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G0567
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-PEH-khes-theh
Translations: abstain, keep away, refrain, hold oneself off
Notes: This word means to hold oneself off from something, to keep away, or to abstain. It implies a deliberate act of separation or avoidance. It is often used with a preposition like 'ἀπό' (from) to indicate what one is abstaining from.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Imperative, Second Person Plural
Synonyms: ΑΦΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΚΩΛΥΩ, ΠΑΥΩ
Etymology: The word ἀπέχω is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. Thus, it literally means 'to hold oneself away from'.
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)
G2556
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: kah-KOHN
Translations: (of) bad things, (of) evils, (of) calamities, (of) troubles
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'ΚΑΚΟΣ', meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. When used substantively, as it often is in the genitive plural, it refers to 'evils', 'calamities', or 'troubles'. It describes things that are harmful, morally corrupt, or cause distress. It can be used to describe the source or nature of something negative.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΩΝ, ΦΑΥΛΩΝ, ΑΣΕΒΩΝ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. It is related to words signifying 'to hurt' or 'to wound'.
G1008
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: boh-tah-NOHN
Translations: of herbs, of plants, of grass, of pasture
Notes: This word refers to herbs, plants, or grass, often used in the context of vegetation or pasture. It is a plural form, indicating multiple plants or a general collection of vegetation.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΧΟΡΤΟΥ, ΦΥΤΩΝ
G2769
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Sounds like: keh-RAH-tee-nahs
Translations: made of horn, a horn, a trumpet, a ram's horn
Notes: This word appears to be a misspelling of 'κερατίνας' (keratinas), which is the accusative plural feminine form of 'κεράτινος' (keratinos). It describes something made of horn, or it can refer to a horn itself, often used as a musical instrument like a trumpet or a ram's horn. In the provided context, it refers to trumpets or horns used for signaling.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Feminine
Synonyms: ΣΑΛΠΙΓΞ, ΚΕΡΑΣ
G3756
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle
Sounds like: OO
Translations: not, no
Notes: ΟΥ̓ is a negative particle used to express a factual negation. It typically negates verbs in the indicative mood, stating that something is not true or does not happen. It can also negate other parts of speech. When combined with ΜΉ (ou mē), it forms a very strong negation, meaning "by no means" or "never."
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΜΉ, ΟΥ̓Κ, ΟΥ̓ΧΊ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a fundamental negative particle in Greek.
G1090
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: geh-or-GAY
Translations: to cultivate, to till, to farm, to work the ground
Notes: This verb means to cultivate the earth, to till the ground, or to farm. It describes the act of working the land to produce crops. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of cultivating or developing something, such as a spiritual quality or a person's character.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΛΛΙΕΡΓΕΩ
Etymology: The word ΓΕΩΡΓΕΩ is a compound word derived from ΓΗ (GE), meaning 'earth' or 'land', and ΕΡΓΟΝ (ERGON), meaning 'work' or 'deed'. Thus, it literally means 'to work the earth'.
G2424
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: ee-ay-SOOS
Translations: Jesus, Joshua
Notes: This is a proper name, transliterated from the Hebrew name Yeshua or Yehoshua. It refers to the central figure of Christianity, Jesus Christ, or to Joshua, the successor of Moses in the Old Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative
Etymology: The Koine Greek name Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'. It is also related to the shorter form יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua).
G5547
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun
Sounds like: khree-STOSS
Translations: Christ, Anointed One, Messiah, a Christ, an Anointed One
Notes: This word refers to the 'Anointed One' or 'Messiah'. In the New Testament, it is predominantly used as a title for Jesus, identifying him as the promised Messiah. It can also be used more generally to refer to anyone who has been anointed, such as a king or priest.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ
Etymology: From the Koine Greek verb χρίω (chriō), meaning 'to anoint'. The noun form refers to someone who has been anointed, typically for a special office or purpose.
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'.
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.
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.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EYE-nah-ee
Translations: to be, to exist, to happen, to become
Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'to be'. It expresses existence, identity, or a state of being. It can also be used to indicate purpose or result, especially when preceded by the genitive article 'τοῦ' (tou), in which case it can be translated as 'in order to be' or 'for the purpose of being'.
Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active. Does not inflect for person, number, gender, or case.
Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TOOS
Translations: them, themselves, these, those
Notes: This word is the masculine accusative plural form of the pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos). It is used to refer to a group of male or mixed-gender individuals as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition. It can mean 'them' or, when used emphatically, 'themselves'.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
G5451
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: foo-TEY-ah
Translations: a plant, a planting, a growth
Notes: This word refers to something that is planted, such as a plant, a tree, or a crop. It can also refer to the act of planting or the growth that results from planting. It is used in sentences to describe a literal plant or, metaphorically, a group or community that has been established or grown.
Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Feminine
Synonyms: ΦΥΤΟΝ, ΦΥΤΕΥΜΑ
Etymology: From the verb φυτεύω (phyteuō), meaning 'to plant' or 'to sow'.
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
G3756
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: OOKH
Translations: not, no
Notes: This word is a negative particle, meaning "not" or "no." It is used to negate statements of fact or reality. It is a variant of οὐ (ou) and οὐκ (ouk), specifically used before words that begin with a vowel and a rough breathing mark.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΟΥ̓Κ, ΜΉ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂u- (negative particle). It is related to other negative particles in various Indo-European languages.
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.
G3844
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix
Sounds like: pa-RAH
Translations: beside, by, near, from, with, at, along, beyond, against, through, in the presence of, alongside, a
Notes: This word functions primarily as a preposition, indicating proximity, origin, or comparison. It can mean 'beside,' 'from,' 'with,' 'at,' or 'alongside,' depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used as a prefix in compound words, it often conveys ideas of proximity, deviation, or intensity, such as 'alongside,' 'beyond,' 'contrary to,' or 'through.'
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition); as a prefix, it modifies the meaning of the verb or noun it attaches to.
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *per- (meaning 'forward, through'). It is cognate with English 'for' and 'through'.
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
G3311
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: meh-rees-MON
Translations: division, a division, distribution, a distribution, partition, a partition, separation, a separation
Notes: This word refers to the act or result of dividing, distributing, or separating something. It can denote a portion or share that has been divided, or the process of dividing itself. It is often used in contexts of splitting things up, whether physically or conceptually.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΔΙΑΜΕΡΙΣΜΟΣ, ΔΙΑΙΡΕΣΙΣ, ΜΕΡΟΣ
Etymology: The word ΜΕΡΙΣΜΟΣ (merismos) comes from the verb μερίζω (merizō), meaning 'to divide' or 'to distribute', which in turn is derived from the noun μέρος (meros), meaning 'part' or 'share'.
G2147
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EU-ron
Translations: I found, they found, I have found, they have found
Notes: This is a form of the verb 'to find' or 'to discover'. It can refer to the act of locating something, encountering something, or even understanding or realizing something. It is often used in narratives to describe the outcome of a search or an unexpected discovery.
Inflection: Aorist Indicative, Active, First Person Singular or Third Person Plural
Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΠΙΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ
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.
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-po-dee-oo-lee-SMON
Translations: straining out, filtering, a straining out, a filtering
Notes: This word refers to the act of straining or filtering something out, often implying a careful separation of impurities or unwanted elements. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀπό' (from, off), 'διά' (through), and a root related to 'διυλίζω' (to strain, filter). It describes the process of removing something by passing it through a filter.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Etymology: This word is a compound noun derived from the verb διυλίζω (to strain, filter), prefixed with ἀπό- (from, off) and διά- (through). It describes the action of filtering something out completely.
G3745
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Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective
Sounds like: OH-soy
Translations: as many as, all who, whoever, how many
Notes: This word functions as a relative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'as many as' or 'all who'. It introduces a relative clause and refers to a quantity or number of people or things. It is used to connect a dependent clause to a main clause, specifying the extent or number of the antecedent.
Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ
Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ὅς (hos, 'this, that') and the suffix -σος (-sos), indicating quantity or degree. It is related to other words indicating quantity or extent.
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.
