2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AH-ploce

Translations: simply, plainly, absolutely, entirely, without reservation, frankly, completely, altogether

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'simply' or 'plainly'. It can also convey the sense of 'absolutely' or 'entirely', indicating a complete or unqualified manner. It describes an action or state as being straightforward, without complexity, or in a comprehensive way.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΩΣ, ΟΛΩΣ, ΑΚΡΙΒΩΣ

Etymology: Derived from the adjective ΑΠΛΟΥΣ (haplous), meaning 'simple' or 'single'. The root is related to the concept of being 'unfolded' or 'without folds', hence 'simple' or 'straightforward'.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-PINE

Translations: to say, to speak, to tell

Notes: This word is an aorist infinitive verb meaning 'to say', 'to speak', or 'to tell'. It is used to express the action of speaking or communicating something, often in a general sense without specifying the subject or object of the action. It can be used in various constructions, such as after verbs of commanding or desiring, or to express purpose.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΕΙΝ, ΛΑΛΕΙΝ, ΦΑΝΑΙ

Etymology: ΕἸΠΕΙΝ is the aorist infinitive of the verb ΕἸΠΩ, which is a suppletive aorist form used with the present tense verbs ΛΕΓΩ and ΦΗΜΙ. Its origin traces back to Proto-Indo-European roots related to speaking or declaring.

G3754

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-per

Translations: the very thing which, which, whatsoever, as, just as

Notes: ΟΠΕΡ is an intensive relative pronoun, meaning 'the very thing which' or 'whatsoever'. It is used to emphasize the preceding noun or idea, often functioning as a stronger form of 'which' or 'what'. It can introduce a clause that specifies or elaborates on something already mentioned, or it can indicate a cause or reason.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: Ο, ΟΣ, ΟΣΠΕΡ

Etymology: ΟΠΕΡ is a compound word formed from the relative pronoun ὅ (ho), meaning 'who, which, what', and the enclitic particle περ (per), which adds emphasis or intensity, often translated as 'just, even, indeed'.

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: Ps-oo-KHEE

Translations: soul, life, mind, heart, a soul, a life

Notes: This word refers to the soul, the animating principle of a human or animal, often considered the seat of emotions, desires, and affections. It can also denote life itself, the individual person, or the mind/inner self. It is used in various contexts to refer to the breath of life, the spiritual part of a human being, or simply one's existence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑ, ΖΩΗ, ΚΑΡΔΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb ψύχω (psychō), meaning 'to breathe' or 'to blow', referring to the breath as the principle of life. It is related to the concept of breath as the essence of life.

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TOOT

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

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

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOH-smoh

Translations: to the world, for the world, to an adornment, for an adornment, to an order, for an order

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun 'κόσμος' (kosmos). It refers to an orderly arrangement, an adornment, or the world itself, often implying the created universe or humanity. In its dative form, it typically indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to' or 'for' the world, order, or adornment, depending on the context. It can also be used to indicate location or instrument.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΑΙΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'κόσμος' (kosmos) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be related to the verb 'κοσμέω' (kosmeō), meaning 'to arrange, to order, to adorn'. It originally referred to order or arrangement, particularly in military or governmental contexts, and later came to mean 'adornment' or 'decoration'. From there, it evolved to describe the ordered universe, and by extension, the world.

G4687

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-PAR-tai

Translations: has been sown, has been scattered, is sown, is scattered

Notes: This word is the third person singular perfect passive indicative form of the verb σπείρω (speirō), meaning 'to sow' or 'to scatter'. In this form, it indicates an action that was completed in the past and whose results continue into the present. It describes something that has been sown or scattered and remains in that state.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Perfect, Passive, Indicative

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word σπείρω (speirō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to strew, to scatter'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that refer to scattering or sowing.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

G3588, G3778

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

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

G3195

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: MEH-lohn

Translations: about to be, going to be, intending to be, destined to be

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'μέλλω' (mello), meaning 'to be about to' or 'to intend to'. It indicates an action that is imminent, impending, or destined to occur. It often functions as an adjective modifying a noun or pronoun, describing someone or something that is 'about to' do something or 'going to' be something. It can also be used substantively, meaning 'the one who is about to' or 'that which is going to be'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ, ΠΑΡΩΝ

Etymology: The verb μέλλω (mellō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *melh₂- (to grind, crush), but its semantic connection to 'to be about to' is not clear. It is related to Latin molere (to grind).

