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.

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.

G3754

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-tee

Translations: that, because, for, since, how, what, which

Notes: ΟΤΙ is a versatile word in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction meaning 'that', 'because', 'for', or 'since'. It can introduce a clause explaining a reason or consequence, or it can introduce direct speech, similar to how quotation marks function in English. It can also act as a relative pronoun meaning 'what' or 'which'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΓΑΡ

Etymology: The word ΟΤΙ is derived from the neuter accusative singular of the relative pronoun ὅστις (hostis), meaning 'whoever, whatever'. Over time, it evolved to function primarily as a conjunction.

G1163

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DEH-ee

Translations: it was necessary, it had to be, it behooved, one had to

Notes: This is an impersonal verb meaning 'it was necessary' or 'it had to be'. It describes something that was obligatory, proper, or destined to happen. It is often used to express a divine or moral necessity, or what was fitting or appropriate in a given situation. It typically takes an infinitive or a clause as its subject.

Inflection: Impersonal, Aorist, Indicative, Active

Etymology: The word ΔΕΙ (dei) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *deh₁- meaning 'to put, to place'. In Greek, it developed the sense of 'it is necessary' or 'it is binding'.

G5547

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHRIS-ton

Translations: Christ, the Christ, Anointed One, the Anointed One

Notes: This word refers to the 'Anointed One' or 'Messiah'. In the New Testament, it is primarily used as a title for Jesus, signifying his role as the promised deliverer. It is often used with the definite article 'the' (the Christ) or as a proper name (Christ). As an accusative form, it would typically function as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

G2228, G3588

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Definite Article, Numeral

Sounds like: AY

Translations: or, the, 8

Notes: This word can function as a conjunction meaning 'or', indicating an alternative or choice between two or more options. It can also be the feminine nominative singular form of the definite article 'the', used to specify a feminine noun that is the subject of a sentence. The '̓' (coronis) indicates that this form is an elision, meaning it's a shortened form of a word like ἤ (e.g., when followed by a vowel). Additionally, the '̓' could be a keraia, indicating the numeral 8.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as conjunction or numeral); Singular, Nominative, Feminine (as definite article)

Etymology: The conjunction ἤ (e.g., from which Ἠ is an elision) is of uncertain origin. The definite article ἡ (from which Ἠ is an elision) comes from Proto-Indo-European. The numeral meaning is derived from the Greek letter eta (Η), which was used to represent the number 8.

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.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

Translations: in, on, among, with, by, at

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'in' or 'on'. It typically governs the dative case, indicating location, time, or means. Its precise translation can vary depending on the context, often conveying ideas like 'within,' 'among,' or 'by means of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases but does not change its own form).

Etymology: The Koine Greek preposition 'ἘΝ' derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, reflecting its ancient origin.

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).

G3845

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-VAH-ee-non-tas

Translations: transgressing, violating, going beyond, going past, passing by, overstepping, disregarding

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'παραβαίνω'. It describes someone who is currently transgressing, violating, or overstepping a boundary, law, or command. It can be used to describe actions of disobedience or going beyond what is permitted or proper.

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

Synonyms: ΑΜΑΡΤΑΝΩ, ΠΑΡΑΠΙΠΤΩ, ΠΑΡΑΝΟΜΕΩ

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.

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AHN

Translations: if, ever, might, would, should

Notes: This word is a particle used to express contingency, possibility, or potentiality. It does not have a direct English equivalent but modifies the meaning of the verb it accompanies, often indicating that an action is dependent on a condition or is hypothetical. It is frequently used with the subjunctive or optative moods to form conditional clauses or express indefinite temporal or relative clauses.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The origin of this particle is uncertain, but it is believed to be an ancient particle in Greek, possibly related to the concept of 'on' or 'up' in some contexts, though its primary function became conditional.

G1410

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DY-nah-toh

Translations: was able, could, had power

Notes: This word is the imperfect tense of the verb 'δύναμαι' (dynamai), meaning 'to be able' or 'to have power'. It describes an ongoing or repeated ability or capacity in the past. It is often used to express that someone 'could' or 'was able' to do something, or 'had the power' to do it, but the action might not have been completed or was a continuous state.

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

Synonyms: ἸΣΧΥΩ, ἘΞΕΣΤΙΝ

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ge-NEH-sthai

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

G5348

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: FTHA-sas

Translations: having come, having arrived, having reached, having attained, having anticipated, having preceded

Notes: ΦΘΑΣΑΣ is the masculine, singular, nominative aorist active participle of the verb ΦΘΑΝΩ (phthanō). It describes an action that has been completed before the main verb's action, often implying arrival, attainment, or anticipation. It can be translated as 'having come,' 'having arrived,' 'having reached,' or 'having anticipated,' depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΦΙΚΝΕΟΜΑΙ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

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'.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pon

Translations: I said, I spoke, he said, he spoke, they said, they spoke, to say, to speak

Notes: ΕἸΠΟΝ is an aorist form of the verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is often used as the aorist tense of the verb λέγω (legō). It describes an action that occurred in the past, without specifying its duration or completion. It can be translated as 'I said', 'he said', or 'they said' depending on the context and the implied subject, as the form itself is ambiguous regarding person and number (it can be 1st singular, 3rd singular, or 3rd plural). It is commonly used to introduce direct or indirect speech.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

G1902

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EP-es-thai

Translations: to follow, to accompany, to pursue, to attend

Notes: This word is the present middle/passive infinitive form of the verb 'to follow' or 'to accompany'. It describes the action of going after someone or something, or being present with them. It can also imply pursuing a goal or consequence. It is often used with the dative case to indicate the person or thing being followed.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΩ, ΔΙΩΚΩ

Etymology: The root verb ἕπω (hepo) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to follow' or 'to go after'.

