2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-neh-toh

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

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.

G2919

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kree-NEIN

Translations: to judge, to decide, to discern, to condemn, to evaluate

Notes: ΚΡΙΝΕΙΝ is the present active infinitive form of the verb ΚΡΙΝΩ. It means 'to judge' or 'to decide', encompassing various nuances such as to discern, to evaluate, to distinguish, or even to condemn. It is used to express the action of making a judgment or decision, often in a legal or moral context, or to indicate the act of distinguishing between things.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΖΩ, ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ, ΔΙΑΚΡΙΝΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *krey- (to sift, distinguish, separate).

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).

G3042

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LEE-mos

Translations: famine, a famine, hunger

Notes: This word refers to a severe scarcity of food, leading to widespread hunger and starvation. It is commonly used to describe a period of great want or scarcity, often with devastating consequences for a region or its people. It can also refer more generally to hunger itself.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΝΑ, ΑΥΧΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'λιμός' (limos) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to lack' or 'to be hungry'. It has been used in Greek since ancient times to denote hunger or famine.

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.

G0965

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ba-ith-LEH-em

Translations: Bethlehem

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to the town of Bethlehem, a significant location in Judea. It is famously known as the birthplace of King David and, according to the New Testament, Jesus Christ. It is used in sentences to specify the origin or destination related to this town.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The name 'Bethlehem' is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'house of bread' or 'house of meat'. It is a compound word from the Hebrew 'bayith' (house) and 'lechem' (bread or food).

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.

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.

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-.

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.

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.

G3686

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-no-MA

Translations: name, a name, reputation, character, authority

Notes: This word refers to a name, whether of a person, place, or thing. It can also signify one's reputation, character, or even authority, as a name often represents the person or entity itself. It is commonly used in phrases like 'in the name of' to denote authority or representation.

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁nómn̥. It is cognate with Latin nōmen and English name.

G0004

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-bee-MEH-lekh

Translations: Abimelech

Notes: Abimelech is a proper noun, referring to a personal name. It was the name of several Philistine kings mentioned in the Old Testament, and it may have also functioned as a royal title, similar to 'Pharaoh' for Egyptian kings. The name is a compound word, meaning 'my father is king' or 'father of a king'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name Abimelech is of Hebrew origin, derived from the words 'אב' (av), meaning 'father', and 'מלך' (melech), meaning 'king'. It literally translates to 'my father is king' or 'father of a king'.

G1416

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DYS-in

Translations: setting, sunset, west, a setting, a sunset, a west

Notes: This word refers to the act of setting, particularly of the sun or other celestial bodies. It can also refer to the direction where the sun sets, which is the west. In a sentence, it would be used to indicate the time of day when the sun goes down or the geographical direction of the west.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΣΜΗ

Etymology: From the verb δύω (dyō), meaning 'to enter, to sink, to set'. It refers to the action of something sinking or setting, especially the sun.

G1519

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, 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'.

G2641

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-LEIF-thay

Translations: was left behind, was forsaken, was abandoned, was left, was remaining

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb λείπω (leipō, meaning 'to leave'). In its passive form, as seen here, it means 'to be left behind,' 'to be forsaken,' or 'to be abandoned.' It describes a state where someone or something is remaining after others have departed or been removed, often implying a sense of being alone or desolate. It is used to indicate that a person or thing has been left in a particular state or place.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ

Etymology: The verb καταλείπω (kataleipō) is formed from the prefix κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against,' and the verb λείπω (leipō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon.' The combination emphasizes the act of leaving something behind, often with a sense of finality or completeness.

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOYS

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

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

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

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

G1208

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: dehf-TEH-rah

Translations: second, a second, the second

Notes: This word means 'second' and is the feminine singular form of the adjective 'δεύτερος'. It can be used to describe something as being in the second position or order. It is often used substantively, meaning 'the second one' (referring to a feminine noun) or 'the second thing'. It can also refer to the second day of the week, Monday.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Etymology: The word 'δευτέρα' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to follow' or 'to yield'. It is related to the concept of being next in sequence.

