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

Ignatius’ Letter to the Trallians, Chapter 2

Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

2:1

ΟΤΑΝ
- OTAN
- when
ΓΑΡ
- GAR
- for
ΤΩ
- TŌ
- to-the
ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΩ
- EPISKOPŌ
- overseer
ΥΟΤΑΣΣΗΣΘΕ
- YOTASSĒSTHE
- you-are-submitting
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ἸΗΣΟΥ
- IĒSOU
- Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΩ
- CHRISTŌ
- Anointed-One
ΦΑΙΝΕΣΘΕ
- PHAINESTHE
- you-appear
ΜΟΙ
- MOI
- to-me
ΟΥ̓
- OU
- not
ΚΑΤΑ
- KATA
- according-to
ἈΝΘΡΩΠΟΝ
- ANTHRŌPON
- man
ΖΩΝΤΕΣ
- ZŌNTES
- living
ἈΛΛΑ
- ALLA
- but
ΚΑΤΑ
- KATA
- according-to
ἸΗΣΟΥΝ
- IĒSOUN
- Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΝ
- CHRISTON
- Anointed-One
ΤΟΝ
- TON
- the-one
ΔΙ
- DI
- through
ΗΜΑΣ
- ĒMAS
- us
ἈΠΟΘΑΝΟΝΤΑ
- APOTHANONTA
- having-died
ΙΝΑ
- INA
- so-that
ΠΙΣΤΕΥΣΑΝΤΕΣ
- PISTEUSANTES
- having-believed
ΕἸΣ
- EIS
- into
ΤΟΝ
- TON
- the
ΘΑΝΑΤΟΝ
- THANATON
- death
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ
- AUTOU
- of-him
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ἈΠΟΘΑΝΕΙΝ
- APOTHANEIN
- to-die
ἘΚΦΥΓΗΤΕ
- EKPHYGĒTE
- you-may-escape

2:2

ἈΝΑΓΚΑΙΟΝ
- ANAGKAION
- necessary
ΟΥ̓Ν
- OUN
- therefore
ἘΣΤΙΝ
- ESTIN
- it-is
ΩΣΠΕΡ
- ŌSPER
- just-as
ΠΟΙΕΙΤΕ
- POIEITE
- you-do
ἈΝΕΥ
- ANEU
- without
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- the
ἘΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΥ
- EPISKOPOU
- overseer
ΜΗΔΕΝ
- MĒDEN
- nothing
ΠΡΑΣΣΕΙΝ
- PRASSEIN
- to-do
ΥΜΑΣ
- YMAS
- you
ἈΛΛ
- ALL
- but
ΥΠΟΤΑΣΣΕΣΘΑΙ
- YPOTASSESTHAI
- to-be-subject
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΤΩ
- TŌ
- to-the
ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΙΩ
- PRESBYTERIŌ
- body-of-elders
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ΤΟΙΣ
- TOIS
- to-the
ἈΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΙΣ
- APOSTOLOIS
- messengers
ἸΗΣΟΥ
- IĒSOU
- Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ
- CHRISTOU
- of-Anointed-One

