2001 Translation

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.

G4845

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-BEH

Translations: it happened, it came to pass, it occurred, it befell

Notes: This is an impersonal verb form meaning 'it happened' or 'it occurred'. It describes an event or circumstance that took place, often used to introduce a consequence or a development in a narrative. It is typically used in the third person singular.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΑΠΟΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word συμβαίνω (symbainō) is a compound word formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. Thus, it literally means 'to go together' or 'to come together', which evolved into the meaning 'to happen' or 'to occur'.

G3928

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-el-THAYN

Translations: to pass by, to pass away, to come beside, to go beyond, to neglect, to transgress, to perish, to come to an end

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'παρέρχομαι' (parerchomai), meaning 'to pass by' or 'to pass away'. It is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'along', and 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It can describe something moving past, an event coming to an end, or even a command being disregarded or transgressed. For example, it can be used to say that something will not pass away or that someone passed by a certain place.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΒΑΙΝΩ

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'.

G2118

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-dah-ee-mo-NEE-as

Translations: of happiness, of well-being, of prosperity, of blessedness

Notes: This word refers to a state of happiness, well-being, or prosperity. It is a compound word derived from 'εὖ' (eu), meaning 'good', and 'δαίμων' (daimon), meaning 'spirit' or 'divinity', thus literally meaning 'good spirit' or 'good fortune'. It describes a flourishing life, often associated with divine favor or a life lived virtuously. In this form, it indicates possession or origin, as in 'of happiness'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ, ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΤΗΣ

G3172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MEG-eh-thos

Translations: greatness, magnitude, size, a greatness, a magnitude, a size

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being great in size, extent, or importance. It can describe physical dimensions, as in the size of an object, or abstract concepts like the greatness of a person or an event. It is typically used to denote a significant scale or degree.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΕΓΑΛΕΙΟΤΗΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: The word "ΜΕΓΕΘΟΣ" comes from the adjective "μέγας" (megas), meaning "great" or "large." It is formed with the suffix "-θος" which is used to create nouns denoting a quality or state.

G3634

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: OY-on

Translations: such as, of what kind, what sort of, as, like, a such thing, a what sort of thing

Notes: ΟΙΟΝ is the neuter singular form of the adjective/pronoun ΟΙΟΣ. It is used to introduce a comparison, meaning 'such as' or 'as', or to ask about the quality or nature of something, meaning 'of what kind' or 'what sort of'. It can also function as a demonstrative, referring to something of a specific kind.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΟΣ, ΟΙΑ, ΟΙΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the demonstrative pronoun ΟΥΤΟΣ (this) or the interrogative pronoun ΤΙΣ (who, what).

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.

G0243

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AHL-loh

Translations: (to) another, (to) other, (for) another, (for) other, (by) another, (by) other, (with) another, (with) other, (in) another, (in) other

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the adjective 'ἈΛΛΟΣ', meaning 'another' or 'other'. It is used to refer to a different person or thing from one already mentioned or implied. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object of an action, or the means, instrument, or location, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', 'by', 'with', or 'in'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ἙΤΕΡΩ

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: TEE-nee

Translations: to/for someone, to/for something, by someone, by something, with someone, with something, in what, to what, by what, a certain one, a certain thing, (to) what, (to) whom, (to) which

Notes: ΤΙΝΙ is the dative singular form of the indefinite and interrogative pronoun ΤΙΣ. As an indefinite pronoun, it means 'someone,' 'something,' 'a certain one,' or 'a certain thing,' indicating an unspecified person or object. As an interrogative pronoun, it means 'to whom,' 'to what,' 'by whom,' or 'by what,' asking about the recipient or agent of an action. Its meaning depends on the context, often indicating an indirect object or an instrument.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

G4149

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLOO-too

Translations: of wealth, of riches, of abundance

Notes: This word refers to wealth, riches, or abundance. It is used to describe material possessions or a state of being rich. In this form, it is the genitive singular of the noun 'πλοῦτος', indicating possession or origin, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΧΡΗΜΑΤΑ, ΠΕΡΙΟΥΣΙΑ, ΕΥΠΟΡΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'πλοῦτος' (ploutos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *pleu- meaning 'to flow, to swim'. It is related to words signifying abundance or fullness.

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.

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, 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).

G2040

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ep-ee-KHO-ree-oos

Translations: native, local, a native, a local, indigenous, belonging to the country

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is native to a particular place or country, or belonging to the local area. It is used to refer to people, customs, or things that are indigenous or characteristic of a specific region. In the provided examples, it refers to 'native Mysians' and 'local deities' or 'local forces'.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΓΧΩΡΙΟΣ, ΕΝΤΟΠΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΧΩΡΙΟΣ (epichōrios) is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and ΧΩΡΑ (chōra), meaning 'land' or 'country'. Thus, it literally means 'on the land' or 'of the country'.

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.

G2207

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: zay-LOH-tos

Translations: enviable, zealous, admirable, an enviable

Notes: This word describes something or someone as enviable, admirable, or worthy of emulation. It can also refer to someone who is zealous or eager. It is used to describe a state or quality that others might desire or look up to.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΣ, ΕΥΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ

Etymology: From G2206 (ΖΗΛΟΣ), meaning 'zeal' or 'emulation'. The word describes someone or something characterized by zeal or worthy of emulation.

G4016

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: peh-ree-BLEP-tos

Translations: conspicuous, notable, well-known, distinguished, famous

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is easily seen or noticed, standing out from its surroundings. It implies being prominent or highly regarded, often due to a remarkable quality or position. It is a compound word formed from 'περί' (around) and 'βλέπω' (to look), literally meaning 'looked around at'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΗΜΟΣ, ΕΝΔΟΞΟΣ, ΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ

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'.

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.

G5281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hoo-po-mo-NAYNE

Translations: endurance, steadfastness, perseverance, patience, a patience, an endurance

Notes: This word refers to the capacity to endure or bear up under difficult circumstances, often with a sense of steadfastness and patient persistence. It implies remaining firm and constant in the face of trials, afflictions, or opposition, rather than giving up or succumbing to despair. It can be used to describe the quality of a person who patiently waits for something or who bravely withstands hardship.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΡΤΕΡΙΑ, ΑΝΔΡΙΑ, ΑΝΔΡΕΙΑ

G2115

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: yoo-PSY-khoi

Translations: courageous, brave, of good courage, resolute, bold

Notes: This word is a compound adjective meaning 'courageous' or 'brave'. It describes someone who possesses a good spirit or soul, indicating inner strength and resolve. It is used to characterize individuals who are not easily intimidated and face challenges with boldness.

Inflection: Nominative or Vocative, Masculine or Feminine, Plural

Synonyms: ἈΝΔΡΕΙ͂ΟΙ, ΘΑΡΣΑΛΈΟΙ, ΤΟΛΜΗΡΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΨΥΧΟΣ (eupsychos) is a compound of two Greek words: ΕΥ̓ (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and ΨΥΧΗ (psyche), meaning 'soul', 'spirit', or 'life'. Thus, it literally means 'having a good soul' or 'well-souled', leading to the sense of being courageous or brave.

G0686, G0685

Part of Speech: Particle, Noun

Sounds like: AH-rah

Translations: then, therefore, so, consequently, perhaps, indeed, is it that?, curse, an imprecation

Notes: The word 'ἈΡΑ' can function as a particle or a noun. As a particle, it is used to introduce a question, often expecting a negative answer, or to draw an inference, meaning 'then' or 'therefore'. It can also express a degree of uncertainty or possibility, translating to 'perhaps' or 'indeed'. As a noun, 'ἈΡΑ' refers to a curse or an imprecation, a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.

Inflection: As a particle, it does not inflect. As a noun, it is Feminine, Singular, Nominative.

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓Ν, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥΝ, ΚΑΤΑΡΑ

Etymology: The particle 'ἈΡΑ' is of uncertain origin, possibly an onomatopoeic exclamation. The noun 'ἈΡΑ' (curse) is also of uncertain origin, possibly related to the verb 'ἀράομαι' (araomai) meaning 'to pray, to curse'.

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: 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.

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

Translations: as, like, when, how, about, approximately, that, so that

Notes: ΩΣ is a versatile particle in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction or adverb. It is used to introduce comparisons ('as,' 'like'), indicate time ('when'), express manner ('how'), or denote purpose or result ('so that,' 'that'). It can also indicate approximation ('about,' 'approximately') or serve as a preposition meaning 'to' or 'towards' with certain cases.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to demonstrative pronouns and adverbs indicating manner or comparison.

G3077

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: loo-pee-ROHN

Translations: sorrowful, grievous, painful, sad, a sorrowful thing, a grievous thing, a painful thing

Notes: This word describes something that causes sorrow, grief, or pain. It can refer to a person who is sorrowful or to an event or circumstance that is painful or grievous. In the provided context, it is used in the genitive plural, likely referring to 'of sorrowful things' or 'of grievous things'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΔΥΝΗΡΟΣ, ΣΚΥΘΡΩΠΟΣ, ΠΕΝΘΙΜΟΣ

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

G1380

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dox-AN-tōn

Translations: having seemed, having appeared, having thought, of those who seemed, of those who appeared, of those who thought

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'δοκέω' (dokeō), meaning 'to seem,' 'to appear,' or 'to think.' As a genitive plural participle, it describes an action completed in the past by multiple subjects, often translated as 'of those who seemed' or 'of those who thought.' It can be used to refer to things that were thought or seemed to be true, or to people who held a certain opinion.

