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G3588
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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.
G1161
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Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction
Sounds like: DEH
Translations: but, and, now, then, moreover, however
Notes: ΔΕ is a common Koine Greek particle or conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences. It often indicates a transition, a contrast, or a continuation of thought. It can be translated in various ways depending on the context, such as 'but' when indicating opposition, 'and' when simply continuing a narrative, or 'now'/'then' when marking a new point or development.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'and' or 'but'. It is an ancient particle used to connect ideas or introduce new information.
G1056
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: gah-lee-LAH-yoy
Translations: Galileans
Notes: This word refers to people who are from Galilee, a region in northern ancient Israel. It is used to describe inhabitants or natives of that area.
Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Masculine
Etymology: From Γαλιλαία (Galilaia), the name of the region, which is of Hebrew origin. It refers to the 'circle' or 'district' of the Gentiles.
G4183
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: pol-LOY
Translations: many, much, a lot of
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'many' or 'much'. It is used to describe a large quantity or number of something. For example, it can be used to say 'many people' or 'much time'. It often appears in the plural form to indicate a multitude.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΙΚΑΝΟΙ, ΠΛΕΙΟΝΕΣ
G1063
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Part of Speech: Particle
Sounds like: gar
Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore
Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears second in a clause. It introduces a reason, explanation, or confirmation for what has just been stated. It can also indicate a logical consequence or a transition in thought, often translated as 'for' or 'because'. In some contexts, it can simply add emphasis or affirm a statement.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ
Etymology: The particle ΓΑΡ is believed to be a contraction of the particles γε (ge) meaning 'indeed' or 'at least' and ἄρα (ara) meaning 'then' or 'therefore'. It has been in use since ancient Greek.
G2087
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: EH-teh-roy
Translations: others, different ones, another group
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'other' or 'different'. It is used to refer to a distinct group or individual that is not the same as the one previously mentioned or implied. It emphasizes a qualitative difference, indicating something of a different kind or nature.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative Masculine or Feminine, or Vocative Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΙ, ΔΙΑΦΟΡΟΙ
G3825
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: PAH-lin
Translations: again, back, anew, once more, on the other hand, moreover, in turn
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'again' or 'back'. It is used to indicate a repetition of an action or a return to a previous state or place. It can also be used to introduce a contrasting idea, similar to 'on the other hand' or 'moreover'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΑΥΘΙΣ, ΕΤΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kwel- (to turn, revolve). It refers to a turning back or repetition.
G1537
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: EK
Translations: out of, from, of
Notes: ἘΚ is a preposition meaning 'out of' or 'from,' indicating origin, source, or separation. It always governs the genitive case, meaning the noun or pronoun following it will be in the genitive form. It can also be used to express the cause or means by which something occurs.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ἈΠΌ
Etymology: From a primary preposition, meaning 'out of' or 'from'. It is a fundamental word in Greek, indicating separation or origin.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: THAYS
Translations: of the
Notes: ΤΗΣ is the genitive, singular, feminine form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for feminine singular nouns. For example, 'the house of the woman' would use ΤΗΣ for 'of the woman'. It functions similarly to 'of the' in English.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Etymology: The Greek definite article 'Ο' (of which ΤΗΣ is an inflection) derives from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun root. It evolved to function as a definite article in ancient Greek, marking nouns as specific or previously mentioned.
G5561
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KHO-ras
Translations: of a country, of a region, of a land, of a place, of the country, of the region, of the land, of the place, countries, regions, lands, places
Notes: This word refers to a country, region, land, or place. It is often used to denote a specific geographical area or territory. In its genitive singular form, it indicates possession or origin, such as 'of a country' or 'from a region'. It can also function as the nominative or accusative plural, meaning 'countries' or 'regions'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine; or Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΓΗ
G3956
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PAH-sees
Translations: of all, of every, of the whole
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all', 'every', or 'the whole'. It is used to describe a noun, indicating that the noun refers to the entirety of something or every instance of it. It agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case. In this form, it is used when referring to a singular feminine noun in the genitive case, often indicating possession or origin.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ
G0321
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: an-EEKH-theh-san
Translations: they were led up, they were brought up, they put to sea, they set sail, they sailed away
Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist passive indicative form of the verb ἀνάγω (anagō). It means 'they were led up' or 'they were brought up'. In a nautical context, it commonly means 'they put to sea' or 'they set sail', referring to ships or people on ships departing from shore. It describes an action that happened in the past, completed at a specific point.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Passive, Indicative
Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΑΠΟΠΛΕΩ, ΕΞΑΓΩ
Etymology: The word ἀνάγω (anagō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.
