2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

Notes: ΚΑΙ is a very common conjunction in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'and' to connect words, phrases, or clauses. It can also function as an adverb, emphasizing a word or phrase with meanings like 'also' or 'even'. In some contexts, it can introduce a contrast, similar to 'but', or indicate sequence, meaning 'then'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΚΑΙ is an ancient particle, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has remained remarkably stable in form and function throughout the history of the Greek language.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: KOO-ree-oss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΑΥΘΕΝΤΗΣ

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

G4314

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

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

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.

G3319

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: MEH-soo

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΟΝ, ΜΕΣΟΝ

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

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.

G1218

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DEE-moos

Translations: people, a people, district, a district, community, a community

Notes: This word refers to a people, a district, or a community. It is often used to describe a specific group of people or a geographical area inhabited by them. In the provided context, it is used to describe the organization of people into groups or divisions.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ

Etymology: The word "ΔΗΜΟΣ" (dēmos) comes from Proto-Indo-European, referring to a division of society, a district, or a people. It is the root of English words like 'democracy' and 'demography'.

G2596

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

Translations: down, against, according to, throughout, during

Notes: This is an elided form of the Greek preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down', 'against', 'according to', 'throughout', or 'during'. It is frequently used as a prefix in compound verbs and nouns, indicating a downward motion, completion, intensity, or opposition. For example, in 'κατέβη' (katebē), it means 'went down', and in 'καταπιεῖν' (katapiein), it means 'to swallow down'. The final alpha (α) is often dropped when the next word or part of the compound begins with a vowel, or when it's followed by certain consonants.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix); functions as a preposition that takes the genitive or accusative case.

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmt- 'down, with, against'. It is a common Greek preposition that has been used since ancient times.

G1883

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: eh-pa-NOH

Translations: above, over, on, upon, up, more than

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'above' or 'on top'. It can also be used as a preposition, often taking the genitive case, to indicate position 'over' or 'upon' something, or to mean 'more than' in a comparative sense. It describes location or superiority.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἘΠΙ, ὙΠΕΡ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and ἄνω (anō), meaning 'upwards' or 'above'.

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.

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'.

G1525

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eis-por-yoo-OH-men-os

Translations: entering, going in, coming in, the one entering, a one entering

Notes: This word is a present participle derived from the verb 'eis-poreuomai', meaning 'to go into' or 'to enter'. It describes an action of moving into a place or situation. As a participle, it can function adjectivally, describing someone or something that is entering, or substantively, referring to 'the one who is entering' or 'those who are entering'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'eis' (into, to) and the verb 'poreuomai' (to go, to proceed).

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

Synonyms: ΕἸΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ἘΜΒΑΙΝΩ

G3008

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lay-too-er-GEIN

Translations: to minister, to serve, to perform public service, to worship

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΕΩ. It means to perform a service, especially a public or sacred one. It is often used in the context of religious service or ministry, such as serving God or performing priestly duties. It is a compound word derived from 'λαός' (people) and 'ἔργον' (work), literally meaning 'to do work for the people'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΕΩ, ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ

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.

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.

G4636

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: skay-NAY

Translations: tent, a tent, tabernacle, a tabernacle, dwelling, a dwelling, booth, a booth

Notes: This word refers to a temporary dwelling or shelter, such as a tent or a booth. It can also refer to a more permanent, sacred structure like the Tabernacle in the Old Testament. It is used to describe a place of habitation, whether literal or figurative.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΜΑ

Etymology: The word "skēnē" is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the verb "skēnoō" (to dwell in a tent).

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.

G3149

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mar-ty-REE-oo

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΣ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AH-gee-on

Translations: holy, sacred, a holy thing, a sacred thing, set apart

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'holy,' 'sacred,' or 'set apart.' It describes something that is consecrated to God, pure, or morally blameless. It can refer to places, objects, or people that are dedicated to divine service or possess a divine quality. In its neuter form, it can also refer to a 'holy thing' or 'sacred place.'

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

Synonyms: ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΙΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to venerate' or 'to dread'. It refers to that which inspires awe and reverence, particularly in a religious context.

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: hah-GHEE-ohn

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

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

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΥΣΕΒΩΝ, ΟΣΙΩΝ, ΚΑΘΑΡΩΝ

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun, Interjection

Sounds like: OY

Translations: the, who, they, oh

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

Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Nominative

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

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).

G1807

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-A-ee-roh

Translations: to take out, to remove, to take away, to lift up, to exalt, to rescue, to deliver

Notes: This word describes the action of taking something out or away, often implying removal from a place or a situation. It can also mean to lift up or exalt, or to rescue and deliver someone from danger or difficulty. It is a compound verb formed from 'ἐκ' (out of) and 'αἴρω' (to lift, take up).

Inflection: Present, Subjunctive, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ, ΡΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἐξαίρω (exairō) is a compound of the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb αἴρω (airō), meaning 'to lift', 'to take up', or 'to carry away'.

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.

G3925

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: par-em-bo-LEE

Translations: camp, an army, a barracks, a fortress, a castle, a camp of Israel, a military camp

Notes: This word refers to a military camp, an encampment, or an army itself. It can also denote a barracks, a fortress, or a castle, particularly in the context of a fortified place where soldiers reside. In the New Testament, it is often used to refer to the Roman barracks in Jerusalem or the camp of Israel in the wilderness.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΟΠΕΔΟΝ, ΦΡΟΥΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: This word is a compound of 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and 'ἐμβολή' (embolē), meaning 'an insertion' or 'a thrusting in'. Together, it refers to a place where something is thrown or placed alongside, hence an encampment or camp.

