Martyrdom of Polycarp Chapter 6, Interlinear version from Polycarp of Smyrna (Beta)

Martyrdom of Polycarp, Chapter 6

Interlinear version from Polycarp of Smyrna (Beta)

6:1

ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ἘΠΙΜΕΝΟΝΤΩΝ
- EPIMENONTŌN
- of-persisting-ones
ΤΩΝ
- TŌN
- of-the
ΖΗΤΟΥΝΤΩΝ
- ZĒTOUNTŌN
- of-seeking-ones
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΝ
- AUTON
- him
ΜΕΤΕΒΗ
- METEBĒ
- he-moved
ΕἸΣ
- EIS
- into
ΕΤΕΡΟΝ
- ETERON
- another
ἈΓΡΙΔΙΟΝ
- AGRIDION
- small-field
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΕΥ̓ΘΕΩΣ
- EUTHEŌS
- immediately
ἘΠΕΣΤΗΣΑΝ
- EPESTĒSAN
- they-stood-over
ΟΙ
- OI
- the
ΖΗΤΟΥΝΤΕΣ
- ZĒTOUNTES
- seeking-ones
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΝ
- AUTON
- him
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
ΜΗ
- MĒ
- not
ΕΥΡΟΝΤΕΣ
- EURONTES
- finding
ΣΥΝΕΛΑΒΟΝΤΟ
- SYNELABONTO
- they-seized
ΠΑΙΔΑΡΙΑ
- PAIDARIA
- boys
ΔΥΟ
- DYO
- two
ΩΝ
- ŌN
- of-whom
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΕΤΕΡΟΝ
- ETERON
- other
ΒΑΣΑΝΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΝ
- BASANIZOMENON
- being-tormented
ΩΜΟΛΟΓΗΣΕΝ
- ŌMOLOGĒSEN
- confessed

6:2

ἨΝ
- ĒN
- was
ΓΑΡ
- GAR
- for
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- also
ἈΔΥΝΑΤΟΝ
- ADYNATON
- impossible
ΛΑΘΕΙΝ
- LATHEIN
- to-escape-notice
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΝ
- AUTON
- him
ἘΠΕΙ
- EPEI
- since
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- also
ΟΙ
- OI
- the
ΠΡΟΔΙΔΟΝΤΕΣ
- PRODIDONTES
- betraying
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΝ
- AUTON
- him
ΟΙΚΕΙΟΙ
- OIKEIOI
- relatives
ΥΠΗΡΧΟΝ
- YPĒRCHON
- were
ΚΑΙ
- KAI
- and
Ο
- O
- the
ΕἸΡΗΝΑΡΧΟΣ
- EIRĒNARCHOS
- peace-officer
Ο
- O
- the
ΚΕΚΛΗΡΩΜΕΝΟΣ
- KEKLĒRŌMENOS
- having-been-allotted
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΑΥ̓ΤΟ
- AUTO
- same
ὈΝΟΜΑ
- ONOMA
- name
ΗΡΩΔΗΣ
- ĒRŌDĒS
- Herod
ἘΠΙΛΕΓΟΜΕΝΟΣ
- EPILEGOMENOS
- being-called
ἘΣΠΕΥΔΕΝ
- ESPEUDEN
- was-eager
ΕἸΣ
- EIS
- into
ΤΟ
- TO
- the
ΣΤΑΔΙΟΝ
- STADION
- stadium
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΝ
- AUTON
- him
ΕἸΣΑΓΑΓΕΙΝ
- EISAGAGEIN
- to-lead-in
ΙΝΑ
- INA
- so-that
ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ
- EKEINOS
- that-one
ΜΕΝ
- MEN
- indeed
ΤΟΝ
- TON
- the
ἸΔΙΟΝ
- IDION
- own
ΚΛΗΡΟΝ
- KLĒRON
- lot
ἈΠΑΡΤΙΣΗ
- APARTISĒ
- might-complete
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ
- CHRISTOU
- of-Anointed-One
ΚΟΙΝΩΝΟΣ
- KOINŌNOS
- [a]-sharer
ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ
- GENOMENOS
- having-become
ΟΙ
- OI
- the
ΔΕ
- DE
- but
ΠΡΟΔΟΝΤΕΣ
- PRODONTES
- having-betrayed
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΝ
- AUTON
- him
ΤΗΝ
- TĒN
- the
ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ
- AUTOU
- of-him
ΤΟΥ
- TOU
- of-the
ἸΟΥΔΑ
- IOUDA
- Judas
ΥΠΟΣΧΟΙΕΝ
- YPOSCHOIEN
- might-receive
ΤΙΜΩΡΙΑΝ
- TIMŌRIAN
- punishment

