2001 Translation

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'.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

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.

G4291

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-ES-tee

Translations: he stood before, he presided over, he ruled, he was in charge, he led

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb προΐστημι (proïstēmi), meaning to stand before, to preside over, to rule, or to be in charge. It describes someone who holds a position of authority or leadership, overseeing or managing something or someone. It can be used to describe a leader, a ruler, or someone who is at the head of an organization or group.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩ, ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΚΥΡΙΕΥΩ

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'.

G0749

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'.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEE

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

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.

G5561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHO-ras

Translations: of a country, of a region, of a land, of a place, of the country, of the region, of the land, of the place, countries, regions, lands, places

Notes: This word refers to a country, region, land, or place. It is often used to denote a specific geographical area or territory. In its genitive singular form, it indicates possession or origin, such as 'of a country' or 'from a region'. It can also function as the nominative or accusative plural, meaning 'countries' or 'regions'.

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

Synonyms: ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΓΗ

G2553

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-koh-pah-THOO-sees

Translations: suffering hardship, enduring affliction, being afflicted, being distressed

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is suffering hardship, enduring affliction, or being distressed. It is often used to convey a state of difficulty, trouble, or suffering. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to describe the action of suffering.

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

Synonyms: ΘΛΙΒΟΜΕΝΗΣ, ΠΑΣΧΟΥΣΗΣ, ΤΑΛΑΙΠΩΡΟΥΣΗΣ

Etymology: The word κακοπαθέω (kakopatheō) is a compound word formed from κακός (kakos), meaning 'bad' or 'evil', and παθέω (patheō), meaning 'to suffer' or 'to experience'. Thus, it literally means 'to suffer badly' or 'to experience evil'.

G0002

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-bee-MEH-lekh-os

Translations: Abimelech

Notes: Abimelech is a proper noun referring to a Philistine king of Gerar mentioned in the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Genesis and Judges. The name itself means 'my father is king' or 'father of a king'. It is used to identify this specific historical figure.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Abimelech is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew words 'ab' (father) and 'melech' (king). It literally translates to 'my father is king' or 'father of a king'.

G3588, G3739, G2228

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Conjunction, Interjection

Sounds like: AY

Translations: the, who, which, or, oh, ah

Notes: This word is most commonly used as the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek, specifically as the feminine nominative singular form (e.g., 'the cry') or the neuter nominative/accusative plural form. It can also function as a relative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'which' (feminine nominative singular). Additionally, it can be a conjunction meaning 'or' or an interjection expressing surprise or emotion, similar to 'oh' or 'ah'. Its meaning is highly dependent on context.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Singular (Definite Article or Relative Pronoun); Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Plural (Definite Article); Does not inflect (Conjunction or Interjection)

Etymology: The Greek definite article and related forms derive from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun. The conjunction and interjection forms have separate, though related, origins within Proto-Indo-European.

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lis

Translations: city, a city, town, a town

Notes: The word 'polis' refers to a city or town, a populated center where people live and gather. In ancient contexts, it often implied a self-governing city-state, but in Koine Greek, it frequently refers simply to any significant urban settlement. It is used to denote the physical location and its inhabitants.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΚΩΜΗ, ΧΩΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁- (to fill) or *pel- (to build, to enclose). It refers to a fortified place or a populated area.

G0472

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-TEH-khein

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

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

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἘΧΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ὙΠΟΜΕΝΩ

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

Notes: ΜΗ is a negative particle used in Koine Greek to express a subjective negation. It is typically used with non-indicative moods (like the subjunctive, imperative, infinitive, or participle) to express prohibition, a condition, or a denial of something that is wished for or imagined. For example, it is used in commands like 'do not do this' or in clauses expressing fear or purpose, such as 'lest something happen'. It contrasts with 'οὐ' (ou), which negates objective facts.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΜΗ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient negative particle that has been present in various forms across Indo-European languages.

G5037

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle

Sounds like: TEH

Translations: and, both, also, even, then, so, indeed

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears after the word it modifies or connects. It functions as a conjunction, often translated as 'and' or 'both...and', connecting words, phrases, or clauses. It can also add emphasis or indicate a consequence, sometimes translated as 'also' or 'even'. When used in pairs (τε...τε or τε...καί), it means 'both...and'. It is less emphatic than 'καί' (kai) and often implies a closer connection or a more natural pairing between the elements it joins.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΔΕ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kʷe, a clitic particle meaning 'and'. It is cognate with Latin -que and Sanskrit ca.

G2532

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

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).

G3816

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAI-das

Translations: children, boys, servants, slaves

Notes: This word refers to children, particularly boys, but can also denote young people in general, or even servants and slaves regardless of age, depending on the context. It is used here in the accusative plural form, indicating that the children/boys/servants are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΑ, ΥΙΟΙ, ΔΟΥΛΟΙ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΑΙΣ' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'child' or 'boy'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that refer to young people or offspring.

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

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-geh-NEE-meh-noos

Translations: having become, having been born, having come into being, those who have become, those who have been born

Notes: This word is a perfect participle, meaning 'having become' or 'having been born'. It describes someone or something that has come into existence or undergone a change. As an accusative plural masculine participle, it would typically function as an object in a sentence, referring to multiple male individuals or things that have experienced this state of 'becoming' or 'being born'.

Inflection: Perfect, Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΕΓΕΝΟΝΤΟ

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHEL-lee-OH-nah

Translations: unknown, a famine, a scarcity

Notes: This word is not commonly found in standard Koine Greek lexicons and appears to be a rare or possibly misspelled word. Based on the context provided (referring to a country suffering from 'famine'), it is likely an alternative form or a misspelling of 'λιμός' (limos), which means 'famine' or 'hunger'. If it is a valid word, it would refer to a period of severe scarcity of food.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The etymology of this specific word form is uncertain due to its rarity or potential as a misspelling. If it is related to 'λιμός' (limos), that word comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to leave, to abandon', referring to a lack or deficiency.

G1863

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: eh-pah-GOH-meh-nos

Translations: bringing on, leading on, bringing in, bringing with, bringing upon, introducing, inducing, adding, inflicting

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'epagō'. It describes an action of bringing something or someone along, leading them in, or bringing something upon someone. It can also mean to introduce, induce, or inflict. The meaning often depends on the context and the case of the noun it modifies.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΙΣΑΓΩ

G1519

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G3479

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: moh-ah-BEE-tin

Translations: Moabite woman, a Moabite woman, Moabite (feminine)

Notes: This word refers to a female inhabitant of Moab, a historical region located east of the Dead Sea. It can be used as a noun to denote a Moabite woman or as an adjective to describe something as Moabite and feminine. For example, it might be used to describe a woman from Moab or the land of Moab itself when referring to it in a feminine context.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The word is derived from ΜΩΑΒ (Moab), the name of the ancient kingdom and its people. The suffix -ΙΤΙΣ indicates a female inhabitant or a feminine adjective related to the place.

G3351

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-toy-KID-zeh-teh

Translations: is removed, is transplanted, is caused to migrate, is carried away, is deported

Notes: This word describes the action of being removed from one's home or country, often implying a forced migration or deportation. It can also mean to be transplanted or to settle in a new place. It is used to indicate that someone or something is undergoing the process of being moved from one dwelling or location to another.

Inflection: Third person singular, Present, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΜΕΘΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΜΕΤΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΜΕΤΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΤΟΙΚΙΖΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΜΕΤΑ (meta), meaning 'with' or 'after' or 'change of place', and ΟΙΚΙΖΩ (oikizo), meaning 'to cause to dwell' or 'to settle'. Thus, it literally means 'to cause to dwell elsewhere' or 'to resettle'.

G4391

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: pro-kho-ROON-ton

Translations: of those going forward, of those advancing, of those progressing, of those succeeding, of those prospering

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'προχωρέω', meaning 'to go forward', 'to advance', 'to progress', 'to succeed', or 'to prosper'. As a genitive plural participle, it describes the action of multiple individuals who are in the process of moving forward or achieving success. It is often used to indicate a situation where things are progressing well or favorably for someone.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΚΟΠΤΟΝΤΩΝ, ΕΥΟΔΟΥΜΕΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word προχωρέω is a compound word formed from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forward', and the verb χωρέω (chōreō), meaning 'to go' or 'to make room'. Thus, it literally means 'to go forward'.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

Translations: down, according to, against, throughout, by, during, concerning, along

Notes: ΚΑΤΑ is a versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often indicates movement 'down from,' opposition 'against,' or reference 'concerning' something. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'down along,' 'according to,' 'throughout,' 'during,' or 'by' means of something. It can express direction, distribution, opposition, or a standard.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmtá, meaning 'down, with'. It is related to other prepositions and adverbs in various Indo-European languages.

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-GEH-tai

Translations: is led, is brought, is carried, is driven

Notes: This word is the third person singular present indicative passive form of the verb 'agō'. It means 'he/she/it is led', 'is brought', 'is carried', or 'is driven'. It describes an action being performed upon the subject, rather than by the subject, indicating movement or guidance by an external force.

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΕΤΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΕΤΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to drive', 'to lead', or 'to draw'.

G3303

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

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

G3737

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: or-FAN

Translations: orphan, an orphan, fatherless, desolate

Notes: The word ὈΡΦΑΝ is the stem of the noun/adjective ὈΡΦΑΝΟΣ, which refers to someone who is an orphan or fatherless. It can also describe someone who is desolate or without a protector. It is used to describe children who have lost their parents, particularly their father, or more broadly, those who are left alone and vulnerable.

Inflection: Stem (used for various inflections), or potentially a truncated form. The full nominative singular is ὈΡΦΑΝΟΣ.

Synonyms: ΑΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΟΣ, ΕΡΗΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ὈΡΦΑΝΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *orbʰ- meaning 'to change possession', 'to be deprived'. It is related to Latin 'orbus' (bereaved, orphaned) and English 'orphan'.

G4503

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ROO-theen

Translations: Ruth

Notes: Ruth was a Moabite woman, the daughter-in-law of Naomi, and the great-grandmother of King David. She is a significant figure in the Old Testament, particularly in the Book of Ruth, which tells her story of loyalty and faith. Her name is often associated with steadfastness and devotion.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Ruth' is of Hebrew origin, from the word רות (Rut), meaning 'companion' or 'friendship'. It entered Greek through the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament.

G1330

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-el-THON-ton

Translations: of those who had passed through, when they had passed through, after they had passed through, of those who had gone through, when they had gone through, after they had gone through

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb 'διέρχομαι' (dierchomai), meaning 'to go through' or 'to pass through'. As a genitive plural participle, it often functions in a genitive absolute construction, indicating an action that has already occurred, often translated as 'when they had passed through' or 'after they had gone through'. It describes the state or action of multiple subjects who have completed the act of passing or going through something.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΑΝΤΩΝ, ΠΑΡΕΛΘΟΝΤΩΝ

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

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

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.

G1223

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'.

G3641

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: o-li-GOO

Translations: of little, of few, a little, few, almost, nearly, a short time, a little while

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the adjective 'ὈΛΙΓΟΣ' (oligos), meaning 'little' or 'few'. As an adjective, 'ὈΛΙΓΟΥ' is typically the genitive singular masculine or neuter form, meaning 'of little' or 'of few'. It can also function adverbially, meaning 'almost' or 'nearly', indicating proximity in time, quantity, or degree. When used adverbially, it often implies 'a little more and then...' or 'just short of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter; or Adverbial

Synonyms: ΒΡΑΧΥΣ, ΜΙΚΡΟΣ

G4819

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soom-beh-BEE-koh-see

Translations: to things that have happened, to events, to occurrences, to circumstances

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, dative plural, neuter, derived from the verb 'συμβαίνω' (symbainō), meaning 'to happen' or 'to occur'. In this form, it refers to 'things that have happened' or 'events' and is used in a dative case, indicating 'to' or 'for' these events, or 'in' or 'with' these circumstances.

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Dative, Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΑ, ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΑ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΑ

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: FEH-roo-sah

Translations: bearing, carrying, bringing, enduring, producing, leading, wearing, yielding, a bearing, a carrying, a bringing, an enduring, a producing, a leading, a wearing, a yielding

Notes: ΦΕΡΟΥΣΑ is the present active participle of the verb ΦΕΡΩ (pherō), meaning 'to bear,' 'carry,' 'bring,' 'endure,' or 'produce.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by a noun. It can indicate an ongoing action or state, often translated with '-ing' forms in English. For example, it can describe someone 'carrying' something or a tree 'bearing' fruit.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: HOOP

Translations: under, by, with, from, at, through, in, of

Notes: This word is a common Greek preposition and prefix. As a preposition, it typically means 'under' or 'below', but its meaning can vary significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the accusative case, it can indicate motion towards a place ('under', 'to'). As a prefix, it means 'under', 'below', 'less than', or 'secretly', as seen in compound words like 'υποκάτω' (underneath). The form 'ΥΠ' is a common truncation of 'ΥΠΟ' when it acts as a prefix, especially before a vowel, or as part of a compound word.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑ, ΕΠΙ

G3706

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OP-sin

Translations: sight, appearance, face, a sight, an appearance, a face

Notes: This word refers to the act of seeing, the faculty of sight, or the visible appearance of something. It can denote a vision, a physical appearance, or even the face or countenance of a person. It is used to describe what is seen or perceived.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΘΕΑ

Etymology: The word ὄψις (opsis) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *okʷ- meaning 'to see'. It is related to other Greek words concerning sight and vision.

