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G3708
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EE-don
Translations: I saw, I beheld, I perceived
Notes: This is the first person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'to see' or 'to perceive'. It describes a completed action of seeing or perceiving that occurred in the past. It is often used to indicate a direct observation or a profound understanding.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular
Synonyms: ΒΛΈΠΩ, ΘΕΆΟΜΑΙ, ΓΙΝΏΣΚΩ
G1537
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: ex
Translations: out of, from, of, by, with
Notes: ἘΞ is a preposition that signifies origin, separation, or source. It always governs the genitive case. It can denote movement 'out of' a place, 'from' a point in time or a source, 'of' a material or composition, or 'by' an agent. It often implies a complete separation or a clear point of departure.
Inflection: Does not inflect; always takes the genitive case.
Synonyms: ΑΠΟ, ΕΚ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is cognate with Latin ex and English out.
G0435
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: AHN-dras
Translations: men, a man, husbands, a husband
Notes: This word refers to adult males, men, or husbands. It is often used in contrast to women or children, or to denote a person of authority or maturity. It can also refer to a human being in general, but typically emphasizes the male gender.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ, ΑΡΣΗΝ
G2064
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: eh-lay-LOO-thoh-tahs
Translations: having come, those who have come, having gone, those who have gone
Notes: This word is a perfect active participle derived from the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed in the past and has ongoing results. In this form, it refers to masculine plural subjects who have completed the action of coming or going.
Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Accusative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: ΗΚΟΝΤΑΣ, ΠΑΡΑΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ
Etymology: The verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go'.
G5308
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: hoop-see-LOOS
Translations: high, lofty, exalted, proud, a high one, a lofty one
Notes: This word describes something that is high, lofty, or elevated, either physically (like a high place or building) or metaphorically (like a proud or exalted person). It can refer to physical height, but also to a position of prominence, or a state of being proud or arrogant. In the provided examples, it refers to 'high eyes' (lofty/proud gaze) and 'high houses' (elevated structures).
Inflection: Masculine, Accusative, Plural
Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΜΕΓΑΣ, ΕΞΟΧΟΣ
Etymology: The word ΥΨΗΛΟΣ (hypsēlos) comes from the Greek word ὕψος (hypsos), meaning 'height' or 'summit'.
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.
G2155
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: yoo-DOK-soos
Translations: glorious, honorable, renowned, famous, excellent
Notes: This word describes something or someone as being glorious, honorable, or highly esteemed. It is used to indicate a state of high reputation or excellence. For example, it could describe a person who is famous or a deed that is honorable.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΝΔΟΞΟΣ, ΕΠΙΣΗΜΟΣ
Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΔΟΞΟΣ is a compound word derived from the prefix ΕΥ̓- (eu-), meaning 'good' or 'well', and ΔΟΞΑ (doxa), meaning 'glory' or 'opinion'. Thus, it literally means 'of good glory' or 'well-esteemed'.
G3664
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ho-MOY-oos
Translations: like, similar, resembling, a like, a similar
Notes: This word describes something that is similar to or resembles something else. It is used to indicate a comparison or likeness between two or more entities. For example, one might say 'He is like his father' or 'The two objects are similar'.
Inflection: Masculine or Feminine, Accusative, Plural
Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΜΟΙΟΣ, ΙΣΟΣ
Etymology: From the Greek word 'homos' (same, common).
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.
G1491
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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'.
G2564
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-KAH-leh-san
Translations: they called, they named, they invited
Notes: This word means 'they called' or 'they named'. It is the third person plural aorist indicative active form of the verb 'kaleō', meaning 'to call' or 'to invite'. It describes an action that happened in the past, completed at a specific point in time. For example, it can be used when a group of people called someone by name or invited them to an event.
Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice
Synonyms: ὈΝΟΜΑΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΦΩΝΕΩ, ΚΕΛΕΥΩ
G4128
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PLAY-thoss
Translations: multitude, a multitude, crowd, a crowd, great number, abundance, a great number
Notes: This word refers to a large number or quantity of people or things. It can be used to describe a crowd of people, a large amount of something, or a general abundance. For example, it might refer to a large gathering of disciples or a great quantity of fish.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ
Etymology: From the Greek root *pleth-* meaning 'to be full' or 'to fill'. It is related to words indicating fullness or abundance.
