Parable 9 Chapter 17, Interlinear version from The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables (Beta)

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a logical consequence, transition, or emphasis. It often connects a statement to what precedes it, meaning 'therefore' or 'consequently'. It can also be used to introduce a new point or a summary, translated as 'then' or 'now'. In some contexts, it adds emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'certainly'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *nu, meaning 'now' or 'then'. It is related to Latin 'nunc' (now) and English 'now'.

G4012

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

Translations: about, concerning, around, for, on behalf of, with respect to, at, near

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take either the genitive or accusative case, and its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'about', 'concerning', 'for', or 'on behalf of'. When used with the accusative case, it usually indicates spatial 'around', 'about' (in the sense of movement or position), 'at', or 'near'. It can also be used as a prefix in compound words, adding a sense of 'around' or 'excessive'.

Inflection: Governs Genitive or Accusative case; Does not inflect itself

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peri, meaning 'around, about'. It is cognate with English 'peri-' (as in 'perimeter') and Latin 'per'.

G1213

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: day-LOH-son

Translations: make clear, show, declare, reveal, explain, make known

Notes: This word means to make something clear, evident, or known. It is often used in the sense of revealing information, explaining a concept, or demonstrating something. As an imperative, it functions as a command or instruction to perform this action, such as 'make it clear!' or 'show!'

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ, ΓΝΩΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: From δῆλος (dēlos), meaning 'clear, evident, visible'. The verb form means to make something clear or manifest.

G2532

Open in Concordance

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.

Open in Concordance

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.

G1491

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-DEH-ah-ee

Translations: forms, kinds, natures, ideas, appearances

Notes: This word refers to the visible form or appearance of something, its essential nature, or a specific type or kind. In philosophical contexts, it can also denote an abstract concept or idea. It is used to describe the various manifestations or categories of things.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΟΡΦΑΙ, ΕΙΔΗ, ΤΥΠΟΙ

Etymology: The word originates from the Greek verb ἰδεῖν (idein), meaning 'to see', and is related to εἶδος (eidos), meaning 'that which is seen, form, shape'.

G3588

Open in Concordance

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.

G3650

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: HO-lon

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΣΥΝΟΛΟΝ

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

G2889

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOS-mon

Translations: world, a world, universe, an universe, adornment, an adornment, order, an order

Notes: This word refers to the world, the universe, or the created order. It can also mean adornment, decoration, or arrangement. In the New Testament, it often refers to humanity or the sinful world system, but can also refer to the physical world. As an accusative noun, it typically functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΑΙΩΝ

G1519

Open in Concordance

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'.

G3588

Open in Concordance

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'.

G5207

Open in Concordance

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.

G3588, G3778

Open in Concordance

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.

G1223

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: dee-AH

Translations: through, by, by means of, on account of, because of, for the sake of

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take two different cases, which changes its meaning. When used with the genitive case, it means 'through' or 'by means of', indicating the instrument or agency by which something is done. When used with the accusative case, it means 'on account of', 'because of', or 'for the sake of', indicating the cause or reason for something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΕΝΕΚΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

G1161

Open in Concordance

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.

G240

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AL-lay

Translations: another, other, a different one

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the adjective 'ἈΛΛΟΣ', meaning 'another' or 'other'. It is used to refer to a distinct or different entity from one already mentioned or implied. In the provided examples, it appears as part of the reciprocal pronoun 'ἀλλήλων' (one another), but 'ἈΛΛΗ' itself, when standing alone, refers to a feminine singular 'other' or 'another'.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative or Dative

Synonyms: ἙΤΕΡΟΣ

G1491

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-DEH-ah

Translations: form, appearance, kind, nature, idea, a form, an appearance, a kind, a nature, an idea

Notes: This word refers to the outward form or appearance of something, its shape, or its visible aspect. It can also denote a specific kind, type, or nature of a thing. In philosophical contexts, particularly influenced by Platonic thought, it can refer to an abstract concept or an ideal archetype, from which physical things derive their existence. It is used to describe how something looks or what category it belongs to.

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

Synonyms: ΜΟΡΦΗ, ΣΧΗΜΑ, ΕΙΔΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἸΔΕΑ comes from the Greek verb 'idein' (to see), related to the root 'id-' meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. It originally referred to that which is seen, hence 'form' or 'appearance'.

G5346

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PHAY-sin

Translations: he says, she says, it says, he said, she said, it said

Notes: This word is a common verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to report what someone else has said or to introduce a direct quote. It can be translated as 'he says', 'she says', or 'it says', and often implies 'he/she/it said' in narrative contexts.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word ΦΗΜΙ (phēmi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to speak' or 'to show'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of speaking or declaring.

