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First Apology of Justin Martyr, Chapter 34
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G3699
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: OH-poo
Translations: where, whither, in what place, to what place
Notes: This word is an adverb of place, meaning 'where' or 'whither'. It can indicate a location or a direction. It is often used to introduce a clause that specifies a place, similar to how 'where' is used in English.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΠΗ, ΟΥ
Etymology: From the interrogative stem *po- (from which also ΠΟΥ, 'where?') and the particle -ου (from which also ΟΥ, 'where'). It indicates a place or direction.
G1161
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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.
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.
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.
G1093
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: GAYS
Translations: (of) earth, (of) land, (of) ground, (of) world, (of) country, (of) region
Notes: This word refers to the earth, land, or ground. It can denote the physical soil, a specific territory or country, or the entire planet. As a genitive form, it indicates possession, origin, or the material from which something is made, often translated with 'of' in English.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ
Etymology: The word ΓΗ (gē) comes from Proto-Hellenic *gā́, which itself is from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰeh₁- ('earth').
G1080
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: gen-NAH-sthai
Translations: to be born, to be begotten, to be produced
Notes: This word is the aorist passive infinitive form of the verb 'γεννάω' (gennaō), meaning 'to beget' or 'to give birth'. In its passive form, as seen here, it means 'to be born' or 'to be begotten'. It is used to describe the act of coming into existence, whether physically or spiritually. For example, it can refer to a person being born into the world or to a spiritual rebirth.
Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΚΤΩ
Etymology: The word γεννάω (gennaō) comes from the Greek root γένος (genos), meaning 'race, stock, family, offspring'. It is related to the concept of generation and lineage.
G3195
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-MEL-len
Translations: was about to, was going to, intended to, was destined to
Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative third person singular form of the verb μέλλω (mellō). It is often used as an auxiliary verb, indicating that an action was on the point of happening, was intended, or was destined to occur. It conveys a sense of imminence or future intention from a past perspective. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'He was about to leave' or 'She intended to speak'.
Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular
Synonyms: ἘΠΙΧΕΙΡΕΩ, ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ
Etymology: The verb μέλλω (mellō) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to delay' or 'to be concerned with'.
G5613
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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.
G4280
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pro-EI-pen
Translations: he said before, he foretold, he prophesied, he spoke beforehand
Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before', and the verb εἶπον (eîpon), meaning 'I said'. It means to say something in advance, to foretell, or to prophesy. It is used to describe an action of speaking that precedes a future event or a later statement. For example, 'He foretold the events that would happen.'
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΛΕΓΩ, ΠΡΟΦΗΤΕΥΩ
Etymology: The word is a compound of the prefix πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and the verb εἶπον (eîpon), which is the aorist form of λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'.
G2087
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: EH-teh-ross
Translations: other, another, different, a different
Notes: This word means 'other' or 'another', specifically implying a qualitative difference or a different kind, as opposed to 'allos' which means 'another of the same kind'. It is used to distinguish one thing from another that is distinct in nature or type. For example, 'a different man' or 'another kind of thing'.
Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular. This word inflects for gender, number, and case.
Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΣ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'other' or 'different'. It is related to Latin 'alter' and English 'other'.
G4396
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: pro-FEE-tays
Translations: prophet, a prophet
Notes: A prophet is a person who speaks for God, often delivering divine messages, interpreting God's will, or foretelling future events. They are seen as inspired by God to communicate His word to humanity.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΘΕΟΠΝΕΥΣΤΟΣ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek προφήτης (prophḗtēs), from πρό (pró, “before”) + φημί (phēmí, “to speak”). It literally means 'one who speaks forth' or 'one who speaks for'.
G3588
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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'.
G3416
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: mee-KHAH-ee-as
Translations: Micah, Micaiah
Notes: This is a proper noun referring to the Hebrew prophet Micah, whose book is part of the Old Testament. It can also refer to other individuals named Micaiah in the Old Testament. It is used as a name for a person.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Etymology: From Hebrew מִיכָיָה (Mīḵāyāh), meaning 'Who is like Yahweh?'.
G0191
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-KOO-sah-teh
Translations: hear, listen, obey, understand
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen'. It is often used as a command or exhortation, urging people to pay attention or to obey. It can also imply understanding or perceiving something through sound. In the provided examples, it is used to command a group of people to listen.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, 2nd Person Plural
Synonyms: ἘΝΩΤΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂kowh₂- 'to hear'.
