Book 11 Chapter 7, Interlinear version from Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews (Beta)

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to die'. It describes someone or something that has died, often functioning like an adjective or a noun. In this genitive form, it typically indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of the one who died' or 'of the dead person'.

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΘΝΗΚΟΤΟΣ, ΝΕΚΡΟΥ

Etymology: The word ἀποθνῄσκω (apothnēiskō) is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb θνῄσκω (thnēiskō), meaning 'to die'. The prefix intensifies the meaning, emphasizing the finality of death.

G1161

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Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

Translations: but, and, now, then, moreover, however

Notes: ΔΕ is a common Koine Greek particle or conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences. It often indicates a transition, a contrast, or a continuation of thought. It can be translated in various ways depending on the context, such as 'but' when indicating opposition, 'and' when simply continuing a narrative, or 'now'/'then' when marking a new point or development.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'and' or 'but'. It is an ancient particle used to connect ideas or introduce new information.

G3588, G3778

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

Translations: of the, of him, of it, of this, to, in order to

Notes: This word is a form of the definite article 'the' or a demonstrative pronoun 'this/that'. It is most commonly used to indicate possession or relationship, translating as 'of the' or 'of him/it'. It can also be used before an infinitive verb to express purpose, meaning 'to' or 'in order to'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word 'Ο' (ho), from which 'ΤΟΥ' is derived, comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient word that has evolved to serve various grammatical functions in Greek.

G0749

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khee-eh-REH-ohs

Translations: (of) high priest, (of) chief priest

Notes: This is a compound noun, meaning 'high priest' or 'chief priest'. It refers to the principal priest, often the head of the priestly order, who held significant religious and sometimes political authority. It is used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'belonging to the high priest' or 'from the high priest'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΕΥΣ, ΠΡΩΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἀρχιερεύς (archiereus) is a compound of ἀρχι- (archi-), meaning 'chief' or 'first', and ἱερεύς (hiereus), meaning 'priest'. It literally means 'chief priest'.

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TANE

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΗΝ is the feminine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun that is feminine in gender, singular in number, and in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. For example, it would be used before a feminine singular noun like 'πόλιν' (city) when 'city' is the direct object.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The Koine Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It evolved from an earlier demonstrative particle, becoming a grammatical marker for definiteness.

G0749

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khee-eh-roh-SY-neen

Translations: high priesthood, office of high priest

Notes: This word refers to the office or position of a high priest. It is a compound word, combining 'ἈΡΧΙ' (archi), meaning 'chief' or 'principal', with 'ΙΕΡΩΣΥΝΗ' (hierosyne), meaning 'priesthood'. It describes the state or function of being a high priest, often in a religious or ceremonial context.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The word ἈΡΧΙΕΡΩΣΥΝΗ (archierōsynē) is derived from the combination of the prefix ἈΡΧΙ- (archi-), meaning 'chief' or 'principal', and the noun ΙΕΡΩΣΥΝΗ (hierōsynē), meaning 'priesthood'.

G2497

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-OH-das

Translations: Jodas, Joash, Jehoaddah

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to a male personal name. It is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Jehoaddah or Joash, and appears in various historical and biblical contexts, often referring to different individuals with this name. It functions as a subject or object in a sentence, like any other proper noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: This word is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name יְהוֹעַדָּה (Yeho'addah) or יֹאָשׁ (Yo'ash), meaning 'Yahweh has adorned' or 'Yahweh has given'.

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Letter

Sounds like: OH

Translations: the, who, which, O

Notes: Ο is primarily the masculine singular nominative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun, similar to 'the' in English. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', introducing a relative clause. Additionally, 'Ο' is the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, Omicron, which corresponds to the short 'o' sound.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative (for the article/relative pronoun); Does not inflect (for the letter)

Etymology: The definite article 'Ο' derives from Proto-Indo-European. The letter 'Ο' (Omicron) is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'.

G3816

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAIS

Translations: child, a child, boy, a boy, girl, a girl, servant, a servant, slave, a slave

Notes: This word refers to a child, whether a boy or a girl, and can also denote a servant or slave, regardless of age. Its meaning often depends on the context, indicating a young person or someone in a position of servitude. For example, it can refer to a son or daughter, or a male or female attendant.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΔΟΥΛΟΣ, ΚΟΡΑΣΙΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peh₂w- ('small, few'). It is related to words meaning 'child' or 'small' in various Indo-European languages.

G1237

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-DEK-sah-toh

Translations: succeeded, took over, followed after

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to accept'. Together, it means to succeed someone in office or position, to take over from them, or to follow after them in a sequence. It is often used in historical contexts to describe the succession of rulers or leaders.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΔΕΧΩ, ΕΠΙΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb διαδέχομαι (diadechomai) is formed from the prefix διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to accept'.

G5053

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: teh-le-oo-TEE-san-tos

Translations: (of) one who died, (of) a dead person, (of) one having died, (of) someone who has died

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'τελευτάω' (teleutaō), meaning 'to finish', 'to end', or 'to die'. As a genitive masculine singular participle, it indicates an action completed before the main verb, often translated as 'when he died', 'after he died', or 'of one who died'. It describes the state or action of someone who has passed away.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΘΑΝΟΝΤΟΣ, ΕΚΠΝΕΥΣΑΝΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word τελευτάω (teleutaō) comes from τέλος (telos), meaning 'end' or 'completion'. The verb thus signifies bringing something to an end or reaching a conclusion, which extends to the concept of dying as the end of life.

G2532

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

Notes: ΚΑΙ is a very common conjunction in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'and' to connect words, phrases, or clauses. It can also function as an adverb, emphasizing a word or phrase with meanings like 'also' or 'even'. In some contexts, it can introduce a contrast, similar to 'but', or indicate sequence, meaning 'then'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΚΑΙ is an ancient particle, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has remained remarkably stable in form and function throughout the history of the Greek language.

G2491

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-nays

Translations: John

Notes: This is a common male proper name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'. It is used to refer to various individuals named John, such as John the Baptist or the Apostle John. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Ἰωάννης (Ioannes) is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), which means 'Yahweh is gracious'. It was a very common name in ancient Israel and continued to be popular in the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

G5207

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HUI-os

Translations: son, a son

Notes: This word refers to a male offspring, a son. It is a masculine noun and is commonly used to denote a direct descendant or, in a broader sense, someone who shares a close relationship or characteristic with another, such as 'sons of God' or 'sons of disobedience'. It can also refer to a young man or a male child.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ

Etymology: From an unused root, probably meaning 'to beget'. It is related to the concept of generation and lineage.