G4503

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ROOTH

Translations: Ruth

Notes: This is a proper noun, the name of a woman. It refers to Ruth, a central figure in the Old Testament Book of Ruth, known for her loyalty and devotion to her mother-in-law, Naomi. It is used to identify this specific individual.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, does not inflect for case in the same way as common nouns (indeclinable proper noun).

Etymology: The name 'Ruth' is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'friend' or 'companion'. It entered Koine Greek through the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament.

G2730

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-TOH-kay-sahn

Translations: they dwelt, they lived, they inhabited

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to dwell', 'to live', or 'to inhabit'. It describes the action of residing in a place. As an aorist tense form, it indicates a completed action in the past, specifically that 'they' (a group of people) dwelt or lived somewhere.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΕΝΟΙΚΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ 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'. Thus, it literally means 'to dwell down' or 'to settle in'.

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

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

G0599

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-THA-non

Translations: I died, they died, he died, she died, it died

Notes: This word means 'to die' or 'to be dead'. It is the aorist active indicative form, which describes a past action completed at a specific point in time. It can be either first person singular ('I died') or third person plural ('they died'). In some contexts, it can also be used for third person singular ('he/she/it died').

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular or 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΩ, ΕΚΠΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΟΘΝῌΣΚΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΑΠΟ (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ΘΝῌΣΚΩ (thnēskō), meaning 'to die'. The prefix emphasizes the separation from life.

G0297

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: am-foh-TEH-roy

Translations: both

Notes: This word means 'both' and is used to refer to two people or things collectively. It emphasizes that two distinct entities are included in a statement or action.

Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Plural. This word inflects for gender, number, and case (e.g., masculine, feminine, neuter; singular, plural; nominative, genitive, dative, accusative).

Etymology: The word 'ἀμφότεροι' is derived from the prefix 'ἀμφί' (amphi), meaning 'on both sides' or 'around', combined with a form related to 'ἕτερος' (heteros), meaning 'other' or 'one of two'.

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.

G3754

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-tee

Translations: that, because, for, since, how, what, which

Notes: ΟΤΙ is a versatile word in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction meaning 'that', 'because', 'for', or 'since'. It can introduce a clause explaining a reason or consequence, or it can introduce direct speech, similar to how quotation marks function in English. It can also act as a relative pronoun meaning 'what' or 'which'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΓΑΡ

Etymology: The word ΟΤΙ is derived from the neuter accusative singular of the relative pronoun ὅστις (hostis), meaning 'whoever, whatever'. Over time, it evolved to function primarily as a conjunction.

G1980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pes-KEP-tai

Translations: has been visited, has been looked after, has been cared for, has been inspected, has been overseen

Notes: This word is the third person singular perfect passive indicative form of the verb 'ἐπισκέπτομαι' (episkeptomai). It describes an action that was completed in the past and has ongoing results in the present, from the perspective of the subject having received the action. It signifies that someone or something has been visited, looked after, cared for, inspected, or overseen.

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

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΕΩ, ἘΠΙΜΕΛΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'ἐπισκέπτομαι' (episkeptomai) is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and the verb 'σκέπτομαι' (skeptomai), meaning 'to look at' or 'to examine'.

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.

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

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EHL-then

Translations: he went out, she went out, it went out, he came out, she came out, it came out, he departed, she departed, it departed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes the action of moving from an inside place to an outside place, or departing from a location. It is used to indicate that a person or thing has exited or left a specific area.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

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.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, after, among, behind, by, in company with, in pursuit of, according to

Notes: This word is a preposition that can also function as an adverb. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it usually means 'after' or 'behind' (indicating sequence or pursuit). It can also denote a change of state or position.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases)

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'μετά' (meta) comes from Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is related to English 'mid' and 'middle'.

