2001 Translation

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.

G4413

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PRO-toh

Translations: first, foremost, chief, principal, before, at the first, in the first

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'first' or 'foremost'. It is used to indicate something that is initial in time, order, or importance. In the dative case, as seen here, it often translates to 'at the first' or 'in the first' when referring to a time or place, or 'to the first' when indicating direction or recipient.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗ, ΠΡΩΤΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word 'πρῶτος' (prōtos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *per-, meaning 'forward' or 'through'. It is the superlative form of 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

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.

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: this, that, it, a this, a that

Notes: ΤΟΥΤΟ is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is the neuter singular form and can function as either the nominative or accusative case. As a pronoun, it refers to a specific thing or concept, often pointing it out. As an adjective, it modifies a neuter singular noun, indicating 'this' or 'that' particular noun. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'this thing' or 'that matter'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos) is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. Its origin is ancient, deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots that conveyed the idea of proximity or pointing.

G0575

G3588, G3739, G3778, G5101

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AF

Translations: from, away from, by, of

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition ΑΠΟ (APO), which means 'from' or 'away from'. The final vowel of ΑΠΟ is dropped (elided) when it precedes a word that begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark (indicated by the apostrophe-like symbol over the vowel). It indicates separation, origin, or cause, often translated as 'from' or 'away from'. It can also denote the agent 'by' or the source 'of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *apo- 'off, away'. It is cognate with Latin ab, English off, and German ab.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: HAYS

Translations: (of) the, (of) who, (of) which, (of) this, (of) that, (of) what

Notes: The word "ΗΣ" is a versatile form in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as the genitive singular for masculine and feminine nouns. It can be the genitive singular of the definite article 'the', indicating possession or relationship. It can also be the genitive singular of the relative pronoun 'who/which', connecting clauses, or the demonstrative pronoun 'this/that', pointing to something specific. Additionally, it can be the genitive singular of the interrogative pronoun 'what/who', used in questions.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine

G3346

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-tah-nah-STAY-nai

Translations: to migrate, to remove, to depart, to change one's dwelling, to be removed

Notes: This word describes the act of moving from one place to another, often implying a change of residence or a migration. It can refer to a forced removal or a voluntary departure. It is a compound word formed from 'μετά' (meta), meaning 'with' or 'after' or indicating change, and 'ἀνίστημι' (anistēmi), meaning 'to make to stand up' or 'to raise up'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΗΜΕΙΝ, ΜΕΤΟΙΚΕΙΝ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΜΕΤΑ (meta), meaning 'with, after, or indicating change', and the verb ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ (anistēmi), meaning 'to make to stand up' or 'to raise up'. The combination signifies a change of standing or place.

G3624

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: oy-KAY-ahs

Translations: of one's own, of one's household, of one's family, of one's own affairs, of one's own property, of one's own home, of one's own people

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'one's own' or 'belonging to one's household/family'. It is used to describe something that is personal, private, or intimately connected to an individual or their immediate circle. It often implies a sense of belonging or ownership, whether literal or figurative, and can refer to one's own possessions, family members, or personal affairs.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΙΔΙΟΣ, ΕΑΥΤΟΥ

G1519

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G4899

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EH-peh-sen

Translations: fell, fell down, fell together, collapsed, coincided, happened, occurred

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΠΙΠΤΩ (PIPTO), meaning 'to fall'. In its aorist indicative active form, it means 'he/she/it fell together', 'collapsed', or 'coincided'. It can also mean 'to happen' or 'to occur', especially when referring to events falling together in time.

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

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ

G1653

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-LEH-eh-sen

Translations: had mercy, showed mercy, had pity, showed pity

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to have mercy' or 'to show pity'. It describes an act of compassion or clemency towards someone in need or distress. In this form, it indicates that someone 'had mercy' or 'showed pity' in the past.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΟἸΚΤΕΊΡΩ, ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΊΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἘΛΕΈΩ (eleeō) is derived from the noun ἔλεος (eleos), meaning 'mercy' or 'pity'. It signifies the act of showing compassion or kindness.

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'.

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THEH-os

Translations: God, a God, Lord

Notes: ΘΕΟΣ (theos) is a singular noun meaning 'God' or 'a god'. In Koine Greek, it is frequently used to refer to the singular, supreme God, often with the definite article. It can also refer to a generic deity or even a human figure considered divine. It functions as a subject or object in sentences, depending on its case.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΠΑΤΗΡ

Etymology: The word ΘΕΟΣ is believed to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root, though its precise origin is debated. It has cognates in various Indo-European languages.

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.

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.

G1565

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-nohn

Translations: of those, of them, those

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'those'. In this inflected form, it indicates possession or origin, translating to 'of those' or 'of them'. It is used to refer to people or things that are distant in space or time, or to distinguish them from others. For example, it might be used in a phrase like 'the houses of those people' or 'the events of those days'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΩΝ, ΤΟΥΤΩΝ

G5005

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: tah-lah-ee-POH-rohn

Translations: of the wretched, of the miserable, of the distressed, of the afflicted

Notes: This word describes someone who is wretched, miserable, or distressed, often due to suffering or hardship. It is a compound word derived from 'τάλας' (tálas), meaning 'wretched' or 'suffering', and 'πῶρος' (pōros), meaning 'callus' or 'hardened skin', metaphorically referring to hard work or toil. Thus, it literally means 'hardened by suffering' or 'worn out by toil'. It is used to describe individuals or groups experiencing severe adversity.

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

Synonyms: ΔΥΣΤΥΧΗΣ, ΚΑΚΟΣ, ΠΕΝΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΑΛΑΙΠΩΡΟΣ is a compound of τάλας (tálas), meaning 'wretched' or 'suffering', and πῶρος (pōros), meaning 'callus' or 'hardened skin', which metaphorically refers to hard work or toil. It conveys the idea of being worn out or hardened by suffering.

G2531

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

Translations: just as, even as, according as, as, exactly as, in proportion as, like, according to, inasmuch as

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, meaning 'as' or 'how'). It functions as an adverb or conjunction, primarily used to introduce a comparison, indicating that something is done or happens in the same way as something else. It can also express correspondence or proportion, meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'to the extent that'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, 'as, how').

G4280

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-EI-pen

Translations: he said before, he foretold, he prophesied, he spoke beforehand

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before', and the verb εἶπον (eîpon), meaning 'I said'. It means to say something in advance, to foretell, or to prophesy. It is used to describe an action of speaking that precedes a future event or a later statement. For example, 'He foretold the events that would happen.'

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΛΕΓΩ, ΠΡΟΦΗΤΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the prefix πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and the verb εἶπον (eîpon), which is the aorist form of λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'.

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

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'.

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.

G4250

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: PRIN

Translations: before, sooner, until, ere

Notes: This word functions as an adverb or a conjunction, indicating a point in time prior to another event or action. As an adverb, it means 'before' or 'sooner'. As a conjunction, it means 'before' or 'until', often introducing a clause that describes an event that has not yet happened. It is frequently used with an infinitive or a subjunctive verb.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *per- (forward, through). It is related to the preposition πρό (pro, before).

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.

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lin

Translations: city, a city

Notes: The word 'πόλιν' is the accusative singular form of the noun 'πόλις', meaning 'city'. It refers to a populated place, typically larger than a village, with a defined administrative structure. As an accusative case, it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions, indicating the destination or the object being acted upon. For example, one might 'go into the city' or 'see the city'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The word 'πόλις' comes from Proto-Indo-European, referring to a fortified place or citadel. It developed to mean a city-state in ancient Greece, encompassing both the physical settlement and its citizens.

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

Translations: as, like, when, how, about, approximately, that, so that

Notes: ΩΣ is a versatile particle in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction or adverb. It is used to introduce comparisons ('as,' 'like'), indicate time ('when'), express manner ('how'), or denote purpose or result ('so that,' 'that'). It can also indicate approximation ('about,' 'approximately') or serve as a preposition meaning 'to' or 'towards' with certain cases.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to demonstrative pronouns and adverbs indicating manner or comparison.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, among, after, behind, afterward, besides

Notes: ΜΕΤΑ is a versatile word that functions as both a preposition and an adverb. As a preposition, its meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: when followed by a genitive noun, it means 'with' or 'among', indicating association or presence; when followed by an accusative noun, it means 'after' or 'behind', indicating sequence or pursuit. As an adverb, it typically means 'afterward' or 'besides'. It is a very common word in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is cognate with English 'mid' and 'middle'.

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.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEE

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, concerning, during, by, beside, near, among, with respect to

Notes: This is a very common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often means 'upon, over, on, at, in the time of, during, concerning, in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'upon, on, at, by, near, beside, in, for, in addition to, on the basis of, because of, in the time of, during, in the presence of, against'. With the accusative case, it typically means 'upon, on, to, against, over, for, with a view to, at, by, during, in the time of'. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'upon, besides, in addition'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to similar prepositions in other Indo-European languages, conveying ideas of 'on, upon, over'.

G3961

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAH-tree-on

Translations: ancestral, hereditary, traditional, of the fathers, customary

Notes: This word describes something that belongs to or is inherited from one's fathers or ancestors. It refers to customs, laws, or traditions that have been passed down through generations. It can be used to describe anything that is characteristic of one's heritage or lineage.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΑΤΡΩΟΣ, ΠΑΤΡΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word πατήρ (patēr), meaning 'father', combined with the suffix -ιον, indicating belonging or relation.

G0600

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-poh-kah-tah-STEE-say

Translations: restore, will restore, establish, will establish, put back, will put back, return, will return

Notes: This word means to restore, establish, or put back into a former state. It is often used in the context of returning something to its original condition or bringing about a restoration. It can also imply establishing something firmly. In a sentence, it would function as the main verb, indicating an action of restoration or establishment.

