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.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEE

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, concerning, during, by, beside, near, among, with respect to

Notes: This is a very common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often means 'upon, over, on, at, in the time of, during, concerning, in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'upon, on, at, by, near, beside, in, for, in addition to, on the basis of, because of, in the time of, during, in the presence of, against'. With the accusative case, it typically means 'upon, on, to, against, over, for, with a view to, at, by, during, in the time of'. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'upon, besides, in addition'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to similar prepositions in other Indo-European languages, conveying ideas of 'on, upon, over'.

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'.

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.

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'.

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-TAH-xohn

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ

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

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).

G2697

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-tas-KHEH-seh-ohs

Translations: of possession, of holding, of occupation, of property, of a possession, of a holding, of an occupation, of property

Notes: This word refers to the act of holding, possessing, or occupying something, or the thing that is held or possessed itself, such as property or an inheritance. It is often used in contexts related to taking or having control over land or goods.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΤΗΣΕΩΣ, ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑΣ

Etymology: From the verb κατασχέω (kataschéō), meaning 'to hold fast, to possess', which is formed from κατά (kata), meaning 'down, against', and ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have, to hold'.

G2730

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-toy-KAYN

Translations: to dwell, to inhabit, to reside, to live

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ. It means to dwell, inhabit, or reside in a place. It is often used to describe someone living in a house, city, or country, or even a spiritual dwelling. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (KATA), meaning 'down' or 'in', and the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (OIKEŌ), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to live'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΕΝΟΙΚΕΩ, ΠΑΡΟΙΚΕΩ

Etymology: The verb ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ is a compound of the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (KATA), meaning 'down' or 'in', and the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (OIKEŌ), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to live'. It literally means 'to dwell down' or 'to settle in'.

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.

G4260

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: proh-as-TEE-ah

Translations: suburbs, pasture lands, outskirts

Notes: This word refers to the areas immediately surrounding a city, which could be used for grazing animals (pasture lands) or as residential areas (suburbs/outskirts). It is a compound word formed from 'πρό' (before, in front of) and 'ἄστυ' (city).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΧΩΡΟΣ, ΓΕΙΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΑΣΤΙΟΝ is a compound of the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and the noun ἄστυ (astu), meaning 'city' or 'town'. It literally refers to that which is 'before the city' or 'in front of the city'.

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.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

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

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

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

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.

G4790

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soon-koo-ROON-tah

Translations: belonging to, pertaining to, accompanying, adjacent, surrounding, the things belonging to, the things pertaining to

Notes: This word is a present active participle, neuter plural, and can function as either nominative or accusative. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΚΥΡΩ (KYRO), meaning 'to meet', 'to happen', or 'to befall'. Therefore, it generally refers to things that happen together, are associated with, or belong to something else. It describes things that are concurrent, adjacent, or pertain to a specific entity or situation.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΚΕΙΜΕΝΑ, ΠΡΟΣΗΚΟΝΤΑ, ΣΥΝΟΡΑ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΓΚΥΡΩ (synkyro) is formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ- (syn-), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΚΥΡΩ (kyro), meaning 'to meet', 'to happen', or 'to befall'. The root ΚΥΡΩ is related to ΚΥΡΟΣ (kyros), meaning 'power' or 'authority', and ultimately to the idea of what is 'fitting' or 'proper'.

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.

G1854

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EX-oh

Translations: outside, out, without, abroad

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'outside' or 'out'. It indicates a position or direction away from an interior or a boundary. It can be used to describe something that is physically located outside, or metaphorically, something that is excluded or beyond a certain limit.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚΤΟΣ, ΕΞΩΘΕΝ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of', and the suffix -ω, which forms adverbs of place. It denotes a position or movement from the inside to the outside.

G1365

Part of Speech: Numeral

Sounds like: diss-KHEE-lee-oos

Translations: two thousand

Notes: This word means 'two thousand'. It is a compound word formed from 'δύο' (two) and 'χίλιοι' (thousand). It is used to indicate a quantity of two thousand units of something. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'two thousand men' or 'two thousand years'.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Etymology: The word ΔΙΣΧΙΛΙΟΙ is a compound of δύο (dyo), meaning 'two', and χίλιοι (chilioi), meaning 'thousand'. It is a direct combination of these two numerical terms.

G3354, G3358

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Sounds like: MEH-tray-sees

Translations: you will measure, you shall measure, measurements, measures

Notes: This word can function as a verb, meaning 'you will measure' or 'you shall measure', indicating a future action of determining size or quantity. It can also be a noun, meaning 'measurements' or 'measures', referring to the results of measuring or the act of measuring itself. Its meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Verb: Second Person, Singular, Future, Indicative, Active; Noun: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΡΑ, ΜΕΤΡΗΜΑΤΑ

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.

G0395

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-nah-to-LAS

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

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

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΤΟΛΑΙ

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

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tha-LAS-san

Translations: sea, a sea

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

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

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.

G1537, G1803

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: eks

Translations: out of, from, by, of, six

Notes: This word can function in two main ways. As a preposition, it means 'out of' or 'from', indicating origin, source, or separation. It is always used with the genitive case. It can also denote the agent or cause of something. As a numeral, it means 'six'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΠΟ, ΕΚ, ΕΞΑ

Etymology: As a preposition, it comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'out'. As a numeral, it comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'six'.