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.

G1961

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ep-ee-MEH-non-tone

Translations: of those remaining, of those continuing, of those abiding, of those persisting

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and the verb 'μένω' (meno), meaning 'to remain' or 'to abide'. Together, it signifies to remain upon, continue in, or persist in a state or action. As a participle, it describes someone who is in the act of remaining or continuing. It is often used to indicate perseverance or steadfastness.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΜΕΝΩ, ΔΙΑΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΜΕΝΩ is derived from the prefix ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and the verb μένω (meno), meaning 'to remain' or 'to abide'.

G2212

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: zay-TOON-tone

Translations: (of) those seeking, (of) those searching, (of) those desiring, (of) those inquiring

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ζητέω' (zēteō), meaning 'to seek,' 'to search for,' 'to desire,' or 'to inquire.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing an action or the one performing it. In this form, it refers to 'those who are seeking' or 'those who are searching.' It is often used to describe people actively engaged in a quest or pursuit, whether for knowledge, a person, or a specific outcome.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΕΡΕΥΝΑΩ

G3327

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-TEH-bee

Translations: he/she/it went over, he/she/it passed over, he/she/it moved, he/she/it transferred, he/she/it departed

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from μετά (meta, 'with, after, among') and βαίνω (bainō, 'to go, to step'). It means to go over, pass over, or move from one place to another. It can also imply a change of state or condition, or a departure.

Inflection: Aorist Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΤΑΒΑΙΝΩ is a compound of the preposition μετά (meta), meaning 'with, after, among', and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go, to step'.

G1519

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Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G2087

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-ron

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΣ

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

G0068

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-GREE-dee-on

Translations: small field, a small field, little farm, a little farm, plot of land, a plot of land

Notes: This word refers to a small piece of cultivated land, a little farm, or a plot of ground. It is the diminutive form of the word 'ἈΓΡΟΣ' (AGROS), meaning 'field' or 'countryside', indicating something smaller or less significant than a full field. It is typically used to describe a specific parcel of land.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἈΓΡΟΣ, ΧΩΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word ἈΓΡΙΔΙΟΝ is a diminutive of the Koine Greek word ἈΓΡΟΣ (AGROS), meaning 'field' or 'countryside'. The suffix -ΙΔΙΟΝ (-IDION) is a common diminutive suffix in Greek, indicating smallness or endearment.

G2186

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PEH-stee-san

Translations: they stood over, they stood by, they came upon, they appeared, they attacked, they set over

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand'. In its aorist indicative active form, it means 'they stood over', 'they stood by', 'they came upon', or 'they appeared'. It can also imply an unexpected or sudden appearance, or even an attack. In some contexts, it can mean 'they set over' or 'they appointed'.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist Indicative Active

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἐφίστημι is a compound of the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon, over, to', and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand, to set'. It is derived from Proto-Indo-European roots related to standing or placing.

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.

G2212

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: zay-TOON-tes

Translations: seeking, looking for, searching for, desiring, requiring

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ζητέω' (zēteō), meaning 'to seek' or 'to look for'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action and can function adjectivally or adverbially, often translated as 'those who are seeking' or 'while seeking'. It implies an active and continuous effort to find or obtain something.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΚΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΝΑΖΗΤΕΩ

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.

