2001 Translation

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.

G1161

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.

G2532

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.

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

Translations: about, concerning, around, for, on behalf of, with respect to, at, near

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take either the genitive or accusative case, and its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'about', 'concerning', 'for', or 'on behalf of'. When used with the accusative case, it usually indicates spatial 'around', 'about' (in the sense of movement or position), 'at', or 'near'. It can also be used as a prefix in compound words, adding a sense of 'around' or 'excessive'.

Inflection: Governs Genitive or Accusative case; Does not inflect itself

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peri, meaning 'around, about'. It is cognate with English 'peri-' (as in 'perimeter') and Latin 'per'.

G3588, G3778

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.

G0846

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

G2596

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.

G3313

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MEH-ross

Translations: part, a part, share, a share, portion, a portion, region, a region, side, a side

Notes: This word refers to a part, share, or portion of something. It can also denote a region or a side. It is commonly used to indicate a division or segment of a whole, or a specific area or direction.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΟΙΡΑ, ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΤΜΗΜΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *smer- 'to allot, assign'. It is related to the verb μείρομαι (meiromai), meaning 'to receive one's share'.

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-nohn

Translations: having become, having happened, having come to pass, of those who became, of those who happened

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ginomai', meaning 'to become', 'to happen', or 'to come into being'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal characteristics, often indicating an action that has already occurred. It can describe a state of being or an event that has taken place.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΩΝ, ΕΓΕΝΟΝΤΟ

Etymology: The word 'ginomai' comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey ideas of generation, birth, or becoming.

G0227

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-lay-THAY

Translations: true, real, genuine, (the) true things, (the) real things

Notes: This word describes something as true, real, or genuine, as opposed to false, counterfeit, or imaginary. It can be used to describe people, statements, or concepts. For example, it can refer to a 'true man' or 'true justice'. It is an adjective that modifies nouns.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Accusative; or Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἈΛΗΘΙΝΟΣ, ΓΝΗΣΙΟΣ, ΕΤΥΜΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-, 'un-') and λήθω (lēthō, 'to escape notice, be hidden'), meaning 'unhidden' or 'not concealed'.

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.

G0332

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-nah-grah-FANE

Translations: registration, a registration, record, a record, list, a list, enrollment, an enrollment, description, a description

Notes: This word refers to the act of writing down or recording something, such as a list, register, or description. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀνά' (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and 'γράφω' (graphō), meaning 'to write'. It is used to denote a formal or official record or enrollment.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΓΡΑΦΗ, ΑΠΟΓΡΑΦΗ, ΓΡΑΦΗ

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-poy-AY-sah-mehn

Translations: I made, I did, I performed, I produced, I created, I accomplished, I made for myself, I did for myself

Notes: This word is a verb meaning "to make" or "to do." In the middle voice, as it is here, it often implies that the action is done by the subject for their own benefit or with a particular interest in the outcome. It can be used in various contexts to describe the act of bringing something into existence, carrying out an action, or performing a task.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ποιέω comes from an ancient root meaning 'to make' or 'to do'.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

Translations: he, she, it, they, him, her, it, them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, same, very

Notes: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is a versatile word in Koine Greek. As a third-person pronoun, it translates to 'he, she, it' or 'they' in the nominative case, and 'him, her, it' or 'them' in other cases. When used intensively, often in the nominative or immediately following the noun, it means 'himself, herself, itself, themselves' or 'even, very'. When used as an adjective with the definite article (e.g., 'ὁ αὐτὸς'), it means 'the same'. Its meaning depends on its grammatical function and position in the sentence.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a pronominal stem *au- or *aw-.

G4754

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-trah-tay-GOON

Translations: they were acting as general, they were leading, they were commanding, they were governing

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to act as a general,' 'to lead,' 'to command,' or 'to govern.' It describes the ongoing action of someone holding a position of leadership or authority, often in a military or administrative capacity. It is used to indicate that a group of people were performing these actions in the past.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Imperfect, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΗΓΟΥΝ, ΑΡΧΟΝ

Etymology: The word στρατηγέω (strategéō) is derived from στρατηγός (stratēgós), meaning 'general' or 'commander,' which itself comes from στρατός (stratós, 'army') and ἄγω (ágō, 'to lead'). Thus, it literally means 'to lead an army' or 'to be an army leader.'

G3303

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

Translations: indeed, on the one hand, truly, certainly, but, however

Notes: This word is a particle often used to introduce a clause that is contrasted with a following clause, which is typically introduced by the particle δέ (de). It can indicate a concession, an affirmation, or simply serve to mark a transition in thought. While it often translates as 'indeed' or 'on the one hand,' its precise meaning is highly dependent on context and the presence of a contrasting 'δέ' clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient particle used to mark emphasis or contrast.

G1063

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.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

Translations: beside, by, near, from, with, at, along, beyond, against, through, in the presence of, alongside, a

Notes: This word functions primarily as a preposition, indicating proximity, origin, or comparison. It can mean 'beside,' 'from,' 'with,' 'at,' or 'alongside,' depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used as a prefix in compound words, it often conveys ideas of proximity, deviation, or intensity, such as 'alongside,' 'beyond,' 'contrary to,' or 'through.'