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-gah-dehv-tee-REE-ohn

Translations: of places of refuge, of cities of refuge, of places of asylum

Notes: This word refers to places or cities designated as safe havens for those who have committed unintentional homicide, allowing them to flee there for protection from avengers. It is a compound word derived from 'φυγάς' (fugitive) and 'τήριον' (a suffix indicating a place).

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΦΥΓΙΟΝ, ΑΣΥΛΟΝ

Etymology: The word φυγαδευτήριον (phygadeutērion) is derived from φυγαδεύω (phygadeuō), meaning 'to cause to flee' or 'to banish', which in turn comes from φυγάς (phygas), meaning 'a fugitive' or 'one who flees'. The suffix -τήριον (-tērion) indicates a place or instrument.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOW-tays

Translations: to these, with these, by these, in these, these

Notes: This word is the dative plural feminine form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'these'. It is used to point out something specific that is near the speaker or has just been mentioned. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object, means, instrument, or location, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'with', 'by', or 'in'. It can function as a pronoun, standing in for a noun, or as an adjective, modifying a noun.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G4183

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: POL-lah

Translations: much, many, great, abundant, often, greatly, many things

Notes: This word is an inflection of the adjective 'ΠΟΛΥΣ' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many'. As an adjective, 'ΠΟΛΛΑ' typically functions as the neuter plural nominative or accusative, meaning 'many things' or 'much'. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'often' or 'greatly'. It is used to indicate a large quantity or frequency.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative (of the adjective ΠΟΛΥΣ); or Adverb

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΙΚΑΝΟΣ

G1642

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-LAHT-toh

Translations: less, smaller, inferior, worse

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'less' or 'to a lesser degree', or as an adjective meaning 'smaller' or 'inferior'. It is often used in comparative contexts to indicate something is of a lower quantity, quality, or size compared to something else. For example, it can describe a kingdom that is 'smaller' or 'lesser' than a previous one.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an adverb); Adjective forms inflect for gender, number, and case (e.g., ἘΛΑΤΤΩΝ is masculine/feminine singular nominative/accusative, comparative degree).

Synonyms: ΜΕΙΖΩΝ, ΗΣΣΩΝ

Etymology: The word ἘΛΑΤΤΩ (elattō) is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁el- meaning 'to go, to come'. It is the comparative form of the adjective ἐλαχύς (elakhys), meaning 'small' or 'little'.

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.

G2817

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: klay-roh-noh-MEE-ahn

Translations: inheritance, an inheritance, heritage, a heritage, possession, a possession

Notes: This word refers to an inheritance, a heritage, or a possession. It denotes something received by lot or as a legacy, often property or a spiritual blessing. It is used in sentences to describe what is passed down or acquired.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ (klēronomia) comes from the combination of κλῆρος (klēros), meaning 'lot' or 'portion', and νέμω (nemō), meaning 'to distribute' or 'to assign'. It refers to that which is distributed by lot or assigned as a portion.

G2816

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: klee-roh-noh-MEH-soo-sin

Translations: they will inherit, they will obtain, they will possess

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to inherit' or 'to obtain by right of inheritance'. It can also mean 'to come into possession of' or 'to acquire'. It is used to describe the act of receiving something as an inheritance, whether it be property, a blessing, or a kingdom. It implies a legal or rightful claim to what is received.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΕΩ, ΚΛΗΡΟΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΛΗΡΟΩ

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'.

G1224

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-BAH-ee-neh-teh

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

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. Together, it means to go through, pass over, or cross a boundary, river, or region. It is often used in the context of movement from one side to another.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΕΛΘΕΙΝ, ΠΕΡΑΩ

Etymology: The word διαβαίνω (diabainō) is formed from the prefix διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. The root βαίνω (bainō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to go' or 'to step'.

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'.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

G5477

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: KHAH-nah-ahn

Translations: Canaan

Notes: This word refers to Canaan, a historical region in the Ancient Near East, located between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. It is frequently mentioned in the Bible as the 'Promised Land' given to the Israelites. It is used to denote the land itself or its inhabitants.

Inflection: Does not inflect (indeclinable proper noun)

Etymology: The word 'Canaan' is of Semitic origin, likely from a root meaning 'to be low, humble, subjugated'. It refers to the historical region and its inhabitants.

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-gah-dehv-TEE-ree-ah

Translations: place of refuge, city of refuge, asylum

Notes: This word refers to a place where one can flee for safety, especially a city designated as a sanctuary for those who have accidentally killed someone. It is a compound word derived from 'φεύγω' (pheugō), meaning 'to flee', and the suffix '-τήριον' (-tērion), which denotes a place or instrument. It is used to describe a safe haven or a refuge.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΦΥΓΗ, ΑΣΥΛΟΝ

Etymology: The root word ΦΥΓΑΔΕΥΤΗΡΙΟΝ (fugadeutērion) is derived from the verb ΦΥΓΑΔΕΥΩ (fugadeuō), meaning 'to banish' or 'to exile', which itself comes from ΦΕΥΓΩ (pheugō), meaning 'to flee'. The suffix -τήριον indicates a place or instrument.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAS

Translations: all, every, whole, any, a whole

Notes: This word means 'all', 'every', or 'whole'. It is used to indicate totality or completeness. It can refer to every single item in a group, or the entirety of something. For example, 'all people' or 'the whole house'. It often takes on the meaning of 'every' when used with a singular noun, and 'all' when used with a plural noun. It can also mean 'any' in certain contexts.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'all' or 'every' in various Indo-European languages.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Letter

Sounds like: OH

Translations: the, who, which, O

Notes: Ο is primarily the masculine singular nominative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun, similar to 'the' in English. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', introducing a relative clause. Additionally, 'Ο' is the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, Omicron, which corresponds to the short 'o' sound.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative (for the article/relative pronoun); Does not inflect (for the letter)

Etymology: The definite article 'Ο' derives from Proto-Indo-European. The letter 'Ο' (Omicron) is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'.