G5101
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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: TEE
Translations: what, why, what kind of, how much, something, anything, a certain thing
Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun 'τίς'. It can be used to ask 'what?' or 'why?', or to refer to 'something' or 'anything' in an indefinite sense. When used as an adjective, it means 'what kind of' or 'how much'.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Etymology: The word 'ΤΙ' originates from Proto-Indo-European, serving as the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun.
G0435
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: an-DROHN
Translations: of men
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun 'ΑΝΗΡ' (anēr), which means 'man' or 'husband'. In this form, it indicates possession or origin, often translated as 'of men' or 'belonging to men'. It is used to refer to adult males collectively.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΝΘΡΩΠΩΝ, ΒΡΟΤΩΝ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'man'.
G2532, G1565
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Pronoun
Sounds like: kah-KAY-noy
Translations: and those, and they
Notes: This word is a compound formed by the contraction of the conjunction "καί" (and) and the demonstrative pronoun "ἐκεῖνοι" (those, they). It functions to connect a previous statement or group with a new group, emphasizing that the new group also shares a characteristic or action. It can be used as the subject of a sentence.
Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: ΚΑΙ ΟΥΤΟΙ, ΚΑΙ ΑΥΤΟΙ
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
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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.
G2064
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: eh-lay-LOO-thoh-tes
Translations: having come, who have come, those who have come
Notes: This word is the perfect active participle of the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning "to come" or "to go." As a perfect participle, it describes an action that has been completed in the past but has continuing results in the present. It functions like an adjective or a noun, often translated as "having come" or "those who have come," indicating a state of having arrived.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect Active Participle
Synonyms: ΗΚΟΝΤΕΣ, ΠΑΡΟΝΤΕΣ
G5308
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: hoop-see-LOI
Translations: high, lofty, exalted, tall, a high one, a lofty one
Notes: This word describes something that is high in position, stature, or rank. It can refer to physical height, like a tall mountain, or to a metaphorical height, such as a person of high status or an exalted position. It is often used to describe things that are elevated or prominent.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΜΕΓΑΣ, ΥΠΕΡΕΧΩΝ
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
G0435
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: AN-dres
Translations: men
Notes: This word means 'men' and is the plural form of 'man'. It refers to adult male human beings. In Koine Greek, it is often used generally to refer to people, especially in a collective sense, or specifically to males.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΙ
G2570
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ka-LOY
Translations: good, beautiful, noble, excellent, fair, right, virtuous
Notes: This word is an adjective used to describe something as good, beautiful, noble, or excellent. It can refer to moral goodness, physical beauty, or general quality and suitability. It is often used to commend something or someone.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ
G1415
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: doo-na-TOY
Translations: able, mighty, powerful, strong, able ones, mighty ones, powerful ones, strong ones
Notes: This word describes someone or something as being able, mighty, or powerful. It can refer to physical strength, moral power, or the ability to accomplish something. When used substantively, it refers to 'powerful ones' or 'mighty men'.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative Masculine or Feminine, or Vocative Masculine
Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΡΟΙ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΙ, ΕΝΔΥΝΑΜΟΙ
G2753
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-keh-LEW-san
Translations: they commanded, they ordered, they urged, they bade
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to command,' 'to order,' or 'to urge.' It is used to describe an action where a group of people issued an instruction or gave a directive. It implies a position of authority or a strong request.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Plural
Synonyms: ἘΠΙΤΑΤΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ΚΕΛΕΥΣΤΗΣ
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TOOS
Translations: them, themselves, these, those
Notes: This word is the masculine accusative plural form of the pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos). It is used to refer to a group of male or mixed-gender individuals as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition. It can mean 'them' or, when used emphatically, 'themselves'.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
G3629
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: oy-ko-ko-MEIN
Translations: to manage a household, to be a homemaker, to take care of the house
Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to manage or take care of a household. It describes the act of overseeing and maintaining the affairs of a home, often implying the duties of a homemaker. It is used in contexts relating to domestic responsibilities.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΟἸΚΟΔΕΣΠΟΤΕΩ, ΟἸΚΟΝΟΜΕΩ
Etymology: The word ΟἸΚΟΚΟΜΕΩ is a compound of οἶκος (oikos), meaning 'house' or 'household', and κομέω (komeō), meaning 'to take care of' or 'to tend'. It literally means 'to take care of the house'.
