2001 Translation

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.

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.

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'.

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'.

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.

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.

G3377

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: may-NOO-ohn

Translations: declaring, announcing, revealing, making known, showing, reporting

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'μηνύω' (menyo), meaning 'to declare' or 'to make known'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is happening concurrently with the main verb. It can be translated as 'declaring', 'announcing', or 'revealing', indicating someone who is in the act of making something known. For example, 'he came declaring' or 'the one revealing'.

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩΝ, ΔΗΛΩΝ, ΦΑΝΕΡΩΝ

Etymology: The verb μηνύω (menyo) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to μῆνις (mēnis), meaning 'wrath' or 'divine indignation', implying a 'making known' of divine displeasure, or perhaps from a root meaning 'to remind' or 'to bring to mind'.

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

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

G3563

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: noh-AY-mah-tee

Translations: (to) thought, (by) thought, (with) thought, (to) mind, (by) mind, (with) mind, (to) purpose, (by) purpose, (with) purpose, a thought, a mind, a purpose

Notes: ΝΟΗΜΑΤΙ is the dative singular form of the noun ΝΟΗΜΑ (noēma), which refers to a thought, a mental perception, a purpose, or a design. It describes the product of the mind or intellect. In a sentence, it indicates the means, instrument, or recipient of an action related to thought or intention.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΝΟΙΑ, ΕΝΝΟΙΑ, ΛΟΓΙΣΜΟΣ

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'.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

G3667

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ho-moy-OH-sin

Translations: likeness, a likeness, resemblance, a resemblance, similarity, a similarity

Notes: This noun refers to the state or quality of being like something else, indicating a resemblance or similarity. It is used to describe something that shares characteristics or appearance with another thing.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕἸΚΩΝ, ὉΜΟΙΩΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΟΜΟΙΩΣΙΣ comes from the verb ὁμοιόω (homoioō), meaning 'to make like' or 'to liken', which itself is derived from ὅμοιος (homoios), meaning 'like' or 'similar'.

G4071

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: peh-TEH-ee-nohn

Translations: of birds, of winged creatures

Notes: This word refers to birds or any winged creatures. It is used in the genitive plural, indicating possession or relationship, often translated as 'of birds' or 'of winged creatures'. It is a compound word, derived from the verb 'πετάομαι' (petaomai), meaning 'to fly'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΡΝΙΘΩΝ, ΠΤΗΝΩΝ

Etymology: From the verb πετάομαι (petaomai), meaning 'to fly', which itself comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to spread, to fly'.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

Translations: (of) earth, (of) land, (of) ground, (of) world, (of) country, (of) region

Notes: This word refers to the earth, land, or ground. It can denote the physical soil, a specific territory or country, or the entire planet. As a genitive form, it indicates possession, origin, or the material from which something is made, often translated with 'of' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΓΗ (gē) comes from Proto-Hellenic *gā́, which itself is from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰeh₁- ('earth').

G2062

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: her-pe-TON

Translations: of creeping things, of reptiles, of animals that creep, of serpents

Notes: This word refers to creeping things, reptiles, or any animal that moves by creeping or crawling on the ground. It can encompass a wide range of creatures, from snakes and lizards to insects or other small, ground-dwelling animals. It is often used in a general sense to refer to the class of such creatures.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΘΗΡΙΩΝ, ΖΩΩΝ, ΟΦΕΩΝ

Etymology: The word "ΕΡΠΕΤΟΝ" comes from the Greek verb "ἕρπω" (herpō), meaning "to creep" or "to crawl."

G2061

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: er-PON-ton

Translations: of creeping things, of crawling things, of reptiles

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to creep' or 'to crawl'. It refers to animals that move close to the ground, such as reptiles or insects. In this form, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'belonging to' or 'from' such creatures.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΠΕΤΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *serp- 'to crawl, creep'. It is related to Latin serpō 'to creep' and Sanskrit sarpati 'he creeps'.

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.

G2338

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: THAY-loo

Translations: female, feminine, a female

Notes: This word refers to the female gender or characteristics. It can be used as an adjective to describe something as feminine or female, or as a noun to refer to a female person or animal.

Inflection: Nominative, Accusative, Vocative; Singular; Neuter (as an adjective or noun). It can also be used as the root for other inflected forms across genders and cases.

Synonyms: ΘΗΛΕΙΑ, ΓΥΝΗ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the idea of 'suckling' or 'softness'.

G2127

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-lo-GAY-sen

Translations: he blessed, she blessed, it blessed, to bless, to praise, to speak well of

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to bless,' 'to praise,' or 'to speak well of.' It is often used in contexts of divine blessing or human commendation. It describes an action completed in the past by a single person or entity.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΧΑΡΙΣΤΕΩ, ΑἸΝΕΩ, ΕΥ̓ΦΗΜΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΕΩ is a compound word derived from the Greek prefix ΕΥ̓ (eu), meaning 'good' or 'well,' and the verb ΛΕΓΩ (legō), meaning 'to speak.' Thus, it literally means 'to speak well of' and evolved to mean 'to bless' or 'to praise.'

G0837

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: owk-SAH-nes-theh

Translations: increase!, grow!, multiply!