Inflection: Future, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΚΑΘΙΣΤΑΝΩ

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

Translations: earth, an earth, land, a land, ground, a ground, country, a country, region, a region

Notes: ΓΗΝ is the accusative singular form of the noun ΓΗ, meaning 'earth', 'land', 'ground', 'country', or 'region'. It is used to indicate the direct object of a verb or the destination of motion, often translated as 'to the earth' or 'into the land' depending on the context and accompanying prepositions. It can refer to the planet, a specific territory, or the soil itself.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-may-SOO-see

Translations: they will build, they will erect, they will construct, they will edify, they will restore

Notes: This word means 'they will build' or 'they will construct'. It refers to the act of erecting a structure, such as a house or a city. It can also be used metaphorically to mean 'to edify' or 'to build up' someone spiritually or morally. In a broader sense, it can mean to restore or rebuild something that has been destroyed.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ is a compound word derived from ΟΙΚΟΣ (oikos), meaning 'house', and ΔΕΜΩ (demō), meaning 'to build'. Thus, it literally means 'to build a house'.

G2118

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-dah-ee-mo-NEE-as

Translations: of happiness, of well-being, of prosperity, of blessedness

Notes: This word refers to a state of happiness, well-being, or prosperity. It is a compound word derived from 'εὖ' (eu), meaning 'good', and 'δαίμων' (daimon), meaning 'spirit' or 'divinity', thus literally meaning 'good spirit' or 'good fortune'. It describes a flourishing life, often associated with divine favor or a life lived virtuously. In this form, it indicates possession or origin, as in 'of happiness'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ, ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΤΗΣ

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TAWT

Translations: this, that, these, those

Notes: ΤΑΥΤ is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something specific, either near in space or time, or recently mentioned. It can function as a pronoun, standing in for a noun, or as an adjective, modifying a noun. Its meaning can shift slightly depending on the gender, number, and case.

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

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G3930

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ES-khen

Translations: he provided, she provided, it provided, he granted, she granted, it granted, he gave, she gave, it gave, he caused, she caused, it caused, he showed, she showed, it showed

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para, 'beside, from') and the verb ἔχω (echō, 'to have, to hold'). It means to provide, furnish, grant, give, or cause something. It can also mean to show or present. It is used to describe the act of making something available or bringing something about.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ

Etymology: The verb παρέχω is a compound of the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'from', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. Its meaning evolved from 'to hold out' or 'to offer' to 'to provide' or 'to grant'.

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.

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PSY-khen

Translations: soul, a soul, life, a life, mind, a mind, self, a self

Notes: This word refers to the soul, the principle of life, or the inner self. It can denote a person's life, their mind, or their spiritual essence. It is often used to describe the seat of emotions, desires, and affections, and can also refer to the individual person themselves.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΖΩΗ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

Etymology: From a root meaning 'to breathe', referring to the breath as the principle of life. It is related to the verb ψύχω (psycho), meaning 'to breathe, to blow'.

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.

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.

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.

G1893

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEI

Translations: since, because, for, when, after, inasmuch as

Notes: This word functions as a conjunction or adverb, introducing a clause that provides a reason, cause, or time. As a conjunction, it can mean 'since' or 'because' when indicating a cause, or 'when' or 'after' when indicating time. As an adverb, it can mean 'for' or 'inasmuch as'. It often introduces a dependent clause that explains the main clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΚΑΘΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙΔΗ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, 'upon, on') and the particle εἰ (ei, 'if'). It originally meant 'upon the condition that' or 'when'.

G3176

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-giss-toss

Translations: greatest, largest, most important, very great

Notes: This word is a superlative adjective, meaning 'greatest' or 'largest'. It is used to describe something that is supreme in size, importance, or degree. It functions similarly to the English 'most' or '-est' suffix when comparing things.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Superlative

Synonyms: ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡΕΧΩΝ, ΠΡΩΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the Koine Greek word μέγας (megas), meaning 'great'. ΜΕΓΙΣΤΟΣ is the superlative form of μέγας.

G3625

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-koo-MEH-nays

Translations: of the inhabited earth, of the world, of the Roman Empire, of the inhabited land

Notes: This word refers to the inhabited earth, the world, or more specifically, the Roman Empire during the time of the New Testament. It is often used to denote the entire civilized world as known to the ancients, particularly the Roman Empire. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΟΣΜΟΥ, ΓΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ (oikoumenē) is the feminine present participle of the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (oikeō), meaning 'to inhabit' or 'to dwell'. It literally means 'the inhabited (land)' and came to refer to the known world.

G0667

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-DEIK-seh

Translations: showed, demonstrated, proved, appointed, declared, exhibited

Notes: This word is the aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ἀποδείκνυμι' (apodeiknymi). It means to show forth, demonstrate, prove, or appoint. It describes an action that was completed in the past, emphasizing the act of making something evident or establishing a fact. It can be used to describe someone showing evidence, proving a point, or formally appointing someone to a position.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΞΕ, ΕΦΑΝΕΡΩΣΕ, ΕΔΕΙΞΕ

G3982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PEI-tho-mai

Translations: I am persuaded, I obey, I trust, I believe, I yield, I am convinced

Notes: This verb means to be persuaded, to obey, or to trust. It is often used in the passive voice, indicating that one is being convinced or yielding to something or someone. It can also mean to believe or to have confidence in. It is frequently used in contexts of following advice, commands, or having faith.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Indicative, First Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ, ΠΕΙΘΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *bʰeydʰ- (to command, to persuade, to trust). In Koine Greek, it developed the meaning of 'to persuade' or 'to be persuaded'.

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-ton

Translations: this, this one, him, it

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, used to point out something specific that is near in proximity, time, or thought, or something that has just been mentioned. As a pronoun, it can stand in for a noun, meaning 'this one' or 'him/it'. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, meaning 'this' (e.g., 'this house'). In this form, it is masculine singular and in the accusative case, meaning it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΝ

G1484

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ETH-nos

Translations: nation, a nation, people, a people, Gentiles, a Gentile

Notes: This word refers to a nation, a people group, or a race. In the New Testament, it often refers specifically to the Gentiles, meaning non-Jewish people. It can be used to describe a large group of people united by common descent, culture, or language.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to ἔθος (ethos, 'custom, habit'). It refers to a group of people sharing common customs or characteristics.

G4352

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-koo-NEH-ee

Translations: worship, bow down, prostrate oneself, do obeisance

Notes: This word means to worship, to bow down, or to prostrate oneself before someone or something, often as an act of reverence, homage, or submission. It can be used to describe an act of worship towards God or a deity, or an act of respect or submission towards a king or a person of authority. It implies a physical act of bowing or kneeling, often touching the ground with the forehead.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Present Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ, ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ

G3686

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-no-MA

Translations: name, a name, reputation, character, authority

Notes: This word refers to a name, whether of a person, place, or thing. It can also signify one's reputation, character, or even authority, as a name often represents the person or entity itself. It is commonly used in phrases like 'in the name of' to denote authority or representation.

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁nómn̥. It is cognate with Latin nōmen and English name.

G4396

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-fay-TON

Translations: of prophets

Notes: This word refers to those who speak for God or interpret His will, often foretelling future events. It is a compound word, combining 'pro' (before, forth) and 'phemi' (to speak). It is used to describe individuals who deliver divine messages or act as spokespersons for God.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΘΕΟΛΟΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΡΟΦΗΤΗΣ' (prophetes) comes from the Greek prefix 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forth', and the verb 'φημί' (phēmi), meaning 'to speak'. Thus, it literally means 'one who speaks forth' or 'one who speaks before' (either in time or on behalf of someone).

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-MAY-soh

Translations: I will build, I will construct, I will erect

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to build a house' or 'to construct' in a general sense. It is formed from 'οἶκος' (house) and 'δομέω' (to build). It is used to describe the act of constructing physical structures, but can also be used metaphorically for building up or establishing something, such as a community or a spiritual edifice. In this form, it indicates an action that will happen in the future.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ

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.

G2414

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: hee-eh-ro-so-LY-moys

Translations: (to) Jerusalem, (in) Jerusalem, (at) Jerusalem

Notes: This word refers to the city of Jerusalem, a significant city in ancient Israel and a central location in many biblical narratives. It is used here in the dative case, indicating location or direction, such as 'in Jerusalem' or 'to Jerusalem'.

Inflection: Dative, Plural

Etymology: The name 'Jerusalem' is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'foundation of peace' or 'city of peace'. It is a compound word derived from 'yara' (to found, to lay a cornerstone) and 'shalom' (peace).

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.

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eg-NOH

Translations: knew, recognized, understood, perceived

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'γινώσκω' (ginōskō), meaning 'to know' or 'to come to know'. It describes an action of knowing or recognizing that occurred in the past, often implying a completed or definite act of gaining knowledge or understanding. It can be used in sentences like 'he knew' or 'she recognized'.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

G0314

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-gi-NOH-skohn

Translations: reading, one who reads, he who reads

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'reading' or 'one who reads'. It describes an ongoing action of reading and can function as an adjective or a noun, referring to the person performing the action. For example, it can be used to say 'the one who is reading' or 'while reading'.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΓΙΝΩΣΚΩΝ, ἈΝΑΓΝΩΣΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΝΑΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀνά (aná), meaning 'up' or 'again', and γινώσκω (ginōskō), meaning 'to know' or 'to perceive'. The combination suggests 'to know again' or 'to know thoroughly', which evolved into the meaning 'to read'.

G0976

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BEEB-lee-on

Translations: book, scroll, a book, a scroll

Notes: This word refers to a book or a scroll, which was the common form of written material in ancient times. It is a diminutive of the word βίβλος (biblos), meaning 'papyrus' or 'book'. It is used to denote a written document, a record, or a volume of text. For example, one might read 'the book' or 'the scroll' of a prophet.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΟΣ, ΓΡΑΦΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek βίβλος (biblos, “papyrus, book”), which is thought to be of Egyptian origin, referring to the city of Byblos, a Phoenician city known for exporting papyrus.