G2047

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-ray-MEE-ahn

Translations: desolation, a desolation, wilderness, a wilderness, desert, a desert, solitude, a solitude

Notes: This word refers to a desolate, uninhabited, or solitary place, such as a desert or wilderness. It can also describe a state of desolation or abandonment. It is often used to refer to physical locations that are empty or uncultivated, but can also imply a state of spiritual or emotional emptiness. In a sentence, it might describe a place where no one lives or a condition of being left alone.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ἘΡΗΜΟΣ, ἘΡΗΜΩΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΡΗΜΙΑ (eremia) comes from the adjective ἘΡΗΜΟΣ (eremos), meaning 'desolate, solitary, uninhabited'.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-el-ay-LOO-thay

Translations: he had gone out, she had gone out, it had gone out, he had come out, she had come out, it had come out, he had departed, she had departed, it had departed

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'exerchomai', meaning 'to go out', 'to come out', or 'to depart'. It is a compound word formed from 'ek' (out of, from) and 'erchomai' (to come, to go). It describes an action of moving from an inside place to an outside place, or leaving a location. The form 'ἘΞΕΛΗΛΥΘΕΙ' specifically indicates an action that was completed in the past before another past event.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΚΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἐξέρχομαι (exerchomai) is a compound verb derived from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. Its etymology reflects the action of moving from an interior to an exterior space.

G0525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pal-LAHT-teh-toh

Translations: he was departing, he was being delivered, he was being set free, he was being removed

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'ἀπαλλάσσω' (apallasso), meaning to deliver, release, remove, or depart. In this specific form, it indicates an ongoing action in the past, where someone was in the process of departing, being delivered, or being set free. It is often used to describe someone leaving a place or being freed from a situation or obligation.

Inflection: Imperfect, Middle or Passive Voice, Indicative Mood, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ἈΦΊΗΜΙ, ἘΚΒΑΊΝΩ, ἈΝΑΧΩΡΈΩ

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears second in a clause. It introduces a reason, explanation, or confirmation for what has just been stated. It can also indicate a logical consequence or a transition in thought, often translated as 'for' or 'because'. In some contexts, it can simply add emphasis or affirm a statement.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The particle ΓΑΡ is believed to be a contraction of the particles γε (ge) meaning 'indeed' or 'at least' and ἄρα (ara) meaning 'then' or 'therefore'. It has been in use since ancient Greek.

G2235

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AY-day

Translations: already, now, by this time, forthwith, even now

Notes: This word is an adverb used to indicate that something has happened or is happening at the present moment, or has happened prior to the present moment. It can convey a sense of immediacy or completion. For example, it can mean 'already' when referring to something that has taken place, or 'now' when emphasizing the current time.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΝΥΝ, ΑΥΤΙΚΑ, ΕΥΘΕΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁eh₂dʰ- (to be present, to be here). It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (this) and the particle 'de' (now, indeed).

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΑ is the neuter plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, indicating that a noun is definite or previously mentioned. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, and in this form, it can be used for both nominative (subject) and accusative (direct object) cases.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into a definite article in Greek.

G2596

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

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

G4441

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PYN-tha-neh-toh

Translations: he was asking, he was inquiring, he was learning, he was finding out

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect indicative middle voice of the verb 'πυνθάνομαι'. It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It means 'he was asking', 'he was inquiring', 'he was learning', or 'he was finding out' something, often through questioning or investigation.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Imperfect, Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΡΩΤΑΩ, ΖΗΤΕΩ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ

G5562

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kho-REH-in

Translations: to go, to make room, to contain, to hold, to advance, to withdraw, to have space, to be able to receive

Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'χωρέω'. It describes the action of moving, making space, or containing something. It can be used to express the idea of progressing, withdrawing, or having the capacity to hold or receive something.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ, ΧΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'χώρα' (chōra), meaning 'space' or 'place'. The verb 'χωρέω' thus relates to occupying or moving through space.

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΉ

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

G2594

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-kar-TEH-roo-oon

Translations: they endured, they persevered, they held out, they were steadfast

Notes: This word is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb ΚΑΡΤΕΡΕΩ. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, meaning 'to be steadfast,' 'to endure,' 'to persevere,' or 'to hold out.' It implies a firm and unyielding resistance to difficulties or opposition.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ, ΑΝΤΕΧΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΡΤΕΡΕΩ comes from the Greek adjective ΚΑΡΤΕΡΟΣ (KARTEROS), meaning 'strong' or 'steadfast.' It is related to ΚΡΑΤΟΣ (KRATOS), meaning 'strength' or 'power.'

G1247

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-ZEVG-nyoo-meh-nai

Translations: being separated, being disjoined, being divorced, being parted

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to separate, disjoin, or divorce. It is often used to describe the act of dividing or parting things or people. In a general sense, it refers to the breaking of a connection or union.

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

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word διαζεύγνυμι (diazeúgnymi) is a compound of διά (diá), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and ζεύγνυμι (zeúgnymi), meaning 'to yoke' or 'to join'. Thus, it literally means 'to un-yoke' or 'to separate by un-yoking'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Interjection, Prefix, Numeral

Sounds like: AI

Translations: the, who, which, alas, oh, 11

Notes: The word 'ΑΙ' can function in several ways in Koine Greek. Most commonly, it is the feminine nominative plural form of the definite article, meaning 'the' (referring to multiple feminine nouns). It can also be the feminine nominative plural form of the relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which'. Less frequently, it can be an interjection expressing sorrow or pain, similar to 'alas' or 'oh'. It can also appear as a prefix in compound words. Additionally, 'ΑΙ' can represent the number 11 when used as a numerical symbol (alpha-iota). It is also possible for 'ΑΙ' to be an elision or contraction of other words, such as 'ἀεί' (always) or 'ἄγε' (come on!), though this is less common in the New Testament.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Plural (for article and pronoun); Does not inflect (for interjection, prefix, and numeral)

Etymology: The origin of 'ΑΙ' as a definite article and relative pronoun is from Proto-Indo-European. Its use as an interjection is onomatopoeic.

G3761

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: oo-DEH

Translations: not even, neither, nor, and not

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the negative particle 'οὐ' (not) and the conjunction 'δέ' (but, and). It is used to emphasize a negation, meaning 'not even' or 'neither/nor'. It can connect clauses or phrases, indicating that something is also not true or not happening. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'He did not go, nor did he send anyone.'

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗΔΕ, ΜΗ

Etymology: From the negative particle 'οὐ' (not) and the postpositive conjunction 'δέ' (but, and).

G3868

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: pah-rah-ee-TOO-meh-nee

Translations: begging, entreating, asking, excusing oneself, declining, refusing, avoiding, deprecating

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'paraitéomai'. It describes an action of begging, entreating, or asking for something, often with the nuance of seeking to avoid or be excused from something. It can also mean to decline, refuse, or deprecate. In a sentence, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing the subject's action or state.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Feminine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΕΝΗ, ΑΙΤΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΕΞΑΙΤΟΥΜΕΝΗ

G1014

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: boo-LOH-meh-nas

Translations: wishing, willing, desiring, those wishing, those willing, those desiring

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'βούλομαι' (boulomai), which means 'to wish', 'to will', or 'to desire'. As a participle, it describes someone or something that is in the act of wishing or willing. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or adverbially, describing the manner of an action. In this form, it is feminine, plural, and in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition, referring to multiple female entities.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine, Present, Middle/Passive

Synonyms: ΘΕΛΟΝΤΑΣ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΟΥΣΑΣ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ex-OR-man

Translations: to rush out with, to sally forth with, to join in an expedition, to depart with

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from three prepositions: σύν (with), ἐκ (out of), and ὁρμάω (to rush, to set in motion). It means to rush out together with someone or something, to sally forth alongside, or to join in an expedition or departure with others. It implies a collective or shared action of setting out or moving quickly.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΚΔΡΑΜΕΙΝ, ΣΥΝΕΚΠΛΕΥΣΑΙ

Etymology: This word is a compound verb derived from the prefix ΣΥΝ- (syn-, meaning 'with' or 'together'), the prefix ΕΞ- (ex-, meaning 'out of' or 'from'), and the verb ΟΡΜΑΩ (hormao, meaning 'to rush' or 'to set in motion').

G3982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pay-THAYN

Translations: to persuade, to convince, to win over, to obey, to trust, to yield

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb. In the active voice, it means 'to persuade' or 'to convince' someone. In the middle or passive voice, it often takes on the meaning of 'to be persuaded', 'to obey', 'to trust', or 'to yield to'. It describes the act of influencing someone's belief or action, or the act of being influenced and complying.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΘΩ, ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *bheidh- 'to compel, to advise, to trust'. It is related to the Latin 'fido' (to trust) and 'fides' (faith).

G1410

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DY-nah-toh

Translations: was able, could, had power

Notes: This word is the imperfect tense of the verb 'δύναμαι' (dynamai), meaning 'to be able' or 'to have power'. It describes an ongoing or repeated ability or capacity in the past. It is often used to express that someone 'could' or 'was able' to do something, or 'had the power' to do it, but the action might not have been completed or was a continuous state.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ἸΣΧΥΩ, ἘΞΕΣΤΙΝ

G0243

Part of Speech: Prefix

Sounds like: ALL

Translations: other, another, different, foreign

Notes: This is a prefix form of the word 'ἄλλος' (allos), meaning 'other' or 'another'. It is used to form compound words that convey the idea of something being different, foreign, or belonging to another group. For example, 'ἀλλογενῶν' means 'of other races', 'ἀλλότριοι' means 'strangers' or 'foreigners', and 'ἀλλόφυλους' means 'foreigners' or 'of another tribe'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix)

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English else.

G1759

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eng-KEE-meh-nohn

Translations: pressing upon, lying in, lying on, urging, insisting, being urgent, being laid upon

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ἐγκείμαι', meaning 'to lie in, to lie on, to press upon, or to be urgent'. It describes an action of pressing or being laid upon, often with a sense of insistence or urgency. It can refer to something that is physically pressing or to a persistent request or demand.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΚΕΙΜΑΙ, ΠΙΕΖΩ, ΕΠΙΜΕΝΩ

G2172

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: yoo-KSAH-meh-nay

Translations: having prayed, having vowed, having wished

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'εὔχομαι' (euchomai), meaning 'to pray,' 'to vow,' or 'to wish.' As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, often functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. It indicates that the subject has completed the act of praying, vowing, or wishing.

Inflection: Aorist Middle Participle, Nominative Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΕΝΗ, ΠΡΟΣΕΥΞΑΜΕΝΗ

G2160

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: yoo-ty-KHEH-steh-ron

Translations: more fortunate, happier, more prosperous, a more fortunate thing, a happier thing, a more prosperous thing

Notes: This word is the comparative form of the adjective 'εὐτυχής' (eutychēs), meaning 'fortunate' or 'happy'. As a comparative, it means 'more fortunate' or 'happier'. It is used to describe something or someone that possesses a greater degree of good fortune or happiness compared to another. In its neuter singular form, it can also function as a noun meaning 'a more fortunate thing' or 'a happier thing'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Comparative

Synonyms: ΜΑΚΑΡΙΩΤΕΡΟΝ, ΕΥ̓ΔΑΙΜΟΝΕΣΤΕΡΟΝ

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G264

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ee-mar-TEE-kay-san

Translations: they have missed, they have failed, they have erred, they have sinned

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'δια-' (dia-), meaning 'through' or 'completely,' and the verb 'ἁμαρτάνω' (hamartanō), meaning 'to miss the mark' or 'to sin.' The combined meaning implies a complete or thorough failure, a significant error, or a deep-seated sin. It describes an action where a group of people have committed a serious mistake or transgression.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Perfect Indicative Active

Synonyms: ΗΜΑΡΤΟΝ, ΠΛΑΝΑΩ

G3816

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAI-see

Translations: (to) children, (to) servants, (to) boys

Notes: This word refers to a child, a boy, or a servant. It is a versatile noun that can denote someone young in age or someone in a position of service or dependence. In the provided context, it is used in the dative plural, indicating the recipients of an action.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΑ, ΔΟΥΛΟΙ, ΥΙΟΙ

Etymology: The word 'παῖς' (pais) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'small, little, child'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages referring to children or young people.

