The Life of Flavius Josephus Chapter 58, Interlinear version from Life of Flavius Josephus, The (Beta)

Notes: ΤΑΥΤ is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something specific, either near in space or time, or recently mentioned. It can function as a pronoun, standing in for a noun, or as an adjective, modifying a noun. Its meaning can shift slightly depending on the gender, number, and case.

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

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G3004

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-PON-tos

Translations: of saying, of speaking, of telling, of declaring

Notes: This word is a participle, meaning 'of saying' or 'of speaking'. It is derived from the verb 'λέγω' (legō), which means 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a genitive participle, it often indicates the person or thing that is doing the action of speaking, especially in a dependent clause or a genitive absolute construction, functioning similarly to 'when he said' or 'after he had spoken'.

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

Synonyms: ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

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.

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.

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'.

G2493

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-na-THAN

Translations: Jonathan

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to the Hebrew name Jonathan. It is a common biblical name, notably the son of King Saul and a close friend of David. In this form, it is in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Jonathan is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yehonatan (יְהוֹנָתָן), meaning 'Yahweh has given' or 'gift of God'. It combines the divine name Yahweh (יהוה) with the verb 'natan' (נתן), meaning 'to give'.

G2270

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hay-soo-KHA-san

Translations: they were silent, they kept quiet, they rested, they ceased

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb ἩΣΥΧΑΖΩ. It means to be quiet, to be silent, to rest, or to cease from activity. It describes a state of stillness or inactivity, often implying a cessation of noise or movement. For example, it can be used to describe people becoming silent or resting from their labors.

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

Synonyms: ΣΙΓΑΩ, ΚΑΤΑΠΑΥΩ, ΠΑΥΩ

Etymology: From ἥσυχος (hēsychos, “quiet, still”), which is of uncertain origin, possibly from a prefix *hē- (related to εὖ (eu, “well”)) and a root related to *sych- (related to Latin siccus, “dry”, implying a lack of agitation).

G3588

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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Letter

Sounds like: OH

Translations: the, who, which, O

Notes: Ο is primarily the masculine singular nominative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun, similar to 'the' in English. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', introducing a relative clause. Additionally, 'Ο' is the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, Omicron, which corresponds to the short 'o' sound.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative (for the article/relative pronoun); Does not inflect (for the letter)

Etymology: The definite article 'Ο' derives from Proto-Indo-European. The letter 'Ο' (Omicron) is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'.

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.

G1218

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DEE-mos

Translations: people, the people, common people, populace, a people, district

Notes: This word refers to the common people, the populace, or a community of people. It can also denote a specific district or locality where people reside. It is often used to distinguish the general population from rulers or elites.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to δαίω (daiō, "to divide"), referring to a division of land or people. It is the origin of English words like 'democracy' and 'demography'.

G3123

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAHL-lon

Translations: more, rather, much more, especially

Notes: This word is a comparative adverb meaning 'more' or 'rather'. It is used to indicate a preference, a greater degree, or an intensification of something. It often appears in contexts where a comparison is being made, suggesting that one thing is true to a greater extent than another, or that one action is preferred over another. For example, it can mean 'more' in terms of quantity or intensity, or 'rather' when expressing a choice or preference.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΟΝ, ΜΑΛΙΣΤΑ

Etymology: ΜΑΛΛΟΝ is a comparative adverb derived from an obsolete positive form related to the concept of 'much' or 'very'. It functions as the comparative degree of this implied positive.

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.

G3947

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ox-y-NTHEE

Translations: was provoked, was exasperated, was angered, was irritated

Notes: This word describes the state of being intensely provoked, angered, or exasperated. It is used to indicate that the subject of the verb received the action of being stirred up to anger or irritation by an external cause. It often implies a strong emotional reaction.

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΓΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΘΥΜΟΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παροξύνω (paroxúnō, “to stimulate, incite, provoke”), from παρά (pará, “beside, by”) + ὀξύνω (oxúnō, “to sharpen, incite”).

G5319

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: fah-neh-RAN

Translations: manifest, evident, visible, clear, apparent, a manifest thing, an evident thing

Notes: This word describes something that is visible, clear, or openly known. It is used to indicate that something is made apparent or becomes obvious to others. It can refer to something that is revealed or brought into the light, making it easily perceived or understood.

Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΣ, ΕΜΦΑΝΗΣ, ΦΩΣ

Etymology: The word ΦΑΝΕΡΟΣ comes from the verb φαίνω (phainō), meaning 'to bring to light, to make visible, to appear'.

