Ignatius’ Letter to the Philadelphians Chapter 7, Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

Ignatius’ Letter to the Philadelphians, Chapter 7

Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

7:1

ΕἸ
- EI
- if
ΓΑΡ
- GAR
- for
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- even
ΚΑΤΑ
- KATA
- according-to
ΣΑΡΚΑ
- SARKA
- flesh
ΜΕ
- ME
- me
ΤΙΝΕΣ
- TINES
- some
ἨΘΕΛΗΣΑΝ
- ĒTHELĒSAN
- wished
ΠΛΑΝΗΣΑΙ
- PLANĒSAI
- to-deceive
ἈΛΛΑ
- ALLA
- but
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΠΝΕΥΜΑ
- PNEUMA
- breath
ΟΥ̓
- OU
- not
ΠΛΑΝΑΤΑΙ
- PLANATAI
- is-deceived
ἈΠΟ
- APO
- from
ΘΕΟΥ
- THEOU
- God
ὈΝ
- ON
- being
ΟἸΔΕΝ
- OIDEN
- knows
ΓΑΡ
- GAR
- for
ΠΟΘΕΝ
- POTHEN
- from-where
ἘΡΧΕΤΑΙ
- ERCHETAI
- it-comes
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΠΟΥ
- POU
- where
Υ̓ΠΑΓΕΙ
- YPAGEI
- it-goes
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΤΑ
- TA
- the
ΚΡΥΠΤΑ
- KRYPTA
- hidden-things
ἘΛΕΓΧΕΙ
- ELEGCHEI
- it-exposes
ἘΚΡΑΥΓΑΣΑ
- EKRAUGASA
- I-cried-out
ΜΕΤΑΞΥ
- METAXY
- among
ὨΝ
- ŌN
- whom
ἘΛΑΛΟΥΝ
- ELALOUN
- I-was-speaking
ΜΕΓΑΛΗ
- MEGALĒ
- with-[a]-loud
ΦΩΝΗ
- PHŌNĒ
- voice
ΘΕΟΥ
- THEOU
- of-God
ΦΩΝΗ
- PHŌNĒ
- [a]-voice
ΤΩ
- TŌ
- to-the
ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΩ
- EPISKOPŌ
- overseer
ΠΡΟΣΕΧΕΤΕ
- PROSECHETE
- pay-attention
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΤΩ
- TŌ
- to-the
ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΙΩ
- PRESBYTERIŌ
- body-of-elders
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΔΙΑΝΟΝΟΙΣ
- DIANONOIS
- to-deacons

7:2

ΟΙ
- OI
- the
ΔΕ
- DE
- but
ΥΠΟΠΤΕΥΣΑΝΤΕΣ
- YPOPTEUSANTES
- having-suspected
ΜΕ
- ME
- me
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ΠΡΕΙΔΟΤΑ
- PREIDOTA
- (misspelling of) having-foreseen
ΤΟΝ
- TON
- the
ΜΕΡΙΣΜΟΝ
- MERISMON
- division
ΤΙΝΩΝ
- TINŌN
- of-some
ΛΕΓΕΙΝ
- LEGEIN
- to-say
ΤΑΥΤΑ
- TAUTA
- these-things
ΜΑΡΤΥΣ
- MARTYS
- witness
ΔΕ
- DE
- but
ΜΟΙ
- MOI
- to-me
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
Ω
- Ō
- which
ΔΕΔΕΜΑΙ
- DEDEMAI
- I-am-bound
ΟΤΙ
- OTI
- that
ἈΠΟ
- APO
- from
ΣΑΡΚΟΣ
- SARKOS
- flesh
ἈΝΘΡΩΠΙΝΗΣ
- ANTHRŌPINĒS
- human
ΟΥ̓Κ
- OUK
- not
ἘΓΝΩΝ
- EGNŌN
- I-knew
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΔΕ
- DE
- but
ΠΝΕΥΜΑ
- PNEUMA
- breath
ἘΚΗΡΥΣΣΕΝ
- EKĒRYSSEN
- was-proclaiming
ΛΕΓΟΝ
- LEGON
- saying
ΤΑΔΕ
- TADE
- these-things
ΧΩΡΙΣ
- CHŌRIS
- apart-from
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- the
ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΥ
- EPISKOPOU
- overseer
ΜΗΔΕΝ
- MĒDEN
- nothing
ΠΟΙΕΙΤΕ
- POIEITE
- do
ΤΗΝ
- TĒN
- the
ΣΑΡΚΑ
- SARKA
- flesh
ΥΜΩΝ
- YMŌN
- of-you
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ΝΑΟΝ
- NAON
- [a]-temple
ΘΕΟΥ
- THEOU
- of-God
ΤΗΡΕΙΤΕ
- TĒREITE
- keep
ΤΗΝ
- TĒN
- the
ΕΝΩΣΙΝ
- ENŌSIN
- unity
ἈΓΑΠΑΤΕ
- AGAPATE
- love
ΤΟΥΣ
- TOUS
- the
ΜΕΡΙΣΜΟΥΣ
- MERISMOUS
- divisions
ΦΕΥΓΕΤΕ
- PHEUGETE
- flee
ΜΙΜΗΤΑΙ
- MIMĒTAI
- imitators
ΓΙΝΕΣΘΕ
- GINESTHE
- become
ἸΗΣΟΥ
- IĒSOU
- Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ
- CHRISTOU
- Anointed-One
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- also
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ
- AUTOS
- he
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- of-the
ΠΑΤΡΟΣ
- PATROS
- Father
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ
- AUTOU
- of-him