G1060

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: gah-may-THEH-see-se

Translations: having been married, married

Notes: This word is a passive participle derived from the verb 'γαμέω' (gameō), meaning 'to marry'. As a passive participle, 'γαμηθεῖσαι' describes women who have undergone the action of being married. It functions adjectivally, modifying a feminine plural noun, indicating a completed action in the past.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Participle, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative Plural

Synonyms: ΣΥΖΕΥΧΘΕΙΣΑΙ, ΝΥΜΦΕΥΘΕΙΣΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'γαμέω' (gameō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to marry' or 'to take a spouse'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages referring to marriage or family connections.

G0018

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-ga-THON

Translations: of good, of good things, of good people, of benefits

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'ἈΓΑΘΟΣ', meaning 'good'. When used in the plural and genitive case, it often refers to 'good things', 'benefits', or 'good people'. It describes the quality of something or someone being inherently good, beneficial, or virtuous. For example, it can be used to speak of the source or possession of good things.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΩΝ, ΧΡΗΣΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'ἈΓΑΘΟΣ' is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is a common term in ancient Greek for 'good' in various senses.

G3753

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-teh

Translations: when, whenever, at which time

Notes: This word functions as a temporal adverb or conjunction, indicating a point or period in time. It is used to introduce a clause that specifies when an action occurs or occurred, similar to 'when' or 'whenever' in English. It can refer to a specific past event or a general, recurring condition.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΗΝΙΚΑ, ΟΠΟΤΕ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (the) and the particle 'te' (then, at that time). It originally meant 'at that time when'.

G4314

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G3870

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-reh-KAH-lei

Translations: he was calling alongside, he was exhorting, he was comforting, he was urging, he was appealing, he was entreating

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb παρακαλέω (parakaleō). It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It means to call someone to one's side, to summon, to invite, to encourage, to exhort, to comfort, to console, to appeal to, or to entreat.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΜΥΘΕΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΚΛΗΤΟΣ, ΠΑΡΑΙΝΕΩ

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.

G0082

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-DAY-lohn

Translations: of unknown things, of uncertain things, of unclear things, of hidden things, of obscure things

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'unknown,' 'uncertain,' 'unclear,' or 'hidden.' It is a compound word formed from the alpha privative (ἀ-) meaning 'not' and δῆλος (dēlos) meaning 'clear' or 'evident.' It is used to describe things that are not clear, not evident, or not known. In this form, it is used in the genitive plural, often referring to 'things that are unknown' or 'matters that are uncertain.'

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ, ΑΦΑΝΗΣ, ΚΡΥΠΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΔΗΛΟΣ is derived from the prefix ἀ- (a-), which negates the meaning of the word it precedes, and δῆλος (dēlos), meaning 'clear,' 'evident,' or 'manifest.' Thus, it literally means 'not clear' or 'not evident.'

G3961

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAH-tree-on

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΑΤΡΩΟΣ, ΠΑΤΡΙΚΟΣ

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

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

G2641

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-lee-POO-sahs

Translations: leaving behind, having left behind, abandoning, forsaking, deserting

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'kataleipō', meaning 'to leave behind', 'to abandon', or 'to forsake'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by a noun or pronoun. In this form, it indicates an action that has already occurred, often translated as 'having left behind' or 'leaving behind'. It is a compound word formed from 'kata' (down, against) and 'leipō' (to leave).

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Feminine, Singular, Genitive

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ, ΑΠΟΛΕΙΠΩ

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

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

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

G3982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pays-THEY-san

Translations: having been persuaded, having been convinced, having obeyed, having yielded

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ΠΕΙΘΩ' (peithō), meaning 'to persuade' or 'to convince'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, indicating that the subject has been persuaded or has come to believe something. It can also carry the sense of having obeyed or yielded to someone or something. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, and indicates a completed action in the past.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Participle, Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΘΟΜΑΙ, ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ

G520

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-ay-GAH-geh

Translations: he led away, she led away, it led away, he took away, she took away, it took away, he carried away, she carried away, it carried away, he brought away, she brought away, it brought away

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ἀπάγω' (apagō). It means 'to lead away,' 'to take away,' 'to carry away,' or 'to bring away.' It is often used in contexts where someone is forcibly removed or taken from one place to another, such as being led to prison or execution. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and the verb 'ἄγω' (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring.'

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΞΑΓΩ

G3588, G3778

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

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

G4338

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pros-TOO-khon-tos

Translations: of one who happens to, of one who meets with, of one who encounters, of one who obtains, of one who attains

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'προσ-τυγχάνω' (prostynchanō), meaning 'to happen to', 'to meet with', 'to encounter', or 'to obtain/attain'. As a participle, it describes an action performed by someone or something, functioning like an adjective or adverb. In this form, it indicates a genitive relationship, often translated as 'of one who...' or 'of that which...'. It is a compound word formed from 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and 'τυγχάνω' (tynchanō), meaning 'to happen' or 'to obtain'.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ, ΕΝΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-nee-so-MEH-neen

Translations: about to be, going to be, future, that which will come to pass

Notes: This word is a future participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to happen'. As a future participle, it describes something that is 'about to be' or 'going to happen'. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun, and indicates an event or state that is impending or destined to occur. For example, it could describe 'the coming kingdom' or 'the things that are about to happen'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Future, Middle/Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΜΕΛΛΟΥΣΑΝ, ΕΣΟΜΕΝΗΝ

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: el-THOO-san

Translations: having come, who came, that came, a coming (one)

Notes: This word is the feminine singular accusative form of the aorist active participle of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It often translates as 'having come' or 'who came', referring to a female person or a feminine noun that performed the action of coming.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The root verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁erǵʰ-, meaning 'to go, to move'. It is a common verb in Koine Greek.

G3994

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pen-THEH-ras

Translations: of a mother-in-law, of a wife's mother, of a husband's mother, mother-in-law, a mother-in-law

Notes: This word refers to a mother-in-law, which is the mother of one's spouse. It can be used to describe either the mother of a husband or the mother of a wife. In the provided context, it is in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, often translated with "of" or implying "belonging to" or "with".

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: From an assumed compound of πένθος (penthos, "grief, mourning") and the root of ἔραμαι (eramai, "to love"), possibly implying a woman who is loved but also a source of grief, or one who is mourned. However, the exact etymology is debated and not fully clear.

G4773

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: syng-geh-NES

Translations: related, kindred, kinsman, kinswoman, a kinsman, a kinswoman

Notes: This word describes someone who is related by birth or family, a kinsman or kinswoman. It can be used as an adjective to describe someone as 'related' or as a noun referring to a 'relative' or 'kinsman'. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'γένος' (genos), meaning 'race, family, or kin'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΙΚΟΣ, ΟΙΚΕΙΟΣ, ΑΔΕΛΦΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the noun ΓΕΝΟΣ (genos), meaning 'race, family, or kin'. It refers to those who share a common origin or family line.

G3578

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kseh-NEE-ah

Translations: hospitality, a hospitality, guest-gifts, presents, lodging, entertainment

Notes: This word refers to the practice of hospitality, which was a very important social custom in the ancient world. It can also refer to the gifts given to a guest or host as part of this custom, or to the lodging provided to a guest. It is used to describe the act of receiving and entertaining strangers or guests.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΟΞΕΝΙΑ, ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek word ξένος (xénos), meaning 'stranger' or 'guest'. The suffix -ία is used to form abstract nouns, indicating a state or quality related to the root.

G4377

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: pros-ah-go-REH-oo-on-TON

Translations: calling, naming, addressing, saluting, speaking to, proclaiming

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'prosagoreuō', meaning 'to address', 'to call by name', 'to salute', or 'to proclaim'. It describes an action of speaking to or naming someone or something, often with a sense of formal address or public declaration. It is a compound word formed from 'pros' (towards) and 'agoreuō' (to speak in the assembly).

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ

G3688

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: oh-no-MAS-tee

Translations: by name, specifically, expressly

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'by name' or 'specifically'. It is used to indicate that someone or something is referred to or addressed individually, rather than generally or collectively. For example, it might be used when calling people out one by one.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΞ ΟΝΟΜΑΤΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑ ΟΝΟΜΑ

Etymology: The word ὈΝΟΜΑΣΤΙ is derived from the noun Ὄνομα (onoma), meaning 'name'. The suffix -στι forms adverbs indicating 'by means of' or 'in the manner of'.

G3132

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mah-RAHN

Translations: wither, fade, decay, waste away, dry up

Notes: ΜΑΡΑΝ is a root form related to the verb 'μαραίνω' (marainō), which means 'to wither' or 'to fade'. It describes the process of something losing its freshness, vitality, or strength, becoming dry, decaying, or wasting away. It can be used to describe plants withering, or metaphorically, the fading of beauty, strength, or life itself.

Inflection: Root form, often used in various tenses and moods of the verb 'μαραίνω'.

Synonyms: ΞΗΡΑΙΝΩ, ΦΘΕΙΡΩ, ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ

Etymology: The word 'μαραίνω' (marainō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *mer- meaning 'to rub, to harm, to wither'. It is related to words describing decay or loss of vitality.

G2564

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-LEH-tee

Translations: you call, you invite, you name

Notes: This word means 'to call,' 'to invite,' or 'to name.' It is a verb used to describe the action of summoning someone, giving a name, or extending an invitation. It can be used in various contexts, such as calling out to someone, inviting guests, or referring to someone by a specific name.

Inflection: 2nd Person, Plural, Present Tense, Active Voice, Indicative Mood or Imperative Mood

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ, ΟΝΟΜΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΛΕΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European *kelh₁-, meaning 'to shout, to call.' It is related to Latin calo ('to call out') and English 'hail'.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: kath

Translations: according to, down, against, throughout, during, by, for, with respect to, concerning

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down' or 'according to'. It is commonly used as a prefix in compound words or as a preposition governing various cases. When used as a preposition, it can indicate movement downwards, distribution, opposition, or a standard of comparison. For example, 'καθ' ἕνα' means 'one by one', and 'καθά' means 'just as' or 'according as'. The elision (dropping of the final vowel) occurs before a word beginning with a vowel and a rough breathing mark.

Inflection: Does not inflect (it is an elided form of a preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'κατά' (kata) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'down' or 'against'. It is a common preposition in ancient Greek, indicating various relationships of position, direction, or standard.

G2161

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-too-KHEE-an

Translations: good fortune, prosperity, success, happiness, a good fortune, a prosperity, a success, a happiness

Notes: This word refers to good fortune, prosperity, or success. It describes a state of being fortunate or having things turn out well. It is often used in contexts referring to external circumstances that lead to a favorable outcome.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΠΡΑΓΙΑ, ΕΥ̓ΗΜΕΡΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΤΥΧΙΑ (eutychia) is a compound word derived from the Greek prefix ΕΥ̓- (eu-), meaning 'good' or 'well', and ΤΥΧΗ (tyche), meaning 'chance', 'fortune', or 'luck'. Thus, it literally means 'good fortune' or 'good luck'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-noo

Translations: having become, having come to pass, of having become, of having come to pass

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' or 'to be born.' As a genitive singular participle, it often indicates a causal or temporal relationship, meaning 'of one who has become' or 'when something has happened.' It describes an action that has already taken place and is often used to modify a noun in the genitive case.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΒΑΙΝΩ

G2560

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-lah-may-SOH-meh-nee

Translations: gleaning, about to glean, going to glean

Notes: This word is a future middle participle, indicating an action that is about to happen or intended to happen, performed by the subject for themselves. It describes someone who is going to gather stalks or glean, typically referring to the practice of collecting leftover grain after a harvest.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative, Future, Middle, Participle

Synonyms: ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ, ΘΕΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: The root word καλαμάω (kalamáō) is derived from κάλαμος (kálamos), meaning 'reed' or 'stalk', referring to the stalks of grain that are gathered.

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.

G5177

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: too-KHAH-ee-ohss

Translations: by chance, by accident, accidentally, perhaps, possibly

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'by chance' or 'accidentally'. It describes an action or event that happens without planning or intention, often implying a random or fortuitous occurrence. It can also sometimes be used to mean 'perhaps' or 'possibly' in certain contexts.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΠΡΟΣΔΟΚΗΤΩΣ, ΑΚΟΥΣΙΩΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΥΧΑΙΩΣ is derived from the noun ΤΥΧΗ (tyche), meaning 'chance' or 'fortune'.

G5561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kho-REE-on

Translations: field, a field, piece of land, a piece of land, place, a place, region, a region, country, a country, village, a village

Notes: This word refers to a specific piece of land, a field, or a defined area. It can also denote a region, country, or even a village. It is often used to describe a plot of ground, especially one used for agriculture or as a dwelling place.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΓΡΟΣ, ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΚΩΜΗ

Etymology: ΧΩΡΙΟΝ is a diminutive of χῶρος (chōros), meaning 'place' or 'space'. Over time, it came to specifically denote a smaller, defined area, such as a field or a village.

