2001 Translation

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

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.

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.

G2417

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-KO-nee-oh

Translations: Iconium, to Iconium, in Iconium

Notes: This word refers to Iconium, an important city in ancient Asia Minor, located in the Roman province of Galatia (modern-day Turkey). It is frequently mentioned in the New Testament, particularly in the book of Acts, as a place where the apostles Paul and Barnabas preached and faced persecution. It is typically used in sentences to indicate a location, often with prepositions like 'in' or 'to'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Etymology: The name 'Iconium' is of ancient origin, possibly Phrygian or Greek, and its precise etymology is debated. It was a significant city throughout the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

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.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: it, itself, the same

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-EL-thain

Translations: to enter, to go in, to come in

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'to enter' or 'to go in'. It describes the action of moving into a place or situation. It is often used to indicate the commencement of an action or the arrival at a destination.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕἸΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕἸΣΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕἸΣ (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

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'.

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.

G4864

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soo-nah-go-GAYN

Translations: synagogue, a synagogue, assembly, an assembly, gathering, a gathering, congregation, a congregation

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often for religious purposes. It can also denote the place where such a gathering occurs, specifically a synagogue. It is used to describe both the act of assembling and the assembled group or building.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ, ΣΥΝΑΞΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb συνάγω (synagō), meaning 'to bring together' or 'to assemble', which is itself formed from σύν (syn, 'with' or 'together') and ἄγω (agō, 'to lead' or 'to bring').

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.

G5620

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: HOH-steh

Translations: so that, in order that, consequently, therefore, with the result that

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause of result or purpose. It indicates that what follows is a consequence or the intended outcome of what was previously stated. It can also introduce an infinitive clause to express result.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ

Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs), meaning 'as' or 'how', combined with the particle τε (te), meaning 'and' or 'also'. It developed to express result or consequence.

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.

G4183

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: PO-loo

Translations: much, many, great, greatly, often, a lot

Notes: This word is commonly used to indicate a large quantity, degree, or frequency. As an adverb, it means 'much,' 'greatly,' or 'often,' modifying verbs or adjectives. As an adjective, it means 'much' (for singular nouns) or 'many' (for plural nouns), describing the quantity of something. It can also mean 'great' in terms of size or importance.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΛΑ, ΠΛΕΙΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'much' or 'many'. It is a very common word across various Indo-European languages.

G4128

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thoss

Translations: multitude, a multitude, crowd, a crowd, great number, abundance, a great number

Notes: This word refers to a large number or quantity of people or things. It can be used to describe a crowd of people, a large amount of something, or a general abundance. For example, it might refer to a large gathering of disciples or a great quantity of fish.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

Etymology: From the Greek root *pleth-* meaning 'to be full' or 'to fill'. It is related to words indicating fullness or abundance.

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.

G2453

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-oo-DAH-ee-oy

Translations: Jews, the Jews

Notes: This word refers to the Jewish people, the inhabitants of Judea, or those who are ethnically or religiously Jewish. It is often used in the New Testament to distinguish the Jewish people from Gentiles (non-Jews).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΒΡΑΙΟΙ, ΙΣΡΑΗΛΙΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word originates from the Hebrew word 'Yehudi' (יהודי), meaning 'of Judah' or 'from the land of Judah'. It refers to the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and later to the inhabitants of the kingdom of Judah.

G1892

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-AY-gei-ran

Translations: stir up, incite, raise up, arouse

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'against', and the verb 'ἐγείρω' (egeirō), meaning 'to raise' or 'to awaken'. In this form, it means to stir up, incite, or arouse, often with a negative connotation of instigating trouble or persecution. It is used to describe the action of causing someone or a group to become active or agitated against something or someone else.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΩΤΡΥΝΑΝ, ΚΙΝΕΩ, ΑΝΑΚΙΝΕΩ

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'.

G1304

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-EH-treep-san

Translations: spent, tarried, stayed, passed time, wasted

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb τρίβω (tribo), meaning 'to rub' or 'to wear out'. Together, it means to rub through, wear away time, or spend time. It is often used to describe the act of staying in a place for a period, or engaging in an activity for a duration, implying a continuous or prolonged action.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΚΑΘΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΑΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word διατρίβω (diatribo) is formed from the prefix διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb τρίβω (tribo), meaning 'to rub' or 'to wear out'. The combination suggests the idea of 'wearing through time' or 'spending time'.

G3955

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ray-see-ah-ZOH-meh-noy

Translations: speaking boldly, speaking freely, being bold, having courage, being confident

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'parrēsiazomai', meaning to speak freely, boldly, or with confidence. It describes someone who is acting with openness and courage in their speech, often in a public or challenging context. It implies a lack of fear or hesitation in expressing one's thoughts or beliefs.

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

Synonyms: ΘΑΡΡΕΩ, ΤΟΛΜΑΩ

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'.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OH

Translations: to the Lord, for the Lord, to the master, for the master, to an owner, for an owner

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, meaning 'Lord,' 'master,' or 'owner.' In the dative case, it typically indicates the indirect object of an action, the recipient, or the beneficiary. It is commonly used in religious contexts to refer to God or Jesus Christ, but can also refer to a human master or owner. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'to give thanks to the Lord' or 'to serve the master.'

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

G3140

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mar-ty-ROON-tee

Translations: testifying, bearing witness, giving evidence, attesting

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'μαρτυρέω' (martyreō), meaning 'to bear witness' or 'to testify'. It describes an ongoing action of testifying or giving evidence. In the provided context, it is used in the dative case, indicating 'to the one testifying' or 'to the one bearing witness'.

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

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΩ, ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ, ΣΥΝΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LO-go

Translations: (to) word, (to) reason, (to) account, (to) saying, (to) message, (to) speech, (to) matter, (to) thing, by word, by reason, by account, by saying, by message, by speech, by matter, by thing

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun 'ΛΟΓΟΣ' (logos). 'ΛΟΓΟΣ' is a fundamental term in Greek, meaning 'word,' 'reason,' 'account,' 'speech,' or 'message.' In its dative form 'ΛΟΓΩ,' it often indicates the indirect object of an action, the means or instrument by which something is done, or the cause or reason for something. It can be translated with prepositions like 'to,' 'for,' 'by,' or 'with,' depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΜΥΘΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

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.