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΕΝΤΩΝ, ΝΟΜΙΣΑΝΤΩΝ

Etymology: The verb δοκέω (dokeō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *dek-, meaning 'to take, accept, receive,' which evolved to mean 'to seem good, to appear right.'

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.

G5236

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hoo-per-bo-LAYN

Translations: excess, abundance, surpassing, preeminence, exceedingly, beyond measure

Notes: This word refers to an excess, an abundance, or something that goes beyond the usual measure. It is often used to describe something that is outstanding, preeminent, or exceedingly great. In context, it can function adverbially to mean 'exceedingly' or 'beyond measure'. It is a compound word formed from 'ὑπέρ' (hyper), meaning 'over' or 'beyond', and 'βολή' (bole), meaning 'a throwing' or 'a cast'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΣΣΕΙΑ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡΕΧΗ

G0018

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-ga-THON

Translations: of good, of good things, of good people, of benefits

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'ἈΓΑΘΟΣ', meaning 'good'. When used in the plural and genitive case, it often refers to 'good things', 'benefits', or 'good people'. It describes the quality of something or someone being inherently good, beneficial, or virtuous. For example, it can be used to speak of the source or possession of good things.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΩΝ, ΧΡΗΣΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'ἈΓΑΘΟΣ' is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is a common term in ancient Greek for 'good' in various senses.

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'.

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'.

G2251

Part of Speech: Possessive Pronoun

Sounds like: hay-meh-TEH-rohn

Translations: (of) our, (of) ours

Notes: This word is a possessive pronoun meaning 'our' or 'ours'. It indicates possession by a group including the speaker. As a genitive plural, it typically modifies a noun, indicating that the noun belongs to 'us'. For example, 'our house' or 'the house of ours'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΗΜΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'ἡμέτερος' (hēmeteros) comes from 'ἡμεῖς' (hēmeis), meaning 'we'. It is a possessive adjective derived from the first person plural pronoun.

G0159

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: ai-TI-on

Translations: cause, a cause, reason, a reason, responsible, guilty, blame

Notes: This word refers to the cause or reason for something, or someone who is responsible or guilty for an action or outcome. It can function as both a noun, meaning 'a cause' or 'a reason,' and as an adjective, meaning 'responsible' or 'guilty.' It is often used to identify the origin or source of an event or state.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑἸΤΙΑ, ΠΡΟΦΑΣΙΣ, ΑΡΧΗ

Etymology: The word originates from the Greek verb αἰτέω (aitéō), meaning 'to ask, beg, or demand.' Over time, it evolved to refer to that which is asked for or demanded as a reason or cause.

G1096

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-go-NO-tas

Translations: having become, having been, having come into being, having happened, having occurred, those who have become, those who have been

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, masculine plural accusative, derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to be,' 'to come into being,' or 'to happen.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing someone or something that has undergone the action of 'becoming' or 'being' in the past, with the result continuing into the present. It often refers to 'those who have become' or 'those who have been' something.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Participle, Masculine, Plural, Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΟΝΤΟ, ΠΕΦΥΚΟΤΑΣ

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.

G3816

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-peh-doh-poy-ee-MEH-nohs

Translations: having begotten children, having borne children, having become a parent

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle of the verb 'παιδοποιέω' (paidopoieō), meaning 'to beget children' or 'to bear children'. It describes someone who has already become a parent or has had children. It is a compound word formed from 'παῖς' (pais, child) and 'ποιέω' (poieō, to make or do).

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΠΟΙΕΩ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ

Etymology: The word 'παιδοποιέω' (paidopoieō) is a compound of 'παῖς' (pais), meaning 'child', and 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. Thus, it literally means 'to make children'.

G2385

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ah-KO-bos

Translations: James, Jacob

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to the personal name James or Jacob. It is a common name found in the New Testament, referring to several individuals, most notably James, the brother of John, and James, the brother of Jesus. It is used to identify a specific person.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name ἸΑΚΩΒΟΣ (Iakōbos) is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (יַעֲקֹב), which means 'supplanter' or 'he who grasps the heel'. It entered Greek through the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament.

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'.

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.

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: psy-KHES

Translations: of soul, of a soul, of life, of a life, of mind, of a mind, of self, of a self

Notes: This word refers to the soul, life, mind, or self. It can denote the vital breath, the seat of emotions and intellect, or the individual person. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession, origin, or relationship, often translated with 'of' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑ, ΖΩΗ, ΝΟΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΨΥΧΗ (psyche) originates from the verb ψύχω (psycho), meaning 'to breathe' or 'to blow'. This connection highlights its primary meaning related to the breath of life.

G5428

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: froh-NEE-say

Translations: to wisdom, to understanding, to prudence, to insight, to good sense

Notes: This word refers to practical wisdom, understanding, or prudence. It implies a sound mind and good sense, often in a moral or ethical context. It describes the ability to make good judgments and act wisely in practical matters. In a sentence, it would indicate the means or instrument by which something is done, or the recipient of an action, due to its dative case.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΟΦΙΑ, ΣΥΝΕΣΙΣ

G1308

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-FEH-reh

Translations: differed, was carried through, was at odds, excelled, was superior, was better, was distinguished

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'. It means to be carried through, to differ, to be at variance, to excel, or to be superior. It can describe a state of being different or a process of being carried through something. In some contexts, it can imply a dispute or disagreement, or a state of excelling over others.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΡΙΝΩ, ΥΠΕΡΕΧΩ, ΔΙΑΣΤΕΛΛΩ

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.

G0025

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-GAH-pah

Translations: loved, was loving

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'agapaō', meaning 'to love'. The imperfect tense describes an ongoing, continuous, or repeated action in the past. Therefore, it signifies 'he/she/it was loving' or 'he/she/it used to love', emphasizing the duration or habitual nature of the love.

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

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΕΩ, ΕΡΑΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'agapaō' is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is a key term in the New Testament, often used to describe a selfless, unconditional love.

G3778

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

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'.

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.

G4746

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: stor-GAY

Translations: natural affection, a natural affection, family love, parental love

Notes: This word refers to natural affection, especially the love felt within a family, such as the love between parents and children, or between siblings. It describes an instinctive, deep-seated bond of affection. It is often used to describe the kind of love that is not based on choice or romantic attraction, but on kinship and natural ties.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΟΣΤΟΡΓΙΑ, ΦΙΛΙΑ

Etymology: The origin of the word 'storge' is uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from the verb 'stergein', meaning 'to love, to feel affection'. It describes an innate, natural affection, particularly within family bonds.

G2795

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KEE-nay-seh

Translations: he moved, she moved, it moved, he stirred, she stirred, it stirred, he agitated, she agitated, it agitated

Notes: This word describes the action of causing something to move, stir, or be agitated. It can refer to physical movement, but also to stirring up emotions or causing a disturbance. In a sentence, it would typically be used to describe an action performed by a singular subject in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΣΑΛΕΥΩ, ΤΑΡΑΣΣΩ, ΜΕΤΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G3402

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MEE-sos

Translations: hatred, a hatred

Notes: This word refers to the strong feeling of intense dislike or ill will towards someone or something. It is often used to describe animosity or enmity. In a sentence, it would function as a noun, for example, 'their hatred' or 'he felt hatred'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΧΘΡΑ, ΑΠΕΧΘΕΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΜΙΣΟΣ comes from the verb μισέω (miseō), meaning 'to hate'. Its ultimate origin is uncertain, but it is thought to be pre-Greek or from an unknown root.

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

Sounds like: AL-fah (as the letter name), ah (as the sound)

Translations: Alpha, A, one, un-, a-

Notes: This is the first letter of the Greek alphabet, equivalent to the English 'A'. It can also function as the numeral '1'. Furthermore, it is commonly used as a prefix (known as the 'alpha privative') when placed before a word, indicating negation, absence, or the opposite of the word's meaning, similar to the English prefixes 'un-' or 'a-'. For example, 'atheist' (without God) comes from 'a-' (without) and 'theos' (God).

Inflection: Does not inflect as a letter or numeral. As a prefix, it modifies the meaning of the word it precedes.

Etymology: The letter 'Alpha' is derived from the Phoenician letter 'aleph', which meant 'ox'. It was adopted by the Greeks and became the first letter of their alphabet.

G2300

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: theh-ah-SAH-meh-nos

Translations: seeing, beholding, looking at, having seen, when he saw

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle derived from the verb 'theaomai'. It describes an action completed in the past, often translated as 'having seen' or 'when he saw/beheld'. It indicates the subject personally observed or contemplated something.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩΝ, ΟΡΩΝ, ΕΙΔΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'theaomai' comes from 'thea' (a sight, spectacle), which is related to 'theaomai' (to gaze at, behold). It implies a careful or deliberate observation.

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

G3453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-MAY-noo-sen

Translations: he reported, she reported, it reported, he announced, she announced, it announced, he disclosed, she disclosed, it disclosed, he made known, she made known, it made known

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb μηνύω (menýō). It means 'to report,' 'to announce,' 'to disclose,' or 'to make known.' It describes an action that was completed in the past, indicating that someone (he, she, or it) conveyed information or revealed something.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΔΗΛΟΩ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ

Etymology: The word μηνύω (menýō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to μῆνις (mēnis), meaning 'wrath' or 'divine anger,' suggesting an original sense of 'to make known (divine wrath).' However, this connection is not definitively established.

