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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.
G4105
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: plah-NAH-stheh
Translations: you are deceived, you go astray, you err, you wander
Notes: This word means to be led astray, to wander, to err, or to be deceived. It is often used in warnings, urging people not to be misled or to make mistakes. It can describe both physical wandering and intellectual or moral straying from the truth.
Inflection: Present, Passive or Middle Voice, Indicative or Imperative Mood, 2nd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΑΠΟΠΛΑΝΑΩ, ΠΛΑΝΗ
G0080
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-del-FOY
Translations: brothers, fellow believers, kinsmen, countrymen
Notes: This word refers to brothers by birth, but it can also be used more broadly to refer to male relatives, fellow countrymen, or, in a spiritual sense, fellow believers in a community. It is a plural form of the word for 'brother'.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΔΕΛΦΟΙ, ΣΥΝΤΡΟΦΟΙ, ΟΜΟΓΕΝΕΙΣ
G1700
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: moo
Translations: of me, my, mine
Notes: ΜΟΥ is the genitive singular form of the first-person personal pronoun, meaning "of me," "my," or "mine." It indicates possession or origin, similar to how "my" or "mine" is used in English. It can be used with nouns to show ownership (e.g., "my house") or with verbs to indicate the source or object of an action (e.g., "he heard of me").
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Common Gender
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.
G3611
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Sounds like: oy-ko-FTHO-roy
Translations: house-destroyers, destroyers of homes, corrupters of households, ruinous to families
Notes: This word is a compound adjective or noun, formed from 'οἶκος' (house, household) and 'φθείρω' (to destroy, corrupt). It describes individuals who are destructive to homes, families, or households, often implying moral corruption or ruin. It can be used to refer to people who cause the breakdown of family structures or who lead household members astray.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΛΥΜΑΝΤΑΙ, ΟΙΚΟΚΑΤΑΛΥΤΑΙ
Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: 'οἶκος' (oikos), meaning 'house' or 'household', and 'φθείρω' (phtheirō), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to corrupt'.
G0932
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: bah-see-LAY-ahn
Translations: kingdom, a kingdom, reign, kingship, royal power, dominion
Notes: This word refers to a kingdom, a realm ruled by a king, or the act of reigning and exercising royal power. It can describe a physical territory or the abstract concept of royal authority and dominion. It is often used in the New Testament to refer to the 'kingdom of God' or 'kingdom of heaven'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ
G2316
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: THAY-oo
Translations: of God, of a God
Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'ΘΕΟΣ' (theos), meaning 'God' or 'a god'. In Koine Greek, the genitive case often indicates possession, origin, or relationship, similar to the English 'of' or the possessive apostrophe 's'. Therefore, 'ΘΕΟΥ' typically translates to 'of God' or 'of a god', depending on the context. It can refer to the one true God or to a pagan deity.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
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.
G2816
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: klee-roh-noh-MEH-soo-sin
Translations: they will inherit, they will obtain, they will possess
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to inherit' or 'to obtain by right of inheritance'. It can also mean 'to come into possession of' or 'to acquire'. It is used to describe the act of receiving something as an inheritance, whether it be property, a blessing, or a kingdom. It implies a legal or rightful claim to what is received.
Inflection: Future, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΕΩ, ΚΛΗΡΟΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΛΗΡΟΩ
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).
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'.
G2596
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: KAH-tah
Translations: down, according to, against, throughout, by, during, concerning, along
Notes: ΚΑΤΑ is a versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often indicates movement 'down from,' opposition 'against,' or reference 'concerning' something. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'down along,' 'according to,' 'throughout,' 'during,' or 'by' means of something. It can express direction, distribution, opposition, or a standard.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmtá, meaning 'down, with'. It is related to other prepositions and adverbs in various Indo-European languages.
G4561
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: SAR-kah
Translations: flesh, a flesh, body, a body, humanity
Notes: This word refers to the physical body of a living being, including humans and animals. It can also denote human nature, often with an emphasis on its weakness or mortality, or humanity in general. In some contexts, it can refer to the whole person or to earthly existence.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΣΩΜΑ, ΧΡΩΣ
G3778
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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective
Sounds like: TOW-tah
Translations: these, these things
Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'these' or 'these things'. It refers to something previously mentioned or understood from the context, pointing it out specifically. As a pronoun, it stands in place of a noun, while as an adjective, it modifies a noun.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ
G4238
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Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)
Sounds like: PRAH-son-tes
Translations: doing, practicing, performing, accomplishing, those who are doing, those who are practicing
Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'doing', 'practicing', or 'performing'. It describes an ongoing action or state of doing something. It is often used to refer to 'those who are doing' or 'those who are practicing' a particular action.
Inflection: Present Active Participle, Masculine, Nominative Plural
Synonyms: ΠΟΙΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΙ
Etymology: From an uncertain root, perhaps related to the idea of 'passing through' or 'passing over', leading to the sense of 'accomplishing' or 'doing'.