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition); as a prefix, it modifies the meaning of the verb or noun it attaches to.

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *per- (meaning 'forward, through'). It is cognate with English 'for' and 'through'.

G3687

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: oh-no-MAH-zoh-MEH-nohn

Translations: named, called, being named, being called, those who are named, those who are called

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being named' or 'being called'. It describes someone or something that is in the process of being given a name or title. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, referring to 'those who are named' or 'those who are called'.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Participle, Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΥΜΕΝΩΝ, ΛΕΓΟΜΕΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word ὀνομάζω (onomazō) comes from ὄνομα (onoma), meaning 'name'. It signifies the act of naming or calling by name.

G2193

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: EH-ohs

Translations: until, while, as long as, up to, even to, as far as

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a point in time or extent in space. It is commonly translated as 'until' or 'as long as' when referring to time, and 'up to' or 'as far as' when referring to space. It can also mean 'while' or 'during the time that', often introducing a temporal clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΕΧΡΙ, ΑΧΡΙ, ΠΡΙΝ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary particle. It is an ancient Greek word with a long history of use in temporal and spatial contexts.

G0472

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-TEH-khein

Translations: to hold fast, to hold out, to cling to, to be loyal to, to resist, to endure, to persevere, to stand firm

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb ἀντέχω (antéchō). It means 'to hold fast to' or 'to cling to' something, often implying loyalty, steadfastness, or resistance. It can also mean 'to endure' or 'to persevere' in a difficult situation, or 'to stand firm' against opposition. It is often used with the dative case to indicate what one is holding fast to or resisting.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἘΧΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ὙΠΟΜΕΝΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-geh-NOH-meen

Translations: I became, I was, I came to be, I happened, I arose

Notes: This word is the first person singular aorist middle indicative form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It means 'I became,' 'I was,' 'I came to be,' or 'I happened.' It describes an action that occurred in the past, emphasizing the result or the state achieved. It can be used to indicate a change of state or condition, or simply to state that something came into existence or occurred.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

Translations: from, by, with, beside, at, near, alongside, to

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it typically means 'from' or 'from beside', indicating origin or agency. With the dative case, it means 'with', 'beside', or 'at', indicating proximity or presence. With the accusative case, it means 'alongside', 'to', or 'past', indicating motion towards or along something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'beside', 'alongside'. It is cognate with English 'for' and 'from'.

G4514

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: roh-MAI-oys

Translations: (to) Romans, (to) the Romans

Notes: This word refers to the people of Rome or the Roman Empire. It is used to indicate a group of people who are Romans, often in the context of their nationality or political affiliation. In this inflected form, it indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to the Romans' or 'for the Romans'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Etymology: From Ρώμη (Rhōmē), meaning 'Rome', referring to the city and empire. The suffix -αιος (-aios) is used to form adjectives or nouns denoting origin or belonging.

G4815

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: sool-layf-THEYS

Translations: having been seized, having been arrested, having been caught, having been conceived, when he was seized, when he was arrested

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle, meaning it describes an action that was completed in the past and was done to the subject. It indicates that someone or something was seized, arrested, caught, or conceived. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, and can also convey a temporal or causal relationship, such as 'when he was seized' or 'because he was seized'.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΙΑΣΘΕΙΣ, ΚΑΤΑΛΗΦΘΕΙΣ

G0005

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ahee-khma-LOH-tos

Translations: captive, a captive, prisoner, a prisoner

Notes: This word refers to someone who has been taken captive, typically in war. It can be used as an adjective to describe someone or something as captive, or as a noun to refer to a captive or prisoner. For example, one might say 'the captive people' or 'he is a captive'.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΙΟΣ, ΑΙΧΜΑΛΩΤΕΥΘΕΙΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound word derived from two Greek elements: αἰχμή (aichmē), meaning 'spear' or 'point', and ἁλωτός (halōtos), meaning 'caught' or 'captured'. Thus, it literally means 'captured by the spear', referring to someone taken in battle.

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: dee-AH

Translations: through, by, by means of, on account of, because of, for the sake of

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take two different cases, which changes its meaning. When used with the genitive case, it means 'through' or 'by means of', indicating the instrument or agency by which something is done. When used with the accusative case, it means 'on account of', 'because of', or 'for the sake of', indicating the cause or reason for something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΕΝΕΚΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: fy-LAH-kays

Translations: (of) guard, (of) prison, (of) watch, (of) custody, (of) a guard, (of) a prison, (of) a watch, (of) a custody

Notes: This word refers to the act of guarding, a place of confinement like a prison, or a period of watching, such as a night watch. It can also refer to the people who are guarding or keeping watch. In a sentence, it would typically be used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'of the guard' or 'belonging to the prison'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΤΗΡΗΣΙΣ, ΦΡΟΥΡΑ

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: oo-es-pa-see-AH-nos

Translations: Vespasian

Notes: This word refers to Vespasian, a Roman emperor who reigned from 69 to 79 AD. He was the founder of the Flavian dynasty and is known for restoring stability to the Roman Empire after the civil war that followed Nero's death. He is often mentioned in historical texts concerning the Jewish-Roman wars, as he was a general leading the Roman forces before becoming emperor.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: This is a transliteration of the Latin name 'Vespasianus', which was the cognomen of the Roman emperor.

