The Life of Flavius Josephus Chapter 34, Interlinear version from Life of Flavius Josephus, The (Beta)

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.

G3778

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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOO-toh

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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.

G1012

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BOO-layn

Translations: counsel, a counsel, plan, a plan, purpose, a purpose, will, a will

Notes: This word refers to a counsel, plan, or purpose, often implying a deliberate decision or intention. It can be used to describe human plans or, frequently in the New Testament, the divine will or purpose of God. It is used in sentences to indicate the object of an action, such as 'to know the counsel' or 'to understand the plan'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΝΩΜΗ, ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΑ, ΠΡΟΘΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΒΟΥΛΗ (boulē) comes from the verb βούλομαι (boulomai), meaning 'to will, to wish, to intend'. It refers to the act or result of willing or planning.

G2596

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Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

Translations: down, against, according to, throughout, during

Notes: This is an elided form of the Greek preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down', 'against', 'according to', 'throughout', or 'during'. It is frequently used as a prefix in compound verbs and nouns, indicating a downward motion, completion, intensity, or opposition. For example, in 'κατέβη' (katebē), it means 'went down', and in 'καταπιεῖν' (katapiein), it means 'to swallow down'. The final alpha (α) is often dropped when the next word or part of the compound begins with a vowel, or when it's followed by certain consonants.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix); functions as a preposition that takes the genitive or accusative case.

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmt- 'down, with, against'. It is a common Greek preposition that has been used since ancient times.

G2983

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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

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'.

G4280

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pro-ee-REE-may-nayn

Translations: aforementioned, aforesaid, previously mentioned, before-mentioned

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'to say beforehand'. It describes something that has been spoken of or mentioned previously. It functions as an adjective, modifying a noun, indicating that the noun has already been referred to or discussed.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΛΕΛΕΓΜΕΝΗΝ, ΠΡΟΓΕΓΡΑΜΜΕΝΗΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρό (pro, 'before') and ἐρῶ (erō, 'I will say'), meaning 'to say beforehand'.

G4172

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lin

Translations: city, a city

Notes: The word 'πόλιν' is the accusative singular form of the noun 'πόλις', meaning 'city'. It refers to a populated place, typically larger than a village, with a defined administrative structure. As an accusative case, it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions, indicating the destination or the object being acted upon. For example, one might 'go into the city' or 'see the city'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The word 'πόλις' comes from Proto-Indo-European, referring to a fortified place or citadel. It developed to mean a city-state in ancient Greece, encompassing both the physical settlement and its citizens.

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.

G3326

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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'.

G3588

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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).

G3588, G3778

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

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

G3756

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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.

G1642

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eh-LAHT-toos

Translations: less, smaller, fewer, a lesser one, a smaller one

Notes: This word is a comparative adjective meaning 'less', 'smaller', or 'fewer'. It is used to indicate a smaller quantity, size, or importance compared to something else. It often functions similarly to the English 'less than' or 'fewer than' when used in a comparative context.

Inflection: Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine, Plural

Synonyms: ΜΕΙΖΩΝ, ΗΣΣΩΝ

Etymology: From the root ἐλάχυστος (elachystos), meaning 'least', which is the superlative form of a lost positive adjective. It is related to the concept of smallness or deficiency.

G1565

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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-nohn

Translations: of those, of them, those

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'those'. In this inflected form, it indicates possession or origin, translating to 'of those' or 'of them'. It is used to refer to people or things that are distant in space or time, or to distinguish them from others. For example, it might be used in a phrase like 'the houses of those people' or 'the events of those days'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΩΝ, ΤΟΥΤΩΝ

G1510

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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

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.

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.

G3634

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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).

G2556

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kah-KOHN

Translations: (of) bad things, (of) evils, (of) calamities, (of) troubles

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'ΚΑΚΟΣ', meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. When used substantively, as it often is in the genitive plural, it refers to 'evils', 'calamities', or 'troubles'. It describes things that are harmful, morally corrupt, or cause distress. It can be used to describe the source or nature of something negative.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΩΝ, ΦΑΥΛΩΝ, ΑΣΕΒΩΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. It is related to words signifying 'to hurt' or 'to wound'.