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
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EYE-sin
Translations: are
Notes: This word is the third person plural form of the verb 'to be'. It means 'they are' or 'there are'. It is used to describe the state or existence of multiple subjects, similar to how 'are' is used in English. For example, 'The men are here' or 'There are many books'.
Inflection: Third person, Plural, Present, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΟΥΣΙΝ, ΓΙΝΟΝΤΑΙ
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.
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
G3778
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: OO-toy
Translations: these, they
Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'these' or 'they'. It is used to point out or refer to specific people or things that are nearby or have just been mentioned. It functions similarly to 'these ones' or 'these people' in English.
Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Plural
G3326
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb
Sounds like: MEH-tah
Translations: with, among, after, behind, afterward, besides
Notes: ΜΕΤΑ is a versatile word that functions as both a preposition and an adverb. As a preposition, its meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: when followed by a genitive noun, it means 'with' or 'among', indicating association or presence; when followed by an accusative noun, it means 'after' or 'behind', indicating sequence or pursuit. As an adverb, it typically means 'afterward' or 'besides'. It is a very common word in Koine Greek.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is cognate with English 'mid' and 'middle'.
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 a bishop, of an overseer, of a superintendent
Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of 'episkopos', meaning 'overseer' or 'bishop'. It is a compound word derived from 'epi' (upon, over) and 'skopos' (watcher, one who looks). It refers to someone who watches over or supervises, often in an ecclesiastical context, such as a bishop in the early Christian church. It is used to indicate possession or relationship, for example, 'the authority of the bishop' or 'belonging to the overseer'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΟΣ, ΠΟΙΜΗΝ
G0302
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Part of Speech: Particle
Sounds like: AHN
Translations: if, ever, might, would, should
Notes: This word is a particle used to express contingency, possibility, or potentiality. It does not have a direct English equivalent but modifies the meaning of the verb it accompanies, often indicating that an action is dependent on a condition or is hypothetical. It is frequently used with the subjunctive or optative moods to form conditional clauses or express indefinite temporal or relative clauses.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: The origin of this particle is uncertain, but it is believed to be an ancient particle in Greek, possibly related to the concept of 'on' or 'up' in some contexts, though its primary function became conditional.
G3340
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: meh-tah-noh-EE-sahn-tes
Translations: having repented, those who repent, having changed one's mind
Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb 'metanoeo'. It describes the action of repenting or changing one's mind, often implying a change in direction or purpose. It is used to refer to individuals or groups who have undergone this transformation.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Nominative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΜΕΛΟΜΑΙ
G2064
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: el-THOH-sin
Translations: they may come, they may go, they may arrive, that they may come, that they may go, that they may arrive
Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to come,' 'to go,' or 'to arrive.' It is used here in the subjunctive mood, which often expresses possibility, purpose, or a condition. For example, it might be translated as 'that they may come' or 'if they come,' depending on the context of the sentence.
Inflection: Aorist, Subjunctive, Active, Third Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ
G1909
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb
Sounds like: eh-PEE
Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, concerning, during, by, beside, near, among, with respect to
Notes: This is a very common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often means 'upon, over, on, at, in the time of, during, concerning, in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'upon, on, at, by, near, beside, in, for, in addition to, on the basis of, because of, in the time of, during, in the presence of, against'. With the accusative case, it typically means 'upon, on, to, against, over, for, with a view to, at, by, during, in the time of'. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'upon, besides, in addition'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: The word ἘΠΙ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to similar prepositions in other Indo-European languages, conveying ideas of 'on, upon, over'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TANE
Translations: the
Notes: ΤΗΝ is the feminine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun that is feminine in gender, singular in number, and in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. For example, it would be used before a feminine singular noun like 'πόλιν' (city) when 'city' is the direct object.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Etymology: The Koine Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It evolved from an earlier demonstrative particle, becoming a grammatical marker for definiteness.
