Ignatius’ Letter to the Magnesians Chapter 8, Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

Ignatius’ Letter to the Magnesians, Chapter 8

Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

8:1

ΜΗ
- MĒ
- not
ΠΛΑΝΑΣΘΕ
- PLANASTHE
- be-led-astray
ΤΑΙΣ
- TAIS
- to-the
ΕΤΕΡΟΔΟΞΙΑΙΣ
- ETERODOXIAIS
- different-doctrines
ΜΗΔΕ
- MĒDE
- nor
ΜΥΘΕΥΜΑΣΙΝ
- MYTHEUMASIN
- to-fables
ΤΟΙΣ
- TOIS
- to-the
ΠΑΛΑΙΟΙΣ
- PALAIOIS
- old
ἈΝΩΦΕΛΕΣΙΝ
- ANŌPHELESIN
- useless
ΟΥ̓ΣΙΝ
- OUSIN
- being
ΕἸ
- EI
- if
ΓΑΡ
- GAR
- for
ΜΕΧΡΙ
- MECHRI
- until
ΝΥΝ
- NYN
- now
ΚΑΤΑ
- KATA
- according-to
ἸΟΥΔΑΙΣΜΟΝ
- IOUDAISMON
- Judaism
ΖΩΜΕΝ
- ZŌMEN
- we-live
ΟΜΟΛΟΓΟΥΜΕΝ
- OMOLOGOUMEN
- we-confess
ΧΑΡΙΝ
- CHARIN
- favor
ΜΗ
- MĒ
- not
ΕἸΛΗΦΕΝΑΙ
- EILĒPHENAI
- to-have-received

8:2

ΟΙ
- OI
- the
ΓΑΡ
- GAR
- for
ΘΕΙΟΤΑΤΟΙ
- THEIOTATOI
- most-divine
ΠΡΟΦΗΤΑΙ
- PROPHĒTAI
- prophets
ΚΑΤΑ
- KATA
- according-to
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΝ
- CHRISTON
- Anointed-One
ἸΗΣΟΥΝ
- IĒSOUN
- Jesus
ἘΖΗΣΑΝ
- EZĒSAN
- lived
ΔΙΑ
- DIA
- through
ΤΟΥΤΟ
- TOUTO
- this
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἘΔΙΩΧΘΗΣΑΝ
- EDIŌCHTHĒSAN
- they-were-persecuted
ἘΝΠΝΕΟΜΕΝΟΙ
- ENPNEOMENOI
- being-inspired
ΥΠΟ
- YPO
- by
ΤΗΣ
- TĒS
- of-the
ΧΑΡΙΤΟΣ
- CHARITOS
- grace
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ
- AUTOU
- of-him
ΕἸΣ
- EIS
- into
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΠΛΗΡΟΦΡΗΘΗΝΑΙ
- PLĒROPHRĒTHĒNAI
- to-be-fully-persuaded
ΤΟΥΣ
- TOUS
- the
ἈΠΕΙΘΟΥΝΤΑΣ
- APEITHOUNTAS
- disobedient-ones
ΟΤΙ
- OTI
- that
ΕἸΣ
- EIS
- into
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- of-the
ΥΙΟΥ
- UIOU
- son
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ
- AUTOU
- of-him
ΟΣ
- OS
- who
ἘΣΤΙΝ
- ESTIN
- is
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ
- AUTOU
- his
ΛΟΓΟΣ
- LOGOS
- word
ἈΠΟ
- APO
- from
ΣΙΓΗΣ
- SIGĒS
- silence
ΠΡΟΕΛΘΩΝ
- PROELTHŌN
- having-come-forth
ΟΣ
- OS
- who
ΚΑΤΑ
- KATA
- according-to
ΠΑΝΤΑ
- PANTA
- all-things
ΕΥ̓ΗΡΕΣΤΗΣΕΝ
- EUĒRESTĒSEN
- pleased-well
ΤΩ
- TŌ
- to-the-one
ΠΕΜΨΑΝΤΙ
- PEMPSANTI
- having-sent
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΝ
- AUTON
- him

G3361

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Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

Notes: ΜΗ is a negative particle used in Koine Greek to express a subjective negation. It is typically used with non-indicative moods (like the subjunctive, imperative, infinitive, or participle) to express prohibition, a condition, or a denial of something that is wished for or imagined. For example, it is used in commands like 'do not do this' or in clauses expressing fear or purpose, such as 'lest something happen'. It contrasts with 'οὐ' (ou), which negates objective facts.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΜΗ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient negative particle that has been present in various forms across Indo-European languages.

