First Apology of Justin Martyr Chapter 48, Interlinear version from Justin Martyr (Beta)

First Apology of Justin Martyr, Chapter 48

Interlinear version from Justin Martyr (Beta)

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ΟΤΙ
- OTI
- that
ΔΕ
- DE
- and
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- also
ΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΣΕΙΝ
- THERAPEUSEIN
- to-heal
ΠΑΣΑΣ
- PASAS
- all
ΝΟΣΟΥΣ
- NOSOUS
- diseases
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΝΕΚΡΟΥΣ
- NEKROUS
- dead-ones
ἈΝΕΓΕΡΕΙΝ
- ANEGEREIN
- to-raise-up
Ο
- O
- the
ΗΜΕΤΕΡΟΣ
- ĒMETEROS
- our
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ
- CHRISTOS
- Anointed-One
ΠΡΟΕΦΗΤΕΥΘΗ
- PROEPHĒTEUTHĒ
- was-prophesied
ἈΚΟΥΣΑΤΕ
- AKOUSATE
- hear
ΤΩΝ
- TŌN
- of-the
ΛΕΛΕΓΜΕΝΩΝ
- LELEGMENŌN
- things-said
ἘΣΤΙ
- ESTI
- is
ΔΕ
- DE
- and
ΤΑΥΤΑ
- TAUTA
- these-things
ΤΗ
- TĒ
- to-the
ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑ
- PAROUSIA
- coming
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ
- AUTOU
- of-him
ΑΛΕΙΤΑΙ
- ALEITAI
- will-leap
ΧΩΛΟΣ
- CHŌLOS
- [a] lame-one
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- as
ἘΛΑΦΟΣ
- ELAPHOS
- [a] deer
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΤΡΑΝΗ
- TRANĒ
- clear
ἘΣΤΑΙ
- ESTAI
- will-be
ΓΛΩΣΣΑ
- GLŌSSA
- [a] tongue
ΜΟΓΙΛΑΛΩΝ
- MOGILALŌN
- of-those-speaking-with-difficulty
ΤΥΦΛΟΙ
- TYPHLOI
- blind-ones
ἈΝΑΒΛΕΨΟΥΣΙ
- ANABLEPSOUSI
- will-see-again
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΛΕΠΡΟΙ
- LEPROI
- infected-ones
ΚΑΘΑΡΙΣΘΗΣΟΝΤΑΙ
- KATHARISTHĒSONTAI
- will-be-cleansed
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΝΕΚΡΟΙ
- NEKROI
- dead-ones
ἈΝΑΣΤΗΣΟΝΤΑΙ
- ANASTĒSONTAI
- will-rise-up
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΠΕΡΙΠΑΤΗΣΟΥΣΙΝ
- PERIPATĒSOUSIN
- will-walk
ΟΤΙ
- OTI
- that
ΔΕ
- DE
- and
ΤΑΥΤΑ
- TAUTA
- these-things
ἘΠΟΙΗΣΕΝ
- EPOIĒSEN
- he-did
ἘΚ
- EK
- from
ΤΩΝ
- TŌN
- of-the
ἘΠΙ
- EPI
- under
ΠΟΝΤΙΟΥ
- PONTIOU
- Pontius
ΠΙΛΑΤΟΥ
- PILATOU
- Pilate
ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΩΝ
- GENOMENŌN
- having-happened
ἈΚΤΩΝ
- AKTŌN
- acts
ΜΑΘΕΙΝ
- MATHEIN
- to-learn
ΔΥΝΑΣΘΕ
- DYNASTHE
- you-are-able
ΠΩΣ
- PŌS
- how
ΤΕ
- TE
- and
ΠΡΟΜΕΜΗΝΥΤΑΙ
- PROMEMĒNYTAI
- it-has-been-foretold
ΥΠΟ
- YPO
- by
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- of-the
ΠΡΟΦΗΤΙΚΟΥ
- PROPHĒTIKOU
- prophetic
ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΟΣ
- PNEUMATOS
- breath
ἈΝΑΙΡΕΘΗΣΟΜΕΝΟΣ
- ANAIRETHĒSOMENOS
- about-to-be-taken-away
ΑΜΑ
- AMA
- together
ΤΟΙΣ
- TOIS
- with-the
ἘΠ
- EP
- on
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΝ
- AUTON
- him
ἘΛΠΙΖΟΥΣΙΝ
- ELPIZOUSIN
- hoping
ἈΝΘΡΩΠΟΙΣ
- ANTHRŌPOIS
- people
ἈΚΟΥΣΑΤΕ
- AKOUSATE
- hear
ΤΩΝ
- TŌN
- of-the
ΛΕΧΘΕΝΤΩΝ
- LECHTHENTŌN
- things-said
ΔΙΑ
- DIA
- through
ΗΣΑΙΟΥ
- ĒSAIOU
- Isaiah
ἘΣΤΙ
- ESTI
- is
ΔΕ
- DE
- and
ΤΑΥΤΑ
- TAUTA
- these-things
ἸΔΕ
- IDE
- behold
ΩΣ
- ŌS
- how
Ο
- O
- the
ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ
- DIKAIOS
- righteous-one
ἈΠΩΛΕΤΟ
- APŌLETO
- perished
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΟΥ̓ΔΕΙΣ
- OUDEIS
- no-one
ἘΚΔΕΧΕΤΑΙ
- EKDECHETAI
- expects
ΤΗ
- TĒ
- in-the
ΚΑΡΔΙΑ
- KARDIA
- heart
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἈΝΔΡΕΣ
- ANDRES
- men
ΔΙΚΑΙΟΙ
- DIKAIOI
- righteous
ΑἸΡΟΝΤΑΙ
- AIRONTAI
- are-taken-away
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΟΥ̓ΔΕΙΣ
- OUDEIS
- no-one
ΚΑΤΑΝΟΕΙ
- KATANOEI
- understands
ἈΠΟ
- APO
- from
ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΥ
- PROSŌPOU
- face
ἈΔΙΚΙΑΣ
- ADIKIAS
- of-unrighteousness
ἨΡΤΑΙ
- ĒRTAI
- he-has-been-taken-away
Ο
- O
- the
ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ
- DIKAIOS
- righteous-one
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἘΣΤΑΙ
- ESTAI
- will-be
ἘΝ
- EN
- in
ΕἸΡΗΝΗ
- EIRĒNĒ
- peace
Η
- Ē
- the
ΤΑΦΗ
- TAPHĒ
- burial
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ
- AUTOU
- of-him
ἨΡΤΑΙ
- ĒRTAI
- he-has-been-taken-away
ἘΚ
- EK
- from
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- of-the
ΜΕΣΟΥ
- MESOU
- midst