G3326
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: meth
Translations: with, after, among, by, in company with
Notes: This is an elided form of the preposition 'μετά' (meta), which means 'with' or 'after'. The final alpha (α) is dropped when the next word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark (indicated by the 'θ' which is the first letter of the following word in the examples, 'θύμου'). It indicates association, accompaniment, or sequence in time or order. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'after' or 'behind'.
Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition, but this is an elided form)
Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΠΑΡΑ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- (among, with, in the middle of).
G3696
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: OP-lon
Translations: of arms, of weapons, of armor, of implements, of tools
Notes: This word refers to instruments or tools of any kind, but most commonly to weapons, arms, or armor used in warfare. It can also refer to implements or tools in a broader sense. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession or origin, often translated with "of" or implying a relationship to the arms/weapons.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter
Synonyms: ΜΑΧΑΙΡΑ, ΞΙΦΟΣ, ΠΑΝΟΠΛΙΑ
G1492
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ee-DOH-tes
Translations: knowing, having known, being aware, understanding
Notes: This word is a perfect active participle derived from the verb 'oida', meaning 'to know' or 'to be aware'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone who is in a state of knowing or having known something. It can be used to indicate the reason for an action or the state of a subject.
Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine, Plural
Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΟΝΤΕΣ, ΣΥΝΙΕΝΤΕΣ
Etymology: The verb 'oida' (from which 'eidotes' is derived) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-, meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. In Greek, it evolved to signify knowledge gained through observation or experience.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TON
Translations: the
Notes: This word is the masculine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a particular masculine noun that is the direct object of a verb or preposition. For example, it would be used in phrases like 'he saw the man' or 'towards the God'.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative
Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed to function as a marker of definiteness in Greek.
G0444
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ahn-THROH-pohn
Translations: man, a man, person, a person, human being, a human being
Notes: This word refers to a human being, a person, or mankind in general. It is used to denote an individual man or woman, or the human race collectively. It can be used in various contexts to refer to any person.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΑΝΗΡ
G5613
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition
Sounds like: OHS
Translations: as, like, when, how, about, approximately, that, so that
Notes: ΩΣ is a versatile particle in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction or adverb. It is used to introduce comparisons ('as,' 'like'), indicate time ('when'), express manner ('how'), or denote purpose or result ('so that,' 'that'). It can also indicate approximation ('about,' 'approximately') or serve as a preposition meaning 'to' or 'towards' with certain cases.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to demonstrative pronouns and adverbs indicating manner or comparison.
G4190
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: po-NEE-ros
Translations: evil, wicked, bad, malicious, harmful, worthless, a wicked person, the evil one
Notes: This word describes something or someone as evil, wicked, or bad. It can refer to moral depravity, harmfulness, or worthlessness. It is often used to describe people who are morally corrupt or actions that are harmful. When used substantively, it can refer to 'the evil one,' often understood as the devil.
Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular
Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΣ, ΦΑΥΛΟΣ, ΑΣΕΒΗΣ
Etymology: The word is derived from πονέω (poneō), meaning 'to toil, labor, suffer,' suggesting something that causes toil or suffering, hence 'evil' or 'painful.'
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ES-tin
Translations: is, a is
Notes: This word is the third person singular present indicative form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It means 'he is', 'she is', 'it is', or 'there is'. It is used to express existence, identity, or a state of being, often linking a subject to a predicate. It can also imply 'exists' or 'happens'.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active
G2532
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Sounds like: kahee
Translations: and, also, even, but, then
Notes: ΚΑΙ is a very common conjunction in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'and' to connect words, phrases, or clauses. It can also function as an adverb, emphasizing a word or phrase with meanings like 'also' or 'even'. In some contexts, it can introduce a contrast, similar to 'but', or indicate sequence, meaning 'then'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: The word ΚΑΙ is an ancient particle, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has remained remarkably stable in form and function throughout the history of the Greek language.