G2118

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-dai-mo-NEE-ah

Translations: happiness, good fortune, prosperity, blessedness, a good fortune, a prosperity

Notes: This word refers to a state of well-being, often translated as happiness, good fortune, or prosperity. It implies a flourishing life, characterized by success, abundance, and divine favor. It is a compound word derived from 'εὖ' (eu), meaning 'good', and 'δαίμων' (daimon), meaning 'spirit' or 'divinity', thus literally 'good spirit' or 'good fortune'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΠΡΑΓΙΑ, ΟΛΒΟΣ, ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΔΑΙΜΟΝΙΑ is a compound of εὖ (eu, 'good') and δαίμων (daimōn, 'spirit, divinity'). It refers to the state of having a good daimon or being in a state of good fortune, leading to the meaning of happiness or flourishing.

G2605

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-tahng-GELL-oh-meh-nee

Translations: being proclaimed, being announced, being declared, being preached, being reported

Notes: This word is a present passive participle of the verb 'καταγγέλλω' (katangellō), meaning 'to proclaim' or 'to announce'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing something that is in the process of being proclaimed, announced, or declared. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action and that the subject is receiving the action (it is being proclaimed by someone else).

Inflection: Singular, Present, Passive, Participle, Feminine, Nominative

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΟΜΕΝΗ, ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΟΜΕΝΗ, ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΟΜΕΝΗ

G2206

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: zay-loh-too-POON-tohn

Translations: being jealous, envying, being zealous, being fervent, being emulous

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'being jealous' or 'being zealous'. It describes an ongoing state or action of feeling or showing intense jealousy, envy, or fervent zeal. It can be used to describe someone who is actively experiencing or demonstrating these emotions.

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

Synonyms: ΦΘΟΝΕΩ, ΖΗΛΟΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ζηλότυπος (zēlótupos, “jealous”), from ζῆλος (zêlos, “zeal, jealousy”) + τύπος (túpos, “type, impression”). It literally means 'to be of a jealous type' or 'to be marked by zeal/jealousy'.

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ahn-throh-POHN

Translations: (of) men, (of) people, (of) humankind

Notes: ἈΝΘΡΩΠΩΝ is the genitive plural form of the noun ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ, which means 'man', 'human being', or 'person'. This form is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship, translating to 'of men' or 'of people'. It refers to human beings in general, often distinguishing them from God or other creatures.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, likely a compound of ἀνήρ (anēr, 'man') and ὤψ (ōps, 'face, eye'), possibly meaning 'one who looks up' or 'one with a human face'.

G3625

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: oy-KAY-oh-TAH-tohn

Translations: of one's own, of one's own people, of one's own household, of one's own family, of one's intimates, of one's closest associates, of one's most familiar, of one's most suitable, of one's most appropriate

Notes: This word is the genitive plural, masculine, feminine, or neuter form of the adjective 'οἰκεῖος' (oikeios), meaning 'one's own,' 'belonging to the household,' or 'intimate.' In its superlative form, it means 'most one's own,' 'most intimate,' 'most familiar,' or 'most suitable/appropriate.' It is used to describe things or people that are very closely connected to someone, often referring to family members, household members, or very close friends and associates. It can also refer to things that are particularly fitting or proper for a given situation.

Inflection: Superlative, Genitive, Plural, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΩΝ, ΦΙΛΤΑΤΩΝ, ΕΠΙΤΗΔΕΙΟΤΑΤΩΝ

Etymology: From οἶκος (oikos), meaning 'house' or 'household.' The word describes something pertaining to or belonging to a household, extended to mean familiar or intimate.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Interjection, Prefix, Numeral

Sounds like: AI

Translations: the, who, which, alas, oh, 11

Notes: The word 'ΑΙ' can function in several ways in Koine Greek. Most commonly, it is the feminine nominative plural form of the definite article, meaning 'the' (referring to multiple feminine nouns). It can also be the feminine nominative plural form of the relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which'. Less frequently, it can be an interjection expressing sorrow or pain, similar to 'alas' or 'oh'. It can also appear as a prefix in compound words. Additionally, 'ΑΙ' can represent the number 11 when used as a numerical symbol (alpha-iota). It is also possible for 'ΑΙ' to be an elision or contraction of other words, such as 'ἀεί' (always) or 'ἄγε' (come on!), though this is less common in the New Testament.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Plural (for article and pronoun); Does not inflect (for interjection, prefix, and numeral)

Etymology: The origin of 'ΑΙ' as a definite article and relative pronoun is from Proto-Indo-European. Its use as an interjection is onomatopoeic.

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.

G2501

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-OH-say-poss

Translations: Joseph

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to the male personal name Joseph. It is a common name in biblical texts, appearing frequently in both the Old and New Testaments. It is used to identify individuals, such as Joseph, the husband of Mary, or Joseph of Arimathea.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name ἸΩΣΗΠΟΣ (Iōsēpos) is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name יוסף (Yosef), meaning 'He will add' or 'May he add'. It was a very common name among Jews and was transliterated into Greek.

G5108

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: toy-AHY-deh

Translations: such, such as these, of such a kind, such things, such persons

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'such' or 'of such a kind'. It is used to describe something or someone that is of the nature or quality previously mentioned or implied. As an adjective, it agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.

Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΟΙΟΥΤΟΙ, ΟΥΤΩΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΙΟΣ (toios) is derived from the demonstrative pronoun stem *to- (that) combined with the suffix -ιος (-ios), indicating quality or kind. It refers to something 'of that kind' or 'such'.

G1603

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-PEMF-thays

Translations: sent out, having been sent out, dispatched, having been dispatched

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from 'ἐκ' (out of, from) and 'πέμπω' (to send). It means to send out, dispatch, or send forth. As a participle, it describes someone or something that has been sent out, often indicating the completion of the action of being sent. It is used to describe an action that has already occurred, often functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΠΕΜΠΩ

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'.

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'.

G4816

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soo-lo-GAY

Translations: collection, a collection, gathering, a gathering, contribution, a contribution

Notes: This word refers to the act of collecting or gathering things together, or the result of such an act, a collection. It can be used in contexts like gathering resources, people, or even money as a contribution. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (together with) and 'λέγω' (to gather, pick).

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΣΥΝΑΘΡΟΙΣΙΣ, ΣΥΝΕΛΕΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΛΛΟΓΗ is derived from the verb συλλέγω (syllegō), meaning 'to collect' or 'to gather'. It is formed from the prefix σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and λέγω (legō), meaning 'to gather' or 'to pick'.

G0001

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ak-MAH-zon-tos

Translations: at the prime, in full bloom, in full vigor, at the height, in the prime of life, in the prime of its power, in the prime of its season

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is at its peak, in its prime, or in full bloom. It refers to a state of being at the highest point of development, strength, or maturity. It can be used to describe a person in the prime of their life, a season at its height, or a power at its peak.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΑΚΜΗ, ΑΚΜΑΙΟΣ, ΕΥΘΑΛΗΣ

Etymology: The word derives from the Greek noun ἀκμή (akmē), meaning 'peak, point, prime'.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ho-RA

Translations: see!, look!, behold!, beware!, take heed!

Notes: This is a verb in the imperative mood, meaning 'see!' or 'look!'. It is used to command or urge someone to observe something, to pay attention, or to be careful. It can also be used to draw attention to something, similar to 'behold!' or 'lo!'. In some contexts, it can convey a warning, meaning 'beware!' or 'take heed!'.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΕΙΔΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *wer- 'to perceive, watch'.

G4183

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: PO-loo

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΛΑ, ΠΛΕΙΟΝ

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

G2029

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-pee-foy-TON-tone

Translations: of those visiting, of those coming upon, of those frequenting

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'epiphoitaō', meaning to visit, to come upon, or to frequent. As a participle, it describes an action being performed by a group of people or things, functioning like an adjective or a noun. In this form, it refers to 'those who are visiting' or 'those who are coming upon' something, often implying a regular or repeated action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΡΧΟΜΕΝΩΝ, ΠΑΡΟΝΤΩΝ

G1308

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: dee-ah-FEH-roo-sahn

Translations: differing, excelling, surpassing, a differing, an excelling, a surpassing

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from 'διά' (dia, through) and 'φέρω' (pherō, to carry). It describes something that is different, distinct, or superior. It can be used to indicate a difference in quality, quantity, or nature, or to show that something excels or surpasses others in a particular aspect. For example, it might describe a city that excels in wealth or a person who is distinguished.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡΕΧΩ, ΠΕΡΙΣΣΕΥΩ

G3706

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OP-sin

Translations: sight, appearance, face, a sight, an appearance, a face

Notes: This word refers to the act of seeing, the faculty of sight, or the visible appearance of something. It can denote a vision, a physical appearance, or even the face or countenance of a person. It is used to describe what is seen or perceived.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΘΕΑ

Etymology: The word ὄψις (opsis) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *okʷ- meaning 'to see'. It is related to other Greek words concerning sight and vision.

G4012, G1453

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: peh-ree-eh-ger-THEIS

Translations: having been aroused, having been awakened, having been stirred up, having been raised up

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle, meaning 'having been aroused' or 'having been awakened'. It describes someone or something that has been stirred up or brought to a state of alertness or activity by an external force. It is a compound word formed from the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the verb ἐγείρω (egeirō), meaning 'to raise' or 'to awaken'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΡΘΕΙΣ, ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣ, ΔΙΕΓΕΡΘΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word περιεγείρω is a compound verb formed from the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the verb ἐγείρω (egeirō), meaning 'to raise' or 'to awaken'. The verb ἐγείρω comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to awaken' or 'to rouse'.