G2507

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kath-eh-LOO-sin

Translations: they will take down, they will pull down, they will demolish, they will cast down, they will remove

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to take down,' 'to pull down,' 'to demolish,' or 'to cast down.' It is often used in contexts of dismantling structures, removing objects from a higher place, or overthrowing something. It can also imply removing someone from a position of power. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (KATA), meaning 'down,' and the verb ΑΙΡΕΩ (HAIREO), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize.'

Inflection: Future Indicative, Active Voice, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΤΡΕΠΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΚΑΤΑΣΚΑΠΤΩ

G2665

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-tah-PEH-tahs-mah

Translations: veil, a veil, curtain, a curtain

Notes: This word refers to a veil or curtain, often a large and thick one. In biblical contexts, it specifically denotes the curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place in the Tabernacle and the Temple, or the curtain at the entrance of the Tabernacle. It is used to describe a physical barrier that conceals or divides.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΣΚΗΝΙΟΝ, ΠΑΡΑΠΕΤΑΣΜΑ

Etymology: This word is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΠΕΤΑΣΜΑ (petasma), meaning 'something spread out' or 'a covering'. It describes something spread out or hung down, hence a curtain or veil.

G4795

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soos-kee-AH-zohn

Translations: overshadowing, shading, casting a shadow

Notes: This word is a compound participle formed from 'σύν' (with, together) and 'σκιάζω' (to shade, cast a shadow). It describes something that is in the act of overshadowing, providing shade, or casting a shadow over something else. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, or like an adverb, describing an action.

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

Synonyms: ΣΚΙΑΖΟΝ, ΕΠΙΣΚΙΑΖΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'συσκιάζω' is a compound verb derived from the preposition 'σύν' (meaning 'with' or 'together') and the verb 'σκιάζω' (meaning 'to shade' or 'to cast a shadow'). 'Σκιάζω' itself comes from 'σκιά' (shadow).

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Part of Speech: Definite Article

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.

G2007

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-thay-SOO-sin

Translations: they will lay upon, they will put upon, they will place upon, they will impose, they will add

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (upon, on) and the verb τίθημι (to put, place). It means 'they will lay upon,' 'they will put upon,' or 'they will place upon.' It is often used in contexts where something is placed on top of something else, such as hands on a person, fire on an altar, or a burden on someone. It can also mean to impose or add something.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Future, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ

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'.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: it, itself, the same

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

G2665

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-tah-KA-loo-mah

Translations: covering, a covering, veil, a veil

Notes: This word refers to something that covers, conceals, or acts as a veil. It is used to describe an object that provides a protective or concealing layer over something else.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΥΜΜΑ, ΠΕΡΙΒΟΛΑΙΟΝ

Etymology: From the Greek verb κατακαλύπτω (katakalyptō), meaning 'to cover completely' or 'to veil'. It is formed from κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'completely', and καλύπτω (kalyptō), meaning 'to cover'.

G1940

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-bal-OO-sin

Translations: they will throw upon, they will cast upon, they will lay upon, they will put on, they will apply

Notes: This word describes the action of throwing, casting, or laying something upon another object or person. It can imply covering, applying, or imposing something. It is used here in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΡΡΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (ballo), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

G2440

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-MA-tee-on

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΧΙΤΩΝ, ΕΝΔΥΜΑ, ΣΤΟΛΗ

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

G3650

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: HO-lon

Translations: whole, entire, all, complete, a whole, an entire

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'whole' or 'entire'. It describes something as being complete or undivided. It can be used to emphasize the totality of something, such as 'the whole house' or 'all the people'. In the provided examples, it refers to the entirety of a task or a place.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΣΥΝΟΛΟΝ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary word; properly, 'all', 'the whole', 'entire'.

G0509

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AH-noh-then

Translations: from above, from the top, again, anew, from the beginning

Notes: This word is an adverb that can have both a spatial and a temporal meaning. Spatially, it means 'from above' or 'from the top,' indicating origin or direction from a higher place. Temporally, it means 'again,' 'anew,' or 'from the beginning,' indicating a repetition or a fresh start. Its specific meaning often depends on the context of the sentence.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΛΙΝ, ἘΚ ΠΡΩΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΝΩΘΕΝ is formed from the adverb ἄνω (anō), meaning 'upwards' or 'above,' combined with the suffix -θεν (-then), which indicates origin or direction 'from' a place. Thus, it literally means 'from above' or 'from an upper place,' and by extension, 'from the beginning' or 'again'.

G1228, G1702

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-em-bal-OO-sin

Translations: they will throw through, they will cast through, they will put through

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb ἐμβάλλω (emballo), meaning 'to throw in' or 'to cast into'. The combined meaning is 'to throw through' or 'to cast through'. It describes the action of passing something through an opening or a medium, often with force or intention. In the provided context, it likely refers to inserting or passing something through an object or material.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Future Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΠΕΡΝΑΩ, ΔΙΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOOS

Translations: the, them, those

Notes: ΤΟΥΣ is the masculine plural accusative form of the definite article or demonstrative pronoun 'ὁ'. As an article, it functions like 'the' in English, specifying a noun that is already known or has been previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it means 'them' or 'those', referring to a group of masculine individuals or things in the accusative case, indicating they are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *so- (demonstrative pronoun).

