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.

G4102

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PIS-tei

Translations: (by) faith, (in) faith, (with) faith, (to) faith, (by) trust, (in) trust, (with) trust, (to) trust, (by) belief, (in) belief, (with) belief, (to) belief

Notes: This word is a noun meaning 'faith,' 'trust,' or 'belief.' It refers to a firm conviction or reliance on something or someone. In Koine Greek, it is often used to describe spiritual faith, particularly in God or Christ. As a dative case, it indicates the means, instrument, or recipient of an action, often translated with prepositions like 'by,' 'in,' 'with,' or 'to.'

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΗΣΙΣ, ΕΛΠΙΣ

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.

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.

G1777

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-EH-mei-ne

Translations: remained, abode, continued, endured, persisted, stood fast

Notes: This word is the aorist active indicative third person singular form of the verb ἐμμένω (emmenō), which is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐν (en, meaning 'in' or 'on') and the verb μένω (menō, meaning 'to remain' or 'to abide'). It means to remain in, abide in, continue in, or persist in something. It describes an action that was completed in the past, indicating that someone or something stayed firm or faithful to a state, condition, or person.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ, ΔΙΑΜΕΝΩ

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

Translations: through, by means of, on account of, because of, 14

Notes: This word is most commonly an elided form of the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through', 'by means of', 'on account of', or 'because of'. It is used to indicate the means by which something is done or the reason for an action. It can also represent the Greek numeral 14, indicated by a keraia (a mark similar to an apostrophe) which is often omitted in transcription.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition or numeral)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

Etymology: The preposition ΔΙΑ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

G5376

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: PHI-lip-pos

Translations: Philip

Notes: This is a masculine proper name, commonly translated as Philip. It refers to several individuals in ancient history, including apostles, kings, and other notable figures. It is used in sentences as the subject of a verb or as a direct object, depending on its case.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Φίλιππος (Philippos) is of Greek origin, derived from the words φίλος (philos), meaning 'friend' or 'lover', and ἵππος (hippos), meaning 'horse'. Thus, it literally means 'lover of horses' or 'fond of horses'.

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'.

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.

G1883

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-AR-khos

Translations: governor, a governor, prefect, a prefect, ruler, a ruler

Notes: This word refers to a high-ranking official or administrator, such as a governor or prefect, who has authority over a specific region or province. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'over' or 'upon', and the noun 'ἄρχων' (archon), meaning 'ruler' or 'chief'. It describes someone who exercises authority over others.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΣΤΡΑΤΗΓΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'over' or 'upon', and the noun 'ἄρχων' (archon), meaning 'ruler' or 'chief'. It denotes one who is 'over' or 'in charge' as a ruler.

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.

G0002

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-GRIP-pah

Translations: Agrippa

Notes: Agrippa is a proper noun, referring to a male individual. In the New Testament, it primarily refers to Herod Agrippa I and Herod Agrippa II, who were Roman client kings of Judea. It is used as a direct address or as the subject/object of a sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Agrippa is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman cognomen Agrippa. It was traditionally given to children born feet first, from Latin 'aegre partus' meaning 'born with difficulty' or 'aegre pes' meaning 'difficult foot'.

G4982

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: so-THAYS

Translations: saved, delivered, healed, preserved, rescued, having been saved, the one who was saved

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to save' or 'to deliver'. It describes someone who has undergone the action of being saved, delivered, healed, or preserved. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, or can act adverbially, indicating the circumstances under which an action occurred.

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

Synonyms: ΡΥΣΘΕΙΣ, ΔΙΑΣΩΘΕΙΣ, ΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΘΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΩΖΩ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *teh₂w- meaning 'to be strong, to be able'.

G3844

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'.

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.

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.

G2414

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: hee-eh-ro-so-LY-moys

Translations: (to) Jerusalem, (in) Jerusalem, (at) Jerusalem

Notes: This word refers to the city of Jerusalem, a significant city in ancient Israel and a central location in many biblical narratives. It is used here in the dative case, indicating location or direction, such as 'in Jerusalem' or 'to Jerusalem'.

Inflection: Dative, Plural

Etymology: The name 'Jerusalem' is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'foundation of peace' or 'city of peace'. It is a compound word derived from 'yara' (to found, to lay a cornerstone) and 'shalom' (peace).

G0937

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: bah-see-lee-KEES

Translations: royal, kingly, of a king, a king's, of the king, a palace, a royal house, a royal court, a royal residence

Notes: This word describes something belonging to or characteristic of a king or royalty. It can refer to something that is royal, kingly, or pertaining to a king. In some contexts, it can also refer to a royal building or palace, or even the royal court or residence. It is often used to describe things that are under the authority or ownership of a king.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ

G4147

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: po-lee-or-koo-MEH-nays

Translations: of (being) besieged, of (being) under siege, of (being) blockaded

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being besieged' or 'being under siege'. It describes something that is currently undergoing a siege or blockade. It is a compound word formed from 'πόλις' (polis, city) and 'ἔργω' (ergō, to confine or shut in), literally meaning 'to confine a city'. It is used to describe a city or place that is being attacked and surrounded by an enemy.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Participle, Singular, Feminine, Genitive

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΚΑΘΗΜΕΝΗΣ, ΠΟΛΙΟΡΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ

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.

G1333

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-fyoo-GOHN

Translations: having escaped, having fled through, escaping, fleeing through

Notes: This word is a compound participle, formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb φεύγω (pheugo), meaning 'to flee' or 'to escape'. Therefore, it means 'to flee through' or 'to escape completely'. It describes an action of successfully getting away from a dangerous situation or place. It is used to describe someone who has accomplished an escape.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΕΚΦΕΥΓΩΝ, ΑΠΟΦΕΥΓΩΝ

G1519

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

Translations: into, to, for, unto, among, in, toward

Notes: This word is a preposition that primarily indicates motion towards or into something. It is always used with the accusative case, showing the destination or goal of an action. It can also express purpose, result, or the object of an action. For example, it is used to say 'go into the city' or 'believe into Christ'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European *en-s, which is a locative adverb meaning 'in, into'. It is related to the English word 'in'.

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-ron

Translations: another, other, different, a different thing, an other thing

Notes: This word means 'another' or 'other', emphasizing a difference in kind or quality from something else. It is used to refer to something distinct or different from what has been previously mentioned or implied. For example, it might be used to say 'another person' or 'a different kind of thing'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΤΕΡΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'one of two' or 'the other'. It is related to the English word 'other'.

G1706

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-NEH-peh-seh

Translations: fell into, fell upon, rushed upon, attacked, fell, struck

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb ΕΜΠΙΠΤΩ (empiptō), meaning "to fall into" or "to fall upon." It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΝ (en, "in" or "into") and the verb ΠΙΠΤΩ (piptō, "to fall"). It describes an action of falling or rushing into something or upon someone, often with an implication of suddenness or force. It can be used literally, such as falling into a pit, or metaphorically, such as falling into a state or being attacked by something or someone.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΕΠΙΠΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΠΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΜΠΙΠΤΩ is a compound of the preposition ΕΝ (en), meaning "in" or "into," and the verb ΠΙΠΤΩ (piptō), meaning "to fall." The 'n' of 'en' assimilates to 'm' before 'p'.

G5620

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: HOH-steh

Translations: so that, in order that, consequently, therefore, with the result that

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause of result or purpose. It indicates that what follows is a consequence or the intended outcome of what was previously stated. It can also introduce an infinitive clause to express result.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ

Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs), meaning 'as' or 'how', combined with the particle τε (te), meaning 'and' or 'also'. It developed to express result or consequence.

G5259

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.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: mah-nah-AY-moo

Translations: of Menahem

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun 'Menahem', a male personal name. It is used to indicate possession or origin, similar to saying 'of Menahem' or 'Menahem's' in English. For example, it might refer to something belonging to Menahem or someone descended from Menahem.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'Menahem' (Μαναήμ) is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'comforter' or 'consoler'. The Greek form 'ΜΑΝΑΗΜΟΣ' is a transliteration and adaptation of this Hebrew name into Greek grammatical structures.

G4862

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: soon

Translations: with, together with, along with

Notes: ΣΥΝ is a preposition that typically takes the dative case, meaning 'with' or 'together with', indicating association, accompaniment, or union. It is also very commonly used as a prefix in compound words, where it conveys the idea of 'togetherness', 'union', 'completion', or 'joint action'. For example, 'συντρίβω' (syntribo) means 'to break together' or 'to crush', and 'συνκαίω' (synkaio) means 'to burn together'.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kom, meaning 'with' or 'beside'. It is cognate with Latin 'cum' and English 'co-' or 'con-'.

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

G0337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-ee-re-THEH-nah-ee

Translations: to take up, to take away, to destroy, to kill, to put to death

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'anaireō'. It generally means 'to take up' or 'to take away'. In many contexts, especially when referring to people, it takes on the meaning of 'to destroy' or 'to kill', often implying execution or putting someone to death. It can be used to describe the act of ending a life or removing something completely.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ, ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, 'up, again, back') + αἱρέω (hairéō, 'to take, seize'). The combination implies taking something up or away.

G4773

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: syng-ge-NEYS

Translations: related, kindred, kinsfolk, relatives, a relative, kinsmen, a kinsman

Notes: This word describes someone who is related by birth or family, indicating a familial connection. It can be used as an adjective to describe something as 'related' or 'kindred,' or more commonly as a noun to refer to 'relatives' or 'kinsfolk.' It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and 'γένος' (genos), meaning 'race, family, or kind,' emphasizing the shared origin or family tie.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ, ΣΥΓΓΕΝΕΙΣ

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOOS

Translations: the, them, those

Notes: ΤΟΥΣ is the masculine plural accusative form of the definite article or demonstrative pronoun 'ὁ'. As an article, it functions like 'the' in English, specifying a noun that is already known or has been previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it means 'them' or 'those', referring to a group of masculine individuals or things in the accusative case, indicating they are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *so- (demonstrative pronoun).

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.

G2041

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ER-gon

Translations: work, a work, deed, act, task, business

Notes: This word refers to a work, deed, or action. It can describe anything that is done, whether it's a physical labor, a moral act, or a task to be accomplished. It is often used to denote the result of an action or the activity itself.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΙΣ, ΔΟΥΛΕΙΑ, ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ergon' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *werǵ-, meaning 'to do' or 'to work'. It is related to English words like 'work' and 'energy'.