G1965
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Sounds like: ep-EE-or-kos
Translations: perjured, a perjurer, false swearer
Notes: This word is a compound word, formed from 'ἘΠΙ' (upon, over) and 'ΟΡΚΟΣ' (oath). It describes someone who has sworn a false oath or broken an oath. It can be used as an adjective to describe a person as 'perjured' or as a noun meaning 'a perjurer' or 'a false swearer'.
Inflection: Masculine or Feminine, Nominative, Singular
Synonyms: ΨΕΥΔΗΣ, ἈΝΟΜΟΣ
Etymology: The word ἘΠΙΟΡΚΟΣ is derived from the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and the noun ΟΡΚΟΣ (orkos), meaning 'oath'. It literally means 'upon an oath' or 'over an oath', referring to the act of swearing falsely or breaking an oath.
G3870
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: par-eh-ka-LOON
Translations: they were calling alongside, they were exhorting, they were comforting, they were appealing to, they were entreating, they were encouraging
Notes: This word is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb παρακαλέω (parakaleō). It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, meaning 'they were calling someone to their side,' 'they were exhorting,' 'they were comforting,' 'they were appealing to,' or 'they were encouraging.' It implies a continuous or habitual action of summoning, urging, or consoling.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperfect, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ, ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΟΥΣΙΝ
Etymology: The word παρακαλέω is a compound of παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside,' and καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call.' Thus, its core meaning is 'to call to one's side.'
G0071
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-gah-GEIN
Translations: to lead, to bring, to carry, to take
Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ago'. It means 'to lead', 'to bring', 'to carry', or 'to take'. As an infinitive, it often functions like an English 'to' verb, indicating purpose or result. It describes a completed action of leading or bringing someone or something.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΠΑΓΩ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to drive' or 'to draw'.
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Part of Speech: Unknown
Sounds like: SFAHS
Translations: unknown, possibly a fragment
Notes: This word appears to be a fragment or a misspelling of a Koine Greek word. It is not a complete word on its own. Based on the provided examples, it might be part of a proper noun like 'ΜΑΣΦΑΣΣΑΤ' (Masphassat), which is a place name, or a truncation of a word like 'ἀκίνδυνον σφάγιον' (safe sacrifice) or 'ἀκίνδυνον σφάλλω' (to make safe from stumbling). Without further context or a complete word, its exact meaning and usage are unclear. It is highly probable that this is a typo or an incomplete word.
Inflection: Unknown
G1909
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: ep
Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, by, before, among, concerning, with
Notes: This word is a preposition, often used as a prefix in compound words. It is a shortened form of the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), which loses its final vowel when the next word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark. Its precise meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs: with the genitive, it often means 'on, upon, over' (of place) or 'at, during' (of time); with the dative, it can mean 'on, at, by' (of place), 'in addition to', or 'for, because of'; and with the accusative, it typically means 'to, toward, against' (of motion) or 'over, upon' (of extent).
Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ὙΠΕΡ, ΠΑΡΑ
Etymology: The word ἘΠΙ (epi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'on, at, near'.
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TON
Translations: him, it, himself, itself
Notes: This word is a third-person pronoun, typically meaning 'him' or 'it' when used as a personal pronoun. It can also be used intensively to mean 'himself' or 'itself', emphasizing the subject or object. It refers to a previously mentioned male person or a neuter object.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter
G0730
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: AR-den
Translations: utterly, completely, entirely, altogether, totally
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'utterly' or 'completely'. It is used to emphasize the totality or completeness of an action, indicating that something is done without reservation or to its full extent. For example, it might describe something being destroyed utterly or removed completely.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΩΣ, ΟΛΩΣ, ΤΕΛΕΙΩΣ
Etymology: The origin of ἈΡΔΗΝ is uncertain, but it is thought to be derived from the root of the verb αἴρω (airō), meaning 'to lift, take up, or remove', suggesting a sense of being 'taken up completely' or 'removed entirely'.
