2001 Translation

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, 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.

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.

G4035

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: peh-ree-leef-THEN-tes

Translations: those who were left over, those who remained, the survivors, the ones left behind

Notes: This word is a compound word formed from περί (peri, meaning 'around' or 'over') and λείπω (leipo, meaning 'to leave'). It describes individuals who have been left behind or have survived a particular event or situation. It is typically used to refer to a remnant or a group that remains after others have departed or perished.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΛΕΙΦΘΕΝΤΕΣ, ΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΦΘΕΝΤΕΣ

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.

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'.

G5091

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: tee-MOHN

Translations: honoring, esteeming, valuing, revering, respecting

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'timaō', meaning 'to honor' or 'to value'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action and can function adjectivally (e.g., 'the one honoring') or adverbially (e.g., 'while honoring'). It indicates someone who is currently engaged in the act of showing honor, respect, or high regard for someone or something.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter, Nominative Singular (or Accusative Singular for Neuter)

Synonyms: ΣΕΒΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΑΙΝΩΝ, ΕΥΛΑΒΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ

G5053

Part of Speech: Participle

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

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΘΑΝΟΝΤΟΣ, ΕΚΠΝΕΥΣΑΝΤΟΣ

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

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.

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.

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-non

Translations: that (one), him, it

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It refers to something distant in space or time, or something previously mentioned or understood from the context. As a pronoun, it can stand alone, meaning 'that one' or 'him/it'. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, meaning 'that [noun]'. In this form, it is used for a masculine singular object of a verb or preposition.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ὉΔΕ

Etymology: The word ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ (ekeinos) is derived from the adverb ἐκεῖ (ekei), meaning 'there'. It refers to something 'over there' or 'that one there', indicating distance.

G5384

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: FEE-loss

Translations: dear, beloved, friendly, a friend, a lover

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'dear,' 'beloved,' or 'friendly,' or as a noun meaning 'friend' or 'lover.' As an adjective, it describes someone or something that is cherished or held in affection. As a noun, it refers to a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. It is often used to describe close relationships.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΤΑΙΡΟΣ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'philos' comes from an ancient root meaning 'to love' or 'to be fond of.' It is related to other words in Greek that express affection and friendship.

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: 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

G1245

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-dek-sah-MEH-noo

Translations: (of) succeeding, (of) taking over, (of) following after, (of) receiving in succession

Notes: This word is a compound participle, formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to take'. Together, it means 'to receive in succession', 'to succeed', or 'to take over' from someone else. It describes an action of one person or thing following another in a sequence of authority or position.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΕΩ

Etymology: The verb διαδέχομαι (diadechomai) is formed from the prefix διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to take'. The prefix adds the sense of succession or completion.

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.

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: PEM-psas

Translations: having sent, one who sent, he who sent, when he had sent

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'πέμπω' (pempō), meaning 'to send'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that occurred prior to the main verb. It can be translated as 'having sent' or 'one who sent', indicating the person or thing that performed the action of sending.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

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.

G3888

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-eh-moo-THEH-sah-toh

Translations: comforted, encouraged, exhorted, consoled

Notes: This word describes the act of comforting, consoling, or encouraging someone. It implies offering solace and support, often in times of distress or sorrow. It can also mean to exhort or urge someone to do something, especially in a supportive manner. It is typically used in a past tense context, indicating an action that has already occurred.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΕΩ, ΘΑΡΣΕΩ

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.

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: FEH-rine

Translations: to bear, to carry, to bring, to lead, to endure, to produce

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb ΦΕΡΩ. It means "to bear," "to carry," or "to bring." It can also imply enduring something or producing fruit/results. It is used to express an action without specifying a subject or tense, often functioning like an English infinitive phrase.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *bʰer- meaning 'to carry, to bear'. It is cognate with Latin ferō, English bear, and Sanskrit bharati.

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'.

G1265

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-MEH-neen

Translations: to remain, to continue, to abide, to endure, to persist

Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'διαμένω'. It is a compound word formed from 'διά' (through, throughout) and 'μένω' (to remain, to stay). It signifies the action of remaining or continuing through a period of time, enduring, or persisting in a state or place. It can be used to describe something that lasts or endures permanently.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ, ΠΑΡΑΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word διαμένω is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'throughout', and the verb μένω (menō), meaning 'to remain' or 'to stay'. The combination emphasizes the idea of remaining or continuing through a period or process.

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.

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

G4328

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-do-KAN

Translations: to expect, to look for, to await, to wait for

Notes: This word is an infinitive verb meaning 'to expect' or 'to look for'. It describes the act of anticipating something, whether good or bad, or waiting for an event or person to arrive. It can be used in sentences where one is looking forward to or dreading a future occurrence.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΛΠΙΖΩ, ΑΠΕΚΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word προσδοκάω is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and δοκάω (dokaō), which is related to δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to accept'. Thus, it literally means 'to look towards receiving' or 'to expect towards oneself'.

G2559

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: kah-koh-AY-thohs

Translations: maliciously, spitefully, wickedly, mischievously, with ill-will

Notes: This adverb describes an action performed with malice, ill-will, or a mischievous intent. It implies a disposition to do harm or to act in a spiteful manner. It is derived from the adjective 'kakoēthēs', meaning 'malicious' or 'ill-natured'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΩΣ, ΔΟΛΙΩΣ, ΦΘΟΝΕΡΩΣ

Etymology: The root adjective ΚΑΚΟΗΘΗΣ is a compound word formed from ΚΑΚΟΣ (kakos), meaning 'bad' or 'evil', and ἦθος (ēthos), meaning 'character' or 'disposition'. Thus, it literally means 'having a bad character'.

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.

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.

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TAWT

Translations: this, that, these, those

Notes: ΤΑΥΤ is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something specific, either near in space or time, or recently mentioned. It can function as a pronoun, standing in for a noun, or as an adjective, modifying a noun. Its meaning can shift slightly depending on the gender, number, and case.

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

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G1209

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DEK-sahn-toh

Translations: they received, they accepted, they welcomed, they took

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist indicative active form of the verb 'δέχομαι' (dechomai), meaning 'to receive,' 'to accept,' or 'to welcome.' It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point in time. It is used to indicate that a group of people took something, accepted an idea, or welcomed someone.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΥΠΟΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

G3951

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-oh-TROO-nan

Translations: incited, urged on, stirred up, exhorted

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist indicative active form of the verb 'παροτρύνω'. It means to incite, urge on, or stir up someone to action. It implies a strong encouragement or instigation, often towards a specific goal or behavior.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΤΡΕΠΩ, ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΕΩ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: The word παροτρύνω is a compound of παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and ὀτρύνω (otryno), meaning 'to urge on' or 'to hasten'. Thus, it literally means 'to urge on alongside' or 'to incite'.

G2685

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-tah-SKO-poos

Translations: spies, scouts

Notes: This word refers to individuals sent to secretly gather information, typically about an enemy's movements, strength, or plans. It is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb σκοπέω (skopeō), meaning 'to look' or 'to observe'. Thus, it literally means 'one who looks down upon' or 'one who observes against'. It is used to describe those who engage in espionage or reconnaissance.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΣΚΟΠΟΙ, ΣΚΟΠΟΙ, ΠΡΟΣΚΟΠΟΙ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-POM-feh-nai

Translations: to have sent, to have dispatched, to have escorted

Notes: This is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb 'πέμπω' (pempō), meaning 'to send' or 'to dispatch'. As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun and can be used in various grammatical constructions, often after verbs that express desire, ability, or necessity, or in indirect statements. It conveys the idea of an action completed in the past with ongoing relevance.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΙΗΜΙ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

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

G5363

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: fee-lan-throh-PEE-as

Translations: of philanthropy, of love for mankind, of benevolence, of kindness, of humanity

Notes: This word refers to the quality of loving humanity or showing kindness and benevolence towards people. It describes a disposition of goodwill and compassion towards others. It is a compound word formed from 'φίλος' (philos), meaning 'loving' or 'dear', and 'ἄνθρωπος' (anthrōpos), meaning 'human being' or 'man'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΙΑ, ΑΓΑΠΗ, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΦΙΛΑΝΘΡΩΠΙΑ is a compound of φίλος (philos), meaning 'loving' or 'dear', and ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos), meaning 'human being' or 'man'. It literally means 'love of mankind'.

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.

G4823

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-boo-LEH-oo-on

Translations: they were advising, they advised, they were counseling, they counseled

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to advise' or 'to counsel'. It describes the action of giving advice or consulting with someone. In this form, it indicates that a group of people (they) were in the process of advising or counseling, or that they did so in the past. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (together with) and 'βουλεύω' (to counsel, to plan).

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ, ΠΑΡΑΙΝΕΩ, ΣΥΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word συμβουλεύω (symbouleuō) is derived from the prefix σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb βουλεύω (bouleuō), meaning 'to counsel' or 'to plan'. It literally means 'to counsel together' or 'to take counsel with'.