G0394

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-na-fo-REIS

Translations: poles, staves, carrying poles

Notes: This word refers to poles or staves, typically used for carrying heavy or sacred objects. In biblical contexts, it often describes the poles used to transport the Ark of the Covenant or other tabernacle furnishings. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀνά' (ana, 'up, back') and 'φέρω' (pherō, 'to carry').

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΦΟΡΕΙΣ, ΒΑΣΤΑΓΟΙ

Etymology: The word ἀναφορεύς (anaphoreus) is derived from the Greek verb ἀναφέρω (anapherō), meaning 'to carry up' or 'to bear back'. This verb itself is a compound of ἀνά (ana, 'up, back') and φέρω (pherō, 'to carry').

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'.

G5132

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tra-PEH-zan

Translations: table, a table, bank, a bank, money-changer's table

Notes: This word refers to a table, often used for eating or for conducting business, such as exchanging money. It can also refer to a bank or a money-changer's stall. In a sentence, it would typically function as the object of a verb or preposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΡΑΠΕΖΙΟΝ, ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ comes from the Greek prefix τετρα- (tetra-), meaning 'four', and the word πέζα (peza), meaning 'foot' or 'edge'. Thus, it literally means 'four-footed', referring to a table.

G4295

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: pro-KEE-meh-nen

Translations: set before, lying before, placed before, proposed, present, a set before, a lying before, a placed before, a proposed, a present

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to lie before' or 'to be set before'. It describes something that is placed in front of someone or something, or something that is present or at hand. It can also refer to something that is proposed or put forward for consideration. It is often used to describe an object or a situation that is immediately visible or available.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Present, Middle/Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΚΕΙΜΕΝΗΝ, ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑΝ, ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: oh-loh-POR-fy-ron

Translations: all purple, entirely purple, wholly purple

Notes: This word is a compound adjective meaning 'all purple' or 'entirely purple'. It describes something that is completely purple in color. It is formed from the words 'ὅλος' (holos), meaning 'whole' or 'entire', and 'πορφύρα' (porphyra), meaning 'purple dye' or 'purple garment'. It would be used to describe an object or garment that is uniformly purple.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Etymology: The word ΟΛΟΠΟΡΦΥΡΟΣ is a compound of two Greek words: ὅλος (holos), meaning 'whole' or 'entire', and πορφύρα (porphyra), referring to the color purple or purple dye. The combination describes something that is completely purple.

G4690

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: spon-DEH-yah

Translations: libation-cup, a libation bowl, a bowl for libations, a libation

Notes: This word refers to a vessel or bowl used for pouring out libations, which were ritualistic drink offerings. It can also refer to the libation itself, though less commonly. It is typically used in contexts related to religious ceremonies or offerings.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΙΑΛΗ, ΚΡΑΤΗΡ

Etymology: The word ΣΠΟΝΔΕΙΟΝ (spondeion) is derived from ΣΠΟΝΔΗ (spondē), meaning 'a libation' or 'a drink offering'. It refers to something associated with or used for a libation.

G3739

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: OYS

Translations: to whom, to which, to what

Notes: This word is a relative pronoun, meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what'. It is used to introduce a relative clause, connecting it to a noun or pronoun in the main clause. It indicates the indirect object of the verb in the relative clause, showing to whom or to what an action is directed. It can refer to people or things and is used for all genders.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ὉΠΟΙΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun and is a common form for relative pronouns across Indo-European languages.

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'.

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.

G2847

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KOK-kee-non

Translations: red, scarlet, a red thing, a scarlet thing

Notes: This word describes something as being red or scarlet in color. It is an adjective and would be used to modify a noun, indicating its color. For example, 'the red cloak' or 'a scarlet thread'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word "κόκκινος" (kokkinos) is derived from "κόκκος" (kokkos), meaning 'grain' or 'berry', specifically referring to the kermes insect (Coccus ilicis) from which a red dye was extracted. Thus, it literally means 'berry-red' or 'dyed with kermes'.

G2572

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-lyp-SOO-sin

Translations: they will cover, they will hide, they will conceal

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to cover', 'to hide', or 'to conceal'. It is used to describe the action of putting something over another object or person to obscure it from view, or to keep something secret. It can be used in various contexts, such as covering one's head or hiding information.

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ΣΚΕΠΩ

Etymology: The word καλύπτω (kalyptō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *kel- meaning 'to cover, conceal'. It is related to words like 'cellar' and 'occult'.

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'.

G5461

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: foh-tee-ZOO-san

Translations: illuminating, giving light, enlightening, shining, a shining one

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to illuminate' or 'to give light'. It describes something that is actively providing light or enlightenment. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, and indicates an ongoing action of shining or making clear. For example, it could describe a lamp that is currently giving light or a teaching that is enlightening.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΠΟΥΣΑΝ, ΦΑΙΝΟΥΣΑΝ

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

G4632

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SKEV-ee

Translations: vessel, a vessel, instrument, an instrument, implement, an implement, goods, baggage, equipment, furniture

Notes: This word refers to an object or implement used for a particular purpose, such as a container (vessel), a tool (instrument), or personal belongings (goods, baggage). It can also refer to household items or equipment. It is often used in the plural to denote a collection of such items.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΑΡΤΥΣΙΣ, ΟΠΛΑ, ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word derives from the verb σκευάζω (skeuazō), meaning 'to prepare, make ready, or equip'. It is related to the idea of things that are prepared or made for use.

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'.

