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.

G0994

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: BOH-os

Translations: Boaz

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to Boaz, a prominent figure in the Old Testament Book of Ruth. He is depicted as a wealthy landowner in Bethlehem who marries Ruth, a Moabite woman, and becomes an ancestor of King David and, ultimately, of Jesus Christ. The name itself means 'in him is strength' or 'swiftness'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Boaz (Βοόζ in Hebrew) is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'in him is strength' or 'swiftness'. It is a significant biblical name.

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'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TANE

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΗΝ is the feminine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun that is feminine in gender, singular in number, and in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. For example, it would be used before a feminine singular noun like 'πόλιν' (city) when 'city' is the direct object.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The Koine Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It evolved from an earlier demonstrative particle, becoming a grammatical marker for definiteness.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, 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'.

G0437

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ang-khis-TEV-tays

Translations: kinsman-redeemer, next of kin, redeemer, a kinsman-redeemer, a next of kin, a redeemer

Notes: This word refers to a kinsman, specifically one who has the right and obligation to redeem property or a person, or to marry a childless widow, according to ancient Israelite law. It is a compound word derived from 'ἄγχι' (anchi, meaning 'near') and 'στεύω' (steuo, meaning 'to make firm' or 'to establish'). This individual was responsible for upholding the family line and property.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΓΟΕΛ, ΛΥΤΡΩΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek words ἄγχι (anchi), meaning 'near' or 'close', and a root related to στεύω (steuo), meaning 'to make firm' or 'to establish'. It refers to one who is closely related and has a legal obligation.

G3844

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pah-reh-por-YOO-eh-toh

Translations: was passing by, went by, passed along

Notes: This word is the imperfect middle/passive indicative form of the verb 'παραπορεύομαι'. It describes an action that was ongoing in the past, specifically someone or something moving alongside or passing by. As a compound verb, it combines 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'along', with 'πορεύομαι' (poreuomai), meaning 'to go' or 'to proceed'. Thus, it literally means 'to go alongside' or 'to pass by'.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice, Third Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΕΡΙΠΑΤΕΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

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.

G1624

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-KLEE-nas

Translations: turned aside, turned away, avoided, shunned, departed, declined

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from,' and the verb κλίνω (klinō), meaning 'to bend' or 'to incline.' Together, it means to bend or turn away from something, to deviate, or to avoid. It is often used in a moral sense to describe turning away from evil or sin, or physically to describe moving away from a path or person.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative Masculine Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΛΙΝΩ, ΕΚΦΕΥΓΩ, ΠΑΡΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G5602

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-deh

Translations: here, hither, in this place, to this place

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating location or direction, meaning 'here' or 'to this place'. It is used to point to a specific location or to indicate movement towards the speaker or a particular spot. For example, it can be used in commands like 'Come here!' or to state that something is located 'here'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΝΘΑΔΕ, ΕΝΤΑΥΘΑ

Etymology: From the demonstrative stem *ho- (this) and the locative suffix -de. It indicates proximity to the speaker.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAH-ben

Translations: he took, she took, it took, he received, she received, it received

Notes: This is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point in time. It can be used to describe someone taking an object, receiving something, or even grasping an idea.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

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.

G2523

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KAH-thi-san

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΕΖΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ

G3310

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-REE-dah

Translations: a portion, a part, a share, a division

Notes: This word refers to a portion, a part, or a share of something. It can be used to describe a division of land, a segment of a group, or an allotted share of goods. For example, one might speak of 'a portion of the inheritance' or 'a part of the city'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΟΣ, ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΜΟΙΡΑ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΡΙΣ (meris) comes from the verb μερίζω (merizō), meaning 'to divide' or 'to distribute'. It is related to the concept of dividing something into parts.

G3588, G3778

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

Translations: of the, of him, of it, of this, to, in order to

Notes: This word is a form of the definite article 'the' or a demonstrative pronoun 'this/that'. It is most commonly used to indicate possession or relationship, translating as 'of the' or 'of him/it'. It can also be used before an infinitive verb to express purpose, meaning 'to' or 'in order to'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word 'Ο' (ho), from which 'ΤΟΥ' is derived, comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient word that has evolved to serve various grammatical functions in Greek.