G3960

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-TA-xass

Translations: having struck, who struck, struck, smote, having smitten

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'πατάσσω' (patassō), meaning 'to strike' or 'to smite'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, often functioning like an adjective or adverb, indicating the agent of the action. It can be translated as 'having struck' or 'the one who struck', and is used to describe someone who performed the action of striking.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΤΥΠΤΩ, ΠΛΗΓΩ

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PSY-khen

Translations: soul, a soul, life, a life, mind, a mind, self, a self

Notes: This word refers to the soul, the principle of life, or the inner self. It can denote a person's life, their mind, or their spiritual essence. It is often used to describe the seat of emotions, desires, and affections, and can also refer to the individual person themselves.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΖΩΗ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

Etymology: From a root meaning 'to breathe', referring to the breath as the principle of life. It is related to the verb ψύχω (psycho), meaning 'to breathe, to blow'.

G0009

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ah-koo-SEE-ohs

Translations: unwittingly, unintentionally, involuntarily, unknowingly

Notes: This word describes an action performed without conscious intent or knowledge. It indicates that something was done by accident or without malice aforethought. It is often used in legal or ethical contexts to distinguish between intentional and unintentional acts.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΚΩΝ, ΑΠΡΟΣΔΟΚΗΤΩΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΚΟΥΣΙΩΣ is derived from the adjective ΑΚΟΥΣΙΟΣ (akousios), meaning 'unwilling' or 'unintentional'. This adjective is formed from the negative prefix 'α-' (a-) meaning 'not' and the root 'κουσι-' related to 'willing' or 'hearing', ultimately connected to the concept of consent or knowledge.

G0067

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ang-khis-TEV-on-tos

Translations: of the avenger of blood, of the next of kin, of the kinsman-redeemer

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'anchisteuō', which means 'to be next of kin' or 'to act as a kinsman-redeemer'. In ancient contexts, particularly in legal or social settings, the 'next of kin' had specific responsibilities, such as avenging the blood of a slain relative or redeeming family property. This form specifically refers to the one who performs this role.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ἈΓΧΙΣΤΕΥΣ, ἈΓΧΙΣΤΕΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'anchisteuō' is derived from 'anchistos' (ἄγχιστος), meaning 'nearest' or 'closest', which itself comes from 'anchi' (ἄγχι), meaning 'near'. The suffix '-euō' indicates a verb of action or state.

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.

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: foh-NEH-oon

Translations: killing, murdering, a killer, a murderer

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'phoneuō', meaning 'to kill' or 'to murder'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing or habitual. It can be translated as 'killing' (as an action), or as 'the one who kills' or 'a murderer' (referring to the person performing the action). It is often used to describe someone who commits homicide.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΤΕΙΝΩΝ, ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΚΤΟΝΟΣ

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.

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.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: STAY

Translations: stood, stood still, stood up, was set, was appointed

Notes: This word is an aorist active indicative third person singular form of the verb 'ἵστημι' (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, often with a focus on the completion of the action. It can refer to someone or something taking a stand, standing still, or being established in a particular position.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ἵστημι (histēmi) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to stand'.

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.

G4008

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: peh-RAN

Translations: beyond, over, on the other side, across

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'beyond' or 'on the other side,' indicating a location or direction. It can also be used as a preposition, typically with the genitive case, to mean 'beyond' or 'across' something, indicating movement or position relative to a boundary.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΚΕΙΝΑ, ΕΚΕΙΘΕΝ

Etymology: From the root *per- meaning 'to pass through, to go over.' It is related to the verb περάω (peraō), meaning 'to pass through' or 'to cross.'

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.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

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

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: TAY

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

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

G5437

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-GAH-dee-on

Translations: place of refuge, a place of refuge, asylum, a place of flight

Notes: This word refers to a place of refuge or asylum, a safe haven where one can flee for protection. It is a diminutive form, implying a small or specific place of refuge. It is typically used to describe a location designated for safety, such as a city of refuge.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΦΥΓΗ, ΑΣΥΛΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΦΥΓΑΔΙΟΝ is derived from the noun ΦΥΓΑΣ (fugitive) and ultimately from the verb ΦΕΥΓΩ (to flee). The suffix -ΙΟΝ indicates a diminutive form.

G3939

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ROI-koh

Translations: I dwell near, I sojourn, I live as a stranger, I reside temporarily

Notes: This verb means to dwell near, to live as a stranger, or to reside temporarily in a place. It is often used to describe someone who is a temporary resident or a foreigner in a land, not a permanent citizen. It is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'near', and 'οἰκέω' (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΠΙΔΗΜΕΩ, ΞΕΝΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (para), meaning 'beside' or 'near', and the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. It describes the act of dwelling alongside or as a temporary resident.

