Ignatius’ Letter to the Magnesians Chapter 2, Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

Ignatius’ Letter to the Magnesians, Chapter 2

Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

2:1

ἘΠΕΙ
- EPEI
- since
ΟΥ̓Ν
- OUN
- therefore
ἨΞΙΩΘΗΝ
- ĒXIŌTHĒN
- I-was-deemed-worthy
ἸΔΕΙΝ
- IDEIN
- to-see
ΥΜΑΣ
- YMAS
- you
ΔΙΑ
- DIA
- through
ΔΑΜΑ
- DAMA
- Damas
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- the
ἈΞΙΟΘΕΟΝ
- AXIOTHEON
- worthy-of-God
ΥΜΩΝ
- YMŌN
- of-you
ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΥ
- EPISKOPOU
- overseer
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΩΝ
- PRESBYTERŌN
- of-elders
ἈΞΙΩΝ
- AXIŌN
- worthy
ΒΑΣΣΟΥ
- BASSOU
- of-Bassus
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἈΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΟΥ
- APOLLŌNIOU
- of-Apollonius
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- of-the
ΣΥΝΔΟΥΛΟΥ
- SYNDOULOU
- fellow-servant
ΜΟΥ
- MOU
- of-me
ΔΙΑΚΟΝΟΝ
- DIAKONON
- deacon
ΖΩΤΙΩΝΟΣ
- ZŌTIŌNOS
- of-Zotion
ΟΥ
- OU
- whom
ἘΓΩ
- EGŌ
- I
ὈΝΑΙΜΗΝ
- ONAIMĒN
- may-I-benefit-from
ΟΤΙ
- OTI
- because
ΥΠΟΤΑΣΣΕΤΑΙ
- YPOTASSETAI
- he-submits
ΤΩ
- TŌ
- to-the
ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΩ
- EPISKOPŌ
- overseer
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ΧΑΡΙΤΙ
- CHARITI
- to-grace
ΘΕΟΥ
- THEOU
- of-God
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΤΩ
- TŌ
- to-the
ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΙΩ
- PRESBYTERIŌ
- body-of-elders
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ΝΟΜΩ
- NOMŌ
- to-law
ἸΗΣΟΥ
- IĒSOU
- of-Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ
- CHRISTOU
- Anointed-One

G1893

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEI

Translations: since, because, for, when, after, inasmuch as

Notes: This word functions as a conjunction or adverb, introducing a clause that provides a reason, cause, or time. As a conjunction, it can mean 'since' or 'because' when indicating a cause, or 'when' or 'after' when indicating time. As an adverb, it can mean 'for' or 'inasmuch as'. It often introduces a dependent clause that explains the main clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΚΑΘΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙΔΗ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, 'upon, on') and the particle εἰ (ei, 'if'). It originally meant 'upon the condition that' or 'when'.

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'.

G0515

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-xee-OH-thayn

Translations: I was deemed worthy, I was thought worthy, I was counted worthy, I was considered worthy, I was privileged, I was granted

Notes: This word is the first person singular, aorist, indicative, passive form of the verb ἀξιόω (axioō). It means to be considered or treated as worthy, to be privileged, or to be granted something. In the passive voice, it indicates that the subject was made worthy or was granted a privilege or honor by someone or something else.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΜΑΩ, ΚΡΙΝΩ

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

G3708

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DEIN

Translations: to see, to perceive, to behold, to look, to know, to understand

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ὁράω' (horao), meaning 'to see'. It is used to express the action of seeing or perceiving in a general sense, often without a specific time frame. It can also imply understanding or knowing something through observation. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'He desired to see the truth' or 'It is good to see the light'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ὁράω' (horao) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see'. The aorist stem 'ἰδ-' (id-) is derived from a different, but related, Proto-Indo-European root, which also means 'to see' or 'to know'.

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'.