G3588, G3739, G2228

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

Sounds like: AY

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

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

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

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

G2532

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

Notes: ΚΑΙ is a very common conjunction in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'and' to connect words, phrases, or clauses. It can also function as an adverb, emphasizing a word or phrase with meanings like 'also' or 'even'. In some contexts, it can introduce a contrast, similar to 'but', or indicate sequence, meaning 'then'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΚΑΙ is an ancient particle, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has remained remarkably stable in form and function throughout the history of the Greek language.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOS-moo

Translations: (of) world, (of) universe, (of) adornment, (of) order, (of) a world, (of) an adornment

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'ΚΟΣΜΟΣ' (kosmos). It refers to the world, the universe, or the created order. It can also mean an adornment, decoration, or arrangement. In a sentence, it often indicates possession or origin, such as 'of the world' or 'belonging to the world'.

Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗΣ, ΑΙΩΝΟΣ, ΚΟΣΜΗΜΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΚΟΣΜΟΣ' comes from the Greek verb 'κοσμέω' (kosmeō), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to put in order'. From this, it developed the sense of an orderly arrangement, then an adornment, and finally the ordered universe or world.

G3611, G3624

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: oy-KEH-ee

Translations: to dwell, to inhabit, to live, to be at home, to manage a house, to be related, to be familiar, one's own, domestic, household, relative, kinsman, familiar friend

Notes: This word is a compound form that can derive from two different roots: the verb ΟΙΚΕΩ (oikeō) or the adjective/noun ΟΙΚΕΙΟΣ (oikeios). If from ΟΙΚΕΩ, it means to dwell, inhabit, or live in a place. If from ΟΙΚΕΙΟΣ, it refers to something belonging to one's household, one's own, or a relative or kinsman. The specific meaning depends on the context and inflection.

Inflection: It can be the present active infinitive of ΟΙΚΕΩ (to dwell), or the nominative/vocative masculine plural, or dative masculine/neuter plural of ΟΙΚΕΙΟΣ (one's own, relative).

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ, ΕΝΟΙΚΕΩ, ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ

G3303

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

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

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΉ

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

G1161

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.

G0273

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-OH-rah-toss

Translations: invisible, unseen

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'invisible' or 'unseen'. It describes something that cannot be perceived by sight. It is often used to refer to God or spiritual realities that are not physically visible. For example, it can describe an invisible God or an unseen spirit.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΝΗΣ, ΑΔΗΛΟΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the alpha privative 'α-' (meaning 'not' or 'un-') and 'ορατός' (meaning 'visible' or 'seen'). 'Ορατός' itself comes from the verb 'οράω' (to see).

G2317

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: theh-oh-SEH-beh-ah

Translations: godliness, piety, reverence, a godliness

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being godly or pious, indicating reverence and devotion towards God. It describes a person's attitude and actions that demonstrate respect and worship towards the divine. It is often used in contexts discussing religious devotion and moral uprightness.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΣΕΒΕΙΑ, ΕΥΛΑΒΕΙΑ

Etymology: This word is a compound of two Greek words: ΘΕΟΣ (theos), meaning 'God', and ΣΕΒΟΜΑΙ (sebomai), meaning 'to worship' or 'to revere'. Thus, it literally means 'God-worship' or 'God-reverence'.

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.

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PSY-khen

Translations: soul, a soul, life, a life, mind, a mind, self, a self

Notes: This word refers to the soul, the principle of life, or the inner self. It can denote a person's life, their mind, or their spiritual essence. It is often used to describe the seat of emotions, desires, and affections, and can also refer to the individual person themselves.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΖΩΗ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

Etymology: From a root meaning 'to breathe', referring to the breath as the principle of life. It is related to the verb ψύχω (psycho), meaning 'to breathe, to blow'.

G4561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SARX

Translations: flesh, a flesh, body, a body, human nature, a human nature, mankind, a mankind

Notes: This word refers to flesh, the physical body, or human nature. In a broader sense, it can also refer to humanity or mankind. It is often used to contrast the physical, earthly aspect of existence with the spiritual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΩΜΑ, ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΑΡΞ (sarx) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages, but its precise etymological root is not definitively established.

G3367

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: MAY-den

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ

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

G2237

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hay-do-NAIS

Translations: to pleasures, by pleasures, with pleasures, pleasures, a pleasure, delight, to delights, by delights, with delights, delights

Notes: This word refers to pleasure, delight, or enjoyment. It is often used in a general sense to describe a feeling of satisfaction or gratification. In the provided form, it is in the dative plural, indicating that the pleasure is the indirect object of an action, or the means by which something is done (e.g., 'by means of pleasures' or 'to pleasures').

