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Ignatius’ Letter to the Philadelphians, Chapter 0
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: ig-NAH-ti-os
Translations: Ignatius
Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to a male personal name. It is commonly used to identify a specific individual, such as Ignatius of Antioch, an early Christian bishop and martyr. It functions as the subject of a sentence or as a direct address.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Etymology: The name Ignatius is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Egnatius, which later became associated with the Latin word 'ignis' meaning 'fire'.
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'.
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.
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: theh-oh-FO-ros
Translations: God-bearer, bearing God, carried by God
Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'ΘΕΟΣ' (God) and 'ΦΕΡΩ' (to bear, carry). It can have two primary meanings: either 'one who carries God' (active sense, referring to someone who embodies or is filled with God's spirit) or 'one who is carried by God' (passive sense, referring to someone who is divinely inspired or protected). It was famously used as a title for Ignatius of Antioch.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine
Etymology: The word is a compound of Ancient Greek 'θεός' (theos, 'god') and 'φέρω' (pherō, 'to bear, carry').
G1577
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-ah
Translations: assembly, an assembly, church, a church, congregation, a congregation, (to) assembly, (to) church, (to) congregation
Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often called together for a specific purpose. In ancient Greek contexts, it could refer to a political assembly of citizens. In the New Testament, it primarily refers to the Christian church, either a local congregation or the universal body of believers. It can be used to describe both the physical gathering of people and the spiritual entity.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative or Dative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ
Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. Thus, it literally means 'a calling out' or 'those called out'.
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
G3962
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PAH-tros
Translations: of a father, of the father, of a parent, of the parent, of God, of the Lord
Notes: This word refers to a father or parent. It is used to indicate possession or origin, often translated as 'of a father' or 'of the father'. In a theological context, it can refer to God as the Father.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΗΤΩΡ, ΠΡΟΓΟΝΟΣ
G2962
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KOO-ree-OO
Translations: of Lord, of the Lord, of God, of the Master
Notes: This word refers to a lord, master, or owner. In religious contexts, particularly in the Septuagint and New Testament, it is frequently used to refer to God or Jesus Christ, often as a title of reverence and authority. It can be used in sentences like 'the house of the Lord' or 'the word of the Lord'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ
Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ (kyrios) derives from the root κῦρος (kyros), meaning 'power, authority'. It originally referred to someone who possessed authority or control, such as a master or owner, and later evolved to be used as a title for deities or rulers.
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
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun
Sounds like: TAY
Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the, who, which
Notes: This word is the dative singular feminine form of the definite article, meaning 'to the', 'for the', 'by the', 'with the', or 'in the' when used with a feminine noun in the dative case. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', referring to a feminine antecedent. It is used to specify a particular feminine noun or to introduce a relative clause.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine
Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed from an earlier demonstrative pronoun in Ancient Greek.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: oo-SEE
Translations: being, of being, to being, of a being, to a being
Notes: ΟΥ̓ΣΗ is a form of the verb 'to be'. As a participle, it describes something that is 'being' or 'existing'. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself. In the provided examples, it often conveys the sense of 'there being' or 'the existence of' something, particularly in a genitive absolute construction.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Singular, Feminine, Genitive or Dative
Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΟΥΣΑ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΗ
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.
G5360
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: fee-lah-del-FEE-ah
Translations: brotherly love, love of brothers, affection for brethren, a brotherly love
Notes: This word refers to the love or affection shared among brothers or, more broadly, among fellow members of a community or faith. It is a compound word formed from 'φίλος' (philos), meaning 'loving' or 'dear', and 'ἀδελφός' (adelphos), meaning 'brother'. It describes a deep bond of affection and care, often used in a spiritual or communal sense.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΑΓΑΠΗ, ΦΙΛΙΑ
Etymology: The word ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΙΑ is a compound of two Greek words: φίλος (philos), meaning 'dear' or 'loving', and ἀδελφός (adelphos), meaning 'brother'. It literally translates to 'brother-loving' or 'love of brothers'.
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.
G0773
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: ah-SEE-as
Translations: of Asia
Notes: This word refers to Asia, specifically the Roman province of Asia in the New Testament, which covered the western part of modern-day Turkey. It can also refer to the continent of Asia more broadly. It is used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'the king of Asia' or 'those from Asia'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Etymology: From Latin Asia, from Greek Asia, likely from an Anatolian language, possibly referring to the land of the Assuwa confederation.