G3588, G3739, G2228

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Conjunction, Interjection

Sounds like: AY

Translations: the, who, which, or, oh, ah

Notes: This word is most commonly used as the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek, specifically as the feminine nominative singular form (e.g., 'the cry') or the neuter nominative/accusative plural form. It can also function as a relative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'which' (feminine nominative singular). Additionally, it can be a conjunction meaning 'or' or an interjection expressing surprise or emotion, similar to 'oh' or 'ah'. Its meaning is highly dependent on context.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Singular (Definite Article or Relative Pronoun); Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Plural (Definite Article); Does not inflect (Conjunction or Interjection)

Etymology: The Greek definite article and related forms derive from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun. The conjunction and interjection forms have separate, though related, origins within Proto-Indo-European.

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOO

Translations: (of) a brother, (of) the brother, (of) a fellow believer, (of) the fellow believer, (of) a kinsman

Notes: This word refers to a brother by birth, or more broadly, a fellow human being, a kinsman, or a fellow believer in a religious context. It is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession, origin, or relationship.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΝΗΡ, ΣΥΝΔΟΥΛΟΣ

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

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'.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: deh-DOH-tai

Translations: it has been given, it is given, it was given

Notes: This word is the third person singular, perfect passive indicative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didōmi), meaning 'to give'. It indicates an action that was completed in the past and has ongoing results in the present. Therefore, it translates to 'it has been given' or 'it is given' (implying a past action with present effect). It is used when something has been bestowed or granted.

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

Etymology: The word 'δίδωμι' (didōmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present form, which is common for verbs of giving in ancient languages.

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.

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREF-oo-see

Translations: returning, turning back, converting, a returning, a turning back, a converting

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'epistrephō', meaning 'to turn back', 'to return', or 'to convert'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action or state. In this form, it refers to someone or something that is in the act of returning or turning back. It can be used to describe a physical return or a spiritual conversion.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΣΤΡΕΦΩ

Etymology: The word 'epistrephō' is a compound word formed from 'epi' (meaning 'upon' or 'to') and 'strephō' (meaning 'to turn'). It literally means 'to turn upon' or 'to turn towards', and thus 'to return' or 'to convert'.

G0601

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-ka-LYP-soh

Translations: I will reveal, I will uncover, I will disclose, I will make known

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and the verb καλύπτω (kalypto), meaning 'to cover' or 'to conceal.' Therefore, it literally means 'to uncover' or 'to take away the covering.' In a broader sense, it refers to the act of revealing, disclosing, or making something known that was previously hidden or secret. It is often used in contexts where divine truths or future events are being unveiled.

Inflection: Future Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΩΣΩ, ΦΑΝΕΡΩΣΩ, ΓΝΩΡΙΣΩ

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.

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'.

G2932

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: KTEE-sahee

Translations: acquire, buy, get, obtain, possess, gain, purchase

Notes: This word means to acquire, obtain, or possess something, often implying a process of gaining ownership or control. It can refer to buying something, or simply coming into possession of it. It is used in contexts where one is urged to gain or secure something for themselves.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΧΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the idea of settling or establishing oneself, and thus acquiring property or possessions.

G1727

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: eh-NAN-tee-on

Translations: opposite, contrary, hostile, in the presence of, before, against, an opposite thing

Notes: This word can function as an adjective, an adverb, or a preposition. As an adjective, it describes something as being opposite or contrary. As an adverb, it means 'opposite' or 'over against'. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case and means 'in the presence of', 'before', or 'against'. It denotes a position or action in opposition to or in front of something or someone.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἈΝΤΙ, ΚΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word ἘΝΑΝΤΙΟΣ is a compound word formed from the preposition ἘΝ (in) and ἈΝΤΙΟΣ (opposite, facing).