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: EKH-on-tes

Translations: having, holding, possessing, those who have, while having

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It describes someone or something that is in the act of having, holding, or possessing something. It functions like an adjective or adverb, providing additional information about the subject of a sentence, often translated as 'having' or 'those who have'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΙ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΝΤΕΣ

G4334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-ed-REH-oo-een

Translations: to attend constantly, to wait upon, to serve, to be devoted to

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to attend constantly, to wait upon, or to serve. It implies a continuous and dedicated presence or service. It is formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ἑδρεύω (hedreuo), meaning 'to sit' or 'to be seated'. Thus, it literally means 'to sit near' or 'to sit by', implying close and continuous attendance.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΕΩ, ΠΑΡΕΔΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΕΔΡΕΥΩ is a compound verb derived from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ἑδρεύω (hedreuo), meaning 'to sit' or 'to be seated'. The root of ἑδρεύω is ἕδρα (hedra), meaning 'seat' or 'chair'.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

Translations: (to) them, (to) themselves, (to) it, (to) him, (to) her

Notes: This word is a dative plural form of the personal/demonstrative pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It typically means 'to/for them' or 'to/for themselves', depending on the context. It can refer to people or things. When used reflexively, it emphasizes the subject performing an action on or for themselves. It can also be used to refer to 'it', 'him', or 'her' in the dative case when the gender and number are clear from context, though 'them' is its primary plural translation.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

G0031

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-nang-KAH-san

Translations: they compelled, they forced, they constrained, they urged

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to compel,' 'to force,' or 'to constrain.' It describes an action where someone is made to do something against their will or by strong persuasion. It is used to indicate that a group of people performed this action in the past.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΒΙΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΝΑΓΚΑΖΩ, ΠΕΙΘΩ

Etymology: The word ἀναγκάζω (anankazō) comes from ἀνάγκη (anankē), meaning 'necessity' or 'compulsion.'

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.

G4413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: PRO-ton

Translations: first, foremost, chief, principal, a first thing, before, at the first, in the first place

Notes: This word means 'first' in terms of order, time, importance, or rank. As an adjective, it describes something as being the first of its kind or in a sequence. As an adverb, it indicates something happening initially or in the first instance. It can also refer to the chief or most important person or thing.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗ, ΠΡΩΤΙΣΤΟΣ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'πρῶτος' (prōtos) is a superlative form derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *pro- meaning 'forward, before'. It is related to the Greek preposition 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

G1210

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: deh-DEH-meh-non

Translations: bound, tied, imprisoned, a bound thing, that which is bound

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'δέω' (deō), meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been bound or is in a state of being bound. It can refer to a person who is imprisoned or an object that is tied up.

Inflection: Perfect Passive Participle, Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΙΟΣ, ΣΥΝΔΕΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'δέω' (deō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind'.

G0861

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OW-this

Translations: again, anew, back, once more, furthermore, on the other hand

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'again' or 'anew'. It is used to indicate a repetition of an action or a return to a previous state or place. It can also be used to introduce a new point or a contrasting idea, similar to 'furthermore' or 'on the other hand'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΛΙΝ, ἘΤΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek αὖθις (authis), meaning 'again', 'back again'. It is related to αὖ (au), meaning 'again', 'furthermore'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: THAYS

Translations: of the

Notes: ΤΗΣ is the genitive, singular, feminine form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for feminine singular nouns. For example, 'the house of the woman' would use ΤΗΣ for 'of the woman'. It functions similarly to 'of the' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article 'Ο' (of which ΤΗΣ is an inflection) derives from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun root. It evolved to function as a definite article in ancient Greek, marking nouns as specific or previously mentioned.

G4314

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

Translations: to, toward, with, against, for, at, near, by, in relation to

Notes: This is a common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. It indicates direction, relation, or purpose, and its precise meaning often depends on the case of the noun it governs. For example, with the accusative case, it typically means 'to' or 'toward' (indicating motion or direction), 'against' (indicating opposition), or 'in relation to'. With the genitive case, it can mean 'from' (indicating origin or source) or 'in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'at' or 'near' (indicating proximity). It is used to express a wide range of relationships between actions, objects, and people.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs various cases (accusative, genitive, dative).

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'forward, toward'. It is related to other words indicating movement or direction.

G1722

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.

G5599, G3739

Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-meh-gah (as a letter); OH (as an interjection); OH (as a pronoun)

Translations: Omega, O, Oh, the end, the last, (to) whom, (to) which, (to) what, (to) that, (to) who, (to) those, (to) whomsoever, (to) whatsoever

Notes: This character, Omega, is the twenty-fourth and final letter of the Greek alphabet. As a letter, it represents the long 'o' sound. It can also function as an interjection, similar to 'O' or 'Oh' in English, used for direct address or exclamation. Furthermore, without diacritics, 'Ω' can represent the dative singular form of the relative pronoun 'ὅς, ἥ, ὅ', meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what', depending on context and gender. It can refer to a person or thing that is the indirect object of an action.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a letter or interjection); Dative, Singular, All genders (as a relative pronoun)

Etymology: The letter Omega is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'. Its name literally means 'great O' (ō mega), distinguishing it from Omicron ('small O'). As a relative pronoun, it originates from Proto-Indo-European roots.