G1151

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DA-ma

Translations: heifer, a heifer, calf, a calf

Notes: The word "ΔΑΜΑ" is not a standalone word in Koine Greek. It appears to be a truncated or misspelled form of "ΔΑΜΑΛΙΣ" (damalis), which means 'heifer' or 'calf'. In the provided examples, "ΔΑΜΑΛΕΙΣ" is the plural form of "ΔΑΜΑΛΙΣ", meaning 'heifers' or 'calves'. The other examples, "ΔΑΜΑΣΚΟ..." and "ΔΑΜΑΣΚΟΥ", refer to the city of Damascus, which is a proper noun and unrelated to "ΔΑΜΑΛΙΣ". Therefore, "ΔΑΜΑ" itself is likely a misspelling or an incomplete word.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine (if referring to ΔΑΜΑΛΙΣ)

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.

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.

G0514, G0516

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Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

Sounds like: ax-ee-OHN

Translations: worthy, deserving, fitting, suitable, to deem worthy, to consider worthy, to ask, to request, to expect, to think fit, of worthy ones, of those who are worthy

Notes: This word can function as a verb or an adjective. As a verb (from ἀξιόω), it means 'to deem worthy,' 'to consider worthy,' 'to ask,' 'to request,' or 'to expect.' As an adjective (from ἄξιος), it means 'worthy,' 'deserving,' 'fitting,' or 'suitable.' The form 'ἈΞΙΩΝ' can be a present active participle (nominative masculine singular) of the verb 'ἀξιόω', meaning 'deeming worthy' or 'asking'. It can also be the genitive plural (masculine, feminine, or neuter) of the adjective 'ἄξιος', meaning 'of worthy ones' or 'of those who are worthy'. Its meaning depends on the context.

Inflection: Present Active Participle (Nominative, Masculine, Singular) or Genitive Plural (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΟΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΠΡΕΠΩΝ

G4889

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-DOO-loo

Translations: of a fellow servant, of a fellow slave, of a fellow bondservant

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition "σύν" (syn), meaning "with" or "together," and "δοῦλος" (doulos), meaning "servant" or "slave." It refers to someone who is a fellow servant or fellow slave, indicating a shared status or service with another person. It is used to describe someone who serves alongside another, often in a subordinate capacity.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ, ΣΥΝΔΙΑΚΟΝΟΣ

G3756, G3757

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Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

Translations: not, no, where, of whom, of which, when

Notes: This word, written without diacritics, can represent at least two distinct Koine Greek words. It most commonly functions as a negative particle (οὐ), meaning 'not' or 'no', used to express a direct and objective negation. It can also function as a relative adverb (οὗ), meaning 'where' or 'when', indicating place or time, or as a relative genitive pronoun, meaning 'of whom' or 'of which'. The precise meaning depends on the context and the original diacritics.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a particle/adverb); Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter (as a relative pronoun)

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

Etymology: The negative particle οὐ (ou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *ne, meaning 'not'. The relative adverb/pronoun οὗ (hou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *kʷo-, a pronominal stem.

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.

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.

G5293

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-po-TAS-seh-tai

Translations: is subject, is submissive, is obedient, is put in subjection

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from 'ὑπό' (hypo, meaning 'under') and 'τάσσω' (tassō, meaning 'to arrange' or 'to order'). It means to be placed under, to be subject to, or to be in submission to someone or something. It describes a state of being arranged or ordered beneath another, often implying obedience or subordination.

Inflection: 3rd Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΘΑΡΧΕΩ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'beneath', and the verb ΤΑΣΣΩ (tassō), meaning 'to arrange', 'to order', or 'to appoint'. The combination signifies arranging oneself or being arranged under an authority or order.

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'.

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.

G4244

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: Pres-by-TEH-ree-oh

Translations: (to) a presbytery, (to) the presbytery, (to) a council of elders, (to) the council of elders

Notes: This word refers to a body or council of elders, often in a religious or ecclesiastical context. It denotes a group of older, respected individuals who hold authority or leadership positions within a community or church. It is used to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action, or the place where an action occurs.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΡΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρεσβύτερος (presbúteros, “elder”) + -ιον (-ion, diminutive suffix). It refers to a body of elders.

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

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