G2521

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-thay-MEH-nohn

Translations: (of) those sitting, (of) those who sit, (of) those who are seated

Notes: This word is the genitive plural participle of the verb 'καθῆμαι' (kathēmai), meaning 'to sit' or 'to be seated'. It refers to a group of people who are in the act of sitting or are in a seated position. It is often used to describe a group of people gathered together, such as an assembly or council.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΗΜΕΝΟΙ, ΚΑΘΗΜΕΝΑΣ

Etymology: The word 'καθῆμαι' (kathēmai) is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down', and the verb 'ἧμαι' (hēmai), meaning 'to sit'. It literally means 'to sit down'.

G1519, G1487, G1488

Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: E

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ang-khis-TEV-eis

Translations: you act as kinsman-redeemer, you redeem, you perform the part of a near kinsman

Notes: This word describes the action of fulfilling the duty of a near kinsman, particularly in the context of redemption, such as buying back property or marrying a deceased relative's widow to preserve the family line. It implies a close familial obligation to provide help or protection.

Inflection: 2nd Person, Singular, Present, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΛΥΤΡΟΩ, ΕΞΑΓΟΡΑΖΩ

Etymology: From ἀγχιστεύς (anchisteus, "a near kinsman"), which comes from ἄγχι (anchi, "near"). It refers to the role of a close relative in fulfilling legal and social obligations.

G0067

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ang-khis-TEH-oo-eh

Translations: to act as kinsman, to redeem, to perform the duty of a kinsman, to marry a kinswoman

Notes: This word describes the action of fulfilling the duty of a kinsman, particularly in the context of redemption or marriage within a family line. It refers to the legal and social obligations of the nearest relative, often involving the redemption of property or the continuation of a family line through marriage. The form ἈΓΧΙΣΤΕΥΕ is an imperative, commanding someone to perform this duty.

Inflection: Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΛΥΤΡΟΩ, ΕΞΑΓΟΡΑΖΩ

Etymology: From ἀγχιστής (anchistēs), meaning 'nearest kinsman', which comes from ἄγχι (anchi), meaning 'near'. It refers to the duties of the nearest relative.

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.

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.

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: gno-SOH-mai

Translations: I will know, I shall know, I will come to know, I will understand

Notes: This word is a verb in the future tense, middle voice, first person singular. It means 'I will know' or 'I shall know'. It refers to the act of acquiring knowledge or coming to an understanding in the future. It can also imply a personal or experiential knowledge, not just intellectual understanding.

Inflection: Future, Middle Voice, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word γινώσκω (ginōskō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵneh₃- meaning 'to know'. It is related to English 'know' and Latin 'gnoscere'.

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.

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

Notes: This word is a negative particle used to express absolute negation. It typically precedes verbs, adjectives, or adverbs to deny or contradict a statement. It is used when the negation is a statement of fact, as opposed to a hypothetical or willed negation. It has variant forms like οὐ (ou) before a consonant and οὐχ (ouch) before a rough breathing.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΉ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'not'. It is an ancient negative particle found in various Indo-European languages.

G3950

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: par-EX

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΝ, ΧΩΡΙΣ

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

G0067

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ang-khis-TEV-sai

Translations: to act as kinsman-redeemer, to redeem, to buy back, to perform the duty of a kinsman

Notes: This word refers to the act of fulfilling the duty of a kinsman-redeemer, particularly in the context of ancient Israelite law. This duty involved buying back property, avenging a death, or marrying a deceased brother's widow to preserve the family line. It is used to describe the action of someone who steps in to restore or protect a family's inheritance or standing.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΥΤΡΟΩ, ΕΞΑΓΟΡΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek word ἄγχιστος (ánkhistos), meaning 'nearest of kin', combined with the verb suffix -εύω, indicating an action or function. It literally means 'to be the nearest of kin' or 'to act as the nearest of kin'.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-MEE

Translations: I am, to be, exist, happen

Notes: This is the Koine Greek verb 'to be', 'to exist', or 'to happen'. It is a fundamental and highly irregular verb, often used as a copula (a linking verb) to connect the subject of a sentence to a predicate noun or adjective, indicating identity or a state of being. It can also indicate existence or occurrence. For example, 'Ἐγὼ εἰμι' translates to 'I am'.

Inflection: First person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: This verb is one of the oldest and most fundamental verbs in the Greek language, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages.

