2001 Translation

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.

G1085

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GEH-nos

Translations: race, kind, family, nation, offspring, stock, a race, a kind

Notes: This word refers to a group of people or things sharing a common origin, characteristic, or lineage. It can denote a family, a nation, a race, a species, or a type. It is often used to describe a lineage or descent, such as 'the race of Israel' or 'the family of David'. It can also refer to a general category or kind of something.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΗ, ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΣΠΕΡΜΑ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁- meaning 'to produce, beget, give birth'. It is related to words like 'genesis' and 'generation' in English.

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΉ

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

G0794

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-SEE-mon

Translations: unknown, insignificant, obscure, unimportant, ignoble, an unknown thing, an insignificant thing

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is not well-known, not distinguished, or of no particular importance. It can refer to a person of humble origin or a thing that is not remarkable. It is often used to indicate a lack of prominence or recognition.

Inflection: Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative, Singular, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ, ΑΦΑΝΗΣ, ΤΑΠΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΣΗΜΟΣ (asēmos) is a compound word formed from the privative alpha (ἀ-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and σῆμα (sēma) meaning 'sign' or 'mark'. Thus, it literally means 'without a mark' or 'unmarked', leading to the sense of being undistinguished or unknown.

G0243

Part of Speech: Prefix

Sounds like: ALL

Translations: other, another, different, foreign

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

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix)

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

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

G0509

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AH-noh-then

Translations: from above, from the top, again, anew, from the beginning

Notes: This word is an adverb that can have both a spatial and a temporal meaning. Spatially, it means 'from above' or 'from the top,' indicating origin or direction from a higher place. Temporally, it means 'again,' 'anew,' or 'from the beginning,' indicating a repetition or a fresh start. Its specific meaning often depends on the context of the sentence.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΛΙΝ, ἘΚ ΠΡΩΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΝΩΘΕΝ is formed from the adverb ἄνω (anō), meaning 'upwards' or 'above,' combined with the suffix -θεν (-then), which indicates origin or direction 'from' a place. Thus, it literally means 'from above' or 'from an upper place,' and by extension, 'from the beginning' or 'again'.

G2597

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: kah-tah-BEH-bee-koss

Translations: having come down, descended, that which has come down, one who has come down

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, meaning 'having come down' or 'descended'. It describes something or someone that has completed the action of descending. In this form, it functions adjectivally, modifying a noun, and can be translated as 'that which has come down' or 'one who has come down'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΛΘΩΝ, ΚΑΤΕΒΗ

G5618

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: OH-sper

Translations: just as, as, even as, like, in the same way as

Notes: This word functions as a comparative adverb or conjunction, meaning 'just as' or 'even as'. It is used to introduce a clause that draws a comparison or analogy, indicating that something is happening or is true in the same manner or degree as something else. It emphasizes the similarity between two things or actions.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑΠΕΡ

Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs, "as") and the particle περ (per, "indeed, very"), emphasizing the comparison.

G3588, G3739, G2228

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Conjunction, Interjection

Sounds like: AY

Translations: the, who, which, or, oh, ah

Notes: This word is most commonly used as the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek, specifically as the feminine nominative singular form (e.g., 'the cry') or the neuter nominative/accusative plural form. It can also function as a relative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'which' (feminine nominative singular). Additionally, it can be a conjunction meaning 'or' or an interjection expressing surprise or emotion, similar to 'oh' or 'ah'. Its meaning is highly dependent on context.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Singular (Definite Article or Relative Pronoun); Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Plural (Definite Article); Does not inflect (Conjunction or Interjection)

Etymology: The Greek definite article and related forms derive from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun. The conjunction and interjection forms have separate, though related, origins within Proto-Indo-European.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

Translations: beside, by, near, from, with, at, along, beyond, against, through, in the presence of, alongside, a

Notes: This word functions primarily as a preposition, indicating proximity, origin, or comparison. It can mean 'beside,' 'from,' 'with,' 'at,' or 'alongside,' depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used as a prefix in compound words, it often conveys ideas of proximity, deviation, or intensity, such as 'alongside,' 'beyond,' 'contrary to,' or 'through.'

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition); as a prefix, it modifies the meaning of the verb or noun it attaches to.

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *per- (meaning 'forward, through'). It is cognate with English 'for' and 'through'.