G3880

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-EL-ab-en

Translations: received, took, took along, took over, took into possession, took control of

Notes: This verb means to receive something, to take something along with oneself, or to take possession or control of something. It often implies taking something from another person or taking something into one's care or possession. It can be used in contexts of receiving traditions, taking someone with you on a journey, or a ruler taking over a kingdom.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ

G1223

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

Translations: through, by means of, on account of, because of, 14

Notes: This word is most commonly an elided form of the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through', 'by means of', 'on account of', or 'because of'. It is used to indicate the means by which something is done or the reason for an action. It can also represent the Greek numeral 14, indicated by a keraia (a mark similar to an apostrophe) which is often omitted in transcription.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition or numeral)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

Etymology: The preposition ΔΙΑ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

G4755

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: strah-TAY-goss

Translations: commander, general, governor, a commander, a general, a governor

Notes: This word refers to a military commander, a general, or a governor. It is a compound word derived from 'στρατός' (army) and 'ἄγω' (to lead), literally meaning 'leader of an army'. It can be used to describe someone in charge of military forces or a civil administrator with significant authority, often in a military context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΙΣΤΡΑΤΗΓΟΣ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΔΟΥΞ

Etymology: From 'στρατός' (army) and 'ἄγω' (to lead). It refers to one who leads an army or a military force.

G0243

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: AL-loo

Translations: of another, of others, elsewhere, to another place, to another

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'other' or 'another', or as an adverb meaning 'elsewhere' or 'to another place'. When used as an adjective, it refers to a different person or thing from one already mentioned or implied. As an adverb, it indicates a different location or direction. It is an inflected form of the word 'ΑΛΛΟΣ'.

Inflection: Genitive Singular (Masculine or Neuter), or Adverb

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙ

G0750

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ar-tak-SERK-soo

Translations: Artaxerxes, (of) Artaxerxes

Notes: This is the name of several Persian kings, most notably Artaxerxes I Longimanus, who reigned during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. It is used to refer to the king or, in its genitive form, to indicate possession or origin related to him.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name Artaxerxes is of Old Persian origin, derived from 'Arta-khshathra', meaning 'whose kingdom is through truth' or 'he who rules through righteousness'. It was adopted into Greek.

G3392

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-mee-AH-nen

Translations: he defiled, she defiled, it defiled, he polluted, she polluted, it polluted, he stained, she stained, it stained, he made unclean, she made unclean, it made unclean

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'μιαίνω'. It means to defile, pollute, stain, or make unclean. It is often used in a religious or moral context, referring to the act of rendering something or someone ritually or morally impure. It describes a completed action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΜΟΛΥΝΩ, ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word μιαίνω is of uncertain origin, possibly related to words meaning 'to smear' or 'to stain'.

G5411

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: FOH-roos

Translations: tribute, tax, a tax, a tribute

Notes: This word refers to a payment, tribute, or tax, often imposed by a ruler or government. It signifies something that is 'borne' or 'carried' as an obligation. It is used in sentences to denote the financial or material contribution required from subjects or citizens.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΟΣ, ΔΑΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΦΟΡΟΣ (phoros) comes from the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. It refers to something that is 'borne' or 'brought' as a payment or tribute.

G2025

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PEH-tax-eh

Translations: he commanded, he ordered, he instructed

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb ΕΠΙΤΑΣΣΩ (epitassō). It means "he/she/it commanded, ordered, or instructed." It is used to describe an action of giving a command or an order, often with authority. For example, a king or a leader might be said to "command" something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΤΑΣΣΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning "upon" or "over," and the verb ΤΑΣΣΩ (tassō), meaning "to arrange, appoint, or order." Thus, it literally means "to arrange upon" or "to order over," conveying the sense of giving a command or imposing an order.

G4250

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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).

G2025

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-PHEH-rine

Translations: to bring upon, to bring against, to inflict, to add, to impose, to bring forward, to bring

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'to') and the verb 'φέρω' (phero, meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'). It generally means to bring something upon or against someone or something, to inflict, or to add. It can also mean to bring forward an argument or accusation.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΦΕΡΩ is a compound verb derived from the prefix ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ΦΕΡΩ (phero), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'.

G5228

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-PER

Translations: over, above, for, on behalf of, concerning, beyond, more than

Notes: ΥΠΕΡ is a Koine Greek preposition. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often means 'on behalf of', 'for the sake of', 'concerning', or 'instead of'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'over', 'above', 'beyond', or 'more than', often indicating position or motion.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *uperi, meaning 'over, above'. It is cognate with English 'over' and Latin 'super'.

G0721

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-NOS

Translations: of a lamb, of the lamb, a lamb, lamb

Notes: This word refers to a lamb, a young sheep. It is often used metaphorically in religious contexts to symbolize innocence, sacrifice, or a follower of God. In the provided examples, it appears in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, such as 'of a lamb' or 'of the lamb'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΡΝΙΟΝ, ΠΡΟΒΑΤΟΝ

Etymology: The word ἀρήν (arēn) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words for 'lamb' in other Indo-European languages.

G1538

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-KAS-too

Translations: of each, of every, of everyone, of each one

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the adjective/pronoun 'each' or 'every'. It is used to refer to individual members of a group, emphasizing their distinctness. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'of each man') or as a pronoun standing alone (e.g., 'of each one').

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word ΕΚΑΣΤΟΣ (hekastos) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the root *sek- meaning 'to cut' or 'to separate', implying 'each one separately'.

G5055

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: TEH-lein

Translations: to complete, to finish, to accomplish, to perform, to fulfill, to pay, to execute

Notes: This word means to bring something to an end, to complete a task, or to pay a debt or tax. It is used to describe the act of finishing a process, achieving a goal, or carrying out an obligation. For example, one might 'complete a journey' or 'pay a tax'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ

Etymology: From τέλος (telos, "end, purpose"). The verb means to bring to an end or to fulfill a purpose.

