Ignatius’ Letter to the Smyrnaeans Chapter 0, Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

Ignatius’ Letter to the Smyrnaeans, Chapter 0

Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

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ἸΓΝΑΤΙΟΣ
- IGNATIOS
- Ignatius
Ο
- O
- the
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΘΕΟΦΟΡΟΣ
- THEOPHOROS
- God-bearer
ἘΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ
- EKKLĒSIA
- congregation
ΘΕΟΥ
- THEOU
- of-God
ΠΑΤΡΟΣ
- PATROS
- of-Father
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- of-the
ἨΓΑΠΗΜΕΝΟΥ
- ĒGAPĒMENOU
- beloved
ἸΗΣΟΥ
- IĒSOU
- Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ
- CHRISTOU
- Anointed-One
ἨΛΕΗΜΕΝΗ
- ĒLEĒMENĒ
- having-been-shown-mercy
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΠΑΝΤΙ
- PANTI
- every
ΧΑΡΙΣΜΑΤΙ
- CHARISMATI
- gift
ΠΕΠΛΗΡΩΜΕΝΗ
- PEPLĒRŌMENĒ
- having-been-filled
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΠΙΣΤΕΙ
- PISTEI
- faith
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἈΓΑΠΗ
- AGAPĒ
- love
ἈΝΥΣΤΕΡΗΤΩ
- ANYSTERĒTŌ
- unceasing
ΟΥ̓ΣΗ
- OUSĒ
- being
ΠΑΝΤΟΣ
- PANTOS
- of-every
ΧΑΡΙΣΜΑΤΟΣ
- CHARISMATOS
- gift
ΘΕΟΠΡΕΠΕΣΤΑΤΗ
- THEOPREPESTATĒ
- most-fitting-for-God
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΑΓΙΟΦΟΡΩ
- AGIOPHORŌ
- holy-bearer
ΤΗ
- TĒ
- the
ΟΥ̓ΣΗ
- OUSĒ
- being
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΣΜΥΡΝΗ
- SMYRNĒ
- Smyrna
ΤΗΣ
- TĒS
- of-Asia
ἈΣΙΑΣ
- ASIAS
- of-Asia
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ἈΜΩΜΩ
- AMŌMŌ
- blameless
ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΙ
- PNEUMATI
- breath
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΛΟΓΩ
- LOGŌ
- word
ΘΕΟΥ
- THEOU
- of-God
ΠΛΕΙΣΤΑ
- PLEISTA
- very-much
ΧΑΙΡΕΙΝ
- CHAIREIN
- greetings

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'.

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.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: theh-oh-FO-ros

Translations: God-bearer, bearing God, carried by God

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'ΘΕΟΣ' (God) and 'ΦΕΡΩ' (to bear, carry). It can have two primary meanings: either 'one who carries God' (active sense, referring to someone who embodies or is filled with God's spirit) or 'one who is carried by God' (passive sense, referring to someone who is divinely inspired or protected). It was famously used as a title for Ignatius of Antioch.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Etymology: The word is a compound of Ancient Greek 'θεός' (theos, 'god') and 'φέρω' (pherō, 'to bear, carry').

G1577

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-ah

Translations: assembly, an assembly, church, a church, congregation, a congregation, (to) assembly, (to) church, (to) congregation

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often called together for a specific purpose. In ancient Greek contexts, it could refer to a political assembly of citizens. In the New Testament, it primarily refers to the Christian church, either a local congregation or the universal body of believers. It can be used to describe both the physical gathering of people and the spiritual entity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative or Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. Thus, it literally means 'a calling out' or 'those called out'.

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.

G0025

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: ee-gah-pee-MEH-noo

Translations: beloved, a beloved one, of the beloved, of a beloved one, dear, of the dear, of a dear one

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, functioning as an adjective or a substantive. It describes someone or something that has been, or is, loved. It can be used to refer to a 'beloved one' or to describe something as 'beloved' or 'dear'. In the genitive case, as seen here, it indicates possession or relationship, meaning 'of the beloved' or 'belonging to the beloved'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΟΥΜΕΝΟΥ, ΑΓΑΘΟΥ

Etymology: The word ἀγαπάω (agapaō) comes from ἀγάπη (agapē), meaning 'love'. Its origin is uncertain, but it is a key term in the New Testament, often referring to a selfless, divine love.

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

G1653

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Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: ee-leh-ee-MEH-neh

Translations: having received mercy, shown mercy, pitied, a merciful one, one who has received mercy

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been shown mercy' or 'having received mercy'. It describes someone or something that has been the recipient of mercy or pity. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun, and can be used to describe a person or entity that has experienced divine or human compassion.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Perfect, Passive, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΥΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΟΣ, ΟΙΚΤΙΡΜΩΝ

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.

G4137

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pep-lay-ROH-meh-nay

Translations: filled, completed, fulfilled, a filled one, a completed one, a fulfilled one

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been filled,' 'having been completed,' or 'having been fulfilled.' It describes something that has reached its full measure or has been brought to an end. It is often used to describe a state of being full or complete, or an action that has been fully accomplished.

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΜΩ, ΤΕΛΕΩ, ΑΝΑΠΛΗΡΟΩ

G4102

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PIS-tei

Translations: (by) faith, (in) faith, (with) faith, (to) faith, (by) trust, (in) trust, (with) trust, (to) trust, (by) belief, (in) belief, (with) belief, (to) belief

Notes: This word is a noun meaning 'faith,' 'trust,' or 'belief.' It refers to a firm conviction or reliance on something or someone. In Koine Greek, it is often used to describe spiritual faith, particularly in God or Christ. As a dative case, it indicates the means, instrument, or recipient of an action, often translated with prepositions like 'by,' 'in,' 'with,' or 'to.'

