2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, 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'.

G5172

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: TROO-fone

Translations: Tryphon

Notes: Tryphon is a masculine proper noun, referring to a specific individual. In the provided examples, it functions as the subject of sentences, indicating a person's name. It is used to identify a historical figure, specifically a general who later became a king in the Seleucid Empire.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Tryphon is of Greek origin, derived from the verb 'τρυφάω' (tryphaō), meaning 'to live luxuriously' or 'to live delicately'. It implies a person who is delicate, luxurious, or effeminate.

G1124

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GRA-fay

Translations: writing, a writing, scripture, a scripture, document, a document

Notes: This word refers to something written, such as a document, a letter, or a record. In a religious context, especially within the New Testament, it frequently refers to the sacred writings or the Holy Scriptures. It can be used to denote the act of writing or the result of that act.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΙΟΝ, ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΗ

Etymology: From the verb γράφω (graphō), meaning 'to write', which comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to scratch, carve'.

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

Notes: This word is a negative particle used to express absolute negation. It typically precedes verbs, adjectives, or adverbs to deny or contradict a statement. It is used when the negation is a statement of fact, as opposed to a hypothetical or willed negation. It has variant forms like οὐ (ou) before a consonant and οὐχ (ouch) before a rough breathing.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΉ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'not'. It is an ancient negative particle found in various Indo-European languages.

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.

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.

G1064

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: gas-TREE

Translations: to the belly, for the belly, to the womb, for the womb, to the stomach, for the stomach, (to) a belly, (to) a womb, (to) a stomach

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun 'γαστήρ' (gastēr), which refers to the belly, stomach, or womb. It is used to indicate the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to' or 'for' the belly/womb/stomach. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'to give food to the belly' or 'to carry in the womb'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΟΙΛΙΑ, ΜΗΤΡΑ

G0243

Part of Speech: Prefix

Sounds like: ALL

Translations: other, another, different, foreign

Notes: This is a prefix form of the word 'ἄλλος' (allos), meaning 'other' or 'another'. It is used to form compound words that convey the idea of something being different, foreign, or belonging to another group. For example, 'ἀλλογενῶν' means 'of other races', 'ἀλλότριοι' means 'strangers' or 'foreigners', and 'ἀλλόφυλους' means 'foreigners' or 'of another tribe'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix)

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

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

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.

G1836

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ex-ACE

Translations: next, following, in a row, in succession, consecutively, thereafter, subsequently

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'next' or 'in succession'. It is used to indicate that something follows in order, either spatially or temporally. For example, it can describe events happening one after another, or items arranged consecutively.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΦΕΞΗΣ, ΚΑΘΕΞΗΣ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of', and ἑξῆς, which is related to ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It conveys the idea of 'holding out' or 'following out' in sequence.

G3062

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: LOY-pah

Translations: remaining, the rest, the others, what is left, the things that remain

Notes: This word refers to what is left over, remaining, or the rest of something. It can be used as an adjective to describe things that are remaining, or substantively as a noun to refer to the remaining people or things. It is often used in the plural to mean 'the rest' or 'the others'.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΛΟΙΠΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΛΟΙΠΟΣ

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.

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.

G4394

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-fay-TEY-ah

Translations: prophecy, a prophecy, prediction, prophetic message

Notes: This word refers to a divine revelation, a message inspired by God, or the act of speaking under divine inspiration. It can also refer to the content of such a message, a prediction of future events, or a prophetic utterance. It is typically used in contexts related to divine communication and foresight.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΕΙΑ, ΧΡΗΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προφητεία (prophēteía), from προφήτης (prophḗtēs, “prophet”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + φημί (phēmí, “I speak”). It refers to speaking forth or proclaiming, especially divine messages.

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: leh-LEG-meh-nay

Translations: having been said, spoken, declared, chosen, selected, a spoken one, a chosen one

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb ΛΕΓΩ (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been said, spoken, or declared. In some contexts, particularly in the Septuagint, it can also carry the meaning of 'chosen' or 'selected', referring to something that has been spoken for or designated. It describes a state resulting from a past action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΡΗΜΕΝΗ, ΛΑΛΗΘΕΙΣΑ

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

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'.

G0584

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-DEEK-nyoo-teh

Translations: is shown, is demonstrated, is proved, is appointed, is declared

Notes: This word means 'to be shown, demonstrated, or proved'. It can also mean 'to be appointed' or 'to be declared'. It is used to indicate that something is being made clear, evident, or established as true, or that someone is being formally designated for a role. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and 'δείκνυμι' (deiknymi), meaning 'to show' or 'to point out'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΚΝΥΤΑΙ, ΦΑΙΝΕΤΑΙ, ΔΗΛΟΥΤΑΙ

G0660

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-po-BAHN-tah

Translations: having turned out, having resulted, having come forth, having disembarked, having gone away, things that have turned out, results, events

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb ἀποβαίνω (apobainō), which means 'to step off, to disembark, to turn out, to result.' As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or a state resulting from that action. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself, often referring to 'things that have turned out' or 'results.'

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

Synonyms: ἘΚΒΑΝΤΑ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΑ

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

Part of Speech: 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.

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-go-MEH-nohn

Translations: of things being said, of things being spoken, of things being told, of things being called

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb while retaining verbal qualities. In this form, it refers to 'things that are being said' or 'things that are being spoken about'. It is used to describe the subject or object of a statement or discussion.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter, Present, Passive

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΟΥΜΕΝΩΝ, ΡΗΘΕΝΤΩΝ

G3454

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MOO-thoys

Translations: to myth, to story, to fable, to tale, to word, to account

Notes: This word refers to a myth, story, fable, or tale. In Koine Greek, it can also refer to a word or an account. It is used here in the dative plural, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΛΟΓΟΙ, ΔΙΗΓΗΜΑΤΑ, ΠΑΡΑΒΟΛΑΙ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to μύω (myō, 'to close the lips'), suggesting something spoken in a low voice or whispered. It refers to a spoken word or narrative.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: leh-LEK-tai

Translations: it has been said, it has been spoken, it has been told

Notes: This word is the third person singular perfect passive indicative form of the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It indicates an action that was completed in the past and has ongoing results in the present. It is often used impersonally, meaning 'it has been said' or 'it has been spoken', referring to something that has already been stated or established.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΡΗΤΑΙ, ΛΕΛΑΛΗΤΑΙ

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

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.

G3933

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: par-THEH-noo

Translations: of a virgin, of the virgin, of a maiden, of the maiden, virgin, a virgin, maiden, a maiden

Notes: This word refers to a young, unmarried woman, typically one who is a virgin. It can also refer more broadly to a maiden or a girl. As a genitive form, it indicates possession or relationship, often translated with 'of' (e.g., 'of a virgin').

