First Apology of Justin Martyr Chapter 59, Interlinear version from Justin Martyr (Beta)

First Apology of Justin Martyr, Chapter 59

Interlinear version from Justin Martyr (Beta)

59:1

59:1

ΙΝΑ
- INA
- in-order-that
ΔΕ
- DE
- but
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- also
ΠΑΡΑ
- PARA
- from
ΤΩΝ
- TŌN
- of-the
ΗΜΕΤΕΡΩΝ
- ĒMETERŌN
- our
ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΩΝ
- DIDASKALŌN
- teachers
ΛΕΓΟΜΕΝ
- LEGOMEN
- we-may-say
ΔΕ
- DE
- but
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- of-the
ΛΟΓΟΥ
- LOGOU
- word
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- of-the
ΔΙΑ
- DIA
- through
ΤΩΝ
- TŌN
- of-the
ΠΡΟΦΗΤΩΝ
- PROPHĒTŌN
- prophets
ΛΑΒΟΝΤΑ
- LABONTA
- having-taken
ΤΟΝ
- TON
- the
ΠΛΑΤΩΝΑ
- PLATŌNA
- Plato
ΜΑΘΗΤΕ
- MATHĒTE
- you-may-learn
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΕἸΠΕΙΝ
- EIPEIN
- to-say
ΥΛΗΝ
- YLĒN
- matter
ἈΜΟΡΦΟΝ
- AMORPHON
- formless
ΟΥ̓ΣΑΝ
- OUSAN
- being
ΣΤΡΕΨΑΝΤΑ
- STREPSANTA
- having-turned
ΤΟΝ
- TON
- the
ΘΕΟΝ
- THEON
- God
ΚΟΣΜΟΝ
- KOSMON
- world
ΠΟΙΗΣΑΙ
- POIĒSAI
- to-make
ἈΚΟΥΣΑΤΕ
- AKOUSATE
- hear
ΤΩΝ
- TŌN
- of-the
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΛΕΞΕΙ
- AUTOLEXEI
- verbatim
ΕἸΡΗΜΕΝΩΝ
- EIRĒMENŌN
- having-been-said

G2443

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Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

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

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.

G3844

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

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

G2251

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Part of Speech: Possessive Pronoun

Sounds like: hay-meh-TEH-rohn

Translations: (of) our, (of) ours

Notes: This word is a possessive pronoun meaning 'our' or 'ours'. It indicates possession by a group including the speaker. As a genitive plural, it typically modifies a noun, indicating that the noun belongs to 'us'. For example, 'our house' or 'the house of ours'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΗΜΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'ἡμέτερος' (hēmeteros) comes from 'ἡμεῖς' (hēmeis), meaning 'we'. It is a possessive adjective derived from the first person plural pronoun.

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.

G3056

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goo

Translations: of word, of account, of reason, of speech, of message, of saying, of statement, of report, of matter, of thing

Notes: This word refers to a word, speech, discourse, or a divine utterance. It can also mean an account, reason, or a matter/thing. In its genitive form, as seen here, it indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of'. It is frequently used in contexts relating to communication, divine revelation, or logical reasoning.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΜΥΘΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

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'.

G4396

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-fay-TON

Translations: of prophets

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

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΘΕΟΛΟΓΟΣ

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

G2983

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: lah-BON-tah

Translations: taking, having taken, receiving, having received, seizing, having seized

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take,' 'to receive,' or 'to seize.' As a participle, it functions like a verbal adjective, describing an action that has already occurred or is completed in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It can be translated as 'having taken,' 'having received,' or 'having seized,' indicating the completion of the action.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G3129

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mah-THEE-teh

Translations: learn, understand, be taught, you may learn, you might learn, learn!

Notes: This word is the second person plural aorist active subjunctive or aorist active imperative form of the verb 'μανθάνω' (manthano), meaning 'to learn' or 'to understand'. As a subjunctive, it expresses a possibility, purpose, or command, often translated as 'that you may learn' or 'you might learn'. As an imperative, it functions as a direct command, 'learn!' or 'you all learn!'. It is used to describe the act of acquiring knowledge or skill.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive or Imperative

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΕΤΕ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΕΤΕ

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: toh

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΟ is the neuter singular form of the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek. It is used to specify a noun, much like 'the' in English. It can function as both the subject (nominative case) or the direct object (accusative case) of a sentence when referring to a neuter singular noun.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The Greek definite article, including ΤΟ, derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. Its forms developed to agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify.

G2036

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-PINE

Translations: to say, to speak, to tell

Notes: This word is an aorist infinitive verb meaning 'to say', 'to speak', or 'to tell'. It is used to express the action of speaking or communicating something, often in a general sense without specifying the subject or object of the action. It can be used in various constructions, such as after verbs of commanding or desiring, or to express purpose.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΕΙΝ, ΛΑΛΕΙΝ, ΦΑΝΑΙ

Etymology: ΕἸΠΕΙΝ is the aorist infinitive of the verb ΕἸΠΩ, which is a suppletive aorist form used with the present tense verbs ΛΕΓΩ and ΦΗΜΙ. Its origin traces back to Proto-Indo-European roots related to speaking or declaring.

G0269

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-MOR-fon

Translations: formless, shapeless, unformed, a formless thing

Notes: This word describes something that lacks form, shape, or structure. It is used to refer to something unorganized or chaotic, often in a philosophical or theological context, such as the state of the earth before creation. It can be used to describe a substance or entity that has not yet taken on a definite shape.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΜΟΡΦΩΤΟΣ, ΑΣΧΗΜΑΤΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the privative alpha (α-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and 'μορφή' (morphē) meaning 'form' or 'shape'. Thus, it literally means 'without form'.

G1510

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: OO-san

Translations: being, existing, that is, that exists

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to be'. As a participle, it describes something that is 'being' or 'existing' at the time of the action. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, or can be used substantively (as a noun). In this form, it is feminine, singular, and in the accusative case, meaning it would be the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition, referring to a feminine noun.

Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Feminine, Present, Active, Participle

Etymology: The verb ΕἸΜΙ (eimi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'. It is one of the most fundamental verbs in the Greek language.

G4762

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: STREP-san-tah

Translations: having turned, turning, turned, having returned, returning, returned

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to turn' or 'to return'. It describes an action of turning or returning that has already occurred or is ongoing, functioning like an adjective to modify a noun or pronoun. It can refer to physical turning, turning away from something, or returning to a place or state.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Accusative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΑΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G2889

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOS-mon

Translations: world, a world, universe, an universe, adornment, an adornment, order, an order

Notes: This word refers to the world, the universe, or the created order. It can also mean adornment, decoration, or arrangement. In the New Testament, it often refers to humanity or the sinful world system, but can also refer to the physical world. As an accusative noun, it typically functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΑΙΩΝ

G2046

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-ray-MEH-nohn

Translations: of the things said, of the things spoken, of the things mentioned, of the aforesaid, of the aforementioned

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been said' or 'having been spoken'. It functions like an adjective or a noun, referring to things that have already been stated or mentioned. In this genitive plural form, it typically refers to 'of the things that have been said' or 'of the aforementioned things'. It is often used to refer back to previous statements or topics in a text.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Genitive, Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ΡΗΘΕΝΤΩΝ, ΛΕΛΑΛΗΜΕΝΩΝ

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