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G1537
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: EK
Translations: out of, from, of
Notes: ἘΚ is a preposition meaning 'out of' or 'from,' indicating origin, source, or separation. It always governs the genitive case, meaning the noun or pronoun following it will be in the genitive form. It can also be used to express the cause or means by which something occurs.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ἈΠΌ
Etymology: From a primary preposition, meaning 'out of' or 'from'. It is a fundamental word in Greek, indicating separation or origin.
G1161
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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.
G3588, G3778
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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.
G3735
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: O-ROOS
Translations: (of) mountain, (of) a mountain, (of) hill, (of) a hill
Notes: ὈΡΟΥΣ is the genitive singular form of the Koine Greek noun ὈΡΟΣ, which means 'mountain' or 'hill'. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession, origin, or separation, often translated as 'of a mountain' or 'from a mountain'. It can refer to a literal elevated landmass or be used metaphorically.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter
Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly pre-Greek. It refers to a natural elevation of the earth's surface.
G3589
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Numeral
Sounds like: OG-doh-oo
Translations: eighth, of the eighth
Notes: This word is an ordinal numeral, meaning 'eighth'. It is used to indicate position in a sequence, similar to how 'first', 'second', or 'third' are used in English. It can modify a noun to specify which item in a series is being referred to.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter
G3756, G3757
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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.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: AY-sahn
Translations: they were, were
Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'to be'. It indicates an action or state that was ongoing or habitual in the past, referring to a plural subject. It functions similarly to 'were' in English, describing the state or existence of multiple entities in a past context.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperfect, Indicative, Active
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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.
G4183
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: POL-lahee
Translations: many, much, numerous, great
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'many' or 'much'. It is used to describe a large quantity or number of things, people, or concepts. It can be used attributively (e.g., 'many people') or substantively (e.g., 'the many').
Inflection: Feminine, Nominative or Vocative, Plural
Synonyms: ΙΚΑΝΟΣ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ
G4077
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: pee-GAI
Translations: springs, fountains, sources
Notes: This word refers to natural springs, fountains, or sources of water. It is used to describe a place where water naturally emerges from the ground. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to a source or origin of something. In the provided examples, it is used in a literal sense referring to water sources.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΗΓΑΣ, ΚΡΗΝΗ, ΝΑΜΑ
G2532
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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.
G3956
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PAH-sah
Translations: all, every, a whole
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all', 'every', or 'whole'. It is used to indicate the totality or entirety of something. As an adjective, it modifies a noun and must agree with it in gender, number, and case.
Inflection: Feminine, Singular, Nominative or Vocative
Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ
G3588, G3739, G2228
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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.
G2937
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KTEE-sees
Translations: creation, a creation, creature, a creature, ordinance, foundation
Notes: This word is a noun that refers to the act of creating or the result of that act, meaning 'creation' or 'creature'. It can also refer to an established order or institution, an 'ordinance' or 'foundation'. It is used to describe the entire created universe or individual created beings.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΔΗΜΙΟΥΡΓΙΑ, ΓΕΝΕΣΙΣ, ΚΟΣΜΟΣ
Etymology: From the verb κτίζω (ktizō), meaning 'to create' or 'to found'. It refers to the act of bringing something into existence or establishing something.
G2962
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KOO-ree-OO
Translations: of Lord, of the Lord, of God, of the Master
Notes: This word refers to a lord, master, or owner. In religious contexts, particularly in the Septuagint and New Testament, it is frequently used to refer to God or Jesus Christ, often as a title of reverence and authority. It can be used in sentences like 'the house of the Lord' or 'the word of the Lord'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ
Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ (kyrios) derives from the root κῦρος (kyros), meaning 'power, authority'. It originally referred to someone who possessed authority or control, such as a master or owner, and later evolved to be used as a title for deities or rulers.
G4222
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-po-TEE-zeh-toh
Translations: was given to drink, was watered, was being watered
Notes: This is a verb in the imperfect tense, middle or passive voice. It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past, where the subject was either receiving the action (being given to drink, being watered) or performing the action for themselves (watering themselves, though less common for this verb in the middle voice). It implies a continuous or habitual process of providing liquid.
Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive, Third Person Singular
Synonyms: ΥΔΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΑΡΔΕΥΩ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ποτίζω (potízō), from πότος (pótos, "a drink"), related to πίνω (pínō, "to drink").
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TONE
Translations: of the
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the definite article 'the'. It functions to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for plural nouns, similar to 'of the' in English. It can precede nouns of any gender.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All Genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)
G4077
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: pay-GOHN
Translations: of springs, of fountains, of wells, of sources
Notes: This word refers to the source of water, such as a spring, fountain, or well. It can also metaphorically refer to a source or origin of something. In its genitive plural form, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of springs' or 'from springs'.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΗΓΑΙ, ΚΡΗΝΑΙ, ΠΟΤΑΜΟΙ
G3588
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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.
