Clement’s Second Letter Chapter 15, Interlinear version from Pseudo Clement of Rome (Beta)

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

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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.

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.

G4160

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-poy-AY-sah-mehn

Translations: I made, I did, I performed, I produced, I created, I accomplished, I made for myself, I did for myself

Notes: This word is a verb meaning "to make" or "to do." In the middle voice, as it is here, it often implies that the action is done by the subject for their own benefit or with a particular interest in the outcome. It can be used in various contexts to describe the act of bringing something into existence, carrying out an action, or performing a task.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ποιέω comes from an ancient root meaning 'to make' or 'to do'.

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'.

G1466

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eng-KRAH-ti-ahs

Translations: of self-control, of temperance, of continence, of self-restraint

Notes: This word refers to the virtue of self-control, temperance, or continence. It describes the ability to exercise restraint over one's desires, passions, and appetites. It is often used in a moral or ethical context, emphasizing discipline over one's actions and thoughts.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΩΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ, ΕΥΣΕΒΕΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἐγκρατής (enkratēs), meaning 'master of oneself, strong in command,' which is a compound of ἐν (en, 'in') and κράτος (kratos, 'strength, power, dominion'). It refers to having power or control over oneself.

G4160

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Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: poy-AY-sas

Translations: having made, having done, making, doing, who made, who did

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed. It often translates as 'having made' or 'having done', indicating an action that occurred prior to or concurrently with the main verb of the sentence. It can also be translated as 'making' or 'doing' in certain contexts, or as a relative clause like 'who made' or 'who did'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΑΣ, ΕΡΓΑΣΑΜΕΝΟΣ

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.

G3340

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-tah-noh-EE-seh

Translations: he will repent, she will repent, it will repent, he will change his mind, she will change her mind, it will change its mind

Notes: This verb signifies a change of mind, a turning around, or a transformation of one's inner disposition, often implying regret for past actions and a decision to amend one's ways. It is commonly translated as 'to repent' and is used to describe a fundamental shift in one's attitude or behavior.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΜΕΛΟΜΑΙ

G0235

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Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: AL-lah

Translations: but, yet, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, rather, moreover, indeed

Notes: This word is a strong adversative conjunction, used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or opposes a preceding statement. It often implies a stronger contrast than 'δέ' (de). It can also be used to introduce an emphatic statement, sometimes translated as 'indeed' or 'moreover'. It is frequently found at the beginning of a clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- (other). It is related to other words meaning 'other' or 'different'.

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.

G3406

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MISTH-os

Translations: wages, reward, pay, a reward, a wage

Notes: This word refers to payment for work or service, often translated as 'wages' or 'pay'. It can also signify a 'reward' or recompense for actions, whether good or bad. It is typically used in the singular or plural to denote the compensation received.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΟΣΙΣ, ΜΙΣΘΑΠΟΔΟΣΙΑ, ΕΠΑΘΛΟΝ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be pre-Greek or from a root meaning 'to hire'.

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.

G3398

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: mee-KROS

Translations: small, little, short, young, unimportant, least

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'small' or 'little' in size, quantity, or importance. It can also refer to something that is 'short' in stature or 'young' in age. It is used to describe nouns, indicating their relative size or significance.

Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Singular; or Nominative/Accusative, Neuter, Singular; or Accusative, Masculine, Singular; or Vocative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΟΛΙΓΟΣ, ΕΛΑΧΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΜΙΚΡΟΣ' comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'small' or 'little'.

G4105

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: plah-NOH-meh-nane

Translations: wandering, a wandering, straying, a straying, being led astray, a being led astray, deceiving, a deceiving

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to wander' or 'to lead astray'. It describes someone or something that is in the process of wandering, straying, or being led astray. It can also imply deception or causing someone to err. It is often used to describe a state of being lost, either physically or spiritually.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Present, Passive

Synonyms: ΠΛΑΝΗΤΗΣ, ΠΛΑΝΗ

Etymology: The word originates from the Greek verb πλανάω (planáō), meaning 'to wander, to stray, to lead astray'. It is related to πλάνη (plánē), meaning 'a wandering, error, deceit'.

G5590

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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'.