G3172

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MEG-eh-thos

Translations: greatness, magnitude, size, a greatness, a magnitude, a size

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being great in size, extent, or importance. It can describe physical dimensions, as in the size of an object, or abstract concepts like the greatness of a person or an event. It is typically used to denote a significant scale or degree.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΕΓΑΛΕΙΟΤΗΣ, ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: The word "ΜΕΓΕΘΟΣ" comes from the adjective "μέγας" (megas), meaning "great" or "large." It is formed with the suffix "-θος" which is used to create nouns denoting a quality or state.

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.'

G0159

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Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: ai-TI-on

Translations: cause, a cause, reason, a reason, responsible, guilty, blame

Notes: This word refers to the cause or reason for something, or someone who is responsible or guilty for an action or outcome. It can function as both a noun, meaning 'a cause' or 'a reason,' and as an adjective, meaning 'responsible' or 'guilty.' It is often used to identify the origin or source of an event or state.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑἸΤΙΑ, ΠΡΟΦΑΣΙΣ, ΑΡΧΗ

Etymology: The word originates from the Greek verb αἰτέω (aitéō), meaning 'to ask, beg, or demand.' Over time, it evolved to refer to that which is asked for or demanded as a reason or cause.

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.

G3686

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-no-MA

Translations: name, a name, reputation, character, authority

Notes: This word refers to a name, whether of a person, place, or thing. It can also signify one's reputation, character, or even authority, as a name often represents the person or entity itself. It is commonly used in phrases like 'in the name of' to denote authority or representation.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Genitive; Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁nómn̥. It is cognate with Latin nōmen and English name.

G2309

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: THRA-soos

Translations: bold, a bold, audacious, a audacious, rash, a rash, insolent, an insolent

Notes: This word describes someone who is bold, audacious, or rash. It can also imply a negative sense of being insolent or presumptuous. It is used to characterize a person's disposition or actions, often in a context where their confidence or daring might be excessive or inappropriate.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΟΛΜΗΡΟΣ, ΑΥΘΑΔΗΣ, ΑΛΑΖΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'thrasys' comes from the Greek verb 'thrassein' (θράσσειν), meaning 'to be bold' or 'to be courageous'. It is related to the concept of daring and confidence.

G5037

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle

Sounds like: TEH

Translations: and, both, also, even, then, so, indeed

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears after the word it modifies or connects. It functions as a conjunction, often translated as 'and' or 'both...and', connecting words, phrases, or clauses. It can also add emphasis or indicate a consequence, sometimes translated as 'also' or 'even'. When used in pairs (τε...τε or τε...καί), it means 'both...and'. It is less emphatic than 'καί' (kai) and often implies a closer connection or a more natural pairing between the elements it joins.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΔΕ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kʷe, a clitic particle meaning 'and'. It is cognate with Latin -que and Sanskrit ca.

G4312

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pro-PEH-tace

Translations: rash, headlong, reckless, precipitate, thoughtless

Notes: This adjective describes someone who acts impulsively or without proper consideration, often leading to negative consequences. It implies a lack of caution or foresight in one's actions or speech.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΙΣΚΕΠΤΟΣ, ΑΛΟΓΙΣΤΟΣ, ΑΦΡΩΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, a compound word formed from πρό (pro, meaning 'before' or 'forward') and the root of πίπτω (piptō, meaning 'to fall'). Thus, it literally means 'falling forward' or 'prone to falling forward', implying a tendency to rush headlong into things.

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.

G0615

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-ok-TEI-nai

Translations: to kill, to slay, to put to death

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ἀποκτείνω'. It means 'to kill' or 'to slay'. As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun, often used to express purpose, result, or as the object of another verb. For example, it can be translated as 'to kill' in a sentence like 'he came to kill'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

Etymology: From ἀπό (apo, 'from, off') and κτείνω (kteinō, 'to kill'). The prefix ἀπό intensifies the meaning of the verb 'to kill'.

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.

G3670

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: oh-mo-FOO-lon

Translations: of the same race, of the same nation, kindred, compatriot, a compatriot thing, a kindred thing

Notes: This word is a compound adjective meaning 'of the same race, nation, or kind'. It describes something or someone that shares a common origin, ethnicity, or nature with another. It is often used to refer to people from the same country or ethnic group, or things that are similar in type.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ, ΟΜΟΓΕΝΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΜΟΦΥΛΟΣ is a compound of two Greek words: ὅμος (homos), meaning 'same' or 'one and the same', and φῦλον (phylon), meaning 'race, tribe, or nation'.