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).

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.

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.

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.

G2309

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-THEL-ee-san

Translations: they wished, they wanted, they desired, they intended

Notes: This word is a verb that expresses a strong desire, wish, or intention. It indicates that a group of people had a will or purpose to do something. It is often used to describe what someone wanted to happen or what they were determined to do.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ

Etymology: The word 'ΘΕΛΩ' (thelo) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an Indo-European root meaning 'to wish' or 'to will'. It has been present in Greek from ancient times.

G0235

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Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: AL-lah

Translations: but, yet, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, rather, moreover, indeed

Notes: This word is a strong adversative conjunction, used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or opposes a preceding statement. It often implies a stronger contrast than 'δέ' (de). It can also be used to introduce an emphatic statement, sometimes translated as 'indeed' or 'moreover'. It is frequently found at the beginning of a clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- (other). It is related to other words meaning 'other' or 'different'.

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.

G4151

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah

Translations: spirit, a spirit, wind, a wind, breath, a breath

Notes: This word refers to 'spirit,' 'wind,' or 'breath.' In a physical sense, it can mean a gust of wind or the act of breathing. Theologically, it often refers to the Holy Spirit, a spiritual being, or the human spirit. It is a neuter noun and its meaning can vary depending on the context, from a literal breeze to a divine essence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ

Etymology: The word ΠΝΕΥΜΑ derives from the verb πνέω (pneō), meaning 'to breathe,' 'to blow,' or 'to gasp.' It refers to something that is breathed or blown.

G4105

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: plah-NAH-tai

Translations: is led astray, goes astray, wanders, deceives, is deceived

Notes: This word describes the action of being led astray, wandering, or being deceived. It can refer to someone physically straying from a path or metaphorically straying from truth, righteousness, or a correct understanding. It can also mean to deceive others or to be deceived oneself, depending on the context and voice.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΛΑΝΩΜΑΙ, ΑΠΟΠΛΑΝΑΩ, ΠΛΑΝΟΣ

G1510

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ON

Translations: being, existing, a being, an existing thing, that which is

Notes: This word is the present active participle, neuter singular, of the verb 'to be'. It describes something that is 'being' or 'existing'. It can function as a noun, referring to 'a being' or 'that which exists', or as an adjective, describing something as 'being' or 'existent'. It is often used to describe the state or nature of something.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩΝ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G1492

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OY-den

Translations: knows, has known, understands

Notes: This verb means 'to know' or 'to understand'. It is a perfect tense verb that is used with a present meaning, indicating a state of knowing that has been acquired and continues. It describes what someone or something is aware of or comprehends.

Inflection: 3rd Person, Singular, Perfect Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *weyd- ('to see, to know'). In Greek, it developed into a perfect tense verb with a present meaning.

G5217

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-PAH-geh

Translations: he goes away, he departs, he leaves, he withdraws, he goes

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to go away' or 'to depart'. It is formed from the preposition 'ὑπό' (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'away', and the verb 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to go'. It is commonly used to describe someone leaving a place or withdrawing from a situation.