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-por-YOO-on-toh

Translations: they were going, they went, they traveled, they proceeded

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to go', 'to travel', or 'to proceed'. It describes an action of movement. The form 'ἘΠΟΡΕΥΟΝΤΟ' indicates that the action was ongoing or repeated in the past, often translated as 'they were going' or 'they went' (in a continuous sense). It is commonly used to describe people moving from one place to another.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperfect, Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΟΔΕΥΩ

G3598

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oh-DOH

Translations: to a way, to a road, to a journey, to a path, to a course, to a manner, to a way of life, to a custom, to a means, to a method, to a direction, to a journey, to a travel, to a passage, to a street, to a highway, to a route, to a track, to a trail

Notes: This word refers to a way, road, or path, and can also metaphorically mean a journey, course of action, or manner of life. It is used to indicate movement along a physical route or to describe a particular custom or method. In this dative form, it often indicates the recipient or direction of an action, or the means by which something is done.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΡΙΒΟΣ, ΚΕΛΕΥΘΟΣ, ΠΟΡΕΙΑ

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREF-sai

Translations: to turn, to return, to turn back, to convert, to restore

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to turn' or 'to return'. It is often used to describe a physical turning or returning to a place, but can also signify a moral or spiritual turning, such as converting to a new belief or repenting from sin. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb 'στρέφω' (strephō), meaning 'to turn'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΥΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΑΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ

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.

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

G654

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pos-trah-FEE-teh

Translations: turn away, turn back, return, avert, reject, abandon

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to turn away, turn back, or return. It can also mean to avert something, or to reject or abandon someone or something. It is often used in the context of turning away from evil or sin, or returning to a previous state or location. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀπό' (away from) and 'στρέφω' (to turn).

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Imperative, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: meth

Translations: with, after, among, by, in company with

Notes: This is an elided form of the preposition 'μετά' (meta), which means 'with' or 'after'. The final alpha (α) is dropped when the next word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark (indicated by the 'θ' which is the first letter of the following word in the examples, 'θύμου'). It indicates association, accompaniment, or sequence in time or order. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'after' or 'behind'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition, but this is an elided form)

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- (among, with, in the middle of).

G1656

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EH-leh-os

Translations: mercy, a mercy, compassion, pity

Notes: ἘΛΕΟΣ refers to active compassion, pity, or mercy, often extended by a superior to an inferior, or by God to humanity. It implies a deep feeling of sympathy that leads to practical help or forgiveness. It is frequently used in the context of God's benevolent actions towards His people.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΤΙΡΜΟΣ, ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΑ

Etymology: The etymology of ἘΛΕΟΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to a root meaning 'to feel pity' or 'to be moved by compassion'.

G2531

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

Translations: just as, even as, according as, as, exactly as, in proportion as, like, according to, inasmuch as

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, meaning 'as' or 'how'). It functions as an adverb or conjunction, primarily used to introduce a comparison, indicating that something is done or happens in the same way as something else. It can also express correspondence or proportion, meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'to the extent that'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, 'as, how').

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'.

G2348

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: teth-NEE-koh-tohn

Translations: of the dead, of those who have died

Notes: This word is the perfect active participle of the verb 'θνῄσκω' (thnēskō), meaning 'to die' or 'to be dead'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing someone or something that has died and remains in a state of death. In this genitive plural form, it refers to 'those who have died' or 'the dead' in a possessive or relational sense, often translated as 'of the dead'. It can refer to people of any gender.

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

Synonyms: ΝΕΚΡΩΝ, ΑΠΟΘΑΝΟΝΤΩΝ

Etymology: The verb θνῄσκω (thnēskō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to die'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also convey the concept of death or dying.

G3624

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-koh

Translations: (to) house, (to) household, (to) family, (to) temple, (to) home

Notes: This word refers to a house, a dwelling place, or a building. It can also refer to a household, meaning the family and all who live within the house, or more broadly, a lineage or a family line. In a religious context, it can refer to a temple or the house of God. The form ΟἸΚΩ is the dative singular, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ, ΟΙΚΟΣ

G2705

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-fee-LEE-sen

Translations: he kissed, she kissed, it kissed, he kissed fervently, she kissed fervently, it kissed fervently

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'καταφιλέω' (kataphileō), meaning 'to kiss' or 'to kiss fervently'. The prefix 'κατα-' (kata-) intensifies the action of the verb, suggesting a strong or repeated kissing, often translated as 'kissed much' or 'kissed fervently'. It describes an action completed in the past by a single subject (he, she, or it).