G3754

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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.

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, 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'.

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.

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.

G3952

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: par-oo-SEE-ah

Translations: presence, a presence, coming, arrival, a coming, a arrival, advent

Notes: This word refers to the state of being present, an arrival, or a coming. It can describe the physical presence of a person or thing, or the arrival of an event or a significant period of time. In some contexts, particularly in theological discussions, it can refer to the 'advent' or 'second coming' of Christ.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΦΑΝΕΙΑ, ΕΛΕΥΣΙΣ, ΑΦΙΞΙΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, formed from the preposition παρά (para, 'beside, near') and the feminine participle οὖσα (ousa) of the verb εἰμί (eimi, 'to be'), literally meaning 'being beside' or 'being near'.

G5560

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KHO-los

Translations: lame, crippled, a lame person, a crippled person

Notes: This word describes someone who is lame or crippled, unable to walk properly due to a physical impairment. It can be used to refer to a person who is lame, or to describe a characteristic of someone. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'The man was lame' or 'He was a lame man'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΛΛΟΣ, ΑΝΑΠΗΡΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be of pre-Greek origin.

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.

G1100

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GLOHS-sah

Translations: tongue, a tongue, language, a language, speech, a speech

Notes: This word refers to the physical organ in the mouth, the tongue. It can also refer to a language spoken by a group of people, or more generally, to speech itself. It is used in contexts ranging from literal descriptions of the body to metaphorical uses concerning communication and different languages.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΛΕΚΤΟΣ, ΦΩΝΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *glōgh- (pointed object, tongue). It is related to words for 'tongue' in other Indo-European languages.