G0622

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-pol-LY-meh-nane

Translations: perishing, being destroyed, being lost, a perishing, a being destroyed, a being lost

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'apollymi', meaning 'to destroy', 'to lose', or 'to perish'. As a participle, it describes something that is in the process of perishing, being destroyed, or being lost. It often functions adjectivally, describing a noun, or adverbially, indicating the manner or circumstance of an action.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Present, Middle or Passive

Synonyms: ΟΛΛΥΜΕΝΗΝ, ΦΘΕΙΡΟΜΕΝΗΝ, ΔΙΑΦΘΕΙΡΟΜΕΝΗΝ

G0654

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pos-TREP-sai

Translations: to turn away, to turn back, to return, to avert, to pervert

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'apostrephō', meaning 'to turn away' or 'to turn back'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'apo' (away from) and the verb 'strephō' (to turn). It can be used in various contexts, such as turning oneself away from something, causing someone or something else to turn away, or returning to a place or state. It can also imply averting something, like a disaster, or perverting a path or truth.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΣΤΡΕΦΩ

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'.

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.

G4982

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: so-THEE-nai

Translations: to be saved, to be delivered, to be preserved, to be made whole

Notes: This word is the aorist passive infinitive form of the verb 'σῴζω' (sōzō). It means 'to be saved,' 'to be delivered,' 'to be preserved,' or 'to be made whole.' It is used to express the action of being rescued or brought to safety, whether physically, spiritually, or from danger or destruction. For example, it can refer to being saved from sin, illness, or death.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ, ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ

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.

G0489

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: an-tee-mis-THEE-an

Translations: recompense, a recompense, reward, a reward, retribution

Notes: This word is a compound noun formed from 'ἀντί' (anti, meaning 'in return for' or 'instead of') and 'μισθός' (misthos, meaning 'wages' or 'reward'). It refers to a payment or reward given in return for something, often implying a just return, whether good or bad. It can be used to describe a deserved reward for good deeds or a retribution for bad ones.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΙΣΘΟΣ, ΑΝΤΑΠΟΔΟΜΑ, ΑΝΤΑΠΟΔΟΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ἀντί (anti), meaning 'in return for' or 'instead of', and the noun μισθός (misthos), meaning 'wages' or 'reward'.

G0591

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-doo-NAI

Translations: to give back, to pay back, to render, to restore, to repay, to return

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb ἀποδίδωμι (apodidōmi). It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'back', and the verb δίδωμι (didōmi), meaning 'to give'. Therefore, it literally means 'to give back' or 'to give away from oneself'. It is used to express the action of returning something, paying a debt, rendering what is due, or restoring something to its original state or owner. It can be used in contexts of financial transactions, fulfilling obligations, or divine retribution.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΔΙΔΟΝΑΙ, ἈΠΟΤΙΝΕΙΝ, ἈΠΟΚΑΘΙΣΤΑΝ

G2936

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ktis-AN-tee

Translations: (to) the one who created, (to) the one who founded, (to) the one who built

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'κτίζω', meaning 'to create', 'to found', or 'to build'. In this form, it describes the action of someone who has created or founded something, and it is in the dative case, indicating the recipient or beneficiary of an action. It is often used in theological contexts to refer to God as the Creator.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΟΥΝΤΙ, ΔΗΜΙΟΥΡΓΟΥΝΤΙ

G1437

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Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-AHN

Translations: if, when, whenever, although

Notes: ἘΑΝ is a conditional conjunction used to introduce a protasis (the 'if' clause) in a conditional sentence. It typically takes the subjunctive mood, indicating a condition that is possible, probable, or hypothetical. It can be translated as 'if', 'when', or 'whenever', depending on the nuance of the condition, and sometimes 'although' in concessive clauses.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ, ὍΤΑΝ

Etymology: ἘΑΝ is a contraction of the conditional particle εἰ (ei, 'if') and the modal particle ἄν (an), which adds a sense of contingency or possibility to the condition.

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'.

G3004

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

Notes: ΛΕΓΩΝ is the present active participle of the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is commonly used to introduce direct or indirect speech, functioning similarly to 'saying' or 'speaking' in English. For example, it might be translated as 'he came saying...' or 'they decreed, speaking...'. It describes an ongoing action of speaking or declaring.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

Etymology: The word λέγω (legō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to collect, gather, pick out'. In Greek, it evolved to mean 'to speak' or 'to say', perhaps from the idea of 'picking out words'.

G0191

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Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-KOO-ohn

Translations: hearing, listening, obeying, understanding, one who hears, a hearer

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'hearing' or 'listening'. It describes an ongoing action of perceiving sound. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun, or as a substantive, referring to 'one who hears' or 'a hearer'. It can also be used adverbially to describe the manner of an action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩΝ, ἘΝΩΤΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ὙΠΑΚΟΥΩΝ

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'.