Notes: This word is a command, meaning "increase" or "grow." It is often used in the context of population growth, spiritual growth, or the expansion of something. It can be used to tell a group of people or living things to become more numerous or larger.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Imperative Mood, 2nd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΥΝΩ, ΜΕΓΑΛΥΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΞΑΝΩ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ewg-, meaning "to increase" or "to grow."

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.

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

G2616

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-koo-ree-YOO-sah-teh

Translations: subdue, rule over, exercise dominion over, master, bring into subjection

Notes: This word means to exercise dominion over something, to subdue it, or to bring it under one's control. It implies a strong and authoritative rule. It is often used in the context of taking control or having mastery over a person, land, or situation.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΕΥΩ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΖΩ, ΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΚΥΡΙΕΥΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against,' and the verb ΚΥΡΙΕΥΩ (kyrieuo), meaning 'to be lord over' or 'to rule.' The combination emphasizes the idea of exercising complete or decisive dominion.

G3704

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-pohs

Translations: how, that, in order that, so that, as

Notes: This word functions as a conjunction or adverb, primarily indicating manner or purpose. It can mean 'how' when referring to the way something is done, or 'in order that' / 'so that' when expressing the purpose or result of an action. It can also simply mean 'that' or 'as'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΙΝΑ, ΟΤΙ

Etymology: From the Koine Greek adverb ὡς (hōs, "as, how") and the particle πώς (pōs, "somehow, in some way"). It combines these elements to express manner or purpose.

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.

G0236

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ahl-LAHS-son-tes

Translations: changing, exchanging, altering, a changing, an exchanging, an altering

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'changing' or 'exchanging'. It describes an action that is ongoing or habitual. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or adverbially, describing how an action is performed.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ, ΜΕΤΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: From ALLOS (other) and ALLASSO (to change). It signifies making something other than what it was.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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").

G3195

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: MEL-lon-tes

Translations: about to, going to, intending to, destined to, on the point of

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'μέλλω', meaning 'to be about to' or 'to intend to'. It indicates an action that is imminent or a future event that is certain to happen. It often functions like an auxiliary verb, preceding an infinitive to express future intention or destiny. For example, 'about to go' or 'intending to speak'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ, ΠΡΟΚΕΙΜΑΙ

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.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EH-in

Translations: to do, to make, to produce, to create, to perform, to accomplish, to bring about

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek and can be used in a wide range of contexts, from physical actions like making something, to abstract actions like performing a deed or bringing something about. It often indicates the execution of an action or the creation of an object.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word 'ποιέω' (poieō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an old root meaning 'to make' or 'to create'.

G4178

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: pol-LAK-is

Translations: often, many times, frequently

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'often' or 'frequently'. It is used to indicate that an action or event occurs on numerous occasions. For example, one might say 'he often visits' or 'it frequently happens'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΧΝΩΣ, ΠΟΛΛΑ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΟΛΛΑΚΙΣ' is derived from the adjective 'ΠΟΛΥΣ' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many', combined with the adverbial suffix '-κις' (-kis), which denotes 'times' or 'on occasions'.

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.

G4747

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: stoy-KHEH-yah

Translations: elements, principles, rudiments, basic components, basic teachings, fundamental truths

Notes: This word refers to the fundamental components or basic principles of something. It can denote the physical elements of the world (like earth, air, fire, water), the basic building blocks of matter, or the elementary teachings and rudiments of a subject. In a philosophical or theological context, it can refer to foundational truths or spiritual powers.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΑΙ, ΒΑΣΕΙΣ, ΘΕΜΕΛΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΣΤΟΙΧΕΙΟΝ comes from the verb στοιχέω (stoicheō), meaning 'to be in a row, to march in order'. It originally referred to 'one of a row or series', then 'a component part', and later 'an element' or 'a principle'.

G5126

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: too-TESS-tee

Translations: that is, that is to say, namely, i.e.

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the demonstrative pronoun 'this' (τοῦτο) and the verb 'is' (ἐστι). It functions as an adverbial phrase used to clarify, explain, or introduce an equivalent or more specific term for something previously mentioned. It can be used to elaborate on a statement or provide a definition.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΝΟΤΙ, ΟΥΤΩΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the neuter singular nominative/accusative form of the demonstrative pronoun ΤΟΥΤΟ (this) and the third person singular present indicative active form of the verb ΕΣΤΙ (is).

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'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ge-GO-ne-nai

Translations: to have become, to have been, to have happened, to have come into being

Notes: This is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It describes an action that has been completed in the past, with the results or state continuing into the present. It is often used to express a state of being that has come about, or an event that has occurred.

