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G4302
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pro-LEH-go-men
Translations: we say beforehand, we tell beforehand, we forewarn, we foretell
Notes: This word means to say or tell something in advance, to forewarn, or to foretell. It implies communicating information or a warning before an event occurs or before a certain action is taken. It is used to indicate a prior declaration or instruction.
Inflection: First Person, Plural, Present, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΕΙΠΕΙΝ, ΠΡΟΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΠΡΟΦΗΤΕΥΩ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρό (pro, “before”) + λέγω (legō, “I say, speak”).
G1063
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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.
G5213
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: yoo-MEEN
Translations: (to) you, (for) you
Notes: This word is a second person plural pronoun, meaning 'you' (plural). It is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of a verb or the recipient of an action. It can be translated as 'to you' or 'for you', depending on the context.
Inflection: Plural, Dative
G5442
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: foo-LAK-sas-thai
Translations: to guard, to keep, to observe, to protect, to watch over, to beware of
Notes: This word is the aorist middle infinitive form of the verb 'phylassō'. It means to guard, keep, or observe something, often with the sense of protecting oneself or something from harm, or observing a command or law. It can also imply taking precautions or being on one's guard against something.
Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ, ΠΑΡΑΤΗΡΕΩ
G3361
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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.
G3588
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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.
G4282
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Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective
Sounds like: pro-dee-ah-vev-VLEH-meh-noy
Translations: slandered beforehand, previously slandered, accused beforehand, previously accused
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been slandered beforehand' or 'previously accused'. It describes someone or something that has already been subjected to slander or accusation before a particular event or discussion. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun, and can also be used substantively to refer to 'those who have been slandered beforehand'.
Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Masculine, Nominative, Plural
Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΕΒΛΗΜΕΝΟΙ, ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΗΜΕΝΟΙ
G5259
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: OOF
Translations: under, by, with, from, at the hand of, by means of, through
Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition 'ΥΠΟ' (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'by'. The final vowel of 'ΥΠΟ' is dropped when the following word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark. It indicates a position beneath something, or agency (by means of someone/something), or cause. It can also denote the instrument or agent by which something is done. It is a very common preposition in Koine Greek.
Inflection: Does not inflect; governs the genitive and accusative cases.
Etymology: The word 'ΥΠΟ' (hypo) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'under'. It is related to English words like 'hypodermic' and 'hypothermia'.
G2249
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: hay-MOHN
Translations: of us, our
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the first-person personal pronoun, meaning 'of us' or 'our'. It indicates possession or origin related to a group of speakers. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'the house of us' or 'our house'.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, First Person
G1142
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: DAI-mo-nes
Translations: demons, divine beings, gods, deities
Notes: This word refers to divine beings or spirits. In classical Greek, it could refer to a deity, a divine power, or a lesser god, often with a neutral or even positive connotation. In the New Testament and later Koine usage, it primarily refers to evil spirits or demons, often associated with idolatry or opposing God. It is the plural form of the word.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Vocative, or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΑ, ΔΑΙΜΟΝΙΑ, ΘΕΟΙ
G1818
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eks-ah-pah-TAY-soh-sin
Translations: deceive, mislead, trick, beguile
Notes: This word means to thoroughly deceive, mislead, or trick someone. It implies a complete and successful act of deception, often with the intent to lead someone astray or into error. It is used in contexts where someone is being led away from the truth or a correct path through cunning or falsehood.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Subjunctive, Third Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΑΠΑΤΑΩ, ΠΛΑΝΑΩ, ΔΟΛΙΟΩ
G5210
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: hoo-MAS
Translations: you, you all
Notes: This is a second-person plural personal pronoun, meaning 'you' or 'you all'. It is in the accusative case, indicating that it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. For example, it would be used in a sentence like 'He saw you all'.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Second Person, All genders
G2532
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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.
