitive (if a personal name used as a patronymic, though the form itself is not genitive). Given the context 'sons of Adasan', it functions as a genitive, but the form 'ΑΔΑΣΑΝ' itself is not a standard genitive ending for Greek nouns. It is likely a transliteration of a Hebrew name.

Etymology: This word is likely a transliteration of a Hebrew name into Koine Greek. Its exact etymology in Hebrew is uncertain, but it appears to be a personal or place name.

G4672

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-loh-MOHN

Translations: Solomon

Notes: This is the name of King Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, who succeeded his father as king of Israel. He is renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. The word is used to refer specifically to this historical figure.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Etymology: The Greek name Σαλωμών (Salōmōn) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name שְׁלֹמֹה (Shelomoh), which is derived from the Hebrew root שָׁלֹם (shalom), meaning 'peace'. Thus, Solomon's name is often interpreted as 'peaceful' or 'man of peace'.

G5349

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: fah-kah-RATH

Translations: Phakarath, Pochereth

Notes: This is a proper noun, likely a transliteration of a Hebrew name. It refers to a person or a family, often appearing in lists of names, such as those returning from exile. In the provided context, 'ΥΙΟΙ ΦΑΚΑΡΑΘ' means 'Sons of Phakarath', indicating a lineage or group associated with this name.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew proper name פֹּכֶרֶת (Pochereth), which means 'snaring' or 'binding'. It appears in the Old Testament, particularly in lists of those who returned from Babylonian captivity.

G4519

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sah-BAH-eem

Translations: hosts, armies

Notes: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew word 'Sabaoth', meaning 'hosts' or 'armies'. It is often used in the phrase 'Lord of Hosts' (Κύριος Σαβαώθ) to refer to God as the commander of heavenly armies or the universe. In the provided context, 'ΣΑΒΑΕΙΜ' appears to be a plural form, referring to 'hosts' or 'armies' in a general sense, or possibly a specific group of people or soldiers, depending on the context.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΕΙΣ, ΣΤΡΑΤΕΥΜΑΤΑ

G1667

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: hay-MAME

Translations: Hemeim, Heman

Notes: This word is a proper noun, specifically a transliteration of the Hebrew name Heman. It refers to a person or a group of people associated with that name, often appearing in lists or genealogies. In the provided context, it likely refers to 'the sons of Hemeim' or 'the sons of Heman'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew proper name Heman (הֵימָן), meaning 'faithful' or 'trustworthy'. It is used in the Septuagint and New Testament to refer to individuals bearing this name.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: thel-MEH-leth

Translations: Telmelah, Thelmeleth

Notes: This word is a proper noun, likely a place name or a family name, appearing in ancient texts, particularly in lists of those returning from exile. It is a transliteration from a Semitic language, likely Hebrew, and refers to a specific location or group of people. It does not inflect in Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: This word is a transliteration from the Hebrew 'Tel Melah' (תל מלח), meaning 'Mound of Salt' or 'Hill of Salt'. It is a geographical name found in the Old Testament.

G5488

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: kha-ROOV

Translations: Cherub

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to a specific place or family name. In the context of the provided usage, it appears in a list of places or family names of those who returned from exile, indicating a specific group or location associated with them.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΧΑΡΟΥΒ (Charoub) is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word כְּרוּב (keruv), which refers to a cherub, a type of celestial being. However, in this specific context, it is used as a proper noun for a place or family, likely related to the name 'Cherub' or 'Carob'.

G4690

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SPER-mah

Translations: seed, a seed, offspring, descendants, children, posterity

Notes: This word refers to 'seed' in a literal sense, like the seed from which a plant grows. It is also commonly used metaphorically to mean 'offspring' or 'descendants', referring to a lineage or posterity. It can be used in contexts like 'the seed of Abraham' to mean Abraham's descendants.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΣ, ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ

Etymology: The word 'σπέρμα' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *sper- meaning 'to strew, sow'. It is related to the verb 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow'.

G1519, G1487, G1488

Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: E

Translations: into, to, for, unto, in, if, you are

Notes: This word is an elided form, indicated by the coronis (the apostrophe-like mark) at the end. It most commonly represents the preposition 'εἰς' (eis), meaning 'into, to, for', especially when followed by a vowel. It can also represent the conjunction 'εἰ' (ei), meaning 'if', or the verb 'εἶ' (ei), meaning 'you are'. In the provided examples, it functions as the preposition 'into' or 'to', indicating motion towards a place or object. It is used with the accusative case.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an elided form); the original words it represents have their own inflections (e.g., 'εἰς' is a preposition and does not inflect; 'εἰ' is a conjunction and does not inflect; 'εἶ' is a verb, 2nd Person Singular, Present, Indicative, Active).

G1134

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: DAH-leh-ah

Translations: Dalea

Notes: This is a proper noun, specifically a personal name. It appears in the biblical texts, often in genealogies or lists of individuals, indicating a person or a family line. In the provided examples, it is used in the genitive case to denote 'son of Dalea' or 'sons of Dalea'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive

Etymology: The name Dalea is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Delaiah (דְּלָיָה), meaning 'Yahweh has delivered' or 'God has drawn out'. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of several individuals.

