Ignatius’ Letter to the Philadelphians Chapter 5, Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

Ignatius’ Letter to the Philadelphians, Chapter 5

Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

5:1

ἈΔΕΛΦΟΙ
- ADELPHOI
- brothers
ΜΟΥ
- MOU
- my
ΛΙΑΝ
- LIAN
- greatly
ἘΚΚΕΧΥΜΑΙ
- EKKECHYMAI
- I-am-poured-out
ἈΓΑΠΩΝ
- AGAPŌN
- loving
ΥΜΑΣ
- YMAS
- you
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΥΠΕΡΑΓΑΛΛΟΜΕΝΟΣ
- YPERAGALLOMENOS
- greatly-rejoicing
ἈΣΦΑΛΙΖΟΜΑΙ
- ASPHALIZOMAI
- I-secure
ΥΜΑΣ
- YMAS
- you
ΟΥ̓Κ
- OUK
- not
ἘΓΩ
- EGŌ
- I
ΔΕ
- DE
- but
ἈΛΛ
- ALL
- but
ἸΗΣΟΥΣ
- IĒSOUS
- Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ
- CHRISTOS
- Anointed-One
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
Ω
- Ō
- whom
ΔΕΔΕΜΕΝΟΣ
- DEDEMENOS
- having-been-bound
ΦΟΒΟΥΜΑΙ
- PHOBOUMAI
- I-fear
ΜΑΛΛΟΝ
- MALLON
- rather
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ἘΤΙ
- ETI
- still
ὨΝ
- ŌN
- being
ἈΝΑΠΑΡΤΙΣΤΟΣ
- ANAPARTISTOS
- incomplete
ἈΛΛ
- ALL
- but
Η
- Ē
- the
ΠΡΟΣΕΥΧΗ
- PROSEUCHĒ
- prayer
ΥΜΩΝ
- YMŌN
- of-you
ΕἸΣ
- EIS
- to
ΘΕΟΝ
- THEON
- God
ΜΕ
- ME
- me
ἈΠΑΡΤΙΣΕΙ
- APARTISEI
- will-complete
ΙΝΑ
- INA
- in-order-that
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
Ω
- Ō
- which
ΚΛΗΡΩ
- KLĒRŌ
- lot
ἨΛΕΗΘΗΝ
- ĒLEĒTHĒN
- I-was-shown-mercy
ἘΠΙΤΥΧΩ
- EPITYCHŌ
- I-may-obtain
ΠΡΟΣΦΥΓΩΝ
- PROSPHYGŌN
- having-fled-to
ΤΩ
- TŌ
- to-the
ΕΥ̓ΑΓΓΕΛΙΩ
- EUAGGELIŌ
- good-message
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ΣΑΡΚΙ
- SARKI
- to-flesh
ἸΗΣΟΥ
- IĒSOU
- of-Jesus
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΤΟΙΣ
- TOIS
- to-the
ἈΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΙΣ
- APOSTOLOIS
- messengers
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΙΩ
- PRESBYTERIŌ
- to-body-of-elders
ἘΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣ
- EKKLĒSIAS
- of-congregation

5:2

ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΤΟΥΣ
- TOUS
- the
ΠΡΟΦΗΤΑΣ
- PROPHĒTAS
- prophets
ΔΕ
- DE
- also
ἈΓΑΠΩΜΕΝ
- AGAPŌMEN
- we-love
ΔΙΑ
- DIA
- through
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- also
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥΣ
- AUTOUS
- them
ΕἸΣ
- EIS
- into
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΕΥ̓ΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ
- EUAGGELION
- good-message
ΚΑΤΗΓΓΕΛΚΕΝΑΙ
- KATĒGGELKENAI
- to-have-proclaimed
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΕἸΣ
- EIS
- into
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΝ
- AUTON
- him
ἘΛΠΙΖΕΙΝ
- ELPIZEIN
- to-hope
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΝ
- AUTON
- him
ἈΝΑΜΕΝΕΙΝ
- ANAMENEIN
- to-await
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
Ω
- Ō
- whom
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- also
ΠΙΣΤΕΥΣΑΝΤΕΣ
- PISTEUSANTES
- having-believed
ἘΣΩΘΗΣΑΝ
- ESŌTHĒSAN
- they-were-saved
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΕΝΟΤΗΤΙ
- ENOTĒTI
- unity
ἸΗΣΟΥ
- IĒSOU
- of-Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ
- CHRISTOU
- of-Anointed-One
ὈΝΤΕΣ
- ONTES
- being
ἈΞΙΑΓΑΠΗΤΟΙ
- AXIAGAPĒTOI
- worthy-of-love
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἈΞΙΟΘΑΥΜΑΣΤΟΙ
- AXIOTHAUMASTOI
- worthy-of-admiration
ΑΓΙΟΙ
- AGIOI
- holy-ones
ΥΠΟ
- YPO
- by
ἸΗΣΟΥ
- IĒSOU
- Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΟ
- CHRISTO
- Anointed-One
ΜΕΜΑΡΤΥΡΗΜΕΝΟΙ
- MEMARTYRĒMENOI
- having-been-testified-about
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΣΥΝΗΡΙΘΜΗΜΕΝΟΙ
- SYNĒRITHMĒMENOI
- having-been-counted-together
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΤΩ
- TŌ
- the
ΕΥ̓ΑΓΓΕΛΙΩ
- EUAGGELIŌ
- good-message
ΤΗΣ
- TĒS
- of-the
ΚΟΙΝΗΣ
- KOINĒS
- common
ἘΛΠΙΔΟΣ
- ELPIDOS
- of-hope