G1325

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: di-DON-tos

Translations: giving, of giving, a giver

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'didomi', meaning 'to give'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. In the genitive case, it often indicates possession, origin, or the subject of a dependent clause, translating to 'of giving' or 'one who is giving'. It can also be used substantively, meaning 'the one giving' or 'a giver'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΟΥΣ, ΔΙΔΟΝ

G5059

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEH-ra-ta

Translations: wonders, marvels, portents, omens

Notes: This word refers to extraordinary or unusual events, often with a supernatural or divine origin. It can denote a wonder or a marvel that inspires awe, or a portent or omen that serves as a sign of future events, often of a significant or calamitous nature. It is typically used in a plural form to describe a series of such events.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΗΜΕΙΑ, ΘΑΥΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: The origin of the word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the idea of 'looking at' or 'observing' something remarkable.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ghee-NES-thai

Translations: to become, to happen, to be, to come into being, to be born, to arise, to come to pass

Notes: This verb is very common in Koine Greek and has a broad range of meanings, primarily related to something coming into existence, happening, or changing state. It can describe a process of becoming, an event taking place, or a person being born. It is often used impersonally to mean 'it happened' or 'it came to pass'.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁-, meaning 'to produce, beget, give birth'. It is related to words like 'genesis' and 'generate' in English.

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'.

G4862

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: soon

Translations: with, together with, along with

Notes: ΣΥΝ is a preposition that typically takes the dative case, meaning 'with' or 'together with', indicating association, accompaniment, or union. It is also very commonly used as a prefix in compound words, where it conveys the idea of 'togetherness', 'union', 'completion', or 'joint action'. For example, 'συντρίβω' (syntribo) means 'to break together' or 'to crush', and 'συνκαίω' (synkaio) means 'to burn together'.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kom, meaning 'with' or 'beside'. It is cognate with Latin 'cum' and English 'co-' or 'con-'.

G0652

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-po-STO-loys

Translations: to apostles, for apostles

Notes: This word refers to those who are sent out with a specific mission or message, often with authority. In a Christian context, it most commonly refers to the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ who were sent out to preach the Gospel, or to other early Christian leaders like Paul who were given a special commission. It is used here in the dative case, indicating the recipient or beneficiary of an action, such as following or giving something to them.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΚΕΣ, ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΤΑΙ

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

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

G3730

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hor-MAY

Translations: impulse, a rush, a violent motion, a strong desire, a purpose, an onset, a violent attack

Notes: This word refers to a strong, sudden movement or impulse, often implying a violent or forceful action. It can describe a physical rush or charge, like an attack, or an inner drive or strong desire that propels someone to act. It is used to convey a sense of urgency, momentum, or a determined purpose.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΘΥΜΙΑ, ΒΙΑ, ΠΡΟΘΥΜΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'hormē' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ser- 'to flow, to rush'. It is related to the verb 'hormao' (to set in motion, to rush).

G5195

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-BREE-sai

Translations: to insult, to outrage, to treat with contempt, to abuse, to revile

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'hybrizō'. It means to act with insolence, to insult, or to treat someone with contempt or violence. It describes an action of arrogant or abusive behavior, often involving a disregard for the rights or dignity of others. It can be used in sentences where one person or group is described as intending or attempting to insult or abuse another.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΥΒΡΙΣΚΩ, ΥΒΡΙΣΤΗΣ, ΥΒΡΙΣ

G3034

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: li-tho-bo-LE-sai

Translations: to stone, to throw stones at

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning 'to stone' or 'to throw stones at'. It is formed from 'λίθος' (lithos), meaning 'stone', and 'βάλλω' (ballō), meaning 'to throw'. It describes the act of pelting someone or something with stones, often as a form of punishment or attack. It is used in contexts where a group of people are throwing stones at an individual or object.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΕΤΡΟΒΟΛΕΩ, ΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: 'λίθος' (lithos), meaning 'stone', and 'βάλλω' (ballō), meaning 'to throw'. The combination literally means 'to throw stones'.

G4923

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soon-ee-DON-tes

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

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'συν-οράω', meaning 'to see together', 'to perceive', or 'to understand'. It describes an action of perceiving or understanding that has already occurred, often implying a comprehensive or insightful grasp of a situation. It is used to indicate that the subject has gained insight or knowledge.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΙΔΩ, ΚΑΤΑΝΟΕΩ

G2607

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-FYOO-gon

Translations: fled for refuge, took refuge, resorted to, fled

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (KATA), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΦΕΥΓΩ (PHEUGŌ), meaning 'to flee'. Together, it means to flee down to a place for refuge or protection, or to take refuge in someone or something. It describes the act of seeking safety or shelter, often with a sense of urgency or desperation.

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΥΓΩ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΡΑΣΚΩ

G3089

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: loo-kah-oh-NEE-ahs

Translations: of Lycaonia

Notes: Lycaonia was a region in the interior of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It was bordered by Galatia to the north, Cappadocia to the east, Cilicia Trachea to the south, and Phrygia and Pisidia to the west. The word refers to something belonging to or originating from this region.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Lycaonia' is of ancient origin, referring to a geographical region in Asia Minor. Its precise etymology is uncertain, but it is a pre-Greek name for the area.

G4066

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: peh-ree-KHO-ron

Translations: surrounding, neighboring, surrounding region, neighboring country, a surrounding region, a neighboring country

Notes: This word refers to the area or region immediately surrounding a particular place. It can be used as an adjective meaning 'surrounding' or 'neighboring', or as a noun referring to the 'surrounding region' or 'neighboring country'. It is a compound word formed from 'περί' (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and 'χώρα' (chōra), meaning 'land' or 'region'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΡΟΣ, ΓΕΙΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΕΡΙΧΩΡΟΣ is derived from the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the noun χώρα (chōra), meaning 'land' or 'region'. It describes something that is geographically situated around another area.

G2097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-ang-ghel-ee-ZOH-men-oy

Translations: preaching the gospel, proclaiming good news, evangelizing, announcing good news

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'εὐαγγελίζω', meaning 'to evangelize' or 'to proclaim good news'. It is a compound word formed from 'εὐ' (eu), meaning 'good', and 'ἀγγέλλω' (angello), meaning 'to announce' or 'to bring a message'. Therefore, it literally means 'to bring good news'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone who is in the act of proclaiming good news.

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

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ἈΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

G5101

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

Sounds like: TEES

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

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

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

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

G0001

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-DY-nah-tos

Translations: impossible, weak, impotent, a weak person, an impotent person

Notes: This word describes something that is impossible to do or achieve, or someone who is weak, powerless, or without strength. It can refer to a physical inability or a general lack of power or capacity. It is often used to describe things that cannot happen or people who are unable to act effectively.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ἈΣΘΕΝΗΣ, ἈΔΥΝΑΜΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, a compound of the negative prefix 'α-' (a-) meaning 'not' and 'δυνατός' (dynatos) meaning 'able' or 'powerful'. Thus, it literally means 'not able' or 'not powerful'.