G3854

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-geh-NO-meh-nos

Translations: having come, having arrived, being present, having appeared

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παραγίνομαι', meaning 'to come alongside', 'to arrive', or 'to be present'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred relative to the main verb of the sentence. It often functions adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of the main action, such as 'when he had come' or 'after arriving'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'παραγίνομαι' is a compound word formed from the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to come into being'. Together, they convey the sense of 'coming alongside' or 'arriving'.

G0959

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: boh-AH-zoss

Translations: Boaz

Notes: Boaz is a proper noun, referring to a specific male individual. In the biblical narrative, Boaz is a wealthy landowner from Bethlehem, a kinsman of Elimelech, Naomi's late husband. He is known for his kindness and generosity, particularly towards Ruth, whom he eventually marries. The name Boaz is often associated with strength and swiftness.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Boaz is of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew word בֹּעַז (Boʿaz), meaning 'in him is strength' or 'swiftness'.

G3641

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: o-LI-gon

Translations: little, a little, few, a few, small, a small amount, short, a short time, briefly

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'little' or 'few', or as an adverb meaning 'a little' or 'briefly'. As an adjective, it describes a small quantity or number of something. As an adverb, it indicates a small degree or duration of an action. It is often used to denote scarcity or brevity.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative (as an adjective); Does not inflect (as an adverb)

Synonyms: ΜΙΚΡΟΣ, ΒΡΑΧΥΣ

Etymology: The word ὈΛΙΓΟΣ (oligos) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be related to words meaning 'small' or 'scanty'.

G2300

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: theh-ah-SAH-meh-nos

Translations: seeing, beholding, looking at, having seen, when he saw

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle derived from the verb 'theaomai'. It describes an action completed in the past, often translated as 'having seen' or 'when he saw/beheld'. It indicates the subject personally observed or contemplated something.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩΝ, ΟΡΩΝ, ΕΙΔΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'theaomai' comes from 'thea' (a sight, spectacle), which is related to 'theaomai' (to gaze at, behold). It implies a careful or deliberate observation.

G0350

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-NEK-ree-neh

Translations: he was examining, he was questioning, he was investigating, he was judging, he was discerning

Notes: This word describes the act of examining, questioning, or investigating something thoroughly, often in a legal or judicial context. It implies a careful and detailed inquiry to ascertain the truth or make a judgment. It can be used to describe someone conducting an interrogation or a formal inquiry.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΤΑΖΩ, ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ, ΚΡΙΝΩ

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

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

G3398

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Adverb

Sounds like: mee-KRON

Translations: small, little, a little, a small thing, a short time

Notes: This word is an adjective that describes something as small in size, quantity, or importance. It can be used to refer to physical smallness, a small amount, or something of lesser significance. In its neuter form, it can also function as a noun meaning 'a small thing' or 'a little bit', or as an adverb meaning 'a little' or 'for a short time'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΙΓΟΣ, ΒΡΑΧΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΙΚΡΟΣ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'small'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of smallness or littleness.

G1715

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: em-PROS-then

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟ, ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ

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

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

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

G0537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tah

Translations: all, every, the whole, all things, everything

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all' or 'every'. It can refer to a complete group or quantity. It is often used to emphasize the totality of something, such as 'all people' or 'all time'. When used in the neuter plural, it can be translated as 'all things' or 'everything'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΛΟΣ, ΣΥΜΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΑΣ (apas) is a compound word formed from the prefix Α- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'completely', and ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'.

G4441

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: pro-pep-yoos-MEH-nos

Translations: having learned, having ascertained, having inquired, having heard, having been informed

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'πυνθάνομαι' (punthanomai), meaning 'to learn by inquiry' or 'to ascertain'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing someone or something that has already acquired knowledge or information through investigation or hearing. It indicates a state of having been informed or having come to know something.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΝΩΚΩΣ, ΜΕΜΑΘΗΚΩΣ

G1213

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DEH-loo

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ

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

G1203

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: des-PO-tay

Translations: master, a master, lord, a lord, sovereign, a sovereign

Notes: This word refers to a master, lord, or sovereign, someone who holds absolute power or authority. It can be used to address such a figure directly (vocative case) or to indicate the recipient of an action (dative case). In the New Testament, it is often used of God or Christ, emphasizing their supreme authority.

Inflection: Singular, Vocative or Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΑΥΘΕΝΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ (despotēs) comes from Proto-Indo-European *dems-pot- (master of the house), a compound of *dem- (house) and *pot- (powerful, master).

G5599, G3739

Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

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

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

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

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

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

G4924

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-oh-KAY-sen

Translations: dwelt with, lived with, cohabited, married

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ- (syn-), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. Therefore, it means 'to dwell together with' or 'to live together with'. In a marital context, it can also mean 'to cohabit' or 'to be married to'. It describes the act of sharing a dwelling or life with another person.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΖΑΩ, ΣΥΝΟΔΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΟΙΚΕΩ is derived from the prefix ΣΥΝ- (syn-), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. ΟΙΚΕΩ itself comes from ΟΙΚΟΣ (oikos), meaning 'house'.

G0782

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: as-pa-SAH-me-nos

Translations: having greeted, having saluted, having embraced, having welcomed

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle, meaning 'having greeted' or 'having saluted'. It describes an action completed in the past by the subject, often indicating a preceding action to the main verb of the sentence. It is used to describe someone who has performed the act of greeting, saluting, or embracing another.

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

Synonyms: ΧΑΙΡΕΤΙΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΕΩ

G2172

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: yoo-KSAH-meh-nos

Translations: having prayed, having vowed, having wished

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle derived from the verb 'εὔχομαι' (euchomai), meaning 'to pray' or 'to vow'. It describes someone who has completed the action of praying, vowing, or wishing. It often functions adverbially, indicating an action that occurred prior to the main verb in the sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΕΥΞΑΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'εὔχομαι' (euchomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁eugʰ- meaning 'to speak solemnly, to vow'. It is related to words signifying 'vow' or 'prayer' in other Indo-European languages.

G3986

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PEI-rahn

Translations: trial, a trial, test, a test, attempt, an attempt, experience, an experience

Notes: This word refers to a trial, test, or attempt, often implying an experience or proof of something. It can be used in contexts where someone is put to the test, or when an effort is made to achieve something. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΟΚΙΜΗ, ΒΑΣΑΝΟΣ, ΕΜΠΕΙΡΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb πεῖρα (peira), meaning 'to try, to test'. It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *per- meaning 'to try, to risk'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-lah-MAH-sthai

Translations: to glean, to gather stalks, to collect stubble

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to glean' or 'to gather stalks/stubble'. It refers to the act of collecting leftover crops or stubble from a field after the main harvest. It is typically used in the context of agricultural practices, often by those in need who are permitted to gather what remains.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Etymology: The word derives from the Greek noun 'καλάμη' (kalamē), meaning 'stalk' or 'reed', referring to the stubble left in fields after harvesting.

G0515

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-ksee-O-sen

Translations: he deemed worthy, she deemed worthy, it deemed worthy, he thought worthy, she thought worthy, it thought worthy, he asked, she asked, it asked, he requested, she requested, it requested, he claimed, she claimed, it claimed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to deem worthy,' 'to think worthy,' 'to ask,' 'to request,' or 'to claim.' It implies that someone considered something or someone to be deserving of a particular action or status, or that they made a request based on a sense of entitlement or appropriateness. It is used in sentences to describe an action performed by a third person in the past.

Inflection: Aorist Indicative, Active Voice, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑἸΤΈΩ, ΔΈΟΜΑΙ, ἘΠΙΖΗΤΈΩ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἄξιος (axios), meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving.' The verb form means 'to consider worthy' or 'to deem worthy.'

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: PAN

Translations: all, every, whole, everything, a whole

Notes: This word is the neuter nominative or accusative singular form of the adjective/pronoun ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to indicate totality or universality. For example, it can mean 'all things' or 'everything' when used substantively, or 'the whole' when modifying a singular noun. It can also be used to mean 'every' when referring to individual items within a group.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΣ (pas) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *peh₂- meaning 'to protect, feed'. Its meaning evolved to 'all' or 'whole' in Greek.

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

Translations: what, why, what kind of, how much, something, anything, a certain thing

Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun 'τίς'. It can be used to ask 'what?' or 'why?', or to refer to 'something' or 'anything' in an indefinite sense. When used as an adjective, it means 'what kind of' or 'how much'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word 'ΤΙ' originates from Proto-Indo-European, serving as the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lam-BAH-neen

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

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'λαμβάνω'. It generally means to take, receive, or get something. It can also imply seizing, grasping, or apprehending, depending on the context. It is used to express the action of acquiring or coming into possession of something.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to grasp' or 'to seize'.

G4367

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-TAK-sas

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΕΙΛΑΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΕΛΕΥΣΑΣ, ΕΠΙΤΑΞΑΣ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ag-roh-KO-moh

Translations: I tend a field, I cultivate land

Notes: This word is a compound verb, likely meaning 'to tend a field' or 'to cultivate land'. It combines 'ἀγρός' (field) and 'κομέω' (to take care of, tend). It is a very rare or possibly non-standard form in Koine Greek, and its exact usage might be specific to certain texts or authors. It's not clear what this word means in the provided context, as it appears truncated. It could be garbled or badly misspelled, or a very rare compound. If it is a valid word, it would describe the action of farming or managing agricultural land.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative

G3367

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: MAY-den

Translations: nothing, no one, none, not even one

Notes: This word is a negative indefinite pronoun or adjective, meaning 'nothing' or 'no one'. It is the neuter form of the word 'ΜΗΔΕΙΣ'. It is used to express absolute negation, particularly in contexts involving prohibitions, commands, or with subjunctive and optative moods, indicating that something should not happen or does not exist under certain conditions. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'do nothing' or 'let nothing happen'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΜΗΔΕΙΣ is a compound word formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (meaning 'not') and the numeral ΕΙΣ (meaning 'one'). It literally means 'not even one'.

G1254

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-koh-LOO-ayn

Translations: to hinder, to prevent, to forbid, to restrain

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb κωλύω (kōlyō), meaning 'to hinder' or 'to prevent'. It means to hinder, prevent, or forbid someone from doing something. It is often used in contexts where an action or process is being stopped or obstructed.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΩΛΥΩ, ΕΜΠΟΔΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and κωλύω (kōlyō), meaning 'to hinder' or 'to prevent'. The root κωλύω is thought to be related to the idea of cutting off or restraining.

G0712

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: ah-RIS-ton

Translations: breakfast, dinner, a breakfast, a dinner, best, excellent

Notes: This word can function as a noun meaning 'breakfast' or 'dinner', referring to the first or main meal of the day. It can also be an adjective meaning 'best' or 'most excellent'. As a noun, it is often used in the neuter form to refer to 'the best thing' or 'the meal'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΠΝΟΝ, ΠΡΩΙΝΟΝ

Etymology: From the root ἀρετή (aretē), meaning 'excellence' or 'virtue'. It originally referred to the best or most excellent, and later came to denote the best meal.

G3930

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-EKH-ayn

Translations: to provide, to offer, to give, to present, to cause, to afford, to supply

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para, meaning 'beside' or 'from') and the verb ἔχω (echō, meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'). It means to offer, provide, or supply something, often from oneself or from one's side. It can also mean to cause or afford something. It is used in contexts where one person or entity gives or presents something to another.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΩ, ΠΑΡΑΣΧΩ

Etymology: The word παρέχω (parechō) is a compound of the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'from', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'.

G3753

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: oh-POH-teh

Translations: whenever, when, as often as

Notes: This word functions as an adverb or conjunction, indicating a temporal relationship. It means 'whenever' or 'as often as' and is used to introduce a clause that describes an action or event that occurs at any time or repeatedly. It emphasizes the indefinite or repeated nature of the action.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

Etymology: From the Greek adverb ΟΠΩΣ (hopos, 'how, in what way') and the particle ΤΕ (te, 'and, also'). It originally conveyed the sense of 'in whatever way' or 'at whatever time'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: lah-BOO-sah

Translations: taking, having taken, receiving, having received, a woman taking, she taking

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject. In this form, it indicates an action that has been completed in the past relative to the main verb, and it refers to a feminine singular subject.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Feminine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

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.

G3918, G3867

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-EEN

Translations: was present, were present, was advising, was exhorting, was encouraging

Notes: This word is an inflected form that can come from two different Koine Greek verbs. It can be the imperfect active indicative, third person singular or plural, of ΠΑΡΕΙΜΙ, meaning 'to be present' or 'to be at hand'. In this sense, it describes someone or something being in a particular place or situation. Alternatively, it can be the imperfect active indicative, third person singular, of ΠΑΡΑΙΝΕΩ, meaning 'to advise', 'to exhort', or 'to encourage'. The specific meaning depends on the context of the sentence.

Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular or Plural (from ΠΑΡΕΙΜΙ); Imperfect, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular (from ΠΑΡΑΙΝΕΩ)

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΗΜΕΩ, ΣΥΜΠΑΡΕΙΜΙ, ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ

G3796

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OP-seh

Translations: late, in the evening, at evening, evening

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'late' or 'in the evening'. It is used to indicate a time of day, specifically the latter part of the day or night. It can describe when an event occurs, such as 'he arrived late' or 'they departed in the evening'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ὈΨΙΑ

Etymology: From the same root as ὈΨΙΟΣ (opsios), meaning 'late'. It is related to the concept of 'seeing' or 'appearing', as the evening is when things become less visible or 'appear' later in the day.

G2892

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: koh-MEE-zoo-sah

Translations: bringing, carrying, receiving, obtaining, getting, recovering, a bringing, a carrying

Notes: This word is a present active participle, indicating an ongoing action of bringing, carrying, or receiving. It describes someone who is in the process of performing these actions. It can also refer to the act of obtaining or recovering something. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb in a sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΟΥΣΑ, ΑΓΟΥΣΑ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΥΣΑ

Etymology: The word κομίζω (komizō) is derived from the Greek word κόμος (komos), meaning 'care' or 'provision'. It originally meant 'to take care of', then 'to provide for', and later 'to carry' or 'to bring'.

G5083

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-teh-TAY-ray-kay

Translations: he had kept, she had kept, it had kept, he had observed, she had observed, it had observed, he had guarded, she had guarded, it had guarded

Notes: This word is the 3rd person singular pluperfect active indicative form of the verb ΤΗΡΕΩ (tēreō), which means 'to keep, guard, observe, or preserve'. The pluperfect tense indicates an action that was completed in the past before another past action. It describes a state or action that had already occurred and was still relevant at a specific point in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΕΧΩ

G3739

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: OYS

Translations: to whom, to which, to what

Notes: This word is a relative pronoun, meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what'. It is used to introduce a relative clause, connecting it to a noun or pronoun in the main clause. It indicates the indirect object of the verb in the relative clause, showing to whom or to what an action is directed. It can refer to people or things and is used for all genders.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ὉΠΟΙΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun and is a common form for relative pronouns across Indo-European languages.

G4183

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-po-loo-OH-roon

Translations: they esteemed highly, they valued greatly, they paid much attention to

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to esteem highly, to value greatly, or to pay much attention to. It is a compound word formed from the Greek words 'πολύς' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many', and 'ὥρα' (hōra), meaning 'care' or 'attention'. It describes an action of holding something or someone in high regard or giving it significant consideration. It is used in the imperfect tense, indicating an ongoing or repeated action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΜΑΩ, ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΟΛΥΩΡΕΩ is a compound verb derived from the adjective πολύς (polys), meaning 'much, many', and the noun ὥρα (hōra), which in this context relates to 'care' or 'attention'. The combination signifies 'to give much care or attention to'.

G1067

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: gay-toh-NEV-on-tes

Translations: being a neighbor, neighboring, dwelling near

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'γειτονεύω' (geitoneuō), meaning 'to be a neighbor' or 'to dwell near'. It describes an action of being in close proximity or having a neighborly relationship. It can be used to describe people who live next to each other or things that are situated close by.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΙΖΟΝΤΕΣ, ΠΛΗΣΙΑΖΟΝΤΕΣ

G1334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ay-GAY-tah-ee

Translations: he narrates, she narrates, it narrates, he recounts, she recounts, it recounts, he relates, she relates, it relates, he describes, she describes, it describes

Notes: This word means to narrate, recount, relate, or describe something in detail. It is used to convey a story, an event, or information to others. For example, one might use it to say 'he narrates a story' or 'she describes the events'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΕΚΔΙΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb ἡγέομαι (hēgeomai), meaning 'to lead' or 'to consider'. Thus, it originally conveyed the idea of leading through a narrative or recounting something thoroughly.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

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

G0994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: boh-AH-zoo

Translations: crying out, shouting, calling out, a crying out, a shouting

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'βοάω' (boao), meaning 'to cry out' or 'to shout'. It describes the action of making a loud sound, often in distress, excitement, or to get attention. The form 'ΒΟΑΖΟΥ' is likely a misspelling or a variant of a participle or infinitive form, as it does not conform to standard Koine Greek inflections for 'βοάω'. It could potentially be an attempt to represent a present participle, such as 'βοῶν' (boōn) or 'βοῶντος' (boōntos), or an infinitive.

Inflection: Likely a misspelling or variant of a participle or infinitive form. If it were a participle, it would typically be masculine/neuter genitive singular (e.g., βοῶντος) or feminine genitive singular (e.g., βοώσης). If it were an infinitive, it would be βοᾶν. The ending -ου is not standard for these forms of βοάω.

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΖΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word βοάω (boao) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *gʷeh₂- meaning 'to call, to shout'.

G2036

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ee-RAY-may-nah

Translations: things said, what has been said, the aforementioned things, the things spoken, the words

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'ΕΡΩ' (ero), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. In its neuter plural form, it refers to 'things that have been said' or 'what has been spoken'. It functions substantively, meaning it acts like a noun, referring to a collection of previously mentioned statements or declarations. It can be used to refer back to earlier points in a text or conversation.

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

Synonyms: ΛΟΓΟΙ, ΡΗΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: The verb 'ΕΡΩ' (ero) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to speak' or 'to say'. It is an alternative or poetic form of 'ΛΕΓΩ' (lego), which also means 'to say'.

G1213

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: day-loh-SAH-sees

Translations: (of) having shown, (of) having made clear, (of) having revealed, (of) having declared

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'δηλόω' (dēloō), meaning 'to make clear,' 'to show,' or 'to reveal.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. In this form, it indicates a completed action by a feminine subject, often translated as 'having shown' or 'having made clear,' and is in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΕΡΩΣΑΣΗΣ, ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΨΑΣΗΣ

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KEE-ness

Translations: of that, of her

Notes: This word is the genitive singular feminine form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective 'ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ', meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It is used to point to something or someone distant in space or time, or to refer back to something previously mentioned. As a genitive form, it indicates possession, origin, or separation, often translated with 'of' or 'from'. When used as an adjective, it modifies a feminine noun in the genitive case. When used as a pronoun, it stands in for a feminine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

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

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AHN

Translations: if, ever, might, would, should

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G4306

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-no-ee-SEE-en

Translations: to provide for, to take thought for, to care for, to foresee, to plan ahead

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'for', and νοέω (noeō), meaning 'to perceive, to think'. Together, it means to think ahead for someone or something, to make provision, or to care for. It implies a proactive and thoughtful concern for the future or for others.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΟΜΑΙ, ΦΡΟΝΤΙΖΩ, ΜΕΛΩ

Etymology: The word προνοέω (pronoéō) is a compound of πρό (pró, 'before, for') and νοέω (noéō, 'to perceive, to think'). It literally means 'to think beforehand' or 'to perceive in advance', leading to the sense of providing or caring for.

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-KHO-meh-nais

Translations: following, next, adjoining, neighboring

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. When used as a participle, especially in the middle or passive voice, it often conveys the sense of 'holding oneself to' or 'being held to', which can translate to 'following', 'next', or 'adjoining' in a temporal or spatial sense. It describes something that comes immediately after or is close to something else.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine, Present, Middle/Passive

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΑΙΣ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΕΙΣ, ΣΥΝΕΧΕΙΣ

G2563

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ka-LA-mees

Translations: of a reed, of a stalk, of straw

Notes: This word refers to a reed, stalk, or straw. It is often used to describe the stem of a plant, particularly one that is hollow or jointed, like a reed. It can also refer to the straw or stubble left after harvesting grain. In a broader sense, it can denote anything made from such material, like a writing pen or a measuring rod.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΟΝΑΞ, ΚΑΛΑΜΗ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΛΑΜΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or from a Semitic source. It is related to Latin calamus, which also means 'reed' or 'stalk'.

G4862

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: soon

Translations: with, together with, along with

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ

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

G2064

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: el-THOHN

Translations: having come, when he came, after coming, coming

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is completed before the main verb's action. It often functions adverbially, indicating the time or circumstance of the main action, such as 'when he came' or 'after he had come'.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩΝ, ΠΑΡΑΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G3039

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-lik-MEE-meh-nees

Translations: (of) winnowed, (of) fanned, (of) scattered

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'likmaō', meaning 'to winnow' or 'to fan'. It describes something that has been winnowed, a process of separating grain from chaff by wind. It can also mean to scatter or disperse. In a sentence, it would describe a noun that has undergone this action, for example, 'the winnowed grain'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΑΠΟΛΙΚΜΑΩ

G2518

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ka-THEV-deh

Translations: he was sleeping, she was sleeping, it was sleeping, he slept, she slept, it slept

Notes: This is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'καθεύδω' (katheudō), meaning 'to sleep'. The imperfect tense describes an action that was ongoing, repeated, or habitual in the past. Thus, 'ἘΚΑΘΕΥΔΕ' means 'he/she/it was sleeping' or 'he/she/it used to sleep'. It can also simply mean 'he/she/it slept' when the duration or repetition is implied by context.

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΙΜΑΩ, ΥΠΝΟΩ

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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

G4441

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: py-THOH-meh-nee

Translations: having learned, having heard, having inquired, having ascertained

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'πυνθάνομαι', meaning 'to learn by inquiry', 'to hear', or 'to ascertain'. It describes an action that has been completed, indicating that the subject has gained knowledge or information. It is often used to introduce a clause that explains what was learned or heard.

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

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΥΣΑΣΑ, ΜΑΘΟΥΣΑ

G5543

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KHRAY-stos

Translations: useful, good, kind, pleasant, easy, a useful thing, a good thing

Notes: This word describes something as useful, good, or kind. It can also refer to something that is easy or pleasant to deal with. It is used to qualify nouns, indicating a positive quality or characteristic.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΕΥΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ (chrēstos) comes from the Greek verb χράομαι (chráomai), meaning 'to use, to employ'. Therefore, it originally meant 'fit for use' or 'useful', and then extended to mean 'good' or 'kind'.

G3656

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ho-mee-LAY-san-tah

Translations: having conversed, having spoken with, having associated with, having communed with

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'homileō', meaning 'to associate with', 'to converse', or 'to speak with'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal characteristics, describing someone who has completed the action of conversing or associating. It indicates a past action that has been finished.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΗΣΑΝΤΑ, ΔΙΑΛΕΧΘΕΝΤΑ

Etymology: The word ΟΜΙΛΕΩ (homileō) comes from the Greek word ὅμιλος (homilos), meaning 'an assembled crowd' or 'throng'. It is related to the idea of being together with others, hence 'to associate' or 'to converse'.

G5259

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: hoop-noh-soh-MEH-nayn

Translations: about to sleep, going to sleep, destined to sleep

Notes: This is a future participle, indicating an action that is about to happen or is destined to happen. It describes someone or something that will be sleeping or is in the process of going to sleep. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, and can also take on verbal qualities, indicating the action of sleeping.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Future, Middle/Passive

Synonyms: ΚΟΙΜΩΜΕΝΗΝ, ΚΑΘΕΥΔΟΥΣΑΝ

G0483

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-tee-LEH-gayn

Translations: to speak against, to contradict, to gainsay, to oppose, to dispute

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀντί (anti), meaning 'against' or 'opposite', and the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. Therefore, it literally means 'to speak against'. It is used to describe the act of contradicting someone, gainsaying a statement, or opposing an idea or action through words. It implies a verbal disagreement or resistance.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΝΤΙΦΗΜΙ, ἈΝΤΙΤΑΣΣΩ, ἈΝΤΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G5259

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.

G2753

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: keh-leh-oh-MEH-non

Translations: of those being commanded, of those being ordered, of those being bidden

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'κελεύω', meaning 'to command' or 'to order'. As a passive participle, it describes someone or something that is being commanded or ordered. In this form, it is used to refer to 'those who are being commanded' or 'the things that are being ordered'. It functions similarly to a noun or adjective in a sentence, often indicating the subject or object of an action in a dependent clause.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ

Etymology: The word 'κελεύω' is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'κέλλω' (to drive, urge on). It has been used in Greek from ancient times to refer to giving commands or orders.

G3916

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: pah-rah-OO-tee-kah

Translations: immediately, at once, forthwith, straightway

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'immediately' or 'at once'. It is used to indicate that an action happens without delay, right after something else, or without any intervening time. It emphasizes the suddenness or promptness of an event.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΥΘΕΩΣ, ΑΥΤΙΚΑ, ΤΑΧΕΩΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of παρά (para, 'beside, by') and αὐτίκα (autika, 'at once, immediately'). The combination emphasizes the sense of immediate proximity in time.

G0994

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: boh-AH-zon

Translations: crying out, shouting, roaring, a crying out, a shouting, a roaring

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb βοάω (boao), meaning 'to cry aloud' or 'to shout'. As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or continuous. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun that is crying out, or adverbially, indicating the manner in which an action is performed. It refers to the act of making a loud sound, whether from a person, an animal, or even a natural phenomenon.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Singular, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΖΟΝ, ΦΩΝΟΥΝ

Etymology: The word βοάω (boao) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *gʷeh₂- meaning 'to call, cry'. It is related to other words indicating a loud sound or call.