G3029

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: LEE-ahn

Translations: very, exceedingly, greatly, much, extremely

Notes: This word is an adverb that means 'very' or 'exceedingly'. It is used to intensify the meaning of an adjective, another adverb, or a verb, indicating a high degree or extent of something. For example, it can be used to say 'very good' or 'greatly rejoice'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΦΟΔΡΑ, ΠΟΛΥ, ΜΑΛΑ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the idea of 'smoothness' or 'plainness', which then developed into the meaning of 'very' or 'exceedingly'.

G1632

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-KEKH-y-mai

Translations: I have been poured out, I have been shed, I have been spilled, I have been diffused, I have been lavished, I have been given over

Notes: This word describes the state of having been poured out, shed, or diffused. It can refer to liquids being spilled, but also metaphorically to emotions, blessings, or even people being given over or lavished. It implies a complete and irreversible action, often with the sense of abundance or abandonment.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Perfect, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΕΚΧΥΝΩ, ΕΚΧΕΩ

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.

G5247

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: hoo-per-ah-GAL-loh-meh-nos

Translations: greatly rejoicing, exceedingly glad, exulting greatly

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition ΥΠΕΡ (hyper), meaning 'over, above, beyond,' and the verb ΑΓΑΛΛΟΜΑΙ (agallomai), meaning 'to rejoice greatly, exult.' Therefore, ΥΠΕΡΑΓΑΛΛΟΜΕΝΟΣ means to rejoice or exult exceedingly, beyond measure. It describes someone who is filled with overwhelming joy.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΩ, ΧΑΙΡΩ, ΕΥΦΡΑΙΝΩ

G0806

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: as-fa-LI-zo-mai

Translations: to make secure, to secure, to make safe, to make firm, to bind fast, to guard

Notes: This verb means to make something secure, safe, or firm. It can be used in various contexts, such as securing a place, making a promise firm, or guarding something against danger. It implies an action taken to ensure stability, safety, or reliability.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΕΥΩ, ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The word originates from the Greek adjective ἀσφαλής (asphalēs), meaning 'safe, secure, firm', which is derived from 'a-' (privative alpha, meaning 'not') and 'σφάλλω' (sphallō), meaning 'to cause to fall, to stumble'. Thus, it literally means 'not falling' or 'unfailing'.

G3756

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Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

Notes: This word is a negative particle used to express absolute negation. It typically precedes verbs, adjectives, or adverbs to deny or contradict a statement. It is used when the negation is a statement of fact, as opposed to a hypothetical or willed negation. It has variant forms like οὐ (ou) before a consonant and οὐχ (ouch) before a rough breathing.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΉ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'not'. It is an ancient negative particle found in various Indo-European languages.

G1473

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Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-GOH

Translations: I, me

Notes: ἘΓΩ is the first-person singular personal pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning "I" or "me." It refers to the speaker and functions primarily as the subject of a sentence. While the first-person singular verb ending often makes the pronoun redundant, ἘΓΩ is frequently used for emphasis, similar to saying "I myself" or "even I" in English. It can also be used to clarify the subject when multiple individuals are involved.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: This word is an ancient pronoun, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has cognates in many Indo-European languages, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage.

