2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

Translations: just as, even as, according as, as, exactly as, in proportion as, like, according to, inasmuch as

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, meaning 'as' or 'how'). It functions as an adverb or conjunction, primarily used to introduce a comparison, indicating that something is done or happens in the same way as something else. It can also express correspondence or proportion, meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'to the extent that'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, 'as, how').

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

Translations: but, and, now, then, moreover, however

Notes: ΔΕ is a common Koine Greek particle or conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences. It often indicates a transition, a contrast, or a continuation of thought. It can be translated in various ways depending on the context, such as 'but' when indicating opposition, 'and' when simply continuing a narrative, or 'now'/'then' when marking a new point or development.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'and' or 'but'. It is an ancient particle used to connect ideas or introduce new information.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ess-TAH-thay-san

Translations: they stood, they were made to stand, they were appointed, they were established

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. In this form, it is an aorist passive indicative, meaning 'they stood' or 'they were made to stand'. It describes an action that occurred in the past and was completed. It can also imply being appointed or established in a position.

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

Synonyms: ἘΣΤΗΚΑΝ, ἘΣΤΗΣΑΝ, ἘΓΕΝΟΝΤΟ

Etymology: The word ἵστημι (histēmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to stand'. It is related to words in many other Indo-European languages that also refer to standing or placing.

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.

G0941

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

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.

G1380

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: doh-KOO-sai

Translations: seeming, appearing, thinking, supposing, being thought, being esteemed

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'seeming' or 'appearing'. It describes something that gives the impression of being a certain way, or something that is thought or supposed to be true. It can also refer to something that is esteemed or considered to be something. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to describe an ongoing action or state of seeming/appearing.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΑΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΝΟΜΙΖΩ

G2532

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.

G5259

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.

G3588, G3778

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

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

G5261

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-po-de-DOO-kee-ai

Translations: having gone under, having entered, having crept under, having put on

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, meaning 'having gone under' or 'having entered'. It describes an action that has been completed in the past and has ongoing results. It is often used to describe something that has moved beneath another object or has taken on a certain characteristic, like putting on clothes.

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΔΥΝΩ, ΕΝΔΥΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ὑπό (hypó, “under”) + δύω (dúō, “to enter, to put on”).

G5261

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-po-deh-DEW-kee-san

Translations: they had gone under, they had crept under, they had entered secretly

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition 'ὑπό' (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'secretly', and the verb 'δύω' (dyō), meaning 'to enter' or 'to sink'. It describes the action of going or creeping under something, often implying a hidden or secret entry. It can also mean to put on clothes or armor, or to enter into a role or condition.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Pluperfect, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΔΥΩ, ΕΝΔΥΩ

Etymology: The word 'ὑποδύω' is a compound of 'ὑπό' (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'from under', and 'δύω' (dyō), meaning 'to enter', 'to sink', or 'to put on'. The root 'δύω' comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to plunge' or 'to sink'.

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).

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: dee-AH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΕΝΕΚΑ

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

G1308

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-FEH-ron

Translations: they were carried through, they were carried about, they were scattered, they differed, they excelled, they were better

Notes: This is an inflected form of the verb 'διαφέρω' (diapherō), which is a compound word formed from 'διά' (dia, meaning 'through' or 'apart') and 'φέρω' (pherō, meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'). Its meaning varies depending on context. It can mean 'to carry through' or 'to carry about', often implying being scattered or dispersed. It can also mean 'to differ' or 'to be distinct from', and in a comparative sense, 'to excel' or 'to be better than'.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΚΡΙΝΩ, ΥΠΕΡΕΧΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-DIH-doon

Translations: they were giving over, they were delivering, they were yielding, they were increasing, they were adding

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (upon, to, in addition to) and the verb 'δίδωμι' (to give). In its imperfect form, it describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It can mean to give over, deliver, hand over, or to yield, surrender. It can also imply an increase or addition, meaning to give more or to advance.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G1519

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

Translations: into, to, for, unto, among, in, toward

Notes: This word is a preposition that primarily indicates motion towards or into something. It is always used with the accusative case, showing the destination or goal of an action. It can also express purpose, result, or the object of an action. For example, it is used to say 'go into the city' or 'believe into Christ'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European *en-s, which is a locative adverb meaning 'in, into'. It is related to the English word 'in'.

