Book 1 Chapter 17, Interlinear version from Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews (Beta)

Book 1, Chapter 17

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

17:256

17:256

ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑ
- TELEUTA
- dies
ΔΕ
- DE
- and
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΑΒΡΑΜΟΣ
- ABRAMOS
- Abraham
ΜΕΤ'
- MET'
- after
ὈΛΙΓΟΝ
- OLIGON
- [a]-little
ἈΝΗΡ
- ANĒR
- [a]-man
ΠΑΣΑΝ
- PASAN
- all
ἈΡΕΤΗΝ
- ARETĒN
- excellence
ἈΚΡΟΣ
- AKROS
- excellent
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΤΗΣ
- TĒS
- of-the
ΠΕΡΙ
- PERI
- concerning
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΝ
- AUTON
- him
ΣΠΟΥΔΗΣ
- SPOUDĒS
- zeal
ἈΞΙΩΣ
- AXIŌS
- worthily
ΥΠΟ
- YPO
- by
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- of-the
ΘΕΟΥ
- THEOU
- God
ΤΕΤΙΜΗΜΕΝΟΣ
- TETIMĒMENOS
- honored
ἘΒΙΩΣΕ
- EBIŌSE
- he-lived
ΔΕ
- DE
- and
ΤΟΝ
- TON
- the
ΠΑΝΤΑ
- PANTA
- whole
ΧΡΟΝΟΝ
- CHRONON
- time
ἘΤΩΝ
- ETŌN
- of-years
ΕΒΔΟΜΗΚΟΝΤΑΠΕΝΤΕ
- EBDOMĒKONTAPENTE
- seventy-five
ΠΡΟΣ
- PROS
- in-addition-to
ΤΟΙΣ
- TOIS
- the
ΕΚΑΤΟΝ
- EKATON
- hundred
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΘΑΠΤΕΤΑΙ
- THAPTETAI
- he-is-buried
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΝΕΒΡΩΝΙ
- NEBRŌNI
- Hebron
ΜΕΤΑ
- META
- with
ΤΗΣ
- TĒS
- of-the
ΓΥΝΑΙΚΟΣ
- GYNAIKOS
- wife
ΣΑΡΡΑΣ
- SARHRAS
- Sarah
ΥΠΟ
- YPO
- by
ΤΩΝ
- TŌN
- of-the
ΠΑΙΔΩΝ
- PAIDŌN
- children
ἸΣΑΚΟΥ
- ISAKOU
- Isaac
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἸΣΜΑΗΛΟΥ
- ISMAĒLOU
- Ishmael

G5053

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: teh-lev-TAN

Translations: to end, to finish, to die, to complete, to bring to an end

Notes: This word describes the action of bringing something to an end, completing a task, or reaching a conclusion. It can also refer to the act of dying or passing away. It is often used in contexts where a process or life reaches its final point.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΘΝΗΣΚΩ, ΠΕΡΑΙΝΩ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word τελευτάω (teleutaō) comes from the noun τέλος (telos), meaning "end" or "completion." It signifies the act of reaching that end or completion.

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.

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.

G3326

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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'.

G3641

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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'.

G0206

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AH-kross

Translations: highest, outermost, extreme, top, a top, a summit, a peak, a point

Notes: This word describes something that is at the very tip, edge, or highest point. It can refer to the extreme end of something, like the top of a mountain or the tip of a finger. It is often used to denote something that is at its peak or most excellent state, or the very first or last in a series.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ἈΝΩΤΑΤΟΣ, ὙΨΙΣΤΟΣ, ἘΣΧΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'point, sharp'. It is related to words signifying sharpness or the highest point.

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.

G4012

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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'.

G4710

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: spoo-DEHS

Translations: (of) diligence, (of) haste, (of) earnestness, (of) zeal, (of) eagerness

Notes: This word refers to a state of earnestness, diligence, or eagerness. It can also denote speed or haste in action. It is used to describe the quality of being diligent or the act of doing something quickly and with great effort.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΑΧΟΣ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΙΑ, ΖΗΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word σπουδή (spoudē) is derived from the verb σπεύδω (speudō), meaning 'to hasten' or 'to be eager'. It refers to the quality of being quick or earnest in action.

G5259

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

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

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

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

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

G3588, G3778

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

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

G5091

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: teh-tee-MEE-meh-nos

Translations: honored, esteemed, valued, having been honored, a honored one

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, functioning as an adjective. It describes something or someone that has been honored, esteemed, or held in high regard. It indicates a state of having received honor or value. For example, it could be used to describe a person who is respected in a community or an object that is highly valued.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΙΜΟΣ, ΕΝΔΟΞΟΣ

G0979

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-BEE-oh-seh

Translations: lived, he lived, she lived, it lived

Notes: This is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'βιόω' (bioō), meaning 'to live' or 'to pass one's life'. It describes a completed action in the past, indicating that someone or something lived for a certain period or in a certain way.

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

Synonyms: ΖΑΩ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The word 'βιόω' (bioō) comes from the ancient Greek word 'βίος' (bios), meaning 'life'. It is related to the concept of the course or manner of life.

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.

G3326

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

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

G1522

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-SAH-koo

Translations: hear, listen, listen to, answer, obey

Notes: This word is a form of the verb meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen'. It often implies not just hearing a sound, but also paying attention to it, understanding it, and potentially responding or obeying. It can be used in contexts where someone is listening to a prayer or a request, or obeying a command.

Inflection: Aorist, Imperative, Active, Second Person, Singular

Synonyms: ἈΚΟΥΩ, ὙΠΑΚΟΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣΑΚΟΥΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕἸΣ (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ἈΚΟΥΩ (akouō), meaning 'to hear'.

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Book 1, Chapter 17

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

17:256

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