2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

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

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-non

Translations: that (one), him, it

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It refers to something distant in space or time, or something previously mentioned or understood from the context. As a pronoun, it can stand alone, meaning 'that one' or 'him/it'. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, meaning 'that [noun]'. In this form, it is used for a masculine singular object of a verb or preposition.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ὉΔΕ

Etymology: The word ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ (ekeinos) is derived from the adverb ἐκεῖ (ekei), meaning 'there'. It refers to something 'over there' or 'that one there', indicating distance.

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.

G2540

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kai-RON

Translations: time, a time, season, a season, opportune time, a opportune time, proper time, a proper time

Notes: This word refers to a specific, appointed, or opportune time, a critical moment, or a season, rather than general chronological time (which is 'χρόνος'). It often implies a qualitative aspect of time, emphasizing the right or fitting moment for something. In the provided examples, it is used in the accusative case, indicating the object of an action or a duration.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΧΡΟΝΟΣ, ΩΡΑ, ΕΠΟΧΗ

Etymology: The etymology of 'καιρός' is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the idea of 'fitting' or 'proper'.

G1949

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-BAH-len

Translations: he threw upon, he cast upon, he laid upon, he put upon, he imposed, he began, he fell upon, he attacked

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to throw upon,' 'to cast upon,' 'to lay upon,' or 'to impose.' It can also mean 'to begin' or 'to fall upon' someone, implying an attack or seizure. Its meaning can vary depending on the context and the case of the object it takes. For example, it can refer to imposing a tax, laying hands on someone, or beginning an action.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΤΊΘΗΜΙ, ἘΠΙΦΈΡΩ, ἘΠΙΤΕΛΈΩ

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'.

G0935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEHFS

Translations: king, a king, ruler, sovereign

Notes: This word refers to a king or a ruler, someone who holds supreme authority over a territory or people. It is commonly used to denote a monarch or sovereign. In a sentence, it would function as a noun, often as the subject or object, indicating the person in power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to a word meaning 'base' or 'foundation', suggesting one who stands at the foundation of power or authority. It has been used since ancient Greek times to refer to a monarch.

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE-nas

Translations: who, what, some, any, some people, any people, some things, any things

Notes: ΤΙΝΑΣ is an inflected form of the pronoun/adjective ΤΙΣ. It serves as both an interrogative (asking 'who?' or 'what?') and an indefinite (meaning 'someone,' 'something,' 'some,' or 'any'). In this form, it is the masculine or feminine, plural, accusative case. It can be used to ask about the identity of multiple people or things, or to refer to an unspecified group of people or things.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: THAYS

Translations: of the

Notes: ΤΗΣ is the genitive, singular, feminine form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for feminine singular nouns. For example, 'the house of the woman' would use ΤΗΣ for 'of the woman'. It functions similarly to 'of the' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article 'Ο' (of which ΤΗΣ is an inflection) derives from a Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronoun root. It evolved to function as a definite article in ancient Greek, marking nouns as specific or previously mentioned.

G1577

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-as

Translations: of church, of assembly, of congregation

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often with a religious or political purpose. In the New Testament, it commonly refers to the Christian church or a local congregation of believers. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐκ' (out of) and 'καλέω' (to call), meaning 'a calling out' or 'an assembly of those called out'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ is derived from the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. It originally referred to an assembly of citizens called out from their homes for public business.

G0337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-EI-len

Translations: he took up, he took away, he destroyed, he killed, he slew

Notes: The word ἀναιρέω generally means 'to take up' or 'to take away'. Depending on the context, it can also mean 'to destroy' or 'to kill'. ἈΝΕΙΛΕΝ is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of this verb, indicating a completed action in the past by a single subject (he, she, or it). For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'He killed him' or 'He took him away'.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ἈΦΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἀναιρέω is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀνά (aná), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb αἱρέω (hairéō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. Thus, its core meaning is 'to take up' or 'to take away'.

G80

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FON

Translations: brother, a brother, fellowman, countryman, kinsman

Notes: This word refers to a brother by birth, but it can also be used more broadly to refer to a fellow countryman, a kinsman, or a spiritual brother (such as a fellow believer in a religious community). It is often used in the New Testament to address members of the Christian community. In a sentence, it would function as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition when in the accusative case.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ, ΟΜΟΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΔΕΛΦΟΣ is a compound word derived from the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and δελφύς (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.

G2491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-noo

Translations: of John

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

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

G3162

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ma-KHAIR-ay

Translations: sword, a sword, (to) a sword, (with) a sword, (by) a sword

Notes: This word refers to a sword or a dagger, a short sword, or a knife. It is a common term for a weapon used for cutting or thrusting. In the provided context, it is used to indicate the instrument by which an action is performed, such as 'I will destroy with my sword'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΞΙΦΟΣ, ΡΟΜΦΑΙΑ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be pre-Greek. It refers to a short sword or dagger.

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.

G0701

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-RES-ton

Translations: pleasing, acceptable, agreeable, a pleasing thing, what is pleasing

Notes: This word describes something that is pleasing, agreeable, or acceptable. It is often used to refer to actions or things that are pleasing in the sight of God or people. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a substantive (acting like a noun) meaning 'what is pleasing' or 'a pleasing thing'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΥΑΡΕΣΤΟΣ, ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΔΟΚΙΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΡΕΣΤΟΣ comes from the verb ἀρέσκω (areskō), meaning 'to please' or 'to be agreeable'.

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-E-the-toh

Translations: he added, he put to, he continued, he proceeded

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros, 'to, toward') and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi, 'to put, place'). It means to add something to what is already present, to put something to something else, or to continue doing something, often implying a repetition or continuation of an action. It can be used in contexts where someone adds to a quantity, or when they continue an action or narrative.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΕΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΕΩ

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.

G0001

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-ZOO-mon

Translations: of unleavened (things), of unleavened bread, of the Feast of Unleavened Bread

Notes: This word refers to something that is unleavened, meaning it has not been raised with yeast or leaven. It is commonly used in the context of bread, specifically unleavened bread, which is flat and crisp. In a broader sense, it can refer to the Jewish Feast of Unleavened Bread (Passover), during which only unleavened bread is consumed. It is an adjective that is often used substantively as a noun.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ἈΖΥΜΑ

Etymology: The word ἄζυμος (azymos) is a compound word formed from the privative prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and ζύμη (zymē), meaning 'leaven' or 'yeast'. Thus, it literally means 'without leaven'.

G4084

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: pee-AH-sas

Translations: having taken, having seized, having caught, having laid hold of

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb ΠΙΑΖΩ (piazō), which means to take, seize, catch, or lay hold of. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed. It often indicates the agent who performed the action of taking or seizing, typically translated as 'having taken' or 'having seized'. It can be used to describe someone who has physically apprehended something or someone, or metaphorically, to grasp a concept or opportunity.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ

Etymology: The verb ΠΙΑΖΩ (piazō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to πιαίνω (piainō, 'to fatten') or from a root meaning 'to press, squeeze'.

