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G1899
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: EYE-tah
Translations: then, next, afterward, moreover, besides, also
Notes: This word is an adverb used to indicate sequence in time or logic. It can mean 'then' or 'next' when referring to a subsequent event or action. It can also be used to introduce an additional point, meaning 'furthermore' or 'besides'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ἘΠΕΙΤΑ, ἘΠΕΙ
Etymology: From the Koine Greek word ἘΠΕΙ (epei), meaning 'when, since'.
G2064
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EEL-theh
Translations: he came, she came, it came
Notes: This word is a past tense form of the verb 'to come'. It describes an action of coming or arriving that happened in the past and is now completed. It is used when referring to a single person or thing that came.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice
Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΠΑΡΑΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ
G2657
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: kah-tah-noh-AY-sai
Translations: to consider, to understand, to perceive, to observe, to discern, to comprehend
Notes: This word means to consider carefully, to understand, or to perceive something with attention. It implies a thorough mental grasp or observation. It is often used to describe the act of discerning or comprehending a situation or a truth.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΝΟΕΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ, ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ
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).
G3022
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: LEF-koos
Translations: white, bright
Notes: This word describes something as being white or bright in color. It is an adjective that modifies nouns, indicating their color. In this form, it is used for masculine plural nouns in the accusative case, meaning it is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΡΓΟΣ, ΦΑΙΔΡΟΣ
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.
G4765
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: strong-GY-loos
Translations: round, a round one, rounded
Notes: This word describes something as being round or spherical in shape. It is used to indicate the physical form of an object, such as a stone or a vessel. In the provided examples, it describes stones and basins as being round.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
Etymology: From a derivative of the root of στρέφω (strephō), meaning 'to turn' or 'to twist'. The word thus refers to something that has been turned or made round.
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
G3004
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: LEH-ghei
Translations: says, speaks, he says, he speaks, she says, she speaks, it says, it speaks
Notes: This is a common Koine Greek verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is frequently used to introduce direct quotes or to state what someone (or something) is declaring. It is often translated as 'he says' or 'the Lord says' in biblical contexts.
Inflection: Third person singular, Present, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ
G1473
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: MOY
Translations: (to) me, (for) me
Notes: ΜΟΙ is the dative form of the first-person singular pronoun 'I'. It is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb, showing to whom or for whom an action is performed. It can also express possession or benefit.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, First Person
Synonyms: ΕΜΟΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very ancient word, found across many Indo-European languages.
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.
G4160
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: poy-OO-men
Translations: we make, we do, we produce, we create, we perform
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. It is used in a broad sense to describe the act of bringing something into existence, performing an action, or carrying out a task. It can refer to physical creation, mental activity, or the execution of a plan.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Plural
Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ
G4012
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: PEH-ree
Translations: about, concerning, around, for, on behalf of, with respect to, at, near
Notes: This word is a preposition that can take either the genitive or accusative case, and its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'about', 'concerning', 'for', or 'on behalf of'. When used with the accusative case, it usually indicates spatial 'around', 'about' (in the sense of movement or position), 'at', or 'near'. It can also be used as a prefix in compound words, adding a sense of 'around' or 'excessive'.
Inflection: Governs Genitive or Accusative case; Does not inflect itself
Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peri, meaning 'around, about'. It is cognate with English 'peri-' (as in 'perimeter') and Latin 'per'.
G3778
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: TOO-tone
Translations: of these, of them
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the demonstrative pronoun 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'these'. It is used to indicate possession or relationship, often translated as 'of these' or 'of them', referring to things or people previously mentioned or understood from context. It can refer to masculine, feminine, or neuter nouns.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, All genders
Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΩΝ
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)
G3037
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: LI-thohn
Translations: of stones, of rocks
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun 'λίθος' (lithos), which means 'stone' or 'rock'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or material, often translated as 'of stones' or 'made of stones'. For example, one might speak of 'a wall of stones'.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΠΕΤΡΑ, ΒΡΑΧΟΣ
Etymology: From an unknown pre-Greek source, possibly related to words for 'rock' or 'stone' in other ancient languages.
G5346
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: FEE-mee
Translations: say, speak, declare, affirm, assert
Notes: This verb means 'to say,' 'to speak,' or 'to declare.' It is often used to introduce direct speech or to affirm a statement. It can be used in various tenses and moods to express an action of speaking or stating something.
Inflection: Present Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular; or Present Active Infinitive
Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΕΡΩ
Etymology: From a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to speak, tell, say.' It is related to Latin 'fari' (to speak) and English 'fame'.
G1473
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: eh-GOH
Translations: I, me
Notes: ἘΓΩ is the first-person singular personal pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning "I" or "me." It refers to the speaker and functions primarily as the subject of a sentence. While the first-person singular verb ending often makes the pronoun redundant, ἘΓΩ is frequently used for emphasis, similar to saying "I myself" or "even I" in English. It can also be used to clarify the subject when multiple individuals are involved.
Inflection: First Person, Singular, Nominative
Etymology: This word is an ancient pronoun, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has cognates in many Indo-European languages, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage.
G1097
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ghee-NOH-skoh
Translations: know, understand, perceive, learn, recognize, be aware of
Notes: This verb means to know, understand, perceive, or learn. It can refer to knowing a fact, understanding a concept, or becoming acquainted with a person or thing. It implies a process of coming to know or a state of knowing. It is often used to describe a deep, personal knowledge rather than just intellectual assent.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular. This verb inflects for tense, voice, mood, person, and number.
Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *ǵneh₃- (to know). It is cognate with English 'know' and Latin 'gnosco'.
G2962
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KOO-ree-eh
Translations: Lord, O Lord, Master, Sir
Notes: This word is the vocative singular form of the noun ΚΥΡΙΟΣ (KYRIOS), meaning 'Lord,' 'Master,' or 'Sir.' It is used for direct address, similar to saying 'O Lord' or 'My Lord' in English. It is commonly used when speaking directly to God, a respected authority figure, or a master.
Inflection: Singular, Vocative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ
G3762
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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: oo-DEN
Translations: nothing, none, not any, no one
Notes: This word is a negative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'nothing' or 'no one' when used as a pronoun, and 'not any' or 'no' when used as an adjective. It is a compound word formed from the negative particle οὐ (ou, 'not') and the indefinite pronoun εἷς (heis, 'one'). It is used to express absolute negation.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΜΗΔΕΝ, ΟΥ̓ΔΕΝΟΣ
G3767
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Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb
Sounds like: OON
Translations: therefore, then, so, consequently, accordingly, now, indeed
Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a logical consequence, transition, or emphasis. It often connects a statement to what precedes it, meaning 'therefore' or 'consequently'. It can also be used to introduce a new point or a summary, translated as 'then' or 'now'. In some contexts, it adds emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'certainly'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *nu, meaning 'now' or 'then'. It is related to Latin 'nunc' (now) and English 'now'.
G1902
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-pee-no-EES
Translations: you devise, you contrive, you invent, you think upon, you consider
Notes: This word means to devise, contrive, or invent something, often with a sense of planning or thinking deeply about it. It implies a mental process of coming up with a plan or an idea. It is used when someone is actively thinking about or conceiving a strategy or solution.
Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Present, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ, ΜΗΧΑΝΑΟΜΑΙ, ΤΕΚΜΑΙΡΟΜΑΙ
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TON
Translations: of them, their, of themselves
Notes: This word is a pronoun indicating possession or relation, specifically for a group of people or things. It is used to mean 'of them' or 'their', often referring back to a previously mentioned plural noun or pronoun.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, All genders
G3778
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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun
Sounds like: TOW-teen
Translations: this, that, this one, that one
Notes: ΤΑΥΤΗΝ is the feminine singular accusative form of the demonstrative pronoun ΟΥ͂ΤΟΣ. It is used to point out something specific, often something near the speaker or something that has just been mentioned. It functions like 'this' or 'that' in English, and as an accusative, it typically serves as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.
Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Feminine
Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ
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.