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'.

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.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ang-khis-TEV-soh

Translations: to act as kinsman-redeemer, to redeem, to marry a kinsman, to perform the duty of a kinsman

Notes: This verb describes the action of fulfilling the duty of a kinsman, particularly in the context of ancient Israelite law. This duty often involved redeeming property, avenging a death, or marrying a deceased kinsman's widow to raise up offspring for him. It implies a close family relationship and the responsibility that comes with it.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Future, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΛΥΤΡΟΩ, ΕΞΑΓΟΡΑΖΩ

Etymology: From ἀγχιστεύς (anchisteus), meaning 'a kinsman-redeemer', which is derived from ἄγχι (anchi), meaning 'near' or 'close'.

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.

G5495

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHEI-ross

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

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

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

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

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.

G2348

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: teth-NEE-koh-tos

Translations: of the dead, of the dead one, of the deceased, of him who has died

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the perfect active participle of the verb 'θνῄσκω' (thnēskō), meaning 'to die'. It refers to someone who has died or is dead. It functions as a noun, meaning 'of the dead person' or 'of the deceased', or as an adjective, modifying a noun to mean 'of the dead'. For example, it could be used in phrases like 'the name of the dead one' or 'the house of the dead man'.

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

Synonyms: ΝΕΚΡΟΥ, ΑΠΟΘΑΝΟΝΤΟΣ

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 mortality.

G1163

Part of Speech: Impersonal Verb

Sounds like: DEH-ee

Translations: it is necessary, one must, it is proper, it behooves

Notes: This is an impersonal verb meaning 'it is necessary' or 'one must'. It expresses a strong sense of obligation, necessity, or inevitability. It is often used with an infinitive to indicate what must be done or what is destined to happen.

Inflection: Impersonal, 3rd person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΧΡΗ, ΑΝΑΓΚΗ ΕΣΤΙΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *deyh₂- (to shine, to gleam), which developed into the sense of 'to be visible, to appear', and then 'to be proper, to be necessary'.

G5620

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: HOH-steh

Translations: so that, in order that, consequently, therefore, with the result that

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause of result or purpose. It indicates that what follows is a consequence or the intended outcome of what was previously stated. It can also introduce an infinitive clause to express result.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ

Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs), meaning 'as' or 'how', combined with the particle τε (te), meaning 'and' or 'also'. It developed to express result or consequence.

G0450

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-STAY-sai

Translations: to raise up, to cause to stand up, to restore, to establish, to build

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to cause something or someone to rise, stand up, or be established. It can be used in various contexts, such as raising someone from the dead, establishing a name or lineage, or building something up. It implies an action of setting something upright or bringing it into existence or prominence.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΟΡΘΟΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

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

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.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ang-khis-TEFS

Translations: kinsman, a kinsman, redeemer, a redeemer, next of kin

Notes: This word refers to a kinsman, particularly one who has the right or duty to redeem property, avenge a death, or marry a childless widow, according to ancient Jewish law. It signifies a close relative, often with specific legal or social responsibilities within the family or clan.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ, ΟΙΚΕΙΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἄγχι (anchi), meaning 'near' or 'close', combined with the suffix -ευς (-eus), which denotes a person or agent. Thus, it literally means 'one who is near' or 'a close one', referring to a close relative.

G4218

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: PO-teh

Translations: at some time, ever, once, formerly, when, at any time, sometime

Notes: This word is an adverb that indicates a point in time, often indefinite. It can mean 'at some time' or 'ever,' referring to an unspecified past or future moment. It can also mean 'once' or 'formerly' when referring to a past event. In interrogative contexts, it means 'when?'. It is used to ask about or state the timing of an action or event.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΟΤΕΡΟΝ, ΠΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the interrogative stem *po- (related to 'who,' 'what') combined with the temporal suffix -te. It refers to an indefinite point in time.