G240

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AL-lay

Translations: another, other, a different one

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the adjective 'ἈΛΛΟΣ', meaning 'another' or 'other'. It is used to refer to a distinct or different entity from one already mentioned or implied. In the provided examples, it appears as part of the reciprocal pronoun 'ἀλλήλων' (one another), but 'ἈΛΛΗ' itself, when standing alone, refers to a feminine singular 'other' or 'another'.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Vocative or Dative

Synonyms: ἙΤΕΡΟΣ

G5101

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.

G5287

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hoo-po-THEH-sis

Translations: hypothesis, a hypothesis, subject, a subject, pretext, a pretext, supposition, a supposition, proposal, a proposal, argument, an argument, basis, a basis, foundation, a foundation

Notes: This word refers to something laid down or put under, serving as a foundation or basis. It can denote a subject of discussion, a proposal, a pretext, or a supposition. In a broader sense, it can refer to the underlying cause or reason for something, or the argument of a speech or book.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΙΤΙΑ, ΠΡΟΦΑΣΙΣ, ΑΡΧΗ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ὑπό (hypo), meaning 'under', and θέσις (thesis), meaning 'a placing' or 'a setting'. It literally means 'a placing under' or 'a foundation'.

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.

G2406

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hee-eh-roh-SOO-nays

Translations: of priesthood, of the priesthood, of a priesthood, of priestly office, of the priestly office, of a priestly office

Notes: This word refers to the office, dignity, or function of a priest, or the entire body of priests. It describes the state or condition of being a priest, or the sacred duties associated with that role. It is used to speak about the institution of the priesthood or a specific priestly office.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΑΤΕΙΑ, ΙΕΡΩΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἱερός (hieros), meaning 'sacred' or 'holy', combined with the suffix -σύνη (-synē), which forms abstract nouns indicating a state or condition. Thus, it literally means 'the state of being sacred' or 'the state of being a priest'.

G3352

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-too-SEE-ah

Translations: participation, a participation, sharing, a sharing, fellowship, a fellowship

Notes: This word refers to the act of sharing in something, having a part in it, or participating in it. It implies a close connection or communion with another person or thing, often in a spiritual or abstract sense. It can be used to describe the act of partaking in a quality, an experience, or a relationship.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑ, ΜΕΡΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition μετά (meta), meaning 'with' or 'among', and the noun οὐσία (ousia), meaning 'being' or 'substance'. Thus, it literally means 'being with' or 'having a share in being'.

G5039

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tek-MEH-ree-on

Translations: proof, evidence, sign, a proof, an evidence

Notes: This word refers to a sure sign or a conclusive proof, something that provides undeniable evidence. It is used to denote a definitive indication or demonstration of a fact or truth. For example, one might present 'tekmerion' to support an argument or to show that something is true.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΗΜΕΙΟΝ, ΕΛΕΓΧΟΣ, ΠΙΣΤΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb τεκμαίρομαι (tekmairomai), meaning 'to fix a limit, determine, judge,' which is related to τέκμαρ (tekmar), meaning 'a fixed mark, goal, or sign.' The word thus conveys the idea of something that serves as a definitive marker or indicator.

G2987

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: lam-PRO-tay-tos

Translations: of splendor, of brightness, of glory, of magnificence, of renown, of brilliance

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being bright, splendid, or glorious. It can describe physical brightness, such as the brilliance of light, or metaphorical splendor, such as the glory or renown of a person or event. It is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΟΞΗΣ, ΦΩΤΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΕΙΟΤΗΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the adjective ΛΑΜΠΡΟΣ (LAMPROS), meaning 'bright, clear, splendid', which comes from the verb ΛΑΜΠΩ (LAMPO), meaning 'to shine, to be bright'.

G3440

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: MO-non

Translations: only, alone, merely, a single, a solitary

Notes: This word can function as an adverb meaning 'only' or 'merely', indicating exclusivity or limitation. It can also be the neuter singular form of the adjective 'ΜΟΝΟΣ', meaning 'alone' or 'solitary', describing something as being by itself or unique. In its adverbial use, it often modifies verbs or clauses to emphasize that something is done exclusively or that a condition applies solely to one thing.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative (as adjective); Does not inflect (as adverb)

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΩΣ, ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ

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.

