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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'.
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.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: toys
Translations: to the, for the, the
Notes: ΤΟΙΣ is the dative plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, but specifically indicates the indirect object or the recipient of an action, or location/instrument when used with a dative noun. It can be used with masculine, feminine, or neuter nouns in the plural.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, All genders
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into the definite article in Greek.
G4270
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: proh-geh-grah-MMEH-noys
Translations: to those written before, to those previously written, to those previously described
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been written before' or 'previously written'. It describes something that has already been recorded or designated in advance. In this inflected form, it functions as a dative plural, indicating the recipients of an action or the persons/things to whom something is directed, as in 'to those who have been written before'.
Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Dative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΓΕΓΡΑΜΜΕΝΟΙ, ΠΡΟΓΕΓΡΑΜΜΕΝΟΝ
G4383
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: pro-SO-poys
Translations: to faces, to persons, to presences, with faces, with persons, with presences
Notes: This word refers to a face, a person, or a presence. It can also denote appearance or outward aspect. In a sentence, it is used to indicate the recipient of an action or the instrument by which something is done, often translated with 'to' or 'with'.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ
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.
G3956
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun
Sounds like: PAN
Translations: all, every, whole, everything, a whole
Notes: This word is the neuter nominative or accusative singular form of the adjective/pronoun ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to indicate totality or universality. For example, it can mean 'all things' or 'everything' when used substantively, or 'the whole' when modifying a singular noun. It can also be used to mean 'every' when referring to individual items within a group.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ
Etymology: The word ΠΑΣ (pas) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *peh₂- meaning 'to protect, feed'. Its meaning evolved to 'all' or 'whole' in Greek.
G4128
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PLAY-thoss
Translations: multitude, a multitude, crowd, a crowd, great number, abundance, a great number
Notes: This word refers to a large number or quantity of people or things. It can be used to describe a crowd of people, a large amount of something, or a general abundance. For example, it might refer to a large gathering of disciples or a great quantity of fish.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ
Etymology: From the Greek root *pleth-* meaning 'to be full' or 'to fill'. It is related to words indicating fullness or abundance.
G2334
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-theh-OH-ray-sah
Translations: I saw, I beheld, I observed, I gazed at, I perceived
Notes: This word describes the act of looking at something with careful attention, often implying a deep or contemplative observation rather than a casual glance. It is used to express seeing, beholding, or perceiving something, often with a sense of wonder or understanding. It is the first person singular past tense form of the verb 'theoreo'.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, 1st Person Singular
Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΕΩ
G4102
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PIS-tei
Translations: (by) faith, (in) faith, (with) faith, (to) faith, (by) trust, (in) trust, (with) trust, (to) trust, (by) belief, (in) belief, (with) belief, (to) belief
Notes: This word is a noun meaning 'faith,' 'trust,' or 'belief.' It refers to a firm conviction or reliance on something or someone. In Koine Greek, it is often used to describe spiritual faith, particularly in God or Christ. As a dative case, it indicates the means, instrument, or recipient of an action, often translated with prepositions like 'by,' 'in,' 'with,' or 'to.'
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΗΣΙΣ, ΕΛΠΙΣ
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.
G0025
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ee-gah-PEH-sah
Translations: I loved, I have loved
Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to love' or 'to have affection for'. It is used to express a deep, often unconditional, form of love. In this specific form, it indicates an action of loving that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point in time.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, 1st Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΦΙΛΈΩ, ἘΡΆΩ
Etymology: From an unknown origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is a common word in Koine Greek, frequently used in the New Testament to describe divine and brotherly love.
G3867
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pa-RAI-noh
Translations: exhort, advise, admonish, warn, recommend, urge
Notes: This verb means to exhort, advise, or admonish someone. It implies giving counsel or warning, often with a sense of urging or encouraging a particular course of action. It can be used in contexts where one person is giving guidance or instruction to another.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Synonyms: ΝΟΥΘΕΤΕΩ, ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΕΩ, ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek παραίνω (parainō), from παρά (para, "beside, by") + αἰνέω (ainéō, "to praise, approve"). The sense evolved from 'to praise alongside' to 'to advise, exhort'.
