2001 Translation

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'.

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.

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: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Letter

Sounds like: OH

Translations: the, who, which, O

Notes: Ο is primarily the masculine singular nominative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun, similar to 'the' in English. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', introducing a relative clause. Additionally, 'Ο' is the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, Omicron, which corresponds to the short 'o' sound.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative (for the article/relative pronoun); Does not inflect (for the letter)

Etymology: The definite article 'Ο' derives from Proto-Indo-European. The letter 'Ο' (Omicron) is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'.

Part of Speech: 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).

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.

G3870

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pah-rah-kah-LEH-sas

Translations: having called alongside, having summoned, having invited, having exhorted, having encouraged, having comforted, having entreated

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'παρακαλέω'. It describes an action completed in the past by the subject of the main verb. The verb itself is a compound word formed from 'παρά' (beside, alongside) and 'καλέω' (to call). Therefore, it literally means 'to call to one's side'. Depending on the context, it can mean to summon someone, to invite them, to exhort or encourage them, or to comfort or entreat them.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΤΡΕΠΩ, ΠΑΡΑΜΥΘΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word 'παρακαλέω' is derived from the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. It signifies the act of calling someone to one's side for various purposes.

G0782

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: as-pa-SAH-me-nos

Translations: having greeted, having saluted, having embraced, having welcomed

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle, meaning 'having greeted' or 'having saluted'. It describes an action completed in the past by the subject, often indicating a preceding action to the main verb of the sentence. It is used to describe someone who has performed the act of greeting, saluting, or embracing another.

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

Synonyms: ΧΑΙΡΕΤΙΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΕΩ

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

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'.

G3110

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: mah-keh-do-NEE-ahn

Translations: Macedonia

Notes: This word refers to Macedonia, a historical and geographical region in the Balkan Peninsula. In ancient times, it was a powerful kingdom that rose to prominence under Philip II and his son Alexander the Great. It is often mentioned in historical and biblical texts, particularly in the New Testament, as a region where early Christian communities were established.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Macedonia' is of ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek word 'μακεδνός' (makednós), meaning 'tall' or 'highlander', possibly referring to the stature of its inhabitants or the mountainous nature of the region.

G1330

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-el-THOHN

Translations: having gone through, having passed through, having gone throughout, having traveled through, having crossed

Notes: This is the aorist active participle of the verb 'διέρχομαι' (dierchomai), meaning 'to go through' or 'to pass through'. As a participle, it describes an action that has been completed before or at the same time as the main verb, often translated with 'having' + past participle. It implies movement from one point to another, often covering a significant distance or traversing an area.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΔΙΑΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

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.

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

G4183

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: pol-LOH

Translations: much, many, great, a great deal, by much, by a great deal, greatly, often, frequently

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the adjective 'much' or 'many'. As an adjective, it describes a large quantity or number. For example, it could mean 'many people' or 'much water'. When used adverbially, it means 'by much' or 'greatly', indicating a significant degree or frequency, such as 'much more' or 'often'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter; or Adverbial Dative

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΙΚΑΝΟΣ, ΜΕΓΑΣ

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.

G4160

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: poy-AY-sas

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΑΣ, ΕΡΓΑΣΑΜΕΝΟΣ

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.

G3376, G3403

Part of Speech: Noun, Proper Noun

Sounds like: MAY-nas

Translations: month, a month, Manasseh

Notes: This word can refer to a 'month,' which is a period of time, typically one of the twelve divisions of the year. It can also be a proper noun, 'Manasseh,' referring to a specific person, such as a king of Judah or a tribe of Israel. The context of the sentence determines which meaning is intended.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΗΝ, ΜΑΝΑΣΣΗΣ

Etymology: The word for 'month' (ΜΗΝΑΣ) comes from an ancient root referring to the moon, as months were originally lunar cycles. The proper noun 'Manasseh' (ΜΗΝΑΣ) is a transliteration of a Hebrew name, meaning 'causing to forget'.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-nays

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Aorist Middle Participle

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΕΣΘΑΙ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ

G1917

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-pee-boo-LEES

Translations: of a plot, of a conspiracy, of a design, of a scheme, of an ambush

Notes: This word refers to a plot, conspiracy, or treacherous design, often with malicious intent. It describes a secret plan or scheme, typically to harm someone or achieve an illicit goal. It is used to describe the nature of such a plan.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΟΛΟΣ, ΜΗΧΑΝΗ, ΣΥΝΩΜΟΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙΒΟΥΛΗ (epiboulē) is a compound word derived from the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'against', and the noun ΒΟΥΛΗ (boulē), meaning 'counsel', 'plan', or 'will'. Thus, it literally means 'a plan against' or 'a counsel upon'.