G5560

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KHO-los

Translations: lame, crippled, a lame person, a crippled person

Notes: This word describes someone who is lame or crippled, unable to walk properly due to a physical impairment. It can be used to refer to a person who is lame, or to describe a characteristic of someone. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'The man was lame' or 'He was a lame man'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΛΛΟΣ, ΑΝΑΠΗΡΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be of pre-Greek origin.

G2836

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: koy-lee-AS

Translations: of the belly, of the womb, of the stomach, of the innermost being

Notes: ΚΟΙΛΙΑΣ is the genitive singular form of the noun ΚΟΙΛΙΑ (koilia). It primarily refers to the physical belly or abdomen. However, it can also metaphorically denote the womb, the stomach, or even the innermost being or heart, representing one's deepest feelings or thoughts. It is used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'from the belly' or 'of the womb'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΑΣΤΗΡ

Etymology: The word ΚΟΙΛΙΑ (koilia) derives from the Greek adjective κοῖλος (koilos), meaning 'hollow' or 'concave', referring to the hollow space of the abdomen.

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

Translations: who, which, what, that, as, how, when

Notes: The word 'ΟΣ' is a versatile relative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'who,' 'which,' or 'that,' depending on the context and the gender, number, and case it agrees with. It introduces a relative clause, linking it to a preceding noun or pronoun. It can also function as a conjunction, meaning 'as,' 'how,' or 'when,' indicating manner or time.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The word 'ΟΣ' is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has been a fundamental part of the Greek language's grammatical structure for millennia, serving to connect clauses and introduce relative information.

G3763

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: oo-deh-POH-teh

Translations: never, at no time

Notes: This word is a compound adverb meaning 'never' or 'at no time'. It is formed from the negative particle οὐδέ (oude), meaning 'not even' or 'nor', and the indefinite adverb ποτέ (pote), meaning 'at some time' or 'ever'. When combined, they create a strong negation, indicating that something has not happened or will not happen at any point in time. It is used to express absolute negation of an action or state.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΔΕΠΩ, ΟΥ̓ΔΑΜΩΣ

G4043

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-pa-TEH-sen

Translations: he walked, he walked about, he lived, he conducted himself

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from περί (peri, "around, about") and πατέω (pateō, "to tread, walk"). It means "to walk around," "to walk about," or "to go." Figuratively, it can mean "to live" or "to conduct oneself" in a certain manner, referring to one's way of life or behavior. It describes an action of moving on foot or a manner of living.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word περιπατέω is a compound of the preposition περί (peri), meaning "around" or "about," and the verb πατέω (pateō), meaning "to tread" or "to walk." The combination signifies walking in a general sense or walking around a place.

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

Translations: this, that, he, she, it, these, those, this one, that one

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something or someone that is near, or has just been mentioned. It can function as a substantive (e.g., 'he', 'she', 'it', 'this one') or as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'this man', 'these things'). It often refers to something immediately present or recently discussed in the discourse.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be an ancient demonstrative pronoun in Greek, possibly related to other Indo-European demonstratives.

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.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LOON-tos

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΟΝΤΟΣ, ΦΩΝΟΥΝΤΟΣ

G0001

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-teh-NEE-sas

Translations: gazing intently, looking fixedly, staring, having gazed intently, when he had gazed intently

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ἀτενίζω', meaning 'to gaze intently' or 'to fix one's eyes upon'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is completed, often functioning adverbially to indicate the manner or time of another action. It implies a focused and sustained look, often with a sense of purpose or concentration.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

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

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.

G4982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: so-THEE-nai

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ, ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ

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.

G0450

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: Ah-nas-TAY-thee

Translations: Rise up!, Stand up!, Arise!

Notes: This word is a command, specifically telling one person to 'rise up' or 'stand up'. It can be used literally, such as rising from a seated or prone position, or metaphorically, such as rising to action or from a state of inactivity or death. It functions as a direct order or exhortation.

Inflection: 2nd Person, Singular, Aorist, Active, Imperative

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΟ, ΣΤΗΘΙ

Etymology: The word ἀνίστημι (anistēmi), from which ἈΝΑΣΤΗΘΙ is derived, is formed from the prefix ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to set'. Thus, it literally means 'to stand up' or 'to cause to stand up again'.

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).

G3717

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: OR-thos

Translations: straight, upright, right, correct, true

Notes: This word describes something that is straight, upright, or correct in a physical or moral sense. It can refer to a person standing erect, a path that is not crooked, or a judgment that is just and true. It is often used to indicate proper alignment or adherence to truth.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΥΘΥΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΑΛΗΘΗΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₃erǵʰ- meaning 'to straighten, erect'. It is related to words meaning 'to rise' or 'to be straight'.

G1643

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-lah-toh

Translations: leaped, sprang, rushed, drove, cast out, pushed

Notes: ΗΛΑΤΟ is the third person singular aorist indicative middle/passive form of the verb ἐλαύνω (elaunō). This verb generally means 'to drive, to cast out, to push, to row, or to set in motion.' In the aorist middle/passive, it often conveys the sense of 'to leap, to spring, or to rush forth,' indicating a sudden or forceful movement by or for the subject, or an action done to the subject. It can describe a person or thing moving quickly and forcefully, or being driven in such a manner.

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΜΑΩ, ΠΗΔΑΩ, ΦΕΥΓΩ

G3793

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-KHLOY

Translations: crowds, multitudes, mobs

Notes: This word refers to a large gathering of people, a crowd, or a multitude. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation, implying a disorganized or unruly mob. It is commonly used in the New Testament to refer to the general populace or large groups of people following Jesus.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

Etymology: The word ὈΧΛΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to press' or 'to throng'. It refers to a dense mass of people.

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'.

G1869

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-AY-ran

Translations: they lifted, they raised, they took up, they carried up

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb ἐπαίρω (epairō), meaning 'to lift up,' 'to raise,' or 'to take up.' It is often used in contexts where someone lifts their voice, hands, or eyes, or takes something up. For example, 'they lifted their voice' means they began to cry out or speak loudly.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΑΝΑΙΡΩ, ΥΨΟΩ

Etymology: The word ἐπαίρω (epairō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over,' and the verb αἴρω (airō), meaning 'to lift,' 'to take up,' or 'to carry.'

