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                    G4704 
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                    Part of Speech:  Verb
                    Sounds like:  spoo-DAH-sah-teh
                    Translations:  strive, be diligent, make haste, endeavor, be eager, give diligence
                    Notes:  This word means to make an effort, to be diligent, or to show eagerness in doing something. It implies a sense of urgency and earnestness. It is often used as an imperative, urging someone to act quickly and with zeal.
                    Inflection:  Aorist, Active, Imperative, 2nd Person, Plural
                    Synonyms:  ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΠΙΑΩ, ΠΟΝΕΩ
                    
                 
                
                    G3767 
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                    Part of Speech:  Particle, Conjunction, Adverb
                    Sounds like:  OON
                    Translations:  therefore, then, so, consequently, accordingly, now, indeed
                    Notes:  This word is a particle used to indicate a logical consequence, transition, or emphasis. It often connects a statement to what precedes it, meaning 'therefore' or 'consequently'. It can also be used to introduce a new point or a summary, translated as 'then' or 'now'. In some contexts, it adds emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'certainly'.
                    Inflection:  Does not inflect
                    Synonyms:  ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν
                    Etymology:  From Proto-Indo-European *nu, meaning 'now' or 'then'. It is related to Latin 'nunc' (now) and English 'now'.
                 
                
                    G1520 
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                    Part of Speech:  Numeral, Adjective
                    Sounds like:  mee-AH
                    Translations:  one, a, an
                    Notes:  ΜΙΑ is the feminine form of the numeral 'one'. It can be used to indicate a single unit or as an indefinite article, similar to 'a' or 'an' in English. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.
                    Inflection:  Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Accusative
                    
                    
                 
                
                    G2169 
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                    Part of Speech:  Noun
                    Sounds like:  yoo-kha-ris-TEE-ah
                    Translations:  thanksgiving, a thanksgiving, gratitude, thankfulness, Eucharist
                    Notes:  This word refers to the act of giving thanks or expressing gratitude. It can also refer to the feeling of thankfulness itself. In a religious context, it is often used to denote the Christian sacrament of the Eucharist or Holy Communion, which is a service of thanksgiving. It is a compound word derived from the Greek words 'eu' (good, well) and 'charis' (grace, favor, gift).
                    Inflection:  Singular, Nominative, Feminine
                    Synonyms:  ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΙΑ, ΔΟΞΑ
                    Etymology:  From Ancient Greek εὐχαριστία (eukharistía), meaning 'gratitude, thankfulness'. It is a compound of εὖ (eu, 'good, well') and χάρις (kháris, 'grace, favor, gift').
                 
                
                    G5530 
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                    Part of Speech:  Verb
                    Sounds like:  KHRAY-sthai
                    Translations:  to use, to employ, to make use of
                    Notes:  This word is the aorist middle infinitive form of the verb 'χράομαι' (chraomai), meaning 'to use' or 'to employ'. It often takes a dative object, indicating what is being used or for what purpose. It can be translated as 'to use' or 'to make use of' in English.
                    Inflection:  Aorist, Middle, Infinitive
                    Synonyms:  ΕΡΓΑΖΕΣΘΑΙ, ΚΕΧΡΗΣΘΑΙ
                    Etymology:  The verb 'χράομαι' (chraomai) comes from the root 'χράω' (chraō), meaning 'to furnish, to utter an oracle'. It developed the meaning 'to use' in the middle voice.
                 
                
                    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.
                 
                
                    G4561 
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                    Part of Speech:  Noun
                    Sounds like:  SARX
                    Translations:  flesh, a flesh, body, a body, human nature, a human nature, mankind, a mankind
                    Notes:  This word refers to flesh, the physical body, or human nature. In a broader sense, it can also refer to humanity or mankind. It is often used to contrast the physical, earthly aspect of existence with the spiritual.
                    Inflection:  Singular, Nominative, Feminine
                    Synonyms:  ΣΩΜΑ, ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ
                    Etymology:  The word ΣΑΡΞ (sarx) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages, but its precise etymological root is not definitively established.
                 
                
                    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.
                 
                
                    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.
                 
                
                    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
                    
                    
                 
                
                    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
                    
                 
                
                    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.
                 