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: AL-lah

Translations: but, yet, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, rather, moreover, indeed

Notes: This word is a strong adversative conjunction, used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or opposes a preceding statement. It often implies a stronger contrast than 'δέ' (de). It can also be used to introduce an emphatic statement, sometimes translated as 'indeed' or 'moreover'. It is frequently found at the beginning of a clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- (other). It is related to other words meaning 'other' or 'different'.

G2532

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.

G2183

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ef-ay-meh-REE-doss

Translations: of a daily course, of a daily ministration, of a daily service, of a newspaper

Notes: This word refers to a daily course or a daily ministration, often specifically used in the context of the daily service of priests in the temple. It can also refer to a daily record or, in later usage, a newspaper. It describes something that occurs or is organized on a daily basis.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΗΜΕΡΑ, ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐφήμερος (ephēmeros, “lasting for a day, daily”) + -ις (-is, nominal suffix). It is a compound word formed from ἐπί (epi, “upon, on”) and ἡμέρα (hēmera, “day”).

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: (to) this, (for) this, (by) this, (in) this, (with) this

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' or 'that'. In its dative singular form, as 'ΤΟΥΤΩ', it indicates the indirect object of an action, or the means, instrument, or location. It can be translated as 'to this', 'for this', 'by this', 'in this', or 'with this', depending on the context. It points to something specific that is near or recently mentioned.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G1290

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-foh-RAH

Translations: difference, a difference, distinction, diversity, value, advantage, a value, an advantage, contribution, a contribution

Notes: This word refers to a difference, distinction, or diversity between things. It can also denote value, advantage, or a contribution. In some contexts, it refers to the amount or sum of something, especially in a financial sense, like a contribution or a sum of money. It is a compound word formed from διά (dia, 'through, apart') and φορέω (phoreo, 'to carry, bear').

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΣΤΟΛΗ, ΔΙΑΚΡΙΣΙΣ, ΚΕΡΔΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb διαφέρω (diaphero), meaning 'to carry through, to differ, to be superior'. It is formed from διά (dia, 'through, apart') and φορέω (phoreo, 'to carry, bear').

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

Translations: in, on, among, with, by, at

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'in' or 'on'. It typically governs the dative case, indicating location, time, or means. Its precise translation can vary depending on the context, often conveying ideas like 'within,' 'among,' or 'by means of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases but does not change its own form).

Etymology: The Koine Greek preposition 'ἘΝ' derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, reflecting its ancient origin.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOW-tay

Translations: of this, to this, by this, with this, this

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something specific that is near the speaker or has just been mentioned. As a feminine singular form, it can function as either a genitive case, indicating possession or origin (e.g., 'of this woman'), or a dative case, indicating indirect object or means (e.g., 'to this woman' or 'by means of this'). Its precise meaning depends on the context and the preposition it might be used with.

Inflection: Feminine, Singular, Genitive or Dative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΗ, ΕΚΕΙΝΗ

Etymology: The word 'οὗτος' (houtos), from which 'ταύτῃ' is derived, is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the definite article and a pronominal stem, indicating proximity or reference to something previously mentioned.

G5443

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: FY-lon

Translations: of tribes, tribes

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun 'φυλή' (phylē), meaning 'tribe' or 'clan'. It refers to a group of people descended from a common ancestor or sharing a common origin, often used in the context of the twelve tribes of Israel or other ethnic divisions. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'belonging to tribes' or 'from tribes'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΗΜΩΝ, ΓΕΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'φυλή' (phylē) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰuH- meaning 'to be, to grow'. It originally referred to a growth or shoot, and later evolved to mean a clan or tribe, indicating a group that has grown together or sprung from a common origin.

G5225

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-PAR-khoh

Translations: to be, to exist, to be in existence, to be present, to be available, to possess, to have, to belong to

Notes: This verb means 'to be' or 'to exist', often emphasizing a state of being or a pre-existing condition. It can also mean 'to be present' or 'to be available'. In some contexts, it can convey the sense of 'to possess' or 'to have', particularly when referring to one's property or status. It describes a continuous or inherent state rather than a temporary action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΧΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ὑπό (hypó, "under") and ἄρχω (árkhō, "to begin, to rule"). The combination suggests 'to begin under' or 'to be under a beginning', evolving into the sense of 'to exist' or 'to be present from the beginning'.

G3588, G3778

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

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

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.

