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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.
G5118
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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
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.
G4183
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PLAY-stoy
Translations: most, the most, many, the greatest number
Notes: This word is the superlative form of the adjective 'πολύς' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many'. It indicates the highest degree of quantity or number, translating to 'most' or 'the greatest number'. It is used to describe a majority or the largest portion of something. For example, 'the most people' or 'the greatest part'.
Inflection: Superlative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter, Nominative
Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΟΝΕΣ, ΠΛΕΙΣΤΑ
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)
G0444
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ahn-throh-POHN
Translations: (of) men, (of) people, (of) humankind
Notes: ἈΝΘΡΩΠΩΝ is the genitive plural form of the noun ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ, which means 'man', 'human being', or 'person'. This form is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship, translating to 'of men' or 'of people'. It refers to human beings in general, often distinguishing them from God or other creatures.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek, likely a compound of ἀνήρ (anēr, 'man') and ὤψ (ōps, 'face, eye'), possibly meaning 'one who looks up' or 'one with a human face'.
G0568
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ap-EKH-oo-see
Translations: they have, they receive, they are distant, they are far off, they abstain, they keep away
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to have received in full' or 'to be distant from'. It can also mean 'to abstain from' or 'to keep away from'. In some contexts, it implies having received something completely, so there is nothing more to expect. In other contexts, it describes a physical or metaphorical distance.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural
Synonyms: ΕΧΩ, ΑΦΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΧΟΜΑΙ
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.
G2596
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: KAH-tah
Translations: down, according to, against, throughout, by, during, concerning, along
Notes: ΚΑΤΑ is a versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often indicates movement 'down from,' opposition 'against,' or reference 'concerning' something. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'down along,' 'according to,' 'throughout,' 'during,' or 'by' means of something. It can express direction, distribution, opposition, or a standard.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmtá, meaning 'down, with'. It is related to other prepositions and adverbs in various Indo-European languages.
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).
G3625
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: oy-KAY-ooce
Translations: one's own, a relative, a member of one's household, a kinsman, a kinswoman, a domestic, a household member
Notes: This word describes something or someone belonging to one's own household or family. It can refer to relatives, family members, or those who are part of one's domestic circle. It is often used to emphasize a close, personal connection, similar to 'one's own people' or 'those of one's own house'.
Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Accusative
Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ, ΟΙΚΙΑΚΟΣ, ΕΝΔΟΘΕΝ
Etymology: From οἶκος (oikos), meaning 'house' or 'household'. The suffix -ειος indicates belonging or relation.
G3551
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: noh-MOOS
Translations: laws, a law
Notes: This word refers to a law, custom, or principle. It is often used in the plural to refer to a body of laws, such as the Mosaic Law. In this form, it is used as the direct object of a verb or preposition.
Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Accusative
Synonyms: ΘΕΣΜΟΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΕΝΤΟΛΗ
G2198
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Part of Speech: Infinitive Verb
Sounds like: ZAYN
Translations: to live, to be alive
Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'to live'. It signifies the act of living or being alive, often in a continuous sense. It is used to express the purpose or result of an action, or as the subject or object of another verb.
Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active
Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is probably of uncertain affinity. It refers to the act of living or being alive.
G5620
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Part of Speech: Conjunction
Sounds like: HOH-steh
Translations: so that, in order that, consequently, therefore, with the result that
Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause of result or purpose. It indicates that what follows is a consequence or the intended outcome of what was previously stated. It can also introduce an infinitive clause to express result.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ
Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs), meaning 'as' or 'how', combined with the particle τε (te), meaning 'and' or 'also'. It developed to express result or consequence.
G4975
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: skheh-DON
Translations: almost, nearly, well-nigh, about, approximately
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'almost' or 'nearly'. It is used to indicate that something is very close to being true or happening, but not quite. It can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, conveying a sense of approximation or proximity.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΓΓΥΣ, ΜΟΝΟΝ
Etymology: From the root of Ancient Greek 'σχεῖν' (scheîn), meaning 'to have, to hold, to be near'. It implies being 'close at hand' or 'nearly'.