G4100
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: pis-TEV-san-tes
Translations: having believed, having trusted, having put faith in
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to believe' or 'to trust'. It describes an action that has already occurred, indicating that the subject has performed the act of believing or trusting. It often functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, or as an adverb, describing how an action was performed.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΟΤΕΣ, ΕΛΠΙΣΑΝΤΕΣ
G5108
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: toy-OO-toy
Translations: such, such a one, of such a kind
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'such' or 'of such a kind'. It is used to describe something that is of the nature or quality previously mentioned or implied. It can refer to people or things, indicating their character, quality, or type. For example, it might be used to say 'such people' or 'things of this kind'.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΤΟΙΟΣΔΕ, ΤΟΣΟΣΔΕ
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EYE-sin
Translations: are
Notes: This word is the third person plural form of the verb 'to be'. It means 'they are' or 'there are'. It is used to describe the state or existence of multiple subjects, similar to how 'are' is used in English. For example, 'The men are here' or 'There are many books'.
Inflection: Third person, Plural, Present, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΟΥΣΙΝ, ΓΙΝΟΝΤΑΙ
G0652
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-po-STO-loy
Translations: apostles, messengers, delegates
Notes: This word refers to those who are sent out with a specific commission or message, acting as representatives or delegates. In a Christian context, it most commonly refers to the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus, or to other early Christian leaders who were sent to preach the Gospel.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΚΕΣ, ΠΡΕΣΒΕΙΣ
G1320
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: dee-DAS-kah-loy
Translations: teachers, a teacher
Notes: This word refers to instructors or masters who teach or provide guidance. It is often used in a religious or philosophical context to denote those who impart knowledge or doctrine. In the provided examples, it refers to those who teach or legislate rules.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΡΑΒΒΙ, ΚΑΘΗΓΗΤΗΣ
G2784
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Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)
Sounds like: kay-ROOK-san-tes
Translations: having proclaimed, having preached, having announced, having heralded
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to proclaim' or 'to preach'. It describes an action that has already been completed by the subject, functioning like an adjective to modify a noun or pronoun, indicating that they are the ones who performed the act of proclaiming or preaching. For example, 'the ones having preached' or 'those who proclaimed'.
Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΑΜΕΝΟΙ, ΔΙΔΑΞΑΝΤΕΣ
G1519
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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'.
G3650
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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'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TON
Translations: the
Notes: This word is the masculine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a particular masculine noun that is the direct object of a verb or preposition. For example, it would be used in phrases like 'he saw the man' or 'towards the God'.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative
Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed to function as a marker of definiteness in Greek.
G2889
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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
G1321
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: di-DAX-an-tes
Translations: having taught, who taught, taught
Notes: This word is a participle, indicating an action that has been completed. It describes someone who has performed the act of teaching. It is often used to describe those who have imparted knowledge or instruction.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Nominative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΜΑΘΗΤΕΥΣΑΝΤΕΣ, ΚΗΡΥΞΑΝΤΕΣ
G4586
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: SEM-nohs
Translations: reverently, honorably, seriously, gravely, with dignity, becomingly, decorously
Notes: This word is an adverb derived from the adjective 'σεμνός' (semnos), meaning 'reverent' or 'honorable'. It describes an action performed in a dignified, serious, or honorable manner. It implies a sense of solemnity, respect, or propriety in how something is done.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΥΣΕΒΩΣ, ΚΑΘΗΚΟΝΤΩΣ, ΑΞΙΩΣ
Etymology: The word 'σεμνός' (semnos), from which 'σεμνῶς' is derived, comes from the verb 'σέβομαι' (sebomai), meaning 'to revere' or 'to worship'. It conveys the idea of something worthy of reverence or respect.
G0050
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: AH-gnoce
Translations: unknown, unknowing, ignorant, an unknown
Notes: This word describes something that is not known or someone who is ignorant or unacquainted with something. It can be used to refer to an unknown deity, an unknown person, or an unknown fact. For example, it might be used in a phrase like 'to an unknown god'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΑΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ, ΑΓΝΟΩΝ
Etymology: The word is a compound of the negative prefix 'α-' (a-, meaning 'not' or 'without') and 'γνῶσις' (gnosis, meaning 'knowledge'). It literally means 'without knowledge' or 'not known'.
