Ignatius’ Letter to the Trallians Chapter 1, Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

Ignatius’ Letter to the Trallians, Chapter 1

Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

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ἈΜΩΜΟΝ
- AMŌMON
- blameless
ΔΙΑΝΟΙΑΝ
- DIANOIAN
- mind
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΑΔΙΑΚΡΙΤΟΝ
- ADIAKRITON
- undivided
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΥΠΟΜΟΝΗ
- YPOMONĒ
- endurance
ἘΓΝΩΝ
- EGNŌN
- I-knew
ΥΜΑΣ
- YMAS
- you
ἘΧΟΝΤΑΣ
- ECHONTAS
- having
ΟΥ̓
- OU
- not
ΚΑΤΑ
- KATA
- according-to
ΧΡΗΣΙΝ
- CHRĒSIN
- use
ἈΛΛΑ
- ALLA
- but
ΚΑΤΑ
- KATA
- according-to
ΦΥΣΙΝ
- PHYSIN
- nature
ΚΑΘΩΣ
- KATHŌS
- just-as
ἘΔΗΛΩΣΕΝ
- EDĒLŌSEN
- he-made-clear
ΜΟΙ
- MOI
- to-me
ΠΟΛΥΒΙΟΣ
- POLYBIOS
- Polybius
Ο
- O
- the
ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ
- EPISKOPOS
- overseer
ΥΜΩΝ
- YMŌN
- of-you
ΟΣ
- OS
- who
ΠΑΡΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ
- PAREGENETO
- came
ΘΕΛΗΜΑΤΙ
- THELĒMATI
- by-will
ΘΕΟΥ
- THEOU
- of-God
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἸΗΣΟΥ
- IĒSOU
- of-Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ
- CHRISTOU
- Anointed-One
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΣΜΥΡΝΗ
- SMYRNĒ
- Smyrna
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΟΥΤΩΣ
- OUTŌS
- thus
ΜΟΙ
- MOI
- to-me
ΣΥΝΕΧΑΡΗ
- SYNECHARĒ
- he-rejoiced-with
ΔΕΔΕΜΕΝΩ
- DEDEMENŌ
- having-been-bound
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΧΡΙΣΤΩ
- CHRISTŌ
- Anointed-One
ἸΗΣΟΥ
- IĒSOU
- Jesus
ΩΣΤΕ
- ŌSTE
- so-that
ΜΕ
- ME
- me
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΠΑΝ
- PAN
- whole
ΠΛΗΘΟΣ
- PLĒTHOS
- multitude
ΥΜΩΝ
- YMŌN
- of-you
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΑΥ̓ΤΩ
- AUTŌ
- him
ΘΕΩΡΕΙΣΘΑΙ
- THEŌREISTHAI
- to-be-seen

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ἈΠΟΔΕΞΑΜΕΝΟΣ
- APODEXAMENOS
- having-received
ΟΥ̓Ν
- OUN
- therefore
ΤΗΝ
- TĒN
- the
ΚΑΤΑ
- KATA
- according-to
ΘΕΟΝ
- THEON
- God
ΕΥ̓ΝΟΙΑΝ
- EUNOIAN
- good-will
ΔΙ
- DI
- through
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ
- AUTOU
- him
ΕΔΟΞΑΣΑ
- EDOXASA
- I-glorified
ΕΥΡΩΝ
- EURŌN
- having-found
ΥΜΑΣ
- YMAS
- you
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ἘΓΝΩΝ
- EGNŌN
- I-knew
ΜΙΜΗΤΑΣ
- MIMĒTAS
- imitators
ὈΝΤΑΣ
- ONTAS
- being
ΘΕΟΥ
- THEOU
- of-God

G299

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-MOH-mon

Translations: blameless, without blemish, faultless, unblemished, perfect

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is without fault, defect, or blemish, often used in a moral or sacrificial context. It implies a state of purity or perfection, making it suitable for offerings or describing individuals of high moral character. It can be used to describe an animal fit for sacrifice or a person whose conduct is beyond reproach.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΚΑΚΟΣ, ΑΜΙΑΝΤΟΣ, ΚΑΘΑΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the negative prefix 'α-' (a-) meaning 'without' and 'μῶμος' (mōmos) meaning 'blame' or 'blemish'. Thus, it literally means 'without blame' or 'without blemish'.

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.