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

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'.

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-la-KAYN

Translations: guard, a guard, prison, a prison, watch, a watch, custody, a custody, keeping, a keeping

Notes: This word refers to the act of guarding or keeping, a place of custody like a prison, or a period of watching, such as a night watch. It can be used to describe a literal prison or a state of being held in custody. It can also refer to the act of keeping or observing something, like a command or a law.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΤΗΡΗΣΙΣ, ΚΟΥΣΤΩΔΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΦΥΛΑΚΗ (phylakē) comes from the verb φυλάσσω (phylassō), meaning 'to guard, watch, protect'.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-DOOS

Translations: having delivered, having handed over, having given up, having betrayed, having committed, having entrusted

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'παραδίδωμι' (paradidōmi), meaning 'to hand over,' 'to deliver,' 'to give up,' or 'to betray.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It often indicates the agent who performed the action of handing over or delivering something, or the state of having done so. For example, it can be used to describe someone who has delivered a message, handed over a prisoner, or betrayed a trust.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ

G3326

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'.

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.

G3957

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: PAS-kha

Translations: Passover

Notes: This word refers to the Jewish festival of Passover, which commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. It is a central event in the Old Testament and is observed annually. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Inflection: Does not inflect (indeclinable)

Etymology: The word "ΠΑΣΧΑ" is a transliteration of the Aramaic word "pasḥā" (פַּסְחָא), which itself comes from the Hebrew word "pesaḥ" (פֶּסַח). This Hebrew word is derived from the verb "pasach" (פָּסַח), meaning "to pass over" or "to spare," referring to the angel of death passing over the houses of the Israelites during the tenth plague in Egypt.

G0321

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-gah-GAYN

Translations: to bring up, to lead up, to take up, to restore, to put to sea, to offer up

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'anago'. It generally means 'to bring up' or 'to lead up', often implying movement from a lower to a higher place, or from a hidden place to an open one. It can also refer to putting out to sea (raising anchor) or offering sacrifices (bringing them up to an altar). In a broader sense, it can mean to restore or bring back.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΦΕΡΩ, ΑΝΕΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G2992

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: lah-OH

Translations: people, a people, nation, a nation

Notes: This word refers to a people, a nation, or a multitude of individuals, often used in the context of a specific group or community, such as the people of Israel or the people of God. It can be used to describe a general populace or a distinct ethnic or national group.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to λᾶς (lās, "stone"), referring to people as "stones" or "foundations." It is also suggested to be from Proto-Indo-European *leh₂w- ("people, army").

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.

G3767

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'.

G5083

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-TEE-ray-toh

Translations: he was being kept, it was being kept, he was being guarded, it was being guarded, he was being observed, it was being observed

Notes: This word is the third person singular, imperfect indicative, passive voice of the verb ΤΗΡΕΩ. It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past, where the subject was the recipient of the action. It means 'he/she/it was being kept' or 'he/she/it was being guarded/observed'. For example, it could be used to say 'he was being kept in prison' or 'it was being observed carefully'.

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

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΕΧΩ

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: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: TAY

Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the, who, which

Notes: This word is the dative singular feminine form of the definite article, meaning 'to the', 'for the', 'by the', 'with the', or 'in the' when used with a feminine noun in the dative case. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', referring to a feminine antecedent. It is used to specify a particular feminine noun or to introduce a relative clause.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed from an earlier demonstrative pronoun in Ancient Greek.

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-LAH-kay

Translations: guard, a guard, prison, a prison, watch, a watch, custody, a custody, keeping, a keeping

Notes: This word refers to a guard, a place of confinement like a prison, or the act of guarding or keeping. It can also denote a watch or a period of time during which a watch is kept, such as a night watch. It is used to describe both the person who guards and the place or action of guarding.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΤΗΡΗΣΙΣ, ΦΡΟΥΡΑ

Etymology: From the verb φυλάσσω (phylassō), meaning 'to guard, watch, or preserve'.

G4335

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-YOO-khee

Translations: prayer, a prayer, supplication

Notes: This word refers to an act of prayer or supplication, a communication with God or a deity. It is commonly used to describe the act of worship or a specific request made in prayer. It can be used in contexts ranging from personal devotion to public worship.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΗΣΙΣ, ΕΥΧΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προσεύχομαι (proseúkhomai, “to pray”), from πρός (prós, “to, toward”) + εὔχομαι (eúkhomai, “to pray, to wish”). It literally means 'a prayer directed towards'.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: gih-NO-meh-nee

Translations: being, becoming, happening, taking place, occurring, coming to pass, being made, being done, being born, arising

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'being' or 'becoming.' It describes something that is in the process of happening, coming into existence, or being made. It can refer to events that are occurring, things that are being done, or individuals who are being born or coming into a certain state. It often implies a dynamic process rather than a static state.

Inflection: Singular, Present, Middle/Passive, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΗ, ΟΥΣΑ, ΠΡΑΤΤΟΜΕΝΗ

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

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

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

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

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

G4314

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G4012

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'.

G3753

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-teh

Translations: when, whenever, at which time

Notes: This word functions as a temporal adverb or conjunction, indicating a point or period in time. It is used to introduce a clause that specifies when an action occurs or occurred, similar to 'when' or 'whenever' in English. It can refer to a specific past event or a general, recurring condition.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΗΝΙΚΑ, ΟΠΟΤΕ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (the) and the particle 'te' (then, at that time). It originally meant 'at that time when'.

G4254

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-ah-GAH-geen

Translations: to lead forth, to bring out, to bring forward, to go before, to proceed

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'πρό' (before, forth) and the verb 'ἄγω' (to lead, to bring). It means to lead someone or something out or forward, or to go before someone or something. It can be used in contexts of bringing a person before an authority, leading a group, or preceding an event.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΞΑΓΩ, ΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word 'προάγω' is a compound of the Greek preposition 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forth', and the verb 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.

G3571

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NYK-tee

Translations: to night, at night, by night, in the night

Notes: ΝΥΚΤΙ is the dative singular form of the noun ΝΥΞ (nyx), meaning 'night'. It is used to indicate the time when something occurs, often translated as 'at night', 'by night', or 'in the night'. It can also indicate the recipient of an action or the means by which something is done, though its primary use is temporal.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΣΠΕΡΑ, ΟΨΕ

Etymology: The word ΝΥΞ (nyx) comes from Proto-Indo-European *nokʷts, meaning 'night'. It is related to similar words for night in many Indo-European languages.