G1653
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Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective
Sounds like: ee-leh-ee-MEH-neh
Translations: having received mercy, shown mercy, pitied, a merciful one, one who has received mercy
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been shown mercy' or 'having received mercy'. It describes someone or something that has been the recipient of mercy or pity. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun, and can be used to describe a person or entity that has experienced divine or human compassion.
Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Perfect, Passive, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΕΥΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΟΣ, ΟΙΚΤΙΡΜΩΝ
G1476
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: hay-dras-MEN-ay
Translations: established, settled, fixed, made firm, made stable
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been established' or 'having been made firm'. It describes something that has been set firmly in place, made stable, or secured. It implies a state of being unmovable or steadfast, often used metaphorically for a person's character, faith, or a community's foundation.
Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΣΤΗΡΙΖΩ, ΘΕΜΕΛΙΟΩ, ΠΗΓΝΥΜΙ
Etymology: From the Greek word ἕδρα (hedra), meaning 'seat' or 'base', which refers to a fixed position or foundation. The verb ἑδράζω means 'to seat, to fix, to establish'.
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').
G0021
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ah-gal-lee-OH-meh-nee
Translations: rejoicing, exulting, greatly rejoicing
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'agalliao', meaning 'to rejoice greatly' or 'to exult'. It describes someone who is in a state of intense joy or triumph. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, indicating that the subject is the one performing the action of rejoicing.
Inflection: Feminine, Singular, Present, Participle, Nominative
Synonyms: ΧΑΙΡΩ, ΕΥ̓ΦΡΑΙΝΩ
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
G3958
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pa-THEH-ee
Translations: to suffer, to experience, to undergo, to endure, to feel
Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'πάσχω' (pascho), meaning 'to suffer' or 'to experience'. It indicates an action of suffering or undergoing something, without specifying the subject or tense, often used in conjunction with other verbs. It can refer to both positive and negative experiences, though it often carries the connotation of hardship or pain.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ, ΑΝΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΚΟΠΑΘΕΩ
Etymology: The verb πάσχω (pascho) comes from an ancient Indo-European root related to feeling or experiencing. It is the root of many English words related to emotion and suffering, such as 'pathos' and 'sympathy'.
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.
G2249
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: hay-MOHN
Translations: of us, our
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the first-person personal pronoun, meaning 'of us' or 'our'. It indicates possession or origin related to a group of speakers. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'the house of us' or 'our house'.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, First Person
G0082
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: ah-dee-ah-KREE-tohs
Translations: without distinction, impartially, unhesitatingly, without doubting, without wavering
Notes: This adverb describes an action performed without making distinctions, showing partiality, or experiencing doubt. It implies a straightforward, unwavering, or impartial manner of doing something. For example, one might act 'without distinction' towards all people, or believe 'without doubting'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ἈΜΕΡΟΛΗΠΤΩΣ, ἈΝΕΝΔΟΙΑΣΤΩΣ
Etymology: The word is formed from the negative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-, meaning 'not' or 'un-'), combined with 'διακριτός' (diakritos, meaning 'discernible' or 'distinguishable'), which comes from 'διακρίνω' (diakrinō, meaning 'to distinguish' or 'to judge'). The suffix '-ως' (-ōs) forms adverbs.
G0386
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-nah-STA-seh-ee
Translations: to resurrection, at resurrection, in resurrection
Notes: This word refers to the act of rising again, particularly from the dead. It is commonly used in theological contexts to describe the resurrection of Christ or the general resurrection of believers. In this dative form, it indicates the recipient or location of an action, such as 'to' or 'in' resurrection.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΓΕΡΣΙΣ, ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΣ
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TOO
Translations: (of) him, his, (of) it, its
Notes: This word is a third-person pronoun. In this genitive singular form, it typically means 'of him,' 'his,' 'of it,' or 'its,' indicating possession or origin. It can refer to a male person or a neuter object/concept.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter
Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ (autos) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'self'. It is an ancient Greek word that has been in continuous use.
G4135
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pep-lay-ro-fo-ray-MEH-nay
Translations: fully assured, fully convinced, fully carried out, fully accomplished
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been fully assured' or 'having been fully convinced'. It describes a state of complete certainty or a task that has been thoroughly completed. It can be used to describe a person who is completely persuaded of something, or an event or prophecy that has been entirely fulfilled.
Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΕΠΛΗΡΩΜΕΝΗ, ΒΕΒΑΙΑ
Etymology: The word ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΕΩ is a compound word formed from ΠΛΗΡΗΣ (PLĒRĒS), meaning 'full', and ΦΟΡΕΩ (PHOREŌ), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. Thus, it literally means 'to carry to the full' or 'to bring to full measure'.