G2641

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-LIH-pen

Translations: he left, he abandoned, he forsook, he remained, he bequeathed

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb καταλείπω (kataleipō). It means 'he/she/it left behind,' 'abandoned,' 'forsook,' or 'remained.' It can also imply leaving something as an inheritance or legacy. It is used to describe an action completed in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ, ΥΠΟΛΕΙΠΩ

Etymology: The word καταλείπω (kataleipō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against,' and the verb λείπω (leipō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon.'

G4253

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PRO

Translations: before, in front of, for, on behalf of, in the presence of, prior to, instead of

Notes: This word is a preposition that typically takes the genitive case. It can indicate a spatial relationship, meaning 'before' or 'in front of' something or someone. It can also denote a temporal relationship, meaning 'before' in time, or a causal relationship, meaning 'for' or 'on behalf of' someone or something. In some contexts, it can also mean 'instead of' or 'in the presence of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'before, in front of'. It is cognate with English 'for' and Latin 'pro'.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

Translations: this, that, he, she, it, these, those, this one, that one

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something or someone that is near, or has just been mentioned. It can function as a substantive (e.g., 'he', 'she', 'it', 'this one') or as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'this man', 'these things'). It often refers to something immediately present or recently discussed in the discourse.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be an ancient demonstrative pronoun in Greek, possibly related to other Indo-European demonstratives.

G1014

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: BOO-loh-my

Translations: to wish, to want, to desire, to intend, to purpose

Notes: This verb expresses a deliberate and considered wish or intention, often implying a choice or purpose. It is used to indicate what someone wants to do or what they intend to happen. For example, it can be used in sentences like 'I wish to go' or 'He intends to speak'.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Indicative, First Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΘΕΛΩ, ΕΘΕΛΩ

Etymology: From the root *βουλ- (boul-), meaning 'will, counsel, plan'. It is related to the noun βουλή (boulē), meaning 'will, counsel, plan'.

G1473

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.

G0584

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-po-DEIK-sas

Translations: having shown, having demonstrated, having proved, having pointed out, having appointed

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ἀποδείκνυμι', meaning 'to show forth', 'to demonstrate', 'to prove', or 'to appoint'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed by the subject. It often indicates a prior action that leads to a subsequent event or state.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΞΑΣ, ἘΠΙΔΕΙΞΑΣ, ΦΑΝΕΡΩΣΑΣ

G4395

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-ay-fay-TEV-sen

Translations: prophesied, he prophesied, she prophesied, it prophesied

Notes: This word means to prophesy, to foretell, or to speak under divine inspiration. It describes the act of delivering a message from God or predicting future events. It is used in sentences to indicate that someone has spoken prophetically.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΧΡΗΣΜΩΔΕΩ

Etymology: The word comes from πρό (pro), meaning "before" or "forth," and φημί (phēmi), meaning "to speak." Thus, it literally means "to speak forth" or "to speak before (hand)."

G1715

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: em-PROS-then

Translations: before, in front, in front of, in the presence of, ahead, formerly, previously

Notes: This word functions as both an adverb and a preposition. As an adverb, it means 'before' or 'in front,' indicating a position or time. As a preposition, it means 'in front of' or 'in the presence of,' typically taking the genitive case. It can also refer to something that happened 'formerly' or 'previously.'

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟ, ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐν (en, 'in') and the adverbial form of πρός (pros, 'to, toward'). It literally means 'in front of' or 'in the direction of'.

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'.

G0314

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-GNO-nah

Translations: reading, having read, to read, to recognize, to know again

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having read' or 'reading'. It describes an action completed in the past but with ongoing relevance, or an action that is concurrent with the main verb. It can be used to describe someone who has performed the action of reading or recognizing something. The root verb means 'to read' or 'to recognize'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΓΙΓΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΓΝΩΣΚΩ

G2296

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: thav-ma-SAN-ta

Translations: having marveled, having wondered, having been amazed

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'to marvel' or 'to wonder'. It describes an action that occurred prior to the main verb of the sentence, indicating that someone 'having marveled' or 'having wondered' did something else. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or adverbially, describing the circumstances of an action.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Accusative Singular, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΚΠΛΗΣΣΩ, ΘΑΜΒΕΩ

G3730

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hor-MAY

Translations: impulse, a rush, a violent motion, a strong desire, a purpose, an onset, a violent attack

Notes: This word refers to a strong, sudden movement or impulse, often implying a violent or forceful action. It can describe a physical rush or charge, like an attack, or an inner drive or strong desire that propels someone to act. It is used to convey a sense of urgency, momentum, or a determined purpose.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΘΥΜΙΑ, ΒΙΑ, ΠΡΟΘΥΜΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'hormē' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ser- 'to flow, to rush'. It is related to the verb 'hormao' (to set in motion, to rush).

G5101

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.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAH-ben

Translations: he took, she took, it took, he received, she received, it received

Notes: This is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point in time. It can be used to describe someone taking an object, receiving something, or even grasping an idea.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

G5389

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: fee-loh-tee-MEE-ah

Translations: ambition, love of honor, eagerness, zeal, generosity, a love of honor, an eagerness

Notes: This is a compound word derived from 'φίλος' (philos), meaning 'friend' or 'loving', and 'τιμή' (timē), meaning 'honor' or 'value'. It refers to a strong desire for honor, distinction, or recognition. Depending on the context, it can imply a positive sense of noble ambition, generosity, or zeal, or a more negative sense of vainglory or self-seeking. It describes a characteristic or motivation rather than a specific action.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΖΗΛΟΣ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΙΑ, ΦΙΛΟΔΟΞΙΑ

Etymology: The word is a compound of 'φίλος' (philos), meaning 'dear, beloved, friendly', and 'τιμή' (timē), meaning 'honor, esteem, value'. It describes the state of being 'loving of honor'.

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.

G1125

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: ge-GRAH-meh-nah

Translations: written things, things written, what is written, the scriptures

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle, neuter plural, of the verb 'γράφω' (graphō), meaning 'to write'. As a participle, it describes something that has been written. In its neuter plural form, it often functions as a noun, referring to 'the things that have been written' or 'what is written', commonly used to refer to sacred texts or scriptures.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΙΑ, ΓΡΑΦΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'γράφω' (graphō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to scratch, to carve, to write'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages referring to drawing, engraving, or writing.

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).

G2016

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eh-pee-fah-neh-STA-toos

Translations: most eminent, most distinguished, most notable, most illustrious

Notes: This word is the superlative form of 'epiphanes,' meaning 'manifest' or 'conspicuous.' As a superlative, it describes someone or something as being the most prominent, distinguished, or notable among a group. It is used to refer to individuals who hold a very high status or are widely recognized for their importance.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine, Superlative

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΟΞΟΤΑΤΟΥΣ, ΛΑΜΠΡΟΤΑΤΟΥΣ, ΔΙΑΦΑΝΕΣΤΑΤΟΥΣ

G4784

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soong-khoh-REH-in

Translations: to allow, to permit, to grant, to forgive

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb χωρέω (chōreō), meaning 'to make room' or 'to advance'. In its combined form, it means to make room for someone or something, thereby allowing, permitting, or granting something. It can also be used in the sense of forgiving someone, by making room for their error or letting it pass.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΑΩ, ΕΠΙΤΡΕΠΩ, ΑΦΙΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek σύν (syn, 'with, together') and χωρέω (chōreō, 'to make room, to advance').

G0450

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-STAY-sai

Translations: to raise up, to cause to stand up, to restore, to establish, to build

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to cause something or someone to rise, stand up, or be established. It can be used in various contexts, such as raising someone from the dead, establishing a name or lineage, or building something up. It implies an action of setting something upright or bringing it into existence or prominence.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΟΡΘΟΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, 'up, again') + ἵστημι (hístēmi, 'to stand, to set').

G5037

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.

G2414

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-roh-SO-loo-mah

Translations: Jerusalem

Notes: This word refers to Jerusalem, the capital city of ancient Judea and a significant religious center for Jews and Christians. It is often used in the context of travel to or from the city, or events that took place within it.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Genitive (indeclinable in some contexts), Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Jerusalem' is of Semitic origin, likely derived from 'Urusalim', meaning 'foundation of Shalem' or 'city of peace'. It has been known by various names throughout history.

G4849

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: sym-MAKH-on

Translations: ally, a helper, a fellow fighter, a confederate, a supporter

Notes: This word describes someone who fights alongside another, an ally, or a helper. It can be used as an adjective to describe something that is allied or helpful, or as a noun to refer to an ally or a confederate. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'μάχομαι' (machomai), meaning 'to fight'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΟΗΘΟΣ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ee-DEE-ohn

Translations: of one's own, of private things, of peculiar things

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'ἴδιος' (idios). It refers to something that is one's own, private, or peculiar to an individual or group. It is often used to emphasize possession or a unique characteristic. For example, it can mean 'their own' or 'his own' when referring to possessions or personal matters.

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

Synonyms: ΑΥ̓ΤΩΝ, ἙΑΥΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word ἴδιος (idios) comes from Proto-Indo-European *swe-dʰ-yo-, meaning 'one's own'. It is related to the reflexive pronoun 'self' and emphasizes personal possession or distinctiveness.

G2232

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hay-geh-MO-nohn

Translations: of leaders, of rulers, of governors, of commanders

Notes: This word refers to those who lead, rule, or command. It is used to describe individuals in positions of authority, such as governors, military commanders, or heads of state. It is a genitive plural form, indicating possession or relationship, often translated as 'of leaders' or 'belonging to rulers'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΟΝΤΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΩΝ, ΔΥΝΑΣΤΩΝ

Etymology: From the verb ἡγέομαι (hēgeomai), meaning 'to lead, to guide, to think, to consider'.

