Ignatius’ Letter to the Trallians Chapter 6, Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

Ignatius’ Letter to the Trallians, Chapter 6

Interlinear version from Ignatius of Antioch (Beta)

6:1

ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΩ
- PARAKALŌ
- I-urge
ΟΥ̓Ν
- OUN
- therefore
ΥΜΑΣ
- YMAS
- you
ΟΥ̓Κ
- OUK
- not
ἘΓΩ
- EGŌ
- I
ἈΛΛ
- ALL
- but
Η
- Ē
- the
ἈΓΑΠΗ
- AGAPĒ
- love
ἸΗΣΟΥ
- IĒSOU
- of-Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ
- CHRISTOU
- of-Anointed-One
ΜΟΝΗ
- MONĒ
- alone
ΤΗ
- TĒ
- to-the
ΧΡΙΣΤΙΑΝΗ
- CHRISTIANĒ
- Christian
ΤΡΟΦΗ
- TROPHĒ
- food
ΧΡΗΣΘΕ
- CHRĒSTHE
- use
ἈΛΛΟΤΡΙΑΣ
- ALLOTRIAS
- foreign
ΔΕ
- DE
- but
ΒΟΤΑΝΗΣ
- BOTANĒS
- plant
ἈΠΕΧΕΣΘΕ
- APECHESTHE
- abstain
ΗΤΙΣ
- ĒTIS
- which
ἘΣΤΙΝ
- ESTIN
- is
ΑΙΡΕΣΙΣ
- AIRESIS
- division

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ΟΙ
- OI
- the-ones
ΕΑΥΤΟΙΣ
- EAUTOIS
- to-themselves
ΠΑΡΕΜΠΛΕΚΟΥΣΙΝ
- PAREMPLEKOUSIN
- entangle
ἸΗΣΟΥΝ
- IĒSOUN
- Jesus
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΝ
- CHRISTON
- Anointed-One
ΚΑΤΑΞΙΟΠΙΣΤΕΥΟΜΕΝΟΙ
- KATAXIOPISTEUOMENOI
- those-who-are-considered-worthy-of-belief
ΩΣΠΕΡ
- ŌSPER
- just-as
ΘΑΝΑΣΙΜΟΝ
- THANASIMON
- deadly
ΦΑΡΜΑΚΟΝ
- PHARMAKON
- drug
ΔΙΔΟΝΤΕΣ
- DIDONTES
- giving
ΜΕΤΑ
- META
- with
ΟἸΝΟΜΕΛΙΤΟΣ
- OINOMELITOS
- honey-wine
ΟΠΕΡ
- OPER
- which
Ο
- O
- the-one
ἈΓΝΟΩΝ
- AGNOŌN
- not-knowing
ΗΔΕΩΣ
- ĒDEŌS
- sweetly
ΛΑΜΒΑΝΕΙ
- LAMBANEI
- receives
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΗΔΟΝΗ
- ĒDONĒ
- pleasure
ΚΑΚΗ
- KAKĒ
- evil
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ἈΠΟΘΑΝΕΙΝ
- APOTHANEIN
- to-die

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'.

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.

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.

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.

G3588, G3739, G2228

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Conjunction, Interjection

Sounds like: AY

Translations: the, who, which, or, oh, ah

Notes: This word is most commonly used as the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek, specifically as the feminine nominative singular form (e.g., 'the cry') or the neuter nominative/accusative plural form. It can also function as a relative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'which' (feminine nominative singular). Additionally, it can be a conjunction meaning 'or' or an interjection expressing surprise or emotion, similar to 'oh' or 'ah'. Its meaning is highly dependent on context.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Singular (Definite Article or Relative Pronoun); Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Plural (Definite Article); Does not inflect (Conjunction or Interjection)

Etymology: The Greek definite article and related forms derive from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun. The conjunction and interjection forms have separate, though related, origins within Proto-Indo-European.

G0026

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-GAH-pay

Translations: love, a love, charity

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΙΑ, ΕΡΩΣ

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

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

G3438

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MOH-nay

Translations: abode, dwelling place, mansion, room, a dwelling place

Notes: This word refers to a dwelling place, a residence, or a temporary lodging. It can also denote a stopping place or a stage on a journey. In a theological context, it is famously used to describe the 'mansions' or 'rooms' in the Father's house, signifying a permanent dwelling or resting place.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΜΑ, ΤΟΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb μένω (menō), meaning 'to remain' or 'to abide'. It refers to a place where one remains or dwells.