G3086

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: loo-kah-oh-nis-TEE

Translations: in the Lycaonian language, Lycaonian

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'in the Lycaonian language' or 'in the manner of the Lycaonians'. It describes how something is spoken or done, specifically referring to the language or customs of Lycaonia, a region in ancient Asia Minor. It is used to indicate that an action, particularly speaking, is performed using the Lycaonian tongue.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: This word is derived from the proper noun ΛΥΚΑΟΝΙΑ (Lycaonia), referring to the region, with the suffix -ΙΣΤΙ indicating 'in the manner of' or 'in the language of'.

G3666

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ho-moy-o-THEN-tes

Translations: having been made like, having become like, likened, conformed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'homoioō', meaning 'to make like' or 'to resemble'. As a participle, it describes someone or something that has undergone the action of being made like or becoming similar to something else. It is often used to indicate a state of resemblance or conformity achieved in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΟΜΟΙΟΩ, ΑΦΟΜΟΙΟΩ

Etymology: The verb 'homoioō' is derived from the adjective 'homoios' (ὅμοιος), meaning 'like' or 'similar'. The suffix '-oō' indicates a verb that makes something like the root noun or adjective.

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.

G0921

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: bar-NAH-ban

Translations: Barnabas

Notes: This is the name of a prominent early Christian, a Levite from Cyprus, who was a companion of Paul on his first missionary journey. He was known for his encouragement and generosity. The word is used here in the accusative case, indicating that Barnabas is the direct object of a verb.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

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

G2059

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: her-may-NEH-oo

Translations: interpret, explain, translate

Notes: This word means to interpret, explain, or translate something. It is used to describe the act of making something clear or understandable, especially when converting from one language or concept to another. For example, it can be used when someone explains the meaning of a dream or translates a foreign text.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular (or possibly other inflections depending on context, but this is the most common for this form)

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΡΜΗΝΕΥΩ, ΕΞΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneuō) is derived from ἑρμηνεύς (hermēneus), meaning 'an interpreter'. This root is associated with Hermes, the Greek god of communication, messages, and interpretation.

G1893

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: ep-AY-day

Translations: since, because, for, inasmuch as, seeing that

Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause that provides a reason or cause for the main clause. It can be translated as 'since,' 'because,' or 'for,' indicating a logical connection between events or statements. It is often found at the beginning of a sentence or clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΓΑΡ, ΕΠΕΙ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi, 'upon, on') and the conjunction ἘΠΕΙ (epei, 'when, since'), with the particle ΔΗ (de, 'indeed, now'). It emphasizes the causal relationship.

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

Translations: he, she, it, they, him, her, it, them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, same, very

Notes: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is a versatile word in Koine Greek. As a third-person pronoun, it translates to 'he, she, it' or 'they' in the nominative case, and 'him, her, it' or 'them' in other cases. When used intensively, often in the nominative or immediately following the noun, it means 'himself, herself, itself, themselves' or 'even, very'. When used as an adjective with the definite article (e.g., 'ὁ αὐτὸς'), it means 'the same'. Its meaning depends on its grammatical function and position in the sentence.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a pronominal stem *au- or *aw-.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goo

Translations: of word, of account, of reason, of speech, of message, of saying, of statement, of report, of matter, of thing

Notes: This word refers to a word, speech, discourse, or a divine utterance. It can also mean an account, reason, or a matter/thing. In its genitive form, as seen here, it indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of'. It is frequently used in contexts relating to communication, divine revelation, or logical reasoning.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΜΥΘΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ

G2409

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-REH-oos

Translations: priest, a priest

Notes: This word refers to a priest, a person authorized to perform sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God or gods. In ancient contexts, priests were often responsible for sacrifices, rituals, and interpreting divine will. It is typically used to refer to a male religious official.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΥΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἱερός (hieros), meaning 'sacred' or 'holy'. The suffix -εύς (-eus) indicates a person associated with or performing a specific function.

G2203

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: DEE-os

Translations: (of) Zeus, (of) Jupiter

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the proper noun 'Zeus'. Zeus was the supreme deity in Greek mythology, the king of the gods, and ruler of Mount Olympus. In English, it is often equated with the Roman god Jupiter. The genitive case indicates possession or origin, so 'ΔΙΟΣ' typically translates to 'of Zeus' or 'belonging to Zeus'. It can be used to describe something associated with Zeus, such as 'the temple of Zeus' or 'the day of Zeus'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'Zeus' (ΖΕΥΣ) is believed to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'sky' or 'day', reflecting his role as a sky god.

G1510

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ON-tos

Translations: (of) being, (of) existing, (of) a being, (of) an existing one

Notes: ὈΝΤΟΣ is the genitive singular present active participle of the verb 'to be'. It means 'being' or 'existing'. It is often used in genitive absolute constructions, which function like a subordinate clause, indicating time, cause, or circumstance, such as 'while it was being' or 'because it was being'.

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

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to be' or 'to exist'.

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'.

G5342

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-NENG-kas

Translations: having brought, bringing, carrying, bearing

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, masculine, singular, nominative, derived from the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bring,' 'to carry,' or 'to bear.' As a participle, it describes an action that has been completed, often preceding or accompanying the main verb in the sentence. It functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or pronoun and indicating the action performed by that subject.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩΝ, ΚΟΜΙΣΑΣ

Etymology: The word φέρω (pherō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰer-, meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear.' It is a very ancient and common verb in many Indo-European languages.

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.

G1284

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: dee-ar-RAYK-san-tes

Translations: tearing, rending, bursting, having torn, having rent

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle (nominative masculine plural) of the verb 'διαρρήγνυμι'. It means to tear or rend something apart, often with force or violence. It can be used to describe the act of tearing clothes, breaking open a container, or bursting forth. In a sentence, it would describe an action that has already occurred, performed by the subject, leading to a subsequent action or state.

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

Synonyms: ΡΗΓΝΥΜΙ, ΣΧΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word διαρρήγνυμι is a compound word formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb ῥήγνυμι (rhēgnymi), meaning 'to break' or 'to tear'. Thus, it literally means 'to break or tear through/apart'.

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.

G2440

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-MA-tee-ah

Translations: garments, clothes, raiment

Notes: This word refers to clothing in general, specifically outer garments or cloaks. It is commonly used to denote the attire worn by people. In ancient contexts, it could refer to a single piece of clothing that served as both a cloak and a blanket.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΥΜΑΤΑ, ΕΣΘΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἱμάτιον (himátion) is a diminutive of ἱμάς (himás), meaning 'leather strap' or 'thong', which later came to refer to a garment. It is related to the verb ἵημι (híēmi), 'to send, throw', possibly referring to something thrown over the body.

G1604

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-eh-PEE-day-san

Translations: they leaped out, they sprang out, they jumped out

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ekpēdaō'. It means to leap out, spring forth, or jump out. It describes a sudden, forceful movement outwards, often in response to something surprising or alarming. It is a compound word formed from 'ek' (out of) and 'pēdaō' (to leap or spring).