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

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΕΩ, ΚΥΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'καταφιλέω' (kataphileō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against' and used here to intensify the action, and the verb 'φιλέω' (phileō), meaning 'to love' or 'to kiss'.

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: OW-tas

Translations: them, themselves

Notes: This word is a pronoun meaning 'them' or 'themselves'. It is used to refer to a group of feminine nouns or persons in the accusative case, indicating that they are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition. It can function as a simple pronoun or as an intensive pronoun, emphasizing the subjects themselves.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΦΑΣ, ΣΦΕΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient Greek pronoun that has been in use since classical times, referring to 'self' or 'same', and developing into a general third-person pronoun.

G1869

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-AY-ran

Translations: they lifted, they raised, they took up, they carried up

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb ἐπαίρω (epairō), meaning 'to lift up,' 'to raise,' or 'to take up.' It is often used in contexts where someone lifts their voice, hands, or eyes, or takes something up. For example, 'they lifted their voice' means they began to cry out or speak loudly.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΑΝΑΙΡΩ, ΥΨΟΩ

Etymology: The word ἐπαίρω (epairō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over,' and the verb αἴρω (airō), meaning 'to lift,' 'to take up,' or 'to carry.'

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AY-pahn

Translations: they said, they spoke

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'εἶπον' (eîpon), which functions as the aorist tense for 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes a completed action in the past, indicating that a group of people 'said' or 'spoke' something. It is used to report direct speech or to state what was communicated by multiple individuals.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΑΛΗΣΑΝ, ΕΦΑΣΑΝ

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.

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-TRAF-ee-teh

Translations: turn, turn back, return, convert, be converted

Notes: This word means to turn around, to return, or to convert. It can be used literally to describe a physical turning or returning to a place, or metaphorically to describe a spiritual turning or conversion, often implying a change of mind, allegiance, or behavior towards God. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (upon, to) and 'στρέφω' (to turn).

Inflection: Aorist, Imperative, Second Person, Plural, Passive

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΝΟΕΩ

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.

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

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.

G2836

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: koy-LEE-ah

Translations: belly, a belly, womb, a womb, stomach, intestines, inner being, of the belly, to the belly

Notes: This word refers to the belly, abdomen, or stomach. It can also refer to the womb, especially in the context of birth or conception. Metaphorically, it can denote the inner being, the seat of emotions or thoughts, or the innermost part of something. It is used in various contexts, from literal anatomical references to figurative expressions of one's deepest self.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΑΣΤΗΡ, ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΑ

Etymology: From Koine Greek, likely related to κοῖλος (koilos), meaning 'hollow' or 'concave', referring to the hollow part of the body.

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.

G5287

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hoo-pos-TA-sis

Translations: substance, a substance, reality, a reality, assurance, an assurance, confidence, a confidence, person, a person, existence, an existence, foundation, a foundation

Notes: This word is a compound noun formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (HYPO), meaning 'under' or 'below', and the verb ΙΣΤΗΜΙ (HISTĒMI), meaning 'to stand'. It refers to that which stands under or supports something, thus denoting substance, reality, or underlying essence. In different contexts, it can mean a foundation, a firm standing, assurance, or confidence. In theological contexts, particularly in early Christian writings, it was used to describe the distinct 'person' or 'subsistence' within the Godhead.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΥΣΙΑ, ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑ, ΒΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ΥΠΟ (HYPO), meaning 'under', and the root of the verb ΙΣΤΗΜΙ (HISTĒMI), meaning 'to stand'. The word literally means 'a standing under' or 'that which stands under'.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-nay-THEE-nai

Translations: to become, to be, to come into being, to happen, to arise, to be made

Notes: This is the aorist passive infinitive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to be'. It expresses the idea of something coming into existence, happening, or being made. As an infinitive, it often functions like a verbal noun, indicating the purpose or result of an action, or simply the action itself without a specific subject.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΦΥΟΜΑΙ

G4327

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-DEK-ses-theh

Translations: you will receive, you will welcome, you will await, you will expect

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros, meaning 'to, toward') and the verb δέχομαι (dechomai, meaning 'to receive, welcome'). It means to receive someone or something, to welcome them, or to await/expect something. It implies an active anticipation or acceptance.

