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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.
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.
G3326
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb
Sounds like: MEH-tah
Translations: with, among, after, behind, afterward, besides
Notes: ΜΕΤΑ is a versatile word that functions as both a preposition and an adverb. As a preposition, its meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: when followed by a genitive noun, it means 'with' or 'among', indicating association or presence; when followed by an accusative noun, it means 'after' or 'behind', indicating sequence or pursuit. As an adverb, it typically means 'afterward' or 'besides'. It is a very common word in Koine Greek.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is cognate with English 'mid' and 'middle'.
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.
G0386
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-nah-STA-sin
Translations: resurrection, rising, a resurrection, a rising
Notes: This word refers to a 'rising up' or 'standing up'. It is most commonly used in the context of a 'resurrection' from the dead, particularly the resurrection of Jesus Christ or the general resurrection of the dead. It can also refer to a general 'rising' or 'standing up' in other contexts.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΓΕΡΣΙΣ, ΑΝΑΒΑΣΙΣ
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.
G4561
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: sar-KEE
Translations: flesh, body, a body, human nature, carnal nature
Notes: This word refers to flesh, the physical body, or human nature in general. It can also denote the carnal or sinful aspect of human nature, especially in a theological context. It is often used to distinguish the physical from the spiritual.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΣΩΜΑ, ΧΡΩΣ
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TON
Translations: him, it, himself, itself
Notes: This word is a third-person pronoun, typically meaning 'him' or 'it' when used as a personal pronoun. It can also be used intensively to mean 'himself' or 'itself', emphasizing the subject or object. It refers to a previously mentioned male person or a neuter object.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter
G1492
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: OY-dah
Translations: know, understand, perceive, be aware of
Notes: This verb means 'to know' or 'to understand'. It is a perfect tense verb that functions with a present meaning, indicating a state of knowing that has resulted from a past act of perceiving or learning. It is often used to express a deep, intuitive, or experiential knowledge, as opposed to merely intellectual knowledge. It can be used with an accusative object, or with a clause introduced by 'ὅτι' (that) or an interrogative pronoun.
Inflection: Perfect, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *weyd- 'to see, to know'. In Greek, it developed into a perfect tense verb with a present meaning, signifying a state of knowing that comes from having seen or perceived.
G4100
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pis-TEH-oo-oh
Translations: believe, trust, have faith
Notes: This verb means to believe, to trust, or to have faith. It can be used to express belief in a person or concept, often taking a dative object (e.g., 'to believe in God'). It can also mean to believe that something is true, in which case it might take an accusative object or a clause.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular
Synonyms: ΠΕΙΘΩ, ΕΛΠΙΖΩ
Etymology: From πίστις (pistis), meaning 'faith' or 'trust'.
G5607
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ON-tah
Translations: being, existing, things that are, beings, real things
Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It describes something that is or exists. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, indicating a state of being or existence. It can refer to 'those who are' or 'things that are', depending on the context and gender.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter Plural; or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine, Plural
Synonyms: ὙΠΑΡΧΟΝΤΑ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΑ
Etymology: The word εἰμί (eimi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁es- meaning 'to be'. It is a fundamental verb in many Indo-European languages.
G3753
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: OH-teh
Translations: when, whenever, at which time
Notes: This word functions as a temporal adverb or conjunction, indicating a point or period in time. It is used to introduce a clause that specifies when an action occurs or occurred, similar to 'when' or 'whenever' in English. It can refer to a specific past event or a general, recurring condition.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΗΝΙΚΑ, ΟΠΟΤΕ
Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (the) and the particle 'te' (then, at that time). It originally meant 'at that time when'.
G4314
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: PROSS
Translations: to, toward, with, against, for, at, near, by, in relation to
Notes: This is a common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. It indicates direction, relation, or purpose, and its precise meaning often depends on the case of the noun it governs. For example, with the accusative case, it typically means 'to' or 'toward' (indicating motion or direction), 'against' (indicating opposition), or 'in relation to'. With the genitive case, it can mean 'from' (indicating origin or source) or 'in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'at' or 'near' (indicating proximity). It is used to express a wide range of relationships between actions, objects, and people.
Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs various cases (accusative, genitive, dative).
Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'forward, toward'. It is related to other words indicating movement or direction.
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).
G4012
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: PEH-ree
Translations: about, concerning, around, for, on behalf of, with respect to, at, near
Notes: This word is a preposition that can take either the genitive or accusative case, and its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'about', 'concerning', 'for', or 'on behalf of'. When used with the accusative case, it usually indicates spatial 'around', 'about' (in the sense of movement or position), 'at', or 'near'. It can also be used as a prefix in compound words, adding a sense of 'around' or 'excessive'.