G654
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-po-TREP-so-see
Translations: turn away, avert, dissuade, deter
Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ἀπό' (away from) and 'τρέπω' (to turn). It means to turn someone or something away from a course of action, to avert a danger, or to dissuade someone from doing something. It is often used in contexts where one is trying to prevent an undesirable outcome or influence.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Subjunctive, Third Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΛΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ
G5104, G3588
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Part of Speech: Particle, Definite Article
Sounds like: TOY
Translations: indeed, surely, then, for them, to them, to the, for the
Notes: ΤΟΙ can function as an enclitic particle, adding emphasis or indicating a consequence, often translated as 'indeed,' 'surely,' or 'then.' It can also be the dative masculine or neuter plural form of the definite article 'the,' meaning 'to the' or 'for the,' or referring to 'them' when used as a pronoun. Its meaning depends heavily on context.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a particle); Dative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter (as a definite article)
Synonyms: ΓΑΡ, ΔΗ, ΟΙ
Etymology: The particle ΤΟΙ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the demonstrative pronoun. The definite article ΤΟΙ (dative plural) derives from Proto-Indo-European roots related to demonstrative pronouns.
G3654
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: OH-lohs
Translations: wholly, entirely, altogether, at all, completely
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'wholly,' 'entirely,' or 'altogether,' indicating completeness or totality. It can also be used in negative contexts to mean 'at all.' For example, it might be used to say 'not at all' or 'completely not'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΩΣ, ΤΕΛΕΙΩΣ
G1793
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: en-TY-khein
Translations: to meet, to appeal, to intercede, to entreat, to make petition, to plead
Notes: This word means to meet with someone, often with the purpose of making a request, an appeal, or to intercede on behalf of another. It can also mean to entreat or plead with someone. It implies a direct encounter or communication.
Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active
Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΕΩ, ΑΙΤΕΩ
G4905
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: soon-EY-nai
Translations: to be with, to be together, to associate with, to live with, to understand
Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΕΙΝΑΙ (einai), meaning 'to be'. Therefore, ΣΥΝΕΙΝΑΙ means 'to be with' or 'to be together'. It can also imply association, companionship, or even understanding, depending on the context. It describes the state of being in company with someone or something.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΧΕΙΝ, ΣΥΝΟΙΚΕΙΝ
G3588
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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.
G3004
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Part of Speech: Participle, Noun
Sounds like: leh-GOH-meh-nah
Translations: things said, what is said, sayings, words, commands
Notes: This word is the neuter plural passive participle of the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It refers to 'things being said' or 'what is said'. Depending on the context, it can denote words, statements, or even commands that have been uttered or are in the process of being spoken.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑΤΑ, ΛΟΓΟΙ
G0075
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-goh-NEE-zon-tai
Translations: they strive, they contend, they fight, they struggle, they compete
Notes: This word describes the action of engaging in a contest, struggle, or conflict. It implies a strenuous effort or exertion, often in the context of an athletic competition, a battle, or a spiritual struggle. It can be used to describe people actively competing or fighting for something.
Inflection: 3rd Person Plural, Present Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice
Synonyms: ΜΑΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΛΑΙΩ, ἘΡΙΖΩ
Etymology: The word ἀγωνίζομαι (agonizomai) is derived from ἀγών (agōn), meaning 'assembly, contest, struggle'. It refers to the place of assembly for games or contests, and by extension, the contest itself.
G2192
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EKH-ayn
Translations: to have, to hold, to possess, to be able, to keep, to get
Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It is used to express possession, a state of being, or ability. As an infinitive, it often functions like a noun, serving as the subject or object of another verb, or it can complete the meaning of another verb.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ
G1401
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: DOO-loos
Translations: slaves, servants
Notes: This word refers to individuals who are in a state of servitude or bondage, often translated as 'slaves' or 'servants'. It is the accusative plural form of the noun 'δούλος', indicating the direct object of an action. It can be used in both a literal sense for bondservants and metaphorically for those who are devoted to or subject to someone or something.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΤΗΣ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣ, ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ
G5257
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: hoo-pay-REH-tas
Translations: servant, a servant, assistant, an assistant, minister, a minister, officer, an officer
Notes: This word refers to a servant, assistant, or minister, often one who serves in a subordinate capacity, especially in public office or religious service. It can also refer to an officer or attendant, particularly one who carries out orders or performs duties for another.
Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Accusative
Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΟΝΟΣ, ΔΟΥΛΟΣ, ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ
G4218
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: PO-teh
Translations: at some time, ever, once, formerly, when, at any time, sometime
Notes: This word is an adverb that indicates a point in time, often indefinite. It can mean 'at some time' or 'ever,' referring to an unspecified past or future moment. It can also mean 'once' or 'formerly' when referring to a past event. In interrogative contexts, it means 'when?'. It is used to ask about or state the timing of an action or event.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΟΤΕΡΟΝ, ΠΟΤΕΡΟΣ
Etymology: From the interrogative stem *po- (related to 'who,' 'what') combined with the temporal suffix -te. It refers to an indefinite point in time.
G3303
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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.
G1223
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral
Sounds like: DEE
Translations: through, by means of, on account of, because of, 14
Notes: This word is most commonly an elided form of the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through', 'by means of', 'on account of', or 'because of'. It is used to indicate the means by which something is done or the reason for an action. It can also represent the Greek numeral 14, indicated by a keraia (a mark similar to an apostrophe) which is often omitted in transcription.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition or numeral)
Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ
Etymology: The preposition ΔΙΑ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'through' or 'apart'.
G3677
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: o-NAY-rone
Translations: of dreams
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun 'ὈΝΕΙΡΟΣ' (oneiros), which means 'dream' or 'vision'. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'belonging to dreams' or 'from dreams'. It is used to describe something related to or characteristic of dreams.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ἘΝΥΠΝΙΟΝ
Etymology: The word 'ὈΝΕΙΡΟΣ' (oneiros) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It refers to a dream or a vision experienced during sleep.
G2015
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ep-ee-fah-NEH-ee-as
Translations: of appearance, of manifestation, of glorious appearing, of epiphany
Notes: This word refers to an appearance, manifestation, or a glorious appearing, often with a sense of divine intervention or a sudden, striking revelation. It can describe the visible manifestation of a deity or a significant event that reveals something previously hidden. In a religious context, it often refers to the coming or manifestation of God or Christ.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΨΕΩΣ, ΦΑΝΕΡΩΣΕΩΣ
Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΦΑΝΕΙΑ (epiphaneia) comes from the Greek verb ἐπιφαίνω (epiphainō), meaning 'to appear, to show forth, to shine upon'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon, over, to', and the verb φαίνω (phainō), meaning 'to shine, to appear'.
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Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral
Sounds like: DEL-tah
Translations: Delta, four, 4
Notes: Δ (Delta) is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. In the Greek numeral system, it represents the number four. It is also used as a symbol in various contexts, including mathematics and science, though its primary function in Koine Greek texts is as a letter or a numeral.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: The Greek letter Delta is derived from the Phoenician letter Dalet, which means 'door'.
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: OW
Translations: he, she, it, him, her, them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, same, very
Notes: This word is an elided form of the pronoun ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ (autos), meaning 'he, she, it' or 'himself, herself, itself'. The coronis (̓) indicates that the final vowel of the original word has been dropped due to elision, usually before a word starting with a vowel. It functions as a personal pronoun (third person) or an intensive/demonstrative pronoun, depending on its position and context in a sentence. It can refer to a person or thing already mentioned, or emphasize the subject or object.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Accusative
G1223
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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'.
G3097
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: mah-gi-KON
Translations: of magic, magical
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'magical' or 'pertaining to magic'. It describes something that is related to the practice of magic, sorcery, or the occult. It is used to qualify nouns, indicating that the noun possesses a magical quality or is associated with magic.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, All genders
Synonyms: ΓΟΗΤΙΚΟΣ, ΦΑΡΜΑΚΙΚΟΣ
Etymology: The word 'ΜΑΓΙΚΟΣ' (magikos) comes from 'ΜΑΓΟΣ' (magos), meaning 'magician' or 'wise man', which itself is derived from Old Persian 'maguš'.
G4762
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: STRO-fohn
Translations: of turning, of turning away, of turning back, of a turning, of a turning away, of a turning back
Notes: This word refers to the act of turning, whether physically turning around or turning away from something. It can also imply a turning back or a return. In a broader sense, it can denote a change of direction or a deviation. It is used to describe the action of changing one's course or orientation.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΡΟΦΗ, ΕΠΙΣΤΡΟΦΗ
G5493
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: kheh-ROO-n-tai
Translations: they subdue, they overcome, they master, they conquer, they bring under control
Notes: This verb describes the act of subduing, overcoming, or bringing someone or something under control. It implies gaining mastery or victory over an opponent or a situation. It is often used in contexts of military conquest or gaining power.
Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΝΙΚΑΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΥΠΟΤΑΣΣΩ
Etymology: From the Greek word χείρ (cheir), meaning 'hand', indicating an action done by hand or by force, hence 'to get into one's power'.
G3956
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PAN-tas
Translations: all, every, everyone, the whole
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to indicate the totality of something or someone. In this form, it is used for masculine nouns in the accusative plural, meaning 'all (of them)' or 'everyone'. It can also be used substantively to refer to 'all people' or 'everyone'.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ
G3588
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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).
G3756
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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.
G2068
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: es-THON
Translations: eating, devouring, consuming, to eat, to devour, to consume
Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'ἐσθίω' (esthiō), meaning 'to eat' or 'to consume'. It describes the act of taking in food or, more broadly, the act of consuming or devouring something. In the provided examples, it is used in contexts of eating or being consumed.
Inflection: Participle, Present, Active, Nominative, Masculine, Singular
Synonyms: ΦΑΓΩ, ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ
G3704
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Sounds like: OH-pos
Translations: how, as, that, in order that, so that
Notes: This word functions as both a conjunction and an adverb. As a conjunction, it introduces clauses of purpose or result, meaning 'in order that' or 'so that'. As an adverb, it describes manner, meaning 'how' or 'as'. Its specific meaning often depends on the context of the sentence.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΙΝΑ, ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΩΣ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ὡς (hōs, 'as') and πώς (pōs, 'somehow').
G5228
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: hoo-PER
Translations: over, above, for, on behalf of, concerning, beyond, more than
Notes: ΥΠΕΡ is a Koine Greek preposition. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often means 'on behalf of', 'for the sake of', 'concerning', or 'instead of'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'over', 'above', 'beyond', or 'more than', often indicating position or motion.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΑΝΤΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *uperi, meaning 'over, above'. It is cognate with English 'over' and Latin 'super'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: THAYS
Translations: of the
Notes: ΤΗΣ is the genitive, singular, feminine form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for feminine singular nouns. For example, 'the house of the woman' would use ΤΗΣ for 'of the woman'. It functions similarly to 'of the' in English.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Etymology: The Greek definite article 'Ο' (of which ΤΗΣ is an inflection) derives from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun root. It evolved to function as a definite article in ancient Greek, marking nouns as specific or previously mentioned.
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TON
Translations: of them, their, of themselves
Notes: This word is a pronoun indicating possession or relation, specifically for a group of people or things. It is used to mean 'of them' or 'their', often referring back to a previously mentioned plural noun or pronoun.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, All genders
G4991
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: so-tay-REE-as
Translations: of salvation, of deliverance, of preservation, of safety
Notes: This word refers to the act or state of being saved, delivered, or preserved from danger, destruction, or evil. It can also mean safety or well-being. In a religious context, it often refers to spiritual salvation. It is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, often translated with 'of'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ΔΙΑΣΩΣΙΣ
G0075
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ah-goh-nee-ZOH-meh-noos
Translations: struggling, contending, fighting, competing, those struggling, those contending, those fighting, those competing
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'agonizomai', meaning to struggle, contend, fight, or compete. It describes someone who is actively engaged in a struggle or contest. It can be used to refer to people who are striving earnestly, either physically in a competition or spiritually in a moral or religious sense.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Masculine, Accusative, Plural
Synonyms: ΜΑΧΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΠΑΛΑΙΟΝΤΑΣ
Etymology: The word 'agonizomai' comes from the Greek word 'agon' (ἀγών), which refers to a gathering, assembly, or a place of contest, such as an athletic arena. From this, it developed the meaning of a struggle or contest itself.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ON
Translations: being, existing, a being, that which is
Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'being' or 'existing'. It describes something that is in a state of being or existence. As a neuter singular form, it often refers to 'that which is' or 'a being', and can function as a noun.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΟΝ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ
G5158
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: TRO-pon
Translations: way, manner, a way, a manner, custom, a custom, fashion, a fashion
Notes: This word refers to a way, manner, or custom in which something is done. It describes the method or style of an action or event. For example, it can be used to say 'in this way' or 'after the manner of'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΟΔΟΣ, ΜΕΘΟΔΟΣ, ΕΘΟΣ
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