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΟΡΗ, ΝΕΑΝΙΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is an ancient Greek term for a virgin or maiden.

G3444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mor-FEE

Translations: form, shape, appearance, nature, a form, a shape

Notes: This word refers to the external appearance or outward form of something, but it can also denote its essential nature or character. It describes the visible shape or figure, as well as the inherent quality or essence that gives something its distinct identity. It is typically used to describe the physical manifestation of a person or object, or the true character that underlies an appearance.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΧΗΜΑ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΟΨΙΣ

Etymology: The etymology of ΜΟΡΦΗ is uncertain, but it is thought to be of pre-Greek origin or derived from a root meaning 'to cut' or 'to divide', referring to the distinct shape or form of something.

G4482

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: RHEV-sahn-tos

Translations: of flowing, of having flowed, of gushing, of having gushed, of streaming, of having streamed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'rheō', meaning 'to flow' or 'to gush'. As a participle, it describes an action that is flowing or has flowed, and it functions like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. In this genitive form, it often indicates possession, origin, or the subject of a genitive absolute construction, meaning 'of the one who flows' or 'of that which flows'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΧΕΟ, ΕΚΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'rheō' comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to flow' or 'to run'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that describe movement or fluidity.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: ep

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ὙΠΕΡ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G3588, G3778

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

Translations: of the, of him, of it, of this, to, in order to

Notes: This word is a form of the definite article 'the' or a demonstrative pronoun 'this/that'. It is most commonly used to indicate possession or relationship, translating as 'of the' or 'of him/it'. It can also be used before an infinitive verb to express purpose, meaning 'to' or 'in order to'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word 'Ο' (ho), from which 'ΤΟΥ' is derived, comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient word that has evolved to serve various grammatical functions in Greek.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition, 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'.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

Translations: (to) them, (to) themselves, (to) it, (to) him, (to) her

Notes: This word is a dative plural form of the personal/demonstrative pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It typically means 'to/for them' or 'to/for themselves', depending on the context. It can refer to people or things. When used reflexively, it emphasizes the subject performing an action on or for themselves. It can also be used to refer to 'it', 'him', or 'her' in the dative case when the gender and number are clear from context, though 'them' is its primary plural translation.

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

G2203

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: DEE-os

Translations: (of) Zeus, (of) Jupiter

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the proper noun 'Zeus'. Zeus was the supreme deity in Greek mythology, the king of the gods, and ruler of Mount Olympus. In English, it is often equated with the Roman god Jupiter. The genitive case indicates possession or origin, so 'ΔΙΟΣ' typically translates to 'of Zeus' or 'belonging to Zeus'. It can be used to describe something associated with Zeus, such as 'the temple of Zeus' or 'the day of Zeus'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'Zeus' (ΖΕΥΣ) is believed to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'sky' or 'day', reflecting his role as a sky god.

G2564

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ka-loo-MEH-noo

Translations: called, named, a called, a named, of the called, of the named

Notes: This word is a present passive participle of the verb 'to call' or 'to name'. It describes someone or something that is being called or named. It often functions like an adjective, modifying a noun and indicating that the noun is known by a particular name or title. For example, 'the river called Eleutheros' or 'the place named Gilgal'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Present, Passive

Synonyms: ΟΝΟΜΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΥ, ΛΕΓΟΜΕΝΟΥ

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-noys

Translations: to those, for those, with those, by those, those

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'those' or 'that one' (when singular). In this inflected form, it is plural and in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of an action or a relationship of benefit or detriment. It can be translated as 'to those,' 'for those,' or 'with those,' depending on the context. It can refer to people or things previously mentioned or understood from the context.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓͂ΤΟΙ, ΑΥ̓ΤΟΙ

G3123

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAHL-lon

Translations: more, rather, much more, especially

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΟΝ, ΜΑΛΙΣΤΑ

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

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ahn-throh-POHN

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

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

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

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

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-non

Translations: having become, having happened, having been, having been born, that which has come into being, a thing that has happened

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ginomai', meaning 'to become' or 'to happen'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred. It can function as an adjective, describing a noun, or as a noun itself, referring to 'that which has come into being' or 'a thing that has happened'. It implies a state of being or an event that has taken place.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Singular, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΣ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ

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'.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-ton

Translations: this, this one, him, it

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΝ

G1437

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-AHN

Translations: if, when, whenever, although

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ, ὍΤΑΝ

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

G1125

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: grah-FOHN

Translations: writing, drawing, recording, one who writes, he who writes

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'to write' or 'to draw'. It describes an action that is currently happening or ongoing. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun (e.g., 'the writing man'), or substantivally, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the one who writes'). It can also imply the act of recording or registering something.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΡΑΦΩΝ, ΚΑΤΑΓΡΑΦΩΝ

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

Translations: he, she, it, they, him, her, it, them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, same, very

Notes: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is a versatile word in Koine Greek. As a third-person pronoun, it translates to 'he, she, it' or 'they' in the nominative case, and 'him, her, it' or 'them' in other cases. When used intensively, often in the nominative or immediately following the noun, it means 'himself, herself, itself, themselves' or 'even, very'. When used as an adjective with the definite article (e.g., 'ὁ αὐτὸς'), it means 'the same'. Its meaning depends on its grammatical function and position in the sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a pronominal stem *au- or *aw-.

G5547

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun

Sounds like: khree-STOSS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ

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

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

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.

G5056

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: TEH-leh-ohs

Translations: complete, perfect, finished, fully, perfectly, completely, mature, adult

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'complete' or 'perfect', describing something that has reached its intended end or full development. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'completely' or 'perfectly', indicating that an action is done to its full extent or without flaw. As an adjective, it can describe a person who is mature or fully grown. As an adverb, it describes the manner in which something is done.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (Adjective); Does not inflect (Adverb)

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΠΛΗΡΗΣ, ΑΡΤΙΟΣ

Etymology: From τέλος (telos), meaning 'end, goal, completion'. The suffix -ως forms adverbs, and -ος forms adjectives, indicating a state of being at the end or completion.

G4176

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: po-li-TEV-es-thai

Translations: to live as a citizen, to conduct oneself, to behave, to live, to govern, to administer, to be a citizen

Notes: This word describes the act of living and conducting oneself according to the laws and customs of a community or state, much like a citizen. It can refer to one's general behavior or specifically to participating in civic life or governing. It is often used in the sense of living in a particular way, especially in accordance with certain principles or laws.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΖΑΩ, ΠΕΡΙΠΑΤΕΩ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ

Etymology: The word derives from the Greek noun 'πόλις' (polis), meaning 'city' or 'state', and the verb 'πολιτεύω' (politeuō), meaning 'to be a citizen' or 'to live as a citizen'. It reflects the concept of civic life and governance within a city-state.