G1883
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition
Sounds like: eh-pa-NOH
Translations: above, over, on, upon, up, more than
Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'above' or 'on top'. It can also be used as a preposition, often taking the genitive case, to indicate position 'over' or 'upon' something, or to mean 'more than' in a comparative sense. It describes location or superiority.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ἘΠΙ, ὙΠΕΡ
Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and ἄνω (anō), meaning 'upwards' or 'above'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: THAYS
Translations: of the
Notes: ΤΗΣ is the genitive, singular, feminine form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for feminine singular nouns. For example, 'the house of the woman' would use ΤΗΣ for 'of the woman'. It functions similarly to 'of the' in English.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Etymology: The Greek definite article 'Ο' (of which ΤΗΣ is an inflection) derives from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun root. It evolved to function as a definite article in ancient Greek, marking nouns as specific or previously mentioned.
G4073
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PEH-tras
Translations: of rock, of a rock, of stone, of a stone
Notes: This word refers to a large mass of stone, a rock, or a cliff. It is often used to describe a solid foundation or a place of refuge. In the genitive case, as seen here, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of a rock' or 'from a rock'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΛΙΘΟΣ, ΒΡΑΧΟΣ
G4444
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PYR-gon
Translations: tower, a tower
Notes: This word refers to a tower, which is a tall, narrow building or structure. It can be used to describe a watchtower, a fortified structure, or any elevated building. In a sentence, it would typically function as the direct object of a verb, indicating something that is built, attacked, or observed.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΦΡΟΥΡΙΟΝ, ΤΕΙΧΟΣ
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
G2258
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: HAYN
Translations: was, he was, she was, it was
Notes: This word is the imperfect indicative form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It describes a continuous or ongoing state or action in the past. It can be translated as 'was', 'he was', 'she was', or 'it was', depending on the subject implied by the context. It is often used to set the scene or describe background information in a narrative.
Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice, 3rd Person Singular
G2351
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: THO-roo-bos
Translations: tumult, an uproar, a disturbance, a noise, a clamor
Notes: This word refers to a loud noise, a commotion, or a state of disorder and confusion, often caused by a crowd or a group of people. It can describe a general disturbance, an uproar, or the noise associated with a crowd's activity. It is used to describe situations ranging from a simple noise to a violent riot.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΤΑΡΑΧΗ, ΚΡΑΥΓΗ, ΗΧΟΣ
Etymology: The word 'ΘΟΡΥΒΟΣ' is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the verb θορέω (thoreō), meaning 'to leap, to spring up', suggesting a sense of agitation or commotion.
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)
G1565
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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: eh-KAY-nohn
Translations: of those, of them, those
Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'those'. In this inflected form, it indicates possession or origin, translating to 'of those' or 'of them'. It is used to refer to people or things that are distant in space or time, or to distinguish them from others. For example, it might be used in a phrase like 'the houses of those people' or 'the events of those days'.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter
Synonyms: ΑΥΤΩΝ, ΤΟΥΤΩΝ
G3173
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: MEH-gas
Translations: great, large, mighty, important, significant, powerful
Notes: ΜΕΓΑΣ is an adjective meaning "great" or "large." It is used to describe the size, intensity, or importance of something or someone. For example, it can refer to a large storm, a great priest, or a significant event. As an adjective, it changes its form to match the gender, number, and case of the noun it describes.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative. As an adjective, it inflects for gender, number, and case to agree with the noun it modifies.
Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *meǵh₂- (great). It is a primary adjective in Greek.