Inflection: Governs Genitive or Accusative case; Does not inflect itself
Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peri, meaning 'around, about'. It is cognate with English 'peri-' (as in 'perimeter') and Latin 'per'.
G4074
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun
Sounds like: PEH-tron
Translations: Peter, a stone, a rock
Notes: This word is the accusative singular form of 'ΠΕΤΡΟΣ'. It can refer to the apostle Peter, a prominent figure in the New Testament. It can also mean 'stone' or 'rock' in a general sense. When used as a proper noun, it refers to the person Peter. When used as a common noun, it refers to a piece of rock or a large stone.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΚΗΦΑΣ, ΛΙΘΟΣ, ΒΡΑΧΟΣ
G2064
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EEL-then
Translations: came, went, arrived
Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes an action that happened in the past, specifically that 'he, she, or it came' or 'he, she, or it went'. It is used to indicate movement towards or away from a place or state.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, 3rd Person Singular
Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ
G5346
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EH-fay
Translations: he said, she said, it said, he spoke, she spoke, it spoke
Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'φημί' (phēmi), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to report what someone said or spoke in the past, often translated as 'he said' or 'she said'. It can be used in various contexts to introduce direct or indirect speech.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΕΙΠΕΝ
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
G2983
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: lah-BEH-teh
Translations: Take!, Receive!, Get!
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to take', 'to receive', or 'to get'. It is often used as a command or instruction, telling a group of people to perform the action of taking or receiving something. It can refer to physically taking an object, receiving something given, or even understanding or grasping a concept.
Inflection: 2nd Person, Plural, Aorist, Active, Imperative
Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ
G5584
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: psay-lah-FAH-sah-teh
Translations: touch, handle, feel, grope
Notes: This verb means to touch, handle, or feel something, often with the intention of examining it or verifying its nature through touch. It can also imply groping or feeling one's way. It is used to command or urge someone to physically interact with an object or person.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, 2nd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΑΠΤΟΜΑΙ, ΕΦΑΠΤΟΜΑΙ
G1691
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: MEH
Translations: me
Notes: This word is the first-person singular pronoun 'me' in the accusative case. It is used as the direct object of a verb or as the object of certain prepositions, indicating the recipient of an action or the object being affected.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, First Person
Etymology: The word ΜΕ (me) derives from the ancient Greek first-person singular pronoun. Its form has remained largely consistent throughout various stages of the Greek language.
G3708
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ee-DEH-teh
Translations: See!, Behold!, Look!
Notes: This word is an imperative verb, meaning 'see!' or 'behold!' It is used to command or urge a group of people to observe or pay attention to something. It functions as an exclamation to draw focus to a particular object or situation.
Inflection: Second person plural, Aorist Active Imperative
Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΕΤΕ, ΘΕΑΣΑΣΘΕ
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.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ee-MEE
Translations: I am, to be, exist, happen
Notes: This is the Koine Greek verb 'to be', 'to exist', or 'to happen'. It is a fundamental and highly irregular verb, often used as a copula (a linking verb) to connect the subject of a sentence to a predicate noun or adjective, indicating identity or a state of being. It can also indicate existence or occurrence. For example, 'Ἐγὼ εἰμι' translates to 'I am'.
Inflection: First person singular, Present, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ
Etymology: This verb is one of the oldest and most fundamental verbs in the Greek language, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages.
G1140
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: dai-MO-nee-on
Translations: demon, evil spirit, a demon, an evil spirit
Notes: This word refers to a divine being, often a lesser deity or spirit. In the New Testament and later Koine Greek, it predominantly refers to an evil spirit or demon, often associated with causing illness or torment. It is used in sentences to describe the source of affliction or supernatural evil.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑ, ΔΙΑΒΟΛΟΣ
Etymology: The word originates from the Greek word δαίμων (daimōn), which originally referred to a divine power, fate, or a god. Over time, its meaning evolved, particularly in the Septuagint and New Testament, to denote an evil spirit.
G0078
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ah-SOH-mah-ton
Translations: incorporeal, bodiless, without a body, an incorporeal thing, a bodiless thing
Notes: This word describes something that is without a physical body or material form. It is often used to refer to spiritual beings or concepts that are not made of matter. For example, one might describe a spirit or a ghost as incorporeal.
Inflection: Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative, Singular, Neuter
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'.
G2112
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: YOO-thoos
Translations: immediately, at once, straightway, forthwith
Notes: This word functions as an adverb, indicating that something happens without delay or directly. It is used to express immediacy in time, meaning 'at once' or 'straightway'. It can also refer to a direct path or manner, meaning 'straight' or 'directly'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΧΡΗΜΑ, ΑΥΤΙΚΑ
Etymology: From the Greek word εὐθύς (euthys), meaning 'straight' or 'direct'. It developed into an adverb indicating immediacy.