G3421

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: moh-gi-LAL-ohn

Translations: stammering, speech-impaired, mute, those who stammer, of those who stammer

Notes: This word describes someone who has difficulty speaking, such as a stammerer or someone who is mute. It can be used as an adjective to describe a 'stammering tongue' or as a substantive noun to refer to 'those who stammer' or 'the speech-impaired'. In the provided context, 'γλῶσσα μογιλάλων' means 'the tongue of those who stammer'. It is a compound word formed from 'μόγις' (with difficulty) and 'λαλέω' (to speak).

Inflection: Masculine, Feminine, Neuter, Genitive, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΩΦΟΣ, ΑΛΑΛΟΣ

G0308

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-BLEP-soo-see

Translations: they will look up, they will recover sight

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from ἀνά (ana, meaning 'up' or 'again') and βλέπω (blepō, meaning 'to see' or 'to look'). In its future tense, it means that a group of people will either lift their eyes to look upwards or will regain their lost vision. It is used to describe an action of looking or seeing that is directed upwards or involves the restoration of sight.

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

Synonyms: ὈΦΘΗΣΟΝΤΑΙ, ΒΛΕΨΟΥΣΙ

G2511

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-tha-ris-thee-SOHN-tai

Translations: they will be cleansed, they will be purified, they will be made clean

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to cleanse', 'to purify', or 'to make clean'. In this form, it indicates an action that will be done to a group of people or things in the future, specifically that 'they will be cleansed' or 'they will be purified'. It is often used in a spiritual or moral sense, referring to purification from sin or defilement.

Inflection: Future, Passive, Indicative, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΓΝΙΖΩ, ΕΚΚΑΘΑΙΡΩ

G3498

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: NEK-roy

Translations: dead, the dead, dead ones

Notes: This word refers to something that is dead, lifeless, or deceased. It can be used as an adjective to describe a dead person or thing, or it can function as a noun to refer to dead people collectively, such as 'the dead'. It is often used in a literal sense concerning physical death, but can also be used metaphorically to describe spiritual deadness or a state of being unresponsive.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΘΑΝΟΝΤΕΣ, ΤΕΘΝΗΚΟΤΕΣ

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'.

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.

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: AK-tōn

Translations: Acton

Notes: This word is a proper noun, likely a personal name or a place name. It does not appear in standard Koine Greek lexicons or the New Testament, suggesting it may be a less common name or a transliteration from another language or context. Given the provided example usage, it seems to be used as a name within a narrative.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The etymology of this specific proper noun in a Koine Greek context is not readily available. It does not appear to be a common Greek word with a known derivation.

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').

G5037

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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.

G4394

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PRO-me-MAY-nyoo-tai

Translations: it has been announced beforehand, it has been foretold, it has been declared beforehand

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and μηνύω (mēnyō), meaning 'to make known' or 'to disclose'. Therefore, it means 'to announce beforehand' or 'to foretell'. It describes an action that was completed in the past and has ongoing results in the present, specifically that something has been made known or declared prior to an event.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Indicative, 3rd person singular

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΠΡΟΦΗΤΕΥΩ

G5259

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

Translations: under, by, from, with, subject to, at the hand of

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the dative case, it denotes a static position 'under' something. When used with the accusative case, it signifies motion 'under' or 'into subjection to'.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs the Genitive, Dative, and Accusative cases.

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'under'. It is cognate with English 'up' and 'over', showing a shared root related to position.

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.

G0337

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-ee-reh-theh-SOH-meh-noss

Translations: about to be taken up, about to be destroyed, about to be killed, about to be put to death

Notes: This word is a future passive participle derived from the verb 'ἀναιρέω' (anaireō). It describes someone or something that is 'about to be taken up,' 'about to be destroyed,' or 'about to be killed.' It indicates an impending action that will be done to the subject, rather than by the subject. It is often used in contexts referring to the future destruction or death of individuals.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative, Future, Passive

Etymology: The word ἀναιρέω (anaireō) is a compound verb formed from ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again,' and αἱρέω (haireō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize.' The combination suggests the action of taking something up or away, which can lead to meanings like 'destroy' or 'kill' in certain contexts.

G1909

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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'.