G0080

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-dee-AH-kree-ton

Translations: undistinguished, impartial, without wavering, without doubt, unhesitating, a thing without doubt

Notes: This word describes something that is without distinction, doubt, or partiality. It implies a state of being clear, certain, or impartial, not making distinctions or showing favoritism. It can be used to describe a mind, judgment, or action that is unwavering and free from internal conflict or external bias.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΔΟΥΛΩΤΟΣ, ΑΜΕΡΙΜΝΟΣ, ΑΜΩΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the negative prefix 'α-' (a-, meaning 'not' or 'without') and 'διακριτός' (diakritos), which means 'distinguishable' or 'discerned'. 'Διακριτός' comes from 'διακρίνω' (diakrinō), meaning 'to distinguish' or 'to judge between'.

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.

G5281

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hoo-po-mo-NEE

Translations: endurance, patience, perseverance, steadfastness, a patience, an endurance, a perseverance, a steadfastness

Notes: This word refers to the capacity to endure or bear up under difficult circumstances, often with a sense of steadfastness or patient waiting. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (HYPO), meaning 'under', and the verb ΜΕΝΩ (MENO), meaning 'to remain' or 'to abide'. Thus, it literally means 'a remaining under' or 'a bearing up under'. It describes the quality of not giving in to adversity or suffering, but rather maintaining one's resolve and hope.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΡΤΕΡΙΑ, ΑΝΔΡΙΑ, ΜΑΚΡΟΘΥΜΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ΥΠΟ (HYPO), meaning 'under', and the verb ΜΕΝΩ (MENO), meaning 'to remain' or 'to abide'. It describes the act of remaining steadfast under pressure or difficulty.

G2192

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: EKH-on-tas

Translations: having, holding, possessing, those having, the ones holding

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. As a participle, it functions both as a verb, indicating an action, and as an adjective, modifying a noun. In this form, it describes individuals or things that are in the process of having or holding something.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Accusative, Plural, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΑΣ

Etymology: The verb ἔχω (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ-, meaning 'to hold, to have'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, with cognates in other Indo-European languages.

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.

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'.

G5449

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: FY-sin

Translations: nature, a nature, kind, a kind, birth, a birth, natural order, a natural order, natural disposition, a natural disposition

Notes: This word refers to the inherent character, constitution, or essential quality of something or someone. It can describe the natural order of things, the way something is born or comes into being, or the innate disposition of a person or animal. It is often used in contrast to things that are artificial, man-made, or contrary to the natural order.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΣ, ΟΥΣΙΑ, ΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΙΣ

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').

G1213

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DEH-loh-sen

Translations: he showed, she showed, it showed, he revealed, she revealed, it revealed, he made clear, she made clear, it made clear, he declared, she declared, it declared

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to show,' 'to reveal,' 'to make clear,' or 'to declare.' It is used to describe an action where something previously hidden or unclear is brought into plain sight or understanding. It often implies a disclosure of information or a manifestation of something. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'He showed the truth' or 'It was revealed to them.'

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ, ΓΝΩΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΗΛΟΩ comes from the adjective δῆλος (dēlos), meaning 'visible' or 'clear.' The verb form means to make something visible or clear.

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: po-LY-bee-os

Translations: Polybius

Notes: Polybius was a Greek historian of the Hellenistic period, known for his work 'The Histories', which covered the period of 220-146 BC, focusing on the rise of the Roman Republic. He is considered one of the most important historians of the ancient world.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Polybius is of Greek origin, derived from 'πολύς' (polys), meaning 'many' or 'much', and 'βίος' (bios), meaning 'life'. Thus, it literally means 'much life' or 'long-lived'.

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'.

G1985

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-is-KOP-os

Translations: overseer, a bishop, superintendent, guardian

Notes: This word refers to an overseer, a superintendent, or a guardian. In a religious context, it often denotes a bishop or an elder who has oversight of a church or community. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'over' or 'upon,' and 'σκοπέω' (skopeō), meaning 'to look' or 'to watch.' Thus, it literally means 'one who looks over' or 'one who watches over.'

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΟΣ, ΠΟΙΜΗΝ, ΗΓΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ is derived from the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'over' or 'upon,' and the verb σκοπέω (skopeō), meaning 'to look,' 'to watch,' or 'to observe.' It describes someone who has the function of looking over or watching over something or someone.

G3739

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Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

Translations: who, which, what, that, as, how, when

Notes: The word 'ΟΣ' is a versatile relative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'who,' 'which,' or 'that,' depending on the context and the gender, number, and case it agrees with. It introduces a relative clause, linking it to a preceding noun or pronoun. It can also function as a conjunction, meaning 'as,' 'how,' or 'when,' indicating manner or time.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The word 'ΟΣ' is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has been a fundamental part of the Greek language's grammatical structure for millennia, serving to connect clauses and introduce relative information.

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

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.