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-gah-dev-TEE-ree-on

Translations: place of refuge, refuge, asylum, place of banishment, a place of refuge, an asylum

Notes: This word refers to a place where one can flee for safety or protection, often from danger or persecution. It can also denote a place of exile or banishment. It is typically used to describe a designated safe haven, such as a city of refuge for someone who has committed unintentional manslaughter.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΦΥΓΗ, ΑΣΥΛΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΦΥΓΑΔΕΥΤΗΡΙΟΝ is derived from the verb ΦΥΓΑΔΕΥΩ (to cause to flee, to banish), which itself comes from ΦΥΓΗ (flight, escape). The suffix -τηριον indicates a place or instrument.

G3817

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pa-TA-ksan-tee

Translations: to strike, to smite, to hit, to beat, to wound, to kill

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'patassō', meaning 'to strike' or 'to smite'. It describes someone who has performed the action of striking or smiting. In this dative form, it indicates the recipient of an action or the person to whom something is done, often translated with 'to' or 'for' the one who struck.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΥΠΤΩ, ΠΛΗΓΩ, ΚΟΠΤΩ

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.

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.

G5495

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHEI-ross

Translations: of hand, of a hand, of the hand, of power, of authority, of control

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the noun 'χείρ' (cheir), meaning 'hand'. In Koine Greek, 'hand' can refer not only to the physical limb but also metaphorically to power, authority, control, or agency. When used in the genitive case, it often indicates possession, origin, or the agent by which something is done, thus translating to 'of hand' or 'by the hand of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'χείρ' (cheir) comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰesr-, meaning 'hand'. It is related to words for hand in other Indo-European languages.

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.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

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.

G0059

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ang-khis-TEH-oon

Translations: kinsman redeemer, next of kin, avenger of blood, a kinsman redeemer, a next of kin, an avenger of blood

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'ἀγχιστεύω' (anchisteuō), meaning 'to be a kinsman' or 'to act as a kinsman'. It refers to the closest male relative who had specific legal and social obligations in ancient Israelite society, such as redeeming family property, marrying a deceased brother's widow (levirate marriage), or avenging the blood of a murdered relative. It is often translated as 'kinsman redeemer' or 'avenger of blood' depending on the context.

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

Synonyms: ΓΟΕΛ, ἘΓΓΥΣ

Etymology: The word ἀγχιστεύω (anchisteuō) is derived from the Greek word ἄγχιστος (anchistos), meaning 'nearest' or 'closest', which itself comes from ἄγχι (anchi), meaning 'near'. The suffix -εύω indicates a verb of action or state, thus 'to be the nearest kinsman' or 'to act as the nearest kinsman'.

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: Participle

Sounds like: foh-NEV-san-tah

Translations: the one who murdered, the murderer, having murdered

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'φονεύω' (phoneuō), meaning 'to murder' or 'to kill'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing someone who has committed the act of murder. It refers to 'the one who murdered' or 'the murderer' in a specific past action.

Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word φονεύω (phoneuō) comes from φόνος (phonos), meaning 'murder' or 'slaughter'. This noun is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *gʷhen-, meaning 'to strike, kill'.

G3752

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

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

G4876

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-AN-tee-see

Translations: meeting, a meeting, encounter, a chance encounter, coming together

Notes: This word refers to a meeting or an encounter, often one that is unexpected or by chance. It describes the act of two or more entities coming together, whether people, objects, or events. It can be used in contexts like 'we had a meeting' or 'they had an encounter'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΣΥΝΟΔΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb συν-αντάω (syn-antaō), meaning 'to meet with', which is a compound of σύν (syn, 'with') and ἀντάω (antaō, 'to meet').

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

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

G2189

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EKH-thran

Translations: enmity, hatred, hostility, a hatred

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΙΣΟΣ, ἈΝΤΙΘΕΣΙΣ

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

G1977

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-RIP-sei

Translations: he will cast upon, he will throw upon, he will hurl upon

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (upon, over) and the verb 'ῥίπτω' (to throw, cast). It means to cast, throw, or hurl something upon or onto something else. It implies an action of placing or burdening something onto another, often with force or intention. It can be used in contexts of literally throwing an object, or metaphorically casting a burden or care upon someone.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΒΑΛΛΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ

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'.

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.

G1747

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-NEH-droo

Translations: of ambush, of an ambush, of a lying in wait, of a trap

Notes: This word refers to a place or act of lying in wait, an ambush, or a trap. It is often used in military contexts or when describing a deceptive maneuver where one hides to surprise an enemy or prey. It is a compound word, formed from the preposition 'ἐν' (in) and 'ἕδρα' (seat/sitting).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΒΟΥΛΗ, ΔΟΛΟΣ, ΠΑΓΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition 'ἐν' (en), meaning 'in', and 'ἕδρα' (hedra), meaning 'seat' or 'sitting'. The combination suggests 'a sitting in' or 'a lying in wait'.

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.

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'.

G4876

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-an-TEE-sai

Translations: to meet, to encounter, to come upon, to happen upon

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to meet' or 'to encounter'. It describes the act of coming face to face with someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance. It can also imply a hostile encounter or simply a coming together. In the provided examples, it is used in the infinitive form, indicating purpose or result, such as 'to meet him'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΝΤΑΩ, ΕΝΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'ἀντάω' (antaō), meaning 'to meet' or 'to come opposite'.

