Ignatius’ Letter to the Magnesians Chapter 12, Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

Ignatius’ Letter to the Magnesians, Chapter 12

Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

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ὈΝΑΙΜΗΝ
- ONAIMĒN
- I-may-benefit
ΥΜΩΝ
- YMŌN
- of-you
ΚΑΤΑ
- KATA
- according-to
ΠΑΝΤΑ
- PANTA
- all-things
ἘΑΝΠΕΡ
- EANPER
- if-indeed
ἈΞΙΟΣ
- AXIOS
- worthy
Ω
- Ō
- I-am
ΕἸ
- EI
- if
ΓΑΡ
- GAR
- for
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- even
ΔΕΔΕΜΑΙ
- DEDEMAI
- I-have-been-bound
ΠΡΟΣ
- PROS
- to
ΕΝΑ
- ENA
- one
ΤΩΝ
- TŌN
- of-the
ΛΕΛΥΜΕΝΩΝ
- LELYMENŌN
- released-ones
ΥΜΩΝ
- YMŌN
- of-you
ΟΥ̓Κ
- OUK
- not
ΕἸΜΙ
- EIMI
- I-am
ΟἸΔΑ
- OIDA
- I-know
ΟΤΙ
- OTI
- that
ΟΥ̓
- OU
- not
ΦΥΣΙΟΥΣΘΕ
- PHYSIOUSTHE
- you-are-puffed-up
ἸΗΣΟΥΝ
- IĒSOUN
- Jesus
ΓΑΡ
- GAR
- for
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΝ
- CHRISTON
- Anointed-One
ἘΧΕΤΕ
- ECHETE
- you-have
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΕΑΥΤΟΙΣ
- EAUTOIS
- yourselves
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΜΑΛΛΟΝ
- MALLON
- rather
ΟΤΑΝ
- OTAN
- whenever
ἘΠΑΙΝΩ
- EPAINŌ
- I-praise
ΥΜΑΣ
- YMAS
- you
ΟἸΔΑ
- OIDA
- I-know
ΟΤΙ
- OTI
- that
ἘΝΤΡΕΠΕΣΘΕ
- ENTREPESTHE
- you-are-ashamed
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ΓΕΓΡΑΠΤΑΙ
- GEGRAPTAI
- it-has-been-written
ΟΤΙ
- OTI
- that
Ο
- O
- the
ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ
- DIKAIOS
- righteous-one
ΕΑΥΤΟΥ
- EAUTOU
- of-himself
ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΟΣ
- KATĒGOROS
- [a]-prosecutor

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.

G1437

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Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-ahn-PER

Translations: if indeed, if perhaps, provided that, if only

Notes: This word is a compound conjunction formed from 'ἐάν' (if) and 'περ' (indeed, very). It is used to introduce a conditional clause, emphasizing the certainty or possibility of the condition. It can be translated as 'if indeed' or 'provided that', indicating a strong or emphatic condition. It is often used to express a condition that is expected or hoped to be true.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕἸΠΕΡ, ἘΑΝ

Etymology: The word ἘΑΝΠΕΡ is a compound of the conjunction ἘΑΝ (ean), meaning 'if', and the particle ΠΕΡ (per), which adds emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'very'.

G0514

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AX-ee-os

Translations: worthy, deserving, fit, suitable, a worthy one, a deserving one

Notes: This word describes something or someone as being worthy, deserving, or suitable for a particular purpose, action, or reward. It can be used to express that someone is 'worthy of' something, often followed by a genitive case, or 'deserving of' a certain fate or honor. It implies a correspondence between the quality of a person or thing and what is due to them.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine. This adjective can inflect for gender (masculine, feminine, neuter), number (singular, plural), and case (nominative, genitive, dative, accusative).

Synonyms: ΕΥΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΕΥΠΡΕΠΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΞΙΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to drive, to weigh'. It is related to the idea of balance and weighing, thus leading to the concept of worth or value.