G2661

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kat-ay-xee-OH-sthai

Translations: to be deemed worthy, to be counted worthy, to be thought worthy, to be considered worthy

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the prefix κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'according to,' and the verb ἀξιόω (axioō), meaning 'to deem worthy.' The combination intensifies the idea of being deemed worthy. It describes the state of having been considered or judged as deserving of something, often implying a high degree of worthiness or suitability.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΞΙΟΥΣΘΑΙ, ΚΡΙΝΕΣΘΑΙ, ΗΓΕΙΣΘΑΙ

G5547

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHRIS-ton

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

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'.

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.

G3366

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: MEE-deh

Translations: neither, nor, not even, and not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕ

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

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.

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.

G5346

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-FAYN

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΕΙΠΩΝ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

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

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-noh

Translations: that, that one, that thing, the former

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It refers to something distant in space or time, or something previously mentioned in the discourse. It functions similarly to 'this' but indicates a greater distance or a distinction from something closer or more immediate. For example, it can be used to distinguish 'that house' from 'this house'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

Etymology: From a combination of the demonstrative particle ἐκεῖ (there) and the pronominal suffix -νος. It refers to something 'over there' or 'that one there'.

G3982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-PEES-thai

Translations: to be persuaded, to have been persuaded, to be convinced, to have been convinced, to trust, to have trusted

Notes: This word is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb 'ΠΕΙΘΩ' (peithō), which means 'to persuade' or 'to convince'. As a perfect infinitive, it conveys the sense of a completed action with ongoing results, meaning 'to have been persuaded' or 'to be in a state of having been persuaded/convinced'. It can also mean 'to trust' or 'to have trusted' in a passive sense, indicating a state of reliance or confidence.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΙΣΤΕΥΕΙΝ, ΠΕΠΟΙΘΕΝΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΕΙΘΩ (peithō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to bind, to tie, to persuade'. It is related to words signifying trust, faith, and obedience.

G1014

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: BOO-loh-my

Translations: to wish, to want, to desire, to intend, to purpose

Notes: This verb expresses a deliberate and considered wish or intention, often implying a choice or purpose. It is used to indicate what someone wants to do or what they intend to happen. For example, it can be used in sentences like 'I wish to go' or 'He intends to speak'.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Indicative, First Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΘΕΛΩ, ΕΘΕΛΩ

Etymology: From the root *βουλ- (boul-), meaning 'will, counsel, plan'. It is related to the noun βουλή (boulē), meaning 'will, counsel, plan'.

G0574

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AH-ploce

Translations: simply, plainly, absolutely, entirely, without reservation, frankly, completely, altogether

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'simply' or 'plainly'. It can also convey the sense of 'absolutely' or 'entirely', indicating a complete or unqualified manner. It describes an action or state as being straightforward, without complexity, or in a comprehensive way.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΩΣ, ΟΛΩΣ, ΑΚΡΙΒΩΣ

Etymology: Derived from the adjective ΑΠΛΟΥΣ (haplous), meaning 'simple' or 'single'. The root is related to the concept of being 'unfolded' or 'without folds', hence 'simple' or 'straightforward'.

G1071

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-loy-AH-zon-tes

Translations: joking, making fun, ridiculing, jesting

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'γελοιάζω', meaning 'to joke' or 'to make fun of'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject. It indicates an ongoing action of jesting or ridiculing.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΙΖΟΝΤΕΣ, ΣΚΩΠΤΟΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The verb 'γελοιάζω' (geloiazō) is derived from 'γελοῖος' (geloios), meaning 'laughable' or 'ridiculous', which in turn comes from 'γέλως' (gelōs), meaning 'laughter'.

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.

G2030

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: eh-pee-toh-THAH-zon-tes

Translations: mocking, ridiculing, scoffing, deriding, those who mock

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'mocking' or 'ridiculing'. It describes an action that is currently happening or ongoing. It is often used to describe people who are making fun of or showing contempt for someone or something. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'they were mocking him' or 'those who were ridiculing'.

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

Synonyms: ΧΛΕΥΑΖΩ, ΜΥΚΤΗΡΙΖΩ, ΕΜΠΑΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΤΩΘΑΖΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'at', and the verb ΤΩΘΑΖΩ (tothazo), meaning 'to mock' or 'to jeer'. The prefix intensifies the action of mocking.

G5501

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KHEI-ro-na

Translations: worse, a worse thing, inferior, an inferior thing

Notes: This word is a comparative adjective meaning 'worse' or 'inferior'. It is used to describe something that is of lower quality, less desirable, or more harmful than something else. It can function as a predicate adjective or an attributive adjective, often followed by a genitive case or the particle 'ἤ' (than) to indicate comparison.

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

Synonyms: ΗΤΤΩΝ, ΚΑΚΙΩΝ

Etymology: The word χείρων is the irregular comparative form of the adjective κακός (kakos), meaning 'bad'. It is derived from an older root meaning 'inferior' or 'lesser'.

G1839

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-STEE-seh-teh

Translations: you will be amazed, you will be astonished, you will be beside yourselves, you will stand out

Notes: This word is the future active indicative, second person plural form of the verb ΕΞΙΣΤΗΜΙ (existēmi). The verb means to put out of place, displace, or remove. In a figurative sense, it means to amaze, astonish, or cause someone to be beside themselves with wonder or fear. It can also mean to stand out or be prominent. In this form, it indicates an action that will be performed by 'you all' (plural).

Inflection: Future, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΘΑΥΜΑΖΩ, ΕΚΠΛΗΣΣΩ

G4295

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pro-KEE-meh-nohn

Translations: lying before, set before, proposed, presented, of the things set forth, of the things proposed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'προκείμαι' (prokeimai), meaning 'to lie before' or 'to be set before'. It describes something that is present, visible, or proposed for consideration. It can refer to things that are physically laid out, or to topics, goals, or rewards that are presented for discussion or pursuit.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΕΙΜΕΝΩΝ, ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ

Etymology: The word προκείμαι (prokeimai) is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and the verb κεῖμαι (keimai), meaning 'to lie' or 'to be laid'.

G1650

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EH-leng-khon

Translations: proof, conviction, a conviction, rebuke, a rebuke, reproof, a reproof

Notes: This word refers to a proof, conviction, or a strong demonstration that leads to conviction. It can also mean a rebuke or reproof, often implying a correction that brings someone to acknowledge their fault. It is used in sentences to describe the act or result of proving something true or false, or the act of correcting someone.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΕΙΞΙΣ, ΕΠΙΤΙΜΙΑ, ΚΑΤΑΓΝΩΣΙΣ

G3543

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: noh-MEE-zeh-teh

Translations: to think, to suppose, to believe, to consider, to practice, to observe, to customarily do

Notes: This word means to think, suppose, or believe something to be true. It can also mean to consider or to be accustomed to doing something, implying a customary practice or observance. It is used to express an opinion, a belief, or a habitual action.

