2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

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

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TANE

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΗΝ is the feminine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun that is feminine in gender, singular in number, and in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. For example, it would be used before a feminine singular noun like 'πόλιν' (city) when 'city' is the direct object.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The Koine Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It evolved from an earlier demonstrative particle, becoming a grammatical marker for definiteness.

G1522

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-SAH-koo

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

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

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

Synonyms: ἈΚΟΥΩ, ὙΠΑΚΟΥΩ

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

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.

G3307

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-ree-SAH-meh-noy

Translations: dividing, having divided, distributing, having distributed, separating, having separated

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'μερίζω', meaning 'to divide' or 'to distribute'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal qualities, indicating an action that has been completed or is ongoing, often in relation to the subject of the main verb. It describes someone or something that is in the act of dividing or has already divided something.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΙΡΕΩ, ΔΙΑΜΕΡΙΖΩ

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.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAH-bon

Translations: I took, they took, I received, they received, I seized, they seized

Notes: This word is the aorist active indicative form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take', 'to receive', or 'to seize'. The ending '-ον' indicates that it can be either the first person singular ('I took/received/seized') or the third person plural ('they took/received/seized'). The aorist tense describes a simple, completed action in the past, without emphasis on its duration or repetition. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'they took the book' or 'I received the message'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular or 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G2722

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-TES-khon

Translations: they held, they possessed, they occupied, they seized, they restrained, they suppressed

Notes: ΚΑΤΕΣΧΟΝ is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb ΚΑΤΕΧΩ. This verb generally means to hold fast, possess, occupy, seize, or restrain. In its aorist form, it describes an action that occurred in the past, often completed or viewed as a whole. It can be used to describe taking possession of land, holding onto something firmly, or restraining someone or something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΕΧΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

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.

G2421

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-SOWS

Translations: Esau

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Esau, the elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the twin brother of Jacob, as described in the Old Testament. He is known for selling his birthright to Jacob for a meal. The name is often associated with his hairy appearance.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Esau is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word 'עֵשָׂו' (Esav), which is related to the word for 'hairy' or 'rough', referring to his physical description at birth.

G3303

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

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

Part of Speech: 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.

G1633

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ek-kho-RAY-sas

Translations: having departed, having gone out, having withdrawn, having yielded, having given up

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having departed' or 'having gone out'. It describes an action completed in the past by the subject, often indicating a movement away from a place or a yielding of something. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐκ' (out of, from) and 'χωρέω' (to go, to make room, to yield).

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἐκχωρέω is derived from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb χωρέω (chōreō), meaning 'to go', 'to make room', or 'to yield'. It signifies a movement out from a place or a yielding of ground or possession.

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'.

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.

G1252

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ai-TAH-toh

Translations: he lived, he dwelt, he resided, he passed his life, he was arbitrated, he was decided

Notes: This word describes the act of living, dwelling, or residing in a place, or passing one's life in a particular way. It can also refer to being arbitrated or having a dispute decided, especially in the middle or passive voice. In the provided form, it indicates an action completed in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ, ΖΑΩ

G2532

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G0757

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ER-khen

Translations: began, was beginning, ruled, was ruling, led, was leading

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'ἄρχω' (archo). It means 'he/she/it began', 'he/she/it was beginning', 'he/she/it ruled', 'he/she/it was ruling', 'he/she/it led', or 'he/she/it was leading'. The imperfect tense indicates an ongoing, repeated, or continuous action in the past. It can describe someone starting an action, or someone being in a position of authority or leadership.

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

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΩ

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

G3779

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OO-toh

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΩΣ, ΩΣ

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

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: AP

Translations: from, away from, of, by, with, after, since

Notes: This is an elided form of the Greek preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), which means 'from' or 'away from'. It is commonly used to indicate separation, origin, or cause. It can also function as a prefix in compound words, carrying a similar sense of separation or completion. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case. The apostrophe indicates that the final vowel (omicron) has been dropped because the next word begins with a vowel.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition); functions as a prefix in compound words

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: The Greek preposition 'ἀπό' (apo) comes from Proto-Indo-European *apo-, meaning 'off, away'.