G3671
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: oh-moh-NOY-ah
Translations: concord, agreement, unanimity, unity, a concord, an agreement, a unanimity, a unity
Notes: This word refers to a state of agreement, harmony, or unity among people. It describes a shared mindset or purpose, often implying a lack of conflict or division. It is a compound word derived from 'ὁμός' (homos), meaning 'same' or 'common', and 'νοῦς' (nous), meaning 'mind' or 'understanding'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΣΥΜΦΩΝΙΑ, ΕΙΡΗΝΗ, ΕΝΟΤΗΣ
Etymology: From the Greek adjective ὁμόνοος (homonoos), meaning 'of one mind' or 'agreeing'. It is formed from ὁμός (homos, 'same') and νοῦς (nous, 'mind').
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
G4704
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: spoo-DAH-zeh-teh
Translations: be diligent, make haste, strive, endeavor, be eager, give diligence, be zealous
Notes: This word means to be diligent, to make haste, or to strive earnestly. It implies putting forth effort and zeal to accomplish something. It is often used as an imperative, urging someone to act with urgency and commitment.
Inflection: Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person Plural
Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΖΗΤΕΩ
G3956
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PAN-ta
Translations: all, every, everything, all things
Notes: This word means 'all' or 'every'. In its plural neuter form, as seen here, it often translates to 'all things' or 'everything'. It is used to indicate totality or universality, referring to a complete set or collection of items or concepts.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative
Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ
G4238
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: PRAS-sane
Translations: to do, to practice, to perform, to accomplish, to act, to exact, to demand
Notes: This word is a verb meaning to do, to practice, or to perform an action. It can refer to carrying out a task, accomplishing something, or engaging in a particular activity. It can also imply the act of exacting or demanding something, such as payment.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΕΛΕΩ
Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to an earlier form meaning 'to pass through' or 'to travel', which evolved to mean 'to accomplish' or 'to do'.
G4249
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: pro-ka-THEE-meh-noo
Translations: of one sitting before, of one presiding over, of one seated in front of
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'προκάθημαι', meaning 'to sit before' or 'to preside over'. It describes someone who is seated in a prominent position, often indicating authority or leadership, such as presiding over an assembly or being seated in front of others. As a genitive participle, it functions to modify a noun, indicating possession or relationship, often translated with 'of' or 'belonging to'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Present, Middle or Passive
Synonyms: ΗΓΟΥΜΕΝΟΥ, ΠΡΟΕΣΤΩΤΟΣ
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.
G1985
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ep-is-KO-poo
Translations: of an overseer, of a bishop, of a superintendent
Notes: This word refers to an overseer, superintendent, or bishop. It describes someone who has the responsibility of watching over or supervising others, often in a religious or administrative capacity. It is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, such as 'of an overseer'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΟΣ, ΠΟΙΜΗΝ
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'.
G5117
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: TO-pon
Translations: place, a place, region, a region, spot, a spot, location, a location
Notes: This word refers to a specific physical location, area, or region. It can be used to denote a particular spot, a general area, or even a position or status. For example, it might be used to say 'this place' or 'in that region'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΟΙΚΟΣ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TONE
Translations: of the
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the definite article 'the'. It functions to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for plural nouns, similar to 'of the' in English. It can precede nouns of any gender.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All Genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)
G4245
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Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
Sounds like: pres-by-TEH-ron
Translations: of elders, of older men, of presbyters, of older, of older ones
Notes: This word refers to older men, elders, or presbyters. It is often used in a religious or administrative context to denote leaders or respected individuals within a community, such as church elders or members of a council. It can also simply mean 'older' when used as an adjective.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΓΕΡΟΝΤΩΝ, ΠΡΟΕΣΤΩΤΩΝ
G4892
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: soon-eh-DREE-oo
Translations: of a council, of the Sanhedrin, of an assembly, of a court
Notes: This word refers to a council, assembly, or court, often specifically the Jewish high court, the Sanhedrin. It is used to denote a formal gathering of people for deliberation or judgment. In the New Testament, it frequently refers to the supreme judicial and administrative body in Jerusalem.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter
Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ
Etymology: From σύν (syn, "with") and ἕδρα (hedra, "seat"). It literally means "sitting together" or "a joint session."