Inflection: 2nd Person Plural, Present Active Indicative or Imperative

Synonyms: ΟἸΟΜΑΙ, ἩΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΔΟΚΕΩ

Etymology: From νόμος (nomos), meaning 'custom, law', indicating something done according to custom or law.

G4261

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-BAL-lain

Translations: to throw forward, to cast forth, to put forward, to present, to produce, to bring forth, to propose, to offer

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb προβάλλω (probállō). It means to throw or cast something forward, to put something forth, or to present or propose an idea or argument. It can also mean to produce or bring forth something, such as fruit from a tree. In a general sense, it implies an action of bringing something into view or into consideration.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΤΕΙΝΩ, ΠΡΟΦΕΡΩ, ΕΚΦΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word προβάλλω (probállō) is a compound word formed from the preposition πρό (pró), meaning 'before' or 'forward,' and the verb βάλλω (bállō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast.' Thus, its literal meaning is 'to throw forward.'

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-gohn

Translations: of words, of sayings, of accounts, of reasons, of messages, of speeches, of reports, of doctrines

Notes: ΛΟΓΩΝ is the genitive plural form of the noun ΛΟΓΟΣ (logos). The word ΛΟΓΟΣ is a fundamental term in Koine Greek with a very broad range of meanings, including 'word,' 'speech,' 'account,' 'reason,' 'message,' 'report,' 'doctrine,' or 'principle.' In its genitive plural form, ΛΟΓΩΝ indicates possession, origin, or relation to multiple 'words' or 'concepts.' It is used to express 'of words' or 'belonging to words' in a sentence.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑΤΩΝ, ΜΥΘΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ

G5037

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle

Sounds like: TEH

Translations: and, both, also, even, then, so, indeed

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears after the word it modifies or connects. It functions as a conjunction, often translated as 'and' or 'both...and', connecting words, phrases, or clauses. It can also add emphasis or indicate a consequence, sometimes translated as 'also' or 'even'. When used in pairs (τε...τε or τε...καί), it means 'both...and'. It is less emphatic than 'καί' (kai) and often implies a closer connection or a more natural pairing between the elements it joins.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΔΕ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kʷe, a clitic particle meaning 'and'. It is cognate with Latin -que and Sanskrit ca.

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

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

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

G3141

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mar-ty-REE-as

Translations: of testimony, of witness, of evidence, of a testimony, of a witness, of an evidence

Notes: This word refers to a testimony, witness, or evidence. It is used to describe a statement or declaration given by someone, often in a legal or formal context, to confirm a fact or event. It can also refer to the act of bearing witness or providing proof. In a religious context, it often refers to the witness given by martyrs or the testimony of God.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΟΝ, ΜΑΡΤΥΣ

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-AY-so-my

Translations: I will make, I will do, I will perform, I will produce, I will create, I will bring about

Notes: This word is the future middle or passive indicative form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. In the middle voice, it often implies performing an action for oneself or on one's own behalf, such as 'I will make for myself' or 'I will do for myself'. In the passive voice, it would mean 'I will be made' or 'I will be done'. Its usage depends on the context, indicating a future action of making, doing, or bringing something into existence.

Inflection: Future, Middle or Passive, Indicative, First Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΩ, ΕΡΓΑΣΟΜΑΙ

G3305

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN-toy

Translations: however, certainly, indeed, nevertheless, yet, truly

Notes: ΜΕΝΤΟΙ is a particle used to introduce a strong contrast or to emphasize a statement. It often means 'however' or 'nevertheless' when introducing a contrasting idea, or 'certainly' or 'indeed' when adding emphasis to a preceding statement. It can be used to affirm something strongly or to mark a transition to a more important or contrasting point.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΑ, ΔΕ, ΓΑΡ

Etymology: From the particle μέν (men) meaning 'on the one hand' or 'indeed', and τοι (toi) meaning 'surely' or 'indeed'. It combines these elements to form a stronger emphatic or adversative particle.

G3761

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: oo-DEH

Translations: not even, neither, nor, and not

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the negative particle 'οὐ' (not) and the conjunction 'δέ' (but, and). It is used to emphasize a negation, meaning 'not even' or 'neither/nor'. It can connect clauses or phrases, indicating that something is also not true or not happening. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'He did not go, nor did he send anyone.'

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗΔΕ, ΜΗ

Etymology: From the negative particle 'οὐ' (not) and the postpositive conjunction 'δέ' (but, and).

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

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

G4788

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soong-kah-tah-THEH-seess

Translations: agreement, consent, assent, a consent, an agreement

Notes: This word refers to an agreement, consent, or assent, indicating a shared opinion or decision. It is used to describe the act of giving one's approval or concurrence to something, often implying a formal or deliberate act of agreeing.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΜΦΩΝΙΑ, ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ, ΣΥΝΑΙΝΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek συνκατάθεσις (sunkatáthesis), from συνκατατίθημι (sunkatatíthēmi, “to agree with, assent to”), from σύν (sýn, “with”) + κατά (katá, “down”) + τίθημι (títhēmi, “to place, put”).

G4642

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sklay-roh-KAR-dee-on

Translations: hardness of heart, a hardness of heart

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'sklēros' (hard) and 'kardia' (heart). It refers to a state of spiritual insensitivity or obstinacy, a stubborn refusal to understand or respond to divine truth or moral appeals. It describes a disposition that is resistant to change or conviction.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΙΘΕΙΑ, ΣΚΛΗΡΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the Koine Greek words 'σκληρός' (sklēros), meaning 'hard' or 'harsh', and 'καρδία' (kardia), meaning 'heart'. It literally translates to 'hard-heartedness'.

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: te-thee-MEH-nai

Translations: having been placed, having been laid, having been set, having been put

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to place,' 'to put,' or 'to lay.' As a perfect passive participle, it describes a state resulting from a past action that was done to the subject. It indicates something that has been placed or set down by someone else, and the state of being placed continues.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative, Plural

G0360

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-LOO-ayn

Translations: to depart, to return, to dissolve, to loosen, to break up, to go away, to set sail

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana, meaning 'up' or 'back') and the verb λύω (lyō, meaning 'to loosen' or 'to release'). It means to loosen up, to break up, or to depart. It can be used in various contexts, such as departing from a place, returning home, or even the dissolution of life (death).