G0081

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-DOH-mos

Translations: blameless, innocent, a blameless one, an innocent one

Notes: This word describes someone who is without blame or fault, innocent, or irreproachable. It is often used to characterize a person's moral integrity or conduct, indicating that they are free from accusation or wrongdoing. It can be used to describe a person or an action.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΑΜΕΜΠΤΟΣ, ΑΝΕΓΚΛΗΤΟΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the negative prefix 'α-' (a-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and 'δῶμος' (dōmos), which is related to 'δέμω' (demō) meaning 'to build' or 'to bind'. The sense here is 'not bound' or 'not built upon' in the sense of not having a foundation for blame, hence 'blameless'.

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.

G2028

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-oh-no-MAH-zeh-toh

Translations: he was named, he was called, he was surnamed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'ἐπί' (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to') and the verb 'ὀνομάζω' (onomazō, meaning 'to name' or 'to call'). In this form, it means 'he was named' or 'he was called' or 'he was surnamed'. It describes someone being given a name or title, often in addition to an existing one, or being referred to by a particular designation.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΟΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: The root verb ΟΝΟΜΑΖΩ comes from the Greek word ὄνομα (onoma), meaning 'name'. The prefix ἐπί (epi) means 'upon' or 'in addition to'.

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.

G5177

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: too-KHOHN

Translations: having obtained, obtaining, happening, being, a chance, a common, an ordinary

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle of the verb τυγχάνω (tynchanō), meaning 'to happen,' 'to obtain,' or 'to meet with.' As a participle, it can function adjectivally, adverbially, or substantively. When used substantively, it can refer to 'one who happens' or 'an ordinary person' (e.g., 'a common person'). It often implies something that occurs by chance or is readily available.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩΝ, ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩΝ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G2342

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thay-RAS

Translations: of a wild beast, of a wild animal, of prey, wild beasts, wild animals, prey, a wild beast, a wild animal

Notes: This word refers to a wild beast or wild animal, often one that is predatory or dangerous. It can also refer to the concept of prey. It is used to describe animals that are not domesticated, and can be used in a general sense to refer to such creatures.

Inflection: Masculine, Genitive Singular or Accusative Plural

Synonyms: ΖΩΟΝ, ΚΤΗΝΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to a word meaning 'to hunt' or 'to chase'.

G4218

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: PO-teh

Translations: at some time, ever, once, formerly, when, at any time, sometime

Notes: This word is an adverb that indicates a point in time, often indefinite. It can mean 'at some time' or 'ever,' referring to an unspecified past or future moment. It can also mean 'once' or 'formerly' when referring to a past event. In interrogative contexts, it means 'when?'. It is used to ask about or state the timing of an action or event.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΟΤΕΡΟΝ, ΠΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the interrogative stem *po- (related to 'who,' 'what') combined with the temporal suffix -te. It refers to an indefinite point in time.

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.

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

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

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.

G2954

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: koo-nee-GHEE-on

Translations: hunting, a hunt, the hunt, the chase

Notes: This word refers to the act of hunting, the chase, or the spoils obtained from hunting. It is used as a noun to describe the activity of pursuing and catching wild animals.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΘΗΡΑ, ΑΓΡΑ

Etymology: From κυνήγης (kynēgēs, "hunter"), which is from κύων (kyōn, "dog") and ἄγω (agō, "to lead"). Thus, it literally means "leading dogs" or "that which pertains to leading dogs (for hunting)".

G1880

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-an-EE-ken

Translations: returned, came back, went back

Notes: This word means to return or to come back, often implying a return to a place or state after an absence. It is used to describe someone or something that has gone away and then come back.