Inflection: 3rd Person, Singular, Present, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ἈΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word Υ̓ΠΑΓΩ is a compound of the preposition Υ̓ΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'away from', and the verb ἈΓΩ (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to go'. It signifies a movement away from something or someone.

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΑ is the neuter plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, indicating that a noun is definite or previously mentioned. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, and in this form, it can be used for both nominative (subject) and accusative (direct object) cases.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into a definite article in Greek.

G2896

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-RAHV-gah-sah

Translations: I cried out, I shouted, I screamed

Notes: This word is the first person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'κραγάζω' (kragazō), meaning 'to cry out' or 'to shout'. It describes a completed action of crying out or shouting that occurred in the past. It is used to express a loud vocalization, often due to strong emotion, urgency, or a call for attention.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΒΟΑΩ, ΚΡΑΖΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ

Etymology: The verb ΚΡΑΥΓΑΖΩ (kraugazō) is derived from the noun ΚΡΑΥΓΗ (kraugē), meaning 'a crying out' or 'a shout'. It is an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of a cry.

G3342

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: meh-TAHK-soo

Translations: between, among, while, meanwhile

Notes: This word functions as a preposition or an adverb. As a preposition, it means 'between' or 'among', indicating a position or relationship between two or more things or people. It can also be used adverbially to mean 'in the meantime' or 'while'. For example, it can describe something located spatially between two points, or an event occurring temporally between two other events.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΝ ΜΕΣΩ, ΜΕΣΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΤΑΞΥ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to μέσος (mesos, 'middle') or a compound involving μετά (meta, 'with, among').

G5456

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foh-NAY

Translations: voice, sound, noise, a voice, a sound, a noise

Notes: This word refers to a voice, a sound, or a noise. It is commonly used to describe the sound produced by living beings, such as a human voice or the sound of an animal, but can also refer to inanimate sounds like thunder or the sound of a trumpet. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΗΧΟΣ, ΚΡΑΥΓΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- (to speak, tell, say). Cognate with Latin fari (to speak) and English ban.

G1985

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-ko-POH

Translations: to oversee, to inspect, to visit, to look after, to supervise

Notes: This verb means to look over, inspect, or supervise. It implies a careful examination or oversight, often with the purpose of providing care or direction. It can be used in contexts of managing affairs, visiting people, or observing events.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular (I oversee); or Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular (overseeing)

Synonyms: ΕΦΟΡΑΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and the verb ΣΚΟΠΕΩ (skopeō), meaning 'to look' or 'to observe'. Thus, it literally means 'to look over' or 'to oversee'.

G4337

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-EKH-eh-teh

Translations: pay attention, take heed, beware, give heed, attend to, apply oneself

Notes: This word means to direct one's mind or attention towards something, to be cautious, or to apply oneself diligently. It is often used in the imperative mood to give a command or warning, urging someone to be careful or to listen closely. It can also mean to hold to or devote oneself to something.

Inflection: Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΕΙΝ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΙΣΘΑΙ, ΦΥΛΑΣΣΕΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ΕΧΩ (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. Thus, it literally means 'to hold towards' or 'to direct towards'.

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.

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun, Interjection

Sounds like: OY

Translations: the, who, they, oh

Notes: ΟΙ is primarily the masculine plural nominative form of the definite article, meaning 'the'. It is used to specify a group of masculine nouns that are the subject of a sentence. It can also function as a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'these' or 'they', referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned. Less commonly, it can be an interjection, similar to 'oh' or 'alas'.

Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Nominative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to demonstrative pronouns and articles in other Indo-European languages.

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.

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.

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'.

G3144

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MAR-toos

Translations: witness, a witness, martyr, a martyr

Notes: This word refers to a witness, someone who gives testimony or evidence, often in a legal or judicial context. In later Christian usage, it also came to mean a 'martyr,' someone who bears witness to their faith by suffering death. It can be used to describe a person who has seen or heard something and can provide an account of it, or someone who attests to the truth of something.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΟΝ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΜΑΡΤΥΣ comes from an ancient root meaning 'to remember' or 'to be mindful of,' which evolved to mean 'to bear witness' or 'to testify.'

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: Verb

Sounds like: DEH-deh-mai

Translations: I have been bound, I am bound, I have been tied, I am tied

Notes: This is the first person singular perfect passive indicative form of the verb δέω (deō), meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'. The perfect tense indicates an action completed in the past with continuing results in the present. Therefore, 'I have been bound' implies that the state of being bound continues into the present, or 'I am bound' as a result of a past action. It describes a state of being restrained or imprisoned.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΔΕΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΕΩ

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

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.