G3956
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PAN-tee
Translations: (to) all, (to) every, (to) each
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all', 'every', or 'each'. It is used to describe a noun, indicating that the quality or action applies to the entirety of something or to every individual member of a group. In this dative singular form, it often translates to 'to all', 'to every', or 'to each', depending on the context of the noun it modifies.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ
G1653
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-LEH-ee
Translations: he has mercy, he pities, he shows compassion
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to have mercy,' 'to pity,' or 'to show compassion.' It describes the act of feeling or showing sympathy and kindness towards someone in distress or need. It is often used in a religious context to describe God's mercy towards humanity.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ΟΙΚΤΕΙΡΩ, ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΙΖΟΜΑΙ
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ANE
Translations: was, he was, she was, it was, I was
Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'to be'. It is used to describe a state of being or existence in the past, often indicating a continuous or repeated action or condition. For example, it can mean 'he was' or 'it was'.
Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, 1st or 3rd person singular
G0782
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ahs-PAH-zoh-my
Translations: greet, salute, embrace, welcome
Notes: This verb means to greet, salute, or embrace someone. It is often used in the context of extending a welcome or showing respect. Although it has a middle/passive form, it is a deponent verb, meaning it has an active sense.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Indicative, 1st Person Singular
Synonyms: ΧΑΙΡΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΕΩ
Etymology: The word comes from a root meaning 'to draw to oneself, to embrace'. It is related to the idea of drawing someone close in a gesture of greeting or affection.
G0001
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: AH-ee-mah-tee
Translations: to blood, in blood, with blood, by blood
Notes: This word refers to blood, the fluid that circulates in the vascular system of humans and other vertebrates. It is often used in a literal sense, but can also carry symbolic meaning, such as representing life, sacrifice, or kinship, especially in religious or covenantal contexts.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter
G3748
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Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun
Sounds like: HEE-tis
Translations: who, which, whoever, whichever, whatever
Notes: ΗΤΙΣ is a relative pronoun, used to introduce a clause that describes a preceding noun. It is a compound word formed from the definite article and the indefinite pronoun. It functions similarly to 'who' or 'which' in English, often providing additional information about a person or thing. It is used in a descriptive sense, often emphasizing the quality or characteristic of the antecedent.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΟΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ
Etymology: This word is a compound of the feminine definite article 'ἡ' (he) and the indefinite pronoun 'τις' (tis). It developed in Koine Greek to provide a more emphatic or descriptive relative pronoun than the simple 'ὅς' (hos).
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ES-tin
Translations: is, a is
Notes: This word is the third person singular present indicative form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It means 'he is', 'she is', 'it is', or 'there is'. It is used to express existence, identity, or a state of being, often linking a subject to a predicate. It can also imply 'exists' or 'happens'.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active
G5479
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KHA-ra
Translations: joy, a joy, gladness, delight
Notes: This word refers to a state of inner gladness, delight, or joy. It is often used to describe a deep-seated happiness that comes from a positive experience or a spiritual blessing. It can be used in sentences like 'He felt great joy' or 'There was much gladness among them.'
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΥΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ, ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΣΙΣ
Etymology: From the root χαίρω (chairō), meaning 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad'. It is related to the concept of grace or favor.
G0166
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ahee-OH-nee-os
Translations: eternal, everlasting, age-long, perpetual
Notes: This word describes something that is without end, existing for an age or forever. It is often used to refer to God's nature or to the duration of future life or punishment. It can also refer to something that pertains to an age or a specific period of time, though its most common usage in Koine Greek is to denote endlessness.
Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular
Synonyms: ΑἸΔΙΟΣ, ΑΚΑΤΑΛΥΤΟΣ
Etymology: Derived from the Koine Greek word ΑἸΩΝ (AIŌN), meaning 'age' or 'eternity'. It refers to that which pertains to an age or to eternity.
G3887
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: pa-RAH-moh-nos
Translations: abiding, constant, persistent, steadfast, a persistent one
Notes: This word describes something or someone that is constant, persistent, or steadfast. It implies a quality of remaining in a state or place, or continuing in an action or belief without change or wavering. It can be used to describe a person who is unyielding in their character or a quality that endures.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine
Synonyms: ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ, ΕΜΜΕΝΗΣ, ΑΔΙΑΛΕΙΠΤΟΣ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek παρά (pará, 'beside, by') and μένω (ménō, 'to remain, abide'). It literally means 'remaining beside' or 'abiding by', conveying the sense of persistence or constancy.