G2064
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: eh-lay-LOO-thoh-tohn
Translations: of those who have come, of those who have gone, of those who have arrived
Notes: This word is the genitive plural masculine or neuter perfect active participle of the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a perfect participle, it describes an action that has been completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state in the present. It functions like an adjective or a noun, often translated as 'of those who have come' or 'of those who have gone'.
Inflection: Perfect, Active, Participle, Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΗΚΟΝΤΩΝ, ΠΑΡΟΝΤΩΝ
Etymology: The verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai) comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₁erǵʰ-, meaning 'to go, to move'.
G3618
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: oy-ko-do-MEIN
Translations: to build, to construct, to erect, to edify, to restore, to rebuild
Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to build a house' or more generally 'to construct'. It is often used in a literal sense for physical construction, but can also be used metaphorically to mean 'to build up' or 'to edify' someone spiritually or morally. It describes the action of creating or improving something through construction.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ
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.
G5602
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: OH-deh
Translations: here, hither, in this place, to this place
Notes: This word is an adverb indicating location or direction, meaning 'here' or 'to this place'. It is used to point to a specific location or to indicate movement towards the speaker or a particular spot. For example, it can be used in commands like 'Come here!' or to state that something is located 'here'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΝΘΑΔΕ, ΕΝΤΑΥΘΑ
Etymology: From the demonstrative stem *ho- (this) and the locative suffix -de. It indicates proximity to the speaker.
G2532, G1564
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: kah-KAY-seh
Translations: and thither, and there, and to that place
Notes: This is a compound word formed from the conjunction 'καί' (and, also, even) and the adverb 'ἐκεῖσε' (thither, to that place). It means 'and to that place' or 'and there', indicating movement towards a specific location that has already been mentioned or is understood from context. It functions similarly to 'and over there' or 'and in that direction'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΚΑΚΕΙ, ΚΑΚΕΙΘΕΝ
G4063
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: peh-ree-TREH-khon-tohn
Translations: of running around, of those running around, of running about, of those running about
Notes: This word is a compound participle formed from the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the verb τρέχω (trecho), meaning 'to run'. Therefore, it means 'running around' or 'running about'. As a participle, it describes an action performed by someone or something, often functioning like an adjective or a noun. In this genitive plural form, it refers to 'of those who are running around' or 'of things that are running around'.
Inflection: Present, Active, Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΤΡΕΧΟΝΤΩΝ, ΔΙΑΤΡΕΧΟΝΤΩΝ
G2944
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: KOO-kloh
Translations: around, round about, in a circle
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'around' or 'round about'. It is used to describe something that encompasses or surrounds another object or location, or movement in a circular path. It can indicate position or direction.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΞ, ΠΕΡΙ
Etymology: The word ΚΥΚΛΩ is derived from the noun ΚΥΚΛΟΣ (kyklos), meaning 'circle' or 'ring'. It describes something related to a circular shape or movement.
G4439
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PY-lees
Translations: of a gate, of the gate, of a door, of the door
Notes: This word refers to a gate or a door, often a large one, such as the gate of a city or a temple. It is used to denote the entrance or access point to a place. In this inflected form, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of a gate' or 'belonging to a gate'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΘΥΡΑ
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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.
G3933
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: par-THEH-noy
Translations: virgins, maidens
Notes: This word refers to young, unmarried women, typically those who are virgins. It can also be used more broadly to mean maidens or young women. In a sentence, it would function as a plural noun, referring to a group of such individuals.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΚΟΡΑΙ, ΝΕΑΝΙΔΕΣ
G2476
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ess-TAY-koo-ee-ai
Translations: standing, having stood, having taken a stand
Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, meaning 'having stood' or 'standing'. It describes an action that has been completed in the past but has ongoing results in the present. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, or like an adverb, describing how an action is performed. In this form, it is feminine, nominative or vocative, and plural, referring to multiple female persons or things that are standing or have stood.
Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative, Plural
Synonyms: ΕΛΘΟΥΣΑΙ, ΠΑΡΕΣΤΩΣΑΙ
Etymology: The word ἵστημι (histēmi) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to stand' or 'to set'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of standing or causing to stand.
