Book 1 Chapter 14, Interlinear version from Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews (Beta)

Book 1, Chapter 14

Interlinear version from Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews (Beta)

14:237

14:237

ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΣΑΡΡΑ
- SARHRA
- Sarah
ΜΕΝ
- MEN
- indeed
ΟΥ̓
- OU
- not
ΠΟΛΥ
- POLY
- much
ΥΣΤΕΡΟΝ
- YSTERON
- later
ἈΠΟΘΝΗΣΚΕΙ
- APOTHNĒSKEI
- she-dies
ΒΙΩΣΑΣΑ
- BIŌSASA
- having-lived
ἘΤΗ
- ETĒ
- years
ΕΠΤΑ
- EPTA
- seven
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΕἸΚΟΣΙ
- EIKOSI
- twenty
ΠΡΟΣ
- PROS
- in-addition-to
ΤΟΙΣ
- TOIS
- the
ΕΚΑΤΟΝ
- EKATON
- hundred
ΘΑΠΤΟΥΣΙ
- THAPTOUSI
- they-bury
Δ'
- D'
- but
ΑΥ̓ΤΗΝ
- AUTĒN
- her
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΝΕΒΡΩΝΙ
- NEBRŌNI
- Hebron
ΣΥΓΧΩΡΟΥΝΤΩΝ
- SYGCHŌROUNTŌN
- allowing
ΜΕΝ
- MEN
- indeed
ΤΩΝ
- TŌN
- of-the
ΧΑΝΑΝΑΙΩΝ
- CHANANAIŌN
- Canaanites
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΔΗΜΟΣΙΑ
- DĒMOSIA
- publicly
ΧΟΥΝ
- CHOUN
- they-bury
ΑΥ̓ΤΗΣ
- AUTĒS
- her
ΤΟΝ
- TON
- the
ΤΑΦΟΝ
- TAPHON
- tomb
ΑΒΡΑΜΟΥ
- ABRAMOU
- of-Abraham
ΔΕ
- DE
- but
ὨΝΗΣΑΜΕΝΟΥ
- ŌNĒSAMENOU
- having-bought
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΧΩΡΙΟΝ
- CHŌRION
- place
ΣΙΚΛΩΝ
- SIKLŌN
- shekels
ΤΕΤΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ
- TETRAKOSIŌN
- four-hundred
ΠΑΡ'
- PAR'
- from
ἘΦΡΑΙΜΟΥ
- EPHRAIMOU
- Ephron
ΤΙΝΟΣ
- TINOS
- a-certain-one
ἘΚ
- EK
- from
ΤΗΣ
- TĒS
- the
ΝΕΒΡΩΝΟΣ
- NEBRŌNOS
- Hebron
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΤΑ
- TA
- the
ΜΝΗΜΕΙΑ
- MNĒMEIA
- monuments
ΑΒΡΑΜΟΣ
- ABRAMOS
- Abraham
ΤΕ
- TE
- both
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΟΙ
- OI
- the
ἈΠΟΓΟΝΟΙ
- APOGONOI
- descendants
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ
- AUTOU
- of-him
ΤΑΥΤΗ
- TAUTĒ
- there
ΚΑΤΕΣΚΕΥΑΣΑΝΤΟ
- KATESKEUASANTO
- they-built

G2532

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G3303

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Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

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

G4183

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Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: PO-loo

Translations: much, many, great, greatly, often, a lot

Notes: This word is commonly used to indicate a large quantity, degree, or frequency. As an adverb, it means 'much,' 'greatly,' or 'often,' modifying verbs or adjectives. As an adjective, it means 'much' (for singular nouns) or 'many' (for plural nouns), describing the quantity of something. It can also mean 'great' in terms of size or importance.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular (as adjective); Does not inflect (as adverb)

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΛΑ, ΠΛΕΙΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'much' or 'many'. It is a very common word across various Indo-European languages.

G5306

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Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: HOO-steh-ron

Translations: later, afterward, last, finally, the latter, the end, a later time, the later

Notes: This word indicates a point in time that comes after another, or something that is last in a sequence. It can function as an adverb meaning 'later' or 'afterward', or as an adjective/noun meaning 'the last' or 'the latter part'. It is often used to refer to a subsequent event or a final outcome.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative (when functioning as a noun/adjective), Adverbial

Synonyms: ΟΨΕ, ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΤΕΛΟΣ

Etymology: From the comparative form of the adverb 'ὑπό' (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'below', indicating a position or time that is subsequent or inferior.