G0435

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-dra

Translations: man, a man, husband, a husband

Notes: This word refers to a male human being, often specifically an adult male, or a husband. It is the accusative singular form of the noun 'ἈΝΗΡ' (anēr), meaning 'man' or 'husband'. It is used when the man or husband is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ, ΑΝΗΡ

Etymology: The word 'ἈΝΗΡ' (anēr) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also refer to a male human being.

G2192

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: EKH-ohn

Translations: having, holding, possessing, being in possession of

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. As a participle, it functions like a verbal adjective, describing someone or something that is in the act of having or holding something. It can be translated as 'having' or 'one who has', and often introduces a clause explaining what someone possesses or is doing.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩΝ

Etymology: The verb ἔχω (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- ('to hold, to have'). It is a common verb in ancient Greek, with a wide range of meanings related to possession, state, and action.

G4012

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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'.

G5100

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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

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: leh-OO-ay

Translations: Lehouei, of Lehouei

Notes: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a personal name, possibly 'Lehouei' or 'Levi'. In the provided examples, it is used in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, such as 'John, the son of Lehouei'. It is not a common word found in standard Koine Greek lexicons, suggesting it might be a less common name or a transliteration from another language.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The etymology of this specific spelling is uncertain. It is likely a transliteration of a Hebrew name, possibly related to Levi (Λευί in Greek).

G4281

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: proh-EL-thon-tee

Translations: to the one who came forward, to the one who went forth, having come forward, having gone forth

Notes: This word is a dative singular masculine or neuter form of the participle of the verb 'προέρχομαι' (proerchomai), meaning 'to go forth' or 'to come forward'. It describes an action that has already occurred, indicating someone or something that has advanced or preceded. In the dative case, it often translates as 'to the one who has gone forth' or 'for the one who has come forward', indicating the recipient or beneficiary of an action, or the subject of an action in a dative absolute construction.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΡΟΧΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word προέρχομαι is a compound word formed from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forward', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G2875

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: KOP-sai

Translations: to cut, to cut off, to strike, to beat, to mourn

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'κόπτω'. It generally means 'to cut' or 'to cut off', often referring to severing something. It can also mean 'to strike' or 'to beat', and in some contexts, 'to mourn' or 'to lament', particularly when referring to beating one's breast as a sign of grief. It is used to express an action of cutting or striking without specifying the subject.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΤΕΜΝΩ, ΠΛΗΓΩ, ΚΛΑΙΩ

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: KLEI-too

Translations: of Kleitos, of Cleitus

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun 'Kleitos' (or 'Cleitus'), a common Greek personal name meaning 'famous' or 'renowned'. It is used to indicate possession or origin, similar to saying 'of John' or 'John's' in English. In the provided examples, it refers to a person named Kleitos.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name ΚΛΕΙΤΟΣ (Kleitos) is derived from the Greek verb κλέω (kleō), meaning 'to praise, to celebrate, to make famous'.

G1167

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: day-SAN-tos

Translations: of one who feared, of one who was afraid, of one who was terrified

Notes: This word is the genitive singular masculine or neuter form of the aorist active participle of the verb 'δείδω' (deidō), meaning 'to fear' or 'to be afraid'. It describes someone who has experienced fear or terror. It is often used to indicate the cause or reason for an action, similar to 'because he feared' or 'since he was afraid'.

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

Synonyms: ΦΟΒΗΘΕΝΤΟΣ, ΤΑΡΒΗΣΑΝΤΟΣ

Etymology: The verb 'δείδω' (deidō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to show' or 'to make known', which developed into the sense of 'to be afraid' or 'to flee' in Greek, possibly through the idea of 'looking around in fear'.

G2753

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: keh-LEF-then-tos

Translations: having been commanded, of one having been commanded, of one ordered, of one instructed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'κελεύω', meaning 'to command' or 'to order'. As a genitive singular masculine/neuter participle, it describes someone or something that has been commanded or ordered, often implying a passive action where the subject is the recipient of the command. It functions similarly to an adjective or noun, modifying another word in the genitive case, indicating possession, origin, or relationship.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΑΓΕΝΤΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΧΘΕΝΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'κελεύω' (keleuō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *kelh₁-, meaning 'to call, to shout'. It is related to Latin 'calare' (to call out) and English 'hail'.

