Ignatius’ Letter to the Smyrnaeans Chapter 2, Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

Ignatius’ Letter to the Smyrnaeans, Chapter 2

Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

2:1

ΤΑΥΤΑ
- TAUTA
- these
ΓΑΡ
- GAR
- for
ΠΑΝΤΑ
- PANTA
- all
ἘΠΑΘΕΝ
- EPATHEN
- he-suffered
ΔΙ
- DI
- through
ΗΜΑΣ
- ĒMAS
- us
ΙΝΑ
- INA
- so-that
ΣΩΘΩΜΕΝ
- SŌTHŌMEN
- we-might-be-saved
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἈΛΗΘΩΣ
- ALĒTHŌS
- truly
ἘΠΑΘΕΝ
- EPATHEN
- he-suffered
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- also
ἈΛΗΘΩΣ
- ALĒTHŌS
- truly
ἈΝΕΣΤΗΣΕΝ
- ANESTĒSEN
- he-raised
ΕΑΥΤΟΝ
- EAUTON
- himself
ΟΥ̓Χ
- OUCH
- not
ΩΣΠΕΡ
- ŌSPER
- just-as
ἈΠΙΣΤΟΙ
- APISTOI
- unfaithful
ΤΙΝΕΣ
- TINES
- some
ΛΕΓΟΥΣΙΝ
- LEGOUSIN
- say
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΔΟΚΕΙΝ
- DOKEIN
- seeming
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΝ
- AUTON
- him
ΠΕΠΟΝΘΕΝΑΙ
- PEPONTHENAI
- to-have-suffered
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΙ
- AUTOI
- they
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΔΟΚΕΙΝ
- DOKEIN
- seeming
ὈΝΤΕΣ
- ONTES
- being
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΚΑΘΩΣ
- KATHŌS
- just-as
ΦΡΟΝΟΥΣΙΝ
- PHRONOUSIN
- they-think
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- also
ΣΥΜΒΗΣΕΤΑΙ
- SYMBĒSETAI
- it-will-happen
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΙΣ
- AUTOIS
- to-them
ΟΥ̓ΣΙΝ
- OUSIN
- being
ἈΣΩΜΑΤΟΙΣ
- ASŌMATOIS
- bodiless
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΔΑΙΜΟΝΙΚΟΙΣ
- DAIMONIKOIS
- demonic

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.

G1223

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

Translations: through, by means of, on account of, because of, 14

Notes: This word is most commonly an elided form of the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through', 'by means of', 'on account of', or 'because of'. It is used to indicate the means by which something is done or the reason for an action. It can also represent the Greek numeral 14, indicated by a keraia (a mark similar to an apostrophe) which is often omitted in transcription.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition or numeral)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

Etymology: The preposition ΔΙΑ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

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.

G4982

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: so-THOH-men

Translations: that we may be saved, let us be saved, that we may be delivered, let us be delivered

Notes: This word means 'that we may be saved' or 'let us be saved'. It is the first person plural, aorist passive subjunctive form of the verb 'σῴζω' (sōzō), which means 'to save', 'to deliver', or 'to preserve'. It is used to express a purpose, a wish, or an exhortation, indicating an action that is desired or intended to happen to the subject.

Inflection: First Person, Plural, Aorist, Passive, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ, ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ

Etymology: The word σῴζω (sōzō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *sow- meaning 'to save, to protect'. It is related to Sanskrit 'tavīti' (he is strong) and Latin 'sōspes' (safe, sound).

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.

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.

G0450

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nes-TEE-sen

Translations: he raised up, he stood up, he caused to rise, he restored, he established

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to raise up, to cause to stand, or to restore. It can be used literally, such as raising someone from the dead or causing them to stand, or figuratively, such as establishing something or restoring a situation. It implies an action of bringing something or someone into an upright or prominent position.

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

Synonyms: ἘΓΕΙΡΩ, ἹΣΤΗΜΙ

G5618

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Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: OH-sper

Translations: just as, as, even as, like, in the same way as

Notes: This word functions as a comparative adverb or conjunction, meaning 'just as' or 'even as'. It is used to introduce a clause that draws a comparison or analogy, indicating that something is happening or is true in the same manner or degree as something else. It emphasizes the similarity between two things or actions.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑΠΕΡ

Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs, "as") and the particle περ (per, "indeed, very"), emphasizing the comparison.

G0571

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: AH-pis-toy

Translations: unbelieving, faithless, unbelievers, faithless ones

Notes: This word describes someone who is without faith or belief, or who is untrustworthy. It is often used to refer to those who do not believe in God or in the teachings of a particular faith. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun, or as a noun itself, referring to a group of people who are unbelieving or faithless. It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'α-' (alpha privative, meaning 'not' or 'without') and 'πιστός' (pistós), meaning 'faithful' or 'believing'.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΘΕΟΣ, ΑΠΕΙΘΗΣ, ΑΝΟΜΟΣ

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.

G1380

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doh-KEIN

Translations: to seem, to appear, to think, to suppose, to be thought, to be esteemed

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'δοκέω'. It is commonly used to express the idea of something appearing to be true, or someone thinking or supposing something. It can be used impersonally (it seems) or with a subject and infinitive construction (someone seems to do something). It often conveys a sense of subjective perception or opinion rather than objective fact.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΦΑΙΝΩ, ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'δοκέω' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *dek-, meaning 'to take, accept, receive, be fitting'. It is related to words signifying 'opinion' or 'appearance'.

G2531

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Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

Translations: just as, even as, according as, as, exactly as, in proportion as, like, according to, inasmuch as

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, meaning 'as' or 'how'). It functions as an adverb or conjunction, primarily used to introduce a comparison, indicating that something is done or happens in the same way as something else. It can also express correspondence or proportion, meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'to the extent that'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, 'as, how').

G5426

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: phro-NOO-sin

Translations: they think, they are minded, they set their mind, they understand, they have understanding, they are of the same mind

Notes: This word describes the act of thinking, having a particular mindset, or setting one's mind on something. It can refer to intellectual activity, but often implies a moral or spiritual disposition, indicating the direction of one's thoughts and intentions. It is used to describe how people think or what they are focused on.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΝΟΕΩ, ΔΙΑΝΟΕΟΜΑΙ, ΛΟΓΙΖΟΜΑΙ

G0846

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Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

Translations: (to) them, (to) themselves, (to) it, (to) him, (to) her

Notes: This word is a dative plural form of the personal/demonstrative pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It typically means 'to/for them' or 'to/for themselves', depending on the context. It can refer to people or things. When used reflexively, it emphasizes the subject performing an action on or for themselves. It can also be used to refer to 'it', 'him', or 'her' in the dative case when the gender and number are clear from context, though 'them' is its primary plural translation.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

G781

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-SOH-mah-toys

Translations: incorporeal, bodiless, immaterial, without a body, not having a body

Notes: This word describes something that is without a physical body or is immaterial. It is used to refer to entities or concepts that do not possess a corporeal form, such as spirits or abstract ideas. It can be used in a sentence to describe something that is not physical.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ἈΣΩΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word ἀσώματος (asōmatos) is a compound word formed from the privative alpha (ἀ-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and σῶμα (sōma) meaning 'body'. Thus, it literally means 'without a body'.

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