G1810

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ex-AH-pee-nah

Translations: suddenly, unexpectedly, at once

Notes: This word is an adverb used to describe an action or event that happens without warning or preparation. It emphasizes the suddenness and unexpected nature of something. For example, it might be used to say that someone appeared suddenly or that an event occurred unexpectedly.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΙΦΝΙΔΙΩΣ, ΑΘΡΟΩΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΞΑΠΙΝΑ is derived from the preposition ἐκ (ek, 'out of') and ἄφνω (aphnō, 'suddenly'), with the suffix -α. It signifies an action coming 'out of the blue' or 'from nowhere'.

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.

G1492

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ay-DOHS

Translations: knowing, one who knows, he who knows

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle derived from the verb 'to know'. It describes someone who is in a state of knowing or has knowledge. It can function like an adjective, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the one who knows').

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Singular, Masculine, Nominative

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩΝ, ἘΠΙΣΤΑΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The verb οἶδα (oida) is an ancient Greek verb meaning 'to know'. It is a perfect tense form that functions as a present tense in meaning, indicating a state of knowing resulting from a past act of seeing or perceiving. It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-, meaning 'to see, to know'.

G1964

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-PEH-see

Translations: falls upon, falls on, falls, falls down, comes upon, comes on, comes, rushes upon, rushes on, rushes

Notes: This word describes the action of falling or coming upon something or someone. It can imply a physical falling, a sudden arrival, or an influence or effect coming upon a person or object. It is often used to describe something descending or landing on a surface, or a feeling or spirit coming over someone.

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

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΠΙΠΤΩ, ΚΑΤΑΠΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ἐπιπίπτω (epipiptō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epí), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the verb πίπτω (píptō), meaning 'to fall'.

G0846

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-.

G2190

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: EKH-thros

Translations: enemy, an enemy, hostile, hateful

Notes: This word refers to an adversary or opponent, someone who is hostile or an enemy. It can be used as both a noun to describe a person who is an enemy, or as an adjective to describe something as hostile or hateful. It is often used in a personal sense, referring to someone who is actively opposed to another.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ἈΝΤΙΚΕΙΜΕΝΟΣ, ΠΟΛΕΜΙΟΣ

Etymology: From a primary word ἔχθω (echthō, to hate). It describes someone who is an object of hatred or who harbors hatred.

G3761

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: oo-DEH

Translations: not even, neither, nor, and not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗΔΕ, ΜΗ

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

G2212

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ZAY-tone

Translations: seeking, searching, looking for, inquiring, desiring, a seeker, one who seeks

Notes: ΖΗΤΩΝ is the present active participle of the verb ΖΗΤΕΩ, meaning 'to seek' or 'to search'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action and can function like an adjective or a noun. It refers to someone who is actively engaged in the process of seeking, searching, or inquiring after something or someone. It can be translated as 'seeking' when used adjectivally, or 'the one who seeks' when used substantively.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΝΑΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: The verb ΖΗΤΕΩ is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is an ancient Greek word meaning 'to seek' or 'to search'.

G2919

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: KREE-nay

Translations: judges, he judges, she judges, it judges, will judge, he will judge, she will judge, it will judge, decides, he decides, she decides, it decides, distinguishes, he distinguishes, she distinguishes, it distinguishes

Notes: This word means to judge, decide, or distinguish. It is used to describe the act of making a judgment or decision, often in a legal or moral context. It can also refer to the act of separating or discerning between things. For example, it can be used to say 'he judges the people' or 'it decides the matter'.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present Tense, Active Voice, Indicative Mood

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΖΩ, ΔΙΑΚΡΙΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΝΩ

G4864

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-ah-go-GAY

Translations: assembly, a gathering, congregation, synagogue, a synagogue

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often for religious purposes. It can also specifically denote a synagogue, which was a place of assembly for Jewish worship and instruction. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (together with) and 'ἄγω' (to lead, to bring).

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ, ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΟΝ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb 'συνάγω' (synago), meaning 'to bring together' or 'to assemble'. This verb is formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.

G0303

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Prefix

Sounds like: ah-NAH

Translations: up, upward, again, back, each, per, through, among, by, on, upon

Notes: ἈΝΑ is a versatile Koine Greek word that can function as a preposition, an adverb, or a prefix in compound words. As a preposition, it typically takes the accusative case and signifies movement 'up' or 'upward', or distribution 'each' or 'per'. As an adverb, it can mean 'up' or 'upward'. When used as a prefix, it often conveys meanings such as 'up', 'back', 'again', or 're-'. For example, in 'ἈΝΑΣΤΗΘΙ' (anastethi), it means 'stand up' or 'rise up'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'on, upon, up'.

G3817

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-TAK-san-tos

Translations: of striking, of smiting, of hitting, of beating, of slaying

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'patassō', meaning 'to strike' or 'to smite'. As a genitive masculine singular participle, it often functions like a noun or adjective, indicating 'of the one who struck' or 'of him who struck'. It describes the action of striking, hitting, or smiting, and is used to refer to the person or thing performing that action in a possessive or descriptive sense.

