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Parable 9, Chapter 27
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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.
G1182
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: DEH-kah-too
Translations: of the tenth
Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the adjective 'tenth'. It refers to the ordinal number following ninth, indicating position in a sequence. It is used to describe something belonging to or related to the tenth item or position.
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
G1186
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: DEN-drah
Translations: trees
Notes: This word refers to trees. It is the plural form of the noun 'δένδρον' (dendron), meaning 'tree'. It is used to refer to multiple trees, such as 'all the trees' or 'the trees of the earth'.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΞΥΛΑ, ΦΥΤΑ
G4626
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: skeh-PAH-zon-tah
Translations: covering, sheltering, protecting
Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'σπάζω' (skepazo), meaning 'to cover,' 'to shelter,' or 'to protect.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. It can be used to describe something that is currently providing cover or shelter, such as 'covering trees' or 'sheltering rocks.'
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Accusative, Plural, Neuter
Synonyms: ΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ, ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΩ
G4263
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: pro-BAH-tah
Translations: sheep
Notes: This word refers to sheep, which are common domesticated animals. In biblical contexts, sheep are often used metaphorically to represent people, especially followers or those under the care of a shepherd.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Etymology: From the verb προβαίνω (probainō, 'to go forward'), referring to animals that walk forward, especially livestock. It literally means 'that which walks forward'.
G5100
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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: TEE-nah
Translations: who, what, which, some, any, a certain one, something, anything
Notes: ΤΙΝΑ is an inflected form of the pronoun/adjective ΤΙΣ. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', 'anything', 'a certain one', or 'some'. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it is used in a question or a statement. It can function as both a pronoun standing alone or an adjective modifying a noun.
Inflection: Accusative Singular Masculine or Feminine, or Nominative/Accusative Plural Neuter
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
G1985
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ep-IS-kop-oy
Translations: overseers, supervisors, superintendents, bishops
Notes: This word refers to those who oversee or supervise. It describes someone who has a position of authority and responsibility, looking after or managing a group of people or a task. In some contexts, especially in early Christian writings, it can refer to a bishop or spiritual leader.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΕΔΡΟΙ, ΗΓΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ, ΠΟΙΜΕΝΕΣ
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.
G5382
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: fee-lox-EH-noy
Translations: hospitable, loving strangers, hospitable ones
Notes: This word is a compound adjective meaning 'hospitable' or 'loving strangers'. It describes someone who is friendly and welcoming to guests or foreigners. It is often used to commend a person's character, indicating a willingness to provide lodging and kindness to those who are not family or close acquaintances. It is a compound word formed from 'φίλος' (philos), meaning 'friend' or 'loving', and 'ξένος' (xenos), meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner'.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine
Synonyms: ΦΙΛΟΞΕΝΗΣ, ΦΙΛΟΞΕΝΩΝ
G3748
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Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun
Sounds like: OH-tee-nes
Translations: whoever, whosoever, those who, which
Notes: ΟΙΤΙΝΕΣ is a compound relative pronoun, formed from the definite article and the indefinite pronoun. It refers to a general or indefinite group of people or things, meaning 'whoever' or 'those who'. It is used to introduce a clause that provides additional information about a preceding noun, often implying a characteristic or quality of the group.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΟΙ, ΤΙΝΕΣ
G2234
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: HAY-deh-ohs
Translations: gladly, cheerfully, with pleasure, willingly
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'gladly' or 'with pleasure'. It describes an action that is performed willingly, joyfully, or with a sense of delight. It indicates a positive disposition towards the action being taken.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΘΥΜΩΣ, ΕΥΦΡΟΣΥΝΩΣ
Etymology: The word Ἡδέως is derived from the adjective Ἡδύς (hēdys), meaning 'sweet' or 'pleasant'. It describes something that is agreeable or delightful.
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'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun
Sounds like: TOOS
Translations: the, them, those
Notes: ΤΟΥΣ is the masculine plural accusative form of the definite article or demonstrative pronoun 'ὁ'. As an article, it functions like 'the' in English, specifying a noun that is already known or has been previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it means 'them' or 'those', referring to a group of masculine individuals or things in the accusative case, indicating they are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *so- (demonstrative pronoun).
G3624
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: OY-koos
Translations: houses, homes, households, temples
Notes: This word refers to physical dwellings or buildings, such as houses or temples. It can also refer to a household, meaning the people living within a house, or a family line. In some contexts, it can denote a lineage or a dynasty. It is used in sentences to indicate the place where someone lives or a group of people associated with a particular dwelling.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ, ΟΙΚΗΤΗΡΙΟΝ
G1438
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: eh-ow-TON
Translations: (of) themselves, their own
Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning it refers back to the subject of the sentence. It indicates that the action or possession relates to the subject itself. It is used to emphasize that the subject is acting upon or possessing something related to itself, rather than someone or something else.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All genders
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'.