G2518

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-thyoop-NOH-koh-tah

Translations: fallen asleep, having fallen asleep

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle of the verb "καθυπνόω" (kathypnoō), meaning "to fall fast asleep" or "to be overcome by sleep." As a participle, it describes someone who has completed the action of falling asleep. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself, referring to "one who has fallen asleep" or "those who have fallen asleep."

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΙΜΑΩ, ΥΠΝΟΩ

Etymology: The verb "καθυπνόω" is a compound word formed from the preposition "κατά" (kata), meaning "down" or "completely," and the verb "ὑπνόω" (hypnoō), meaning "to put to sleep" or "to fall asleep." The prefix "κατά" intensifies the meaning, suggesting a deep or complete sleep.

G4012, G1453

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: peh-ree-eh-ger-THEIS

Translations: having been aroused, having been awakened, having been stirred up, having been raised up

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle, meaning 'having been aroused' or 'having been awakened'. It describes someone or something that has been stirred up or brought to a state of alertness or activity by an external force. It is a compound word formed from the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the verb ἐγείρω (egeirō), meaning 'to raise' or 'to awaken'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΡΘΕΙΣ, ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣ, ΔΙΕΓΕΡΘΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word περιεγείρω is a compound verb formed from the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the verb ἐγείρω (egeirō), meaning 'to raise' or 'to awaken'. The verb ἐγείρω comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to awaken' or 'to rouse'.

G0143

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ahee-STHOH-meh-nos

Translations: perceiving, understanding, realizing, noticing, becoming aware, having perceived, having understood

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'αἰσθάνομαι', meaning 'to perceive' or 'to understand'. As a participle, it describes an action that is either ongoing or completed by the subject of the main verb. It often functions adverbially, indicating the circumstances or cause of the main action, such as 'when he perceived' or 'because he understood'.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩΝ, ἘΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩΝ, ΣΥΝΙΕΝΤΟΣ

G3879

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-ka-ta-KAY-meh-nays

Translations: (of) lying beside, (of) lying near, (of) being deposited, (of) being laid down

Notes: This word is a compound participle, formed from the prefix 'para' (beside, alongside), 'kata' (down, against), and the verb 'keimai' (to lie, to be laid). It describes something that is lying alongside or near something else, or something that has been laid down or deposited. It is often used to describe something that is placed in a specific location, especially something entrusted or stored.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Present, Middle/Passive

Synonyms: ΚΕΙΜΕΝΗΣ, ΕΠΙΚΕΙΜΕΝΗΣ

G5101

Part of Speech: Interrogative Pronoun, Indefinite Pronoun, Interrogative Adjective

Sounds like: TEES

Translations: who, what, which, what kind of, someone, something, anyone, anything, a certain one, a certain thing

Notes: ΤΙΣ is a versatile pronoun and adjective in Koine Greek. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', or 'anything', often implying an unspecified person or thing. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it has an accent.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative. It is a highly inflected word.

Etymology: The word ΤΙΣ is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, indicating its long history and fundamental role in language.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ay-POO-sees

Translations: (of) having said, (of) having spoken, (of) saying, (of) speaking

Notes: This is the aorist active participle, genitive singular feminine form of the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes an action that has been completed before the main action of the sentence, often translated as 'having said' or 'when she said'. As a genitive form, it frequently functions in a genitive absolute construction, indicating the circumstances or time of an event, often translated with 'when' or 'after' followed by a clause.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΟΥΣΗΣ, ΛΑΛΟΥΣΗΣ

Etymology: The verb 'εἶπον' (eipo) serves as the aorist of 'λέγω' (lego), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. Its origin is complex, deriving from an ancient Indo-European root related to speaking or declaring.

G3686

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: too-NO-mah

Translations: the name, a name

Notes: This word is a crasis (a contraction of two words into one) of the definite article "τὸ" (to, meaning 'the') and the noun "ὄνομα" (onoma, meaning 'name'). It means "the name" and functions as a singular, neuter noun, typically in the nominative or accusative case. It is used to refer to a specific name or reputation.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter (crasis of the definite article and noun)

Etymology: The word ὄνομα (onoma) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words for 'name' in many other Indo-European languages.

G5346

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: fah-MEH-nays

Translations: saying, speaking, asserting, declaring

Notes: This word is a present active participle from the verb φημί (phēmi), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes an action that is ongoing or contemporaneous with the main verb of the sentence. It can be translated as 'saying' or 'while saying', and often functions adjectivally (e.g., 'the one saying') or adverbially (e.g., 'by saying'). In this specific form, ΦΑΜΕΝΗΣ, it is a masculine or feminine, singular, genitive participle.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine, Present, Active, Participle

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩΝ, ΛΑΛΩΝ

Etymology: The word φημί (phēmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰeh₂- meaning 'to speak, tell, say'. It is related to Latin fārī ('to speak') and English 'fame'.

G4784

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soong-khoh-REH-in

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

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

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΑΩ, ΕΠΙΤΡΕΠΩ, ΑΦΙΗΜΙ

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

G5119

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: TOH-teh

Translations: then, at that time, at that moment, thereupon, therefore

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'then' or 'at that time'. It is used to indicate a point in time, often referring to a past or future event that follows another. It can also be used to introduce a consequence or result, similar to 'therefore' or 'in that case'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΤΕ is a primary adverb, meaning it is not derived from another word in Greek. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'το' (this/that).

G4250

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: PRIN

Translations: before, sooner, until, ere

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΝ

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

G2228, G3588

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Definite Article, Numeral

Sounds like: AY

Translations: or, the, 8

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

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

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

G0756

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ar-XAS-thai

Translations: to begin, to start, to rule, to lead

Notes: This word is an aorist infinitive form of the verb 'ἄρχω'. In this form, it primarily means 'to begin' or 'to start'. It can be used in a sentence to express the action of commencing something, often following another verb or preposition. The root verb 'ἄρχω' can also mean 'to rule' or 'to lead', but the aorist infinitive 'ἀρξάσθαι' typically refers to the initiation of an action.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΧΕΣΘΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΡΧΕΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἄρχω comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ergʰ-, meaning 'to begin, to rule'. It is related to words signifying 'first' or 'chief'.

G2041

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'.

G4017

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-EH-gee-ras

Translations: having roused around, having stirred up, having awakened, having raised up

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having roused around' or 'having stirred up'. It describes an action completed in the past, often indicating the cause or circumstance of the main verb. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'περί' (around, about) and the verb 'ἐγείρω' (to raise, awaken).

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΑΣ, ΕΓΕΙΡΑΣ

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: lah-BOO-sahn

Translations: having taken, having received, taking, receiving, the one having taken, the one having received

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is ongoing in relation to the main verb of the sentence. In this form, it refers to a feminine subject who has performed the action of taking or receiving.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΒΟΥΣΑ, ΛΑΒΩΝ, ΛΑΒΟΝ

G3700

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: op-THEH-nai

Translations: to be seen, to appear, to show oneself

Notes: This is an aorist passive infinitive form of the verb 'optanomai', meaning 'to be seen' or 'to appear'. It describes an action that happened in the past, viewed as a single event, and the subject of the action is being acted upon (passive voice). As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun and can be used to complete the meaning of another verb, often indicating purpose or result, such as 'to go to be seen' or 'it was caused to appear'.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΗΝΑΙ, ΔΕΙΧΘΗΝΑΙ

Etymology: The verb ὀπτάνομαι (optanomai) is derived from the root *op-, which is related to seeing. It is often considered a passive form or a middle voice form of the verb ὁράω (horaō), meaning 'to see'.

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE-sin

Translations: (to) some, (to) any, (to) certain ones, (to) someone, (to) anyone, (to) something, (to) anything

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the indefinite pronoun or adjective 'τις'. As an indefinite pronoun, it refers to 'someone', 'anyone', 'something', or 'anything'. As an indefinite adjective, it means 'some', 'any', or 'a certain'. In this form, it indicates the dative case, meaning 'to' or 'for' the specified entity, and is plural, referring to multiple entities.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, All Genders

G2837

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: keh-koy-MEE-may-nen

Translations: fallen asleep, sleeping, dead, one who has fallen asleep, a sleeping one, a dead one

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'κοιμάω' (koimaō), meaning 'to put to sleep' or 'to fall asleep'. In Koine Greek, it is frequently used as a euphemism for 'to die' or 'to be dead', particularly in a spiritual sense, referring to those who have died in faith. It describes a state of having been put to sleep or having fallen asleep, often implying a peaceful rest.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΘΝΗΣΚΩ, ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΩ, ΚΑΘΕΥΔΩ

G5442

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: foo-LAT-tess-thai

Translations: to be guarded, to be kept, to be preserved, to beware, to be on guard, to take heed

Notes: This word is the present middle/passive infinitive form of the verb 'phylassō'. It means 'to guard' or 'to keep' in the active voice. In the middle or passive voice, as seen here, it means 'to be guarded,' 'to be kept,' or 'to be preserved.' It can also carry the sense of 'to beware' or 'to be on guard against something,' often implying a need for caution or vigilance.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΦΥΛΑΚΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'phylassō' (from which 'phylattesthai' is derived) comes from the Greek word 'phylax', meaning 'a guard' or 'a watcher'. It is related to the concept of protection and observation.

G4998

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: SOH-fron

Translations: sound-minded, self-controlled, prudent, sensible, temperate, discreet

Notes: This word describes someone who is of sound mind, exercising self-control and good judgment. It implies a balanced and disciplined character, often used to commend a person's sensible and moderate behavior. It can be used to describe a person, an action, or a way of life.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΓΚΡΑΤΗΣ, ΝΗΦΑΛΙΟΣ, ΣΥΝΕΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of σῶς (sōs), meaning 'safe, sound', and φρήν (phrēn), meaning 'mind, intellect'. Thus, it literally means 'of sound mind' or 'having a sound mind'.

G1228

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-boh-LEEN

Translations: slander, accusation, calumny, false charge, a slander, an accusation, a calumny, a false charge

Notes: This word refers to a malicious accusation, slander, or calumny. It describes the act of speaking falsely and damagingly about someone, often with the intent to harm their reputation or standing. It can be used in contexts where someone is making a false charge against another person or group.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΨΕΥΣΜΟΣ, ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ, ΣΥΚΟΦΑΝΤΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΒΟΛΗ (diabolē) comes from the Greek verb διαβάλλω (diaballō), meaning 'to throw across', 'to set at variance', 'to slander', or 'to accuse'. It is a compound of διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and βάλλω (ballō), meaning 'to throw'.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-GOH-noh-see

Translations: having become, having happened, those who have become, those who have happened, to those who have become, to those who have happened

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, indicating an action that has been completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state in the present. It describes someone or something that has come into being, occurred, or happened. In this dative plural form, it often refers to 'to those who have become' or 'to those things that have happened'.

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΙΣ, ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΕΣ

G3305

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.

G3779

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OO-toh

Translations: thus, so, in this way, in like manner

Notes: This word is an adverb of manner, indicating how something is done or the way in which something occurs. It can also refer to the extent or degree of something. It is often used to introduce a consequence or a comparison, meaning 'in this way' or 'thus'. It is an older form of ΟΥΤΩΣ, and both forms are used interchangeably in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΩΣ, ΩΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos, 'this'). It indicates 'in this manner' or 'thus', referring back to something previously mentioned or implied.

G5346

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PHAY-sin

Translations: he says, she says, it says, he said, she said, it said

Notes: This word is a common verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to report what someone else has said or to introduce a direct quote. It can be translated as 'he says', 'she says', or 'it says', and often implies 'he/she/it said' in narrative contexts.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word ΦΗΜΙ (phēmi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to speak' or 'to show'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of speaking or declaring.

G2065

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ROH-tan

Translations: to ask, to question, to request, to inquire

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to ask' or 'to question'. It can be used to inquire about something, to request something, or to interrogate someone. It is often followed by a direct object indicating what is being asked or who is being questioned.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑἸΤΕΩ, ΠΥΝΘΑΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary verb, perhaps related to ἘΡΩ (erō), meaning 'to speak'. It signifies the act of putting a question or making a request.

G5177

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: TIN-khan-ON-tah

Translations: obtaining, having obtained, happening, meeting, encountering, reaching, attaining, falling upon, a happening, an obtaining

Notes: This word is a present active participle, masculine or neuter, accusative singular, or neuter nominative/accusative plural, derived from the verb 'τυγχάνω'. It describes an action of obtaining, happening, meeting, or encountering something. It can be used to describe someone who is currently in the process of obtaining or meeting something, or something that is currently happening.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ

G1519, G1487, G1488

Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: E

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

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

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

G5532

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHREH-yah

Translations: need, a need, necessity, a necessity, use, a use, service, a service, business, a business, lack, a lack

Notes: This word is a feminine noun that refers to a need, necessity, or a useful purpose. It can also denote a service or a business matter. It is often used to describe something that is required or beneficial, or a situation where something is lacking.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΚΗ, ΔΕΗΣΙΣ, ΕΡΓΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΧΡΕΙΑ derives from the Greek verb χράομαι (chraomai), meaning 'to use, to need'. It is related to the concept of utility and what is necessary or useful.