G1961

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ep-ee-MEH-nas

Translations: remaining, having remained, continuing, having continued, abiding, having abided, persevering, having persevered

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'epimenō', meaning 'to remain', 'to continue', or 'to persevere'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is ongoing, often functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. It indicates someone or something that has stayed in a place, persisted in an action, or endured a situation.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΜΕΝΩ, ΔΙΑΜΕΝΩ

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

Translations: therefore, then, so, consequently, accordingly, now, indeed

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a logical consequence, transition, or emphasis. It often connects a statement to what precedes it, meaning 'therefore' or 'consequently'. It can also be used to introduce a new point or a summary, translated as 'then' or 'now'. In some contexts, it adds emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'certainly'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *nu, meaning 'now' or 'then'. It is related to Latin 'nunc' (now) and English 'now'.

G5530

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: KHRAY-sah-meh-nos

Translations: using, having used, employing, having employed, dealing with, having dealt with

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'χράομαι' (chraomai), meaning 'to use' or 'to employ'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is ongoing, functioning like an adjective or adverb. It indicates someone who is 'using' or 'having used' something, or 'employing' or 'having employed' a method or resource. It can also imply 'dealing with' or 'having dealt with' a situation or person.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΧΡΩΜΕΝΟΣ, ΕΧΩΝ

Etymology: The word χράομαι (chraomai) comes from an earlier form χράω (chraō), meaning 'to furnish what is needful'. It is related to χείρ (cheir), meaning 'hand', suggesting the idea of handling or dealing with something.

G2864

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KO-may

Translations: hair, a hair, head of hair, a head of hair

Notes: This word refers to hair, specifically the hair of the head. It is commonly used to describe a person's locks or a full head of hair. It can be used in various contexts where hair is mentioned, such as its appearance, length, or as a physical attribute.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΡΙΞ, ΠΛΟΚΑΜΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of the word 'ΚΟΜΗ' is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the verb 'κομέω' (komeō), meaning 'to take care of, to tend'.

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

Notes: ΜΗ is a negative particle used in Koine Greek to express a subjective negation. It is typically used with non-indicative moods (like the subjunctive, imperative, infinitive, or participle) to express prohibition, a condition, or a denial of something that is wished for or imagined. For example, it is used in commands like 'do not do this' or in clauses expressing fear or purpose, such as 'lest something happen'. It contrasts with 'οὐ' (ou), which negates objective facts.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΜΗ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient negative particle that has been present in various forms across Indo-European languages.

G2604

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kah-tah-DEH-los

Translations: very clear, evident, manifest, plain

Notes: This adjective means 'very clear' or 'evident'. It is used to describe something that is plainly visible, easily understood, or unmistakably apparent. It emphasizes a high degree of clarity or obviousness.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΣ, ΕΜΦΑΝΗΣ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'intensifying', and δῆλος (delos), meaning 'clear' or 'visible'. The prefix κατά intensifies the meaning of 'clear' or 'visible', making it 'very clear' or 'manifest'.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ge-NEH-sthai

Translations: to become, to be, to happen, to come to pass, to arise, to be made, to be born

Notes: This word is the aorist middle infinitive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It signifies the action of coming into being, happening, or being made. It can also mean to be born or to arise. As an infinitive, it often functions like 'to become' or 'to happen' in English, frequently used after verbs that express desire, ability, or necessity.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

G3854

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-geh-NO-meh-nos

Translations: having come, having arrived, being present, having appeared

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παραγίνομαι', meaning 'to come alongside', 'to arrive', or 'to be present'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred relative to the main verb of the sentence. It often functions adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of the main action, such as 'when he had come' or 'after arriving'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'παραγίνομαι' is a compound word formed from the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to come into being'. Together, they convey the sense of 'coming alongside' or 'arriving'.

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE-nah

Translations: who, what, which, some, any, a certain one, something, anything

Notes: ΤΙΝΑ is an inflected form of the pronoun/adjective ΤΙΣ. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', 'anything', 'a certain one', or 'some'. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it is used in a question or a statement. It can function as both a pronoun standing alone or an adjective modifying a noun.

Inflection: Accusative Singular Masculine or Feminine, or Nominative/Accusative Plural Neuter

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOO

Translations: (of) himself, (of) herself, (of) itself, (of) themselves

Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning it refers back to the subject of the sentence. It indicates that the action of the verb is directed back to the one performing it. For example, 'he washed himself'. It is a compound word formed from the personal pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos) and the reflexive pronoun 'ἑαυτοῦ' (heautou).

Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter. It can also be used for Feminine or Plural contexts, though the specific form 'ΕΑΥΤΟΥ' is genitive singular masculine/neuter.

Etymology: From the combination of the personal pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos, 'self') and the reflexive pronoun 'ἑαυτοῦ' (heautou, 'of self').

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

Translations: down, according to, against, throughout, by, during, concerning, along

Notes: ΚΑΤΑ is a versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often indicates movement 'down from,' opposition 'against,' or reference 'concerning' something. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'down along,' 'according to,' 'throughout,' 'during,' or 'by' means of something. It can express direction, distribution, opposition, or a standard.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmtá, meaning 'down, with'. It is related to other prepositions and adverbs in various Indo-European languages.

G5432

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: phroo-REE-oo

Translations: of a garrison, of a fortress, of a stronghold, of a guard, of a prison

Notes: This word refers to a fortified place, such as a garrison, fortress, or stronghold, used for defense or as a place of confinement. It can also refer to the act of guarding or keeping watch. In the provided context, it clearly refers to a physical structure.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΕΙΧΟΣ, ΠΥΡΓΟΣ, ΦΥΛΑΚΗ

Etymology: The word ΦΡΟΥΡΙΟΝ (phrourion) comes from the verb φρουρέω (phroureō), meaning 'to guard' or 'to keep watch'.

G2749

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: KEE-meh-nane

Translations: lying, lying down, lying in, lying at, situated, placed, set, appointed, laid, laid up

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ΚΕΙΜΑΙ', meaning 'to lie' or 'to be laid'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that is in a state of lying or being placed. It can refer to objects or people that are resting, situated, or set in a particular location. It often implies a passive state, something that has been laid down or is currently lying.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Present, Middle/Passive

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΕΜΕΝΗΝ, ΕΣΤΩΣΑΝ, ΚΑΘΗΜΕΝΗΝ

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE-nas

Translations: who, what, some, any, some people, any people, some things, any things

Notes: ΤΙΝΑΣ is an inflected form of the pronoun/adjective ΤΙΣ. It serves as both an interrogative (asking 'who?' or 'what?') and an indefinite (meaning 'someone,' 'something,' 'some,' or 'any'). In this form, it is the masculine or feminine, plural, accusative case. It can be used to ask about the identity of multiple people or things, or to refer to an unspecified group of people or things.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: HOOP

Translations: under, by, with, from, at, through, in, of

Notes: This word is a common Greek preposition and prefix. As a preposition, it typically means 'under' or 'below', but its meaning can vary significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the accusative case, it can indicate motion towards a place ('under', 'to'). As a prefix, it means 'under', 'below', 'less than', or 'secretly', as seen in compound words like 'υποκάτω' (underneath). The form 'ΥΠ' is a common truncation of 'ΥΠΟ' when it acts as a prefix, especially before a vowel, or as part of a compound word.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition or prefix)

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑ, ΕΠΙ

G4367

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-TAS-sohn

Translations: commanding, ordering, enjoining, appointing, instructing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'prostassō', meaning 'to command' or 'to order'. It describes someone who is in the act of giving a command, instruction, or order. It implies authority and the expectation that the command will be followed. It can be used to describe a person who is issuing directives or setting rules.

Inflection: Present, Active, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΚΕΛΕΥΩΝ, ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΕΠΙΤΑΤΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word προστάσσω (prostassō) is a compound word formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and τάσσω (tassō), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to order'. Thus, it literally means 'to arrange towards' or 'to set in order for', leading to the meaning 'to command' or 'to appoint'.

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.

G0658

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-fih-KEH-sthai

Translations: to arrive, to come, to reach, to get to

Notes: This word is the aorist infinitive form of the verb 'ἀφικνέομαι', meaning 'to arrive' or 'to come to'. It describes the action of reaching a destination or a particular state. It is often used to indicate the completion of a journey or the attainment of a goal.

Inflection: Aorist, Infinitive, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΕΣΘΑΙ, ΗΚΕΙΝ, ΦΘΑΝΕΙΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, 'from') and ἱκνέομαι (hikneomai, 'to come, to arrive'). It literally means 'to come from' or 'to arrive from a place'.

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.

G5376

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: fee-LIP-poo

Translations: (of) Philip

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun 'Philip'. It refers to a person named Philip and is used to indicate possession or origin, meaning 'of Philip' or 'Philip's'. It is a common name found in ancient Greek texts, including the New Testament and historical writings.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: From Greek Φίλιππος (Philippos), meaning 'lover of horses' or 'fond of horses', derived from φίλος (philos, 'dear, beloved, loving') and ἵππος (hippos, 'horse').

G1770

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: en-no-OO-meh-non

Translations: considering, thinking, understanding, reflecting, having in mind, a thing considered, a thing thought

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ἐννοέω', meaning 'to consider' or 'to think about'. As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or in progress. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself, often referring to 'that which is considered' or 'a thought'. It implies a process of mental reflection or comprehension.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Participle, Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative Case

Synonyms: ΝΟΕΩ, ΦΡΟΝΕΩ, ΔΙΑΝΟΕΩ

G1709

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: em-po-DI-zei

Translations: he hinders, she hinders, it hinders, he impedes, she impedes, it impedes, he prevents, she prevents, it prevents, he obstructs, she obstructs, it obstructs

Notes: This word means to hinder, impede, or prevent someone or something from doing something. It describes an action that creates an obstacle or barrier, making progress difficult or impossible. It is often used in contexts where an external force or circumstance is stopping an action or development.

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

Synonyms: ΚΩΛΥΩ, ἘΜΠΙΠΤΩ, ἘΜΠΛΕΚΩ

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'.