G5264
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: hoo-peh-DEK-san-toh
Translations: they received, they welcomed, they entertained
Notes: This word describes the act of receiving someone, often with hospitality or a warm welcome. It implies taking someone into one's home or presence, or accepting something. It is used to describe how people welcomed others, particularly guests or strangers.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice, Third Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ
Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: ὑπό (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'from under', and δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to take'. The combination suggests receiving someone or something by taking them under one's care or into one's presence.
G1401
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: DOO-loos
Translations: slaves, servants
Notes: This word refers to individuals who are in a state of servitude or bondage, often translated as 'slaves' or 'servants'. It is the accusative plural form of the noun 'δούλος', indicating the direct object of an action. It can be used in both a literal sense for bondservants and metaphorically for those who are devoted to or subject to someone or something.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΤΗΣ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣ, ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ
G2316
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: THAY-oo
Translations: of God, of a God
Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'ΘΕΟΣ' (theos), meaning 'God' or 'a god'. In Koine Greek, the genitive case often indicates possession, origin, or relationship, similar to the English 'of' or the possessive apostrophe 's'. Therefore, 'ΘΕΟΥ' typically translates to 'of God' or 'of a god', depending on the context. It can refer to the one true God or to a pagan deity.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
G0840
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: AH-ter
Translations: without, apart from
Notes: This word is a preposition that means 'without' or 'apart from'. It is always followed by a noun or pronoun in the genitive case, indicating separation or absence. For example, 'without God' or 'apart from you'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΧΩΡΙΣ, ἈΝΕΥ
Etymology: The etymology of ἈΤΕΡ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the negative particle 'a-' (alpha privative) and a root meaning 'to separate' or 'to be apart'.
G5272
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: hoo-po-KREE-seh-ohs
Translations: of hypocrisy, of pretense, of dissimulation, of acting, of play-acting
Notes: This word refers to the act of hypocrisy, pretense, or dissimulation. It can also refer to the act of playing a part on a stage, hence 'acting' or 'play-acting'. In a moral sense, it describes a feigned or false appearance of virtue or goodness, often to deceive others. It is used to describe actions or attitudes that are not genuine.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΔΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΤΗ, ΠΛΑΝΗ
G1985
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: eh-pee-SKO-poy
Translations: overseers, bishops
Notes: This word appears to be a misspelling or typo of the Koine Greek word ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΙ (episkopoi), which means 'overseers' or 'bishops'. It refers to those who have a supervisory role or authority within a community, often in a religious context. They are responsible for watching over and guiding others. The trailing 'Π' is likely an error. It is a compound word formed from ἘΠΙ (epi, 'over, upon') and ΣΚΟΠΟΣ (skopos, 'watcher, one who looks').
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΟΙ, ΗΓΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ
G5302
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: hoos-teh-reh-MEH-noos
Translations: those who have been lacking, those who have been in need, those who have been left behind
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning "having been made to lack" or "having been left behind." It describes a state of being deficient, in need, or having fallen short. It is used here in the accusative plural masculine, referring to a group of men who are in such a state.
Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Accusative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΕΝΔΕΕΙΣ, ΠΕΝΗΤΑΣ, ΕΛΑΤΤΟΥΜΕΝΟΥΣ
Etymology: The word Ὑστερέω (hystereō) comes from ὕστερος (hysteros), meaning "later, behind, inferior." It denotes a state of being behind or falling short.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TAS
Translations: the
Notes: ΤΑΣ is the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek. It is used to specify a particular noun, similar to 'the' in English. This specific form is used when the noun it modifies is feminine, plural, and in the accusative case, indicating the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.
Inflection: Feminine, Plural, Accusative
G5503
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KHEE-ras
Translations: of a widow, of the widow, a widow
Notes: This word refers to a woman whose husband has died and who has not remarried. It is used in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, often translated as 'of a widow' or 'belonging to a widow'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
G3588
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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.
G1248
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: dee-ah-koh-NEE-ah
Translations: service, a service, ministry, a ministry, administration, an administration, relief, ministration
Notes: This word refers to the act of serving or ministering, often in a religious or charitable context. It can describe the performance of duties, the provision of aid, or the office of a minister or servant.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ, ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΑ
Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΚΟΝΙΑ (diakonia) comes from the verb διακονέω (diakoneō), meaning 'to serve' or 'to minister', which itself is derived from διάκονος (diakonos), meaning 'servant' or 'minister'.