G3004
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EH-leh-gon
Translations: they were saying, they said, they used to say
Notes: This is an inflected form of the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It is used to indicate that a group of people were in the process of speaking or had a habit of saying something.
Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: toys
Translations: to the, for the, the
Notes: ΤΟΙΣ is the dative plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, but specifically indicates the indirect object or the recipient of an action, or location/instrument when used with a dative noun. It can be used with masculine, feminine, or neuter nouns in the plural.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, All genders
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into the definite article in Greek.
G0435
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: AN-drah-see
Translations: (to) men, (for) men
Notes: This word is the dative plural form of the noun 'ἈΝΗΡ' (anēr), meaning 'man' or 'husband'. It indicates the indirect object of an action, signifying 'to men' or 'for men'. It is used when something is given to, done for, or happens in relation to multiple men.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine
Synonyms: ἈΝΘΡΩΠΟΙΣ
G4692
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: SPEV-din
Translations: to hurry, to hasten, to make haste, to be eager, to strive
Notes: This word means to hurry, hasten, or make haste. It can also imply a sense of eagerness or striving to do something quickly. It is often used to describe someone acting with urgency or dispatch.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΣΠΕΥΔΩ, ΕΠΕΙΓΩ, ΤΑΧΥΝΩ
Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the idea of 'pushing forward' or 'being eager'.
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.
G3618
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: oy-ko-do-MEH-sthai
Translations: to be built, to be constructed, to be edified, to be established
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to build' or 'to construct', but in this form, it is in the passive voice, meaning 'to be built' or 'to be constructed'. It can also be used metaphorically to mean 'to edify' or 'to establish', referring to the building up of a person or community. As an infinitive, it functions like a noun, often translated with 'to' before the verb.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ
G4072
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ek-pe-pe-TA-kee-san
Translations: they had spread out, they had stretched out, they had unfurled
Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἘΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΠΕΤΑΝΝΥΜΙ (petannymi), meaning 'to spread out' or 'to unfurl'. The combined meaning is 'to spread out from' or 'to stretch out'. It describes an action that was completed in the past and whose results are still relevant at a later point in the past.
Inflection: 3rd Person Plural, Pluperfect, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΕΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ΑΝΑΠΕΤΑΝΝΥΜΙ
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
G5495
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KHEI-ras
Translations: hands
Notes: This word refers to hands, the physical appendages at the end of the arm. It is used in various contexts, often literally for actions involving the hands, but also metaphorically to signify power, control, or agency. For example, something might be 'in the hands of' someone, meaning under their control.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine
G5613
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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.
G3195
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: MEL-loo-sai
Translations: about to, going to, intending to, destined to, on the point of
Notes: This word indicates an action that is about to happen, is intended to happen, or is destined to happen. It often implies a future event or a strong intention. In this specific form, it is a participle, acting like an adjective or adverb to describe a noun or pronoun that is 'about to' do something.
Inflection: Present Participle, Nominative, Plural, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ, ΠΡΟΚΕΙΜΑΙ
G2983
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: lam-BAH-neen
Translations: to take, to receive, to get, to seize, to grasp, to apprehend
Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'λαμβάνω'. It generally means to take, receive, or get something. It can also imply seizing, grasping, or apprehending, depending on the context. It is used to express the action of acquiring or coming into possession of something.
Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active
Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to grasp' or 'to seize'.
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'.
G2753
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-KEH-leh-on
Translations: they were commanding, they were ordering, they were urging, they were bidding
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to command,' 'to order,' 'to urge,' or 'to bid.' It describes an action of giving instructions or directives. In this form, it indicates that a group of people (they) were in the process of giving a command or order in the past.
Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Active, Third Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΑΤΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ΚΕΛΕΥΣΤΕΥΩ
Etymology: The word κελεύω (keleuō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to κέλλω (kello, 'to drive, to urge').
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.