G1219

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Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: dee-mo-SEE-ah

Translations: publicly, in public, openly, a public (thing), a public (place)

Notes: This word can function as an adverb meaning 'publicly' or 'in public', indicating that an action is done openly or for everyone to see. It can also be the feminine singular form of the adjective 'δημόσιος', meaning 'public' or 'belonging to the people', describing something that is open to or concerns the community.

Inflection: Adverb (does not inflect), or Adjective (Feminine, Singular, Nominative, Vocative, or Accusative)

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΕΡΩΣ, ΑΝΟΙΚΤΩΣ

G4845

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-BEH

Translations: it happened, it came to pass, it occurred, it befell

Notes: This is an impersonal verb form meaning 'it happened' or 'it occurred'. It describes an event or circumstance that took place, often used to introduce a consequence or a development in a narrative. It is typically used in the third person singular.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΑΠΟΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word συμβαίνω (symbainō) is a compound word formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. Thus, it literally means 'to go together' or 'to come together', which evolved into the meaning 'to happen' or 'to occur'.

G1096

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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

G0080

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOS

Translations: brother, a brother, fellow countryman, kinsman, fellow believer

Notes: This word refers to a brother, either by birth or by a close familial or social bond. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to a fellow countryman, a kinsman, or a fellow believer in a religious context. It is a masculine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΝΗΡ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ, ἙΤΑΙΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and δελφύς (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.

G2424

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOOS

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

Notes: This is a proper name, transliterated from the Hebrew name Yeshua or Yehoshua. It refers to the central figure of Christianity, Jesus Christ, or to Joshua, the successor of Moses in the Old Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The Koine Greek name Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'. It is also related to the shorter form יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua).

G3778

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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: (to) this, (for) this, (by) this, (in) this, (with) this

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' or 'that'. In its dative singular form, as 'ΤΟΥΤΩ', it indicates the indirect object of an action, or the means, instrument, or location. It can be translated as 'to this', 'for this', 'by this', 'in this', or 'with this', depending on the context. It points to something specific that is near or recently mentioned.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G5177

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Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: TÜNG-kha-non-tee

Translations: being, happening, obtaining, meeting, reaching, attaining, falling upon, receiving, experiencing, having, existing, a being, a happening

Notes: This word is the dative singular masculine or neuter form of the present active participle of the verb 'τυγχάνω'. It generally means 'to happen', 'to obtain', 'to meet', or 'to be'. When used as a participle, it often describes someone or something 'being' in a certain state or 'happening' to do something. It can also imply 'obtaining' or 'receiving' something, or simply 'existing' or 'being present'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Dative, Singular, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to words meaning 'to hit' or 'to obtain'.

G5293

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-PES-kheh-toh

Translations: he promised, she promised, it promised

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to promise' or 'to pledge'. It is used to indicate that someone made a commitment or gave an assurance. In this form, it refers to a singular subject (he, she, or it) who made a promise in the past.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Indicative Mood, Third Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΟΜΝΥΜΙ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΥΠΙΣΧΝΕΟΜΑΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'in return for', and the verb ΙΣΧΝΕΟΜΑΙ (iskhneomai), which is related to ΙΣΧΩ (iskhō), meaning 'to hold' or 'to have'. The combination suggests 'to hold oneself under obligation' or 'to take upon oneself'.

G3930

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-EX-ayn

Translations: to provide, to furnish, to supply, to offer, to grant, to cause, to present, to afford

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb παρέχω (parechō). It means 'to provide' or 'to furnish' something to someone. It can also mean 'to offer' or 'to grant' a benefit or service. In a broader sense, it can imply 'to cause' or 'to present' a certain state or condition. It is often used in contexts where one person or entity makes something available to another.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΑΡΑΣΧΕΙΝ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

Etymology: The word παρέχω (parechō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. Thus, its literal meaning is 'to hold alongside' or 'to have ready', which evolved into 'to provide' or 'to furnish'.

G3767

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Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

Translations: therefore, then, so, consequently, accordingly, now, indeed

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a logical consequence, transition, or emphasis. It often connects a statement to what precedes it, meaning 'therefore' or 'consequently'. It can also be used to introduce a new point or a summary, translated as 'then' or 'now'. In some contexts, it adds emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'certainly'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *nu, meaning 'now' or 'then'. It is related to Latin 'nunc' (now) and English 'now'.

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article

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.

G1722

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

Translations: in, on, among, with, by, at

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'in' or 'on'. It typically governs the dative case, indicating location, time, or means. Its precise translation can vary depending on the context, often conveying ideas like 'within,' 'among,' or 'by means of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases but does not change its own form).

Etymology: The Koine Greek preposition 'ἘΝ' derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, reflecting its ancient origin.

G1308

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-eh-nekh-THEIS

Translations: having differed, having been carried through, having been distinguished, having excelled

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle of the verb διαφέρω (diaferō), meaning 'to carry through', 'to differ', 'to excel', or 'to be distinguished'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed in the past. It indicates that the subject has undergone the action of differing, being carried through, or excelling.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΡΙΘΕΙΣ, ΥΠΕΡΕΧΩΝ

G3942

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ox-YOO-nen

Translations: provoked, angered, exasperated, incited

Notes: This word describes the act of provoking, angering, or exasperating someone. It implies a strong emotional reaction, often leading to irritation or indignation. It is used to describe an action that incites a negative response in another, such as a person provoking God or others.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΕΡΕΘΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΟΡΓΙΖΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παροξύνω (paroxúnō, “to sharpen, to incite, to irritate”), from παρά (pará, “beside, by”) + ὀξύνω (oxúnō, “to sharpen”), from ὀξύς (oxús, “sharp”).

G80

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FON

Translations: brother, a brother, fellowman, countryman, kinsman

Notes: This word refers to a brother by birth, but it can also be used more broadly to refer to a fellow countryman, a kinsman, or a spiritual brother (such as a fellow believer in a religious community). It is often used in the New Testament to address members of the Christian community. In a sentence, it would function as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition when in the accusative case.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ, ΟΜΟΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΔΕΛΦΟΣ is a compound word derived from the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and δελφύς (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.