Inflection: Perfect, Infinitive, Active

Synonyms: ΕΙΝΑΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙΝ

Etymology: The word 'γίνομαι' (ginomai) comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-RAY-kay-nye

Translations: to have said, to have spoken, to have told

Notes: This is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. It indicates an action that has been completed in the past and is viewed as a state or result in the present. It is often used in indirect statements or to express the idea of having already said something.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

Etymology: The root verb ΛΕΓΩ (lego) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to collect, gather', which evolved to mean 'to pick out words, to speak'.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ee-RAY-meh-noos

Translations: spoken, said, mentioned, told, a spoken, a said

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been spoken' or 'that which has been said'. It describes something that has already been stated or referred to. It is often used to refer to words, prophecies, or commands that have been uttered in the past. For example, 'the things that have been said' or 'the words that were spoken'.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΟΥΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΦΘΕΓΓΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΡΗΘΕΝΤΑΣ

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

G2477

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: his-tor-EH-soh

Translations: I will inquire, I will learn by inquiry, I will investigate, I will examine, I will narrate, I will relate

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to inquire', 'to learn by inquiry', 'to investigate', or 'to examine'. It can also mean 'to narrate' or 'to relate' something that has been learned through inquiry. It is used to describe the act of seeking knowledge or information, often through direct observation or questioning, and then potentially sharing that information.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Future, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΕΡΕΥΝΑΩ, ΕΞΕΤΑΖΩ, ΔΙΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἱστορέω (historeō) comes from ἵστωρ (histōr), meaning 'one who knows' or 'one who has seen'. It is related to the concept of gaining knowledge through personal experience or direct observation.

G0368

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ah-nam-fee-LEK-tohs

Translations: undeniably, unquestionably, without dispute, without controversy

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning "undeniably" or "without controversy." It is used to emphasize that something is absolutely true or certain, leaving no room for doubt or argument. It is derived from the adjective ἀναμφίλεκτος (anamphilektos), meaning "indisputable."

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΩΣ, ΒΕΒΑΙΩΣ, ΑΣΦΑΛΩΣ

Etymology: Derived from the negative prefix ἀν- (an-) meaning "not," and ἀμφιλέγω (amphilegō) meaning "to dispute" or "to contend." Thus, it literally means "not disputed" or "without dispute."

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

G5607

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ON-tah

Translations: being, existing, things that are, beings, real things

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It describes something that is or exists. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, indicating a state of being or existence. It can refer to 'those who are' or 'things that are', depending on the context and gender.

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

Synonyms: ὙΠΑΡΧΟΝΤΑ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΑ

Etymology: The word εἰμί (eimi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁es- meaning 'to be'. It is a fundamental verb in many Indo-European languages.

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-ron

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

Notes: This word means 'another' or 'other', emphasizing a difference in kind or quality from something else. It is used to refer to something distinct or different from what has been previously mentioned or implied. For example, it might be used to say 'another person' or 'a different kind of thing'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΤΕΡΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'one of two' or 'the other'. It is related to the English word 'other'.

G3050

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: loh-gee-KON

Translations: rational, reasonable, logical, spiritual, of the word, a rational being, the rational part, a rational thing

Notes: This word describes something that is rational, reasonable, or logical, pertaining to reason or the faculty of speech. In a spiritual context, it can refer to something spiritual or pertaining to the 'logos' (word/reason). As a neuter noun, it can refer to 'the rational part' or 'a rational thing/being'. It is often used to describe worship or service that is spiritual or reasonable.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΥΛΟΓΟΣ, ΝΟΕΡΟΣ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΛΟΓΙΚΟΣ (logikos) is derived from the Greek word ΛΟΓΟΣ (logos), meaning 'word,' 'reason,' or 'account.' It describes something that pertains to or is characterized by reason or speech.

G5225

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: hoo-PAR-khon-tah

Translations: possessions, goods, property, a possession, existing things, things that exist

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'υπάρχω' (hyparchō), meaning 'to exist' or 'to be'. When used as a noun, it refers to one's existing things, possessions, or property. It describes what someone has or owns, often in a material sense. It can also refer to things that are currently in existence or are present.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΤΗΜΑΤΑ, ΟΥΣΙΑ, ΠΛΟΥΤΟΣ

G3656

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-mee-LEE-keh-nai

Translations: to have spoken, to have conversed, to have associated, to have companied with

Notes: This is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb 'ομιλέω'. It means 'to have spoken with', 'to have conversed', or 'to have associated with'. It describes a completed action of engaging in conversation or companionship.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΣΥΝΟΜΙΛΕΩ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'ὅμιλος' (homilos), meaning 'an assembled crowd, a throng', which itself comes from 'ὁμοῦ' (homou), meaning 'together', and 'ἴλη' (ilē), meaning 'troop, company'. The verb 'ομιλέω' thus means 'to be in company with', 'to associate with', and by extension, 'to converse with'.

G1921

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-GNO-nai

Translations: to know fully, to recognize, to understand, to learn, to perceive, to discern

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'epiginōskō'. It means to know thoroughly, to recognize, or to come to a full understanding of something or someone. It implies a deeper, more complete knowledge than simply 'ginōskō' (to know). It can be used in contexts where someone gains a new, profound insight or identifies someone or something previously unknown or unrecognized.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and the verb ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ (ginōskō), meaning 'to know'. The prefix ΕΠΙ intensifies the meaning of knowing, suggesting a full or complete knowledge.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-GOH-nen

Translations: has become, has happened, has come to pass, was, came into being

Notes: ΓΕΓΟΝΕΝ is the third person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai). It describes an action that has been completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state in the present. It can mean 'has become,' 'has happened,' or 'has come into being,' often implying a state of existence or a new reality that has resulted from a past event.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁-, meaning 'to beget, to produce, to be born.' It is related to words signifying birth, origin, and coming into existence.

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.

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'.