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TOOS
Translations: them, themselves, these, those
Notes: This word is the masculine accusative plural form of the pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos). It is used to refer to a group of male or mixed-gender individuals as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition. It can mean 'them' or, when used emphatically, 'themselves'.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
G3761
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction
Sounds like: OOD
Translations: not, no, nor, neither, not even
Notes: This word is a negative particle used to express absolute negation. It is often used in combination with other negative words to strengthen the negation, such as in the phrase "οὐ μή" (ou mē), which conveys a strong, emphatic negation, often translated as "never" or "by no means." It can also function as a conjunction meaning "nor" or "neither," connecting two negative clauses or ideas.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗ
Etymology: From the negative particle οὐ (ou) and the particle δέ (de), meaning 'but' or 'and'. It emphasizes the negation.
G1492
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EE-sah-sin
Translations: they know, they understand
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to know' or 'to understand'. It describes an action performed by a group of people, indicating that 'they' possess knowledge or comprehension of something. It is used in sentences where a subject (plural) is stated to have knowledge.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Present, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ
Etymology: The root word ΟΙΔΑ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. It is a perfect tense form used with a present meaning, indicating a state of knowing that results from a past act of seeing or perceiving.
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.
G3752
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Sounds like: OH-tan
Translations: when, whenever, as often as, at the time that
Notes: This word is a conjunction or adverb used to introduce a temporal clause, indicating a point in time or a condition. It means 'when' or 'whenever,' suggesting that something happens at a specific moment or repeatedly under certain circumstances. It is often followed by the subjunctive mood in Koine Greek.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ
Etymology: From the conjunction ὅτε (hote, 'when') and the particle ἄν (an, indicating potential or contingency).
G1626
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eks-ah-mar-TOH-sin
Translations: they sin, they commit a sin, they err, they go astray
Notes: This word means to sin, to commit a sin, or to err. It describes the act of missing the mark, making a mistake, or transgressing a moral or divine law. It is often used in contexts relating to moral failure or wrongdoing.
Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive
Synonyms: ΑΜΑΡΤΑΝΩ, ΠΛΑΝΑΩ, ΑΠΟΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐξαμαρτάνω (examartanō), which is a compound of ἐκ (ek, 'out of, from') and ἁμαρτάνω (hamartanō, 'to miss the mark, to err, to sin').
G5119
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: TOH-teh
Translations: then, at that time, at that moment, thereupon, therefore
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'then' or 'at that time'. It is used to indicate a point in time, often referring to a past or future event that follows another. It can also be used to introduce a consequence or result, similar to 'therefore' or 'in that case'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑ, ΟΥΝ
Etymology: The word ΤΟΤΕ is a primary adverb, meaning it is not derived from another word in Greek. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'το' (this/that).
G3844
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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'.
G0243
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: AL-lohn
Translations: of other, of others, of another, of different
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'other' or 'another'. It is used to refer to things or people that are distinct from those already mentioned or implied. As a genitive plural, it often translates to 'of others' or 'of other things', indicating possession or relation.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter
Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΩΝ, ΛΟΙΠΩΝ
G3129
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: man-THA-noo-sin
Translations: they learn, they are learning, they understand, they are understanding, they perceive, they are perceiving
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to learn,' 'to understand,' or 'to perceive.' It is used to describe the act of acquiring knowledge or skill, or coming to an understanding of something. It can be used in sentences like 'they learn the truth' or 'they understand the lesson.'
Inflection: Present, Indicative, Active, Third Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ
G3754
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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.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TON
Translations: the
Notes: This word is the masculine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a particular masculine noun that is the direct object of a verb or preposition. For example, it would be used in phrases like 'he saw the man' or 'towards the God'.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative
Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed to function as a marker of definiteness in Greek.
G3551
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: NOH-mon
Translations: law, a law, rule, principle
Notes: The word refers to a law, rule, or principle. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the Mosaic Law or the Law of God, but it can also refer to a general principle or custom. It is used to denote a standard of conduct or a governing regulation.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative
Synonyms: ΚΑΝΩΝ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΕΝΤΟΛΗ
Etymology: From a root meaning "to parcel out, distribute." It originally referred to anything assigned or apportioned, and later came to mean a custom, usage, or law.