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOYS

Translations: to brothers, to brethren, to fellow countrymen, to fellow believers

Notes: This word refers to brothers, both literal siblings and, more broadly, fellow members of a community, nation, or faith. It is often used in a figurative sense to denote close associates or fellow believers, emphasizing a bond of kinship or shared identity. In this dative plural form, it indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to or for brothers/brethren'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΕΚΝΟΙΣ, ΟΜΟΓΕΝΕΣΙΝ

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: say-MAI-noh-men-on

Translations: that which is signified, a signified thing, meaning, a meaning, that which is indicated, a thing indicated

Notes: This word is the neuter singular present passive participle of the verb ΣΗΜΑΙΝΩ (sēmainō), meaning 'to signify' or 'to indicate'. When used as a noun, it refers to 'that which is signified' or 'the meaning' of something. It describes the content or concept that is conveyed by a sign, word, or action.

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

Synonyms: ΝΟΗΜΑ, ΕΝΝΟΙΑ, ΛΟΓΟΣ

Etymology: The verb ΣΗΜΑΙΝΩ comes from ΣΗΜΑ (sēma), meaning 'sign' or 'mark'. It refers to the act of giving a sign or indicating something.

G1620

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ETH-eh-toh

Translations: he set forth, he explained, he declared, he published, he exposed, he abandoned

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'ektithēmi', meaning 'to set out, expose, explain, declare, or abandon'. It is used to describe the action of putting something out for public view or understanding, such as a decree, an explanation, or even a child. In the provided context, it refers to setting forth or publishing a decree.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ, ΔΗΛΟΩ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ

Etymology: The word ἐκτίθημι (ektithēmi) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to place' or 'to set'.

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

Notes: ΛΕΓΩΝ is the present active participle of the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is commonly used to introduce direct or indirect speech, functioning similarly to 'saying' or 'speaking' in English. For example, it might be translated as 'he came saying...' or 'they decreed, speaking...'. It describes an ongoing action of speaking or declaring.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

Etymology: The word λέγω (legō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to collect, gather, pick out'. In Greek, it evolved to mean 'to speak' or 'to say', perhaps from the idea of 'picking out words'.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DEIN

Translations: to see, to perceive, to behold, to look, to know, to understand

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ὁράω' (horao), meaning 'to see'. It is used to express the action of seeing or perceiving in a general sense, often without a specific time frame. It can also imply understanding or knowing something through observation. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'He desired to see the truth' or 'It is good to see the light'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ὁράω' (horao) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see'. The aorist stem 'ἰδ-' (id-) is derived from a different, but related, Proto-Indo-European root, which also means 'to see' or 'to know'.

G3928

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: par-el-THOO-sees

Translations: having passed, having gone by, having gone past, having elapsed, of having passed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'parerchomai', meaning 'to pass by' or 'to go past'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It often indicates that a period of time, an event, or a person has moved beyond a certain point.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΛΘΟΥΣΗΣ, ΔΙΕΛΘΟΥΣΗΣ

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.

G1408

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DRAG-ma

Translations: sheaf, a sheaf, handful, a handful

Notes: This word refers to a bundle of reaped grain, typically held in the hand or gathered together. It is often used in the context of harvesting, representing the yield or a portion of the harvest.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΗ, ΔΡΑΞ

Etymology: The word 'δράγμα' (dragma) comes from the verb 'δράσσομαι' (drassomai), meaning 'to grasp' or 'to take a handful'. It refers to something that is grasped or held in the hand.

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.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: EHF

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, because of, with, by

Notes: This word is an elided form of the Greek preposition ἘΠΊ (epi), which means 'on,' 'upon,' or 'over.' The final vowel of ἘΠΊ is dropped before a word beginning with a vowel, especially a rough breathing mark, resulting in ἘΦ. Its precise meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: with the genitive, it means 'on' or 'upon' (of place or time); with the dative, it means 'on,' 'at,' 'by,' or 'for' (of position or cause); and with the accusative, it means 'on,' 'to,' 'against,' or 'over' (of motion or purpose). It is also commonly used as a prefix in compound words.

Inflection: Does not inflect; it is an elided form of the preposition ἘΠΊ. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs (Genitive, Dative, or Accusative).

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *opi, meaning 'on, near, against'. It is cognate with Latin ob and Sanskrit api.

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

Translations: not, no, where, of whom, of which, when

Notes: This word, written without diacritics, can represent at least two distinct Koine Greek words. It most commonly functions as a negative particle (οὐ), meaning 'not' or 'no', used to express a direct and objective negation. It can also function as a relative adverb (οὗ), meaning 'where' or 'when', indicating place or time, or as a relative genitive pronoun, meaning 'of whom' or 'of which'. The precise meaning depends on the context and the original diacritics.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a particle/adverb); Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter (as a relative pronoun)

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

Etymology: The negative particle οὐ (ou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *ne, meaning 'not'. The relative adverb/pronoun οὗ (hou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *kʷo-, a pronominal stem.

G2698

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-THEE-keh

Translations: put down, lay down, deposit, store up, place, set down

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi, meaning 'to put' or 'to place'). It generally means to put something down, lay it down, or deposit it. It can be used in various contexts, such as laying down a weapon, depositing money, or placing an object in a specific location.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΑΠΟΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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.

G1565

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-nohn

Translations: of those, of them, those

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'those'. In this inflected form, it indicates possession or origin, translating to 'of those' or 'of them'. It is used to refer to people or things that are distant in space or time, or to distinguish them from others. For example, it might be used in a phrase like 'the houses of those people' or 'the events of those days'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΩΝ, ΤΟΥΤΩΝ

G4329

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: pros-TREH-khon-tah

Translations: running to, running toward, approaching, one who runs to, those who run to

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'running to' or 'approaching'. It describes an action of moving towards something or someone with speed. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun (e.g., 'the running man'), or adverbially, modifying a verb (e.g., 'he came running').

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΕΓΓΙΖΩ

G4352

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-koo-NEH-in

Translations: to worship, to prostrate oneself, to bow down, to do obeisance

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to worship, to prostrate oneself, or to bow down in reverence or submission. It is often used in the context of religious worship towards God or a deity, but can also refer to showing respect or homage to a king or a person of authority. It is a compound word formed from πρός (pros), meaning 'towards', and κυνέω (kyneo), meaning 'to kiss' or 'to fawn'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ, ΤΙΜΑΩ

G0846

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.

G2509

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: ka-THA-per

Translations: just as, even as, as, according as

Notes: This word is a compound adverb and conjunction meaning 'just as' or 'even as'. It is used to introduce a comparison, indicating that something is done in the same way or to the same extent as something else. It functions similarly to 'like' or 'as' in English, setting up a parallel between two actions or states.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΟ

Etymology: ΚΑΘΑΠΕΡ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down, according to', and the particle ΠΕΡ (per), which emphasizes the preceding word. It literally means 'down just as' or 'exactly according to'.

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.

G1203

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: des-PO-tas

Translations: master, lord, owner, a master, a lord, an owner

Notes: This word refers to a master, lord, or owner, someone who holds absolute authority or control over others, such as a household head over servants, or a ruler over subjects. It emphasizes a position of power and dominion.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΑΥΘΕΝΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word Δεσπότης (despotēs) comes from Proto-Indo-European *dems-pot-, meaning 'master of the house', from *dem- 'house' and *pot- 'powerful, master'.

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

G4302

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-le-GOO-san

Translations: foretelling, predicting, saying beforehand, speaking beforehand, declaring beforehand, a foretelling, a predicting

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb "προλέγω" (prolegō), meaning "to say beforehand" or "to foretell." It is a compound word formed from "πρό" (pro), meaning "before," and "λέγω" (legō), meaning "to say" or "to speak." As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is happening or has happened in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It indicates the act of speaking or declaring something in advance.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Feminine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΦΗΤΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΕΡΩ, ΠΡΟΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

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.

G1849

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ex-oo-SEE-an

Translations: authority, power, right, a right, jurisdiction, a jurisdiction, liberty, a liberty

Notes: This word refers to the right or power to do something, often implying delegated authority or freedom to act. It can describe official power, the ability to act, or even the freedom to choose.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ, ΙΣΧΥΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb ἔξεστι (exesti), meaning 'it is lawful' or 'it is permitted'. It denotes the state of being free to act, hence authority or power.

G0846

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

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ON

Translations: being, existing, a being, an existing thing, that which is

Notes: This word is the present active participle, neuter singular, of the verb 'to be'. It describes something that is 'being' or 'existing'. It can function as a noun, referring to 'a being' or 'that which exists', or as an adjective, describing something as 'being' or 'existent'. It is often used to describe the state or nature of something.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩΝ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G1245

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-sa-FE-san

Translations: they made clear, they explained, they declared, they made known

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb σαφέω (sapheō), meaning 'to make clear'. It means to make something thoroughly clear, to explain it in detail, or to declare it plainly. It is used to describe the act of clarifying information or revealing facts.

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

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΩ, ΕΞΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-RAS

Translations: lifting, having lifted, taking up, carrying, removing, taking away

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'αἴρω' (airō), meaning 'to lift,' 'to take up,' 'to carry,' or 'to remove.' As a participle, it describes an action that is happening or has happened, often functioning like an adjective or adverb. It indicates the subject is performing the action of lifting or taking something. For example, 'lifting his face' or 'having taken the rod.'