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

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

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

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: MEL-lon-tee

Translations: about to be, future, (to) be about to, (to) intend, (to) be going to

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'μέλλω', meaning 'to be about to' or 'to intend'. It describes something that is imminent or in the future. It is often used to indicate an action that is on the point of happening or a state that is soon to exist. In this dative singular form, it often functions adverbially or as an adjective modifying a noun in the dative case.

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

Synonyms: ἘΣΟΜΕΝΩ, ΓΕΝΗΣΟΜΕΝΩ

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

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.

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'.

G4870

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EH-peh-toh

Translations: followed with, accompanied

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition σύν (syn, meaning 'with' or 'together') and the verb ἔπω (epō, meaning 'to follow' or 'attend'). It means 'to follow along with' or 'to accompany'. It describes an action where someone or something is going along with another, often as a companion or attendant.

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

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΩ, ΕΠΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the prefix σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ἔπω (epō), meaning 'to follow' or 'to be after'. The prefix σύν is derived from Proto-Indo-European *kom, meaning 'beside, near, by, with'. The verb ἔπω is related to Proto-Indo-European *sekʷ-, meaning 'to follow'.

G4449

Part of Speech: Adjective, Proper Noun

Sounds like: PYR-roo

Translations: red, reddish, fiery, of Pyrrhus, Pyrrhus'

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'red' or 'fiery', often describing something with a reddish hue. It can also be used as a proper noun, referring to the personal name 'Pyrrhus'. In the provided examples, it appears as an adjective describing 'stew' (red stew) and as a proper noun in the genitive case, indicating 'of Pyrrhus' or 'Pyrrhus'' (Sopater son of Pyrrhus).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΡΥΘΡΟΣ

Etymology: From πῦρ (pyr), meaning 'fire', referring to the color of fire. It is also used as a proper name.

G1050

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: GAH-ee-oss

Translations: Gaius

Notes: Gaius is a common Roman praenomen, or personal name, frequently found in ancient Greek and Roman texts. It refers to a specific male individual. In the New Testament, several men named Gaius are mentioned, including one who was a traveling companion of Paul and another to whom the Third Epistle of John is addressed.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Gaius is of Latin origin, a very common Roman praenomen. Its etymology is uncertain, but it may be related to the Latin verb 'gaudere', meaning 'to rejoice'.

G5141

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: TROF-ee-mos

Translations: nourished, well-fed, foster-child, a foster-child

Notes: This word describes someone who is well-fed or nourished. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a foster-child or someone who has been brought up by another. In general usage, it refers to someone who is being cared for or sustained.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΕΚΤΡΕΦΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΘΡΕΜΜΑ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'τροφή' (trophe), meaning 'food' or 'nourishment', and the suffix '-ιμος' (-imos), indicating capability or fitness. It literally means 'fit for food' or 'nourished'.

G4281

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pro-el-THON-tes

Translations: having gone forth, having come forward, proceeding, advancing

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having gone forth' or 'having come forward'. It describes an action that occurred prior to the main verb in the sentence. It is a compound word formed from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forward', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. Thus, it literally means 'to come or go forward'. It is used to indicate movement in a forward direction, either physically or metaphorically.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΒΑΙΝΟΝΤΕΣ, ΠΡΟΧΩΡΟΥΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound verb derived from the Greek preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forward', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. Its etymology reflects the concept of moving or coming in a forward direction.

G3306

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-meh-non

Translations: they were remaining, they remained, they abode, they waited, they endured

Notes: This word is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'menō'. It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It means to remain, abide, stay, wait, or endure. It can be used to describe people or things staying in a particular place, or continuing in a state or condition.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΑΜΕΝΩ, ΥΠΟΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word μένω (menō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to stay, remain'. It is related to Latin 'maneo' and Sanskrit 'manas'.

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.

G5174

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: troh-AH-dee

Translations: (to) Troas

Notes: Τρωάδι is the dative singular form of Τρωάς, referring to Troas, a city and region in ancient Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It was an important seaport and a significant location in early Christian history, particularly mentioned in the New Testament as a place visited by the Apostle Paul. It is used to indicate location or direction, often translated as 'to Troas' or 'in Troas'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Troas' is derived from the ancient region of Troad, which was associated with the legendary city of Troy. It refers to the area around the ancient city of Troy.