G3845
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pa-ra-BE-bee-ka-sin
Translations: they have transgressed, they have violated, they have gone beyond, they have overstepped
Notes: This word describes the action of going beyond, stepping over, or violating a boundary, law, or command. It implies an act of transgression or disobedience. It is typically used in sentences where a subject has committed an offense against a rule or standard.
Inflection: Third Person Plural, Perfect Active Indicative
Synonyms: ΑΘΕΤΕΩ, ΠΑΡΑΠΙΠΤΩ, ΠΑΡΑΚΟΥΩ
G5037
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle
Sounds like: TEH
Translations: and, both, also, even, then, so, indeed
Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears after the word it modifies or connects. It functions as a conjunction, often translated as 'and' or 'both...and', connecting words, phrases, or clauses. It can also add emphasis or indicate a consequence, sometimes translated as 'also' or 'even'. When used in pairs (τε...τε or τε...καί), it means 'both...and'. It is less emphatic than 'καί' (kai) and often implies a closer connection or a more natural pairing between the elements it joins.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΔΕ, ΑΛΛΑ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kʷe, a clitic particle meaning 'and'. It is cognate with Latin -que and Sanskrit ca.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TAS
Translations: the
Notes: ΤΑΣ is the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek. It is used to specify a particular noun, similar to 'the' in English. This specific form is used when the noun it modifies is feminine, plural, and in the accusative case, indicating the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.
Inflection: Feminine, Plural, Accusative
G3173
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Sounds like: MEH-giss-tas
Translations: greatest, very great, chief men, nobles, a chief man, a noble
Notes: This word is the superlative form of 'great' (μέγας), meaning 'greatest' or 'very great'. It can function as an adjective, describing something as being of the highest degree or importance. When used as a noun, it refers to 'chief men' or 'nobles', indicating individuals of high rank or authority, often in a political or social context. It is a compound word, derived from the root 'μέγας' (great).
Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Accusative
Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΔΥΝΑΤΟΣ, ΕΝΔΟΞΟΣ
G2962
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: koo-ree-OH-tah-tas
Translations: most authoritative, most supreme, most principal, most important
Notes: This word is the superlative form of the adjective 'κύριος' (kyrios), meaning 'lord' or 'master'. In its superlative form, it describes something as being the most authoritative, supreme, or principal. It is used to emphasize the highest degree of power, importance, or control, often in reference to laws, powers, or positions.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine, Superlative
Synonyms: ΜΕΓΙΣΤΑΣ, ΠΡΩΤΙΣΤΑΣ, ΑΝΩΤΑΤΑΣ
G0846
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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
G0746
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: AR-khas
Translations: beginnings, rulers, principalities, authorities, first places
Notes: This word is the accusative plural form of the noun 'ἈΡΧΗ' (arche). It refers to beginnings, origins, or the first in a series. It can also denote positions of authority, rule, or those who hold such power, such as rulers or principalities. In some contexts, it can refer to the chief or leading elements of something.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΤΗΤΑΣ, ΔΥΝΑΜΕΙΣ
G1359
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: dee-oy-KOON-tes
Translations: administering, managing, governing, ruling, superintending, regulating
Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'διοικέω' (dioikeō), meaning 'to manage a household,' 'to administer,' or 'to govern.' As a participle, it describes someone who is currently performing the action of administering or managing. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun (e.g., 'the administering ones'), or adverbially, indicating the manner of an action (e.g., 'while administering'). It is often used in contexts related to managing affairs, governing a region, or superintending a task.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: ΑΡΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΗΓΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ, ΚΥΒΕΡΝΩΝΤΕΣ
Etymology: The word διοικέω (dioikeō) is a compound word formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart,' and the verb οἰκέω (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to manage a house.' Thus, it originally conveyed the idea of managing or administering a household thoroughly or in an organized manner.