G1161

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Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

Translations: but, and, now, then, moreover, however

Notes: ΔΕ is a common Koine Greek particle or conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences. It often indicates a transition, a contrast, or a continuation of thought. It can be translated in various ways depending on the context, such as 'but' when indicating opposition, 'and' when simply continuing a narrative, or 'now'/'then' when marking a new point or development.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'and' or 'but'. It is an ancient particle used to connect ideas or introduce new information.

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.

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.

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.

G5599, G3739

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Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-meh-gah (as a letter); OH (as an interjection); OH (as a pronoun)

Translations: Omega, O, Oh, the end, the last, (to) whom, (to) which, (to) what, (to) that, (to) who, (to) those, (to) whomsoever, (to) whatsoever

Notes: This character, Omega, is the twenty-fourth and final letter of the Greek alphabet. As a letter, it represents the long 'o' sound. It can also function as an interjection, similar to 'O' or 'Oh' in English, used for direct address or exclamation. Furthermore, without diacritics, 'Ω' can represent the dative singular form of the relative pronoun 'ὅς, ἥ, ὅ', meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what', depending on context and gender. It can refer to a person or thing that is the indirect object of an action.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a letter or interjection); Dative, Singular, All genders (as a relative pronoun)

Etymology: The letter Omega is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'. Its name literally means 'great O' (ō mega), distinguishing it from Omicron ('small O'). As a relative pronoun, it originates from Proto-Indo-European roots.

G1210

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Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: deh-DEH-meh-nos

Translations: bound, tied, imprisoned, a bound one, a prisoner

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'δέω' (deō), meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'. As a participle, it describes someone or something that has been bound or tied. It can function adjectivally, meaning 'bound' or 'tied', or substantively, referring to 'one who is bound' or 'a prisoner'.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΙΟΣ, ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΣ

Etymology: The verb 'δέω' (deō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind'.

G3123

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAHL-lon

Translations: more, rather, much more, especially

Notes: This word is a comparative adverb meaning 'more' or 'rather'. It is used to indicate a preference, a greater degree, or an intensification of something. It often appears in contexts where a comparison is being made, suggesting that one thing is true to a greater extent than another, or that one action is preferred over another. For example, it can mean 'more' in terms of quantity or intensity, or 'rather' when expressing a choice or preference.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΟΝ, ΜΑΛΙΣΤΑ

Etymology: ΜΑΛΛΟΝ is a comparative adverb derived from an obsolete positive form related to the concept of 'much' or 'very'. It functions as the comparative degree of this implied positive.

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.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-nah-PAR-tee-stos

Translations: incomplete, imperfect, uncompleted, not completed

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'incomplete' or 'imperfect'. It describes something that has not been brought to completion or is lacking in some way. It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-, meaning 'un-' or 'not') and 'ἀναπαρτίζω' (anapartizō), which means 'to complete' or 'to make perfect'. Therefore, 'ἀναπάρτιστος' literally means 'not completed' or 'unperfected'. It can be used to describe tasks, states, or conditions that are still unfinished.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΤΕΛΗΣ, ΕΛΛΙΠΗΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound formed from the negative prefix ἀ- (a-, 'un-, not') and the verb ἀναπαρτίζω (anapartizō, 'to complete, make perfect'). The verb itself is formed from ἀνά (ana-, 'up, again') and παρτίζω (partizō, 'to complete').

G3588, G3739, G2228

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Conjunction, Interjection

Sounds like: AY

Translations: the, who, which, or, oh, ah

Notes: This word is most commonly used as the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek, specifically as the feminine nominative singular form (e.g., 'the cry') or the neuter nominative/accusative plural form. It can also function as a relative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'which' (feminine nominative singular). Additionally, it can be a conjunction meaning 'or' or an interjection expressing surprise or emotion, similar to 'oh' or 'ah'. Its meaning is highly dependent on context.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Singular (Definite Article or Relative Pronoun); Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Plural (Definite Article); Does not inflect (Conjunction or Interjection)

Etymology: The Greek definite article and related forms derive from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun. The conjunction and interjection forms have separate, though related, origins within Proto-Indo-European.

G4335

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-YOO-khee

Translations: prayer, a prayer, supplication

Notes: This word refers to an act of prayer or supplication, a communication with God or a deity. It is commonly used to describe the act of worship or a specific request made in prayer. It can be used in contexts ranging from personal devotion to public worship.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΗΣΙΣ, ΕΥΧΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προσεύχομαι (proseúkhomai, “to pray”), from πρός (prós, “to, toward”) + εὔχομαι (eúkhomai, “to pray, to wish”). It literally means 'a prayer directed towards'.

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'.