G0001

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ah-ZOO-mon

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

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

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ἈΖΥΜΑ

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

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-thoh-men

Translations: we came, we went, we arrived

Notes: This word means 'we came' or 'we went'. It is a past tense form of the verb 'to come' or 'to go', indicating an action that was completed in the past. It is used to describe the arrival or departure of a group of people (specifically, 'we').

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, 1st Person Plural

Synonyms: ΗΚΟΜΕΝ, ΕΒΗΜΕΝ

Etymology: The verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go'. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek, used to describe movement from one place to another.

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.

G0891

Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: AKH-ree

Translations: until, up to, as far as, while, unto, even to

Notes: This word functions as a preposition, conjunction, or adverb, indicating a limit in time or space. As a preposition, it means 'until' or 'up to' and is typically followed by the genitive case. As a conjunction, it means 'until' or 'while', introducing a clause that specifies a time limit. As an adverb, it can mean 'even to' or 'as far as'. It denotes a point or period that something reaches or continues.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΕΧΡΙ, ΕΩΣ, ΑΧΡΙΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the Greek word ἄκρος (akros), meaning 'highest' or 'extreme', suggesting a sense of reaching a limit or extremity.

G1304

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-TREEP-sah-men

Translations: we spent, we passed, we tarried, we stayed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'διά' (through) and 'τρίβω' (to rub, wear out). In this form, it means 'we spent' or 'we passed' time, indicating a duration of staying or tarrying in a place. It describes the action of spending a period of time somewhere.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΜΕΝΩ, ΚΑΘΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΑΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek διά (dia, “through”) + τρίβω (tribō, “to rub, wear out”). The sense of 'spending time' developed from the idea of 'wearing out time' or 'passing through time'.

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.

G4863

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soon-ayg-MEH-nohn

Translations: (of) gathered, (of) assembled, (of) collected, (of) brought together

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle, genitive plural, of the verb 'συνάγω' (synagō), meaning 'to gather,' 'to assemble,' or 'to bring together.' It describes a state of having been gathered or assembled. In a sentence, it would typically modify a noun in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, such as 'the voice of those gathered' or 'the land of rulers who have been assembled.'

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Genitive, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΑΘΡΟΙΣΜΕΝΩΝ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΜΕΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'συνάγω' (synagō) is a compound word formed from the preposition 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and the verb 'ἄγω' (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring.' Thus, it literally means 'to lead together' or 'to bring together.'

G1256

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-LEH-geh-toh

Translations: he was discussing, he was disputing, he was reasoning, he was conversing, he was preaching

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from διά (dia, 'through, across') and λέγω (legō, 'to speak, to say'). It means to discuss, dispute, reason, or converse with someone. It implies an ongoing or repeated action in the past, often involving a back-and-forth exchange of ideas or arguments. It can be used to describe someone engaging in a dialogue, debating a point, or teaching/preaching by means of discussion.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΣΥΝΟΜΙΛΕΩ, ΣΥΖΗΤΕΩ

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

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: MEL-lohn

Translations: about to, going to, destined to, future

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'μέλλω' (mellō), meaning 'to be about to' or 'to intend to'. It indicates an action that is imminent, impending, or destined to occur. It often functions like a future tense auxiliary verb in English, showing that the subject is on the verge of doing something or that something is about to happen.

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

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words signifying delay or hesitation, evolving to mean 'to be about to' or 'to intend'.

G1826

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ee-EH-nai

Translations: to go out, to come out, to depart, to issue forth, to send forth, to let go out

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb ΕΞΙΗΜΙ. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἘΞ (out of) and the verb ἸΈΝΑΙ (to go or to send). It describes the action of moving from an inside location to an outside one, or of something being sent or let go from within. It can be used in various contexts to indicate departure, emergence, or emission.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb ΕΞΙΗΜΙ is a compound of the preposition ἘΞ (ex), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ἸΗΜΙ (hiemi), meaning 'to send' or 'to let go'. The infinitive form ἸΈΝΑΙ is related to the verb ΕἸΜΙ (eimi), 'to go'.