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.

G4337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-EKH-ayn

Translations: to pay attention, to give heed, to attend to, to beware, to apply oneself, to hold to

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb προσέχω. It means to direct one's mind or attention towards something, often implying caution, diligence, or adherence. It can be used to mean 'to pay attention to', 'to be careful', 'to beware of', 'to apply oneself to', or 'to hold to' a teaching or person. It often takes a dative object or a prepositional phrase.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΕΧΩ

Etymology: The word προσέχω is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. Thus, it literally means 'to hold towards' or 'to have towards', which developed into the sense of directing one's attention or mind towards something.

G5389

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: sfa-LEIS

Translations: having been tripped, having stumbled, having failed, having erred, having been deceived

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle derived from the verb 'σφάλλω' (sphallō), meaning 'to cause to fall, to trip up, to make to stumble, to deceive, or to fail'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that has experienced the action of the verb. In this form, it indicates that the subject has been tripped, has stumbled, has failed, has erred, or has been deceived.

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΑΝΑΩ, ΑΜΑΡΤΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'σφάλλω' (sphallō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to cause to fall' or 'to stumble'.

G4842

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soom-fo-RAH

Translations: calamity, a calamity, disaster, a disaster, misfortune, a misfortune, adversity, an adversity

Notes: This word refers to an unfortunate event or situation, such as a calamity, disaster, or misfortune. It is often used to describe a severe setback or a state of adversity. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'φέρω' (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry', implying something brought together or borne upon one.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΝ, ΠΑΘΟΣ, ΔΥΣΤΥΧΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΜΦΟΡΑ is derived from the Greek preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. It literally means 'that which is brought together' or 'that which happens together', evolving to signify an unfortunate occurrence.

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'.

G1392

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: dox-AS

Translations: having glorified, glorifying, honoring, exalting, magnifying

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'δοξάζω' (doxazō), meaning 'to glorify' or 'to honor'. As a participle, it describes an action that has been completed or is ongoing, functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. It indicates someone or something that has performed the act of glorifying or honoring.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΤΙΜΑΩ, ΜΕΓΑΛΥΝΩ, ΥΨΟΩ

G4006

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pee-tha-no-TEH-ra

Translations: more plausible, more persuasive, more probable, a more plausible thing, more plausible things

Notes: This word is the comparative form of the adjective 'plausible' or 'persuasive'. It describes something as being 'more plausible', 'more persuasive', or 'more probable' than something else. It can be used to compare ideas, arguments, or statements, indicating which one holds greater weight or credibility.

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

Synonyms: ΠΙΣΤΟΤΕΡΑ, ΕΥΛΟΓΩΤΕΡΑ

Etymology: The word ΠΙΘΑΝΟΣ (pithanos) comes from the verb ΠΕΙΘΩ (peithō), meaning 'to persuade' or 'to convince'. The comparative form ΠΙΘΑΝΩΤΕΡΑ indicates a greater degree of this quality.

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).

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.

G0227

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: tah-lay-THES

Translations: the truth, that which is true, true, real

Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the adjective 'ἀληθής' (alēthēs), meaning 'true' or 'real'. When used substantively, as it often is, it refers to 'the truth' or 'that which is true'. It can function as either the subject (nominative) or the direct object (accusative) in a sentence.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΕΙΑ, ΓΝΩΣΙΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: The word 'ἀληθής' (alēthēs) comes from the prefix 'ἀ-' (a-), meaning 'not' or 'un-', and 'λήθη' (lēthē), meaning 'forgetfulness' or 'oblivion'. Thus, it literally means 'unforgettable' or 'not hidden', implying something that is revealed, evident, and therefore true.

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'.

G0935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEHFS

Translations: king, a king, ruler, sovereign

Notes: This word refers to a king or a ruler, someone who holds supreme authority over a territory or people. It is commonly used to denote a monarch or sovereign. In a sentence, it would function as a noun, often as the subject or object, indicating the person in power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to a word meaning 'base' or 'foundation', suggesting one who stands at the foundation of power or authority. It has been used since ancient Greek times to refer to a monarch.

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pem-FTHEN-tas

Translations: sent, having been sent, those who were sent, the ones sent

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle, meaning 'having been sent' or 'those who were sent'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective but retains verbal characteristics, describing someone or something that has undergone the action of being sent. It is used to refer to individuals or groups who have been dispatched or commissioned.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Participle, Plural, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΣΤΑΛΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΕΞΑΠΕΣΤΑΛΜΕΝΟΥΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πέμπω (pempō, “to send, to conduct, to escort”).

G5195

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-YOO-bree-seh

Translations: he insulted, he outraged, he treated with insolence, he treated contemptuously

Notes: This is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ὑβρίζω' (hybrizō), meaning 'to insult, outrage, treat with insolence'. The prefix 'περί-' (peri-) intensifies the meaning, suggesting a complete or excessive act of insulting or outraging someone. It describes an action that was completed in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΥΒΡΙΖΩ, ΕΞΥΒΡΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΦΡΟΝΕΩ

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.

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.

G4061

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: peh-ree-TEH-mohn

Translations: having cut around, having circumcised, having cut off

Notes: ΠΕΡΙΤΕΜΩΝ is the aorist active participle of the verb περιτέμνω (peritemnō). It literally means 'to cut around' or 'to cut off'. In a religious context, it specifically refers to the act of circumcision. As a participle, it describes an action completed in the past by the subject of the main verb, functioning like an adjective or adverb to provide additional information about the main action.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΤΕΜΝΩ, ΕΚΚΟΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word περιτέμνω is a compound word formed from περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and τέμνω (temnō), meaning 'to cut'.

G630

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-LYOO-seh

Translations: he released, he set free, he sent away, he dismissed, he divorced

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to release, set free, send away, or dismiss. It can also mean to divorce, especially in the context of a husband divorcing his wife. It is used to describe the act of letting someone or something go, either physically or legally. For example, it could be used when a judge releases a prisoner, or when a person sends a messenger away.

Inflection: Aorist Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ

G2892

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: koh-MEE-zon-tas

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

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'carrying' or 'bringing'. It can also mean 'receiving' or 'obtaining', especially in the middle voice. It describes an ongoing action of transporting something or acquiring something. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'the man carrying the basket' or 'they were bringing gifts'.

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΑΓΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G1212

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: DAY-los

Translations: clear, evident, manifest, plain, obvious

Notes: This word describes something that is clear, evident, or manifest. It is used to indicate that something is easily seen, understood, or known, leaving no room for doubt. It can be used to describe facts, truths, or physical appearances.

Inflection: Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter; Nominative, Genitive, Dative, Accusative, or Vocative; Singular, Dual, or Plural. It inflects for gender, number, and case to agree with the noun it modifies.

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΕΡΟΣ, ΕΜΦΑΝΗΣ, ΠΡΟΔΗΛΟΣ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *delh₁- meaning 'to make clear, to show'. It is related to words signifying light or clarity.

G4016

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-op-SOH-meh-nos

Translations: about to overlook, intending to overlook, about to disregard, intending to disregard, about to allow, intending to allow, about to suffer, intending to suffer

Notes: This word is a future participle of the verb 'περιοράω' (perioraō), meaning 'to overlook,' 'to disregard,' 'to allow,' or 'to suffer.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is about to happen or intended. In this form, it indicates someone who is 'about to overlook' or 'intending to disregard' something.

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

Synonyms: ΕΑΩ, ΑΝΕΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'περιοράω' (perioraō) is a compound word formed from 'περί' (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about,' and 'ὁράω' (horaō), meaning 'to see.' Thus, it literally means 'to see around' or 'to look over,' which evolved into the sense of overlooking or disregarding.

G4314

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-pee-lah-KISS-mon

Translations: insult, an insult, abuse, an abuse, outrage, an outrage, disgrace, a disgrace

Notes: This word refers to public abuse, insult, or outrage. It describes an act of shaming or dishonoring someone, often in a very public and humiliating manner. It can be used to describe verbal or physical mistreatment that brings disgrace.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΥΒΡΙΣ, ΑΤΙΜΙΑ, ΟΝΕΙΔΟΣ

Etymology: The word "προπηλακισμός" (propēlakismos) is derived from the verb "προπηλακίζω" (propēlakizō), meaning "to bespatter with mud," and by extension, "to insult" or "to abuse." The prefix "προ-" (pro-) means "before" or "in front of," and "πηλακίζω" (pēlakizō) comes from "πηλός" (pēlos), meaning "mud" or "clay." Thus, it literally implies throwing mud at someone, metaphorically representing public disgrace.

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'.

G0282

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: am-mah-NEE-tahys

Translations: (to) Ammonites, (for) Ammonites

Notes: This word refers to the Ammonites, a people descended from Ben-Ammi, the son of Lot. They were an ancient nation that inhabited the region east of the Jordan River, often in conflict with the Israelites. The form provided is the dative plural, indicating 'to' or 'for' the Ammonites.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Etymology: The word 'Ἀμμανίτης' (Ammanites) is derived from 'Ἀμμών' (Ammon), referring to the biblical figure Ammon, son of Lot, who was the progenitor of the Ammonite people.

