2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

Translations: he, she, it, they, him, her, it, them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, same, very

Notes: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is a versatile word in Koine Greek. As a third-person pronoun, it translates to 'he, she, it' or 'they' in the nominative case, and 'him, her, it' or 'them' in other cases. When used intensively, often in the nominative or immediately following the noun, it means 'himself, herself, itself, themselves' or 'even, very'. When used as an adjective with the definite article (e.g., 'ὁ αὐτὸς'), it means 'the same'. Its meaning depends on its grammatical function and position in the sentence.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a pronominal stem *au- or *aw-.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-too-RAHN

Translations: to urinate upon, to urinate down, to piss on

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'κατα-' (down, upon) and 'οὐρέω' (to urinate). It means to urinate upon or down on something or someone. It is used to describe the act of urinating with a downward or covering motion.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΟΥΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΟΥΡΕΩ is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'upon', and the verb οὐρέω (oureō), meaning 'to urinate'.

G5306

G3588, G3739, G3778, G5101

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.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: HAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine

G0846

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

G1537, G1803

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: eks

Translations: out of, from, by, of, six

Notes: This word can function in two main ways. As a preposition, it means 'out of' or 'from', indicating origin, source, or separation. It is always used with the genitive case. It can also denote the agent or cause of something. As a numeral, it means 'six'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΠΟ, ΕΚ, ΕΞΑ

Etymology: As a preposition, it comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'out'. As a numeral, it comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'six'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GHEE-non-tai

Translations: they become, they happen, they come to pass, they are, they arise, they are made

Notes: This is a common verb meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' or 'to come into being.' It describes a process of change or occurrence, indicating that something is coming into existence or transitioning into a new state. It can also simply mean 'to be' in certain contexts, especially when referring to events or situations.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΦΥΟΜΑΙ

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.

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.

G3449

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-noos

Translations: toil, labor, pain, suffering, distress, toils, labors, pains, sufferings, distresses

Notes: This word refers to physical or mental exertion, often implying hardship, fatigue, or suffering. It can describe the effort involved in work or the pain experienced as a result of it. It is used in sentences to denote the difficulties or afflictions one might endure.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΟΠΟΣ, ΟΔΥΝΗ, ΘΛΙΨΙΣ

Etymology: The word πόνος (ponos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *pen- meaning 'to toil, to work'. It is related to the Latin poena ('punishment, penalty') and English 'pain'.

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.

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.

G5124

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toys

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΥ͂ΤΟΙ, ἘΚΕΊΝΟΙΣ

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.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-bah-KEE-nays

Translations: Sabakines

Notes: This word is a proper noun, likely a personal name. It refers to an individual named Sabakines. Proper nouns like this are used to identify specific people, places, or things and do not typically change form based on grammatical case or number in the same way common nouns do.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The etymology of 'Sabakines' is not well-documented in standard Greek lexicons. It appears to be a foreign name, possibly of Egyptian or other Near Eastern origin, transliterated into Greek.

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

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: lah-TOO-see-mos

Translations: Latousimos

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a personal name or a place name, possibly transliterated from another language into Koine Greek. It is not a common word found in standard Koine Greek lexicons or biblical texts. Its exact meaning or origin within a Greek context is unclear without further specific historical or geographical information.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The etymology of 'ΛΑΤΟΥΣΙΜΟΣ' is unknown. It does not appear to be derived from common Greek roots and is likely a transliteration of a foreign name or term.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: HEH-phas

Translations: Hephas, Iaphas

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a personal name. It is not a common word found in standard Koine Greek lexicons or biblical texts. It could be a transliteration of a foreign name or a less common variant of a known name. Given the context provided, it seems to function as part of a list of names.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The etymology of this specific form is unclear, as it is not a standard Greek word. It may be a transliteration of a foreign name or a unique proper noun.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: eh-OH-fren

Translations: Eophren

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a personal name. It is not found in standard Koine Greek lexicons or biblical texts, suggesting it may be a less common name or a name from a specific historical or literary context outside of the typical Koine corpus. It functions as a name within a sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The etymology of Eophren is not readily available in standard Greek linguistic resources. It does not appear to be a common Greek name with a clear derivation from known Greek roots.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: EH-bee-das