G1925

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ep-ee-DEIK-noo-meh-NOHN

Translations: showing, displaying, exhibiting, demonstrating, proving, manifesting

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi, 'upon, over') and the verb δείκνυμι (deiknymi, 'to show, point out'). It means to show, display, exhibit, or demonstrate something, often with an emphasis on making it clear or public. It implies an active presentation or manifestation of something. In the provided context, it is used to describe people actively showing or demonstrating something, such as zeal or anger.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter, Present, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ, ἘΝΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ

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.

G4314

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G4923

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soon-ee-DON

Translations: having seen, having perceived, having understood, having considered, having observed

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having seen' or 'having perceived'. It describes an action completed in the past that leads to a subsequent action or state. It is often used to indicate that someone has taken notice of something, understood a situation, or considered a matter before acting.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΔΩΝ, ΚΑΤΑΝΟΗΣΑΣ, ΓΝΟΥΣ

G2424

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOOS

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

Notes: This is a proper name, transliterated from the Hebrew name Yeshua or Yehoshua. It refers to the central figure of Christianity, Jesus Christ, or to Joshua, the successor of Moses in the Old Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The Koine Greek name Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'. It is also related to the shorter form יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua).

G2753

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KEH-lew-en

Translations: was commanding, commanded, was ordering, ordered

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to command' or 'to order'. It is used to describe an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'He was commanding them to go' or 'He ordered them repeatedly'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ἘΠΙΤΑΤΤΩ, ΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The word κελεύω (keleuō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to κέλλω (kello, 'to drive, urge'). It has been in use since ancient Greek times to denote the act of commanding or urging someone to do something.

G0300

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-khoh-REH-in

Translations: to withdraw, to depart, to go away, to retire, to return

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to withdraw' or 'to depart'. It is often used to describe someone leaving a place, either to go to another location, to retreat, or to return to a previous state or place. It can also imply a separation or a retirement from a situation or group.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΧΩΡΕΩ, ἘΚΧΩΡΕΩ, ἈΝΑΛΥΩ

Etymology: This word is formed from the prefix ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'back', and the verb χωρέω (chōreō), meaning 'to make room, to go, to proceed'.

G4357

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-MEH-nai

Translations: to remain, to abide, to continue, to wait for, to stay with

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to, toward, with', and the verb μένω (menō), meaning 'to remain, to abide'. As an infinitive, it expresses the action of remaining or continuing in a particular place or state, or waiting for someone or something. It can be used to indicate perseverance or steadfastness.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ, ΔΙΑΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The verb προσμένω (prosménō) is a compound of the preposition πρός (prós), meaning 'to, toward, with', and the verb μένω (ménō), meaning 'to remain, to abide'. The prefix πρός adds a sense of direction or addition to the act of remaining.

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.

G0515

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-ksee-O-sen

Translations: he deemed worthy, she deemed worthy, it deemed worthy, he thought worthy, she thought worthy, it thought worthy, he asked, she asked, it asked, he requested, she requested, it requested, he claimed, she claimed, it claimed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to deem worthy,' 'to think worthy,' 'to ask,' 'to request,' or 'to claim.' It implies that someone considered something or someone to be deserving of a particular action or status, or that they made a request based on a sense of entitlement or appropriateness. It is used in sentences to describe an action performed by a third person in the past.

Inflection: Aorist Indicative, Active Voice, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑἸΤΈΩ, ΔΈΟΜΑΙ, ἘΠΙΖΗΤΈΩ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἄξιος (axios), meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving.' The verb form means 'to consider worthy' or 'to deem worthy.'

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.

G1410

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doo-NAH-sthai

Translations: to be able, to have power, to be strong, can

Notes: This is the present middle/passive infinitive form of the verb 'δύναμαι'. It means 'to be able' or 'to have power'. It is often used in constructions where one expresses the ability or capacity to do something, similar to the English 'can' or 'to be able to'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΕΞΕΣΤΙ

Etymology: From the root 'δύναμαι', meaning 'to be able'. It is related to 'δύναμις' (dynamis), meaning 'power' or 'ability'.