G0103
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: by-THOO
Translations: of depth, of the deep, of the abyss, of the sea
Notes: This word refers to a great depth, the deep sea, or the abyss. It is often used to describe the bottom of the sea or a profound, immeasurable depth. In a figurative sense, it can refer to a state of profound difficulty or despair. As a genitive form, it indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΒΥΣΣΟΣ, ΒΑΘΟΣ, ΠΕΛΑΓΟΣ
G5100
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: TI-nos
Translations: of someone, of something, of anyone, of anything, of a certain one, of a certain thing, of what, of whom, whose
Notes: ΤΙΝΟΣ is the genitive singular form of the indefinite or interrogative pronoun 'τις'. As an indefinite pronoun, it refers to an unspecified person or thing, often translated as 'someone' or 'something'. As an interrogative pronoun, it asks about the identity or nature of a person or thing, translated as 'whose' or 'of what'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or the object of certain prepositions.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter
Synonyms: ΤΙΝΩΝ, ΤΙΝΙ, ΤΙΝΑ
G3037
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: LI-thooss
Translations: stones, rocks
Notes: This word refers to stones or rocks. It is used to describe physical pieces of rock, whether large or small, and can appear in various contexts, such as building materials, natural formations, or objects used for throwing.
Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Accusative
Synonyms: ΠΕΤΡΑΙ, ΒΡΑΧΟΙ
G0305
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-nah-BAH-ee-nayn
Translations: to go up, to ascend, to come up, to climb, to rise
Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'anabainō', meaning 'to go up' or 'to ascend'. It describes the action of moving upwards, whether physically, like climbing a mountain or going up to a city, or metaphorically, such as rising in status or coming into existence. It is often used to indicate movement towards a higher place or position.
Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active
Synonyms: ἈΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ἈΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ
Etymology: The word ἀναβαίνω (anabainō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'upwards', and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'.
G5217
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: hoo-PAH-gayn
Translations: to go away, to depart, to go, to pass, to proceed
Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'hypago'. It generally means 'to go away' or 'to depart'. It can also imply 'to go' or 'to proceed' in a general sense, often with the nuance of going to a specific place or for a specific purpose. In some contexts, it can mean 'to pass' or 'to pass by'.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ
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
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.
G3619
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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).
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.
G4444
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PYR-goo
Translations: of a tower, of the tower, a tower, the tower
Notes: This word refers to a tower, a fortified structure, or a bastion. It is used to describe a tall, strong building, often part of a city wall or a fortress, providing defense or observation. It can also refer to a watchtower or a stronghold.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΤΕΙΧΟΣ, ΦΡΟΥΡΙΟΝ, ΑΚΡΟΠΟΛΙΣ
G0305
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-neh-BEE-sahn
Translations: they went up, they ascended, they climbed, they came up, they embarked
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to go up,' 'to ascend,' 'to climb,' or 'to embark.' It describes movement from a lower to a higher place, whether physically, like climbing a mountain or getting into a boat, or sometimes metaphorically. It is used here in the past tense, indicating an action that was completed.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Plural
Synonyms: ἈΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ἈΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ
G3037
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: LI-thoy
Translations: stones
Notes: This word refers to stones or rocks. It is used to describe physical stones, but can also be used metaphorically, for example, to refer to precious stones or even people as 'living stones' in a spiritual sense. It is the plural form of the noun 'stone'.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΠΕΤΡΑΙ, ΒΡΑΧΟΙ
G1176
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Part of Speech: Numeral
Sounds like: DEH-kah
Translations: ten
Notes: This word means 'ten' and is used to denote the number 10. It is an indeclinable numeral, meaning its form does not change regardless of gender, case, or number in a sentence. It can be used to count objects or refer to a quantity of ten.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to similar words for 'ten' in other Indo-European languages.