G5620

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OHST

Translations: so that, with the result that, therefore, consequently

Notes: This word is an elided form of ΩΣΤΕ (hōste), meaning 'so that' or 'with the result that'. It introduces a clause expressing the consequence or result of a preceding action or statement. It can also be used to indicate a logical conclusion, similar to 'therefore' or 'consequently'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟ, ΑΡΑ

Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs, 'as, how') and the particle τέ (te, 'and, also'). It literally means 'as also' or 'as then', developing into a conjunction indicating result.

G0337

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-neh-LEIN

Translations: to take up, to take away, to destroy, to kill, to put to death

Notes: This word is an aorist active infinitive form of the verb ἀναιρέω (anaireō). It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb αἱρέω (haireō), meaning 'to take' or 'to choose'. Depending on the context, it can mean to take something up, to remove or take away, or more commonly, to destroy or kill someone. It is often used in the sense of putting someone to death.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

Etymology: The verb ἀναιρέω (anaireō) is a compound of ἀνά (ana, 'up, again') and αἱρέω (haireō, 'to take, to seize').

G1223

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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'.

G3709

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: or-GAYN

Translations: wrath, anger, indignation, punishment, a wrath, an anger

Notes: This word refers to a strong, passionate emotion, often intense anger or indignation. It can describe human anger, but is frequently used in a theological context to refer to God's righteous anger or divine judgment, which often leads to punishment. 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, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΥΜΟΣ, ΠΑΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΡΓΗ (orgē) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *werg-, meaning 'to work' or 'to do'. It originally referred to an impulse or natural disposition, which then evolved to mean a strong emotion or passion, and eventually anger or wrath.

G0765

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-SEH-bay-mah

Translations: ungodly deed, act of impiety, wickedness, an ungodly deed, an act of impiety, a wickedness

Notes: This word refers to an ungodly act or deed, an act of impiety, or wickedness. It describes an action that goes against divine law or moral principles, often implying a lack of reverence or respect for God. It is used to denote a specific instance of such behavior.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ἈΣΕΒΕΙΑ, ἈΝΟΜΙΑ, ἈΔΙΚΙΑ

Etymology: The word ἈΣΕΒΗΜΑ is derived from the verb ἈΣΕΒΕΩ (to be ungodly, to act impiously), which itself comes from the prefix ἀ- (a-, 'not') and the noun ΣΕΒΑΣ (sebas, 'reverence, awe'). Thus, it literally means 'that which is not reverent' or 'an act of irreverence'.

G1777

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DRAH-sai

Translations: to do, to act, to accomplish, to perform

Notes: This word is an aorist active infinitive of the verb 'δράω', meaning 'to do' or 'to act'. It expresses the action of doing or acting in a general sense, without specifying a subject or tense, often used in constructions where an action is the object of another verb or a noun. For example, it can be used to say 'to be able to do' or 'it is necessary to act'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb δράω (drao) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to do, to act'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also convey the sense of action or performance.

G2596

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Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

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

G0080

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOO

Translations: (of) a brother, (of) the brother, (of) a fellow believer, (of) the fellow believer, (of) a kinsman

Notes: This word refers to a brother by birth, or more broadly, a fellow human being, a kinsman, or a fellow believer in a religious context. It is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession, origin, or relationship.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΝΗΡ, ΣΥΝΔΟΥΛΟΣ

G2413, G2411

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-ROH

Translations: holy, sacred, temple, a temple, sacred place, a sacred place, (to) a temple, (to) a sacred place

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'holy' or 'sacred', or as a noun meaning 'temple' or 'sacred place'. When used as a noun, it refers to a sacred building or area, often specifically the Temple in Jerusalem. As an adjective, it describes something set apart for God or dedicated to religious purposes. In the provided form, it is in the dative case, indicating 'to' or 'for' a holy thing or place.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΙΟΣ, ΝΑΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἱερός (hieros) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to sacrifice, to consecrate'. It is related to words signifying 'sacred' or 'holy' in various Indo-European languages.

G5613

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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.

G1169

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: DEI-non

Translations: terrible, a terrible thing, dreadful, a dreadful thing, fearful, a fearful thing, mighty, a mighty thing, powerful, a powerful thing, formidable, a formidable thing, dire, a dire thing, awful, an awful thing, strange, a strange thing, wondrous, a wondrous thing, marvelous, a marvelous thing, clever, a clever thing, skillful, a skillful thing

Notes: This word describes something that inspires fear, awe, or respect due to its power, intensity, or unusual nature. It can refer to something terrible or dreadful, but also to something remarkably powerful, skillful, or wondrous. It can be used to describe a person, an event, or a quality. When used as a noun, it refers to a terrible or powerful thing.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΟΒΕΡΟΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΘΑΥΜΑΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb δέω (deō), meaning 'to bind' or 'to lack', but more directly related to the idea of 'fear' or 'dread'. It conveys the sense of something that causes one to be bound by fear or awe.

G4387

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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'.

G3844

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

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

G3844

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

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

G0915

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: bar-BAH-roys

Translations: barbarians, to barbarians, for barbarians, to the barbarians, for the barbarians, foreign, to foreigners, for foreigners

Notes: This word refers to people who are not Greek, particularly those who do not speak Greek. It can be used as an adjective meaning 'foreign' or as a noun meaning 'foreigner' or 'barbarian'. In ancient Greek culture, it often carried a connotation of being uncivilized or uncultured, as their language sounded like 'bar-bar' to Greek ears. This specific form is a plural dative, indicating 'to' or 'for' these foreign people.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΕΣΙΝ, ΑΛΛΟΓΕΝΕΣΙΝ

G5606

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Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: OH-mon

Translations: shoulder, a shoulder, raw, uncooked, savage, cruel

Notes: This word can function as a noun meaning 'shoulder' or as an adjective meaning 'raw', 'uncooked', 'savage', or 'cruel'. As a noun, it refers to the part of the body where the arm joins the torso. As an adjective, it describes something in its natural, unrefined, or brutal state. The specific meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter (as a noun); Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter (as an adjective)

Synonyms: ΒΡΑΧΙΩΝ, ΑΚΡΩΜΙΟΝ

Etymology: The noun ὨΜΟΣ (ōmos) meaning 'shoulder' is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root. The adjective ὨΜΟΣ (ōmos) meaning 'raw' or 'savage' is also from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'raw' or 'bitter'. While spelled identically in Koine Greek, these are considered distinct words with different etymological paths.