G3588

Open in Concordance

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.

G5428

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: froh-NEE-say

Translations: to wisdom, to understanding, to prudence, to insight, to good sense

Notes: This word refers to practical wisdom, understanding, or prudence. It implies a sound mind and good sense, often in a moral or ethical context. It describes the ability to make good judgments and act wisely in practical matters. In a sentence, it would indicate the means or instrument by which something is done, or the recipient of an action, due to its dative case.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΟΦΙΑ, ΣΥΝΕΣΙΣ

G3634

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: OY-ah

Translations: such as, of what sort, what kind of, as, like, as great as, as much as

Notes: This word is an adjective or adverb used to express comparison or quality. As an adjective, it means 'such as' or 'of what sort,' describing the nature or kind of something. As an adverb, it means 'as' or 'like,' indicating similarity or manner. It can also be used in exclamations to express wonder or surprise, meaning 'what a!' or 'how great!'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ

G3563

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOH-os

Translations: mind, a mind, understanding, a faculty of understanding, intellect, a way of thinking, thought, a thought, reason, a reason

Notes: Νοῦς (noos) refers to the mind, intellect, or understanding. It encompasses the faculty of perception and comprehension, as well as the thoughts, intentions, and moral disposition of a person. It can be used to describe the rational part of the soul, the seat of thought and feeling, or a particular way of thinking or mindset.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΝΟΥΣ, ΔΙΑΝΟΙΑ, ΦΡΟΝΗΜΑ

Etymology: From an uncontracted form of νοῦς (nous), which is probably from the Proto-Indo-European root *sneh₁- meaning 'to notice, to think'.

G3588, G3739, G2228

Open in Concordance

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.

G5428

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: froh-NEE-sis

Translations: prudence, a prudence, wisdom, understanding, insight, a sound mind

Notes: This word refers to practical wisdom, prudence, or understanding. It denotes the ability to make sound judgments and act wisely in practical matters, often implying a thoughtful and discerning mind. It can also refer to a way of thinking or a mindset.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΟΦΙΑ, ΣΥΝΕΣΙΣ, ΓΝΩΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb φρονέω (phroneō), meaning 'to think, to be minded', which is derived from φρήν (phrēn), meaning 'mind, intellect'.

G1213

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: day-LOH-soh

Translations: I will show, I will make clear, I will declare, I will reveal, I will make known

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to make something clear, evident, or known. It is used to express the action of revealing, explaining, or demonstrating something to someone. In this specific form, it indicates a future action, meaning 'I will show' or 'I will make clear'.

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΕΡΩΣΩ, ΓΝΩΡΙΣΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΨΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΗΛΟΩ comes from the adjective ΔΗΛΟΣ (DELOS), meaning 'visible' or 'clear'. It signifies the act of making something visible or clear.

G4771

Open in Concordance

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.

G1538

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: HEK-as-toh

Translations: each, every, each one, every one

Notes: This word functions as an adjective or pronoun meaning 'each' or 'every'. It is used to refer to individual members of a group, emphasizing their distinctness. For example, it can be used in phrases like 'each person' or 'every one of them'. It often appears in the singular, even when referring to a group, to highlight the individual nature of the action or characteristic.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word 'hekastos' is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'hekas' (far off, apart). It emphasizes separation and individuality within a group.

G3588

Open in Concordance

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.

G4413

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: PRO-ton

Translations: first, foremost, chief, principal, a first thing, before, at the first, in the first place

Notes: This word means 'first' in terms of order, time, importance, or rank. As an adjective, it describes something as being the first of its kind or in a sequence. As an adverb, it indicates something happening initially or in the first instance. It can also refer to the chief or most important person or thing.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗ, ΠΡΩΤΙΣΤΟΣ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'πρῶτος' (prōtos) is a superlative form derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *pro- meaning 'forward, before'. It is related to the Greek preposition 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

G5346

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: FEE-mee

Translations: say, speak, declare, affirm, assert

Notes: This verb means 'to say,' 'to speak,' or 'to declare.' It is often used to introduce direct speech or to affirm a statement. It can be used in various tenses and moods to express an action of speaking or stating something.

Inflection: Present Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular; or Present Active Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: From a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to speak, tell, say.' It is related to Latin 'fari' (to speak) and English 'fame'.

G3778

Open in Concordance

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.