G5346
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EH-fay
Translations: he said, she said, it said, he spoke, she spoke, it spoke
Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'φημί' (phēmi), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to report what someone said or spoke in the past, often translated as 'he said' or 'she said'. It can be used in various contexts to introduce direct or indirect speech.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΕΙΠΕΝ
G3779
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: OO-tohs
Translations: thus, so, in this way, in such a way
Notes: This adverb indicates manner or degree, meaning 'in this way,' 'thus,' or 'so.' It can refer back to something previously mentioned or forward to something about to be stated. It often introduces a consequence or result, showing how something is done or to what extent.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΩΣ
Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ΟΥΤΟΣ (OUTOS), meaning 'this' or 'that'.
G4771
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: soo
Translations: you
Notes: This word is a personal pronoun meaning 'you' (singular). It is used when addressing a single person directly, typically as the subject of a sentence. It can also be used emphatically to highlight the person being addressed.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Second Person
Etymology: The word 'ΣΥ' is an ancient Greek pronoun, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has been consistently used throughout various stages of the Greek language to refer to the second person singular.
G0965
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: BETH-leh-em
Translations: Bethlehem
Notes: Bethlehem is a proper noun referring to a town in Judea, located south of Jerusalem. It is famously known as the birthplace of King David and, according to the New Testament, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. It is used in sentences to specify the location of events or individuals.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: The name Bethlehem is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'house of bread' or 'house of meat'. It is a compound word from the Hebrew 'beth' (house) and 'lechem' (bread or food).
G1093
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: GAY
Translations: earth, land, ground, country, a land, the earth
Notes: This word refers to the physical ground, the planet Earth, or a specific territory or country. It is often used to distinguish land from the sea or sky, or to denote a particular region or nation.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΑΙΑ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It refers to the earth as a flat, solid surface, distinct from the heavens or the sea.
G2448
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: ee-oo-DAH
Translations: Judah, of Judah
Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, from whom the tribe of Judah descended. It can also refer to the tribe itself, the territory occupied by the tribe, or the southern kingdom of Judah. It is used to identify a person, a lineage, or a geographical region.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Vocative, Accusative, or Genitive, Masculine
Etymology: From Hebrew Yehudah (יְהוּדָה), meaning 'praised'.
G3760
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: OOH-dah-MOHS
Translations: by no means, not at all, in no way, absolutely not
Notes: This word is an adverb used to express a strong negation, meaning 'by no means' or 'not at all'. It emphasizes that something is absolutely not the case or should not happen. It can be used to strongly deny a statement or to forbid an action.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΔΕΝ, ΟΥ̓ΔΕΠΟΤΕ, ΟΥ̓ΔΕΙΣ
Etymology: The word ΟΥ̓ΔΑΜΩΣ is derived from the adjective ΟΥ̓ΔΑΜΟΣ (oudamos), meaning 'no one, nothing'. It combines the negative particle ΟΥ̓ (ou) with ΔΑΜΟΣ (damos), which is related to ΔΗΜΟΣ (demos), meaning 'people' or 'district', implying 'in no place' or 'by no means'.
G1646
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: eh-LA-khees-tay
Translations: least, smallest, very small, a least, the least
Notes: This word is the superlative form of 'small' or 'little', meaning 'least' or 'smallest'. It describes something that is the absolute minimum in size, quantity, or importance. It can be used to describe a person, place, or thing as being the least significant or the smallest among a group.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΜΙΚΡΟΤΑΤΟΣ, ΕΛΑΧΙΣΤΟΤΕΡΟΣ
G1519, G1487, G1488
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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).
G1722
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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.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: toys
Translations: to the, for the, the
Notes: ΤΟΙΣ is the dative plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, but specifically indicates the indirect object or the recipient of an action, or location/instrument when used with a dative noun. It can be used with masculine, feminine, or neuter nouns in the plural.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, All genders
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into the definite article in Greek.
G2232
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: hay-ge-MO-sin
Translations: to a governor, to governors, to a ruler, to rulers, to a leader, to leaders, (to) a chief, (to) chiefs
Notes: This word refers to a leader, ruler, or governor. It is used to describe someone in a position of authority or command. In this inflected form, it indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to' or 'for' a leader or leaders.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ
G1537
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: EK
Translations: out of, from, of
Notes: ἘΚ is a preposition meaning 'out of' or 'from,' indicating origin, source, or separation. It always governs the genitive case, meaning the noun or pronoun following it will be in the genitive form. It can also be used to express the cause or means by which something occurs.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ἈΠΌ
Etymology: From a primary preposition, meaning 'out of' or 'from'. It is a fundamental word in Greek, indicating separation or origin.