Inflection: Participle, Aorist Active, Genitive, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΤΥΠΤΩ, ΠΛΗΓΩ

G1807

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ahee-REH-tahy

Translations: he will deliver, he will rescue, he will take out, he will pluck out

Notes: This word means to deliver, rescue, or take out, often implying removal from danger or a difficult situation. It is used to describe an action where someone or something is removed from a harmful or undesirable state. For example, it can be used in the sense of God delivering people from their enemies.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΣΩΖΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐξ (ex, 'out of') and αἱρέω (hairéō, 'to take, to seize'). It literally means 'to take out' or 'to take away from'.

G600

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-poh-kah-tah-STAY-soo-sin

Translations: they will restore, they will reestablish, they will return, they will bring back

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to restore,' 'to reestablish,' 'to return,' or 'to bring back.' It implies putting something back into its original or proper state or place. It is often used in contexts of physical return or spiritual restoration. For example, it could be used to say 'they will restore the land' or 'they will bring him back to the city.'

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ἈΠΟΔΙΔΩΣΙΝ, ἈΠΟΚΑΘΙΣΤΩ

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.

G2732

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-toy-KEE-see

Translations: dwelling, habitation, residence, a dwelling, a habitation, a residence

Notes: This word refers to the act or state of dwelling, residing, or inhabiting a place. It signifies a permanent or settled place of abode. It is used to describe where someone lives or establishes their home.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ, ΜΟΝΗ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΟΙΚΗΣΗ (katoikēsis) is derived from the verb ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ (katoikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. It combines the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'in', with οἰκέω (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to live', which itself comes from οἶκος (oikos), meaning 'house'.

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.

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-gas

Translations: great, large, mighty, important, significant, powerful

Notes: ΜΕΓΑΣ is an adjective meaning "great" or "large." It is used to describe the size, intensity, or importance of something or someone. For example, it can refer to a large storm, a great priest, or a significant event. As an adjective, it changes its form to match the gender, number, and case of the noun it describes.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative. As an adjective, it inflects for gender, number, and case to agree with the noun it modifies.

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *meǵh₂- (great). It is a primary adjective in Greek.

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'.

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: foh-NEH-oo-sas

Translations: having murdered, having killed, a murderer, a killer, the one who murdered

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'φονεύω' (phoneuō), meaning 'to murder' or 'to kill'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun (e.g., 'the man having murdered'), or substantivally, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the murderer').

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΤΕΙΝΑΣ, ΑΝΕΛΩΝ

G3725

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-ree-AH

Translations: boundaries, borders, limits, regions

Notes: This word refers to physical boundaries, borders, or limits, often denoting the extent of a territory or region. It can also refer to the regions themselves that are defined by these boundaries. It is typically used in the plural to describe the confines or extent of an area.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΤΑ, ΤΕΡΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: From the Greek verb ὁρίζω (horizō), meaning 'to divide, to limit, to define'.

G2610

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-tah-foo-GAYS

Translations: of refuge, of flight, of a place of refuge, of an asylum, of a shelter

Notes: This word refers to a place of refuge, asylum, or shelter. It describes a location or state that provides safety and protection from danger or pursuit. It is often used in contexts where someone is seeking safety or fleeing from harm.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΣΥΛΟΝ, ΣΚΕΠΗ, ΦΥΓΗ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΦΥΓΗ (kataphygē) is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb φεύγω (pheugō), meaning 'to flee' or 'to escape'. Thus, it literally means 'a fleeing down' or 'a place to flee to'.

G1777

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EN-okh-os

Translations: guilty, liable, subject to, worthy of, deserving of

Notes: This adjective describes someone or something as being held in, bound by, or subject to something, often with a negative connotation. It is frequently used to indicate guilt or liability for a crime, sin, or penalty, meaning 'guilty of' or 'liable to'. It can also mean 'deserving of' or 'worthy of' a particular fate or consequence. It is often followed by a genitive case indicating what one is guilty or deserving of.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΔΙΚΟΣ, ΥΠΟΚΕΙΜΕΝΟΣ, ΟΦΕΙΛΕΤΗΣ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ἐν (en, 'in') and the root of ἔχω (echō, 'to have, to hold'). It literally means 'held in' or 'bound in', referring to being held by a charge or obligation.

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

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

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'.

G1877

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-an-as-traf-EE-seh-tai

Translations: will be turned back, will be restored, will return

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from three parts: ἐπί (upon, over), ἀνά (up, again), and στρέφω (to turn). It means to turn back, return, or be restored. In this form, it indicates an action that will happen in the future, and the subject will be the recipient of the action (passive voice). It describes someone or something being turned back or restored.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΣΤΡΈΦΩ, ἘΠΙΣΤΡΈΦΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the prepositions ἐπί (upon, over), ἀνά (up, again), and the verb στρέφω (to turn). The combination signifies a turning back or returning, often with an emphasis on direction or repetition.

G1345

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-kah-YOH-mah

Translations: righteous act, a righteous act, righteous requirement, a righteous requirement, ordinance, an ordinance, regulation, a regulation, just decree, a just decree, righteous judgment, a righteous judgment, justification, a justification

Notes: ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ refers to a righteous act, a just requirement, or an ordinance. It can also denote a righteous judgment or a state of justification. It is often used in legal or ethical contexts to describe what is right or decreed as such.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΟΛΗ, ΝΟΜΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΓΜΑ

G1074

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ge-ne-AS

Translations: of a generation, of generations, a generation, generations, of a race, of races, a race, races, of a family, of families, a family, families, of a kind, of kinds, a kind, kinds

Notes: This word refers to a generation of people, a race, a family, or a kind/species. It can also denote the time span of a generation. In the provided examples, it is used in the phrase "generations of generations" (ΓΕΝΕΑΣ ΓΕΝΕΩΝ), emphasizing a very long or eternal duration.

