Ignatius’ Letter to the Philadelphians Chapter 4, Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

Ignatius’ Letter to the Philadelphians, Chapter 4

Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

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ΣΠΟΥΔΑΣΑΤΕ
- SPOUDASATE
- strive
ΟΥ̓Ν
- OUN
- therefore
ΜΙΑ
- MIA
- one
ΕΥ̓ΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ
- EUCHARISTIA
- thanksgiving
ΧΡΗΣΘΑΙ
- CHRĒSTHAI
- to-use
ΜΙΑ
- MIA
- one
ΓΑΡ
- GAR
- for
ΣΑΡΞ
- SARX
- flesh
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- of-the
ΚΥΡΙΟΥ
- KYRIOU
- of-Lord
ΗΜΩΝ
- ĒMŌN
- our
ἸΗΣΟΥ
- IĒSOU
- Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ
- CHRISTOU
- Anointed-One
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΕΝ
- EN
- one
ΠΟΤΗΡΙΟΝ
- POTĒRION
- cup
ΕἸΣ
- EIS
- for
ΕΩΣΙΝ
- EŌSIN
- union
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- of-the
ΑΙΜΑΤΟΣ
- AIMATOS
- of-blood
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ
- AUTOU
- his
ΕΝ
- EN
- one
ΘΥΣΙΑΣΤΗΡΙΟΝ
- THYSIASTĒRION
- altar
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ΕΙΣ
- EIS
- one
ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ
- EPISKOPOS
- overseer
ΑΜΑ
- AMA
- together
ΤΩ
- TŌ
- with-the
ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΙΩ
- PRESBYTERIŌ
- body-of-elders
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΔΙΑΚΟΝΟΙΣ
- DIAKONOIS
- to-servants
ΤΟΙΣ
- TOIS
- the
ΣΥΝΔΟΥΛΟΙΣ
- SYNDOULOIS
- fellow-servants
ΜΟΥ
- MOU
- my
ΙΝΑ
- INA
- so-that
Ο
- O
- what
ἘΑΝ
- EAN
- whatever
ΠΡΑΣΣΗΤΕ
- PRASSĒTE
- you-do
ΚΑΤΑ
- KATA
- according-to
ΘΕΟΝ
- THEON
- God
ΠΡΑΣΣΗΤΕ
- PRASSĒTE
- you-do

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'.

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.

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'.

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'.

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.

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.

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

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.'

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.

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