G3900

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-eh-TEI-nen

Translations: prolonged, extended, stretched out, continued

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'παρατείνω' (parateino). It is a compound verb formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and 'τείνω' (teino), meaning 'to stretch'. It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past, indicating that something was prolonged, extended, or continued over a period of time.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ΕΠΙΤΕΙΝΩ

G3360

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEKH-ree

Translations: until, up to, as far as, even to, while, during

Notes: This word indicates a point in time or space that is reached, meaning 'until' or 'up to'. As a preposition, it takes the genitive case and specifies the limit of an action or state. As an adverb, it can modify verbs or clauses, indicating duration or extent. As a conjunction, it introduces a temporal clause, meaning 'while' or 'until'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΩΣ, ΑΧΡΙ

Etymology: From an assumed base *mekh-, perhaps related to μέγας (megas, “great”) or μήκος (mēkos, “length”). It denotes a limit or extent.

G5253

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hoo-per-OH-oh

Translations: upper room, upper chamber, roof, a roof

Notes: This word refers to an upper room or an upper chamber in a house or building. It can also refer to the roof or the flat rooftop area, which was often used for various activities in ancient times. It is a common noun used to describe a specific part of a structure.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΩΓΕΟΝ, ΔΩΜΑ

Etymology: The word is derived from the preposition ΥΠΕΡ (hyper), meaning 'over' or 'above', combined with a noun related to 'seeing' or 'place'. It literally refers to a place that is 'above' or 'over' something else.

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-men

Translations: we were, we had been

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to be' in Koine Greek. It specifically means 'we were' or 'we had been', indicating an action or state that was ongoing or habitual in the past. It is used to describe the past existence or condition of a group of people (us).

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

Etymology: The Koine Greek verb ΕΙΜΙ (eimi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁es-, meaning 'to be'. It is a fundamental verb in many Indo-European languages.

G4863

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: soon-AYG-meh-noy

Translations: gathered, assembled, collected, brought together, convened

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been gathered' or 'being gathered'. It describes a state of being brought together or assembled. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΑΓΩ (AGO), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Thus, it literally means 'to lead together' or 'to bring together'. It can be used to describe people or things that have been collected or convened.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΘΡΟΙΣΜΕΝΟΙ, ΣΥΝΕΛΗΛΥΘΟΤΕΣ

Etymology: The verb ΣΥΝΑΓΩ is formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΑΓΩ (AGO), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. It has been used since ancient Greek times to denote the action of bringing multiple entities into one place.

G2521

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ka-THEH-zo-meh-nos

Translations: sitting, a sitting one, one who sits, being seated, remaining, dwelling

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle derived from the verb 'καθέζομαι', meaning 'to sit down' or 'to be seated'. It describes someone who is in the act of sitting or is in a seated position. It can also imply dwelling or remaining in a place. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, and can also be used substantively (as a noun) to refer to 'the one who is sitting'.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ, ΚΑΘΙΖΩ

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.

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'.

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.

G2376

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thoo-REE-doss

Translations: of a window, a window

Notes: This word refers to a window, an opening in a wall or roof to admit light or air, typically fitted with a frame of glass or other transparent material. As a noun, it can be used in sentences to refer to such an opening, often indicating possession or origin when in the genitive case.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: The word ΘΥΡΙΣ (thyris) comes from ΘΥΡΑ (thyra), meaning 'door' or 'gate', with the diminutive suffix -ις (-is), indicating a small door or opening.

G2602

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-feh-ROH-meh-nos

Translations: being carried down, falling, sinking, being overcome, being weighed down

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being carried down' or 'being brought down'. It is often used metaphorically to describe someone being overcome by something, such as sleep, a disease, or a strong emotion, implying a loss of control or a sinking into a state. For example, it can describe someone falling into a deep sleep or being weighed down by a burden. It is a compound word formed from 'κατά' (down) and 'φέρω' (to carry, to bear).

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

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΒΑΡΥΝΩ, ΚΑΤΑΠΙΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΦΕΡΩ is a compound of the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΦΕΡΩ (pherō), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'. Its etymology reflects the action of carrying or bringing something downwards.

G5258

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HYP-noh

Translations: (to) sleep, (to) a sleep, (of) sleep

Notes: This word refers to the state of sleep or slumber. It is often used in a literal sense to describe the act of sleeping, but can also be used metaphorically to refer to a state of spiritual unawareness or even death. In the provided examples, it is used in the dative case to mean 'to sleep' or 'for sleep', and in the genitive case to mean 'of sleep'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative or Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΟΙΜΗΣΙΣ, ΝΥΣΤΑΓΜΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *sup-no- (sleep), from root *swep- (to sleep).