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.

G1012

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BOO-lay

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

Notes: This word refers to a counsel, a plan, a purpose, or a decision. It denotes the act of deliberating or the result of such deliberation, often implying a firm intention or resolution. It can be used in contexts referring to human plans or, more profoundly, to the divine will or purpose.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΕΥΜΑ, ΓΝΩΜΗ, ΠΡΟΘΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb βούλομαι (boulomai), meaning 'to will, wish, or purpose'. It refers to the act or result of willing or planning.

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'.

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THEH-os

Translations: God, a God, Lord

Notes: ΘΕΟΣ (theos) is a singular noun meaning 'God' or 'a god'. In Koine Greek, it is frequently used to refer to the singular, supreme God, often with the definite article. It can also refer to a generic deity or even a human figure considered divine. It functions as a subject or object in sentences, depending on its case.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΠΑΤΗΡ

Etymology: The word ΘΕΟΣ is believed to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root, though its precise origin is debated. It has cognates in various Indo-European languages.

G1014

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-boo-LEE-thay

Translations: wished, desired, intended, purposed, wanted

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to wish', 'to desire', 'to intend', or 'to purpose'. It describes a deliberate act of the will, often implying a decision or a settled intention. It is used to express someone's past desire or intention to do something.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΘΕΛΩ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ

Etymology: The word ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to wish' or 'to will'. It is related to the noun βουλή (boulē), meaning 'will' or 'council'.

G845

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ow-tek-soo-SEE-oo-s

Translations: having free will, self-governing, independent

Notes: This word describes someone or something that has the power to act according to their own will, being self-governing or independent. It is a compound word formed from 'αὐτός' (autos), meaning 'self', and 'ἐξουσία' (exousia), meaning 'authority' or 'power'. It is used to emphasize the autonomy or freedom of choice of a person or entity.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΟΣ, ΑΥΤΟΝΟΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΕΞΟΥΣΙΟΣ is a compound of two Greek words: αὐτός (autos), meaning 'self', and ἐξουσία (exousia), meaning 'power', 'authority', or 'right'. It describes the state of having power over oneself or one's own actions.

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.

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'.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goo

Translations: of word, of account, of reason, of speech, of message, of saying, of statement, of report, of matter, of thing

Notes: This word refers to a word, speech, discourse, or a divine utterance. It can also mean an account, reason, or a matter/thing. In its genitive form, as seen here, it indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of'. It is frequently used in contexts relating to communication, divine revelation, or logical reasoning.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΜΥΘΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

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.

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.

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

Translations: through, by means of, on account of, because of, 14

Notes: This word is most commonly an elided form of the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through', 'by means of', 'on account of', or 'because of'. It is used to indicate the means by which something is done or the reason for an action. It can also represent the Greek numeral 14, indicated by a keraia (a mark similar to an apostrophe) which is often omitted in transcription.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition or numeral)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

Etymology: The preposition ΔΙΑ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

G4387

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: PRO-teh-ron

Translations: before, formerly, first, earlier, a former thing, a prior thing

Notes: This word functions primarily as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'formerly' in time, indicating something that happened earlier or previously. It can also be the neuter singular form of the comparative adjective 'πρότερος', meaning 'prior' or 'former', often used substantively to refer to 'the former thing' or 'that which was before'. It is used to contrast with something that comes later.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative (often used adverbially)

Synonyms: ΠΡΙΝ, ΠΑΛΑΙ, ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ is a comparative form derived from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: HOOP

Translations: under, by, with, from, at, through, in, of

Notes: This word is a common Greek preposition and prefix. As a preposition, it typically means 'under' or 'below', but its meaning can vary significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the accusative case, it can indicate motion towards a place ('under', 'to'). As a prefix, it means 'under', 'below', 'less than', or 'secretly', as seen in compound words like 'υποκάτω' (underneath). The form 'ΥΠ' is a common truncation of 'ΥΠΟ' when it acts as a prefix, especially before a vowel, or as part of a compound word.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition or prefix)

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑ, ΕΠΙ

G2919

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kree-NES-thai

Translations: to be judged, to be decided, to be condemned, to be disputed, to be contended, to be tried

Notes: This word is the present middle/passive infinitive form of the verb 'κρίνω' (krino). It means 'to be judged,' 'to be decided,' or 'to be condemned.' It indicates an action being performed upon the subject, rather than by the subject. For example, it can be used in contexts where someone is undergoing a legal trial or a moral evaluation.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΖΕΣΘΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΝΕΣΘΑΙ

G1437

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-AHN

Translations: if, when, whenever, although

Notes: ἘΑΝ is a conditional conjunction used to introduce a protasis (the 'if' clause) in a conditional sentence. It typically takes the subjunctive mood, indicating a condition that is possible, probable, or hypothetical. It can be translated as 'if', 'when', or 'whenever', depending on the nuance of the condition, and sometimes 'although' in concessive clauses.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ, ὍΤΑΝ

Etymology: ἘΑΝ is a contraction of the conditional particle εἰ (ei, 'if') and the modal particle ἄν (an), which adds a sense of contingency or possibility to the condition.

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'.