G3122
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: MA-lis-TA
Translations: especially, most, indeed, yes, certainly, above all
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'especially,' 'most,' or 'above all.' It is often used to emphasize a particular point or item in a list. It can also be used as a strong affirmation, meaning 'yes,' 'certainly,' or 'indeed.'
Inflection: Superlative form of ΜΑΛΑ; Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΜΑΛΛΟΝ, ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΩΣ
Etymology: From the adverb ΜΑΛΑ (mala), meaning 'very' or 'much.' ΜΑΛΙΣΤΑ is its superlative form, indicating 'most' or 'very much so.'
G1437
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Part of Speech: Conjunction
Sounds like: eh-AHN
Translations: if, when, whenever, although
Notes: ἘΑΝ is a conditional conjunction used to introduce a protasis (the 'if' clause) in a conditional sentence. It typically takes the subjunctive mood, indicating a condition that is possible, probable, or hypothetical. It can be translated as 'if', 'when', or 'whenever', depending on the nuance of the condition, and sometimes 'although' in concessive clauses.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΙ, ὍΤΑΝ
Etymology: ἘΑΝ is a contraction of the conditional particle εἰ (ei, 'if') and the modal particle ἄν (an), which adds a sense of contingency or possibility to the condition.
G1762
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Verb
Sounds like: EH-nee
Translations: there is, there are, it is possible, it is lawful, it is present, it is in
Notes: ΕΝΙ is an enclitic adverbial form of the verb εἰμί (eimi), meaning 'to be'. It typically translates to 'there is' or 'there are', indicating existence or presence. It can also convey the meaning 'it is possible' or 'it is lawful'. In some contexts, it functions as an adverb meaning 'in' or 'within', often implying 'it is in' or 'it is present in'. It is a common word in Koine Greek, used to express existence or possibility.
Inflection: Third person singular, present indicative, active, enclitic form of εἰμί (eimi)
Synonyms: ΕΣΤΙΝ, ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙ
G3775, G1510
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Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Sounds like: OH-sin
Translations: ears, (in) ears, they may be, they should be, they are
Notes: This word is a homograph, meaning it can represent two different words with distinct meanings and origins. It can be the dative plural of the noun ΟΥΣ (ous), meaning 'ear', often used in phrases like 'in the ears of'. Alternatively, it can be the third person plural present subjunctive of the verb ΕΙΜΙ (eimi), meaning 'to be', typically used in clauses expressing purpose or result, such as 'in order that they may be'.
Inflection: Dative, Plural, Neuter (for 'ears'); Third Person, Plural, Present, Subjunctive (for 'to be')
Synonyms: ΑΚΟΗ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ
G4862
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix
Sounds like: soon
Translations: with, together with, along with
Notes: ΣΥΝ is a preposition that typically takes the dative case, meaning 'with' or 'together with', indicating association, accompaniment, or union. It is also very commonly used as a prefix in compound words, where it conveys the idea of 'togetherness', 'union', 'completion', or 'joint action'. For example, 'συντρίβω' (syntribo) means 'to break together' or 'to crush', and 'συνκαίω' (synkaio) means 'to burn together'.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition); as a prefix, it modifies the meaning of the verb or noun it attaches to.
Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kom, meaning 'with' or 'beside'. It is cognate with Latin 'cum' and English 'co-' or 'con-'.
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'.
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.
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TOH
Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) himself, (to) herself, (to) itself
Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It functions as a personal pronoun meaning 'him', 'her', or 'it' when used as an indirect object, often translated with 'to' or 'for'. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself', emphasizing the subject. In some contexts, especially with the definite article, it can act as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'the same'. Its usage depends heavily on the surrounding context.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter
G4245
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: pres-by-TEH-roys
Translations: (to) elders, (to) old men, (to) presbyters
Notes: This word refers to older men, often those who hold positions of authority or leadership within a community, particularly in religious or governmental contexts. It can denote a senior member, an elder, or a presbyter. In the New Testament, it frequently refers to leaders in the early Christian church.
Inflection: Dative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΓΕΡΟΝΤΕΣ, ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΑΙ
G1249
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: dee-ah-KO-noys
Translations: (to) servants, (to) ministers, (to) deacons
Notes: This word refers to servants, ministers, or deacons. It describes someone who performs service, either in a general sense or specifically in a religious or official capacity. In the New Testament, it often refers to those who serve the church, sometimes in an official role as a deacon. It is a compound word, formed from διά (dia, "through") and κόνις (konis, "dust"), originally referring to one who raises dust by running errands.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Feminine
Synonyms: ΔΟΥΛΟΙ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΑΙ, ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΟΙ
G584
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Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective
Sounds like: ah-po-deh-DEEK-meh-noys
Translations: to those who have been demonstrated, to those who have been shown, to those who have been proved, to those who have been appointed, to those who have been designated
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been demonstrated,' 'having been shown,' 'having been proved,' 'having been appointed,' or 'having been designated.' It describes someone or something that has been clearly and definitively established or made evident. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, referring to 'those who have been demonstrated' or 'the things that have been shown.'