G4771
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Part of Speech: Personal Pronoun
Sounds like: soo
Translations: of you, your, yours
Notes: ΣΟΥ is the genitive singular form of the second-person personal pronoun 'you'. It indicates possession or relationship, similar to 'your' or 'of you' in English. It can be used to show that something belongs to the person being addressed, or to indicate the object of certain prepositions or verbs that take the genitive case.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, All genders
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.
G1831
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eks-el-EW-seh-tai
Translations: he will go out, she will go out, it will go out, he will come out, she will come out, it will come out
Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐκ/ἐξ (out of, from) and the verb ἔρχομαι (to come, to go). It means 'to go out' or 'to come out' and is used to describe movement from an inside place to an outside place, or from a source. It can also refer to something originating from a person or place.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Future, Indicative, Middle/Passive Deponent
Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ
Etymology: The verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move'. The prefix ἐξ (ex) is from the Proto-Indo-European *eǵhs, meaning 'out of'.
G2233
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Part of Speech: Participle, Noun
Sounds like: hee-GOO-meh-nos
Translations: leader, ruler, governor, chief, a leader, a ruler
Notes: This word is a present participle derived from the verb meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide'. When used as a noun, it refers to someone who holds a position of leadership, authority, or governance. It can describe a political ruler, a military commander, or a spiritual guide.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative
Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΠΡΟΗΓΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ
G3748
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Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun
Sounds like: HOS-tis
Translations: whoever, whatever, whichever, anyone who, anything which, everyone who, everything which
Notes: This is a compound relative pronoun, formed from the relative pronoun ὅς (who, which) and the indefinite pronoun τις (anyone, someone). It is used to introduce a relative clause and conveys a sense of indefiniteness or generality, meaning 'whoever' or 'whatever'. It can refer to persons or things and is used when the antecedent is not specific or is unknown.
Inflection: Singular or Plural, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter
Synonyms: ΟΣ, ΟΣΠΕΡ
G4165
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: poy-MAH-nay
Translations: he will shepherd, he will tend, he will rule, he will govern
Notes: This word describes the action of a shepherd, which involves tending, feeding, and guiding a flock. By extension, it is often used metaphorically to describe the act of ruling, governing, or caring for people, much like a shepherd cares for sheep. It implies leadership, protection, and provision.
Inflection: Third Person Singular, Future Indicative, Active Voice
Synonyms: ΒΟΣΚΩ, ΝΕΜΩ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TON
Translations: the
Notes: This word is the masculine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a particular masculine noun that is the direct object of a verb or preposition. For example, it would be used in phrases like 'he saw the man' or 'towards the God'.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative
Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed to function as a marker of definiteness in Greek.
G2992
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: LAH-on
Translations: people, a people, nation, a nation, multitude, a multitude
Notes: This word refers to a group of people, a nation, or a multitude. It is a masculine noun and is often used to describe the general populace or a specific ethnic group. In the given form, it is used as the direct object of a verb.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ
G1700
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: moo
Translations: of me, my, mine
Notes: ΜΟΥ is the genitive singular form of the first-person personal pronoun, meaning "of me," "my," or "mine." It indicates possession or origin, similar to how "my" or "mine" is used in English. It can be used with nouns to show ownership (e.g., "my house") or with verbs to indicate the source or object of an action (e.g., "he heard of me").
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Common Gender
G2968
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KO-may
Translations: village, a village
Notes: This word refers to a village, a small settlement or rural community that is larger than a hamlet but smaller than a city. It is often used in contrast to a city (πόλις) to denote a less urbanized area.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kom- (village, settlement). It is related to Latin vicus (village) and Sanskrit viś (settlement, house).
G5101
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Part of Speech: Interrogative Pronoun, Indefinite Pronoun, Interrogative Adjective
Sounds like: TEES
Translations: who, what, which, what kind of, someone, something, anyone, anything, a certain one, a certain thing
Notes: ΤΙΣ is a versatile pronoun and adjective in Koine Greek. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', or 'anything', often implying an unspecified person or thing. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it has an accent.
Inflection: Singular or Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative. It is a highly inflected word.
Etymology: The word ΤΙΣ is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, indicating its long history and fundamental role in language.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ES-tin
Translations: is, a is
Notes: This word is the third person singular present indicative form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It means 'he is', 'she is', 'it is', or 'there is'. It is used to express existence, identity, or a state of being, often linking a subject to a predicate. It can also imply 'exists' or 'happens'.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active
G3588
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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.