G5078
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: TEKH-neen
Translations: art, a skill, skill, a craft, craft, a trade, trade
Notes: This word refers to an art, skill, craft, or trade. It denotes a practical ability or knowledge, often involving a specific technique or profession. It can be used to describe the expertise required for a particular occupation or the product of such skill.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΗ, ΣΟΦΙΑ, ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ
Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *teks- meaning 'to weave, to fabricate, to make'. It is related to words like 'textile' and 'technical'.
G3756
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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.
G2192
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EKH-oh
Translations: have, hold, possess, keep, be able, be in a state of
Notes: This word means "to have" or "to hold." It is a very common verb used to express possession, to describe a state or condition, or to indicate that one is holding something. It can also be used in a broader sense to mean "to be able" or "to be in a certain state."
Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Tense, Active Voice, Indicative Mood
Synonyms: ΚΤΆΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΈΧΩ, ἜΧΟΜΑΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- 'to hold, to have'. It is cognate with Latin 'habeo' (to have) and English 'seek'.
G3761
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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).
G3028
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: lah-TOH-moss
Translations: stonemason, a stonemason, stonecutter, a stonecutter
Notes: This word refers to a person who cuts or works with stone, specifically a stonemason or stonecutter. It is a compound word derived from 'λάας' (laas), meaning 'stone', and 'τέμνω' (temno), meaning 'to cut'. It is used to describe someone skilled in shaping or quarrying stone.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Etymology: From 'λάας' (laas), meaning 'stone', and 'τέμνω' (temno), meaning 'to cut'. It describes one who cuts stone.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ee-MEE
Translations: I am, to be, exist, happen
Notes: This is the Koine Greek verb 'to be', 'to exist', or 'to happen'. It is a fundamental and highly irregular verb, often used as a copula (a linking verb) to connect the subject of a sentence to a predicate noun or adjective, indicating identity or a state of being. It can also indicate existence or occurrence. For example, 'Ἐγὼ εἰμι' translates to 'I am'.
Inflection: First person singular, Present, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ
Etymology: This verb is one of the oldest and most fundamental verbs in the Greek language, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages.
G1410
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: DOO-na-mahee
Translations: I am able, I can, I have power, I am strong enough
Notes: This verb means 'to be able', 'to have power', or 'to be strong enough'. It is often used to express capability or possibility, indicating that someone has the capacity or permission to do something. It can be followed by an infinitive to show what one is able to do.
Inflection: First person singular, Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive
Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΖΩ
Etymology: From δύναμις (dynamis), meaning 'power' or 'ability'. It is related to the concept of inherent strength or capacity.
G3539
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: noh-EH-sai
Translations: to understand, to perceive, to comprehend, to consider
Notes: This word means to understand or perceive with the mind, often implying a deeper comprehension or consideration of something, rather than just a superficial observation. It refers to the act of grasping the meaning or significance of something through mental effort.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ
G3756
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle
Sounds like: OO
Translations: not, no
Notes: ΟΥ̓ is a negative particle used to express a factual negation. It typically negates verbs in the indicative mood, stating that something is not true or does not happen. It can also negate other parts of speech. When combined with ΜΉ (ou mē), it forms a very strong negation, meaning "by no means" or "never."
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΜΉ, ΟΥ̓Κ, ΟΥ̓ΧΊ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a fundamental negative particle in Greek.
G0991
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: BLEH-piss
Translations: you see, you look, you perceive, you behold, you consider, you beware
Notes: This word means to see, look, perceive, or pay attention. It can also imply understanding or being aware of something. It is used when addressing a single person directly, asking or stating what they see or perceive.
Inflection: 2nd Person, Singular, Present Tense, Indicative Mood, Active Voice
Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΔΩ
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
G5346
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: FEE-see
Translations: he says, she says, it says
Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'φημί' (phēmi), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to report what someone or something is saying in the present tense. For example, 'he says that...' or 'it says in the book...'.
Inflection: Third person singular, Present, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΕΡΩ
G3029
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: LEE-ahn
Translations: very, exceedingly, greatly, much, extremely
Notes: This word is an adverb that means 'very' or 'exceedingly'. It is used to intensify the meaning of an adjective, another adverb, or a verb, indicating a high degree or extent of something. For example, it can be used to say 'very good' or 'greatly rejoice'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΣΦΟΔΡΑ, ΠΟΛΥ, ΜΑΛΑ
Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the idea of 'smoothness' or 'plainness', which then developed into the meaning of 'very' or 'exceedingly'.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ON-tas
Translations: being, existing, those who are, those who exist
Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'to be' (ΕἸΜΙ), inflected in the masculine accusative plural. It describes individuals or things that are currently in a state of being or existence. It can be translated as 'being' or 'existing', often referring to 'those who are' or 'those who exist' in a particular state or place, especially when used substantively (as a noun). For example, it might refer to 'those who are present' or 'those who are alive'.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine, Accusative, Plural
G1437
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Part of Speech: Conjunction
Sounds like: eh-AHN
Translations: if, when, whenever, although
Notes: ἘΑΝ is a conditional conjunction used to introduce a protasis (the 'if' clause) in a conditional sentence. It typically takes the subjunctive mood, indicating a condition that is possible, probable, or hypothetical. It can be translated as 'if', 'when', or 'whenever', depending on the nuance of the condition, and sometimes 'although' in concessive clauses.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΙ, ὍΤΑΝ
Etymology: ἘΑΝ is a contraction of the conditional particle εἰ (ei, 'if') and the modal particle ἄν (an), which adds a sense of contingency or possibility to the condition.
G2309
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: theh-LEE-soh
Translations: I will wish, I will want, I will desire, I will be willing
Notes: This word is a verb indicating a future action of wishing, wanting, or desiring. It expresses a personal will or intention. It can be used in sentences to convey what someone will choose or intend to do.
Inflection: First Person, Singular, Future, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ
G5074
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: tet-ra-GOH-noos
Translations: four-cornered, square
Notes: This word describes something that has four corners or is square in shape. It is used to qualify nouns, indicating their geometric form. For example, it could describe a square table or a four-cornered stone.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine or Feminine
G4160
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: poy-AY-sah-ee
Translations: to make, to do, to create, to perform, to produce, to bring about
Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'to make' or 'to do'. It expresses the action of making, doing, creating, or performing something. As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun, often used after other verbs or prepositions to indicate purpose or result.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ
G4183
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective
Sounds like: PO-loo
Translations: much, many, great, greatly, often, a lot
Notes: This word is commonly used to indicate a large quantity, degree, or frequency. As an adverb, it means 'much,' 'greatly,' or 'often,' modifying verbs or adjectives. As an adjective, it means 'much' (for singular nouns) or 'many' (for plural nouns), describing the quantity of something. It can also mean 'great' in terms of size or importance.
Inflection: Neuter, Singular (as adjective); Does not inflect (as adverb)
Synonyms: ΠΟΛΛΑ, ΠΛΕΙΟΝ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'much' or 'many'. It is a very common word across various Indo-European languages.
G1163
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Part of Speech: Impersonal Verb
Sounds like: DEH-ee
Translations: it is necessary, one must, it is proper, it behooves
Notes: This is an impersonal verb meaning 'it is necessary' or 'one must'. It expresses a strong sense of obligation, necessity, or inevitability. It is often used with an infinitive to indicate what must be done or what is destined to happen.
Inflection: Impersonal, 3rd person singular, Present, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ΧΡΗ, ΑΝΑΓΚΗ ΕΣΤΙΝ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *deyh₂- (to shine, to gleam), which developed into the sense of 'to be visible, to appear', and then 'to be proper, to be necessary'.
G0575
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix
Sounds like: AP
Translations: from, away from, of, by, with, after, since
Notes: This is an elided form of the Greek preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), which means 'from' or 'away from'. It is commonly used to indicate separation, origin, or cause. It can also function as a prefix in compound words, carrying a similar sense of separation or completion. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case. The apostrophe indicates that the final vowel (omicron) has been dropped because the next word begins with a vowel.
Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition); functions as a prefix in compound words
Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ
Etymology: The Greek preposition 'ἀπό' (apo) comes from Proto-Indo-European *apo-, meaning 'off, away'.
G0001
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-po-ko-PEE-nai
Translations: to be cut off, to be cut away, to be amputated
Notes: This word is the aorist passive infinitive form of the verb 'ἀποκόπτω' (apokoptō), meaning 'to cut off' or 'to amputate'. It describes the action of something being severed or removed by cutting, often with a sense of finality or separation. It is used to indicate that an action of cutting or removal is to be performed on the subject.
Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive
Synonyms: ἘΚΚΟΠΤΩ, ἈΦΑΙΡΕΩ
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.
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.
G318
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-nang-KAYS
Translations: of necessity, of distress, of compulsion, of trouble, of constraint
Notes: This word refers to a state of necessity, compulsion, or distress. It can describe an unavoidable obligation or a difficult situation. In its genitive form, as seen here, it indicates possession or origin, often translated as 'of necessity' or 'of distress', showing that something belongs to or arises from a state of necessity or trouble.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΘΛΙΨΕΩΣ, ΣΤΕΝΟΧΩΡΙΑΣ, ΠΙΕΣΕΩΣ
G5100
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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: TEE-nas
Translations: who, what, some, any, some people, any people, some things, any things
Notes: ΤΙΝΑΣ is an inflected form of the pronoun/adjective ΤΙΣ. It serves as both an interrogative (asking 'who?' or 'what?') and an indefinite (meaning 'someone,' 'something,' 'some,' or 'any'). In this form, it is the masculine or feminine, plural, accusative case. It can be used to ask about the identity of multiple people or things, or to refer to an unspecified group of people or things.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
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'.
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).
G5087
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: teh-THEH-nai
Translations: to be placed, to be laid, to be set, to be put, to be appointed, to be established
Notes: This word is the perfect passive infinitive form of the verb 'τίθημι' (tithemi), meaning 'to place' or 'to put'. As a passive infinitive, it means 'to have been placed' or 'to be placed'. It describes an action that has been completed and whose result is ongoing, from the perspective of the subject receiving the action. It can be used in various contexts, such as something being laid down, set in place, or appointed.
Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΚΕΙΣΘΑΙ, ΤΕΤΑΧΘΑΙ
G1519, G1487, G1488
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction, Verb
Sounds like: E
Translations: into, to, for, unto, in, if, you are
Notes: This word is an elided form, indicated by the coronis (the apostrophe-like mark) at the end. It most commonly represents the preposition 'εἰς' (eis), meaning 'into, to, for', especially when followed by a vowel. It can also represent the conjunction 'εἰ' (ei), meaning 'if', or the verb 'εἶ' (ei), meaning 'you are'. In the provided examples, it functions as the preposition 'into' or 'to', indicating motion towards a place or object. It is used with the accusative case.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as an elided form); the original words it represents have their own inflections (e.g., 'εἰς' is a preposition and does not inflect; 'εἰ' is a conjunction and does not inflect; 'εἶ' is a verb, 2nd Person Singular, Present, Indicative, Active).
G0318
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-nahg-KAY
Translations: necessity, compulsion, distress, trouble, need, a necessity
Notes: This word refers to a state of necessity, compulsion, or distress. It can describe an unavoidable obligation or a difficult situation that causes hardship. It is often used to denote a pressing need or an unavoidable circumstance.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΘΛΙΨΙΣ, ΣΤΕΝΟΧΩΡΙΑ
Etymology: From a compound of ἀνά (ana, 'up, again') and ἄγκη (ankē, 'a bend, a curve'), referring to a bending or constraint. It denotes that which compels or constrains.
G2076
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ES-tee
Translations: is, he is, she is, it is, there is
Notes: This word is the third person singular present indicative form of the verb 'to be'. It is used to express existence, identity, or a state of being. For example, it can mean 'he is', 'she is', 'it is', or simply 'is' in a sentence.
Inflection: Third person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is cognate with the English word 'is' and Latin 'est'.
G4572
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: seh-ow-TON
Translations: yourself
Notes: This is a reflexive pronoun, meaning 'yourself'. It is used when the action of the verb is directed back to the subject of the sentence. For example, 'you save yourself' or 'you destroy yourself'.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative
G0928
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: bah-sah-NEE-zace
Translations: you torment, you torture, you vex, you distress, you test, you examine
Notes: This word is a verb meaning to torment, torture, vex, or distress someone. It can also mean to test or examine, often implying a severe test or trial. It is used to describe the act of putting someone or something through great suffering or hardship.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΚΟΛΑΖΩ, ΤΙΜΩΡΕΩ, ΕΛΕΓΧΩ
G1586
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ek-LEH-gees
Translations: you choose, you select, you pick out
Notes: This word means to choose, select, or pick out. It implies making a deliberate choice from a group or set of options. It is used when someone is making a decision to take one thing over others.
Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ΑΙΡΕΩ, ΕΠΙΛΕΓΩ
Etymology: From ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of', and λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say, speak, or gather'. The combination implies 'to pick out' or 'select from'.
G3775
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: OOS
Translations: ear, an ear
Notes: This word refers to the anatomical organ of hearing, the ear. It is used in various contexts to denote the physical ear, but also metaphorically for the act of hearing or understanding, as in 'to lend an ear' or 'to have ears to hear'. It is a singular noun.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΩΤΙΟΝ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂ows- (ear).
G2309
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: theh-LEHS
Translations: you want, you wish, you desire, you intend
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to want', 'to wish', 'to desire', or 'to intend'. It is used to express a person's will, purpose, or inclination. It can be used in various contexts, such as expressing a simple desire or a firm intention to do something.
Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Present, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ
G0719
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ar-MO-zays
Translations: you fit, you join, you adapt, you harmonize
Notes: This word means to fit together, to join, to adapt, or to harmonize. It is used to describe the act of making things suitable or compatible with each other, or bringing them into agreement. For example, it could be used to say 'you fit the pieces together' or 'you adapt yourself to the situation'.
Inflection: 2nd Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΡΜΟΖΩ, ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ
Etymology: The word ΑΡΜΟΖΩ comes from the Greek word ἁρμός (harmos), meaning 'a joint' or 'a fitting'. It describes the action of joining or fitting things together.
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TEEN
Translations: her, it, herself
Notes: This is a third-person personal pronoun, specifically the feminine, singular, accusative form of 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It is used to refer to a feminine noun that is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. It can be translated as 'her' or 'it' (when referring to a feminine object), and sometimes reflexively as 'herself' or 'itself'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
G1586
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eks-eh-LEK-sah-toh
Translations: he chose, he selected, he picked out
Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'eklegō', meaning 'to choose out', 'to select', or 'to pick out'. It implies a deliberate act of selection, often for a specific purpose or from a larger group. It is used to describe someone making a choice or selection in the past.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice, Third Person Singular
Synonyms: ΑΙΡΕΩ, ΕΠΙΛΕΓΩ
G3173, G3187
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: MAY-zoh-nas
Translations: greater, larger, more important
Notes: This word is the accusative plural form of the comparative adjective 'ΜΕΙΖΩΝ', which means 'greater' or 'larger'. It is used to compare two or more things, indicating that one is superior in size, quantity, or importance to others. For example, it could be used to describe 'greater works' or 'larger stones'.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΟΝΑΣ, ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΟΥΣ
G2986
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: lam-PROOS
Translations: bright, brilliant, splendid, radiant, glorious, a bright, a brilliant
Notes: This word describes something that is bright, shining, or splendid. It can refer to physical light, but also to something that is glorious, magnificent, or distinguished in a figurative sense. It is often used to describe things that are visually striking or of high quality. In this inflected form, it functions as an adjective modifying plural nouns in the accusative case, which means it is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. It can be used for both masculine and feminine nouns.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine or Feminine
Synonyms: ΦΩΤΕΙΝΟΣ, ΕΝΔΟΞΟΣ, ΛΕΥΚΟΣ
G2998
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-lah-TOH-may-sen
Translations: hewed, cut out, quarried
Notes: This is a verb in the aorist active indicative, third person singular. It means 'he/she/it hewed' or 'he/she/it cut out' or 'he/she/it quarried'. It describes the action of cutting or shaping stone, often for construction or tombs. For example, one might say 'he hewed a tomb out of the rock'.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΚΟΠΤΩ, ΤΕΜΝΩ
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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
G0685
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-RAH-sai
Translations: to curse, to imprecate, to invoke a curse upon
Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ἀράομαι' (araomai), meaning 'to curse' or 'to invoke a curse upon'. It describes the action of pronouncing a curse or calling down evil upon someone or something. As an infinitive, it functions like the English 'to curse' and can be used as the object of another verb or to express purpose.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΡΑΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΚΑΤΑΡΑΟΜΑΙ
G0719
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: heer-MO-san
Translations: they fitted, they joined, they adapted, they tuned, they harmonized
Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'harmózō'. It means 'to fit together', 'to join', 'to adapt', or 'to tune'. It describes an action completed in the past by a group of people or things, indicating that they made something fit or work together harmoniously.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΡΜΟΖΩ, ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TAH
Translations: the
Notes: ΤΑ is the neuter plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, indicating that a noun is definite or previously mentioned. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, and in this form, it can be used for both nominative (subject) and accusative (direct object) cases.
Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into a definite article in Greek.
G1855
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ex-OH-teh-rah
Translations: outer, outermost, a outer, an outer
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'outer' or 'outermost'. It is the comparative form of the adverb 'ἔξω' (exō), meaning 'outside'. It is used to describe something that is on the exterior or further out than something else. For example, it might refer to an 'outer court' or an 'outer gate'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΞΩΤΕΡΟΣ, ΕΞΩΤΕΡΟΝ
G3313
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: MEH-ree
Translations: parts, regions, divisions, shares
Notes: This word refers to a part, portion, or division of something. It can also denote a region, a share, or a party/faction. In the provided examples, it is used to mean 'parts' or 'regions'.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΜΟΙΡΑ, ΤΜΗΜΑ, ΚΛΗΡΟΣ
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.
G3619
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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'.
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.
G3062
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Sounds like: LOY-poy
Translations: the rest, the remaining, the others, the leftover
Notes: This word refers to what is left over or remaining from a group or quantity. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun to indicate the 'remaining' ones, or as a substantive noun, meaning 'the rest' or 'the others'. It is often used to distinguish a particular group from the remainder.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΛΟΙΠΟΙ, ΥΠΟΛΟΙΠΟΙ
Etymology: From the verb λείπω (leípō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to remain'.
G4052
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: peh-ris-SEV-san-tes
Translations: having abounded, having been left over, having been in abundance, having been superfluous
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'perisseuō', meaning to abound, to be left over, or to be in abundance. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that has experienced an abundance or has been left over. It indicates a completed action in the past.
Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: ΠΛΕΟΝΑΖΩ, ΥΠΕΡΠΕΡΙΣΣΕΥΩ
G0142
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: AIR-thay-san
Translations: they were lifted up, they were taken away, they were carried away, they were removed
Notes: This word is a verb in the aorist passive indicative mood, third person plural. It describes an action that happened in the past, where the subjects were acted upon, meaning they were lifted, taken, or carried away by someone or something else. It can be used in sentences to describe people or objects being removed from a place or situation.
Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Indicative, Third Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΑΝΑΣΤΗΘΗΣΑΝ, ΑΠΗΝΕΧΘΗΣΑΝ
Etymology: The verb ΑἸΡΩ (airō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to lift, raise'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the sense of lifting or taking.
G659
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-peh-TEH-thee-sahn
Translations: they were laid aside, they were put away, they were stored up
Notes: This is a compound verb formed from ἀπό (apo, "from, away from") and τίθημι (tithēmi, "to put, to place"). It means to lay aside, put away, or store up. In this form, it indicates that a group of subjects had something done to them, specifically being laid aside or put away.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, 3rd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΕΙΜΑΙ, ΑΠΟΘΗΣΑΥΡΙΖΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ
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.
G3976
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PEH-dee-on
Translations: plain, a plain, field, a field, valley, a valley
Notes: This word refers to a flat, open area of land, such as a plain or a field. It can also denote a valley, particularly a broad, flat one. It is used in sentences to describe geographical features.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΑΓΡΟΣ, ΚΟΙΛΑΔΑ
Etymology: From the Greek word πέδον (pedon), meaning 'ground' or 'soil'. It is related to the idea of a flat surface.
G3606
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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.
G5342
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ee-NECH-thay-san
Translations: they were brought, they were carried, they were borne, they were led
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'they were brought' or 'they were carried'. It describes an action where something or someone was transported or moved by an external force. It is the third person plural, aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'pherō' (to bear, carry).
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Passive, Indicative
Synonyms: ΑΓΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΟΜΑΙ
G0654
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-peh-bleh-THEE-san
Translations: they were cast off, they were thrown away, they were rejected, they were expelled
Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix ἀπο- (apo-), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and the verb βάλλω (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast.' In this form, it means 'they were cast off,' 'they were thrown away,' or 'they were rejected.' It describes an action where a group of people or things were discarded or removed from a place or group, often implying a sense of being unwanted or deemed unsuitable.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Plural
Synonyms: ΕΞΕΒΛΗΘΗΣΑΝ, ΑΠΕΡΡΙΦΘΗΣΑΝ
G3754
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Relative Pronoun
Sounds like: OH-tee
Translations: that, because, for, since, how, what, which
Notes: ΟΤΙ is a versatile word in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction meaning 'that', 'because', 'for', or 'since'. It can introduce a clause explaining a reason or consequence, or it can introduce direct speech, similar to how quotation marks function in English. It can also act as a relative pronoun meaning 'what' or 'which'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΓΑΡ
Etymology: The word ΟΤΙ is derived from the neuter accusative singular of the relative pronoun ὅστις (hostis), meaning 'whoever, whatever'. Over time, it evolved to function primarily as a conjunction.
G3007
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: LEI-pei
Translations: he lacks, she lacks, it lacks, he is lacking, she is lacking, it is lacking, he fails, she fails, it fails, he is left, she is left, it is left, he is wanting, she is wanting, it is wanting
Notes: This word is the third person singular present active indicative form of the verb ΛΕΙΠΩ. It means 'to lack,' 'to be wanting,' 'to fail,' or 'to be left behind.' It describes a state where something is missing or insufficient, or when an action or person falls short or is left behind.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΥΣΤΕΡΕΙ, ΕΚΛΕΙΠΕΙ, ΑΠΟΛΕΙΠΕΙ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TOH
Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the
Notes: ΤΩ is the dative singular form of the definite article 'the'. It indicates the indirect object of a verb or the means/instrument by which an action is performed. It can also be used to indicate location or association, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', 'by', 'with', or 'in'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
G4444
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PYR-goh
Translations: (to) a tower, (to) the tower
Notes: This word refers to a tower, a tall, narrow structure, often part of a fortification or a building. It is used here in the dative case, indicating the indirect object or location 'to' or 'at' a tower.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine
G2089
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: eh-TEE
Translations: still, yet, further, more
Notes: This word is an adverb indicating continuation in time or degree. It can mean 'still' or 'yet' when referring to something that is ongoing or has not happened yet. It can also mean 'further' or 'more' when adding to something or indicating an additional quantity or action.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΤΙ, ἘΤΙΔΕ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *eti 'beyond, further'. It is related to Latin et 'and, also'.
G3398
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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.
G3618
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: oy-ko-do-mee-THE-nay
Translations: to be built, to be constructed, to be edified
Notes: This word is the aorist passive infinitive form of the verb 'οἰκοδομέω' (oikodomeō), meaning 'to build' or 'to construct'. In this passive form, it means 'to be built' or 'to be constructed'. It can also carry the metaphorical sense of 'to be edified' or 'to be spiritually built up'. It is used to express the action of something being built or established.
Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive
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
G2309
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: THEH-lee
Translations: he wants, she wants, it wants, he wills, she wills, it wills, he wishes, she wishes, it wishes
Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to want', 'to wish', or 'to will'. It is used to express desire, intention, or purpose. For example, it can be used in sentences like 'he wants to go' or 'she wills it to happen'.
Inflection: Third person singular, Present, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Letter
Sounds like: OH
Translations: the, who, which, O
Notes: Ο is primarily the masculine singular nominative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun, similar to 'the' in English. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', introducing a relative clause. Additionally, 'Ο' is the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, Omicron, which corresponds to the short 'o' sound.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative (for the article/relative pronoun); Does not inflect (for the letter)
Etymology: The definite article 'Ο' derives from Proto-Indo-European. The letter 'Ο' (Omicron) is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'.
G1203
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: des-PO-tays
Translations: master, lord, owner, a master, a lord
Notes: This word refers to a master, lord, or owner, someone who has absolute authority or control over others, such as servants, slaves, or possessions. It is often used in a secular context for a human master, but it is also frequently used in a religious context to refer to God or Christ as the ultimate Lord and Master.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΑΥΘΕΝΤΗΣ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *dems-pot-, meaning 'master of the house'. It is a compound of *dem- ('house') and *pot- ('master, powerful').
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
G3778
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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun
Sounds like: TOO-toos
Translations: these, those
Notes: This word is the accusative plural masculine form of the demonstrative pronoun 'οὗτος' (houtos). It is used to point out or refer to specific people or things that are near in proximity or time, or that have just been mentioned. It functions like 'these' or 'those' in English, often referring to a group of males or a group of mixed gender.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΟΙΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΥΣ
G0719
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: har-mos-THEE-nai
Translations: to be joined, to be fitted, to be united, to be adapted
Notes: This word is the aorist passive infinitive form of the verb 'harmozo'. It means 'to be joined', 'to be fitted', or 'to be united'. It describes the action of something being brought into proper alignment or connection with something else, often implying a harmonious or suitable arrangement.
Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΡΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΣΥΝΔΕΩ
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
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EYE-see
Translations: they are
Notes: This word is the third person plural present indicative form of the verb 'to be'. It is used to state existence or to link a subject to a predicate, indicating what the subject is or what quality it possesses. For example, 'they are good' or 'they are people'.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Present, Indicative
Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΟΥΣΙΝ, ΓΙΝΟΝΤΑΙ
G2564
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ek-lay-THEH-san
Translations: they were called, they were invited
Notes: This word is the aorist passive form of the verb 'to call' or 'to invite'. It indicates that a group of people were called or invited by someone or something else, rather than performing the action themselves. It is used to describe an event that happened in the past, where the subjects were the recipients of the calling or invitation.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, 3rd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ, ΚΕΛΕΥΩ
G1135
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: goo-NAI-kes
Translations: women, wives
Notes: This word refers to women or wives in the plural form. It is commonly used to denote a group of adult females or married women. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'The women gathered together' or 'His wives were present'.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine
G1427
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Part of Speech: Numeral
Sounds like: DOH-deh-kah
Translations: twelve
Notes: This word means 'twelve'. It is a cardinal number used to specify a quantity of twelve units or items. It is often used in contexts referring to groups of twelve, such as the twelve tribes of Israel or the twelve apostles.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: From the combination of the Greek words for 'two' (δύο) and 'ten' (δέκα).
G2158
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: yoo-EE-des-tah-tai
Translations: most beautiful, most comely, very beautiful, very comely
Notes: This word is the superlative form of the adjective 'εὔειδης' (eueides), meaning 'well-formed' or 'beautiful'. As a superlative, it intensifies the meaning to 'most beautiful' or 'very beautiful'. It describes something or someone possessing the highest degree of beauty or comeliness. It would be used to describe a group of things or people that are exceptionally beautiful.
Inflection: Superlative, Nominative, Plural, Feminine
Synonyms: ΚΑΛΛΙΣΤΑΙ, ὩΡΑΙΟΤΑΤΑΙ
Etymology: The word 'εὔειδης' (eueides) is a compound word derived from 'εὖ' (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and 'εἶδος' (eidos), meaning 'form' or 'appearance'. Thus, it literally means 'well-formed' or 'good in appearance'.
G5481
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: kha-rak-TEE-ree
Translations: (to) character, (to) image, (to) exact representation, (to) impress, (to) mark, (to) stamp
Notes: This word refers to an exact reproduction or representation, like an impression made by a stamp or seal. It can also denote the distinctive mark or characteristic of something. In a sentence, it would indicate the recipient of an action related to character or an impression, or the means by which something is characterized.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΕΙΚΩΝ, ΤΥΠΟΣ, ΟΜΟΙΩΜΑ
G3189
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: MEH-lah-nah
Translations: black, dark
Notes: This word describes something as black or dark in color. It is used to modify nouns, indicating their color. For example, it could describe black stones or dark clothing.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine; or Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΚΕΛΑΙΝΟΣ, ΕΡΕΒΝΟΣ
G1746
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: en-de-DY-me-nai
Translations: clothed, dressed, having put on
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been clothed' or 'dressed'. It describes someone who has put on clothing or is wearing something. It is often used to describe the state of being dressed or adorned.
Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Nominative, Plural, Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΒΆΛΛΩ, ἈΜΦΙΈΝΝΥΜΙ
G4024
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Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)
Sounds like: peh-ree-eh-ZOHS-meh-nye
Translations: girded, having been girded, surrounded
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been girded' or 'girded about'. It describes something that has been encircled or fastened around, often referring to clothing or equipment around the waist. It implies a state of readiness or preparation, as in 'having one's loins girded'.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Feminine, Perfect, Passive, Participle
Synonyms: ΖΩΝΝΥΜΙ, ΕΝΔΥΩ
Etymology: The word is a compound of περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and ζώννυμι (zōnnumi), meaning 'to gird'. It literally means 'to gird around'.
G1854
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: EX-oh
Translations: outside, out, without, abroad
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'outside' or 'out'. It indicates a position or direction away from an interior or a boundary. It can be used to describe something that is physically located outside, or metaphorically, something that is excluded or beyond a certain limit.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΚΤΟΣ, ΕΞΩΘΕΝ
Etymology: From the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of', and the suffix -ω, which forms adverbs of place. It denotes a position or movement from the inside to the outside.
G5606
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: OH-moos
Translations: shoulders
Notes: This word refers to the shoulders of a person or an animal. It is typically used in the plural form to denote both shoulders. In the provided context, it refers to the shoulders of the ephod, a garment worn by the high priest.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
G2192
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ekh-OO-sai
Translations: having, holding, possessing
Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal characteristics, describing someone or something that is in the act of having or holding. In this form, it refers to multiple feminine subjects who are having or holding something.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative, Plural
Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΑΙ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΥΣΑΙ
Etymology: The word ἔχω (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- 'to hold, to have'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, with cognates in other Indo-European languages.
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
G2359
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: TREE-khas
Translations: hairs, a hair
Notes: This word refers to hair, typically human or animal hair. It is the plural accusative form of the noun θρίξ (thrix), meaning 'hair'. It is used to denote multiple strands of hair or a collective mass of hair, often as an object of an action.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Feminine
Etymology: The word θρίξ (thrix) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words for hair or bristles in other Indo-European languages.
G3089
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: leh-LYOO-meh-nai
Translations: having been loosed, having been untied, having been set free, having been destroyed, having been dissolved
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'λύω' (lyo), meaning 'to loose' or 'to untie'. As a perfect passive participle, it describes a state resulting from a past action that was done to the subject. It indicates that something has been loosed, untied, set free, or dissolved. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or adverbially, indicating the circumstances of an action.
Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative, Plural
Synonyms: ΑΝΕΩΓΜΕΝΑΙ, ΔΙΑΛΕΛΥΜΕΝΑΙ
G1380
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-DOH-koo-san
Translations: they seemed, they thought, they supposed, they were of opinion
Notes: This word is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'δοκέω' (dokeō). It means 'they seemed' or 'they thought/supposed'. It describes an action or state that was ongoing or habitual in the past. It is often used to express an opinion or a perception of how things appeared to a group of people.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperfect, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΝΟΜΙΖΩ, ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ
G1161, G1473
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Pronoun
Sounds like: deh-MOY
Translations: but to me, and to me, for me, to me
Notes: This is a compound phrase combining the postpositive conjunction 'δὲ' (de) and the dative singular form of the first-person pronoun 'ἐγώ' (egō), which is 'μοι' (moi). It means 'but to me' or 'and to me', often indicating a transition or emphasis on the speaker's perspective or involvement. It is used to introduce a contrasting or additional point related to the speaker.
Inflection: Does not inflect (compound of a conjunction and a dative singular pronoun)
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: OW-tah
Translations: these things, them, they, it, themselves
Notes: This word is a third-person pronoun, specifically the neuter plural form. It can function as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'these things' or 'them' (referring to neuter plural nouns), or as an intensive pronoun meaning 'themselves' or 'it' (when emphasizing a neuter plural subject or object). It can be used in both the nominative and accusative cases.
Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΙ, ΕΚΕΙΝΑ
G0093
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: AG-ree-ai
Translations: wild, savage, fierce, cruel, a wild, a savage, a fierce, a cruel
Notes: This word describes something as wild, savage, fierce, or cruel. It is often used to characterize animals or people, but can also describe abstract concepts like commands or behaviors, indicating they are harsh or untamed. It is an adjective that modifies a noun.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine
Synonyms: ἈΓΡΙΟΣ, ΘΗΡΙΩΔΗΣ, ὨΜΟΣ
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EYE-nah-ee
Translations: to be, to exist, to happen, to become
Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'to be'. It expresses existence, identity, or a state of being. It can also be used to indicate purpose or result, especially when preceded by the genitive article 'τοῦ' (tou), in which case it can be translated as 'in order to be' or 'for the purpose of being'.
Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active. Does not inflect for person, number, gender, or case.
Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ
G2753
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-keh-LEH-oo-seh
Translations: commanded, ordered, bade
Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'κελεύω', meaning 'to command' or 'to order'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, indicating that 'he', 'she', or 'it' gave a command or issued an order. It is typically followed by an infinitive or a clause indicating what was commanded.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular
Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΑΤΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ
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.
G4166
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: poy-MAYN
Translations: shepherd, a shepherd, pastor, a pastor
Notes: This word refers to a person who tends, feeds, or guards flocks of sheep, goats, or other livestock. Figuratively, it can also refer to a leader or guide, especially in a spiritual sense, like a pastor or overseer of a congregation. It is used to describe someone who cares for and protects others.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΡΧΙΠΟΙΜΗΝ, ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ
Etymology: From an assumed primary verb ποιμάω (poimaō), meaning 'to shepherd'. It is related to the concept of feeding and tending.
G0685
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-RAI
Translations: curses, imprecations, prayers, a curse, an imprecation, a prayer
Notes: This word refers to curses, imprecations, or prayers. It can denote a solemn wish for evil to befall someone, or more generally, a prayer or supplication to a deity. Its meaning can vary depending on context, ranging from a negative curse to a more neutral or even positive prayer.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΡΑΙ, ΕΥΧΑΙ
G0654
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-po-vev-blee-MEH-noos
Translations: thrown away, cast off, rejected, abandoned, discarded, lost
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been thrown away' or 'having been cast off'. It describes something or someone that has been rejected, abandoned, or discarded. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and 'βάλλω' (ballō), meaning 'to throw'.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine, Perfect, Passive, Participle
Synonyms: ΑΠΟΡΡΙΠΤΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ, ΑΦΙΗΜΙ
Etymology: The verb ἀποβάλλω (apoballō) is formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb βάλλω (ballō), meaning 'to throw'. Its etymology reflects the action of throwing something away or casting it off.
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.
G0667
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ap-en-eng-KEIN
Translations: to carry away, to bring, to bear, to take away
Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'away from,' and the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear.' As an aorist infinitive, it describes the action of carrying or bringing something away, often with a sense of completion or a single, definite act. It can be used in various contexts to indicate the removal or delivery of objects, people, or even abstract concepts.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΓΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ
G3735
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: O-RE
Translations: mountains, hills
Notes: This word refers to elevated landforms, such as mountains or hills. It is typically used in the plural to denote multiple such geographical features.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative, Neuter
G2431
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: hee-lah-RAH-ee
Translations: cheerful, joyful, glad, merry, a cheerful, a joyful, a glad, a merry
Notes: This word describes someone or something as cheerful, joyful, or glad. It is used to express a state of happiness or good spirits. In the provided examples, it appears in the feminine plural form, modifying nouns that are also feminine and plural, such as 'confessions' (ἐξομολογήσεσιν) or potentially referring to 'women' (αἱ).
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΥΦΡΟΣΥΝΟΣ, ΧΑΡΜΟΣΥΝΟΣ
Etymology: The word 'hilaros' is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be related to the Greek word 'hilaos' (ἱλαός), meaning 'gracious' or 'propitious'.
G0142
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EE-ran
Translations: they took up, they lifted, they carried, they took away, they removed
Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'αἴρω' (airō). It describes an action that was completed in the past, specifically that 'they' (a group of people) lifted, took up, carried, or removed something. It can be used in various contexts where an object is being physically moved from one place to another, or even metaphorically removed.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ
G0667
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-pee-NENG-kan
Translations: they carried away, they brought back, they bore away, they offered up
Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb ἀποφέρω (apopherō). It means "they carried away" or "they brought back/forth." It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning "from" or "away from," and the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning "to carry" or "to bear." Therefore, it literally means "to carry away from" or "to bear away."
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ἈΝΑΦΕΡΩ, ΦΕΡΩ
G5087
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-THEH-kan
Translations: they placed, they put, they laid, they set
Notes: This is a verb in the past tense, specifically the third-person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb ΤΙΘΗΜΙ. It describes a completed action in the past where a group of people (they) placed, put, laid, or set something. For example, 'they placed their hands' or 'they put it under the pillow'.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΒΑΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ
G2983
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-LEEF-thay-san
Translations: they were taken, they were received, they were seized, they were obtained
Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to be taken,' 'to be received,' or 'to be seized.' It describes an action that happened in the past and was completed, where the subject of the verb is the one being acted upon (passive voice). For example, 'The books were taken.'
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Indicative, Passive
Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ
G3326
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb
Sounds like: MEH-tah
Translations: with, among, after, behind, afterward, besides
Notes: ΜΕΤΑ is a versatile word that functions as both a preposition and an adverb. As a preposition, its meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: when followed by a genitive noun, it means 'with' or 'among', indicating association or presence; when followed by an accusative noun, it means 'after' or 'behind', indicating sequence or pursuit. As an adverb, it typically means 'afterward' or 'besides'. It is a very common word in Koine Greek.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is cognate with English 'mid' and 'middle'.
G0142
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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
G3371
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: MAY-keh-tee
Translations: no longer, no more, not yet, not still
Notes: This word is a compound adverb formed from the negative particle "μη" (not) and the adverb "ἔτι" (yet, still). It means "no longer" or "no more," indicating the cessation of an action or state. It is used to express that something that was happening or was true is now no longer the case.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΥΚΕΤΙ
Etymology: This word is a compound of the negative particle ΜΗ (not) and the adverb ΕΤΙ (yet, still).
G2749
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: KAY-sthai
Translations: to lie, to be laid, to be placed, to be set, to be situated, to be appointed
Notes: ΚΕΙΣΘΑΙ is the infinitive form of the verb meaning 'to lie' or 'to be laid/placed'. It describes something being in a state of rest or being positioned in a particular place. It can refer to objects, people, or even abstract concepts being established or appointed.
Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΚΕΙΜΑΙ, ΑΝΑΚΕΙΜΑΙ
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
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.
G2944
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: koo-KLO-so-men
Translations: we will surround, we will encircle
Notes: This verb means 'to surround' or 'to encircle'. It describes the action of forming a circle around something or someone, or encompassing it. It can be used in contexts where a group of people or objects are closing in on a central point, or when something is completely enclosed.
Inflection: Future, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΚΥΚΛΟΩ, ΚΥΚΛΕΥΩ
Etymology: The verb ΚΥΚΛΟΩ is derived from the noun κύκλος (kyklos), meaning 'circle' or 'ring'. It describes the action of making something into a circle or moving in a circle around something.
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.
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
G1492
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ee-DOH-men
Translations: let us see, that we may see, we may see
Notes: This word is a form of the verb meaning 'to see' or 'to perceive'. As an aorist active subjunctive, first person plural, it expresses a hortatory (encouraging) or deliberative action, often translated as 'let us see' or 'may we see'. It can also indicate purpose, meaning 'in order that we may see'.
Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive
Synonyms: ΒΛΈΠΩ, ὉΡΆΩ
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.
G1642
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: eh-LAT-toh-mah
Translations: defect, a defect, shortcoming, a shortcoming, fault, a fault, deficiency, a deficiency, lack, a lack, failure, a failure
Notes: This word refers to a defect, a shortcoming, a fault, or a deficiency. It can describe something that is lacking or imperfect, whether in a physical, moral, or quantitative sense. It implies a state of being less than what is required or ideal.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΕΛΑΤΤΩΣΙΣ, ΕΛΛΕΙΨΙΣ, ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑ
Etymology: The word ἘΛΑΤΤΩΜΑ (elattōma) is derived from the verb ἐλαττόω (elattoō), meaning 'to make less, to diminish, to decrease'. It is related to the adjective ἐλάττων (elattōn), meaning 'less, smaller, inferior'.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ES-tin
Translations: is, a is
Notes: This word is the third person singular present indicative form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It means 'he is', 'she is', 'it is', or 'there is'. It is used to express existence, identity, or a state of being, often linking a subject to a predicate. It can also imply 'exists' or 'happens'.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active
G1722
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: en
Translations: in, on, among, with, by, at
Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'in' or 'on'. It typically governs the dative case, indicating location, time, or means. Its precise translation can vary depending on the context, often conveying ideas like 'within,' 'among,' or 'by means of'.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases but does not change its own form).
Etymology: The Koine Greek preposition 'ἘΝ' derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, reflecting its ancient origin.
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TOH
Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) himself, (to) herself, (to) itself
Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It functions as a personal pronoun meaning 'him', 'her', or 'it' when used as an indirect object, often translated with 'to' or 'for'. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself', emphasizing the subject. In some contexts, especially with the definite article, it can act as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'the same'. Its usage depends heavily on the surrounding context.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter
G2944
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-KOO-klev-on
Translations: they were encircling, they were surrounding, they were going around
Notes: This word is a verb in the imperfect tense, indicating a continuous or repeated action in the past. It means 'they were encircling' or 'they were surrounding'. It describes a group of people or things moving in a circle around something or someone, or forming a circle around them.
Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΚΥΚΛΟΩ, ΠΕΡΙΚΥΚΛΟΩ
G3326
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb
Sounds like: MEH-tah
Translations: with, after, among, behind, by, in company with, in pursuit of, according to
Notes: This word is a preposition that can also function as an adverb. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it usually means 'after' or 'behind' (indicating sequence or pursuit). It can also denote a change of state or position.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases)
Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ
Etymology: The word 'μετά' (meta) comes from Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is related to English 'mid' and 'middle'.
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TOO
Translations: (of) him, his, (of) it, its
Notes: This word is a third-person pronoun. In this genitive singular form, it typically means 'of him,' 'his,' 'of it,' or 'its,' indicating possession or origin. It can refer to a male person or a neuter object/concept.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter
Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ (autos) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'self'. It is an ancient Greek word that has been in continuous use.
G1492
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Part of Speech: Participle, Verb
Sounds like: ee-DON
Translations: seeing, having seen, when he saw, after seeing, when he had seen
Notes: This is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having seen' or 'when one saw'. It describes an action that occurred prior to or concurrently with the main verb of the sentence. It can function adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of the main action, or adjectivally, modifying a noun.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine
Synonyms: ΒΛΈΠΩΝ, ὉΡΩ͂Ν
G2158
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: yoo-PREH-peh
Translations: beautiful, comely, becoming, proper, fitting, seemly
Notes: This word describes something that is beautiful, comely, or fitting. It can refer to physical attractiveness or to something that is appropriate and suitable for a particular situation or person. It is used to describe things that are pleasing to the eye or that align with what is proper.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine; or Plural, Nominative/Accusative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΩΡΑΙΟΣ, ΠΡΕΠΩΝ
Etymology: The word Εὐπρεπής (euprépēs) is a compound word formed from the Greek prefix εὖ (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and πρέπω (prépō), meaning 'to be fitting' or 'to be becoming'. Thus, it literally means 'well-fitting' or 'well-becoming'.
G5607
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ON-tah
Translations: being, existing, things that are, beings, real things
Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It describes something that is or exists. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, indicating a state of being or existence. It can refer to 'those who are' or 'things that are', depending on the context and gender.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter Plural; or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine, Plural
Synonyms: ὙΠΑΡΧΟΝΤΑ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΑ
Etymology: The word εἰμί (eimi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁es- meaning 'to be'. It is a fundamental verb in many Indo-European languages.
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.
G3619
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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'.
G2431
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: hi-LAH-ross
Translations: cheerful, joyful, glad, a cheerful person
Notes: This word describes someone who is cheerful, joyful, or glad. It can be used to describe a person's disposition or their state of mind. For example, one might be described as 'cheerful in spirit' or 'glad to give'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΕΥΦΡΩΝ, ΧΑΙΡΩΝ, ΑΓΑΛΛΙΩΝ
Etymology: From hilaros (cheerful), possibly from a root meaning 'to be gracious' or 'to be propitious'.
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
G1063
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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.
G4444
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PYR-goss
Translations: tower, a tower
Notes: This word refers to a tower, which is a tall, narrow building or structure, often used for defense, observation, or as part of a larger fortification. It can also refer to a stronghold or a place of refuge. It is typically used as a singular noun in sentences.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΟΧΥΡΩΜΑ, ΦΡΟΥΡΙΟΝ
Etymology: The word "ΠΥΡΓΟΣ" is of pre-Greek origin, meaning a tower or a fortified structure. It is found in various ancient Greek texts.
G3779
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: OO-tohs
Translations: thus, so, in this way, in such a way
Notes: This adverb indicates manner or degree, meaning 'in this way,' 'thus,' or 'so.' It can refer back to something previously mentioned or forward to something about to be stated. It often introduces a consequence or result, showing how something is done or to what extent.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΩΣ
Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ΟΥΤΟΣ (OUTOS), meaning 'this' or 'that'.
G3618
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Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective
Sounds like: oh-koh-doh-MEE-meh-noss
Translations: built, having been built, constructed, having been constructed
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been built' or 'constructed'. It describes something that has undergone the process of being built or constructed and is now in a state of completion. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, or can sometimes act as a noun itself, referring to 'that which has been built'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect, Passive
Synonyms: ΚΤΙΣΘΕΙΣ, ΕΓΕΡΘΕΙΣ
G5620
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Part of Speech: Conjunction
Sounds like: HOH-steh
Translations: so that, in order that, consequently, therefore, with the result that
Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause of result or purpose. It indicates that what follows is a consequence or the intended outcome of what was previously stated. It can also introduce an infinitive clause to express result.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ
Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs), meaning 'as' or 'how', combined with the particle τε (te), meaning 'and' or 'also'. It developed to express result or consequence.