G3056
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: LOH-gon
Translations: word, a word, message, a message, account, an account, reason, a reason, saying, a saying
Notes: This word refers to a word, message, statement, or account. It can also denote reason, speech, or a divine utterance. In a sentence, it often functions as the direct object, indicating what is being spoken, heard, or discussed.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ, ΜΥΘΟΣ
G3367
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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: MAY-den
Translations: nothing, no one, none, not even one
Notes: This word is a negative indefinite pronoun or adjective, meaning 'nothing' or 'no one'. It is the neuter form of the word 'ΜΗΔΕΙΣ'. It is used to express absolute negation, particularly in contexts involving prohibitions, commands, or with subjunctive and optative moods, indicating that something should not happen or does not exist under certain conditions. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'do nothing' or 'let nothing happen'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Vocative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ
Etymology: The word ΜΗΔΕΙΣ is a compound word formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (meaning 'not') and the numeral ΕΙΣ (meaning 'one'). It literally means 'not even one'.
G3654
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: OH-lohs
Translations: wholly, entirely, altogether, at all, completely
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'wholly,' 'entirely,' or 'altogether,' indicating completeness or totality. It can also be used in negative contexts to mean 'at all.' For example, it might be used to say 'not at all' or 'completely not'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΩΣ, ΤΕΛΕΙΩΣ
G3557
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: nos-FEE-sah-meh-noy
Translations: having set apart, having kept back, having purloined, having defrauded
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'νοσφίζω', meaning to set apart, keep back, or purloin. It describes an action that has been completed by the subject, indicating that they have separated something for themselves, often implying an act of embezzlement or theft. It can be used to describe someone who has secretly taken or withheld something that was not theirs.
Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Masculine, Nominative, Plural
Synonyms: ΚΛΕΠΤΩ, ΥΦΑΙΡΕΩ
G1939
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: eh-pee-thoo-MEE-ahn
Translations: desire, a desire, lust, a lust, longing, a longing, craving, a craving
Notes: This word refers to a strong desire, longing, or craving. It can be used in both a positive sense (a good desire) and a negative sense (a sinful lust or covetousness), depending on the context. It describes an intense inclination or passion towards something.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΟΡΕΞΙΣ, ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΘΕΛΗΜΑ
G4190
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: po-nee-RAN
Translations: evil, wicked, bad, harmful, mischievous, an evil, a wicked, a bad, a harmful, a mischievous
Notes: This word describes something as evil, wicked, or bad, often with a connotation of being harmful or mischievous. It can refer to moral depravity, physical affliction, or something that causes trouble. It is used to qualify a feminine singular noun in the accusative case, indicating the direct object of an action or the object of a preposition.
Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Feminine
Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΣ, ΦΑΥΛΟΣ
G0235
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Part of Speech: Conjunction
Sounds like: AL-lah
Translations: but, yet, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, rather, moreover, indeed
Notes: This word is a strong adversative conjunction, used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or opposes a preceding statement. It often implies a stronger contrast than 'δέ' (de). It can also be used to introduce an emphatic statement, sometimes translated as 'indeed' or 'moreover'. It is frequently found at the beginning of a clause.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- (other). It is related to other words meaning 'other' or 'different'.
G3842
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: PAN-toh-teh
Translations: always, at all times, ever
Notes: This word means 'always' or 'at all times'. It is used to indicate that an action or state is continuous or happens without exception. For example, one might say 'he always speaks the truth' or 'she is always joyful'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΑΕΙ, ΔΙΑΠΑΝΤΟΣ
Etymology: From πᾶς (pas, “all”) and ὅτε (hote, “when”). It literally means 'at all times'.
G1722
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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.
G1343
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: dee-kah-yoh-SOO-nay
Translations: righteousness, justice, a righteousness, a justice
Notes: This word refers to the quality of being morally right or just. It encompasses concepts of uprightness, integrity, and conformity to divine or moral law. It is often used in a theological context to describe God's character or the state of being right with God.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΥΘΥΤΗΣ, ΑΡΕΤΗ, ΟΣΙΟΤΗΣ
Etymology: From the Greek word δίκαιος (dikaios), meaning 'just' or 'righteous', combined with the suffix -σύνη (-synē), which forms abstract nouns.
G225
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-lay-THEY-ah
Translations: truth, a truth, reality, veracity, faithfulness
Notes: This word refers to truth, not merely as an abstract concept, but often as a quality of being or action, indicating sincerity, reality, or faithfulness. It can be used to describe something that is factual, genuine, or reliable. For example, one might speak of 'the truth of God' or 'walking in truth'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΗΣ, ΑΛΗΘΙΝΟΣ, ΓΝΩΣΙΣ
Etymology: From ἀληθής (alēthḗs, “true”), from ἀ- (a-, “un-”) + λήθη (lḗthē, “forgetfulness, oblivion”). Thus, literally 'un-forgetfulness' or 'that which is not hidden'.