G2571

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ka-LYM-ma

Translations: covering, veil, curtain, a covering, a veil, a curtain

Notes: This word refers to something that covers or conceals, such as a veil, a curtain, or any kind of covering. It can be used literally for physical objects that provide concealment or protection, or metaphorically for something that obscures understanding or truth.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΒΟΛΑΙΟΝ, ΣΚΕΠΑΣΜΑ, ΚΑΤΑΠΕΤΑΣΜΑ

Etymology: From the verb καλύπτω (kalyptō), meaning 'to cover' or 'to conceal'.

G0399

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-nah-for-EH-ohn

Translations: of bearers, of carriers, of carrying poles, of poles

Notes: This word refers to those who carry something, or to the poles or staves used for carrying, such as those used to transport the Ark of the Covenant or other sacred objects. It is used in the genitive plural form, indicating possession or origin.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΤΑΓΟΣ, ΦΟΡΕΥΣ

Etymology: The word ἀναφορεύς (anaphoreus) is derived from ἀναφέρω (anaphero), meaning 'to bring up, to carry up, to offer'. It combines the prefix ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'back', with φέρω (phero), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'.

G2379

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-see-as-TEE-ree-on

Translations: altar, an altar

Notes: This word refers to an altar, a raised structure or place on which sacrifices or offerings are made to a deity. It is typically used in religious contexts to denote the sacred place where rituals involving offerings take place.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word "ΘΥΣΙΑΣΤΗΡΙΟΝ" (thysiastērion) is derived from "θυσιάζω" (thysiazō), meaning 'to sacrifice', which in turn comes from "θυσία" (thysia), meaning 'sacrifice' or 'offering'. It literally means 'place of sacrifice'.

G3009

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: lay-too-r-GHEE-kah

Translations: ministering, serving, liturgical, official, a ministering, a serving

Notes: This word describes something related to public service, ministry, or worship. It refers to things that are used for or pertain to the performance of a duty, especially a religious or official one. It can be used to describe garments, vessels, or actions that are part of a service or liturgy.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΙΚΟΣ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΙΚΟΣ

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

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

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: AH-gee-oys

Translations: (to) holy, (to) holy ones, (to) saints

Notes: This word describes something or someone as holy, sacred, or set apart for God. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating its sacred quality. When used as a noun, it refers to 'holy ones' or 'saints'. In the provided examples, it functions as a noun in the dative plural, indicating a group of 'holy ones' or 'saints' to or among whom an action is directed or a state exists.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΥΣΕΒΗΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ

G2007

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-THEE-say

Translations: he will lay upon, he will place upon, he will put upon, he will impose, he will add, he will inflict

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to lay upon,' 'to place upon,' 'to put upon,' 'to impose,' 'to add,' or 'to inflict.' It is often used in contexts where something is physically placed on top of something else, or when a burden, a name, or a punishment is imposed. It can also mean to add to something, or to inflict something upon someone.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-soys

Translations: (to) as many as, (to) all who, (to) those who, (to) whatsoever, (to) how many, (to) how great

Notes: This word is a relative pronoun or adjective meaning 'as many as' or 'as great as'. It is used to introduce a clause that specifies a quantity or extent. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'He gave gifts to as many as believed him,' indicating the recipients were all those who believed.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΣΙΝ, ΤΟΣΟΥΤΟΙΣ

G5352

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: fee-AH-las

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

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

Inflection: Feminine, Accusative Plural or Genitive Singular

Synonyms: ΠΟΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΚΡΑΤΗΡ

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

G4780

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-kah-LYP-soo-sin

Translations: they will cover up, they will conceal, they will hide completely

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to cover up completely' or 'to conceal'. It is formed from the preposition 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'καλύπτω' (kalypto), meaning 'to cover'. It describes the action of fully covering or hiding something, often implying a thorough or complete concealment. The form 'συνκαλύψουσιν' is a future tense, indicating an action that will happen.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Future Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ, ΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΠΤΩ

G3068

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: loo-TAY-rah

Translations: basin, a basin, laver, a laver, washing vessel, a washing vessel

Notes: This word refers to a basin or laver, a vessel used for washing. It is typically a large container, often made of bronze, used for ritual or practical cleansing. It can be used in sentences to refer to the object itself, such as 'he carried the basin' or 'they filled the laver with water'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΛΕΚΑΝΗ, ΝΙΠΤΗΡ

Etymology: The word derives from the Greek verb λούω (louō), meaning 'to wash' or 'to bathe'.

G4931

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-teh-LEH-soo-sin

Translations: they will finish, they will complete, they will accomplish, they will bring to an end, they will fulfill

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΤΕΛΕΩ (TELEO), meaning 'to finish' or 'to complete'. It means to bring something to a complete end, to finish thoroughly, or to accomplish a task. It can refer to the completion of a period of time, a prophecy, or a specific action.

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΩ, ΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΕΚΤΕΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΩ is a compound of the prefix ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΤΕΛΕΩ (TELEO), meaning 'to finish' or 'to complete'. ΤΕΛΕΩ itself comes from ΤΕΛΟΣ (TELOS), meaning 'end' or 'goal'.

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-GEE-ah

Translations: holy, sacred, a holy one, a holy thing

Notes: This word means 'holy' or 'sacred'. It is used to describe people, places, or things that are set apart for God or dedicated to religious purposes. It can also refer to a holy person or thing as a noun. It is the feminine singular form of the adjective 'ΑΓΙΟΣ' (hagios).

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΓΙΑ' comes from the root 'ΑΓΙΟΣ', which is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to venerate' or 'to dread'. It refers to that which is set apart or consecrated.