G0853
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-fah-NEE-sane
Translations: to destroy, to make disappear, to vanish, to corrupt, to disfigure, to consume, to perish
Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ἀφανίζω'. It means to cause something to disappear, to destroy it, or to make it vanish. It can also imply corrupting or disfiguring something, or causing it to perish. It is used to express the action of making something unseen or non-existent.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΔΙΑΦΘΕΙΡΩ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀφανής (aphanḗs, “unseen, invisible”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “to show, to appear”). The verb means to make unseen or to cause to disappear.
G1861
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: ep-ang-GEL-loh-moy
Translations: promising, professing, declaring, announcing, proclaiming
Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'promising' or 'professing'. It describes an action being performed by the subject, often translated as 'those who promise' or 'by promising'. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or adverbially, describing how an action is done.
Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΩ, ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ
Etymology: The word Ἐπαγγέλλω is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and ἀγγέλλω (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to proclaim'.
G4862
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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
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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
G3588
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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.
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: GISS-kha-lah
Translations: Gischala
Notes: This word refers to Gischala, a town in Galilee, known in ancient times. It is a proper noun, specifically the name of a place. In the provided context, it appears to be used as a geographical reference.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Etymology: The name Gischala is of Aramaic origin, likely meaning 'white place' or 'place of white earth/chalk'. It was a significant town in ancient Galilee.
G5485
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KHA-rin
Translations: grace, favor, kindness, thanks, a grace, a favor, a kindness, a thanks
Notes: This word refers to grace, favor, or kindness, often implying a divine or unmerited gift. It can also mean thanks or gratitude. In its accusative form, as seen in ΧΑΡΙΝ, it often functions as the direct object of a verb, such as 'to find favor' or 'to give thanks'. It can also be used in adverbial phrases meaning 'for the sake of' or 'on account of'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΥΝΟΙΑ, ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ
Etymology: The word ΧΑΡΙΣ (charis) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵʰer- meaning 'to desire, to like'. It is related to words signifying joy, delight, and goodwill.
G3303
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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.
G3767
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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'.
G2192
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EKH-ayn
Translations: to have, to hold, to possess, to be able, to keep, to get
Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It is used to express possession, a state of being, or ability. As an infinitive, it often functions like a noun, serving as the subject or object of another verb, or it can complete the meaning of another verb.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TON
Translations: of them, their, of themselves
Notes: This word is a pronoun indicating possession or relation, specifically for a group of people or things. It is used to mean 'of them' or 'their', often referring back to a previously mentioned plural noun or pronoun.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, All genders
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TAH-ees
Translations: to the, for the, the
Notes: This word is the dative plural feminine form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to indicate that the noun it modifies is feminine, plural, and in the dative case, often signifying indirect objects, recipients, or the means by which something is done. It can be translated as 'to the' or 'for the', or simply 'the' depending on the context.
Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine
G4288
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: pro-thy-MEE-ais
Translations: with eagerness, with readiness, with willingness, with zeal, with enthusiasm
Notes: This word refers to a state of eagerness, readiness, or willingness to do something, often implying a positive and enthusiastic attitude. It describes the quality of being prompt and zealous in action or disposition. In a sentence, it would describe the manner in which an action is performed, indicating a strong desire or willingness.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΥΝΟΙΑ, ΠΡΟΑΙΡΕΣΙΣ, ΣΠΟΥΔΗ
G3670
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: oh-moh-lo-GOON
Translations: they were confessing, they were acknowledging, they were agreeing, they confessed, they acknowledged, they agreed
Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'homologeo'. It describes an action of confessing, acknowledging, or agreeing that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It implies a continuous state of affirmation or admission, often in public or before others. For example, 'they were confessing their sins' or 'they were agreeing with the statement'.
Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Active, 3rd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΕΞΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΑ
Etymology: The word ΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ (homologeo) is a compound word derived from the Greek words ΟΜΟΣ (homos), meaning 'same' or 'one and the same', and ΛΟΓΟΣ (logos), meaning 'word' or 'speech'. Thus, it literally means 'to speak the same word' or 'to agree with what is said'.