G5599, G3739

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Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-meh-gah (as a letter); OH (as an interjection); OH (as a pronoun)

Translations: Omega, O, Oh, the end, the last, (to) whom, (to) which, (to) what, (to) that, (to) who, (to) those, (to) whomsoever, (to) whatsoever

Notes: This character, Omega, is the twenty-fourth and final letter of the Greek alphabet. As a letter, it represents the long 'o' sound. It can also function as an interjection, similar to 'O' or 'Oh' in English, used for direct address or exclamation. Furthermore, without diacritics, 'Ω' can represent the dative singular form of the relative pronoun 'ὅς, ἥ, ὅ', meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what', depending on context and gender. It can refer to a person or thing that is the indirect object of an action.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a letter or interjection); Dative, Singular, All genders (as a relative pronoun)

Etymology: The letter Omega is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'. Its name literally means 'great O' (ō mega), distinguishing it from Omicron ('small O'). As a relative pronoun, it originates from Proto-Indo-European roots.

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).

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.

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.

G1210

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DEH-deh-mai

Translations: I have been bound, I am bound, I have been tied, I am tied

Notes: This is the first person singular perfect passive indicative form of the verb δέω (deō), meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'. The perfect tense indicates an action completed in the past with continuing results in the present. Therefore, 'I have been bound' implies that the state of being bound continues into the present, or 'I am bound' as a result of a past action. It describes a state of being restrained or imprisoned.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Indicative, First Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΕΔΕΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΕΩ

Etymology: The word δέω (deō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind'.

G4314

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

Translations: to, toward, with, against, for, at, near, by, in relation to

Notes: This is a common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. It indicates direction, relation, or purpose, and its precise meaning often depends on the case of the noun it governs. For example, with the accusative case, it typically means 'to' or 'toward' (indicating motion or direction), 'against' (indicating opposition), or 'in relation to'. With the genitive case, it can mean 'from' (indicating origin or source) or 'in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'at' or 'near' (indicating proximity). It is used to express a wide range of relationships between actions, objects, and people.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs various cases (accusative, genitive, dative).

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'forward, toward'. It is related to other words indicating movement or direction.

G3089

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Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: leh-LY-meh-nohn

Translations: (of) having been loosed, (of) having been released, (of) having been untied, (of) having been destroyed, (of) having been dissolved

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the perfect passive participle of the verb ΛΥΩ (lyō), meaning 'to loose, release, untie, destroy, or dissolve'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing a noun. In this form, it refers to multiple entities that have undergone the action of being loosed, released, or destroyed. For example, it could refer to 'those who have been loosed' or 'of things that have been destroyed'.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Genitive, Plural, All genders

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.

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.

G1492

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OY-dah

Translations: know, understand, perceive, be aware of

Notes: This verb means 'to know' or 'to understand'. It is a perfect tense verb that functions with a present meaning, indicating a state of knowing that has resulted from a past act of perceiving or learning. It is often used to express a deep, intuitive, or experiential knowledge, as opposed to merely intellectual knowledge. It can be used with an accusative object, or with a clause introduced by 'ὅτι' (that) or an interrogative pronoun.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *weyd- 'to see, to know'. In Greek, it developed into a perfect tense verb with a present meaning, signifying a state of knowing that comes from having seen or perceived.

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.

G5448

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: fy-see-OO-stheh

Translations: you are puffed up, you are arrogant, you are conceited, be puffed up, be arrogant, be conceited

Notes: This word describes the state of being inflated with pride, arrogance, or conceit. It is often used in a negative sense to refer to someone who has an exaggerated sense of their own importance or achievements. It can be used in a declarative sense (you are puffed up) or as a command (be puffed up).