G2443

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

Translations: in order that, that, so that, to

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause expressing purpose, result, or content. It often translates to 'in order that' or simply 'that' when indicating the aim or outcome of an action. It can also be used to express a command or exhortation, especially when followed by the subjunctive mood.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en- (in). It is related to the preposition 'in' and developed into a conjunction expressing purpose or result.

G4820

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soom-bal-OHN-tai

Translations: they may meet, they may encounter, they may come together, they may contribute, they may confer, they may compare, they may fight

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (BALLO), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. It generally means 'to throw together' or 'to bring together'. Depending on the context, it can mean to meet or encounter someone, to come together in agreement or conflict, to contribute something, to confer or discuss, or to compare things. In a military context, it can mean to engage in battle.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Subjunctive, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΣΥΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΜΒΑΛΛΩ is derived from the prefix ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (BALLO), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. Its meaning evolved from the literal 'throwing together' to various senses of meeting, combining, or contributing.

G3485

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NAH-oo

Translations: of a temple, of the temple, to a temple, to the temple, temples

Notes: This word refers to a temple or a sanctuary, specifically the inner part of a temple where the deity was worshipped. It can also refer to the entire sacred edifice. In the provided examples, it appears in the genitive singular (of the temple) and the nominative/accusative plural (temples).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive or Dative; or Plural, Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative; Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΝ, ΝΕΩΣ

Etymology: The word ΝΑΟΣ (naos) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. It refers to a dwelling place, particularly of a god.

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.

G5124

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toys

Translations: (to) these, (for) these, (with) these, (by) these

Notes: This word is the dative plural form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective meaning 'this' or 'that'. It points to something specific, indicating 'these things' or 'these people'. As a dative case, it often indicates the indirect object of a verb, the recipient of an action, or the means/instrument by which something is done. It can be translated as 'to these', 'for these', 'with these', or 'by these', depending on the context.

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

Synonyms: ΟΥ͂ΤΟΙ, ἘΚΕΊΝΟΙΣ

G2605

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-tahng-GEI-lan-tos

Translations: having announced, having proclaimed, having declared, of having announced, of having proclaimed, of having declared

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'καταγγέλλω', meaning 'to announce', 'to proclaim', or 'to declare'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. In this form, it indicates someone or something 'having announced' or 'having proclaimed' something, often in a public or authoritative manner. It is a compound word formed from 'κατά' (down, against, throughout) and 'ἀγγέλλω' (to announce, to report).

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Masculine, Singular, Genitive

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

G1849

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-OR-may-san

Translations: they rushed out, they started out, they set out, they burst forth, they sallied forth

Notes: This word describes an action of moving out or rushing forth, often with force or determination. It is a compound verb, formed from the preposition 'ἐκ' (out of) and the verb 'ὁρμάω' (to set in motion, to rush). It is used to indicate that a group of people or things suddenly moved from an enclosed space or a starting point.

Inflection: 3rd Person Plural, Aorist, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΠΗΔΑΩ, ΕΚΔΡΑΜΩ

Etymology: The verb ΕΞΟΡΜΑΩ is derived from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ὁρμάω (hormaō), meaning 'to set in motion, to urge on, to rush'. The combination signifies a movement outwards or a sudden departure.

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.

G5443

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: FY-lon

Translations: of tribes, tribes

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun 'φυλή' (phylē), meaning 'tribe' or 'clan'. It refers to a group of people descended from a common ancestor or sharing a common origin, often used in the context of the twelve tribes of Israel or other ethnic divisions. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'belonging to tribes' or 'from tribes'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΗΜΩΝ, ΓΕΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'φυλή' (phylē) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰuH- meaning 'to be, to grow'. It originally referred to a growth or shoot, and later evolved to mean a clan or tribe, indicating a group that has grown together or sprung from a common origin.

G3019

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: le-VEE-tai

Translations: Levites, to Levites

Notes: This word refers to the Levites, members of the Israelite tribe of Levi, who were responsible for religious duties and services in the Temple. They served as assistants to the priests and performed various tasks related to worship and the upkeep of the sanctuary. This particular form is the plural of the word.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Dative

Etymology: The word 'Levites' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Levi', one of the twelve sons of Jacob, whose descendants formed the tribe of Levi.

G2934

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KTEE-mah-tah

Translations: possessions, property, lands, a possession, a property

Notes: This word refers to possessions, property, or lands. It is often used in the plural to denote a collection of things owned, such as real estate or other valuable assets. It can be used in sentences to describe what someone owns or has acquired.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΣΙΑ, ΥΠΑΡΧΟΝΤΑ, ΠΕΡΙΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΤΗΜΑ (ktēma) comes from the verb κτάομαι (ktaomai), meaning 'to acquire' or 'to possess'. It refers to something that has been acquired or possessed.

G2641

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-li-PEIN

Translations: to leave behind, to abandon, to forsake, to desert, to depart from, to bequeath

Notes: This word is an aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'καταλείπω'. It is a compound verb formed from 'κατά' (down, against) and 'λείπω' (to leave). It means to leave something or someone behind, to abandon, or to forsake. It can also refer to leaving something as a legacy or inheritance. It is often used in contexts where someone departs from a place, leaves a person, or abandons a practice.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΚΛΕΙΠΩ, ΑΠΟΛΕΙΠΩ

G2309

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: THEH-lon-tess

Translations: wanting, wishing, desiring, intending, those who want, those who wish

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'θέλω' (thelo), meaning 'to want' or 'to wish'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. It can be translated as 'wanting' or 'wishing', or often as 'those who want' or 'those who wish' when used substantively.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ

Etymology: The word 'θέλω' (thelo) comes from an ancient root meaning 'to wish' or 'to will'. It is related to the concept of desire and intention.

G3854

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-ge-NO-me-noys

Translations: (to) those having come, (to) those having arrived, (to) those having appeared

Notes: This word is a compound participle, meaning 'having come alongside' or 'having arrived'. It describes a group of people who have come or arrived at a particular place or situation. It is used to indicate the recipients of an action or the beneficiaries of something, referring to those who have already completed the action of coming or arriving.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΛΘΟΥΣΙΝ, ΑΦΙΚΟΜΕΝΟΙΣ

G0997

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-boh-THOO-oon

Translations: they were helping, they were assisting, they were aiding

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to help', 'to assist', or 'to aid'. It is in the imperfect tense, indicating an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It is used to describe a group of people providing assistance to someone or something.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΓΕΩ, ΕΠΙΚΟΥΡΕΩ, ΑΡΩΓΕΩ

Etymology: From βοή (boē, 'a cry, shout') and θέω (theō, 'to run'). The original meaning was 'to run to a cry for help', hence 'to come to aid'.

G4852

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eis-EH-feh-ron

Translations: contributed together, brought in together, helped to bring in

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from three parts: the prefix 'συν-' (together with), the prefix 'εἰς-' (into), and the verb 'φέρω' (to carry or bring). It means to bring or carry something in together with others, implying a joint contribution or effort. It describes an action where multiple parties are involved in bringing something into a common place or for a common purpose.

Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΓΕΩ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΩ

G2682

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-tah-skay-OOH-ayn

Translations: preparation, a preparation, construction, a construction, building, a building, equipment, an equipment, furnishing, a furnishing

Notes: This word refers to the act or process of preparing, constructing, or equipping something. It can denote the finished product of such an activity, like a building or a set of furnishings. It is often used in contexts related to the creation or arrangement of physical structures or necessary provisions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΗ, ΕΤΟΙΜΑΣΙΑ, ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΑΣΜΑ

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.

G4128

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thoss

Translations: multitude, a multitude, crowd, a crowd, great number, abundance, a great number

Notes: This word refers to a large number or quantity of people or things. It can be used to describe a crowd of people, a large amount of something, or a general abundance. For example, it might refer to a large gathering of disciples or a great quantity of fish.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

Etymology: From the Greek root *pleth-* meaning 'to be full' or 'to fill'. It is related to words indicating fullness or abundance.

G4862

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: soon

Translations: with, together with, along with

Notes: ΣΥΝ is a preposition that typically takes the dative case, meaning 'with' or 'together with', indicating association, accompaniment, or union. It is also very commonly used as a prefix in compound words, where it conveys the idea of 'togetherness', 'union', 'completion', or 'joint action'. For example, 'συντρίβω' (syntribo) means 'to break together' or 'to crush', and 'συνκαίω' (synkaio) means 'to burn together'.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kom, meaning 'with' or 'beside'. It is cognate with Latin 'cum' and English 'co-' or 'con-'.

G0591

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-DIH-doh-sahn

Translations: they were paying back, they were giving back, they were rendering, they were restoring

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative, third person plural form of the verb 'ἀποδίδωμι' (apodidōmi). It is a compound verb formed from 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'back', and 'δίδωμι' (didōmi), meaning 'to give'. Therefore, it means 'to give back', 'to pay back', 'to render', or 'to restore'. The imperfect tense indicates a continuous or repeated action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩ, ΑΠΟΤΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΠΛΗΡΟΩ

Etymology: The verb ἀποδίδωμι (apodidōmi) is a compound of the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'back', and the verb δίδωμι (didōmi), meaning 'to give'. Its etymology reflects the action of giving something back or away.

G3543

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: noh-MEE-zoh-me-nas

Translations: being thought, being considered, customary, lawful, a customary, a lawful

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'νομίζω', meaning 'to think', 'to consider', 'to believe', or 'to practice as customary'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing something that is being thought, considered, or held as customary. It can be used to describe things that are generally accepted or lawful.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Participle, Accusative, Feminine, Plural

Synonyms: ΔΟΚΟΥΣΑΣ, ΗΓΟΥΜΕΝΑΣ

G3820

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pa-LAI-on

Translations: old, ancient, former, an old thing, the old

Notes: This word describes something that is old, ancient, or belongs to a former time. It can refer to age, as in an old person or an old custom, or to something that existed previously, like a former covenant or an old way of life. It is often used to contrast with something new or recent.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΑΙΟΣ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word πάλαι (palai), meaning 'long ago' or 'formerly'.