G3717

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: OR-thon

Translations: straight, an upright, upright, a right, right, a correct, correct

Notes: This word describes something that is physically straight, erect, or upright. It can also refer to something that is morally or ethically right, correct, or proper. It is used to describe the state or quality of a noun.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΥΘΥΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΑΛΗΘΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΡΘΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to rise' or 'to stand up'. It is related to words signifying 'erect' or 'straight'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PRAH-toh-see

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

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to do,' 'to practice,' 'to accomplish,' or 'to perform.' It refers to carrying out an action or engaging in a particular activity. It is often used to describe actions that are habitual or ongoing, or actions that are being brought to completion. In this form, it indicates that a group of people 'may do' or 'may practice' something.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΕΛΕΩ

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.

G1651

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-leng-THEH-so-meh-tha

Translations: we will be convicted, we will be reproved, we will be exposed, we will be found guilty

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the root verb 'ἐλέγχω'. It means to be convicted, reproved, or exposed. It is used to describe a future action where a group of people (implied by 'we') will be shown to be in error, guilty, or wrong, often through a process of examination or confrontation.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Future, Passive, Indicative

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΤΙΜΑΩ, ἘΛΕΓΧΟΣ, ἘΞΕΛΕΓΧΩ

G4190

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: po-nee-REH-oo-sah-MEH-noy

Translations: having acted wickedly, having done evil, those who acted wickedly

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle derived from the verb 'πονηρεύω' (ponēreuō), meaning 'to act wickedly' or 'to do evil'. As a participle, it describes an action completed in the past by the subject, often functioning adjectivally or adverbially. It refers to individuals who have engaged in wicked or evil deeds.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΠΟΙΕΩ, ΑΔΙΚΕΩ

G5348

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: FTHA-san-tes

Translations: having arrived, having come, having reached, having attained, having anticipated

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'phthanō', meaning 'to arrive', 'to come', 'to reach', or 'to attain'. It describes an action that has been completed or a state that has been reached. It can also carry the sense of 'to anticipate' or 'to be first'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb in a sentence, indicating the circumstances or timing of an action.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

G3346

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-tah-THOH-meh-thah

Translations: let us change, let us transfer, let us remove, let us alter, let us transpose

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to change one's position, to transfer, to remove, or to alter. It is often used in the sense of changing one's mind or allegiance, or moving something from one place to another. It is a compound word formed from μετά (meta, 'with, after, among, indicating change') and τίθημι (tithēmi, 'to put, place').

Inflection: First Person, Plural, Aorist, Subjunctive, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΑΣΣΩ, ΜΕΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ, ΜΕΤΑΚΙΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΤΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ is a compound of the preposition μετά (meta), meaning 'with, after, among, indicating change', and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to put, place'. Its etymology reflects the idea of placing something differently or changing its position.

G1519, G1487, G1488

Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: E

Translations: into, to, for, unto, in, if, you are

Notes: This word is an elided form, indicated by the coronis (the apostrophe-like mark) at the end. It most commonly represents the preposition 'εἰς' (eis), meaning 'into, to, for', especially when followed by a vowel. It can also represent the conjunction 'εἰ' (ei), meaning 'if', or the verb 'εἶ' (ei), meaning 'you are'. In the provided examples, it functions as the preposition 'into' or 'to', indicating motion towards a place or object. It is used with the accusative case.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an elided form); the original words it represents have their own inflections (e.g., 'εἰς' is a preposition and does not inflect; 'εἰ' is a conjunction and does not inflect; 'εἶ' is a verb, 2nd Person Singular, Present, Indicative, Active).

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goss

Translations: word, a word, reason, a reason, account, an account, speech, a speech, message, a message, report, a report, thing, a thing, matter, a matter, saying, a saying, discourse, a discourse

Notes: The word 'logos' is a fundamental term in Koine Greek with a wide range of meanings. It can refer to a spoken or written word, a statement, a message, or a command. Beyond simple communication, it also encompasses concepts like reason, logic, an account, a narrative, or even a divine utterance or principle. Its specific meaning often depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say, speak'. It refers to something said or thought, and its meaning evolved to encompass both speech and the underlying reason or thought.

G3843

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: PAN-tohs

Translations: certainly, by all means, altogether, surely, doubtless, absolutely, entirely, at any rate

Notes: This word is an adverb derived from the adjective 'πᾶς' (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to emphasize certainty, totality, or necessity. It can be translated as 'certainly,' 'surely,' 'by all means,' or 'altogether,' indicating that something is definitely true or will definitely happen. It can also mean 'at any rate' or 'in any case,' suggesting a minimum level of certainty or action.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΣΗ, ΠΑΝΤΗ

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE-nas

Translations: who, what, some, any, some people, any people, some things, any things

Notes: ΤΙΝΑΣ is an inflected form of the pronoun/adjective ΤΙΣ. It serves as both an interrogative (asking 'who?' or 'what?') and an indefinite (meaning 'someone,' 'something,' 'some,' or 'any'). In this form, it is the masculine or feminine, plural, accusative case. It can be used to ask about the identity of multiple people or things, or to refer to an unspecified group of people or things.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

G3195

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: MEL-lon-tas

Translations: about to, going to, intending, destined, future

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb μέλλω, meaning 'to be about to' or 'to be going to'. It indicates an action that is imminent or intended to happen in the future. It can function adjectivally, describing someone or something that is about to do something, or substantively, referring to those who are about to do something.

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ, ΠΡΟΚΕΙΜΑΙ, ΕΓΓΥΣ

G0276

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ah-meh-tah-BLEE-tohs

Translations: unchangeably, immutably

Notes: This word describes an action or state that is done in an unchangeable or immutable manner. It emphasizes the steadfastness and constancy of something, indicating that it is not subject to alteration or variation. It is used to qualify verbs or adjectives, showing that the action or quality is fixed and permanent.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ἈΜΕΤΑΒΛΗΤΩΣ is derived from the adjective ἈΜΕΤΑΒΛΗΤΟΣ (G0277), meaning 'unchangeable' or 'immutable', which itself comes from the prefix ἀ- (a-, 'not') and μεταβάλλω (metaballō, 'to change').