G4190

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: po-nee-RON

Translations: evil, wicked, bad, harmful, a wicked thing, an evil thing

Notes: This word describes something as evil, wicked, or bad. It can be used as an adjective to modify a noun, or it can function as a noun itself, referring to an evil or wicked thing. It often implies something that is morally corrupt, harmful, or causing distress.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΣ, ΦΑΥΛΟΣ, ΑΝΟΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word comes from the Greek word πόνος (ponos), meaning 'toil, labor, distress, pain', suggesting something that causes pain or is the result of painful effort, thus leading to the meaning of 'evil' or 'wicked'.

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: oo-KOON

Translations: therefore, then, accordingly, consequently, so, well then, is it not so?

Notes: This is a compound particle formed from ΟΥ̓Κ (not) and ΟΥ̓Ν (therefore, then). It is used to draw a conclusion or inference, often with a sense of 'therefore' or 'consequently'. When used in a question, it expects an affirmative answer, similar to 'is it not so?' or 'surely then?'. It can also introduce a new point in an argument or narrative, meaning 'well then' or 'accordingly'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἌΡΑ, ΤΟΊΝΥΝ

Etymology: The word ΟΥ̓ΚΟΥΝ is a compound of the negative particle ΟΥ̓Κ (not) and the inferential particle ΟΥ̓Ν (therefore, then).

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.

G1646

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eh-LAH-khee-ston

Translations: least, a least, smallest, a smallest, very little, a very little, very small, a very small

Notes: This word is the superlative form of 'small' or 'little', meaning 'least' or 'smallest'. It is used to describe something that is the absolute minimum in size, quantity, importance, or degree. For example, it can refer to the least amount of something, the smallest person, or the least significant matter.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΙΚΡΟΤΑΤΟΣ, ὈΛΙΓΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word derives from the adjective ἐλαχύς (elachys), meaning 'small' or 'little', which itself comes from an older root related to 'light' or 'small'.

G3453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-MAY-noo-ken

Translations: he has made known, he has declared, he has reported, he has disclosed, he has revealed

Notes: This word is the perfect active indicative, third person singular form of the verb μηνύω (menyo). It means 'he/she/it has made known' or 'he/she/it has declared'. It describes an action that was completed in the past and has ongoing results or relevance in the present. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'He has made known the secret' or 'The prophet has declared the message'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΩ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ, ΓΝΩΡΙΖΩ

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.

G3754

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-per

Translations: the very thing which, which, whatsoever, as, just as

Notes: ΟΠΕΡ is an intensive relative pronoun, meaning 'the very thing which' or 'whatsoever'. It is used to emphasize the preceding noun or idea, often functioning as a stronger form of 'which' or 'what'. It can introduce a clause that specifies or elaborates on something already mentioned, or it can indicate a cause or reason.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: Ο, ΟΣ, ΟΣΠΕΡ

Etymology: ΟΠΕΡ is a compound word formed from the relative pronoun ὅ (ho), meaning 'who, which, what', and the enclitic particle περ (per), which adds emphasis or intensity, often translated as 'just, even, indeed'.

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.

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'.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GO-meh-nee

Translations: being called, being said, called, said, named, so-called, a called, a said, a named

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being called' or 'being said'. It is often used to describe something that is 'so-called' or 'named', indicating a common designation or a descriptive title. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine, Present, Passive

Synonyms: ΟΝΟΜΑΖΟΜΕΝΗ, ΚΑΛΟΥΜΕΝΗ

Etymology: The word ΛΕΓΩ (legō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *leǵ-, meaning 'to gather, collect', which evolved to mean 'to pick out words, speak'.

G0139

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hah-EE-reh-sis

Translations: choice, a choice, selection, a selection, sect, a sect, party, a party, heresy, a heresy

Notes: This word refers to a choice or selection, often implying a deliberate act of choosing. It can also denote a particular school of thought, a religious or philosophical party, or a sect. In later usage, especially in Christian contexts, it came to mean a 'heresy,' referring to a doctrine or opinion contrary to orthodox belief.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΚΛΟΓΗ, ΔΟΓΜΑ, ΣΧΙΣΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΑΙΡΕΣΙΣ (hairesis) derives from the verb αἱρέω (haireō), meaning 'to take, to choose, to prefer'. It originally referred to the act of choosing or the thing chosen, and later evolved to describe a chosen way of life or a particular school of thought.

G1379

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dog-ma-TEE-zei

Translations: to make a decree, to decree, to ordain, to observe ordinances, to be subject to ordinances

Notes: This word means to make a decree, to ordain, or to observe ordinances. It is often used in the context of establishing or adhering to rules, laws, or doctrines. It can also imply being subject to such regulations. In a sentence, it describes the action of setting down a rule or the state of following one.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Present Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΚΡΙΝΩ, ΝΟΜΟΘΕΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ

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.

G1473

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-GOH

Translations: I, me

Notes: ἘΓΩ is the first-person singular personal pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning "I" or "me." It refers to the speaker and functions primarily as the subject of a sentence. While the first-person singular verb ending often makes the pronoun redundant, ἘΓΩ is frequently used for emphasis, similar to saying "I myself" or "even I" in English. It can also be used to clarify the subject when multiple individuals are involved.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: This word is an ancient pronoun, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has cognates in many Indo-European languages, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage.