G1473
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: eh-GOH
Translations: I, me
Notes: ἘΓΩ is the first-person singular personal pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning "I" or "me." It refers to the speaker and functions primarily as the subject of a sentence. While the first-person singular verb ending often makes the pronoun redundant, ἘΓΩ is frequently used for emphasis, similar to saying "I myself" or "even I" in English. It can also be used to clarify the subject when multiple individuals are involved.
Inflection: First Person, Singular, Nominative
Etymology: This word is an ancient pronoun, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has cognates in many Indo-European languages, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage.
G3528
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: nee-KAY-sane
Translations: to conquer, to overcome, to prevail, to win
Notes: This word is the future active infinitive form of the verb 'νικάω', meaning 'to conquer' or 'to overcome'. It describes the action of achieving victory or prevailing over an opponent or obstacle. It is used to express the idea of being about to conquer or having the intention to conquer.
Inflection: Future, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΥΠΕΡΝΙΚΑΩ
Etymology: From 'νίκη' (níke), meaning 'victory'. It is related to the idea of achieving success or triumph.
G3588
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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.
G2133
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: yoo-NOY-an
Translations: goodwill, favor, kindness, benevolence
Notes: This word refers to a state of having good will or a favorable disposition towards someone. It can describe a feeling of kindness, benevolence, or a friendly attitude. It is often used to express the positive regard or favor that one person holds for another.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΜΕΝΕΙΑ, ΧΑΡΙΣ, ἈΓΑΘΟΤΗΣ
G1861
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ep-ang-GEL-loh-men
Translations: I was promising, I was announcing, I was proclaiming, I was professing
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to promise', 'to announce', or 'to proclaim'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and 'ἀγγέλλω' (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'. The form 'ἘΠΗΓΓΕΛΛΟΜΗΝ' is in the imperfect tense, middle or passive voice, indicative mood, first person singular. In the middle voice, it would mean 'I was promising myself' or 'I was announcing for myself'. In the passive voice, it would mean 'I was being promised' or 'I was being announced'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past.
Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice, First Person Singular
Synonyms: ὙΠΙΣΧΝΕΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ
Etymology: The root verb 'ἘΠΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ' is formed from the prefix 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and 'ἀγγέλλω' (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'. The combination implies announcing something 'upon' or 'to' someone, leading to the meaning of promising or proclaiming.
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Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral
Sounds like: DEL-tah
Translations: Delta, four, 4
Notes: Δ (Delta) is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. In the Greek numeral system, it represents the number four. It is also used as a symbol in various contexts, including mathematics and science, though its primary function in Koine Greek texts is as a letter or a numeral.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: The Greek letter Delta is derived from the Phoenician letter Dalet, which means 'door'.
G3676
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: OH-mohs
Translations: nevertheless, however, yet, still, but, even so
Notes: This word is an adverb used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies what has just been said. It indicates a concession or a continuation despite a preceding condition, similar to 'nevertheless' or 'however' in English. It can be used to emphasize that something is true despite an obstacle or contrary fact.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΠΛΗΝ, ΑΛΛΑ, ΚΑΙΤΟΙ
Etymology: From the Greek prefix ὁμο- (homo-), meaning 'same' or 'alike', combined with the suffix -ως (-ōs), which forms adverbs. It originally conveyed the idea of 'in the same way' or 'equally', evolving to mean 'nevertheless' or 'however' in a concessive sense.
G1907
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ep-is-KHEIN
Translations: to hold back, to restrain, to stop, to check, to delay, to wait, to pay attention, to apply oneself
Notes: This word is the aorist infinitive form of the verb 'ἐπέχω' (epechō). It means to hold back, restrain, or stop something or someone. It can also mean to delay, to wait, or to pay attention to something, depending on the context. It implies a sense of holding firm or applying oneself to a task.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΚΩΛΥΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΑΝΑΣΤΕΛΛΩ
Etymology: The word ἐπέχω (epechō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'at', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'.