G2360

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: thor-y-VOO-meh-noos

Translations: being disturbed, being troubled, being in an uproar, being in confusion

Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb 'θορυβέω' (thorybeō), meaning 'to make a noise, to be in an uproar, to disturb'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that is currently being disturbed, troubled, or is in a state of confusion or uproar. It can be used to describe a crowd, individuals, or a situation.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine or Feminine, Present Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΤΑΡΑΣΣΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΣΥΓΧΥΝΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ

G1832

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ex-ET-ah-sin

Translations: examination, an examination, investigation, an investigation, inquiry, an inquiry

Notes: This word refers to a close and careful examination, investigation, or inquiry into something. It implies a thorough process of looking into facts or details to understand a matter fully. It is often used in contexts where a detailed review or scrutiny is required.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΚΡΙΣΙΣ, ΔΟΚΙΜΑΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΕΞΕΤΑΣΙΣ (exetasis) comes from the verb ἐξετάζω (exetazo), meaning 'to examine thoroughly, investigate'. This verb is a compound of ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and ἐτάζω (etazo), meaning 'to examine' or 'to test'.

G4160

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EE-sthai

Translations: to make, to do, to create, to produce, to perform, to cause, to bring about, to appoint, to observe, to celebrate

Notes: This word is the present middle/passive infinitive form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō). It generally means 'to make' or 'to do', but in the middle voice, it often implies 'to make for oneself' or 'to do for oneself', or 'to cause to be done'. It can also be used idiomatically in various contexts, such as 'to perform' an action, 'to celebrate' a festival, or 'to appoint' someone. It is a very common and versatile verb in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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.

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.

G3844

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: pa-RAH

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ

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

G0846

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Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

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

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

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

G3440

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Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: MO-non

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΩΣ, ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ

G5101

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Part of Speech: Interrogative Pronoun, Indefinite Pronoun, Interrogative Adjective

Sounds like: TEES

Translations: who, what, which, what kind of, someone, something, anyone, anything, a certain one, a certain thing

Notes: ΤΙΣ is a versatile pronoun and adjective in Koine Greek. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', or 'anything', often implying an unspecified person or thing. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it has an accent.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative. It is a highly inflected word.

Etymology: The word ΤΙΣ is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, indicating its long history and fundamental role in language.

G0032

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Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ang-GEL-lohn

Translations: announcing, reporting, bringing news, proclaiming, telling, one who announces, while announcing

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'ἀγγέλλω' (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by someone or something. It can be translated as 'announcing' or 'one who announces', depending on the context. It describes the ongoing action of delivering a message or news.

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩΝ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩΝ, ΕΥ̓ΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G2424

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOON

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

Notes: This is a proper name, the Greek form of the Hebrew name 'Joshua'. It refers primarily to Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. It can also refer to other individuals named Joshua in the Old Testament or other historical figures. In a sentence, it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The Greek name ἸΗΣΟΥΣ (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'.

G3326

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

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

G3696

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HOP-lee-tohn

Translations: of hoplites, of soldiers, of armed men

Notes: This word refers to 'hoplites,' who were heavily armed foot soldiers in ancient Greece. It is used to describe a group or collection of such soldiers, often in the context of their possessions or actions, as indicated by its genitive case.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΑΤΙΩΤΩΝ, ΜΑΧΗΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΟΠΛΙΤΗΣ (hoplites) is derived from ὅπλον (hoplon), meaning 'armor' or 'weapon.' It refers to a soldier equipped with such armor.

G4133

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: play-see-AH-zane

Translations: to approach, to draw near, to come near, to be near, to have sexual intercourse with

Notes: This verb means to come or draw near to something or someone. It can be used in a general sense of physical proximity, but it can also carry the specific meaning of having sexual intercourse, especially when used with a dative object or a prepositional phrase indicating a person. It describes the act of moving into close proximity.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΙΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΩ

Etymology: From πλῆσιος (plēsios, "near"), which is related to πέλας (pelas, "near"). The suffix -άζω forms verbs indicating a state or action.

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.

G3765

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ook-EH-tee

Translations: no longer, no more, not yet, not still

Notes: This is a compound adverb formed from the negative particle 'οὐκ' (not) and the adverb 'ἔτι' (yet, still). It signifies the cessation of a state or action, meaning 'no longer' or 'no more'. It can also mean 'not yet' in certain contexts, indicating that something has not happened up to the present time. It is used to express that something that was true or happening is no longer the case.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΚΕΤΙ, ΟΥ̓Κ, ἜΤΙ

Etymology: The word ΟΥ̓ΚΕΤΙ is a compound of the negative particle ΟΥ̓Κ (not) and the adverb ἜΤΙ (yet, still).