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-noh

Translations: to that, for that, with that, by that, that one

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It is used to point out something or someone that is distant in space or time, or to refer back to something previously mentioned. In this form, it is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object or the means/instrument by which something is done. It often translates as 'to that', 'for that', or 'with that', depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

G3868

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pah-rah-ee-too-MEH-noo

Translations: of one who refuses, of one who begs off, of one who declines, of one who deprecates, of one who avoids, of one who makes excuse

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παραιτέομαι' (paraitéomai), meaning 'to beg off, to decline, to refuse, to deprecate, to avoid, to make excuse'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by a noun or pronoun. In this form, it is genitive singular, indicating possession or relationship, often translated as 'of one who is refusing' or 'of him who is making excuse'. It can be used to describe someone who is trying to avoid something, or to ask for something to be excused or removed.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΦΕΥΓΩ, ΕΞΑΙΤΕΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΟΚΡΟΥΩ

G2115

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-thoo-MEE-ah

Translations: good cheer, cheerfulness, courage, a good spirit, joy, gladness

Notes: This word refers to a state of good cheer, courage, or a cheerful disposition. It describes an inner sense of well-being and gladness, often in the face of difficulties. It can be used to describe someone who is in good spirits or has a positive outlook.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΑΡΑ, ΕΥ̓ΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ, ἈΓΑΛΛΙΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of two Greek words: εὖ (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and θυμός (thymos), meaning 'spirit', 'soul', or 'passion'. Thus, it literally means 'good-spiritedness'.

G2722

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-TEH-khen

Translations: he was holding, she was holding, it was holding, he was possessing, she was possessing, it was possessing, he was restraining, she was restraining, it was restraining, he was occupying, she was occupying, it was occupying, he was keeping back, she was keeping back, it was keeping back

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative third person singular form of the verb ΚΑΤΕΧΩ. It describes an action that was ongoing or habitual in the past. The verb ΚΑΤΕΧΩ means to hold down, hold fast, possess, occupy, restrain, or keep back. Its meaning can vary depending on the context, often implying a firm grip or control over something or someone.

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

Synonyms: ΕΧΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: OW-tas

Translations: them, themselves

Notes: This word is a pronoun meaning 'them' or 'themselves'. It is used to refer to a group of feminine nouns or persons in the accusative case, indicating that they are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition. It can function as a simple pronoun or as an intensive pronoun, emphasizing the subjects themselves.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΦΑΣ, ΣΦΕΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient Greek pronoun that has been in use since classical times, referring to 'self' or 'same', and developing into a general third-person pronoun.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

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

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-nas

Translations: having become, having come to pass, having happened, having arisen, having been made, having been created

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' or 'to be made.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal qualities, describing an action that has already occurred. It often indicates the result or state of something having come into existence or having taken place. For example, it could be used to describe 'things that have happened' or 'events that have come to pass.'

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Accusative Case, Feminine Gender, Plural Number

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΑΣ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΣΥΜΒΕΒΗΚΟΤΑΣ

G2532, G1565

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Pronoun

Sounds like: kah-keh-EE-nos

Translations: and that one, and he, and she, and it, and those, and they

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the conjunction 'καί' (and) and the demonstrative pronoun 'ἐκεῖνος' (that one, he, she, it). It means 'and that one' or 'and he/she/it', often used to refer back to a previously mentioned person or thing, or to introduce another person or thing in a similar context. It functions as a pronoun with an added conjunctive sense.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Nominative, Masculine

G3319

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: meh-SOO-sees

Translations: of the middle, of the midst, of the intervening, of the halfway, of the central

Notes: This word is the genitive singular feminine form of the adjective 'μέσος', meaning 'middle' or 'midst'. It is often used to describe something that is in the middle of a period of time or a physical space. For example, 'μέσης νυκτός' means 'in the middle of the night'. It functions adjectivally, modifying a feminine noun in the genitive case.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΑΙΟΣ, ΕΝΔΙΑΜΕΣΟΣ

G2718

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-tel-THOHN

Translations: having come down, having gone down, descending, going down, coming down

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle of the verb 'κατέρχομαι' (katerchomai), meaning 'to come down' or 'to go down'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It often indicates movement from a higher to a lower place, such as descending from a mountain, coming down from a city, or returning from a journey. It can be used to describe someone who has arrived at a destination after traveling downwards.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΚΑΤΙΩΝ

Etymology: The verb 'κατέρχομαι' (katerchomai) is a compound word formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. Thus, it literally means 'to come down' or 'to go down'.

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lin

Translations: city, a city

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

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

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-AY-geh

Translations: he was gathering, he was assembling, he was bringing together, he was collecting

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'συνάγω' (synago), meaning 'to gather together', 'to assemble', or 'to bring together'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, indicating that 'he/she/it was gathering' or 'was assembling' something or someone. It can also imply leading or bringing people together for a specific purpose, such as assembling a court or an army.

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

Synonyms: ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ

Etymology: The word 'συνάγω' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Thus, it literally means 'to lead together' or 'to bring together'.

G2564

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KAH-lei

Translations: he was calling, she was calling, it was calling, he called, she called, it called, he was named, she was named, it was named

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to call' or 'to name'. It describes an action that was happening continuously in the past or an action that occurred in the past. It can be used to say that someone was calling out to someone else, or that someone was being called or named something.

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

Synonyms: ΟΝΟΜΑΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΦΩΝΕΩ

G4773

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: syng-ge-NEH

Translations: related, kindred, a kinsman, a kinswoman, a relative

Notes: This word refers to someone who is related by birth or family, a kinsman or kinswoman. It can be used as an adjective to describe something as 'related' or 'kindred', or as a noun to refer to a 'relative' or 'kinsman'. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'γένος' (genos), meaning 'race', 'family', or 'kind'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ, ΣΥΝΟΙΚΟΣ, ΟΙΚΕΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ is derived from the prefix σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the noun γένος (genos), meaning 'race', 'family', or 'kind'. It describes a relationship of shared origin or family.

G3854

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-geh-no-MEH-noo

Translations: of having come, of having arrived, of having been present, of having appeared

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from 'παρά' (para, 'beside, alongside') and 'γίνομαι' (ginomai, 'to become, to be, to happen'). It describes someone or something that has come alongside, arrived, or become present. It is often used to indicate the arrival or presence of a person or event, functioning like a subordinate clause in English, such as 'when he had come' or 'after they arrived'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Aorist, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

G2902, G1748

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

Sounds like: kra-TAYSS

Translations: you hold, you rule, you prevail, you are strong, you are master of, you are in control of, holding, ruling, prevailing, strong, master of, in control of

Notes: ΚΡΑΤΕΙΣ can be an inflected form of the verb ΚΡΑΤΕΩ (krateō), meaning 'to be strong, to rule, to prevail, to hold fast, to seize'. In this verbal sense, it typically refers to someone exercising power or control. It can also be an inflected form of the adjective ΕΓΚΡΑΤΗΣ (enkratēs), meaning 'master of oneself, self-controlled, temperate', or more broadly 'in control of' something. The context determines whether it refers to an action of holding/ruling or a state of being in control.

Inflection: Second Person Singular, Present Active Indicative (Verb); Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine, Plural (Adjective)

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ, ΙΣΧΥΣ

G3670

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ho-mo-lo-GAY-san-tos

Translations: (of) confessing, (of) acknowledging, (of) professing, (of) agreeing, (of) promising

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the aorist active participle of the verb 'homologeo'. It describes someone who has confessed, acknowledged, or agreed to something. It functions like an adjective or a noun in the genitive case, often indicating possession, origin, or the subject of an action in a genitive absolute construction.

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

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΛΟΓΩΝ, ΟΜΟΛΟΓΗΣΑΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ὁμολογέω (homologéō, “to agree”), from ὁμός (homós, “same”) + λόγος (lógos, “word, speech”). It literally means 'to speak the same word' or 'to be of the same mind'.

G4784

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soong-kho-ROO-non-tone

Translations: allowing, permitting, granting, yielding, forgiving, pardoning

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'συγχωρέω', meaning 'to allow', 'to permit', 'to grant', 'to yield', or 'to forgive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is happening concurrently with the main verb, often translated as 'while allowing' or 'those who are allowing'. It can also imply agreement or concession.

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

Synonyms: ΕΑΩ, ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ

G0059

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ang-khis-TEH-ee-an

Translations: right of redemption, a right of redemption, kinship, redemption

Notes: This word refers to the right or obligation of a kinsman, particularly the nearest kinsman, to redeem property or a person. It is often used in the context of family law, such as the redemption of land or the practice of levirate marriage, where a kinsman would marry a deceased brother's widow to raise offspring for the deceased. It signifies the legal and social responsibilities associated with close family ties.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ἈΓΧΙΣΤΕΥΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΓΧΙΣΤΕΙΑ (anchisteia) is derived from the Greek word ἄγχιστος (anchistos), meaning 'nearest', which itself comes from ἄγχι (anchi), meaning 'near'. It refers to the state or right of being the nearest kinsman.

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: oo-KOON

Translations: therefore, then, accordingly, consequently, so, well then, is it not so?

Notes: This is a compound particle formed from ΟΥ̓Κ (not) and ΟΥ̓Ν (therefore, then). It is used to draw a conclusion or inference, often with a sense of 'therefore' or 'consequently'. When used in a question, it expects an affirmative answer, similar to 'is it not so?' or 'surely then?'. It can also introduce a new point in an argument or narrative, meaning 'well then' or 'accordingly'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἌΡΑ, ΤΟΊΝΥΝ

Etymology: The word ΟΥ̓ΚΟΥΝ is a compound of the negative particle ΟΥ̓Κ (not) and the inferential particle ΟΥ̓Ν (therefore, then).

G1163

Part of Speech: Impersonal Verb

Sounds like: DEH-ee

Translations: it is necessary, one must, it is proper, it behooves

Notes: This is an impersonal verb meaning 'it is necessary' or 'one must'. It expresses a strong sense of obligation, necessity, or inevitability. It is often used with an infinitive to indicate what must be done or what is destined to happen.

Inflection: Impersonal, 3rd person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΧΡΗ, ΑΝΑΓΚΗ ΕΣΤΙΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *deyh₂- (to shine, to gleam), which developed into the sense of 'to be visible, to appear', and then 'to be proper, to be necessary'.

G3403

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mem-NEES-thai

Translations: to remember, to be mindful of, to make mention of

Notes: This is the perfect infinitive form of the verb 'mimnēskō', meaning 'to remember' or 'to be mindful of'. It is often used with the genitive case to indicate what is being remembered or mentioned. For example, one might 'remember a person' or 'make mention of an event'.

Inflection: Perfect Infinitive, Middle/Passive Voice, All Genders, All Cases

Synonyms: ΜΝΗΜΟΝΕΥΩ, ΕΝΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to think, to remember'. It is related to the Greek word 'mnēmē' (memory).

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: AL-lah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

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

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EH-in

Translations: to do, to make, to produce, to create, to perform, to accomplish, to bring about

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek and can be used in a wide range of contexts, from physical actions like making something, to abstract actions like performing a deed or bringing something about. It often indicates the execution of an action or the creation of an object.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word 'ποιέω' (poieō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an old root meaning 'to make' or 'to create'.

G3754

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-per

Translations: the very thing which, which, whatsoever, as, just as

Notes: ΟΠΕΡ is an intensive relative pronoun, meaning 'the very thing which' or 'whatsoever'. It is used to emphasize the preceding noun or idea, often functioning as a stronger form of 'which' or 'what'. It can introduce a clause that specifies or elaborates on something already mentioned, or it can indicate a cause or reason.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: Ο, ΟΣ, ΟΣΠΕΡ

Etymology: ΟΠΕΡ is a compound word formed from the relative pronoun ὅ (ho), meaning 'who, which, what', and the enclitic particle περ (per), which adds emphasis or intensity, often translated as 'just, even, indeed'.

G2902

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kra-TEH-in

Translations: to rule, to hold, to prevail, to master, to overcome, to control, to grasp, to seize

Notes: This word describes the act of exercising power, authority, or control over something or someone. It can mean to rule or govern, to hold fast or grasp firmly, or to overcome and prevail in a struggle. It is often used to indicate dominance or mastery.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΖΩ, ΚΥΡΙΕΥΩ, ΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The word κρατέω (krateō) derives from κράτος (kratos), meaning 'strength, power, might, dominion'.