G1775
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: eh-NO-tee-tah
Translations: unity, oneness, a unity
Notes: This word refers to the state of being one or undivided, emphasizing harmony, agreement, and solidarity. It is used to describe a condition where multiple parts or individuals are brought together into a single, cohesive whole. It can refer to spiritual unity, social cohesion, or a general state of agreement.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΝΩΣΙΣ, ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: THAYS
Translations: of the
Notes: ΤΗΣ is the genitive, singular, feminine form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for feminine singular nouns. For example, 'the house of the woman' would use ΤΗΣ for 'of the woman'. It functions similarly to 'of the' in English.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Etymology: The Greek definite article 'Ο' (of which ΤΗΣ is an inflection) derives from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun root. It evolved to function as a definite article in ancient Greek, marking nouns as specific or previously mentioned.
G1577
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-as
Translations: of church, of assembly, of congregation
Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often with a religious or political purpose. In the New Testament, it commonly refers to the Christian church or a local congregation of believers. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐκ' (out of) and 'καλέω' (to call), meaning 'a calling out' or 'an assembly of those called out'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ
Etymology: The word ἘΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ is derived from the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. It originally referred to an assembly of citizens called out from their homes for public business.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-SON-tai
Translations: they will be, they shall be
Notes: This word is the third person plural future indicative form of the verb 'to be'. It signifies that a group of subjects will exist or will be in a particular state or condition at some point in the future. It is used to express future existence, identity, or a future state of being for multiple entities.
Inflection: Future, Indicative, Third Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very ancient and fundamental verb in the Greek language, tracing its origins back to the earliest stages of the Indo-European language family.
G2443
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Part of Speech: Conjunction
Sounds like: EE-nah
Translations: in order that, that, so that, to
Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause expressing purpose, result, or content. It often translates to 'in order that' or simply 'that' when indicating the aim or outcome of an action. It can also be used to express a command or exhortation, especially when followed by the subjunctive mood.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en- (in). It is related to the preposition 'in' and developed into a conjunction expressing purpose or result.
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
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.
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'.
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
G2198
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ZOHN-tes
Translations: living, the living, those who live, those who are alive
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to live'. It describes individuals or entities that are currently alive or in a state of living. It functions like an adjective or a noun, referring to 'the living ones' or 'those who are living'.
Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Plural, Masculine or Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΜΨΥΧΟΙ, ΕΝΕΡΓΟΙ
Etymology: The word ΖΑΩ (zaō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to live'. It is related to other Greek words concerning life and vitality.
G4105
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: plah-NAH-stheh
Translations: you are deceived, you go astray, you err, you wander
Notes: This word means to be led astray, to wander, to err, or to be deceived. It is often used in warnings, urging people not to be misled or to make mistakes. It can describe both physical wandering and intellectual or moral straying from the truth.
Inflection: Present, Passive or Middle Voice, Indicative or Imperative Mood, 2nd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΑΠΟΠΛΑΝΑΩ, ΠΛΑΝΗ
G0080
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-del-FOY
Translations: brothers, fellow believers, kinsmen, countrymen
Notes: This word refers to brothers by birth, but it can also be used more broadly to refer to male relatives, fellow countrymen, or, in a spiritual sense, fellow believers in a community. It is a plural form of the word for 'brother'.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΔΕΛΦΟΙ, ΣΥΝΤΡΟΦΟΙ, ΟΜΟΓΕΝΕΙΣ
G1700
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: moo
Translations: of me, my, mine
Notes: ΜΟΥ is the genitive singular form of the first-person personal pronoun, meaning "of me," "my," or "mine." It indicates possession or origin, similar to how "my" or "mine" is used in English. It can be used with nouns to show ownership (e.g., "my house") or with verbs to indicate the source or object of an action (e.g., "he heard of me").
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Common Gender
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).
G5101
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Part of Speech: Interrogative Pronoun, Indefinite Pronoun, Interrogative Adjective
Sounds like: TEES
Translations: who, what, which, what kind of, someone, something, anyone, anything, a certain one, a certain thing
Notes: ΤΙΣ is a versatile pronoun and adjective in Koine Greek. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', or 'anything', often implying an unspecified person or thing. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it has an accent.
Inflection: Singular or Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative. It is a highly inflected word.
Etymology: The word ΤΙΣ is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, indicating its long history and fundamental role in language.