Translations: Ebidas

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a personal name or a place name, possibly of foreign origin transliterated into Greek. It is not a common word found in standard Koine Greek lexicons, suggesting it could be a very rare name, a specific historical or geographical reference, or potentially a misspelling or variant of another name. Without further context, its precise meaning beyond being a name is unclear.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The etymology of 'ἘΒΙΔΑΣ' is unknown. It does not appear to be derived from common Greek roots and is likely a transliteration of a foreign name.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: EL-das

Translations: Eldas

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a personal name. It is not a common word found in standard Koine Greek lexicons or biblical texts, suggesting it might be a less common name, a variant spelling, or specific to a particular text or tradition. Its exact meaning or origin within a Greek context is not readily apparent.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The etymology of 'ἘΛΔΑΣ' is uncertain. It does not appear to have a clear Greek root and may be of foreign origin, possibly Semitic or another language, transliterated into Greek.

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.

G5218

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hee-oh-NOYS

Translations: grandchildren, descendants, children, offspring

Notes: This word refers to grandchildren or descendants, emphasizing the lineage that comes after one's immediate children. It can also be used more broadly to mean offspring or children in a general sense, especially when referring to a group of descendants. It is a compound word, combining 'son' (υἱός) and a suffix indicating 'belonging to' or 'descended from'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΚΓΟΝΟΙ, ΑΠΟΓΟΝΟΙ

Etymology: From the Greek word υἱός (huios), meaning 'son', combined with a suffix indicating descent or belonging. It refers to those who are 'of the son' or 'descended from'.

G4749

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STO-loos

Translations: fleets, armies, expeditions, equipment, garments, robes

Notes: This word refers to an array, equipment, or a fleet of ships. It can also refer to a garment or robe, particularly one that is long and flowing. Its meaning can vary depending on the context, often implying a prepared or ordered arrangement of things or people.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΕΥΜΑ, ΠΛΟΙΩΝ

Etymology: From the verb στέλλω (stellō), meaning 'to arrange, prepare, send'. It originally referred to an arrangement or equipment, and later extended to a fleet or an army.

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.

G2638

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-lam-BAH-noo-see

Translations: they overtake, they seize, they grasp, they apprehend, they comprehend, they find

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb λαμβάνω (lambano, meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'). It generally means to take hold of something, often implying an action of seizing, overtaking, or comprehending. It can refer to physically catching up with someone or something, or mentally grasping a concept or idea. In some contexts, it can also mean to find or discover.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΠΙΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ

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.

G3745

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-son

Translations: as much as, as many as, as great as, how much, how many, how great, as far as, as long as, as soon as, as

Notes: This word is a relative adjective or pronominal adjective, meaning 'as much as' or 'as many as'. It is often used to indicate quantity, extent, or degree. When used as an adverb, it can mean 'as far as', 'as long as', or 'as soon as'. It can introduce a clause that specifies a measure or comparison. For example, 'as much as you want' or 'as many people as there are'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΠΟΣΟΣ, ΗΛΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun *ho* (the) and the suffix -sos, indicating quantity or measure. It is related to ὅς (hos, 'who, which') and τοσοῦτος (tosoutos, 'so great, so much').

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'.

G2520

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-THEE-kee

Translations: it is proper, it is fitting, it is right, it is due, it is appropriate

Notes: This word means 'it is proper' or 'it is fitting'. It is an impersonal verb, meaning it is typically used in the third person singular and refers to what is appropriate or due. It describes what ought to be done or what is suitable in a given situation.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΕΠΕΙ, ΕΞΕΣΤΙ

Etymology: The word καθήκω (kathēkō) is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'according to', and the verb ἥκω (hēkō), meaning 'to have come' or 'to have arrived'. Together, they convey the sense of something having come down to a proper or fitting state.