G5550

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHRO-noh

Translations: (to) time, (in) time, a time, season, period

Notes: This word refers to a period of time, a season, or a specific moment. It is often used to indicate when something occurs, frequently appearing with prepositions like 'ἐν' (in) to denote 'in time' or 'at a certain time'. It can also refer to a duration or an appointed time.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΡΟΣ, ΑΙΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΧΡΟΝΟΣ (chronos) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It refers to a duration of time, as opposed to καιρός (kairos), which refers to a specific, opportune time.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-neen

Translations: having become, having come to be, having happened, having occurred, having arisen, having been made, having been done

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' or 'to be made.' As a participle, it describes an action that has already taken place, functioning like an adjective or adverb to modify a noun or verb. It indicates a completed state or event, often translated with 'having been' or 'having become' followed by a past participle.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Feminine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΥΙΑΝ, ΠΕΦΥΚΥΙΑΝ

G4238

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: praht-toh-MEH-nohn

Translations: of things being done, of things being practiced, of things being performed, of things being accomplished

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'πράσσω' (prassō), meaning 'to do,' 'to practice,' 'to perform,' or 'to accomplish.' As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or in progress. In this genitive plural form, it often functions substantively, referring to 'the things being done' or 'the actions being carried out.' It can be used to describe events, deeds, or activities that are currently happening or are characteristic of a situation.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter, Present, Passive

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΟΥΜΕΝΩΝ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΕΝΩΝ, ΤΕΛΟΥΜΕΝΩΝ

G3756

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.

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'.

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.

G4754

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: strah-TOH-peh-don

Translations: camp, an army, an encampment

Notes: This word is a compound noun, formed from 'στρατός' (army) and 'πέδον' (ground or plain). It refers to a military camp or an army itself, especially when arrayed for battle or encamped. It is used to describe the physical location where soldiers reside or the collective body of soldiers.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΕΥΜΑ, ΠΑΡΕΜΒΟΛΗ

Etymology: The word is a compound of 'στρατός' (stratos), meaning 'army' or 'encamped army', and 'πέδον' (pedon), meaning 'ground' or 'plain'. It literally means 'army ground' or 'army plain'.

G1960

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ep-ee-meh-LOHS

Translations: carefully, diligently, assiduously, accurately

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'carefully' or 'diligently'. It describes an action performed with great attention to detail and thoroughness. It can be used to emphasize the precision or earnestness with which something is done.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΚΡΙΒΩΣ, ΣΠΟΥΔΑΙΩΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙΜΕΛΩΣ (epimelōs) is derived from the adjective ἘΠΙΜΕΛΗΣ (epimelēs), meaning 'careful' or 'diligent', which itself comes from the verb ἘΠΙΜΕΛΕΟΜΑΙ (epimeleomai), meaning 'to take care of'.

G0325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-neh-GRA-fon

Translations: I was writing down, they were writing down, I was enrolling, they were enrolling, I was registering, they were registering

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb ἀναγράφω (anagrapho), meaning 'to write down', 'to enroll', or 'to register'. The imperfect tense indicates an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It can be translated as 'I was writing down' (first person singular) or 'they were writing down' (third person plural), depending on the context.

Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular or 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΓΡΑΦΩ, ἈΠΟΓΡΑΦΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΡΑΦΩ

G0847

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ow-toh-MO-los

Translations: deserter, a deserter, runaway, a runaway, fugitive, a fugitive, traitor, a traitor

Notes: This word refers to someone who deserts, especially from military service, or a runaway. It can be used as an adjective meaning 'deserter' or 'runaway', or as a noun meaning 'a deserter' or 'a runaway'. In the provided examples, it appears in the genitive plural, meaning 'of deserters' or 'of runaways'.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative (as a noun); Masculine, Feminine, Neuter, Singular, Nominative (as an adjective)

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΣΤΑΤΗΣ, ΦΥΓΑΣ, ΠΡΟΔΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of αὐτός (autos), meaning 'self', and μολών (molōn), the aorist participle of βλώσκω (blōskō), meaning 'to go' or 'to come'. Thus, it literally means 'one who goes by oneself' or 'one who comes of one's own accord', implying desertion.

G0002

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-pang-geh-LOH-meh-nah

Translations: being reported, being announced, being told, being brought back, being declared

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being reported' or 'being announced'. It describes something that is currently in the process of being reported or declared. It is often used to refer to news, messages, or events that are being communicated.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter, Plural

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΟΜΕΝΑ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΟΜΕΝΑ

G3441

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MOH-nos

Translations: only, alone, single, a single one

Notes: This word describes something as being unique, solitary, or singular. It emphasizes exclusivity, meaning 'one and no other'. It can be used to describe a person, object, or concept that stands by itself or is the sole instance of something. For example, it can refer to someone being 'alone' or 'the only one' of a kind.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular. This word inflects for gender, number, and case (e.g., feminine ΜΟΝΗ, neuter ΜΟΝΟΝ, plural ΜΟΝΟΙ).