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

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

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-sah-moh-NAI-oo

Translations: of Hasmoneus, of the Hasmoneans

Notes: This word refers to the Hasmonean dynasty, a priestly family that ruled Judea from the 2nd to the 1st century BCE. They led the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire and established an independent Jewish state. The word is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, such as 'of Hasmoneus' or 'of the Hasmoneans'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'Hasmonean' is derived from 'Hasmon' (Hebrew: חַשְׁמוֹנַאי, Ḥashmonay), an ancestor of the family, possibly Mattathias' great-grandfather.

G1484

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ETH-noos

Translations: of a nation, of the nation, of a people, of the people, of a Gentile, of the Gentile, of a heathen, of the heathen

Notes: This word refers to a nation, a people, or a race, often used in the context of non-Israelite peoples or Gentiles. It can also refer to a group of people united by common descent, language, or culture. In the New Testament, it frequently distinguishes between Jews and non-Jews (Gentiles).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ, ΓΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to ἔθος (ethos, 'custom, habit'), suggesting a group united by common customs.

G1909

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'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eer-khee-eh-ra-TEH-oo-san

Translations: they served as high priest, they acted as high priest

Notes: This verb describes the action of serving in the office of a high priest. It refers to the performance of the duties and responsibilities associated with that sacred position. It is typically used in a historical or narrative context to describe individuals or groups who held and exercised the high priestly function.

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

Etymology: The word ἈΡΧΙΕΡΑΤΕΥΩ is a compound verb derived from ἈΡΧΙΕΡΕΥΣ (archiereus), meaning 'high priest', and the verb -ΕΥΩ, which indicates performing a function or office. Thus, it literally means 'to perform the office of a high priest'.

G2046

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ROH

Translations: I will say, I will speak

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'I will say' or 'I will speak'. It is the first person singular future active indicative form of the verb 'ἐρῶ' (erō), which means 'to say' or 'to speak'. It indicates an action that will take place in the future, performed by the speaker.

Inflection: Future, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ἐρῶ' (erō) is a future form of the verb 'εἴρω' (eirō), which means 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is related to the root of words concerning speech and communication.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TANE

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΗΝ is the feminine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun that is feminine in gender, singular in number, and in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. For example, it would be used before a feminine singular noun like 'πόλιν' (city) when 'city' is the direct object.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The Koine Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It evolved from an earlier demonstrative particle, becoming a grammatical marker for definiteness.

G1243

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-dokh-EEN

Translations: succession, a succession, sequence, a sequence

Notes: This word refers to a succession, a sequence, or a taking over from another. It is used to describe the act of following in order or sequence, often in a position of authority or responsibility. For example, one might speak of the succession of kings or the sequence of events.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΔΟΧΟΣ, ΔΙΑΔΟΧΗ

Etymology: The word "διαδοχή" (diadochē) comes from the Greek verb "διαδέχομαι" (diadechomai), meaning "to receive in turn" or "to succeed." It is formed from "διά" (dia), meaning "through" or "across," and "δέχομαι" (dechomai), meaning "to receive."

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'.

G4391

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: proh-PAP-pos

Translations: great-grandfather, a great-grandfather, ancestor

Notes: This word is a compound noun, formed from the prefix 'προ-' (pro-), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and 'πάππος' (pappos), meaning 'grandfather'. It refers to a great-grandfather, or more broadly, an ancestor. It is used to denote a male lineal ascendant beyond the grandfather.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΓΟΝΟΣ, ΠΑΤΗΡ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προ- (pro-, “before”) + πάππος (páppos, “grandfather”).

G5595

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: PSEH-los

Translations: stammering, stuttering, a stammerer, a stutterer

Notes: This word describes someone who has a speech impediment, specifically one who stammers or stutters. It can be used as an adjective to describe a person's speech or as a noun to refer to a person who stammers. In a broader sense, it can also refer to someone who speaks indistinctly or imperfectly.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΟΓΙΛΑΛΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of stammering.