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ἘΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ἈΦΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

G3985

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pei-ROH-meh-nos

Translations: trying, testing, attempting, experiencing, proving, a trying one, a testing one

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'one who is trying/testing' or 'one who is being tried/tested'. It describes an ongoing action of attempting, proving, or experiencing something. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as an adverbial phrase indicating the circumstances or manner of an action.

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

Synonyms: ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ, ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΕΩ, ΑΠΟΠΕΙΡΑΩ

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears second in a clause. It introduces a reason, explanation, or confirmation for what has just been stated. It can also indicate a logical consequence or a transition in thought, often translated as 'for' or 'because'. In some contexts, it can simply add emphasis or affirm a statement.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The particle ΓΑΡ is believed to be a contraction of the particles γε (ge) meaning 'indeed' or 'at least' and ἄρα (ara) meaning 'then' or 'therefore'. It has been in use since ancient Greek.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-geh-NEES-thai

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

Notes: This is the perfect middle or passive infinitive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It signifies an action that has been completed in the past and whose results continue into the present. It can be used to express that something has come into existence, has occurred, or has been born. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'He believed it to have happened' or 'It was thought to have been born'.

Inflection: Perfect, Middle or Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΕΝΑΙ, ΓΕΝΕΣΘΑΙ

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).

G0686, G0685

Part of Speech: Particle, Noun

Sounds like: AH-rah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓Ν, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥΝ, ΚΑΤΑΡΑ

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

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

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

G0667

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-dikh-THAY-ee

Translations: may it be shown, may it be proven, may it be demonstrated, may it be appointed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to show forth, to prove, to demonstrate, to appoint, to declare'. It is used to express a wish or a potential action, indicating that something might be shown or proven. It implies a formal or conclusive demonstration of truth or fact.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist, Passive, Optative

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ, ΦΑΙΝΩ, ΕΠΙΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ

Etymology: The word ἀποδείκνυμι (apodéiknymi) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀπό (apó), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb δείκνυμι (deíknumi), meaning 'to show' or 'to point out'. The combination suggests 'to show forth' or 'to demonstrate clearly'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-moh-loh-GAY-sas

Translations: you confessed, you acknowledged, you agreed, you promised

Notes: This word means to confess, acknowledge, agree, or promise. It implies speaking the same thing as another, or speaking in agreement with a truth or a commitment. It is often used in contexts of making a declaration or a public statement of belief or fact. For example, one might confess their faith, acknowledge a truth, or agree to terms.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΦΩΝΕΩ, ΣΥΜΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

G3551

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: NOH-mee-mah

Translations: lawful, legal, customary, ordinances, statutes, laws, a lawful thing, lawful things

Notes: This word refers to things that are lawful, legal, or customary. It can describe actions or objects that are in accordance with established law, custom, or tradition. When used as a noun, it often refers to specific laws, statutes, or ordinances.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΝΟΜΟΙ, ΔΙΚΑΙΑ, ΕΝΤΟΛΑΙ

Etymology: The word derives from the Greek word ΝΟΜΟΣ (nomos), meaning 'law' or 'custom'.

G1299

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-takh-THEN-tah

Translations: commanded, ordered, appointed, ordained, arranged, prescribed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'diatassō', meaning 'to arrange thoroughly, to command, to order, or to appoint'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been commanded or ordered. It often refers to laws, regulations, or instructions that have been laid down.

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΕΤΑΛΜΕΝΑ, ΚΕΛΕΥΣΘΕΝΤΑ, ΠΡΟΣΤΕΤΑΓΜΕΝΑ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-moh-lo-GAY-sah

Translations: I confessed, I acknowledged, I professed, I agreed, I promised

Notes: This word is the first person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb ὁμολογέω (homologeo). It means to confess, acknowledge, profess, or agree. It implies speaking the same thing as another, or speaking in agreement with a truth or a promise. It is often used in contexts of openly declaring one's faith or acknowledging a fact.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΑ

Etymology: The word ὁμολογέω (homologeo) is a compound word derived from the Greek words ὁμός (homos), meaning 'same', and λόγος (logos), meaning 'word' or 'speech'. Thus, it literally means 'to speak the same word' or 'to agree'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ho-mo-lo-GOH

Translations: confess, acknowledge, profess, agree, give thanks, praise

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to speak the same thing' or 'to agree with'. It is used to express confession, acknowledgment, or agreement, often in a formal or public sense. It can also mean to give thanks or praise, especially in a religious context. For example, one might confess sins, acknowledge a truth, or profess faith.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΟΜΟΦΩΝΕΩ, ΣΥΜΦΩΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΟΜΟΛΟΓΩ is a compound of two Greek words: ΟΜΟΣ (homos), meaning 'same' or 'common', and ΛΟΓΟΣ (logos), meaning 'word', 'speech', or 'reason'. Thus, its literal meaning is 'to speak the same word' or 'to be of the same mind'.

G1344

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-kah-yoo-MEH-non

Translations: being justified, one who is justified, made righteous, being made righteous

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'δικαιόω' (dikaioō), meaning 'to justify' or 'to make righteous'. As a participle, it describes someone or something that is in the process of being justified or has been made righteous. It functions like an adjective or a noun, describing the state or action of the subject.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΚΑΘΑΡΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΝ

Etymology: The word δικαιόω (dikaioō) comes from δίκαιος (dikaios), meaning 'righteous' or 'just'. It is related to δίκη (dikē), meaning 'justice' or 'right'.

G5278

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-po-meh-meh-NAY-kee-nai

Translations: to have remained, to have endured, to have persevered, to have waited patiently

Notes: This is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb 'hypomenō', meaning 'to remain under', 'to endure', 'to persevere', or 'to wait patiently'. It describes an action that has been completed in the past and whose results continue into the present, emphasizing the state of having endured or persevered. It is often used to express a steadfastness in the face of adversity or a patient waiting for something.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΑΡΤΕΡΕΩ, ΑΝΕΧΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ὑπό (hypó, 'under') and μένω (ménō, 'to remain, to stay'). It literally means 'to remain under' or 'to stay under', implying endurance or steadfastness.

G3622

Part of Speech: Noun

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

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

Notes: This word refers to the management of a household or affairs, often implying a system, arrangement, or plan. It can also denote the office of a steward or manager, or the act of dispensing or distributing something. In a theological context, it can refer to God's plan or arrangement for salvation, often translated as 'dispensation'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΙΑ, ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ

G568

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-par-TEE-zon-tah

Translations: completing, finishing, bringing to completion, making complete

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb ἀπαρτίζω, meaning 'to complete' or 'to finish'. As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or in progress, functioning like an adjective to modify a noun or pronoun, or sometimes as a noun itself. It indicates the one who is in the process of completing or finishing something.