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΠΗΔΑΩ, ΕΚΘΡΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΠΗΔΑΩ is a compound verb derived from the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΠΗΔΑΩ (pēdaō), meaning 'to leap' or 'to spring'.

G3793

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OKH-lon

Translations: crowd, a crowd, multitude, a multitude, throng, a throng

Notes: This word refers to a large gathering of people, a crowd, or a multitude. It can also denote a throng or a mob. It is commonly used in the New Testament to describe the large groups of people who followed Jesus or gathered to hear him speak.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

Etymology: The origin of the word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to a word meaning 'to disturb' or 'to trouble', perhaps referring to the commotion a crowd can cause.

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.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EH-ee-teh

Translations: do, make, perform, create, you do, you make

Notes: This word is a common verb meaning to do, make, or perform an action. It can be used in various contexts to describe the act of bringing something into existence, carrying out a task, or behaving in a certain way. It is a versatile verb that can take on different nuances depending on the context.

Inflection: Present Active Indicative, 2nd Person Plural; Present Active Imperative, 2nd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word is derived from an ancient root meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. It is related to other Greek words concerning action and creation.

G3663

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ho-moy-oh-pa-THAYS

Translations: of like passions, of like nature, subject to like feelings, subject to like sufferings

Notes: This word describes someone who shares the same experiences, feelings, or sufferings as another. It is a compound word formed from 'ὅμοιος' (homoios), meaning 'like' or 'similar', and 'πάθος' (pathos), meaning 'suffering' or 'feeling'. It is used to emphasize a shared human condition or vulnerability.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΜΠΑΘΗΣ, ΟΜΟΙΟΣ

G3152

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: mah-TAH-ee-ohn

Translations: of vain things, of worthless things, of empty things, of futile things, of useless things

Notes: This word describes things that are empty, useless, worthless, or without purpose. It refers to something that lacks substance or value, often implying a sense of futility or pointlessness. It can be used to describe actions, beliefs, or objects that are ultimately unproductive or meaningless.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΕΝΟΣ, ΑΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ, ΑΝΩΦΕΛΗΣ

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREF-fain

Translations: to turn, to return, to turn back, to convert, to restore

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἘΠΙ (upon, to) and the verb ΣΤΡΕΦΩ (to turn). It means to turn around, to turn back, or to return. It can be used literally to describe physical movement, or figuratively to describe a change in direction, attitude, or allegiance, often implying a conversion or restoration.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ἈΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ΣΤΡΕΦΩ (strephō), meaning 'to turn'.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

Translations: earth, an earth, land, a land, ground, a ground, country, a country, region, a region

Notes: ΓΗΝ is the accusative singular form of the noun ΓΗ, meaning 'earth', 'land', 'ground', 'country', or 'region'. It is used to indicate the direct object of a verb or the destination of motion, often translated as 'to the earth' or 'into the land' depending on the context and accompanying prepositions. It can refer to the planet, a specific territory, or the soil itself.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tha-LAS-san

Translations: sea, a sea

Notes: This word refers to a large body of salt water, such as an ocean or a large lake. It is commonly used to describe the sea as a physical location or as a powerful natural force. In sentences, it often appears as the direct object of a verb, indicating something done to or with the sea.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'thalassa' is of pre-Greek, Mediterranean origin, likely borrowed into Greek from an earlier language spoken in the Aegean region. It is not derived from Proto-Indo-European roots.

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

G1439

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-AH-sen

Translations: he allowed, he permitted, he let, he suffered

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to allow,' 'to permit,' or 'to let go.' It describes an action where someone gives permission or refrains from preventing something. It is often used in contexts where one person grants another the freedom to act or to be in a certain state.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to the concept of 'leaving' or 'letting go.'

G2543

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: KAI-toy

Translations: and yet, although, though, nevertheless, yet, even though

Notes: ΚΑΙΤΟΙ is a conjunction or adverb used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies what has just been said. It often implies a sense of 'and yet' or 'nevertheless,' indicating a concession or a surprising fact. It can be used to introduce a counter-argument or to emphasize a point despite previous information.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΠΕΡ, ΟΜΩΣ, ΠΛΗΝ

Etymology: ΚΑΙΤΟΙ is a compound word formed from the conjunction ΚΑΙ (kai, 'and, also, even') and the particle ΤΟΙ (toi, 'indeed, surely'). It emphasizes the 'and yet' or 'nevertheless' aspect.

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.

G0267

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-MAR-too-ron

Translations: without witness, unattested, unproved, unconfirmed

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'without witness' or 'unattested'. It is a compound word formed from the alpha-privative (Ἀ-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and the root ΜΑΡΤΥΣ (martys), meaning 'witness'. It describes something that lacks evidence, testimony, or confirmation. For example, one might say that a claim is 'unattested' if there is no one to vouch for it or no proof to support it.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΠΙΔΕΙΞΙΣ, ΑΝΕΠΙΒΕΒΑΙΩΤΟΣ

Etymology: The root word ΜΑΡΤΥΣ (martys) comes from an ancient Greek root meaning 'to remember' or 'to be mindful of', evolving to mean 'one who remembers' and then 'one who testifies' or 'witness'.

G0863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-FEE-ken

Translations: he sent away, he let go, he left, he forgave, he permitted

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to send away,' 'to let go,' 'to leave,' 'to forgive,' or 'to permit.' It describes an action of releasing, abandoning, or granting permission. Its specific meaning often depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΕΑΩ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἀφίημι is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and the verb ἵημι (hiēmi), meaning 'to send' or 'to throw.' Thus, its core meaning is 'to send away' or 'to let go from.'

G0015

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-gah-thoor-GOHN

Translations: doing good, being beneficent, performing good deeds, of those doing good

Notes: This word is a present active participle, indicating an ongoing action of 'doing good' or 'being beneficent'. It describes individuals who are actively engaged in performing good deeds or acting as benefactors. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, often describing the subject of a sentence or providing additional information about them. In this form, it is genitive plural, meaning 'of those who are doing good' or 'of benefactors'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΩΝ, ΚΑΛΟΠΟΙΟΥΝΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word ἀγαθουργέω (agathourgeō) is a compound word formed from ἀγαθός (agathos), meaning 'good', and ἔργον (ergon), meaning 'work' or 'deed', combined with the verbal suffix -έω. Thus, it literally means 'to do good work' or 'to perform good deeds'.