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ, ΕΙΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *mon- (to remain, stay). It is related to the idea of being fixed or standing alone.

G4920

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ee-EIN

Translations: to understand, to comprehend, to perceive, to discern, to consider, to grasp

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'συνίημι' (syniēmi), meaning 'to understand' or 'to comprehend'. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'ἵημι' (hiēmi), meaning 'to send' or 'to put'. Thus, it literally means 'to put together' or 'to bring together', leading to the sense of understanding or grasping concepts. It is used to describe the act of mentally processing information to gain insight or knowledge.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ, ΝΟΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'συνίημι' (syniēmi) is derived from the prefix 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'ἵημι' (hiēmi), meaning 'to send' or 'to put'. The combination conveys the idea of putting things together mentally, leading to comprehension.

G4969

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: skho-LEES

Translations: of leisure, of rest, of ease, of time, of opportunity, a leisure, an opportunity

Notes: This word refers to leisure, rest, or time free from work, often implying time available for study or other pursuits. It can also denote an opportunity or a school, as a place of leisure and learning. It is used to describe a state of being at ease or having ample time for something.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΣΙΣ, ΗΣΥΧΙΑ, ΕΥΚΑΙΡΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΣΧΟΛΗ (scholē) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- meaning 'to hold, to have'. It originally referred to 'leisure' or 'rest', and later developed the meaning of 'a place for leisure', such as a school, where one could spend their free time learning.

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.

G4516

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun

Sounds like: ROH-may

Translations: Rome, strength, power, might, a strength, a power, a might

Notes: This word can refer to the city of Rome, the capital of the Roman Empire. It can also mean 'strength,' 'power,' or 'might,' referring to physical or moral force. In the context of strength, it describes the inherent ability or vigor to accomplish something. It can be used to describe the strength of a person, an animal, or even a concept.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΙΣΧΥΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ῥώμη (rhōmē) meaning 'strength' is of uncertain origin, possibly related to ῥώννυμι (rhōnnymi, 'to strengthen'). The city name 'Rome' (Ῥώμη) is thought to be derived from this word, implying 'the city of strength' or 'the strong city'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: lah-bo-MEH-nos

Translations: taking, having taken, receiving, having received, seizing, having seized, laying hold of, having laid hold of

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject. It often implies the action of 'taking hold of' or 'grasping' something, and can be translated as 'taking' or 'having taken' depending on the context. When followed by a genitive case, it means 'to lay hold of' or 'to seize'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΧΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΩΝ, ΔΕΧΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G3904

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-ske-OO-ay

Translations: preparation, a preparation, equipment, provision, Friday

Notes: This word refers to the act of preparing or making ready for something. It can also denote the things that are prepared, such as equipment or provisions. In a specific religious context, it refers to the day of preparation for the Sabbath, which is Friday.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΑΣΙΑ, ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ

Etymology: From the Greek verb παρασκευάζω (paraskeuazō), meaning 'to prepare' or 'to get ready'. It is formed from παρά (para, 'beside, alongside') and σκευάζω (skeuazō, 'to prepare, to equip').

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-geh-NEE-meh-nays

Translations: of having become, of having been, of having come into being, of having happened

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to become' or 'to be born'. As a perfect participle, it describes an action that has been completed in the past but has ongoing results. In this specific form, it is used to modify a feminine noun in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, often translated with 'of' or 'belonging to'. It can refer to something that has come into existence, happened, or been born.

Inflection: Perfect Participle, Genitive, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ

G5530

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: KHRAY-sah-meh-nos

Translations: using, having used, employing, having employed, dealing with, having dealt with

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'χράομαι' (chraomai), meaning 'to use' or 'to employ'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is ongoing, functioning like an adjective or adverb. It indicates someone who is 'using' or 'having used' something, or 'employing' or 'having employed' a method or resource. It can also imply 'dealing with' or 'having dealt with' a situation or person.

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

Synonyms: ΧΡΩΜΕΝΟΣ, ΕΧΩΝ

Etymology: The word χράομαι (chraomai) comes from an earlier form χράω (chraō), meaning 'to furnish what is needful'. It is related to χείρ (cheir), meaning 'hand', suggesting the idea of handling or dealing with something.

G5118

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: toh-SOO-ton

Translations: so great, so much, so many, so large, so far, such, a such

Notes: This word is a demonstrative adjective or pronoun meaning 'so great,' 'so much,' or 'so many.' It is used to indicate a quantity, size, or extent that is as great as something previously mentioned or implied. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun or as a pronoun standing in for a noun. For example, it might be used to say 'so great a crowd' or 'so much money.'