G3779

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OO-toh

Translations: thus, so, in this way, in like manner

Notes: This word is an adverb of manner, indicating how something is done or the way in which something occurs. It can also refer to the extent or degree of something. It is often used to introduce a consequence or a comparison, meaning 'in this way' or 'thus'. It is an older form of ΟΥΤΩΣ, and both forms are used interchangeably in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΩΣ, ΩΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos, 'this'). It indicates 'in this manner' or 'thus', referring back to something previously mentioned or implied.

G5607

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ON-tah

Translations: being, existing, things that are, beings, real things

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It describes something that is or exists. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, indicating a state of being or existence. It can refer to 'those who are' or 'things that are', depending on the context and gender.

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

Synonyms: ὙΠΑΡΧΟΝΤΑ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΑ

Etymology: The word εἰμί (eimi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁es- meaning 'to be'. It is a fundamental verb in many Indo-European languages.

G3619

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-MEN

Translations: building, an edifice, construction, edification

Notes: This word refers to the act of building or the structure that is built, such as an edifice or a house. It can also be used metaphorically to mean edification or spiritual building up. It is a compound word formed from ΟΙΚΟΣ (house) and ΔΟΜΗ (building, structure).

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΟΜΗ, ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΗ is derived from the verb ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ (to build a house), which itself comes from ΟΙΚΟΣ (house) and ΔΟΜΗ (building).

G3752

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

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

G5087

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-TETH-ay-san

Translations: they were placed, they were laid, they were set, they were put

Notes: This is a verb indicating that something was placed, laid, set, or put down. It is used in the aorist tense, which describes a past action completed at a specific point in time, without emphasis on its duration. The passive voice indicates that the subject of the verb is receiving the action, rather than performing it. For example, 'the foundations were laid' or 'the thrones were set'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΙΜΑΙ, ΒΑΛΛΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G3588

Open in Concordance

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.

G5559

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHRO-ah

Translations: skin, a skin, surface, a surface, color, a color

Notes: This word refers to the outer layer or surface of something, often specifically the skin of a living being. It can also denote the color or complexion of the skin, or the general appearance of a surface. It is used to describe the physical aspect or outward manifestation.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΡΜΑ, ΕΠΙΦΑΝΕΙΑ, ΧΡΩΜΑ

Etymology: From an assumed root meaning 'to prick, scratch, scrape', referring to the surface that can be scratched or marked.

G1096

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-non-toh

Translations: they became, they were, they came to be, they happened, they arose

Notes: This word is a past tense form of the verb 'to become' or 'to be'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, indicating a change of state, an event happening, or the coming into existence of something. It is often used to describe what happened or what came about.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice, 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey similar concepts of becoming or originating.

G2986

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: LAM-proy

Translations: bright, brilliant, radiant, splendid, glorious, a bright, a brilliant, a radiant, a splendid, a glorious

Notes: This word describes something that is bright, shining, or splendid. It can refer to physical light, such as a bright flame or star, or to something that is metaphorically brilliant or glorious, like a splendid garment or a person of high standing. It is used to describe things that are visually striking due to their brightness or beauty.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΩΤΕΙΝΟΣ, ΛΕΥΚΟΣ, ΕΝΔΟΞΟΣ

G5613

Open in Concordance

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.

G0305

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: ah-nah-beh-BEE-koh-tes

Translations: having gone up, having ascended, having come up, those who have gone up

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, masculine, nominative, plural, derived from the verb ἀναβαίνω (anabainō), meaning 'to go up' or 'to ascend'. It describes individuals who have completed the action of going up or ascending. It can be used to describe people who have climbed a mountain, gone up to a city, or ascended to a higher position.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΛΘΟΝΤΕΣ, ΑΝΙΟΝΤΕΣ

G3754

Open in Concordance

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.

G5259

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

Translations: under, by, from, with, subject to, at the hand of

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the dative case, it denotes a static position 'under' something. When used with the accusative case, it signifies motion 'under' or 'into subjection to'.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs the Genitive, Dative, and Accusative cases.

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'under'. It is cognate with English 'up' and 'over', showing a shared root related to position.