G0652
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-pos-TO-lon
Translations: of apostles, apostles
Notes: This word refers to those who are sent out with a specific message or mission, acting as an envoy or delegate. In a religious context, it most commonly refers to the twelve disciples of Jesus, who were sent out to preach the Gospel. It is a compound word, formed from the prefix ἈΠΟ- (APO-), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and ΣΤΕΛΛΩ (STELLO), meaning 'to send'.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΚΕΣ, ΕΥ̓ΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΤΑΙ
G1247
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: dee-ah-ko-NOHN
Translations: of those serving, of those ministering, of those waiting on, of those attending
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'diakoneō', meaning 'to serve' or 'to minister'. It describes the action of serving, ministering, or waiting on someone or something. In this form, it refers to 'those who are serving' or 'those who are ministering', indicating a group of people engaged in such activity.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΩΝ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΩΝ
G1698
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: eh-MOY
Translations: (to) me, (for) me, (by) me, (with) me
Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the first-person personal pronoun 'I'. It indicates the indirect object of a verb, showing to whom or for whom an action is performed. It can also express possession, agency, or association, depending on the context and the preposition it might be used with.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Common Gender
Synonyms: ΜΟΙ
G1100
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: gloo-koo-TAH-tohn
Translations: of the sweetest, of the most pleasant, of the most delightful
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'sweetest' or 'most pleasant'. It is the superlative form of the adjective 'sweet'. It is used to describe something that is the most delightful or agreeable among a group. As a genitive plural, it would typically modify a noun in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, such as 'of the sweetest things' or 'belonging to the sweetest ones'.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, All genders, Superlative
Synonyms: ΗΔΙΣΤΩΝ, ΚΑΛΛΙΣΤΩΝ
Etymology: The word ΓΛΥΚΥΣ (glykys) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'sweet'.
G4100
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: peh-pis-TEV-meh-nohn
Translations: (of) those who have been entrusted, (of) those who have been believed, (of) those who have been faithful
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning "having been entrusted" or "having been believed/trusted." It describes individuals who have been given a trust or who have demonstrated faithfulness. It is often used to refer to people who have been put in charge of something or who are considered trustworthy.
Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Genitive, Plural, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΠΕΠΕΙΣΜΕΝΩΝ, ΔΕΔΟΚΙΜΑΣΜΕΝΩΝ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek πιστεύω (pisteúō, “to believe, trust”), from πίστις (pístis, “faith, trust”).
G1248
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: dee-ah-koh-NEE-ahn
Translations: service, a service, ministry, a ministry, relief, administration
Notes: This word refers to service, ministry, or administration, often in a religious or charitable context. It can describe the act of serving, the office of a minister, or the provision of aid or relief. It is used to denote practical assistance or the carrying out of duties.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ, ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΑ
G2424
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: ee-ay-SOO
Translations: of Jesus, to Jesus, of Joshua, to Joshua
Notes: This is a proper name, referring to either Jesus Christ or Joshua, the successor of Moses. It is used to identify a specific individual.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Genitive or Dative
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
G3739
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Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction
Sounds like: HOS
Translations: who, which, what, that, as, how, when
Notes: The word 'ΟΣ' is a versatile relative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'who,' 'which,' or 'that,' depending on the context and the gender, number, and case it agrees with. It introduces a relative clause, linking it to a preceding noun or pronoun. It can also function as a conjunction, meaning 'as,' 'how,' or 'when,' indicating manner or time.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative
Etymology: The word 'ΟΣ' is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has been a fundamental part of the Greek language's grammatical structure for millennia, serving to connect clauses and introduce relative information.
G4253
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: PRO
Translations: before, in front of, for, on behalf of, in the presence of, prior to, instead of
Notes: This word is a preposition that typically takes the genitive case. It can indicate a spatial relationship, meaning 'before' or 'in front of' something or someone. It can also denote a temporal relationship, meaning 'before' in time, or a causal relationship, meaning 'for' or 'on behalf of' someone or something. In some contexts, it can also mean 'instead of' or 'in the presence of'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΑΝΤΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'before, in front of'. It is cognate with English 'for' and Latin 'pro'.