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΩ, ΠΛΗΡΟΩ

Etymology: From ἀπό (apo, 'from, off') and ἀρτίζω (artizō, 'to prepare, make ready'), suggesting the idea of bringing something to a state of readiness or completion.

G4163

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: poy-ay-TAYS

Translations: poet, a poet, doer, a doer, maker, a maker

Notes: This word refers to a 'poet' or 'maker', someone who creates or composes. It can also refer to a 'doer' or 'performer' of an action, emphasizing the one who carries out or accomplishes something. In a broader sense, it signifies someone who brings something into existence or performs an act.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΗΜΙΟΥΡΓΟΣ, ΤΕΧΝΙΤΗΣ

Etymology: From the verb ποιέω (poiéō), meaning 'to make, do, create'. It describes one who performs the action of making or doing.

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.

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.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ge-NEH-sthai

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

G3958

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-THAYN

Translations: to suffer, to experience, to undergo, to endure

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'πάσχω' (paschō). It means 'to suffer,' 'to experience,' 'to undergo,' or 'to endure.' It is used to express the action of experiencing something, often something difficult or painful, but it can also refer to experiencing something generally. As an infinitive, it functions like the English 'to suffer' or 'to experience' and can be used as the object of another verb or to express purpose.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΠΑΘΕΩ, ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

Translations: as many as, all that, whatever, how many, all things whatsoever, whatever things

Notes: This word is the neuter plural form of the relative pronoun/adjective ὅσος (hosos). It means 'as many as' or 'all that/which' and is used to introduce a relative clause, referring to an indefinite quantity or number of things. It can function as both a pronoun (e.g., 'whatever things') or an adjective (e.g., 'as many things as'). It can be used in both the nominative and accusative cases.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun ὅδε (hode, 'this') and the interrogative pronoun τίς (tis, 'who? what?').

G1303

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-THEH-san

Translations: they made, they appointed, they established, they arranged, they covenanted

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'διατίθημι' (diatithēmi). It means 'they made' or 'they appointed', often in the sense of making a covenant or establishing an arrangement. It can also mean to dispose of something or to arrange things. It is used to describe an action completed in the past by a group of people.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word διατίθημι (diatithēmi) is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to place' or 'to set'.

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.

G1893

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEI

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΚΑΘΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙΔΗ

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

G4937

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-TEE-theh-sai

Translations: you agree, you assent, you make a covenant, you arrange, you put together

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to put together with' or 'to agree with'. It is often used in the sense of making an agreement, covenant, or compact. It can also mean to arrange or compose something. In the provided context, it refers to agreeing or assenting to something previously stated.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Indicative Mood, 2nd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΣΥΜΦΩΝΕΩ, ΣΥΝΤΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The word συντίθημι is a compound of the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to put' or 'to place'.

G3631, G5342

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sounds like: OYS

Translations: sheep, to sheep, to the sheep, will bring, will bear, will carry

Notes: This word has two primary meanings depending on context. It can be the dative plural of the noun 'οἶς' (sheep), meaning 'to/for sheep' or 'to/for the sheep'. Alternatively, it can be the future indicative active third person singular of the verb 'φέρω' (to bear, carry, bring), meaning 'he/she/it will bring/bear/carry'. The context of the sentence is crucial for determining the correct meaning.

Inflection: Noun: Dative, Plural, Masculine or Feminine. Verb: Future, Indicative, Active, Third Person, Singular.

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΒΑΤΟΝ, ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

G4934

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: soon-teh-THEY-mee-nos

Translations: agreed, agreed upon, having been agreed upon, composed, having been composed, put together, having been put together, covenanted, having been covenanted

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'συντίθημι' (syntithēmi), meaning 'to put together, to agree, to covenant'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been put together, agreed upon, or covenanted. It indicates a completed action from the perspective of the subject, where the subject is the recipient of the action.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect, Passive

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΣΥΜΦΩΝΕΩ

G611

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-KREE-nai

Translations: answer, reply

Notes: This verb means 'to answer' or 'to reply'. It is often used in contexts where a response is requested or commanded. It can be used to answer a question, respond to a statement, or give a reply in a conversation.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Imperative, 2nd Person Singular

Synonyms: ἈΝΤΙΛΕΓΩ, ὙΠΟΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') + κρίνω (krínō, 'to separate, to judge'). The middle voice implies 'to separate oneself from' or 'to give a judgment in return'.

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'.

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-noy

Translations: having become, being, having come to pass, having arisen, having been born, having happened

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' or 'to be born.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or a state that has been achieved. It often translates as 'having become' or 'those who have become,' indicating a completed action that results in a new state or identity.

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΕΣ, ΕΓΕΝΟΝΤΟ

G3966

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pat-ree-AR-khai

Translations: patriarchs

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

Inflection: Nominative, Vocative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗΓΟΙ, ΠΡΟΠΑΤΟΡΕΣ

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

G3367

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: MAY-den

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ

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

G5442

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: foo-LAKH-san-tes

Translations: having guarded, having kept, having observed, having preserved, having watched

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'φυλάσσω' (phylassō), meaning 'to guard,' 'to keep,' 'to observe,' or 'to preserve.' As an aorist active participle, it describes an action that was completed in the past by the subject, functioning like an adjective or adverb to modify a noun or verb. It indicates that the subject performed the action of guarding or keeping.

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

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΦΡΟΥΡΕΩ, ΔΙΑΤΗΡΕΩ

G0584

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-DEIK-noo-sin

Translations: shows, demonstrates, proves, points out, appoints, declares

Notes: This word means to show, demonstrate, or prove something, often with a sense of making it clear or evident. It can also mean to point out or to appoint someone to a position. It is used to indicate a clear and decisive presentation of facts or a formal designation.

Inflection: Present Active Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ, ΕΝΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ, ΦΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: From ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') and δείκνυμι (deiknymi, 'to show, to point out'). It literally means 'to show forth' or 'to point out from'.

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.

G1296

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-tah-GAYS

Translations: of ordinance, of command, of direction, of arrangement, an ordinance, a command, a direction, an arrangement

Notes: This word refers to an ordinance, command, or arrangement. It denotes something that has been ordered, prescribed, or set in place. It can be used to describe a divine command, a legal decree, or a general disposition of affairs.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΟΛΗ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΓΜΑ, ΔΙΑΤΑΞΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΤΑΓΗ (diatagē) comes from the verb διατάσσω (diatassō), meaning 'to arrange, appoint, command'. It is formed from the prefix διά (dia), meaning 'through, apart', and τάσσω (tassō), meaning 'to arrange, order'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-LAY-fay-nai

Translations: to have taken, to have received, to have gotten, to have seized

Notes: This is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As a perfect infinitive, it describes an action that has been completed in the past but has ongoing relevance or results in the present. It is often used to express purpose or result, or as the object of another verb, indicating a completed state of 'having taken' or 'having received'.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G4982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: SOH-zon-tai

Translations: they are saved, they are being saved, they are delivered, they are being delivered, they are preserved, they are being preserved

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to save,' 'to deliver,' or 'to preserve.' In this form, it indicates that a group of people or things 'are being saved' or 'are saved' by someone or something else, as it is in the passive voice. It describes an ongoing or habitual state of being saved or delivered.