G1941

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: eh-pee-kah-LOO-meh-noss

Translations: calling upon, calling, being called, appealing to, appealing, invoking, being invoked, surnamed, who is called

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'epikaleō'. It describes an action that is ongoing or habitual. In the middle voice, it means 'calling upon' or 'appealing to' someone or something for help, support, or as a witness. In the passive voice, it means 'being called' or 'being surnamed', indicating a name or title given to someone. It can also refer to someone who is 'invoking' or 'being invoked'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΟΝΟΜΑΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

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

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-neh-toh

Translations: it happened, it came to pass, it became, it was, it came into being

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative middle/passive of the verb γίνομαι (ginomai). It signifies an event that occurred or a state that came into existence in the past. It is frequently used to introduce a new event or development in a narrative, often translated as 'it happened' or 'it came to pass'. It can also describe something becoming or being made into something else.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: kath

Translations: according to, down, against, throughout, during, by, for, with respect to, concerning

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down' or 'according to'. It is commonly used as a prefix in compound words or as a preposition governing various cases. When used as a preposition, it can indicate movement downwards, distribution, opposition, or a standard of comparison. For example, 'καθ' ἕνα' means 'one by one', and 'καθά' means 'just as' or 'according as'. The elision (dropping of the final vowel) occurs before a word beginning with a vowel and a rough breathing mark.

Inflection: Does not inflect (it is an elided form of a preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'κατά' (kata) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'down' or 'against'. It is a common preposition in ancient Greek, indicating various relationships of position, direction, or standard.

G2540

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kai-RON

Translations: time, a time, season, a season, opportune time, a opportune time, proper time, a proper time

Notes: This word refers to a specific, appointed, or opportune time, a critical moment, or a season, rather than general chronological time (which is 'χρόνος'). It often implies a qualitative aspect of time, emphasizing the right or fitting moment for something. In the provided examples, it is used in the accusative case, indicating the object of an action or a duration.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΧΡΟΝΟΣ, ΩΡΑ, ΕΠΟΧΗ

Etymology: The etymology of 'καιρός' is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the idea of 'fitting' or 'proper'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: are-khee-eh-rah-TEV-sen

Translations: he served as high priest, he was high priest, he officiated as high priest

Notes: This word describes the action of serving as a high priest or holding the office of high priest. It is used to indicate that someone performed the duties and functions associated with that sacred role. It is typically used in a past tense to describe a historical period of service.

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

Etymology: From ἀρχιερεύς (archiereus, "high priest") and the suffix -εύω (-euō, a verbal suffix indicating a function or office). The word ἀρχιερεύς itself is a compound of ἀρχι- (archi-, "chief, principal") and ἱερεύς (hiereus, "priest").

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khee-eh-REH-ohs

Translations: (of) high priest, (of) chief priest

Notes: This is a compound noun, meaning 'high priest' or 'chief priest'. It refers to the principal priest, often the head of the priestly order, who held significant religious and sometimes political authority. It is used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'belonging to the high priest' or 'from the high priest'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΕΥΣ, ΠΡΩΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἀρχιερεύς (archiereus) is a compound of ἀρχι- (archi-), meaning 'chief' or 'first', and ἱερεύς (hiereus), meaning 'priest'. It literally means 'chief priest'.

G3816

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAIS

Translations: child, a child, boy, a boy, girl, a girl, servant, a servant, slave, a slave

Notes: This word refers to a child, whether a boy or a girl, and can also denote a servant or slave, regardless of age. Its meaning often depends on the context, indicating a young person or someone in a position of servitude. For example, it can refer to a son or daughter, or a male or female attendant.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΔΟΥΛΟΣ, ΚΟΡΑΣΙΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peh₂w- ('small, few'). It is related to words meaning 'child' or 'small' in various Indo-European languages.

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

Translations: who, which, what, that, as, how, when

Notes: The word 'ΟΣ' is a versatile relative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'who,' 'which,' or 'that,' depending on the context and the gender, number, and case it agrees with. It introduces a relative clause, linking it to a preceding noun or pronoun. It can also function as a conjunction, meaning 'as,' 'how,' or 'when,' indicating manner or time.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The word 'ΟΣ' is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has been a fundamental part of the Greek language's grammatical structure for millennia, serving to connect clauses and introduce relative information.

G4413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: PRO-tos

Translations: first, a first, chief, principal, foremost, the first

Notes: This word means 'first' in terms of order, rank, or importance. It can be used as an adjective to describe a noun, or it can be used substantively (as a noun) to refer to 'the first one' or 'the chief person/thing'. It indicates precedence or priority.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗ, ΠΡΩΤΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From a superlative form of the Proto-Indo-European root *pro- (forward, before). It is related to the English word 'prior'.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khee-eh-REH-ohn

Translations: of high priests, of chief priests

Notes: This word refers to those who hold the highest priestly office. In ancient Israel, this was the head of the priesthood, responsible for leading religious ceremonies and sacrifices. In the New Testament, it often refers to the leading members of the Jewish priestly class, including the high priest and other prominent priests.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΕΙΣ, ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΟΙ

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: ἀρχή (archē), meaning 'first' or 'chief', and ἱερεύς (hiereus), meaning 'priest'. It literally means 'chief priest'.