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tha-LAS-san

Translations: sea, a sea

Notes: This word refers to a large body of salt water, such as an ocean or a large lake. It is commonly used to describe the sea as a physical location or as a powerful natural force. In sentences, it often appears as the direct object of a verb, indicating something done to or with the sea.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'thalassa' is of pre-Greek, Mediterranean origin, likely borrowed into Greek from an earlier language spoken in the Aegean region. It is not derived from Proto-Indo-European roots.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEH-geh-tai

Translations: it is said, it is spoken, it is told, he is said, she is said, it is called

Notes: This word is the third person singular, present indicative, passive form of the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. Therefore, 'λέγεται' translates to 'it is said' or 'it is spoken'. It indicates that something is being stated or reported by an unspecified agent, or that someone/something is being referred to or called by a certain name.

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

Synonyms: ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

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.

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

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

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'.

G4754

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: strah-TEV-sas

Translations: having campaigned, having served as a soldier, having gone to war, having made war

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to campaign' or 'to serve as a soldier'. It describes an action that has already been completed by the subject. It is often used to indicate that someone has undertaken a military expedition or engaged in warfare.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΕΜΕΩ, ΜΑΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word στρατεύω (strateuō) comes from στρατός (stratos), meaning 'army' or 'encampment'.

G2722

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-TES-khen

Translations: held, he held, she held, it held, took possession of, he took possession of, she took possession of, it took possession of, restrained, he restrained, she restrained, it restrained, occupied, he occupied, she occupied, it occupied, possessed, he possessed, she possessed, it possessed, retained, he retained, she retained, it retained, seized, he seized, she seized, it seized

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'κατέχω' (katechō). It means 'he/she/it held,' 'took possession of,' 'restrained,' 'occupied,' 'possessed,' 'retained,' or 'seized.' It describes an action that occurred in the past and was completed. It can be used in various contexts, such as holding onto something, taking control of a place, or restraining someone.

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

Synonyms: ΕΧΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'κατέχω' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against,' and the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold.' The combination implies holding down, holding fast, or holding against something.

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.

G5218

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: Hwee-OH-noy

Translations: grandchildren, descendants, posterity

Notes: This word refers to one's grandchildren or, more broadly, to one's descendants or posterity. It is used to denote the offspring of one's children, extending the family line. In a sentence, it would typically be used to refer to a group of people who are the descendants of a particular individual or family.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΚΓΟΝΟΙ, ΑΠΟΓΟΝΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΥΙΩΝΟΣ (huiōnos) is derived from the Greek word υἱός (huios), meaning 'son'. It literally means 'son's son' or 'descendant'.

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.

G0846

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.

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

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.

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-noo

Translations: of that, of that one, of him, of it, that one's, his

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective 'ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ', meaning 'that' or 'that one'. In the genitive case, it indicates possession or origin, translating to 'of that', 'of that one', 'of him', or 'of it'. It can refer to a person or thing previously mentioned or understood from context, distinguishing it from something closer or more immediate.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word 'ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ' is derived from the demonstrative particle 'ἘΚΕῖ' (there), indicating distance. It points to something or someone far off or distinct from the speaker and listener.

G3140

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mar-too-REH-ee

Translations: bears witness, testifies, gives evidence, confirms, attests

Notes: This verb means to bear witness, to testify, or to give evidence. It is used to describe someone who provides a statement or confirms a fact, often based on personal knowledge or experience. It can also mean to confirm or attest to something. For example, 'He testifies to the truth' or 'The evidence confirms his story.'

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ, ΣΥΝΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LO-go

Translations: (to) word, (to) reason, (to) account, (to) saying, (to) message, (to) speech, (to) matter, (to) thing, by word, by reason, by account, by saying, by message, by speech, by matter, by thing

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun 'ΛΟΓΟΣ' (logos). 'ΛΟΓΟΣ' is a fundamental term in Greek, meaning 'word,' 'reason,' 'account,' 'speech,' or 'message.' In its dative form 'ΛΟΓΩ,' it often indicates the indirect object of an action, the means or instrument by which something is done, or the cause or reason for something. It can be translated with prepositions like 'to,' 'for,' 'by,' or 'with,' depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΜΥΘΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

G220

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-lek-SAN-dros

Translations: Alexander

Notes: This is a common Greek proper name, meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of men'. It refers to various historical figures, most notably Alexander the Great, the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. It is used as a subject in sentences, indicating the person performing an action.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'Alexandros' is derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexō), meaning 'to ward off, to defend, to help', and ἀνήρ (anēr), meaning 'man' (genitive ἀνδρός, andros). Thus, it means 'defender of mankind'.