Inflection: Second Person, Plural, Future, Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΟΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΚΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

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.

G0006

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-DROO-thin-oh-sin

Translations: they might ripen, they might mature, they might grow ripe

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to ripen' or 'to mature'. It is used to describe the process of something becoming fully developed, whether literally like fruit, or figuratively like a person or a situation. In this form, it indicates a potential or hypothetical action by a group of people or things.

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

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀδρύνω (adrúnō), meaning 'to ripen, to make ripe'. It is related to ἁδρός (hadrós), meaning 'thick, stout, strong, ripe'.

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.

G2722

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tas-kheh-THEH-ses-theh

Translations: you will be held back, you will be restrained, you will be detained, you will be possessed

Notes: This word means to be held back, restrained, or detained. It is used to describe a situation where someone or something is prevented from moving forward or acting freely. It can also imply being taken possession of or being occupied.

Inflection: Second Person, Plural, Future, Passive, Indicative

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΚΩΛΥΩ, ΕΜΠΟΔΙΖΩ

Etymology: From κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. The compound verb literally means 'to hold down' or 'to hold against'.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ge-NEH-sthai

Translations: to become, to be, to happen, to come to pass, to arise, to be made, to be born

Notes: This word is the aorist middle infinitive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It signifies the action of coming into being, happening, or being made. It can also mean to be born or to arise. As an infinitive, it often functions like 'to become' or 'to happen' in English, frequently used after verbs that express desire, ability, or necessity.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

G4087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-krahn-THEH

Translations: was made bitter, became bitter, was embittered, was grieved, was distressed

Notes: This word is a verb in the aorist passive indicative, meaning 'was made bitter' or 'became bitter'. It describes a state of becoming bitter, either literally in taste or figuratively in spirit, referring to experiencing deep sorrow, grief, or distress. It is often used to describe a person's emotional state when they are deeply saddened or resentful.

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

Synonyms: ΛΥΠΕΩ, ΣΤΕΝΑΖΩ, ΘΛΙΒΩ

Etymology: The root verb ΠΙΚΡΑΙΝΩ (pikrainō) comes from the adjective ΠΙΚΡΟΣ (pikros), meaning 'bitter'. The prefix ἘΠΙ- (epi-) can intensify the meaning or indicate 'upon' or 'in addition to'.

G5228

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-PER

Translations: over, above, for, on behalf of, concerning, beyond, more than

Notes: ΥΠΕΡ is a Koine Greek preposition. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often means 'on behalf of', 'for the sake of', 'concerning', or 'instead of'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'over', 'above', 'beyond', or 'more than', often indicating position or motion.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *uperi, meaning 'over, above'. It is cognate with English 'over' and Latin 'super'.

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.

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-STREF-sen

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΥΠΟΝΟΣΤΕΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

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.

G190

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-ko-loo-THEE-sen

Translations: followed, he followed, she followed, it followed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to follow' or 'to accompany'. It is used to describe someone or something moving behind another, often in the sense of being a disciple or adherent. For example, 'he followed the teacher' or 'the crowd followed him'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΩΚΩ

Etymology: The word ἀκολουθέω (akoloutheō) is derived from the prefix ἀκόλουθος (akolouthos), meaning 'following' or 'attendant', which itself comes from ἀ- (a-, 'together with') and κέλευθος (keleuthos, 'path' or 'road').

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.