G1311

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-FTHAY-roh

Translations: destroy, corrupt, spoil, ruin, decay, defile, waste

Notes: This verb means to destroy, corrupt, or spoil something, often implying a process of decay or moral degradation. It can refer to physical destruction, such as ruining a harvest or property, or to moral corruption, such as defiling character. It is a compound word formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb φθείρω (phtheirō), meaning 'to corrupt' or 'to destroy'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΦΘΕΙΡΩ, ΛΥΜΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb φθείρω (phtheirō), meaning 'to corrupt, destroy, or decay'. It signifies a complete or thorough destruction or corruption.

G2817

Part of Speech: Noun

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

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ang-khis-TEH-oo-son

Translations: redeem, act as kinsman-redeemer, perform the part of a kinsman

Notes: This word means to act as a kinsman-redeemer, fulfilling the legal and social obligations of a close relative, particularly in matters of property or family lineage. It is often used in the context of buying back property, avenging blood, or marrying a deceased relative's widow to preserve the family line. In the provided example, it is an imperative, commanding someone to perform this role.

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

Synonyms: ΛΥΤΡΟΩ, ΕΞΑΓΟΡΑΖΩ

Etymology: From ἀγχιστεύς (anchisteus), meaning 'a near kinsman', which comes from ἄγχι (anchi), meaning 'near'. The verb means to act as such a kinsman.

G4572

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: seh-ahf-TOH

Translations: (to) yourself, (to) thyself

Notes: This is a reflexive pronoun meaning 'yourself' or 'thyself'. It is used when the action of the verb is directed back to the subject of the sentence. For example, 'you give to yourself'. It is a compound word formed from the second person pronoun 'σύ' (you) and the intensive pronoun 'αὐτοῦ' (himself, herself, itself).

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine

Etymology: The word ΣΕΑΥΤΟΥ is a compound of the second person pronoun ΣΥ (you) and the intensive pronoun ΑΥΤΟΣ (self). It developed from the earlier form ΣΕΑΥΤΟΥ, which itself is a contraction of ΣΟΙ ΑΥΤΟΥ.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ang-khis-TEH-ee-an

Translations: right of redemption, a right of redemption, kinship, redemption

Notes: This word refers to the right or obligation of a kinsman, particularly the nearest kinsman, to redeem property or a person. It is often used in the context of family law, such as the redemption of land or the practice of levirate marriage, where a kinsman would marry a deceased brother's widow to raise offspring for the deceased. It signifies the legal and social responsibilities associated with close family ties.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ἈΓΧΙΣΤΕΥΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΓΧΙΣΤΕΙΑ (anchisteia) is derived from the Greek word ἄγχιστος (anchistos), meaning 'nearest', which itself comes from ἄγχι (anchi), meaning 'near'. It refers to the state or right of being the nearest kinsman.

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.

G1345

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-kah-YOH-mah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΟΛΗ, ΝΟΜΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΓΜΑ

G1715

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: em-PROS-then

Translations: before, in front, in front of, in the presence of, ahead, formerly, previously

Notes: This word functions as both an adverb and a preposition. As an adverb, it means 'before' or 'in front,' indicating a position or time. As a preposition, it means 'in front of' or 'in the presence of,' typically taking the genitive case. It can also refer to something that happened 'formerly' or 'previously.'

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟ, ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐν (en, 'in') and the adverbial form of πρός (pros, 'to, toward'). It literally means 'in front of' or 'in the direction of'.

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).

G0465

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: an-TAL-lag-ma

Translations: exchange, an exchange, equivalent, an equivalent, ransom, a ransom, compensation, a compensation, price, a price

Notes: This word refers to something given or received in exchange for something else, often as a substitute or equivalent. It can denote a price paid, a ransom, or compensation. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀντί (anti), meaning 'in place of' or 'instead of', and the verb ἀλλάσσω (allassō), meaning 'to change' or 'to exchange'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΛΥΤΡΟΝ, ἈΝΤΙΛΥΤΡΟΝ, ἈΜΟΙΒΗ

Etymology: The word ἈΝΤΑΛΛΑΓΜΑ is derived from the verb ἀνταλλάσσω (antallassō), meaning 'to exchange' or 'to give in exchange'. It is formed from the prefix ἀντί (anti), meaning 'in place of' or 'instead of', and ἀλλάσσω (allassō), meaning 'to change' or 'to exchange'.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: STAY-sai

Translations: to stand, to set, to establish, to appoint, to make to stand

Notes: ΣΤΗΣΑΙ is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb ἵστημι (histēmi). It means 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand,' and can also convey the sense of 'to set,' 'to establish,' or 'to appoint.' As an infinitive, it functions like the English 'to' + verb, indicating purpose or result, and can be used in various grammatical constructions.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ἵστημι (histēmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *steh₂-, meaning 'to stand.' It is a common verb in ancient Greek, with many derivatives and compounds.