G2837

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun

Sounds like: koy-MOH-meh-nos

Translations: sleeping, one who sleeps, a sleeper, asleep, resting, dead, one who is dead

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'koimaō', meaning 'to put to sleep' or 'to sleep'. As a participle, it can function as an adjective, describing someone or something that is sleeping or at rest. It can also function as a noun, referring to 'one who sleeps' or 'a sleeper'. In a figurative sense, especially in the New Testament, it is often used as a euphemism for death, referring to someone who has 'fallen asleep' or 'is dead'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present, Middle or Passive

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΕΥΔΩΝ, ΥΠΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'koimaō' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to lie down' or 'to rest'. It is related to words meaning 'bed' or 'couch'.

G3342

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: meh-TAHK-soo

Translations: between, among, while, meanwhile

Notes: This word functions as a preposition or an adverb. As a preposition, it means 'between' or 'among', indicating a position or relationship between two or more things or people. It can also be used adverbially to mean 'in the meantime' or 'while'. For example, it can describe something located spatially between two points, or an event occurring temporally between two other events.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΝ ΜΕΣΩ, ΜΕΣΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΤΑΞΥ is of uncertain origin, possibly related to μέσος (mesos, 'middle') or a compound involving μετά (meta, 'with, among').

G1210

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: deh-DEH-meh-nos

Translations: bound, tied, imprisoned, a bound one, a prisoner

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'δέω' (deō), meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'. As a participle, it describes someone or something that has been bound or tied. It can function adjectivally, meaning 'bound' or 'tied', or substantively, referring to 'one who is bound' or 'a prisoner'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΙΟΣ, ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΣ

Etymology: The verb 'δέω' (deō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind'.

G1416

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DYS-in

Translations: setting, sunset, west, a setting, a sunset, a west

Notes: This word refers to the act of setting, particularly of the sun or other celestial bodies. It can also refer to the direction where the sun sets, which is the west. In a sentence, it would be used to indicate the time of day when the sun goes down or the geographical direction of the west.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΣΜΗ

Etymology: From the verb δύω (dyō), meaning 'to enter, to sink, to set'. It refers to the action of something sinking or setting, especially the sun.

G5037

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle

Sounds like: TEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΔΕ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

G4253

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PRO

Translations: before, in front of, for, on behalf of, in the presence of, prior to, instead of

Notes: This word is a preposition that typically takes the genitive case. It can indicate a spatial relationship, meaning 'before' or 'in front of' something or someone. It can also denote a temporal relationship, meaning 'before' in time, or a causal relationship, meaning 'for' or 'on behalf of' someone or something. In some contexts, it can also mean 'instead of' or 'in the presence of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'before, in front of'. It is cognate with English 'for' and Latin 'pro'.

G2374

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-RAS

Translations: of a door, of a gate, doors, gates

Notes: This word refers to a door, gate, or entrance, which is an opening in a wall or fence that allows passage. It can also refer to the opportunity or access provided by such an opening. In a sentence, it would typically be used to indicate the place of entry or exit.

Inflection: Feminine, Genitive Singular or Accusative Plural

Synonyms: ΠΥΛΗ, ΕΙΣΟΔΟΣ

Etymology: The word "ΘΥΡΑ" comes from Proto-Indo-European, referring to a door or gate. It is related to words for door in other Indo-European languages.

G5083

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-TAY-roon

Translations: I was keeping, I was observing, I was guarding, I was watching, they were keeping, they were observing, they were guarding, they were watching

Notes: This word is a verb in the imperfect tense, indicating an ongoing, continuous, or repeated action in the past. It means to keep, observe, guard, or watch over something or someone. It can be used to describe maintaining a state, obeying a command, or protecting from harm.

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

Synonyms: ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ, ΠΑΡΑΤΗΡΕΩ

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.

G0032

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ANG-geh-los

Translations: angel, a angel, messenger, a messenger

Notes: This word refers to a messenger, envoy, or one who is sent to deliver a message. In a religious context, it commonly refers to a divine messenger or an angel. It is a masculine noun and is frequently used in the New Testament to describe both human and divine agents.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΞ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: From an assumed primary verb meaning 'to bring tidings'. It is related to the idea of sending or conveying a message.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OO

Translations: of Lord, of the Lord, of God, of the Master

Notes: This word refers to a lord, master, or owner. In religious contexts, particularly in the Septuagint and New Testament, it is frequently used to refer to God or Jesus Christ, often as a title of reverence and authority. It can be used in sentences like 'the house of the Lord' or 'the word of the Lord'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ (kyrios) derives from the root κῦρος (kyros), meaning 'power, authority'. It originally referred to someone who possessed authority or control, such as a master or owner, and later evolved to be used as a title for deities or rulers.

G2186

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pes-TEE

Translations: stood over, stood by, came upon, appeared, was present, attacked, assailed

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb ἐφίστημι (ephistēmi). It describes an action that happened in the past, indicating that someone or something 'stood over,' 'stood by,' 'came upon,' or 'appeared.' It can also imply an aggressive action like 'attacking' or 'assailing' depending on the context. It is often used to describe a sudden or unexpected arrival or presence.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G2989

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAM-psen

Translations: shone, flashed, appeared brightly, gleamed

Notes: This word describes something that emitted light or brightness, such as a star, the sun, or a person's face. It is used to indicate that something became radiant or shone forth, often implying a sudden or striking appearance of light.

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΙΝΩ, ΦΩΤΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΛΑΜΠΩ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to shine'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also refer to light or brightness.

G3960

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-TA-xass

Translations: having struck, who struck, struck, smote, having smitten

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'πατάσσω' (patassō), meaning 'to strike' or 'to smite'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, often functioning like an adjective or adverb, indicating the agent of the action. It can be translated as 'having struck' or 'the one who struck', and is used to describe someone who performed the action of striking.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΤΥΠΤΩ, ΠΛΗΓΩ

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.

G4074, G4073

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun

Sounds like: PEH-troo

Translations: of Peter, of a stone, of rock, of stones

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the proper noun ΠΕΤΡΟΣ (Petros), meaning 'Peter', referring to the apostle Simon Peter. It can also be the genitive singular form of the common noun ΠΕΤΡΑ (petra), meaning 'rock' or 'stone', or the genitive plural form of the common noun ΠΕΤΡΟΣ (petros), meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. The meaning depends on the context. When referring to a person, it means 'of Peter'. When referring to objects, it means 'of a stone' or 'of stones'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine (for Peter); Singular, Genitive, Feminine (for rock); Plural, Genitive, Masculine (for stones)

Synonyms: ΚΗΦΑΣ, ΛΙΘΟΣ

Etymology: The name ΠΕΤΡΟΣ (Petros) is derived from the Greek word for 'stone' or 'rock'. It was given to Simon by Jesus, signifying his role as a foundational 'rock' in the church. The common noun ΠΕΤΡΟΣ (petros) refers to a detached stone or pebble, while ΠΕΤΡΑ (petra) refers to a large mass of rock or bedrock.