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΟΣΟΣ, ΤΗΛΙΚΟΥΤΟΣ

G4012, G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-EEN

Translations: was superior, was left over, was remaining, was in excess, was beyond, was around, was about

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'περί' (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the verb 'εἰμί' (eimi), meaning 'to be'. The combination 'περιείμι' (perieimi) can mean 'to be around', 'to be superior to', 'to survive', or 'to be left over'. In the provided context, it often conveys the sense of being superior, excelling, or remaining/surviving. It describes a state of being in relation to something else, often indicating an advantage or a surplus.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΕΡΕΧΩ, ΥΠΟΛΕΙΠΟΜΑΙ

G2294

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THAR-sos

Translations: courage, confidence, boldness, a courage, a confidence, a boldness

Notes: This word refers to courage, confidence, or boldness. It describes a state of being fearless or having a strong sense of assurance, often in the face of danger or adversity. It can be used to describe the inner strength that enables someone to act bravely.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΟΛΜΑ, ΠΑΡΡΗΣΙΑ, ΕΥΨΥΧΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb θαρσέω (tharseō), meaning 'to be courageous' or 'to be confident'. It is related to θάρρος (tharros), which also means courage.

G5620

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.

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).

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-noos

Translations: having become, having come into being, having happened, having been born, having been made, becoming, coming into being, happening, being born, being made

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), which means 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' 'to be born,' or 'to be made.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal qualities, often indicating an action that has already occurred or is in the process of occurring relative to the main verb. It describes someone or something that has undergone a transformation or a state of being.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Accusative, Aorist, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΟΝΤΟ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΕΓΕΝΟΜΗΝ

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: oo-es-pa-see-a-NON

Translations: Vespasian

Notes: This word refers to Vespasian, a Roman Emperor who reigned from 69 to 79 AD. He was a significant figure in Roman history, particularly known for his role in the Jewish-Roman War and for founding the Flavian dynasty. The form given is the accusative singular, indicating that he is the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition that takes the accusative case.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The name "Vespasian" is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Vespasianus. It is a cognomen, a type of surname used in ancient Rome.

G0515

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-ksee-OH-sah

Translations: I deemed worthy, I thought fit, I asked, I demanded, I claimed

Notes: This word is the first person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb ἈΞΙΌΩ. It means to deem worthy, to think fit, to ask, to demand, or to claim. It is often used in contexts where someone considers something or someone to be deserving of a particular action or status, or when they make a request or demand based on a sense of entitlement or appropriateness.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΑἸΤΈΩ, ΖΗΤΈΩ

Etymology: The word ἈΞΙΌΩ is derived from the adjective ἌΞΙΟΣ (axios), meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving'. The verb form thus conveys the idea of considering or making something worthy.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-BANE

Translations: to take, to receive, to get, to seize, to grasp, to obtain

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As an infinitive, it functions like the English 'to take' or 'to receive', indicating the action itself without specifying a subject or tense, often used after other verbs or prepositions. It can refer to physically taking something, receiving a gift or information, or grasping a concept.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *slegh- ('to seize, to take'). In Greek, it developed into 'λαμβάνω', meaning 'to take, to grasp, to receive'.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: deh-DOH-kah

Translations: I have given, I gave

Notes: ΔΕΔΩΚΑ is the first person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, meaning 'to give'. The perfect tense in Koine Greek describes an action that was completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state in the present. It indicates that the act of giving has been completed, and its effects are still relevant.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to the concept of 'giving'. It is a reduplicated form, characteristic of the perfect tense in Greek.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, after, among, behind, by, in company with, in pursuit of, according to

Notes: This word is a preposition that can also function as an adverb. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it usually means 'after' or 'behind' (indicating sequence or pursuit). It can also denote a change of state or position.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases)

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'μετά' (meta) comes from Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is related to English 'mid' and 'middle'.

G4842

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soom-peh-po-leh-MAY-koh-see

Translations: having fought with, having warred with, having been fellow soldiers with, to those who have fought with

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, meaning 'having fought together' or 'having been a fellow soldier'. It describes someone who has participated in a war or conflict alongside others. In this inflected form, it functions as a dative plural, indicating 'to those who have fought with' or 'for those who have fought with'. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ- (SYN-), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΠΟΛΕΜΕΩ (POLEMEŌ), meaning 'to wage war' or 'to fight'.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Participle, Dative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΥΣΤΡΑΤΕΥΩ, ΣΥΝΜΑΧΕΩ

G2251

Part of Speech: Possessive Pronoun

Sounds like: hay-meh-TEH-rohn

Translations: (of) our, (of) ours

Notes: This word is a possessive pronoun meaning 'our' or 'ours'. It indicates possession by a group including the speaker. As a genitive plural, it typically modifies a noun, indicating that the noun belongs to 'us'. For example, 'our house' or 'the house of ours'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΗΜΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'ἡμέτερος' (hēmeteros) comes from 'ἡμεῖς' (hēmeis), meaning 'we'. It is a possessive adjective derived from the first person plural pronoun.

G1674

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: hel-lay-nee-KEES

Translations: of Greek, of a Greek, Hellenic

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'Greek' or 'Hellenic'. It describes something as belonging to or originating from Greece or the Greek people. In the provided context, it is used to modify a feminine noun in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, such as 'of a Greek sword' or 'of Greek origin'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The word ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΣ (Hellenikos) is derived from ΕΛΛΗΝ (Hellen), meaning 'Greek' or 'a Greek person'. It refers to the people and culture of Greece.