Inflection: 2nd Person, Plural, Present Tense, Indicative or Imperative, Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑΙΝΩ, ΤΥΦΟΩ, ΚΑΥΧΑΟΜΑΙ

G2424

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOON

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

Notes: This is a proper name, the Greek form of the Hebrew name 'Joshua'. It refers primarily to Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. It can also refer to other individuals named Joshua in the Old Testament or other historical figures. In a sentence, it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The Greek name ἸΗΣΟΥΣ (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'.

G5547

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHRIS-ton

Translations: Christ, the Christ, Anointed One, the Anointed One

Notes: This word refers to the 'Anointed One' or 'Messiah'. In the New Testament, it is primarily used as a title for Jesus, signifying his role as the promised deliverer. It is often used with the definite article 'the' (the Christ) or as a proper name (Christ). As an accusative form, it would typically function as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

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.

G1438

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Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOYS

Translations: (to) themselves, (for) themselves, themselves, (among) themselves

Notes: This is a reflexive pronoun, meaning 'himself, herself, itself, themselves'. It is used when the action of the verb is directed back to the subject of the sentence. For example, 'they gave to themselves' or 'they saw themselves'. It emphasizes that the subject is both the actor and the recipient of the action.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, a compound of the reflexive pronoun 'ἑός' (heos, 'his own') and the intensive pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos, 'self').

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.

G3752

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

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

G1867

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PAI-noh

Translations: praise, commend, approve, applaud

Notes: This verb means to praise, commend, or approve of someone or something. It is used to express admiration or positive judgment. For example, one might praise a person for their good deeds or commend a speech for its wisdom.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Tense, Active Voice, Indicative Mood

Synonyms: ΑἸΝΕΩ, ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΕΩ, ΔΟΞΑΖΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπί (epí, 'upon, to') and αἶνος (aînos, 'praise, story'). The word literally means 'to put praise upon' someone or something.

G1791

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-TREP-es-theh

Translations: respect, reverence, be ashamed, put to shame

Notes: This verb means to turn oneself towards someone or something, implying a sense of respect or reverence. It can also mean to be ashamed or to put someone to shame, depending on the context and voice. In the middle voice, it often conveys the sense of being ashamed or having respect for someone. It is used to express the idea of showing deference or feeling a sense of disgrace.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Imperative Mood, 2nd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΙΔΕΟΜΑΙ, ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ

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.

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'.

G1342

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: dee-KAH-ee-oss

Translations: righteous, just, upright, fair, a righteous one, a just one

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is righteous, just, or in conformity with divine or human law. It can refer to a person who acts morally and ethically, or to an action that is considered fair and equitable. When used as a noun, it refers to a righteous person.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (can also be used substantively as a noun)

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΕΥΘΥΣ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek word δίκη (dikē), meaning 'justice' or 'right'. It describes that which is in accordance with justice or right.

G1438

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Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOO

Translations: (of) himself, (of) herself, (of) itself, (of) themselves

Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning it refers back to the subject of the sentence. It indicates that the action of the verb is directed back to the one performing it. For example, 'he washed himself'. It is a compound word formed from the personal pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos) and the reflexive pronoun 'ἑαυτοῦ' (heautou).

Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter. It can also be used for Feminine or Plural contexts, though the specific form 'ΕΑΥΤΟΥ' is genitive singular masculine/neuter.

Etymology: From the combination of the personal pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos, 'self') and the reflexive pronoun 'ἑαυτοῦ' (heautou, 'of self').

G2725

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-tay-GO-ros

Translations: accuser, a accuser, prosecutor

Notes: This word refers to someone who brings a charge or accusation against another, typically in a legal or public setting. It can be translated as 'accuser' or 'prosecutor'. It is often used in contexts where someone is formally charging another person with a fault or crime.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΓΚΑΛΩΝ, ΑΝΤΙΔΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb κατηγορέω (katēgoreō, 'to accuse'), which is formed from κατά (kata, 'down, against') and ἀγορεύω (agoreuō, 'to speak in the assembly'). Thus, it literally means 'to speak against (someone) in the assembly'.

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