2:3

ΔΕΙ
- DEI
- it-is-necessary
ΔΕ
- DE
- but
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- also
ΤΟΥΣ
- TOUS
- the
ΔΙΑΚΟΝΟΥΣ
- DIAKONOUS
- servants
ὈΝΤΑΣ
- ONTAS
- being
ΜΥΣΤΗΡΙΩΝ
- MYSTĒRIŌN
- of-mysteries
ἸΗΣΟΥ
- IĒSOU
- of-Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ
- CHRISTOU
- of-Anointed-One
ΚΑΤΑ
- KATA
- according-to
ΠΑΝΤΑ
- PANTA
- every
ΤΡΟΠΟΝ
- TROPON
- way
ΠΑΣΙΝ
- PASIN
- to-all
ἈΡΕΣΚΕΙΝ
- ARESKEIN
- to-please
ΟΥ̓
- OU
- not
ΓΑΡ
- GAR
- for
ΒΡΩΜΑΤΩΝ
- BRŌMATŌN
- of-foods
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΠΟΤΩΝ
- POTŌN
- of-drinks
ΕἸΣΙΝ
- EISIN
- they-are
ΔΙΑΚΟΝΟΙ
- DIAKONOI
- servants
ἈΛΛ
- ALL
- but
ἘΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣ
- EKKLĒSIAS
- of-congregation
ΘΕΟΥ
- THEOU
- of-God
ΥΠΗΡΕΤΑΙ
- YPĒRETAI
- attendants
ΔΕΟΝ
- DEON
- it-is-necessary
ΟΥ̓Ν
- OUN
- therefore
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥΣ
- AUTOUS
- them
ΦΥΛΑΣΣΕΣΘΑΙ
- PHYLASSESTHAI
- to-be-guarded-against
ΤΑ
- TA
- the
ἘΓΚΛΗΜΑΤΑ
- EGKLĒMATA
- accusations
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ΠΥΡ
- PYR
- fire

G3752

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

Translations: when, whenever, as often as, at the time that

Notes: This word is a conjunction or adverb used to introduce a temporal clause, indicating a point in time or a condition. It means 'when' or 'whenever,' suggesting that something happens at a specific moment or repeatedly under certain circumstances. It is often followed by the subjunctive mood in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

Etymology: From the conjunction ὅτε (hote, 'when') and the particle ἄν (an, indicating potential or contingency).

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.

G1985

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-ko-POH

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΦΟΡΑΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΟΜΑΙ

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

G5293

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-po-TAS-ses-theh

Translations: be subject, submit yourselves, obey, be obedient

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ὑπό (hypo, meaning 'under') and the verb τάσσω (tassō, meaning 'to arrange' or 'to order'). It means to place oneself under the authority or arrangement of another, hence to be subject, submit, or obey. It is often used in the context of spiritual or social hierarchy, encouraging believers to yield to leadership or to one another.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΘΩ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ

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.

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.

G2198

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ZOHN-tes

Translations: living, the living, those who live, those who are alive

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to live'. It describes individuals or entities that are currently alive or in a state of living. It functions like an adjective or a noun, referring to 'the living ones' or 'those who are living'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΜΨΥΧΟΙ, ΕΝΕΡΓΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΖΑΩ (zaō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to live'. It is related to other Greek words concerning life and vitality.

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'.

G2424

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOON

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

Notes: This is a proper name, the Greek form of the Hebrew name 'Joshua'. It refers primarily to Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. It can also refer to other individuals named Joshua in the Old Testament or other historical figures. In a sentence, it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The Greek name ἸΗΣΟΥΣ (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'.

G5547

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHRIS-ton

Translations: Christ, the Christ, Anointed One, the Anointed One

Notes: This word refers to the 'Anointed One' or 'Messiah'. In the New Testament, it is primarily used as a title for Jesus, signifying his role as the promised deliverer. It is often used with the definite article 'the' (the Christ) or as a proper name (Christ). As an accusative form, it would typically function as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

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.

G4100

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pis-TEV-san-tes

Translations: having believed, having trusted, having put faith in

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to believe' or 'to trust'. It describes an action that has already occurred, indicating that the subject has performed the act of believing or trusting. It often functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, or as an adverb, describing how an action was performed.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΟΤΕΣ, ΕΛΠΙΣΑΝΤΕΣ

G1519

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

Translations: into, to, for, unto, among, in, toward

Notes: This word is a preposition that primarily indicates motion towards or into something. It is always used with the accusative case, showing the destination or goal of an action. It can also express purpose, result, or the object of an action. For example, it is used to say 'go into the city' or 'believe into Christ'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European *en-s, which is a locative adverb meaning 'in, into'. It is related to the English word 'in'.

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.