G1807

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-A-reen

Translations: to take out, to remove, to deliver, to rescue, to pluck out, to choose out

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of', and the verb αἱρέω (haireō), meaning 'to take' or 'to choose'. It generally means to take something out of a place or situation, often implying removal, selection, or deliverance. It can be used in contexts of physically removing an object, rescuing someone from danger, or choosing something specifically.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ, ΡΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb ΕΞΑΙΡΩ is formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of', and the verb αἱρέω (haireō), meaning 'to take' or 'to choose'.

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'.

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ahee-REIN

Translations: to take up, to lift, to carry, to remove, to take away, to bear, to raise

Notes: ΑἸΡΕΙΝ is the present active infinitive form of the verb ΑΙΡΩ. It means 'to take up,' 'to lift,' 'to carry,' or 'to remove.' It is used to express an action without specifying the subject or tense, often functioning like the English 'to' + verb (e.g., 'to lift the weapons'). Its meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, but it generally involves the action of moving something upwards or away.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΩ, ΥΨΟΩ, ΦΕΡΩ

Etymology: The verb ΑΙΡΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the idea of lifting or raising.

G0680

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AP-son-tai

Translations: they will touch, they will lay hold of, they will kindle

Notes: This word is the third person plural, future indicative, middle or passive voice of the verb ἅπτω (haptō). In the active voice, ἅπτω means 'to fasten, to light, to kindle'. In the middle voice, it means 'to attach oneself to, to touch, to lay hold of'. In the passive voice, it means 'to be kindled'. Therefore, ΑΨΟΝΤΑΙ means 'they will touch' or 'they will lay hold of' (middle voice), or 'they will be kindled' (passive voice). The context usually clarifies the intended meaning.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Future, Indicative, Middle or Passive

Synonyms: ΕΦΑΨΟΝΤΑΙ, ΘΙΞΟΝΤΑΙ

G2443

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

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

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G1985

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-is-KOP-os

Translations: overseer, a bishop, superintendent, guardian

Notes: This word refers to an overseer, a superintendent, or a guardian. In a religious context, it often denotes a bishop or an elder who has oversight of a church or community. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'over' or 'upon,' and 'σκοπέω' (skopeō), meaning 'to look' or 'to watch.' Thus, it literally means 'one who looks over' or 'one who watches over.'

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΟΣ, ΠΟΙΜΗΝ, ΗΓΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ is derived from the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'over' or 'upon,' and the verb σκοπέω (skopeō), meaning 'to look,' 'to watch,' or 'to observe.' It describes someone who has the function of looking over or watching over something or someone.

G5207

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HUI-os

Translations: son, a son

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ

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

G1637

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-LAH-ee-on

Translations: oil, an oil, olive oil, an olive oil

Notes: This word refers to oil, most commonly olive oil, which was a staple in ancient Mediterranean cultures. It was used for food, fuel for lamps, anointing, and medicinal purposes. It can be used in sentences to refer to the substance itself, such as 'they brought the oil' or 'the oil was scarce'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: From an assumed root related to the olive tree. It is connected to the word for olive, 'ἘΛΑΙΑ' (ELAIA).

G2368

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-mee-AH-mah

Translations: incense, an incense, perfume

Notes: This word refers to incense, a fragrant substance, often aromatic gum or resin, that is burned to produce a sweet-smelling smoke. It was commonly used in ancient religious ceremonies as an offering to deities, but could also be used as a general perfume or air freshener. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΙΒΑΝΟΣ, ΑΡΩΜΑ

Etymology: The word comes from the verb θυμιάω (thymiaō), meaning 'to burn incense', which is related to θύω (thyō), meaning 'to sacrifice' or 'to offer by burning'.

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.

G4931

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-THEH-seh-ohs

Translations: (of) composition, (of) mixture, (of) combination, (of) structure

Notes: This word refers to the act of putting things together, forming a whole from various parts. It can describe a mixture, a combination, or the way something is constructed or arranged. In the provided context, it likely refers to the composition of incense or an offering.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΙΞΙΣ, ΚΡΑΣΙΣ, ΣΥΝΔΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΘΕΣΙΣ (synthesís) comes from the verb συντίθημι (syntíthēmi), meaning 'to put together, to combine'. It is a compound word formed from the prefix σύν (sýn), meaning 'with, together', and θέσις (thésis), meaning 'a placing, a setting'.

G2378

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-SEE-ah

Translations: sacrifice, an offering, a sacrifice, an offering

Notes: This word refers to a sacrifice or an offering, typically something presented to a deity as an act of worship, atonement, or thanksgiving. It often involved the killing of an animal or the presentation of other valuable items. It is used in contexts describing religious rituals and offerings made to God or gods.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ, ΔΩΡΟΝ

Etymology: From θύω (thýō, "to sacrifice"). It refers to the act or result of sacrificing.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: kath

Translations: according to, down, against, throughout, during, by, for, with respect to, concerning

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down' or 'according to'. It is commonly used as a prefix in compound words or as a preposition governing various cases. When used as a preposition, it can indicate movement downwards, distribution, opposition, or a standard of comparison. For example, 'καθ' ἕνα' means 'one by one', and 'καθά' means 'just as' or 'according as'. The elision (dropping of the final vowel) occurs before a word beginning with a vowel and a rough breathing mark.

Inflection: Does not inflect (it is an elided form of a preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'κατά' (kata) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'down' or 'against'. It is a common preposition in ancient Greek, indicating various relationships of position, direction, or standard.