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ, ΑΙΡΩ

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-poy-AY-san-toh

Translations: they made, they did, they performed, they caused, they produced, they created

Notes: This is the aorist middle indicative, third person plural form of the verb ποιέω (poieō), meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. In the middle voice, it often implies that the action is done by the subject for themselves, or that the subject causes something to be done for themselves. It describes a completed action in the past, performed by a group of people.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G3367

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: MAY-den

Translations: nothing, no one, none, not even one

Notes: This word is a negative indefinite pronoun or adjective, meaning 'nothing' or 'no one'. It is the neuter form of the word 'ΜΗΔΕΙΣ'. It is used to express absolute negation, particularly in contexts involving prohibitions, commands, or with subjunctive and optative moods, indicating that something should not happen or does not exist under certain conditions. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'do nothing' or 'let nothing happen'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΜΗΔΕΙΣ is a compound word formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (meaning 'not') and the numeral ΕΙΣ (meaning 'one'). It literally means 'not even one'.

G5056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEH-los

Translations: end, a goal, a purpose, an outcome, a completion, a tax, a custom, a duty

Notes: This word refers to an end, a goal, a purpose, or the completion of something. It can also refer to a tax or custom duty. It is often used to denote the conclusion of an event or process, or the ultimate aim or objective. In some contexts, it refers to the payment of tribute or taxes.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΣ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΙΑ, ΤΕΛΕΥΤΗ

Etymology: The word ΤΕΛΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to turn, to accomplish, to fulfill'. It is related to words signifying completion, fulfillment, and the end of a process.

G5282

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-peh-NO-oon

Translations: they supposed, they suspected, they surmised, they thought, they imagined

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to suppose, suspect, surmise, or imagine. It describes the act of forming an opinion or belief based on incomplete evidence or intuition. It is often used to express what someone thought or believed, especially when that thought or belief might be incorrect or unconfirmed.

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

Synonyms: ΔΟΚΕΩ, ΟΙΟΜΑΙ, ΝΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ὑπονοέω (hyponeoeō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ὑπό (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'secretly', and νοέω (noeō), meaning 'to perceive, think, or understand'. Thus, it literally means 'to think secretly' or 'to think under the surface'.

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.

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: EKH-on-tes

Translations: having, holding, possessing, those who have, while having

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It describes someone or something that is in the act of having, holding, or possessing something. It functions like an adjective or adverb, providing additional information about the subject of a sentence, often translated as 'having' or 'those who have'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΙ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΝΤΕΣ

G1223

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-teh-LOON

Translations: they continued, they were continuing, they persisted, they were persisting, they remained, they were remaining, they lived, they were living

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to continue, persist, or remain in a state or action. It describes an ongoing or sustained activity or condition. It is often used to indicate that something was happening continuously over a period of time in the past.

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΔΙΑΜΕΝΩ, ΕΠΙΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word διατελέω (diateleo) is a compound of διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'throughout', and τελέω (teleo), meaning 'to complete' or 'to finish'. The combination suggests carrying something through to completion or continuing throughout a period.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

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

G5355

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ftho-NOH

Translations: I envy, I begrudge, I grudge

Notes: This verb means to feel envy, to begrudge, or to grudge something to someone. It describes the emotion of ill-will or resentment aroused by another's possessions, success, or advantages. It can be used in sentences to express a feeling of jealousy or reluctance to share or grant something.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΖΗΛΕΥΩ, ΒΑΣΚΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: From φθόνος (phthonos), meaning 'envy' or 'grudge'. The origin of φθόνος is uncertain, but it is an ancient Greek word.

G5361

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-fee-lo-nee-KAY-san

Translations: they contended, they disputed, they strove, they argued, they were contentious

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from the prefix ΠΡΟΣ- (pros), meaning 'to, toward, in addition to', and the verb ΦΙΛΟΝΙΚΕΩ (philonikeō), meaning 'to love contention, to be contentious, to dispute'. The combined meaning is 'to contend with, to dispute with, to strive against'. It describes an action where multiple people engaged in a dispute or argument, often with a sense of persistence or opposition.

Inflection: 3rd Person Plural, Aorist Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΕΡΙΖΩ, ΜΑΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΤΙΛΕΓΩ

G1964

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-PEM-pei

Translations: sends, sends forth, sends upon, sends to, sends against, sends after

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb πέμπω (pempō), meaning 'to send'. It generally means to send someone or something to a particular place, person, or for a specific purpose, often with the nuance of sending upon, against, or in addition to. It can be used in various contexts, such as sending a person, a message, or even a judgment or affliction.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΜΠΩ, ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

G1380

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DOX-eh

Translations: it seemed, it was decided, it pleased, it seemed good

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'δοκέω'. It is often used impersonally, meaning 'it seemed' or 'it was decided', especially in the sense of a decision or a judgment that was made. It can also convey the idea of something being pleasing or appearing good to someone.

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΙΝΩ, ΚΡΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'δοκέω' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *dek-, meaning 'to take, accept, receive'. It developed in Greek to refer to what seems or appears to be the case, and then to what is decided or thought to be good.

G3880

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-LA-bon-ta

Translations: taking, receiving, taking along, taking aside, taking over, taking possession of

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'paralambanō', meaning 'to take alongside', 'to receive', or 'to take into one's possession'. It describes an action of taking or receiving that is ongoing or completed, often with the nuance of taking someone or something with oneself, or taking over a responsibility or tradition. It can be used in various contexts to indicate the act of acquiring, accepting, or accompanying.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter, Plural; or Aorist, Active, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine, Singular

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

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

G2718

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tel-THAYN

Translations: to come down, to go down, to descend

Notes: This is the aorist infinitive form of the verb 'katerchomai', meaning 'to come down' or 'to go down'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'kata' (down) and the verb 'erchomai' (to come/go). It describes the action of moving from a higher place to a lower one, or arriving at a destination by descending.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΚΑΤΙΕΝΑΙ

Etymology: The verb ΚΑΤΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound of the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G2559

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kah-koh-AY-thess

Translations: malicious, malignant, ill-natured, evil-minded, mischievous, a malicious thing

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is ill-natured, malicious, or malignant. It is a compound word formed from 'κακός' (bad, evil) and 'ἦθος' (character, disposition), literally meaning 'having a bad disposition'. It can be used to describe a person's character or an action that stems from such a character.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΟΣ, ΦΑΥΛΟΣ, ΒΛΑΒΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΚΟΗΘΗΣ is a compound of two Greek words: κακός (kakos), meaning 'bad' or 'evil', and ἦθος (ēthos), meaning 'character' or 'disposition'. It describes a nature that is inherently ill-disposed or malicious.

G5298

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: hoo-foh-ROH-meh-nos

Translations: suspecting, fearing, being suspicious, being afraid, having a suspicion, having a fear

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'suspecting' or 'fearing'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'secretly', and the verb ΟΡΑΩ (horaō), meaning 'to see' or 'to perceive'. Thus, it literally means 'to see secretly' or 'to perceive from below', leading to the sense of suspicion or apprehension. It describes someone who is looking at something with a sense of underlying suspicion or fear, or who is being regarded with suspicion.

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

Synonyms: ΦΟΒΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ, ΥΠΟΠΤΕΥΩΝ, ΔΕΔΙΩΣ

G3900

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-TYNG-kha-non-TON

Translations: those happening to be present, those happening to meet, those happening to obtain

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'happening to be present' or 'happening to meet'. It describes someone who is incidentally present or who encounters something or someone by chance. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or substantivally, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the ones who happen to be present').

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΥΓΧΑΝΟΝΤΩΝ, ΕΝΤΥΓΧΑΝΟΝΤΩΝ

G1288

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-sa-FEE-seh

Translations: he made clear, she made clear, it made clear, he explained, she explained, it explained, he declared plainly, she declared plainly, it declared plainly

Notes: This word means to make something clear, to explain thoroughly, or to declare plainly. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb σαφέω (sapheō), meaning 'to make clear'. It is used to describe the act of elucidating or clarifying information.

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

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΩ, ΕΚΦΑΙΝΩ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ

Etymology: The word διασαφέω is a compound of διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and σαφέω (sapheō), meaning 'to make clear'. The root σαφής (saphēs) means 'clear' or 'distinct'.

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

Translations: what, why, what kind of, how much, something, anything, a certain thing

Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun 'τίς'. It can be used to ask 'what?' or 'why?', or to refer to 'something' or 'anything' in an indefinite sense. When used as an adjective, it means 'what kind of' or 'how much'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word 'ΤΙ' originates from Proto-Indo-European, serving as the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: say-MAI-neen

Translations: to signify, to show, to make known, to indicate, to give a sign, to give a signal, to announce, to mean

Notes: This verb means to give a sign, to indicate, or to make something known. It is often used to refer to communicating information, either through words, actions, or omens. It can also mean to signify or to mean something. In a military context, it can refer to giving a signal.

Inflection: Present Active Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΩ, ΓΝΩΡΙΖΩ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ

Etymology: The word originates from the Greek word σῆμα (sēma), meaning 'sign' or 'mark'. The verb form means 'to give a sign' or 'to mark'.