Inflection: Singular Genitive or Plural Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ, ΓΕΝΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb γίνομαι (ginomai), meaning "to come into being" or "to be born."

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pa-SAIS

Translations: to all, for all, with all, by all, all

Notes: This word means 'all', 'every', or 'whole'. It is used to indicate the totality or entirety of something. As an adjective, it agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. In this form, it is used with feminine plural nouns in the dative case, often indicating the means, instrument, or indirect object.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΣ (pas) comes from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂- (to protect, pasture, feed). It developed into the sense of 'all' or 'every' in Greek.

G3144

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MAR-toos

Translations: witness, a witness, martyr, a martyr

Notes: This word refers to a witness, someone who gives testimony or evidence, often in a legal or judicial context. In later Christian usage, it also came to mean a 'martyr,' someone who bears witness to their faith by suffering death. It can be used to describe a person who has seen or heard something and can provide an account of it, or someone who attests to the truth of something.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΟΝ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΜΑΡΤΥΣ comes from an ancient root meaning 'to remember' or 'to be mindful of,' which evolved to mean 'to bear witness' or 'to testify.'

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).

G3140

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mar-too-RAY-see

Translations: will bear witness, will testify, will give evidence

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to bear witness' or 'to testify'. It describes the act of providing evidence or confirming a truth, often in a legal or formal context. It can be used to indicate that someone will speak as a witness or provide testimony about an event or fact.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ, ΣΥΝΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ (martyreō) comes from the noun ΜΑΡΤΥΣ (martys), meaning 'witness'.

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: psy-KHES

Translations: of soul, of a soul, of life, of a life, of mind, of a mind, of self, of a self

Notes: This word refers to the soul, life, mind, or self. It can denote the vital breath, the seat of emotions and intellect, or the individual person. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession, origin, or relationship, often translated with 'of' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑ, ΖΩΗ, ΝΟΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΨΥΧΗ (psyche) originates from the verb ψύχω (psycho), meaning 'to breathe' or 'to blow'. This connection highlights its primary meaning related to the breath of life.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEEM-pseh-stheh

Translations: you will take, you will receive, you will get

Notes: This word is a future tense form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambano), which means 'to take', 'to receive', or 'to get'. In this specific form, 'λήμψεσθε' (lēmpsesthe), it means 'you (plural) will take/receive/get'. It is used when referring to an action that a group of people will perform in the future, such as receiving a gift or taking possession of something.

Inflection: Future, Middle/Passive, Indicative, 2nd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *sleǵ- ('to grasp, seize'). In Koine Greek, it developed from the earlier form 'λαμβάνω'.

G3083

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOO-tra

Translations: ransom, a ransom, redemption, a redemption, price of release, a price of release

Notes: This word refers to the price paid for the release of a person or thing from bondage, captivity, or obligation. It signifies a ransom or a means of redemption. It is typically used in contexts of liberation or payment for freedom.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ΛΥΣΙΣ, ΑΝΤΙΛΥΤΡΟΝ

Etymology: The word derives from the verb λύω (lyō), meaning 'to loose, release, or set free'. It refers to the act or means of loosing or setting free.

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'.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: foh-NEV-san-tos

Translations: of the one who murdered, of the one who killed, of a murderer, of a killer

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to murder' or 'to kill'. It refers to 'the one who has murdered' or 'the one who has killed'. It is used in a genitive case, often indicating possession or association, such as 'of the murderer' or 'belonging to the one who killed'. In the provided context, it refers to a city of refuge for a person who has committed murder.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine, Aorist, Active, Participle

Synonyms: ΑΝΔΡΟΦΟΝΟΣ, ΔΟΛΟΦΟΝΟΣ, ΚΤΕΙΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΦΟΝΕΥΩ comes from φόνος (phonos), meaning 'murder' or 'slaughter'.

G1777

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-no-khoo

Translations: guilty, liable, subject to, answerable for, worthy of

Notes: This word describes someone who is guilty of a crime or offense, or who is liable to a penalty or punishment. It can also mean being subject to something, such as a law or a curse, or being worthy of a particular fate. It is often used in legal or moral contexts.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΥΘΥΝΟΣ, ΑΙΤΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἔνοχος (enochos) comes from the prefix ἐν (en), meaning 'in', and the root ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. Thus, it literally means 'held in' or 'caught in', referring to being caught in a crime or obligation.

G1510

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ON-tos

Translations: (of) being, (of) existing, (of) a being, (of) an existing one

Notes: ὈΝΤΟΣ is the genitive singular present active participle of the verb 'to be'. It means 'being' or 'existing'. It is often used in genitive absolute constructions, which function like a subordinate clause, indicating time, cause, or circumstance, such as 'while it was being' or 'because it was being'.

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

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'.