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.

G5530

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: KHRAY-stheh

Translations: use, employ, make use of, treat

Notes: This word means 'to use', 'to employ', 'to make use of', or 'to treat'. It is often used with a dative object, indicating what is being used or how something is being treated. For example, one might 'use a tool' or 'treat someone kindly'.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Imperative Mood

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΚΕΧΡΗΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΧΡΑΟΜΑΙ (chráomai) is derived from the root χράω (chráō), meaning 'to furnish what is needful'. It is related to the concept of providing or supplying, which evolved into the meaning of using or employing something.

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.

G0567

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-PEH-khes-theh

Translations: abstain, keep away, refrain, hold oneself off

Notes: This word means to hold oneself off from something, to keep away, or to abstain. It implies a deliberate act of separation or avoidance. It is often used with a preposition like 'ἀπό' (from) to indicate what one is abstaining from.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Imperative, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΚΩΛΥΩ, ΠΑΥΩ

Etymology: The word ἀπέχω is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. Thus, it literally means 'to hold oneself away from'.

G3748

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Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: HEE-tis

Translations: who, which, whoever, whichever, whatever

Notes: ΗΤΙΣ is a relative pronoun, used to introduce a clause that describes a preceding noun. It is a compound word formed from the definite article and the indefinite pronoun. It functions similarly to 'who' or 'which' in English, often providing additional information about a person or thing. It is used in a descriptive sense, often emphasizing the quality or characteristic of the antecedent.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the feminine definite article 'ἡ' (he) and the indefinite pronoun 'τις' (tis). It developed in Koine Greek to provide a more emphatic or descriptive relative pronoun than the simple 'ὅς' (hos).

G0139

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hah-EE-reh-sis

Translations: choice, a choice, selection, a selection, sect, a sect, party, a party, heresy, a heresy

Notes: This word refers to a choice or selection, often implying a deliberate act of choosing. It can also denote a particular school of thought, a religious or philosophical party, or a sect. In later usage, especially in Christian contexts, it came to mean a 'heresy,' referring to a doctrine or opinion contrary to orthodox belief.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΚΛΟΓΗ, ΔΟΓΜΑ, ΣΧΙΣΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΑΙΡΕΣΙΣ (hairesis) derives from the verb αἱρέω (haireō), meaning 'to take, to choose, to prefer'. It originally referred to the act of choosing or the thing chosen, and later evolved to describe a chosen way of life or a particular school of thought.

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun, Interjection

Sounds like: OY

Translations: the, who, they, oh

Notes: ΟΙ is primarily the masculine plural nominative form of the definite article, meaning 'the'. It is used to specify a group of masculine nouns that are the subject of a sentence. It can also function as a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'these' or 'they', referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned. Less commonly, it can be an interjection, similar to 'oh' or 'alas'.

Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Nominative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to demonstrative pronouns and articles in other Indo-European languages.

G1438

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Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOYS

Translations: (to) themselves, (for) themselves, themselves, (among) themselves

Notes: This is a reflexive pronoun, meaning 'himself, herself, itself, themselves'. It is used when the action of the verb is directed back to the subject of the sentence. For example, 'they gave to themselves' or 'they saw themselves'. It emphasizes that the subject is both the actor and the recipient of the action.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, a compound of the reflexive pronoun 'ἑός' (heos, 'his own') and the intensive pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos, 'self').

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

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-xee-oh-pis-TEV-oh-noy

Translations: worthy of full belief, fully believed, fully trusted

Notes: This is a compound participle formed from the prefix 'κατα-' (kata-), meaning 'down' or 'fully', the adjective 'ἄξιος' (axios), meaning 'worthy', and the verb 'πιστεύω' (pisteuō), meaning 'to believe' or 'to trust'. Therefore, it means 'fully believed' or 'worthy of full belief/trust'. It describes someone or something that is completely trustworthy or deserving of absolute faith. It is used to modify a noun, indicating that the noun possesses this quality.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine, Present, Passive

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΟΤΕΣ, ΕΜΠΙΣΤΕΥΟΜΕΝΟΙ

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.