G2005

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-teh-LOO-oon

Translations: they were performing, they were completing, they were carrying out, they were accomplishing

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to') and the verb τελέω (teleō, meaning 'to complete' or 'to finish'). It describes an action that was ongoing or repeatedly performed in the past, emphasizing the completion or bringing to an end of something. It is used to indicate the execution or accomplishment of a task, duty, or prophecy.

Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΤΕΛΕΩ

Etymology: The verb ἐπιτελέω (epiteleō) is formed from the prefix ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and the verb τελέω (teleō), meaning 'to complete', 'to finish', or 'to bring to an end'. The root τελέω itself comes from τέλος (telos), meaning 'end' or 'goal'.

G5618

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.

G0325

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-nak-TIZ-oh-men-ess

Translations: of being rebuilt, of being restored, of being renewed

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being rebuilt,' 'being restored,' or 'being renewed.' It describes an action that is currently happening to the subject. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, and can also convey a verbal idea, indicating an ongoing process. In this form, it is genitive, indicating possession or relationship, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Present, Passive, Participle

Synonyms: ἈΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΟΥΜΕΝΗΣ, ἈΝΑΚΑΙΝΙΖΟΜΕΝΗΣ

G0326

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-bee-OO-sees

Translations: of living again, of reviving, of coming back to life

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb ἀναβιόω, meaning 'to live again' or 'to revive'. It describes an action of returning to life or regaining vitality. As a genitive participle, it often functions adjectivally or adverbially, indicating possession, origin, or a circumstance related to the main verb, often translated with 'of' or 'concerning' the action of living again.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Genitive, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΖΑΩ, ἈΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ἀναβιόω is a compound of ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and βιόω (bioō), meaning 'to live'. It literally means 'to live up again' or 'to live again'.

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'.

G0649

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-PEM-pseh

Translations: sent away, dismissed, divorced, sent back, released

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἀπό' (away from) and the verb 'πέμπω' (to send). It means to send someone or something away, to dismiss them, or to release them. In some contexts, particularly concerning marriage, it can mean to divorce. It describes an action of causing someone or something to depart from one's presence or control.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

G4632

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SKEV-ee

Translations: vessel, a vessel, instrument, an instrument, implement, an implement, goods, baggage, equipment, furniture

Notes: This word refers to an object or implement used for a particular purpose, such as a container (vessel), a tool (instrument), or personal belongings (goods, baggage). It can also refer to household items or equipment. It is often used in the plural to denote a collection of such items.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΑΡΤΥΣΙΣ, ΟΠΛΑ, ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word derives from the verb σκευάζω (skeuazō), meaning 'to prepare, make ready, or equip'. It is related to the idea of things that are prepared or made for use.

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

Sounds like: AL-fah (as the letter name), ah (as the sound)

Translations: Alpha, A, one, un-, a-

Notes: This is the first letter of the Greek alphabet, equivalent to the English 'A'. It can also function as the numeral '1'. Furthermore, it is commonly used as a prefix (known as the 'alpha privative') when placed before a word, indicating negation, absence, or the opposite of the word's meaning, similar to the English prefixes 'un-' or 'a-'. For example, 'atheist' (without God) comes from 'a-' (without) and 'theos' (God).

Inflection: Does not inflect as a letter or numeral. As a prefix, it modifies the meaning of the word it precedes.

Etymology: The letter 'Alpha' is derived from the Phoenician letter 'aleph', which meant 'ox'. It was adopted by the Greeks and became the first letter of their alphabet.

G4813

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soo-LEE-sas

Translations: having plundered, having robbed, having spoiled, having stripped

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having plundered' or 'having robbed'. It describes an action that was completed before the main action of the sentence, and it is performed by the subject of the clause it modifies. It implies taking possessions or valuables by force, often from a person, place, or temple.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΑΡΠΑΖΩ, ΛΗΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΡΠΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΛΑΩ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an old verb meaning 'to draw off' or 'to strip'.

G3478

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: nah-boo-kho-doh-NOH-soh-ross

Translations: Nebuchadnezzar

Notes: This is the name of a famous king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar II, who reigned from approximately 605 BC to 562 BC. He is known for his military conquests, including the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian captivity of the Jews, and for building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The name is of Akkadian origin.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name is derived from the Akkadian 'Nabu-kudurri-usur', meaning 'Nabu, protect my firstborn son' or 'Nabu, protect the boundary/kudurru'. Nabu was the Babylonian god of wisdom and writing.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pah-reh-DOH-ken

Translations: handed over, delivered, gave up, betrayed, committed, entrusted

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb ΔΙΔΩΜΙ (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It generally means to hand something over to someone, to deliver, or to give up. Depending on the context, it can also mean to betray someone, to commit something to someone's care, or to entrust. It is often used in the sense of delivering someone into custody or handing over a tradition.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: FEH-rine

Translations: to bear, to carry, to bring, to lead, to endure, to produce

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb ΦΕΡΩ. It means "to bear," "to carry," or "to bring." It can also imply enduring something or producing fruit/results. It is used to express an action without specifying a subject or tense, often functioning like an English infinitive phrase.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *bʰer- meaning 'to carry, to bear'. It is cognate with Latin ferō, English bear, and Sanskrit bharati.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: mith-ri-DAH-tay

Translations: Mithridates, (to) Mithridates

Notes: Mithridates is a male proper name of Persian origin, meaning 'given by Mithra' or 'gift of Mithra'. It was the name of several historical figures, most notably Mithridates VI Eupator, King of Pontus, who famously fought against the Roman Republic. In Koine Greek, it is used to refer to these individuals.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Mithridates is derived from Old Persian *Miθradāta-, meaning 'given by Mithra'. Mithra was an important deity in ancient Persian and Zoroastrian religion, associated with light, truth, and contracts.

G1049

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: gah-zoh-fy-LAH-kee

Translations: to a treasury, to a storehouse, to a treasure chamber, a treasury, a storehouse, a treasure chamber

Notes: This word refers to a treasury, a place where valuables are stored, or a storehouse. It is a compound word derived from 'γάζα' (gaza), meaning 'treasure', and 'φυλακή' (phylake), meaning 'a guarding' or 'a prison'. It is used to describe a place for keeping money, valuables, or other goods, often in a temple or royal palace.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΘΗΣΑΥΡΟΣ, ΤΑΜΕΙΟΝ

G4367

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-TAK-sas

Translations: having commanded, having ordered, having instructed, having appointed

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having commanded' or 'having ordered'. It describes an action that was completed in the past and has a direct bearing on the present situation or subsequent events. It is often used to indicate that someone has given an authoritative directive or instruction.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΕΙΛΑΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΕΛΕΥΣΑΣ, ΕΠΙΤΑΞΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΣΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and ΤΑΣΣΩ (tassō), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to appoint'. Thus, it literally means 'to arrange towards' or 'to appoint to', leading to the sense of commanding or ordering.

G5442

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: foo-LAHT-tay

Translations: may he/she/it guard, may he/she/it keep, may he/she/it observe, let him/her/it guard, let him/her/it keep, let him/her/it observe, that he/she/it may guard, that he/she/it may keep, that he/she/it may observe

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to guard,' 'to keep,' or 'to observe.' It is used to express a wish, a command, or a purpose, often in clauses introduced by words like 'that' or 'in order that.' For example, it could be used to say 'that he may guard' or 'let him keep.'

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΦΡΟΥΡΕΩ, ΕΧΩ

G3360

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEKH-ree

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

Notes: This word indicates a point in time or space that is reached, meaning 'until' or 'up to'. As a preposition, it takes the genitive case and specifies the limit of an action or state. As an adverb, it can modify verbs or clauses, indicating duration or extent. As a conjunction, it introduces a temporal clause, meaning 'while' or 'until'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΩΣ, ΑΧΡΙ

Etymology: From an assumed base *mekh-, perhaps related to μέγας (megas, “great”) or μήκος (mēkos, “length”). It denotes a limit or extent.

G5055

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: teh-les-THEN-tos

Translations: (of) having been completed, (of) having been finished, (of) having been performed, (of) having been accomplished, (of) having been paid

Notes: This word is a passive aorist participle, meaning 'having been completed' or 'having been finished'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, with the subject of the participle being the one upon whom the action was performed. As a genitive singular form, it often functions adverbially or substantively, indicating the time or circumstance when something else occurred, or referring to 'of the one who was completed/finished'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Aorist, Passive

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΛΗΡΩΜΕΝΟΥ, ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΟΣ, ΠΕΠΟΙΗΜΕΝΟΥ

Etymology: The word τελέω (teleō) comes from τέλος (telos), meaning 'end, goal, completion'. It signifies bringing something to its end or completion.

G4128

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thooss

Translations: of a multitude, of a crowd, of a great number, of a throng, of a quantity, of a great amount, of a fullness, of a great company

Notes: This word refers to a large number or quantity of people or things, a multitude, or a crowd. It can also denote a great amount or fullness. It is used to describe a large gathering of people or a significant quantity of something.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΠΛΗΡΩΜΑ

Etymology: From the root *pleth-, related to the idea of being full or abundant. It is connected to the Proto-Indo-European root *pleh₁- meaning 'to fill'.

G659

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-poh-thee-SOH-meh-noys

Translations: about to lay aside, about to put away, about to store up, about to deposit

Notes: This word is a future participle of the verb 'to lay aside' or 'to store up'. It describes an action that is going to happen in the future, indicating someone or something that is 'about to' perform the action of laying aside or storing. It is used to modify a noun or pronoun, functioning like an adjective, to show what that noun or pronoun will do.