G1679

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: el-pi-ZOO-sin

Translations: they hope, they expect, they trust, they look forward to

Notes: This word means 'to hope', 'to expect', or 'to trust'. It is used to describe the act of having a confident expectation or a strong desire for something to happen. It often implies a belief in a positive outcome, even when circumstances are difficult. For example, one might hope for eternal life or expect a certain event to occur.

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

Synonyms: ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΔΟΚΑΩ, ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑ

G3004

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: lekh-THEN-tohn

Translations: of things said, of what was said, of words spoken

Notes: This word is the genitive plural, aorist passive participle of the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It refers to 'of things having been said' or 'of those who were spoken to'. In context, it often refers to the content of what was spoken or written, such as 'of the things that were said' or 'of the words spoken'.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter, Aorist, Passive

Synonyms: ΡΗΘΕΝΤΩΝ, ΕΙΡΗΜΕΝΩΝ

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'.

G1342

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: dee-KAH-ee-oss

Translations: righteous, just, upright, fair, a righteous one, a just one

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is righteous, just, or in conformity with divine or human law. It can refer to a person who acts morally and ethically, or to an action that is considered fair and equitable. When used as a noun, it refers to a righteous person.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (can also be used substantively as a noun)

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΕΥΘΥΣ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek word δίκη (dikē), meaning 'justice' or 'right'. It describes that which is in accordance with justice or right.

G3762

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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: oo-DACE

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΔΕΝ, ΜΗΔΕΙΣ

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

G2657

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-no-EH-ee

Translations: perceive, understand, consider, observe, discern, notice, fix one's mind on

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'κατά' (down, according to) and the verb 'νοέω' (to perceive, understand). It means to perceive clearly, to understand fully, or to consider carefully. It implies a deeper level of comprehension or observation than simply seeing or hearing. It can be used to describe the act of fixing one's mind on something or discerning its true nature.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular OR Present, Active, Imperative, 2nd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΝΟΕΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ, ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'according to', and the verb ΝΟΕΩ (noeo), meaning 'to perceive, understand, or think'. The combination suggests a thorough or complete understanding.

G4383

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-SO-poo

Translations: of face, of countenance, of presence, of person, of a face, of a countenance, of a presence, of a person

Notes: This word refers primarily to the 'face' or 'countenance' of a person or thing. It can also denote 'presence' or 'appearance'. In a broader sense, it can refer to the 'person' or 'individual' themselves. It is often used in phrases like 'from the face of' or 'before the face of' to mean 'from the presence of' or 'before the presence of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΝ' is derived from the Greek preposition 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and 'ὤψ' (ōps), meaning 'eye' or 'face'. It literally means 'that which is before the eyes' or 'that which is turned towards'.

G0142

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AIR-tai

Translations: it has been taken away, it has been lifted up, it has been carried away, it has been removed, it has been borne

Notes: This is the third person singular, perfect passive indicative form of the verb 'αἴρω' (airō). It describes an action that has been completed in the past and whose result continues into the present, with the subject being the recipient of the action. It means 'it has been taken away,' 'it has been lifted up,' or 'it has been removed.' It is often used to describe something being removed from a place or a state.

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

Synonyms: ἈΦΑΙΡΕΩ, ἈΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ἈΠΟΦΕΡΩ

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.

G1515

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: i-RAY-nay

Translations: peace, a peace

Notes: This word refers to a state of tranquility, harmony, and well-being. It can denote an absence of conflict, a sense of inner calm, or a state of reconciliation. It is often used in contexts of spiritual peace or a peaceful relationship between individuals or nations.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΑΛΗΝΗ, ΗΣΥΧΙΑ

Etymology: From a primary verb εἴρω (eirō), meaning 'to join'. The word originally conveyed the idea of binding together or joining, leading to the concept of unity and harmony, and thus peace.

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.

G3319

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: MEH-soo

Translations: middle, midst, among, between, in the middle, in the midst, (of) the middle, (of) the midst

Notes: This word refers to the middle or midst of something. As an adjective, it describes something as being in the middle. When used as a noun, often in the genitive case (like ΜΕΣΟΥ), it functions adverbially to indicate being in the midst of or among something or someone, frequently appearing with prepositions like διά (through) or ἐν (in).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΟΝ, ΜΕΣΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *medʰyo- (middle). It is cognate with Latin medius and English mid.

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