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ὙΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ἘΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ

Etymology: The word Ἐπανήκω (epanēkō) is a compound verb formed from the prefix ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'back', combined with the verb ἥκω (hēkō), meaning 'to have come' or 'to be present'. Thus, it literally means 'to come back upon' or 'to come back up to'.

G3816

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAIS

Translations: child, a child, boy, a boy, girl, a girl, servant, a servant, slave, a slave

Notes: This word refers to a child, whether a boy or a girl, and can also denote a servant or slave, regardless of age. Its meaning often depends on the context, indicating a young person or someone in a position of servitude. For example, it can refer to a son or daughter, or a male or female attendant.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΔΟΥΛΟΣ, ΚΟΡΑΣΙΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peh₂w- ('small, few'). It is related to words meaning 'child' or 'small' in various Indo-European languages.

G2013

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-too-KHOHN

Translations: having obtained, having attained, having met, having succeeded, having happened upon

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ἐπιτυγχάνω', meaning 'to hit upon', 'to obtain', 'to attain', 'to meet with', or 'to succeed'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred and functions adjectivally or adverbially, often indicating the means or circumstance by which something else happens. For example, it could be used to say 'having obtained the goal, he rested' or 'meeting with many people, he spoke'.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΟΡΘΟΩ

G0712

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: ah-RIS-ton

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΠΝΟΝ, ΠΡΩΙΝΟΝ

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

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) them, (for) him, (for) her, (for) it, (for) them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, the same

Notes: This word is a personal pronoun that can also function as an adjective. In its pronominal use, it typically means 'him', 'her', 'it', or 'them', depending on the gender and number. When used intensively, it can mean 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', or 'themselves', emphasizing the subject. As an adjective, it means 'the same'. The form ΑΥΤΩ is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a demonstrative pronominal stem. It is a fundamental pronoun in Greek, used across various dialects and periods.

G5555

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHROY-an

Translations: color, a color, complexion, a complexion, skin, a skin, hue, a hue

Notes: This word refers to the color or hue of something, often specifically the complexion or skin color of a person. It can also refer to the general appearance or quality of something. It is used in sentences to describe the visual aspect of an object or person.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΡΩΜΑ, ΕΙΔΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΧΡΟΙΑ (chroia) is derived from the verb χρώννυμι (chrōnnymi), meaning 'to color' or 'to stain'. It is related to χρῶμα (chrōma), which also means 'color'.

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'.

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TOOT

Translations: this, that, this one, that one, of this, of that, to this, to that

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun and adjective 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something specific, either nearby or previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it can stand alone, referring to a person or thing. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, agreeing with it in gender, number, and case. Its meaning can shift slightly depending on the context, often emphasizing proximity or a specific reference.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G3123

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAHL-lon

Translations: more, rather, much more, especially

Notes: This word is a comparative adverb meaning 'more' or 'rather'. It is used to indicate a preference, a greater degree, or an intensification of something. It often appears in contexts where a comparison is being made, suggesting that one thing is true to a greater extent than another, or that one action is preferred over another. For example, it can mean 'more' in terms of quantity or intensity, or 'rather' when expressing a choice or preference.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΟΝ, ΜΑΛΙΣΤΑ

Etymology: ΜΑΛΛΟΝ is a comparative adverb derived from an obsolete positive form related to the concept of 'much' or 'very'. It functions as the comparative degree of this implied positive.

G3713

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: o-REKH-thees

Translations: having stretched out, having reached for, having desired, having longed for

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ὀρέγω' (orego), meaning 'to stretch out', 'to reach for', or 'to desire'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, often functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. It indicates someone who has performed the action of stretching, reaching, or desiring.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΘΥΜΗΣΑΣ, ΕΦΙΚΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G0515

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-KSEE-oo

Translations: was thinking worthy, was deeming worthy, was demanding, was asking, was requesting, was claiming, was expecting

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'axioō'. It means 'to deem worthy,' 'to consider worthy,' 'to ask,' 'to request,' or 'to demand.' It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, indicating that someone was continuously or repeatedly considering something worthy, or making a request or demand. It often implies a sense of entitlement or a belief that one has a right to something.