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΗΣΙΣ, ΕΛΠΙΣ

G0026

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-GAH-pay

Translations: love, a love, charity

Notes: This word refers to a deep, unconditional, and benevolent love, often used in a spiritual or divine sense. It is a selfless and sacrificial love, distinct from other forms of love like eros (romantic love) or philia (friendship love). It can be used to describe God's love for humanity, or the love that believers should have for God and for one another.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΙΑ, ΕΡΩΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be pre-Greek. It gained prominence in Koine Greek, particularly in the Septuagint and New Testament, where it was chosen to translate the Hebrew word 'ahavah' and to describe a specific kind of divine and selfless love.

G1510

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: oo-SEE

Translations: being, of being, to being, of a being, to a being

Notes: ΟΥ̓ΣΗ is a form of the verb 'to be'. As a participle, it describes something that is 'being' or 'existing'. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself. In the provided examples, it often conveys the sense of 'there being' or 'the existence of' something, particularly in a genitive absolute construction.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Singular, Feminine, Genitive or Dative

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΟΥΣΑ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΗ

G2318

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: theh-oh-preh-peh-STA-tee

Translations: most fitting for God, most worthy of God, most god-befitting, most god-worthy, a most fitting for God, a most worthy of God, a most god-befitting, a most god-worthy

Notes: This word is a compound adjective, formed from 'ΘΕΟΣ' (God) and 'ΠΡΕΠΩ' (to be fitting or proper). It is the superlative form, meaning 'most fitting for God' or 'most worthy of God'. It describes something that is supremely appropriate or becoming in relation to God, often used to express a high degree of reverence or dignity.

Inflection: Superlative, Singular, Nominative, Feminine

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: TAY

Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the, who, which

Notes: This word is the dative singular feminine form of the definite article, meaning 'to the', 'for the', 'by the', 'with the', or 'in the' when used with a feminine noun in the dative case. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', referring to a feminine antecedent. It is used to specify a particular feminine noun or to introduce a relative clause.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed from an earlier demonstrative pronoun in Ancient Greek.

G4667

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun

Sounds like: SMOOR-nay

Translations: Smyrna, Myrrh, a Myrrh

Notes: This word has two primary meanings. It can refer to Smyrna, an ancient city in Asia Minor, which was one of the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation. It can also refer to myrrh, an aromatic gum resin obtained from certain trees, often used as a perfume, incense, or anointing oil. In context, it can be used to refer to the city itself or the substance.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Genitive, Dative

Etymology: The word is of Semitic origin, likely from Aramaic or Arabic, referring to the aromatic gum resin. The city of Smyrna was named after this substance due to its abundance in the region or its trade.

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.

G0299

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-MOH-moh

Translations: blameless, faultless, without blemish, unblemished

Notes: This word describes something or someone as being without fault, blemish, or defect. It implies moral purity and integrity, often used in a religious or ethical context to describe a person's character or a sacrifice that is perfect and acceptable. It can be used to modify nouns, indicating that the noun possesses this quality of blamelessness.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine; or Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΚΑΚΟΣ, ΑΜΕΜΠΤΟΣ, ΑΝΕΓΚΛΗΤΟΣ

G4151

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah-tee

Translations: (to) spirit, (to) a spirit, (to) wind, (to) a wind, (to) breath, (to) a breath, (to) the Spirit, (to) Holy Spirit, (to) mind, (to) disposition

Notes: This word refers to spirit, wind, or breath. In a theological context, it often refers to the Holy Spirit. It can also denote a person's inner disposition or mind. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to' or 'for' the spirit/wind/breath, or the instrument by which something is done, meaning 'by' or 'with' the spirit/wind/breath.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΨΥΧΗ, ΑΝΕΜΟΣ

G3056

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LO-go

Translations: (to) word, (to) reason, (to) account, (to) saying, (to) message, (to) speech, (to) matter, (to) thing, by word, by reason, by account, by saying, by message, by speech, by matter, by thing

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun 'ΛΟΓΟΣ' (logos). 'ΛΟΓΟΣ' is a fundamental term in Greek, meaning 'word,' 'reason,' 'account,' 'speech,' or 'message.' In its dative form 'ΛΟΓΩ,' it often indicates the indirect object of an action, the means or instrument by which something is done, or the cause or reason for something. It can be translated with prepositions like 'to,' 'for,' 'by,' or 'with,' depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΜΥΘΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

G4183

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PLAY-stah

Translations: most, very many, very much, a most, the most

Notes: This word is the superlative form of the adjective 'ΠΟΛΥΣ' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many'. As a superlative, it translates to 'most' or 'very many/much'. It is used to describe the greatest quantity or degree of something. For example, 'πλεῖστα χρήματα' would mean 'most money' or 'very much money'.

Inflection: Superlative, Feminine, Nominative or Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΑΜΠΟΛΥΣ, ΠΛΕΙΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΟΛΥΣ' (polys) comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'much' or 'many'.

G5463

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: khai-REIN

Translations: to rejoice, to be glad, to greet, hail

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad'. In ancient Greek letters and documents, it was commonly used as a formal greeting, similar to saying 'Greetings!' or 'Hail!' to the recipient, expressing well-wishing or good health. It can also simply mean 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad' in other contexts.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΩ, ΕΥΦΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΧΑΙΡΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰer- 'to desire, to want'. It is related to words meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.

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