G1453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-GAY-ren

Translations: he raised, she raised, it raised, he lifted, she lifted, it lifted, he woke, she woke, it woke, he stirred up, she stirred up, it stirred up

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to raise,' 'to lift up,' 'to awaken,' or 'to stir up.' It is used to describe an action performed by a single subject in the past, such as raising a person from sleep or death, lifting an object, or causing something to begin or intensify.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist Indicative Active

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΞΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΥΨΟΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΓΕΙΡΩ comes from an ancient root meaning 'to rouse' or 'to awaken.' It is related to the idea of causing something to rise or stand up.

G3004

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'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Interjection, Prefix, Numeral

Sounds like: AI

Translations: the, who, which, alas, oh, 11

Notes: The word 'ΑΙ' can function in several ways in Koine Greek. Most commonly, it is the feminine nominative plural form of the definite article, meaning 'the' (referring to multiple feminine nouns). It can also be the feminine nominative plural form of the relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which'. Less frequently, it can be an interjection expressing sorrow or pain, similar to 'alas' or 'oh'. It can also appear as a prefix in compound words. Additionally, 'ΑΙ' can represent the number 11 when used as a numerical symbol (alpha-iota). It is also possible for 'ΑΙ' to be an elision or contraction of other words, such as 'ἀεί' (always) or 'ἄγε' (come on!), though this is less common in the New Testament.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative, Plural (for article and pronoun); Does not inflect (for interjection, prefix, and numeral)

Etymology: The origin of 'ΑΙ' as a definite article and relative pronoun is from Proto-Indo-European. Its use as an interjection is onomatopoeic.

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.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) himself, (to) herself, (to) itself

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It functions as a personal pronoun meaning 'him', 'her', or 'it' when used as an indirect object, often translated with 'to' or 'for'. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself', emphasizing the subject. In some contexts, especially with the definite article, it can act as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'the same'. Its usage depends heavily on the surrounding context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G2440

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-MA-tee-on

Translations: garment, a garment, cloak, a cloak, clothes, clothing

Notes: This word refers to an outer garment or cloak, which was a common piece of clothing in ancient times. It could also refer to clothing in general. It is often used in the context of someone wearing or taking off an article of clothing.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΧΙΤΩΝ, ΕΝΔΥΜΑ, ΣΤΟΛΗ

Etymology: The word ἱμάτιον (himátion) is a diminutive of ἱμάτιον (híma), meaning 'garment' or 'clothing'. It is related to the verb ἵημι (híēmi), 'to send, throw', suggesting something thrown over or put on.

G190

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-koh-loo-THEH-ee

Translations: he follows, she follows, it follows, he accompanies, she accompanies, it accompanies, he attends, she attends, it attends

Notes: This word means to follow, accompany, or attend. It is often used in the context of following a person, either physically or in terms of adhering to their teachings or example. It can also mean to conform to something or to be a consequence of something.

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

Synonyms: ἙΠΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΩΚΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'with', and the noun κέλευθος (keleuthos), meaning 'path' or 'road'. Thus, it literally means 'to be on the same path with'.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ex-EL-thohn

Translations: having gone out, going out, coming out, having come out

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'exerchomai', meaning 'to go out' or 'to come out'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is occurring in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It often indicates movement from an inside location to an outside one, or from one state/condition to another.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

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.

G0227

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-lay-THES

Translations: true, real, a true thing, the truth

Notes: This word means 'true' or 'real'. As an adjective, it describes something as being in accordance with fact or reality. It can also be used substantively, meaning 'that which is true' or 'the truth' itself, often referring to a concept or statement that is factual and reliable. In the provided examples, it is used substantively to refer to 'the truth' or 'a true thing'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΓΝΗΣΙΟΣ, ΒΕΒΑΙΟΣ

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ghee-NO-meh-non

Translations: being, becoming, happening, occurring, a thing happening, a thing occurring

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' or 'to come into being.' It describes something that is currently in the process of happening or coming into existence. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or substantively, referring to 'that which is happening' or 'the event itself.'

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΟΝ

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: dee-AH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΕΝΕΚΑ

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

G1380

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DOH-kay

Translations: it seemed, it appeared, it was thought, he seemed, she seemed, it was decided, it was pleasing

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'δοκέω' (dokeō). It means 'to seem', 'to appear', or 'to be thought'. In the imperfect tense, it describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past, or a state that existed in the past. It can also convey the idea of something being decided or pleasing to someone.

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΙΝΩ, ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word δοκέω (dokeō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *dek- which means 'to take, accept, receive'. Over time, its meaning evolved to 'to seem, to appear' in Greek, implying an acceptance or perception of something as true or apparent.

G3705

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-RAH-mah

Translations: vision, a vision, sight, a sight, appearance, an appearance

Notes: This word refers to something seen, especially a supernatural appearance or a divine revelation, often in a dream or trance. It can also refer to a physical sight or appearance. It is used to describe what one perceives with their eyes, whether literally or figuratively, as in a prophetic vision.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΟΠΤΑΣΙΑ, ΕΝΥΠΝΙΟΝ

Etymology: From the verb ὁράω (horaō), meaning 'to see'. It refers to the result or object of seeing.

G1330

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: dee-el-THON-tes

Translations: having gone through, having passed through, having gone across, having traveled through, having gone about

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ΔΙΑ (DIA), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (ERCHOMAI), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, indicating movement through, across, or about a place or situation. It is used to describe someone who has completed the action of passing through or traversing something.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΔΙΑΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΤΡΕΧΩ

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEE

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G5342

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: feh-ROO-san

Translations: carrying, bearing, bringing, enduring, producing, leading, a carrying, a bearing, a bringing

Notes: This word is a present active participle, indicating an ongoing action of 'carrying' or 'bearing'. It can describe someone or something that is actively engaged in carrying, bringing, or enduring something. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun, or adverbially, describing how an action is performed.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΑΓΟΥΣΑΝ, ΚΟΜΙΖΟΥΣΑΝ

G4172

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POH-lin

Translations: city, a city

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

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

G3748

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: HEE-tis

Translations: who, which, whoever, whichever, whatever

Notes: ΗΤΙΣ is a relative pronoun, used to introduce a clause that describes a preceding noun. It is a compound word formed from the definite article and the indefinite pronoun. It functions similarly to 'who' or 'which' in English, often providing additional information about a person or thing. It is used in a descriptive sense, often emphasizing the quality or characteristic of the antecedent.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the feminine definite article 'ἡ' (he) and the indefinite pronoun 'τις' (tis). It developed in Koine Greek to provide a more emphatic or descriptive relative pronoun than the simple 'ὅς' (hos).