G0165
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ahee-OH-nohn
Translations: (of) ages, (of) eternity, (of) worlds, (of) times
Notes: This word refers to a period of time, an age, or an era. It can also denote eternity or the world itself, depending on the context. In the genitive plural form, as seen here, it often signifies 'of ages' or 'of eternity', emphasizing a duration without end or a succession of distinct periods.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΧΡΟΝΩΝ, ΚΑΙΡΩΝ, ΓΕΝΕΩΝ
G3844
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: pah-RAH
Translations: from, by, with, beside, at, near, alongside, to
Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it typically means 'from' or 'from beside', indicating origin or agency. With the dative case, it means 'with', 'beside', or 'at', indicating proximity or presence. With the accusative case, it means 'alongside', 'to', or 'past', indicating motion towards or along something.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'beside', 'alongside'. It is cognate with English 'for' and 'from'.
G3962
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PAH-tree
Translations: to a father, to the father, for a father, for the father
Notes: This word refers to a father or an ancestor. In its dative form, it indicates the recipient of an action or the person for whom something is done. It can be used to refer to a biological father, an ancestor, or even God as a father figure.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΗΤΩΡ, ΠΡΟΓΟΝΟΣ
G2258
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: HAYN
Translations: was, he was, she was, it was
Notes: This word is the imperfect indicative form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It describes a continuous or ongoing state or action in the past. It can be translated as 'was', 'he was', 'she was', or 'it was', depending on the subject implied by the context. It is often used to set the scene or describe background information in a narrative.
Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice, 3rd Person Singular
G5055
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: TEH-leh-ee
Translations: he completes, she completes, it completes, he finishes, she finishes, it finishes, he performs, she performs, it performs, he fulfills, she fulfills, it fulfills, he pays, she pays, it pays
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to complete,' 'to finish,' 'to perform,' 'to fulfill,' or 'to pay.' It is used to describe the bringing of something to an end or to its intended purpose. For example, one might 'complete' a task, 'fulfill' a prophecy, or 'pay' a tax.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΕΚΤΕΛΕΩ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΩ
G5319
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-FAH-nee
Translations: appeared, was seen, became visible, shone
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to appear,' 'to be seen,' or 'to become visible.' It can also mean 'to shine' or 'to give light.' It is often used to describe something that becomes evident or manifests itself, or someone who shows themselves. In the provided examples, it describes people or things becoming visible or appearing.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle/Passive, 3rd Person Singular
Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ
G3956
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PAN-tes
Translations: all, every, whole
Notes: This word means 'all' or 'every'. It is used to indicate the totality or completeness of a group or quantity, often referring to 'all' members of a set or 'every' single item. It can also mean 'whole' when referring to a single entity.
Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: HOLOS
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: oh-moh-EE-theh-ee-an
Translations: help, assistance, aid, a help, an assistance, an aid
Notes: This word refers to help, assistance, or aid. It is a compound word derived from the prefix 'ὁμο-' (homo-), meaning 'same' or 'together', and 'βοήθεια' (boētheia), meaning 'help' or 'aid'. Thus, it implies a shared or mutual kind of help. It is used in sentences to denote the act of providing support or relief to someone.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΒΟΗΘΕΙΑ, ΕΠΙΚΟΥΡΙΑ, ΣΥΝΔΡΟΜΗ
G2983
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Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)
Sounds like: lah-BON-tes
Translations: taking, having taken, receiving, having received, seizing, having seized
Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is completed. It often conveys the sense of 'having taken' or 'having received' and can be used to introduce a subordinate clause, indicating the circumstances or cause of the main action. For example, 'having taken the letter, they did not hurry'.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ
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
G240
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Part of Speech: Reciprocal Pronoun
Sounds like: al-LAY-loos
Translations: one another, each other
Notes: This word is a reciprocal pronoun, meaning 'one another' or 'each other'. It is used to indicate that the action of the verb is performed by each member of a group upon the other members. For example, 'they loved one another'. It is a compound word formed from the word ἈΛΛΟΣ (ALLOS), meaning 'other'.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine. Reciprocal pronouns do not have singular forms and are only found in the genitive, dative, and accusative cases.