G1256

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-leh-GO-meh-noo

Translations: (of) speaking, (of) discoursing, (of) discussing, (of) reasoning

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle derived from the verb ΔΙΑΛΕΓΟΜΑΙ, meaning 'to speak, discourse, discuss, or reason with'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action or state. In this genitive form, it often indicates the one who is speaking or discoursing, or the context in which speaking is occurring.

Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter, Present, Middle/Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΟΥΝΤΟΣ, ΛΕΓΟΝΤΟΣ, ΣΥΖΗΤΟΥΝΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΑΛΕΓΟΜΑΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb λέγομαι (legomai), the middle/passive voice of λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. Thus, it implies speaking through or with others, leading to the sense of discussing or reasoning.

G4119

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: PLEH-ee-on

Translations: more, greater, longer, a longer time, the majority, the greater part, a greater thing

Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the comparative adjective 'πλείων' (pleiōn), meaning 'more' or 'greater'. It is used to indicate a larger quantity, degree, or duration of something. It can function as an adjective modifying a neuter noun, or as an adverb meaning 'more' or 'longer'. When used with a definite article, it can mean 'the majority' or 'the greater part'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΕΙΖΩΝ, ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΟΝ

G2702

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-nekh-THEIS

Translations: brought down, carried down, fell upon, rushed upon, cast down, thrown down, weighed down

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'καταφέρω' (katapherō), meaning 'to bring down' or 'to carry down'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, indicating someone or something that has been brought down, fallen upon, or rushed upon. It can also imply being weighed down or overcome by something. In the provided examples, it describes someone falling or rushing upon another, or being weighed down by a burden.

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

Synonyms: ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΒΑΡΥΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'καταφέρω' (katapherō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb 'φέρω' (pherō), meaning 'to bear', 'to carry', or 'to bring'.

G5153

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: tris-TEH-goo

Translations: (of) three stories, (of) a three-storied building, (of) a three-storied place

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'three-storied' or 'having three stories'. It is used to describe a building or structure that has three levels or floors. It is a compound word formed from 'τρίς' (tris), meaning 'thrice' or 'three times', and 'στέγος' (stegos), meaning 'roof' or 'house'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Etymology: The word ΤΡΙΣΤΕΓΟΣ is a compound word derived from the Greek adverb τρίς (tris), meaning 'thrice' or 'three times', and the noun στέγος (stegos), meaning 'roof' or 'house'. It literally means 'three-roofed' or 'three-housed', referring to a structure with three stories.

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eer-THEE

Translations: it was lifted, it was taken away, it was carried, it was raised

Notes: This word is the 3rd person singular aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'αἴρω' (airō). It describes an action that was completed in the past, where the subject of the verb was the recipient of the action. It means 'to be lifted,' 'to be taken up,' 'to be carried,' or 'to be removed.' For example, 'the burden was lifted' or 'he was taken away.'

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΛΗΦΘΗ, ΥΨΩΘΗ, ΑΠΗΡΘΗ

Etymology: The verb 'αἴρω' (airō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to lift, to raise, to take up.' It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G3498

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: NEK-ros

Translations: dead, a dead person, a corpse

Notes: This word refers to something that is dead, lifeless, or deceased. As an adjective, it describes a state of being without life. As a noun, it refers to a dead body or a deceased individual. In Koine Greek, it can be used literally for physical death or metaphorically for spiritual death or insensitivity.

Inflection: Masculine, Feminine, Neuter; Singular, Plural; All cases

Synonyms: ΤΕΘΝΗΚΩΣ, ΑΨΥΧΟΣ, ΠΤΩΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΝΕΚΡΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *neḱ- 'to perish, disappear'. It is related to words meaning 'death' or 'corpse' in various Indo-European languages.

G1636

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-PEH-sen

Translations: fell upon, fell on, fell, rushed upon

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'on') and the verb πίπτω (piptō, meaning 'to fall'). It describes the action of falling or rushing upon something or someone, often with a sense of suddenness or intensity. It can be used literally, as in someone falling onto another, or metaphorically, as in fear or a dream falling upon someone.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΠΙΠΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G4843

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soom-peh-ree-lah-BOHN

Translations: embracing, having embraced, including, having included, comprehending, having comprehended

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the prefix 'σύν' (together with), 'περί' (around), and 'λαμβάνω' (to take or receive). It means to embrace, include, or comprehend something fully. As a participle, it describes an action that has been completed or is ongoing, often functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence, indicating the manner or circumstance of another action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΣΥΝΕΧΩ, ΠΕΡΙΕΧΩ

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.