G3892

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-no-MEE-as

Translations: of lawlessness, of iniquity, of transgression, of a lawlessness, of an iniquity, of a transgression

Notes: This word refers to the state or act of being without law, or acting contrary to law. It signifies lawlessness, iniquity, or transgression. It is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'contrary to', and 'νόμος' (nomos), meaning 'law'. It is used to describe actions or a state of being that goes against established laws, whether divine or human.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΙΑ, ΑΔΙΚΙΑ, ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑ

G1517

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: eis-PRAX-oh-men-os

Translations: about to exact, about to collect, about to demand payment, about to recover

Notes: This word is a future participle derived from the verb 'eisprássō', meaning 'to exact' or 'to collect'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing someone or something that is 'about to exact' or 'about to collect' something. It indicates an action that is imminent or intended in the future.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Future, Middle/Passive

Synonyms: ΚΟΜΙΟΎΜΕΝΟΣ, ΛΉΨΟΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣΠΡΆΣΣΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕἸΣ (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ΠΡΆΣΣΩ (prassō), meaning 'to do', 'to accomplish', or 'to exact'. The combination implies an action of bringing something in or exacting it.

G4920

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soon-EN-tes

Translations: understanding, perceiving, comprehending, having understood, having perceived, having comprehended

Notes: This word is a compound verb participle meaning 'to understand' or 'to perceive'. It implies a mental grasp or comprehension of something. It is often used to describe someone who has gained insight or knowledge about a situation or truth. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing the action of understanding in relation to a noun or another verb.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ, ΝΟΕΩ

G0316

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-nang-KAI-oy

Translations: necessary, essential, important, a necessary one, a relative, a kinsman, a friend

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is necessary, essential, or important. It can refer to things that are unavoidable or compulsory, or to people who are closely related, such as relatives or close friends, implying a necessary or indispensable relationship. In a sentence, it would modify a noun, indicating its crucial nature.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΚΑΙΟΣ, ΧΡΗΣΙΜΟΣ, ΕΠΙΤΗΔΕΙΟΣ

Etymology: From ἀνάγκη (anankē), meaning 'necessity' or 'compulsion'. The word implies something that is 'of necessity' or 'belonging to necessity'.

G2232

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hay-ge-MOH-nes

Translations: rulers, governors, leaders, commanders, a ruler, a governor, a leader, a commander

Notes: This word refers to those who hold a position of authority or leadership, such as a governor, a commander, or a chief. It is often used in the context of political or military leadership. It is the plural form of the noun.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΙ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΗΓΕΜΩΝ comes from the Greek verb ἥγημαι (hēgēmai), meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide'. It refers to one who leads or guides others.

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.

G1349

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DEE-kane

Translations: justice, a justice, judgment, a judgment, penalty, a penalty, punishment, a punishment, vengeance, a vengeance

Notes: This word refers to the concept of justice, both in the sense of what is right and fair, and in the sense of a legal judgment or the penalty imposed as a result of such a judgment. It can also denote the act of vengeance or retribution. It is often used in contexts relating to divine or human legal proceedings and their outcomes.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΡΙΜΑ, ΤΙΜΩΡΙΑ, ΕΚΔΙΚΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΚΗ (dikē) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be related to the verb δείκνυμι (deiknymi), meaning 'to show' or 'to point out', suggesting an original sense of 'that which is shown to be right' or 'that which is established'.

G5228

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-PER

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΑΝΤΙ

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

G4304

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-pa-ras-ke-VA-zon-tai

Translations: they prepare beforehand, they get ready in advance, they make ready in advance

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to prepare beforehand' or 'to get ready in advance'. It describes an action of making preparations or arrangements before an event or a specific time. It is often used in contexts where people are getting themselves or things ready for something that is about to happen.

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΑΖΩ, ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΑΖΩ

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'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PEM-psan-tes

Translations: having sent, sending, dispatching, escorting, accompanying

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ΠΕΜΠΩ', meaning 'to send' or 'to dispatch'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject. It can be translated as 'having sent' or 'sending', indicating an action that has occurred or is occurring in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It can also mean to escort or accompany someone.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

G4951

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: SY-ron

Translations: dragging, drawing, pulling, being dragged, being drawn, being pulled

Notes: This word is a present participle, neuter singular, or masculine/neuter accusative singular, or nominative/accusative singular for a neuter noun, derived from the verb 'συρω' (syro). It describes the action of dragging, drawing, or pulling something along, often on the ground. It can be used to describe something that is being dragged or that is dragging itself.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΚΩ, ΣΠΩ

G3318

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-so-po-ta-MEE-ton

Translations: of Mesopotamians

Notes: This word refers to the inhabitants of Mesopotamia, the ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, primarily in modern-day Iraq. It is a compound word formed from 'μέσος' (middle), 'ποταμός' (river), and the suffix '-ίτης' (indicating an inhabitant or native of a place). It is used to describe people from that specific geographical area.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Etymology: The word ΜΕΣΟΠΟΤΑΜΙΤΗΣ is derived from the Greek words μέσος (mesos, meaning 'middle') and ποταμός (potamos, meaning 'river'), literally 'between rivers', referring to the region of Mesopotamia. The suffix -ίτης indicates an inhabitant.

G4849

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: sym-MAKH-on

Translations: ally, a helper, a fellow fighter, a confederate, a supporter

Notes: This word describes someone who fights alongside another, an ally, or a helper. It can be used as an adjective to describe something that is allied or helpful, or as a noun to refer to an ally or a confederate. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'μάχομαι' (machomai), meaning 'to fight'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΟΗΘΟΣ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ

G1096

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

G3409

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mis-THOH

Translations: to hire, to rent, to pay wages, to let out for hire, to employ, to lease

Notes: This word generally means 'to hire' or 'to rent'. It can refer to hiring someone for work, or renting out property. It can also mean to pay wages or to be employed. In some contexts, it can imply letting something out for hire or leasing it.

Inflection: Present, Active, Imperative, 2nd Person Singular OR Present, Active, Subjunctive, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΜΙΣΘΕΥΩ, ΜΙΣΘΑΡΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΜΙΣΘΟΩ (misthoō) is derived from the noun ΜΙΣΘΟΣ (misthos), meaning 'wages' or 'pay'. It signifies the act of engaging in a transaction involving payment for service or use.

G3870

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ek-AL-eh-san

Translations: they called to, they exhorted, they encouraged, they comforted, they appealed to, they pleaded with, they invited

Notes: This word is a verb in the aorist active indicative, third person plural. It describes an action completed in the past by a group of people. The verb 'παρακαλέω' generally means to call someone to one's side, and from that, it can take on various meanings depending on the context, such as to exhort, encourage, comfort, appeal to, or invite. It often implies a strong request or a supportive action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΤΡΕΠΩ, ΠΑΡΑΜΥΘΕΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ

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

G4095

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: peh-ZOO

Translations: of foot, of infantry, of a foot soldier, of a pedestrian, of one on foot

Notes: This word describes something related to the foot or walking. As an adjective, it means 'on foot' or 'pedestrian'. As a noun, it refers to a foot soldier or infantryman. In the genitive case, as seen in 'ΠΕΖΟΥ', it indicates possession or relation, often translated as 'of foot' or 'of infantry'. It is commonly used to distinguish those who travel or fight on foot from those on horseback or in chariots.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΕΖΙΚΟΣ, ΠΕΖΟΜΑΧΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek 'πεζός' (pezós), meaning 'on foot', derived from 'πούς' (poús), meaning 'foot'.

G3409

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-eh-mis-THOH-san-toh

Translations: they hired, they rented, they leased, they let out for hire

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from the prefix 'προς' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'in addition to', and the verb 'μισθόω' (misthoō), meaning 'to hire' or 'to let out for hire'. The full word means 'they hired for themselves' or 'they rented out to themselves' or 'they let out for hire to themselves'. It describes an action where a group of people engaged in a hiring or renting transaction, often with the implication of doing so for their own benefit or in addition to something else. It is typically used in past tense contexts.

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

Synonyms: ΜΙΣΘΟΩ, ΕΚΜΙΣΘΟΩ

G2564

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ka-loo-MEH-nays

Translations: called, being called, named, being named, a called one, a named one

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call' or 'to name'. It describes someone or something that is being called or named. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, and can also be used substantively to refer to 'the one who is called' or 'the one who is named'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Present, Passive

Synonyms: ΟΝΟΜΑΖΟΜΕΝΗΣ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΟΡΕΥΟΜΕΝΗΣ

Part of Speech: Unknown

Sounds like: IS-toh-bon

Translations: unknown

Notes: It's not clear what this word means. It could be garbled or badly misspelled. It does not appear to be a standard Koine Greek word found in common lexicons. It might be a very rare technical term, a proper noun, or a transcription error. If it were a compound, 'ἱστός' (histos) means 'mast' or 'loom', and 'βόω' (boō) means 'to shout' or 'to cry out', or 'βάλλω' (ballō) means 'to throw'. However, no known word combines these elements in this form. Given the context provided, it's highly likely to be a misspelling or an error in the source text.