                
                    G1722 
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                    Part of Speech:  Preposition
                    Sounds like:  EN
                    Translations:  in, on, among, with, by, at, into, to
                    Notes:  This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its primary meaning is 'in' or 'within,' indicating location, time, or state. It always takes the dative case. Depending on the context, it can also be translated as 'on,' 'among,' 'with' (indicating accompaniment or instrument), 'by' (indicating means or agent), or 'at.' Sometimes it can imply motion into a place, similar to 'into' or 'to,' especially when the context suggests movement towards a location where something then resides.
                    Inflection:  Does not inflect
                    
                    Etymology:  From Proto-Indo-European *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It is cognate with English 'in'.
                 
                
                    G4221 
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                    Part of Speech:  Noun
                    Sounds like:  po-TEE-ree-on
                    Translations:  cup, a cup
                    Notes:  This word refers to a drinking vessel, typically a cup or goblet. It is often used literally for a physical cup, but can also be used metaphorically to represent one's lot or destiny, especially in the context of suffering or divine judgment.
                    Inflection:  Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
                    
                    Etymology:  From the Greek word 'πότος' (potos), meaning 'a drinking', which itself comes from the verb 'πίνω' (pinō), meaning 'to drink'.
                 
                
                    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'.
                 
                
                    G1653 
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                    Part of Speech:  Verb
                    Sounds like:  eh-leh-OH-sin
                    Translations:  they have mercy, they pity, they show compassion
                    Notes:  This word is a verb meaning 'to have mercy' or 'to pity'. It is used to describe the act of showing compassion or kindness towards someone. In a sentence, it would typically be used with a subject performing the action of showing mercy.
                    Inflection:  Third Person Plural, Present Indicative, Active Voice
                    Synonyms:  ΟΙΚΤΕΙΡΩ, ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΙΖΟΜΑΙ
                    Etymology:  From ἔλεος (eleos), meaning 'mercy, pity'.
                 
                
                    G0129 
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                    Part of Speech:  Noun
                    Sounds like:  AI-mah-tos
                    Translations:  of blood
                    Notes:  This word refers to blood, the fluid that circulates in the vascular system of humans and other vertebrates. In Koine Greek, it is often used literally to refer to physical blood, but can also be used metaphorically to denote lineage, sacrifice, or violent death. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession, origin, or material, often translated as 'of blood'.
                    Inflection:  Singular, Genitive, Neuter
                    
                    Etymology:  The word ΑΙΜΑ (haima) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient Greek word that has maintained its core meaning of 'blood' throughout its history.
                 
                
                    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.
                 
                
                    G2379 
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                    Part of Speech:  Noun
                    Sounds like:  thoo-see-as-TEE-ree-on
                    Translations:  altar, an altar
                    Notes:  This word refers to an altar, a raised structure or place on which sacrifices or offerings are made to a deity. It is typically used in religious contexts to denote the sacred place where rituals involving offerings take place.
                    Inflection:  Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
                    
                    Etymology:  The word "ΘΥΣΙΑΣΤΗΡΙΟΝ" (thysiastērion) is derived from "θυσιάζω" (thysiazō), meaning 'to sacrifice', which in turn comes from "θυσία" (thysia), meaning 'sacrifice' or 'offering'. It literally means 'place of sacrifice'.
                 
                
                    G5613 
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                    Part of Speech:  Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition
                    Sounds like:  OHS
                    Translations:  as, like, when, how, about, approximately, that, so that
                    Notes:  ΩΣ is a versatile particle in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction or adverb. It is used to introduce comparisons ('as,' 'like'), indicate time ('when'), express manner ('how'), or denote purpose or result ('so that,' 'that'). It can also indicate approximation ('about,' 'approximately') or serve as a preposition meaning 'to' or 'towards' with certain cases.
                    Inflection:  Does not inflect
                    Synonyms:  ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ
                    Etymology:  From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to demonstrative pronouns and adverbs indicating manner or comparison.
                 
                
                    G1519, G1520 
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                    Part of Speech:  Preposition, Numeral
                    Sounds like:  EES
                    Translations:  into, to, for, toward, among, in, a, an, one
                    Notes:  As a preposition, ΕΙΣ (eis) indicates motion or direction towards a place, person, or purpose, often translated as 'into,' 'to,' or 'for.' It always takes the accusative case. For example, 'into the house' or 'to God.' It can also be used to express purpose or result. As a numeral, ΕΙΣ (heis) means 'one' and is the masculine nominative singular form, often translated as 'a,' 'an,' or 'one.'
                    Inflection:  Preposition: Does not inflect. Numeral: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (other forms exist for other genders and cases).
                    Synonyms:  ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ
                    Etymology:  From Proto-Indo-European *en-s, an extended form of the preposition *en (in).
                 