G3870

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: pah-rah-kah-LOHN

Translations: comforting, exhorting, encouraging, appealing, entreating, inviting, consoling, a comforter, an exhorter, one who comforts, one who exhorts

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'one who is comforting' or 'one who is exhorting'. It describes an ongoing action of providing comfort, encouragement, or an appeal. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a substantive (a noun) referring to the person performing the action, such as 'the comforter' or 'the one who exhorts'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΗΓΟΡΩΝ, ΠΑΡΑΜΥΘΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ

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'.

G2237

Part of Speech: Verb Participle

Sounds like: hees-THEIS

Translations: having been pleased, having delighted, having rejoiced, delighted, pleased

Notes: This word is a past participle derived from the verb 'hēdomai', meaning 'to be pleased' or 'to delight in'. It describes someone who has experienced pleasure or delight. It is often used to indicate a state of being pleased or a past action of taking delight in something. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'having been pleased by the news, he smiled'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΦΡΑΝΘΕΙΣ, ΧΑΡΕΙΣ

Etymology: The verb ἥδομαι (hēdomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *sweh₂d- meaning 'sweet, pleasant'.

G4394

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-RHEH-sin

Translations: prophecy, a prophecy, prediction, a prediction, foretelling, a foretelling

Notes: This word refers to a prophecy, a prediction, or a foretelling. It is a compound word formed from πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forth', and ῥῆσις (rhēsis), meaning 'a saying' or 'a speaking'. Thus, it literally means 'a speaking forth beforehand' or 'a foretelling'. It is used to describe divine or inspired declarations of future events.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΦΗΤΕΙΑ, ΜΑΝΤΕΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΡΡΗΣΙΣ is derived from the verb προερῶ (proerō), meaning 'to say beforehand' or 'to foretell'. It is a compound of the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forth', and ῥῆσις (rhēsis), meaning 'a saying' or 'speech', which comes from the verb ἐρῶ (erō), 'to speak' or 'to say'.

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.

G1271

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-AH-noy-ah

Translations: mind, understanding, a mind, an understanding, thought, purpose, intention, intellect

Notes: This word refers to the faculty of thinking, understanding, and reasoning. It encompasses the intellect, thoughts, intentions, and purposes of a person. It can describe the inner disposition or the way one thinks about something. It is a compound word formed from διά (dia, "through") and νοῦς (nous, "mind").

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΝΟΥΣ, ΚΑΡΔΙΑ, ΣΥΝΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΝΟΙΑ (dianoia) is a compound of διά (dia), meaning "through" or "across," and νοῦς (nous), meaning "mind" or "intellect." It literally means "a thinking through" or "a thorough understanding."

G4815

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soo-lah-BOHN

Translations: taking, having taken, seizing, arresting, conceiving, helping, assisting

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'συλλαμβάνω' (syllambanō). It means 'taking together,' 'seizing,' 'arresting,' 'conceiving' (as in becoming pregnant), or 'helping/assisting.' It describes an action that has been completed and often functions adverbially, indicating the circumstances or manner of the main verb's action. For example, 'having seized the man, he led him away.'

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΠΙΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΒΟΗΘΕΩ

G0793

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ahs-ko-POHS

Translations: without aim, aimlessly, without purpose, not in vain, not without reason, not without purpose

Notes: This adverb describes an action performed without a specific goal, purpose, or aim. It can mean 'aimlessly' or 'without purpose'. When used with a negative, such as 'οὐκ ἀσκοπῶς' (ouk askopōs), it means 'not without purpose' or 'not without reason', implying that there was a clear and valid reason for the action.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΒΟΥΛΩΣ, ἈΠΡΟΣΔΟΚΗΤΩΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΣΚΟΠΩΣ is derived from the adjective ἈΣΚΟΠΟΣ (askopos), which means 'aimless' or 'without a goal'. This adjective is formed from the negative prefix ἀ- (a-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and σκοπός (skopos), meaning 'a mark', 'a goal', or 'a purpose'.

G1507

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ee-KAH-sas

Translations: having supposed, having conjectured, having imagined, having inferred, having likened

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having supposed' or 'having conjectured'. It describes an action that was completed prior to the main verb in the sentence, indicating that the subject made a supposition, conjecture, or inference. It can also mean 'having likened' or 'having compared'.

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

Synonyms: ΝΟΜΙΣΑΣ, ΥΠΟΛΑΒΩΝ, ΔΟΞΑΣ

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: meh-GAH-loys

Translations: to great, with great, by great, to large, with large, by large, to mighty, with mighty, by mighty

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'great', 'large', or 'mighty'. It is used to describe the size, importance, or power of nouns. In its dative plural form, as seen here, it indicates the indirect object or the means/instrument by which something is done, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'with', or 'by'. It can refer to both people and things.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΕΙΟΣ

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: see-mah-ee-NOH-me-noys

Translations: being signified, being indicated, being shown, being made known, being declared, being pointed out

Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb ΣΗΜΑΙΝΩ, meaning 'to show, signify, indicate, or make known'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing something that is in the process of being signified or indicated. It can be used to describe people or things that are the recipients of a sign or indication.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter, Present, Passive

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΩ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ, ΓΝΩΡΙΖΩ

G2605

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tayn-GEL-leh

Translations: he was proclaiming, he was announcing, he was declaring, he was preaching

Notes: This word describes the action of proclaiming, announcing, or declaring something publicly and with authority. It implies a message being delivered or made known, often with a sense of urgency or importance. It is used to describe an ongoing or repeated action in the past.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Imperfect, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ, ΑΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word καταγγέλλω (katangellō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against' (here intensifying the action), and the verb ἀγγέλλω (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'.

G2540

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kai-RON

Translations: time, a time, season, a season, opportune time, a opportune time, proper time, a proper time

Notes: This word refers to a specific, appointed, or opportune time, a critical moment, or a season, rather than general chronological time (which is 'χρόνος'). It often implies a qualitative aspect of time, emphasizing the right or fitting moment for something. In the provided examples, it is used in the accusative case, indicating the object of an action or a duration.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΧΡΟΝΟΣ, ΩΡΑ, ΕΠΟΧΗ

Etymology: The etymology of 'καιρός' is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the idea of 'fitting' or 'proper'.

G2240

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: HEK-sane

Translations: to come, to have come, to arrive

Notes: This word is the future active infinitive of the verb ἥκω (hēkō), meaning 'to come' or 'to arrive'. It describes an action of coming or arriving that is expected to happen in the future. It is often used in indirect statements or to express purpose or result.

Inflection: Future, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *sekʷ- ('to follow'). It is related to Latin sequor ('to follow') and English 'sequence'.

G1325

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: DON-tos

Translations: (of) giving, (of) having given, (of) granting, (of) entrusting

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'didōmi', which means 'to give' or 'to grant'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action of giving or having given. It can be used to modify a noun, indicating that the noun is the one who is giving, or it can function adverbially, describing the circumstances under which an action occurs, often translated as 'when he gave' or 'by giving'.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΟΥΣ, ΔΩΡΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ

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.

G5093

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: TI-mee-on

Translations: precious, valuable, costly, honorable, a precious thing

Notes: The word describes something that is highly valued, esteemed, or of great worth. It can refer to material possessions that are expensive or precious, or to abstract concepts like honor or a person's reputation. It is often used to denote something that is held in high regard or is considered honorable.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΙΜΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΤΙΜΟΣ, ΑΞΙΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word ΤΙΜΗ (timē), meaning 'honor, price, value'.

G4352

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-koo-NEE-seh-ohs

Translations: of worship, of adoration, of reverence, of obeisance

Notes: This word refers to the act of worship, adoration, or reverence, often involving bowing down or prostrating oneself before a superior, whether God, a king, or a person of high status. It signifies an act of homage or submission. It is a compound word, combining 'πρός' (pros, 'to, towards') and 'κυνέω' (kyneō, 'to kiss'), originally meaning 'to kiss towards' or 'to kiss the hand of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΛΑΤΡΕΙΑ, ΣΕΒΑΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΗΣΙΣ is derived from the verb προσκυνέω (proskyneō), which combines the preposition πρός (pros, 'to, towards') and κυνέω (kyneō, 'to kiss'). It originally referred to the act of kissing the hand or the ground before a superior, evolving to mean an act of reverence or worship.

G0514

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AX-ee-on

Translations: worthy, deserving, fitting, proper, a worthy thing, a fitting thing

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'worthy,' 'deserving,' or 'fitting.' It is used to describe something or someone that is of appropriate value, merit, or suitability for a particular purpose or situation. It can be used to say that something is 'worthy of' something else, often followed by a genitive case.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΥΛΟΓΟΣ, ΠΡΕΠΩΝ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΞΙΟΣ (axios) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ag- meaning 'to drive, draw, move'. It is related to the idea of weighing or balancing, thus leading to the sense of 'having weight' or 'being worthy'.

G0837

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: owk-SOO-sase

Translations: of increasing, of growing, of enlarging, of making grow, of promoting growth

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'αὔξω', meaning 'to increase', 'to grow', or 'to enlarge'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action or state. In this form, it indicates something that is in the process of increasing or growing, often used to describe a continuous or ongoing action. It can be used to describe a person, thing, or concept that is causing growth or experiencing growth.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Singular, Feminine, Genitive

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΦΥΩ, ΠΛΗΘΥΝΩ

G0537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tah

Translations: all, every, the whole, all things, everything

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all' or 'every'. It can refer to a complete group or quantity. It is often used to emphasize the totality of something, such as 'all people' or 'all time'. When used in the neuter plural, it can be translated as 'all things' or 'everything'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΛΟΣ, ΣΥΜΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΑΣ (apas) is a compound word formed from the prefix Α- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'completely', and ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'.