G2730

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-toy-KOON-tah

Translations: dwelling, inhabiting, residing, living, who dwell, who inhabit, who reside, who live

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'katoikeō', meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. As a participle, it describes someone or something that is currently dwelling or inhabiting a place. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun (e.g., 'the dwelling people'), or verbally, indicating an action (e.g., 'those who dwell'). It is often used to refer to the inhabitants of a specific location.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΑΣ, ΕΝΟΙΚΟΥΝΤΑΣ

G0191

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-koo-SAN-tah

Translations: having heard, after hearing, when they heard, a hearer

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to hear'. It describes an action that has already occurred or is completed, indicating that someone 'having heard' or 'after hearing' something, then proceeds to do something else. It functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to provide additional information about the circumstances of an action. For example, 'having heard the news, he departed'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΥΝΘΑΝΟΜΑΙ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ

G4100

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pees-TEV-san-tah

Translations: having believed, who believed, those who believed, a believer

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'to believe'. It describes someone who has performed the action of believing. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself, meaning 'one who believed' or 'those who believed'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Accusative, Singular (Masculine or Neuter) or Plural (Masculine)

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΟΤΑ, ΠΕΠΕΙΣΜΕΝΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩ (pisteuō) comes from the noun ΠΙΣΤΙΣ (pistis), meaning 'faith' or 'trust'. It signifies to place faith or trust in something or someone.

G1909

Open in Concordance

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'.

G2983

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: lah-BON-tes

Translations: taking, having taken, receiving, having received, seizing, having seized

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is completed. It often conveys the sense of 'having taken' or 'having received' and can be used to introduce a subordinate clause, indicating the circumstances or cause of the main action. For example, 'having taken the letter, they did not hurry'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G4973

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sfra-GHEE-da

Translations: seal, a seal, signet, a signet, mark, a mark

Notes: This word refers to a seal or signet, often used to authenticate documents, mark ownership, or secure something. It could be an impression made by a signet ring or a device used to make such an impression. In a broader sense, it can signify a mark or a token of authenticity or possession.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΗΜΕΙΟΝ, ΤΥΠΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΦΡΑΓΙΣ (sphragis) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or from an unknown root.

G3392

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mee-AH-n

Translations: to defile, to pollute, to contaminate, to stain

Notes: This word describes the act of making something unclean, impure, or unholy. It can refer to physical defilement, such as staining or polluting, or to moral and spiritual defilement, such as corrupting or profaning. It is often used in a religious context to describe ritual impurity or sin.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΜΟΛΥΝΩ, ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩ, ΒΕΒΗΛΟΩ

Etymology: The word 'μιαίνω' (miainō) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the concept of defilement and impurity.

G5426

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Verb Stem

Sounds like: fron

Translations: think, understand, be minded, have understanding, be wise

Notes: This is a stem derived from the verb 'φρονέω' (phroneō), which means to think, to have understanding, to be minded, or to be wise. It is not a standalone word but forms part of various compound words and inflected forms, often conveying the idea of mental activity, disposition, or judgment. For example, it appears in 'καταφρονέω' (kataphroneō), meaning to despise or look down upon, as seen in the provided examples.

Inflection: Stem of the verb 'φρονέω', used in various tenses, moods, voices, and persons.

Synonyms: ΝΟΕΩ, ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

G2192

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-khon

Translations: I had, I held, I possessed, I received

Notes: This word is the first person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It describes a past action that was completed at a specific point in time, without emphasis on its duration. It can be used to indicate possession, holding something, or even receiving something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- ('to hold, to overcome').

G4102

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PIS-tis

Translations: faith, belief, trust, a faith, a belief, a trust, faithfulness, conviction

Notes: This word refers to faith, belief, or trust, particularly in a religious or moral sense. It signifies a firm conviction or persuasion concerning the truth of something, often implying a corresponding reliance upon it. It can also refer to faithfulness or trustworthiness. It is commonly used in contexts of believing in God or Christ, or demonstrating loyalty and fidelity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΗΣΙΣ, ΕΛΠΙΣ, ΑΛΗΘΕΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb πείθω (peithō), meaning 'to persuade, to trust'. It refers to the state of being persuaded or convinced, leading to trust or belief.

G1096

Open in Concordance

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

G0026

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-GAH-pay

Translations: love, a love, charity

Notes: This word refers to a deep, unconditional, and benevolent love, often used in a spiritual or divine sense. It is a selfless and sacrificial love, distinct from other forms of love like eros (romantic love) or philia (friendship love). It can be used to describe God's love for humanity, or the love that believers should have for God and for one another.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΙΑ, ΕΡΩΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be pre-Greek. It gained prominence in Koine Greek, particularly in the Septuagint and New Testament, where it was chosen to translate the Hebrew word 'ahavah' and to describe a specific kind of divine and selfless love.

G3326

Open in Concordance

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'.