G0227

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-lay-THES

Translations: true, real, a true thing, the truth

Notes: This word means 'true' or 'real'. As an adjective, it describes something as being in accordance with fact or reality. It can also be used substantively, meaning 'that which is true' or 'the truth' itself, often referring to a concept or statement that is factual and reliable. In the provided examples, it is used substantively to refer to 'the truth' or 'a true thing'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΓΝΗΣΙΟΣ, ΒΕΒΑΙΟΣ

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KEE-ness

Translations: of that, of her

Notes: This word is the genitive singular feminine form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective 'ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ', meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It is used to point to something or someone distant in space or time, or to refer back to something previously mentioned. As a genitive form, it indicates possession, origin, or separation, often translated with 'of' or 'from'. When used as an adjective, it modifies a feminine noun in the genitive case. When used as a pronoun, it stands in for a feminine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

G0032

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ang-GEH-lohn

Translations: of angels, of messengers

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun 'ἈΓΓΕΛΟΣ' (angelos), which means 'messenger' or 'angel'. In Koine Greek, the genitive case often indicates possession, origin, or relationship, similar to using 'of' in English. Therefore, 'ἈΓΓΕΛΩΝ' typically translates to 'of angels' or 'of messengers', indicating something belonging to or related to multiple angels or messengers.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΚΩΝ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΩΝ

G4983

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SOH-mah

Translations: body, a body, flesh, a slave

Notes: This word refers to the physical body of a human or animal, or a physical object. It can also metaphorically refer to a group of people or a community, or even to the substance of something. In some contexts, it can refer to a slave or servant, as a 'body' belonging to another.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΑΡΞ, ΧΡΩΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain. It is possibly derived from the verb σῴζω (sōizō), meaning 'to save' or 'to preserve', implying something that is kept or preserved.

G4261

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pro-blee-THEN

Translations: having been put forth, having been cast forward, having been presented, having been proposed

Notes: This word is the aorist passive participle of the verb 'προβάλλω' (proballō), meaning 'to throw or cast forward, to put forth, to present, or to propose'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred and was done to the subject. It indicates something that has been brought forward or presented for consideration or action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ, ΠΡΟΤΕΙΝΩ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ

Etymology: The word προβάλλω (proballō) is a compound word formed from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forward', and the verb βάλλω (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

G1081

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: gen-NEE-mah

Translations: offspring, a brood, brood, fruit, a fruit, produce, a produce

Notes: This word refers to something that is produced or born. It can denote literal offspring or descendants, or metaphorically, the 'fruit' or 'produce' of the earth, such as crops or harvest. It can also refer to the result or outcome of an action or state, like the 'brood' of vipers in a metaphorical sense.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΡΠΟΣ, ΕΚΓΟΝΟΝ, ΤΕΚΝΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ (gennēma) is derived from the verb ΓΕΝΝΑΩ (gennaō), meaning 'to beget, to give birth, to produce'. It is related to the concept of generation and origin.

G4253

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PRO

Translations: before, in front of, for, on behalf of, in the presence of, prior to, instead of

Notes: This word is a preposition that typically takes the genitive case. It can indicate a spatial relationship, meaning 'before' or 'in front of' something or someone. It can also denote a temporal relationship, meaning 'before' in time, or a causal relationship, meaning 'for' or 'on behalf of' someone or something. In some contexts, it can also mean 'instead of' or 'in the presence of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'before, in front of'. It is cognate with English 'for' and Latin 'pro'.

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-oh-mi-LEI

Translations: to converse with, to associate with, to speak with, to commune with

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros, meaning 'to, toward') and the verb ὁμιλέω (homileo, meaning 'to associate with, to converse'). It describes the act of engaging in conversation or close association with someone. It implies a direct and often intimate form of communication or interaction.

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

Synonyms: ΟΜΙΛΕΩ, ΔΙΑΛΕΓΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΟΜΙΛΕΩ

G1213

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DEH-loh-sen

Translations: he showed, she showed, it showed, he revealed, she revealed, it revealed, he made clear, she made clear, it made clear, he declared, she declared, it declared

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to show,' 'to reveal,' 'to make clear,' or 'to declare.' It is used to describe an action where something previously hidden or unclear is brought into plain sight or understanding. It often implies a disclosure of information or a manifestation of something. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'He showed the truth' or 'It was revealed to them.'

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΠΤΩ, ΓΝΩΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΗΛΟΩ comes from the adjective δῆλος (dēlos), meaning 'visible' or 'clear.' The verb form means to make something visible or clear.

G0746

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-KHEE

Translations: beginning, a beginning, rule, a rule, ruler, a ruler, first, origin, a first, a ruler, dominion, a dominion, principality, a principality

Notes: This word refers to the beginning of something, the first in a series, or the origin. It can also denote a position of authority, rule, or dominion, and by extension, the person holding such authority (a ruler or magistrate). It is used to describe the starting point of time, a sequence, or a source of power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΡΧΗ, ΚΕΦΑΛΗ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ergʰ-, meaning 'to begin, rule'. It is related to words signifying 'first' or 'chief'.

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TOOT

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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.

G2564

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-LEE-tai

Translations: is called, is named, is invited

Notes: This word is the third person singular, present, passive indicative form of the verb 'to call' or 'to name'. It is used to indicate that someone or something is referred to by a particular name or title, or that they are summoned or invited. For example, 'He is called John' or 'It is named Jerusalem'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΝΟΜΑΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΟΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to shout, to call'. It is related to Latin 'calare' (to call out) and English 'hail'.