G0599
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-peh-THA-non
Translations: I died, they died, he died, she died, it died
Notes: This word means 'to die' or 'to be dead'. It is the aorist active indicative form, which describes a past action completed at a specific point in time. It can be either first person singular ('I died') or third person plural ('they died'). In some contexts, it can also be used for third person singular ('he/she/it died').
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular or 3rd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΩ, ΕΚΠΝΕΩ
Etymology: The word ΑΠΟΘΝῌΣΚΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΑΠΟ (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ΘΝῌΣΚΩ (thnēskō), meaning 'to die'. The prefix emphasizes the separation from life.
G4214
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective
Sounds like: PO-soh
Translations: how much, how great, how large, how far, how long
Notes: This word functions as an interrogative or relative adverb, meaning 'how much' or 'how great'. It can also be an adjective, meaning 'of what size' or 'how much/many'. It is used to inquire about quantity, degree, or extent, or to express a relative degree. For example, it can be used in questions like 'How much is it?' or in statements like 'You know how great he is.'
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter; or Adverbial
Synonyms: ΠΟΣΟΝ, ΟΣΟΝ
Etymology: The word ΠΟΣΟΣ (posos) is derived from the interrogative stem *po- (as in πότε, 'when') and the suffix -σος, which indicates quantity or measure.
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.
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.
G4102
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PIS-tin
Translations: faith, a faith, belief, a belief, trust, a trust, faithfulness, a faithfulness, conviction, a conviction
Notes: This word refers to faith, belief, or trust. It can describe a deep conviction in something or someone, or the act of being faithful and trustworthy. It is often used in a religious context to denote belief in God or Christ, but can also refer to loyalty or trustworthiness in general relationships.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΗΣΙΣ, ΕΛΠΙΣ
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.
G2556
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: kah-KAY
Translations: bad, evil, wicked, harmful, a bad (thing), a wicked (thing)
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning bad, evil, or wicked. It describes something that is morally corrupt, harmful, or of poor quality. It can be used to describe people, actions, or things. For example, it might describe a 'bad deed' or an 'evil person'.
Inflection: Feminine, Singular, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΟΣ, ΦΑΥΛΟΣ, ΑΣΕΒΗΣ
Etymology: The word ΚΑΚΟΣ (kakos) is of uncertain origin, but it is an ancient Greek word that has been in use since Homeric times.
G1319
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: dee-das-ka-LEE-ah
Translations: teaching, doctrine, instruction, a teaching, a doctrine, an instruction
Notes: This word refers to the act of teaching or the content that is taught, often translated as 'teaching' or 'doctrine'. It can encompass both the process of imparting knowledge and the body of principles or beliefs that are communicated. It is used to describe formal instruction, religious doctrine, or moral precepts.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΔΙΔΑΧΗ, ΠΑΙΔΕΙΑ, ΚΑΤΗΧΗΣΙΣ
Etymology: From the Greek verb διδάσκω (didaskō), meaning 'to teach', combined with the suffix -αλία, which forms nouns indicating an action or its result. It refers to the act or content of teaching.
G5351
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: FTHAY-ree
Translations: may destroy, may corrupt, may ruin, may spoil
Notes: This word describes the act of causing something to decay, spoil, or be ruined. It can refer to physical destruction, moral corruption, or the wasting away of something. It is used here in the subjunctive mood, indicating a potential or desired action.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present Tense, Active Voice, Subjunctive Mood
Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΩ, ΔΙΑΦΘΕΙΡΩ, ΛΥΜΑΙΝΟΜΑΙ
G5228
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: hoo-PER
Translations: over, above, for, on behalf of, concerning, beyond, more than
Notes: ΥΠΕΡ is a Koine Greek preposition. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often means 'on behalf of', 'for the sake of', 'concerning', or 'instead of'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'over', 'above', 'beyond', or 'more than', often indicating position or motion.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΑΝΤΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *uperi, meaning 'over, above'. It is cognate with English 'over' and Latin 'super'.
G3588, G3739, G3778, G5101
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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun
Sounds like: HAYS
Translations: (of) the, (of) who, (of) which, (of) this, (of) that, (of) what
Notes: The word "ΗΣ" is a versatile form in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as the genitive singular for masculine and feminine nouns. It can be the genitive singular of the definite article 'the', indicating possession or relationship. It can also be the genitive singular of the relative pronoun 'who/which', connecting clauses, or the demonstrative pronoun 'this/that', pointing to something specific. Additionally, it can be the genitive singular of the interrogative pronoun 'what/who', used in questions.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine
G2424
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: ee-ay-SOOS
Translations: Jesus, Joshua
Notes: This is a proper name, transliterated from the Hebrew name Yeshua or Yehoshua. It refers to the central figure of Christianity, Jesus Christ, or to Joshua, the successor of Moses in the Old Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative
Etymology: The Koine Greek name Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'. It is also related to the shorter form יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua).