G2147

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: yoo-RON-tes

Translations: finding, having found, those who found, when they found

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to find'. It describes an action of finding that has already occurred or is occurring. It can function adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of another action, or substantively, referring to the people who performed the action of finding. For example, it can mean 'having found' or 'those who found'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G4846

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-LAH-bon-toh

Translations: they helped, they assisted, they seized, they arrested, they conceived

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (with) and the verb ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ (to take, to receive). It means to take together, to seize, to arrest, to help, or to conceive (become pregnant). The specific meaning depends on the context. For example, it can refer to arresting someone, or to assisting someone in an endeavor, or to a woman conceiving a child.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΒΟΗΘΕΩ, ΠΙΑΖΩ

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.

G0928

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: bah-sah-NEE-zoh-meh-non

Translations: being tormented, being tortured, being distressed, being vexed, being tried, being tested

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being tormented' or 'being tortured'. It describes someone or something that is currently undergoing torment, distress, or severe testing. It can be used to describe a person suffering physically or mentally, or even a ship being battered by waves.

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΛΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΤΑΛΑΙΠΩΡΟΥΜΕΝΟΝ

Etymology: The word βασανίζω (basanizō) comes from the noun βάσανος (basanos), which originally referred to a Lydian stone used to test the purity of gold. Over time, it came to mean a test, an ordeal, or torture.

G3670

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-mo-lo-GEE-sen

Translations: confessed, acknowledged, agreed, promised

Notes: This word means to confess, acknowledge, or agree. It implies speaking the same thing as another, assenting to a truth, or making a public declaration. It is often used in the context of confessing sins, acknowledging Christ, or agreeing to a statement.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΜΟΛΟΓΕΩ, ΟΜΟΦΩΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word Ὁμολογέω (homologeo) is a compound word derived from ὅμος (homos), meaning 'same', and λέγω (lego), meaning 'to speak' or 'to say'. Thus, its literal meaning is 'to say the same thing'.

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.

G0001

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-DY-nah-ton

Translations: impossible, an impossible thing, impotent, weak, powerless

Notes: This word describes something that cannot be done or achieved, or someone who lacks strength or power. It is often used impersonally to mean 'it is impossible'.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἈΔΥΝΑΜΟΣ, ἈΣΘΕΝΗΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the negative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-, meaning 'not' or 'un-') and 'δυνατός' (dynatos), meaning 'able' or 'powerful'. Thus, it literally means 'not able' or 'unable'.

G2990

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: la-THEIN

Translations: to escape notice, to be hidden, to be unknown, to forget

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive of the verb 'λανθάνω' (lanthanō). It means 'to escape notice' or 'to be hidden from'. It is often used to describe an action that is done without someone else knowing about it, or to describe something that remains unknown or forgotten. For example, one might 'escape notice' while doing something, or a fact might 'be hidden' from someone.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ΑΓΝΟΕΩ

G1893

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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEI

Translations: since, because, for, when, after, inasmuch as

Notes: This word functions as a conjunction or adverb, introducing a clause that provides a reason, cause, or time. As a conjunction, it can mean 'since' or 'because' when indicating a cause, or 'when' or 'after' when indicating time. As an adverb, it can mean 'for' or 'inasmuch as'. It often introduces a dependent clause that explains the main clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΚΑΘΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙΔΗ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, 'upon, on') and the particle εἰ (ei, 'if'). It originally meant 'upon the condition that' or 'when'.

G3624

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: oy-KAY-oy

Translations: household, members of a household, family, relatives, those of one's own house, fellow citizens, intimates

Notes: This word refers to those belonging to one's household, family, or close associates. It can describe people who are part of one's domestic circle or, by extension, those who are closely connected by shared beliefs, citizenship, or purpose. It is often used to denote a sense of belonging or intimacy.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΕΙΣ, ΟΙΚΙΑΚΟΙ, ΣΥΝΠΟΛΙΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΕΙΟΣ (oikeios) is derived from the noun ΟΙΚΟΣ (oikos), meaning 'house' or 'household'. It refers to that which pertains to or belongs to a house or family.