G2041

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ER-gon

Translations: work, a work, deed, act, task, business

Notes: This word refers to a work, deed, or action. It can describe anything that is done, whether it's a physical labor, a moral act, or a task to be accomplished. It is often used to denote the result of an action or the activity itself.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΙΣ, ΔΟΥΛΕΙΑ, ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ergon' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *werǵ-, meaning 'to do' or 'to work'. It is related to English words like 'work' and 'energy'.

G1096

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ge-GO-ne-nai

Translations: to have become, to have been, to have happened, to have come into being

Notes: This is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It describes an action that has been completed in the past, with the results or state continuing into the present. It is often used to express a state of being that has come about, or an event that has occurred.

Inflection: Perfect, Infinitive, Active

Synonyms: ΕΙΝΑΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙΝ

Etymology: The word 'γίνομαι' (ginomai) comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'.

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: toh

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΟ is the neuter singular form of the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek. It is used to specify a noun, much like 'the' in English. It can function as both the subject (nominative case) or the direct object (accusative case) of a sentence when referring to a neuter singular noun.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The Greek definite article, including ΤΟ, derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. Its forms developed to agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify.

G3305

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Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN-toy

Translations: however, certainly, indeed, nevertheless, yet, truly

Notes: ΜΕΝΤΟΙ is a particle used to introduce a strong contrast or to emphasize a statement. It often means 'however' or 'nevertheless' when introducing a contrasting idea, or 'certainly' or 'indeed' when adding emphasis to a preceding statement. It can be used to affirm something strongly or to mark a transition to a more important or contrasting point.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΑ, ΔΕ, ΓΑΡ

Etymology: From the particle μέν (men) meaning 'on the one hand' or 'indeed', and τοι (toi) meaning 'surely' or 'indeed'. It combines these elements to form a stronger emphatic or adversative particle.

G3756

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Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

Notes: This word is a negative particle used to express absolute negation. It typically precedes verbs, adjectives, or adverbs to deny or contradict a statement. It is used when the negation is a statement of fact, as opposed to a hypothetical or willed negation. It has variant forms like οὐ (ou) before a consonant and οὐχ (ouch) before a rough breathing.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΉ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'not'. It is an ancient negative particle found in various Indo-European languages.

G0272

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-meh-LEH-sen

Translations: neglected, disregarded, was careless, paid no attention

Notes: This word means to neglect, disregard, or be careless about something. It describes an action where someone fails to give proper attention or care to a person, thing, or duty. It is often used to indicate a lack of concern or diligence.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΡΑΩ, ΑΠΟΒΛΕΠΩ

Etymology: The word ἀμελέω (ameleō) is a compound word formed from the negative prefix ἀ- (a-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and the verb μέλω (melō) meaning 'to care for' or 'to be a concern'. Thus, it literally means 'not to care for'.

G0235

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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'.

G1398

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-doo-LOH-thay

Translations: was enslaved, was made a slave, was brought into bondage, was subjected

Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'douloō', meaning 'to enslave' or 'to make a slave'. In this passive voice, it indicates that the subject of the verb was acted upon, meaning they were enslaved or brought into bondage by someone or something else. It describes a state of being made a servant or subjected to another's will.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΤΑΣΣΩ, ΔΟΥΛΕΥΩ

Etymology: The verb ΔΟΥΛΟΩ (douloō) is derived from the noun ΔΟΥΛΟΣ (doulos), meaning 'slave' or 'bondservant'. It signifies the act of making someone a slave or bringing them into servitude.

G3485

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NAH-oss

Translations: temple, a temple, sanctuary, shrine

Notes: This word refers to a temple or sanctuary, specifically the inner sanctuary or holy place within a larger temple complex where the deity was believed to reside. It is often used to distinguish the sacred inner chamber from the outer courts or the entire temple precinct. In a sentence, it would be used like 'They entered the temple' or 'The priest served in the temple.'

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΝ, ΝΑΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΝΑΟΣ (naos) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be related to the verb ναίω (naiō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit,' suggesting a place where a deity dwells.

G3392

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-mee-AN-thay

Translations: was defiled, was polluted, was stained

Notes: This word describes something that was made unclean, impure, or contaminated. It is used to indicate that a person, object, or even a nation, has become ritually or morally defiled. It signifies a past action where the subject underwent the process of becoming impure.

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

Synonyms: ΜΟΛΥΝΩ, ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word μιαίνω is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to stain' or 'to dye'.

G5259

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

Translations: under, by, from, with, subject to, at the hand of

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the dative case, it denotes a static position 'under' something. When used with the accusative case, it signifies motion 'under' or 'into subjection to'.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs the Genitive, Dative, and Accusative cases.

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'under'. It is cognate with English 'up' and 'over', showing a shared root related to position.

G3754

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-tee

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΓΑΡ

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

G0749

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AR-khee-eh-REFS

Translations: high priest, a high priest

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'ἀρχή' (arche), meaning 'first' or 'chief', and 'ἱερεύς' (hiereus), meaning 'priest'. It refers to the chief priest, the highest religious official in ancient Israel, responsible for leading the temple worship and performing the most sacred rituals. It can also refer to a chief priest in a more general sense. It is used in sentences to denote the specific individual holding this esteemed religious office.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΕΥΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΡΧΙΕΡΕΥΣ is a compound of two Greek words: ἀρχή (archē), meaning 'beginning, rule, chief', and ἱερεύς (hiereus), meaning 'priest'. It literally means 'chief priest' or 'first priest'.

G2398

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EE-dee-on

Translations: own, its own, private, peculiar, a private thing

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'one's own', 'private', or 'peculiar'. It refers to something that belongs to or is characteristic of a particular person or thing. It is often used to emphasize possession or individuality, indicating that something is distinct from what belongs to others. For example, it can be used to say 'his own house' or 'their own brother'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ͂, ἙΑΥΤΟΥ͂

Etymology: The word comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'separate, distinct, personal'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey a sense of individuality or privacy.

G2424

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOON

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

Notes: This is a proper name, the Greek form of the Hebrew name 'Joshua'. It refers primarily to Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. It can also refer to other individuals named Joshua in the Old Testament or other historical figures. In a sentence, it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The Greek name ἸΗΣΟΥΣ (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'.