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

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΝΤΑΙ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΟΝΤΑΙ, ΣΩΘΗΝΑΙ

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: TAY

Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the, who, which

Notes: This word is the dative singular feminine form of the definite article, meaning 'to the', 'for the', 'by the', 'with the', or 'in the' when used with a feminine noun in the dative case. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', referring to a feminine antecedent. It is used to specify a particular feminine noun or to introduce a relative clause.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed from an earlier demonstrative pronoun in Ancient Greek.

G3107

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: mah-kah-REE-ohn

Translations: of blessed, of happy, of fortunate

Notes: This word describes someone or something as blessed, happy, or fortunate. It is often used in a religious context to refer to those who are divinely favored or spiritually prosperous. It can also describe a state of well-being or contentment. This particular form is the genitive plural, indicating possession or origin for multiple blessed entities.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΥΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ, ΟΛΒΙΟΣ, ΕΥΤΥΧΗΣ

G2817

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: klay-roh-noh-MEE-ah

Translations: inheritance, a inheritance, heritage, a heritage, possession, a possession

Notes: This word refers to an inheritance, heritage, or possession. It denotes something received by lot or by succession, often property or a legacy passed down from an ancestor or predecessor. It can also refer to the portion or share one receives.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΚΤΗΣΙΣ, ΠΕΡΙΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ (klēronomia) is derived from the Greek word κληρονόμος (klēronomos), meaning 'heir', which itself comes from κλῆρος (klēros), meaning 'lot' or 'portion', and νέμω (nemō), meaning 'to distribute' or 'to possess'. Thus, it literally refers to a portion distributed or possessed by lot or inheritance.

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

Sounds like: AI

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

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

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

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

G0031

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nahg-KAH-zoh-see

Translations: they compel, they force, they urge, they constrain

Notes: This word means to compel, force, or constrain someone to do something. It is used to describe an action where one person or group exerts pressure or authority over another, making them act against their will or inclination. It can also imply a strong urging or persuasion.

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

Synonyms: ΒΙΑΖΩ, ΠΕΙΘΩ

Etymology: The word ἀναγκάζω (anankazō) comes from ἀνάγκη (anankē), meaning 'necessity' or 'compulsion'. It implies an action driven by necessity or force.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ho-mo-lo-GEIN

Translations: to confess, to acknowledge, to profess, to agree, to admit, to declare

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'homologeo'. It means to confess, acknowledge, or agree, often implying a public declaration or a formal agreement. It can be used in contexts of admitting a truth, professing faith, or agreeing with someone's statement or position.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΑ, ΟΜΟΛΟΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'homologeo' is a compound word derived from the Greek words 'homos' (meaning 'same' or 'one and the same') and 'logos' (meaning 'word' or 'speech'). Thus, it literally means 'to speak the same word' or 'to agree in word'.

G5346

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: FEE-mee

Translations: say, speak, declare, affirm, assert

Notes: This verb means 'to say,' 'to speak,' or 'to declare.' It is often used to introduce direct speech or to affirm a statement. It can be used in various tenses and moods to express an action of speaking or stating something.

Inflection: Present Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular; or Present Active Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: From a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to speak, tell, say.' It is related to Latin 'fari' (to speak) and English 'fame'.

G1242

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-THEH-kane

Translations: covenant, a covenant, testament, a testament, will, a will, disposition, an arrangement

Notes: This word refers to a covenant, agreement, or testament, often implying a formal arrangement or disposition made by one party, which may or may not be reciprocated. In a religious context, it frequently refers to God's covenant with humanity. It can also refer to a last will and testament.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΘΗΚΗ, ΟΡΚΟΣ, ΔΙΑΤΑΓΜΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb τίθημι (tithemi), meaning 'to place' or 'to set'. It originally referred to an arrangement or disposition, and later came to mean a covenant or testament.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ES-thigh

Translations: to be, to exist, to happen, to become

Notes: This word is the infinitive form of the verb 'to be' in Koine Greek. It signifies existence, occurrence, or a state of being. It can be used in various contexts where one would say 'to be' or 'to exist' in English, often functioning as the complement of another verb or expressing a purpose.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist or Future

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The Greek verb 'eimi' (to be) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'. It is a fundamental verb in many Indo-European languages.

G1861

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ANG-gel-tai

Translations: it has been promised, it has been proclaimed, it has been announced

Notes: This word is the perfect passive indicative, third person singular form of the verb ἐπαγγέλλω (epangellō), which means 'to promise, to proclaim, or to announce'. The perfect tense indicates a completed action with ongoing results, and the passive voice means the subject is receiving the action. Thus, it describes something that has been promised or proclaimed.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΠΡΟΕΡΩ

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

Translations: from, by, with, beside, at, near, alongside, to

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it typically means 'from' or 'from beside', indicating origin or agency. With the dative case, it means 'with', 'beside', or 'at', indicating proximity or presence. With the accusative case, it means 'alongside', 'to', or 'past', indicating motion towards or along something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'beside', 'alongside'. It is cognate with English 'for' and 'from'.

G5483

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: kho-RAYB

Translations: Horeb, to Horeb

Notes: Horeb is a proper noun referring to a mountain, also known as Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. It is often used in the context of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and their covenant with God. In the provided examples, it is used with the preposition 'ἐν' (in/at) and is in the dative case, indicating location.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Horeb is of Hebrew origin (חֹרֵב, Chorev), meaning 'desert' or 'desolate'. It is often identified with Mount Sinai in the Bible.

G4280

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-EI-pon

Translations: said before, told beforehand, foretold, declared beforehand

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before', and the verb ἐρῶ (erō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It means to say something in advance, to declare it beforehand, or to foretell it. It is often used to refer to something that has already been mentioned or stated earlier in a text or conversation.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΛΕΓΩ, ΠΡΟΦΗΤΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and the aorist stem of the verb ἐρῶ (erō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'.

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.