G3367
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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: may-DEHSS
Translations: no one, nothing, none, no, not any
Notes: This word is a compound of the negative particle 'ΜΗ' (not) and the numeral 'ΕΙΣ' (one). It functions as a negative pronoun meaning 'no one' or 'nothing', or as a negative adjective meaning 'no' or 'not any'. It is used to express a prohibition or a hypothetical negative statement, often in contexts where a specific action or entity is being denied or excluded.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine
Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΙΣ, ΟΥΔΕΝ
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
G0991
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: BLEH-peh-toh
Translations: let him see, let her see, let it see, let him look, let her look, let it look, let him perceive, let her perceive, let it perceive
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to see,' 'to look,' or 'to perceive.' It is used as a command or instruction for a third person singular subject (he, she, or it) to perform the action of seeing or looking. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'Let him see the truth' or 'Let it be seen.'
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Active, Imperative
Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TON
Translations: the
Notes: This word is the masculine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a particular masculine noun that is the direct object of a verb or preposition. For example, it would be used in phrases like 'he saw the man' or 'towards the God'.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative
Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed to function as a marker of definiteness in Greek.
G4139
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Noun
Sounds like: PLAY-see-on
Translations: near, nearby, neighbor, a neighbor, one's neighbor
Notes: This word primarily functions as an adverb meaning 'near' or 'nearby', indicating proximity in space or time. It can also be used substantively as a noun, typically in the neuter singular, to refer to 'one's neighbor' or 'the person next to you'. When used as a noun, it often refers to a fellow human being, emphasizing a relationship of proximity or community.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as an adverb); Neuter, Singular (when used substantively as a noun)
Synonyms: ΕΓΓΥΣ, ΠΑΡΑΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ
G0243
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Part of Speech: Prefix
Sounds like: ALL
Translations: other, another, different, foreign
Notes: This is a prefix form of the word 'ἄλλος' (allos), meaning 'other' or 'another'. It is used to form compound words that convey the idea of something being different, foreign, or belonging to another group. For example, 'ἀλλογενῶν' means 'of other races', 'ἀλλότριοι' means 'strangers' or 'foreigners', and 'ἀλλόφυλους' means 'foreigners' or 'of another tribe'.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix)
Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English else.
G5547
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun
Sounds like: khree-STOH
Translations: (to) Christ, (to) the Anointed One, (to) the Messiah
Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun 'ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ' (Christos), meaning 'Anointed One' or 'Messiah'. It is often used as a proper noun, referring to Jesus Christ. In its dative form, it indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to Christ' or 'for Christ'. It can also refer to anyone who is anointed, such as a king or priest.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ
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'.
G3956
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PAN-tos
Translations: (of) all, (of) every, (of) whole, (of) each
Notes: This word is an inflected form of the adjective 'ΠΑΣ' (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. As a genitive form, it indicates possession or relationship, often translated with 'of'. It can refer to a part of a whole, or to the entirety of something. For example, 'of all things' or 'of every person'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ
G0025
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-gah-PAH-teh
Translations: you love, you all love, love
Notes: This word means 'to love' or 'to have affection for'. It is used here in the imperative mood, commanding a group of people to love or to continue loving. It can also be used in the indicative mood to state that 'you (plural) love'.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative or Imperative, Second Person Plural
Synonyms: ΦΙΛΕΩ, ΣΤΕΡΓΩ
G3367
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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: MAY-den
Translations: nothing, no one, none, not even one
Notes: This word is a negative indefinite pronoun or adjective, meaning 'nothing' or 'no one'. It is the neuter form of the word 'ΜΗΔΕΙΣ'. It is used to express absolute negation, particularly in contexts involving prohibitions, commands, or with subjunctive and optative moods, indicating that something should not happen or does not exist under certain conditions. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'do nothing' or 'let nothing happen'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Vocative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ
Etymology: The word ΜΗΔΕΙΣ is a compound word formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (meaning 'not') and the numeral ΕΙΣ (meaning 'one'). It literally means 'not even one'.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ess-TOH
Translations: let him be, let it be, be it, let her be
Notes: This word is the third person singular present active imperative form of the verb 'to be'. It is used to express a command, permission, or a wish for something to happen or for someone to be in a certain state. It can be translated as 'let him/her/it be' or simply 'be it'.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Active, Imperative
G5213
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: yoo-MEEN
Translations: (to) you, (for) you
Notes: This word is a second person plural pronoun, meaning 'you' (plural). It is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of a verb or the recipient of an action. It can be translated as 'to you' or 'for you', depending on the context.
Inflection: Plural, Dative
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'.