G3670
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ho-mo-lo-GOO-see
Translations: confess, acknowledge, agree, profess, promise
Notes: This word means to confess, acknowledge, or agree. It is a compound word formed from the Greek words ὁμοῦ (homou), meaning 'together' or 'the same', and λέγω (legō), meaning 'to speak' or 'to say'. Therefore, it literally means 'to say the same thing' or 'to speak in agreement'. It is used to express agreement with someone, to admit a truth, or to make a public declaration or profession of faith or allegiance.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΣΥΜΦΩΝΕΩ, ΟΜΟΦΩΝΕΩ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TANE
Translations: the
Notes: ΤΗΝ is the feminine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun that is feminine in gender, singular in number, and in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. For example, it would be used before a feminine singular noun like 'πόλιν' (city) when 'city' is the direct object.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Etymology: The Koine Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It evolved from an earlier demonstrative particle, becoming a grammatical marker for definiteness.
G0052
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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'.
G1988
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ep-ih-STA-tas
Translations: overseer, a master, a superintendent, a commander, a chief, a foreman
Notes: This word refers to someone who is in charge, a supervisor, or a master. It denotes a person with authority over others, often in a managerial or leadership role, such as an overseer of workers or a commander of soldiers.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ
Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΣΤΑΤΗΣ comes from the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to set'. Thus, it literally means 'one who stands over' or 'one who is set over', referring to someone in a position of authority or supervision.
G1063
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Part of Speech: Particle
Sounds like: gar
Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore
Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears second in a clause. It introduces a reason, explanation, or confirmation for what has just been stated. It can also indicate a logical consequence or a transition in thought, often translated as 'for' or 'because'. In some contexts, it can simply add emphasis or affirm a statement.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ
Etymology: The particle ΓΑΡ is believed to be a contraction of the particles γε (ge) meaning 'indeed' or 'at least' and ἄρα (ara) meaning 'then' or 'therefore'. It has been in use since ancient Greek.
G3879
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pa-ra-ka-this-TAN-tai
Translations: they are appointed, they are established, they are placed, they are set beside
Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from παρά (para, "beside, alongside") and καθίστημι (kathistēmi, "to set down, appoint"). It means to be appointed, established, or placed alongside someone or something. It describes an action where individuals are formally designated or positioned.
Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person Plural
Synonyms: ΚΑΘΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΤΑΣΣΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΕΜΑΙ
G3588
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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.
G4229
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PRAG-mah-ton
Translations: of things, of matters, of deeds, of affairs, of business, of facts, of objects, of circumstances
Notes: This word refers to things, matters, deeds, or affairs. It is often used in a general sense to denote a situation, an event, or a concrete object. It can also refer to business or legal matters. In the provided examples, it refers to 'evil things' or 'matters' in a general sense.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter
Synonyms: ΕΡΓΩΝ, ΠΟΙΗΜΑΤΩΝ, ΥΠΑΡΧΟΝΤΩΝ
G3622
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: oy-koh-noh-MEE-as
Translations: of stewardship, of administration, of management, of a household, of a dispensation, of a plan, of an arrangement
Notes: This word refers to the management of a household or affairs, often implying a system, plan, or administration. It can also denote a divine arrangement or dispensation, a stewardship, or the responsibility of managing something. It is a compound word derived from 'οἶκος' (oikos, house) and 'νόμος' (nomos, law/custom), literally meaning 'house-law' or 'house-management'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΙΑ, ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΗ, ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ
G1744
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: em-pee-REE-an
Translations: experience, an experience, skill, knowledge
Notes: This word refers to knowledge or skill gained through practice or observation. It denotes practical experience rather than theoretical knowledge. It is often used to describe someone who has gained proficiency in a particular area through repeated exposure or involvement.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΓΝΩΣΙΣ, ΣΟΦΙΑ, ΤΕΧΝΗ
G2192
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EKH-ayn
Translations: to have, to hold, to possess, to be able, to keep, to get
Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It is used to express possession, a state of being, or ability. As an infinitive, it often functions like a noun, serving as the subject or object of another verb, or it can complete the meaning of another verb.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ
G3551
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: NO-mohn
Translations: of laws, of customs, of principles
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun 'ΝΟΜΟΣ' (nomos), which means 'law,' 'custom,' or 'principle.' As a genitive plural, 'ΝΟΜΩΝ' indicates possession, origin, or relationship concerning multiple laws, customs, or principles. It is often used to specify the source or subject of something, such as 'the book of laws' or 'the authority of laws.'