G4181, G2478

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: po-LY-is-tor

Translations: very learned, very experienced, very knowledgeable, a very learned person, a very experienced person, a very knowledgeable person

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'πολύς' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many', and 'ἵστωρ' (histor), meaning 'knowing' or 'learned'. It describes someone who is very learned, knowledgeable, or experienced, often in a wide range of subjects. It can be used to refer to a person who is a great scholar or historian.

Inflection: Masculine or Feminine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΜΑΘΗΣ, ΠΟΛΥΓΝΩΜΩΝ

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek terms: 'πολύς' (polys), meaning 'much, many', and 'ἵστωρ' (histor), meaning 'knowing, learned, expert'. The latter term is related to 'οἶδα' (oida), 'to know'.

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'.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: kleh-OH-dee-moss

Translations: Cleodemus

Notes: Cleodemus is a masculine proper noun, referring to a specific individual. It is a compound name derived from two Greek words. In ancient texts, it would be used as the name of a person, similar to how names are used in English sentences.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Κλεόδημος (Kleodēmos) is a compound of two Greek elements: κλέος (kleos), meaning 'glory' or 'fame', and δῆμος (dēmos), meaning 'people' or 'district'. Thus, the name means 'glory of the people' or 'fame of the people'.

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.

G4396

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-FEE-tays

Translations: prophet, a prophet

Notes: A prophet is a person who speaks for God, often delivering divine messages, interpreting God's will, or foretelling future events. They are seen as inspired by God to communicate His word to humanity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΘΕΟΠΝΕΥΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προφήτης (prophḗtēs), from πρό (pró, “before”) + φημί (phēmí, “to speak”). It literally means 'one who speaks forth' or 'one who speaks for'.

G2478

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: iss-TO-ron

Translations: inquiring, investigating, learning by inquiry, knowing by inquiry, visiting, describing, narrating, relating

Notes: ΙΣΤΟΡΩΝ is the present active participle of the verb ΙΣΤΟΡΕΩ. It describes someone who is in the process of inquiring, investigating, or learning through personal research or observation. It can also mean to describe or narrate something based on such inquiry. It is used to indicate an ongoing action of seeking knowledge or recounting facts.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΕΥΝΑΩ, ΕΞΕΤΑΖΩ, ΔΙΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ

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.

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'.

G2531

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

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

G3550

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: noh-moh-THEH-tays

Translations: lawgiver, a lawgiver

Notes: This word refers to someone who establishes or enacts laws. It can describe a person who creates a legal system or a divine being who gives commandments. It is typically used in a nominative case to identify the subject as the lawgiver.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΝΟΜΟΔΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: This is a compound word derived from two Greek words: ΝΟΜΟΣ (NOMOS), meaning 'law', and ΤΙΘΗΜΙ (TITHĒMI), meaning 'to place' or 'to set'. Thus, it literally means 'one who places or sets laws'.

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.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-non-toh

Translations: they became, they were, they came to be, they happened, they arose

Notes: This word is a past tense form of the verb 'to become' or 'to be'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, indicating a change of state, an event happening, or the coming into existence of something. It is often used to describe what happened or what came about.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey similar concepts of becoming or originating.

G2425

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ee-kah-NOY

Translations: sufficient, enough, able, competent, worthy, many, considerable

Notes: This word describes something as being sufficient, adequate, or enough for a particular purpose or task. It can also refer to a considerable number or amount of something, or to people who are capable or competent. It is often used to indicate that someone or something meets a required standard or quantity.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΡΚΕΤΟΣ, ΕΞΑΡΚΗΣ

Etymology: From the verb ἱκάνω (hikanō), meaning 'to reach, arrive, suffice'. It is related to ἵκω (hikō), 'to come, arrive'.