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'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-geh-NEE-meh-nays

Translations: of having become, of having been, of having come into being, of having happened

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to become' or 'to be born'. As a perfect participle, it describes an action that has been completed in the past but has ongoing results. In this specific form, it is used to modify a feminine noun in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, often translated with 'of' or 'belonging to'. It can refer to something that has come into existence, happened, or been born.

Inflection: Perfect Participle, Genitive, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-PON-tos

Translations: of saying, of speaking, of telling, of declaring

Notes: This word is a participle, meaning 'of saying' or 'of speaking'. It is derived from the verb 'λέγω' (legō), which means 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a genitive participle, it often indicates the person or thing that is doing the action of speaking, especially in a dependent clause or a genitive absolute construction, functioning similarly to 'when he said' or 'after he had spoken'.

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

Synonyms: ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

G2443

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

Translations: in order that, that, so that, to

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause expressing purpose, result, or content. It often translates to 'in order that' or simply 'that' when indicating the aim or outcome of an action. It can also be used to express a command or exhortation, especially when followed by the subjunctive mood.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en- (in). It is related to the preposition 'in' and developed into a conjunction expressing purpose or result.

G5319

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: fah-neh-RON

Translations: manifest, evident, clear, visible, apparent, known, a manifest thing, an evident thing

Notes: This word describes something that is visible, apparent, or clear. It is used to indicate that something is easily seen, understood, or made known. It can refer to something that is openly displayed or something that becomes obvious.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΣ, ΕΜΦΑΝΗΣ, ΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From φανερόω (phaneroō, 'to make visible, reveal'), from φανός (phanos, 'light, torch'), from φαίνω (phainō, 'to bring to light, make appear').

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-NEE-tai

Translations: may be, might be, become, happen, come to pass, be made, be done

Notes: This word signifies 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' 'to become,' or 'to be made.' It is often used to describe events unfolding or states changing. It can also mean 'to be done' or 'to be performed' in certain contexts.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Aorist, Subjunctive, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born.' It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of generation or becoming.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEH-goh

Translations: say, speak, tell, call, mean

Notes: This is a very common verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to introduce direct or indirect speech, to give commands, or to express an opinion. It can also mean 'to call' or 'to name' someone or something, or 'to mean' something.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *leg- meaning 'to collect, gather'. In Greek, it evolved to mean 'to pick out words', hence 'to speak' or 'to say'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-neh-toh

Translations: it happened, it came to pass, it became, it was, it came into being

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative middle/passive of the verb γίνομαι (ginomai). It signifies an event that occurred or a state that came into existence in the past. It is frequently used to introduce a new event or development in a narrative, often translated as 'it happened' or 'it came to pass'. It can also describe something becoming or being made into something else.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

G2424

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOOS

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

Notes: This is a proper name, transliterated from the Hebrew name Yeshua or Yehoshua. It refers to the central figure of Christianity, Jesus Christ, or to Joshua, the successor of Moses in the Old Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The Koine Greek name Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'. It is also related to the shorter form יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua).

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.

G2410

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: yeh-ree-KHO

Translations: Jericho

Notes: Jericho is the name of an ancient city in Palestine, located near the Jordan River. It is famously known from biblical accounts, particularly in the Old Testament for its walls falling after the Israelites marched around it, and in the New Testament as a place Jesus visited. As a proper noun, it refers specifically to this historical city.

Inflection: Singular, indeclinable (or limited declension)

Etymology: The word "ΙΕΡΙΧΩ" is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word "יְרִיחוֹ" (Yericho). Its meaning is often associated with 'fragrant' or 'moon', possibly referring to the city's location or a local deity.

G0308

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-BLEP-sas

Translations: looking up, having looked up, regaining sight, having regained sight

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'anablepō'. It describes an action that has been completed in the past. It can mean 'looking up' in a physical sense, or 'regaining sight' for someone who was previously blind. It is often used to describe someone who has lifted their eyes to look at something or someone, or to describe the restoration of vision.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ἈΝΑΚΥΠΤΩ, ἈΝΟΙΓΩ

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'.

G2476

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: ess-TAY-koh-tah

Translations: standing, having stood, fixed, established, those who stand, those who are standing

Notes: This word is the perfect active participle of the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing a noun, or can be used substantively (as a noun) to refer to 'those who are standing' or 'that which is standing'. It conveys the sense of a completed action with an ongoing result, indicating a state of having taken a stand or being firmly established.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΕΣΤΗΚΟΤΑ, ΕΣΤΩΤΑ

Etymology: The verb ἵστημι (histēmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *steh₂-, meaning 'to stand'. It is a common verb in ancient Greek, with various forms and compounds used to express different nuances of standing, placing, or establishing.

G2713

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: kah-teh-NAN-tee

Translations: opposite, before, in front of, over against, in the presence of

Notes: This word functions as an adverb or a preposition, indicating a position directly facing or opposite to something or someone. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case. It describes being in the presence of, or confronting, another entity.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, ΑΠΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΚΑΤΑΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ

Etymology: This word is a compound formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the adverb ΕΝΑΝΤΙ (enanti), meaning 'opposite' or 'before'.