Inflection: Unknown

G3686

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-no-MA

Translations: name, a name, reputation, character, authority

Notes: This word refers to a name, whether of a person, place, or thing. It can also signify one's reputation, character, or even authority, as a name often represents the person or entity itself. It is commonly used in phrases like 'in the name of' to denote authority or representation.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Genitive; Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁nómn̥. It is cognate with Latin nōmen and English name.

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: EKH-on-tas

Translations: having, holding, possessing, those having, the ones holding

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. As a participle, it functions both as a verb, indicating an action, and as an adjective, modifying a noun. In this form, it describes individuals or things that are in the process of having or holding something.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Accusative, Plural, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΑΣ

Etymology: The verb ἔχω (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ-, meaning 'to hold, to have'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, with cognates in other Indo-European languages.

G1365

Part of Speech: Numeral

Sounds like: diss-KHEE-lee-oos

Translations: two thousand

Notes: This word means 'two thousand'. It is a compound word formed from 'δύο' (two) and 'χίλιοι' (thousand). It is used to indicate a quantity of two thousand units of something. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'two thousand men' or 'two thousand years'.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Etymology: The word ΔΙΣΧΙΛΙΟΙ is a compound of δύο (dyo), meaning 'two', and χίλιοι (chilioi), meaning 'thousand'. It is a direct combination of these two numerical terms.

G3697

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OP-lee-tas

Translations: hoplite, a hoplite, heavy-armed soldier, a heavy-armed soldier

Notes: An hoplite was a heavily armed foot soldier in ancient Greece. They were typically equipped with a large round shield (hoplon), a spear, and a sword. Hoplites fought in a phalanx formation, a tightly packed rectangular unit.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΙΩΤΗΣ, ΜΑΧΗΤΗΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word ὅπλον (hoplon), meaning 'weapon' or 'armor', referring to the shield carried by these soldiers.

G2684

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tep-LAH-gee

Translations: was astonished, was amazed, was astounded, was struck with amazement

Notes: This word describes being utterly astonished or amazed, often to the point of being overwhelmed or struck dumb. It implies a strong emotional reaction to something unexpected, impressive, or shocking. It is typically used to describe someone's reaction to a remarkable event, a powerful teaching, or an extraordinary deed.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΠΛΗΣΣΩ, ΘΑΥΜΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΠΛΗΣΣΩ (kataplessō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΠΛΗΣΣΩ (plēssō), meaning 'to strike' or 'to smite'. Thus, it literally means 'to strike down' or 'to strike hard', which evolved to mean 'to strike with amazement' or 'to astound'.

G3982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-POY-thohss

Translations: having trusted, trusting, confident, having been persuaded, persuaded

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, meaning 'having trusted' or 'being confident'. It describes someone who has placed their trust or confidence in something or someone, and as a result, is in a state of being persuaded or confident. It is often used to describe a settled state of conviction or reliance.

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

Synonyms: ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩΝ, ΘΑΡΡΩΝ, ΕΛΠΙΖΩΝ

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

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-throh-poss (for the full word)

Translations: man, a man, human, a human, person, a person, mankind, humanity

Notes: This word appears to be a truncated or abbreviated form of the Koine Greek word ἈΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ (anthrōpos), meaning 'man,' 'human,' or 'person.' It is not a complete word in itself and would typically be seen as a misspelling or an intentional abbreviation in certain contexts, such as ancient manuscripts where space was limited. It refers to a human being, male or female, and can also refer to humanity in general.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular or Plural (truncated form)

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΑΝΗΡ

G3195

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: MEL-line

Translations: to be about to, to intend to, to be destined to, to delay, to hesitate

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb μέλλω. It is commonly used with an infinitive to express an action that is imminent, intended, or destined to happen. It can also indicate a delay or hesitation in doing something. For example, it might be used to say 'he is about to go' or 'they intend to speak'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΘΕΛΩ, ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *melh₂- 'to grind, crush'. The meaning evolved to 'to be about to' or 'to delay', possibly through the idea of 'grinding to a halt' or 'being on the verge of something'.

G747

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khee-strah-TAY-gon

Translations: commander, a commander, general, a general, chief captain, a chief captain

Notes: This word is a compound noun, formed from 'ἀρχι' (archi), meaning 'chief' or 'principal', and 'στρατηγός' (strategos), meaning 'general' or 'commander'. It refers to a high-ranking military officer, a commander-in-chief, or a general. It is used to denote someone who holds supreme command over an army or military forces.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΗΓΟΣ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΔΟΥΞ

G1325

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: DOOS

Translations: giving, having given, a giver, one who gives

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to give'. It describes someone or something that is in the act of giving, or has already given. It can function like an adjective, modifying a noun, or like an adverb, describing the manner of an action. For example, it could be used in a phrase like 'the man giving the gift' or 'he spoke, giving a warning'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩΝ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ

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.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ak-MAI-oh-tah-ton

Translations: most vigorous, most flourishing, most excellent, most prime, most mature

Notes: This word is a superlative adjective, meaning 'most vigorous' or 'most flourishing'. It describes something that is at its peak or in its prime. It can be used to describe people, things, or even periods of time that are at their strongest or most developed state.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Neuter, Superlative

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΟΣ, ΑΡΙΣΤΟΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΤΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word derives from the Greek noun ἀκμή (akmē), meaning 'peak', 'point', or 'prime'. From this, ἀκμαῖος (akmaios) means 'at the peak' or 'flourishing', and ἀκμαιότατος (akmaiotatos) is its superlative form, indicating the highest degree of this quality.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: ep

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, by, before, among, concerning, with

Notes: This word is a preposition, often used as a prefix in compound words. It is a shortened form of the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), which loses its final vowel when the next word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark. Its precise meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs: with the genitive, it often means 'on, upon, over' (of place) or 'at, during' (of time); with the dative, it can mean 'on, at, by' (of place), 'in addition to', or 'for, because of'; and with the accusative, it typically means 'to, toward, against' (of motion) or 'over, upon' (of extent).

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ὙΠΕΡ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙ (epi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'on, at, near'.

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.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mee-tro-PO-lee

Translations: (to) the metropolis, (to) a metropolis, (to) the mother city, (to) a mother city

Notes: This word refers to a 'mother city' or 'metropolis', which is the principal city of a region or country, or a large, important city. It is a compound word formed from 'μήτηρ' (mother) and 'πόλις' (city). It is used to describe a city that serves as a center for a larger area, often having political, economic, or cultural dominance over surrounding towns or territories. In the provided context, it is used in the dative case, indicating the recipient or indirect object of an action, such as 'to the metropolis' or 'for the metropolis'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΙΣ, ΑΣΤΥ

Etymology: The word ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΣ is a compound of two Greek words: μήτηρ (mētēr), meaning 'mother', and πόλις (polis), meaning 'city'. It literally means 'mother city', referring to a city that founded other cities or served as a capital or principal city.

G2696

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tes-trah-toh-peh-DEH-oo-sah-toh

Translations: he encamped, he pitched camp, he settled

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the prefix 'κατα-' (kata-), meaning 'down' or 'against', and 'στρατοπεδεύω' (stratopedeuō), meaning 'to encamp' or 'to pitch camp'. It describes the action of setting up a military camp or settling down in a specific location, often with the implication of establishing a fixed position. It is used to describe an army or a person establishing a base.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΜΒΑΛΛΩ, ΣΚΗΝΟΩ

G1831

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ex-EL-thon-ton

Translations: of those who went out, of those who came out, of having gone out

Notes: This word is a genitive plural participle derived from the verb 'ἐξέρχομαι' (exerchomai), meaning 'to go out' or 'to come out'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by a noun. In this genitive plural form, it typically refers to 'of those who went out' or 'of their going out', often indicating a point in time or a cause related to the action of leaving or coming forth. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of', and 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΚΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἐξέρχομαι (exerchomai) is a compound verb formed 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 inside to an outside location.

G3904

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-tak-sa-MEH-non

Translations: having drawn up in battle array, having arrayed, having arranged, having lined up

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'paratassō', meaning 'to draw up in battle array' or 'to arrange in order'. It describes an action that has been completed by the subject, indicating that they have positioned themselves or others in a structured formation, often for military purposes. It implies a deliberate and organized arrangement.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Masculine, Genitive, Plural

Synonyms: ΤΑΤΤΩ, ΣΥΝΤΑΤΤΩ, ΔΙΑΤΑΤΤΩ

Etymology: The word 'paratassō' is a compound word formed from the prefix 'para-' (meaning 'alongside', 'beside') and the verb 'tassō' (meaning 'to arrange', 'to order', 'to put in place'). Thus, it literally means 'to arrange alongside'.