G3687

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: oh-no-MAH-zohn

Translations: naming, calling, mentioning, to name, to call, to mention

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'onomazō', meaning 'to name' or 'to call by name'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing or habitual. It can be translated as 'naming', 'calling', or 'mentioning', and often implies the act of invoking or referring to someone or something by their name.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ah-feh-RAN

Translations: Iaferan

Notes: This is a proper noun, likely a personal name. It appears in ancient texts, often alongside other names, suggesting it refers to an individual or a specific entity. Its exact meaning or origin within Koine Greek is not widely documented, but it functions as a unique identifier.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The etymology of this specific name is not clearly documented in standard Koine Greek lexicons. It may be a transliteration of a foreign name or a variant of another known name.

G4947

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: soo-REEN

Translations: Syria, Syrian

Notes: This word refers to Syria, a country in the Middle East. It is used to denote the land itself or something pertaining to it, such as a person from Syria. In this form, it is an inflected form of the proper noun 'Syria'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The word 'Syria' (Συρία) is derived from the Aramaic name for the region, which was known as 'Aram' or 'Aramea'. The Greek form likely came into use through contact with the Assyrians, who also referred to the region.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-AH-fran

Translations: Iaphran

Notes: Iaphran is a proper noun, likely referring to a person or a place. In the provided context, it appears alongside other names, suggesting it is the name of an individual. Proper nouns are used to identify specific entities and do not typically inflect for case or gender in the same way common nouns do, though they may have different forms depending on the source language or transliteration.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The etymology of 'Iaphran' is not readily available in standard Koine Greek lexicons, as it appears to be a transliteration of a foreign name, possibly Semitic in origin. It is likely derived from a non-Greek source.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: soo-ROO

Translations: Sourou, Suru

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely referring to a place or a person, possibly a variant or a genitive form of 'Soura' or 'Sura'. In the provided context, it seems to refer to a geographical location, specifically related to Assyria. It is not a common Koine Greek word found in standard lexicons, suggesting it might be a transliteration of a foreign name or a less common geographical reference.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive

Etymology: The etymology of 'Sourou' is uncertain as it is likely a transliteration of a foreign place name, possibly Semitic in origin, rather than a word derived from Greek roots. It may be related to 'Suru' or 'Sura', which are ancient place names.

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.

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.

G1060

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: gah-MEN-tah

Translations: marrying, having married, to marry, to be married

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γαμέω' (gameō), meaning 'to marry' or 'to be married'. It describes someone who is in the act of marrying or has already married. It can be used to describe both men and women, and its meaning can shift slightly depending on the context, often implying the act of taking a spouse or being given in marriage.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΟΙΚΕΩ, ΕΚΓΑΜΙΖΩ

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-FRAH-noo

Translations: of Aphran, to Aphran

Notes: This word is a proper noun, likely a name or a place name, appearing in the genitive case. It refers to something belonging to or related to 'Aphran', or indicates motion towards 'Aphran'. In the provided context, it seems to be a geographical reference, possibly related to 'Suru'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive

Etymology: The etymology of 'Aphran' is not clearly documented in standard Greek lexicons. It appears to be a foreign proper name, possibly of Semitic or Assyrian origin, given the context of 'Suru' (Syria/Assyria).

G1080

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: gen-NEE-sai

Translations: to beget, to give birth, to bear, to produce, to generate

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ΓΕΝΝΑΩ'. It means 'to beget', 'to give birth to', or 'to produce'. It describes the act of bringing something or someone into existence, often referring to procreation or the origin of something. As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun, often used after other verbs or prepositions.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΤΙΚΤΩ, ΦΥΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΕΝΝΑΩ comes from the Greek root γένος (genos), meaning 'race, stock, kin'. It is related to the idea of origin and family lineage.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-DOH-ron

Translations: double gift, a double gift, two gifts

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the prefix 'δι-' (di-), meaning 'two' or 'twice', and 'δῶρον' (dōron), meaning 'gift'. Therefore, it refers to a 'double gift' or 'two gifts'. It is used to describe something that is given in duplicate or as a pair of gifts.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word ΔΙΔΩΡΟΝ is a compound of the Greek prefix 'δι-' (di-), meaning 'two' or 'twice', and the noun 'δῶρον' (dōron), meaning 'gift'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ge-NEH-sthai

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AF

Translations: from, away from, by, of

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

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

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.

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).

G3004