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: EKH-on-tes

Translations: having, holding, possessing, those who have, while having

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It describes someone or something that is in the act of having, holding, or possessing something. It functions like an adjective or adverb, providing additional information about the subject of a sentence, often translated as 'having' or 'those who have'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΙ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΝΤΕΣ

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-koh-doh-MOON

Translations: they were building, they built

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'oikodomeō', meaning 'to build' or 'to construct'. It is a compound word formed from 'oikos' (house) and 'demō' (to build). It describes the action of erecting a structure, often a house or a tower, and can also be used metaphorically for edifying or strengthening someone spiritually. In this form, it indicates an ongoing or repeated action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ

G3588, G3739, G2228

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

Sounds like: AY

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

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-MEE

Translations: building, a building, construction, edification

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΙΑ, ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΗΣΙΣ

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

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEE

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, concerning, during, by, beside, near, among, with respect to

Notes: This is a very common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often means 'upon, over, on, at, in the time of, during, concerning, in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'upon, on, at, by, near, beside, in, for, in addition to, on the basis of, because of, in the time of, during, in the presence of, against'. With the accusative case, it typically means 'upon, on, to, against, over, for, with a view to, at, by, during, in the time of'. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'upon, besides, in addition'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to similar prepositions in other Indo-European languages, conveying ideas of 'on, upon, over'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TANE

Translations: the

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

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

G1883

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'.

G0719

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: her-MOS-thay-san

Translations: were fitted together, were joined, were adjusted, were arranged

Notes: This is a verb in the aorist passive indicative, third person plural. It describes an action that happened in the past, where multiple subjects were fitted, joined, or arranged together by an external agent. It implies a process of bringing things into proper order or alignment.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΡΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ἁρμόζω (harmozō) comes from ἁρμός (harmos), meaning 'a joint' or 'fitting'. It is related to the idea of joining or fitting things together.

G3767

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'.

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.

G4141

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PEH-play-san

Translations: they struck, they smote, they beat, they afflicted

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to strike' or 'to smite'. It is used to describe an action of hitting or inflicting a blow. In a broader sense, it can also mean 'to afflict' or 'to wound'. The form 'ἘΠΕΠΛΗΣΑΝ' indicates that the action was completed in the past by a group of people.

Inflection: Aorist Active Indicative, 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΤΥΠΤΩ, ΠΑΤΑΣΣΩ, ΚΟΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word πλήσσω (plēssō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to strike' or 'to hit'.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-non-toh

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ

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

G2310

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: theh-MEH-lee-os

Translations: foundation, a foundation, cornerstone, a cornerstone, fundamental, foundational

Notes: This word refers to the base or support upon which something is built, whether literally, like the foundation of a building, or figuratively, like the underlying principles or doctrines of a belief system. It can also be used as an adjective meaning fundamental or foundational.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΘΕΜΕΛΙΟΝ, ΒΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to place' or 'to set'. It refers to something that is laid down as a base.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-ko-do-MES

Translations: (of) building, (of) edification, (of) a building, a building

Notes: This word refers to the act of building or constructing something, such as a house or a temple. It can also be used metaphorically to mean spiritual edification or the building up of character or faith. In a sentence, it would typically follow a preposition or indicate possession, as in 'the purpose of building' or 'the work of edification'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΗΣΙΣ

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

G4073

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PEH-trah

Translations: rock, a rock, stone, a stone

Notes: This word refers to a large mass of stone, a rock, or a cliff. It is a feminine noun and can be used to describe a literal geological formation or metaphorically as a foundation or source of strength. It is often used in contexts referring to solid ground or a place of refuge.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΛΙΘΟΣ, ΒΡΑΧΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to πίσος (písos, 'pea, pebble'). It refers to a large stone or rock, distinct from λίθος (líthos) which can refer to a smaller stone or pebble.

G0941

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: bas-TAH-zoo-sah

Translations: carrying, bearing, enduring, a carrying one, a bearing one, an enduring one

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ, meaning 'to carry,' 'to bear,' or 'to endure.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. It can describe someone or something that is in the act of carrying, bearing, or enduring something.

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΟΥΣΑ, ΑΙΡΟΥΣΑ

Etymology: The word ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or related to a root meaning 'to lift' or 'to support.'