G0390

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nes-TREP-sen

Translations: returned, turned back, turned around, overturned, overthrew, conducted oneself, behaved

Notes: This is a verb meaning to turn back, return, or to turn around. It can also mean to overturn or overthrow something. In a figurative sense, it can refer to one's conduct or behavior, meaning to conduct oneself or behave in a certain way. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'back', and the verb στρέφω (strephō), meaning 'to turn'.

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

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ὙΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ

Etymology: The word ἀναστρέφω (anastrephō) is formed from the prefix ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'back', and the verb στρέφω (strephō), meaning 'to turn'. It implies a turning motion, either literally or figuratively, often indicating a return or a change in direction or state.

G4860

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-NYM-fohs

Translations: sister-in-law, a sister-in-law, relative by marriage

Notes: This word is a compound noun, formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'νύμφη' (nymphe), meaning 'bride' or 'young woman'. It refers to a female relative by marriage, specifically a sister-in-law. It is used to describe a woman who is related to one's spouse or to whom one's spouse is related by marriage.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and ΝΥΜΦΗ (nymphe), meaning 'bride' or 'young woman'.

G3694

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: O-PI-so

Translations: behind, after, back, backward, afterwards

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'behind' or 'backwards', indicating direction or position. It can also be used as a preposition, typically with the genitive case, to mean 'behind' or 'after' in terms of place or time. For example, it can refer to following someone or something, or to events that occur later.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ

Etymology: This word is derived from the Greek root *ὀπίς (opis), meaning 'back' or 'behind'.

G4860

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-NYM-foo

Translations: of a fellow bride, of a fellow bridegroom, of a fellow bridesmaid, of a fellow groomsman, of a companion in marriage

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and ΝΥΜΦΟΣ (nymphos), meaning 'bride' or 'bridegroom'. It refers to someone who is a companion in marriage, such as a fellow bride, a fellow bridegroom, a bridesmaid, or a groomsman. It is used to describe a close associate in the context of a wedding or marriage.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΥΝΟΣ, ΣΥΝΟΔΟΙΠΟΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΝΥΜΦΟΣ is a compound of the Greek preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and ΝΥΜΦΟΣ (nymphos), meaning 'bride' or 'bridegroom'.

G2641

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-li-PEIN

Translations: to leave behind, to abandon, to forsake, to desert, to depart from, to bequeath

Notes: This word is an aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'καταλείπω'. It is a compound verb formed from 'κατά' (down, against) and 'λείπω' (to leave). It means to leave something or someone behind, to abandon, or to forsake. It can also refer to leaving something as a legacy or inheritance. It is often used in contexts where someone departs from a place, leaves a person, or abandons a practice.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΚΛΕΙΠΩ, ΑΠΟΛΕΙΠΩ

G0654

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pos-TREP-sai

Translations: to turn away, to turn back, to return, to avert, to pervert

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'apostrephō', meaning 'to turn away' or 'to turn back'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'apo' (away from) and the verb 'strephō' (to turn). It can be used in various contexts, such as turning oneself away from something, causing someone or something else to turn away, or returning to a place or state. It can also imply averting something, like a disaster, or perverting a path or truth.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G3694

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: oh-PIS-then

Translations: behind, after, back, backward

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating position or direction. It means 'behind' in terms of location, or 'after' in terms of time or sequence. It can also refer to moving 'backward' or 'to the rear'. It is often used to describe something that follows or is located at the back of something else.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΩ, ΚΑΤΟΠΙΝ

Etymology: From an assumed derivative of the preposition 'ὀπίσω' (opisō), meaning 'behind' or 'backwards'. It is related to the concept of 'seeing' or 'looking back'.

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.