G0088
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: ah-dee-ah-LEIP-tohs
Translations: unceasingly, constantly, without ceasing, continually, without intermission
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning "unceasingly" or "continually." It describes an action that happens without interruption or pause. It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix ἀ- (a-, meaning "not") and διαλείπω (dialeipō), which means "to leave off" or "to intermit." Thus, it literally means "not leaving off" or "without intermission." It is used to emphasize the continuous nature of an action or state.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΟΤΕ, ΔΙΑΠΑΝΤΟΣ
G4626
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: es-ke-PA-san
Translations: they covered, they hid, they protected, they sheltered
Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to cover,' 'to hide,' 'to protect,' or 'to shelter.' It describes an action performed by a group of people (they) in the past, indicating that they put something over or around an object or person to conceal or safeguard it. It can be used in contexts where something is literally covered, or metaphorically hidden or protected.
Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ, ΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ
Etymology: The word σκεπάζω (skepazō) is derived from the noun σκέπη (skepē), meaning 'covering' or 'shelter.'
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'.
G0390
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-nes-TRAH-fay-sahn
Translations: they were turned back, they were returned, they were overturned, they were overthrown, they were brought back, they were restored, they were conducted, they were behaved
Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'anastrephō'. It describes an action that happened in the past, where the subjects were acted upon. It can mean to be turned back, to return, to be overturned, or to have one's conduct or manner of life described. The specific meaning often depends on the context, but it generally implies a change in direction, position, or behavior.
Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Indicative, Third Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, “up, back”) and στρέφω (stréphō, “to turn”).
G3778
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: OO-toy
Translations: these, they
Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'these' or 'they'. It is used to point out or refer to specific people or things that are nearby or have just been mentioned. It functions similarly to 'these ones' or 'these people' in English.
Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Plural
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'.
G3956
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PAN-tes
Translations: all, every, whole
Notes: This word means 'all' or 'every'. It is used to indicate the totality or completeness of a group or quantity, often referring to 'all' members of a set or 'every' single item. It can also mean 'whole' when referring to a single entity.
Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: HOLOS
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ske-pas-THEE-son-tai
Translations: they will be covered, they will be sheltered, they will be protected
Notes: This word is a verb indicating a future action of being covered, sheltered, or protected. It describes a state where a group of people or things will receive protection or covering from an external source. It is a passive voice verb, meaning the subjects are acted upon rather than performing the action themselves.
Inflection: Third Person Plural, Future, Passive, Indicative
Synonyms: ΚΑΛΥΦΘΗΣΟΝΤΑΙ, ΦΥΛΑΧΘΗΣΟΝΤΑΙ
G5259
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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.
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.
G1223
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: dee-ah-PAN-toss
Translations: always, continually, at all times, forever
Notes: This is a compound adverb formed from the preposition διά (dia, 'through') and the genitive singular of πᾶς (pas, 'all, every'). It means 'through all time' or 'at all times', thus conveying the sense of 'always' or 'continually'. It is used to describe an action or state that is constant or perpetual.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΑΕΙ, ΣΥΝΕΧΩΣ, ΔΙΗΝΕΚΩΣ
G3778
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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective
Sounds like: TOW-tah
Translations: these, these things
Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'these' or 'these things'. It refers to something previously mentioned or understood from the context, pointing it out specifically. As a pronoun, it stands in place of a noun, while as an adjective, it modifies a noun.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ
G2038
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: er-ga-SAH-me-noy
Translations: working, having worked, doing, having done, performing, having performed, producing, having produced, trading, having traded
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ergazomai', meaning 'to work' or 'to do'. It describes an action that has been completed or is ongoing, often functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. It can refer to physical labor, mental effort, or the performance of a task or deed. It is often used to describe someone who is engaged in a particular activity or has accomplished something.
Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Masculine, Nominative, Plural
Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΔΡΑΩ
G1741
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: en-DOX-oy
Translations: glorious, honorable, distinguished, notable, splendid, glorious ones, honorable ones, distinguished ones
Notes: This word describes something or someone that is glorious, honorable, or distinguished. It refers to a state of high renown, splendor, or importance. It can be used to describe people who are highly respected or things that are magnificent.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine
Synonyms: ἘΠΙΣΗΜΟΣ, ἘΝΤΙΜΟΣ, ΛΑΜΠΡΟΣ
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EYE-see
Translations: they are
Notes: This word is the third person plural present indicative form of the verb 'to be'. It is used to state existence or to link a subject to a predicate, indicating what the subject is or what quality it possesses. For example, 'they are good' or 'they are people'.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Present, Indicative
Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΟΥΣΙΝ, ΓΙΝΟΝΤΑΙ
G3844
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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'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TOH
Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the
Notes: ΤΩ is the dative singular form of the definite article 'the'. It indicates the indirect object of a verb or the means/instrument by which an action is performed. It can also be used to indicate location or association, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', 'by', 'with', or 'in'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
G2316
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: THAY-oh
Translations: (to) God, (for) God, a God
Notes: This is the dative singular form of the noun 'ΘΕΟΣ' (theos), meaning 'God' or 'a god'. It refers to the supreme being in a monotheistic context, or to a deity in a polytheistic context. When used in the dative case, it typically indicates the recipient of an action or the one for whom something is done, hence 'to God' or 'for God'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΠΑΤΗΡ
G2235
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: AY-day
Translations: already, now, by this time, forthwith, even now
Notes: This word is an adverb used to indicate that something has happened or is happening at the present moment, or has happened prior to the present moment. It can convey a sense of immediacy or completion. For example, it can mean 'already' when referring to something that has taken place, or 'now' when emphasizing the current time.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΝΥΝ, ΑΥΤΙΚΑ, ΕΥΘΕΩΣ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁eh₂dʰ- (to be present, to be here). It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (this) and the particle 'de' (now, indeed).