G0316

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-nang-KAI-on

Translations: necessary, important, essential, fitting, a necessary thing

Notes: This word describes something that is necessary, unavoidable, or indispensable. It can also refer to something that is proper, fitting, or closely related, such as a close friend or relative. It is often used impersonally to mean 'it is necessary' or 'it is important'.

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

Synonyms: ΧΡΗΣΙΜΟΣ, ἘΠΙΤΗΔΕΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΝΑΓΚΑΙΟΣ (anankaios) is derived from the noun ἈΝΑΓΚΗ (anankē), meaning 'necessity' or 'compulsion'. It describes that which pertains to or is caused by necessity.

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'.

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.

G4160

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EH-ee-teh

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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

G0427

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: ah-NEH-oo

Translations: without, apart from, besides

Notes: This word is a preposition that means 'without' or 'apart from'. It is used to indicate the absence of something or someone, or to denote separation. It typically takes the genitive case, indicating that something is done or exists in the absence of the noun it modifies.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΙΣ, ΕΚΤΟΣ

Etymology: This word is derived from the Greek prefix ἀν- (an-), meaning 'without' or 'not', combined with the adverb εὖ (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good'.

G3588, G3778

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

Translations: of the, of him, of it, of this, to, in order to

Notes: This word is a form of the definite article 'the' or a demonstrative pronoun 'this/that'. It is most commonly used to indicate possession or relationship, translating as 'of the' or 'of him/it'. It can also be used before an infinitive verb to express purpose, meaning 'to' or 'in order to'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word 'Ο' (ho), from which 'ΤΟΥ' is derived, comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient word that has evolved to serve various grammatical functions in Greek.

G3367

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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: MAY-den

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ

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

G4238

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PRAS-sane

Translations: to do, to practice, to perform, to accomplish, to act, to exact, to demand

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to do, to practice, or to perform an action. It can refer to carrying out a task, accomplishing something, or engaging in a particular activity. It can also imply the act of exacting or demanding something, such as payment.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΕΛΕΩ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to an earlier form meaning 'to pass through' or 'to travel', which evolved to mean 'to accomplish' or 'to do'.

G0243

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Part of Speech: Prefix

Sounds like: ALL

Translations: other, another, different, foreign

Notes: This is a prefix form of the word 'ἄλλος' (allos), meaning 'other' or 'another'. It is used to form compound words that convey the idea of something being different, foreign, or belonging to another group. For example, 'ἀλλογενῶν' means 'of other races', 'ἀλλότριοι' means 'strangers' or 'foreigners', and 'ἀλλόφυλους' means 'foreigners' or 'of another tribe'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix)

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English else.

G5293

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-po-TAS-ses-thai

Translations: to subject oneself, to be subject, to submit, to obey

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ὑπό' (under) and 'τάσσω' (to arrange, to order). It means to place oneself under the authority or control of another, to submit, or to obey. It is often used in contexts of social or spiritual hierarchy, indicating a voluntary or involuntary act of submission. It can be used reflexively (to subject oneself) or passively (to be subjected).

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΘΑΡΧΕΩ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ

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.

G4244

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: Pres-by-TEH-ree-oh

Translations: (to) a presbytery, (to) the presbytery, (to) a council of elders, (to) the council of elders

Notes: This word refers to a body or council of elders, often in a religious or ecclesiastical context. It denotes a group of older, respected individuals who hold authority or leadership positions within a community or church. It is used to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action, or the place where an action occurs.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΡΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρεσβύτερος (presbúteros, “elder”) + -ιον (-ion, diminutive suffix). It refers to a body of elders.

G0652

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-po-STO-loys

Translations: to apostles, for apostles

Notes: This word refers to those who are sent out with a specific mission or message, often with authority. In a Christian context, it most commonly refers to the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ who were sent out to preach the Gospel, or to other early Christian leaders like Paul who were given a special commission. It is used here in the dative case, indicating the recipient or beneficiary of an action, such as following or giving something to them.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΚΕΣ, ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΤΑΙ

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

G1163

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Part of Speech: Impersonal Verb

Sounds like: DEH-ee

Translations: it is necessary, one must, it is proper, it behooves

Notes: This is an impersonal verb meaning 'it is necessary' or 'one must'. It expresses a strong sense of obligation, necessity, or inevitability. It is often used with an infinitive to indicate what must be done or what is destined to happen.