Inflection: Future, Middle/Passive, Participle, Masculine, Plural, Dative

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΕΙΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G4523

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sah-TRAH-pass

Translations: satrap, a satrap

Notes: A satrap was a governor of a province in the ancient Persian empire. The term was also used for governors of other ancient empires, such as the Babylonian empire. It refers to a high-ranking official appointed by a king to administer a region.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΑΡΧΩΝ

Etymology: The word "satrap" is of Old Persian origin, derived from "xšaθrapāvan", meaning "protector of the province" or "protector of the kingdom". It entered Greek through contact with the Persian Empire.

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TA-deh

Translations: these things, thus, as follows

Notes: ΤΑΔΕ is the neuter plural form of the demonstrative pronoun ὅδε (hode), meaning 'this' or 'these'. It is often used to introduce a statement, a list of items, or direct speech, functioning like 'thus' or 'as follows'. For example, 'thus says the Lord'. It can refer to things that are about to be said or have just been mentioned.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΤΟΙΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ὅδε (hode) is formed from the demonstrative pronoun ὁ (ho, 'this, that') and the deictic particle -δε (-de), which emphasizes proximity or immediate reference.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOO-sahn

Translations: saying, speaking, telling, calling, meaning

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing a noun that is performing the action of saying or speaking. It is used to indicate an ongoing action of speaking or stating something, often translated as 'saying' or 'who says'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΟΥΣΑΝ, ΦΩΝΟΥΣΑΝ

G5463

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: khai-REIN

Translations: to rejoice, to be glad, to greet, hail

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad'. In ancient Greek letters and documents, it was commonly used as a formal greeting, similar to saying 'Greetings!' or 'Hail!' to the recipient, expressing well-wishing or good health. It can also simply mean 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad' in other contexts.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΩ, ΕΥΦΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΧΑΙΡΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰer- 'to desire, to want'. It is related to words meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.

G2010

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PEH-trep-sah

Translations: I permitted, I allowed, I gave permission, I entrusted

Notes: This word means to permit, allow, or give leave to someone to do something. It can also mean to entrust something to someone. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἘΠΙ (upon, to) and the verb ΤΡΕΠΩ (to turn, to direct). It is used to indicate granting authority or permission.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΤΡΕΠΩ is formed from the prefix ἘΠΙ (upon, to) and the verb ΤΡΕΠΩ (to turn, to direct). The combination signifies turning something over to someone or directing something towards them, thus granting permission or entrusting.

G1014

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: boo-LOH-meh-noys

Translations: to those wishing, to those desiring, to those intending, for those wishing, for those desiring, for those intending

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'βούλομαι', meaning 'to wish' or 'to desire'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone who is in the act of wishing or desiring. In this form, it refers to 'those who are wishing' or 'those who are desiring', often implying a purpose or intention. It is used to indicate the recipients or beneficiaries of an action, or the group to whom something applies, because they possess the characteristic of wishing or desiring.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Dative Case, Plural Number, Masculine or Neuter Gender

Synonyms: ΘΕΛΟΝΤΕΣ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΟΥΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: From the root *bol-, meaning 'to throw, to cast', related to the idea of 'casting one's mind' or 'deliberating'. It is connected to the concept of deliberate intention or purpose.

G0329

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nahk-TID-zane

Translations: to rebuild, to restore, to build up again

Notes: This word is a verb in the present active infinitive form, meaning 'to rebuild' or 'to restore'. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀνα- (ana-), meaning 'again' or 'up', and the verb κτίζω (ktizō), meaning 'to build' or 'to create'. It is used to describe the act of constructing something anew or bringing something back to its original state after destruction or decay.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ, ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: EHF

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, because of, with, by

Notes: This word is an elided form of the Greek preposition ἘΠΊ (epi), which means 'on,' 'upon,' or 'over.' The final vowel of ἘΠΊ is dropped before a word beginning with a vowel, especially a rough breathing mark, resulting in ἘΦ. Its precise meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: with the genitive, it means 'on' or 'upon' (of place or time); with the dative, it means 'on,' 'at,' 'by,' or 'for' (of position or cause); and with the accusative, it means 'on,' 'to,' 'against,' or 'over' (of motion or purpose). It is also commonly used as a prefix in compound words.

Inflection: Does not inflect; it is an elided form of the preposition ἘΠΊ. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs (Genitive, Dative, or Accusative).

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *opi, meaning 'on, near, against'. It is cognate with Latin ob and Sanskrit api.

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

Translations: not, no, where, of whom, of which, when

Notes: This word, written without diacritics, can represent at least two distinct Koine Greek words. It most commonly functions as a negative particle (οὐ), meaning 'not' or 'no', used to express a direct and objective negation. It can also function as a relative adverb (οὗ), meaning 'where' or 'when', indicating place or time, or as a relative genitive pronoun, meaning 'of whom' or 'of which'. The precise meaning depends on the context and the original diacritics.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a particle/adverb); Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter (as a relative pronoun)

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

Etymology: The negative particle οὐ (ou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *ne, meaning 'not'. The relative adverb/pronoun οὗ (hou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *kʷo-, a pronominal stem.

G4387

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: PRO-teh-ron

Translations: before, formerly, first, earlier, a former thing, a prior thing

Notes: This word functions primarily as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'formerly' in time, indicating something that happened earlier or previously. It can also be the neuter singular form of the comparative adjective 'πρότερος', meaning 'prior' or 'former', often used substantively to refer to 'the former thing' or 'that which was before'. It is used to contrast with something that comes later.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative (often used adverbially)

Synonyms: ΠΡΙΝ, ΠΑΛΑΙ, ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ is a comparative form derived from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

G2744

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tep-EMP-sah

Translations: I sent down, I sent forth, I dispatched

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from κατά (kata, 'down' or 'forth') and πέμπω (pempō, 'to send'). It means 'to send down' or 'to send forth' from a higher place or authority. In this form, it indicates an action completed in the past by the speaker.

Inflection: First person singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΣΤΕΙΛΑ, ΕΞΑΠΕΣΤΕΙΛΑ

Etymology: The verb καταπέμπω is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'according to', and the verb πέμπω (pempō), meaning 'to send'. The compound form emphasizes the direction or purpose of sending.

G1048

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: gah-zoh-FYOO-lah-kah

Translations: treasurer, a treasurer, steward, keeper of the treasury

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'γάζα' (gaza), meaning 'treasure' or 'royal treasury', and 'φύλαξ' (phylax), meaning 'guard' or 'keeper'. Therefore, it refers to a person who is a keeper or guardian of a treasury, a treasurer, or a steward responsible for financial matters. It is used to describe someone entrusted with the care and management of funds or valuables.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΟΣ, ΤΑΜΙΑΣ

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: mith-ri-DAH-ten

Translations: Mithridates

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to the name Mithridates. It is a name of Persian origin, meaning 'given by Mithra' or 'gift of Mithra'. Several historical figures bore this name, most notably Mithridates VI Eupator, the King of Pontus, who famously resisted the Roman Republic. It is used here in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Mithridates is of Old Persian origin, derived from the name of the ancient Persian deity Mithra, combined with a suffix meaning 'given' or 'gift'.

G2216

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: zoh-roh-BAH-bee-lon

Translations: Zerubbabel

Notes: This is the name of Zerubbabel, a prominent figure in the Old Testament, particularly known for leading the first group of Jews back from Babylonian captivity and for his role in rebuilding the Second Temple in Jerusalem. It is used here in the accusative case, indicating that he is the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Zerubbabel is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'sown in Babylon' or 'seed of Babylon'. It refers to his birth or upbringing during the Babylonian exile.

G0906

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: bal-OHN-tai

Translations: they may cast, they may throw, they may put, they may lay, they may place, they may fall, they may be thrown, they may be cast, they may be laid

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to cast, throw, put, or lay'. It is used to describe the action of placing something somewhere, often with force or intention. It can also mean to fall or be thrown, indicating a passive sense. The form 'ΒΑΛΩΝΤΑΙ' specifically refers to a potential or hypothetical action performed by a group of people.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Middle Voice, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ

G3618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-may-SO-sin

Translations: they may build, they might build, they may erect, they might erect

Notes: This word means 'to build' or 'to erect'. It is a compound word formed from 'οἶκος' (house) and 'δέμω' (to build), literally meaning 'to build a house'. It is used to describe the construction of physical structures, but can also be used metaphorically for building up or edifying a person or community.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩ, ΑΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ

G5311

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: Y-PSOS

Translations: height, a height, high, on high, top, summit, heaven

Notes: This word refers to the state of being high or elevated. It can denote physical height, such as the height of a tree or a building, or a more abstract sense of being 'on high' or in a lofty position, often referring to heaven or a place of divine authority. It is used to describe both literal elevation and metaphorical exaltation.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΟΥΡΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word "ΥΨΟΣ" comes from the adjective "ὑψύς" (hypsys), meaning "high" or "lofty." It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *up-, meaning "up, over."

G3589

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: XES-too

Translations: of a sextarius, of a measure, of a pot, of a pitcher

Notes: This word refers to a Roman liquid measure, specifically a sextarius, which was about one pint. It can also refer to a pot or pitcher used for holding liquids, often made of stone or earthenware. In the provided context, it likely refers to houses built with such measures or materials, possibly implying a certain size or quality.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΡΟΝ, ΑΓΓΕΙΟΝ

Etymology: From Latin 'sextarius', meaning 'the sixth part', referring to a sixth part of a congius (a larger liquid measure).