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

Synonyms: ΑἸΤΈΩ, ΖΗΤΈΩ, ΔΈΟΜΑΙ

G3930

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-as-KHEIN

Translations: to provide, to grant, to give, to supply, to afford, to present

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb παρέχω (parechō), meaning 'to provide' or 'to grant'. It is used to express the action of giving or supplying something, often in a context where a benefit or resource is being made available. It can be used with a dative object indicating to whom something is provided, and an accusative object indicating what is provided.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΟΡΗΓΕΩ

Etymology: The word παρέχω (parechō) is a compound word formed from the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'from', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. Thus, its original sense is 'to hold out' or 'to offer'.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) himself, (to) herself, (to) itself

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It functions as a personal pronoun meaning 'him', 'her', or 'it' when used as an indirect object, often translated with 'to' or 'for'. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself', emphasizing the subject. In some contexts, especially with the definite article, it can act as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'the same'. Its usage depends heavily on the surrounding context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

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'.

G0591

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-DOS-thigh

Translations: to give back, to pay back, to render, to restore, to sell, to return

Notes: This word is the aorist middle/passive infinitive form of the verb ἀποδίδωμι (apodidomi), which is a compound word formed from ἀπό (apo, meaning 'from' or 'back') and δίδωμι (didomi, meaning 'to give'). It generally means 'to give back' or 'to return something'. Depending on the context, it can also mean 'to pay back' a debt, 'to render' what is due, or even 'to sell' something, implying giving it away in exchange for payment.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle or Passive Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΔΙΔΟΝΑΙ, ἈΠΟΤΙΝΕΙΝ, ΠΩΛΕΙΝ

G4243

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pres-BEY-on

Translations: right of seniority, a right of seniority, privilege, a privilege, pre-eminence, priority

Notes: This word refers to a right or privilege that is granted due to seniority, age, or pre-eminence. It signifies a special advantage or honor that comes with being older or holding a higher position. It can be used in contexts where someone is given a particular status or benefit because of their established standing.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΝΟΜΙΟΝ, ΠΡΩΤΕΙΟΝ

Etymology: Derived from the word πρέσβυς (presbys), meaning 'old man' or 'elder', which emphasizes the concept of seniority or age as the basis for the privilege.

G4903

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-er-GOH

Translations: fellow worker, co-worker, helper, assistant, partner, an associate

Notes: This word refers to someone who works together with another, a fellow worker or co-worker. It can also denote a helper, assistant, or partner in an endeavor. In the provided context, it is used in the dative case, indicating 'to/for a fellow worker' or 'with a fellow worker' (often implied by the verb it modifies, like 'χρησάμενος' meaning 'using').

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΓΑΤΗΣ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the noun ΕΡΓΟΝ (ergon), meaning 'work' or 'deed'. Thus, it literally means 'one who works with'.

G5530

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: KHRAY-sah-meh-nos

Translations: using, having used, employing, having employed, dealing with, having dealt with

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'χράομαι' (chraomai), meaning 'to use' or 'to employ'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is ongoing, functioning like an adjective or adverb. It indicates someone who is 'using' or 'having used' something, or 'employing' or 'having employed' a method or resource. It can also imply 'dealing with' or 'having dealt with' a situation or person.

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

Synonyms: ΧΡΩΜΕΝΟΣ, ΕΧΩΝ

Etymology: The word χράομαι (chraomai) comes from an earlier form χράω (chraō), meaning 'to furnish what is needful'. It is related to χείρ (cheir), meaning 'hand', suggesting the idea of handling or dealing with something.

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.

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'.

G2532, G1565

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Pronoun

Sounds like: kah-keh-EE-nos

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

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

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Nominative, Masculine

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.