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.

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.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OW-toh

Translations: him, it, himself, itself, the same, this, that, of him, of it, to him, to it

Notes: ΑΥΤΟ is an inflected form of the third-person pronoun or demonstrative adjective ΑΥΤΟΣ. As a pronoun, it refers to 'him', 'her', or 'it', depending on gender and number. As an adjective, it can mean 'the same' or 'this/that very one'. It can also be used intensively to emphasize the subject, meaning 'himself' or 'itself'. Its meaning often depends on its position in the sentence relative to the noun it modifies.

Inflection: Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Singular

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΟΥΤΟΣ

G5021

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-TAKH-thay

Translations: was appointed, was ordered, was arranged, was assigned, was set, was determined

Notes: This word describes an action of being appointed, ordered, or arranged. It is used to indicate that someone or something was placed in a particular position, given a specific task, or set in a certain order by an external authority. For example, it could be used to say 'he was appointed to a position' or 'the troops were arranged in formation'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΣΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G4756

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: strah-TEV-mah

Translations: army, a body of troops, a troop, a soldier

Notes: This word refers to an army, a body of soldiers, or a military force. It can also refer to an individual soldier within such a force. It is used to describe a group of armed men organized for warfare or military service.

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

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΟΣ, ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΠΑΡΕΜΒΟΛΗ

Etymology: The word ΣΤΡΑΤΕΥΜΑ is derived from the verb στρατεύω (strateuō), meaning 'to make war' or 'to serve as a soldier', which in turn comes from στρατός (stratos), meaning 'army' or 'encamped army'.

G0473

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AN-tee-KROO

Translations: opposite, directly opposite, in front of, face to face, over against

Notes: This word is an adverb that indicates a position or direction. It means 'opposite' or 'directly in front of' something or someone. It can also convey the sense of 'face to face' or 'over against'. It is used to describe location or confrontation.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ

Etymology: From ἀντί (anti, "against") and κρύπτω (kruptō, "to hide"), literally meaning "against what is hidden" or "in plain sight, not hidden".

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.

G2499

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AH-bos

Translations: Joab

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Joab, a prominent figure in the Old Testament. He was the commander of King David's army and is known for his military prowess and loyalty, as well as for some controversial actions. The name is of Hebrew origin.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'Ἰωάβος' (Ioabos) is a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name 'יוֹאָב' (Yo'av), meaning 'Yahweh is father' or 'the Lord is father'. It is a common name in the Old Testament.

G4879

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-tee-mee-KHA-na-tai

Translations: contrives against, devises against, plots against, schemes against

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀντί (anti, 'against') and the verb μηχανάομαι (mechanáomai, 'to devise' or 'contrive'). It means to devise or contrive something against someone or something, often with a negative connotation of plotting or scheming. It is used to describe an action where one is actively working to undermine or oppose another through clever or strategic means.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ, ΣΥΝΤΙΘΕΜΑΙ

G0435

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: an-dray-OH-tah-toos

Translations: most manly, most courageous, most brave, most valiant

Notes: This word is a superlative adjective meaning 'most manly' or 'most courageous'. It describes someone who exhibits the highest degree of bravery, valor, or strength, often in a military or heroic context. It is used to emphasize the exceptional courage of individuals.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine, Superlative

Synonyms: ΑΛΚΙΜΩΤΑΤΟΥΣ, ΕΥΨΥΧΟΤΑΤΟΥΣ, ΘΑΡΡΑΛΕΩΤΑΤΟΥΣ

Etymology: The word ἀνδρεῖος (andreios) is derived from ἀνήρ (anēr), meaning 'man' or 'male person'. The superlative suffix -τατος (-tatos) is added to form 'most manly' or 'most courageous'.

G1951

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-LEK-sah-meh-nos

Translations: having chosen, having selected, having picked out, having elected

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and the verb λέγομαι (legomai), meaning 'to choose' or 'to pick'. It describes the action of someone having chosen or selected something or someone for themselves. It implies a deliberate and personal choice.

Inflection: Aorist Middle Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΕΩ, ΕΚΛΕΓΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπί (epi, 'upon, over') and λέγομαι (legomai, 'to choose, pick'). The verb λέγω (legō) originally meant 'to gather, collect', which evolved into 'to pick out, choose', and also 'to speak, say'.

G0493

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-tee-pa-ra-TAS-se-tai

Translations: he arrays himself against, he sets himself in battle array against, he opposes, he resists

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from ἀντί (anti, 'against'), παρά (para, 'alongside'), and τάσσω (tasso, 'to arrange, to order'). It describes the action of arranging oneself or one's forces in opposition to another, typically in a military context. It implies a direct confrontation or resistance.

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΘΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ἈΝΤΙΛΕΓΩ, ἈΝΤΙΤΑΣΣΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word is a compound of three Greek elements: ἀντί (anti), meaning 'against' or 'opposite'; παρά (para), meaning 'alongside' or 'beside'; and τάσσω (tasso), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to order'. The combination conveys the sense of arranging oneself in opposition or battle array against someone.

G4951

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: SY-roh

Translations: to drag, to draw, to pull, to haul

Notes: This verb means to drag, draw, or pull something, often implying a forceful or reluctant movement. It can be used to describe moving objects or people by pulling them along the ground or through water. For example, one might drag a net, pull a boat, or drag someone against their will.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΛΚΩ, ΣΠΑΣΩ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the idea of drawing or pulling. It is thought to be an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of dragging.

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'.

G0243

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun, Adverb

Sounds like: AL-lo

Translations: other, another, different, an other, another thing

Notes: This word refers to something distinct or different from what has already been mentioned or is currently under consideration. It can be used to describe a different person, thing, or concept. It often functions as an adjective modifying a noun, but can also stand alone as a pronoun meaning 'another one' or 'another thing'. When used adverbially, it can mean 'otherwise' or 'in another way'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἙΤΕΡΟΣ, ἈΛΛΟΤΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΛΛΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English 'else'.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-DOOS

Translations: having delivered, having handed over, having given up, having betrayed, having committed, having entrusted

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παραδίδωμι' (paradidōmi), meaning 'to hand over,' 'to deliver,' 'to give up,' or 'to betray.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It often indicates the agent who performed the action of handing over or delivering something, or the state of having done so. For example, it can be used to describe someone who has delivered a message, handed over a prisoner, or betrayed a trust.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-PHO

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

Notes: This word refers to a brother by birth, but it is also commonly used in a broader sense to refer to a fellow countryman, a fellow human being, or, especially in a religious context, a fellow believer or disciple. It is a dative form, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Dative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΔΕΛΦΟΤΗΣ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ

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

G0001

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-tee-pah-rah-TAH-xah-sthai

Translations: to draw up in battle array against, to array oneself against, to oppose, to resist

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from 'anti' (against), 'para' (alongside), and 'tasso' (to arrange or draw up). It means to arrange oneself in opposition to someone or something, typically in a military context, like drawing up troops in battle array against an enemy. It can also be used more generally to mean to oppose or resist.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΝΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ἈΝΤΙΛΕΓΩ, ἈΝΤΙΤΑΤΤΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the prepositions ἈΝΤΙ (anti, meaning 'against' or 'opposite') and ΠΑΡΑ (para, meaning 'beside' or 'alongside'), combined with the verb ΤΑΣΣΩ (tasso, meaning 'to arrange' or 'to put in order').

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.

G0971

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: bee-ah-ZOH-meh-noos

Translations: being forced, being compelled, suffering violence, those being forced, those being compelled

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ΒΙΑΖΩ' (biazo), meaning 'to force, to compel, or to do violence'. In this form, 'ΒΙΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ' is a present middle or passive participle, indicating an action that is ongoing and either done to oneself (middle voice) or done to one by another (passive voice). It describes individuals who are being subjected to force, compulsion, or violence. It would be used in a sentence to describe people who are in the process of being coerced or violently treated.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Masculine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΚΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΝΑΓΚΑΖΩ

G4119

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: PLEH-on

Translations: more, a greater amount, a greater number, further, moreover, besides

Notes: This word signifies 'more' or 'greater' and can function as both an adjective and an adverb. As an adjective, it describes a larger quantity or degree of something. As an adverb, it indicates an increase in action or extent, often translated as 'further' or 'moreover'. It is the neuter singular form of the adjective 'πλέων'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΟΝ, ΜΑΛΛΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'πλέων' (pleōn) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to fill' or 'full'. It is related to words signifying abundance or completion.

G1410

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dy-NAH-meh-noos

Translations: being able, able, those who are able, (to) those who are able

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'δύναμαι' (dynamai), meaning 'to be able' or 'to have power'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that possesses the ability or power to do something. In this form, it refers to 'those who are able' or 'those who are powerful', often used in an accusative context to indicate the direct object of an action.