G0337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-ee-re-THEH-nah-ee

Translations: to take up, to take away, to destroy, to kill, to put to death

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'anaireō'. It generally means 'to take up' or 'to take away'. In many contexts, especially when referring to people, it takes on the meaning of 'to destroy' or 'to kill', often implying execution or putting someone to death. It can be used to describe the act of ending a life or removing something completely.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ, ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, 'up, again, back') + αἱρέω (hairéō, 'to take, seize'). The combination implies taking something up or away.

G2289

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: tha-na-TOH-thay-seh-tai

Translations: he will be put to death, he will be killed

Notes: This word means 'he will be put to death' or 'he will be killed'. It is a verb in the passive voice, indicating that the subject of the verb is the one receiving the action of being killed, rather than performing it. It is used to describe a future event where someone will suffer death.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΘΝΗΣΚΩ, ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΘΑΝΑΤΟΩ (thanatoō) is derived from the noun ΘΑΝΑΤΟΣ (thanatos), meaning 'death'. The suffix -όω indicates a causative verb, meaning 'to cause to die' or 'to put to death'.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: fo-no-kto-NEE-see-teh

Translations: murder, kill, slay

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to murder' or 'to kill'. It refers to the act of taking a life, often with intent. It is used in contexts where a violent or unlawful killing is being described.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Subjunctive, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΦΟΝΕΥΩ, ΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΚΤΕΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΦΟΝΟΚΤΟΝΕΩ is a compound of two Greek words: φόνος (phonos), meaning 'murder' or 'slaughter', and κτείνω (kteinō), meaning 'to kill' or 'to slay'.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: this, that, it, a this, a that

Notes: ΤΟΥΤΟ is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is the neuter singular form and can function as either the nominative or accusative case. As a pronoun, it refers to a specific thing or concept, often pointing it out. As an adjective, it modifies a neuter singular noun, indicating 'this' or 'that' particular noun. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'this thing' or 'that matter'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos) is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. Its origin is ancient, deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots that conveyed the idea of proximity or pointing.

G1849

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ee-las-THEH-seh-tai

Translations: will be atoned for, will be propitiated, will be forgiven

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ἘΚ (out of, from) and the verb ἸΛΑΣΚΟΜΑΙ (to propitiate, to make atonement). It means to be atoned for, to be propitiated, or to be forgiven. It is used to describe an action where a wrong or sin is covered or removed, often through a sacrifice or act of reconciliation, so that divine favor is restored. It implies the removal of guilt or the appeasement of wrath.

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

Synonyms: ἸΛΑΣΚΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΛΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The verb ἘΞΙΛΑΣΚΟΜΑΙ is derived from the preposition ἘΚ (out of, from) and the verb ἸΛΑΣΚΟΜΑΙ (to propitiate, to make atonement). ἸΛΑΣΚΟΜΑΙ is related to the adjective ἸΛΕΩΣ (gracious, merciful).

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.

G1632

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ek-KHY-then-tos

Translations: (of) poured out, (of) shed, (of) spilled, (of) gushed out

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'εκχέω', meaning 'to pour out' or 'to shed'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. In this genitive form, it often indicates possession or origin, such as 'of that which was poured out' or 'of what has been shed'. It can be used to describe liquids, blood, or even emotions being 'poured out'.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Participle, Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΚΧΥΝΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΧΥΣΙΣ

G0243

Part of Speech: Prefix

Sounds like: ALL

Translations: other, another, different, foreign

Notes: This is a prefix form of the word 'ἄλλος' (allos), meaning 'other' or 'another'. It is used to form compound words that convey the idea of something being different, foreign, or belonging to another group. For example, 'ἀλλογενῶν' means 'of other races', 'ἀλλότριοι' means 'strangers' or 'foreigners', and 'ἀλλόφυλους' means 'foreigners' or 'of another tribe'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix)

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English else.

G1632

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-KHEH-on-tos

Translations: of pouring out, of shedding, of spilling, of gushing out, of flowing out

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ekcheō', meaning 'to pour out', 'to shed', or 'to spill'. It describes an action of liquid or something similar being released or flowing forth. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to describe the one who is pouring out or the action of pouring out.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΧΥΝΝΩ, ΕΚΧΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'ekcheō' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ek' (meaning 'out of' or 'from') and the verb 'cheō' (meaning 'to pour').

G3392

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mee-AH-nee-teh

Translations: you will defile, you will pollute, you will stain, you may defile, you may pollute, you may stain

Notes: This word means to defile, pollute, or stain something, making it unclean or impure. It can refer to physical defilement or moral/spiritual impurity. It is often used in contexts related to religious purity laws or moral conduct. In the provided examples, it is used in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen, or in the subjunctive mood, indicating a possibility or command.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Future Active Indicative or Aorist Active Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΚΟΙΝΟΩ, ΜΟΛΥΝΩ, ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩ

G1909

G3588, G3739, G3778, G5101

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.

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

G1473

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-GOH

Translations: I, me

Notes: ἘΓΩ is the first-person singular personal pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning "I" or "me." It refers to the speaker and functions primarily as the subject of a sentence. While the first-person singular verb ending often makes the pronoun redundant, ἘΓΩ is frequently used for emphasis, similar to saying "I myself" or "even I" in English. It can also be used to clarify the subject when multiple individuals are involved.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: This word is an ancient pronoun, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has cognates in many Indo-European languages, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage.

G1510