G1096

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-nee-SOH-meh-noos

Translations: those who are about to become, those who will be, future ones

Notes: This word is a future participle, meaning 'those who are about to become' or 'those who will be'. It describes individuals or things that are in the process of coming into existence or changing into a certain state in the future. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun, and indicates a future action or state of being.

Inflection: Masculine, Accusative, Plural, Future, Middle/Passive Voice, Participle

Synonyms: ΜΕΛΛΟΝΤΑΣ, ΕΣΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ

Etymology: The root word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai) comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁-, meaning 'to beget, to be born, to produce'. It is related to words meaning 'kin' or 'generation'.

G4277

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-EH-peh

Translations: said beforehand, foretold, predicted, prophesied

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'προεῖπον' (proeipon), which means 'to say beforehand' or 'to foretell'. It is a compound word formed from 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before', and 'εἶπον' (eipon), meaning 'I said'. It describes an action of speaking or declaring something that will happen in the future, or something that has been previously stated. It is used to indicate a past action of foretelling or predicting.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΛΕΓΩ, ΠΡΟΦΗΤΕΥΩ

Etymology: The verb προεῖπον (proeipon) is a compound of the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and the aorist stem εἶπον (eipon) from the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. Thus, it literally means 'to say before'.

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.

G5108

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: toy-OO-tooss

Translations: such, such a kind, such as these, such people

Notes: This word is a demonstrative adjective meaning 'such' or 'of such a kind'. It is used to refer to persons or things that have been previously mentioned or are implied by the context. It describes the quality or nature of something, indicating that it is of the type or character just described or understood.

Inflection: Masculine or Feminine, Plural, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΟΣ, ΤΟΣΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun 'οὗτος' (this) and the correlative particle 'τοῖος' (such).

G5620

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: HOH-steh

Translations: so that, in order that, consequently, therefore, with the result that

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause of result or purpose. It indicates that what follows is a consequence or the intended outcome of what was previously stated. It can also introduce an infinitive clause to express result.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ

Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs), meaning 'as' or 'how', combined with the particle τε (te), meaning 'and' or 'also'. It developed to express result or consequence.

G1014

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: boo-LOH-meh-noy

Translations: wishing, desiring, intending, purposing, wanting, willing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'βούλομαι', meaning 'to wish' or 'to desire'. It describes someone who is in the act of wishing, desiring, or intending something. It often indicates a deliberate or considered desire, as opposed to a spontaneous one. It can be used to describe the subject of a sentence who is performing an action out of a particular will or intention.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΘΕΛΟΝΤΕΣ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΟΥΝΤΕΣ

G5177

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: too-KHEIN

Translations: to obtain, to happen, to meet, to attain, to get, to receive, to befall

Notes: This word means to obtain or get something, often by chance or fortune, but also through effort. It can also mean to happen or to meet someone or something. It is frequently used in the sense of 'to attain' a goal or 'to receive' a benefit. It is an infinitive form, often used after verbs like 'to be able' or 'to desire'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to hit' or 'to obtain'. It is related to words signifying 'chance' or 'fortune'.

G3107

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: mah-KAH-ree-oos

Translations: blessed, happy, fortunate, a blessed one, a happy one, blessed ones, happy ones

Notes: This word describes someone who is in a state of divine favor, deep contentment, or spiritual well-being. It signifies a state of being truly happy or fortunate, often implying a happiness that is not dependent on circumstances but comes from a divine source. It is frequently used in the New Testament, particularly in the Beatitudes, to describe those who are spiritually blessed.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΥΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ, ΟΛΒΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word "ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΣ" is derived from the Greek word "μάκαρ" (makar), meaning "blessed" or "happy." Its origin is ancient and it has been used in Greek literature since Homeric times to describe the gods and those favored by them.

G4277

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-LEH-ghee

Translations: he says beforehand, he foretells, he predicts, he warns, he has said before

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρό (pro, "before") and the verb λέγω (legō, "to say"). It means to say something in advance, to foretell, to predict, or to warn. It can also refer to something that has been said previously or already mentioned.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Present Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΦΗΤΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΕΡΩ, ΠΡΟΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek preposition πρό (pro), meaning "before" or "in front of," and the verb λέγω (legō), meaning "to say" or "to speak." Thus, its etymology directly reflects its meaning of "to say beforehand."

G3107

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: mah-KAH-ree-os

Translations: blessed, happy, fortunate, a blessed one, a happy one, a fortunate one

Notes: This word describes someone who is blessed, happy, or fortunate. It often refers to a state of inner well-being and contentment, particularly a happiness that comes from divine favor or a favorable condition. It can be used to describe individuals who are divinely favored or those who experience a deep sense of joy and fulfillment.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΥΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ, ΕΥΔΑΙΜΩΝ, ΟΛΒΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'μακάριος' (makarios) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be related to 'μάκαρ' (makar), meaning 'blessed' or 'happy'. It describes a state of blessedness or happiness, often associated with the gods or those favored by them.