G5118

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: toh-SOO-toh

Translations: so great, so much, so large, so far, to such an extent, a thing so great

Notes: This word is an adjective that indicates a quantity, degree, or extent. It means 'so great' or 'so much' and is used to emphasize the magnitude of something. It can also be used adverbially to mean 'to such an extent' or 'so far'. For example, it might describe how much something has grown or how far a situation has progressed.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΟΣΟΣ, ΤΗΛΙΚΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΣΟΥΤΟΣ is derived from the demonstrative pronoun ΤΟΣΟΣ (meaning 'so much, so great') combined with the suffix -ΟΥΤΟΣ, which intensifies the demonstrative meaning.

G4281

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-el-THAYN

Translations: to go forth, to come forth, to go forward, to come forward, to advance, to proceed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΠΡΟ (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forth,' and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go.' As an infinitive, it describes the action of going or coming forth, forward, or in advance. It can be used to indicate movement towards a place, progression in time, or the act of appearing publicly.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound of the preposition ΠΡΟ (pro), meaning 'before, forth,' and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come, to go.' The verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is derived from an ancient Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go.'

G3441

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MO-noo

Translations: of alone, of only, of single, of solitary

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'alone,' 'only,' 'single,' or 'solitary.' It describes something that is by itself or unique. As a genitive singular form, it typically indicates possession or relationship, often translated with 'of' or implying 'belonging to' or 'from' something singular and unique.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΡΗΜΟΣ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *mon- meaning 'to remain, to stand still'. It is related to the idea of being singular or standing alone.

G3361

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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.

G1014

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: boo-lee-THAYS

Translations: having willed, having desired, having purposed, having intended, having wished, having chosen

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'βούλομαι' (boulomai), meaning 'to will, to wish, to desire, to intend, or to purpose'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It indicates that the subject has made a deliberate choice or formed a strong intention to do something. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'He, having willed, went to the city,' indicating his deliberate decision to go.

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

Synonyms: ΘΕΛΗΣΑΣ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΗΣΑΣ

G2624

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kah-tah-DEH-lon

Translations: very clear, evident, obvious, manifest, a very clear thing

Notes: This word is a compound adjective formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against' but here used as an intensifier, and 'δῆλος' (dēlos), meaning 'clear' or 'evident'. Therefore, 'καταδῆλον' means 'very clear' or 'completely evident'. It is used to emphasize that something is undeniably obvious or manifest. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'It became very clear that he was guilty'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΜΦΑΝΗΣ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΣ, ΕΝΑΡΓΗΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against' and used here as an intensifier, and the adjective ΔΗΛΟΣ (delos), meaning 'clear' or 'evident'. ΔΗΛΟΣ itself comes from an uncertain origin, possibly related to words meaning 'to show' or 'to appear'.

G1096

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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

G2827

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KLEI-ton

Translations: famous, renowned, illustrious, a famous thing

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'famous' or 'renowned'. It describes someone or something that is well-known and highly regarded. It can be used to qualify a noun, indicating that the noun possesses the quality of being famous or illustrious.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΟΞΟΣ, ΠΕΡΙΒΛΕΠΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb κλέω (kleō), meaning 'to tell, to make famous', related to the idea of hearing or being heard.

G5455

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: foh-NEE-sas

Translations: having called, having spoken, having cried out, having uttered a sound

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'φωνέω'. It describes an action of calling, speaking, or crying out that has been completed prior to the main action of the sentence. It can be used to introduce a clause that explains the circumstances or cause of the main verb.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΛΕΓΩ, ΕΙΠΩ

Etymology: The word 'φωνέω' comes from 'φωνή' (phōnē), meaning 'sound, voice'.

G1893

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Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: ep-AY-day

Translations: since, because, for, inasmuch as, seeing that

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause that provides a reason or cause for the main clause. It can be translated as 'since,' 'because,' or 'for,' indicating a logical connection between events or statements. It is often found at the beginning of a sentence or clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΓΑΡ, ΕΠΕΙ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi, 'upon, on') and the conjunction ἘΠΕΙ (epei, 'when, since'), with the particle ΔΗ (de, 'indeed, now'). It emphasizes the causal relationship.

G0514

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AX-ee-os

Translations: worthy, deserving, fit, suitable, a worthy one, a deserving one

Notes: This word describes something or someone as being worthy, deserving, or suitable for a particular purpose, action, or reward. It can be used to express that someone is 'worthy of' something, often followed by a genitive case, or 'deserving of' a certain fate or honor. It implies a correspondence between the quality of a person or thing and what is due to them.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine. This adjective can inflect for gender (masculine, feminine, neuter), number (singular, plural), and case (nominative, genitive, dative, accusative).

