Ignatius’ Letter to the Magnesians Chapter 14, Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

Ignatius’ Letter to the Magnesians, Chapter 14

Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

14:1

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ἘΙΔΩΣ
- EIDŌS
- knowing
ΟΤΙ
- OTI
- that
ΘΕΟΥ
- THEOU
- of-God
ΓΕΜΕΤΕ
- GEMETE
- you-are-full
ΣΥΝΤΟΜΩΣ
- SYNTOMŌS
- quickly
ΠΑΡΕΚΕΠΛΕΥΣΑ
- PAREKEPLEUSA
- I-sailed-past
ΥΜΑΣ
- YMAS
- you
ΜΝΗΜΟΝΕΥΕΤΕ
- MNĒMONEUETE
- remember
ΜΟΥ
- MOU
- of-me
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΤΑΙΣ
- TAIS
- the
ΠΡΟΣΕΥΧΑΙΣ
- PROSEUCHAIS
- prayers
ΥΜΩΝ
- YMŌN
- of-you
ΙΝΑ
- INA
- so-that
ΘΕΟΥ
- THEOU
- of-God
ἘΠΙΤΥΧΩ
- EPITYCHŌ
- I-may-obtain
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΤΗΣ
- TĒS
- of-the
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΣΥΡΙΑ
- SYRIA
- Syria
ἘΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣ
- EKKLĒSIAS
- of-congregation
ΟΘΕΝ
- OTHEN
- therefore
ΟΥ̓Κ
- OUK
- not
ἈΞΙΟΣ
- AXIOS
- worthy
ΕἸΜΙ
- EIMI
- I-am
ΚΑΛΕΙΣΘΑΙ
- KALEISTHAI
- to-be-called
ἘΠΙΔΕΟΜΑΙ
- EPIDEOMAI
- I-beg
ΓΑΡ
- GAR
- for
ΤΗΣ
- TĒS
- of-the
ΗΝΩΜΕΝΗΣ
- ĒNŌMENĒS
- united
ΥΜΩΝ
- YMŌN
- of-you
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΘΕΩ
- THEŌ
- to-God
ΠΡΟΣΕΥΧΗΣ
- PROSEUCHĒS
- of-prayer
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἈΓΑΠΗΣ
- AGAPĒS
- of-love
ΕἸΣ
- EIS
- for
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ἈΞΙΩΘΗΝΑΙ
- AXIŌTHĒNAI
- to-be-deemed-worthy
ΤΗΝ
- TĒN
- the
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΣΥΡΙΑ
- SYRIA
- Syria
ἘΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΝ
- EKKLĒSIAN
- congregation
ΔΙΑ
- DIA
- through
ΤΗΣ
- TĒS
- of-the
ἘΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣ
- EKKLĒSIAS
- of-congregation
ΥΜΩΝ
- YMŌN
- of-you
ΔΡΟΣΙΣΘΗΝΑΙ
- DROSISTHĒNAI
- to-be-refreshed

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.

G4935

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: soon-TOH-mohs

Translations: briefly, concisely, quickly, soon

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'briefly' or 'quickly'. It describes the manner in which an action is performed, indicating that something happens in a short amount of time or in a concise manner. For example, it can describe speaking briefly or an event happening soon.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΤΑΧΕΩΣ, ΕΝ ΤΑΧΕΙ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΤΟΜΩΣ is derived from the adjective ΣΥΝΤΟΜΟΣ (syntomos), which means 'cut short' or 'brief'. It is a compound word formed from ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and ΤΕΜΝΩ (temnō), meaning 'to cut'.

G3844, G1537, G4126

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ek-EP-lev-sa

Translations: I sailed past, I sailed by, I sailed along, I sailed out past

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the prefixes παρά (para, meaning 'beside' or 'along'), ἐκ (ek, meaning 'out of' or 'from'), and the verb πλέω (pleō, meaning 'to sail'). It describes the action of sailing past or by something, often implying a movement from one point to another while passing alongside. It can also mean to sail out past a certain point.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice

G3421

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mnee-moh-NEH-oo-eh-teh

Translations: remember, call to mind, be mindful of, make mention of

Notes: This verb means to remember, to call to mind, or to be mindful of something or someone. It implies an active process of recalling or keeping something in one's thoughts. It is often used in the imperative to command someone to remember.