G1325

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: DI-doos

Translations: giving, who gives, one who gives

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'δίδωμι' (didōmi), meaning 'to give'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action or state of 'giving' in relation to another part of the sentence. It can be translated as 'giving' or 'one who gives', indicating someone who is currently in the act of giving.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩΝ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'δίδωμι' (didōmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated verb, a common feature in ancient Greek verbs, where the initial syllable is repeated.

G2592

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: kar-po-fo-ROOS

Translations: fruit-bearing, fruitful, producing fruit, bringing forth fruit

Notes: This word describes something or someone that produces or bears fruit, either literally (like a tree) or figuratively (like a person producing good works or results). It is a compound word formed from 'καρπός' (fruit) and 'φέρω' (to bear, carry). In the provided examples, it refers to those who hear the word and produce results or fruit from it.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΚΑΡΠΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΚΑΡΠΟΣ

G1705

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: em-PIP-lon

Translations: filling, satisfying, supplying, providing, a filling, a satisfying, a supplying, a providing

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'ἐμπίπλημι' (empiplemi), meaning 'to fill up,' 'to satisfy,' or 'to supply abundantly.' It is a compound word formed from 'ἐν' (en, meaning 'in' or 'into') and 'πίπλημι' (piplemmi, meaning 'to fill'). As a participle, it describes an ongoing action and can function adjectivally (e.g., 'the one filling') or verbally (e.g., 'while filling'). It often implies a complete or abundant provision.

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΚΟΡΕΝΝΥΜΙ

Etymology: The verb 'ἐμπίπλημι' (empiplemi) is a compound of the preposition 'ἐν' (en), meaning 'in' or 'into,' and the verb 'πίπλημι' (piplemmi), meaning 'to fill.' The root 'πίπλημι' is related to the concept of fullness or completion.

G2167

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-fro-SOO-nays

Translations: of joy, of gladness, of merriment, of cheerfulness

Notes: This word refers to a state of joy, gladness, or merriment. It describes a feeling of cheerfulness and delight. It is often used to express the positive emotional state of a person or a group.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΑΡΑ, ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: From ΕΥ̓ΦΡΩΝ (euphrōn, 'cheerful, joyful'), which is from ΕΥ̓ (eu, 'well') and ΦΡΗΝ (phrēn, 'mind, heart'). It literally means 'well-minded' or 'well-hearted'.

G2588

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-DEE-as

Translations: of heart, of a heart, of mind, of soul, of inner self, of conscience, of courage, of will

Notes: This word refers to the physical heart, but more commonly in Koine Greek, it signifies the center of one's being, including thoughts, emotions, will, and conscience. It is often used to denote the inner person, the seat of spiritual and moral life. For example, it can refer to the core of one's beliefs or the source of one's intentions.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΨΥΧΗ, ΝΟΥΣ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

G3433

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MOH-lees

Translations: with difficulty, scarcely, hardly, barely, just, only just

Notes: This word is an adverb that indicates something is done with great effort or difficulty, or that it happens only just in time or to a very limited extent. It can convey the idea of something barely happening or being achieved. For example, 'he barely escaped' or 'they arrived only just'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΥΣΚΟΛΩΣ, ΣΧΕΔΟΝ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the Greek word μόλος (molos), meaning 'toil' or 'struggle'.

G2664

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-PAH-oo-san

Translations: they rested, they ceased, they made to cease, they caused to rest, they caused to cease

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb παύω (pauō, meaning 'to stop' or 'to cease'). In this form, it means 'they rested' or 'they ceased'. It can also be transitive, meaning 'they caused to rest' or 'they made to cease'. It describes an action of bringing something to a halt or coming to a state of rest.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΥΩ, ΑΝΑΠΑΥΩ, ΗΣΥΧΑΖΩ

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.

G2186

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-AYL-than

Translations: they came upon, they came against, they attacked, they arrived, they came

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi, 'upon, against') and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai, 'to come, to go'). It means 'to come upon' or 'to come against' someone or something, often with the implication of hostility or an unexpected arrival. It can also simply mean 'to arrive' or 'to come'.

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

Synonyms: ΗΛΘΟΝ, ΠΑΡΕΓΕΝΟΝΤΟ, ΠΡΟΣΗΛΘΟΝ

G0490

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: an-tee-O-khi-as

Translations: of Antioch

Notes: This word refers to the city of Antioch. It is a proper noun, and in this form, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of Antioch'. Antioch was a significant city in ancient times, particularly important in early Christian history.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Antioch' comes from the Greek name 'Antiochos', which was common among the Seleucid kings who founded many cities named Antioch. It is derived from 'anti' (against, in front of) and 'echein' (to have, to hold).

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

G3034

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: li-THA-san-tes

Translations: having stoned, stoning

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having stoned' or 'stoning'. It describes an action that has been completed or is in the process of being completed by the subject. It is often used to indicate a preceding action or a concurrent action that provides context for the main verb in a sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΛΛΩ, ΚΟΠΤΩ

Etymology: From λίθος (lithos), meaning 'stone'. The verb λιθάζω means 'to stone' or 'to pelt with stones'.

G4951

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-SY-ron

Translations: they dragged, they pulled, they drew

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to drag' or 'to pull'. It describes the action of forcibly moving something or someone by pulling them along a surface. It is used in contexts where a person or object is being hauled or drawn, often against their will or with considerable effort.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΕΛΚΩ, ΣΠΩ

Etymology: The word σύρω (syro) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or related to an onomatopoeic root indicating a dragging sound.

G1854

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EX-oh

Translations: outside, out, without, abroad

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'outside' or 'out'. It indicates a position or direction away from an interior or a boundary. It can be used to describe something that is physically located outside, or metaphorically, something that is excluded or beyond a certain limit.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚΤΟΣ, ΕΞΩΘΕΝ

Etymology: From the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of', and the suffix -ω, which forms adverbs of place. It denotes a position or movement from the inside to the outside.

G3543

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: noh-MEE-zon-tes

Translations: thinking, supposing, believing, considering, practicing, accustomed

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'thinking' or 'supposing'. It describes an ongoing action of holding an opinion, believing something to be true, or being accustomed to a practice. It can be used to describe someone who is under the impression of something or who habitually does something.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΟΜΑΙ, ΗΓΕΟΜΑΙ, ΔΟΚΕΩ

G2944

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ky-KLO-san-TON

Translations: of those who surrounded, of those who encircled, of those who encompassed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'κυκλόω', meaning 'to surround' or 'to encircle'. It describes an action of surrounding or encompassing. In this form, it functions as a genitive plural, indicating possession or origin from a group of people who performed the action of surrounding.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΚΥΚΛΟΩ, ΠΕΡΙΚΥΚΛΕΥΩ

G0450

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-na-STAS

Translations: having risen, having stood up, rising, standing up, getting up

Notes: This word is a masculine, singular, nominative participle derived from the verb ἀνίστημι (anistēmi), meaning 'to rise' or 'to stand up'. As a participle, it describes an action performed by the subject of the main verb, often indicating an action that has already occurred or is occurring concurrently. It can be translated as 'having risen' or 'standing up', depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΟΡΘΟΣ

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eis-EEL-then

Translations: entered, went in, came in, came into, went into

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to enter' or 'to go/come in'. It describes the action of moving from an outside location to an inside one. It is often used to indicate arrival or penetration into a place or state.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΒΑΙΝΩ, ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word εἰσέρχομαι (eiserchomai) is a compound verb formed from the preposition εἰς (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

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.