G3619

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-MEE

Translations: building, a building, construction, edification

Notes: This word refers to the act of building or constructing something, such as a house or a temple. It can also refer to the structure that has been built. Metaphorically, it is often used to describe spiritual building up or edification, referring to the process of strengthening and encouraging someone in their faith or character.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΙΑ, ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΗ is a compound word derived from ΟΙΚΟΣ (oikos), meaning 'house', and ΔΟΜΗ (dome), meaning 'building' or 'structure'. It literally means 'house-building'.

G2986

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: LAM-prah

Translations: bright, brilliant, radiant, splendid, a splendid, glorious, a glorious, clear, a clear, white, a white

Notes: This word describes something that is bright, shining, or splendid. It can refer to physical light, like the sun or stars, or to something that is metaphorically brilliant or glorious, such as wisdom or a way of life. It can also describe something that is clear or white in appearance. It is used to qualify nouns, agreeing with them in gender, number, and case.

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

Synonyms: ΦΩΤΕΙΝΟΣ, ΛΕΥΚΟΣ, ΕΝΔΟΞΟΣ

G3588

Open in Concordance

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.

G1525

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-EL-thain

Translations: to enter, to go in, to come in

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'to enter' or 'to go in'. It describes the action of moving into a place or situation. It is often used to indicate the commencement of an action or the arrival at a destination.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕἸΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕἸΣΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕἸΣ (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G0846

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: it, itself, the same

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

G1096

Open in Concordance

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

G1722

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EN

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

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its primary meaning is 'in' or 'within,' indicating location, time, or state. It always takes the dative case. Depending on the context, it can also be translated as 'on,' 'among,' 'with' (indicating accompaniment or instrument), 'by' (indicating means or agent), or 'at.' Sometimes it can imply motion into a place, similar to 'into' or 'to,' especially when the context suggests movement towards a location where something then resides.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It is cognate with English 'in'.

G4983

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SOH-mah

Translations: body, a body, flesh, a slave

Notes: This word refers to the physical body of a human or animal, or a physical object. It can also metaphorically refer to a group of people or a community, or even to the substance of something. In some contexts, it can refer to a slave or servant, as a 'body' belonging to another.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΑΡΞ, ΧΡΩΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain. It is possibly derived from the verb σῴζω (sōizō), meaning 'to save' or 'to preserve', implying something that is kept or preserved.

G1544

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-eb-lay-THEE-san

Translations: they were cast out, they were thrown out, they were driven out, they were expelled

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning "to cast out," "to throw out," "to drive out," or "to expel." It is often used to describe the forceful removal of someone or something from a place or position. It can refer to physical expulsion, like being thrown out of a building, or metaphorical expulsion, like being removed from a group or office.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΒΑΛΛΩ, ΕΚΔΙΩΚΩ

G4387

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: PRO-teh-ron

Translations: before, formerly, first, earlier, a former thing, a prior thing

Notes: This word functions primarily as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'formerly' in time, indicating something that happened earlier or previously. It can also be the neuter singular form of the comparative adjective 'πρότερος', meaning 'prior' or 'former', often used substantively to refer to 'the former thing' or 'that which was before'. It is used to contrast with something that comes later.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative (often used adverbially)

Synonyms: ΠΡΙΝ, ΠΑΛΑΙ, ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ is a comparative form derived from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

G3123

Open in Concordance

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAHL-lon

Translations: more, rather, much more, especially

Notes: This word is a comparative adverb meaning 'more' or 'rather'. It is used to indicate a preference, a greater degree, or an intensification of something. It often appears in contexts where a comparison is being made, suggesting that one thing is true to a greater extent than another, or that one action is preferred over another. For example, it can mean 'more' in terms of quantity or intensity, or 'rather' when expressing a choice or preference.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΟΝ, ΜΑΛΙΣΤΑ

Etymology: ΜΑΛΛΟΝ is a comparative adverb derived from an obsolete positive form related to the concept of 'much' or 'very'. It functions as the comparative degree of this implied positive.

This interlinear database is in beta

That means it's a preview of what we're still building, and it will contain mistakes. The green text translations were initially generated from Google Gemini 2.5, and are undergoing manual editing and correction over time.

If you're using it for anything important, it is your responsibility to double-check the accuracy.

Please report any errors.

2001 Translation

Chapters

Verses

Display Mode

Typeface

CamelCase names

Text Subheadings

Illustrations

God’s Name Circumlocutions

Name of God’s Son

Menu

Texts

Parable 9, Chapter 17

Interlinear version from The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables (Beta)

17:1

17:2

17:3

17:4

17:5

This interlinear database is in beta