G3650

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: HO-lon

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΣΥΝΟΛΟΝ

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

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, among, after, behind, afterward, besides

Notes: ΜΕΤΑ is a versatile word that functions as both a preposition and an adverb. As a preposition, its meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: when followed by a genitive noun, it means 'with' or 'among', indicating association or presence; when followed by an accusative noun, it means 'after' or 'behind', indicating sequence or pursuit. As an adverb, it typically means 'afterward' or 'besides'. It is a very common word in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is cognate with English 'mid' and 'middle'.

G0243

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AL-loy

Translations: others, some others, different ones

Notes: This word refers to other people or things, distinct from those already mentioned or implied. It is used to indicate a difference or distinction between entities. For example, it can be used to say 'some others' or 'different ones' in a sentence.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine; or Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine; or Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English else.

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).

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEH-goh

Translations: say, speak, tell, call, mean

Notes: The word 'ΛΕ' appears to be a misspelling or an incomplete form of 'ΛΕΓΩΝ' (legon), which is the present active participle of the verb 'ΛΕΓΩ' (lego). The verb 'ΛΕΓΩ' means 'to say,' 'to speak,' 'to tell,' or 'to call.' It is a very common verb used to introduce direct or indirect speech, or to describe the act of communicating verbally. In the provided context, 'ΛΕΓΩΝ' would mean 'saying' or 'speaking'.

Inflection: Likely a misspelling or incomplete form of a participle (e.g., Present, Active, Masculine, Nominative, Singular) or another inflected form of the verb 'ΛΕΓΩ'.

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. The root 'ΛΕΓΩ' means 'to gather, collect, count, say'.

G4747

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STOY-khoy

Translations: elements, principles, lines, rows, orders

Notes: This word refers to things arranged in a line or series, such as a row or a rank. It can also denote the basic components or fundamental principles of something, like the elements of the world or the rudiments of a teaching. In a broader sense, it can refer to an ordered arrangement or sequence.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΑΞΕΙΣ, ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΑ, ΑΡΧΑΙ

Etymology: From the verb στείχω (steichō), meaning 'to walk in a line, march, go'. It originally referred to anything arranged in a line or sequence.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

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

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'in' or 'on'. It typically governs the dative case, indicating location, time, or means. Its precise translation can vary depending on the context, often conveying ideas like 'within,' 'among,' or 'by means of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases but does not change its own form).

Etymology: The Koine Greek preposition 'ἘΝ' derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, reflecting its ancient origin.

G2310

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: the-MEH-lee-oys

Translations: to foundations, for foundations, on foundations, foundations

Notes: This word refers to the base or substructure upon which something is built, such as a building or a city. It is often used metaphorically to describe the fundamental principles or doctrines upon which a belief system or teaching is established. In this form, it is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object or the means/instrument.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΣ, ΚΡΗΠΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to place' or 'to set', referring to something laid down as a base.

G3618

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-MOON-tes

Translations: building, those who build, builders

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'οἰκοδομέω' (oikodomeō), meaning 'to build a house' or 'to construct'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing an ongoing action. In this form, it refers to 'those who are building' or simply 'builders'. It can be used to describe people actively engaged in construction.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΟΝΤΕΣ, ΕΓΕΙΡΟΝΤΕΣ

G3398

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Adverb

Sounds like: mee-KRON

Translations: small, little, a little, a small thing, a short time

Notes: This word is an adjective that describes something as small in size, quantity, or importance. It can be used to refer to physical smallness, a small amount, or something of lesser significance. In its neuter form, it can also function as a noun meaning 'a small thing' or 'a little bit', or as an adverb meaning 'a little' or 'for a short time'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΙΓΟΣ, ΒΡΑΧΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΙΚΡΟΣ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'small'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of smallness or littleness.

G1537, G1803

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'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-fe-REIN

Translations: to carry past, to carry away, to remove, to lead astray, to bring forward, to present, to offer

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'along', and the verb 'φέρω' (pherō), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'. Depending on the context, it can mean to carry something past a point, to remove it, or to lead someone astray. It can also mean to bring something forward or to present it, such as an argument or evidence.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΦΕΡΩ, ΕΚΦΕΡΩ, ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΩ

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-eh-FEH-ron-toh

Translations: were carried away, were driven, were led astray, were borne along, were swept away

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para, meaning 'beside, along, from') and the verb φέρω (pherō, meaning 'to carry, bear'). In its imperfect passive form, it describes actions that were ongoing in the past, indicating that subjects were being carried, driven, or led along, often implying a lack of control or being swept away by circumstances or influence. It can also suggest being led astray or deviating from a path.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Passive, 3rd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΦΕΡΩ, ΕΚΦΕΡΩ, ΠΛΑΝΑΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-DIH-don-toh

Translations: were given, were delivered, were handed over, were presented, were surrendered, were yielded

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi, 'upon, to, in addition to') and the verb δίδωμι (didōmi, 'to give'). It means to give over, deliver, hand over, or present. In the provided examples, it describes actions where things (men, stones) were being given or delivered by someone to someone or something else, often implying a continuous or repeated action in the past.