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.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EHL-then

Translations: he went out, she went out, it went out, he came out, she came out, it came out, he departed, she departed, it departed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes the action of moving from an inside place to an outside place, or departing from a location. It is used to indicate that a person or thing has exited or left a specific area.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G0901

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: bar-NAH-bah

Translations: Barnabas, of Barnabas

Notes: Barnabas is a proper noun, referring to a specific person. In the New Testament, it is the surname given to Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, by the apostles. The name itself means 'son of encouragement' or 'son of consolation'. It is used to identify this individual in various contexts, such as 'the Epistle of Barnabas' or 'Joseph, who was called Barnabas'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name Barnabas is of Aramaic origin, meaning 'son of encouragement' or 'son of consolation'. It was a surname given to Joseph, a Levite, by the apostles.

G3100

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: mah-thay-TEV-san-tes

Translations: having discipled, having made disciples, having taught, having instructed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'μαθητεύω', meaning to make someone a disciple, to teach, or to instruct. As a participle, it describes an action that has been completed, often preceding or accompanying the main action of the sentence. It implies the act of training or educating someone to become a follower or student.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Nominative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΑΣΚΩ, ΠΑΙΔΕΥΩ

G2430

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-KO-nee-on

Translations: Iconium

Notes: Iconium was an important ancient city in south-central Anatolia, located in what is now modern-day Turkey. It is mentioned in the New Testament as a place visited by Paul and Barnabas during their missionary journeys. It was a significant center in the Roman province of Galatia.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative

Etymology: The origin of the name 'Iconium' is uncertain, but it is believed to be of Phrygian or Greek origin. Some theories connect it to the Greek word 'eikon' (image), possibly referring to a legendary image or statue.

G1991

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ep-ee-stee-REE-zon-tes

Translations: strengthening, confirming, encouraging, establishing

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from 'ἐπί' (upon, over) and 'στηρίζω' (to make firm, to establish). It means to strengthen, confirm, or encourage someone, often in their faith or resolve. It implies providing support or stability to someone's inner being or convictions. It is used to describe the act of reinforcing or making something more steadfast.

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

Synonyms: ΣΤΗΡΙΖΩ, ΒΕΒΑΙΟΩ, ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΕΩ

G3870

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: pah-rah-kah-LOON-tes

Translations: exhorting, comforting, encouraging, appealing, beseeching, entreating, inviting, calling upon, a comforter, an encourager

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'παρακαλέω'. It describes someone who is actively engaged in the process of exhorting, comforting, encouraging, or appealing to others. It can function adjectivally (e.g., 'the comforting ones') or adverbially (e.g., 'while comforting').

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΤΡΕΠΟΝΤΕΣ, ΠΑΡΑΜΥΘΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ, ΕΝΘΑΡΡΥΝΟΝΤΕΣ

G4102

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PIS-tei

Translations: (by) faith, (in) faith, (with) faith, (to) faith, (by) trust, (in) trust, (with) trust, (to) trust, (by) belief, (in) belief, (with) belief, (to) belief

Notes: This word is a noun meaning 'faith,' 'trust,' or 'belief.' It refers to a firm conviction or reliance on something or someone. In Koine Greek, it is often used to describe spiritual faith, particularly in God or Christ. As a dative case, it indicates the means, instrument, or recipient of an action, often translated with prepositions like 'by,' 'in,' 'with,' or 'to.'

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΗΣΙΣ, ΕΛΠΙΣ

G1163

Part of Speech: Impersonal Verb

Sounds like: DEH-ee

Translations: it is necessary, one must, it is proper, it behooves

Notes: This is an impersonal verb meaning 'it is necessary' or 'one must'. It expresses a strong sense of obligation, necessity, or inevitability. It is often used with an infinitive to indicate what must be done or what is destined to happen.

Inflection: Impersonal, 3rd person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΧΡΗ, ΑΝΑΓΚΗ ΕΣΤΙΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *deyh₂- (to shine, to gleam), which developed into the sense of 'to be visible, to appear', and then 'to be proper, to be necessary'.

G5500

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kheh-roh-toh-NEE-san-tes

Translations: having appointed, having chosen, having elected, having ordained

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'χείρ' (hand) and 'τείνω' (to stretch). It literally means 'to stretch out the hand', which was a common method of voting or appointing someone in ancient assemblies. Therefore, it signifies the act of appointing, choosing, or ordaining someone by a show of hands or by formal selection. It is often used in the context of appointing leaders or elders in a community.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΕΙΓΝΥΜΙ, ΕΚΛΕΓΩ

Etymology: The word ΧΕΙΡΟΤΟΝΕΩ is a compound of two Greek words: χείρ (cheir), meaning 'hand', and τείνω (teinō), meaning 'to stretch' or 'to extend'. The combination refers to the ancient practice of voting or appointing by raising or stretching out the hand.

G2596

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.

G1577

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-an

Translations: assembly, a church, the church, a congregation, the congregation

Notes: This word refers to an assembly or a gathering of people, often for a specific 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' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. Thus, it literally means 'a calling out' or 'those called out'. It can be used in sentences like 'They gathered the assembly' or 'He spoke to the church'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΣΥΝΟΔΟΣ

G4245

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pres-by-TEH-roos

Translations: elders, old men, presbyters

Notes: This word refers to older men, often those who hold positions of authority, leadership, or respect within a community or religious group. In a Christian context, it can specifically refer to church leaders or presbyters. It is used here in the accusative case, indicating that the elders are the direct object of an action.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΓΕΡΟΝΤΕΣ, ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΑΙ

Etymology: From πρέσβυς (presbys, “old, elder”), which is related to πρό (pro, “before”) and possibly to βῆμα (bēma, “step, pace”). It originally referred to an older person and later to an ambassador or delegate, and then to an elder or leader.

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'.