G2288

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: thah-NAH-see-mon

Translations: deadly, mortal, fatal, a deadly thing

Notes: This word describes something that is capable of causing death or is associated with death. It is used to characterize things that are lethal or have a fatal effect, such as a deadly poison or a mortal wound.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΘΑΝΑΤΗΦΟΡΟΣ, ΘΑΝΑΤΩΔΗΣ

Etymology: The word "ΘΑΝΑΣΙΜΟΣ" derives from the Greek word "θάνατος" (thanatos), meaning "death." The suffix "-ιμος" indicates capability or fitness for something, thus forming a word that means "capable of death" or "deadly."

G5331

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: phar-MA-kon

Translations: drug, medicine, remedy, a drug, a medicine, a remedy, poison, a poison, charm, a charm, sorcery, a sorcery

Notes: This word refers to a drug, medicine, or remedy, often with the connotation of something that can be beneficial or harmful. It can also refer to poison, a magical charm, or even sorcery, depending on the context. It is used to describe substances prepared for various purposes, including healing or causing harm.

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

Synonyms: ΙΑΜΑ, ΘΕΡΑΠΕΙΑ

Etymology: The word "pharmakon" comes from an ancient Greek root referring to drugs, medicines, or charms. It is the source of English words like "pharmacy" and "pharmacology."

G1325

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DI-don-tes

Translations: giving, granting, bestowing, yielding, delivering, paying, offering

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'giving' or 'one who gives'. It describes an ongoing action of giving, granting, or delivering something. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or adverbially, describing how an action is performed. For example, 'they were giving gifts' or 'giving, he spoke'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΔΙΔΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΙ

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'.

G3754

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Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-per

Translations: the very thing which, which, whatsoever, as, just as

Notes: ΟΠΕΡ is an intensive relative pronoun, meaning 'the very thing which' or 'whatsoever'. It is used to emphasize the preceding noun or idea, often functioning as a stronger form of 'which' or 'what'. It can introduce a clause that specifies or elaborates on something already mentioned, or it can indicate a cause or reason.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: Ο, ΟΣ, ΟΣΠΕΡ

Etymology: ΟΠΕΡ is a compound word formed from the relative pronoun ὅ (ho), meaning 'who, which, what', and the enclitic particle περ (per), which adds emphasis or intensity, often translated as 'just, even, indeed'.

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'.

G0050

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ag-no-OHN

Translations: not knowing, being ignorant, unaware, a person not knowing, an ignorant person

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'not knowing' or 'being ignorant'. It describes someone who is in a state of lacking knowledge or awareness about something. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantivally, referring to 'one who does not know' or 'an ignorant person'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ἈΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ, ἈΠΕΙΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΓΝΟΕΩ is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'α-' (a-, meaning 'not' or 'un-') and the verb 'νοέω' (noeō, meaning 'to perceive', 'to understand', 'to think').

G2234

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: HAY-deh-ohs

Translations: gladly, cheerfully, with pleasure, willingly

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'gladly' or 'with pleasure'. It describes an action that is performed willingly, joyfully, or with a sense of delight. It indicates a positive disposition towards the action being taken.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΘΥΜΩΣ, ΕΥΦΡΟΣΥΝΩΣ

Etymology: The word Ἡδέως is derived from the adjective Ἡδύς (hēdys), meaning 'sweet' or 'pleasant'. It describes something that is agreeable or delightful.

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.

G2556

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kah-KAY

Translations: bad, evil, wicked, harmful, a bad (thing), a wicked (thing)

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning bad, evil, or wicked. It describes something that is morally corrupt, harmful, or of poor quality. It can be used to describe people, actions, or things. For example, it might describe a 'bad deed' or an 'evil person'.

Inflection: Feminine, Singular, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΟΣ, ΦΑΥΛΟΣ, ΑΣΕΒΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΚΟΣ (kakos) is of uncertain origin, but it is an ancient Greek word that has been in use since Homeric times.

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.

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