G2085

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-teh-roh-dox-EE-ais

Translations: (to) different doctrines, (to) strange doctrines, (to) other opinions, (to) heresies

Notes: This word is a compound noun formed from 'ἕτερος' (heteros), meaning 'other' or 'different,' and 'δόξα' (doxa), meaning 'opinion,' 'doctrine,' or 'glory.' In this context, it refers to doctrines or opinions that are different from what is considered orthodox or established. It can imply strange or alien teachings, often with a negative connotation, leading to the meaning of 'heresy.' It is used here in the dative plural, indicating the recipient or instrument of an action.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΕΣΕΙΣ, ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΙΑΙ

G3366

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: MEE-deh

Translations: neither, nor, not even, and not

Notes: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word formed from the negative particle μή (mē, 'not') and the conjunction δέ (de, 'but, and'). It is used to introduce a negative clause, often following another negative clause, conveying the sense of 'neither...nor' or 'not even'. It is primarily used with non-indicative moods, such as the imperative or subjunctive, to express prohibitions or negative conditions.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕ

Etymology: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word derived from the negative particle μή (mē), meaning 'not', and the postpositive conjunction δέ (de), meaning 'but' or 'and'.

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.

G3360

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEKH-ree

Translations: until, up to, as far as, even to, while, during

Notes: This word indicates a point in time or space that is reached, meaning 'until' or 'up to'. As a preposition, it takes the genitive case and specifies the limit of an action or state. As an adverb, it can modify verbs or clauses, indicating duration or extent. As a conjunction, it introduces a temporal clause, meaning 'while' or 'until'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΩΣ, ΑΧΡΙ

Etymology: From an assumed base *mekh-, perhaps related to μέγας (megas, “great”) or μήκος (mēkos, “length”). It denotes a limit or extent.

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.

G5485

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHA-rin

Translations: grace, favor, kindness, thanks, a grace, a favor, a kindness, a thanks

Notes: This word refers to grace, favor, or kindness, often implying a divine or unmerited gift. It can also mean thanks or gratitude. In its accusative form, as seen in ΧΑΡΙΝ, it often functions as the direct object of a verb, such as 'to find favor' or 'to give thanks'. It can also be used in adverbial phrases meaning 'for the sake of' or 'on account of'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΝΟΙΑ, ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΧΑΡΙΣ (charis) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵʰer- meaning 'to desire, to like'. It is related to words signifying joy, delight, and goodwill.

G2983

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-LAY-fay-nai

Translations: to have taken, to have received, to have gotten, to have seized

Notes: This is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As a perfect infinitive, it describes an action that has been completed in the past but has ongoing relevance or results in the present. It is often used to express purpose or result, or as the object of another verb, indicating a completed state of 'having taken' or 'having received'.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun, Interjection

Sounds like: OY

Translations: the, who, they, oh

Notes: ΟΙ is primarily the masculine plural nominative form of the definite article, meaning 'the'. It is used to specify a group of masculine nouns that are the subject of a sentence. It can also function as a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'these' or 'they', referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned. Less commonly, it can be an interjection, similar to 'oh' or 'alas'.

Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Nominative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to demonstrative pronouns and articles in other Indo-European languages.

G4396

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-FEE-tai

Translations: prophets, (to) prophets, (of) prophets

Notes: This word refers to individuals who speak on behalf of God or a deity, often foretelling future events or delivering divine messages. In Koine Greek, it is a masculine noun. The form 'ΠΡΟΦΗΤΑΙ' is the plural form, which can function as nominative (the subject of a sentence), dative (indicating to whom or for whom something is done), or vocative (used for direct address).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Dative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΕΙΣ, ΧΡΗΣΜΟΛΟΓΟΙ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΡΟΦΗΤΗΣ' comes from the Greek prefix 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'for', and 'φημί' (phēmi), meaning 'to speak' or 'to say'. Thus, it literally means 'one who speaks before' or 'one who speaks for' (another).

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

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'.

G2198

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ZAY-san

Translations: they lived, they came to life, they survived

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ζάω' (zaō), meaning 'to live'. It describes an action that happened in the past, indicating that a group of people or things 'lived' or 'came to life'. It can also imply 'survived' in certain contexts.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΒΙΟΩ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The word 'ζάω' (zaō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to live, to be alive'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also convey the concept of life.

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'.

G3778

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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: this, that, it, a this, a that

Notes: ΤΟΥΤΟ is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is the neuter singular form and can function as either the nominative or accusative case. As a pronoun, it refers to a specific thing or concept, often pointing it out. As an adjective, it modifies a neuter singular noun, indicating 'this' or 'that' particular noun. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'this thing' or 'that matter'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos) is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. Its origin is ancient, deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots that conveyed the idea of proximity or pointing.