G5547
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun
Sounds like: khree-STOSS
Translations: Christ, Anointed One, Messiah, a Christ, an Anointed One
Notes: This word refers to the 'Anointed One' or 'Messiah'. In the New Testament, it is predominantly used as a title for Jesus, identifying him as the promised Messiah. It can also be used more generally to refer to anyone who has been anointed, such as a king or priest.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ
Etymology: From the Koine Greek verb χρίω (chriō), meaning 'to anoint'. The noun form refers to someone who has been anointed, typically for a special office or purpose.
G4717
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: es-tow-ROH-thay
Translations: was crucified
Notes: This word means 'was crucified' and refers to the act of being put to death by crucifixion. It is a past tense, passive form, indicating that the subject of the verb was the recipient of the action, rather than the one performing it. It describes an event that happened in the past.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, 3rd Person, Singular
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'.
G5108
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: toy-OO-tos
Translations: such, such a, such a kind, such a one
Notes: This word is a demonstrative adjective meaning 'such' or 'of such a kind'. It is used to refer to something or someone previously mentioned or implied, indicating their nature or quality. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, standing in for a noun (e.g., 'such a one').
Inflection: Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter; Singular or Plural; Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative. It inflects to agree with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case.
Synonyms: ΟΙΟΣ, ΤΟΣΟΥΤΟΣ
Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun οὗτος (houtos, "this") and the correlative pronoun οἷος (hoios, "such as"). It literally means "this kind of".
G4509
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: roo-PAH-ros
Translations: filthy, dirty, vile, a filthy (one)
Notes: This word describes something that is physically or morally unclean. It can refer to a person or thing that is defiled, impure, or morally corrupt. It is used to describe a state of being soiled or polluted.
Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΑΚΑΘΑΡΤΟΣ, ΜΙΑΡΟΣ, ΑΣΕΛΓΗΣ
Etymology: From the Greek word ῥύπος (rhupos), meaning 'dirt' or 'filth'. It describes something covered in or characterized by dirt.
G1096
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-nos
Translations: having become, being, happened, arisen, a having become, a being
Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become', 'to happen', or 'to come into being'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is completed in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It can be translated as 'having become', 'being', or 'when he/it became'. It often indicates a state or condition resulting from a past action.
Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular
Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΕΓΕΝΗΘΗ
G1519
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: EES
Translations: into, to, for, unto, among, in, toward
Notes: This word is a preposition that primarily indicates motion towards or into something. It is always used with the accusative case, showing the destination or goal of an action. It can also express purpose, result, or the object of an action. For example, it is used to say 'go into the city' or 'believe into Christ'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: The word ΕἸΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European *en-s, which is a locative adverb meaning 'in, into'. It is related to the English word 'in'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: 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.
G4442
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: poor
Translations: fire, a fire
Notes: This word refers to the element of fire. It is commonly used in a literal sense to denote burning, heat, or light. Metaphorically, it can represent divine judgment, purification, testing, or the presence of God.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient word with cognates in many Indo-European languages.
G0763
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: as-BES-ton
Translations: unquenchable, unextinguishable, unending, eternal
Notes: This adjective describes something that cannot be put out, extinguished, or consumed, often referring to fire or a state of being that is perpetual. It implies an enduring or everlasting quality. For example, it can be used to describe an unquenchable fire or an unending supply.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΑΙΩΝΙΟΣ, ΑΤΕΛΕΥΤΗΤΟΣ
Etymology: The word ἈΣΒΕΣΤΟΣ (asbestos) is a compound word formed from the privative alpha (ἀ-) meaning 'not' or 'un-', and the verb σβέννυμι (sbennymi) meaning 'to quench' or 'to extinguish'. Thus, it literally means 'unquenchable' or 'unextinguishable'.
G5562
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: kho-RAY-see
Translations: will go, will make room, will contain, will hold, will advance, will make progress, will spread, will be room for
Notes: This word describes the act of going, making room, or containing something. It can refer to physical movement, the capacity to hold something, or the progression of an idea or situation. In some contexts, it can mean to advance or spread. It is often used to indicate that there is sufficient space or capacity for something.
Inflection: Future Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular
Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ, ΧΩΡΕΩ
G3668
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: ho-MOY-ohss
Translations: likewise, similarly, in like manner, even so
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'likewise' or 'similarly'. It is used to indicate that something is done in the same way as something else, or that a situation is comparable to one previously mentioned. It can connect clauses or sentences, showing a parallel action or state.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΩΣΑΥΤΩΣ, ΠΑΡΑΠΛΗΣΙΩΣ
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.
G0191
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ah-KOO-ohn
Translations: hearing, listening, obeying, understanding, one who hears, a hearer
Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'hearing' or 'listening'. It describes an ongoing action of perceiving sound. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun, or as a substantive, referring to 'one who hears' or 'a hearer'. It can also be used adverbially to describe the manner of an action.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩΝ, ἘΝΩΤΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ὙΠΑΚΟΥΩΝ
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.
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