G5561
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KHO-rah
Translations: country, a country, land, a land, region, a region, place, a place, field, a field
Notes: This word refers to a geographical area, territory, or a specific plot of land. It can denote a large region, a specific country, or even a cultivated field. It is used to describe the physical space or territory associated with a people or a ruler.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative
Synonyms: ΓΗ, ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΑΓΡΟΣ
Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the concept of 'space' or 'place'.
G2453
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ee-oo-DAH-ee-ohn
Translations: of Jews, of the Jews
Notes: This word refers to people from Judea or those who are adherents of Judaism. It is a plural noun in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, often translated as 'of Jews' or 'belonging to Jews'. It can be used to describe the people, their customs, or their land.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine
G0568
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: op-EKH-oo-sah
Translations: holding back, having, receiving in full, having received, a holding back, a having, a receiving in full, a having received
Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb ἀπέχω (apechō). It generally means 'to hold back', 'to have', or 'to receive in full'. In context, it describes an action that is ongoing or a state of having. It can be used to describe someone or something that is holding something back, or someone who has received something completely.
Inflection: Present Active Participle, Feminine, Singular, Nominative
Synonyms: ΕΧΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ
G4712
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: sta-DEE-oos
Translations: stadia, furlongs, race-courses, a stadium, a furlong, a race-course
Notes: This word refers to a stadium or a race-course, which was a common venue for athletic contests in ancient times. It also serves as a unit of measurement, specifically a 'stadium' or 'furlong,' which was approximately 600 Greek feet or about 185 meters (607 feet). It is used to indicate distance, often in the plural to denote multiple units of this measure.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter
Etymology: From Ancient Greek στάδιον (stadion), referring to a fixed standard of length, especially the length of a race-course. It is related to ἵστημι (histēmi, “to stand”).
G5144
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Part of Speech: Numeral
Sounds like: tree-AH-kon-tah
Translations: thirty
Notes: This word means 'thirty' and is used to denote the number 30. It functions as an indeclinable numeral, meaning its form does not change regardless of the gender, case, or number of the noun it modifies. It is typically used to quantify nouns, indicating a quantity of thirty units.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: From τρεῖς (treis, “three”) and a suffix related to -κοντα (-konta, “-ty”), indicating multiples of ten. It is cognate with Latin triginta and English thirty.
G4002
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Part of Speech: Numeral
Sounds like: PEN-teh
Translations: five
Notes: This word means 'five' and is used to denote the quantity of five units. It is an indeclinable numeral, meaning its form does not change regardless of the gender, case, or number of the noun it modifies. It functions like an adjective, specifying the count of something.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is cognate with English 'five' and Latin 'quinque'.
G2414
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: hee-eh-roh-soh-LOO-mohn
Translations: of Jerusalem
Notes: This is the name of the ancient city of Jerusalem, a significant city in the history of Judaism and Christianity. It is often referred to as a holy city and is central to many biblical narratives.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive
G3588, G3739, G2228
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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.
G1080
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-gen-NEE-thay
Translations: was born, was begotten, was produced
Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'γεννάω' (gennaō). It means 'he/she/it was born' or 'he/she/it was begotten'. It describes the act of being brought into existence or being given birth to, emphasizing the recipient of the action rather than the one performing it.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, 3rd Person, Singular
Etymology: From the Greek word γένος (genos), meaning 'race, stock, family', which itself comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to produce, to beget'.
G2424
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: ee-ay-SOOS
Translations: Jesus, Joshua
Notes: This is a proper name, transliterated from the Hebrew name Yeshua or Yehoshua. It refers to the central figure of Christianity, Jesus Christ, or to Joshua, the successor of Moses in the Old Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative
Etymology: The Koine Greek name Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'. It is also related to the shorter form יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua).
G5547
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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.
G3129
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ma-THEIN
Translations: to learn, to understand, to be taught, to find out
Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'μανθάνω'. It means 'to learn' or 'to understand' something. It is often used to express the purpose or result of an action, indicating that someone is acquiring knowledge or information. For example, one might 'go to learn' or 'send someone to find out'.
Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active
Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *mn̥-dʰh₁- (to put one's mind to), related to English 'mind'.
G1410
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: doo-NAH-stheh
Translations: you are able, you can, you may, you all are able, you all can, you all may
Notes: This word means 'to be able', 'to have power', or 'to be strong enough'. It is often used in conjunction with an infinitive verb, indicating the ability or capacity to perform an action. For example, 'you are able to do something'. It can also imply permission or possibility.