G2722

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tas-KHON-tes

Translations: holding fast, having held, restraining, possessing, occupying, seizing, holding back, holding down, holding

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'κατέχω' (katechō), meaning 'to hold fast,' 'to possess,' 'to restrain,' or 'to occupy.' As an aorist active participle, it describes an action completed in the past, performed by the subject, and functions adjectivally or adverbially in a sentence. It indicates that the subjects 'having held' or 'having seized' something, or 'having restrained' themselves or others.

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

Synonyms: ΕΧΟΝΤΕΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΕΣ

G0846

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Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOOS

Translations: them, themselves, him, it, the same

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the pronoun 'ΑΥΤΟΣ' (autos). In this specific form, it is used to mean 'them' or 'themselves' when referring to masculine plural nouns in the accusative case. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', or 'the same' depending on the context and agreement with the noun it modifies. When used as a personal pronoun, it often refers back to a previously mentioned noun.

Inflection: Accusative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΥΣ, ΣΦΑΣ

G4306

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pro-no-OON-tos

Translations: of providing, of foreseeing, of taking thought, of caring for, of having forethought

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'pronoéō', meaning 'to foresee', 'to provide for', or 'to take thought for'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action or state. In this genitive form, it often indicates the one who is performing the action of foreseeing or providing, or it can describe something belonging to or related to such an action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΒΛΕΠΩ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΝΟΕΩ (pronoéō) is a compound word formed from the preposition ΠΡΟ (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and the verb ΝΟΕΩ (noéō), meaning 'to perceive', 'to think', or 'to understand'. Thus, it literally means 'to think beforehand' or 'to perceive in advance'.

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.

G0302

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Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AHN

Translations: if, ever, might, would, should

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G1096

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-noo

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΒΑΙΝΩ

G3843

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: PAN-tohs

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΣΗ, ΠΑΝΤΗ

G5259

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

Translations: under, by, from, with, subject to, at the hand of

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the dative case, it denotes a static position 'under' something. When used with the accusative case, it signifies motion 'under' or 'into subjection to'.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs the Genitive, Dative, and Accusative cases.

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'under'. It is cognate with English 'up' and 'over', showing a shared root related to position.

G2491

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-noo

Translations: of John

Notes: This is the genitive form of the proper noun 'John'. It is a common name in the Bible, referring to several individuals, most notably John the Baptist and John the Apostle. It is used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'the son of John' or 'the Gospel of John'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'John' is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוחנן), meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'. It was a very common name among Jews in the Second Temple period.

G1311

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-FTHAH-reen

Translations: I was corrupted, I was destroyed, I was ruined, I was spoiled, I was depraved

Notes: This word is the first person singular, aorist passive indicative form of the verb διαφθείρω (diaphtheirō). It means 'to be utterly corrupted, destroyed, or ruined.' It is a compound word formed from διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'completely,' and φθείρω (phtheirō), meaning 'to corrupt, destroy, or spoil.' Thus, it signifies a complete or thorough destruction or moral corruption. It describes a state of being utterly ruined or depraved, often implying a process that has been completed.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΦΘΕΙΡΩ

G5553

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Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: khry-SOHN

Translations: of gold, of golden things, golden things, golden objects

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun or adjective 'ΧΡΥΣΟΣ', meaning 'gold' or 'golden'. As a noun, it refers to things made of gold or golden objects. As an adjective, it describes something as being golden. In this genitive plural form, it typically indicates possession or material, meaning 'of gold' or 'belonging to golden things'. It can also function as a substantive, referring to 'golden things' or 'golden objects' themselves.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΧΡΥΣΙΟΝ, ΧΡΥΣΕΟΣ

G1752

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: EN-eh-ken

Translations: because of, on account of, for the sake of, (of) for, (of) by reason of

Notes: ΕΝΕΚΕΝ is an improper preposition that typically takes the genitive case, meaning 'because of' or 'on account of'. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'for this reason' or 'therefore'. It is used to express the cause or reason behind an action or state.

Inflection: Does not inflect; takes the genitive case when used as a preposition.

Synonyms: ΔΙΑ, ΧΑΡΙΝ

Etymology: The word ΕΝΕΚΕΝ is an ancient Greek word, likely formed from the preposition 'en' (in) and a form related to 'heka' (on account of). It has been in use since classical Greek and continued into Koine Greek.