G5074
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: tet-ra-GOH-noy
Translations: square, four-sided
Notes: This word describes something that has four angles or sides, meaning it is square or four-sided in shape. It is used to describe objects or structures that are geometrically square.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine
G2986
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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
G3361
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Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb
Sounds like: MAY
Translations: not, lest, no, do not
Notes: ΜΗ is a negative particle used in Koine Greek to express a subjective negation. It is typically used with non-indicative moods (like the subjunctive, imperative, infinitive, or participle) to express prohibition, a condition, or a denial of something that is wished for or imagined. For example, it is used in commands like 'do not do this' or in clauses expressing fear or purpose, such as 'lest something happen'. It contrasts with 'οὐ' (ou), which negates objective facts.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: The word ΜΗ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient negative particle that has been present in various forms across Indo-European languages.
G2991
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Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective
Sounds like: leh-lah-toh-MEE-meh-noy
Translations: hewn out, cut out, quarried, those who have been hewn out
Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'λατομέω' (latomeō), meaning 'to hew stone' or 'to quarry'. As a participle, it describes something that has undergone the action of being hewn or quarried. It functions like an adjective, describing a noun, or can be used substantively to refer to 'those who have been hewn out' or 'the hewn ones'.
Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Nominative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΕΞΟΡΥΣΣΩ, ΤΕΜΝΩ
G1537, G1803
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral
Sounds like: eks
Translations: out of, from, by, of, six
Notes: This word can function in two main ways. As a preposition, it means 'out of' or 'from', indicating origin, source, or separation. It is always used with the genitive case. It can also denote the agent or cause of something. As a numeral, it means 'six'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΑΠΟ, ΕΚ, ΕΞΑ
Etymology: As a preposition, it comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'out'. As a numeral, it comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'six'.
G2564
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-KAH-loon
Translations: they were calling, they called, they used to call, they were inviting, they invited, they used to invite
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to call' or 'to invite'. It is in the imperfect tense, indicating an action that was ongoing, repeated, or habitual in the past. It describes what 'they' (a group of people) were doing or used to do.
Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Active, 3rd Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ
G3933
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: par-THEH-noos
Translations: virgins
Notes: This word refers to young, unmarried women, often implying virginity. It can be used to describe a maiden or a pure, chaste woman. In the provided context, it is used in the plural to refer to multiple young women.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΚΟΡΗ, ΝΥΜΦΗ
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: OW-tas
Translations: them, themselves
Notes: This word is a pronoun meaning 'them' or 'themselves'. It is used to refer to a group of feminine nouns or persons in the accusative case, indicating that they are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition. It can function as a simple pronoun or as an intensive pronoun, emphasizing the subjects themselves.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Feminine
Synonyms: ΣΦΑΣ, ΣΦΕΑΣ
Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient Greek pronoun that has been in use since classical times, referring to 'self' or 'same', and developing into a general third-person pronoun.
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).
G3956
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PAN-tas
Translations: all, every, everyone, the whole
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to indicate the totality of something or someone. In this form, it is used for masculine nouns in the accusative plural, meaning 'all (of them)' or 'everyone'. It can also be used substantively to refer to 'all people' or 'everyone'.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ
G3195
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: MEL-lon-tas
Translations: about to, going to, intending, destined, future
Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb μέλλω, meaning 'to be about to' or 'to be going to'. It indicates an action that is imminent or intended to happen in the future. It can function adjectivally, describing someone or something that is about to do something, or substantively, referring to those who are about to do something.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine, Accusative, Plural
Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ, ΠΡΟΚΕΙΜΑΙ, ΕΓΓΥΣ
G1929
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ep-ee-DIH-doh-nah-ee
Translations: to give, to give over, to hand over, to deliver, to surrender, to yield, to commit, to entrust, to increase, to advance, to grow
Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ. It means 'to give over' or 'to hand over' something to someone. It can also imply an increase or advancement, such as 'to grow' or 'to improve'. In a sentence, it would function as a verbal noun, often dependent on another verb.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΑΡΑΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΔΙΔΩΜΙ
Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ΔΙΔΩΜΙ (didomi), meaning 'to give'. This combination suggests the action of giving something 'upon' or 'to' someone or something, often implying a transfer or an increase.