G0763

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-SEH-bee-ah

Translations: ungodliness, impiety, wickedness, an ungodliness, an impiety, a wickedness

Notes: The word "ΕΒΕΙΑ" appears to be a misspelling or a truncated form of the Koine Greek word "ἀσέβεια" (asebeia). "Ἀσέβεια" is a noun that refers to a state of ungodliness, impiety, or wickedness. It describes a lack of reverence or respect towards God, or a general disregard for moral and religious duties. It can be used to describe actions or attitudes that are contrary to divine law or accepted religious practice.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΙΑ, ΑΔΙΚΙΑ

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

G1021

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: ga-la-a-DEI-too

Translations: (of) Gilead, (of) a Gileadite, (of) the Gileadite

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of 'Γαλααδίτης' (Galaadites), meaning 'Gileadite' or 'from Gilead'. It refers to a person or thing belonging to or originating from the region of Gilead. In the provided context, it is used to describe someone as 'of the Gileadite' or 'belonging to the Gileadite'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The word 'Γαλαάδ' (Galaad) is of Hebrew origin (גִּלְעָד, Gil'ad), referring to a mountainous region east of the Jordan River in ancient Israel.

G1546

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-lay-THEE

Translations: he was called, she was called, it was called, he was summoned, she was summoned, it was summoned

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to be called' or 'to be summoned'. It is the passive voice of the verb 'to call out' or 'to summon'. It describes an action where someone or something is the recipient of a calling or summoning. For example, 'he was called' to a meeting, or 'it was called' by a certain name.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΚΑΛΕΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΚΑΛΕΩ (kaleō), meaning 'to call'.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: ep

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, by, before, among, concerning, with

Notes: This word is a preposition, often used as a prefix in compound words. It is a shortened form of the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), which loses its final vowel when the next word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark. Its precise meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs: with the genitive, it often means 'on, upon, over' (of place) or 'at, during' (of time); with the dative, it can mean 'on, at, by' (of place), 'in addition to', or 'for, because of'; and with the accusative, it typically means 'to, toward, against' (of motion) or 'over, upon' (of extent).

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ὙΠΕΡ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙ (epi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'on, at, near'.

G0067

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: een-KHEES-teh-oo-theh-san

Translations: they were put out, they were excluded, they were disbarred, they were removed, they were disqualified

Notes: This word describes the action of being excluded or removed from a position or privilege, often due to a lack of proper documentation or qualification. It is a compound word derived from 'ἄγχι' (anchi), meaning 'near', and 'ἀγχιστεία' (anchisteia), referring to kinship or the right of redemption. In this context, it implies being removed from a close or privileged position, such as a priesthood.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΒΛΗΘΗΣΑΝ, ΕΞΕΠΕΣΟΝ, ΑΠΕΚΛΕΙΣΘΗΣΑΝ

Etymology: The verb ἀγχιστεύω (anchisteuō) is derived from ἀγχιστεία (anchisteia), meaning 'kinship' or 'right of redemption', which itself comes from ἄγχι (anchi), meaning 'near'. The original sense relates to being a near kinsman and having rights or duties associated with that closeness. Over time, it developed the meaning of exercising the rights of a kinsman, and in the passive, being subject to the consequences of such relationships, including exclusion if not properly related or qualified.

G2406

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hee-eh-rah-TEH-ee-ahs

Translations: of priesthood, of the priesthood, a priesthood, the priesthood

Notes: This word refers to the office, function, or dignity of a priest, or the priestly order as a whole. It describes the state or position of being a priest and can refer to the collective body of priests. It is used in contexts related to religious service and the duties performed by priests.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΩΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἱερατεύω (hierateuō), meaning 'to be a priest' or 'to officiate as a priest', which in turn comes from ἱερεύς (hiereus), meaning 'priest'.

G0778

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-ser-SAH-tha

Translations: Tirshatha, governor

Notes: This word is a transliteration of a Persian title, often translated as 'governor' or 'Tirshatha'. It refers to a high-ranking official, typically a Persian-appointed governor of Judea. It is used in the Old Testament to refer to Nehemiah and Zerubbabel, indicating their authority and administrative role.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine

Etymology: The word is of Persian origin, transliterated into Greek from the Hebrew 'Tirshatha' (תִּרְשָׁתָא). It denotes a high official or governor.

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.

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

Notes: ΜΗ is a negative particle used in Koine Greek to express a subjective negation. It is typically used with non-indicative moods (like the subjunctive, imperative, infinitive, or participle) to express prohibition, a condition, or a denial of something that is wished for or imagined. For example, it is used in commands like 'do not do this' or in clauses expressing fear or purpose, such as 'lest something happen'. It contrasts with 'οὐ' (ou), which negates objective facts.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΜΗ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient negative particle that has been present in various forms across Indo-European languages.