G1223

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: dee-AH

Translations: through, by, by means of, on account of, because of, for the sake of

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take two different cases, which changes its meaning. When used with the genitive case, it means 'through' or 'by means of', indicating the instrument or agency by which something is done. When used with the accusative case, it means 'on account of', 'because of', or 'for the sake of', indicating the cause or reason for something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΕΝΕΚΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

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.

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.

G2501

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Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-OH-say-poss

Translations: Joseph

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

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

G3754

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-tee

Translations: that, because, for, since, how, what, which

Notes: ΟΤΙ is a versatile word in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction meaning 'that', 'because', 'for', or 'since'. It can introduce a clause explaining a reason or consequence, or it can introduce direct speech, similar to how quotation marks function in English. It can also act as a relative pronoun meaning 'what' or 'which'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΓΑΡ

Etymology: The word ΟΤΙ is derived from the neuter accusative singular of the relative pronoun ὅστις (hostis), meaning 'whoever, whatever'. Over time, it evolved to function primarily as a conjunction.

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.

G0538

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-pah-TAY-sas

Translations: deceiving, having deceived, misleading, having misled, beguiling, having beguiled

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to deceive' or 'to mislead'. It describes an action of deception that has already occurred or is ongoing, often functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. It indicates that the subject of the verb has performed the act of deceiving or misleading someone.

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΑΝΆΩ, ἘΞΑΠΑΤΆΩ

Etymology: The verb ἀπατάω (apatáō) comes from ἀπάτη (apátē), meaning 'deceit' or 'fraud'. Its origin is uncertain, but it is related to the concept of error or delusion.

G0846

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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) them, (for) him, (for) her, (for) it, (for) them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, the same

Notes: This word is a personal pronoun that can also function as an adjective. In its pronominal use, it typically means 'him', 'her', 'it', or 'them', depending on the gender and number. When used intensively, it can mean 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', or 'themselves', emphasizing the subject. As an adjective, it means 'the same'. The form ΑΥΤΩ is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a demonstrative pronominal stem. It is a fundamental pronoun in Greek, used across various dialects and periods.

G2697

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tek-TEH-sah-toh

Translations: he acquired, he obtained, he took possession of, he gained, he won

Notes: This word describes the act of acquiring or taking possession of something, often with the implication of having done so for oneself or for one's own benefit. It is typically used in a context where someone gains control or ownership over property, land, or even people. It can be used in sentences like 'He acquired the land' or 'They took possession of the city'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΑΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΧΩ

G3004

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: leh-GON-tos

Translations: of saying, of speaking, of telling, of calling, of meaning

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ΛΕΓΩ', meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a genitive participle, it often functions adverbially, indicating the time or circumstance of an action, such as 'while saying' or 'when he was speaking'. It can also function adjectivally, modifying a noun in the genitive case, meaning 'of the one saying'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

G1949

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-BAH-lon

Translations: they cast upon, they laid upon, they threw upon, they put upon, they imposed, they applied

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (upon, over) and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (to throw, cast). It means to cast, lay, or throw something upon someone or something. It can also imply imposing a burden, applying oneself to a task, or even attacking someone. Its meaning can vary depending on the context and the case of the object it takes.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΡΡΙΠΤΩ

G0337

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-I-REIN

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

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

Inflection: Present Active Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ

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

G3985

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PEI-ron-toh

Translations: they were trying, they tried, they were attempting, they attempted, they were testing, they tested, they were tempting, they tempted

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to try,' 'to attempt,' or 'to test/tempt.' It describes an action of making an effort to do something or putting someone or something to the test. In the provided context, it indicates that a group of people were making an effort to achieve something.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΡΑΩ, ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ, ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΠΕΙΡΑΖΩ comes from the noun ΠΕΙΡΑ (peira), meaning 'a trial, an attempt, an experience.'

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.

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-'.

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.

G1096

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: GIG-noh-meh-non

Translations: being, becoming, happening, coming to pass, a thing happening, a thing becoming

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'gignomai'. It describes something that is currently in the process of being, becoming, or happening. It can refer to an event that is taking place or a state of existence that is coming into being. As a neuter singular form, it often functions substantively, meaning 'that which is happening' or 'the event'.