G0026

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-GAH-pays

Translations: of love, of charity, of affection, of goodwill

Notes: This word refers to a deep, unconditional love, often described as 'charity' in older translations. It is a noun in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, so it often translates as 'of love' or 'belonging to love'. It is used to describe divine love, brotherly love, or the love between people.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΙΑ, ΕΡΩΣ, ΣΤΟΡΓΗ

Etymology: The word ἀγάπη (agapē) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It was used in the Septuagint and the New Testament to translate the Hebrew word 'ahavah' (love), and it came to signify a distinct type of selfless, divine love, differentiating it from other Greek words for love like 'eros' (passionate love) or 'philia' (friendship love).

G0191

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-KOO-ay

Translations: he may hear, she may hear, it may hear, he may listen, she may listen, it may listen

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen'. It is in the subjunctive mood, which indicates possibility, desire, or a hypothetical situation. It is used for a singular subject (he, she, or it).

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ, ΥΠΑΚΟΥΩ

Etymology: The word comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to perceive' or 'to understand by hearing'.

G1703

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: em-MEH-noh-men

Translations: let us remain, let us continue, let us abide, let us persevere

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐν (en, meaning 'in' or 'among') and the verb μένω (menō, meaning 'to remain' or 'to abide'). It means to remain in, continue in, or persevere in something. It implies steadfastness and persistence in a state, condition, or belief. It is often used to encourage adherence to a teaching or covenant.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΜΜΕΝΩ (emmenō) is derived from the prefix ἐν (en), meaning 'in' or 'on', and the verb μένω (menō), meaning 'to remain' or 'to abide'.

G3767

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Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

Translations: therefore, then, so, consequently, accordingly, now, indeed

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a logical consequence, transition, or emphasis. It often connects a statement to what precedes it, meaning 'therefore' or 'consequently'. It can also be used to introduce a new point or a summary, translated as 'then' or 'now'. In some contexts, it adds emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'certainly'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *nu, meaning 'now' or 'then'. It is related to Latin 'nunc' (now) and English 'now'.

G1909

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Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: EHF

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, because of, with, by

Notes: This word is an elided form of the Greek preposition ἘΠΊ (epi), which means 'on,' 'upon,' or 'over.' The final vowel of ἘΠΊ is dropped before a word beginning with a vowel, especially a rough breathing mark, resulting in ἘΦ. Its precise meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: with the genitive, it means 'on' or 'upon' (of place or time); with the dative, it means 'on,' 'at,' 'by,' or 'for' (of position or cause); and with the accusative, it means 'on,' 'to,' 'against,' or 'over' (of motion or purpose). It is also commonly used as a prefix in compound words.

Inflection: Does not inflect; it is an elided form of the preposition ἘΠΊ. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs (Genitive, Dative, or Accusative).

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *opi, meaning 'on, near, against'. It is cognate with Latin ob and Sanskrit api.

G3739

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Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: OYS

Translations: to whom, to which, to what

Notes: This word is a relative pronoun, meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what'. It is used to introduce a relative clause, connecting it to a noun or pronoun in the main clause. It indicates the indirect object of the verb in the relative clause, showing to whom or to what an action is directed. It can refer to people or things and is used for all genders.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ὉΠΟΙΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun and is a common form for relative pronouns across Indo-European languages.

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.

G0154

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ahee-TOH-men

Translations: we may ask, we may request, we may beg, we may demand

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to ask, request, or demand. It implies seeking something from someone, often with a sense of petition or entreaty. It can be used in various contexts, such as asking for a favor, requesting information, or demanding something due.

Inflection: First Person, Plural, Present, Subjunctive, Active

Synonyms: ἘΡΩΤΑΩ, ΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: The origin of the word ΑἸΤΕΩ is uncertain, but it is thought to be an ancient Greek word without clear connections to other Indo-European roots.