Inflection: Second Person, Plural, Present Tense, Indicative Mood, Middle or Passive Voice
Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΖΩ
Etymology: The word δύναμαι (dynamai) comes from the root δύνα- (dyna-), meaning 'power' or 'ability'. It is related to words like δύναμις (dynamis, 'power') and δυνατός (dynatos, 'powerful').
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TONE
Translations: of the
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the definite article 'the'. It functions to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for plural nouns, similar to 'of the' in English. It can precede nouns of any gender.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All Genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)
G0583
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-po-GRA-fohn
Translations: registering, enrolling, listing, recording
Notes: This word is a present active participle, masculine or neuter, genitive plural, derived from the verb 'ἀπογράφω'. It describes the action of 'registering' or 'enrolling' someone or something. It is used to indicate the one(s) performing the action of registration.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ἘΓΓΡΑΦΩΝ, ΚΑΤΑΓΡΑΦΩΝ
G1096
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Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)
Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-nohn
Translations: having become, having happened, having come to pass, of those who became, of those who happened
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ginomai', meaning 'to become', 'to happen', or 'to come into being'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal characteristics, often indicating an action that has already occurred. It can describe a state of being or an event that has taken place.
Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΩΝ, ΕΓΕΝΟΝΤΟ
Etymology: The word 'ginomai' comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey ideas of generation, birth, or becoming.
G1909
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb
Sounds like: eh-PEE
Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, concerning, during, by, beside, near, among, with respect to
Notes: This is a very common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often means 'upon, over, on, at, in the time of, during, concerning, in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'upon, on, at, by, near, beside, in, for, in addition to, on the basis of, because of, in the time of, during, in the presence of, against'. With the accusative case, it typically means 'upon, on, to, against, over, for, with a view to, at, by, during, in the time of'. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'upon, besides, in addition'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: The word ἘΠΙ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to similar prepositions in other Indo-European languages, conveying ideas of 'on, upon, over'.
G2958
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: koo-RAY-nee-oo
Translations: of Cyrenius, of Quirinius
Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Cyrenius, also known as Quirinius, who was a Roman governor of Syria. The word is used to indicate possession or association with him, often in the context of a census or registration that occurred during his governorship.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
G3588, G3778
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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.
G5212
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: yoo-MEH-teh-roo
Translations: (of) your, (of) yours
Notes: This word is a possessive adjective meaning 'your' or 'yours', referring to something belonging to 'you' (plural). It is used to indicate possession, similar to how 'your' is used in English, for example, 'your house' or 'your people'.
Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΣΟΣ, ΣΦΕΤΕΡΟΣ
G2449
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Adjective
Sounds like: ee-oo-DAH-yah
Translations: Judaea, Judea, a Judean woman, Jewish (feminine)
Notes: This word refers to the geographical region of Judaea, a historical area in the Southern Levant. It can also be used as an adjective meaning 'Judean' or 'Jewish', specifically in its feminine form, referring to a woman from Judaea or a Jewish woman. In the provided examples, it clearly refers to the region of Judaea.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
G4413
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PRO-too
Translations: of first, of the first, of the foremost
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'first' or 'foremost'. It is used to describe something that is initial, primary, or preeminent in order, time, or importance. In the provided examples, it refers to the 'first month'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΑΡΧΑΙΟΥ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΥ
G1096
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-noo
Translations: having become, having come to pass, of having become, of having come to pass
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' or 'to be born.' As a genitive singular participle, it often indicates a causal or temporal relationship, meaning 'of one who has become' or 'when something has happened.' It describes an action that has already taken place and is often used to modify a noun in the genitive case.
Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Masculine or Neuter, Singular, Genitive
Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΒΑΙΝΩ
G2012
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ep-ee-TRO-poo
Translations: of a steward, of a guardian, of a manager, of a trustee, of an administrator, of a tutor
Notes: This word refers to someone entrusted with the management of a household, property, or affairs, often on behalf of another. It can denote a steward, guardian, manager, or administrator. In some contexts, it refers to a tutor or guardian of a minor. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (upon, over) and 'τροπός' (a turn, way, manner, from 'τρέπω' to turn).
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΟΣ, ΔΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΤΗΣ
Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΟΣ is derived from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and the noun τρόπος (tropos), meaning 'turn' or 'way', which itself comes from the verb τρέπω (trepo), 'to turn'. Thus, it literally means 'one who turns things over' or 'one who is over the ways/affairs'.
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