G0000

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-par-TEE-say

Translations: to complete, to finish, to accomplish, to bring to an end

Notes: This word means to complete, finish, or accomplish something. It implies bringing a task or process to its intended conclusion. It can be used in contexts where one is bringing a plan or action to fruition.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΩ, ΠΕΡΑΙΝΩ, ΕΚΤΕΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἀπαρτίζω (apartizō) is formed from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἀρτίζω (artizō), meaning 'to prepare' or 'to make ready'. Thus, it conveys the sense of bringing something to a state of readiness or completion.

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.

G2013

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-too-KHO

Translations: obtain, attain, succeed, hit the mark, reach, find

Notes: This verb means to obtain, attain, or succeed in something. It literally means 'to hit the mark' or 'to light upon'. It is often used with a genitive case to indicate the object that is obtained or reached. For example, one might 'obtain mercy' or 'succeed in a goal'.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Present, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ

Etymology: From the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ (tynchanō), meaning 'to happen' or 'to obtain by chance'. The compound verb thus means 'to light upon' or 'to obtain'.

G4377

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pros-FY-gohn

Translations: having fled to, having taken refuge in, having resorted to

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb 'προσφεύγω' (prospheugō), meaning 'to flee to' or 'to take refuge in'. It describes someone who has already performed the action of fleeing or seeking refuge. It is used to indicate a past action that has a continuing effect, often implying a state of having found refuge or resorted to something.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Genitive, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΦΥΓΩΝ, ΦΥΓΩΝ

G2097

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-ang-geh-LEE-zoh

Translations: I preach the gospel, I bring good news, I announce good news, I proclaim good news

Notes: This word means to preach or proclaim good news, often specifically referring to the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is used to describe the act of sharing a message of hope, salvation, or a joyful announcement. For example, one might say, 'I preach the gospel to the people.'

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ἈΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek prefix ΕΥ̓- (eu-), meaning 'good' or 'well', and ἈΓΓΕΛΛΩ (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to bring a message'. Thus, it literally means 'to bring a good message' or 'to announce good news'.

G0652

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-po-STO-loys

Translations: to apostles, for apostles

Notes: This word refers to those who are sent out with a specific mission or message, often with authority. In a Christian context, it most commonly refers to the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ who were sent out to preach the Gospel, or to other early Christian leaders like Paul who were given a special commission. It is used here in the dative case, indicating the recipient or beneficiary of an action, such as following or giving something to them.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΚΕΣ, ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΤΑΙ

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.

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.

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOOS

Translations: the, them, those

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

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

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

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.

G2098

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-ang-GEL-ee-on

Translations: gospel, good news, a gospel, the good news

Notes: This word refers to a message of good news or glad tidings. In a religious context, particularly in Christianity, it specifically refers to the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ΕΥ̓- (eu-), meaning 'good' or 'well', and ἈΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ (angelion), meaning 'message' or 'announcement'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΓΜΑ, ΛΟΓΟΣ, ΜΗΝΥΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ is derived from the Greek prefix ΕΥ̓- (eu-), meaning 'good' or 'well', and the noun ἈΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ (angelion), meaning 'message' or 'announcement', which itself comes from ἈΓΓΕΛΛΩ (angello), 'to announce'. It originally referred to a reward for bringing good news, and later to the good news itself.

G2605

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tang-GEL-keh-nai

Translations: to proclaim, to announce, to declare, to preach, to have proclaimed, to have announced, to have declared, to have preached

Notes: This word is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb 'καταγγέλλω'. It means 'to proclaim' or 'to announce' something, often publicly or widely. The perfect tense indicates an action that has been completed and whose results are still relevant. Therefore, it translates as 'to have proclaimed' or 'to have announced'. It is used to describe the act of making something known, such as a message, a truth, or an event.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ, ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word 'καταγγέλλω' is a compound word formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against' (often intensifying the verb), and 'ἀγγέλλω' (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'.

G1679

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: el-pi-ZEIN

Translations: to hope, to expect, to trust

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to place one's hope, trust, or confidence in someone or something, or to expect something to happen. It often implies a confident expectation, especially in divine promises or future events. It can be used with a preposition like 'ἐπί' (epi) followed by a dative or accusative case to indicate the object of hope or trust.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΔΟΚΑΩ

Etymology: The word comes from the noun ἐλπίς (elpis), meaning 'hope'.