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TOO
Translations: (of) him, his, (of) it, its
Notes: This word is a third-person pronoun. In this genitive singular form, it typically means 'of him,' 'his,' 'of it,' or 'its,' indicating possession or origin. It can refer to a male person or a neuter object/concept.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter
Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ (autos) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'self'. It is an ancient Greek word that has been in continuous use.
G0680
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: HEEP-san-toh
Translations: they touched, they laid hold of, they clung to
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to touch', 'to lay hold of', or 'to cling to'. It is often used in the middle voice to indicate an action done to oneself or for one's own benefit, such as 'to touch for oneself' or 'to cling to'. It describes an action that happened in the past, completed at a specific point.
Inflection: 3rd Person, Plural, Aorist, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice
G4100
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ep-is-TEV-san
Translations: they believed, they trusted, they had faith
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to believe,' 'to trust,' or 'to have faith.' It is used to describe the act of placing confidence or reliance in someone or something. In the provided examples, it consistently refers to a group of people who believed or trusted in something or someone.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural
Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑ, ΠΕΙΘΩ
G2523
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: kar-THEN-tes
Translations: having sat down, having been seated, having settled
Notes: The word "ΚΑΡΘΕΝΤΕΣ" appears to be a misspelling or a corrupted form of "ΚΑΘΙΣΑΝΤΕΣ" (kathisantes) or "ΚΑΘΕΝΤΕΣ" (kathentes), which are aorist active participles of the verb "ΚΑΘΙΖΩ" (kathizo). This verb means "to sit down," "to cause to sit," or "to settle." As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, often functioning like an adjective or adverb, indicating that someone or something has performed the action of sitting or being seated.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Masculine, Nominative, Plural
Synonyms: ΚΑΘΗΜΕΝΟΙ, ΕΔΡΑΣΑΝΤΕΣ
Etymology: The verb ΚΑΘΙΖΩ (kathizo) is derived from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down,' and the verb ἹΖΩ (hizo), meaning 'to seat' or 'to sit.' Thus, it literally means 'to sit down' or 'to cause to sit down.'
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.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TOH
Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the
Notes: ΤΩ is the dative singular form of the definite article 'the'. It indicates the indirect object of a verb or the means/instrument by which an action is performed. It can also be used to indicate location or association, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', 'by', 'with', or 'in'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
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
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'.
G3778
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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective
Sounds like: TOO-toh
Translations: this, that, it, a this, a that
Notes: ΤΟΥΤΟ is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is the neuter singular form and can function as either the nominative or accusative case. As a pronoun, it refers to a specific thing or concept, often pointing it out. As an adjective, it modifies a neuter singular noun, indicating 'this' or 'that' particular noun. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'this thing' or 'that matter'.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ
Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos) is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. Its origin is ancient, deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots that conveyed the idea of proximity or pointing.
G2288
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: THAH-nah-TOO
Translations: (of) death, (of) a death
Notes: This word refers to the state of being dead, the cessation of life, or the end of existence. It is often used to describe physical death, but can also refer to spiritual death or separation. In a sentence, it would typically indicate possession or origin, such as 'the power of death' or 'delivered from death'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΔΗΣ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to die'.
G2706
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: kah-teh-froh-NEH-sahn
Translations: they despised, they scorned, they looked down on, they disdained
Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, 'down') and the verb φρονέω (phroneō, 'to think, to have understanding'). It means to look down upon someone or something, to despise, scorn, or treat with contempt. It implies a strong negative judgment or a feeling of superiority. It is often used to describe a lack of respect or a dismissive attitude towards laws, people, or teachings.
Inflection: Aorist Indicative, Active Voice, 3rd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡΦΡΟΝΕΩ, ΑΘΕΤΕΩ, ΟΛΙΓΩΡΕΩ
Etymology: The word καταφρονέω is derived from the prefix κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb φρονέω (phroneō), meaning 'to think, to have understanding, to be minded'. The combination suggests thinking down upon or having a mindset against something.
G2147
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: hoo-REH-thay-san
Translations: they were found
Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist indicative passive form of the verb 'εὑρίσκω' (heuriskō), meaning 'to find' or 'to discover'. Therefore, 'ηὑρέθησαν' translates to 'they were found' or 'they were discovered'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, where the subjects of the verb were the recipients of the action of being found.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, 3rd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ
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.
G5228
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: hoo-PER
Translations: over, above, for, on behalf of, concerning, beyond, more than
Notes: ΥΠΕΡ is a Koine Greek preposition. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often means 'on behalf of', 'for the sake of', 'concerning', or 'instead of'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'over', 'above', 'beyond', or 'more than', often indicating position or motion.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΑΝΤΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *uperi, meaning 'over, above'. It is cognate with English 'over' and Latin 'super'.