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΦΥΟΜΕΝΟΝ

G4685

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: spah-SAH-meh-noy

Translations: drawing, pulling, tearing, embracing, greeting, kissing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'σπάω' (spao), meaning 'to draw' or 'to pull'. In various contexts, it can refer to drawing out a sword, pulling something apart, or, when combined with prefixes, it can mean to embrace, greet, or kiss. The meaning depends heavily on the prefix attached to the root verb.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΛΚΩ, ΑΣΠΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΦΙΛΕΩ

Etymology: The verb σπάω (spao) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to pull' or 'to stretch'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G546

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-pee-LAY-san-tes

Translations: having threatened, who threatened, they threatened

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning it describes an action that was completed in the past by the subject. It comes from the verb 'ἀπειλέω' (apeileō), which means 'to threaten' or 'to menace'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, providing additional information about a noun or verb in the sentence, often indicating the circumstances or time of an action.

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

Synonyms: ΦΟΒΕΩ, ἘΚΦΟΒΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἀπειλέω (apeileō) comes from the Greek prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the root *εἰλέω (eileō), which is related to 'to press' or 'to constrain'. Thus, it conveys the idea of pressing away or driving off with threats.

G1519, G1487, G1488

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: E

Translations: into, to, for, unto, in, if, you are

Notes: This word is an elided form, indicated by the coronis (the apostrophe-like mark) at the end. It most commonly represents the preposition 'εἰς' (eis), meaning 'into, to, for', especially when followed by a vowel. It can also represent the conjunction 'εἰ' (ei), meaning 'if', or the verb 'εἶ' (ei), meaning 'you are'. In the provided examples, it functions as the preposition 'into' or 'to', indicating motion towards a place or object. It is used with the accusative case.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an elided form); the original words it represents have their own inflections (e.g., 'εἰς' is a preposition and does not inflect; 'εἰ' is a conjunction and does not inflect; 'εἶ' is a verb, 2nd Person Singular, Present, Indicative, Active).

G0971

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: bee-AH-zoyn-toh

Translations: force, compel, press, use violence, suffer violence, be forced, be compelled

Notes: This word describes the act of applying force or compulsion. It can mean to force or compel someone or something, or, in the middle/passive voice, to suffer violence or be forced. It implies a strong, often aggressive, exertion of power or pressure.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Present, Optative, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΚΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΝΑΓΚΑΖΩ

Etymology: From βία (bia), meaning 'force, violence'.

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.

G0142

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-rah-MEH-noo

Translations: lifting, taking up, carrying, removing, taking away, raising, bearing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'αἴρω' (airō), meaning 'to lift, take up, or carry'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by a noun or pronoun. It can convey the sense of someone 'having lifted' or 'being in the act of lifting/carrying'. It is often used to describe the action of picking something up, carrying a burden, or removing something from a place.

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ, ἈΝΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The verb 'αἴρω' (airō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to lift, to raise'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey similar meanings of lifting or carrying.

G1909

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEE

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, concerning, during, by, beside, near, among, with respect to

Notes: This is a very common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often means 'upon, over, on, at, in the time of, during, concerning, in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'upon, on, at, by, near, beside, in, for, in addition to, on the basis of, because of, in the time of, during, in the presence of, against'. With the accusative case, it typically means 'upon, on, to, against, over, for, with a view to, at, by, during, in the time of'. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'upon, besides, in addition'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to similar prepositions in other Indo-European languages, conveying ideas of 'on, upon, over'.

G3729

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: hor-MEE-san-tos

Translations: (of) having rushed, (of) having set out, (of) having urged on, (of) having been impelled

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'hormaō', meaning 'to set in motion, to rush, to urge on'. As a genitive singular masculine/neuter participle, it describes an action completed by a male or neuter subject, often translated as 'of one who has rushed' or 'of one who has set out'. It indicates a past action that has a bearing on the present context, functioning like an adjective or adverbial phrase.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΡΜΑΩ, ΠΡΟΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΕΙΓΟΜΑΙ

G1815

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ar-PAH-zoo-see

Translations: they snatch away, they seize, they plunder, they carry off, they take by force

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐκ' (out of, from) and the verb 'ἁρπάζω' (to snatch, to seize). It means to snatch away, seize, or carry off by force. It describes a forceful and often sudden action of taking something from someone or somewhere. It is used to indicate a violent or aggressive taking.

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

Synonyms: ΑΡΠΑΖΩ, ΣΥΝΑΡΠΑΖΩ, ΔΙΑΡΠΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΞΑΡΠΑΖΩ is formed from the prefix ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ἁρπάζω (harpazō), meaning 'to snatch', 'to seize', or 'to carry off'.

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