G5599, G3739

Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-meh-gah (as a letter); OH (as an interjection); OH (as a pronoun)

Translations: Omega, O, Oh, the end, the last, (to) whom, (to) which, (to) what, (to) that, (to) who, (to) those, (to) whomsoever, (to) whatsoever

Notes: This character, Omega, is the twenty-fourth and final letter of the Greek alphabet. As a letter, it represents the long 'o' sound. It can also function as an interjection, similar to 'O' or 'Oh' in English, used for direct address or exclamation. Furthermore, without diacritics, 'Ω' can represent the dative singular form of the relative pronoun 'ὅς, ἥ, ὅ', meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what', depending on context and gender. It can refer to a person or thing that is the indirect object of an action.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a letter or interjection); Dative, Singular, All genders (as a relative pronoun)

Etymology: The letter Omega is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'. Its name literally means 'great O' (ō mega), distinguishing it from Omicron ('small O'). As a relative pronoun, it originates from Proto-Indo-European roots.

G3049

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: loh-gee-SEE-tai

Translations: he may reckon, he may consider, he may account, he may impute, he may calculate

Notes: This word describes the act of reckoning, calculating, or considering something carefully. It can also mean to impute or attribute something to someone. It is used to express a mental process of evaluation or judgment, often with the implication of assigning a value or status.

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

Synonyms: ΝΟΜΙΖΩ, ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΚΡΙΝΩ

Etymology: From λόγος (logos, "word, reason") and the suffix -ίζω (-izō, forming verbs). It signifies to use reason or words to calculate or consider.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: this, that, it, a this, a that

Notes: ΤΟΥΤΟ is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is the neuter singular form and can function as either the nominative or accusative case. As a pronoun, it refers to a specific thing or concept, often pointing it out. As an adjective, it modifies a neuter singular noun, indicating 'this' or 'that' particular noun. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'this thing' or 'that matter'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos) is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. Its origin is ancient, deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots that conveyed the idea of proximity or pointing.

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

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

G3340

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: meh-tah-no-EE-sas

Translations: having repented, having changed one's mind, having regretted

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'metanoeō', meaning 'to repent' or 'to change one's mind'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, indicating that the subject has completed the act of repenting or changing their mind. It is often used to describe a turning away from past actions or beliefs towards a new direction, often with a moral or spiritual connotation.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑΜΕΛΟΜΑΙ

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'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LAH-bay

Translations: handle, a handle, hold, a hold, opportunity, an opportunity, occasion, an occasion

Notes: This word refers to a handle or anything that can be grasped. Metaphorically, it can mean an 'occasion' or 'opportunity' to do something, especially to find fault or take advantage of a situation. It implies having a 'hold' or 'grip' on something or someone.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΦΟΡΜΗ, ΠΡΟΦΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb λαμβάνω (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to grasp'. It refers to that by which something is taken or held.

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.

G0243

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AL-loy

Translations: others, some others, different ones

Notes: This word refers to other people or things, distinct from those already mentioned or implied. It is used to indicate a difference or distinction between entities. For example, it can be used to say 'some others' or 'different ones' in a sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English else.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

Translations: down, according to, against, throughout, by, during, concerning, along

Notes: ΚΑΤΑ is a versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often indicates movement 'down from,' opposition 'against,' or reference 'concerning' something. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'down along,' 'according to,' 'throughout,' 'during,' or 'by' means of something. It can express direction, distribution, opposition, or a standard.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmtá, meaning 'down, with'. It is related to other prepositions and adverbs in various Indo-European languages.

G0268

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hah-mar-TOH-loy

Translations: sinners, the sinners

Notes: This word refers to people who are sinners, those who miss the mark or fail to meet a standard, especially in a moral or religious sense. It is often used to describe individuals who are morally corrupt or estranged from God due to their actions.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΟΙ, ΑΣΕΒΕΙΣ, ΠΑΡΑΒΑΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek word 'ἁμαρτάνω' (hamartanō), meaning 'to miss the mark, to err, to sin', combined with the suffix '-ωλός' (-ōlos), which indicates a person characterized by the action of the verb. Thus, it literally means 'one who sins' or 'sinful'.

G3775, G1510

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sounds like: OH-see

Translations: ears, to be, they are, they may be

Notes: This word has two primary meanings depending on its context. It can be the dative plural of the noun 'ear', meaning 'to/for ears' or 'in the ears'. In this usage, it refers to the organ of hearing. Alternatively, it can be the third person plural present subjunctive form of the verb 'to be', meaning 'they may be' or 'they are'. This form is often used in clauses expressing purpose or possibility.

Inflection: Dative, Plural (for Noun); Third Person, Plural, Present, Subjunctive (for Verb)

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ghee-NOH-skoo-sin

Translations: they know, they understand, they perceive, they learn, they recognize

Notes: This word means to know, understand, or perceive. It often implies a knowing that comes from experience or personal relationship, rather than just intellectual knowledge. It can also mean to learn, recognize, or become acquainted with something or someone. In a sentence, it would be used as the verb 'to know' for a plural subject.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

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

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: KOO-ree-oss

Translations: Lord, a Lord, master, a master, owner, an owner, sir

Notes: This word refers to a person who has authority, control, or ownership over something or someone. It is frequently used in the New Testament to refer to God or Jesus Christ, signifying their supreme authority and sovereignty. It can also be used in a more general sense for a human master or owner.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΑΥΘΕΝΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ derives from the Greek word κῦρος (kyros), meaning 'supreme power' or 'authority'. It signifies one who possesses power and authority, thus a lord or master.

G3142

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mar-too-REE-on

Translations: testimony, a testimony, witness, a witness, evidence, a proof

Notes: This word refers to a testimony, witness, or evidence. It is used to describe something that provides proof or confirmation of a fact or event. It can refer to the act of bearing witness or the content of what is testified.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΣ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ

Etymology: From G3144 (μάρτυς, 'martys'), meaning 'witness'. It refers to that which is borne witness to, or the content of a witness's testimony.