G3004

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: LEH-gon-tah

Translations: saying, speaking, telling, relating, those saying, those speaking, those telling

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a participle, it functions like a verbal adjective, describing an action being performed. In this form, it indicates 'those who are saying' or 'things being said', often used to introduce direct or indirect speech, or to describe the state of someone speaking.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΟΥΝΤΑ, ΦΘΕΓΓΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ

G2980

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LOON-tos

Translations: of speaking, of talking, of saying, of proclaiming

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'laleō', meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It describes someone who is in the act of speaking or has just spoken. In this form, it is a genitive singular participle, often translated as 'of one speaking' or 'while speaking'. It can refer to a person, a voice, or a message being uttered.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΟΝΤΟΣ, ΦΩΝΟΥΝΤΟΣ

G2046

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ROH

Translations: I will say, I will speak

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'I will say' or 'I will speak'. It is the first person singular future active indicative form of the verb 'ἐρῶ' (erō), which means 'to say' or 'to speak'. It indicates an action that will take place in the future, performed by the speaker.

Inflection: Future, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ἐρῶ' (erō) is a future form of the verb 'εἴρω' (eirō), which means 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is related to the root of words concerning speech and communication.

G3918

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-AY-mee

Translations: to be present, to be at hand, to have arrived, to be here, to be available

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from 'παρά' (para, beside/alongside) and 'εἰμί' (eimi, to be). It means to be present, to be at hand, or to have arrived. It describes the state of being in a particular place or at a specific time, often implying readiness or availability. For example, it can be used to say 'he is present' or 'the time is at hand'.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Active, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΩΝ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΡΕΙΜΙ is a compound of the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb ΕΙΜΙ (eimi), meaning 'to be'.

G3778

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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: this, that, it, a this, a that

Notes: ΤΟΥΤΟ is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is the neuter singular form and can function as either the nominative or accusative case. As a pronoun, it refers to a specific thing or concept, often pointing it out. As an adjective, it modifies a neuter singular noun, indicating 'this' or 'that' particular noun. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'this thing' or 'that matter'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos) is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. Its origin is ancient, deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots that conveyed the idea of proximity or pointing.

G4487

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: RHE-ma

Translations: word, a word, saying, a saying, thing, a thing, matter, a matter, utterance, an utterance

Notes: This word refers to something spoken, an utterance, a saying, or a word. It can also refer to a matter or a thing that is spoken about or decided. It is often used in contexts referring to divine pronouncements or significant statements.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΟΓΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb ῥέω (rheō), meaning 'to speak' or 'to flow'. It refers to that which is spoken or uttered.

G4592

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: say-MAY-on

Translations: sign, a sign, mark, a mark, miracle, a miracle, wonder, a wonder

Notes: This word refers to a sign, a mark, or an indication of something. It can also denote a miracle or a wonder, especially one that serves as a divine sign or attestation. It is used to point to something, to distinguish it, or to signify a future event. In a sentence, it might be used like 'the sign of the times' or 'he performed a great sign'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΕΡΑΣ, ΕΝΔΕΙΞΙΣ, ΣΥΜΒΟΛΟΝ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek verb σημαίνω (sēmainō), meaning 'to show, signify, or indicate'. It is related to σῆμα (sēma), meaning 'a mark, sign, or token'.

G2092

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eh-toy-MO-teh-ron

Translations: more ready, readier, more prepared, a more ready thing, a readier thing

Notes: This word is the comparative form of the adjective 'ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ' (hetoimos), meaning 'ready' or 'prepared'. As a comparative, it indicates a greater degree of readiness or preparedness. It is used to describe something or someone that is 'more ready' or 'readier' than something else, often implying a state of being more inclined or disposed to act.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Comparative Degree

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΘΥΜΟΤΕΡΟΝ, ΕΥΠΡΟΣΔΕΚΤΟΤΕΡΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ (hetoimos) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the concept of 'being at hand' or 'being in order'.

G2962

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Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: KOO-ree-oss

Translations: Lord, a Lord, master, a master, owner, an owner, sir

Notes: This word refers to a person who has authority, control, or ownership over something or someone. It is frequently used in the New Testament to refer to God or Jesus Christ, signifying their supreme authority and sovereignty. It can also be used in a more general sense for a human master or owner.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΑΥΘΕΝΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ derives from the Greek word κῦρος (kyros), meaning 'supreme power' or 'authority'. It signifies one who possesses power and authority, thus a lord or master.

G1325

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DI-DOH-nai

Translations: to give, to grant, to bestow, to offer, to deliver

Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didōmi), meaning 'to give'. It is used to express the action of giving, granting, or delivering something. For example, it can be used in constructions like 'to be able to give' or 'for the purpose of giving'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΔΩΡΕΩ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *deh₃- 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present form, characteristic of many verbs in Ancient Greek.

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.