Synonyms: ΕΥΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΕΥΠΡΕΠΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΞΙΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to drive, to weigh'. It is related to the idea of balance and weighing, thus leading to the concept of worth or value.

G2036

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pon

Translations: I said, I spoke, he said, he spoke, they said, they spoke, to say, to speak

Notes: ΕἸΠΟΝ is an aorist form of the verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is often used as the aorist tense of the verb λέγω (legō). It describes an action that occurred in the past, without specifying its duration or completion. It can be translated as 'I said', 'he said', or 'they said' depending on the context and the implied subject, as the form itself is ambiguous regarding person and number (it can be 1st singular, 3rd singular, or 3rd plural). It is commonly used to introduce direct or indirect speech.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular or 3rd Person Singular or 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

G0884

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-KHA-ris-tos

Translations: ungrateful, unthankful, thankless, ungracious, unlovely

Notes: This word describes someone who does not show gratitude or appreciation. It can also refer to something that is unpleasant or unlovely. It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'α-' (a-) meaning 'not' and 'χάρις' (charis) meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It is used to describe a person or an action that lacks grace or thankfulness.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ἈΓΝΩΜΩΝ, ἈΧΑΡΙΣ

Etymology: From the negative prefix 'α-' (a-) meaning 'not' and 'χάρις' (charis) meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It literally means 'without grace' or 'without favor'.

G1096

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-nos

Translations: having become, being, happened, arisen, a having become, a being

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become', 'to happen', or 'to come into being'. 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 can be translated as 'having become', 'being', or 'when he/it became'. It often indicates a state or condition resulting from a past action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΕΓΕΝΗΘΗ

G1219

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: day-MO-see-os

Translations: public, common, official, belonging to the people

Notes: This adjective describes something that pertains to the people or the state, as opposed to something private. It can refer to public property, public affairs, or anything done openly or officially. For example, it might be used to describe a public road or a public servant.

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΙΝΟΣ, ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: From the Koine Greek word δῆμος (dēmos), meaning 'the people' or 'district', and the suffix -ιος (-ios), forming adjectives of belonging or relation. It refers to that which belongs to or concerns the dēmos.

G0544

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-pay-THEE-sas

Translations: having disobeyed, disobedient, rebellious, one who disobeys

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ἀπειθέω' (apeitheō), meaning 'to disobey' or 'to be disobedient'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone who has performed the action of disobeying. It can be translated as 'having disobeyed' or 'one who has been disobedient'. It describes a state or action of non-compliance or rebellion.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ἈΝΥΠΟΤΑΚΤΟΣ, ἈΠΕΙΘΗΣ

Etymology: The word 'ἀπειθέω' (apeitheō) is a compound word formed from the prefix 'ἀ-' (a-), meaning 'not' or 'un-', and 'πείθω' (peithō), meaning 'to persuade' or 'to obey'. Thus, it literally means 'not persuaded' or 'unwilling to obey'.

G5501

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KHEI-ro-na

Translations: worse, a worse thing, inferior, an inferior thing

Notes: This word is a comparative adjective meaning 'worse' or 'inferior'. It is used to describe something that is of lower quality, less desirable, or more harmful than something else. It can function as a predicate adjective or an attributive adjective, often followed by a genitive case or the particle 'ἤ' (than) to indicate comparison.

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

Synonyms: ΗΤΤΩΝ, ΚΑΚΙΩΝ

Etymology: The word χείρων is the irregular comparative form of the adjective κακός (kakos), meaning 'bad'. It is derived from an older root meaning 'inferior' or 'lesser'.

G5293

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-POS-khees

Translations: you will promise, you will undertake, you will guarantee

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'hypiskhneomai', meaning 'to promise' or 'to undertake'. It is used to express a future action of promising or guaranteeing something. It implies a commitment or an assurance given by the subject.

Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Future, Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΟΜΝΥΜΙ

Etymology: The word ὑπισχνέομαι (hypiskhneomai) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ὑπό (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'from under', and the verb ἴσχω (iskhō), meaning 'to hold' or 'to have'. The combination suggests 'to hold oneself under' or 'to take upon oneself', leading to the meaning of promising or undertaking.