G1984

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-is-ko-PEH

Translations: visitation, a visitation, oversight, supervision, an oversight, an office, an office of overseer, an inspection, an inspection, a position of authority

Notes: This word refers to an act of visiting, inspecting, or overseeing. It can denote a divine visitation, a human inspection, or the office or position of an overseer or bishop. It implies a watchful care or supervision, often with the purpose of providing help or judgment.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΚΕΨΙΣ, ΠΡΟΣΚΟΠΗ

Etymology: From the verb ἐπισκοπέω (episkopeō), meaning 'to look upon, inspect, oversee', which is itself from ἐπί (epi, 'upon, over') and σκοπέω (skopeō, 'to look, behold').

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TEH

Translations: she, herself, to her, for her, of her, her, it, itself, to it, for it, of it, its, they, them, themselves

Notes: This word is a form of the pronoun 'autos', meaning 'self' or 'same'. It can function as a personal pronoun (he, she, it, they), a reflexive pronoun (himself, herself, itself, themselves), or an intensive pronoun (the very, the same). Its specific meaning depends on its case, number, and gender, and the context of the sentence.

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

Etymology: The word 'autos' (from which 'autē' is derived) comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ew-to-, a pronominal stem. It is related to other pronouns and demonstratives in various Indo-European languages.

G3645

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-LEH-threu-seh-teh

Translations: you may destroy, you might destroy, you shall destroy, you will destroy, you may ruin, you might ruin, you shall ruin, you will ruin, you may kill, you might kill, you shall kill, you will kill

Notes: This word means to destroy, ruin, or kill. It implies bringing something to an end, often with a sense of utter destruction or annihilation. It can be used in contexts of physical destruction, but also metaphorically for ruining plans or lives. In the provided example, it is used in a prohibition, indicating that the action of destroying should not take place.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ἘΚΤΡΙΒΩ

Etymology: The word ὈΛΕΘΡΕΥΩ is derived from the noun ὄλεθρος (olethros), meaning 'ruin, destruction, death'. It is related to the verb ὄλλυμι (ollymi), which also means 'to destroy, to lose'.

G3019

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: le-oo-EE-tone

Translations: of Levites

Notes: This word refers to the Levites, who were members of the Hebrew tribe of Levi, traditionally responsible for religious duties and service in the Temple. In this form, it is a genitive plural, indicating possession or origin, often translated as 'of Levites' or 'belonging to Levites'.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Etymology: The word Λευίτης (Levites) is derived from the Hebrew name לֵוִי (Levi), the third son of Jacob and Leah, whose descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

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.

G4334

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pros-por-yoo-OH-men-ohn

Translations: approaching, coming near, going toward, going to, of those approaching, of those coming near

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'toward', and the verb ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ (poreuomai), meaning 'to go' or 'to proceed'. As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or concurrent with the main verb of the sentence. It refers to the act of moving towards something or someone, indicating a direction of movement.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΕΝΩΝ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΕΝΩΝ, ΠΡΟΣΒΑΙΝΟΝΤΩΝ

G4329, G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-por-yoo-ES-thoh-san

Translations: let them go, let them come, let them approach, let them proceed

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'προς' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'toward', and the verb 'πορεύομαι' (poreuomai), meaning 'to go' or 'to proceed'. Therefore, 'προσπορεύομαι' means 'to go toward', 'to approach', or 'to come near'. The form 'ΠΡΟΣΠΟΡΕΥΕΣΘΩΣΑΝ' is an imperative, commanding a group of people to approach or go toward something.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Present Tense, Imperative Mood, Middle/Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΕΣΘΩΣΑΝ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΕΣΘΩΣΑΝ

G1538

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-KAS-ton

Translations: each, every, each one, every one, each thing, every thing

Notes: This word means 'each' or 'every', referring to individual items or persons within a group. It is used to emphasize the distinctness of each member. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a pronoun standing in for 'each one' or 'each thing'.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΚΑΣΤΟΣ, ΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word comes from an intensive form of the demonstrative pronoun 'he' or 'that', emphasizing individuality.

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-EL-thoh-sin

Translations: they may enter, they might enter, they may come in, they might come in, they may go in, they might go in

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕἸΣ (eis, meaning 'into' or 'to') and the verb ἘΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai, meaning 'to come' or 'to go'). It means 'to enter', 'to go in', or 'to come in'. It describes the action of moving from an outside location to an inside one. It is used to indicate a potential or hypothetical action.

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

Synonyms: ἘΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ἘΜΠΕΡΙΠΑΤΕΩ, ἘΠΙΒΑΙΝΩ

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DEIN

Translations: to see, to perceive, to behold, to look, to know, to understand

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ὁράω' (horao), meaning 'to see'. It is used to express the action of seeing or perceiving in a general sense, often without a specific time frame. It can also imply understanding or knowing something through observation. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'He desired to see the truth' or 'It is good to see the light'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ὁράω' (horao) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see'. The aorist stem 'ἰδ-' (id-) is derived from a different, but related, Proto-Indo-European root, which also means 'to see' or 'to know'.

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'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-SKEP-sahee

Translations: visit, look after, inspect, examine, care for, provide for, seek out, choose

Notes: This verb means to visit, to look after, to inspect, or to care for someone or something. It implies a deliberate act of seeking out and attending to, often with the purpose of providing help, oversight, or examination. It can be used in contexts of visiting the sick, inspecting a group, or providing for the needs of others.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΕΩ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΕΥΩ

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EH-in

Translations: to do, to make, to produce, to create, to perform, to accomplish, to bring about

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek and can be used in a wide range of contexts, from physical actions like making something, to abstract actions like performing a deed or bringing something about. It often indicates the execution of an action or the creation of an object.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word 'ποιέω' (poieō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an old root meaning 'to make' or 'to create'.