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TOOS
Translations: them, themselves, these, those
Notes: This word is the masculine accusative plural form of the pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos). It is used to refer to a group of male or mixed-gender individuals as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition. It can mean 'them' or, when used emphatically, 'themselves'.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
G0514, G0516
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Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective
Sounds like: ax-ee-OHN
Translations: worthy, deserving, fitting, suitable, to deem worthy, to consider worthy, to ask, to request, to expect, to think fit, of worthy ones, of those who are worthy
Notes: This word can function as a verb or an adjective. As a verb (from ἀξιόω), it means 'to deem worthy,' 'to consider worthy,' 'to ask,' 'to request,' or 'to expect.' As an adjective (from ἄξιος), it means 'worthy,' 'deserving,' 'fitting,' or 'suitable.' The form 'ἈΞΙΩΝ' can be a present active participle (nominative masculine singular) of the verb 'ἀξιόω', meaning 'deeming worthy' or 'asking'. It can also be the genitive plural (masculine, feminine, or neuter) of the adjective 'ἄξιος', meaning 'of worthy ones' or 'of those who are worthy'. Its meaning depends on the context.
Inflection: Present Active Participle (Nominative, Masculine, Singular) or Genitive Plural (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)
Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΟΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΠΡΕΠΩΝ
G4784
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: soong-gih-NOH-skeen
Translations: to know with, to be conscious of, to be aware of, to pardon, to excuse, to forgive
Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb γινώσκω (ginōskō), meaning 'to know'. It signifies knowing something in common with someone, or being conscious of something. In a moral sense, it can mean to be aware of one's own faults, or to show understanding and pardon to others. It is often used in contexts of acknowledging, excusing, or forgiving.
Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active
Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΝΩΜΗ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ, ΑΦΙΗΜΙ
Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb γινώσκω (ginōskō), meaning 'to know'. The root γινώσκω comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to know'.
G1473
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: MOY
Translations: (to) me, (for) me
Notes: ΜΟΙ is the dative form of the first-person singular pronoun 'I'. It is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb, showing to whom or for whom an action is performed. It can also express possession or benefit.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, First Person
Synonyms: ΕΜΟΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very ancient word, found across many Indo-European languages.
G1189
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: deh-OH-meh-nos
Translations: begging, imploring, praying, asking, entreating, one who begs, he who begs
Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'δέομαι' (deomai), meaning 'to beg,' 'to implore,' or 'to pray.' It describes someone who is in the act of making an earnest request or supplication. It can be translated as 'begging,' 'imploring,' or 'praying,' and often functions as a substantive, meaning 'one who begs' or 'he who begs,' depending on the context.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΙΤΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΕΥΧΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΩΝ
G4264
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pro-ay-ray-MEH-noh
Translations: chosen, preferred, purposed, decided, determined, resolved, intended
Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the perfect passive participle of the verb 'προαιρέω'. It describes something that has been chosen, preferred, or decided beforehand. It can refer to a person or thing that has been pre-selected or to a purpose that has been pre-determined. In a sentence, it would typically function as an adjective modifying a noun in the dative case, or as a substantive meaning 'to the one who has chosen' or 'for the thing that has been chosen'.
Inflection: Perfect Passive Participle, Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΕΚΛΕΛΕΓΜΕΝΩ, ΠΡΟΕΓΝΩΣΜΕΝΩ
Etymology: The word 'προαιρέω' is a compound word formed from 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forth', and 'αἱρέω' (haireō), meaning 'to take' or 'to choose'. Thus, it literally means 'to take before' or 'to choose beforehand'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TAS
Translations: the
Notes: ΤΑΣ is the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek. It is used to specify a particular noun, similar to 'the' in English. This specific form is used when the noun it modifies is feminine, plural, and in the accusative case, indicating the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.
Inflection: Feminine, Plural, Accusative
G5016
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: tah-RAH-khas
Translations: troubles, disturbances, commotions, agitations, disorders, a trouble, a disturbance
Notes: This word refers to a state of agitation, confusion, or disorder. It describes a disturbance, whether physical, emotional, or social. It is often used in the plural to denote multiple instances of trouble or unrest.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΘΟΡΥΒΟΣ, ΣΥΓΧΥΣΙΣ, ΑΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΙΑ
Etymology: The word ΤΑΡΑΧΗ (tarachē) comes from the verb ΤΑΡΑΣΣΩ (tarassō), meaning 'to stir up, trouble, disturb'. It describes the result or state of being stirred up.