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.

G3392

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mee-AH-n

Translations: to defile, to pollute, to contaminate, to stain

Notes: This word describes the act of making something unclean, impure, or unholy. It can refer to physical defilement, such as staining or polluting, or to moral and spiritual defilement, such as corrupting or profaning. It is often used in a religious context to describe ritual impurity or sin.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΜΟΛΥΝΩ, ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩ, ΒΕΒΗΛΟΩ

Etymology: The word 'μιαίνω' (miainō) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the concept of defilement and impurity.

G1096

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-neen

Translations: having become, having come to be, having happened, having occurred, having arisen, having been made, having been done

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' or 'to be made.' As a participle, it describes an action that has already taken place, functioning like an adjective or adverb to modify a noun or verb. It indicates a completed state or event, often translated with 'having been' or 'having become' followed by a past participle.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Feminine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΥΙΑΝ, ΠΕΦΥΚΥΙΑΝ

G3900

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-rap-TOH-sin

Translations: transgression, a transgression, trespass, a trespass, fall, a fall, offense, an offense

Notes: This word refers to a deviation from the right path, a false step, or a lapse in conduct. It is often translated as 'transgression' or 'trespass' and implies a falling away from what is right or expected. It is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and 'πτῶσις' (ptōsis), meaning 'a falling'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑ, ΠΑΡΑΒΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΡΑΠΤΩΣΙΣ is derived from the verb παραπίπτω (parapiptō), meaning 'to fall beside' or 'to fall away'. It combines the preposition παρά (para), indicating proximity or deviation, with the noun πτῶσις (ptōsis), meaning 'a falling' or 'a fall'.

G3748

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: HEE-tis

Translations: who, which, whoever, whichever, whatever

Notes: ΗΤΙΣ is a relative pronoun, used to introduce a clause that describes a preceding noun. It is a compound word formed from the definite article and the indefinite pronoun. It functions similarly to 'who' or 'which' in English, often providing additional information about a person or thing. It is used in a descriptive sense, often emphasizing the quality or characteristic of the antecedent.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the feminine definite article 'ἡ' (he) and the indefinite pronoun 'τις' (tis). It developed in Koine Greek to provide a more emphatic or descriptive relative pronoun than the simple 'ὅς' (hos).

G5119

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: TOH-teh

Translations: then, at that time, at that moment, thereupon, therefore

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'then' or 'at that time'. It is used to indicate a point in time, often referring to a past or future event that follows another. It can also be used to introduce a consequence or result, similar to 'therefore' or 'in that case'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΤΕ is a primary adverb, meaning it is not derived from another word in Greek. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'το' (this/that).

G0863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-FEI-thay

Translations: it was forgiven, it was released, it was permitted, it was left, it was sent away

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'aphiēmi', meaning 'to send away, let go, permit, forgive, or abandon'. In this specific form, it indicates an action that was completed in the past and the subject of the action is the one receiving it (passive voice). It is often used in contexts of forgiveness or release from obligations.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΥΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

G3753

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-teh

Translations: when, whenever, at which time

Notes: This word functions as a temporal adverb or conjunction, indicating a point or period in time. It is used to introduce a clause that specifies when an action occurs or occurred, similar to 'when' or 'whenever' in English. It can refer to a specific past event or a general, recurring condition.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΗΝΙΚΑ, ΟΠΟΤΕ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (the) and the particle 'te' (then, at that time). It originally meant 'at that time when'.

G2354

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eth-RAY-nay-sen

Translations: lamented, mourned, bewailed

Notes: This word means to lament, mourn, or wail, typically expressing deep sorrow or grief, often for the dead. It describes the act of expressing sorrow audibly, through weeping or wailing. It is used to describe someone who has performed this action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΑΙΩ, ΠΕΝΘΕΩ, ὈΔΥΡΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word θρηνέω (thrēneō) is derived from θρῆνος (thrēnos), meaning 'a lament' or 'a wailing'.

G5108

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: toy-OO-toh

Translations: (to) such, (to) such a one, (to) such a kind, (by) such, (by) such a one, (by) such a kind

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'such' or 'of such a kind'. It is used to describe a person or thing that is of the nature or quality previously mentioned or implied. As an adjective, it agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case. In this dative singular form, it can indicate the indirect object ('to such a one') or an instrument/means ('by such a one').

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΟΙΟΣΔΕ, ΟΙΟΣ

G859

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-FEH-sis

Translations: forgiveness, release, remission, liberty, a forgiveness, a release

Notes: This word refers to a release, dismissal, or pardon. It is often used in the context of the forgiveness of sins or the release from bondage or debt. It can describe the act of setting someone free or granting a pardon.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΥΣΙΣ, ἘΛΕΥΘΕΡΙΑ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb ἀφίημι (aphiēmi), meaning 'to send away, let go, permit, forgive'. It is formed from ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from, away from', and ἵημι (hiēmi), meaning 'to send'.

G4250

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: PRIN

Translations: before, sooner, until, ere

Notes: This word functions as an adverb or a conjunction, indicating a point in time prior to another event or action. As an adverb, it means 'before' or 'sooner'. As a conjunction, it means 'before' or 'until', often introducing a clause that describes an event that has not yet happened. It is frequently used with an infinitive or a subjunctive verb.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *per- (forward, through). It is related to the preposition πρό (pro, before).

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EP-rak-sen

Translations: he did, he performed, he accomplished, he practiced

Notes: This word means 'he did' or 'he performed'. It refers to an action that was completed in the past. It can be used to describe someone carrying out a task, accomplishing a deed, or engaging in a particular practice.