G4198
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: por-yoo-THEN-tes
Translations: having gone, going, went, departed
Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle, meaning 'having gone' or 'having departed'. It describes an action that has been completed before the main verb of the sentence. It is often used to indicate the manner or circumstance of the main action, functioning similarly to an adverbial clause in English. For example, 'Having gone, they advised him' or 'They went and advised him'.
Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Participle, Nominative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ
G2531
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction
Sounds like: KAH-thohss
Translations: just as, even as, according as, as, exactly as, in proportion as, like, according to, inasmuch as
Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, meaning 'as' or 'how'). It functions as an adverb or conjunction, primarily used to introduce a comparison, indicating that something is done or happens in the same way as something else. It can also express correspondence or proportion, meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'to the extent that'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ
Etymology: From the Greek preposition κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, 'as, how').
G3880
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: par-EL-ah-bon
Translations: I received, they received, I took, they took, I took over, they took over, I took along, they took along
Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'from', and the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. It generally means to receive something from someone, to take something over, or to take someone along with oneself. It can be used in contexts of tradition, instruction, or physical accompaniment.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular or 3rd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ
Etymology: The verb 'παραλαμβάνω' is formed from the prefix 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'from', and the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. The prefix indicates a transfer or reception from a source.
G3588
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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.
G4151
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PNEV-mah
Translations: spirit, a spirit, wind, a wind, breath, a breath
Notes: This word refers to 'spirit,' 'wind,' or 'breath.' In a physical sense, it can mean a gust of wind or the act of breathing. Theologically, it often refers to the Holy Spirit, a spiritual being, or the human spirit. It is a neuter noun and its meaning can vary depending on the context, from a literal breeze to a divine essence.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ
Etymology: The word ΠΝΕΥΜΑ derives from the verb πνέω (pneō), meaning 'to breathe,' 'to blow,' or 'to gasp.' It refers to something that is breathed or blown.
G0040
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: AH-gee-on
Translations: holy, sacred, a holy thing, a sacred thing, set apart
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'holy,' 'sacred,' or 'set apart.' It describes something that is consecrated to God, pure, or morally blameless. It can refer to places, objects, or people that are dedicated to divine service or possess a divine quality. In its neuter form, it can also refer to a 'holy thing' or 'sacred place.'
Inflection: Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative; Singular; Neuter
Synonyms: ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΙΕΡΟΣ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to venerate' or 'to dread'. It refers to that which inspires awe and reverence, particularly in a religious context.
G5108
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: toy-OO-tone
Translations: of such, of such a kind, of this kind, of that kind
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'such' or 'of such a kind'. It is used to describe something that is of the nature or quality previously mentioned or implied. In this inflected form, it functions as a genitive plural, indicating possession or relationship, often translated as 'of such (things/people)'. It can refer to both people and things.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All Genders
Synonyms: ΟΙΟΣ, ΤΟΣΟΥΤΟΣ
G3767
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Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb
Sounds like: OON
Translations: therefore, then, so, consequently, accordingly, now, indeed
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'.
G3928
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: pa-ROD-os
Translations: passage, a passage, passing by, a passing by, way, a way, path, a path, entrance, an entrance, departure, a departure
Notes: This word is a compound noun formed from the preposition παρά (para), meaning "beside" or "along," and the noun ὁδός (hodos), meaning "way" or "road." It refers to a passing by, a way or path, or an entrance. It can describe the act of moving past something, a physical route, or an opportunity to enter. In some contexts, it can also imply a departure or a temporary stay.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΟΔΟΣ, ΔΙΟΔΟΣ, ΕΙΣΟΔΟΣ
Etymology: From παρά (para, "beside, along") and ὁδός (hodos, "way, road"). It literally means "a way alongside" or "a passing along."
G3326
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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'.
G0032
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ang-GEH-lohn
Translations: of angels, of messengers
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun 'ἈΓΓΕΛΟΣ' (angelos), which means 'messenger' or 'angel'. In Koine Greek, the genitive case often indicates possession, origin, or relationship, similar to using 'of' in English. Therefore, 'ἈΓΓΕΛΩΝ' typically translates to 'of angels' or 'of messengers', indicating something belonging to or related to multiple angels or messengers.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΚΩΝ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΩΝ
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ES-tin
Translations: is, a is
Notes: This word is the third person singular present indicative form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It means 'he is', 'she is', 'it is', or 'there is'. It is used to express existence, identity, or a state of being, often linking a subject to a predicate. It can also imply 'exists' or 'happens'.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active
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