G3687

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-no-MAH-sthee

Translations: was named, was called, was appointed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'was named' or 'was called'. It describes an action that was performed in the past, indicating that someone or something received a name or designation. It can also imply being appointed or designated for a particular role or purpose.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΟΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: From the Greek word ὄνομα (onoma), meaning 'name'. The verb ὀνομάζω means 'to name' or 'to call by name'.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GHEE-non-tai

Translations: they become, they happen, they come to pass, they are, they arise, they are made

Notes: This is a common verb meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' or 'to come into being.' It describes a process of change or occurrence, indicating that something is coming into existence or transitioning into a new state. It can also simply mean 'to be' in certain contexts, especially when referring to events or situations.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΦΥΟΜΑΙ

G5595

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PSEL-loh

Translations: to stammer, to stutter, to speak indistinctly

Notes: This verb describes the act of speaking with difficulty, specifically stammering or stuttering, or speaking in a way that is unclear and indistinct. It implies an impediment in speech, making the words hard to understand. It can be used in sentences to describe someone who has trouble articulating their thoughts clearly.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΤΡΑΥΛΙΖΩ, ΒΑΤΤΟΛΟΓΕΩ

Etymology: The origin of ΨΕΛΛΩ is uncertain, but it is thought to be onomatopoeic, mimicking the sound of stammering or indistinct speech.

G4613

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: see-MOH-nee

Translations: (to) Simon

Notes: This is the dative singular form of the proper noun 'Simon'. Simon was a very common name in the ancient world, particularly among Jews, and is borne by several significant figures in the Bible, including Simon Peter, Simon the Zealot, and Simon of Cyrene. It is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb, meaning 'to Simon' or 'for Simon'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Simon is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Shim'on (שִׁמְעוֹן), meaning 'he has heard' or 'hearing'. It was a very common name among Jews during the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: leh-GO-meh-noss

Translations: being said, being spoken, being called, called, named, the one being said, the one being called

Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes something or someone that is being said, spoken about, or called. It often functions as an adjective meaning 'called' or 'named', or as a noun referring to 'the one being called' or 'the one being spoken of'. It can be used to introduce a common name or a description of something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ, ΟΝΟΜΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-GAH-geh-toh

Translations: he was led, he brought, he led, he took, he married, he was married

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'agō', meaning 'to lead', 'to bring', or 'to take'. In the middle voice, it can also mean 'to marry' or 'to take a wife for oneself'. It describes an action that happened in the past, often with the subject being the one who was led or who led someone/something, or who took someone in marriage.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle or Passive, Third Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΑΠΑΓΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΩ

G4314

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

Translations: to, toward, with, against, for, at, near, by, in relation to

Notes: This is a common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. It indicates direction, relation, or purpose, and its precise meaning often depends on the case of the noun it governs. For example, with the accusative case, it typically means 'to' or 'toward' (indicating motion or direction), 'against' (indicating opposition), or 'in relation to'. With the genitive case, it can mean 'from' (indicating origin or source) or 'in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'at' or 'near' (indicating proximity). It is used to express a wide range of relationships between actions, objects, and people.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs various cases (accusative, genitive, dative).

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'forward, toward'. It is related to other words indicating movement or direction.

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOO

Translations: (of) a brother, (of) the brother, (of) a fellow believer, (of) the fellow believer, (of) a kinsman

Notes: This word refers to a brother by birth, or more broadly, a fellow human being, a kinsman, or a fellow believer in a religious context. It is used here in the genitive case, indicating possession, origin, or relationship.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΝΗΡ, ΣΥΝΔΟΥΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΔΕΛΦΟΣ is a compound word derived from the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and δελφύς (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.