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

G4281

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-EEL-thon

Translations: I went forth, they went forth, I went forward, they went forward, I advanced, they advanced, I proceeded, they proceeded

Notes: This word is the third person plural (or first person singular) aorist indicative active form of the verb 'προέρχομαι' (proerchomai), meaning 'to go forth' or 'to go forward'. It describes an action of moving onward or advancing that occurred in the past. It can be used to describe people or things moving from one place to another, or progressing in a task or discussion.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, First Person Singular or Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

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

G3392

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mee-AH-n

Translations: to defile, to pollute, to contaminate, to stain

Notes: This word describes the act of making something unclean, impure, or unholy. It can refer to physical defilement, such as staining or polluting, or to moral and spiritual defilement, such as corrupting or profaning. It is often used in a religious context to describe ritual impurity or sin.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΜΟΛΥΝΩ, ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩ, ΒΕΒΗΛΟΩ

Etymology: The word 'μιαίνω' (miainō) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the concept of defilement and impurity.

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: AP

Translations: from, away from, of, by, with, after, since

Notes: This is an elided form of the Greek preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), which means 'from' or 'away from'. It is commonly used to indicate separation, origin, or cause. It can also function as a prefix in compound words, carrying a similar sense of separation or completion. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case. The apostrophe indicates that the final vowel (omicron) has been dropped because the next word begins with a vowel.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition); functions as a prefix in compound words

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: The Greek preposition 'ἀπό' (apo) comes from Proto-Indo-European *apo-, meaning 'off, away'.

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOH

Translations: (to) himself, (for) himself, (to) herself, (for) herself, (to) itself, (for) itself, (to) themselves, (for) themselves

Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning it refers back to the subject of the clause. It indicates that the action of the verb is directed back to the subject itself. It can be used for singular or plural subjects, and its specific meaning (himself, herself, itself, themselves) depends on the gender and number of the subject it refers to. In this dative form, it often conveys the sense of 'to' or 'for' the subject.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

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

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OY-dah

Translations: know, understand, perceive, be aware of

Notes: This verb means 'to know' or 'to understand'. It is a perfect tense verb that functions with a present meaning, indicating a state of knowing that has resulted from a past act of perceiving or learning. It is often used to express a deep, intuitive, or experiential knowledge, as opposed to merely intellectual knowledge. It can be used with an accusative object, or with a clause introduced by 'ὅτι' (that) or an interrogative pronoun.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *weyd- 'to see, to know'. In Greek, it developed into a perfect tense verb with a present meaning, signifying a state of knowing that comes from having seen or perceived.

G2962

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.

G5495

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHEI-ross

Translations: of hand, of a hand, of the hand, of power, of authority, of control

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the noun 'χείρ' (cheir), meaning 'hand'. In Koine Greek, 'hand' can refer not only to the physical limb but also metaphorically to power, authority, control, or agency. When used in the genitive case, it often indicates possession, origin, or the agent by which something is done, thus translating to 'of hand' or 'by the hand of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΥΝΑΜΙΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'χείρ' (cheir) comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰesr-, meaning 'hand'. It is related to words for hand in other Indo-European languages.

G4923

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soon-ee-DON

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΔΩΝ, ΚΑΤΑΝΟΗΣΑΣ, ΓΝΟΥΣ

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

Translations: not, no, where, of whom, of which, when

Notes: This word, written without diacritics, can represent at least two distinct Koine Greek words. It most commonly functions as a negative particle (οὐ), meaning 'not' or 'no', used to express a direct and objective negation. It can also function as a relative adverb (οὗ), meaning 'where' or 'when', indicating place or time, or as a relative genitive pronoun, meaning 'of whom' or 'of which'. The precise meaning depends on the context and the original diacritics.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a particle/adverb); Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter (as a relative pronoun)

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

Etymology: The negative particle οὐ (ou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *ne, meaning 'not'. The relative adverb/pronoun οὗ (hou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *kʷo-, a pronominal stem.

G2425

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ee-kah-NOY

Translations: sufficient, enough, able, competent, worthy, many, considerable

Notes: This word describes something as being sufficient, adequate, or enough for a particular purpose or task. It can also refer to a considerable number or amount of something, or to people who are capable or competent. It is often used to indicate that someone or something meets a required standard or quantity.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΡΚΕΤΟΣ, ΕΞΑΡΚΗΣ

Etymology: From the verb ἱκάνω (hikanō), meaning 'to reach, arrive, suffice'. It is related to ἵκω (hikō), 'to come, arrive'.

G4867

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: soon-ay-THROY-smeh-noy

Translations: gathered together, assembled, collected, those who are gathered

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been gathered together' or 'assembled'. It describes a state of being gathered or collected. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (together with) and 'ἀθροίζω' (to gather, collect). It is used to describe a group of people or things that have come together in one place.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΗΓΜΕΝΟΙ, ΣΥΝΕΛΗΛΥΘΟΤΕΣ

G2925

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kroo-SAN-tos

Translations: of one who struck, of one who knocked, having struck, when he had struck, when he had knocked

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'κρούω', meaning 'to strike' or 'to knock'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, functioning like an adjective or adverb. In the genitive case, it often appears in a genitive absolute construction, indicating a circumstance or time when the main action of the sentence takes place, such as 'when he had struck' or 'after he had knocked'. It can also function adjectivally, meaning 'of the one who struck'.

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

Synonyms: ΤΥΠΤΩΝ, ΠΑΤΑΞΑΣ

Etymology: The verb 'κρούω' (krouō) is of uncertain origin, possibly onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of striking or knocking.

G3814

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: py-DEES-kay

Translations: maid, a maid, servant girl, a servant girl, young woman, a young woman, slave girl, a slave girl

Notes: This word refers to a young female servant or slave, often a domestic worker. It can also simply mean a young woman or girl, especially one who is unmarried. It is used to describe a female attendant or a bondservant.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΟΥΛΗ, ΘΕΡΑΠΑΙΝΑ

Etymology: From PAIS (child, servant) and the diminutive suffix -ISKE. It originally referred to a young girl or child, and later came to mean a young female servant or slave.

G5219

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-pah-KOO-sai

Translations: to obey, to listen, to hearken, to give ear

Notes: This word means to obey, to listen attentively, or to give ear to someone or something. It implies a readiness to respond to what is heard, often leading to compliance or submission. It is used in contexts where one is called to heed instructions or commands.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΘΩ, ΕΙΣΑΚΟΥΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ὑπό (hypó, “under”) and ἀκούω (akoúō, “to hear”). It literally means 'to hear under' or 'to listen from below', implying submission or attentiveness.