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: poy-ee-SAH-meh-noy

Translations: having made, having done, having produced, having performed, having created

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal characteristics, indicating an action that has been completed by the subject. It is often translated as 'having made' or 'having done', describing a past action that precedes or enables the main verb's action in a sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΑΝΤΕΣ, ΕΡΓΑΣΑΜΕΝΟΙ, ΔΗΜΙΟΥΡΓΗΣΑΝΤΕΣ

G1475

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eng-KHO-ree-on

Translations: local, native, indigenous, a local thing, a native thing

Notes: This word describes something that belongs to, originates from, or is characteristic of a particular place or country. It refers to something that is 'in the country' or 'of the place'. It can be used to describe people, customs, or things that are specific to a certain locality.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΟΠΙΚΟΣ, ΕΠΙΧΩΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΕΝ (en), meaning 'in', and ΧΩΡΑ (chora), meaning 'country' or 'place'. It literally means 'in the country' or 'of the place'.

G2379

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-see-as-TEE-ree-on

Translations: altar, an altar

Notes: This word refers to an altar, a raised structure or place on which sacrifices or offerings are made to a deity. It is typically used in religious contexts to denote the sacred place where rituals involving offerings take place.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word "ΘΥΣΙΑΣΤΗΡΙΟΝ" (thysiastērion) is derived from "θυσιάζω" (thysiazō), meaning 'to sacrifice', which in turn comes from "θυσία" (thysia), meaning 'sacrifice' or 'offering'. It literally means 'place of sacrifice'.

G1683

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-MOW-too

Translations: of myself, my own, for myself, to myself

Notes: This word is a first-person singular reflexive pronoun, meaning 'of myself' or 'my own'. It is used to refer back to the subject of the sentence, indicating that the action or state relates to the speaker themselves. It is a compound word formed from the genitive of the first-person pronoun (ἐμοῦ) and the genitive of the intensive pronoun (αὐτοῦ). It is typically used in the genitive, dative, or accusative cases, as the nominative form is not commonly found.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: This word is a compound of the genitive form of the first-person pronoun (ἐμοῦ, 'of me') and the genitive form of the intensive pronoun (αὐτοῦ, 'of self'). It developed to emphasize the reflexive action back to the subject.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ge-NEH-sthai

Translations: to become, to be, to happen, to come to pass, to arise, to be made, to be born

Notes: This word is the aorist middle infinitive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It signifies the action of coming into being, happening, or being made. It can also mean to be born or to arise. As an infinitive, it often functions like 'to become' or 'to happen' in English, frequently used after verbs that express desire, ability, or necessity.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

G4813

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-SY-lay-sen

Translations: plundered, robbed, despoiled, stripped

Notes: This word means to plunder, rob, or despoil, often referring to taking spoils of war or possessions by force. It is used to describe the act of stripping someone or something of their belongings or resources. In this form, it indicates an action that was completed in the past by a single person.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΡΠΑΖΩ, ΛΗΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΟΡΘΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΛΑΩ is derived from the noun σῦλον (sylon), meaning 'booty' or 'spoils'. It refers to the act of taking such spoils.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-DOOS

Translations: having delivered, having handed over, having given up, having betrayed, having committed, having entrusted

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παραδίδωμι' (paradidōmi), meaning 'to hand over,' 'to deliver,' 'to give up,' or 'to betray.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It often indicates the agent who performed the action of handing over or delivering something, or the state of having done so. For example, it can be used to describe someone who has delivered a message, handed over a prisoner, or betrayed a trust.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ

G0758

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AR-khon-tee

Translations: to a ruler, to the ruler, to a chief, to the chief, to a leader, to the leader, to a prince, to the prince, to a magistrate, to the magistrate

Notes: This word refers to a ruler, chief, leader, prince, or magistrate. It is used in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for' someone. It signifies a person in a position of authority or power.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΡΧΩΝ comes from the verb ἄρχω (archo), meaning 'to rule' or 'to begin'. It refers to one who rules or is first in rank.

G1263

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-koh-MEE-soh-sin

Translations: they will carry over, they will convey, they will transport, they may carry over, they may convey, they may transport

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to carry or convey something across or through. It implies movement from one place to another, often with the sense of bringing something safely to its destination. It can be used in contexts of transporting goods, people, or messages.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Future, Active, Indicative or Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΑΓΩ

G0600

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-poh-kah-tas-TEE-soh-sin

Translations: restore, return, put back, reinstate

Notes: This word means to restore something or someone to a former state, position, or condition. It can also mean to return something that was taken or to reinstate someone. It is often used in contexts of bringing things back to their original or proper place.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΚΑΙΝΙΖΩ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') and καθίστημι (kathistēmi, 'to set down, establish'). It literally means 'to set back' or 'to establish again'.

G0706

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-rith-MOS

Translations: number, a number

Notes: This word refers to a quantity, a count, or a total. It is used to denote how many of something there are, or a specific numerical value. For example, it can refer to the number of people, the number of days, or a specific number like 'sixty'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΠΟΣΟΝ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ri-dʰh₁-mo-, related to counting or fitting. It is connected to the verb ἀρέσκω (areskō), meaning 'to please' or 'to fit'.

G5118

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: toh-SOO-tos

Translations: so great, so much, so large, so many, a so great one, a so much one

Notes: This word is a demonstrative adjective meaning 'so great' or 'so much'. It is used to indicate a large quantity, degree, or extent of something, often implying a consequence or result. It can be used to describe both countable and uncountable nouns.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΤΗΛΙΚΟΥΤΟΣ, ΤΟΣΟΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun τοῖος (toios, 'such, of such a kind') and the suffix -οῦτος (-outos, 'this, that').

G5596

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: psook-TEE-res

Translations: cooling vessels, drinking cups, coolers

Notes: This word refers to vessels used for cooling liquids, especially wine, or for drinking. They were often large, deep bowls or craters, sometimes made of precious metals, used for mixing wine with water or for serving beverages.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΟΤΗΡΙΑ, ΚΡΑΤΗΡΕΣ

Etymology: The word ΨΥΚΤΗΡ (psyktēr) comes from the verb ψύχω (psychō), meaning 'to cool' or 'to make cold'. It refers to something that cools or a place for cooling.

G0693

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ar-GYOO-reh-oy

Translations: silver, made of silver

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'made of silver' or simply 'silver'. It is used to describe objects or materials that are composed of or resemble silver. For example, it could describe silver cups, silver coins, or anything else constructed from or having the properties of silver.

Inflection: Nominative or Vocative, Masculine Plural; or Nominative or Vocative, Neuter Plural

Etymology: The word ἈΡΓΥΡΕΟΣ (argyreoios) comes from the noun ἈΡΓΥΡΟΣ (argyros), meaning 'silver'. It describes something made from or pertaining to silver.

G0693

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ar-GYOO-reh-ah

Translations: silvern, made of silver, of silver

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'made of silver' or 'silvern'. It describes something that is composed of or relates to silver. It is often used to specify the material of an object, similar to how one might say 'golden' or 'bronze' in English. For example, it could describe a silver cup or a silver coin.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Etymology: The word ἈΡΓΥΡΕΟΣ (argyraios) is derived from the noun ἈΡΓΥΡΟΣ (argyros), meaning 'silver'. It describes something as being made of or pertaining to silver.

G5071

Part of Speech: Numeral

Sounds like: tet-ra-KO-see-ah

Translations: four hundred

Notes: This word is a cardinal numeral meaning 'four hundred'. It is used to quantify nouns, indicating a quantity of 400. It functions similarly to an adjective, agreeing in number, gender, and case with the noun it modifies, though it can also be used substantively.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter. It can also be used for Masculine or Feminine nouns in these cases.

Etymology: The word ΤΕΤΡΑΚΟΣΙΑ is derived from the Greek prefix ΤΕΤΡΑ- (tetra-), meaning 'four', and the root for 'hundred', -ΚΟΣΙΑ (-kosia).

G4690

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: spon-DEH-yah

Translations: libation-cup, a libation bowl, a bowl for libations, a libation

Notes: This word refers to a vessel or bowl used for pouring out libations, which were ritualistic drink offerings. It can also refer to the libation itself, though less commonly. It is typically used in contexts related to religious ceremonies or offerings.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΙΑΛΗ, ΚΡΑΤΗΡ

Etymology: The word ΣΠΟΝΔΕΙΟΝ (spondeion) is derived from ΣΠΟΝΔΗ (spondē), meaning 'a libation' or 'a drink offering'. It refers to something associated with or used for a libation.

G5144

Part of Speech: Numeral

Sounds like: tree-AH-kon-tah

Translations: thirty

Notes: This word means 'thirty' and is used to denote the number 30. It functions as an indeclinable numeral, meaning its form does not change regardless of the gender, case, or number of the noun it modifies. It is typically used to quantify nouns, indicating a quantity of thirty units.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: From τρεῖς (treis, “three”) and a suffix related to -κοντα (-konta, “-ty”), indicating multiples of ten. It is cognate with Latin triginta and English thirty.

G0694

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ar-GY-reh-ai

Translations: silver, made of silver

Notes: This word describes something that is made of silver or is silvery in appearance. It functions as an adjective, modifying a noun to indicate its material composition. For example, it could be used to describe silver vessels, silver coins, or anything else constructed from or resembling silver.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Feminine

Etymology: The word derives from the noun ἀργύριον (argyrios), meaning 'silver' or 'money'. It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'white' or 'shining'.

G5071

Part of Speech: Numeral

Sounds like: tet-ra-KO-see-ai

Translations: four hundred

Notes: This word refers to the quantity of four hundred. It is a numeral used to describe a specific number of items or people, often appearing before the noun it quantifies, such as 'four hundred men' or 'four hundred years'.

Inflection: Plural, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative

Etymology: The word 'τετρακόσιοι' (tetrakosioi) is a compound of 'τετρα-' (tetra-), meaning 'four', and 'κόσιοι' (kosioi), a form related to 'ἑκατόν' (hekaton), meaning 'hundred'. It literally means 'four hundreds'.