G4334

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: pros-EL-thohn

Translations: having come to, approaching, having approached, coming near

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having come to' or 'having approached'. It describes an action that happened prior to the main verb of the sentence. It is often used to indicate someone drawing near to a person or place, or coming forward to do something.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΘΩΝ, ΕΓΓΙΣΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'toward', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

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).

G5227

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: hoo-pen-an-TEE-ohn

Translations: of opponents, of adversaries, of enemies

Notes: This word describes those who are in opposition or hostile to someone or something. It is often used to refer to enemies or adversaries in a conflict or dispute. It can function as an adjective, meaning 'opposing' or 'hostile', but is frequently used substantively as a noun to mean 'opponents' or 'adversaries'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΧΘΡΩΝ, ΑΝΤΙΚΕΙΜΕΝΩΝ, ΠΟΛΕΜΙΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΥΠΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΣ (hypenantios) is a compound word formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'against', and ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΣ (enantios), meaning 'opposite' or 'contrary'. Thus, it literally means 'under or against that which is opposite'.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OO

Translations: of Lord, of the Lord, of God, of the Master

Notes: This word refers to a lord, master, or owner. In religious contexts, particularly in the Septuagint and New Testament, it is frequently used to refer to God or Jesus Christ, often as a title of reverence and authority. It can be used in sentences like 'the house of the Lord' or 'the word of the Lord'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ (kyrios) derives from the root κῦρος (kyros), meaning 'power, authority'. It originally referred to someone who possessed authority or control, such as a master or owner, and later evolved to be used as a title for deities or rulers.

G3854

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-GEH-go-na

Translations: have come, have arrived, am present, appeared

Notes: This word is the first person singular, perfect active indicative form of the verb 'παραγίνομαι' (paraginomai). It means 'I have come,' 'I have arrived,' or 'I am present.' The perfect tense indicates a completed action with ongoing results, emphasizing the state of having arrived or being present. It is often used to describe someone's arrival or appearance in a particular place or at a specific time.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Perfect, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΕΙΜΙ

Etymology: The word 'παραγίνομαι' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside, alongside, near,' and the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become, to come into being, to happen.' Together, they convey the sense of 'coming alongside' or 'arriving at a place.'

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-OH-pon

Translations: face, a face, presence, person, appearance

Notes: This word refers to the face of a person or animal. It can also denote one's presence or appearance, or even a person themselves, especially in a formal or legal context. It is used to describe physical features as well as the impression or aspect someone presents.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρός (pros, "to, towards") and ὤψ (ōps, "eye, face"). It literally means "that which is towards the eye" or "that which is before the eye."

G1203

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DES-po-tah

Translations: O Master, O Lord, O Sovereign

Notes: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΑ is a Koine Greek noun meaning 'master' or 'lord'. It is used as a respectful form of direct address, particularly when speaking to God or a powerful ruler, emphasizing their authority and ownership over others.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Vocative

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΑΡΧΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ is a compound word derived from the Greek words δόμος (domos), meaning 'house', and πόσις (posis), meaning 'husband' or 'master'. Thus, it originally referred to the 'master of the house'.

G4982

Part of Speech: Prefix, Verb Stem

Sounds like: SOH

Translations: save, deliver, preserve, make whole, heal

Notes: ΣΩ is not a standalone word in Koine Greek but functions as a prefix or verb stem, primarily derived from the verb ΣΩΖΩ (sōzō). It carries the core meaning of 'saving' or 'preserving'. When used in compound verbs, it contributes this sense of salvation, deliverance, or making whole. For example, in the provided text, it appears as part of ΔΙΑΣΩΣΗ (diasōsei), meaning 'he will save through' or 'he will preserve'.

Inflection: Does not inflect as a standalone word; functions as a stem for verb conjugations.

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ, ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ

G2424

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOON

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

Notes: This is a proper name, the Greek form of the Hebrew name 'Joshua'. It refers primarily to Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. It can also refer to other individuals named Joshua in the Old Testament or other historical figures. In a sentence, it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The Greek name ἸΗΣΟΥΣ (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'.

G3089

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LY-sai

Translations: to loose, to untie, to release, to destroy, to break, to dissolve, to set free, to abolish

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'λύω' (lyō). It means 'to loose' or 'to untie', often referring to physical bonds or restraints. It can also mean 'to release' someone from captivity, 'to destroy' or 'to break' something, or 'to dissolve' a relationship or agreement. In a broader sense, it can mean 'to abolish' or 'to set free'. As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun, often translated with 'to' + verb.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΔΙΑΛΥΩ

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.

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-GEE-ah

Translations: holy, sacred, a holy one, a holy thing

Notes: This word means 'holy' or 'sacred'. It is used to describe people, places, or things that are set apart for God or dedicated to religious purposes. It can also refer to a holy person or thing as a noun. It is the feminine singular form of the adjective 'ΑΓΙΟΣ' (hagios).

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΑΓΙΑ' comes from the root 'ΑΓΙΟΣ', which is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to venerate' or 'to dread'. It refers to that which is set apart or consecrated.

G4788

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: syng-kek-KLEI-smeh-nee

Translations: shut up, enclosed, confined, imprisoned, a shut up one, an enclosed one

Notes: This word is a compound perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'συγ-κλείω' (syn-kleiō), meaning 'to shut together' or 'to enclose'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing a state of being shut up, enclosed, or confined. It indicates that something has been completely and definitively shut or enclosed.