G1921

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ep-ig-NOO-sah

Translations: having known, knowing, when she knew, when she recognized, having recognized, recognizing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to know' or 'to recognize'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject, often indicating a preceding or concurrent action. The form 'ἘΠΙΓΝΟΥΣΑ' specifically refers to a feminine singular subject who has performed the action of knowing or recognizing.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΟΙΔΑ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

G0518

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-PANG-gei-len

Translations: he announced, he reported, he told, he declared, he brought word

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb ἀπαγγέλλω (apangellō). It means 'he announced,' 'he reported,' or 'he told.' It is used to describe the action of someone conveying a message or information to others, often with the sense of bringing news from one place to another. It is a compound word, combining the preposition ἀπό (apo, 'from') with the verb ἀγγέλλω (angellō, 'to announce' or 'to report').

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

Synonyms: ΕἸΠΕΝ, ΛΕΓΩ, ΜΗΝΥΩ

Etymology: The root verb ἀπαγγέλλω (apangellō) is a compound of ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and ἀγγέλλω (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report.' Thus, the word literally means 'to announce from' or 'to report from,' emphasizing the source or origin of the message.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ess-TAH-nai

Translations: to stand, to have stood, to be set, to be appointed, to be established

Notes: This word is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb ἵστημι (histēmi). It generally means 'to stand' or 'to have stood', indicating a state of having taken a stand or being in a standing position. It can also convey the sense of being set, appointed, or established in a particular place or role. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'he desired to stand firm' or 'they were appointed to a position'.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΝΙΣΤΑΝΑΙ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΑΝΑΙ, ΠΑΡΙΣΤΑΝΑΙ

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.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AY-pahn

Translations: they said, they spoke

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'εἶπον' (eîpon), which functions as the aorist tense for 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes a completed action in the past, indicating that a group of people 'said' or 'spoke' something. It is used to report direct speech or to state what was communicated by multiple individuals.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΑΛΗΣΑΝ, ΕΦΑΣΑΝ

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.

G1340

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-iss-khoo-REE-zeh-toh

Translations: he was strongly asserting, she was strongly asserting, it was strongly asserting, he was insisting, she was insisting, it was insisting, he was maintaining, she was maintaining, it was maintaining

Notes: This word is a verb in the imperfect tense, middle or passive voice, third person singular. It means to strongly assert, insist, or maintain something with conviction. It is often used to describe someone who is vehemently defending a statement or belief, even in the face of opposition or disbelief. It is a compound word formed from the preposition διά (dia, meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly') and the verb ἰσχυρίζομαι (ischyrizomai, meaning 'to be strong' or 'to assert').

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive, Third Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΒΕΒΑΙΟΩ, ΕΠΙΒΕΒΑΙΟΩ

Etymology: The verb ΔΙΙΣΧΥΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ is a compound of the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb ἰσχυρίζομαι (ischyrizomai), meaning 'to be strong' or 'to assert'. The root ἰσχυρίζομαι comes from ἰσχυρός (ischyros), meaning 'strong', which itself derives from ἰσχύς (ischys), meaning 'strength' or 'force'.

G2925

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: kroo-OHN

Translations: knocking, striking, beating, a knocker, a striker

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'κρούω' (krouō), meaning 'to knock' or 'to strike'. It describes someone who is in the act of knocking or striking, often referring to knocking on a door. It can function adjectivally to describe a person who is knocking, or adverbially to describe the action of knocking.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΤΥΠΤΩΝ, ΠΑΤΑϹϹΩΝ

G0455

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-NOIK-san-tes

Translations: having opened, opening, they opened, when they opened

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ανοίγω' (anoigo), meaning 'to open'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is occurring, often functioning adverbially to indicate the circumstances or cause of the main verb's action. It can be translated as 'having opened' or 'when they opened', indicating a completed action by the subject.

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

G1839

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ES-tay-san

Translations: were amazed, were astonished, were beside themselves, were out of their minds

Notes: This word describes a state of being greatly surprised, astonished, or overwhelmed, often to the point of being beside oneself or losing one's composure. It can imply a sense of wonder, shock, or even mental disorientation due to an extraordinary event or revelation. It is used to describe a strong emotional reaction to something unexpected or profound.

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

Synonyms: ΘΑΥΜΑΖΩ, ΕΚΠΛΗΣΣΩ, ΕΚΣΤΑΤΙΚΟΣ

G2686

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-SAY-sas

Translations: having motioned, having waved, having shaken, having shaken down

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb ΚΑΤΑΣΕΙΩ, which means 'to shake down' or 'to wave/motion with the hand'. As a participle, it describes an action that occurred prior to the main verb, often translated with 'having' + past participle. It is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb σείω (seio), meaning 'to shake'. In the provided contexts, it describes the action of making a motion with the hand to command silence or gain attention.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΝΕΥΣΑΣ, ΣΕΙΣΑΣ

Etymology: The verb ΚΑΤΑΣΕΙΩ is a compound of the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΣΕΙΩ (seio), meaning 'to shake'. The prefix κατά often intensifies the action or indicates a downward motion.

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: fy-LAH-kays

Translations: (of) guard, (of) prison, (of) watch, (of) custody, (of) a guard, (of) a prison, (of) a watch, (of) a custody

Notes: This word refers to the act of guarding, a place of confinement like a prison, or a period of watching, such as a night watch. It can also refer to the people who are guarding or keeping watch. In a sentence, it would typically be used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'of the guard' or 'belonging to the prison'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΤΗΡΗΣΙΣ, ΦΡΟΥΡΑ

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOYS

Translations: to brothers, to brethren, to fellow countrymen, to fellow believers

Notes: This word refers to brothers, both literal siblings and, more broadly, fellow members of a community, nation, or faith. It is often used in a figurative sense to denote close associates or fellow believers, emphasizing a bond of kinship or shared identity. In this dative plural form, it indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to or for brothers/brethren'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΕΚΝΟΙΣ, ΟΜΟΓΕΝΕΣΙΝ

G2087

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'.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-nays

Translations: (of) having become, (of) having happened, (of) being, (of) coming into existence, (of) being born, (of) being made

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to come into existence,' or 'to be made.' As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is in the process of occurring, often functioning like a verbal adjective or an adverbial clause. In this form, it indicates a feminine singular genitive relationship, often translated as 'of having become' or 'when it became' in a genitive absolute construction.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Aorist Middle Participle

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΕΣΘΑΙ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ

G5016

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TA-ra-khos

Translations: trouble, a trouble, disturbance, a disturbance, agitation, an agitation, commotion, a commotion

Notes: This word refers to a state of agitation, disturbance, or trouble. It describes a situation where there is disorder, confusion, or unrest. It can be used to describe a general state of turmoil or a specific instance of disruption.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΟΡΥΒΟΣ, ΣΥΓΧΥΣΙΣ, ΑΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb ταράσσω (tarassō), meaning 'to trouble, disturb, stir up'. It describes the result or state of being troubled or disturbed.