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΑΡΑΔΙΔΩΜΙ

G3752

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

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

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-TETH-ay-san

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΙΜΑΙ, ΒΑΛΛΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G0001

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-LAHS-son

Translations: was changing, were changing, used to change, was altering, were altering, used to alter, was exchanging, were exchanging, used to exchange

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb meaning 'to change', 'to alter', or 'to exchange'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It can be used to describe someone or something undergoing a transformation or swapping one thing for another.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ, ΜΕΤΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΉ

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

G2986

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

G0243

Part of Speech: Prefix

Sounds like: ALL

Translations: other, another, different, foreign

Notes: This is a prefix form of the word 'ἄλλος' (allos), meaning 'other' or 'another'. It is used to form compound words that convey the idea of something being different, foreign, or belonging to another group. For example, 'ἀλλογενῶν' means 'of other races', 'ἀλλότριοι' means 'strangers' or 'foreigners', and 'ἀλλόφυλους' means 'foreigners' or 'of another tribe'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix)

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English else.

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-re-THAY-san

Translations: they were found, they were discovered

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'they were found' or 'they were discovered'. It is the aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'to find'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, where the subjects of the verb were the recipients of the action of being found.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΕΘΗΣΑΝ, ΚΑΤΑΛΗΦΘΗΣΑΝ

Etymology: The word ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ (heuriskō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *werh₁- ('to find, to discover'). It is related to Latin invenire ('to find').

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears second in a clause. It introduces a reason, explanation, or confirmation for what has just been stated. It can also indicate a logical consequence or a transition in thought, often translated as 'for' or 'because'. In some contexts, it can simply add emphasis or affirm a statement.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The particle ΓΑΡ is believed to be a contraction of the particles γε (ge) meaning 'indeed' or 'at least' and ἄρα (ara) meaning 'then' or 'therefore'. It has been in use since ancient Greek.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-deh-DOH-meh-noy

Translations: given over, delivered, entrusted, handed over, yielded, surrendered

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been given over' or 'having been delivered'. It describes something that has been fully and completely handed over or surrendered. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, and can also be used to form a periphrastic perfect tense. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb δίδωμι (didōmi), meaning 'to give'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΠΑΡΑΔΕΔΟΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: The word ἐπιδίδωμι (epididōmi) is a compound of the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon, to, in addition to', and the verb δίδωμι (didōmi), meaning 'to give'. The combination implies giving something over to someone or something, often with the sense of adding to or delivering.

G3761

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: oo-DEH

Translations: not even, neither, nor, and not

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the negative particle 'οὐ' (not) and the conjunction 'δέ' (but, and). It is used to emphasize a negation, meaning 'not even' or 'neither/nor'. It can connect clauses or phrases, indicating that something is also not true or not happening. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'He did not go, nor did he send anyone.'

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗΔΕ, ΜΗ

Etymology: From the negative particle 'οὐ' (not) and the postpositive conjunction 'δέ' (but, and).

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-en-ay-NEG-men-oy

Translations: carried past, borne past, removed, taken away, passed by, transferred

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been carried past' or 'having been removed'. It describes something that has been moved from its original position or has been caused to pass by. It can be used to describe objects or even abstract concepts that have been transferred or taken away.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Masculine, Plural, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ, ΜΕΤΑΦΕΡΩ, ΑΠΟΦΕΡΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παρά (pará, 'beside, by') and φέρω (phérō, 'to bear, carry'). It literally means 'to carry alongside' or 'to carry past'.

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.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-ko-do-MAY

Translations: building, edification, a building, an edification

Notes: This word is likely a misspelling of 'οἰκοδομή' (oikodomē). It is a compound word derived from 'οἶκος' (house) and 'δόμος' (building or structure). It refers to the act of building or constructing, or the structure itself that is built. In a metaphorical sense, it can also mean spiritual edification or the building up of character.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΟΜΗ, ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ

Etymology: From 'οἰκοδομέω' (oikodomeō), meaning 'to build a house', which is itself a compound of 'οἶκος' (oikos, 'house') and 'δέμω' (demō, 'to build').