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ, ΧΑΡΑ, ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'ἡδονή' (hēdonē) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *sweh₂d- meaning 'sweet, pleasant'. It is related to the English word 'sweet'.

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'.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOS-mos

Translations: world, a world, universe, order, adornment, decoration, ornament

Notes: This word refers to the world or the universe, often implying an ordered system. It can also refer to adornment or decoration, such as jewelry or clothing, highlighting the idea of something well-arranged or beautiful. In a broader sense, it can denote humanity or the inhabitants of the earth.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΑΙΩΝ, ΓΗ

Etymology: From the verb κοσμέω (kosmeō), meaning 'to arrange, to put in order, to adorn'. The noun form thus carries the sense of something ordered, arranged, or beautiful.

G0091

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: ah-dee-koo-MEH-nos

Translations: being wronged, suffering wrong, being treated unjustly, a wronged one, one who is wronged

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being wronged' or 'suffering injustice'. It describes someone who is the recipient of an unjust act. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun, or as a substantive (acting as a noun) referring to the person who is being wronged. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'the man being wronged cried out' or 'the wronged one sought justice'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΔΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΟΝ, ΑΔΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ

G3754

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-tee

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΓΑΡ

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

G4980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-tee-TAS-son-tai

Translations: they oppose, they resist, they set themselves against, they array themselves against

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀντί (anti), meaning 'against' or 'opposite', and the verb τάσσω (tasso), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to appoint'. Together, it means to arrange oneself against, to oppose, or to resist. It describes an action where a group of people or things are actively setting themselves in opposition to something or someone else.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Indicative, 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ἈΝΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ἈΝΤΙΛΕΓΩ, ἈΝΤΙΠΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ἀντιτάσσω is a compound of ἀντί (anti), meaning 'against' or 'opposite', and τάσσω (tasso), meaning 'to arrange, to order, to appoint'. The prefix ἀντί indicates opposition or reciprocity.

G3404

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: mee-SOO-sahn

Translations: hating, a hating one, the one hating

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'miseō', meaning 'to hate'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action or state. In this form, it refers to a female person or thing that is actively hating. It can be used to describe someone who is characterized by hatred or is in the act of hating.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Accusative Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΧΘΡΑΙΝΟΥΣΑΝ, ΑΠΕΧΘΑΝΟΜΕΝΗΝ

Etymology: The word μισέω (miseō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *mei- meaning 'to dislike, to hate'. It is related to other Greek words expressing aversion.

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.

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).

G0025

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-gah-POH-sin

Translations: they love, they are loving, to love, loving

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to love' or 'to have affection for'. It is often used to describe a deep, unconditional, and self-sacrificial love, distinct from other forms of love like friendship or romantic desire. It can be used in various contexts to express the act of loving someone or something.

Inflection: Present Active Indicative, Third Person Plural; or Present Active Participle, Nominative/Dative/Accusative Plural, Masculine/Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΕΩ, ΕΡΑΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: The origin of the word 'agapaō' is uncertain, but it is thought to be pre-Greek or of unknown derivation.

G1457

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eng-KEK-lis-tai

Translations: has been shut in, has been enclosed, has been confined, has been imprisoned

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from the preposition 'ἐν' (in) and the verb 'κλείω' (to shut). It means to be shut in, enclosed, or confined. It describes a state of being held within boundaries or limits, often implying a lack of freedom or movement. It is used to describe something that has been placed or held inside something else.

Inflection: Perfect, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΙΩ, ΚΑΤΑΣΦΡΑΓΙΖΩ, ΣΥΓΚΛΕΙΩ

Etymology: The word ἘΓΚΛΕΊΩ (enkleiō) is formed from the prefix 'ἐν' (en), meaning 'in' or 'within', and the verb 'κλείω' (kleiō), meaning 'to shut' or 'to close'. The root 'κλείω' comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to close' or 'to bar'.