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

Translations: what, why, what kind of, how much, something, anything, a certain thing

Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun 'τίς'. It can be used to ask 'what?' or 'why?', or to refer to 'something' or 'anything' in an indefinite sense. When used as an adjective, it means 'what kind of' or 'how much'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word 'ΤΙ' originates from Proto-Indo-European, serving as the neuter singular form of the interrogative/indefinite pronoun.

G0686, G0685

Part of Speech: Particle, Noun

Sounds like: AH-rah

Translations: then, therefore, so, consequently, perhaps, indeed, is it that?, curse, an imprecation

Notes: The word 'ἈΡΑ' can function as a particle or a noun. As a particle, it is used to introduce a question, often expecting a negative answer, or to draw an inference, meaning 'then' or 'therefore'. It can also express a degree of uncertainty or possibility, translating to 'perhaps' or 'indeed'. As a noun, 'ἈΡΑ' refers to a curse or an imprecation, a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.

Inflection: As a particle, it does not inflect. As a noun, it is Feminine, Singular, Nominative.

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓Ν, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥΝ, ΚΑΤΑΡΑ

Etymology: The particle 'ἈΡΑ' is of uncertain origin, possibly an onomatopoeic exclamation. The noun 'ἈΡΑ' (curse) is also of uncertain origin, possibly related to the verb 'ἀράομαι' (araomai) meaning 'to pray, to curse'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-neh-toh

Translations: it happened, it came to pass, it became, it was, it came into being

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative middle/passive of the verb γίνομαι (ginomai). It signifies an event that occurred or a state that came into existence in the past. It is frequently used to introduce a new event or development in a narrative, often translated as 'it happened' or 'it came to pass'. It can also describe something becoming or being made into something else.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

G1934

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ep-ee-zay-TAY-sas

Translations: having sought, having searched for, having desired, having demanded, having required

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'epizēteō'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, often indicating the subject 'having sought' or 'having searched for' something or someone. It can also convey the idea of having desired, demanded, or required something. As a participle, it functions adjectivally or adverbially in a sentence, modifying a noun or describing the manner of an action.

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

Synonyms: ΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΝΑΖΗΤΕΩ, ΕΚΖΗΤΕΩ

G3361

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

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eu-RON

Translations: finding, having found, discovering, obtaining

Notes: ΕΥΡΩΝ is the masculine, singular, nominative, aorist active participle of the verb εὑρίσκω (heuriskō), meaning 'to find' or 'to discover'. As a participle, it functions like both a verb and an adjective, describing an action performed by the subject. It indicates an action that has been completed in the past relative to the main verb, often translated as 'having found' or simply 'finding' in context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΕΞΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word εὑρίσκω (heuriskō) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to find' or 'to obtain' in other Indo-European languages.

G0350

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-KREE-nas

Translations: having examined, having investigated, having questioned, having judged, having discerned

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ἀνακρίνω'. It describes an action that has been completed by the subject, meaning 'having examined' or 'having investigated'. It implies a thorough inquiry, questioning, or discernment, often in a legal or judicial context, but can also refer to a general process of careful consideration or judgment.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative Masculine Singular

Synonyms: ἘΞΕΤΑΖΩ, ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ, ΚΡΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἀνακρίνω is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb κρίνω (krinō), meaning 'to judge' or 'to decide'. Thus, it literally means 'to judge again' or 'to examine thoroughly'.

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).

G0520

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pakh-THEE-nai

Translations: to be led away, to be carried away, to be brought away, to be taken away

Notes: This word is the aorist passive infinitive form of the verb ἀπάγω (apagō), meaning 'to lead away' or 'to carry away'. As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun, often translated with 'to be' followed by the past participle. It describes the action of being forcibly or involuntarily taken from one place to another, often in the context of arrest, captivity, or being led to judgment or execution.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΚΦΕΡΩ

G2718

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-tel-THOHN

Translations: having come down, having gone down, descending, going down, coming down

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle of the verb 'κατέρχομαι' (katerchomai), meaning 'to come down' or 'to go down'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It often indicates movement from a higher to a lower place, such as descending from a mountain, coming down from a city, or returning from a journey. It can be used to describe someone who has arrived at a destination after traveling downwards.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΚΑΤΙΩΝ

Etymology: The verb 'κατέρχομαι' (katerchomai) is a compound word formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. Thus, it literally means 'to come down' or 'to go down'.

G2371

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: thoo-moh-MAH-khone

Translations: being at odds, quarreling, being angry, being hostile

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from 'θυμός' (thymos), meaning 'passion' or 'anger,' and 'μάχομαι' (machomai), meaning 'to fight' or 'to contend.' Therefore, it literally means 'to fight with passion' or 'to contend with anger.' It describes a state of being in conflict, having a strong disagreement, or being hostile towards someone. It is often used to indicate a deep-seated animosity or a heated dispute between parties.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΙΖΩ, ΜΑΧΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΦΕΡΟΜΑΙ

G3661

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: oh-moh-thoo-MAH-don

Translations: with one accord, unanimously, with one mind, together

Notes: This word describes an action performed by a group of people who are in complete agreement or have a single purpose. It emphasizes unity and harmony in their actions, meaning they act as if they have one shared spirit or intention. It is often used to describe a collective action where there is no dissent.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΕΣ, ΟΜΟΥ

Etymology: The word ΟΜΟΘΥΜΑΔΟΝ is derived from the adjective ΟΜΟΘΥΜΑΔΟΣ, which is a compound of ΟΜΟΣ (homos), meaning 'same' or 'one', and ΘΥΜΟΣ (thymos), meaning 'spirit', 'mind', or 'passion'. Thus, it literally means 'with the same spirit' or 'with one mind'.

G3982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pay-SAN-tes

Translations: having persuaded, having convinced, having won over, having obeyed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'peitho', meaning 'to persuade' or 'to convince'. It describes an action that has been completed in the past by the subject, resulting in persuasion or obedience. It can also mean 'to obey' or 'to trust' in certain contexts, especially in the perfect tense or passive voice. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb in the sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΠΕΙΘΩ, ΠΑΡΑΠΕΙΘΩ

G0154

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-TOON-toh

Translations: they were asking, they were demanding, they were begging, they were requesting

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to ask', 'to demand', or 'to request'. It is used to describe an action of seeking something from someone, often with a sense of urgency or insistence. The form 'ἨΤΟΥΝΤΟ' indicates that the action was ongoing or repeated in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΩΤΑΩ, ΔΕΟΜΑΙ, ΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word αἰτέω (aitéō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to reach, to grasp'.

G0937

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: bah-see-lee-KEES

Translations: royal, kingly, of a king, a king's, of the king, a palace, a royal house, a royal court, a royal residence

Notes: This word describes something belonging to or characteristic of a king or royalty. It can refer to something that is royal, kingly, or pertaining to a king. In some contexts, it can also refer to a royal building or palace, or even the royal court or residence. It is often used to describe things that are under the authority or ownership of a king.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ

G1746

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: en-DY-sa-me-nos

Translations: having put on, having clothed oneself with, having worn

Notes: This word is a participle, indicating an action completed prior to the main verb. It means to put on clothing or to be clothed. Metaphorically, it can mean to "clothe oneself" with a quality, characteristic, or spiritual attribute, such as faith or righteousness.