G749

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tar-khee-eh-REH-ohs

Translations: of the high priest, of a high priest

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'ἀρχιερεύς' (archiereus), meaning 'high priest'. It is used to indicate possession or origin, similar to how 'of the high priest' is used in English. For example, one might speak of 'the house of the high priest' or 'the authority of the high priest'. The initial 'Τ' is the definite article 'ὁ' (ho) in its genitive singular masculine form 'τοῦ' (tou), which has been elided with the noun due to the rough breathing mark on the alpha, resulting in 'τἀρχιερέως'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GHI-neh-tai

Translations: becomes, happens, is, is born, comes into being, takes place, arises

Notes: This verb is very common and versatile, meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to be born,' or 'to come into being.' It describes a state of transition or occurrence, indicating that something is coming into existence or changing its state. It can be used in various contexts to describe events, transformations, or the origin of something.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Present Tense, Indicative Mood, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΚΤΩ

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) himself, (to) herself, (to) itself

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It functions as a personal pronoun meaning 'him', 'her', or 'it' when used as an indirect object, often translated with 'to' or 'for'. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself', emphasizing the subject. In some contexts, especially with the definite article, it can act as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'the same'. Its usage depends heavily on the surrounding context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G2958

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KOOR-tos

Translations: bent, curved, crooked, humpbacked, a humpbacked person

Notes: This word describes something that is bent, curved, or crooked. It can refer to a physical deformity, such as a humpback, or more generally to anything that deviates from a straight line or normal shape. It is used to describe both objects and people.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΣΚΟΛΙΟΣ, ΚΑΜΠΥΛΟΣ

Etymology: From a root meaning 'to swell' or 'to be pregnant', leading to the idea of something bulging or curved.

G1941

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ep-ee-klay-THEYS

Translations: called, named, surnamed, invoked, appealed to

Notes: This word is a passive participle derived from the verb 'epikaleō'. It means 'having been called', 'having been named', or 'having been surnamed'. It can also refer to someone who has been invoked or appealed to. It is often used to describe someone who is known by a particular name or title, or to whom an appeal is made.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΟΝΟΜΑΖΩ, ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΟΡΕΥΩ

G4413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: PRO-ton

Translations: first, foremost, chief, principal, a first thing, before, at the first, in the first place

Notes: This word means 'first' in terms of order, time, importance, or rank. As an adjective, it describes something as being the first of its kind or in a sequence. As an adverb, it indicates something happening initially or in the first instance. It can also refer to the chief or most important person or thing.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗ, ΠΡΩΤΙΣΤΟΣ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'πρῶτος' (prōtos) is a superlative form derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *pro- meaning 'forward, before'. It is related to the Greek preposition 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

G2501

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-OH-say-poss

Translations: Joseph

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to the male personal name Joseph. It is a common name in biblical texts, appearing frequently in both the Old and New Testaments. It is used to identify individuals, such as Joseph, the husband of Mary, or Joseph of Arimathea.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name ἸΩΣΗΠΟΣ (Iōsēpos) is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name יוסף (Yosef), meaning 'He will add' or 'May he add'. It was a very common name among Jews and was transliterated into Greek.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-lek-SAN-dras

Translations: of Alexandra

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun 'Alexandra', referring to a female personal name. It is used to indicate possession or origin, similar to saying 'of Alexandra' or 'Alexandra's' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: From the Greek name Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexandra), the feminine form of Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros), meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of man'. It is composed of ἀλέξω (alexō, 'to ward off, to defend') and ἀνήρ (anēr, 'man').

G0936

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: bah-see-LEH-ohn-toss

Translations: of reigning, of ruling, of being king, of being a king, when he was reigning, when he was ruling, when he was king

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'βασιλεύω' (basileuō), meaning 'to reign' or 'to rule as king'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action and functions like an adjective or adverb. In the genitive case, as seen here, it often forms a genitive absolute construction, indicating the time or circumstances during which an action occurs, typically translated as 'when [someone] was reigning' or 'during the reign of [someone]'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Present, Active, Participle

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΟΝΤΟΣ, ΚΥΡΙΕΥΟΝΤΟΣ

G1473

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-GOH

Translations: I, me

Notes: ἘΓΩ is the first-person singular personal pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning "I" or "me." It refers to the speaker and functions primarily as the subject of a sentence. While the first-person singular verb ending often makes the pronoun redundant, ἘΓΩ is frequently used for emphasis, similar to saying "I myself" or "even I" in English. It can also be used to clarify the subject when multiple individuals are involved.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: This word is an ancient pronoun, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has cognates in many Indo-European languages, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage.