G4912

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-E-kheh-ee

Translations: to hold, to hold fast, to hold together, to constrain, to press, to afflict, to distress, to be seized, to be tormented, to be held, to be confined, to be in anguish

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to hold, to hold fast, or to hold together. It can also mean to constrain, to press upon, or to afflict someone, indicating a strong physical or emotional pressure. In some contexts, it describes being seized by a condition or feeling, such as a fever or anguish. It implies a strong, often inescapable, grip or influence.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular OR Present, Active, Subjunctive, Third Person Singular OR Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΠΙΕΖΩ

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TEH

Translations: she, herself, to her, for her, of her, her, it, itself, to it, for it, of it, its, they, them, themselves

Notes: This word is a form of the pronoun 'autos', meaning 'self' or 'same'. It can function as a personal pronoun (he, she, it, they), a reflexive pronoun (himself, herself, itself, themselves), or an intensive pronoun (the very, the same). Its specific meaning depends on its case, number, and gender, and the context of the sentence.

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

Etymology: The word 'autos' (from which 'autē' is derived) comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ew-to-, a pronominal stem. It is related to other pronouns and demonstratives in various Indo-European languages.

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.

G4983

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SOH-mah

Translations: body, a body, flesh, a slave

Notes: This word refers to the physical body of a human or animal, or a physical object. It can also metaphorically refer to a group of people or a community, or even to the substance of something. In some contexts, it can refer to a slave or servant, as a 'body' belonging to another.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΑΡΞ, ΧΡΩΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain. It is possibly derived from the verb σῴζω (sōizō), meaning 'to save' or 'to preserve', implying something that is kept or preserved.

G2722

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-TEH-khon-tai

Translations: they are held, they are possessed, they are restrained, they are occupied, they are detained

Notes: This word describes the state of being held, possessed, restrained, or occupied. It is often used to indicate that someone or something is being kept in a particular place or condition, or that a place is being occupied. It can also imply being held back or prevented from doing something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΟΥΝΤΑΙ, ΕΧΟΝΤΑΙ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΜΕΝΟΙ

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

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

G5432

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PHROU-rah

Translations: guard, a guard, garrison, a garrison, watch, a watch, prison, a prison

Notes: This word refers to a guard, a body of guards, a garrison, or a place of confinement like a prison. It can also refer to the act of guarding or keeping watch. It is used to describe military protection or a place where someone is held under guard.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΑΚΗ, ΤΗΡΗΣΙΣ, ΚΟΥΣΤΩΔΙΑ

Etymology: The word Φρουρά (phroura) comes from the verb φρουρέω (phroureō), meaning 'to guard' or 'to watch over'. It is related to the idea of foresight and protection.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOS-mon

Translations: world, a world, universe, an universe, adornment, an adornment, order, an order

Notes: This word refers to the world, the universe, or the created order. It can also mean adornment, decoration, or arrangement. In the New Testament, it often refers to humanity or the sinful world system, but can also refer to the physical world. As an accusative noun, it typically functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΑΙΩΝ

G0027

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-THA-nah-tos

Translations: immortal, undying, deathless

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'immortal' or 'undying'. It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-, meaning 'not') and 'θνητός' (thnētos), meaning 'mortal'. It describes something that is not subject to death or decay, often referring to God, the soul, or a quality that endures forever. It can be used to describe beings, concepts, or attributes.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ἈΦΘΑΡΤΟΣ, ἈἸΔΙΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, a compound of the negative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-, 'not') and 'θνητός' (thnētos, 'mortal'), which comes from 'θάνατος' (thanatos, 'death'). Thus, it literally means 'not mortal' or 'without death'.

G2349

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: thnee-TOH

Translations: (to) a mortal, (to) mortal

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is subject to death, perishable, or mortal. It is used to refer to human beings as opposed to divine or immortal beings. It can be used in sentences to describe the nature of humans or anything that will eventually die.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΘΑΡΤΟΣ, ΕΠΙΚΗΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'θνητός' (thnētos) comes from the verb 'θνήσκω' (thnēskō), meaning 'to die'. It is related to the concept of mortality and perishing.

G4638

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: skay-NOH-mah-tee

Translations: to a tent, to a tabernacle, to a dwelling, to a habitation, to a booth

Notes: This word refers to a temporary dwelling, a tent, or a tabernacle. It can also denote a more general habitation or dwelling place. In a religious context, it often refers to the Tabernacle of Moses, a portable sanctuary used by the Israelites. It is used here in the dative case, indicating the recipient or location of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'in'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΚΗΝΗ, ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΑ

G2730

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-toy-KEE

Translations: dwells, inhabits, lives, resides

Notes: This word means to dwell, inhabit, or reside in a place. It describes the act of living in a specific location, often with a sense of permanence or establishment. It is formed from the prefix κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'completely', and the verb οἰκέω (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΖΑΩ, ΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'completely', and the verb οἰκέω (oikeō), meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. The prefix intensifies the meaning of dwelling.