G3326

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

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

G2372

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THY-moo

Translations: (of) passion, (of) anger, (of) wrath, (of) indignation, (of) a passion, (of) an anger, (of) a wrath, (of) an indignation

Notes: This word refers to a strong, often intense and sudden, emotional outburst or passion. It can denote anger, wrath, or indignation, often with the implication of a boiling or surging emotion. It describes a powerful emotional state, sometimes referring to the seat of emotions or the soul itself.

Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΡΓΗ, ΠΑΘΟΣ

Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'to rush, to rage', referring to a strong, often violent, emotional state.

G0756

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eer-XAH-toh

Translations: began, started

Notes: This is a verb form meaning 'he/she/it began' or 'he/she/it started'. It is used to indicate the commencement of an action or state, often implying that the subject initiated the action themselves (middle voice) or that the action simply began (passive voice).

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle/Passive, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἄρχω (archō), meaning 'to be first, to rule, to begin'. The middle voice ἄρχομαι means 'to begin' or 'to take the lead'.

G2038

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: er-ga-SA-sthai

Translations: to work, to do, to perform, to labor, to trade, to earn, to accomplish

Notes: This word means to work, labor, or perform an action. It can refer to physical labor, mental effort, or carrying out a task. It is also used in the sense of doing business, trading, or earning a living. In some contexts, it can mean to accomplish or bring about something.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΚΑΤΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ comes from the Greek word ἔργον (ergon), meaning 'work' or 'deed'.

G3985

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pei-ROH-meh-noo

Translations: of trying, of attempting, of testing, of proving, of examining, of making trial of, of tempting

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'πειράω' (peiraō) or 'πειράζω' (peirazō), meaning 'to try,' 'to attempt,' 'to test,' or 'to tempt.' As a genitive singular masculine/neuter participle, it describes someone or something that is in the act of trying, testing, or tempting. It often implies an ongoing action or state.

Inflection: Participle, Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ, ΕΞΕΤΑΖΩ

G1525

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-EL-thain

Translations: to enter, to go in, to come in

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'to enter' or 'to go in'. It describes the action of moving into a place or situation. It is often used to indicate the commencement of an action or the arrival at a destination.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕἸΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕἸΣΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕἸΣ (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G1519

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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'.

G4314

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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.

G1473

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Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-GOH

Translations: I, me

Notes: ἘΓΩ is the first-person singular personal pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning "I" or "me." It refers to the speaker and functions primarily as the subject of a sentence. While the first-person singular verb ending often makes the pronoun redundant, ἘΓΩ is frequently used for emphasis, similar to saying "I myself" or "even I" in English. It can also be used to clarify the subject when multiple individuals are involved.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: This word is an ancient pronoun, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has cognates in many Indo-European languages, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage.

G2513

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kah-thah-ROH-teh-ross

Translations: cleaner, purer, more clean, more pure

Notes: This word is a comparative adjective, meaning 'cleaner' or 'purer'. It describes something that is more clean or pure than something else. It is used to compare the degree of cleanliness or purity between two or more things.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΓΝΟΤΕΡΟΣ, ΑΜΙΑΝΤΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΘΑΡΟΣ (katharos) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the concept of 'purifying' or 'cleansing'.

G1510

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-MEE

Translations: I am, to be, exist, happen

Notes: This is the Koine Greek verb 'to be', 'to exist', or 'to happen'. It is a fundamental and highly irregular verb, often used as a copula (a linking verb) to connect the subject of a sentence to a predicate noun or adjective, indicating identity or a state of being. It can also indicate existence or occurrence. For example, 'Ἐγὼ εἰμι' translates to 'I am'.

Inflection: First person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: This verb is one of the oldest and most fundamental verbs in the Greek language, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages.

G0337

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nee-ray-MEH-noo

Translations: of having been taken up, of having been destroyed, of having been killed, of having been put to death, of having been done away with

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'anaireō', meaning to take up, destroy, or kill. In this form, it describes something that has been taken up, destroyed, or killed, functioning like an adjective modifying a noun, indicating a completed action. It is often used in contexts of violence or removal.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Perfect, Passive, Participle

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ἈΝΑΛΙΣΚΩ

G4160

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

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

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

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 or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. In this form, it indicates an action performed by the subject for themselves or in their own interest (middle voice). It can be translated as 'having made' or 'having done', often implying the completion of an action that leads to a subsequent event.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΑΣ, ΕΡΓΑΣΑΜΕΝΟΣ

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOOS

Translations: the, them, those

Notes: ΤΟΥΣ is the masculine plural accusative form of the definite article or demonstrative pronoun 'ὁ'. As an article, it functions like 'the' in English, specifying a noun that is already known or has been previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it means 'them' or 'those', referring to a group of masculine individuals or things in the accusative case, indicating they are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *so- (demonstrative pronoun).

G1525

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-ER-kheh-tai

Translations: he enters, she enters, it enters, he comes in, she comes in, it comes in

Notes: This word means 'to enter' or 'to come in'. It describes the action of moving into a place or a state. It can be used literally, such as someone entering a house, or figuratively, such as entering into a covenant or a period of time.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕΜΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word εἰσέρχομαι is a compound verb formed from the preposition εἰς (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G3778

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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOW-tay

Translations: of this, to this, by this, with this, this

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something specific that is near the speaker or has just been mentioned. As a feminine singular form, it can function as either a genitive case, indicating possession or origin (e.g., 'of this woman'), or a dative case, indicating indirect object or means (e.g., 'to this woman' or 'by means of this'). Its precise meaning depends on the context and the preposition it might be used with.

Inflection: Feminine, Singular, Genitive or Dative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΗ, ΕΚΕΙΝΗ

Etymology: The word 'οὗτος' (houtos), from which 'ταύτῃ' is derived, is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the definite article and a pronominal stem, indicating proximity or reference to something previously mentioned.

G3303

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Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

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

G5530

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: KHRAY-sah-meh-nos

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΧΡΩΜΕΝΟΣ, ΕΧΩΝ

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

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: TAY

Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the, who, which

Notes: This word is the dative singular feminine form of the definite article, meaning 'to the', 'for the', 'by the', 'with the', or 'in the' when used with a feminine noun in the dative case. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', referring to a feminine antecedent. It is used to specify a particular feminine noun or to introduce a relative clause.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed from an earlier demonstrative pronoun in Ancient Greek.