G5142

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: TREH-foo-sees

Translations: nourishing, feeding, raising, bringing up, supporting, maintaining, of nourishing, of feeding, of raising, of bringing up, of supporting, of maintaining

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'τρέφω' (trephō), meaning 'to nourish,' 'to feed,' 'to raise,' or 'to bring up.' As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or has just occurred, functioning like an adjective or adverb. In this form, it indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of' or 'belonging to,' referring to something that is nourishing or providing sustenance.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΘΡΕΠΤΙΚΟΣ, ΣΙΤΙΖΩ, ΕΚΤΡΕΦΩ

Etymology: The word τρέφω (trephō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *dʰrebʰ-, meaning 'to thicken, curdle, congeal,' which evolved to mean 'to make firm, to nourish, to feed' in Greek.

G1749

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: en-TEE-then-tos

Translations: of putting in, of placing in, of setting in, of implanting

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning "of putting in" or "of placing in." It describes an action of inserting or placing something into something else. As a genitive form, it often indicates possession, origin, or the object of certain prepositions, functioning similarly to an English gerund or a possessive adjective. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΝ (in) and the verb ΤΙΘΗΜΙ (to put, place).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Present, Active, Participle

Synonyms: ΕΜΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΟΣ, ΕΙΣΤΙΘΕΝΤΟΣ

G1507

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-KAH-zohn

Translations: likening, comparing, inferring, conjecturing, guessing, supposing, imagining, a likening, a comparing, an inferring, a conjecturing, a guessing, a supposing, an imagining

Notes: ΕἸΚΑΖΩΝ is the present active participle of the verb ΕΙΚΑΖΩ. It means 'likening' or 'comparing', often with the sense of inferring or conjecturing based on resemblances. It can also mean 'to guess' or 'to suppose'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject, such as 'he who likens' or 'while comparing'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΙΟΩ, ΣΥΓΚΡΙΝΩ, ΤΕΚΜΑΙΡΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΙΚΑΖΩ is derived from the Greek word ΕΙΚΩΝ (eikōn), meaning 'likeness' or 'image'. It originally meant 'to make like' or 'to represent by an image', and later developed the sense of 'to compare' or 'to infer from comparison'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: lam-BAH-non-tas

Translations: taking, receiving, getting, seizing, obtaining

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'taking' or 'receiving'. It describes an action that is happening concurrently with the main verb of the sentence. It can be used to indicate the manner or means by which something is done, or to describe someone who is in the act of taking or receiving.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ comes from an ancient root, possibly related to Proto-Indo-European roots meaning 'to grasp' or 'to seize'.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-poy-AY-sah-toh

Translations: made, did, performed, accomplished, produced, caused, made for himself, did for himself

Notes: This is an inflected form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. In the middle voice, as seen here, it often implies that the action is done by the subject for themselves, or for their own benefit, or that the subject is involved in the result of the action. It can be used in various contexts, such as making something, performing an action, or causing an event.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

G4280

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: pro-ee-REE-may-nah

Translations: aforementioned, before-mentioned, previously said, what has been said before, the things previously said

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been said beforehand' or 'previously mentioned'. It is a compound word formed from the prefix 'προ-' (pro-), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and the verb 'ἐρῶ' (erō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to refer to things, statements, or events that have already been spoken about or referred to earlier in the text or conversation.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΛΕΓΟΜΕΝΑ, ΠΡΟΓΕΓΡΑΜΜΕΝΑ

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'.

G0245

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: al-LO-tree-oh

Translations: (to) another, (to) a stranger, (to) a foreigner, (to) an alien, (to) another's

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'belonging to another,' 'foreign,' or 'alien.' It describes something that is not one's own or someone who is not a native or a member of one's group. It is used to indicate possession by someone else or a foreign origin.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΞΕΝΟΣ, ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word comes from the Greek word ἄλλος (allos), meaning 'other,' combined with the suffix -τριος, which indicates belonging or relation.

G3195

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: MEL-lon-tee

Translations: about to be, future, (to) be about to, (to) intend, (to) be going to

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'μέλλω', meaning 'to be about to' or 'to intend'. It describes something that is imminent or in the future. It is often used to indicate an action that is on the point of happening or a state that is soon to exist. In this dative singular form, it often functions adverbially or as an adjective modifying a noun in the dative case.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter, Present, Active, Participle

Synonyms: ἘΣΟΜΕΝΩ, ΓΕΝΗΣΟΜΕΝΩ

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: say-mah-ee-NOH-meh-nah

Translations: things signified, meanings, indications, signs, things indicated

Notes: This word is the neuter plural passive participle of the verb 'σημαίνω' (sēmainō), meaning 'to signify' or 'to indicate'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun. In this form, 'σημαινόμενα' refers to 'things being signified' or 'things being indicated', often translated as 'meanings' or 'indications'. It describes something that is being pointed to or conveyed.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Passive Participle, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΕΙΞΕΙΣ, ΣΗΜΕΙΑ

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.

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'.

G4846

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ah-po-LAU-seen

Translations: to enjoy together with, to share in the enjoyment of, to partake with

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from three parts: σύν (together with), ἀπό (from, indicating completion or separation), and ἀπολαύω (to enjoy, to have the use of). It means to enjoy something in common with others, or to share in the enjoyment or benefit of something alongside someone else. It implies a shared experience of pleasure or advantage.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΥΦΡΑΙΝΩ, ΣΥΝΚΟΙΝΩΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of three Greek prepositions/verbs: σύν (syn, meaning 'with' or 'together'), ἀπό (apo, meaning 'from' or 'away from', often indicating completion or derivation), and ἀπολαύω (apolaúō, meaning 'to enjoy' or 'to have the use of'). The verb ἀπολαύω itself comes from ἀπό and λαύω (laúō, 'to enjoy').

G2844

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: koy-noh-NOOS

Translations: partners, sharers, companions, partakers

Notes: This word refers to individuals who share something in common, participate together in an activity, or are companions. It denotes a close association or fellowship, often implying a joint interest or responsibility. It is used to describe those who are united in purpose or experience.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΥΣ, ΜΕΤΟΧΟΥΣ, ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΟΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΟΙΝΩΝΟΣ derives from the Greek word κοινός (koinos), meaning 'common' or 'shared'. It describes someone who has something in common with others or participates in a shared activity.

G0337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-neh-LEIN

Translations: to take up, to take away, to destroy, to kill, to put to death

Notes: This word is an aorist active infinitive form of the verb ἀναιρέω (anaireō). It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb αἱρέω (haireō), meaning 'to take' or 'to choose'. Depending on the context, it can mean to take something up, to remove or take away, or more commonly, to destroy or kill someone. It is often used in the sense of putting someone to death.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

Etymology: The verb ἀναιρέω (anaireō) is a compound of ἀνά (ana, 'up, again') and αἱρέω (haireō, 'to take, to seize').

G3729

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ohr-MAY-kay-san

Translations: they rushed, they urged, they set out, they started, they attacked

Notes: This word describes an action of moving forward with force or intention, such as rushing, setting out on a journey, or launching an attack. It implies a strong impulse or urge to act.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΙΘΕΜΑΙ, ΟΡΜΑΩ, ΕΚΧΕΩ

Etymology: From ὅρμος (hormos, "a chain, a mooring"), from Proto-Indo-European *ser- ("to bind, to tie"). The verb implies a strong impulse or a starting point, like a ship leaving its mooring.

G3371

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mei-RAH-kee-on

Translations: youth, young man, a youth, a young man, lad, boy

Notes: This word refers to a young man or a youth, typically one who is past childhood but not yet fully adult. It can be used to describe a lad or a boy. It is often used in a slightly diminutive sense, implying a young person who is still somewhat immature or inexperienced.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΝΕΑΝΙΑΣ, ΠΑΙΣ

Etymology: The word μειράκιον (meirakion) is a diminutive of the older Greek word μεῖραξ (meirax), which also means 'youth' or 'girl'. Its ultimate origin is uncertain.

G2964

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: koo-ROH-san-tes

Translations: having confirmed, having ratified, having authorized, having established, having made valid

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having confirmed' or 'having ratified'. It describes an action that has been completed and has a lasting effect, often indicating that a decision, agreement, or law has been made firm and legally binding. It is used to describe someone who has performed the action of confirming or validating something.

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

Synonyms: ΒΕΒΑΙΩΣΑΝΤΕΣ, ΕΠΙΚΥΡΩΣΑΝΤΕΣ

G1012

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BOO-layn

Translations: counsel, a counsel, plan, a plan, purpose, a purpose, will, a will

Notes: This word refers to a counsel, plan, or purpose, often implying a deliberate decision or intention. It can be used to describe human plans or, frequently in the New Testament, the divine will or purpose of God. It is used in sentences to indicate the object of an action, such as 'to know the counsel' or 'to understand the plan'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΝΩΜΗ, ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΑ, ΠΡΟΘΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΒΟΥΛΗ (boulē) comes from the verb βούλομαι (boulomai), meaning 'to will, to wish, to intend'. It refers to the act or result of willing or planning.