G0154

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Part of Speech: Participle, Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: ai-TOO-non-tos

Translations: (of) one asking, (of) him asking, (of) the one who asks, (of) a petitioner

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb ΑἸΤΕΩ, meaning 'to ask' or 'to request'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action. In this genitive singular form, it functions like a noun, referring to 'the one who is asking' or 'a person who asks'. It indicates possession or relationship, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ἘΡΩΤΑΩ, ΖΗΤΕΩ

G3348

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: meh-tah-lam-BAH-non-tes

Translations: taking part in, sharing in, partaking of, receiving, obtaining

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'μετά' (with, among) and 'λαμβάνω' (to take, receive). As a participle, it describes someone who is actively taking part in, sharing in, or receiving something. It often implies a participation or acquisition of a portion of something, rather than the whole. It can be used to describe someone who is experiencing or obtaining a benefit or a share.

Inflection: Present, Active, Masculine, Nominative, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΟΙΝΩΝΕΩ, ΜΕΤΕΧΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

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.

G1438

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Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOYS

Translations: (to) themselves, (for) themselves, themselves, (among) themselves

Notes: This is a reflexive pronoun, meaning 'himself, herself, itself, themselves'. It is used when the action of the verb is directed back to the subject of the sentence. For example, 'they gave to themselves' or 'they saw themselves'. It emphasizes that the subject is both the actor and the recipient of the action.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, a compound of the reflexive pronoun 'ἑός' (heos, 'his own') and the intensive pronoun 'αὐτός' (autos, 'self').

G5177

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: too-KHEIN

Translations: to obtain, to happen, to meet, to attain, to get, to receive, to befall

Notes: This word means to obtain or get something, often by chance or fortune, but also through effort. It can also mean to happen or to meet someone or something. It is frequently used in the sense of 'to attain' a goal or 'to receive' a benefit. It is an infinitive form, often used after verbs like 'to be able' or 'to desire'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΤΥΓΧΑΝΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to hit' or 'to obtain'. It is related to words signifying 'chance' or 'fortune'.

G5118

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: toh-SOO-tone

Translations: of so great, of so many, of such, of so much

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'so great,' 'so many,' or 'such.' It is used to indicate a large quantity or degree of something, often emphasizing the extent. It can be used to describe both countable and uncountable nouns.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΟΣΟΣ, ΤΗΛΙΚΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek words ΤΟΣΟΣ (tos-os), meaning 'so much, so great,' and ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos), meaning 'this, that.'

G0018

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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-ga-THON

Translations: of good, of good things, of good people, of benefits

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'ἈΓΑΘΟΣ', meaning 'good'. When used in the plural and genitive case, it often refers to 'good things', 'benefits', or 'good people'. It describes the quality of something or someone being inherently good, beneficial, or virtuous. For example, it can be used to speak of the source or possession of good things.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΩΝ, ΧΡΗΣΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'ἈΓΑΘΟΣ' is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is a common term in ancient Greek for 'good' in various senses.

G3745

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: OH-seen

Translations: as much as, as great as, as many as, how much, how great, how many

Notes: This word is an adjective used to indicate quantity or extent, meaning 'as much as' or 'as many as'. It is often used in a correlative sense, linking a quantity to another quantity or degree. For example, it can be used to say 'as many people as...' or 'as much time as...'. It can also function as an interrogative, asking 'how much?' or 'how many?'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΟΣΟΣ, ΗΛΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun 'ὅς' (hos), meaning 'who, which, what', and the suffix '-σος' indicating quantity or degree.

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.

G4160

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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: poy-ay-SAH-sin

Translations: (to) having done, (to) having made, (to) having produced, (to) having created, (to) having performed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'poieō', meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. In this form, it indicates an action completed in the past by multiple subjects, and it is in the dative case, meaning it typically answers the question 'to whom?' or 'for whom?' or indicates the means by which something is done.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Dative, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΑΣΙΝ, ΕΡΓΑΣΑΜΕΝΟΙΣ

G3878

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Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: pa-ra-koo-SAH-sin

Translations: (to) having heard amiss, (to) having disobeyed, (to) disobeying

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having heard amiss' or 'having disobeyed'. It is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'amiss', and 'ἀκούω' (akouo), meaning 'to hear'. When used in a sentence, it describes someone who has failed to hear correctly or has disregarded what was heard, leading to disobedience. It often implies a failure to heed instructions or a deliberate act of not listening.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Dative, Plural, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΙΘΕΩ, ΠΑΡΑΒΑΙΝΩ

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