G5565
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb
Sounds like: KHO-rees
Translations: without, apart from, separately, by itself, besides
Notes: This word can function as a preposition, meaning 'without' or 'apart from', typically taking a genitive case. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'separately' or 'by itself'. It is used to indicate separation, absence, or independence from something or someone.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥ, ΔΙΧΑ
Etymology: From the root of χωρίζω (chōrizō), meaning 'to separate' or 'to divide'.
G5408
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: foh-NOHN
Translations: of murder, of murders, of slaughter, of slaughters
Notes: This word refers to murder or slaughter. It is used to describe acts of killing, often violent or bloody. In a sentence, it would typically appear in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, such as 'the shedding of blood from murders' or 'the consequences of slaughter'.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΙΜΑ, ΣΦΑΓΗ, ΘΑΝΑΤΟΣ
G2687
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: kah-tah-STEL-line
Translations: to restrain, to quiet, to suppress, to check, to calm, to put down
Notes: This is a compound verb formed from κατά (kata, 'down' or 'against') and στέλλω (stellō, 'to send, to arrange, to prepare'). It means to bring something down or put it in order, often implying a forceful or authoritative action to suppress, quiet, or restrain. It is used to describe actions like quelling a disturbance, calming a crowd, or checking an impulse.
Inflection: Present Active Infinitive
Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΚΩΛΥΩ, ΠΑΥΩ
Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition κατά (katá), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb στέλλω (stéllō), meaning 'to send, to arrange, to prepare'. The combination implies an action of sending or putting something down or into order.
G3982
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: PAY-sahs
Translations: having persuaded, persuading, who persuaded
Notes: ΠΕΙΣΑΣ is the aorist active participle of the verb ΠΕΙΘΩ, meaning 'to persuade' or 'to convince'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is completed in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It indicates someone who has performed the act of persuading.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular
Synonyms: ΑΝΑΠΕΙΘΩ, ΠΑΡΑΠΕΙΘΩ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: toh
Translations: the
Notes: ΤΟ is the neuter singular form of the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek. It is used to specify a noun, much like 'the' in English. It can function as both the subject (nominative case) or the direct object (accusative case) of a sentence when referring to a neuter singular noun.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Etymology: The Greek definite article, including ΤΟ, derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. Its forms developed to agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify.
G4128
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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.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TONE
Translations: of the
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the definite article 'the'. It functions to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for plural nouns, similar to 'of the' in English. It can precede nouns of any gender.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All Genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)
G1056
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: gah-li-LAI-ohn
Translations: of Galileans, of the Galileans
Notes: This word refers to people from Galilee, a region in northern ancient Israel. It is used to indicate possession or origin, meaning 'belonging to' or 'from' the Galileans. It is a plural form, referring to multiple people from Galilee.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine
Etymology: From Γαλιλαία (Galilaia), the name of the region, which is of Hebrew origin (גָּלִיל, galil, meaning 'circle' or 'region').
G1519
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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'.
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: sep-FO-rin
Translations: Sepphoris
Notes: This is the name of an ancient city in the Galilee region of Israel, located about 6 kilometers northwest of Nazareth. It was a significant administrative and commercial center during the Roman period and is known for its rich history and archaeological sites. The word here is an inflection of the city's name.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
G0864
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-fikh-NOO-meen
Translations: I was coming, I was arriving, I came, I arrived
Notes: This is the first person singular, imperfect indicative, middle/passive voice of the verb ἀφικνέομαι (aphikneomai). It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past, or an action that began in the past and continued. The verb means 'to come to', 'to arrive at', or 'to reach'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo, 'from') and the verb ἱκνέομαι (hikneomai, 'to come').
Inflection: First Person, Singular, Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive
Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΠΑΡΑΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ
Etymology: The verb ἀφικνέομαι is a compound of the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἱκνέομαι (hikneomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to arrive'. The combination implies coming from a place to a destination.
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