G3908

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-EH-then-toh

Translations: they committed, they entrusted, they set before, they laid up, they stored up

Notes: This word describes the action of placing something beside or before someone, often with the implication of entrusting, committing, or presenting it. It can also mean to lay up or store something for future use. In the provided examples, it refers to storing provisions, weapons, and spoils, or to what was entrusted to someone.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word παρατίθημι is a compound word formed from the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to place' or 'to put'.

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

G4098

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: pi-si-DEE-an

Translations: Pisidia, Pisidian

Notes: This word refers to Pisidia, an ancient region in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It can be used as a proper noun to denote the region itself, or as an adjective to describe something originating from or belonging to Pisidia, such as 'Pisidian Antioch'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Pisidia' is of ancient origin, referring to a historical region in Anatolia. Its precise etymological roots are not fully clear, but it is a geographical name used since antiquity.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-thon

Translations: they came, I came, he came, she came, it came

Notes: This word is an aorist active indicative form of the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes an action that happened in the past, without specifying its duration or completion. It can be used for the 1st person singular ('I came') or the 3rd person plural ('they came'), and sometimes 3rd person singular ('he/she/it came') depending on context and subject agreement.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: lah-LEE-sahn-tes

Translations: speaking, having spoken, talking, having talked, saying, having said

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having spoken' or 'speaking' in a completed action sense. It refers to the act of uttering sounds, talking, or conversing. It can be used to describe someone who has just finished speaking or is in the act of speaking, often with a focus on the content or manner of their speech.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΟΝΤΕΣ, ΦΩΝΟΥΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: From an onomatopoeic root, possibly imitating the sound of babbling or chattering. It is related to the idea of making sounds or speaking.

G4011

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: PER-gayn

Translations: Perga, to Perga

Notes: Perga was an ancient city in Pamphylia, a region in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It is mentioned in the New Testament as a place visited by Paul and Barnabas during their first missionary journey. The word is used here in the accusative case, indicating movement towards or into the city.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Perga' is of ancient origin, likely pre-Greek, and its precise etymology is uncertain. It refers to the historical city in Pamphylia.

G0981

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: at-TAH-lee-ah

Translations: Attalia

Notes: Attalia was an ancient city and seaport on the southern coast of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), located in the region of Pamphylia. It was founded by Attalus II Philadelphus, king of Pergamon, in the 2nd century BC. In the New Testament, it is mentioned as a place where Paul and Barnabas embarked for Antioch after their first missionary journey.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Attalia' is derived from Attalus II Philadelphus, the king of Pergamon who founded the city.

G3606

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: O-THEN

Translations: from where, whence, wherefore, therefore, for which reason

Notes: This word is an adverb that can indicate either origin or consequence. It is used to ask or state 'from where' something comes or originates. It can also be used to mean 'therefore' or 'for which reason', indicating a logical conclusion or cause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟ, ΔΙΑ ΤΟΥΤΟ, ΟΠΟΥ

Etymology: From the demonstrative stem *ho- (meaning 'this' or 'that') combined with the suffix -θεν, which indicates origin or source. It is related to other adverbs of place and origin in Greek.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-de-DO-me-noy

Translations: delivered, committed, entrusted, given over, handed over

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been delivered' or 'having been committed'. It describes a state of being handed over or entrusted to someone or something. It is often used in contexts of tradition, betrayal, or commitment to a task or purpose.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΔΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΕΓΧΕΙΡΙΣΘΕΝΤΕΣ, ΕΠΙΤΕΤΡΑΜΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΡΑΔΙΔΩΜΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb δίδωμι (didomi), meaning 'to give'. Thus, it literally means 'to give alongside' or 'to hand over'.

G2041

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ER-gon

Translations: work, a work, deed, act, task, business

Notes: This word refers to a work, deed, or action. It can describe anything that is done, whether it's a physical labor, a moral act, or a task to be accomplished. It is often used to denote the result of an action or the activity itself.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΙΣ, ΔΟΥΛΕΙΑ, ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ergon' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *werǵ-, meaning 'to do' or 'to work'. It is related to English words like 'work' and 'energy'.

G4137

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-LAY-roh-san

Translations: they filled, they fulfilled, they completed, they accomplished, they made full, they brought to an end

Notes: This word describes the action of filling something, making it full, or bringing something to completion or fulfillment. It can refer to filling a container, fulfilling a prophecy, completing a task, or accomplishing a purpose. In the provided examples, it is used to describe filling something with an abstract quality (like 'terror' or 'piety') or completing a state.

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΩ, ἈΝΑΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ἘΚΠΛΗΡΟΩ

G3854

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pa-ra-geh-NO-meh-noy

Translations: having come, having arrived, having appeared, having been present, those who have come, those who have arrived

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb 'παραγίνομαι' (paraginomai), meaning 'to come alongside, to arrive, to be present'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, often functioning like an adjective or adverb, indicating a state or action of the subject. In this form, it refers to a group of masculine individuals who have performed the action of coming or arriving.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'παραγίνομαι' is a compound of 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside, alongside', and 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become, to come into being, to happen'. Thus, it literally means 'to come alongside' or 'to come into being beside'.

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soon-ah-gah-GON-tes

Translations: having gathered, gathering, having collected, collecting

Notes: This word is a participle meaning 'having gathered' or 'gathering'. It describes an action of bringing together or assembling, often with the implication that the action has already been completed (perfect active participle). It can be used to describe people or things being brought into one place.

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

Synonyms: ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G0312

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-AYN-ghel-lon

Translations: they were announcing, they announced, they reported, they proclaimed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ἀνά' (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and 'ἀγγέλλω' (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'. It means to announce, report, declare, or proclaim, often with the sense of bringing news back or making something known publicly. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΡΑΖΩ

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

Translations: as many as, all that, whatever, how many, all things whatsoever, whatever things

Notes: This word is the neuter plural form of the relative pronoun/adjective ὅσος (hosos). It means 'as many as' or 'all that/which' and is used to introduce a relative clause, referring to an indefinite quantity or number of things. It can function as both a pronoun (e.g., 'whatever things') or an adjective (e.g., 'as many things as'). It can be used in both the nominative and accusative cases.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun ὅδε (hode, 'this') and the interrogative pronoun τίς (tis, 'who? what?').

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THEH-os

Translations: God, a God, Lord

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΠΑΤΗΡ

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

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, after, among, behind, by, in company with, in pursuit of, according to

Notes: This word is a preposition that can also function as an adverb. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it usually means 'after' or 'behind' (indicating sequence or pursuit). It can also denote a change of state or position.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases)

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'μετά' (meta) comes from Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is related to English 'mid' and 'middle'.

G3641