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: por-YOO-soh-my

Translations: I will go, I will travel, I will depart, I will proceed

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to go', 'to travel', 'to depart', or 'to proceed'. It is used to describe movement from one place to another, often with a sense of purpose or direction. It can be used in various contexts, such as physically moving, or metaphorically 'going' in a certain direction in life or action. This specific form indicates a future action.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Future, Indicative, Middle/Passive

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THEH-os

Translations: God, a God, Lord

Notes: ΘΕΟΣ (theos) is a singular noun meaning 'God' or 'a god'. In Koine Greek, it is frequently used to refer to the singular, supreme God, often with the definite article. It can also refer to a generic deity or even a human figure considered divine. It functions as a subject or object in sentences, depending on its case.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΠΑΤΗΡ

Etymology: The word ΘΕΟΣ is believed to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root, though its precise origin is debated. It has cognates in various Indo-European languages.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TA-deh

Translations: these things, thus, as follows

Notes: ΤΑΔΕ is the neuter plural form of the demonstrative pronoun ὅδε (hode), meaning 'this' or 'these'. It is often used to introduce a statement, a list of items, or direct speech, functioning like 'thus' or 'as follows'. For example, 'thus says the Lord'. It can refer to things that are about to be said or have just been mentioned.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΤΟΙΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ὅδε (hode) is formed from the demonstrative pronoun ὁ (ho, 'this, that') and the deictic particle -δε (-de), which emphasizes proximity or immediate reference.

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-THEY-ay

Translations: may he add, may he put to, may he increase, may he give besides, may he do so and more

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'prostithēmi', meaning 'to add' or 'to put to'. It is a compound word formed from 'pros' (meaning 'to' or 'toward') and 'tithēmi' (meaning 'to put' or 'to place'). In this specific form, it expresses a wish or a potential action, often translated as 'may he add' or 'may he do so and more', especially in oaths or blessings.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΑΝΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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'.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ee-DOO-sah

Translations: seeing, having seen, when she saw, when she had seen

Notes: This word is a feminine, singular, nominative aorist active participle of the verb 'to see' (ὁράω). It describes an action of seeing that has been completed, often translated as 'having seen' or 'when she saw'. It functions like an adjective, modifying a feminine subject and indicating that the subject performed the action of seeing.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΟΥΣΑ, ΘΕΩΡΟΥΣΑ

G2869

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ko-PAH-sen

Translations: ceased, stopped, abated, calmed down

Notes: This word means to cease, stop, or abate. It is often used to describe the calming of winds, storms, or strong emotions like anger. It indicates that something that was active or intense has come to an end or lessened significantly.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΥΩ, ΛΗΓΩ, ΗΣΥΧΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word κοπάζω (kopazō) is derived from κόπος (kopos), meaning 'toil, labor, weariness'. The verb thus implies a cessation from toil or a state of weariness leading to a stop or abatement.

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-por-YOO-thay-san

Translations: they went, they departed, they traveled, they walked

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to go', 'to depart', 'to travel', or 'to walk'. It describes the act of moving from one place to another. The form 'ἘΠΟΡΕΥΘΗΣΑΝ' indicates that the action was completed in the past by a group of people (third person plural). It is often used to describe a journey or a movement towards a destination.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word πορεύομαι (poreuomai) comes from the Greek word πόρος (poros), meaning 'a way' or 'a passage'. It signifies movement along a path or route.

G3854

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-ge-NES-thai

Translations: to come, to arrive, to be present, to appear

Notes: This word is an aorist middle infinitive of the verb 'παραγίνομαι', meaning 'to come alongside', 'to arrive', or 'to be present'. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to come into being'. It is used to describe the act of someone or something coming to a specific place or being present at an event.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

Etymology: The verb 'παραγίνομαι' is a compound of the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to come into being'. The combination signifies a coming or being present in proximity to something or someone.

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.

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'.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pon

Translations: I said, I spoke, he said, he spoke, they said, they spoke, to say, to speak

Notes: ΕἸΠΟΝ is an aorist form of the verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is often used as the aorist tense of the verb λέγω (legō). It describes an action that occurred in the past, without specifying its duration or completion. It can be translated as 'I said', 'he said', or 'they said' depending on the context and the implied subject, as the form itself is ambiguous regarding person and number (it can be 1st singular, 3rd singular, or 3rd plural). It is commonly used to introduce direct or indirect speech.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular or 3rd Person Singular or 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

G2564

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-LEH-tee

Translations: you call, you invite, you name

Notes: This word means 'to call,' 'to invite,' or 'to name.' It is a verb used to describe the action of summoning someone, giving a name, or extending an invitation. It can be used in various contexts, such as calling out to someone, inviting guests, or referring to someone by a specific name.