G3588, G3739, G2228

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

Sounds like: AY

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

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

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

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

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears second in a clause. It introduces a reason, explanation, or confirmation for what has just been stated. It can also indicate a logical consequence or a transition in thought, often translated as 'for' or 'because'. In some contexts, it can simply add emphasis or affirm a statement.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The particle ΓΑΡ is believed to be a contraction of the particles γε (ge) meaning 'indeed' or 'at least' and ἄρα (ara) meaning 'then' or 'therefore'. It has been in use since ancient Greek.

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: Ps-oo-KHEE

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑ, ΖΩΗ, ΚΑΡΔΙΑ

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

G2806

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: klah-SAS

Translations: breaking, having broken, after breaking

Notes: ΚΛΑΣΑΣ is the aorist active participle of the verb κλάω, meaning 'to break'. As a participle, it describes an action performed by the subject, often indicating an action that occurred prior to or concurrently with the main verb of the sentence. It can be translated as 'breaking' or 'having broken', depending on the context.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΡΙΒΩ, ΡΗΓΝΥΜΙ

Etymology: The verb κλάω (klaō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to break'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also convey the sense of breaking or splitting.

G1089

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: geh-oo-SAH-meh-nos

Translations: having tasted, tasting, having eaten, eating, having experienced, experiencing

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γεύω' (geuō), meaning 'to taste' or 'to eat'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is occurring, functioning like an adjective or adverb. It can refer to the literal act of tasting food or drink, or metaphorically to experiencing something. For example, it can be used to say 'having tasted the food' or 'having experienced hardship'.

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

Synonyms: ΦΑΓΩΝ, ΕΣΘΙΩΝ

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: EHF

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

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

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

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

G0826

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ow-GAYS

Translations: of dawn, of light, of daybreak, of brightness, of splendor

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun ΑΥ̓ΓΗ (augē), which refers to the light of the sun, especially at dawn or daybreak. It can also denote brightness, splendor, or a ray of light. In a sentence, it would indicate possession or origin, such as 'the light of dawn' or 'a ray of light'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΩΣ, ἩΜΕΡΑ, ΛΑΜΠΡΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΓΗ (augē) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to shine' or 'to see'. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages related to light or vision.

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-GAH-gon

Translations: I led, I brought, I carried, I took, they led, they brought, they carried, they took

Notes: This word is an aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead', 'to bring', 'to carry', or 'to take'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point. Depending on the context, it can be translated as 'I led/brought/carried/took' (first person singular) or 'they led/brought/carried/took' (third person plural).

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΠΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word 'ἄγω' (ago) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to drive, lead, or draw'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, with many derivatives.

G3870

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ek-lee-THEH-san

Translations: they were comforted, they were exhorted, they were encouraged, they were entreated, they were appealed to

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to be comforted,' 'to be exhorted,' 'to be encouraged,' or 'to be entreated.' It describes a state of receiving comfort, encouragement, or an appeal from someone else. It is often used in contexts where people are consoled in distress or urged to take a particular action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΗΓΟΡΗΘΗΣΑΝ, ΠΑΡΗΓΟΡΟΥΝΤΟ, ΠΑΡΕΜΥΘΗΘΗΣΑΝ

G0321

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-EEKH-thay-men

Translations: we put to sea, we set sail, we were brought up

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to put to sea' or 'to set sail'. It describes the action of a ship departing from shore. It can also mean 'to be brought up' or 'to be led up'. In the provided examples, it consistently refers to the act of setting sail.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΕΚΠΛΕΩ, ΑΠΟΠΛΕΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνάγω (anagō), a compound of ἀνά (ana, 'up, again, back') and ἄγω (agō, 'to lead, to bring').

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: MEL-lon-tes

Translations: about to, going to, intending to, destined to, on the point of

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'μέλλω', meaning 'to be about to' or 'to intend to'. It indicates an action that is imminent or a future event that is certain to happen. It often functions like an auxiliary verb, preceding an infinitive to express future intention or destiny. For example, 'about to go' or 'intending to speak'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ, ΠΡΟΚΕΙΜΑΙ

G0353

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-lam-BAH-neen

Translations: to take up, to receive, to assume, to lift up, to take along

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb ἀναλαμβάνω. It is a compound word formed from ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and λαμβάνω (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. It signifies the action of taking something up, receiving it, or assuming a role or position. It can be used in contexts such as taking someone with you, lifting something physically, or receiving something into one's possession.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑἸΡΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: The verb ἀναλαμβάνω is a compound of the preposition ἀνά (aná), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb λαμβάνω (lambánō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. Its etymology reflects the action of taking something upwards or anew.