                
                    G1985 
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                    Part of Speech:  Noun
                    Sounds like:  ep-is-KOP-os
                    Translations:  overseer, a bishop, superintendent, guardian
                    Notes:  This word refers to an overseer, a superintendent, or a guardian. In a religious context, it often denotes a bishop or an elder who has oversight of a church or community. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'over' or 'upon,' and 'σκοπέω' (skopeō), meaning 'to look' or 'to watch.' Thus, it literally means 'one who looks over' or 'one who watches over.'
                    Inflection:  Singular, Nominative, Masculine
                    Synonyms:  ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΟΣ, ΠΟΙΜΗΝ, ΗΓΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ
                    Etymology:  The word ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ is derived from the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'over' or 'upon,' and the verb σκοπέω (skopeō), meaning 'to look,' 'to watch,' or 'to observe.' It describes someone who has the function of looking over or watching over something or someone.
                 
                
                    G0260 
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                    Part of Speech:  Adverb, Preposition
                    Sounds like:  AH-mah
                    Translations:  at the same time, together, with, at once, simultaneously
                    Notes:  This word is an adverb meaning 'at the same time' or 'together'. It emphasizes simultaneity or togetherness of actions or people. It can also function as an improper preposition, taking the dative case, to mean 'together with' or 'with'.
                    Inflection:  Does not inflect
                    Synonyms:  ΟΜΟΥ, ΣΥΝ
                    Etymology:  From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words signifying 'together' or 'at the same time' in various Indo-European languages.
                 
                
                    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
                    
                    
                 
                
                    G4244 
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                    Part of Speech:  Noun
                    Sounds like:  Pres-by-TEH-ree-oh
                    Translations:  (to) a presbytery, (to) the presbytery, (to) a council of elders, (to) the council of elders
                    Notes:  This word refers to a body or council of elders, often in a religious or ecclesiastical context. It denotes a group of older, respected individuals who hold authority or leadership positions within a community or church. It is used to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action, or the place where an action occurs.
                    Inflection:  Singular, Dative, Neuter
                    Synonyms:  ΓΕΡΟΥΣΙΑ
                    Etymology:  From Ancient Greek πρεσβύτερος (presbúteros, “elder”) + -ιον (-ion, diminutive suffix). It refers to a body of elders.
                 
                
                    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
                    
                 
                
                    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.
                 
                
                    G4889 
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                    Part of Speech:  Noun
                    Sounds like:  soon-DOO-lois
                    Translations:  fellow servant, fellow slave, to fellow servants, to fellow slaves
                    Notes:  This word refers to someone who is a servant or slave alongside another person, indicating a shared status or occupation. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and 'δοῦλος' (doulos), meaning 'slave' or 'servant.' It is used to describe individuals who serve the same master or are in a similar position of servitude.
                    Inflection:  Plural, Dative, Masculine
                    Synonyms:  ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ, ΣΥΝΔΙΑΚΟΝΟΣ
                    Etymology:  The word is a compound of the preposition 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and the noun 'δοῦλος' (doulos), meaning 'slave' or 'servant.' It literally means 'one who is a slave with another.'
                 
                
                    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
                    
                    
                 
                
                    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.
                 
                
                    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'.
                 
                
                    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.
                 
                
                    G4238 
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                    Part of Speech:  Verb
                    Sounds like:  PRAS-see-teh
                    Translations:  you may do, you may accomplish, you may practice, you may perform
                    Notes:  This word is a verb meaning 'to do,' 'to accomplish,' 'to practice,' or 'to perform.' It often implies a continuous or habitual action, or an action that is carried out with a specific purpose or result in mind. It can be used in various contexts to describe the execution of tasks, the performance of deeds, or the engagement in certain activities.
                    Inflection:  Second Person, Plural, Present, Subjunctive, Active
                    Synonyms:  ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ
                    
                 
                
                    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.
                 
                
                    G2316 
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                    Part of Speech:  Noun
                    Sounds like:  theh-ON
                    Translations:  God, a God
                    Notes:  This word refers to God, a god, or a deity. It is used as the direct object in a sentence, indicating the recipient of an action or the one being referred to. For example, one might 'worship God' (where 'God' would be in the accusative case).
                    Inflection:  Singular, Accusative, Masculine
                    Synonyms:  ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ
                    
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