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΘΕΣΜΩΝ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑΤΩΝ
G5293
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: hoo-pis-KHNOO-meh-noos
Translations: promising, pledging, undertaking, guaranteeing
Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, masculine plural accusative of the verb 'hypiskhneomai'. It means 'promising' or 'pledging'. It describes someone who is in the act of making a promise or undertaking an obligation. In a sentence, it would function adjectivally, modifying a plural masculine noun in the accusative case, indicating that these individuals are the ones doing the promising.
Inflection: Participle, Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Accusative Case, Masculine Gender, Plural Number
Synonyms: ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ
G2249
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: hay-MOHN
Translations: of us, our
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the first-person personal pronoun, meaning 'of us' or 'our'. It indicates possession or origin related to a group of speakers. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'the house of us' or 'our house'.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, First Person
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.
G3748, G3767
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ON-tee-noon
Translations: whoever, whatever, anyone who, anything that, whosoever, whatsoever
Notes: ΟΝΤΙΝΟΥΝ is a compound indefinite relative pronoun formed from ὅστις (hostis) and οὖν (oun). It means 'whoever' or 'whatever' and is used to refer to an unspecified person or thing. It functions similarly to 'anyone who' or 'anything that' in English, emphasizing the generality or universality of the statement. It is typically used in a subordinate clause.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
Synonyms: ΟΣΤΙΣ, ΟΣΠΕΡ, ΟΣΟΙ
G5101
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Part of Speech: Interrogative Pronoun, Indefinite Pronoun, Interrogative Adjective
Sounds like: TEES
Translations: who, what, which, what kind of, someone, something, anyone, anything, a certain one, a certain thing
Notes: ΤΙΣ is a versatile pronoun and adjective in Koine Greek. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', or 'anything', often implying an unspecified person or thing. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it has an accent.
Inflection: Singular or Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative. It is a highly inflected word.
Etymology: The word ΤΙΣ is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, indicating its long history and fundamental role in language.
G2065
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-ROY-toh
Translations: ask, question, inquire
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to ask' or 'to question'. It is used when someone seeks information or makes an inquiry. It can be used in various contexts where a direct question is posed.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist, Middle Voice, Optative Mood
Synonyms: ΑἸΤΈΩ, ΠΥΝΘΆΝΟΜΑΙ
G4239
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PRAH-on
Translations: gentle, mild, meek, a gentle, a mild, a meek
Notes: This word describes someone or something as gentle, mild, or meek. It is often used to characterize a person's disposition or behavior, indicating a calm, non-aggressive, and humble nature. It can be used to describe a person, an animal, or even a quality.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΗΠΙΟΣ, ΕΠΙΕΙΚΗΣ
G0302
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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.
G3004
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EYE-poy
Translations: may say, might say, should say, would say, to say, to speak
Notes: This is an aorist optative form of the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. It expresses a wish, a possibility, or a potential action, often translated with 'may', 'might', 'should', or 'would'. It is commonly used in indirect questions or in clauses expressing a hypothetical situation.
Inflection: Aorist, Optative, Active, Third Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ
G3956
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PAN-tas
Translations: all, every, everyone, the whole
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to indicate the totality of something or someone. In this form, it is used for masculine nouns in the accusative plural, meaning 'all (of them)' or 'everyone'. It can also be used substantively to refer to 'all people' or 'everyone'.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ
G2228, G3588
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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.
G3686
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: too-NO-mah
Translations: the name, a name
Notes: This word is a crasis (a contraction of two words into one) of the definite article "τὸ" (to, meaning 'the') and the noun "ὄνομα" (onoma, meaning 'name'). It means "the name" and functions as a singular, neuter noun, typically in the nominative or accusative case. It is used to refer to a specific name or reputation.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter (crasis of the definite article and noun)
Etymology: The word ὄνομα (onoma) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words for 'name' in many other Indo-European languages.