G5269

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-peh-LOO-eh-toh

Translations: he was untying, he was unbinding, he was loosing, he was being untied, he was being unbound, he was being loosed

Notes: This word is the imperfect middle/passive indicative, third person singular form of the verb ΥΠΟΛΥΩ (hypolyō). It means 'to untie from under,' 'to unbind,' or 'to loose.' In the middle voice, it can mean 'to untie oneself' or 'to have something untied from oneself.' In the passive voice, it means 'to be untied' or 'to be loosed.' It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past.

Inflection: Singular, Third Person, Imperfect, Middle or Passive, Indicative

Synonyms: ΛΥΩ, ΑΠΟΛΥΩ

G5266

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hoo-po-DEE-ma

Translations: sandal, a sandal, shoe, a shoe

Notes: This word refers to a sandal or a shoe, a covering for the foot. In ancient contexts, sandals were commonly worn. The act of taking off a sandal could signify a legal transaction, a transfer of property, or entering sacred ground.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΑΝΔΑΛΙΟΝ, ΠΕΔΙΛΟΝ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ὑπό (hypo), meaning 'under', and δέω (deo), meaning 'to bind'. Thus, it literally means 'that which is bound under' the foot.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DIH-doo

Translations: he was giving, she was giving, it was giving, they were giving, he gave, she gave, it gave, they gave

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. The imperfect tense describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, or an action that was attempted or in progress. It can be translated as 'was giving' or simply 'gave' depending on the context, emphasizing the continuous or habitual nature of the action.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular or Plural, Imperfect, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΔΩΡΕΩ

G4139

Part of Speech: Adverb, Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-see-on

Translations: near, nearby, neighbor, a neighbor, one's neighbor

Notes: This word primarily functions as an adverb meaning 'near' or 'nearby', indicating proximity in space or time. It can also be used substantively as a noun, typically in the neuter singular, to refer to 'one's neighbor' or 'the person next to you'. When used as a noun, it often refers to a fellow human being, emphasizing a relationship of proximity or community.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an adverb); Neuter, Singular (when used substantively as a noun)

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΥΣ, ΠΑΡΑΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ

G0067

Part of Speech: Participle

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

Translations: (to) the one acting as kinsman-redeemer, (to) the one performing the duty of a near kinsman, (to) the one exercising the right of redemption

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'anchisteuō', meaning 'to act as a kinsman-redeemer' or 'to perform the duty of a near kinsman'. It refers to someone who has the right or obligation to redeem property or a person, often in a familial context. In this dative form, it indicates the recipient or beneficiary of an action, meaning 'to' or 'for' the one fulfilling this role.

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

Etymology: The word ἀγχιστεύω (anchisteuō) comes from ἀγχιστής (anchistēs), meaning 'a near kinsman', which in turn is derived from ἄγχι (anchi), meaning 'near'. It describes the action of someone who is 'near' in kinship and thus has a specific legal or social duty.

G3142

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mar-too-REE-on

Translations: testimony, a testimony, witness, a witness, evidence, a proof

Notes: This word refers to a testimony, witness, or evidence. It is used to describe something that provides proof or confirmation of a fact or event. It can refer to the act of bearing witness or the content of what is testified.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΣ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ

Etymology: From G3144 (μάρτυς, 'martys'), meaning 'witness'. It refers to that which is borne witness to, or the content of a witness's testimony.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G2992

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: lah-OH

Translations: people, a people, nation, a nation

Notes: This word refers to a people, a nation, or a multitude of individuals, often used in the context of a specific group or community, such as the people of Israel or the people of God. It can be used to describe a general populace or a distinct ethnic or national group.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to λᾶς (lās, "stone"), referring to people as "stones" or "foundations." It is also suggested to be from Proto-Indo-European *leh₂w- ("people, army").