G4796

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ekh-AH-ree

Translations: rejoiced with, congratulated, shared in joy

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to rejoice with' or 'to congratulate'. It describes the act of sharing in someone else's joy or expressing congratulations. It is formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with', and 'χαίρω' (chairō), meaning 'to rejoice'.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΗΔΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΥΦΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'χαίρω' (chairō), meaning 'to rejoice' or 'be glad'.

G1210

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: deh-deh-MEH-noh

Translations: to one having been bound, to that which has been bound, to a bound one, to a bound thing

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'δέω' (deō), meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing a state or action that has been completed and whose result is ongoing. In this dative form, it indicates the recipient or indirect object of an action, referring to someone or something that has already been bound or tied.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΔΕΔΕΜΕΝΩ, ΠΕΔΗΜΕΝΩ

G5620

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Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: HOH-steh

Translations: so that, in order that, consequently, therefore, with the result that

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause of result or purpose. It indicates that what follows is a consequence or the intended outcome of what was previously stated. It can also introduce an infinitive clause to express result.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ

Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs), meaning 'as' or 'how', combined with the particle τε (te), meaning 'and' or 'also'. It developed to express result or consequence.

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.

G3956

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: PAN

Translations: all, every, whole, everything, a whole

Notes: This word is the neuter nominative or accusative singular form of the adjective/pronoun ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to indicate totality or universality. For example, it can mean 'all things' or 'everything' when used substantively, or 'the whole' when modifying a singular noun. It can also be used to mean 'every' when referring to individual items within a group.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΣ (pas) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *peh₂- meaning 'to protect, feed'. Its meaning evolved to 'all' or 'whole' in Greek.

G4128

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thoss

Translations: multitude, a multitude, crowd, a crowd, great number, abundance, a great number

Notes: This word refers to a large number or quantity of people or things. It can be used to describe a crowd of people, a large amount of something, or a general abundance. For example, it might refer to a large gathering of disciples or a great quantity of fish.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

Etymology: From the Greek root *pleth-* meaning 'to be full' or 'to fill'. It is related to words indicating fullness or abundance.

G0846

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Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) himself, (to) herself, (to) itself

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It functions as a personal pronoun meaning 'him', 'her', or 'it' when used as an indirect object, often translated with 'to' or 'for'. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself', emphasizing the subject. In some contexts, especially with the definite article, it can act as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'the same'. Its usage depends heavily on the surrounding context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G2334

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: theh-oh-REE-sthai

Translations: to be seen, to be observed, to be contemplated, to be gazed at, to be beheld

Notes: This word is the present passive infinitive form of the verb 'theoreo'. It means 'to be seen' or 'to be observed'. It describes the action of being looked at, contemplated, or gazed upon by someone else. It is used when the subject of the verb is the one being perceived or understood.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΕΣΘΑΙ, ΟΡΑΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'theoreo' comes from 'theoros' (a spectator) and 'thea' (a sight). It originally referred to looking at a spectacle or a public show, and later broadened to mean observing or contemplating.

G0594

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-po-DEK-sah-meh-nos

Translations: having received, having accepted, having welcomed, having approved, having acknowledged

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb 'ἀποδέχομαι', meaning 'to receive fully, accept, welcome, or approve'. It describes an action completed in the past, indicating that the subject has taken something in, either literally or figuratively, with approval or welcome. It is often used to describe someone who has received a person, a message, or a favor with a positive disposition.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

G3767

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Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

Translations: therefore, then, so, consequently, accordingly, now, indeed

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a logical consequence, transition, or emphasis. It often connects a statement to what precedes it, meaning 'therefore' or 'consequently'. It can also be used to introduce a new point or a summary, translated as 'then' or 'now'. In some contexts, it adds emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'certainly'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *nu, meaning 'now' or 'then'. It is related to Latin 'nunc' (now) and English 'now'.

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.

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'.

G2147

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eu-RON

Translations: finding, having found, discovering, obtaining

Notes: ΕΥΡΩΝ is the masculine, singular, nominative, aorist active participle of the verb εὑρίσκω (heuriskō), meaning 'to find' or 'to discover'. As a participle, it functions like both a verb and an adjective, describing an action performed by the subject. It indicates an action that has been completed in the past relative to the main verb, often translated as 'having found' or simply 'finding' in context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΕΞΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word εὑρίσκω (heuriskō) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to find' or 'to obtain' in other Indo-European languages.

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.

G1510

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ON-tas

Translations: being, existing, those who are, those who exist

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'to be' (ΕἸΜΙ), inflected in the masculine accusative plural. It describes individuals or things that are currently in a state of being or existence. It can be translated as 'being' or 'existing', often referring to 'those who are' or 'those who exist' in a particular state or place, especially when used substantively (as a noun). For example, it might refer to 'those who are present' or 'those who are alive'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine, Accusative, Plural

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