Ignatius’ Letter to Polycarp Chapter 0, Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

Ignatius’ Letter to Polycarp, Chapter 0

Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

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ἸΓΝΑΤΙΟΣ
- IGNATIOS
- Ignatius
Ο
- O
- the-one
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- also
ΘΕΟΦΟΡΟΣ
- THEOPHOROS
- God-bearer
ΠΟΥΚΑΡΠΩ
- POUKARPŌ
- to-Polycarp
ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΩ
- EPISKOPŌ
- to-overseer
ἘΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣ
- EKKLĒSIAS
- of-congregation
ΣΜΥΡΝΑΙΩΝ
- SMYRNAIŌN
- of-Smyrnaeans
ΜΑΛΛΟΝ
- MALLON
- rather
ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΗΜΕΝΩ
- EPISKOPĒMENŌ
- having-been-overseen
ΥΠΟ
- YPO
- by
ΘΕΟΥ
- THEOU
- of-God
ΠΑΤΡΟΣ
- PATROS
- of-Father
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΚΥΡΙΟΥ
- KYRIOU
- of-Lord
ἸΗΣΟΥ
- IĒSOU
- Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ
- CHRISTOU
- Anointed-One
ΠΛΕΙΣΤΑ
- PLEISTA
- very-much
ΧΑΙΡΕΙΝ
- CHAIREIN
- to-rejoice

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'.

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.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: theh-oh-FO-ros

Translations: God-bearer, bearing God, carried by God

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'ΘΕΟΣ' (God) and 'ΦΕΡΩ' (to bear, carry). It can have two primary meanings: either 'one who carries God' (active sense, referring to someone who embodies or is filled with God's spirit) or 'one who is carried by God' (passive sense, referring to someone who is divinely inspired or protected). It was famously used as a title for Ignatius of Antioch.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Etymology: The word is a compound of Ancient Greek 'θεός' (theos, 'god') and 'φέρω' (pherō, 'to bear, carry').

G1985

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-ko-POH

Translations: to oversee, to inspect, to visit, to look after, to supervise

Notes: This verb means to look over, inspect, or supervise. It implies a careful examination or oversight, often with the purpose of providing care or direction. It can be used in contexts of managing affairs, visiting people, or observing events.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular (I oversee); or Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular (overseeing)

Synonyms: ΕΦΟΡΑΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and the verb ΣΚΟΠΕΩ (skopeō), meaning 'to look' or 'to observe'. Thus, it literally means 'to look over' or 'to oversee'.

G1577

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-as

Translations: of church, of assembly, of congregation

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often with a religious or political purpose. In the New Testament, it commonly refers to the Christian church or a local congregation of believers. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐκ' (out of) and 'καλέω' (to call), meaning 'a calling out' or 'an assembly of those called out'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ is derived from the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. It originally referred to an assembly of citizens called out from their homes for public business.

G3123

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAHL-lon

Translations: more, rather, much more, especially

Notes: This word is a comparative adverb meaning 'more' or 'rather'. It is used to indicate a preference, a greater degree, or an intensification of something. It often appears in contexts where a comparison is being made, suggesting that one thing is true to a greater extent than another, or that one action is preferred over another. For example, it can mean 'more' in terms of quantity or intensity, or 'rather' when expressing a choice or preference.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΟΝ, ΜΑΛΙΣΤΑ

Etymology: ΜΑΛΛΟΝ is a comparative adverb derived from an obsolete positive form related to the concept of 'much' or 'very'. It functions as the comparative degree of this implied positive.

G1985

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-pee-skoh-pee-MEH-noh

Translations: (to) having been overseen, (to) having been visited, (to) having been appointed as overseer

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been overseen' or 'having been visited/inspected'. It describes someone or something that has undergone the action of being overseen or appointed to an oversight role. In a sentence, it would modify a noun, indicating that the noun has been the recipient of the action of overseeing or visiting.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ, ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΗ

G5259

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

Translations: under, by, from, with, subject to, at the hand of

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the dative case, it denotes a static position 'under' something. When used with the accusative case, it signifies motion 'under' or 'into subjection to'.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs the Genitive, Dative, and Accusative cases.

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'under'. It is cognate with English 'up' and 'over', showing a shared root related to position.

G2962

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OO

Translations: of Lord, of the Lord, of God, of the Master

Notes: This word refers to a lord, master, or owner. In religious contexts, particularly in the Septuagint and New Testament, it is frequently used to refer to God or Jesus Christ, often as a title of reverence and authority. It can be used in sentences like 'the house of the Lord' or 'the word of the Lord'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ (kyrios) derives from the root κῦρος (kyros), meaning 'power, authority'. It originally referred to someone who possessed authority or control, such as a master or owner, and later evolved to be used as a title for deities or rulers.

G5547

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: khri-STOO

Translations: of Christ, of the Anointed One, of the Messiah

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of 'ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ' (Christos), meaning 'Anointed One' or 'Messiah'. It refers to the one chosen and consecrated by God, particularly Jesus. As a genitive case, 'ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ' indicates possession, origin, or relationship, often translated as 'of Christ' or 'belonging to Christ'. It can be used to describe something that pertains to Christ or is from Christ.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ, ΕΚΛΕΚΤΟΣ

G4183

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PLAY-stah

Translations: most, very many, very much, a most, the most

Notes: This word is the superlative form of the adjective 'ΠΟΛΥΣ' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many'. As a superlative, it translates to 'most' or 'very many/much'. It is used to describe the greatest quantity or degree of something. For example, 'πλεῖστα χρήματα' would mean 'most money' or 'very much money'.

Inflection: Superlative, Feminine, Nominative or Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΑΜΠΟΛΥΣ, ΠΛΕΙΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΟΛΥΣ' (polys) comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'much' or 'many'.

G5463

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: khai-REIN

Translations: to rejoice, to be glad, to greet, hail

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad'. In ancient Greek letters and documents, it was commonly used as a formal greeting, similar to saying 'Greetings!' or 'Hail!' to the recipient, expressing well-wishing or good health. It can also simply mean 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad' in other contexts.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΩ, ΕΥΦΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΧΑΙΡΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰer- 'to desire, to want'. It is related to words meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.

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