G2288
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: THA-na-ton
Translations: death, a death
Notes: This word refers to death, the cessation of life. It is often used in a literal sense to describe physical death, but can also be used metaphorically to describe spiritual death or destruction. In a sentence, it would typically function as the object of a verb or the subject of a clause, indicating the concept of death.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative
Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΥΤΗ, ΑΠΟΒΙΩΣΙΣ, ΕΞΟΔΟΣ
G0450
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-na-STA-sin
Translations: resurrection, a resurrection, rising, a rising
Notes: This word refers to a 'rising up' or 'standing up again', most commonly used in the context of a 'resurrection' from the dead. It can also refer to a general 'rising' or 'rebellion'. In the provided context, it clearly refers to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ἘΓΕΡΣΙΣ, ἘΞΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΣ
G4906
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: soon-eh-FAH-gen
Translations: ate with, did eat with, ate together, dined with
Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to eat with' or 'to dine together'. It describes the act of sharing a meal with others. The prefix 'συν-' (syn-) means 'with' or 'together', and the root verb 'φάγω' (phagō) means 'to eat'. It is used to indicate companionship during a meal.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΔΕΙΠΝΕΩ, ΣΥΝΕΣΘΙΩ
Etymology: The word ΣΥΜΦΑΓΩ is a compound of the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb φάγω (phagō), meaning 'to eat'.
G4925
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: soon-eh-PEE-en
Translations: drank with, drank together with
Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'συν-' (together with) and the verb 'πίνω' (to drink). It means to drink together with someone or to share a drink with others. It describes the act of communal drinking.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person, Singular
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.
G4559
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: sar-ki-KOS
Translations: fleshly, carnal, worldly, human
Notes: This adjective describes something pertaining to the flesh or human nature, often implying a focus on earthly or physical desires rather than spiritual ones. It can also simply mean 'human' or 'mortal' in contrast to divine or spiritual beings. It is derived from the noun 'sarx' (flesh).
Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Singular; or Nominative, Feminine, Singular; or Accusative, Masculine, Singular
Synonyms: ΣΩΜΑΤΙΚΟΣ, ΒΙΩΤΙΚΟΣ
Etymology: The word ΣΑΡΚΙΚΟΣ (sarkikos) is derived from the Koine Greek noun ΣΑΡΞ (sarx), meaning 'flesh' or 'body'. The suffix -ικος (-ikos) is used to form adjectives indicating 'pertaining to' or 'of the nature of'.
G2539
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Sounds like: KAI-per
Translations: although, though, even though, even if, notwithstanding
Notes: This word is a compound particle used to introduce a concessive clause, meaning 'although' or 'even though'. It indicates that something is true despite a contrary condition or circumstance. It often appears with a participle, expressing a concession.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΙ ΚΑΙ, ΚΑΙ
Etymology: ΚΑΙΠΕΡ is a compound word formed from the conjunction ΚΑΙ (kai), meaning 'and' or 'even', and the particle ΠΕΡ (per), which is an intensive particle. Together, they form a strong concessive meaning.
G4153
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: pnyoo-mah-tee-KOS
Translations: spiritually, in a spiritual manner
Notes: This word describes an action or state that is done or exists in a spiritual way, as opposed to a physical or worldly way. It indicates something pertaining to the spirit, or influenced by the Holy Spirit. It is often used to contrast with things that are carnal or fleshly.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΙΚΩΣ
Etymology: The word derives from the Greek noun ΠΝΕΥΜΑ (pneuma), meaning 'spirit' or 'wind', and the suffix -τικως (-tikos), which forms adverbs from adjectives. Thus, it means 'in a manner pertaining to the spirit'.
G1727
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: hay-NO-meh-nos
Translations: united, joined, made one, being united, having been united
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'henoō', meaning 'to unite' or 'to make one'. As a participle, it describes someone or something that has been united or made one. It is used to indicate a state of being joined or in agreement with another, often implying a deep spiritual or relational connection. For example, it can describe a person who is united with God or with a community.
Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΗΜΜΕΝΟΣ, ΣΥΝΔΕΔΕΜΕΝΟΣ
Etymology: The word ἑνόω (henoō) comes from the Greek word ἕν (hen), meaning 'one'. It signifies the act of bringing together into a single unit or state of oneness.
G3962
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PAH-tree
Translations: to a father, to the father, for a father, for the father
Notes: This word refers to a father or an ancestor. In its dative form, it indicates the recipient of an action or the person for whom something is done. It can be used to refer to a biological father, an ancestor, or even God as a father figure.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΗΤΩΡ, ΠΡΟΓΟΝΟΣ
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