G4851

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: soom-FEH-ron-tee

Translations: (to) advantage, (to) profit, (to) expediency, (to) benefit, (to) what is advantageous, (to) what is profitable, (to) what is expedient, (to) what is beneficial

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the present active participle of the verb 'συμφέρω' (sympherō), meaning 'to bring together, to be profitable, to be advantageous'. When used as a noun, it refers to 'that which is advantageous' or 'expediency'. In a sentence, it often indicates the recipient or purpose of an action, such as 'for the advantage' or 'to the benefit'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΩΦΕΛΕΙΑ, ΧΡΗΣΙΜΟΝ, ΛΥΣΙΤΕΛΕΣ

Etymology: The word 'συμφέρω' (sympherō) is a compound verb formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'φέρω' (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. Thus, it literally means 'to bear together' or 'to bring together', which evolved to mean 'to be profitable' or 'to be advantageous'.

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.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-noo

Translations: having become, having come to pass, of having become, of having come to pass

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' or 'to be born.' As a genitive singular participle, it often indicates a causal or temporal relationship, meaning 'of one who has become' or 'when something has happened.' It describes an action that has already taken place and is often used to modify a noun in the genitive case.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Masculine or Neuter, Singular, Genitive

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΒΑΙΝΩ

G3843

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: PAN-tohs

Translations: certainly, by all means, altogether, surely, doubtless, absolutely, entirely, at any rate

Notes: This word is an adverb derived from the adjective 'πᾶς' (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to emphasize certainty, totality, or necessity. It can be translated as 'certainly,' 'surely,' 'by all means,' or 'altogether,' indicating that something is definitely true or will definitely happen. It can also mean 'at any rate' or 'in any case,' suggesting a minimum level of certainty or action.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΣΗ, ΠΑΝΤΗ

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AHN

Translations: if, ever, might, would, should

Notes: This word is a particle used to express contingency, possibility, or potentiality. It does not have a direct English equivalent but modifies the meaning of the verb it accompanies, often indicating that an action is dependent on a condition or is hypothetical. It is frequently used with the subjunctive or optative moods to form conditional clauses or express indefinite temporal or relative clauses.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The origin of this particle is uncertain, but it is believed to be an ancient particle in Greek, possibly related to the concept of 'on' or 'up' in some contexts, though its primary function became conditional.

G2722

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tahs-KHON-tos

Translations: of having, of holding, of possessing, of seizing, of occupying, of restraining, of detaining, of taking possession of

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, meaning 'to hold down, hold fast, possess, occupy, or restrain'. As a genitive participle, it often indicates the agent or cause of an action, or provides additional descriptive information about a noun. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (down, against) and the verb ΕΧΩ (to have, to hold).

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΕΧΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ

G1810

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: eks-AIF-nees

Translations: suddenly, unexpectedly, at once

Notes: This word is an adverb that describes an action or event happening without warning or preparation. It indicates an abrupt and unforeseen occurrence, similar to how one might say 'all of a sudden' in English. It is used to emphasize the suddenness of something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑἸΦΝΙΔΙΩΣ, ἈΦΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἘΞΑΙΦΝΗΣ is an adverb formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek, 'out of') and the noun αἴφνης (aiphnes, 'suddenness'), which itself is related to ἄφνω (aphno, 'suddenly'). It conveys the sense of something emerging 'out of suddenness'.

G1125

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: grap-SAS

Translations: having written, who wrote, after writing, when he wrote

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'γράφω' (graphō), meaning 'to write'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed prior to the action of the main verb in the sentence. It can be translated in various ways depending on context, such as 'having written' or 'the one who wrote'.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΡΑΦΩ, ΑΠΟΓΡΑΦΩ

G1849

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ex-eh-LEF-theh-ron

Translations: of freedmen, of those who have been set free, of those who have been liberated

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb 'ἐλευθερόω' (to free, liberate) and the preposition 'ἐκ' (out of, from). It refers to individuals who have been released from slavery or bondage, hence 'freedmen' or 'those who have been set free'. It is used to describe a group of people who have experienced liberation.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΩΝ, ἘΛΕΥΘΕΡΩΝ

Etymology: The verb 'ἐλευθερόω' (to free, liberate) comes from 'ἐλεύθερος' (free), which is of uncertain origin. The prefix 'ἐκ-' means 'out of' or 'from', indicating a complete or thorough action of setting free.

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: TEE-nee

Translations: to/for someone, to/for something, by someone, by something, with someone, with something, in what, to what, by what, a certain one, a certain thing, (to) what, (to) whom, (to) which

Notes: ΤΙΝΙ is the dative singular form of the indefinite and interrogative pronoun ΤΙΣ. As an indefinite pronoun, it means 'someone,' 'something,' 'a certain one,' or 'a certain thing,' indicating an unspecified person or object. As an interrogative pronoun, it means 'to whom,' 'to what,' 'by whom,' or 'by what,' asking about the recipient or agent of an action. Its meaning depends on the context, often indicating an indirect object or an instrument.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

G2892

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: koh-MI-zane

Translations: to carry, to bring, to convey, to receive, to obtain, to get back

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to carry' or 'to bring' something from one place to another. It can also mean 'to receive' or 'to obtain' something, often implying getting something back that was previously given or due. It is used to describe the action of transporting or acquiring.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΑΓΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΟΜΙΖΩ comes from the Greek word κομέω (koméō), meaning 'to take care of, to attend to'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include 'to carry' or 'to bring'.

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.

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'.

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-non

Translations: that (one), him, it

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It refers to something distant in space or time, or something previously mentioned or understood from the context. As a pronoun, it can stand alone, meaning 'that one' or 'him/it'. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, meaning 'that [noun]'. In this form, it is used for a masculine singular object of a verb or preposition.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ὉΔΕ

Etymology: The word ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ (ekeinos) is derived from the adverb ἐκεῖ (ekei), meaning 'there'. It refers to something 'over there' or 'that one there', indicating distance.

G2525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-STAY-sahn-tohn

Translations: having appointed, having established, having set up, having constituted, having made, having placed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'kathistēmi', meaning to appoint, establish, or set up. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. In this form, it indicates that the action of appointing or establishing was performed by multiple agents.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Plural

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΟΡΙΖΩ

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: BAY-roo-ton

Translations: Beirut

Notes: Βηρυτόν (Bērytón) refers to the ancient city of Beirut, located in Phoenicia (modern-day Lebanon). It was a significant Roman colony and port city. In the provided examples, it is used with the preposition 'εἰς' (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', indicating movement towards the city.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Neuter

Etymology: The name 'Beirut' is of Semitic origin, likely derived from the Canaanite word 'be'erot' meaning 'wells' or 'springs', referring to the city's abundant water supply.

G0864

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-fikh-NOO-n-toh

Translations: they were arriving, they were coming, they were reaching

Notes: This word describes the action of arriving, coming to, or reaching a destination. It is often used to indicate movement towards a specific place or point in time, implying a journey or progression that culminates in arrival. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo, 'from') and the verb ἱκνέομαι (hikneomai, 'to come, arrive').

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΠΑΡΑΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb ἀφικνέομαι (aphikneomai) is derived from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἱκνέομαι (hikneomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to arrive'. The combination suggests 'to come from' or 'to arrive from a point'.

G1014

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: boo-LOH-meh-noy

Translations: wishing, desiring, intending, purposing, wanting, willing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'βούλομαι', meaning 'to wish' or 'to desire'. It describes someone who is in the act of wishing, desiring, or intending something. It often indicates a deliberate or considered desire, as opposed to a spontaneous one. It can be used to describe the subject of a sentence who is performing an action out of a particular will or intention.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΘΕΛΟΝΤΕΣ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΟΥΝΤΕΣ

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: KES-tee-oh

Translations: Cestius, (to) Cestius

Notes: This is the name of a person, Cestius. In the provided context, it refers to Cestius Gallus, a Roman governor of Syria during the First Jewish–Roman War. The form 'ΚΕΣΤΙΩ' is the dative case of the name, indicating the recipient of an action or the indirect object, often translated as 'to Cestius' or 'for Cestius'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Cestius is of Latin origin, a Roman nomen (family name). It is believed to be derived from the Latin word 'cestus', referring to a boxer's gauntlet, or possibly from 'caedo', meaning 'to cut' or 'to strike'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: lah-BOHN

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 an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It often indicates the means or circumstance by which another action takes place. For example, 'having taken the book, he read it' or 'receiving the gift, she smiled.'

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΜΙΣΑΜΕΝΟΣ, ΔΕΞΑΜΕΝΟΣ, ΕΙΛΗΦΩΣ

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: OO-ah-ross

Translations: Varus

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Publius Quinctilius Varus, a Roman general and politician. He is most famously known for his defeat at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD, where three Roman legions under his command were ambushed and destroyed by Germanic tribes. In Koine Greek texts, his name appears in historical accounts, such as those by Josephus, when discussing Roman administration or military events.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name 'Varus' is of Latin origin, a Roman cognomen (surname) meaning 'bow-legged' or 'knock-kneed'. It was adopted into Koine Greek to refer to the specific historical figure.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΑ is the neuter plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, indicating that a noun is definite or previously mentioned. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, and in this form, it can be used for both nominative (subject) and accusative (direct object) cases.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into a definite article in Greek.

G4441

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: poo-THOH-meh-nos

Translations: having learned, having inquired, having heard, having ascertained, having understood

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'πυνθάνομαι', meaning 'to learn by inquiry', 'to inquire', or 'to ascertain'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred and is related to the main verb of the sentence. It often conveys the sense of 'having learned' or 'having heard' something, leading to a subsequent action. For example, 'Having learned the news, he departed.'

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΥΣΑΣ, ΜΑΘΩΝ, ΕΠΙΓΝΟΥΣ

G1295

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-seh-SOHS-thai

Translations: to be saved through, to be preserved, to be brought safely through, to be rescued

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'completely', and the verb σῴζω (sōizō), meaning 'to save' or 'to preserve'. As a whole, it means 'to save through' or 'to preserve completely'. It is used to describe someone or something being brought safely through a difficult situation, such as a storm or danger, or being completely preserved. It is often used in a passive sense, indicating that the subject is the one being saved or preserved by an external agent.

Inflection: Perfect, Infinitive, Passive

Synonyms: ΣΩΖΩ, ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-neng-ken

Translations: he brought, he carried, he bore, he led, he produced

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'he brought,' 'he carried,' or 'he bore.' It is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb φέρω (pherō), which means 'to bear,' 'to carry,' 'to bring,' or 'to lead.' It describes a completed action in the past, performed by a single male or neuter subject.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

Etymology: The verb φέρω (pherō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear.' It is a very ancient and common verb in Greek, with many derivatives.