G0622

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-poth-NAY-skay

Translations: to die, to be dead, to perish

Notes: This verb means 'to die' or 'to be dead'. It is often used to describe the physical cessation of life, but can also refer to spiritual death or the perishing of something. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and 'θνῄσκω' (thnēiskō), meaning 'to die'.

Inflection: Present Indicative, Active Voice, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΦΘΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') and θνῄσκω (thnēiskō, 'to die'). The prefix ἀπό can intensify the meaning or indicate separation.

G4314

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G1722

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

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

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

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

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

G4784

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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

G1219

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Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: dee-mo-SEE-ah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΕΡΩΣ, ΑΝΟΙΚΤΩΣ

G5522

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHOON

Translations: dust, earth, dirt, a dust, an earth, a dirt

Notes: This word refers to fine, dry particles of earth or other matter. It is often used in contexts describing the ground, the act of throwing dust, or as a symbol of humility, mourning, or destruction. For example, it can describe the ground one walks on, or the dust that is thrown upon one's head as a sign of grief.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΓΗ, ΚΟΝΙΟΡΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word Χοῦς (Chous) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the verb χέω (cheō), meaning 'to pour', referring to something poured out or scattered.

G1161

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Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: toh

Translations: the

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

G5561

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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.

G3844

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

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

G5100

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Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: TI-nos

Translations: of someone, of something, of anyone, of anything, of a certain one, of a certain thing, of what, of whom, whose

Notes: ΤΙΝΟΣ is the genitive singular form of the indefinite or interrogative pronoun 'τις'. As an indefinite pronoun, it refers to an unspecified person or thing, often translated as 'someone' or 'something'. As an interrogative pronoun, it asks about the identity or nature of a person or thing, translated as 'whose' or 'of what'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or the object of certain prepositions.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΝΩΝ, ΤΙΝΙ, ΤΙΝΑ

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: THAYS

Translations: of the

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

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

G3568

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: neh-VROH-nos

Translations: of Nimrod

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun Νεβρώδ (Nebrod), which refers to Nimrod. Nimrod is a biblical figure described in the Book of Genesis as a mighty hunter and king, associated with the founding of cities like Babel, Erech, Akkad, and Calneh in the land of Shinar.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name Νεβρώδ (Nebrod) is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name נִמְרוֹד (Nimrod). Its precise etymology in Hebrew is uncertain, but it is traditionally associated with the verb מָרַד (marad), meaning 'to rebel'.

G3588

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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.

G3419

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mnee-MEH-yah

Translations: tombs, monuments, memorials, sepulchers, graves

Notes: This word refers to a monument, memorial, or tomb, often a place where a deceased person is buried or commemorated. It is typically a structure built to preserve the memory of a person or event. It is used in the plural form in the provided text.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΑΦΟΣ, ΜΝΗΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΜΝΗΜΕΙΟΝ (mnēmeion) comes from μνήμη (mnēmē), meaning 'memory' or 'remembrance'. It is related to the verb μιμνήσκω (mimnēskō), 'to remind' or 'to remember'.

G5037

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle

Sounds like: TEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΔΕ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, 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.

G0556

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-POH-go-noy

Translations: descendants, offspring, children

Notes: This word refers to those born from a particular ancestor or lineage, indicating a line of descent. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and 'γόνος' (gonos), meaning 'seed' or 'offspring'. It is typically used to describe the collective progeny of a person or group.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΣΠΕΡΜΑΤΑ, ΤΕΚΝΑ, ΓΕΝΕΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἀπόγονος (apogonos) is derived from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the noun γόνος (gonos), meaning 'seed', 'offspring', or 'birth'. Thus, it literally means 'those born from' or 'those sprung from'.

G3778

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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOW-tay

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

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

Inflection: Feminine, Singular, Genitive or Dative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΗ, ΕΚΕΙΝΗ

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

G2680

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tes-keh-YOO-ah-sahn-toh

Translations: they prepared, they made ready, they built, they constructed, they furnished

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to prepare,' 'to make ready,' 'to build,' 'to construct,' or 'to furnish.' It is often used to describe the act of making something ready for a specific purpose or creating something from scratch. It is a compound word formed from κατά (kata, 'down' or 'completely') and σκευάζω (skeuazō, 'to prepare' or 'to equip').

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΑΖΩ, ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ, ΚΤΙΖΩ

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Book 1, Chapter 14

Interlinear version from Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews (Beta)

14:237

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