G0332

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-MEH-neen

Translations: to wait for, to await, to expect

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb ἀναμένω. It means to wait for someone or something, often with an attitude of patience or expectation. It is used to describe the act of anticipating an event or the arrival of a person.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΔΟΚΑΩ, ΠΡΟΣΜΕΝΩ, ΠΕΡΙΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἀναμένω is a compound verb formed from ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and μένω (menō), meaning 'to remain' or 'to abide'. The combination suggests waiting with a sense of expectation or persistence.

G4100

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pis-TEV-san-tes

Translations: having believed, having trusted, having put faith in

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to believe' or 'to trust'. It describes an action that has already occurred, indicating that the subject has performed the act of believing or trusting. It often functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, or as an adverb, describing how an action was performed.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΟΤΕΣ, ΕΛΠΙΣΑΝΤΕΣ

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

G0514

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ax-ee-ah-GAH-pee-toy

Translations: worthy of love, beloved, amiable, worthy to be loved

Notes: This word is a compound adjective formed from 'ἈΞΙΟΣ' (axios), meaning 'worthy', and 'ἈΓΑΠΗΤΟΣ' (agapetos), meaning 'beloved' or 'lovable'. Therefore, it means 'worthy of love' or 'beloved'. It describes someone or something that deserves affection or is endearing. It is used to refer to people who are held in high regard and are deserving of love.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΠΗΤΟΣ, ΦΙΛΗΤΟΣ

G0001

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ax-ee-oth-av-MAS-toy

Translations: worthy of admiration, admirable, wonderful, marvelous

Notes: This is a compound adjective meaning 'worthy of admiration' or 'admirable'. It is formed from two parts: 'ἄξιος' (axios), meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving', and 'θαυμαστός' (thaumastos), meaning 'admirable' or 'wonderful'. It describes something or someone that evokes wonder, respect, or high regard.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΑΥΜΑΣΤΟΣ, ΘΑΥΜΑΣΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: ἄξιος (axios), meaning 'worthy, deserving', and θαυμαστός (thaumastos), meaning 'admirable, wonderful', which itself comes from θαυμάζω (thaumazo), 'to wonder at, admire'.

G5259

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

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

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

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

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

G5547

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: khree-STOH

Translations: Christ, the Anointed One, Messiah

Notes: This word refers to the 'Anointed One' or 'Messiah'. In the New Testament, it is primarily used as a title for Jesus, indicating his role as the divinely appointed savior. It can be used in various grammatical cases depending on its function in a sentence, such as the nominative for the subject or the accusative for the direct object.

Inflection: Singular, Vocative or Accusative (truncated form of ΧΡΙΣΤΟΝ), Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb χρίω (chriō), meaning 'to anoint'. It refers to someone who has been consecrated by anointing with oil, a practice common for kings, priests, and prophets in ancient Israel.

G3140

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Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: meh-mar-too-RAY-meh-noy

Translations: attested, well-attested, witnessed, approved, having been testified to

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'μαρτυρέω' (martyreō), meaning 'to bear witness' or 'to testify'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing someone or something that has been testified about or given a good report. It signifies that a person or thing has been confirmed or validated by testimony.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΔΟΚΙΜΑΣΜΕΝΟΙ, ΕΠΙΓΝΩΣΤΟΙ

G4785

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soon-ay-rith-MAY-meh-noy

Translations: counted with, numbered with, reckoned with, associated with

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been counted with' or 'having been numbered with'. It describes someone or something that has been included in a count or reckoning alongside others. It implies a past action with a continuing result, indicating a state of being associated or included.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΚΛΕΓΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΚΛΕΚΤΟΣ

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.

G2839

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: koy-NEES

Translations: (of) common, (of) shared, (of) public, (of) ordinary, (of) a community, (of) a partnership

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the adjective or noun 'ΚΟΙΝΟΣ'. As an adjective, it describes something that is common, shared, public, or ordinary. As a noun, it can refer to a community, a partnership, or something held in common. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΟΙΝΟΥ, ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΚΟΣ, ΔΗΜΟΣΙΟΣ

G1680

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: el-PEE-dos

Translations: of hope, of a hope

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'hope'. It refers to an expectation, a confident anticipation, or a trust in something. As a genitive case, it often indicates possession, origin, or the object of an action, hence 'of hope' or 'belonging to hope'. It is commonly used to express the concept of having or lacking hope.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΙΣΤΙΣ, ΠΕΠΟΙΘΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'Ἐλπίς' (elpis) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to hope, to expect'. It is related to the verb 'ἐλπίζω' (elpizō), meaning 'to hope' or 'to expect'.

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