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

Synonyms: ἈΜΦΙΕΝΝΥΜΙ, ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: From the prefix ἘΝ (en), meaning 'in' or 'into', and ΔΥΩ (dyo), meaning 'to sink into' or 'to put on'.

G2523

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-THEE-sas

Translations: having sat down, having taken a seat, having caused to sit, having appointed

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'καθίζω'. It describes an action of sitting down or causing someone to sit down that has been completed. It can also mean to settle, reside, or appoint someone to a position. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb and indicating a completed action.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ, ΕΔΡΑΖΩ

G0968

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BAY-mah-tos

Translations: of a step, of a pace, of a platform, of a tribunal, of a judgment seat

Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the noun 'βῆμα' (bēma). It refers to a step, a raised platform, or a tribunal/judgment seat. In a sentence, it would indicate possession or origin, such as 'of the platform' or 'belonging to the judgment seat'. It is often used in contexts referring to a place from which one speaks or judges.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΣ, ΒΑΘΜΟΣ, ΔΙΚΑΣΤΗΡΙΟΝ

Etymology: From the Greek verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. The noun βῆμα (bēma) literally refers to a 'step' or 'pace', and by extension, a raised place ascended by steps.

G1210

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-day-may-go-REH-ee

Translations: was making a public speech, was delivering an address, was haranguing

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'δημηγορέω' (dēmēgoréō), meaning 'to make a public speech' or 'to deliver an address to the people'. It is a compound word formed from 'δῆμος' (dēmos), meaning 'people', and 'ἀγορεύω' (agoreuō), meaning 'to speak'. It describes the act of speaking formally or publicly to a crowd, often with a persuasive or authoritative tone. It is used to describe someone who is addressing an assembly or a large group of people.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ

G1218

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DEE-mos

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

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

G5456

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foh-NAY

Translations: voice, sound, noise, a voice, a sound, a noise

Notes: This word refers to a voice, a sound, or a noise. It is commonly used to describe the sound produced by living beings, such as a human voice or the sound of an animal, but can also refer to inanimate sounds like thunder or the sound of a trumpet. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΗΧΟΣ, ΚΡΑΥΓΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- (to speak, tell, say). Cognate with Latin fari (to speak) and English ban.

G3916

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: pa-ra-KHRAY-ma

Translations: immediately, at once, forthwith, straightway, instantly

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'immediately' or 'at once'. It emphasizes the suddenness or instantaneous nature of an action, indicating that something happens without delay. It is often used to describe events that occur right after something else.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΥΘΕΩΣ, ΑΥΤΙΚΑ, ΤΑΧΕΩΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'by', and χρῆμα (chrēma), meaning 'thing' or 'matter', which in this context refers to 'the present moment'. The combination conveys the sense of 'right by the thing/moment', hence 'immediately'.

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-throh-poss (for the full word)

Translations: man, a man, human, a human, person, a person, mankind, humanity

Notes: This word appears to be a truncated or abbreviated form of the Koine Greek word ἈΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ (anthrōpos), meaning 'man,' 'human,' or 'person.' It is not a complete word in itself and would typically be seen as a misspelling or an intentional abbreviation in certain contexts, such as ancient manuscripts where space was limited. It refers to a human being, male or female, and can also refer to humanity in general.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular or Plural (truncated form)

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΑΝΗΡ

G4662

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: skoh-lee-koh-BROH-tos

Translations: eaten by worms, worm-eaten

Notes: This is a compound adjective meaning 'eaten by worms' or 'worm-eaten'. It describes something or someone that is consumed or infested by worms. It is often used in contexts describing a gruesome death or decay.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: σκώληξ (skōlēx), meaning 'worm', and βρωτός (brōtos), meaning 'eaten' or 'eatable', derived from the verb βιβρώσκω (bibrōskō), 'to eat'.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goss

Translations: word, a word, reason, a reason, account, an account, speech, a speech, message, a message, report, a report, thing, a thing, matter, a matter, saying, a saying, discourse, a discourse

Notes: The word 'logos' is a fundamental term in Koine Greek with a wide range of meanings. It can refer to a spoken or written word, a statement, a message, or a command. Beyond simple communication, it also encompasses concepts like reason, logic, an account, a narrative, or even a divine utterance or principle. Its specific meaning often depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say, speak'. It refers to something said or thought, and its meaning evolved to encompass both speech and the underlying reason or thought.

G0837

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eew-XAH-nen

Translations: he was growing, it was growing, he was increasing, it was increasing, he grew, it grew, he increased, it increased

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase'. It describes something or someone becoming larger, more numerous, or more significant. It can be used in various contexts, such as a child growing, a plant growing, or a group of people increasing in number.

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

Synonyms: ΑΥΞΩ, ΜΕΓΑΛΥΝΩ, ΠΛΗΘΥΝΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂ewg- (to increase, enlarge). It is related to Latin augere (to increase) and English 'eak' (archaic, to increase).

G4129

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-lay-THOO-neh-toh

Translations: was multiplied, was increased, was made numerous, was made abundant

Notes: This verb describes something becoming numerous, increasing in quantity, or multiplying. It is often used to describe the growth of a population, the spread of something, or an increase in abundance. It can be used in contexts like 'the people multiplied' or 'the word of God increased'.

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΥΞΑΝΩ, ΠΛΕΟΝΑΖΩ, ΠΟΛΥΠΛΑΣΙΑΖΩ

G0901

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: bar-NAH-bas

Translations: Barnabas, Son of Encouragement, Son of Exhortation, Son of Consolation

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Barnabas, a prominent figure in the early Christian church, mentioned in the New Testament. His name, given to him by the apostles, means 'Son of Encouragement' or 'Son of Exhortation', reflecting his character and ministry. He was a Levite from Cyprus and a companion of Paul on his missionary journeys.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name Barnabas is of Aramaic origin, meaning 'Son of Encouragement' or 'Son of Exhortation'. It was a surname given to Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, by the apostles.

G2419

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-roo-sa-LEEM

Translations: Jerusalem

Notes: This is the name of the ancient city of Jerusalem, a significant city in the history of Judaism and Christianity. It is often referred to as the Holy City and is central to many biblical narratives. As a proper noun, it functions as the subject or object in a sentence, referring specifically to this particular city.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The name 'Jerusalem' is of Semitic origin, likely meaning 'foundation of Shalem' or 'city of peace'. It is derived from ancient Hebrew roots and has been known by various names throughout history, but Jerusalem is its most enduring form.

G4838