G3009

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ly-too-oor-GHEE-ah

Translations: ministry, service, public service, public worship, liturgy, ministration, a ministry, a service

Notes: This word refers to a public service or ministry, often with a religious or official connotation. It can describe the performance of duties, especially those related to worship or the administration of a community. It is a compound word formed from 'λαός' (laos, meaning 'people') and 'ἔργον' (ergon, meaning 'work'), literally 'work of the people'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΙΑ, ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΑ, ΕΡΓΟΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek λειτουργία (leitourgía), meaning 'public service, public work', from λειτουργός (leitourgós, 'public servant'), from λαός (laós, 'people') + ἔργον (érgon, 'work').

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ON

Translations: being, existing, a being, an existing thing, that which is

Notes: This word is the present active participle, neuter singular, of the verb 'to be'. It describes something that is 'being' or 'existing'. It can function as a noun, referring to 'a being' or 'that which exists', or as an adjective, describing something as 'being' or 'existent'. It is often used to describe the state or nature of something.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩΝ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G2374

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-RAS

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

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

Inflection: Feminine, Genitive Singular or Accusative Plural

Synonyms: ΠΥΛΗ, ΕΙΣΟΔΟΣ

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

G4053

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: peh-RIS-sah

Translations: excessive, superfluous, abundant, more, beyond measure, exceedingly, abundantly, a superfluous thing, superfluous things, excessive things

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'excessive,' 'superfluous,' or 'abundant,' or as an adverb meaning 'exceedingly' or 'abundantly.' As an adjective, it describes something that is more than what is needed or expected. As an adverb, it intensifies the meaning of a verb or another adjective, indicating a high degree or extent.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative (as an adjective); Does not inflect (as an adverb)

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΟΣ, ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΥΠΕΡΒΑΛΛΩΝ

Etymology: The word comes from the Greek preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about,' suggesting something that goes beyond or overflows its boundaries.

G4750

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STOH-mah

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΤΟΜΑΤΟΣ, ΣΤΟΜΑΤΙ, ΣΤΟΜΑΤΑ

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

G3009

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: lay-too-oor-GHEE-ahs

Translations: of public service, of ministry, of liturgy, of service, of worship, of ministration

Notes: This word refers to a public service, ministry, or act of worship. It describes the performance of duties, especially those related to religious or civic functions. It is often used in the context of priestly service in the temple or the Christian church, but can also refer to any public duty or charitable work.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΙΑΣ, ΛΑΤΡΕΙΑΣ, ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΑΣ

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-ee-SKEP-see

Translations: visitation, inspection, supervision, care, help, a visitation, an inspection

Notes: This word refers to a visit, often with a specific purpose such as inspecting, overseeing, caring for, or providing help. It can denote an act of divine intervention or a human act of looking after someone or something.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΗ, ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΙΑ

Etymology: Derived from the verb ΕΠΙΣΚΕΠΤΟΜΑΙ (episkeptomai), meaning 'to look upon, to visit, to inspect'.

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: HOOP

Translations: under, by, with, from, at, through, in, of

Notes: This word is a common Greek preposition and prefix. As a preposition, it typically means 'under' or 'below', but its meaning can vary significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the accusative case, it can indicate motion towards a place ('under', 'to'). As a prefix, it means 'under', 'below', 'less than', or 'secretly', as seen in compound words like 'υποκάτω' (underneath). The form 'ΥΠ' is a common truncation of 'ΥΠΟ' when it acts as a prefix, especially before a vowel, or as part of a compound word.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑ, ΕΠΙ

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-LAH-kay

Translations: guard, a guard, prison, a prison, watch, a watch, custody, a custody, keeping, a keeping

Notes: This word refers to a guard, a place of confinement like a prison, or the act of guarding or keeping. It can also denote a watch or a period of time during which a watch is kept, such as a night watch. It is used to describe both the person who guards and the place or action of guarding.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΤΗΡΗΣΙΣ, ΦΡΟΥΡΑ

Etymology: From the verb φυλάσσω (phylassō), meaning 'to guard, watch, or preserve'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-SKEP-sas-theh

Translations: visit, look after, inspect, examine, care for, look to, provide for

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (upon, over) and the verb 'σκέπτομαι' (to look, to examine). It generally means to look upon or inspect, often with the implication of caring for or providing for someone or something. It can be used in contexts of visiting the sick, examining a situation, or providing oversight.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle/Passive Voice, Imperative, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΣΚΟΠΕΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

G0142

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ai-RO-me-non

Translations: of those lifting, of those being lifted, of things being lifted, of those carrying, of those taking away

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'αἴρω' (airō), meaning 'to lift, take up, carry, bear, remove, or take away'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action or state. In this form, it indicates a plural, genitive case, middle or passive voice, referring to 'those who are lifting/carrying' (middle voice) or 'those who are being lifted/carried' (passive voice). It often describes a group of people or things involved in the action of lifting or being lifted.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΩ, ΑΠΑΙΡΩ, ΕΞΑΙΡΩ

Etymology: The verb 'αἴρω' (airō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to lift, raise'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the sense of lifting or carrying.