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ar-THEH-nai

Translations: to be taken up, to be lifted, to be carried away, to be removed

Notes: This word is the aorist passive infinitive form of the verb 'αἴρω' (airō), meaning 'to lift, take up, or carry away'. As an infinitive, it functions like 'to be lifted' or 'to be taken up' in English, indicating the action of being lifted or removed without specifying a subject or tense, but rather the action itself. It is often used in constructions where something is commanded or caused to be removed or lifted.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΩ, ΑΠΑΙΡΩ, ΕΞΑΙΡΩ

G0520

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pakh-thoo-AY-nai

Translations: to be led away, to be carried away, to be taken away

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'apagō', meaning 'to lead away' or 'to carry away'. In this passive form, it means 'to be led away' or 'to be carried away'. It describes the action of someone or something being removed or taken from one place to another, often under compulsion or by force. It can be used in contexts where people are led to prison, to execution, or simply taken to a different location.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EE-dee-on

Translations: own, its own, private, peculiar, a private thing

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'one's own', 'private', or 'peculiar'. It refers to something that belongs to or is characteristic of a particular person or thing. It is often used to emphasize possession or individuality, indicating that something is distinct from what belongs to others. For example, it can be used to say 'his own house' or 'their own brother'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ͂, ἙΑΥΤΟΥ͂

Etymology: The word comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'separate, distinct, personal'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey a sense of individuality or privacy.

G3606

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: O-THEN

Translations: from where, whence, wherefore, therefore, for which reason

Notes: This word is an adverb that can indicate either origin or consequence. It is used to ask or state 'from where' something comes or originates. It can also be used to mean 'therefore' or 'for which reason', indicating a logical conclusion or cause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟ, ΔΙΑ ΤΟΥΤΟ, ΟΠΟΥ

Etymology: From the demonstrative stem *ho- (meaning 'this' or 'that') combined with the suffix -θεν, which indicates origin or source. It is related to other adverbs of place and origin in Greek.

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

Notes: ΜΗ is a negative particle used in Koine Greek to express a subjective negation. It is typically used with non-indicative moods (like the subjunctive, imperative, infinitive, or participle) to express prohibition, a condition, or a denial of something that is wished for or imagined. For example, it is used in commands like 'do not do this' or in clauses expressing fear or purpose, such as 'lest something happen'. It contrasts with 'οὐ' (ou), which negates objective facts.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΜΗ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient negative particle that has been present in various forms across Indo-European languages.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-DIH-doh-teh

Translations: give over, hand over, deliver, yield, supply, entrust

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It means to give over, hand over, or deliver something to someone, often implying a transfer of responsibility or possession. It can also mean to yield or supply. It is used in contexts where something is being presented or given up.

Inflection: Present Active Imperative, 2nd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΑΡΑΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

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

G2443

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

Translations: in order that, that, so that, to

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause expressing purpose, result, or content. It often translates to 'in order that' or simply 'that' when indicating the aim or outcome of an action. It can also be used to express a command or exhortation, especially when followed by the subjunctive mood.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en- (in). It is related to the preposition 'in' and developed into a conjunction expressing purpose or result.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-en-ENG-koh-sin

Translations: they may carry past, they may remove, they may take away, they may pass by, they may avert

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from παρά (para, "beside, by"), ἐν (en, "in"), and φέρω (pherō, "to carry, to bear"). It means to carry something past, to remove it, or to cause it to pass by. It can also imply averting or turning something aside. It is used to describe an action where something is moved from one place to another, often with the nuance of bypassing or taking something away.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ, ΜΕΤΑΦΕΡΩ, ΠΑΡΑΦΕΡΩ

G1437

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.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-en-ekh-THOH-see

Translations: they may be carried away, they may be removed, they may be taken away, they may pass by, they may be averted

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from 'παρά' (para, meaning alongside or by), 'ἐν' (en, meaning in or on), and 'φέρω' (pherō, meaning to bear or carry). It generally means to carry past, to remove, or to avert. In a passive sense, it can mean to be carried away or to pass by. It is used to describe something being moved from its place or a situation being avoided.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΦΕΡΩ, ΕΚΦΕΡΩ, ΜΕΤΑΦΕΡΩ

G2872