Inflection: Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΜΙΜΝΗΣΚΩ, ΕΝΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From μνήμων (mnēmōn, 'mindful, remembering'), which comes from μνάομαι (mnaomai, 'to remember, to call to mind').

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.

G2443

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Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

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

G2013

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-too-KHO

Translations: obtain, attain, succeed, hit the mark, reach, find

Notes: This verb means to obtain, attain, or succeed in something. It literally means 'to hit the mark' or 'to light upon'. It is often used with a genitive case to indicate the object that is obtained or reached. For example, one might 'obtain mercy' or 'succeed in a goal'.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Present, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ

Etymology: From the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ (tynchanō), meaning 'to happen' or 'to obtain by chance'. The compound verb thus means 'to light upon' or 'to obtain'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

G2564

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-LEES-thigh

Translations: to be called, to be named, to be invited

Notes: This word is the present passive infinitive form of the verb 'to call'. It means 'to be called' or 'to be invited'. It is used to express an action that is being done to the subject, rather than by the subject, and functions as a verbal noun, often indicating purpose or result.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΟΝΟΜΑΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΛΕΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to shout' or 'to call'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G1936

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-DEH-oh-my

Translations: to need in addition, to lack besides, to have need of, to want besides

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and the verb 'δέομαι' (deomai), meaning 'to need' or 'to beg'. Therefore, 'ἐπιδέομαι' means 'to need in addition' or 'to have further need of'. It is used to express a supplementary or additional requirement, indicating that something else is also needed or lacking.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Indicative Mood, 1st Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΑΙ, ΧΡΗΖΩ, ΕΝΔΕΩΣ

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.

G1727

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: hay-noh-MEH-nays

Translations: of united, of a united, of unified, of a unified

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been united' or 'having been made one'. It describes something that has undergone the process of being brought together or made into a single entity. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, or can act as a noun itself, often translated with 'the one who is united' or 'that which is united'.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΗΝΩΜΕΝΗΣ, ΗΝΩΜΕΝΗ

Etymology: The verb ἑνόω (henoo) comes from the Greek word ἕν (hen), meaning 'one'. It signifies the act of making something into one or uniting it.

G0026

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-GAH-pays

Translations: of love, of charity, of affection, of goodwill

Notes: This word refers to a deep, unconditional love, often described as 'charity' in older translations. It is a noun in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, so it often translates as 'of love' or 'belonging to love'. It is used to describe divine love, brotherly love, or the love between people.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΙΑ, ΕΡΩΣ, ΣΤΟΡΓΗ

Etymology: The word ἀγάπη (agapē) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It was used in the Septuagint and the New Testament to translate the Hebrew word 'ahavah' (love), and it came to signify a distinct type of selfless, divine love, differentiating it from other Greek words for love like 'eros' (passionate love) or 'philia' (friendship love).

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.

G0515

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ax-ee-oh-THEE-nai

Translations: to be deemed worthy, to be counted worthy, to be thought worthy, to be considered worthy, to be made worthy

Notes: This word is the aorist passive infinitive form of the verb 'ἀξιόω'. It means 'to be deemed worthy' or 'to be considered worthy'. It is often used in contexts where someone is judged or found to be deserving of something, whether it be honor, a position, or a particular fate. As an infinitive, it functions like a noun or can complete the meaning of another verb, often translated with 'to be' followed by the past participle.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΞΙΟΩ, ΑΞΙΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb ἀξιόω (axioō) is derived from the adjective ἄξιος (axios), meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving'. It signifies the act of deeming or making someone worthy.

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.

G1577

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-an

Translations: assembly, a church, the church, a congregation, the congregation

Notes: This word refers to an assembly or a gathering of people, often for a specific 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' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. Thus, it literally means 'a calling out' or 'those called out'. It can be used in sentences like 'They gathered the assembly' or 'He spoke to the church'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΣΥΝΟΔΟΣ

G1223

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: dee-AH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΕΝΕΚΑ

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

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