G3348

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: meh-tes-KAY-koh-sin

Translations: to those who have shared, to those who have partaken, to those who have had a share, to those who have participated

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, meaning 'having shared' or 'having partaken'. It describes someone who has already completed the action of sharing or participating. As a dative plural, it indicates the recipients of an action or the persons to whom something is given or applies, specifically 'to those who have shared'. It is a compound word formed from μετά (meta, 'with, among') and ἔχω (echō, 'to have, to hold').

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Participle, Dative, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΚΟΙΝΩΝΕΩ, ΜΕΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΤΕΧΩ is a compound of the preposition μετά (meta), meaning 'with' or 'among', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It literally means 'to have with' or 'to hold among', leading to the sense of sharing or participating.

G2456

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-OO-lee-os

Translations: Julius

Notes: This is a masculine proper name, specifically a Roman family name. It is commonly associated with Gaius Julius Caesar, a prominent Roman general and statesman. In ancient texts, it refers to individuals bearing this name, often in the context of Roman history or administration.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'Julius' is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman gens (clan) Iulia. It is traditionally said to derive from Iulus, a mythical son of Aeneas, or from the Latin word 'iovilius', meaning 'devoted to Jove'.

G4586

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: SEM-noh-tah-toss

Translations: most reverent, most venerable, most serious, most honorable, most respectable

Notes: This word is the superlative form of the adjective 'σεμνός' (semnos), meaning 'reverent' or 'venerable'. As a superlative, it intensifies the meaning to 'most reverent' or 'most venerable'. It describes something or someone as being of the highest degree of dignity, seriousness, or respectability. It can be used to describe people, actions, or things that command great respect.

Inflection: Superlative, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΙΜΟΤΑΤΟΣ, ΑΞΙΟΠΡΕΠΕΣΤΑΤΟΣ

G2297

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: thav-mah-see-OH-tah-tos

Translations: most wonderful, most marvelous, most amazing, most admirable, most excellent

Notes: This word is a superlative adjective, meaning 'most wonderful' or 'most admirable'. It is used to describe something or someone that evokes great wonder, admiration, or astonishment, indicating the highest degree of these qualities. It often appears in formal or respectful contexts, similar to saying 'His Excellency' or 'the most esteemed'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Superlative

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΧΩΤΑΤΟΣ, ΑΡΙΣΤΟΣ, ΕΝΔΟΞΟΤΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΘΑΥΜΑΣΙΟΣ (thaumasios) comes from the noun ΘΑΥΜΑ (thauma), meaning 'a wonder, a marvel, a spectacle'. The suffix -σιωτατος indicates the superlative degree.

G0935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEHFS

Translations: king, a king, ruler, sovereign

Notes: This word refers to a king or a ruler, someone who holds supreme authority over a territory or people. It is commonly used to denote a monarch or sovereign. In a sentence, it would function as a noun, often as the subject or object, indicating the person in power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to a word meaning 'base' or 'foundation', suggesting one who stands at the foundation of power or authority. It has been used since ancient Greek times to refer to a monarch.

G0067

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-GRIP-pahs

Translations: Agrippa

Notes: Agrippa is a Roman personal name, often associated with members of the Herodian dynasty who ruled over parts of Judea. It refers to several historical figures, most notably Herod Agrippa I and Herod Agrippa II, both of whom are mentioned in the New Testament. The name signifies a person of Roman origin or influence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Agrippa is of Latin origin, derived from 'Agrippa', a Roman cognomen. It was traditionally given to children born feet first (breech birth).

G3767

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'.

G0537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tes

Translations: all, everyone, the whole, every

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all' or 'everyone'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the adjective 'πᾶς' (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to emphasize the totality or completeness of a group or thing, often translated as 'all without exception' or 'the whole of'. It can be used to describe people or things.

Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΕΣ, ΟΛΟΙ

Etymology: The word ἅπας (hapas) is a compound of the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the adjective πᾶς (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. The combination emphasizes the sense of 'all' or 'the whole' in a comprehensive manner.

G3754

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-tee

Translations: that, because, for, since, how, what, which

Notes: ΟΤΙ is a versatile word in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction meaning 'that', 'because', 'for', or 'since'. It can introduce a clause explaining a reason or consequence, or it can introduce direct speech, similar to how quotation marks function in English. It can also act as a relative pronoun meaning 'what' or 'which'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΓΑΡ

Etymology: The word ΟΤΙ is derived from the neuter accusative singular of the relative pronoun ὅστις (hostis), meaning 'whoever, whatever'. Over time, it evolved to function primarily as a conjunction.

G4291

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: proo-EES-teen

Translations: to preside over, to rule, to manage, to lead, to be a leader, to be a manager, to be a ruler, to be a guardian, to be a protector, to be diligent, to give aid

Notes: ΠΡΟΥΣΤΗΝ is an inflected form of the verb ΠΡΟΪΣΤΗΜΙ, meaning 'to preside over,' 'to rule,' or 'to manage.' It describes someone who is in charge or takes the lead in a particular matter or group. It can also imply providing aid or being diligent in a task. This form is the Aorist Active Infinitive, often used to express the action of presiding or managing.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΑΡΧΩ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΪΣΤΗΜΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΠΡΟ (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of,' and the verb ΙΣΤΗΜΙ (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand.' Thus, it literally means 'to stand before' or 'to place before,' which evolved into the sense of presiding over or leading.