G1963

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-pee-NOY-ah

Translations: thought, a thought, device, a device, purpose, a purpose, invention, an invention, idea, an idea, design, a design

Notes: This word is a feminine noun meaning a thought, idea, purpose, or device. It is often used to refer to a mental conception, a plan, or an invention. It can describe both good and bad intentions or schemes.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΓΝΩΜΗ, ΔΙΑΝΟΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi, 'upon, over') and νοῦς (nous, 'mind, intellect'). It literally means 'a thought upon' or 'a conception in the mind'.

G5056

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: teh-lew-TEES

Translations: of death, of an end, of a completion

Notes: This word refers to the act of dying, the end of life, or the completion of something. It is often used in contexts related to mortality or the conclusion of an event or process. In a sentence, it would typically function as a possessive or descriptive modifier, indicating something belonging to or related to death or an end.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΑΝΑΤΟΥ, ΠΕΡΑΣ

Etymology: The word τελευτή (teleutē) comes from the verb τελευτάω (teleutaō), meaning 'to finish, complete, die'. It is related to τέλος (telos), meaning 'end, goal, completion'.

G2694

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-STREF-san-tos

Translations: of having overthrown, of having destroyed, of having ended, of having died, of having brought to an end

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'καταστρέφω'. It describes an action that has been completed by the subject. In various contexts, it can mean 'to overthrow', 'to destroy', 'to bring to an end', or even 'to die' when referring to the end of one's life. As a genitive participle, it often indicates the cause or time of an action, or provides additional information about a noun in the genitive case.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΤΕΛΕΩ, ΠΕΡΑΙΝΩ

G2491

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-noo

Translations: of John

Notes: This is the genitive form of the proper noun 'John'. It is a common name in the Bible, referring to several individuals, most notably John the Baptist and John the Apostle. It is used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'the son of John' or 'the Gospel of John'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'John' is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוחנן), meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'. It was a very common name among Jews in the Second Temple period.

G1237

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-DEH-kheh-tai

Translations: succeeds, takes over, inherits, follows

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'διά' (through, across) and 'δέχομαι' (to receive, accept). It means to succeed someone in office or position, to take over from another, or to follow in sequence. It is used to describe the act of one person or thing taking the place of another.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present Tense, Indicative Mood, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΕΩ, ΕΠΙΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word διαδέχομαι (diadechomai) is a compound verb derived from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to accept'. Its etymology reflects the idea of receiving something in succession or taking over from another.

G3686

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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.

G5599, G3739

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Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

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

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

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

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

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

G4522

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: Sah-nah-BAL-leh-tays

Translations: Sanballat

Notes: Sanballat was a historical figure, a Samaritan leader and governor of Samaria during the time of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. He is primarily known for his opposition to Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The name is of foreign origin, likely Babylonian or Persian.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Sanballat is of Akkadian or Babylonian origin, possibly meaning 'Sin (the moon god) has given life' or 'Sin has healed'. It is a foreign name adopted into Greek.

G4540

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

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

Translations: Samaria

Notes: This word refers to Samaria, a historical and biblical region in the ancient Near East, located in the central highlands of the Land of Israel. It was the capital city of the northern Kingdom of Israel and later a Roman province. It is used here in the accusative case, indicating motion towards or extension over a place.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Samaria' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Shomron', which means 'watch-mountain' or 'watch-tower'. It refers to the hill on which the city of Samaria was built.

G5011

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: teh-lev-TEH-oo

Translations: last, final, latest, utmost

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'last' or 'final'. It is used to describe something that comes at the end of a series, sequence, or period. For example, it could refer to the last person in a line, the last day of an event, or the final outcome of a situation.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΣΧΑΤΟΣ, ΥΣΤΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΙΟΣ (teleutaios) is derived from the Greek word ΤΕΛΕΥΤΗ (teleutē), meaning 'end' or 'completion', which itself comes from ΤΕΛΟΣ (telos), meaning 'end' or 'purpose'.

G4523

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sah-TRAH-pays

Translations: satrap, a satrap, governor, a governor

Notes: A satrap was a governor of a province in the ancient Persian Empire. The term was later adopted by other empires, such as the Hellenistic kingdoms, to refer to similar administrative officials. It describes a high-ranking official appointed by a king or emperor to govern a territory.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΑΡΧΩΝ

Etymology: From Old Persian *xšaθrapāvan- meaning 'protector of the realm', which passed into Greek through Aramaic.

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: khoo-THAI-os

Translations: Cuthean, Samaritan

Notes: This word refers to someone from Cuthah (or Cutha), an ancient city in Mesopotamia. In a broader sense, it is often used to refer to a Samaritan, as the Samaritans were believed to have originated from people brought from Cuthah and other regions by the Assyrian king Sargon II. It can be used as a proper noun to identify a person from Cuthah, or as an adjective to describe something as being 'Cuthean' or 'Samaritan'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΑΜΑΡΕΙΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word Χουθαῖος is derived from the place name Χουθά (Cuthah), an ancient city in Babylonia.

G1085

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GEH-nos

Translations: race, kind, family, nation, offspring, stock, a race, a kind

Notes: This word refers to a group of people or things sharing a common origin, characteristic, or lineage. It can denote a family, a nation, a race, a species, or a type. It is often used to describe a lineage or descent, such as 'the race of Israel' or 'the family of David'. It can also refer to a general category or kind of something.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΗ, ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΣΠΕΡΜΑ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁- meaning 'to produce, beget, give birth'. It is related to words like 'genesis' and 'generation' in English.

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun, Interjection

Sounds like: OY

Translations: the, who, they, oh

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

Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Nominative

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

G1492

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ay-DOHS

Translations: knowing, one who knows, he who knows

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle derived from the verb 'to know'. It describes someone who is in a state of knowing or has knowledge. It can function like an adjective, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the one who knows').

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Singular, Masculine, Nominative

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩΝ, ἘΠΙΣΤΑΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The verb οἶδα (oida) is an ancient Greek verb meaning 'to know'. It is a perfect tense form that functions as a present tense in meaning, indicating a state of knowing resulting from a past act of seeing or perceiving. It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-, meaning 'to see, to know'.