G3588
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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'.
G5117
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: TOH-poss
Translations: place, a place, location, region, space, site
Notes: This word refers to a specific location, area, or region. It can denote a physical spot, a general area, or even a metaphorical space or opportunity. It is commonly used to indicate where something is situated or where an event occurs.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΟΙΚΟΣ, ΕΔΡΑ
Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to the idea of 'cutting' or 'marking out'.
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TON
Translations: of them, their, of themselves
Notes: This word is a pronoun indicating possession or relation, specifically for a group of people or things. It is used to mean 'of them' or 'their', often referring back to a previously mentioned plural noun or pronoun.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, All genders
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'.
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)
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
G1437
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Part of Speech: Conjunction
Sounds like: eh-AHN
Translations: if, when, whenever, although
Notes: ἘΑΝ is a conditional conjunction used to introduce a protasis (the 'if' clause) in a conditional sentence. It typically takes the subjunctive mood, indicating a condition that is possible, probable, or hypothetical. It can be translated as 'if', 'when', or 'whenever', depending on the nuance of the condition, and sometimes 'although' in concessive clauses.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΙ, ὍΤΑΝ
Etymology: ἘΑΝ is a contraction of the conditional particle εἰ (ei, 'if') and the modal particle ἄν (an), which adds a sense of contingency or possibility to the condition.
G1961
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-pee-MEH-noh-sin
Translations: they may remain, they might continue, they may abide, they might persevere
Notes: This word means to remain, continue, or abide in a place, state, or action. It implies persistence and steadfastness. It can be used to describe someone staying in a location, or continuing in a particular course of action or belief.
Inflection: Third-person, Plural, Aorist, Subjunctive, Active
Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΜΕΝΩ, ΔΙΑΜΕΝΩ
Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΜΕΝΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and the verb ΜΕΝΩ (menō), meaning 'to remain' or 'to abide'.
G2193
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb, Preposition
Sounds like: EH-ohs
Translations: until, while, as long as, up to, even to, as far as
Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a point in time or extent in space. It is commonly translated as 'until' or 'as long as' when referring to time, and 'up to' or 'as far as' when referring to space. It can also mean 'while' or 'during the time that', often introducing a temporal clause.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΜΕΧΡΙ, ΑΧΡΙ, ΠΡΙΝ
Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary particle. It is an ancient Greek word with a long history of use in temporal and spatial contexts.
G5056
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: TEH-loos
Translations: of an end, of a goal, of a completion, of a purpose, of a result, of a tax, of a custom, of a toll
Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the neuter noun 'telos'. It refers to an end, a goal, a completion, a purpose, or a result. In some contexts, it can also refer to a tax, custom, or toll. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or the object of certain prepositions or verbs.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter
Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΣ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΙΑ, ΕΚΒΑΣΙΣ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *telh₂- 'to lift, support, weigh'. The word evolved to mean a 'standing place', then 'boundary', and finally 'end' or 'goal'.
G3009
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: lay-toor-GOON-tes
Translations: serving, ministering, performing public service, those who serve, those who minister
Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'serving' or 'ministering'. It describes an ongoing action of performing a public or sacred service. It can be used to refer to individuals who are engaged in such service, often in a religious or governmental capacity.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΟΥΝΤΕΣ
G2962
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KOO-ree-OH
Translations: to the Lord, for the Lord, to the master, for the master, to an owner, for an owner
Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, meaning 'Lord,' 'master,' or 'owner.' In the dative case, it typically indicates the indirect object of an action, the recipient, or the beneficiary. It is commonly used in religious contexts to refer to God or Jesus Christ, but can also refer to a human master or owner. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'to give thanks to the Lord' or 'to serve the master.'
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ
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