G3195
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: MEL-loo-sin
Translations: they are about to, they intend, they are going to, they will
Notes: This word indicates an action that is about to happen, an intention, or a future event. It often functions as an auxiliary verb, similar to 'to be going to' or 'to be about to' in English, preceding an infinitive to express future tense or strong intention. It can also mean 'to delay' or 'to hesitate' in some contexts.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person, Plural
Synonyms: ἘΣΟΜΑΙ, ΟΦΕΙΛΩ
Etymology: The word ΜΕΛΛΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to delay, to be slow'. In Greek, it evolved to signify being on the point of doing something, hence its use for future intention.
G4413
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PRO-tooss
Translations: first, foremost, chief, first ones, foremost ones, chief ones
Notes: This word refers to something or someone that is first in time, order, rank, or importance. It can describe the initial item in a sequence, the most prominent person in a group, or the primary cause of an event. It is often used to denote preeminence or priority.
Inflection: Accusative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: ΠΡΩΤΙΣΤΟΣ, ΠΡΩΤΕΥΣ
G0305
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ah-nah-BAN-tas
Translations: having gone up, having ascended, having come up, having risen, having embarked, having climbed
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'anabainō', meaning 'to go up' or 'to ascend'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, functioning like an adjective or adverb. It is often used to describe someone who has gone up a mountain, into a city, onto a ship, or risen from a lower place to a higher one. It can also refer to someone who has come up from the dead or appeared publicly.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Accusative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: ΑΝΕΛΘΟΝΤΑΣ, ΑΝΙΟΝΤΑΣ
G2025
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-peh-TEE-thoon
Translations: they were laying upon, they were placing upon, they were putting upon, they were attacking, they were assailing
Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (upon, over, against) and the verb 'τίθημι' (to put, place, lay). In the imperfect tense, it describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It means 'to lay upon,' 'to place upon,' or 'to put upon.' Depending on the context, it can also mean 'to attack' or 'to assail' when something is laid upon someone in a hostile manner.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperfect, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ
G240
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Part of Speech: Reciprocal Pronoun
Sounds like: al-LAY-lace
Translations: to one another, to each other
Notes: This word is a reciprocal pronoun, meaning 'one another' or 'each other'. It is used to indicate that an action or relationship is mutual between two or more subjects. For example, 'they spoke to one another'. It is a compound word formed from the reduplication of ἄλλος (allos), meaning 'other'.
Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine
G2596
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: KAH-tah
Translations: down, according to, against, throughout, by, during, concerning, along
Notes: ΚΑΤΑ is a versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often indicates movement 'down from,' opposition 'against,' or reference 'concerning' something. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'down along,' 'according to,' 'throughout,' 'during,' or 'by' means of something. It can express direction, distribution, opposition, or a standard.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmtá, meaning 'down, with'. It is related to other prepositions and adverbs in various Indo-European languages.
G1520
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Part of Speech: Numeral, Adjective, Pronoun
Sounds like: EH-nah
Translations: one, a, an, a certain
Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the numeral 'one'. It can be used as a numeral to indicate a single unit, or as an indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an'. It can also function as an indefinite pronoun, meaning 'a certain one' or 'someone'.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to other words meaning 'one' in various Indo-European languages.
G3037
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: LI-thon
Translations: stone, a stone
Notes: This word refers to a stone or rock. It is a common noun used to describe a piece of rock or mineral, often used in construction, as a boundary marker, or as a weapon. It can also be used metaphorically.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative
Synonyms: ΠΕΤΡΑ, ΒΡΑΧΟΣ
G0941
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-bas-TAH-zon
Translations: they were carrying, they were bearing, they were lifting, they were taking up, they were enduring
Notes: This word is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'bastazō'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, meaning 'they were carrying' or 'they were bearing'. It can refer to physically carrying an object, but also to bearing a burden, enduring a hardship, or taking up a responsibility.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperfect, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΑΙΡΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ
G3674
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: ho-MOO
Translations: together, at the same time, with
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'together' or 'at the same time'. It is used to indicate that actions or states are shared or occur simultaneously among multiple individuals or entities. It can also imply companionship or association, similar to 'with'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΑΜΑ
Etymology: From the root of the word 'homos', meaning 'same' or 'one'. It indicates a state of being united or in common.
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