G2819

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KLAY-roo

Translations: of lot, of an inheritance, of a portion, of a share, lots, inheritances, portions, shares

Notes: This word refers to a lot, an inheritance, or a portion. It can be used to describe a share of something, often obtained by casting lots, or a divinely appointed portion or inheritance. In the provided context, 'ΚΛΗΡΟΥΣ' (the plural form) is used in the phrase 'ΒΑΛΩΜΕΝ ΚΛΗΡΟΥΣ', meaning 'let us cast lots', which is a method of making decisions by chance, often believed to be guided by divine will.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΙΣ, ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ

G3928

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ekh-OH-rei

Translations: he was yielding, he was giving way, he was withdrawing, he was granting, he was conceding

Notes: This word describes an action of yielding, giving way, withdrawing, or granting something. It implies a movement or concession, often in response to pressure or a request. It can be used to describe someone stepping aside, retreating, or allowing something to happen. It is a compound word formed from the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'from', and the verb χωρέω (chōreō), meaning 'to make room' or 'to go'.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΚΩ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The verb παρεχωρέω (parechōreō) is formed from the prefix παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'from', and the verb χωρέω (chōreō), meaning 'to make room' or 'to go'.

G4773

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: syng-ge-NEH-ee

Translations: related, kindred, kinsman, kinswoman, a kinsman, a kinswoman

Notes: This word refers to someone who is related by birth or family, a kinsman or kinswoman. It can be used as an adjective meaning 'related' or 'kindred', or as a noun referring to a relative. In the provided examples, it appears to be used in the dative case, indicating 'to a kinsman' or 'to a kinswoman', or as a plural referring to 'kinsmen'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ, ΣΥΓΓΕΝΕΙΑ, ΣΥΓΓΕΝΙΚΟΣ

G5053

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: teh-teh-le-oo-tee-KO-ton

Translations: (of) those who have died, (of) the dead, (of) the departed

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, genitive plural, derived from the verb 'τελευτάω' (teleutaō), meaning 'to end, finish, die'. It refers to people who have completed their life, i.e., those who have died. It is used to describe a group of individuals who are deceased.

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΘΑΝΟΝΤΩΝ, ΝΕΚΡΩΝ

Etymology: The word τελευτάω (teleutaō) comes from τέλος (telos), meaning 'end' or 'completion'. It signifies reaching an end, particularly the end of life.

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

Notes: ΛΕΓΩΝ is the present active participle of the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is commonly used to introduce direct or indirect speech, functioning similarly to 'saying' or 'speaking' in English. For example, it might be translated as 'he came saying...' or 'they decreed, speaking...'. It describes an ongoing action of speaking or declaring.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

Etymology: The word λέγω (legō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to collect, gather, pick out'. In Greek, it evolved to mean 'to speak' or 'to say', perhaps from the idea of 'picking out words'.

G3140

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: mar-TOO-ra-me-nos

Translations: having testified, having borne witness, testifying, bearing witness, having given testimony

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'martyreō', meaning 'to bear witness' or 'to testify'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is ongoing, functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. It indicates that the subject has given testimony or borne witness to something.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ, ΣΥΜΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ

G5269

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-po-LOO-sai

Translations: to unloose, to loose, to untie, to take off, to take off a sandal

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ὙΠΟ (HYPO), meaning 'under' or 'from under', and the verb ΛΥΩ (LYO), meaning 'to loose' or 'to untie'. Therefore, ΥΠΟΛΥΩ means 'to unloose from under' or 'to take off (especially footwear)'. It is commonly used in contexts of removing sandals or other coverings from the feet.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ, ΛΥΩ, ΕΚΔΥΩ

Etymology: The word ὙΠΟΛΥΩ is a compound of the preposition ὙΠΟ (HYPO), meaning 'under' or 'from under', and the verb ΛΥΩ (LYO), meaning 'to loose' or 'to untie'.

G4334

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-el-THOO-san

Translations: having come to, having approached, having gone to, the one having come to, a one having come to

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having come to' or 'having approached'. It describes an action completed in the past, with the subject of the participle being the one who performed the action of coming or approaching. It is often used to indicate someone drawing near to a person, place, or situation.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΛΗΣΙΑΖΩ, ΕΓΓΙΖΩ

G3551

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOH-mon

Translations: law, a law, rule, principle

Notes: The word refers to a law, rule, or principle. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the Mosaic Law or the Law of God, but it can also refer to a general principle or custom. It is used to denote a standard of conduct or a governing regulation.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΝΩΝ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΕΝΤΟΛΗ

Etymology: From a root meaning "to parcel out, distribute." It originally referred to anything assigned or apportioned, and later came to mean a custom, usage, or law.

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-OH-pon

Translations: face, a face, presence, person, appearance

Notes: This word refers to the face of a person or animal. It can also denote one's presence or appearance, or even a person themselves, especially in a formal or legal context. It is used to describe physical features as well as the impression or aspect someone presents.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρός (pros, "to, towards") and ὤψ (ōps, "eye, face"). It literally means "that which is towards the eye" or "that which is before the eye."

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GHI-neh-tai

Translations: becomes, happens, is, is born, comes into being, takes place, arises

Notes: This verb is very common and versatile, meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to be born,' or 'to come into being.' It describes a state of transition or occurrence, indicating that something is coming into existence or changing its state. It can be used in various contexts to describe events, transformations, or the origin of something.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Present Tense, Indicative Mood, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΚΤΩ

G3813

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pai-DEE-on

Translations: child, a child, infant, an infant, little child, a little child

Notes: This word refers to a young child or an infant. It is a diminutive form of the word 'παῖς' (pais), meaning 'child' or 'servant', emphasizing the smallness or tenderness of the child. It can be used generally to refer to any young person, often implying innocence or youth.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΒΡΕΦΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek 'παιδίον' (paidíon), a diminutive of 'παῖς' (paîs, “child, boy, servant”).

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

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

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

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

G1090

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: gee-roh-koh-MEE-ah

Translations: care of parents, support of the aged, a care of parents, a support of the aged

Notes: This word is a compound noun, formed from 'γῆρας' (old age) and 'κομέω' (to take care of). It refers to the care or support provided to elderly parents or aged individuals. It describes the act of looking after and providing for the needs of the elderly.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Etymology: From the Greek words 'γῆρας' (old age) and 'κομέω' (to take care of). It describes the act of caring for the aged.

G5142

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: tra-fee-so-MEH-non

Translations: about to be nourished, about to be fed, about to be brought up, that which is about to be nourished

Notes: This word is a future passive participle derived from the verb τρέφω, meaning 'to nourish, feed, or bring up.' As a future passive participle, it describes something that is 'about to be nourished' or 'about to be brought up.' It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun, and indicates an action that will be done to the subject in the future.

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

Etymology: The word τρέφω comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to thicken, to make firm, to nourish.'

G660

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-poh-see-MAI-nei

Translations: it signifies, it means, it indicates, it denotes

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to signify,' 'to indicate,' or 'to mean.' It is used to explain what something represents or points to. In the provided context, it clarifies the meaning of a name or a concept.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΩ, ΕΡΜΗΝΕΥΩ, ΦΡΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἀποσημαίνει (aposēmainei) is derived from the prefix ἀπο- (apo-), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and the verb σημαίνω (sēmainō), meaning 'to show by a sign, signify, indicate.' The root σημαίνω comes from σῆμα (sēma), meaning 'sign' or 'mark.'

G1398

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doo-LEH-oo-ohn

Translations: serving, being a slave, obeying, worshiping

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'δουλεύω' (douleuo), meaning 'to serve' or 'to be a slave'. It describes someone who is actively engaged in serving, whether as a literal slave, a servant, or someone who is obedient to a master or a cause. It can also be used in a religious context to mean 'worshiping' or 'serving God'.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΕΩ

G3816

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.

G2641

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-lee-PON

Translations: leaving, forsaking, abandoning, deserting, remaining, being left behind

Notes: ΚΑΤΑΛΙΠΩΝ is the aorist active participle of the verb ΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ, meaning 'to leave behind, forsake, abandon, or desert'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (down, against) and the verb ΛΕΙΠΩ (to leave). As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject, often translated as 'having left' or 'by leaving'. It can also imply a state of being left behind or remaining.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ, ΛΕΙΠΩ

G3392

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mee-AH-n

Translations: to defile, to pollute, to contaminate, to stain

Notes: This word describes the act of making something unclean, impure, or unholy. It can refer to physical defilement, such as staining or polluting, or to moral and spiritual defilement, such as corrupting or profaning. It is often used in a religious context to describe ritual impurity or sin.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΜΟΛΥΝΩ, ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩ, ΒΕΒΗΛΟΩ

Etymology: The word 'μιαίνω' (miainō) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the concept of defilement and impurity.

G1074

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ge-ne-AS

Translations: of a generation, of generations, a generation, generations, of a race, of races, a race, races, of a family, of families, a family, families, of a kind, of kinds, a kind, kinds

Notes: This word refers to a generation of people, a race, a family, or a kind/species. It can also denote the time span of a generation. In the provided examples, it is used in the phrase "generations of generations" (ΓΕΝΕΑΣ ΓΕΝΕΩΝ), emphasizing a very long or eternal duration.

Inflection: Singular Genitive or Plural Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ, ΓΕΝΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb γίνομαι (ginomai), meaning "to come into being" or "to be born."

G3754

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-tee

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΓΑΡ

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

G3778

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

G3854

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-GINE

Translations: to bring alongside, to bring forth, to produce, to come, to arrive, to pass by

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. As an infinitive, it expresses the action of bringing something alongside, bringing it forth, or causing it to appear. It can also mean to come or arrive, or to pass by, depending on the context. It is often used to describe the act of presenting or producing something.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΦΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word 'παράγω' is a compound verb derived from the Greek preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside, alongside, from', and the verb 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead, to bring'. Its meaning is a combination of these two elements, indicating movement or action in relation to something else.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eh-FIK-ton

Translations: attainable, possible, within reach, an attainable thing, a possible thing

Notes: This word describes something that can be reached, achieved, or grasped. It refers to something that is within one's power or ability to accomplish. It is often used to indicate the feasibility or possibility of an action or outcome.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΤΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΙΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb ἐφικνέομαι (ephikneomai), meaning 'to reach, arrive at, attain'. It is formed from the prefix ἐπι- (epi-) meaning 'upon, to' and ἱκνέομαι (hikneomai) meaning 'to come, arrive'.

G0094

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ax-EE-oh-ma

Translations: dignity, a dignity, office, an office, position, a position, honor, an honor, decree, a decree, axiom, an axiom

Notes: This word refers to a position of honor, authority, or public office. It can also denote a recognized truth or principle, like an axiom in mathematics. It describes something considered worthy or valuable, often in the context of status or a formal declaration.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΜΗ, ΑΡΧΗ, ΔΟΞΑ

Etymology: The word ἈΞΙΩΜΑ is derived from the verb ἀξιόω (axioō), meaning 'to deem worthy' or 'to demand'. It relates to the concept of worthiness or value.

G2986

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: LAM-pron

Translations: bright, shining, brilliant, splendid, clear, white, a bright thing

Notes: This word describes something that is bright, shining, or splendid. It can refer to light, color, or even a person's character or status. It is often used to describe something that is visually striking or magnificent. For example, it can describe a bright light, a splendid garment, or a clear sound.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΦΩΤΕΙΝΟΣ, ΛΕΥΚΟΣ, ΕΝΔΟΞΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΛΑΜΠΡΟΣ (lampros) comes from the verb λάμπω (lampō), meaning 'to shine' or 'to give light'. It is related to the concept of light and brilliance.

G2025

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-pee-too-KHON-tas

Translations: having obtained, having succeeded, having achieved, those who obtained

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ἐπιτυγχάνω', meaning 'to obtain', 'to succeed', or 'to achieve'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed. In this form, it refers to 'those who have obtained' or 'having obtained' something, often implying a successful outcome.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ

G3634

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: OY-on

Translations: such as, of what kind, what sort of, as, like, a such thing, a what sort of thing

Notes: ΟΙΟΝ is the neuter singular form of the adjective/pronoun ΟΙΟΣ. It is used to introduce a comparison, meaning 'such as' or 'as', or to ask about the quality or nature of something, meaning 'of what kind' or 'what sort of'. It can also function as a demonstrative, referring to something of a specific kind.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΟΣ, ΟΙΑ, ΟΙΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the demonstrative pronoun ΟΥΤΟΣ (this) or the interrogative pronoun ΤΙΣ (who, what).

G0321

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-NAH-gah-geh

Translations: he brought up, he led up, he took up, he restored, he returned, he offered up, he put to sea, he set sail

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb ἀνάγω (anagō). It means to bring, lead, or take something or someone up, often implying a movement from a lower to a higher place, or from a state of captivity/danger to freedom/safety. It can also refer to offering sacrifices, or to setting sail and putting out to sea.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΑΝΑΦΕΡΩ, ΕΚΦΕΡΩ