G0888

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: akh-REH-ee-os

Translations: unprofitable, useless, worthless, good for nothing, a useless one

Notes: This adjective describes something or someone as useless, unprofitable, or worthless. It implies a lack of benefit or advantage, often in a moral or practical sense. It can be used to describe a servant who has not done anything beyond their basic duty, or something that provides no gain or advantage.

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΩΦΕΛΗΣ, ἈΚΑΡΠΟΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the negative prefix 'α-' (a-, meaning 'not' or 'without') and 'χρεῖος' (chreios), which means 'useful' or 'serviceable'. Thus, it literally means 'not useful' or 'without service'.

G3062

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Adverb

Sounds like: LOY-pon

Translations: remaining, the rest, the remainder, other, finally, henceforth, for the rest

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'remaining' or 'other', a noun meaning 'the rest' or 'the remainder', or an adverb meaning 'finally', 'henceforth', or 'for the rest'. As an adjective, it describes what is left over. As a noun, it refers to the remaining portion or people. As an adverb, it introduces a concluding thought or indicates a future time.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΛΟΙΠΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΛΟΙΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb λείπω (leípō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to remain'.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

Translations: he, she, it, they, him, her, it, them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, same, very

Notes: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is a versatile word in Koine Greek. As a third-person pronoun, it translates to 'he, she, it' or 'they' in the nominative case, and 'him, her, it' or 'them' in other cases. When used intensively, often in the nominative or immediately following the noun, it means 'himself, herself, itself, themselves' or 'even, very'. When used as an adjective with the definite article (e.g., 'ὁ αὐτὸς'), it means 'the same'. Its meaning depends on its grammatical function and position in the sentence.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a pronominal stem *au- or *aw-.

G3543

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: noh-MEE-zohn

Translations: thinking, supposing, considering, believing, accustomed, observing, a thinking, a supposing

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'νομίζω'. It describes someone who is currently thinking, supposing, or considering something. It can also refer to someone who is accustomed to a certain practice or observes a custom. It is often used to introduce a thought or belief held by the subject of the sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΟΜΑΙ, ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΔΟΚΕΩ

G0864

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-fee-ko-MEH-noo

Translations: having come, having arrived, having reached, of one who has come, of one who has arrived

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'aphikneomai', meaning 'to arrive' or 'to come'. It describes an action that has already taken place, often functioning like an adjective or adverb to modify a noun or verb in the sentence. It indicates that someone or something has reached a particular place or state.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΛΘΟΝΤΟΣ, ΠΑΡΑΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΥ

Etymology: The word ἀφικνέομαι (aphikneomai) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἱκνέομαι (hikneomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to reach'. Thus, it literally means 'to come from' or 'to arrive from'.

G4254

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: proh-ah-GAH-gohn

Translations: leading forth, bringing forth, going before, bringing out, bringing forward, advancing

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρό (pro, meaning 'before' or 'forward') and the verb ἄγω (agō, meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'). As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or completed, functioning like an adjective or adverb. It generally means 'leading forward,' 'bringing out,' or 'going before,' often implying movement or progression in front of something or someone.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΕΞΑΓΩ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G4128

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thoss

Translations: multitude, a multitude, crowd, a crowd, great number, abundance, a great number

Notes: This word refers to a large number or quantity of people or things. It can be used to describe a crowd of people, a large amount of something, or a general abundance. For example, it might refer to a large gathering of disciples or a great quantity of fish.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

Etymology: From the Greek root *pleth-* meaning 'to be full' or 'to fill'. It is related to words indicating fullness or abundance.

G2892

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: koh-MEE-zon-tah

Translations: carrying, bringing, receiving, obtaining, a carrier, a bringer

Notes: ΚΟΜΙΖΟΝΤΑ is a present active participle derived from the verb ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, meaning 'to carry,' 'to bring,' 'to receive,' or 'to obtain.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing someone or something that is in the act of carrying, bringing, receiving, or obtaining. It can be translated as 'carrying,' 'bringing,' 'receiving,' or 'obtaining,' or as 'one who carries/brings/receives/obtains.' Its meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, often implying the act of conveying something or acquiring something.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Accusative, Singular, Masculine; or Accusative, Singular, Neuter; or Nominative, Plural, Neuter; or Accusative, Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩΝ, ΑΓΩΝ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩΝ

G4112

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: plah-stoh-grah-FEE-ahn

Translations: forgery, a forgery

Notes: This word refers to the act of forging or counterfeiting, especially documents or writings. It is a compound word derived from 'πλαστός' (plastos), meaning 'formed, molded, fabricated', and 'γραφή' (graphe), meaning 'writing'. It describes the creation of something false with the intent to deceive. In a sentence, it would typically function as the object of a verb, indicating what is being forged.

Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΙΒΔΗΛΕΙΑ, ΨΕΥΔΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'πλαστογραφία' (plastographia) is a compound noun formed from 'πλαστός' (plastos), meaning 'formed, molded, fabricated, false', and 'γραφή' (graphe), meaning 'writing'. It literally means 'false writing' or 'fabricated writing'.

G1941

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-pee-kah-LEH-sas

Translations: having called upon, having invoked, having appealed to, having named

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'epikaleō'. It describes an action that has been completed before the main action of the sentence. It is used to indicate someone who has called upon, invoked, or appealed to someone or something, often a deity or a higher authority. It can also mean to name or to give a surname.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ

G5574

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: psyoo-DES-thai

Translations: to lie, to speak falsely, to deceive, to be false

Notes: This word is the present middle or passive infinitive form of the verb 'to lie' or 'to speak falsely'. It describes the action of intentionally stating something untrue or misleading. As an infinitive, it functions like 'to lie' in English, often used after other verbs or as the subject of a sentence.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΤΑΩ, ΠΛΑΝΑΩ

Etymology: The word derives from the ancient Greek root ψεύδω (pseudō), meaning 'to lie' or 'to deceive'. It is related to the noun ψεῦδος (pseudos), meaning 'a lie' or 'falsehood'.

G5037

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.

G5346

Part of Speech: Verb Participle

Sounds like: FEE-sas

Translations: having said, saying, speaking, asserting

Notes: ΦΗΣΑΣ is the aorist active participle of the verb ΦΗΜΙ, meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal qualities. It often indicates an action that occurred prior to the main verb of the sentence, translating to 'having said' or 'after saying'. It can also be used to describe someone who is currently saying something, or to introduce a direct quote.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩΝ, ΕΙΠΩΝ, ΛΑΛΩΝ

G0518

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-pang-GEI-lan-tah

Translations: having reported, having announced, having declared, having told, having brought back word

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ἀπαγγέλλω', meaning 'to report', 'to announce', or 'to declare'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, often functioning like an adjective modifying a noun or a clause indicating a circumstance. It implies the completion of the action of reporting or announcing.

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ἈΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word ἀπαγγέλλω is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἀγγέλλω (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'. Thus, it literally means 'to announce from' or 'to report back'.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, among, after, behind, afterward, besides

Notes: ΜΕΤΑ is a versatile word that functions as both a preposition and an adverb. As a preposition, its meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: when followed by a genitive noun, it means 'with' or 'among', indicating association or presence; when followed by an accusative noun, it means 'after' or 'behind', indicating sequence or pursuit. As an adverb, it typically means 'afterward' or 'besides'. It is a very common word in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is cognate with English 'mid' and 'middle'.

G4514

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: roh-MAI-oys

Translations: (to) Romans, (to) the Romans

Notes: This word refers to the people of Rome or the Roman Empire. It is used to indicate a group of people who are Romans, often in the context of their nationality or political affiliation. In this inflected form, it indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to the Romans' or 'for the Romans'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Etymology: From Ρώμη (Rhōmē), meaning 'Rome', referring to the city and empire. The suffix -αιος (-aios) is used to form adjectives or nouns denoting origin or belonging.

G0615

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pek-TEI-nen

Translations: he killed, she killed, it killed, he slew, she slew, it slew

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist active indicative form of the verb ἀποκτείνω (apokteinō), meaning 'to kill' or 'to slay'. It describes a completed action of killing or slaying, typically referring to a single instance in the past. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb κτείνω (kteinō), meaning 'to kill'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

G5290

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: hoo-pos-TREP-san-tos

Translations: (of) having returned, (of) returning, (of) turning back, (of) going back

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, derived from the verb meaning 'to return' or 'to turn back'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred relative to the main verb of the sentence. It functions like an adjective or adverb, often indicating the subject of the action or the circumstances under which the main action takes place. In this genitive form, it often indicates possession or the subject of a genitive absolute construction.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΑΝΑΚΑΜΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΥΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'back', and the verb ΣΤΡΕΦΩ (strephō), meaning 'to turn'. Thus, it literally means 'to turn back' or 'to return'.

G639

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-po-RON

Translations: poor, needy, destitute, without resources, at a loss, perplexed, of the poor, of the needy

Notes: This word describes someone who is without resources, in need, or at a loss. It can refer to material poverty, meaning someone is poor or destitute, or to a state of being perplexed or without a way forward. It is a compound word, formed from the negative prefix ἀ- (a-, 'not') and πόρος (poros, 'a way, passage, resource').

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΤΩΧΟΣ, ΕΝΔΕΗΣ, ΠΕΝΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἀπορέω (aporeō) comes from ἀ- (a-), a negative prefix, and πόρος (poros), meaning 'a way, passage, resource'. Thus, it literally means 'without a way' or 'without resources'.

G1603

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-PEM-pei

Translations: sends out, sends forth, dispatches, sends away, exports

Notes: This word means to send out, send forth, or dispatch. It implies an action of causing something or someone to go from one place to another, often with a specific purpose or destination. It can be used in contexts such as sending a messenger, dispatching troops, or exporting goods.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΠΕΜΠΩ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐκ (ek, "out of") and πέμπω (pempō, "to send"). It literally means "to send out from."

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, after, among, behind, by, in company with, in pursuit of, according to

Notes: This word is a preposition that can also function as an adverb. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it usually means 'after' or 'behind' (indicating sequence or pursuit). It can also denote a change of state or position.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases)

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'μετά' (meta) comes from Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is related to English 'mid' and 'middle'.