G3144

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MAR-too-res

Translations: witnesses, a witness

Notes: This word refers to individuals who have seen or heard something and can provide testimony or evidence. It is used in legal contexts for those who give evidence in court, or more generally for those who attest to the truth of something. It can also refer to someone who bears witness to a belief, even to the point of death (from which the English word 'martyr' is derived).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΜΑΡΤΥΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *smer- meaning 'to remember, to care for'. It is related to words concerning memory and remembrance, as a witness is someone who remembers and recounts events.

G2932

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kek-TEE-mah-ee

Translations: I possess, I own, I have acquired, I have obtained

Notes: This word is the first person singular perfect middle/passive indicative form of the verb 'κτάομαι' (ktaomai). It signifies a state of possession or ownership that results from a past act of acquiring or obtaining. It emphasizes the present state of having something, rather than the act of getting it. For example, it can be used to say 'I own land' or 'I possess a wife'.

Inflection: Perfect, Middle/Passive, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΧΩ, ΚΡΑΤΩ

Etymology: The verb κτάομαι (ktaomai) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to acquire, to gain'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also refer to possession or acquisition.

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.

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?').

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'.

G1842

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ol-eth-REH-theh-seh-tai

Translations: will be utterly destroyed, will be cut off, will be annihilated

Notes: This word means to be completely destroyed, utterly cut off, or annihilated. It is used to describe a definitive and total destruction or removal, often with a sense of divine judgment or consequence. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ἐξ- (ex-), meaning 'out of' or 'completely', and ὀλεθρεύω (olethreuo), meaning 'to destroy'.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ἈΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ

Etymology: The word ἐξολεθρεύω (exolethreuo) is derived from the prefix ἐξ- (ex-), meaning 'out of' or 'completely', and ὀλεθρεύω (olethreuo), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to kill'. The root ὀλεθρεύω itself comes from ὄλεθρος (olethros), meaning 'ruin' or 'destruction'.

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, 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.

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.

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

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

Translations: entering, going in, coming in, going into, coming into

Notes: This word describes the action of entering or going into a place. It is often used to indicate movement from an outside location to an inside one, or generally moving into a specific area or situation. It is a compound word formed from 'εἰς' (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and 'πορεύομαι' (poreuomai), meaning 'to go' or 'to proceed'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΜΒΑΙΝΩ

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.

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.

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-ee-ko-do-MEH-san

Translations: they built, they were building, they did build

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'they built' or 'they were building'. It refers to the act of constructing a house, building, or any structure. It can also be used metaphorically to mean to build up, edify, or strengthen someone spiritually or morally. In the provided examples, it is used in the literal sense of constructing physical structures like altars or temples.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ

Etymology: The word οἰκοδομέω (oikodomeō) is a compound word derived from οἶκος (oikos), meaning 'house', and δέμω (demō), meaning 'to build'. Thus, it literally means 'to build a house'.

G2187

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ef-RAH-thah

Translations: Ephrathah, Ephrath

Notes: Ephrathah is a proper noun referring to a place, often identified with or closely associated with Bethlehem in Judea. It is mentioned in the Old Testament as the place where Rachel died and was buried, and also as the original name of Bethlehem. It is used to specify the origin or location of people or events.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The name is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'fruitfulness' or 'fruitful place'. It is an ancient name for the region around Bethlehem.

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).

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GEH-noi-toh

Translations: let it be, may it be, so be it, amen

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to become' or 'to happen'. In this specific form, it is in the optative mood, which expresses a wish, a prayer, or a strong desire. It is often translated as 'let it be' or 'may it happen', similar to the English 'amen' when used to affirm a statement or prayer.

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

Synonyms: ἘΙΗ, ΓΕΝΗΘΗΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'.

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.