G4327

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-DEKH-oh-men-oy

Translations: waiting for, expecting, looking for, receiving, welcoming

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards,' and the verb 'δέχομαι' (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to welcome.' As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or concurrent with the main verb of the sentence. It conveys the sense of actively waiting for something or someone, or of being ready to receive or welcome them. It can be used to describe a state of anticipation or readiness.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΚΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΜΕΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΔΟΚΑΩ

G2555

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-koor-goo-MEH-nee

Translations: being ill-treated, being mistreated, being evilly treated, being harmed, being punished, being afflicted

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being ill-treated' or 'being mistreated'. It describes someone or something that is suffering harm or evil treatment. It is a compound word formed from 'κακός' (kakos), meaning 'bad' or 'evil', and 'ἔργον' (ergon), meaning 'work' or 'deed', combined with the verb ending '-έω' (eō). Thus, it literally means 'to do evil to' or 'to treat badly'. In its passive form, it refers to the one receiving such treatment.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΠΑΘΕΩ, ΚΑΚΟΠΟΙΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΚΟΥΡΓΕΩ (kakourgeō) is derived from the Greek words ΚΑΚΟΣ (kakos), meaning 'bad' or 'evil', and ΕΡΓΟΝ (ergon), meaning 'work' or 'deed'. The combination forms a verb meaning 'to do evil' or 'to act wickedly', and in its transitive sense, 'to treat badly' or 'to harm'.

G4621

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SEE-tee-oys

Translations: food, grain, corn, (to) food, (to) grain, (to) corn, (with) food, (with) grain, (with) corn

Notes: This word refers to food, especially grain or corn, used for sustenance. It is often used in a general sense to describe provisions or sustenance. In this inflected form, it is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of an action or the means by which something is done, often translated with prepositions like 'to' or 'with'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΡΩΜΑ, ΤΡΟΦΗ

Etymology: The word ΣΙΤΙΟΝ (sition) is derived from σῖτος (sitos), meaning 'grain' or 'corn'. It refers to cultivated grain, especially wheat or barley, and by extension, any kind of food.

G2849

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: koh-lah-ZOH-meh-noy

Translations: being punished, suffering punishment, being chastised, those being punished

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being punished' or 'suffering punishment'. It describes someone or something that is currently undergoing punishment or chastisement. It can be used substantively to refer to 'those who are being punished'.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΜΩΡΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ, ΕΠΙΤΙΜΩΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: From κόλος (kolos, 'docked, curtailed'), referring to the cutting off or restraining of someone, hence to punish or chastise.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: kath

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

G3123

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.

G1519

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-theh-toh

Translations: he placed, she placed, it placed, he put, she put, it put, he laid, she laid, it laid, he made, she made, it made, he appointed, she appointed, it appointed

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative form of the verb 'τίθημι' (tithemi), meaning 'to place,' 'to put,' 'to lay,' 'to make,' or 'to appoint.' It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point in time. It can be used in sentences like 'He placed the book on the table' or 'She appointed him as leader.' The middle/passive voice suggests the subject either performed the action for themselves or had the action done to them.

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

Synonyms: ἘΒΑΛΕΝ, ἘΠΟΙΗΣΕΝ, ἘΘΗΚΕΝ

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THEH-os

Translations: God, a God, Lord

Notes: ΘΕΟΣ (theos) is a singular noun meaning 'God' or 'a god'. In Koine Greek, it is frequently used to refer to the singular, supreme God, often with the definite article. It can also refer to a generic deity or even a human figure considered divine. It functions as a subject or object in sentences, depending on its case.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΠΑΤΗΡ

Etymology: The word ΘΕΟΣ is believed to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root, though its precise origin is debated. It has cognates in various Indo-European languages.

G2301

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: THEM-ee-ton

Translations: lawful, right, proper, just, a lawful thing, a right thing

Notes: This word describes something that is lawful, right, or proper, especially in the sense of being permitted by divine or moral law. It refers to what is permissible or in accordance with established custom or divine will. It can be used to describe actions, situations, or things that are considered morally or legally acceptable.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΕΞΕΣΤΙ, ΠΡΕΠΩΝ

Etymology: From the Greek word θέμις (themis), meaning 'that which is laid down', 'custom', 'law', or 'divine ordinance'. It refers to what is established by custom or divine law.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

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

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

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

G3868