G0051

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-pang-geh-LOON-tah

Translations: about to report, about to announce, about to bring back word, about to tell, about to declare

Notes: This word is a future active participle, indicating an action that is about to happen or intended to happen. It describes someone who is going to report, announce, or bring back a message. It is often used to describe a messenger or someone tasked with delivering information.

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ἈΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ἘΞΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

Translations: what, why, what kind of, how much, something, anything, a certain thing

Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun 'τίς'. It can be used to ask 'what?' or 'why?', or to refer to 'something' or 'anything' in an indefinite sense. When used as an adjective, it means 'what kind of' or 'how much'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word 'ΤΙ' originates from Proto-Indo-European, serving as the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun.

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-ton

Translations: this, this one, him, it

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, used to point out something specific that is near in proximity, time, or thought, or something that has just been mentioned. As a pronoun, it can stand in for a noun, meaning 'this one' or 'him/it'. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, meaning 'this' (e.g., 'this house'). In this form, it is masculine singular and in the accusative case, meaning it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΝ

G3854

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-geh-NO-meh-non

Translations: having come, having arrived, having appeared, a thing having come, that which has come

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παραγίνομαι', meaning 'to come alongside, to arrive, or to be present'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is completed, functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. In this form, it refers to something that has come or arrived.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

G4811

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: soo-koh-fan-TAY-sas

Translations: having accused falsely, having slandered, having extorted, having defrauded

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'συκοφαντέω' (sykophanteō), meaning 'to accuse falsely, to slander, to extort, or to defraud'. As a participle, it describes an action completed in the past by the subject of the main verb, functioning adjectivally to modify a noun or adverbially to describe the circumstances of the main action. It implies an act of malicious or unjust accusation, often with the intent of gain.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΟΛΟΣ, ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΟΣ, ΕΚΒΙΑΣΤΗΣ

G0337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-EI-len

Translations: he took up, he took away, he destroyed, he killed, he slew

Notes: The word ἀναιρέω generally means 'to take up' or 'to take away'. Depending on the context, it can also mean 'to destroy' or 'to kill'. ἈΝΕΙΛΕΝ is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of this verb, indicating a completed action in the past by a single subject (he, she, or it). For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'He killed him' or 'He took him away'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ἈΦΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἀναιρέω is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀνά (aná), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb αἱρέω (hairéō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. Thus, its core meaning is 'to take up' or 'to take away'.

G1869

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-AYR-toh

Translations: was lifted up, was exalted, was raised, was arrogant, was proud

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'epairō', meaning 'to lift up' or 'to raise'. In the context provided, it is used in the passive voice, indicating that someone 'was lifted up' or 'was exalted'. It can also carry the connotation of being arrogant or proud, meaning 'to be lifted up in pride'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'epi' (upon, over) and the verb 'airō' (to lift, take up).

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

Synonyms: ὙΨΟΩ, ΑἸΡΩ

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-gah

Translations: great, large, mighty, important, a great, a large

Notes: This word describes something as great, large, or mighty in size, extent, or importance. It can refer to physical size, but also to significance, power, or intensity. It is often used to emphasize the magnitude of something, such as a great storm, a great fear, or a great city. This particular form, ΜΕΓΑ, is the neuter nominative or accusative singular form of the adjective.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *meǵh₂- (great). It is related to Latin magnus and English much.

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.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: leh-GON-tohn

Translations: (of) saying, (of) speaking, (of) telling, (of) relating, (of) calling, (of) naming

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the present active participle of the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It refers to 'those who are saying' or 'of those who are speaking'. It is often used to introduce direct or indirect speech, or to describe the action of a group of people who are speaking.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΟΥΝΤΩΝ, ΦΩΝΟΥΝΤΩΝ

G1223

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'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEEP-ses-thai

Translations: to take, to receive, to get, to obtain, to seize, to grasp

Notes: This word is the future middle infinitive form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. It indicates an action of taking or receiving that will happen in the future, often with the subject performing the action for themselves or experiencing the action. It is used to express purpose or result, or as the object of another verb.

Inflection: Future, Middle Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G5607

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ON-tah

Translations: being, existing, things that are, beings, real things

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It describes something that is or exists. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, indicating a state of being or existence. It can refer to 'those who are' or 'things that are', depending on the context and gender.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter Plural; or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine, Plural

Synonyms: ὙΠΑΡΧΟΝΤΑ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΑ

Etymology: The word εἰμί (eimi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁es- meaning 'to be'. It is a fundamental verb in many Indo-European languages.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: soh-EH-moo

Translations: Soemus, Soem

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a personal name or a place name, possibly of foreign origin transliterated into Greek. It is not a common Koine Greek word. Without further context, its specific meaning or identity is uncertain, but it functions as a name within the sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The etymology of 'ΣΟΕΜΟΥ' is uncertain as it does not appear to be a native Greek word. It is likely a transliteration of a foreign name, possibly from Aramaic or Latin, into Greek.

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

Translations: about, concerning, around, for, on behalf of, with respect to, at, near

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take either the genitive or accusative case, and its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'about', 'concerning', 'for', or 'on behalf of'. When used with the accusative case, it usually indicates spatial 'around', 'about' (in the sense of movement or position), 'at', or 'near'. It can also be used as a prefix in compound words, adding a sense of 'around' or 'excessive'.

Inflection: Governs Genitive or Accusative case; Does not inflect itself

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peri, meaning 'around, about'. It is cognate with English 'peri-' (as in 'perimeter') and Latin 'per'.

G5075

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: tet-rar-KHOON-tos

Translations: of a tetrarch, of one who rules a fourth part, of one who is a tetrarch

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to be a tetrarch' (τετραρχέω). A tetrarch was a ruler of a fourth part of a region or province, or sometimes a ruler of a smaller territory, often appointed by a higher authority like the Roman emperor. The word describes someone who is currently acting as or being a tetrarch. It is used to indicate possession or relationship, similar to saying 'belonging to the tetrarch' or 'of the tetrarch'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΕΤΡΑΡΧΗΣ (tetrarchēs) is a compound word formed from the Greek prefix τετρα- (tetra-), meaning 'four', and the noun ἀρχή (archē), meaning 'rule' or 'dominion'. Thus, it literally means 'ruler of a fourth part'.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TOOT

Translations: this, that, this one, that one, of this, of that, to this, to that

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun and adjective 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something specific, either nearby or previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it can stand alone, referring to a person or thing. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, agreeing with it in gender, number, and case. Its meaning can shift slightly depending on the context, often emphasizing proximity or a specific reference.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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'.

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOH

Translations: (to) himself, (for) himself, (to) herself, (for) herself, (to) itself, (for) itself, (to) themselves, (for) themselves

Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning it refers back to the subject of the clause. It indicates that the action of the verb is directed back to the subject itself. It can be used for singular or plural subjects, and its specific meaning (himself, herself, itself, themselves) depends on the gender and number of the subject it refers to. In this dative form, it often conveys the sense of 'to' or 'for' the subject.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G2722

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-TES-khen

Translations: held, he held, she held, it held, took possession of, he took possession of, she took possession of, it took possession of, restrained, he restrained, she restrained, it restrained, occupied, he occupied, she occupied, it occupied, possessed, he possessed, she possessed, it possessed, retained, he retained, she retained, it retained, seized, he seized, she seized, it seized

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'κατέχω' (katechō). It means 'he/she/it held,' 'took possession of,' 'restrained,' 'occupied,' 'possessed,' 'retained,' or 'seized.' It describes an action that occurred in the past and was completed. It can be used in various contexts, such as holding onto something, taking control of a place, or restraining someone.

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

Synonyms: ΕΧΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'κατέχω' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against,' and the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold.' The combination implies holding down, holding fast, or holding against something.

G3180

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mee-kha-NOH-meh-nos

Translations: devising, contriving, plotting, scheming, inventing, designing

Notes: This word is a present participle, meaning 'devising' or 'contriving'. It describes someone who is actively planning or inventing something, often with a sense of ingenuity or cunning. It can be used to describe someone who is plotting something negative, or simply designing something clever. It functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to indicate the action of devising.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΤΕΧΝΑΖΩ, ΕΠΙΝΟΕΩ

G1121

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GRAHM-mah-see

Translations: (to) letters, (by) writings, (with) documents, (in) literature

Notes: This word refers to a letter of the alphabet, a written character, or more broadly, a piece of writing, a document, or even literature. In its dative plural form, as seen in ΓΡΑΜΜΑΣΙ, it often indicates the means or instrument by which something is done, such as 'by means of letters' or 'with writings'. It can also denote location or association, like 'in letters' or 'among writings'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΡΑΦΑΙ, ΒΙΒΛΙΑ, ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΓΡΑΜΜΑ comes from the verb γράφω (graphō), meaning 'to write'. It originally referred to a mark or line, then developed to mean a written character or letter, and subsequently, a piece of writing.

G1841

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: EX-oh-doos

Translations: exits, departures, ways out, ways of escape, ways of going out, outcomes, expenses, expenditures

Notes: This word refers to a way out, a departure, or an exit. It can also denote an outcome or the end of something, or even an expenditure or expense. In a sentence, it would describe the means or act of going out from a place or situation.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΒΑΣΙΣ, ΕΚΒΑΣΙΣ, ΕΚΦΟΡΑ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἔξοδος (exodos), from ἐξ (ex, 'out of') + ὁδός (hodos, 'way, path').

G5432

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-phroo-REH-ee

Translations: he was guarding, she was guarding, it was guarding, he guarded, she guarded, it guarded

Notes: This verb means 'to guard,' 'to keep watch,' or 'to protect.' It describes the action of keeping something or someone safe, often implying a continuous or ongoing state of vigilance. It can be used to describe a person or a group of people guarding a place, a prisoner, or even a concept like peace or a promise.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΤΗΡΕΩ, ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ

G1247

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-DRAS

Translations: having escaped, having fled, having run away

Notes: This word is a compound word, formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'away', and the verb διδράσκω (didraskō), meaning 'to run' or 'to flee'. It describes the action of having escaped or fled from a situation, often implying a successful evasion or getting away. It is typically used to indicate that someone has managed to get away from danger or capture.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΦΥΓΩΝ, ΑΠΟΔΡΑΣ

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.