G4771

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: SOY

Translations: (to) you, (for) you, you

Notes: This is the second-person singular dative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'to you' or 'for you'. It can also simply translate as 'you' when the context implies a dative relationship, such as indirect object or a recipient of an action. It is used to indicate the person to whom something is given, said, or done, or for whom an action is performed. For example, 'I give to you' or 'I do this for you'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Second Person

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very ancient pronoun, found across many Indo-European languages.

G0846

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.

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

G2129

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: yoo-loh-gee-TOS

Translations: blessed, praised, worthy of praise

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'blessed' or 'praised'. It is often used to describe God, indicating that He is worthy of all praise and adoration. It can also be used to describe someone who is fortunate or favored by God.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΣ, ΑἸΝΕΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΈΩ is a compound word formed from the Greek prefix ΕΥ̓ (eu), meaning 'good' or 'well,' and ΛΌΓΟΣ (logos), meaning 'word' or 'speech.' Thus, it literally means 'to speak well of' or 'to praise.'

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

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

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREF-on-tah

Translations: returning, turning, converting, restoring, turning back, turning around

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'epistrephō', meaning 'to turn', 'to return', 'to convert', or 'to restore'. It describes an action that is ongoing or habitual. It can be used to describe someone or something that is in the process of turning or returning, either physically or metaphorically, such as turning back to God or turning around from a path.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Accusative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine; or Nominative/Accusative, Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΝΟΕΩ

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PSY-khen

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΖΩΗ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

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

G1303

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-THREP-sai

Translations: to nourish, to feed, to sustain, to provide for

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb διατρέφω (diatrephō), meaning 'to nourish thoroughly' or 'to feed completely'. It is a compound verb formed from διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'completely', and τρέφω (trephō), meaning 'to nourish' or 'to rear'. It is used to express the action of providing sustenance or support for someone or something.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΤΡΕΦΩ, ΒΟΣΚΩ, ΣΙΤΙΖΩ

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).

G0025

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-gah-PAY-sah-sah

Translations: having loved, she who loved, a woman who loved

Notes: This word is a feminine singular participle derived from the verb 'agapaō', meaning 'to love'. It describes a female subject who has performed the action of loving in the past. It functions like an adjective, modifying a feminine noun or pronoun, indicating a completed action of love. For example, it could describe 'the woman who loved' or 'she, having loved'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΕΩ, ΕΡΑΣΘΕΙΣΑ

G0018

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-ga-THEH

Translations: good, a good thing, virtuous, useful, excellent

Notes: This word describes something as good, virtuous, or excellent in nature or quality. It can refer to moral goodness, usefulness, or general excellence. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, agreeing with it in gender, number, and case. This specific form is the feminine singular nominative case.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word Ἀγαθός (agathos) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It has been used since ancient Greek times to denote inherent goodness or excellence.

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'.

G3813

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pai-DEE-on

Translations: child, a child, infant, an infant, little child, a little child

Notes: This word refers to a young child or an infant. It is a diminutive form of the word 'παῖς' (pais), meaning 'child' or 'servant', emphasizing the smallness or tenderness of the child. It can be used generally to refer to any young person, often implying innocence or youth.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΒΡΕΦΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek 'παιδίον' (paidíon), a diminutive of 'παῖς' (paîs, “child, boy, servant”).

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

G5089

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tee-THEE-non

Translations: nurse, a nurse, nursing mother

Notes: This word refers to a nurse, a wet-nurse, or a nursing mother. It describes someone who provides care and nourishment, especially to a child. It is used as a noun in sentences.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΡΟΦΟΣ, ΜΑΜΜΗ

Etymology: The word τιθήνη (tithenē) is derived from the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to put, place, set', and by extension, 'to nourish, rear'. It refers to one who places or sets a child to nurse.

G2564

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KAH-leh-san

Translations: they called, they named, they invited

Notes: This word means 'they called' or 'they named'. It is the third person plural aorist indicative active form of the verb 'kaleō', meaning 'to call' or 'to invite'. It describes an action that happened in the past, completed at a specific point in time. For example, it can be used when a group of people called someone by name or invited them to an event.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ὈΝΟΜΑΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΦΩΝΕΩ, ΚΕΛΕΥΩ

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.

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

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

G1080