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Ignatius’ Letter to the Trallians, Chapter 7
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G5442
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: foo-LAT-tess-theh
Translations: beware, guard yourselves, keep yourselves, watch out, take heed
Notes: This word is a verb meaning to guard, protect, or keep. In the middle voice, as it is here, it often means to guard oneself, to beware, or to take heed. It is used to warn someone to be cautious or to protect themselves from something or someone.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Imperative, Second Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ, ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΕΧΩ
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, 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).
G5108
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: toy-OO-tooss
Translations: such, such a kind, such as these, such people
Notes: This word is a demonstrative adjective meaning 'such' or 'of such a kind'. It is used to refer to persons or things that have been previously mentioned or are implied by the context. It describes the quality or nature of something, indicating that it is of the type or character just described or understood.
Inflection: Masculine or Feminine, Plural, Accusative
Synonyms: ΟΙΟΣ, ΤΟΣΟΥΤΟΣ
Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun 'οὗτος' (this) and the correlative particle 'τοῖος' (such).
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.
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.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ES-tai
Translations: will be, shall be, there will be
Notes: This is the third person singular future active indicative form of the verb 'to be'. It indicates that something 'will be' or 'shall be' in the future. It can refer to a person (he/she/it will be) or an impersonal existence (there will be).
Inflection: Future, Indicative, Active, 3rd Person, Singular
G5213
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: yoo-MEEN
Translations: (to) you, (for) you
Notes: This word is a second person plural pronoun, meaning 'you' (plural). It is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of a verb or the recipient of an action. It can be translated as 'to you' or 'for you', depending on the context.
Inflection: Plural, Dative
G5448
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: foo-see-oo-MEH-noys
Translations: (to) those being puffed up, (to) those being inflated, (to) those being arrogant
Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb ΦΥΣΙΟΩ, meaning 'to puff up' or 'to inflate'. In its passive form, it describes someone who is being made proud, conceited, or arrogant. It refers to a state of being filled with self-importance or pride, often in a negative sense. As a participle, it functions adjectivally, describing the state of the noun it modifies.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter, Present, Passive
Synonyms: ΤΥΦΟΩ, ΚΑΥΧΑΟΜΑΙ
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.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: OO-sin
Translations: are, they are, being
Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to be'. It indicates existence or a state of being, specifically referring to 'they are' or 'being'. It is often used to connect a subject to a predicate, describing what the subject is or what state it is in.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person, Plural
G0677
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ah-KHO-ris-toys
Translations: (to) inseparable, (to) undivided
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'inseparable' or 'undivided'. It describes something that cannot be separated or is not divided. In its dative plural form, as seen here, it indicates the recipients of an action or the persons to whom something applies, implying a state of being inseparable or undivided for them.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΑΔΙΑΙΡΕΤΟΣ, ΑΣΥΝΘΕΤΟΣ
G2316
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: THAY-oo
Translations: of God, of a God
Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'ΘΕΟΣ' (theos), meaning 'God' or 'a god'. In Koine Greek, the genitive case often indicates possession, origin, or relationship, similar to the English 'of' or the possessive apostrophe 's'. Therefore, 'ΘΕΟΥ' typically translates to 'of God' or 'of a god', depending on the context. It can refer to the one true God or to a pagan deity.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
G2424
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: ee-ay-SOO
Translations: of Jesus, to Jesus, of Joshua, to Joshua
Notes: This is a proper name, referring to either Jesus Christ or Joshua, the successor of Moses. It is used to identify a specific individual.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Genitive or Dative
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
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.
G1985
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ep-is-KO-poo
Translations: of an overseer, of a bishop, of a superintendent
Notes: This word refers to an overseer, superintendent, or bishop. It describes someone who has the responsibility of watching over or supervising others, often in a religious or administrative capacity. It is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, such as 'of an overseer'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΟΣ, ΠΟΙΜΗΝ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TONE
Translations: of the
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the definite article 'the'. It functions to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for plural nouns, similar to 'of the' in English. It can precede nouns of any gender.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All Genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)
G1297
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: dee-ah-TAHG-mah-tohn
Translations: of decrees, of ordinances, of edicts, of commands
Notes: This word refers to a formal order, decree, or ordinance issued by an authority. It signifies a command or regulation that is officially established and binding. It is often used in contexts referring to governmental or divine mandates.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Neuter
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΤΑΓΜΑ, ΔΟΓΜΑ, ΕΝΤΟΛΗ
Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΤΑΓΜΑ (diatagma) is derived from the verb διατάσσω (diatassō), meaning 'to arrange, appoint, command'. It combines the prefix διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', with τάσσω (tassō), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to order'.
G0652
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-pos-TO-lon
Translations: of apostles, apostles
Notes: This word refers to those who are sent out with a specific message or mission, acting as an envoy or delegate. In a religious context, it most commonly refers to the twelve disciples of Jesus, who were sent out to preach the Gospel. It is a compound word, formed from the prefix ἈΠΟ- (APO-), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and ΣΤΕΛΛΩ (STELLO), meaning 'to send'.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΚΕΣ, ΕΥ̓ΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΤΑΙ
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'.