G4238

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: PRAH-toh-meh-nah

Translations: things done, deeds, actions, a deed, an action

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, neuter plural, of the verb 'πράσσω' (prassō), meaning 'to do' or 'to accomplish'. It refers to 'things being done' or 'actions'. It is often used substantively to mean 'deeds' or 'actions' in general. It can refer to both good and bad actions, depending on the context.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Participle, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑ, ΠΟΙΗΜΑΤΑ, ΠΡΑΞΕΙΣ

G5483

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kha-ri-ZOH-meh-nos

Translations: granting, giving freely, showing favor, forgiving, bestowing, pardoning

Notes: This word is a present participle, active voice, middle/passive form, derived from the verb 'χαρίζω'. It describes the action of granting something as a favor, giving freely, showing kindness or favor, or forgiving. It implies an act of grace or benevolence. It can be used to describe someone who is in the act of granting or forgiving.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΦΙΗΜΙ

Etymology: From 'χάρις' (charis), meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The verb 'χαρίζω' means 'to show favor' or 'to do something agreeable'.

G2542

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: kai-sa-REH-ee-an

Translations: Caesarea, to Caesarea, into Caesarea

Notes: This word refers to Caesarea, a significant ancient city located on the Mediterranean coast of Judea. It was built by Herod the Great and named in honor of Caesar Augustus. It served as the Roman capital of the province of Judea and was a major port city. In the New Testament, it is mentioned as a place where Peter preached and where Paul was imprisoned.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The name "Caesarea" is derived from the Roman imperial title "Caesar," honoring Caesar Augustus. It was a common practice for cities founded or significantly developed under Roman rule to be named after the emperor.

G1014

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-boo-LEE-thay

Translations: wished, desired, intended, purposed, wanted

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to wish', 'to desire', 'to intend', or 'to purpose'. It describes a deliberate act of the will, often implying a decision or a settled intention. It is used to express someone's past desire or intention to do something.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΘΕΛΩ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ

Etymology: The word ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to wish' or 'to will'. It is related to the noun βουλή (boulē), meaning 'will' or 'council'.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: bah-tah-NEH-ah

Translations: Batanaea

Notes: Batanaea is a geographical region located east of the Jordan River, in what was ancient Syria. It was known for its fertile plains and was part of the territory ruled by Herod Philip II. It is often mentioned alongside other regions like Trachonitis and Auranitis.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Batanaea' is derived from the Aramaic word 'Bashan', which was an ancient region in the Transjordan area. It refers to the fertile plain east of the Sea of Galilee.

G5139

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: tra-kho-NEE-ton

Translations: of Trachonitis, of the Trachonites

Notes: This word refers to the inhabitants of Trachonitis, a rocky region located southeast of Damascus. It is used to describe people or things associated with this specific geographical area. For example, one might speak of 'the people of Trachonitis' or 'the region of Trachonitis'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The word is derived from ΤΡΑΧΩΝ (TRACHON), meaning 'rocky place' or 'rough ground', referring to the geographical characteristics of the region.

G0353

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ah-nah-lah-BOHN

Translations: taking up, having taken up, receiving, assuming, picking up, restoring

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle of the verb ἀναλαμβάνω. It is a compound word formed from ἀνά (ana, meaning 'up' or 'again') and λαμβάνω (lambanō, meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'). It generally means to take up, pick up, or receive something, often implying an action of lifting or resuming. It can also mean to assume a role or to restore something.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΙΡΩ

G3696

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OP-lah

Translations: arms, weapons, armor, hoofs

Notes: This word is a plural noun that can refer to military equipment such as arms, weapons, or armor. It can also refer to the hoofs of an animal. Its meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΠΛΙΣΙΣ, ΟΠΛΙΣΜΟΣ, ΟΝΥΞ

Etymology: The word ὅπλον (hoplon) is believed to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sep-, meaning 'to handle, to grasp'. It originally referred to any tool or implement, and later specialized to mean 'weapon' or 'armor'.

G1384

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: doh-kee-MOH-tah-toos

Translations: most approved, most tried, most excellent, most trustworthy, most esteemed

Notes: This word is the superlative form of the adjective 'dokimos', meaning 'approved' or 'tested'. As a superlative, it indicates the highest degree of approval, trustworthiness, or excellence. It is used to describe individuals or things that have been thoroughly tested and found to be of the highest quality, most reliable, or most esteemed among a group. For example, it could refer to the most trustworthy soldiers or the most excellent leaders.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΙΣΤΟΥΣ, ΕΚΛΕΚΤΟΥΣ, ΕΥΔΟΚΙΜΟΥΣ

Etymology: The word 'dokimos' comes from the Greek verb 'dokimazo' (δοκιμάζω), meaning 'to test' or 'to approve'. It is related to 'dokos' (δοκός), meaning 'a beam' or 'a test'.

G4367

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-ET-as-sen

Translations: he was commanding, he was ordering, he was instructing

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'prostassō'. It means 'to command', 'to order', or 'to instruct'. The imperfect tense indicates an ongoing or repeated action in the past, or an action that was attempted or in progress. It describes someone in the past who was in the process of giving a command or instruction.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΑΣΣΩ, ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

Translations: (to) them, (to) themselves, (to) it, (to) him, (to) her

Notes: This word is a dative plural form of the personal/demonstrative pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It typically means 'to/for them' or 'to/for themselves', depending on the context. It can refer to people or things. When used reflexively, it emphasizes the subject performing an action on or for themselves. It can also be used to refer to 'it', 'him', or 'her' in the dative case when the gender and number are clear from context, though 'them' is its primary plural translation.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

G0658

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-fee-KO-meh-noys

Translations: (to) having come, (to) having arrived, (to) those who have come, (to) those who have arrived, (to) when they had come

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle, meaning 'having come' or 'having arrived'. It is used to describe an action completed in the past, often functioning adverbially to indicate the circumstances or time of the main verb. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb 'ἱκνέομαι' (hikneomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to reach'. Thus, it literally means 'to come from' or 'to arrive at a destination'.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter, Aorist Middle Participle

Synonyms: ΕΛΘΟΥΣΙΝ, ΠΑΡΑΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΙΣ

G1587

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ek-BAH-tah-nah

Translations: Ecbatana

Notes: Ecbatana was an ancient city in Media, known as the capital of the Median Empire and later a summer residence for the Achaemenid Persian kings. It is mentioned in the Old Testament and Apocrypha, particularly in the books of Ezra, Tobit, and Judith. It is used to refer to the city itself.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative or Genitive

Etymology: The name Ecbatana is derived from Old Persian 'Hagmatāna', meaning 'place of gathering'. It was a significant city in ancient Media and Persia.

G3670

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: oh-moh-FY-looss

Translations: of the same race, of the same nation, of the same tribe, fellow countryman, fellow tribesman

Notes: This word describes someone or something belonging to the same race, nation, or tribe as another. It is used to refer to people who share a common ethnic or national origin, emphasizing their shared identity or heritage. It is a compound word formed from 'ὁμός' (homos), meaning 'same', and 'φῦλον' (phylon), meaning 'race' or 'tribe'.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ, ΟΜΟΕΘΝΗΣ

G2036

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.

G3754

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.

G3195

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: MEL-line

Translations: to be about to, to intend to, to be destined to, to delay, to hesitate

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb μέλλω. It is commonly used with an infinitive to express an action that is imminent, intended, or destined to happen. It can also indicate a delay or hesitation in doing something. For example, it might be used to say 'he is about to go' or 'they intend to speak'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΘΕΛΩ, ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *melh₂- 'to grind, crush'. The meaning evolved to 'to be about to' or 'to delay', possibly through the idea of 'grinding to a halt' or 'being on the verge of something'.

G3729

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hor-MAHN

Translations: to rush, to urge on, to set in motion, to impel

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ὁρμάω'. It means to rush forward, to move with impetuosity, or to set something in motion. It can also mean to urge someone on or to incite them to action. It describes a forceful or sudden movement or a strong impulse.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΓΩ, ΣΠΕΥΔΩ, ΠΡΟΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the root 'ὁρμή' (hormē), meaning 'a rapid motion, a start, an impulse'.

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pis-TEV-sas

Translations: having believed, having trusted, having put faith in

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having believed' or 'having trusted'. It describes an action of believing or trusting that has been completed in the past, and it functions adjectivally, modifying a noun or pronoun. It can be used to describe someone who has placed their faith in something or someone.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΩΣ, ΕΛΠΙΣΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩ (pisteuō) comes from ΠΙΣΤΙΣ (pistis), meaning 'faith' or 'trust'. It signifies to have faith, to believe, or to trust.

G3992

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-POM-fen

Translations: he has sent, she has sent, it has sent

Notes: This word is the third person singular, perfect active indicative form of the verb 'ΠΕΜΠΩ' (pempo), meaning 'to send'. The perfect tense indicates an action completed in the past with continuing results or relevance in the present. Therefore, 'ΠΕΠΟΜΦΕΝ' means 'he/she/it has sent' or 'has caused to go'. It describes a completed action of sending by a singular subject.

Inflection: Perfect Active Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΕΜΠΩ (pempo) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or from an onomatopoeic root. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages, but its precise etymology is not fully established.

G3982

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pay-SON-tas

Translations: those who will persuade, the ones who will persuade, to persuade, about to persuade

Notes: This word is a future participle, meaning 'those who will persuade' or 'about to persuade'. It is used to describe individuals or groups who are in the process of, or are intended to, convince or win over others. As an accusative plural, it often functions as the object of a verb, indicating the purpose or outcome of an action, such as 'sending them to persuade'.

Inflection: Accusative, Masculine, Plural, Future Participle

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΘΟΝΤΑΣ, ΠΕΙΘΟΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The word πείθω (peithō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *bheidh-, meaning 'to trust, to persuade'. It is related to concepts of trust, belief, and obedience.

G2698

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-THES-thai

Translations: to lay down, to put down, to deposit, to place, to store, to entrust

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi, meaning 'to place' or 'to put'). It generally means to lay something down, to put it in a specific place, or to deposit it. In a financial or legal context, it can mean to deposit money or to entrust something to someone. It can also be used metaphorically, such as to lay down one's life.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΑΠΟΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: this, that, it, a this, a that

Notes: ΤΟΥΤΟ is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is the neuter singular form and can function as either the nominative or accusative case. As a pronoun, it refers to a specific thing or concept, often pointing it out. As an adjective, it modifies a neuter singular noun, indicating 'this' or 'that' particular noun. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'this thing' or 'that matter'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos) is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. Its origin is ancient, deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots that conveyed the idea of proximity or pointing.