G1410
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: doo-NEE-seh-tai
Translations: will be able, will be powerful, will be capable
Notes: This word is a verb indicating future ability or capability. It means 'will be able' or 'will have the power to do something'. It is often used to express potential or possibility in the future, such as 'he will be able to speak' or 'it will be able to be adorned'.
Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future Indicative, Middle Voice
Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΕΞΕΣΤΙΝ
G5210
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: hoo-MAS
Translations: you, you all
Notes: This is a second-person plural personal pronoun, meaning 'you' or 'you all'. It is in the accusative case, indicating that it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. For example, it would be used in a sentence like 'He saw you all'.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Second Person, All genders
G3307
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: meh-REE-sai
Translations: to divide, to distribute, to share, to separate
Notes: This word is an aorist active infinitive of the verb 'μερίζω'. It means 'to divide' or 'to distribute'. It can be used to describe the act of separating something into parts, or of giving out portions to different people. For example, one might divide land or distribute food.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΔΙΑΜΕΡΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΜΕΡΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΙΡΕΩ
Etymology: The word 'μερίζω' comes from the Greek word 'μέρος' (meros), meaning 'part' or 'share'. It denotes the action of making something into parts or giving out shares.
G1727
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-NO-thee-teh
Translations: be united, be joined, be made one
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to unite' or 'to join together'. In this form, it is an imperative, commanding a group of people to be united or to become one. It emphasizes the state of being brought together or made into a single entity.
Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Imperative, 2nd Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TOH
Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the
Notes: ΤΩ is the dative singular form of the definite article 'the'. It indicates the indirect object of a verb or the means/instrument by which an action is performed. It can also be used to indicate location or association, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', 'by', 'with', or 'in'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
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'.
G4248
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: pro-ka-THEE-meh-noys
Translations: (to) those sitting before, (to) those presiding over, (to) those sitting in front, (to) those sitting at the head
Notes: This word is a compound participle, formed from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and the verb καθῆμαι (kathēmai), meaning 'to sit'. Together, it refers to those who are sitting in a prominent position, often implying authority or leadership. It is used to describe individuals who are presiding over a group or assembly, or those who are seated in a place of honor or prominence.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Feminine, Present, Middle or Passive
Synonyms: ΗΓΟΥΜΕΝΟΙΣ, ΠΡΟΕΣΤΩΣΙΝ
G5179
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: TOO-pon
Translations: type, a type, pattern, a pattern, example, an example, form, a form, figure, a figure, model, a model, impression, an impression, mark, a mark
Notes: This word refers to a pattern, model, or example that serves as a standard or guide. It can also denote an impression or mark left by a blow or pressure. In a broader sense, it can refer to a prefiguring or foreshadowing of something to come, especially in a theological context.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΥΠΟΔΕΙΓΜΑ, ΕΙΚΩΝ, ΜΟΡΦΗ
G1322
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: dee-DA-kheen
Translations: teaching, a teaching, doctrine, instruction
Notes: This word refers to the act of teaching or the content of what is taught, often implying a body of doctrine or instruction. It can be used to describe the teachings of a person or a set of principles that are followed. In a sentence, it would function as a direct object receiving the action of a verb, such as 'they received the teaching' or 'he gave instruction'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΙΑ, ΔΙΔΑΓΜΑ
Etymology: The word ΔΙΔΑΧΗ (didachē) comes from the verb διδάσκω (didaskō), meaning 'to teach'. It refers to the act or result of teaching.
G861
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: af-thar-SEE-as
Translations: of incorruption, of immortality, of imperishability
Notes: This word refers to the state of being incorruptible, immortal, or imperishable. It is often used in a theological context to describe the eternal nature of God or the resurrected body, which is no longer subject to decay or death. It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'α-' (not) and 'φθαρσία' (corruption, decay).
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΑΘΑΝΑΣΙΑ, ΑΦΘΟΡΙΑ
Etymology: The word ΑΦΘΑΡΣΙΑ (aphtharsia) is derived from the negative prefix ἀ- (a-, 'not') and φθαρσία (phtharsia, 'corruption' or 'decay'), which itself comes from φθείρω (phtheirō, 'to corrupt' or 'to destroy'). Thus, it literally means 'non-corruption' or 'indestructibility'.
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