G4254

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: pro-akh-THEIS

Translations: having been brought forward, having been led forth, having been advanced, having been promoted

Notes: This word is the aorist passive participle of the verb προάγω (proago), meaning 'to lead forward, bring forth, advance, promote'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, indicating someone or something that has been brought forward or led out. It is a compound word formed from πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forward', and ἄγω (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΕΞΑΓΟΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The verb προάγω (proago) is formed from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before, in front of, forward', and the verb ἄγω (ago), meaning 'to lead, to bring'. Its etymology reflects the action of leading or bringing something or someone to the front or into view.

G3889

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-kho-REH-ee

Translations: yield, give way, concede, grant, withdraw, retire

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'παρά' (para, 'beside, from') and 'χωρέω' (choreo, 'to make room, go, advance'). It means to yield, give way, or concede, often implying a movement away or a relinquishing of space or authority. It can also mean to withdraw or retire. It is used to describe an action of stepping aside or allowing something else to take precedence.

Inflection: Present Indicative, Active Voice, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΚΩ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ

G4242, G4243

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pres-BEY-ohn

Translations: of an embassy, of an ambassadorship, of an office of elder, of a privilege, of a prerogative, of a right of primogeniture

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of either 'πρεσβεία' (presbeia) or 'πρεσβείον' (presbeion). It refers to things related to an embassy, such as the office or function of an ambassador, or the act of sending an embassy. It can also denote the office or dignity of an elder, or more generally, a privilege, prerogative, or the right of primogeniture (firstborn rights). Its meaning depends on the specific context, often implying a position of honor or authority.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΡΕΣΒΕΙΑΙ, ΠΡΕΣΒΕΙΑΣ, ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΙΑ

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: meth

Translations: with, after, among, by, in company with

Notes: This is an elided form of the preposition 'μετά' (meta), which means 'with' or 'after'. The final alpha (α) is dropped when the next word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark (indicated by the 'θ' which is the first letter of the following word in the examples, 'θύμου'). It indicates association, accompaniment, or sequence in time or order. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'after' or 'behind'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition, but this is an elided form)

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- (among, with, in the middle of).

G1782

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EN-then

Translations: from here, thence, on this side, on that side, on one side, on the other side

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating origin or direction from a specific place. It can mean 'from here' or 'thence'. It is often used in pairs, such as 'from here and from there' or 'on this side and on that side', to describe something being surrounded or existing on both sides.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἘΝΤΕΥΘΕΝ, ἘΚΕΙΘΕΝ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek preposition 'ἐν' (en), meaning 'in' or 'on', combined with a suffix indicating origin or direction.

G1941

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ep-ee-klay-THEYS

Translations: called, named, surnamed, invoked, appealed to

Notes: This word is a passive participle derived from the verb 'epikaleō'. It means 'having been called', 'having been named', or 'having been surnamed'. It can also refer to someone who has been invoked or appealed to. It is often used to describe someone who is known by a particular name or title, or to whom an appeal is made.

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

Synonyms: ΟΝΟΜΑΖΩ, ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΟΡΕΥΩ

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'.

G4586

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: sem-no-TEH-ron

Translations: more solemn, more venerable, more honorable, more serious, more reverent, more respectable

Notes: This word is the comparative form of the adjective 'σεμνός' (semnos), meaning 'solemn' or 'venerable'. As a comparative adjective, it indicates a greater degree of the quality, meaning 'more solemn' or 'more venerable'. It is used to describe something or someone that possesses a higher level of dignity, seriousness, or respectability compared to something else.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Comparative Degree

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΙΜΟΤΕΡΟΝ, ΣΕΒΑΣΜΙΩΤΕΡΟΝ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GHI-neh-tai

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΚΤΩ

G3686

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: too-NO-mah

Translations: the name, a name

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

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

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

G3062

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Adverb

Sounds like: loy-PON

Translations: of the remaining, of the rest, of the others, furthermore, finally, as for the rest