G4413

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PRO-toh

Translations: first, foremost, chief, principal, before, at the first, in the first

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'first' or 'foremost'. It is used to indicate something that is initial in time, order, or importance. In the dative case, as seen here, it often translates to 'at the first' or 'in the first' when referring to a time or place, or 'to the first' when indicating direction or recipient.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗ, ΠΡΩΤΕΥΩ

Etymology: The word 'πρῶτος' (prōtos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *per-, meaning 'forward' or 'through'. It is the superlative form of 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

G2541

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: KAI-sar-os

Translations: of Caesar

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun 'Caesar'. It refers to the Roman emperor, or more generally, the imperial authority. In the New Testament, it often refers to the reigning emperor, such as Augustus or Tiberius, or the office itself.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: From Latin 'Caesar', originally a Roman family name, which became a title for the Roman emperors after Julius Caesar. The name's ultimate origin is uncertain, possibly from 'caesaries' (hair) or 'caesus' (cut).

G3303

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

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

G0067

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-GRIP-pahs

Translations: Agrippa

Notes: Agrippa is a Roman personal name, often associated with members of the Herodian dynasty who ruled over parts of Judea. It refers to several historical figures, most notably Herod Agrippa I and Herod Agrippa II, both of whom are mentioned in the New Testament. The name signifies a person of Roman origin or influence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Agrippa is of Latin origin, derived from 'Agrippa', a Roman cognomen. It was traditionally given to children born feet first (breech birth).

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

Translations: as, like, when, how, about, approximately, that, so that

Notes: ΩΣ is a versatile particle in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction or adverb. It is used to introduce comparisons ('as,' 'like'), indicate time ('when'), express manner ('how'), or denote purpose or result ('so that,' 'that'). It can also indicate approximation ('about,' 'approximately') or serve as a preposition meaning 'to' or 'towards' with certain cases.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to demonstrative pronouns and adverbs indicating manner or comparison.

G0325

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-geh-grah-MEH-nane

Translations: written, recorded, enrolled, registered, inscribed, a written (thing), a recorded (thing)

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'anagraphō', meaning 'to write up' or 'to record'. It describes something that has been written, recorded, or enrolled. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, and indicates a completed action where the subject has been written or registered.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΡΑΜΜΕΝΗΝ, ΕΓΓΕΓΡΑΜΜΕΝΗΝ

G3908

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-TI-the-mai

Translations: to set before, to present, to place beside, to commit, to entrust, to commend, to deposit, to put down, to lay down, to commit oneself, to entrust oneself

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para, 'beside, alongside') and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi, 'to put, to place'). In its active voice, it means 'to set before' or 'to present'. In the middle voice, as seen here, it often means 'to commit oneself to', 'to entrust oneself to', or 'to deposit' something for safekeeping. It can also mean 'to commend' or 'to recommend'.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΑΤΙΘΕΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΤΡΕΠΩ

G1225

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-BAL-lain

Translations: to slander, to accuse, to calumniate, to malign, to defame

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from διά (dia, 'through, across') and βάλλω (ballō, 'to throw'). It means to throw something across or through, metaphorically referring to throwing accusations or slanders against someone. It is used to describe the act of speaking falsely or maliciously about someone with the intent to harm their reputation.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΕΩ, ΒΛΑΣΦΗΜΕΩ, ΣΥΚΟΦΑΝΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb βάλλω (ballō), meaning 'to throw'. Its meaning evolved from 'to throw across' to 'to throw accusations' or 'to slander'.

G3985

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pei-ROH-meh-noys

Translations: (to) those who are trying, (to) those who are attempting, (to) those who are testing, (to) those who are experiencing

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'to those who are trying, attempting, testing, or experiencing.' It describes an action being performed by or upon the subject, indicating an ongoing process of putting something to the test or undergoing an experience. It is used in a dative context, indicating the recipient or beneficiary of an action.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Dative Case, Plural Number, Masculine or Neuter Gender

Synonyms: ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ, ΕΞΕΤΑΖΩ, ΒΑΣΑΝΙΖΩ

G5463

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: khai-REIN

Translations: to rejoice, to be glad, to greet, hail

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad'. In ancient Greek letters and documents, it was commonly used as a formal greeting, similar to saying 'Greetings!' or 'Hail!' to the recipient, expressing well-wishing or good health. It can also simply mean 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad' in other contexts.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΩ, ΕΥΦΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΧΑΙΡΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰer- 'to desire, to want'. It is related to words meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.

G5419