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: AL-lah

Translations: but, yet, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, rather, moreover, indeed

Notes: This word is a strong adversative conjunction, used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or opposes a preceding statement. It often implies a stronger contrast than 'δέ' (de). It can also be used to introduce an emphatic statement, sometimes translated as 'indeed' or 'moreover'. It is frequently found at the beginning of a clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- (other). It is related to other words meaning 'other' or 'different'.

G4784

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soong-khoh-ROH

Translations: allow, permit, grant, concede, forgive

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to allow, permit, or grant something. It can also mean to concede or forgive. It is often used in contexts where someone is giving permission or making a concession.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΡΕΠΩ, ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek συν- (syn-, 'with, together') and χωρέω (chōreō, 'to make room, to go, to advance'). The combination implies making room together or giving way, leading to the meaning of allowing or conceding.

G1481

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: ee-thees-MEH-nayn

Translations: accustomed, habitual, customary, usual, a customary, a usual

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb ἐθίζω (ethizo), meaning 'to accustom' or 'to habituate'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has become accustomed or is customary. It refers to something that is established by custom or habit, or something that is familiar due to long practice.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΗΘΗΣ, ἘΘΟΣ, ΝΟΜΙΜΟΣ

G3631

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OY-noo

Translations: of wine, wine

Notes: This word refers to wine, the fermented juice of grapes. It is commonly used in ancient Greek texts to denote the beverage itself, often in contexts of consumption, production, or as a symbol. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession or origin, such as 'of wine' or 'from wine'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΜΠΕΛΩΝ, ΓΛΕΥΚΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟἸΝΟΣ (oinos) comes from Proto-Indo-European *woyh₁no-, referring to 'wine' or 'vine'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, indicating its ancient origin and widespread use.

G4002

Part of Speech: Numeral, Adjective

Sounds like: pen-tah-KIS-khee-lee-as

Translations: five thousand

Notes: This word is a compound numeral adjective meaning 'five thousand'. It is used to describe a quantity of five thousand of something. It functions like an adjective, agreeing in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: This word is a compound of two Greek words: ΠΕΝΤΑΚΙΣ (pentakis), meaning 'five times', and ΧΙΛΙΟΙ (chilioi), meaning 'a thousand'. It literally means 'five times a thousand'.

G4571

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: seh-mi-DAH-lin

Translations: fine flour, a fine flour, fine meal, a fine meal, semolina, a semolina

Notes: This word refers to the finest quality of flour, often used for baking bread or preparing offerings in ancient times. It signifies a very pure and refined type of meal, distinct from coarser flours. It is typically used in contexts related to food preparation or religious rituals.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The word ΣΕΜΙΔΑΛΙΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from an Egyptian or Semitic source, or perhaps a pre-Greek substrate word. It refers to a very fine grade of flour, often associated with high quality or ritual use.

G2753

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: keh-LEH-oh

Translations: command, order, bid, tell, urge, advise

Notes: This verb means to command, order, or bid someone to do something. It implies giving an instruction or directive, often with authority. It can be used in various contexts, such as a ruler commanding subjects, a teacher instructing students, or generally urging someone to take action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ΕΠΙΤΑΤΤΩ

Etymology: This word is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kelh₁- meaning 'to call, shout'. It is related to words signifying a call or command.

G5525

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kho-ray-GEE-an

Translations: supply, a supply, provision, a provision, abundance, a abundance, liberality, a liberality

Notes: This word refers to the act of providing or supplying something, often with a sense of abundance or liberality. It can denote the material provisions themselves, or the act of providing them, such as financial support or resources for a project. It is a compound word derived from 'choros' (a chorus or dance) and 'agein' (to lead), originally referring to the expense of equipping and training a chorus for public festivals.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΧΗ, ΕΠΙΧΟΡΗΓΙΑ, ΔΟΣΙΣ

G4540

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-mah-REH-ee-ahs

Translations: of Samaria

Notes: This word refers to Samaria, a historical and biblical region in the ancient Near East, located in the central part of the Land of Israel. It was the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel. In the New Testament, it is often mentioned in the context of Jesus' interactions with Samaritans. It is used to indicate possession or origin, as in 'the mountain of Samaria' or 'the region of Samaria'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Samaria' is derived from the Hebrew word 'Shomron' (שֹׁמְרוֹן), which means 'watch-mountain' or 'watch-tower'. It was named after Shemer, who sold the hill to Omri, King of Israel, who then built the city of Samaria on it.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ghee-NES-thai

Translations: to become, to happen, to be, to come into being, to be born, to arise, to come to pass

Notes: This verb is very common in Koine Greek and has a broad range of meanings, primarily related to something coming into existence, happening, or changing state. It can describe a process of becoming, an event taking place, or a person being born. It is often used impersonally to mean 'it happened' or 'it came to pass'.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁-, meaning 'to produce, beget, give birth'. It is related to words like 'genesis' and 'generate' in English.

G5411

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PHO-ron

Translations: of taxes, of tributes, of a tax, of a tribute

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun 'φόρος' (phoros), which means 'tribute' or 'tax'. It refers to payments made, often to a governing authority, as a form of obligation or revenue. In a sentence, it would indicate possession or origin related to taxes or tributes, such as 'the collection of taxes' or 'the burden of tributes'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΟΣ, ΔΑΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry', referring to something that is brought or borne as a payment.

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-oy-SOO-see

Translations: they will bring, they will carry, they will bear

Notes: This is a verb in the future active indicative, third person plural. It means 'they will bring' or 'they will carry'. It describes an action that will be performed by a group of people in the future, such as bringing offerings or carrying burdens.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: From an assumed primary verb, φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. It is related to the Latin 'fero' and English 'bear', stemming from a common Proto-Indo-European root.

G2413, G2411

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-RAH

Translations: holy, sacred, a holy thing, sacred things, temple, a temple

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'. When used as a noun, it typically refers to 'sacred things' or 'holy places', often specifically a 'temple' or 'sanctuary'. It describes anything set apart for divine use or associated with religious practices.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΙΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἱερά (hiera) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ish₂ros, meaning 'sacred, powerful'. It is related to words signifying strength and divine power.

G4374

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-FEH-ron-tes

Translations: offering, bringing, presenting, sacrificing, yielding, bringing to, bringing forward

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'prospherō', meaning 'to bring to, offer, present, or sacrifice'. It describes an ongoing action of bringing something towards someone or something, often with the intent of giving, presenting, or making an offering. It can be used in various contexts, such as offering gifts, sacrifices, prayers, or even bringing a person to another.

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ

Etymology: The word προσφέρω (prospherō) is a compound word formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to, toward, with', and the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear, carry, bring'.

G3588, G3739, G2228

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.

G0932

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEH-ah

Translations: kingdom, reign, royal power, a kingdom

Notes: This word refers to a kingdom, royal rule, or sovereignty. It can denote the territory ruled by a king, the act of reigning, or the abstract concept of kingship or royal authority. It is often used in the New Testament to refer to the 'kingdom of God' or 'kingdom of heaven'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word βασιλεύς (basileus), meaning 'king'. It refers to the domain or authority of a king.

G3878

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pah-rah-koo-SAN-tahs

Translations: disobeying, having disobeyed, hearing amiss, overhearing, those who disobeyed, them who disobeyed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παρακούω', meaning 'to hear amiss', 'to overhear', or 'to disobey'. It describes an action of hearing incorrectly or intentionally disregarding what is heard. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to indicate an action performed by the subject, often implying a completed action in this form.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΙΘΟΥΝΤΑΣ, ΠΑΡΑΒΑΙΝΟΝΤΑΣ

Etymology: The word 'παρακούω' is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside, by, from', and 'ἀκούω' (akouō), meaning 'to hear'. The combination implies hearing incorrectly, hearing beside the point, or hearing and disregarding.

G0001

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-koo-ROH-san-tas

Translations: having made void, having nullified, having deprived of force, having invalidated

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ἀκυρόω', meaning 'to make void' or 'to nullify'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action completed in the past by the subject. It indicates that the subject has performed the action of nullifying or invalidating something.

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

Synonyms: ΑΘΕΤΕΩ, ΚΑΤΑΡΓΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἀκυρόω (akyroo) is a compound word formed from the negative prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'not' or 'un-', and the adjective κύριος (kyrios), meaning 'having authority' or 'valid'. Thus, it literally means 'to make not valid' or 'to deprive of authority'.

G0388

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-stah-vroh-THEE-nai

Translations: to be crucified again, to be impaled again, to crucify again, to impale again

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from ἀνά (ana, meaning 'again' or 'up') and σταυρόω (stauroō, meaning 'to crucify' or 'to impale'). In its infinitive form, it means 'to be crucified again' or 'to be impaled again'. It describes the act of being subjected to crucifixion or impalement, often implying a repetition or a severe form of this punishment. It is used to describe a severe form of execution.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΣΤΑΥΡΟΩ, ΠΡΟΣΠΗΓΝΥΜΙ

G3772

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oo-SEE-as

Translations: of substance, of being, of essence, of property, of wealth

Notes: This word refers to the fundamental nature or essence of something, its true being. It can also denote material possessions or wealth. In a philosophical context, it refers to the underlying reality of a thing. In a practical sense, it can mean one's property or estate. The form provided is genitive, indicating possession or origin, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΞΙΣ, ΠΕΡΙΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: From the present participle feminine of the verb εἰμί (eimi), meaning 'to be'. It refers to 'being' or 'existence', and by extension, the essential nature of something.

G1213

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DEH-loo

Translations: he was showing, he was making clear, he was declaring, he was revealing

Notes: This word describes an action of making something clear, evident, or known. It is used to indicate that someone was in the process of showing, revealing, or declaring something. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'He was showing the truth' or 'It was being made clear to them.'

Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΦΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΗΛΟΩ comes from the adjective ΔΗΛΟΣ (delos), meaning 'visible, clear, evident'. The verb form means 'to make visible or clear'.

G4905