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.

G1377

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-dee-OHKH-thay-san

Translations: they were persecuted, they were pursued, they were driven away

Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative, third person plural form of the verb διώκω (diōkō). It means 'they were persecuted,' 'they were pursued,' or 'they were driven away.' It describes an action that happened in the past, where the subjects of the verb were the recipients of the action, meaning someone else was persecuting, pursuing, or driving them.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΔΙΩΚΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΔΙΩΚΩ, ΕΚΔΙΩΚΩ

G1720

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: em-pne-O-me-noi

Translations: being inspired, being breathed into, breathing in, filled with breath

Notes: This word is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ἐν' (en), meaning 'in' or 'into', and the verb 'πνέω' (pneō), meaning 'to breathe' or 'to blow'. As a whole, it means 'to breathe in', 'to inspire', or 'to be filled with breath or spirit'. In its passive form, as seen here, it describes someone or something that is being inspired or having breath/spirit breathed into them, often implying divine inspiration or influence.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Participle, Plural, Masculine, Nominative

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΝΕΥΣΘΕΝΤΕΣ, ΕΜΠΝΕΥΣΜΕΝΟΙ

G5259

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

Translations: under, by, from, with, subject to, at the hand of

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the dative case, it denotes a static position 'under' something. When used with the accusative case, it signifies motion 'under' or 'into subjection to'.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs the Genitive, Dative, and Accusative cases.

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'under'. It is cognate with English 'up' and 'over', showing a shared root related to position.

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.

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.

G4135

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: play-roh-foh-ray-THAY-nye

Translations: to be fully assured, to be fully convinced, to be fully persuaded, to be fully carried out, to be fulfilled

Notes: This word is an aorist passive infinitive, meaning 'to be fully assured' or 'to be fully convinced'. It describes a state of complete certainty or conviction, or the full accomplishment of something. It is often used in contexts of faith, knowledge, or the fulfillment of prophecies.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑ, ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of ΠΛΗΡΗΣ (plērēs), meaning 'full', and ΦΟΡΕΩ (phoreō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. Thus, it literally means 'to be fully carried' or 'to be fully borne', leading to the sense of being fully convinced or assured.

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOOS

Translations: the, them, those

Notes: ΤΟΥΣ is the masculine plural accusative form of the definite article or demonstrative pronoun 'ὁ'. As an article, it functions like 'the' in English, specifying a noun that is already known or has been previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it means 'them' or 'those', referring to a group of masculine individuals or things in the accusative case, indicating they are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *so- (demonstrative pronoun).

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.

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.

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.

G3056

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goss

Translations: word, a word, reason, a reason, account, an account, speech, a speech, message, a message, report, a report, thing, a thing, matter, a matter, saying, a saying, discourse, a discourse

Notes: The word 'logos' is a fundamental term in Koine Greek with a wide range of meanings. It can refer to a spoken or written word, a statement, a message, or a command. Beyond simple communication, it also encompasses concepts like reason, logic, an account, a narrative, or even a divine utterance or principle. Its specific meaning often depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say, speak'. It refers to something said or thought, and its meaning evolved to encompass both speech and the underlying reason or thought.

G4281

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-EL-thohn

Translations: having gone forth, having gone forward, having come forth, having advanced, having proceeded

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'προέρχομαι' (proerchomai), meaning 'to go forth' or 'to go forward'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, often functioning adverbially to modify the main verb in a sentence. It indicates that someone or something has moved from one place to another, or advanced in some way, before the action of the main verb takes place.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΛΘΩΝ, ΠΡΟΒΑΙΝΩΝ

G2100

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-ah-res-TAY-sen

Translations: he pleased, he was well-pleasing, he was acceptable

Notes: This word means 'to please' or 'to be well-pleasing'. It describes an action or state of being agreeable or acceptable to someone, often God. It is typically used in the active voice, indicating that the subject performed the action of pleasing.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΡΕΣΚΩ, ΕΥΔΟΚΕΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek εὐάρεστος (euárestos, “well-pleasing”), from εὖ (eu, “well”) + ἀρεστός (arestós, “pleasing”).

G3992

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PEM-psan-tee

Translations: (to) having sent, (to) having dispatched, (to) having caused to go

Notes: This word is a dative singular masculine or neuter active aorist participle of the verb 'πέμπω' (pempō), meaning 'to send' or 'to dispatch'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that occurred in the past relative to the main verb. In the dative case, it indicates the recipient or indirect object of an action, or the means by which something is done. It can be translated as 'to the one who sent' or 'by the one who sent', depending on context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter, Aorist, Active, Participle

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

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