G5225

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-PEER-khon

Translations: they were, they existed, they had been, they belonged

Notes: This word is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb ΥΠΑΡΧΩ. It describes an ongoing or continuous state or action in the past. It can mean 'they were' in the sense of 'they existed' or 'they were present', or 'they belonged' to someone or something.

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

Synonyms: ΗΝ, ΕΙΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΥΠΑΡΧΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΥΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'from under', and the verb ΑΡΧΩ (archo), meaning 'to begin' or 'to rule'. The combination suggests 'to begin from under' or 'to come into existence', evolving to mean 'to be' or 'to exist' in a fundamental sense.

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'.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: Ee-ray-NAR-khos

Translations: peace-officer, peace-magistrate, a peace-officer, a peace-magistrate

Notes: This is a compound word formed from εἰρήνη (eirēnē), meaning 'peace', and ἄρχος (archos), meaning 'ruler' or 'leader'. An εἰρηνάρχος was a magistrate or officer in Roman provinces, particularly in Asia Minor, whose primary duty was to maintain public peace and order, and to suppress banditry. They were often local citizens appointed by the Roman authorities.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: From Ancient Greek εἰρήνη (eirēnē, “peace”) + ἄρχος (archos, “ruler, leader”).

G2820

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Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: keh-kleh-ROH-meh-nos

Translations: allotted, assigned, chosen, appointed, obtained by lot

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been allotted' or 'having been assigned by lot'. It describes someone or something that has received a portion or an assignment, often through a process of casting lots, which was a common method of decision-making or distribution in ancient times. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or verbally, indicating a completed action with a passive sense.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΓΧΑΝΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G0846

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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: it, itself, the same

Notes: This word is a versatile pronoun and adjective. As a pronoun, it typically means 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or 'they,' depending on its gender and number. When used as an adjective, it can mean 'the same' or serve as an intensive pronoun, emphasizing the noun it modifies, such as 'himself,' 'herself,' 'itself,' or 'themselves.' Its meaning is highly dependent on its grammatical case, number, and gender within a sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: This word is believed to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'that, that one.' It developed into the Greek pronoun and adjective 'autos,' retaining its core sense of identity or self.

G3686

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-no-MA

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ

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

G1941

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-pee-leh-GO-meh-nos

Translations: named, called, surnamed, chosen, a named, a called, a surnamed, a chosen

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being named' or 'being called'. It is often used to introduce a surname, epithet, or a descriptive title for a person, indicating what they are known as or referred to. It can also imply being chosen or selected for a particular purpose.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ, ὈΝΟΜΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G4710

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ess-PEV-den

Translations: was hurrying, was hastening, was eager, was pressing on, was striving

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb σπεύδω. It describes an action of hurrying, hastening, or being eager that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It can also imply a sense of striving or pressing on towards a goal. For example, 'he was hurrying' or 'she was eager'.

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

Synonyms: ἘΠΕΙΓΩ, ΤΑΧΥΝΩ

Etymology: The word σπεύδω comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to hurry' or 'to be quick'.

G4712

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sta-DEE-on

Translations: stadium, a stadium, race course, a race course, furlong, a furlong

Notes: This word refers to a stadium or a race course, a place where athletic contests, especially footraces, were held. It can also denote a measure of distance, specifically a furlong, which was approximately 600 Greek feet or about 200 meters. It is used to describe both the physical location and the unit of measurement.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΡΟΜΟΣ, ΑΓΩΝ

Etymology: The word "στάδιον" comes from the Greek root "στάδιος" (stadios), meaning 'fixed, standing still'. It originally referred to a fixed measure of length, and then to the place where such a length was measured out for races.

G1521

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-ah-gah-GAIN

Translations: to bring in, to lead in, to introduce, to bring, to lead

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕἸΣ (into, to) and the verb ἈΓΩ (to lead, to bring). It means to bring or lead someone or something into a place or situation. It is often used in contexts where people or objects are brought before someone, into a house, or into a specific state.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣΑΓΩ is a compound of the preposition ΕἸΣ (into, to) and the verb ἈΓΩ (to lead, to bring). ἈΓΩ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to drive, to pull, to move'.