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AHN

Translations: if, ever, might, would, should

Notes: This word is a particle used to express contingency, possibility, or potentiality. It does not have a direct English equivalent but modifies the meaning of the verb it accompanies, often indicating that an action is dependent on a condition or is hypothetical. It is frequently used with the subjunctive or optative moods to form conditional clauses or express indefinite temporal or relative clauses.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The origin of this particle is uncertain, but it is believed to be an ancient particle in Greek, possibly related to the concept of 'on' or 'up' in some contexts, though its primary function became conditional.

G5288

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: hoo-pos-TEH-lah-meh-noy

Translations: having shrunk back, having drawn back, having withdrawn, having held back, having kept back, having concealed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ὑπό (hypo, 'under') and the verb στέλλω (stello, 'to send, to set in order, to prepare'). It means to draw back, shrink back, or withdraw, often implying a sense of holding back from duty, fear, or concealment. It can also mean to keep back or conceal something. It is used to describe someone who has hesitated or refrained from an action.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΧΩΡΕΩ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ΦΕΥΓΩ

G1519, G1487, G1488

Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: E

Translations: into, to, for, unto, in, if, you are

Notes: This word is an elided form, indicated by the coronis (the apostrophe-like mark) at the end. It most commonly represents the preposition 'εἰς' (eis), meaning 'into, to, for', especially when followed by a vowel. It can also represent the conjunction 'εἰ' (ei), meaning 'if', or the verb 'εἶ' (ei), meaning 'you are'. In the provided examples, it functions as the preposition 'into' or 'to', indicating motion towards a place or object. It is used with the accusative case.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an elided form); the original words it represents have their own inflections (e.g., 'εἰς' is a preposition and does not inflect; 'εἰ' is a conjunction and does not inflect; 'εἶ' is a verb, 2nd Person Singular, Present, Indicative, Active).

G5101

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.

G2596

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

Translations: down, against, according to, throughout, during

Notes: This is an elided form of the Greek preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down', 'against', 'according to', 'throughout', or 'during'. It is frequently used as a prefix in compound verbs and nouns, indicating a downward motion, completion, intensity, or opposition. For example, in 'κατέβη' (katebē), it means 'went down', and in 'καταπιεῖν' (katapiein), it means 'to swallow down'. The final alpha (α) is often dropped when the next word or part of the compound begins with a vowel, or when it's followed by certain consonants.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix); functions as a preposition that takes the genitive or accusative case.

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmt- 'down, with, against'. It is a common Greek preposition that has been used since ancient times.

G0052

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ag-NOY-ah

Translations: ignorance, a lack of knowledge, a want of knowledge

Notes: This word refers to a state of not knowing or being unaware of something. It describes a lack of information or understanding, often implying a blameless or unintentional state of not knowing.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΓΝΩΣΙΑ, ΑΜΑΘΙΑ, ΑΣΥΝΕΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ἈΓΝΟΙΑ (agnoia) comes from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and the verb γιγνώσκω (gignōskō), meaning 'to know'. Thus, it literally means 'not knowing'.

G2228, G3588

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Definite Article, Numeral

Sounds like: AY

Translations: or, the, 8

Notes: This word can function as a conjunction meaning 'or', indicating an alternative or choice between two or more options. It can also be the feminine nominative singular form of the definite article 'the', used to specify a feminine noun that is the subject of a sentence. The '̓' (coronis) indicates that this form is an elision, meaning it's a shortened form of a word like ἤ (e.g., when followed by a vowel). Additionally, the '̓' could be a keraia, indicating the numeral 8.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as conjunction or numeral); Singular, Nominative, Feminine (as definite article)

Etymology: The conjunction ἤ (e.g., from which Ἠ is an elision) is of uncertain origin. The definite article ἡ (from which Ἠ is an elision) comes from Proto-Indo-European. The numeral meaning is derived from the Greek letter eta (Η), which was used to represent the number 8.

G5483

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kha-ri-ZOH-meh-nos

Translations: granting, giving freely, showing favor, forgiving, bestowing, pardoning

Notes: This word is a present participle, active voice, middle/passive form, derived from the verb 'χαρίζω'. It describes the action of granting something as a favor, giving freely, showing kindness or favor, or forgiving. It implies an act of grace or benevolence. It can be used to describe someone who is in the act of granting or forgiving.

Inflection: Present, Participle, Middle/Passive, Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΦΙΗΜΙ

Etymology: From 'χάρις' (charis), meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The verb 'χαρίζω' means 'to show favor' or 'to do something agreeable'.

G3346

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-teh-THEE-ka

Translations: I transferred, I removed, I changed, I transposed

Notes: This is the first person singular, active voice, aorist indicative form of the verb μετατίθημι (metatithēmi). It is a compound verb formed from μετά (meta), meaning 'with, after, change', and τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to place, put'. Therefore, it means to transfer, remove, change, or transpose something from one place or state to another. It describes an action that was completed in the past.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ, ΜΕΤΑΚΙΝΕΩ

Etymology: The verb μετατίθημι (metatithēmi) is a compound of the preposition μετά (meta), meaning 'with, after, among, change', and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to put, place, set'. The combination signifies a change of position or state.