G4977
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Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)
Sounds like: SKHEE-zon-tee
Translations: to tear, to split, to divide, to separate, to cleave, to burst, to rend, to make a division, to cause a schism, to him who tears, to him who splits, to him who divides, to him who separates, to him who causes a schism
Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb ΣΧΙΖΩ, meaning 'to tear, split, or divide'. As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or habitual. In this dative singular form, it refers to 'one who is tearing/splitting/dividing' or 'to/for the one who tears/splits/divides'. It can refer to physical tearing or splitting, or metaphorically to causing division or schism within a group.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΔΙΑΙΡΕΩ, ΔΙΑΣΠΑΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΧΩΡΙΖΩ
G190
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-koh-loo-THEH-ee
Translations: he follows, she follows, it follows, he accompanies, she accompanies, it accompanies, he attends, she attends, it attends
Notes: This word means to follow, accompany, or attend. It is often used in the context of following a person, either physically or in terms of adhering to their teachings or example. It can also mean to conform to something or to be a consequence of something.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ἙΠΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΩΚΩ
Etymology: The word is a compound of the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'with', and the noun κέλευθος (keleuthos), meaning 'path' or 'road'. Thus, it literally means 'to be on the same path with'.
G0932
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: bah-see-LAY-ahn
Translations: kingdom, a kingdom, reign, kingship, royal power, dominion
Notes: This word refers to a kingdom, a realm ruled by a king, or the act of reigning and exercising royal power. It can describe a physical territory or the abstract concept of royal authority and dominion. It is often used in the New Testament to refer to the 'kingdom of God' or 'kingdom of heaven'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ
G2816
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: klay-roh-noh-MEH-ee
Translations: inherit, obtain, possess, receive an inheritance
Notes: This verb means to inherit something, to come into possession of an inheritance, or to obtain something as a result of a legacy. It can also mean to simply possess or obtain something. It is often used in the context of receiving a promised blessing or a share in a kingdom.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular
Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΕΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ
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.
G245
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: al-LO-tree-ah
Translations: another's, foreign, strange, alien, a stranger, an alien
Notes: This word describes something that belongs to another person, or something that is foreign, strange, or alien. It can refer to a person who is a stranger or an outsider, or to a place that is not one's own. It is often used to denote something that is not one's own property or is outside of one's control or experience.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine; or Singular, Accusative, Neuter; or Plural, Nominative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΞΕΝΟΣ, ΕΤΕΡΟΣ
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.
G4043
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: peh-ree-PAH-teh-ee
Translations: he walks, he is walking, walk, you walk, you are walking
Notes: This word means to walk, to go about, or to conduct oneself. It can refer to physical movement, but often in a figurative sense, it describes one's way of life or behavior. For example, it can be used to say 'he walks in righteousness' meaning 'he lives righteously'.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular OR Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular
Synonyms: ΒΑΔΙΖΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ
Etymology: The word ΠΕΡΙΠΑΤΕΩ is a compound word formed from περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and πατέω (pateō), meaning 'to tread' or 'to walk'. Thus, it literally means 'to walk around'.
G3778
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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: OO-tos
Translations: this, that, he, she, it, these, those, this one, that one
Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something or someone that is near, or has just been mentioned. It can function as a substantive (e.g., 'he', 'she', 'it', 'this one') or as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'this man', 'these things'). It often refers to something immediately present or recently discussed in the discourse.
Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular
Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ
Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be an ancient demonstrative pronoun in Greek, possibly related to other Indo-European demonstratives.
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'.
G4784
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: soong-kah-tah-TITH-eh-tai
Translations: agrees with, assents to, consents to, approves of
Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the prefix σύν (syn, meaning 'with' or 'together'), κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against'), and τίθημι (tithēmi, meaning 'to place' or 'to put'). It means to place one's opinion or vote together with another, thereby agreeing or assenting to something. It implies a shared decision or approval.
Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice, 3rd Person Singular
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΔΟΚΕΩ, ΣΥΜΦΩΝΕΩ
Etymology: The word is a compound of three elements: the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together'; the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against'; and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to place' or 'to put'. The combination conveys the idea of placing one's opinion or vote alongside another's.
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