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

Synonyms: ἘΠΟΊΗΣΕΝ, ἘΡΓΆΣΑΤΟ

Etymology: The root verb ΠΡΆΣΣΩ (prassō) comes from an uncertain origin, possibly related to the idea of passing through or accomplishing.

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-gas

Translations: great, large, mighty, important, significant, powerful

Notes: ΜΕΓΑΣ is an adjective meaning "great" or "large." It is used to describe the size, intensity, or importance of something or someone. For example, it can refer to a large storm, a great priest, or a significant event. As an adjective, it changes its form to match the gender, number, and case of the noun it describes.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative. As an adjective, it inflects for gender, number, and case to agree with the noun it modifies.

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *meǵh₂- (great). It is a primary adjective in Greek.

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

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

G0935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEHFS

Translations: king, a king, ruler, sovereign

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

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

G5547

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun

Sounds like: khree-STOSS

Translations: Christ, Anointed One, Messiah, a Christ, an Anointed One

Notes: This word refers to the 'Anointed One' or 'Messiah'. In the New Testament, it is predominantly used as a title for Jesus, identifying him as the promised Messiah. It can also be used more generally to refer to anyone who has been anointed, such as a king or priest.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ

Etymology: From the Koine Greek verb χρίω (chriō), meaning 'to anoint'. The noun form refers to someone who has been anointed, typically for a special office or purpose.

G4396

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-FEE-tays

Translations: prophet, a prophet

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΘΕΟΠΝΕΥΣΤΟΣ

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

G0630

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-po-neh-NOH-meh-noy

Translations: despairing, having despaired, desperate, reckless

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb ἀπονοέω, meaning 'to be out of one's mind' or 'to despair'. In this form, it describes someone who has despaired or is in a state of desperation, often implying recklessness or a lack of hope. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun.

Inflection: Perfect Passive Participle, Masculine, Plural, Nominative

Synonyms: ΑΘΥΜΟΙ, ΑΠΕΛΠΙΣΤΟΙ

Etymology: The word ἀπονοέω is a compound of ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and νοέω (noeo), meaning 'to perceive, think, or understand'. Thus, it literally means 'to think away from' or 'to be out of one's mind'.

G2875

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kop-SOHN-tai

Translations: they will mourn, they will lament, they will beat themselves, they will cut themselves

Notes: This is a verb in the future middle or passive voice, third person plural. It describes an action that will be performed by a group of people. In the middle voice, it means they will perform the action upon themselves, such as 'they will beat themselves' (in mourning) or 'they will cut themselves'. In the passive voice, it means they will be cut or beaten. However, in the context of mourning, it often refers to the act of beating one's breast or head as a sign of grief, or more generally, to mourn or lament.

Inflection: Future, Middle or Passive, Indicative, 3rd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΛΑΥΣΟΝΤΑΙ, ΠΕΝΘΗΣΟΥΣΙΝ

G3588, G3739, G2228

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Conjunction, Interjection

Sounds like: AY

Translations: the, who, which, or, oh, ah

Notes: This word is most commonly used as the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek, specifically as the feminine nominative singular form (e.g., 'the cry') or the neuter nominative/accusative plural form. It can also function as a relative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'which' (feminine nominative singular). Additionally, it can be a conjunction meaning 'or' or an interjection expressing surprise or emotion, similar to 'oh' or 'ah'. Its meaning is highly dependent on context.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Singular (Definite Article or Relative Pronoun); Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Plural (Definite Article); Does not inflect (Conjunction or Interjection)

Etymology: The Greek definite article and related forms derive from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun. The conjunction and interjection forms have separate, though related, origins within Proto-Indo-European.

Part of Speech: 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.

G4234

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PRAH-xis

Translations: deed, act, action, a deed, an act, an action, practice, performance, transaction

Notes: This word refers to a deed, an act, or an action. It can also denote the practice or performance of something, or a business transaction. It is a feminine noun and is used to describe something that is done or accomplished.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΟΝ, ΠΟΙΗΜΑ, ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb πράσσω (prassō), meaning 'to do, to act, to perform'. It refers to the result or process of acting.

G5346

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-FAYN

Translations: I said, he said, she said, it said

Notes: This is the first aorist active indicative form of the verb 'φημί' (phēmi), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to report what someone said in the past, often translated as 'I said' or 'he/she/it said' depending on the context. It can refer to a specific utterance or a general statement made previously.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΕΙΠΩΝ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

Etymology: The verb φημί (phēmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰeh₂- meaning 'to speak, tell, say'. It is related to Latin fari ('to speak') and English 'ban' (in the sense of proclamation).

G4203

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: por-NEH-oo-on-tes

Translations: committing fornication, fornicating, practicing immorality

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'πορνεύω' (porneuo), meaning 'to commit fornication' or 'to practice immorality'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone who is in the act of committing fornication or living an immoral life. It can be translated as 'those who commit fornication' or 'committing fornication'.

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

Synonyms: ΜΟΙΧΕΥΟΝΤΕΣ, ΑΣΕΛΓΟΥΝΤΕΣ

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-khon

Translations: I had, I held, I possessed, I received

Notes: This word is the first person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It describes a past action that was completed at a specific point in time, without emphasis on its duration. It can be used to indicate possession, holding something, or even receiving something.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- ('to hold, to overcome').