Notes: This word refers to what is left over or remaining. As an adjective, it describes things or people that are left. It is often used substantively, meaning 'the rest' or 'the others'. When used adverbially, it can mean 'furthermore', 'finally', or 'as for the rest', indicating a transition or conclusion in discourse.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΛΟΙΠΟΣ, ΕΠΙΛΟΙΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb λείπω (leípō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to remain'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-go-NO-tes

Translations: having become, having come into being, having happened, having been born, having been made

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' or 'to happen.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed in the past and has ongoing relevance. It can be translated in various ways depending on the context, often indicating a state of having become or having happened.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect Active Participle

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΕΓΕΝΟΝΤΟ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GHEE-non-tai

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΦΥΟΜΑΙ

G3653

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: O-MEH-ros

Translations: Omer, Homer

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to a male individual. It is most commonly known as the name of the ancient Greek epic poet Homer. In the context of the provided example, it refers to Omer, one of the sons of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau, as mentioned in the Old Testament.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'Omer' is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'sheaf' or 'heap'. The Greek form 'Ὄμηρος' (Homer) is of uncertain etymology, possibly related to 'ὅμηρος' meaning 'hostage' or 'pledge'.

G3549

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: NO-thos

Translations: illegitimate, bastard, spurious, counterfeit, a bastard, an illegitimate child

Notes: This word describes something that is illegitimate, spurious, or counterfeit. When used as a noun, it refers to a child born out of wedlock, a bastard. As an adjective, it can describe anything that is not genuine, true, or authentic, such as a false teaching or an imitation.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine. Can also be Feminine or Neuter, and inflects for all cases and numbers.

Synonyms: ΣΚΟΤΕΙΝΟΣ, ΨΕΥΔΗΣ, ΑΛΛΟΤΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: The etymology of ΝΟΘΟΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be of pre-Greek origin.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-GON-os

Translations: having become, having been, being, who has become, who has been

Notes: This word is the perfect active participle of the verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai), meaning 'to become', 'to be', 'to come into being', or 'to happen'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed and has ongoing results. It often translates as 'having become' or 'having been', indicating a state or condition resulting from a past action. For example, it could be used in a phrase like 'the one having become king'.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, indicating a process of becoming or happening, as opposed to a static state of being.

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.

G2730

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-TOH-kay-sahn

Translations: they dwelt, they lived, they inhabited

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to dwell', 'to live', or 'to inhabit'. It describes the action of residing in a place. As an aorist tense form, it indicates a completed action in the past, specifically that 'they' (a group of people) dwelt or lived somewhere.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΕΝΟΙΚΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (KATA), meaning 'down' or 'in', and the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (OIKEŌ), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to live'. Thus, it literally means 'to dwell down' or 'to settle in'.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: go-bo-LEE-tin

Translations: Gobolitis, Gobolitis (region), a Gobolitis (region)

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to a specific geographical region or place, likely in Idumea, often associated with the Amalekites. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Gobolitis' is derived from 'Gobol', which is likely a Greek transliteration of a Semitic place name, possibly related to the Hebrew 'Gabal' or 'Gebal', referring to a mountainous region. It is associated with the ancient land of Edom/Idumea.

G2564

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: klee-THEY-san

Translations: called, having been called, named, having been named

Notes: This word is a passive participle derived from the verb 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call' or 'to name'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that has been called or named. It indicates a past action that was done to the subject, rather than by the subject. For example, it could be used in a phrase like 'the woman called Mary' or 'the city named Jerusalem'.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Feminine, Accusative, Singular

Synonyms: ΟΝΟΜΑΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΟΡΕΥΩ

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-nee

Translations: having become, having happened, having come to pass, being, arising, a woman having become, a thing having happened

Notes: This word is a feminine, singular, aorist middle participle of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to come into being,' or 'to be.' As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is occurring, often functioning adjectivally or adverbially. It can describe a female person or a feminine noun that has undergone the action of becoming or happening.

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ

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.

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.

G1314