G0939

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BAH-seess

Translations: bases, foundations, steps, a base, a foundation, a step

Notes: This word refers to a base, foundation, or a step, something upon which another thing stands or rests. It can be used literally for the physical support of an object or figuratively for the underlying principle or starting point of an idea or action. In the provided context, it refers to physical bases or foundations.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΕΜΕΛΙΟΣ, ΥΠΟΒΑΘΡΑ

Etymology: From the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. It refers to that on which one steps or that which serves as a foundation.

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.

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: fy-LAH-kays

Translations: (of) guard, (of) prison, (of) watch, (of) custody, (of) a guard, (of) a prison, (of) a watch, (of) a custody

Notes: This word refers to the act of guarding, a place of confinement like a prison, or a period of watching, such as a night watch. It can also refer to the people who are guarding or keeping watch. In a sentence, it would typically be used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'of the guard' or 'belonging to the prison'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΤΗΡΗΣΙΣ, ΦΡΟΥΡΑ

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).

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-neh-toh

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

G1984

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-ee-SKEP-sis

Translations: visitation, inspection, supervision, care, muster, enrollment, a visitation, an inspection, a muster

Notes: This word refers to an act of visiting, inspecting, or overseeing. It can also denote a census, a muster, or an enrollment, particularly in the context of counting or registering people. In some contexts, it implies a divine visitation or intervention, often for the purpose of help or judgment. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΗ, ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙΣΚΕΨΙΣ is derived from the verb ἐπισκέπτομαι (episkeptomai), meaning 'to look upon, inspect, visit, or care for'. It combines the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', with a form related to σκέπτομαι (skeptomai), meaning 'to look, examine'.

G3008

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: lay-too-oor-GOHN

Translations: ministering, serving, performing public service, officiating

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'λειτουργέω' (leitourgeō), meaning 'to minister' or 'to serve'. In its given form, 'λειτουργῶν' (leitourgōn), it can function as a descriptive adjective or a substantive, referring to those who are actively engaged in service, often in a public or religious capacity. It describes an ongoing action of ministering or serving.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine or Neuter, Genitive Plural; or Masculine or Neuter, Nominative Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΩΝ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΩΝ, ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩΝ

G2505

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thah

Translations: as, just as, according as

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣ

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

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OO

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

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

G5144

Part of Speech: Numeral

Sounds like: tree-AH-kon-tah

Translations: thirty

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

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.

G1218

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DEE-mos

Translations: people, the people, common people, populace, a people, district

Notes: This word refers to the common people, the populace, or a community of people. It can also denote a specific district or locality where people reside. It is often used to distinguish the general population from rulers or elites.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to δαίω (daiō, "to divide"), referring to a division of land or people. It is the origin of English words like 'democracy' and 'demography'.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-geh-NEE-thay

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

G5140

Part of Speech: Numeral

Sounds like: trees-KHEE-lee-oy

Translations: three thousand

Notes: This word is a numeral meaning 'three thousand'. It is a compound word formed from 'τρίς' (tris), meaning 'thrice' or 'three times', and 'χίλιοι' (chilioi), meaning 'thousand'. It is used to denote a quantity of three thousand units and typically functions as an adjective modifying a plural noun.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative

Etymology: The word τρισχίλιοι (trischilioi) is a compound of τρίς (tris), meaning 'thrice' or 'three times', and χίλιοι (chilioi), meaning 'thousand'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-es-KEM-men-oy

Translations: inspected, visited, looked after, cared for, chosen, selected

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been inspected' or 'those who have been inspected/visited/cared for'. It describes a state of having undergone the action of the verb 'to inspect, visit, or care for'. In the provided context, it likely refers to those who have been counted or selected, such as 'the inspected ones' or 'the counted ones' in a census or military roster.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΤΑΣΜΕΝΟΙ, ΑΡΙΘΜΗΜΕΝΟΙ

G3019

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: LEH-vee-tas

Translations: Levites, a Levite, of the Levites, to the Levites

Notes: This word refers to a member of the tribe of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Levites were descendants of Levi, the third son of Jacob, and were set apart for religious service in ancient Israel, assisting the priests in the Temple. In the provided examples, it is used in the plural, referring to the group of Levites.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative or Nominative

Etymology: The word is derived from the Hebrew name Levi (לֵוִי), referring to the son of Jacob and Leah, whose descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

G2041

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ER-gon

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΙΣ, ΔΟΥΛΕΙΑ, ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ

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

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ahee-ROH-meh-nah

Translations: being lifted, being taken up, being carried, being borne, being removed, being taken away

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'being lifted,' 'being taken up,' or 'being carried.' It describes an action that is currently happening to the subject, either by the subject itself (middle voice) or by an external agent (passive voice). It can be used to describe things that are being elevated, removed, or endured.

Inflection: Present, Participle, Middle or Passive Voice, Nominative or Accusative Case, Neuter Gender, Plural Number

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΩ, ΕΞΑΙΡΩ, ΥΨΟΩ

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ep-is-KEP-men-tes

Translations: visiting, inspecting, looking after, caring for, overseeing, those who visit, those who inspect, those who care for

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'episkeptomai', meaning to visit, inspect, or look after. As a participle, it describes an action being performed by someone or something. It can be used to describe people who are visiting, inspecting, or caring for others, or those who are being visited or inspected, depending on the voice (active, middle, or passive). In the given form, it is a perfect passive participle, indicating an action completed in the past with a continuing result, often translated as 'having been visited' or 'those who have been visited/inspected'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΕΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ, ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ

G0435