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

G4183

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: POL-lah

Translations: much, many, great, abundant, often, greatly, many things

Notes: This word is an inflection of the adjective 'ΠΟΛΥΣ' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many'. As an adjective, 'ΠΟΛΛΑ' typically functions as the neuter plural nominative or accusative, meaning 'many things' or 'much'. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'often' or 'greatly'. It is used to indicate a large quantity or frequency.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative (of the adjective ΠΟΛΥΣ); or Adverb

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΙΚΑΝΟΣ

G1189

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: deh-OH-meh-noo

Translations: of one begging, of one pleading, of one needing, of one asking, of one who is in need

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the present middle/passive participle of the verb 'δεομαι' (deomai). It refers to someone who is currently begging, pleading, needing, or asking for something. It can be translated as 'of one who is begging' or 'of one who is in need', indicating possession or relationship to the act of needing or requesting.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΙΤΟΥΝΤΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΔΕΟΜΕΝΟΥ

Etymology: The verb 'δεομαι' (deomai) comes from 'δεω' (deō), meaning 'to bind' or 'to lack'. The sense of 'lacking' evolved into 'having need of' and then 'asking for' or 'begging'.

G3433

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MOH-lees

Translations: with difficulty, scarcely, hardly, barely, just, only just

Notes: This word is an adverb that indicates something is done with great effort or difficulty, or that it happens only just in time or to a very limited extent. It can convey the idea of something barely happening or being achieved. For example, 'he barely escaped' or 'they arrived only just'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΥΣΚΟΛΩΣ, ΣΧΕΔΟΝ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the Greek word μόλος (molos), meaning 'toil' or 'struggle'.

G2654

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-NEV-sah

Translations: I nodded, I assented, I signaled by nodding, I gave a sign

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, 'down') and the verb νεύω (neuō, 'to nod'). It means to nod down or to nod in assent, indicating agreement or giving a signal. It is used to describe the action of nodding one's head, often to communicate approval, agreement, or a silent instruction.

Inflection: Aorist Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΝΕΥΩ, ΣΥΓΚΑΤΑΤΙΘΕΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΥΔΟΚΕΩ

Etymology: The verb ΚΑΤΑΝΕΥΩ is formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'according to', and the verb νεύω (neuō), meaning 'to nod' or 'to incline'. The combination suggests a downward nod, often in agreement or as a signal.

G2532, G1565

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Pronoun

Sounds like: kah-keh-EE-nos

Translations: and that one, and he, and she, and it, and those, and they

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the conjunction 'καί' (and) and the demonstrative pronoun 'ἐκεῖνος' (that one, he, she, it). It means 'and that one' or 'and he/she/it', often used to refer back to a previously mentioned person or thing, or to introduce another person or thing in a similar context. It functions as a pronoun with an added conjunctive sense.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Nominative, Masculine

G0782

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AS-meh-nos

Translations: glad, joyful, well-pleased, with pleasure, gladly, joyfully

Notes: This word describes someone who is glad, joyful, or well-pleased. It can also be used adverbially to mean 'gladly' or 'joyfully', indicating that an action is performed with pleasure or eagerness. It often implies a welcoming or willing attitude towards something.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΧΑΙΡΩΝ, ΕΥ̓ΦΡΑΙΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ἩΔΥΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΣΜΕΝΟΣ is derived from the verb ἥδομαι (hēdomai), meaning 'to be pleased' or 'to delight in'. It conveys the sense of being delighted or welcomed.

G5228

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-PER

Translations: over, above, for, on behalf of, concerning, beyond, more than

Notes: ΥΠΕΡ is a Koine Greek preposition. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often means 'on behalf of', 'for the sake of', 'concerning', or 'instead of'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'over', 'above', 'beyond', or 'more than', often indicating position or motion.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *uperi, meaning 'over, above'. It is cognate with English 'over' and Latin 'super'.

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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').

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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.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-OW-sen

Translations: he stopped, he ceased, he rested, he refrained

Notes: This word means 'he stopped' or 'he ceased'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, indicating that someone brought an activity to an end or refrained from doing something. It is often used to describe the cessation of an action or state.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΠΑΥΩ, ΛΗΓΩ, ΚΩΛΥΩ

Etymology: The word παύω (paúō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂w- meaning 'to strike, to cut, to separate, to stop'. It is related to words signifying cessation or completion.

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The Life of Flavius Josephus, Chapter 34

Interlinear version from Life of Flavius Josephus, The (Beta)

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