G1510

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: OO-san

Translations: being, existing, that is, that exists

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to be'. As a participle, it describes something that is 'being' or 'existing' at the time of the action. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, or can be used substantively (as a noun). In this form, it is feminine, singular, and in the accusative case, meaning it would be the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition, referring to a feminine noun.

Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Feminine, Present, Active, Participle

Etymology: The verb ΕἸΜΙ (eimi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'. It is one of the most fundamental verbs in the Greek language.

G4172

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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.

G2414

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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.

G4183

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: POL-lah

Translations: much, many, great, abundant, often, greatly, many things

Notes: This word is an inflection of the adjective 'ΠΟΛΥΣ' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many'. As an adjective, 'ΠΟΛΛΑ' typically functions as the neuter plural nominative or accusative, meaning 'many things' or 'much'. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'often' or 'greatly'. It is used to indicate a large quantity or frequency.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative (of the adjective ΠΟΛΥΣ); or Adverb

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΙΚΑΝΟΣ

G0846

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Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TEH

Translations: she, herself, to her, for her, of her, her, it, itself, to it, for it, of it, its, they, them, themselves

Notes: This word is a form of the pronoun 'autos', meaning 'self' or 'same'. It can function as a personal pronoun (he, she, it, they), a reflexive pronoun (himself, herself, itself, themselves), or an intensive pronoun (the very, the same). Its specific meaning depends on its case, number, and gender, and the context of the sentence.

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

Etymology: The word 'autos' (from which 'autē' is derived) comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ew-to-, a pronominal stem. It is related to other pronouns and demonstratives in various Indo-European languages.

G3930

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: par-as-KHON-tas

Translations: those who provided, those who supplied, those who offered, those who granted, those who caused, those who showed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παρέχω' (parechō), meaning 'to provide,' 'to supply,' 'to offer,' 'to grant,' 'to cause,' or 'to show.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that is performing the action of providing or supplying. In this form, it refers to 'those who provided' or 'the ones who supplied.' It is often used to refer to benefactors or those who have given something.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Masculine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΟΝΤΑΣ, ΠΑΡΕΧΟΝΤΑΣ

G0794

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ahs-MEH-nohs

Translations: gladly, with pleasure, joyfully, eagerly

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'gladly' or 'with pleasure'. It describes an action performed with willingness, joy, or eagerness. It is often used to indicate a positive and enthusiastic response to something.

Inflection: Does not inflect (adverbial form of ἀσμενός)

Synonyms: ΗΔΕΩΣ, ΠΡΟΘΥΜΩΣ, ΕΥΦΡΟΣΥΝΩΣ

Etymology: The word ἀσμένως is derived from the adjective ἀσμενός (asmenos), meaning 'glad' or 'well-pleased'. It is related to the verb ἥδομαι (hēdomai), 'to be pleased'.

G4924

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-oh-KEE-sen

Translations: he/she/it settled together, he/she/it colonized, he/she/it caused to dwell together, he/she/it united, he/she/it made to live together

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ- (syn-), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and the verb ΟΙΚΙΖΩ (oikizō), meaning 'to found a city, colonize, settle.' Therefore, it means to settle together, to colonize, or to cause people to live together. It is used to describe the act of establishing a community or bringing people into a shared dwelling.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΖΩ, ΟΙΚΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΟΙΚΙΖΩ is derived from the prefix ΣΥΝ- (syn-), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and the verb ΟΙΚΙΖΩ (oikizō), which comes from ΟΙΚΟΣ (oikos), meaning 'house' or 'dwelling.'

G2564

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ka-loo-MEH-nayn

Translations: called, named, being called, being named, the one called, the one named

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call' or 'to name'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing someone or something that is being called or named. It can be used to introduce a descriptive phrase or clause, often indicating a characteristic or identity.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Accusative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΝΟΜΑΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΟΡΕΥΩ

G3633

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: OY-oh-MEH-nos

Translations: thinking, supposing, imagining, believing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to think' or 'to suppose'. It describes someone who is currently thinking, supposing, or imagining something. It is often used to indicate a person's belief or opinion about a situation.

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

Synonyms: ΝΟΜΙΖΩ, ἩΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΔΟΚΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΟἼΟΜΑΙ (oiomai) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the root *oi- meaning 'to think' or 'to suppose'.

G1915

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-pee-ga-MEE-an

Translations: intermarriage, right of intermarriage, a marriage, a right to marry

Notes: This word refers to the right of intermarriage, or the act of intermarriage itself. It can also simply mean a marriage or the right to marry. It is often used in contexts discussing alliances or social structures where marriage between different groups is a significant factor.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΑΜΟΣ, ΣΥΝΟΙΚΕΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙΓΑΜΙΑ (epigamia) is a compound word derived from the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and ΓΑΜΟΣ (gamos), meaning 'marriage'. It refers to something related to or concerning marriage.

G0846

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Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) himself, (to) herself, (to) itself

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It functions as a personal pronoun meaning 'him', 'her', or 'it' when used as an indirect object, often translated with 'to' or 'for'. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself', emphasizing the subject. In some contexts, especially with the definite article, it can act as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'the same'. Its usage depends heavily on the surrounding context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G1096

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-NEE-ses-thai

Translations: to be, to become, to happen, to come into being, will be, will become, will happen

Notes: This word is the future middle/passive infinitive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It signifies the action of 'to be,' 'to become,' or 'to happen' in the future. It is often used to express what will occur or come into existence, functioning as the object of another verb or as part of a future-oriented clause.

Inflection: Future, Middle or Passive Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΣΕΣΘΑΙ, ΠΟΙΗΣΕΣΘΑΙ

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

G1484

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ETH-noos

Translations: of a nation, of the nation, of a people, of the people, of a Gentile, of the Gentile, of a heathen, of the heathen

Notes: This word refers to a nation, a people, or a race, often used in the context of non-Israelite peoples or Gentiles. It can also refer to a group of people united by common descent, language, or culture. In the New Testament, it frequently distinguishes between Jews and non-Jews (Gentiles).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ, ΓΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to ἔθος (ethos, 'custom, habit'), suggesting a group united by common customs.

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Book 11, Chapter 7

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