G1691
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: MEH
Translations: me
Notes: This word is the first-person singular pronoun 'me' in the accusative case. It is used as the direct object of a verb or as the object of certain prepositions, indicating the recipient of an action or the object being affected.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, First Person
Etymology: The word ΜΕ (me) derives from the ancient Greek first-person singular pronoun. Its form has remained largely consistent throughout various stages of the Greek language.
G3708
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ee-DON-tah
Translations: having seen, seeing, when seeing, after seeing
Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, derived from the verb 'to see' (ὉΡΑΩ). As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action related to the main verb of the sentence. The aorist tense indicates a completed action, often prior to the action of the main verb. It means 'having seen' or 'after seeing' something, or simply 'seeing' in a past context. It is used to describe someone who has performed the action of seeing.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter, Aorist, Active, Participle
Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΟΝΤΑ, ὉΡΩΝΤΑ
G1937
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ep-ee-thoo-MEIN
Translations: to desire, to long for, to covet, to lust after
Notes: This word means to have a strong desire or longing for something. It can be used in a neutral sense of simply desiring, but often carries a negative connotation, implying a covetous or lustful desire, especially in a moral or ethical context. It describes an intense craving or yearning.
Inflection: Present Active Infinitive
Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΘΕΛΩ, ΟΡΕΓΟΜΑΙ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπιθυμέω (epithumeō), formed from ἐπί (epi, 'upon, toward') and θυμός (thumos, 'passion, spirit, desire'). It literally means 'to set one's heart upon'.
G3779
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: OO-toh
Translations: thus, so, in this way, in like manner
Notes: This word is an adverb of manner, indicating how something is done or the way in which something occurs. It can also refer to the extent or degree of something. It is often used to introduce a consequence or a comparison, meaning 'in this way' or 'thus'. It is an older form of ΟΥΤΩΣ, and both forms are used interchangeably in Koine Greek.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΥΤΩΣ, ΩΣ
Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos, 'this'). It indicates 'in this manner' or 'thus', referring back to something previously mentioned or implied.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ANE
Translations: was, he was, she was, it was, I was
Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'to be'. It is used to describe a state of being or existence in the past, often indicating a continuous or repeated action or condition. For example, it can mean 'he was' or 'it was'.
Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, 1st or 3rd person singular
G5613, G5614
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Sounds like: OHS-ahn
Translations: as, like, how, about, when, that, so that, as if, as much as
Notes: This word is a versatile particle in Koine Greek, functioning as a conjunction or an adverb. It is used to introduce comparisons ('as', 'like'), indicate manner ('how'), express time ('when'), or denote purpose/result ('so that'). It can also convey approximation ('about') or introduce a hypothetical situation ('as if'). The form 'ΩΣΑΝ' is likely a misspelling or a less common variant of 'ΩΣ', or it could be an elided form of 'ΩΣ' followed by 'ΑΝ' (a particle indicating possibility or condition), or a form of the verb 'ώσαννά' (hosanna) in a specific context, though this is less common in general Koine usage. Given the provided examples, it most likely functions as 'as' or 'like'.
Inflection: Does not inflect (particle)
Synonyms: ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΩΣΕΙ
Etymology: The word 'ΩΣ' (hōs) comes from Proto-Indo-European, related to demonstrative pronouns and adverbs, indicating manner or comparison.
G1520
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Part of Speech: Numeral
Sounds like: eh-NOSS
Translations: of one, of a, of an
Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the numeral 'one'. It is used to indicate possession or relationship, similar to how 'of one' or 'of a' is used in English. It can refer to a single person or thing, or to a part of a whole.
Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter
G3037
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: LI-thoo
Translations: of stone, of a stone, of rock, of a rock
Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'λίθος' (lithos), meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or material, often translated with 'of' in English. For example, it could describe something made of stone or belonging to a stone.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
G2192
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: EKH-ohn
Translations: having, holding, possessing, being in possession of
Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. As a participle, it functions like a verbal adjective, describing someone or something that is in the act of having or holding something. It can be translated as 'having' or 'one who has', and often introduces a clause explaining what someone possesses or is doing.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative
Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩΝ
Etymology: The verb ἔχω (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- ('to hold, to have'). It is a common verb in ancient Greek, with a wide range of meanings related to possession, state, and action.
G3392
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: mee-AH-n
Translations: to defile, to pollute, to contaminate, to stain
Notes: This word describes the act of making something unclean, impure, or unholy. It can refer to physical defilement, such as staining or polluting, or to moral and spiritual defilement, such as corrupting or profaning. It is often used in a religious context to describe ritual impurity or sin.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΜΟΛΥΝΩ, ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩ, ΒΕΒΗΛΟΩ
Etymology: The word 'μιαίνω' (miainō) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the concept of defilement and impurity.
G0719
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: har-mo-GAYN
Translations: joint, a joint, fitting, a fitting, connection, a connection
Notes: This word refers to a joint or a fitting, something that connects two parts together. It can also describe the act of fitting or joining. It is used to denote a point of connection or an articulation in a structure or system.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΔΕΣΜΟΣ, ΣΥΝΑΦΕΙΑ
G1438
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Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun
Sounds like: eh-ah-TOH
Translations: (to) himself, (for) himself, (to) herself, (for) herself, (to) itself, (for) itself, (to) themselves, (for) themselves
Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning it refers back to the subject of the clause. It indicates that the action of the verb is directed back to the subject itself. It can be used for singular or plural subjects, and its specific meaning (himself, herself, itself, themselves) depends on the gender and number of the subject it refers to. In this dative form, it often conveys the sense of 'to' or 'for' the subject.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter
G5316
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-PHAI-neh-toh
Translations: appeared, was appearing, seemed, was seeming
Notes: This word is the third person singular, imperfect tense, middle or passive voice, indicative mood of the verb 'φαίνω' (phainō). It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It means 'it appeared' or 'it was appearing,' referring to something coming into view or becoming visible. It can also mean 'it seemed' or 'it was seeming,' indicating that something gave a particular impression or appearance.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive
Synonyms: ΔΟΚΕΩ, ΟΡΑΩ
G3037
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: LI-thos
Translations: stone, a stone, rock, a rock
Notes: This word refers to a stone or a rock. It is a common noun used to describe any piece of solid mineral matter, ranging from small pebbles to large boulders. It can be used literally for physical stones or metaphorically for something hard or unyielding.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΠΕΤΡΑ, ΒΡΑΧΟΣ
Etymology: The word ΛΙΘΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages, suggesting an ancient root.
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.
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
G1570
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: ek-keh-ko-LAM-meh-nos
Translations: carved out, engraved, cut out, hewn out
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been carved out' or 'having been engraved'. It describes something that has undergone the action of being cut, chiseled, or sculpted from a larger material. It implies a finished state resulting from this action.
Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular
Synonyms: ΕΚΤΥΠΟΩ, ΕΚΚΟΠΤΩ
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: moh-NOH-lee-thos
Translations: monolith, a monolith
Notes: This is a compound word referring to a single, large stone, especially one that has been shaped or erected as a monument or pillar. It is used to describe something made from one piece of stone. For example, one might refer to a building or structure constructed from a single block of stone as a monolith.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Etymology: The word ΜΟΝΟΛΙΘΟΣ is a compound of two Greek words: ΜΟΝΟΣ (monos), meaning 'alone' or 'single', and ΛΙΘΟΣ (lithos), meaning 'stone'. It literally means 'single stone'.
G1380
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-DOH-kay
Translations: it seemed, it appeared, it was thought, he seemed, she seemed, it was decided, it was pleasing
Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'δοκέω' (dokeō). It means 'to seem', 'to appear', or 'to be thought'. In the imperfect tense, it describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past, or a state that existed in the past. It can also convey the idea of something being decided or pleasing to someone.
Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular
Synonyms: ΦΑΙΝΩ, ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ
Etymology: The word δοκέω (dokeō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *dek- which means 'to take, accept, receive'. Over time, its meaning evolved to 'to seem, to appear' in Greek, implying an acceptance or perception of something as true or apparent.
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