Inflection: Perfect Passive Participle, Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΙΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΛΕΙΩ, ΠΕΡΙΚΛΕΙΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΓΚΛΕΙΩ is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΚΛΕΙΩ (kleiō), meaning 'to shut' or 'to close'.

G3735

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-khoo-ROH-meh-nee

Translations: fortified, a fortified, strengthened, made strong, secured

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been fortified' or 'made strong'. It describes something that has undergone the process of being made secure or strong, often referring to a city or place that has been built up with defenses. It functions like an adjective, describing a noun.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΕΤΕΙΧΙΣΜΕΝΗ, ΕΣΤΕΡΕΩΜΕΝΗ

Etymology: From the Greek word ὀχυρός (ochyros), meaning 'firm, strong, secure', which itself comes from ὄχος (ochos), meaning 'support, anything that holds fast'.

G3762

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: oo-DACE

Translations: no one, nobody, nothing, none, no

Notes: This word is a compound negative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'no one,' 'nobody,' 'nothing,' or 'no.' It is formed from the negative particle 'οὐ' (not), the connective particle 'δέ' (but, and), and the numeral 'εἷς' (one). It is used to express absolute negation, indicating the complete absence of something or someone. When used as an adjective, it modifies a noun to mean 'no' or 'not any.'

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΔΕΝ, ΜΗΔΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥ̓ΔΕΙΣ is a compound of the negative particle ΟΥ̓ (not), the connective particle ΔΕ (but, and), and the numeral ΕΙΣ (one). It literally means 'not even one' or 'not one at all,' emphasizing a complete negation.

G1607

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-eh-por-YOO-eh-toh

Translations: was going out, was coming out, was proceeding, was issuing forth

Notes: This word describes the action of going out, coming forth, or proceeding from a place or source. It is often used to indicate movement from an interior to an exterior location, or the emanation of something from a specific origin. It can refer to people, things, or even abstract concepts like words or commands.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb 'πορεύομαι' (poreuomai), meaning 'to go' or 'to travel'. The combination signifies 'to go out from' or 'to proceed out of'.

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.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-DI-doh-mee

Translations: deliver, hand over, betray, commit, entrust, give up

Notes: This verb means to deliver, hand over, or transmit something or someone. It can be used in various contexts, such as handing over a person to authorities, delivering goods, or entrusting something to someone's care. It can also carry the negative connotation of betraying someone by handing them over to an enemy.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΓΧΕΙΡΙΖΩ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside, with, by,' and the verb δίδωμι (didomi), meaning 'to give.' Thus, it literally means 'to give alongside' or 'to hand over.'

G4771

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: SOY

Translations: (to) you, (for) you, you

Notes: This is the second-person singular dative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'to you' or 'for you'. It can also simply translate as 'you' when the context implies a dative relationship, such as indirect object or a recipient of an action. It is used to indicate the person to whom something is given, said, or done, or for whom an action is performed. For example, 'I give to you' or 'I do this for you'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Second Person

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very ancient pronoun, found across many Indo-European languages.

G5259

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: hoo-po-KHEI-ree-on

Translations: subject, under control, in hand, in one's power, subdued

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is under the control or power of another. It implies being subject to authority or being in a state of submission. It is often used to describe a person, city, or land that has been conquered or brought under dominion.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΤΑΚΤΟΣ, ΔΟΥΛΟΣ, ΥΠΗΚΟΟΣ

Etymology: The word Ὑποχείριος (hypocheirios) is a compound word formed from the preposition ὑπό (hypo), meaning 'under', and χείρ (cheir), meaning 'hand'. Thus, it literally means 'under hand', referring to being under someone's control or power.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TEH

Translations: she, herself, to her, for her, of her, her, it, itself, to it, for it, of it, its, they, them, themselves

Notes: This word is a form of the pronoun 'autos', meaning 'self' or 'same'. It can function as a personal pronoun (he, she, it, they), a reflexive pronoun (himself, herself, itself, themselves), or an intensive pronoun (the very, the same). Its specific meaning depends on its case, number, and gender, and the context of the sentence.

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

Etymology: The word 'autos' (from which 'autē' is derived) comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ew-to-, a pronominal stem. It is related to other pronouns and demonstratives in various Indo-European languages.

G1415

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: doo-na-TOOS

Translations: powerful, mighty, able, strong, capable, of the powerful, of the mighty, to the powerful, to the mighty

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning powerful, mighty, or able. It describes someone or something possessing great strength, authority, or capability. It can be used to describe individuals who are influential or have significant power, or things that are possible or achievable. In its plural form, it often refers to 'powerful ones' or 'mighty men' when used substantively.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Accusative or Genitive

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΗΣ

G1510

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ON-tas

Translations: being, existing, those who are, those who exist

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'to be' (ΕἸΜΙ), inflected in the masculine accusative plural. It describes individuals or things that are currently in a state of being or existence. It can be translated as 'being' or 'existing', often referring to 'those who are' or 'those who exist' in a particular state or place, especially when used substantively (as a noun). For example, it might refer to 'those who are present' or 'those who are alive'.

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

G2479