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

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΟΝΤΑΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΖΟΝΤΑΣ

G3325, G71

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: meh-tah-gah-GOHN-tah

Translations: having led away, having brought over, having transferred, having removed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'μεταγάγω' (metagago), which means 'to lead away,' 'to bring over,' or 'to transfer.' It describes an action that has been completed by the subject. It is a compound word formed from 'μετά' (meta), meaning 'with' or 'after,' and 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring.'

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΓΑΓΟΝΤΑ, ΠΑΡΑΓΑΓΟΝΤΑ

G5322

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: fah-LANG-gah

Translations: phalanx, a phalanx, battle line, a battle line, company, a company, troop, a troop

Notes: This word refers to a military formation, specifically a phalanx, which was a compact body of heavily armed infantry. It can also refer more generally to a battle line, a company, or a troop of soldiers. It is used to describe a group of people or animals arranged in a close, ordered formation, often for battle.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΙΑ, ΤΑΞΙΣ, ΣΥΝΤΑΓΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΦΑΛΑΓΞ (phalanx) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to words meaning 'log' or 'roller', suggesting a connection to a compact, cylindrical shape, which then extended to a military formation.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: it, itself, the same

Notes: This word is a versatile pronoun and adjective. As a pronoun, it typically means 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or 'they,' depending on its gender and number. When used as an adjective, it can mean 'the same' or serve as an intensive pronoun, emphasizing the noun it modifies, such as 'himself,' 'herself,' 'itself,' or 'themselves.' Its meaning is highly dependent on its grammatical case, number, and gender within a sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: This word is believed to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'that, that one.' It developed into the Greek pronoun and adjective 'autos,' retaining its core sense of identity or self.

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-.

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.

G2669

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-poh-noo-MEH-non

Translations: oppressed, afflicted, distressed, worn out, exhausted, burdened

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is being heavily burdened, oppressed, or worn out by hardship or toil. It implies a state of being severely afflicted or distressed, often to the point of exhaustion. It is a compound word formed from κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and πονέω (poneō, meaning 'to toil' or 'to labor').

Inflection: Present, Passive, Participle, Accusative, Singular, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΘΛΙΒΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΠΙΕΖΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΚΑΚΟΥΧΟΥΜΕΝΟΝ

G2300

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: theh-AH-see-tai

Translations: he may behold, he may look at, he may gaze upon, he may see

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to behold, look at, or gaze upon, often with a sense of wonder or careful observation. It implies a deliberate act of seeing, rather than a casual glance. It is used to describe someone who might see or witness something.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist, Subjunctive, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΕΩ

Etymology: The verb θεάομαι (theaomai) is derived from the noun θέα (thea), meaning 'a sight' or 'a spectacle'.

G4389

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pro-TREP-sah-MEH-nos

Translations: having exhorted, having encouraged, having urged, having incited, having persuaded

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle of the verb 'προτρέπω' (protrepō). It describes an action completed in the past, where the subject has exhorted, encouraged, or urged someone. It functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to indicate that the subject performed the action of exhorting.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΕΣΑΣ, ΠΑΡΑΙΝΕΣΑΣ, ΠΕΙΣΑΣ

G80

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FON

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ, ΟΜΟΙΟΣ

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

G3870

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pah-rah-kah-LEH-sas

Translations: having called alongside, having summoned, having invited, having exhorted, having encouraged, having comforted, having entreated

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'παρακαλέω'. It describes an action completed in the past by the subject of the main verb. The verb itself is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (beside, alongside) and 'καλέω' (to call). Therefore, it literally means 'to call to one's side'. Depending on the context, it can mean to summon someone, to invite them, to exhort or encourage them, or to comfort or entreat them.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΤΡΕΠΩ, ΠΑΡΑΜΥΘΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'παρακαλέω' is derived from the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. It signifies the act of calling someone to one's side for various purposes.

G2115

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: yoo-PSY-khohs

Translations: courageously, cheerfully, bravely, with good courage

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning "courageously" or "cheerfully." It describes an action performed with a good spirit, bravery, or confidence. It is used to indicate that someone is acting with a strong and positive mindset, often in the face of difficulty or danger.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΘΑΡΣΑΛΕΩΣ, ἈΝΔΡΕΙΩΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΨΥΧΩΣ (eupsychōs) is derived from the adjective ΕΥ̓ΨΥΧΟΣ (eupsychos), meaning 'courageous' or 'cheerful'. It is a compound word formed from ΕΥ̓ (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and ΨΥΧΗ (psychē), meaning 'soul' or 'spirit'.

G3326

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'.

G5399

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: foh-boo-MEH-noys

Translations: fearing, those who fear, to those who fear

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle derived from the verb 'phobeo', meaning 'to fear' or 'to be afraid'. In this form, it describes individuals who are in a state of fearing or revering. It is often used to refer to 'those who fear' or 'the ones who are fearing', particularly in a context of reverential fear towards God.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine, Present, Middle/Passive, Participle

Synonyms: ΔΕΔΙΟΤΕΣ, ΤΡΕΜΟΝΤΕΣ

G4241

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pre-POO-sees

Translations: fitting, proper, suitable, becoming, appropriate, (of) what is fitting, (of) what is proper

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'πρέπω', meaning 'to be fitting' or 'to be proper'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that is suitable or appropriate in a given context. It can be used to describe actions, behaviors, or qualities that are becoming or ought to be.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΑΡΜΟΖΟΥΣΗΣ, ΕΥΠΡΕΠΟΥΣΗΣ

G3164

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ma-khee-SO-me-non

Translations: about to fight, going to fight, who will fight, one about to fight, a fighter

Notes: This word is a future participle, meaning 'about to fight' or 'going to fight'. It describes an action that is imminent or intended to happen in the future. It is derived from the verb 'μάχομαι' (machomai), which means 'to fight' or 'to contend'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to indicate the future action of the subject.

Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΕΜΗΣΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΑΓΩΝΙΣΟΜΕΝΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'μάχομαι' (machomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *magh-, meaning 'to be able, to have power, to fight'. It is related to words signifying struggle or combat.

G4820

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-BAH-leh

Translations: met, encountered, contributed, conferred, came together, joined battle, helped, compared, considered

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'σύν' (syn, meaning 'with' or 'together') and 'βάλλω' (ballō, meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'). It generally means 'to throw together' or 'to bring together'. Depending on the context, it can convey various meanings such as 'to meet' or 'encounter' someone, 'to contribute' or 'confer' something, 'to join battle' or 'engage in conflict', 'to compare' or 'consider' ideas, or 'to help' or 'assist'.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΝΤΑΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΕΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

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'.

G0615

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pek-TEI-nen

Translations: he killed, she killed, it killed, he slew, she slew, it slew

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb ἀποκτείνω (apokteinō), meaning 'to kill' or 'to slay'. It describes a completed action of killing or slaying, typically referring to a single instance in the past. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb κτείνω (kteinō), meaning 'to kill'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

G0537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tas

Translations: all, every, the whole, everyone

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all', 'every', or 'the whole'. It is used to indicate the entirety of a group or quantity. In this form, it is the masculine or feminine accusative plural, meaning it refers to 'all' or 'everyone' as the direct object of a verb, or after a preposition that takes the accusative case.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἅπας (hapas) is a compound word formed from the prefix ἁ- (ha-), meaning 'together' or 'one and the same', and πᾶς (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It emphasizes the totality or completeness of something.

G5343

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-GAYN

Translations: flight, a flight, escape, a fleeing

Notes: This word refers to the act of fleeing or escaping, often from danger or pursuit. It can describe a rapid departure or a strategic withdrawal. In a sentence, it would typically be used to describe the action of someone or a group of people running away.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΦΥΓΗ, ΕΚΦΥΓΗ

Etymology: The word ΦΥΓΗ (phygē) comes from the verb φεύγω (pheugō), meaning 'to flee' or 'to escape'. It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *bheug- meaning 'to flee'.

G0282

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: am-mah-NEE-tai

Translations: Ammonites

Notes: This word refers to the Ammonites, an ancient Semitic-speaking people who inhabited the region east of the Jordan River, in present-day Jordan. They were often in conflict with the Israelites in biblical narratives. The word is used here in its plural form to denote the people as a group.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The word derives from the Hebrew 'Ammon' (עַמּוֹן), referring to the son of Lot and the ancestor of the Ammonite people. It entered Greek through translation of Hebrew scriptures.

G1167

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: DAY-san-tes

Translations: fearing, having feared, being afraid, having been afraid

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning "having feared" or "being afraid." It describes an action that happened in the past and resulted in a state of fear. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, and can be translated as a clause (e.g., "those who feared" or "when they feared"). It is often used to describe the state of someone who has experienced fear.

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

Synonyms: ΦΟΒΗΘΕΝΤΕΣ, ΕΚΦΟΒΟΙ

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.

G3401

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: mee-may-SAH-meh-noy

Translations: imitating, having imitated, mimicking, emulating, following, copying

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'mimeomai', meaning to imitate, mimic, or emulate. It describes someone who is in the act of imitating or has already imitated something or someone. It is often used to encourage believers to follow the example of God or other faithful individuals.