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter, Perfect, Passive
Synonyms: ΔΕΔΕΙΓΜΕΝΟΙΣ, ΠΕΦΑΝΕΡΩΜΕΝΟΙΣ
G1106
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: gno-MAY
Translations: mind, purpose, opinion, counsel, judgment, a mind, a purpose, an opinion, a counsel, a judgment
Notes: This word refers to one's mind, purpose, opinion, or judgment. It can describe a decision, a resolution, or a way of thinking. It is often used to express a personal view or a collective agreement on a matter.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΔΙΑΝΟΙΑ, ΚΡΙΣΙΣ
Etymology: From the root of γιγνώσκω (gignōskō), meaning 'to know' or 'to perceive'. It refers to the faculty of knowing or judging.
G3775
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: OOS
Translations: ear, an ear
Notes: This word refers to the anatomical organ of hearing, the ear. It is used in various contexts to denote the physical ear, but also metaphorically for the act of hearing or understanding, as in 'to lend an ear' or 'to have ears to hear'. It is a singular noun.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΩΤΙΟΝ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂ows- (ear).
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.
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.
G2398
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: EE-dee-on
Translations: own, its own, private, peculiar, a private thing
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'one's own', 'private', or 'peculiar'. It refers to something that belongs to or is characteristic of a particular person or thing. It is often used to emphasize possession or individuality, indicating that something is distinct from what belongs to others. For example, it can be used to say 'his own house' or 'their own brother'.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ͂, ἙΑΥΤΟΥ͂
Etymology: The word comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'separate, distinct, personal'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey a sense of individuality or privacy.
G2307
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: the-LEE-mah
Translations: will, desire, purpose, a will, a desire, a purpose
Notes: This word refers to a will, desire, or purpose, often implying a deliberate intention or choice. It can be used to describe the will of God, the will of a person, or a general intention. It is frequently used in contexts relating to divine purpose or human obedience to that purpose.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΙΑ
Etymology: From the verb θέλω (thelō), meaning 'to will, wish, desire'. It denotes the result or object of willing.
G4741
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: es-TEE-rix-en
Translations: he established, he strengthened, he fixed, he supported, he made firm
Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'στηρίζω' (stērizō). It means to establish, strengthen, fix, or support something, making it firm or stable. It describes an action completed in the past by a single subject.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular
Synonyms: ΒΕΒΑΙΟΩ, ΕΔΡΑΖΩ, ΠΗΓΝΥΜΙ
G0950
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: beh-bai-OH-soo-nay
Translations: confirmation, certainty, assurance, steadfastness, a confirmation, a certainty, an assurance, a steadfastness
Notes: This word is an abstract noun derived from the adjective 'βέβαιος' (firm, steadfast). It refers to the state or quality of being firm, certain, or assured. It can be used to describe the establishment of something as true or valid, or the inner conviction of a person.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΙΣΤΙΣ, ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑ, ΣΤΗΡΙΓΜΟΣ
Etymology: This word is derived from the Koine Greek adjective 'βέβαιος' (firm, steadfast, secure), which itself comes from the verb 'βαίνω' (to go, to step), implying something that stands firm or is well-grounded.
G0040
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ah-GEE-oh
Translations: (to) holy, (to) sacred
Notes: This word means 'holy' or 'sacred'. It is used to describe something that is set apart for God, consecrated, or pure. It often refers to places, objects, or people that are dedicated to divine service or possess a divine quality. In this form, it is typically used in the dative case, indicating 'to' or 'for' something holy, or 'in' a holy place.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ
G4151
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PNEV-mah-tee
Translations: (to) spirit, (to) a spirit, (to) wind, (to) a wind, (to) breath, (to) a breath, (to) the Spirit, (to) Holy Spirit, (to) mind, (to) disposition
Notes: This word refers to spirit, wind, or breath. In a theological context, it often refers to the Holy Spirit. It can also denote a person's inner disposition or mind. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to' or 'for' the spirit/wind/breath, or the instrument by which something is done, meaning 'by' or 'with' the spirit/wind/breath.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΨΥΧΗ, ΑΝΕΜΟΣ
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