G1787
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition
Sounds like: EN-tos
Translations: within, inside, among, in, of
Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'within' or 'inside', indicating location. It can also act as a preposition, taking the genitive case to mean 'within' or 'among' a group or place. It describes something being contained or situated internally.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΣΩ, ΕΝΔΟΝ
Etymology: From the preposition ΕΝ (en), meaning 'in', and the suffix -ΤΟΣ, which forms adverbs of place.
G2379
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: thoo-see-as-TEE-ree-oo
Translations: of an altar, of the altar, altar
Notes: This word refers to an altar, a raised structure or place on which sacrifices or offerings are made to a deity. It is commonly used in religious contexts to denote a sacred place for worship and ritual. In a sentence, it would typically indicate possession or origin, such as 'the top of the altar' or 'the blood of the altar'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter
Synonyms: ΒΩΜΟΣ, ΕΣΧΑΡΑ
G5607
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Part of Speech: Participle, Verb
Sounds like: OHN
Translations: being, who is, which is, a being
Notes: This word is the masculine, singular, nominative form of the present participle of the verb 'to be'. It means 'being' or 'who/which is'. It is used to describe someone or something that exists or is in a particular state, often functioning like a relative pronoun and verb combined.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative, Present Participle
Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩΝ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ
G2513
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ka-tha-ROS
Translations: clean, pure, clear, innocent, undefiled, guiltless
Notes: This word describes something or someone that is clean, pure, or free from defilement, whether physical, moral, or ritual. It can refer to a person who is innocent or guiltless, or to an object that is unmixed or unadulterated. It is used to describe a state of being free from impurity.
Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΑΓΝΟΣ, ΑΜΙΑΝΤΟΣ, ΑΜΩΜΟΣ
Etymology: From an unused root, meaning to purify. It refers to a state of being free from defilement.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ES-tin
Translations: is, a is
Notes: This word is the third person singular present indicative form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It means 'he is', 'she is', 'it is', or 'there is'. It is used to express existence, identity, or a state of being, often linking a subject to a predicate. It can also imply 'exists' or 'happens'.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active
G3778
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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: TOOT
Translations: this, that, this one, that one, of this, of that, to this, to that
Notes: This word is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun and adjective 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something specific, either nearby or previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it can stand alone, referring to a person or thing. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, agreeing with it in gender, number, and case. Its meaning can shift slightly depending on the context, often emphasizing proximity or a specific reference.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ
G5565
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb
Sounds like: KHO-rees
Translations: without, apart from, separately, by itself, besides
Notes: This word can function as a preposition, meaning 'without' or 'apart from', typically taking a genitive case. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'separately' or 'by itself'. It is used to indicate separation, absence, or independence from something or someone.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥ, ΔΙΧΑ
Etymology: From the root of χωρίζω (chōrizō), meaning 'to separate' or 'to divide'.
G4244
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: pres-by-teh-REE-oo
Translations: of the elders, of the presbytery, of 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 mature and respected leaders who hold authority or responsibility within a community.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter
G1247
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: dee-ah-ko-NOHN
Translations: of those serving, of those ministering, of those waiting on, of those attending
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'diakoneō', meaning 'to serve' or 'to minister'. It describes the action of serving, ministering, or waiting on someone or something. In this form, it refers to 'those who are serving' or 'those who are ministering', indicating a group of people engaged in such activity.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΩΝ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΩΝ
G4238
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: PRAS-sone
Translations: doing, practicing, performing, acting, accomplishing, exacting
Notes: This word describes the act of doing, performing, or carrying out an action. It can refer to habitual practice or a specific deed. It is often used to describe someone who is engaged in a particular activity or behavior, whether good or bad.
Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative Singular, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΕΛΕΩ
Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to 'πράσσω' (prassō) meaning 'to pass through, to accomplish'.
G5101
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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: TEE
Translations: what, why, what kind of, how much, something, anything, a certain thing
Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun 'τίς'. It can be used to ask 'what?' or 'why?', or to refer to 'something' or 'anything' in an indefinite sense. When used as an adjective, it means 'what kind of' or 'how much'.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Etymology: The word 'ΤΙ' originates from Proto-Indo-European, serving as the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun.
G3778
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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: OO-tos
Translations: this, that, he, she, it, these, those, this one, that one
Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something or someone that is near, or has just been mentioned. It can function as a substantive (e.g., 'he', 'she', 'it', 'this one') or as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'this man', 'these things'). It often refers to something immediately present or recently discussed in the discourse.
Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular
Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ
Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be an ancient demonstrative pronoun in Greek, possibly related to other Indo-European demonstratives.
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.
G4893
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: soon-EYE-day-see
Translations: to conscience, for conscience, in conscience, with conscience
Notes: This word refers to one's conscience, the inner sense of right and wrong. It is often used in contexts relating to moral awareness, self-awareness, or the inner witness of one's actions. It can describe the state of having a clear conscience or being troubled by one's conscience.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΓΝΩΣΙΣ, ΚΑΡΔΙΑ
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