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: hah-GHEE-ohn

Translations: of holy ones, of saints, of holy things

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'hagios', meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'. When used substantively, it refers to 'holy ones' or 'saints'. It describes something belonging to or associated with those who are set apart for God or dedicated to a sacred purpose. In a sentence, it would indicate possession or origin, such as 'the words of the holy ones' or 'the temple of holy things'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΥΣΕΒΩΝ, ΟΣΙΩΝ, ΚΑΘΑΡΩΝ

G0450

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nas-TEE

Translations: rise, stand up, arise, be raised, appear

Notes: This word means to rise, stand up, or arise. It can refer to a physical act of getting up, or to a more figurative sense of appearing or being raised, such as from the dead (resurrection). It is often used as a command or exhortation to action.

Inflection: Aorist, Subjunctive, Active, Third Person Singular; or Aorist, Imperative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΟΡΘΟΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, “up, again”) + ἵστημι (hístēmi, “to stand, to set”).

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.

G1577

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-ah

Translations: assembly, an assembly, church, a church, congregation, a congregation, (to) assembly, (to) church, (to) congregation

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often called together for a specific purpose. In ancient Greek contexts, it could refer to a political assembly of citizens. In the New Testament, it primarily refers to the Christian church, either a local congregation or the universal body of believers. It can be used to describe both the physical gathering of people and the spiritual entity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative or Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. Thus, it literally means 'a calling out' or 'those called out'.

G5616

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: OH-say

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΠΕΡΙΠΟΥ

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

G3950

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: par-EX

Translations: except, besides, apart from, other than, without

Notes: This word functions as both an adverb and a preposition. As an adverb, it means 'besides' or 'except'. As a preposition, it takes the genitive case and means 'apart from' or 'without', indicating exclusion or separation from something. It is used to specify what is excluded from a general statement.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΝ, ΧΩΡΙΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παρά (pará, “beside”) and ἔξω (éxō, “out, outside”). It literally means 'beside outside' or 'out from beside'.

G0747

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-KHEH-gohn

Translations: of leaders, of princes, of authors, of founders, of originators

Notes: This word refers to those who are at the head of something, such as leaders, chiefs, or princes. It can also denote the originator or founder of something, like an author or a pioneer. In the provided examples, it is used in the genitive plural, indicating possession or origin from a group of such individuals.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΟΝΩΝ, ΠΡΟΕΣΤΩΤΩΝ, ΚΕΦΑΛΩΝ

Etymology: The word ἈΡΧΗΓΟΣ is a compound word derived from two Greek roots: ἈΡΧΗ (arche), meaning 'beginning' or 'rule,' and ἈΓΩ (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring.' Thus, it literally means 'one who leads from the beginning' or 'one who is the first leader.'

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DOH-kahn

Translations: they gave, they did give

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'they gave' or 'they did give'. It describes an action of giving that occurred in the past. It is typically used when referring to multiple subjects who performed the act of giving.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΔΩΚΑΝ, ΕΔΩΚΑΝ

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

G2041

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ER-gon

Translations: work, a work, deed, act, task, business

Notes: This word refers to a work, deed, or action. It can describe anything that is done, whether it's a physical labor, a moral act, or a task to be accomplished. It is often used to denote the result of an action or the activity itself.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΙΣ, ΔΟΥΛΕΙΑ, ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ergon' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *werǵ-, meaning 'to do' or 'to work'. It is related to English words like 'work' and 'energy'.

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.

G5352

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: fee-AH-las

Translations: bowl, a bowl, phial, a phial, vial, a vial, (of) a bowl, (of) a phial, (of) a vial

Notes: This word refers to a shallow bowl or a broad, shallow cup, often used for libations or offerings. It can also refer to a vial or a phial, a small container for liquids. In the provided context, it appears in the plural, indicating multiple bowls or vials.

Inflection: Feminine, Accusative Plural or Genitive Singular

Synonyms: ΠΟΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΚΡΑΤΗΡ

Etymology: The word ΦΙΑΛΗ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a pre-Greek substrate language.

H4360

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: meh-kho-NOTH

Translations: Mechōnōth, stands, bases, lavers

Notes: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew word 'מְכֹנוֹת' (mekonot), which means 'bases' or 'stands'. In the context of the Old Testament, it often refers to the movable stands or bases for the bronze lavers in the Temple, as described in 1 Kings 7. It can also refer to the lavers themselves or other similar structures. It is a plural noun.

Inflection: Plural, Feminine

Etymology: This word is a direct transliteration from the Hebrew word 'מְכֹנוֹת' (mekonot), which is the plural form of 'מְכוֹנָה' (mekonah), meaning 'base' or 'stand'.

G3414

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MNAHS

Translations: mina, a mina, pound, a pound

Notes: A mina was a unit of weight and currency in ancient times, typically equivalent to 100 drachmas or about one pound. It was used for measuring both precious metals like gold and silver, and as a monetary value in financial transactions. For example, one might refer to 'a mina of silver' or 'five minas' as a sum of money.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: From an ancient Semitic word, likely related to the Hebrew 'maneh', meaning 'a portion' or 'a weight'. It entered Greek through trade and cultural exchange.

G2523

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KAH-thi-san

Translations: they sat down, they took their seats, they settled

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'καθίζω' (kathizō), meaning 'to sit down' or 'to cause to sit'. It describes an action of sitting that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point in time. It is often used to indicate that a group of people took their seats or settled in a particular place.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΕΖΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ

G3956