G3966

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pat-ree-AR-khai

Translations: patriarchs

Notes: This word refers to the male head of a family or tribe, especially one of the biblical figures regarded as the fathers of the human race, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is a compound word formed from 'πατριά' (patria), meaning 'family' or 'lineage', and 'ἄρχω' (archo), meaning 'to rule' or 'to lead'. It is used to denote a venerable and authoritative leader.

Inflection: Nominative, Vocative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗΓΟΙ, ΠΡΟΠΑΤΟΡΕΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek words 'πατριά' (patria), meaning 'family' or 'lineage', and 'ἄρχω' (archo), meaning 'to rule' or 'to lead'. It literally means 'ruler of a family' or 'head of a lineage'.

G3622

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oy-ko-no-MEE-ah

Translations: stewardship, an administration, administration, management, dispensation, household management, plan, arrangement

Notes: This word refers to the management of a household or affairs, often implying a responsibility or trust. It can describe the role of a steward, the act of administering something, or a divine plan or arrangement.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΙΑ, ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΗ, ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek words οἶκος (oikos, meaning 'house') and νέμω (nemō, meaning 'to manage' or 'distribute'). It literally means 'house management'.

G5101

Part of Speech: Interrogative Pronoun, Indefinite Pronoun, Interrogative Adjective

Sounds like: TEES

Translations: who, what, which, what kind of, someone, something, anyone, anything, a certain one, a certain thing

Notes: ΤΙΣ is a versatile pronoun and adjective in Koine Greek. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', or 'anything', often implying an unspecified person or thing. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it has an accent.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative. It is a highly inflected word.

Etymology: The word ΤΙΣ is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, indicating its long history and fundamental role in language.

G0658

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-teh-LEH-ee-toh

Translations: was being completed, was being accomplished, was being brought to an end, was being performed

Notes: This word describes an action that was in the process of being completed, accomplished, or brought to an end. It implies a continuous or repeated action in the past, often with the sense of bringing something to its full conclusion or performing a task. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and 'τελέω' (teleō), meaning 'to complete' or 'to finish'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΛΕΙΤΟ, ΕΓΙΝΕΤΟ, ΕΠΡΑΤΤΕΤΟ

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'.

G4784

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ekh-oh-RAY-toh

Translations: he was allowed, she was allowed, it was allowed, he was permitted, she was permitted, it was permitted, he was forgiven, she was forgiven, it was forgiven

Notes: This is an inflected form of the verb 'συγχορέω' (sygchōreō), meaning 'to allow,' 'to permit,' or 'to forgive.' It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and 'χωρέω' (chōreō), meaning 'to make room,' 'to advance,' or 'to give way.' In this form, it describes an action that was ongoing in the past and was done to the subject (passive voice). It indicates that someone or something was in the process of being allowed, permitted, or forgiven.

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

Synonyms: ΕΑΩ, ΕΠΙΤΡΕΠΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ is a compound verb derived from the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and the verb ΧΩΡΕΩ (chōreō), meaning 'to make room,' 'to give way,' or 'to advance.' The combination implies 'making room together' or 'giving way together,' leading to the sense of allowing or conceding.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lam-BAH-neen

Translations: to take, to receive, to get, to seize, to grasp, to apprehend

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'λαμβάνω'. It generally means to take, receive, or get something. It can also imply seizing, grasping, or apprehending, depending on the context. It is used to express the action of acquiring or coming into possession of something.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to grasp' or 'to seize'.

G3697

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: oh-POY-on

Translations: whatever kind of, such as, which, what sort of, a whatever kind of

Notes: This word is a relative adjective or pronoun, meaning 'of what kind' or 'such as'. It is used to refer back to a previously mentioned noun or idea, indicating its quality or nature. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a pronoun standing in for a noun.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΟΣ, ΟΣΟΣ

Etymology: From the interrogative pronoun ΠΟΙΟΣ (poios, "of what kind?") prefixed with the relative pronoun stem Ο- (ho-, "who, which").

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PRAH-too-sin

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

Notes: This word means to do, perform, or practice something. It often implies a continuous or habitual action, or the carrying out of a task. It can be used in contexts where people are engaged in a particular activity or course of action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the idea of passing through or accomplishing. It is the root verb from which other forms like 'πρᾶξις' (praxis) are derived.

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

G1927

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-day-MAY-so-sin

Translations: they may come to a place, they may sojourn, they may dwell among, they may visit

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to come to a place, to sojourn, to dwell among, or to visit'. It implies a temporary stay or presence in a particular location, often for a specific purpose or as a visitor. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (upon, among) and 'δῆμος' (people, district), literally meaning 'to be among the people' or 'to be in one's own country'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΚΕΩ, ΠΑΡΕΠΙΔΗΜΕΩ

G3992

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-pem-FTHOH-sin

Translations: let them be sent, let them be dispatched, let them be conveyed

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'toward', and the verb ΠΕΜΠΩ (pempo), meaning 'to send'. Therefore, it means 'to send to' or 'to send toward'. As an aorist passive imperative, it expresses a command or request for something to be sent to someone or somewhere, with the action completed in the past but the command applying to the future. It is used to give an instruction for a group of people or things to be sent.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Passive, Imperative

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΑΛΗΤΩΣΑΝ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΙΛΑΤΩΣΑΝ

G0071

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-GOH-meh-noy

Translations: being led, being brought, being carried, being driven

Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that is in the process of being led, brought, or carried. It often indicates a state of being under someone else's direction or control, such as 'those who are being led' or 'while being brought'.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Participle, Masculine, Nominative or Vocative, Plural

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΕΛΚΟΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: The word ἄγω (agō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ- meaning 'to drive, pull, move'. It is a very ancient and fundamental verb in Greek.

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.

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.