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

Synonyms: ΖΗΛΟΩ, ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'mimeomai' comes from the Greek word 'mimos', meaning 'imitator' or 'actor'. It is the root of English words like 'mimic' and 'mime'.

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.

G2414

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-roh-SO-loo-mah

Translations: Jerusalem

Notes: This word refers to Jerusalem, the capital city of ancient Judea and a significant religious center for Jews and Christians. It is often used in the context of travel to or from the city, or events that took place within it.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Genitive (indeclinable in some contexts), Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Jerusalem' is of Semitic origin, likely derived from 'Urusalim', meaning 'foundation of Shalem' or 'city of peace'. It has been known by various names throughout history.

G5290

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-pes-TREP-seh

Translations: he returned, he turned back

Notes: This word means 'he returned' or 'he turned back'. It describes the action of someone going back to a place or condition they were in before. It is used to indicate a completed action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΣΤΡΕΨΕΝ, ΑΝΕΣΤΡΕΨΕΝ

Etymology: The word Ὑποστρέφω is a compound verb formed from the preposition ὑπό (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'back', and the verb στρέφω (strephō), meaning 'to turn'. Thus, it literally means 'to turn back' or 'to return'.

G4430

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PTAHEES-mah

Translations: fall, a fall, offense, a fault, trespass, a trespass, stumbling, a stumbling, failure, a failure

Notes: This word refers to a fall, a stumble, or a failure. It can also denote a fault, an offense, or a trespass, particularly in a moral or spiritual sense. It describes an act of stumbling or falling, either literally or metaphorically, indicating a deviation from the right path or a failure to meet an expectation.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑ, ΠΑΡΑΠΤΩΜΑ, ΑΣΤΟΧΙΑ

Etymology: The word "ΠΤΑΙΣΜΑ" derives from the verb "πταίω" (ptaiō), meaning 'to stumble, to fall, to err'. It is formed with the suffix -μα, which typically indicates the result of an action or the action itself.

G3982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PEI-sen

Translations: persuaded, convinced, prevailed upon

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'πείθω' (peithō), meaning 'to persuade' or 'to convince'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, where someone successfully convinced or prevailed upon another person or group to do something. It is often used in contexts where an argument or appeal leads to a change in someone's mind or actions.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΠΕΙΘΩ, ΠΑΡΑΠΕΙΘΩ

G2270

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hay-reh-MEIN

Translations: to be quiet, to be at rest, to keep quiet, to remain quiet, to be still, to be calm

Notes: This verb means to be quiet, to be at rest, or to remain still. It describes a state of tranquility or cessation from activity. It can be used to describe a person, a place, or a situation that is calm or undisturbed.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΗΣΥΧΑΖΩ, ΚΟΙΜΑΩ

Etymology: The word ἠρεμέω (ēremeō) is derived from ἤρεμος (ēremos), meaning 'quiet, still, tranquil'. Its origin is uncertain but is thought to be pre-Greek.

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).

G3129

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: mah-THON-tas

Translations: having learned, learning, having understood, understanding

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'μανθάνω' (manthano), meaning 'to learn' or 'to understand'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed or is ongoing, often indicating the state of having acquired knowledge or skill. It can be used to describe someone who has learned something, or the act of learning itself, often implying a process of gaining understanding.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-GEIN

Translations: to lead, to bring, to carry, to go, to observe, to celebrate

Notes: This verb has a broad range of meanings, primarily related to movement. It can mean to lead or bring someone or something, to carry, or simply to go. In a more abstract sense, it can also refer to observing or celebrating a festival or a period of time. Its usage depends heavily on the context of the sentence.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΛΚΩ, ΑΠΑΓΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to drive, pull, move'.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHA-la-man

Translations: reed, a reed, stalk, a stalk, pipe, a pipe

Notes: This word refers to a reed, a stalk of a plant, or a pipe made from such material. It is used to describe slender, hollow plant stems or instruments crafted from them. The form ΧΑΛΑΜΑΝ appears to be an accusative singular inflection of the noun ΧΑΛΑΜΟΣ. This word is not commonly found in standard Koine Greek lexicons like Strong's Concordance, suggesting it might be a rare or specialized term, or potentially a variant spelling.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The etymology of ΧΑΛΑΜΟΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be of pre-Greek origin or derived from an onomatopoeic root related to the sound of a reed instrument.

G4008

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: peh-RAN

Translations: beyond, over, on the other side, across

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'beyond' or 'on the other side,' indicating a location or direction. It can also be used as a preposition, typically with the genitive case, to mean 'beyond' or 'across' something, indicating movement or position relative to a boundary.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΚΕΙΝΑ, ΕΚΕΙΘΕΝ

Etymology: From the root *per- meaning 'to pass through, to go over.' It is related to the verb περάω (peraō), meaning 'to pass through' or 'to cross.'

G3409

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mis-THOO-n-teh

Translations: they are hired, they hire for themselves, let them be hired, let them hire for themselves

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to hire' or 'to pay wages'. In the form 'ΜΙΣΘΟΥΝΤΑΙ', it is either in the present passive or middle voice, indicative or imperative mood, third person plural. This means it can convey actions like 'they are being hired' (passive) or 'they are hiring for themselves' (middle), or commands like 'let them be hired' or 'let them hire for themselves'. It describes the act of engaging someone for work for pay, or being engaged for work for pay.

Inflection: Present, Passive or Middle Voice, Indicative or Imperative Mood, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-ton

Translations: this, this one, him, it

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, used to point out something specific that is near in proximity, time, or thought, or something that has just been mentioned. As a pronoun, it can stand in for a noun, meaning 'this one' or 'him/it'. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, meaning 'this' (e.g., 'this house'). In this form, it is masculine singular and in the accusative case, meaning it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΝ

G4849

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soom-ma-KHEE-ah

Translations: alliance, a league, aid, assistance, a confederacy

Notes: This word refers to an alliance, a league, or a confederacy, often implying military or political cooperation. It can also refer to the aid or assistance provided within such an agreement. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (together with) and 'μάχη' (battle, fight), literally meaning 'fighting together'. It is typically used in contexts describing agreements or partnerships between groups or nations for mutual support.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΘΗΚΗ, ΣΥΜΦΩΝΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek prefix 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'μάχη' (machē), meaning 'battle' or 'fight'. The word literally means 'fighting together' or 'joining in battle'.

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: EKH-on-tah

Translations: having, holding, possessing, keeping, holding fast, the one having

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'having' or 'holding'. It describes an ongoing action of possession or holding. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun that 'has' something, or adverbially, indicating the manner in which an action is performed (e.g., 'while having'). In the provided examples, it describes things that 'do not have' a leader, trees 'having' branches, and 'the one having' all power.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΑ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΝ

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ay-THROY-koh-tas

Translations: having gathered, having assembled, having collected

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, meaning 'having gathered together' or 'having assembled'. It describes a state of having completed the action of gathering. It is often used to describe a group of people who have been brought together or have come together.

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Accusative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΑΓΟΝΤΑΣ, ΣΥΝΕΛΘΟΝΤΑΣ

Etymology: The word συνθροίζω (synthroizō) is a compound word formed from the prefix σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb θροίζω (throizō), meaning 'to make a noise' or 'to shout', which later came to mean 'to gather' or 'to collect'.

G3765

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ook-EH-tee

Translations: no longer, no more, not yet, not still

Notes: This is a compound adverb formed from the negative particle 'οὐκ' (not) and the adverb 'ἔτι' (yet, still). It signifies the cessation of a state or action, meaning 'no longer' or 'no more'. It can also mean 'not yet' in certain contexts, indicating that something has not happened up to the present time. It is used to express that something that was true or happening is no longer the case.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΚΕΤΙ, ΟΥ̓Κ, ἜΤΙ

Etymology: The word ΟΥ̓ΚΕΤΙ is a compound of the negative particle ΟΥ̓Κ (not) and the adverb ἜΤΙ (yet, still).

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: dee-AH

Translations: through, by, by means of, on account of, because of, for the sake of

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take two different cases, which changes its meaning. When used with the genitive case, it means 'through' or 'by means of', indicating the instrument or agency by which something is done. When used with the accusative case, it means 'on account of', 'because of', or 'for the sake of', indicating the cause or reason for something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΕΝΕΚΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

G2919

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KREE-nen

Translations: he judged, he decided, he determined, he condemned, he ruled

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to judge,' 'to decide,' 'to determine,' 'to condemn,' or 'to rule.' It describes an action of making a judgment or decision, often with authority or finality. It is used to indicate that someone has made a definitive choice or rendered a verdict.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΦΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: From an assumed root meaning 'to separate, put asunder.'

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-'.