G2443

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Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

Translations: in order that, that, so that, to

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause expressing purpose, result, or content. It often translates to 'in order that' or simply 'that' when indicating the aim or outcome of an action. It can also be used to express a command or exhortation, especially when followed by the subjunctive mood.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en- (in). It is related to the preposition 'in' and developed into a conjunction expressing purpose or result.

G1565

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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-nos

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

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective meaning 'that' or 'that one'. As a pronoun, it refers to a person or thing previously mentioned or understood from context, often emphasizing distance or distinction from the speaker or listener. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating 'that' specific noun. It is used to point out something or someone 'over there' or 'the one previously mentioned', contrasting with 'this' (οὗτος).

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: From ἐκεῖ (ekeî, 'there'). It refers to something or someone at a distance, contrasting with οὗτος (hoûtos, 'this one, here').

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.

G2398

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EE-dee-on

Translations: own, its own, private, peculiar, a private thing

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'one's own', 'private', or 'peculiar'. It refers to something that belongs to or is characteristic of a particular person or thing. It is often used to emphasize possession or individuality, indicating that something is distinct from what belongs to others. For example, it can be used to say 'his own house' or 'their own brother'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ͂, ἙΑΥΤΟΥ͂

Etymology: The word comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'separate, distinct, personal'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey a sense of individuality or privacy.

G0001

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-par-TEE-sees

Translations: completion, a completion, finishing, a finishing

Notes: This word refers to the act of completing or finishing something. It denotes the bringing of a task or process to its full conclusion or perfection. It can be used in contexts where a project, work, or goal is brought to its final state.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΙΩΣΙΣ, ΠΕΡΑΣ

Etymology: Derived from the verb ἀπαρτίζω (apartízō), meaning 'to complete' or 'to finish'. This verb is formed from ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'off', and ἀρτίζω (artizo), meaning 'to prepare' or 'to make ready'.

G5547

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: khri-STOO

Translations: of Christ, of the Anointed One, of the Messiah

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of 'ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ' (Christos), meaning 'Anointed One' or 'Messiah'. It refers to the one chosen and consecrated by God, particularly Jesus. As a genitive case, 'ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ' indicates possession, origin, or relationship, often translated as 'of Christ' or 'belonging to Christ'. It can be used to describe something that pertains to Christ or is from Christ.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ, ΕΚΛΕΚΤΟΣ

G2844

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: koy-no-NOS

Translations: partner, a partner, companion, a companion, associate, a associate, sharer, a sharer, partaker, a partaker

Notes: This word refers to someone who shares in something with another, a partner, or a companion. It describes a person who has a common interest, activity, or possession with someone else. It can be used to describe a business partner, a friend who shares experiences, or someone who participates in a common endeavor.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ, ΜΕΤΟΧΟΣ

Etymology: From κοινός (koinos, "common") and ὤν (ōn, "being"), literally meaning "one who is in common with".

G1096

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-nos

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

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become', 'to happen', or 'to come into being'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is completed in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It can be translated as 'having become', 'being', or 'when he/it became'. It often indicates a state or condition resulting from a past action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΕΓΕΝΗΘΗ

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.

G4277

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-DON-tes

Translations: betraying, delivering up, giving up, handing over, abandoning, forsaking

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'προδίδωμι', meaning 'to betray' or 'to hand over'. It describes someone who is in the act of betraying or has betrayed. It can be used to describe individuals who deliver someone or something into the hands of an enemy, or who abandon a cause or person.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

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.

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.

G5293

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-POS-koy-en

Translations: might promise, would promise, might offer, would offer, might undertake, would undertake

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to promise', 'to offer', or 'to undertake'. It is used to express a potential or hypothetical action of promising or offering something. It often appears in contexts where a condition or wish is implied.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Optative, Active

Synonyms: ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ

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

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