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.
G1438
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Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun
Sounds like: eh-ah-TOO
Translations: (of) himself, (of) herself, (of) itself, (of) themselves
Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning it refers back to the subject of the sentence. It indicates that the action of the verb is directed back to the one performing it. For example, 'he washed himself'. It is a compound word formed from the personal pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos) and the reflexive pronoun 'ἑαυτοῦ' (heautou).
Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter. It can also be used for Feminine or Plural contexts, though the specific form 'ΕΑΥΤΟΥ' is genitive singular masculine/neuter.
Etymology: From the combination of the personal pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos, 'self') and the reflexive pronoun 'ἑαυτοῦ' (heautou, 'of self').
G5105
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Sounds like: toy-GAR-oon
Translations: therefore, consequently, accordingly, then, so then
Notes: This word is a strong inferential conjunction or adverb, meaning 'therefore' or 'consequently'. It is used to introduce a conclusion or result that logically follows from what has just been stated. It emphasizes the consequence of a preceding statement, often indicating a strong logical deduction or a call to action based on prior information.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟYΝ, ΔΙΟ, ΑΡΑ
Etymology: This word is a compound of three particles: τοί (toi, 'indeed'), γάρ (gar, 'for'), and οὖν (oun, 'therefore'). It emphasizes the logical connection between statements.
G0575
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: AH-po
Translations: from, away from, out of, off, (of), by, since, after
Notes: ἈΠΟ is a common Koine Greek preposition that primarily indicates separation, origin, or source. It is always used with the genitive case. It can mean 'from' or 'away from' a place or person, indicating movement away. It can also denote the cause or agent ('by'), or a temporal starting point ('since', 'after').
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ἘΚ, ΠΑΡΑ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is cognate with English 'off' and 'of'.
G4413
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PRO-tays
Translations: of first, of the first, first
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'first' in order, rank, or importance. It is used to describe something that comes before all others. For example, it can refer to the first day, the first group, or the most important person.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΑΡΧΑΙΟΣ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ
G2112
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: YOO-thoos
Translations: immediately, at once, straightway, forthwith
Notes: This word functions as an adverb, indicating that something happens without delay or directly. It is used to express immediacy in time, meaning 'at once' or 'straightway'. It can also refer to a direct path or manner, meaning 'straight' or 'directly'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΧΡΗΜΑ, ΑΥΤΙΚΑ
Etymology: From the Greek word εὐθύς (euthys), meaning 'straight' or 'direct'. It developed into an adverb indicating immediacy.
G0144
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ahee-STHAY-seh-ohss
Translations: of perception, of sensation, of understanding, of discernment, of a sense, of an understanding
Notes: This word refers to the faculty of perception or sensation, the ability to apprehend things through the senses or the mind. It can also denote understanding or discernment, the capacity to grasp or distinguish concepts. It is used in a genitive case, indicating possession or relationship.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΣΙΣ, ΓΝΩΣΙΣ, ΕΠΙΓΝΩΣΙΣ
G1621
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ek-man-THA-non-tes
Translations: learning thoroughly, learning by heart, learning exactly, learning completely, understanding fully
Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb μανθάνω (manthanō), meaning 'to learn'. The combination emphasizes a thorough, complete, or exact learning process, often implying learning something by heart or understanding it fully. It describes the action of acquiring knowledge or skill in a comprehensive manner.
Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ, ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ
G2192
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EKH-oh-men
Translations: we have, we hold, we possess, we are able, we are
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to have', 'to hold', or 'to possess'. It can also be used in a broader sense to mean 'to be able' or simply 'to be' in certain contexts, often implying a state or condition. It is used to indicate possession or a current state of being.
Inflection: First Person, Plural, Present, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ
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.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TAH-ees
Translations: to the, for the, the
Notes: This word is the dative plural feminine form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to indicate that the noun it modifies is feminine, plural, and in the dative case, often signifying indirect objects, recipients, or the means by which something is done. It can be translated as 'to the' or 'for the', or simply 'the' depending on the context.
Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine
G5590
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: psy-KHAIS
Translations: souls, lives, minds, hearts, persons
Notes: This word refers to the soul, life, or inner self of a person. It can also denote a person's mind, heart, or even the individual person themselves. In a sentence, it often describes the spiritual or vital essence of a being, or the seat of emotions and intellect.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑ, ΚΑΡΔΙΑ
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.
G1459
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eng-keh-kha-rag-MEH-noos
Translations: engraved, inscribed, written in, carved, etched
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been engraved' or 'having been inscribed'. It describes something that has been permanently marked or written into a surface, such as stone, metal, or a tablet. It implies a lasting impression or record.
Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Accusative, Perfect Passive Participle
Synonyms: ΓΡΑΦΩ, ΕΠΙΓΡΑΦΩ
G4737
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: spa-NEE-os
Translations: rare, scarce, few, infrequent
Notes: This word describes something that is rare, scarce, or infrequent. It is used to indicate a limited quantity or occurrence of something. For example, it could describe a rare type of stone or a scarce resource.
Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular
Synonyms: ΟΛΙΓΟΣ, ΒΡΑΧΥΣ
Etymology: From σπάνις (spanis, "scarcity, rarity").
G3303
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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.
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'.
G3845
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Part of Speech: Participle, Verb
Sounds like: pa-ra-BAH-ee-nohn
Translations: transgressing, violating, going beyond, a transgressor
Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'παραβαίνω' (parabainō), meaning 'to go beside, to go beyond, to transgress, or to violate'. It is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'beyond', and 'βαίνω' (bainō), meaning 'to go'. As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing, often functioning like an adjective or adverb, indicating someone who is currently transgressing or violating a law, command, or agreement.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine or Neuter, Singular
Synonyms: ΑΘΕΤΩΝ, ΠΑΡΑΒΑΤΗΣ, ΥΠΕΡΒΑΙΝΩΝ
G0001
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ah-DY-nah-tos
Translations: impossible, weak, impotent, a weak person, an impotent person
Notes: This word describes something that is impossible to do or achieve, or someone who is weak, powerless, or without strength. It can refer to a physical inability or a general lack of power or capacity. It is often used to describe things that cannot happen or people who are unable to act effectively.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine
Synonyms: ἈΣΘΕΝΗΣ, ἈΔΥΝΑΜΟΣ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek, a compound of the negative prefix 'α-' (a-) meaning 'not' and 'δυνατός' (dynatos) meaning 'able' or 'powerful'. Thus, it literally means 'not able' or 'not powerful'.
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Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral
Sounds like: DEL-tah
Translations: Delta, four, 4
Notes: Δ (Delta) is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. In the Greek numeral system, it represents the number four. It is also used as a symbol in various contexts, including mathematics and science, though its primary function in Koine Greek texts is as a letter or a numeral.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: The Greek letter Delta is derived from the Phoenician letter Dalet, which means 'door'.
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.
G2851
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: koh-LAH-seh-ohs
Translations: of punishment, of correction, of chastisement, of torment
Notes: This word refers to punishment, correction, or chastisement. It implies a process of discipline or retribution, often with the aim of improvement or restraint. It is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, such as 'of punishment' or 'concerning punishment'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΤΙΜΩΡΙΑ, ΕΠΙΤΙΜΙΑ
G3866
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: pah-rah-EE-tay-sis
Translations: refusal, a refusal, rejection, an excuse, a plea, deprecation, entreaty
Notes: This word is a noun that refers to the act of refusing, rejecting, or declining something. It can also mean an excuse or a plea for exemption. In some contexts, it can denote a deprecation or an entreaty to avert something undesirable.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΟΓΙΑ, ΑΡΝΗΣΙΣ, ΕΞΑΙΡΕΣΙΣ
Etymology: The word ΠΑΡΑΙΤΗΣΙΣ (paraitēsis) is derived from the verb ΠΑΡΑΙΤΕΩ (paraiteō), meaning 'to beg off, decline, make excuse'. It is formed from the prefix ΠΑΡΑ- (para-), meaning 'beside, from', and the verb ΑΙΤΕΩ (aiteō), meaning 'to ask, beg'.
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