G1224

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: dee-AH-bas

Translations: a crossing, a passage, one who crosses, crossing over, passable

Notes: This word refers to the act of crossing over or passing through something, or a place where one crosses, such as a ford or a pass. It can also describe someone or something that is crossing or capable of being crossed. It is often used in contexts involving movement from one side to another, like crossing a river or a sea.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (as a noun/participle); Masculine, Accusative, Plural (as a participle); Feminine, Accusative, Plural (as a participle); Neuter, Nominative/Accusative, Plural (as a participle)

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΑΣΙΣ, ΠΕΡΑΣΜΑ, ΠΟΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΒΑΣ is derived from the verb διαβαίνω (diabainō), meaning 'to step across, to pass through'. It is formed from the prefix διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the root βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'.

G5221

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: hoo-pan-TEE-sas

Translations: meeting, encountering, going to meet, having met, when he met

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'hypantao', meaning 'to meet' or 'to encounter'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred and often functions adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of the main verb's action. For example, it can be translated as 'having met' or 'when he met', describing someone who performed the action of meeting.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΝΤΑΩ, ΑΠΑΝΤΑΩ

G4886

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soo-NAP-sas

Translations: having joined, having connected, having united, having fastened, having brought together

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having joined' or 'having connected'. It describes an action that has been completed before the main verb's action. It can be used to describe someone who has brought things or people together, or who has formed a connection or alliance.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΟΩ, ΣΥΝΔΕΩ, ΣΥΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G5186

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-TROH-seh

Translations: wounded, struck, injured

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to wound,' 'to strike,' or 'to injure.' It describes the action of inflicting a physical injury upon someone or something. In this form, it indicates that a single person or entity performed the action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΓΩ, ΤΥΠΤΩ, ΚΟΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΤΡΩΣΚΩ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *terh₁- meaning 'to rub, to turn, to bore, to pierce'. It is related to words signifying 'to pierce' or 'to wound'.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: KHA-la-ma

Translations: Chalama, Helam

Notes: This word is a proper noun, likely referring to a geographical location or a people group, specifically a place name or a region. It appears in the Septuagint (the Greek Old Testament) as a transliteration of the Hebrew place name 'Helam' (חֵלָם), which was a city in Syria where David defeated Hadadezer's army. It is used in sentences to denote a specific location.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew place name 'Helam' (חֵלָם).

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

Translations: who, which, what, that, as, how, when

Notes: The word 'ΟΣ' is a versatile relative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'who,' 'which,' or 'that,' depending on the context and the gender, number, and case it agrees with. It introduces a relative clause, linking it to a preceding noun or pronoun. It can also function as a conjunction, meaning 'as,' 'how,' or 'when,' indicating manner or time.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The word 'ΟΣ' is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has been a fundamental part of the Greek language's grammatical structure for millennia, serving to connect clauses and introduce relative information.

G3318

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: meh-so-po-ta-MEE-tai

Translations: Mesopotamians

Notes: This word refers to the inhabitants of Mesopotamia, the ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, primarily in modern-day Iraq. It is a compound word derived from 'μέσος' (middle) and 'ποταμός' (river), literally meaning 'between the rivers'. It is used to describe people from that specific geographical area.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek words 'μέσος' (mesos), meaning 'middle' or 'between', and 'ποταμός' (potamos), meaning 'river'. It refers to the land 'between the rivers', specifically the Tigris and Euphrates.

G1096

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

G5056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEH-loos

Translations: of an end, of a goal, of a completion, of a purpose, of a result, of a tax, of a custom, of a toll

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the neuter noun 'telos'. It refers to an end, a goal, a completion, a purpose, or a result. In some contexts, it can also refer to a tax, custom, or toll. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or the object of certain prepositions or verbs.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΣ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΙΑ, ΕΚΒΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *telh₂- 'to lift, support, weigh'. The word evolved to mean a 'standing place', then 'boundary', and finally 'end' or 'goal'.

G3163

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MA-khees

Translations: of battle, of fight, of combat, of a battle, of a fight, of a combat

Notes: This word refers to a battle, fight, or combat. It is used to describe a physical conflict or struggle between individuals or groups. As a noun, it can function as the subject or object of a sentence, or in this genitive form, it indicates possession or relationship, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΕΜΟΥ, ΑΓΩΝΟΣ, ΕΡΙΔΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΑΧΗ (machē) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *magh-, meaning 'to be able, to have power'. It is related to words signifying struggle or combat.

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOOS

Translations: them, themselves, him, it, the same

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the pronoun 'ΑΥΤΟΣ' (autos). In this specific form, it is used to mean 'them' or 'themselves' when referring to masculine plural nouns in the accusative case. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', or 'the same' depending on the context and agreement with the noun it modifies. When used as a personal pronoun, it often refers back to a previously mentioned noun.

Inflection: Accusative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΥΣ, ΣΦΑΣ

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pah-REH-doh-sahn

Translations: they delivered, they handed over, they committed, they entrusted, they betrayed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition "παρά" (para), meaning "beside" or "alongside," and the verb "δίδωμι" (didomi), meaning "to give." Together, it means to hand over, deliver, or transmit something to someone else. It can be used in various contexts, such as delivering a person into custody, handing over traditions, or even betraying someone.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΓΧΕΙΡΙΖΩ

G5610

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OH-rah

Translations: hour, an hour, time, season, moment

Notes: This word refers to a specific period of time, which can be an hour, a particular time of day, a season, or a crucial moment. It is often used to denote a fixed or appointed time, such as 'the hour has come' for an event to occur. It can also refer to a specific season of the year.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΡΟΣ, ΧΡΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'year, season'. It refers to a limited period of time, a season, or a specific hour.

G0390

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nes-TREP-sen

Translations: returned, turned back, turned around, overturned, overthrew, conducted oneself, behaved

Notes: This is a verb meaning to turn back, return, or to turn around. It can also mean to overturn or overthrow something. In a figurative sense, it can refer to one's conduct or behavior, meaning to conduct oneself or behave in a certain way. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'back', and the verb στρέφω (strephō), meaning 'to turn'.

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

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ὙΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ

Etymology: The word ἀναστρέφω (anastrephō) is formed from the prefix ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'back', and the verb στρέφω (strephō), meaning 'to turn'. It implies a turning motion, either literally or figuratively, often indicating a return or a change in direction or state.

G0756

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ar-KHO-me-noo

Translations: beginning, being begun, ruling, being ruled, of beginning, of ruling

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'archomai', which means 'to begin' or 'to rule'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action or state. In this form, it indicates an action that is ongoing or in the process of happening, often translated as 'beginning' or 'ruling'. It can also imply 'being begun' or 'being ruled' depending on context. The genitive case indicates possession or origin, so it often translates as 'of beginning' or 'of ruling'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G4170

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: po-le-MAY-son-ta

Translations: about to make war, about to fight, who will make war, who will fight

Notes: This word is a future active participle derived from the verb 'polemeō', meaning 'to make war' or 'to fight'. It describes someone or something that is 'about to make war' or 'will fight'. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, indicating an action that is impending or intended.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΧΟΥΜΕΝΟΝ, ΑΓΩΝΙΟΥΝΤΑ

Etymology: The word ΠΟΛΕΜΕΩ (polemeō) comes from πόλεμος (polemos), meaning 'war, battle'.

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

G1904

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ep-ER-kho-men-os

Translations: coming upon, approaching, attacking, going over, visiting, a coming upon, an approaching

Notes: This word is a present participle, meaning 'coming upon' or 'approaching'. It can describe someone or something that is in the process of arriving, or moving towards a place or person. It can also imply an attack or an adverse event that is about to happen. In some contexts, it can mean to go over or visit a place.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the prefix ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It literally means 'to come upon' or 'to go to'.

G1311

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ef-THAY-reh

Translations: destroyed, corrupted, ruined, perished, spoiled, wasted

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'completely', and the verb φθείρω (phtheirō), meaning 'to corrupt' or 'to destroy'. Therefore, the compound verb means 'to utterly destroy', 'to corrupt thoroughly', 'to ruin completely', or 'to cause to perish'. It is used to describe the complete destruction or moral corruption of something or someone.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΟΛΕΘΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΦΘΕΙΡΩ is formed from the prefix διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'completely', and the verb φθείρω (phtheirō), meaning 'to corrupt' or 'to destroy'. The prefix intensifies the meaning of the base verb.

G3389

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mee-tro-PO-lin

Translations: metropolis, a metropolis, mother city, a mother city, capital city, a capital city

Notes: This word refers to a 'mother city' or 'capital city', often the chief city of a region or colony from which other cities were founded. It is a compound word formed from 'μήτηρ' (mother) and 'πόλις' (city). It is used to denote a principal city, especially in relation to its colonies or dependent towns. For example, one might say 'they traveled to the metropolis' to indicate a journey to the main city.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΙΣ, ΚΕΦΑΛΗ

Etymology: The word ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΣ is a compound of two Greek words: μήτηρ (mētēr), meaning 'mother', and πόλις (polis), meaning 'city'. It literally means 'mother city', referring to a city that was the origin or administrative center for other settlements.

G4788