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.

G0626

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-po-loh-gee-SOH-meh-noos

Translations: those who will defend themselves, those who will make a defense, those who will speak in defense

Notes: This word is a future middle participle, meaning 'those who will speak in defense' or 'those who will make an apology/defense'. It describes people who are going to present an argument or explanation in their own defense, often in a legal or formal context. It implies a future action of self-justification or explanation.

Inflection: Future, Middle Voice, Participle, Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ὙΠΕΡΜΑΧΕΩ, ὙΠΕΡΜΑΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπολογέομαι (apologeomai), a compound of ἀπό (apo, "from, away from") and λόγος (logos, "word, speech, reason"). It literally means 'to speak away from' or 'to speak in defense'.

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.

G2638

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-lah-BON-tes

Translations: having seized, having taken possession of, having overtaken, having understood, having apprehended, having attained

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'καταλαμβάνω' (katalambanō), which means to seize, take possession of, overtake, or understand. As a participle, it describes an action that has been completed before or at the same time as the main verb, often translated as 'having seized' or 'when they had seized'. It is a compound word formed from 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΝΤΕΣ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΣΥΝΙΕΝΤΕΣ

G3367

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: MAY-den

Translations: nothing, no one, none, not even one

Notes: This word is a negative indefinite pronoun or adjective, meaning 'nothing' or 'no one'. It is the neuter form of the word 'ΜΗΔΕΙΣ'. It is used to express absolute negation, particularly in contexts involving prohibitions, commands, or with subjunctive and optative moods, indicating that something should not happen or does not exist under certain conditions. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'do nothing' or 'let nothing happen'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΜΗΔΕΙΣ is a compound word formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (meaning 'not') and the numeral ΕΙΣ (meaning 'one'). It literally means 'not even one'.

G5426

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: phro-NOON-tas

Translations: thinking, understanding, having a mindset, being minded, being sensible, being prudent, being wise

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'phroneō'. It describes someone who is actively thinking, understanding, or having a particular mindset. It can refer to the act of being sensible, prudent, or wise, or simply having a certain disposition or way of thinking about things. It is often used to describe the mental attitude or disposition of a person.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΝΟΟΥΝΤΑΣ, ΣΥΝΙΕΝΤΑΣ

G5108

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: toy-OO-ton

Translations: such, such a, of such a kind, such a one, such a thing

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'such' or 'of such a kind'. It is used to describe something that is of a particular nature, quality, or degree, often referring back to something previously mentioned or implied. It can be used to emphasize the quality of a person or thing.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΟΙΟΣΔΕ, ΤΟΣΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ΤΟΙΟΣ (toios, "such") and the enclitic particle -ΟΥΤΟΣ (-outos, "this").

G3634

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: OY-on

Translations: such as, of what kind, what sort of, as, like, a such thing, a what sort of thing

Notes: ΟΙΟΝ is the neuter singular form of the adjective/pronoun ΟΙΟΣ. It is used to introduce a comparison, meaning 'such as' or 'as', or to ask about the quality or nature of something, meaning 'of what kind' or 'what sort of'. It can also function as a demonstrative, referring to something of a specific kind.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΟΣ, ΟΙΑ, ΟΙΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the demonstrative pronoun ΟΥΤΟΣ (this) or the interrogative pronoun ΤΙΣ (who, what).

G3195

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-MEL-len

Translations: was about to, was going to, intended to, was destined to

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative third person singular form of the verb μέλλω (mellō). It is often used as an auxiliary verb, indicating that an action was on the point of happening, was intended, or was destined to occur. It conveys a sense of imminence or future intention from a past perspective. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'He was about to leave' or 'She intended to speak'.

Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΧΕΙΡΕΩ, ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb μέλλω (mellō) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to delay' or 'to be concerned with'.

G0654

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-bee-SEH-sthai

Translations: to turn out, to result, to happen, to disembark, to step off, to go away, to depart

Notes: This word is the future middle/passive infinitive form of the verb ἀποβαίνω (apobainō). It means 'to turn out' or 'to result' in a figurative sense, indicating the outcome of an event or situation. It can also mean 'to disembark' or 'to step off' in a literal sense, referring to leaving a ship or vehicle. It is used to express a future action or state of being, often in a dependent clause.

Inflection: Future, Middle or Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ

G1821

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ap-es-TEH-lan

Translations: they sent out, they sent forth, they dispatched, they sent away

Notes: This word means to send someone or something out, away, or forth, often with a specific purpose or mission. It implies a sending from a particular place or source, emphasizing the act of dispatching. It is used to describe actions where individuals or things are commissioned or directed to go somewhere.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΠΕΜΠΩ

Etymology: The word ἘΞΑΠΕΣΤΕΙΛΑΝ comes from the verb ἐξαποστέλλω (exapostellō), which is a compound of ἐκ (ek, meaning 'out of' or 'from') and ἀποστέλλω (apostellō, meaning 'to send away' or 'to dispatch'). The prefix ἐξ- intensifies or specifies the direction of sending as 'out from'.

G5221

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: hoo-pan-TEE-sas

Translations: meeting, encountering, going to meet, having met, when he met

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'hypantao', meaning 'to meet' or 'to encounter'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred and often functions adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of the main verb's action. For example, it can be translated as 'having met' or 'when he met', describing someone who performed the action of meeting.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΝΤΑΩ, ΑΠΑΝΤΑΩ

G4197

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: por-EYE-ah

Translations: journey, a journey, travel, a travel, way, a way, course, a course

Notes: This word refers to the act of traveling, a journey, or the path taken. It describes movement from one place to another, often implying a specific route or duration. It can be used to speak of a physical trip or a metaphorical course of action.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΔΟΣ, ΔΡΟΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΟΡΕΙΑ (poreia) derives from the verb πορεύομαι (poreuomai), meaning 'to go, to travel, to proceed'.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-POY-ay-toh

Translations: was making, was doing, made, did, was producing, was performing

Notes: This word is the imperfect middle or passive indicative form of the verb 'poieō'. It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. In the middle voice, it means 'was making for oneself' or 'was doing for oneself'. In the passive voice, it means 'was being made' or 'was being done'. The context usually clarifies whether it's middle or passive.

Inflection: Imperfect, Middle or Passive, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

G5348

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: FTHA-sas

Translations: having come, having arrived, having reached, having attained, having anticipated, having preceded

Notes: ΦΘΑΣΑΣ is the masculine, singular, nominative aorist active participle of the verb ΦΘΑΝΩ (phthanō). It describes an action that has been completed before the main verb's action, often implying arrival, attainment, or anticipation. It can be translated as 'having come,' 'having arrived,' 'having reached,' or 'having anticipated,' depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΦΙΚΝΕΟΜΑΙ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

G0518

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-PANG-gei-len

Translations: he announced, he reported, he told, he declared, he brought word

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb ἀπαγγέλλω (apangellō). It means 'he announced,' 'he reported,' or 'he told.' It is used to describe the action of someone conveying a message or information to others, often with the sense of bringing news from one place to another. It is a compound word, combining the preposition ἀπό (apo, 'from') with the verb ἀγγέλλω (angellō, 'to announce' or 'to report').

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΕἸΠΕΝ, ΛΕΓΩ, ΜΗΝΥΩ

Etymology: The root verb ἀπαγγέλλω (apangellō) is a compound of ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and ἀγγέλλω (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report.' Thus, the word literally means 'to announce from' or 'to report from,' emphasizing the source or origin of the message.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: lah-BON-tes

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

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is completed. It often conveys the sense of 'having taken' or 'having received' and can be used to introduce a subordinate clause, indicating the circumstances or cause of the main action. For example, 'having taken the letter, they did not hurry'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G5432

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: froo-REE-on

Translations: fortress, a fortress, stronghold, a stronghold, garrison, a garrison

Notes: This word refers to a fortified place, such as a fortress, stronghold, or a place where a military garrison is stationed. It is used to describe a secure and defensible structure, often built for protection or as a military base.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΧΥΡΩΜΑ, ΠΥΡΓΟΣ, ΤΕΙΧΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb φρουρέω (phroureō), meaning 'to guard, to watch over', which itself comes from φύλαξ (phylax), meaning 'a guard'. Thus, it denotes a place that is guarded or watched over.

G5298

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-peh-khoh-RAY-san

Translations: they withdrew, they retired, they departed, they gave way, they yielded

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to withdraw' or 'to retire'. It describes the action of moving back or away from a place, often in the context of retreating, yielding, or giving way to someone or something. It can be used to describe a military retreat or simply moving out of the way.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΧΩΡΕΩ, ΑΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ΕΚΧΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word Ὑποχωρέω (hypochōreō) is a compound of ὑπό (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'from under', and χωρέω (chōreō), meaning 'to make room, go, come'. The combination implies moving away or giving ground.

G2641

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-lee-PON-tes

Translations: leaving behind, forsaking, abandoning, deserting

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'καταλείπω' (kataleipō), meaning 'to leave behind' or 'to abandon'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that is performing the action of leaving behind or forsaking. It can refer to 'those who have left behind' or 'having left behind'.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΕΝΤΕΣ, ΕΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΟΝΤΕΣ

G0018

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-ga-THON

Translations: of good, of good things, of good people, of benefits

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'ἈΓΑΘΟΣ', meaning 'good'. When used in the plural and genitive case, it often refers to 'good things', 'benefits', or 'good people'. It describes the quality of something or someone being inherently good, beneficial, or virtuous. For example, it can be used to speak of the source or possession of good things.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΩΝ, ΧΡΗΣΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'ἈΓΑΘΟΣ' is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is a common term in ancient Greek for 'good' in various senses.