Inflection: 2nd Person, Plural, Present Tense, Active Voice, Indicative Mood or Imperative Mood

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ, ΟΝΟΜΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΛΕΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European *kelh₁-, meaning 'to shout, to call.' It is related to Latin calo ('to call out') and English 'hail'.

G2425

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ee-ka-NOS

Translations: sufficient, adequate, competent, able, worthy, enough, a lot, many

Notes: This word describes something or someone as being sufficient, adequate, or competent for a particular purpose or task. It can refer to a quantity that is enough, or a person who is capable or worthy. It is often used to express that something is ample or abundant.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΡΚΕΤΟΣ, ΑΞΙΟΣ, ΔΥΝΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the verb ἱκάνω (hikanō), meaning 'to reach, to arrive, to suffice'.

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.

G4134

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PLAY-rays

Translations: full, complete, filled, a full

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'full' or 'complete'. It describes something that is filled to capacity or lacking nothing. It can be used to describe a container that is full, a person who is full of a certain quality (like grace or wisdom), or a time that is complete.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΕΜΩΝ, ΠΕΠΛΗΡΩΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΛΗΡΗΣ (plērēs) comes from the verb πίμπλημι (pimplēmi), meaning 'to fill'. It describes the state of being filled or complete.

G2756

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: keh-NANE

Translations: empty, a empty, vain, a vain, worthless, a worthless, without effect, a without effect

Notes: This word describes something as empty, hollow, or devoid of content. It can refer to physical emptiness, or metaphorically to something that is useless, vain, or without purpose or effect. It is often used to describe a state of being or a condition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΤΑΙΟΣ, ΑΡΓΟΣ, ΑΝΩΦΕΛΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΕΝΟΣ (kenos) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the concept of 'gaping' or 'open'.

G5013

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-tah-peh-NEE-noh-sen

Translations: he humbled, he brought low, he abased

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to humble,' 'to bring low,' or 'to abase.' It describes the action of someone or something being made humble or being lowered in status or position. It is used to indicate a completed action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ, ΤΑΠΕΙΝΟΦΡΟΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΤΑΠΕΙΝΟΩ (tapeinoō) comes from the adjective ΤΑΠΕΙΝΟΣ (tapeinos), meaning 'lowly,' 'humble,' or 'abased.'

G3565

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOOM-fay

Translations: bride, a bride, young woman, a young woman, daughter-in-law, a daughter-in-law, nymph, a nymph

Notes: This word refers to a young woman, especially one who is newly married or about to be married, hence 'bride'. It can also refer to a daughter-in-law or, in a broader sense, any young woman. In ancient Greek mythology, it could also refer to a divine female spirit associated with nature, a 'nymph'. Its usage depends on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΘΕΝΟΣ, ΓΥΝΗ

Etymology: The word ΝΥΜΦΗ comes from Proto-Indo-European, referring to a young woman or bride. It is related to Latin 'nūbere' (to marry) and 'nupta' (bride).

G3854

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-reh-geh-NEE-thay-san

Translations: they came, they arrived, they were present

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to come into being'. Together, it means to come alongside, to arrive, or to be present. It describes the action of a group of people arriving at a specific place or being present at an event.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

G0746

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-KHEE

Translations: beginning, a beginning, rule, a rule, ruler, a ruler, first, origin, a first, a ruler, dominion, a dominion, principality, a principality

Notes: This word refers to the beginning of something, the first in a series, or the origin. It can also denote a position of authority, rule, or dominion, and by extension, the person holding such authority (a ruler or magistrate). It is used to describe the starting point of time, a sequence, or a source of power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΡΧΗ, ΚΕΦΑΛΗ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ergʰ-, meaning 'to begin, rule'. It is related to words signifying 'first' or 'chief'.

G2326