Inflection: Impersonal, 3rd person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΧΡΗ, ΑΝΑΓΚΗ ΕΣΤΙΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *deyh₂- (to shine, to gleam), which developed into the sense of 'to be visible, to appear', and then 'to be proper, to be necessary'.

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.

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).

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

G0700

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Part of Speech: Infinitive Verb

Sounds like: ah-RES-kane

Translations: to please, to be pleasing, to satisfy, to be agreeable

Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ἀρέσκω'. It means 'to please' or 'to be pleasing to someone'. It is often used to describe actions or qualities that are agreeable or satisfactory to others. For example, it can be used in sentences like 'It is necessary to please God' or 'He sought to please the people'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΑΡΕΣΤΕΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From ἀρεστός (arestos, 'pleasing'), from ἀρέσκω (areskō, 'to please'). Its ultimate origin is uncertain, but it is related to ἀρετή (aretē, 'excellence, virtue').

G1249

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-AH-koh-noy

Translations: servants, ministers, deacons

Notes: This word refers to those who serve, either generally as a servant or attendant, or specifically as a minister or deacon in a religious context. It describes someone who carries out the commands of another, often in a humble or subordinate role. It can be used to describe anyone who provides service or assistance.

Inflection: Nominative or Vocative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΟΥΛΟΙ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΑΙ, ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΟΙ

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek prefix διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb κονέω (koneō), meaning 'to raise dust' or 'to hasten'. This suggests the idea of someone who is busy or active in service, perhaps running errands or performing duties diligently.

G1577

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-as

Translations: of church, of assembly, of congregation

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often with a religious or political purpose. In the New Testament, it commonly refers to the Christian church or a local congregation of believers. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐκ' (out of) and 'καλέω' (to call), meaning 'a calling out' or 'an assembly of those called out'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ is derived from the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. It originally referred to an assembly of citizens called out from their homes for public business.

G1163

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Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: DEH-on

Translations: it is necessary, what is necessary, what is proper, things needed, necessities, a necessity

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'δέω' (deō), meaning 'to bind' or 'to need'. In its neuter singular form (δέον), it functions as an impersonal verb meaning 'it is necessary' or 'it is proper'. When used substantively, it refers to 'that which is necessary' or 'what is proper'. In its neuter plural form (δέοντα), it means 'things needed' or 'necessities'. It describes what is required by duty, custom, or circumstance.

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

Synonyms: ΧΡΗ, ΑΝΑΓΚΑΙΟΝ, ΠΡΕΠΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *deh₁- 'to bind'. In Koine Greek, it developed the sense of 'to need' or 'to be necessary' alongside its original meaning of 'to bind'.

G5442

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: foo-LAS-ses-thai

Translations: to guard, to keep, to observe, to protect, to watch over, to beware, to take heed

Notes: This word means to guard, keep, or observe. It is often used in the context of keeping laws, commands, or traditions, implying careful adherence and protection from violation. It can also mean to protect someone or something, or to be on guard against something.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From φύλαξ (phylax), meaning 'a guard' or 'a watcher'.

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

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

G1458

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ENG-klee-mah-tah

Translations: accusation, charge, complaint, crime, offense

Notes: This word refers to an accusation, charge, or complaint, often in a legal or formal context. It can also denote a crime or an offense. It is typically used when someone is being formally accused of wrongdoing or when a specific act is identified as a transgression.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ, ΑΙΤΙΑ

Etymology: The word ἔγκλημα (enklēma) comes from the verb ἐγκαλέω (enkaleō), meaning 'to call in, to accuse, to bring a charge against'. It is formed from the prefix ἐν (en), meaning 'in' or 'on', and καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call'.

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