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

Translations: therefore, then, so, consequently, accordingly, now, indeed

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a logical consequence, transition, or emphasis. It often connects a statement to what precedes it, meaning 'therefore' or 'consequently'. It can also be used to introduce a new point or a summary, translated as 'then' or 'now'. In some contexts, it adds emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'certainly'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *nu, meaning 'now' or 'then'. It is related to Latin 'nunc' (now) and English 'now'.

G5293

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-PES-kheh-toh

Translations: he promised, she promised, it promised

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to promise' or 'to pledge'. It is used to indicate that someone made a commitment or gave an assurance. In this form, it refers to a singular subject (he, she, or it) who made a promise in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΟΜΝΥΜΙ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΥΠΙΣΧΝΕΟΜΑΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'in return for', and the verb ΙΣΧΝΕΟΜΑΙ (iskhneomai), which is related to ΙΣΧΩ (iskhō), meaning 'to hold' or 'to have'. The combination suggests 'to hold oneself under obligation' or 'to take upon oneself'.

G1299

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-ta-GAY

Translations: it was commanded, it was ordered, it was appointed, it was arranged

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist, passive indicative form of the verb 'διατάσσω' (diatassō). It means 'it was commanded,' 'it was ordered,' or 'it was appointed.' It describes an action that was carried out or a directive that was given by someone else, emphasizing that the subject of the verb received the command or order.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΑΤΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ

G0427

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: ah-NEH-oo

Translations: without, apart from, besides

Notes: This word is a preposition that means 'without' or 'apart from'. It is used to indicate the absence of something or someone, or to denote separation. It typically takes the genitive case, indicating that something is done or exists in the absence of the noun it modifies.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΙΣ, ΕΚΤΟΣ

Etymology: This word is derived from the Greek prefix ἀν- (an-), meaning 'without' or 'not', combined with the adverb εὖ (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good'.

G3303

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

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

G0166

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ahee-OH-nee-on

Translations: eternal, everlasting, age-long, perpetual

Notes: This word describes something that pertains to an age or period of time, often implying a duration that is either without end or of very long duration. It can refer to something that has always existed, will always exist, or is characteristic of a particular age. In many contexts, it is translated as 'eternal' or 'everlasting', emphasizing endless duration.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑἸΔΙΟΣ, ΑΚΑΤΑΛΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Koine Greek word ΑἸΩΝ (AIŌN), meaning 'age' or 'eternity'.

G0719

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ar-MO-zon

Translations: fitting, suitable, proper, becoming, appropriate, a fitting thing, a suitable thing

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'fitting' or 'suitable'. It describes something that is appropriate or well-suited for a particular situation or context. It can be used adjectivally to describe a noun, or substantively to refer to 'that which is fitting' or 'what is suitable'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΕΠΩΝ, ΕΠΙΤΗΔΕΙΟΣ, ΚΑΘΗΚΩΝ

G2041

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ER-gon

Translations: work, a work, deed, act, task, business

Notes: This word refers to a work, deed, or action. It can describe anything that is done, whether it's a physical labor, a moral act, or a task to be accomplished. It is often used to denote the result of an action or the activity itself.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΙΣ, ΔΟΥΛΕΙΑ, ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ergon' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *werǵ-, meaning 'to do' or 'to work'. It is related to English words like 'work' and 'energy'.

G1987

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Sounds like: ep-is-TAH-tai

Translations: know, understand, be acquainted with, be skilled in, master, overseer, superintendent, director

Notes: This word can function as a verb meaning 'to know' or 'to understand', indicating a deep familiarity or skill with something. It can also be used as a noun, referring to an 'overseer' or 'superintendent', someone who has knowledge and authority over a task or group. As a verb, it is often used to describe someone who is well-versed or proficient in a particular area. As a noun, it refers to a person in charge, often in a religious or administrative context.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive, 3rd Person Plural (Verb); Nominative, Plural, Masculine (Noun)

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

G0719

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: har-mo-SAH-meh-nos

Translations: having fitted, having joined, having adapted, having arranged, having united, having reconciled

Notes: This word is a perfect middle/passive participle derived from the verb 'harmózō'. It describes an action that has been completed in the past, with the result continuing into the present. In the middle voice, it implies the subject performed the action for themselves or on themselves, or that the action affects the subject. In the passive voice, it means the subject has been acted upon. It generally refers to the act of fitting things together, joining them, adapting them, or arranging them harmoniously, often implying a sense of reconciliation or bringing into agreement.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΡΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΣΥΝΔΕΩ, ΣΥΝΑΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ἁρμόζω (harmózō) comes from ἁρμός (harmós), meaning 'a joint, a fitting'. It is related to the concept of fitting things together or joining them.

G4396

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-fay-TON

Translations: of prophets

Notes: This word refers to those who speak for God or interpret His will, often foretelling future events. It is a compound word, combining 'pro' (before, forth) and 'phemi' (to speak). It is used to describe individuals who deliver divine messages or act as spokespersons for God.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΘΕΟΛΟΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΡΟΦΗΤΗΣ' (prophetes) comes from the Greek prefix 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forth', and the verb 'φημί' (phēmi), meaning 'to speak'. Thus, it literally means 'one who speaks forth' or 'one who speaks before' (either in time or on behalf of someone).

G1781

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-eh-TET-al-toh

Translations: had been commanded, had been ordered, had been enjoined, had been charged

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'entellō', meaning 'to command', 'to order', or 'to charge'. It is used to describe an action that had been commanded or ordered in the past, prior to another past event. It indicates that a command or instruction was given and completed before the main action of the sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ΚΕΛΕΥΩ

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

G4934

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-THEH-sthai

Translations: to agree, to covenant, to make a treaty, to arrange, to put together, to make a compact

Notes: This word is the aorist middle/passive infinitive form of the verb 'συντίθημι' (syntithēmi). It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'τίθημι' (tithēmi), meaning 'to place' or 'to put'. Therefore, it literally means 'to put together' or 'to place together'. In common usage, it refers to the act of coming to an agreement, making a covenant, or arranging something jointly. It can also imply a mutual understanding or compact.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΣΥΜΦΩΝΕΩ, ΔΙΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: phi-LEH-ri-das

Translations: contentious, quarrelsome, a contentious person, a quarrelsome person

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'φίλος' (philos), meaning 'loving' or 'friend', and 'ἔρις' (eris), meaning 'strife' or 'contention'. It describes someone who loves strife or is fond of quarreling. It can be used to describe a person's character or disposition, indicating they are prone to arguments and disputes.

Inflection: Masculine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΙΣΤΙΚΟΣ, ΜΑΧΙΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΦΙΛΕΡΙΔΗΣ is a compound of φίλος (philos), meaning 'loving' or 'friend', and ἔρις (eris), meaning 'strife' or 'contention'. Both components are ancient Greek words.

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