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.

G2784

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KAY-roos-sen

Translations: he was proclaiming, he was preaching, he was announcing, he was declaring

Notes: This word describes an action of proclaiming, preaching, or announcing something publicly and with authority. It is often used in the context of a herald or messenger delivering an important message. In a sentence, it would typically be used to describe someone actively engaged in this act of public declaration.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Imperfect, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ, ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

G3004

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Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: LEH-gon

Translations: saying, speaking, telling, relating

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ΛΕΓΩ' (lego), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is happening concurrently with the main verb. It can be translated as 'saying', 'speaking', or 'while saying', often indicating the manner or circumstance of an action. In this form, 'ΛΕΓΟΝ' is the singular, nominative or accusative, neuter form.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter, Present, Active, Participle

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΛΕΓΩ (lego) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to gather, collect, pick out', which evolved to mean 'to speak' or 'to say' in Greek, referring to the gathering of words.

G3778

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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TA-deh

Translations: these things, thus, as follows

Notes: ΤΑΔΕ is the neuter plural form of the demonstrative pronoun ὅδε (hode), meaning 'this' or 'these'. It is often used to introduce a statement, a list of items, or direct speech, functioning like 'thus' or 'as follows'. For example, 'thus says the Lord'. It can refer to things that are about to be said or have just been mentioned.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΤΟΙΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ὅδε (hode) is formed from the demonstrative pronoun ὁ (ho, 'this, that') and the deictic particle -δε (-de), which emphasizes proximity or immediate reference.

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.

G3367

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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: MAY-den

Translations: nothing, no one, none, not even one

Notes: This word is a negative indefinite pronoun or adjective, meaning 'nothing' or 'no one'. It is the neuter form of the word 'ΜΗΔΕΙΣ'. It is used to express absolute negation, particularly in contexts involving prohibitions, commands, or with subjunctive and optative moods, indicating that something should not happen or does not exist under certain conditions. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'do nothing' or 'let nothing happen'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΜΗΔΕΙΣ is a compound word formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (meaning 'not') and the numeral ΕΙΣ (meaning 'one'). It literally means 'not even one'.

G4160

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EH-ee-teh

Translations: do, make, perform, create, you do, you make

Notes: This word is a common verb meaning to do, make, or perform an action. It can be used in various contexts to describe the act of bringing something into existence, carrying out a task, or behaving in a certain way. It is a versatile verb that can take on different nuances depending on the context.

Inflection: Present Active Indicative, 2nd Person Plural; Present Active Imperative, 2nd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word is derived from an ancient root meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. It is related to other Greek words concerning action and creation.

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.

G1772

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EH-noh-sin

Translations: union, a union, unity, a unity

Notes: This word refers to the act or state of being united, or a coming together into one. It signifies a joining or combination of separate parts into a single whole. It can be used to describe the unity of people, ideas, or even spiritual concepts.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΔΕΣΜΟΣ, ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek verb ἑνόω (henoō), meaning 'to unite', which itself comes from ἕν (hen), the neuter form of εἷς (heis), meaning 'one'.

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).

G1096

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GHEE-nes-theh

Translations: be, become, come to pass, happen, arise, be made, be done

Notes: This verb means 'to be,' 'to become,' 'to come into existence,' or 'to happen.' It is often used to describe a change of state or a process, rather than a static condition. It can also mean 'to be made' or 'to be done' when used in the passive voice. In the imperative mood, as in 'ΓΙΝΕΣΘΕ', it functions as a command or exhortation, telling someone to 'be' or 'become' something.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Imperative, 2nd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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

G0846

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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

Translations: he, she, it, they, him, her, it, them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, same, very

Notes: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is a versatile word in Koine Greek. As a third-person pronoun, it translates to 'he, she, it' or 'they' in the nominative case, and 'him, her, it' or 'them' in other cases. When used intensively, often in the nominative or immediately following the noun, it means 'himself, herself, itself, themselves' or 'even, very'. When used as an adjective with the definite article (e.g., 'ὁ αὐτὸς'), it means 'the same'. Its meaning depends on its grammatical function and position in the sentence.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a pronominal stem *au- or *aw-.

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