G3854

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-geh-no-MEH-noo

Translations: of having come, of having arrived, of having been present, of having appeared

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from 'παρά' (para, 'beside, alongside') and 'γίνομαι' (ginomai, 'to become, to be, to happen'). It describes someone or something that has come alongside, arrived, or become present. It is often used to indicate the arrival or presence of a person or event, functioning like a subordinate clause in English, such as 'when he had come' or 'after they arrived'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter, Aorist, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

G2645

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-BO-ah

Translations: cried out against, shouted against, accused, denounced, clamored against

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, 'down, against') and the verb βοάω (boaō, 'to cry aloud, shout'). It means to cry out or shout against someone or something, often implying an accusation, denunciation, or a clamor of opposition. It describes a strong, vocal expression of disapproval or complaint directed at another.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΕΩ, ΕΠΙΒΟΑΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΒΟΑΩ is a compound verb derived from the prefix ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΒΟΑΩ (boaō), meaning 'to cry aloud' or 'to shout'.

G0757

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AR-khein

Translations: to rule, to govern, to lead, to begin, to be first

Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ἈΡΧΩ'. It means 'to rule' or 'to govern', indicating the act of exercising authority or leadership over someone or something. It can also mean 'to begin' or 'to be first', referring to the initiation of an action or being in a primary position. It is used to express the purpose or result of an action, or as the subject or object of another verb.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΩ, ΚΥΡΙΕΥΩ, ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the noun ἀρχή (archē), meaning 'beginning, origin, rule, authority'. The verb thus relates to both the concept of starting something and holding a position of power.

G3870

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: pah-rah-kah-LOON-tes

Translations: exhorting, comforting, encouraging, appealing, beseeching, entreating, inviting, calling upon, a comforter, an encourager

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'παρακαλέω'. It describes someone who is actively engaged in the process of exhorting, comforting, encouraging, or appealing to others. It can function adjectivally (e.g., 'the comforting ones') or adverbially (e.g., 'while comforting').

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΤΡΕΠΟΝΤΕΣ, ΠΑΡΑΜΥΘΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ, ΕΝΘΑΡΡΥΝΟΝΤΕΣ

G1380

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-deh-DOK-toh

Translations: it had been decided, it had been determined, it had been resolved

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'δοκέω' (dokeō), meaning 'to seem, to think, to decide'. The prefix 'δια-' (dia-) intensifies the meaning, suggesting a thorough or complete decision. 'Διαδεδοκτο' specifically means 'it had been decided' or 'it had been determined', indicating a past action that had a lasting effect, often referring to a resolution made by a group or authority.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Pluperfect, Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΕΔΟΚΕΙ, ΕΨΗΦΙΣΤΟ

Etymology: The verb 'δοκέω' (dokeō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to take, to accept, to receive'. The prefix 'δια-' (dia-) means 'through, across, apart'.

G2722

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-TEH-kheh

Translations: he held, she held, it held, he possessed, she possessed, it possessed, he restrained, she restrained, it restrained, he occupied, she occupied, it occupied

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'κατέχω'. It describes an action that was ongoing or habitual in the past. It means to hold down, hold fast, possess, occupy, or restrain. It can be used to describe someone holding onto something, occupying a place, or restraining someone or something.

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

Synonyms: ΕΧΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ

G3730

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: or-MAS

Translations: impulses, attacks, desires, a violent motion, an impulse, an attack, a desire

Notes: This word refers to a violent motion, a strong impulse, an onset, or an attack. It can also denote a strong desire or passion. In a sentence, it describes a forceful or sudden movement, either physical or emotional. For example, it might be used to describe the 'attacks' of the wicked or the 'impulses' that drive someone's actions.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΘΥΜΙΑ, ΟΡΜΗΜΑ, ΠΡΟΣΒΟΛΗ

Etymology: The word ΟΡΜΗ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ser- meaning 'to flow, to rush'. It describes a strong, forward motion or impulse.

G5279

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: hoo-po-MIM-nays-kohn

Translations: reminding, recalling, bringing to remembrance, putting in mind

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'reminding' or 'bringing to remembrance'. It describes an action that is ongoing or habitual. It is often used to describe someone who is causing another person to remember something, or bringing something to mind for themselves or others.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΜΙΜΝΗΣΚΩ, ΜΝΗΜΟΝΕΥΩ, ΥΠΟΜΝΗΣΙΣ

G1334

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-ay-goo-MEH-nohs

Translations: narrating, recounting, describing, telling, one who narrates, he who narrates

Notes: This word is a present participle derived from the verb 'διηγέομαι' (diēgeomai), meaning 'to narrate' or 'to recount'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action and can function adjectivally or adverbially, often translated as 'narrating,' 'recounting,' or 'one who narrates.' It indicates someone who is in the process of telling a story or giving a detailed account.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩΝ, ΦΡΑΖΩΝ, ΑΠΑΓΓΕΛΛΩΝ

Etymology: The word διηγέομαι (diēgeomai) is a compound word formed from διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'throughout,' and ἡγέομαι (hēgeomai), meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide.' Thus, it literally means 'to lead through' a narrative or account.

G1411

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DOO-nah-mees

Translations: power, might, strength, ability, miracle, a power, a miracle

Notes: This word refers to inherent power, ability, or strength, often implying a capacity for action or accomplishment. It can describe physical strength, moral power, or even miraculous power, especially when referring to divine power or acts of God. It is frequently used in the New Testament to denote the supernatural power of God or the Holy Spirit, or the power demonstrated through miracles.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ, ΙΣΧΥΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: From δύναμαι (dynamai, "to be able, to have power"), which is of uncertain origin.

G4851

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soom-FEH-rain

Translations: to be profitable, to be advantageous, to be useful, to be expedient, to be fitting, to be good for

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb συμφέρω (sympherō). It means to be profitable, advantageous, or useful. It is often used impersonally, meaning 'it is profitable' or 'it is expedient,' indicating what is beneficial or suitable for someone or something. It can also mean to bring together or contribute.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΩΦΕΛΕΙΝ, ΛΥΣΙΤΕΛΕΙΝ, ΧΡΗΣΙΜΕΥΕΙΝ

Etymology: The word συμφέρω (sympherō) is a compound verb formed from σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry.' Thus, it literally means 'to bear together' or 'to bring together,' which extends to the sense of being advantageous or profitable.

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.

G5056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEH-los

Translations: end, a goal, a purpose, an outcome, a completion, a tax, a custom, a duty

Notes: This word refers to an end, a goal, a purpose, or the completion of something. It can also refer to a tax or custom duty. It is often used to denote the conclusion of an event or process, or the ultimate aim or objective. In some contexts, it refers to the payment of tribute or taxes.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΣ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΙΑ, ΤΕΛΕΥΤΗ

Etymology: The word ΤΕΛΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to turn, to accomplish, to fulfill'. It is related to words signifying completion, fulfillment, and the end of a process.

G3982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PEI-sen

Translations: persuaded, convinced, prevailed upon

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'πείθω' (peithō), meaning 'to persuade' or 'to convince'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, where someone successfully convinced or prevailed upon another person or group to do something. It is often used in contexts where an argument or appeal leads to a change in someone's mind or actions.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΠΕΙΘΩ, ΠΑΡΑΠΕΙΘΩ

G0935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEHFS

Translations: king, a king, ruler, sovereign

Notes: This word refers to a king or a ruler, someone who holds supreme authority over a territory or people. It is commonly used to denote a monarch or sovereign. In a sentence, it would function as a noun, often as the subject or object, indicating the person in power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to a word meaning 'base' or 'foundation', suggesting one who stands at the foundation of power or authority. It has been used since ancient Greek times to refer to a monarch.

G1510

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ON-tas

Translations: being, existing, those who are, those who exist

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'to be' (ΕἸΜΙ), inflected in the masculine accusative plural. It describes individuals or things that are currently in a state of being or existence. It can be translated as 'being' or 'existing', often referring to 'those who are' or 'those who exist' in a particular state or place, especially when used substantively (as a noun). For example, it might refer to 'those who are present' or 'those who are alive'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine, Accusative, Plural

G0337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-I-REIN

Translations: to take up, to take away, to destroy, to kill, to put to death

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana, 'up' or 'again') and the verb αἱρέω (haireō, 'to take' or 'to choose'). Depending on the context, it can mean to take up, to take away, to destroy, or to kill. It is often used in the sense of putting someone to death or causing destruction.

Inflection: Present Active Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

Etymology: The verb ἀναιρέω is formed from the prefix ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb αἱρέω (haireō), meaning 'to take' or 'to choose'.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: moh-noh-DEE-on

Translations: a single journey, a single way, a solitary journey

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'ΜΟΝΟΣ' (monos), meaning 'alone' or 'single', and 'ΟΔΙΟΝ' (odion), meaning 'a way' or 'a journey'. Therefore, it refers to a single journey or a solitary path. It would be used to describe a trip undertaken alone or a unique, singular route.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek adjective ΜΟΝΟΣ (monos), meaning 'alone, single', and the noun ΟΔΙΟΝ (odion), a diminutive of ΟΔΟΣ (hodos), meaning 'way, road, journey'.

G3992

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: PEM-psas

Translations: having sent, one who sent, he who sent, when he had sent

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'πέμπω' (pempō), meaning 'to send'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that occurred prior to the main verb. It can be translated as 'having sent' or 'one who sent', indicating the person or thing that performed the action of sending.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G1249

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-DOKH-on

Translations: successor, a successor

Notes: This word refers to a successor, someone who takes the place of another, often in an office, position, or lineage. It is used to describe the person who follows in a sequence or inherits a role. For example, one might speak of a king's successor or a high priest's successor.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΓΟΝΟΣ, ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΟΣ

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

G0243

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AL-loys

Translations: to others, for others, with others, other, another

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'other' or 'another'. It is used to refer to a different person or thing from one already mentioned or implied. In this inflected form, it is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', or 'with'. It is a common word used to distinguish one group or item from another.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἄλλος (allos) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'other' or 'another'. It is related to Latin alius and English 'else'.

G1213

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DAY-loh-sah-men

Translations: we showed, we made clear, we declared, we revealed, we explained

Notes: This word means 'we showed' or 'we made clear'. It describes an action completed in the past where the speakers (we) made something evident, known, or understood to others. It can be used in contexts where information was disclosed, a truth was revealed, or a point was explained.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ, ΓΝΩΡΙΖΩ, ΔΙΔΑΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΗΛΟΩ comes from the adjective ΔΗΛΟΣ (delos), meaning 'visible' or 'clear'. It describes the act of making something visible or clear.

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