G1893

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEI

Translations: since, because, for, when, after, inasmuch as

Notes: This word functions as a conjunction or adverb, introducing a clause that provides a reason, cause, or time. As a conjunction, it can mean 'since' or 'because' when indicating a cause, or 'when' or 'after' when indicating time. As an adverb, it can mean 'for' or 'inasmuch as'. It often introduces a dependent clause that explains the main clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΚΑΘΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙΔΗ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, 'upon, on') and the particle εἰ (ei, 'if'). It originally meant 'upon the condition that' or 'when'.

G4009

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PEH-ras

Translations: end, a limit, a boundary, a goal, a conclusion

Notes: This word refers to an end, a limit, or a boundary. It can denote the termination of something, a physical border, or the ultimate goal or conclusion of an action or process. It is often used to indicate that something is without limit or endless when combined with a negative.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΟΣ, ΟΡΙΟΝ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΙΑ

Etymology: From the root *per-, meaning 'to pass through, to go beyond'. It refers to the point where one passes through or reaches the limit.

G4848

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: see-KEE-mohn

Translations: Shechem, Sichem

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to an ancient city in Samaria, located between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim. It was a significant historical and religious site in the Old Testament, often mentioned in connection with Abraham, Jacob, and Joshua. It is used to refer to the city itself or its inhabitants.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The name is of Hebrew origin, from the word 'Shechem' (שְׁכֶם), meaning 'shoulder' or 'back'. It likely refers to the geographical location of the city, situated on a ridge or shoulder of a mountain.

G5157

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: tra-PEN-tes

Translations: having turned, having been turned, having turned oneself, having changed, having been changed, having been converted, having been put to flight

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'τρέπω' (trepo), meaning 'to turn' or 'to change'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, functioning like an adjective or adverb to modify a noun or verb. It often implies a turning or changing of direction, mind, or state, or being put to flight. It is a compound word, but the root 'τρέπω' is not itself a compound.

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

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ

G0018

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-ga-THEH

Translations: good, a good thing, virtuous, useful, excellent

Notes: This word describes something as good, virtuous, or excellent in nature or quality. It can refer to moral goodness, usefulness, or general excellence. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, agreeing with it in gender, number, and case. This specific form is the feminine singular nominative case.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word Ἀγαθός (agathos) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It has been used since ancient Greek times to denote inherent goodness or excellence.

G1627

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-FEH-rin

Translations: to carry out, to bring forth, to bear, to produce, to lead out, to publish

Notes: This word means to carry something out from a place, to bring something forth, or to produce something. It can be used literally, such as carrying an object out of a house, or figuratively, such as bringing forth fruit or publishing information.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΤΙΚΤΩ

Etymology: The word ἘΚΦΕΡΕΙΝ is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'.

G1959

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-meh-LOO-n-toh

Translations: they were taking care of, they were caring for, they were attending to, they were looking after

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to take care of', 'to care for', or 'to attend to'. It describes an ongoing action in the past where a group of people were diligently looking after something or someone. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἘΠΙ (upon, over) and ΜΕΛΕΩ (to care for).

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle/Passive, 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΦΡΟΝΤΙΖΩ, ΜΕΛΩ, ἘΠΙΣΚΕΠΤΟΜΑΙ

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.

G4267

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pro-day-LOH-san-tes

Translations: having clearly shown, having made manifest beforehand, having declared beforehand, having made evident beforehand

Notes: This word is a participle, indicating an action that has been completed prior to the main verb. It means 'having clearly shown' or 'having made manifest beforehand'. It is a compound word formed from 'πρό' (before) and 'δηλόω' (to make clear or manifest).

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Nominative, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΦΑΙΝΩ, ΠΡΟΕΚΦΑΙΝΩ, ΠΡΟΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΔΗΛΟΩ is a compound of the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and the verb δηλόω (deloo), meaning 'to make clear, manifest, or evident'.

G1564

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: eh-KAY-seh

Translations: thither, there, to that place, to that place where

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating direction or location, meaning 'to that place' or 'there'. It is used to express movement towards a specific, previously mentioned or understood location. For example, one might say 'go thither' to mean 'go to that place'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἘΚΕΙ, ἘΝΘΑΔΕ

Etymology: This adverb is formed from the demonstrative pronoun ἐκεῖ (ekeî), meaning 'there', with the addition of the suffix -σε (-se), which indicates direction 'to'.

G3366

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: MEE-deh

Translations: neither, nor, not even, and not

Notes: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word formed from the negative particle μή (mē, 'not') and the conjunction δέ (de, 'but, and'). It is used to introduce a negative clause, often following another negative clause, conveying the sense of 'neither...nor' or 'not even'. It is primarily used with non-indicative moods, such as the imperative or subjunctive, to express prohibitions or negative conditions.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕ

Etymology: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word derived from the negative particle μή (mē), meaning 'not', and the postpositive conjunction δέ (de), meaning 'but' or 'and'.

G0658

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-fih-KEH-sthai

Translations: to arrive, to come, to reach, to get to

Notes: This word is the aorist infinitive form of the verb 'ἀφικνέομαι', meaning 'to arrive' or 'to come to'. It describes the action of reaching a destination or a particular state. It is often used to indicate the completion of a journey or the attainment of a goal.

Inflection: Aorist, Infinitive, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΕΣΘΑΙ, ΗΚΕΙΝ, ΦΘΑΝΕΙΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, 'from') and ἱκνέομαι (hikneomai, 'to come, to arrive'). It literally means 'to come from' or 'to arrive from a place'.

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE-nah

Translations: who, what, which, some, any, a certain one, something, anything

Notes: ΤΙΝΑ is an inflected form of the pronoun/adjective ΤΙΣ. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', 'anything', 'a certain one', or 'some'. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it is used in a question or a statement. It can function as both a pronoun standing alone or an adjective modifying a noun.

Inflection: Accusative Singular Masculine or Feminine, or Nominative/Accusative Plural Neuter

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'.

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.

G1410

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: doo-NA-meh-non

Translations: being able, able, capable, powerful

Notes: This word is a present participle derived from the verb 'δύναμαι' (dynamai), meaning 'to be able' or 'to have power'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing someone or something that is currently able or capable of doing something. It can be used to describe a person or thing that possesses power or ability.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter, Present, Middle/Passive

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΡΟΝ, ΔΥΝΑΤΟΝ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΖΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'δύναμαι' (dynamai) comes from the Greek root 'δύνα-' (dyna-), which relates to power, strength, and ability. It is connected to words like 'δύναμις' (dynamis, power) and 'δυνατός' (dynatos, powerful).

G4659

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: sky-thro-PO-teh-ron

Translations: more gloomy, more sad, more downcast, a more gloomy thing

Notes: This word is the comparative form of the adjective 'σκηθρωπός' (skythrōpos), meaning 'gloomy' or 'sad'. As a comparative, it indicates a greater degree of gloominess or sadness. It can be used to describe someone or something that is more downcast or sorrowful than another.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Comparative

Synonyms: ΣΚΥΘΡΩΠΟΣ, ΣΚΥΘΡΩΠΩΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'σκηθρωπός' (skythrōpos) is a compound word derived from 'σκυθρός' (skythros), meaning 'gloomy' or 'sullen', and 'ὤψ' (ōps), meaning 'eye' or 'face'. Thus, it literally refers to having a gloomy or sullen countenance.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: lam-BAH-non

Translations: taking, receiving, seizing, grasping, obtaining, one who takes, one who receives

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'taking' or 'receiving'. It describes an ongoing action of taking, seizing, or obtaining something. It can be used to describe someone who is in the act of taking or receiving, or as a descriptive adjective for a person or thing that takes or receives.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: From an assumed root LAB-, meaning 'to take, seize'.

G4029

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: peh-ree-DEH-ace

Translations: very afraid, greatly afraid, terrified, in great fear, very fearful

Notes: This word describes someone who is extremely afraid or terrified. It is used to indicate a state of intense fear or anxiety, often in response to a threatening situation or news. It can be used to describe a person's emotional state.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΟΒΕΡΟΣ, ΕΚΦΟΒΟΣ, ΔΕΙΛΟΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'very', and the root of δέος (deos), meaning 'fear'. Thus, it literally means 'surrounded by fear' or 'very fearful'.

G4167

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POYM-nee-ah

Translations: flocks, herds

Notes: This word refers to a group of animals, typically sheep or goats, but can also apply to other livestock like cattle. It is often used in the context of a shepherd tending to their flock. In a broader sense, it can also refer to a group of people under the care or guidance of a leader, similar to how a shepherd cares for their sheep.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΕΛΗ, ΒΟΥΚΟΛΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ποιμνίον' (poimnion) is a diminutive of 'ποιμήν' (poimēn), meaning 'shepherd'. It refers to that which is tended by a shepherd.

G3129

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: mah-thay-SO-meh-non

Translations: about to learn, that which is to be learned, a thing to be learned

Notes: This word is a future participle, indicating an action that is about to happen or is intended to happen. It describes something or someone that is going to learn, or something that is to be learned. It functions like an adjective or a noun, depending on the context.

Inflection: Future, Participle, Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the concept of mental effort or attention.

G4238

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PRAH-ttoy-en

Translations: they might do, they might accomplish, they might perform, they might practice

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to do', 'to accomplish', 'to perform', or 'to practice'. It describes the action of carrying out something or engaging in an activity. In this form, it indicates a potential or hypothetical action by a group of people.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Optative, Active, Present

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΕΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word Πράττω (prattō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the root *πραγ- (prag-), meaning 'to do' or 'to act'.