G1299

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

Sounds like: dee-ah-teh-TAG-meh-nos

Translations: appointed, ordered, commanded, arranged, having been appointed, having been ordered

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been appointed,' 'having been ordered,' or 'having been commanded.' It describes something that has been set in order or arranged by an authority. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun, or can be used substantively (as a noun) to refer to 'the one who has been appointed/ordered.'

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

Synonyms: ΤΑΤΤΩ, ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ

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-.

G3979

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pez-YOO-ayn

Translations: to travel by foot, to go by land, to walk

Notes: This word describes the action of traveling or moving on foot, as opposed to by sea or by riding an animal. It implies a journey or movement over land. For example, one might say 'they decided to travel by foot' using this verb.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΠΑΤΕΩ, ΟΔΕΥΩ

Etymology: From the Greek word πεζός (pezos), meaning 'on foot' or 'on land', which itself comes from πούς (pous), meaning 'foot'. The suffix -εύω indicates a verb of action or state.

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.

G4820

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EB-al-len

Translations: he was meeting, he was encountering, he was contributing, he was joining battle, he was conferring, he was helping, he was comparing

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative, third person singular form of the verb ΣΥΜΒΑΛΛΩ (symballō). It is a compound verb formed from ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and ΒΑΛΛΩ (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast.' Depending on the context, it can mean to meet with someone, to encounter, to contribute, to join in battle, to confer, or to compare. The imperfect tense indicates an ongoing or repeated action in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΣΥΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

G0353

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-lah-BON-tes

Translations: taking up, having taken up, picking up, receiving, assuming, restoring, recovering

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'analambanō', meaning 'to take up', 'to lift up', 'to pick up', 'to receive', or 'to assume'. It often implies an action of lifting or carrying something away, or taking on a responsibility or role. It can also refer to recovering or restoring something. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject of the main verb, often translated as 'having taken up' or 'taking up'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΥΠΟΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

G1966

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ep-ee-OO-see

Translations: next, following, coming, approaching, on the next day, the following day

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'next,' 'following,' or 'coming.' It is often used substantively, especially in the dative feminine singular (as in the provided examples, 'τῇ ἐπιούσῃ'), where it implies 'day' or 'morning,' thus translating to 'on the next day' or 'on the following day.' It describes something that is imminent or immediately succeeding.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΗ, ΕΦΕΞΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙΟΥΣΗ is derived from the verb ΕΠΕΙΜΙ (epeimi), meaning 'to come upon' or 'to follow.' It is a compound of the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to,' and the verb ΕΙΜΙ (eimi), meaning 'to go' or 'to come.'

G2658

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teen-TEE-sah-men

Translations: we arrived, we came, we reached

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against') and the verb ἀντάω (antaō, meaning 'to meet' or 'to come opposite'). It means to arrive at a destination, to come to a specific place, or to reach a certain point. It is used to describe the completion of a journey or the attainment of a goal.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΦΘΑΝΩ, ΑΦΙΚΝΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΝΤΑΩ is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἀντάω (antaō), meaning 'to meet' or 'to come opposite'. The combination signifies coming down to meet or arriving at a destination.

G0473

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: an-TEE-kroos

Translations: opposite, directly opposite, over against, in front of, face to face

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning "opposite," "directly opposite," or "face to face." It is used to indicate a position or direction that is directly across from something or someone. It can also imply a direct confrontation or encounter.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΠΕΝΑΝΤΙ, ΚΑΤΕΝΑΝΤΙ

Etymology: From ἀντί (anti, "against") and κρύπτω (kruptō, "to hide"), implying a position that is not hidden but directly visible or opposite.

G3846

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-eh-BAH-loh-men

Translations: we put in, we arrived, we landed, we compared, we risked

Notes: This word is the first person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb παραβάλλω (paraballō). It means 'to put alongside,' 'to compare,' 'to risk,' or in a nautical context, 'to put in to shore,' 'to land,' or 'to arrive.' It describes an action completed in the past by a group of people (we).

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Indicative

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΓΓΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΠΛΕΩ, ΑΦΙΚΝΕΟΜΑΙ

G2192

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: ekh-OH-meh-nay

Translations: next, following, adjoining, neighboring, a next, a following

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb ἘΧΩ (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. When used as an adjective, it describes something that is 'next to', 'adjoining', or 'following' in sequence or proximity. It often refers to the 'next day' or 'next in line'.

Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΟΎΣΑ, ΠΛΗΣΊΟΝ, ΓΕΙΤΝΙΆΖΟΥΣΑ

Etymology: The word ἘΧΩ (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ-, meaning 'to hold, to have'.

G3403

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: mee-LAY-ton

Translations: Miletus, to Miletus

Notes: This is the name of an ancient city in Asia Minor, located on the western coast of Anatolia. It was a prominent Greek city and seaport, known for its intellectual and philosophical contributions. As a proper noun, it refers specifically to this city and is used to indicate a destination or direct object in a sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The origin of the name 'Miletus' is pre-Greek, likely Anatolian, and its precise etymology is uncertain. It was adopted by the Greeks for the city they established or re-established in the region.

G3891

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-PLEW-sai

Translations: to sail past, to sail by

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'parapleō', meaning 'to sail past' or 'to sail by'. It describes the action of a ship passing alongside a place without stopping, often with the intention of avoiding it or continuing on to another destination. It is a compound word formed from 'para' (alongside, by) and 'pleō' (to sail).

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Etymology: The word ΠΑΡΑΠΛΕΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb ΠΛΕΩ (pleō), meaning 'to sail' or 'to travel by sea'.

G2181

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: EH-feh-son

Translations: Ephesus

Notes: Ephesus was a prominent ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, near present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey. It was one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League and a major center for trade and worship, particularly of the goddess Artemis. In the New Testament, it is known for the Epistle to the Ephesians and as one of the seven churches of Asia.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The origin of the name 'Ephesus' is uncertain, but it is believed to be pre-Greek, possibly derived from an Anatolian language. It may be connected to the name of a local goddess or a word meaning 'passage' or 'crossing'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-NEE-tai

Translations: may be, might be, become, happen, come to pass, be made, be done

Notes: This word signifies 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' 'to become,' or 'to be made.' It is often used to describe events unfolding or states changing. It can also mean 'to be done' or 'to be performed' in certain contexts.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Aorist, Subjunctive, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born.' It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of generation or becoming.

G5551

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Sounds like: khro-no-tree-BEE-sai

Translations: to spend time, to waste time, to delay, to linger

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'χρόνος' (chronos), meaning 'time', and 'τρίβω' (tribo), meaning 'to rub, wear away, spend'. As an infinitive, it means 'to spend time' or 'to waste time'. It describes the act of consuming time, often implying a delay or a prolonged stay.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek noun χρόνος (chronos), meaning 'time', and the verb τρίβω (tribo), meaning 'to rub, wear away, spend'. It literally means 'to rub away time' or 'to spend time'.

G0773

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-SEE-ah

Translations: Asia

Notes: This word refers to the Roman province of Asia, located in western Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It was a significant region in the ancient world, frequently mentioned in historical and biblical texts. It is used to denote the geographical area.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Etymology: The name 'Asia' is of ancient origin, possibly from an Anatolian or Akkadian word. It was used by the Greeks to refer to the land east of the Aegean Sea, eventually encompassing the entire continent.

G4710

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ess-PEV-den

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

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

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

Synonyms: ἘΠΕΙΓΩ, ΤΑΧΥΝΩ

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

G1519, G1487, G1488

Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: E

Translations: into, to, for, unto, in, if, you are

Notes: This word is an elided form, indicated by the coronis (the apostrophe-like mark) at the end. It most commonly represents the preposition 'εἰς' (eis), meaning 'into, to, for', especially when followed by a vowel. It can also represent the conjunction 'εἰ' (ei), meaning 'if', or the verb 'εἶ' (ei), meaning 'you are'. In the provided examples, it functions as the preposition 'into' or 'to', indicating motion towards a place or object. It is used with the accusative case.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an elided form); the original words it represents have their own inflections (e.g., 'εἰς' is a preposition and does not inflect; 'εἰ' is a conjunction and does not inflect; 'εἶ' is a verb, 2nd Person Singular, Present, Indicative, Active).

G4005

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pen-tay-kos-TAYS

Translations: of Pentecost, of the fiftieth

Notes: This word refers to the Jewish festival of Pentecost, which is celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover. It is also adopted in Christianity as a major feast day commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. It is used to indicate the time or occasion of this festival.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Etymology: From the Greek adjective πεντηκοστός (pentēkostós), meaning 'fiftieth', derived from πεντήκοντα (pentēkonta), meaning 'fifty'. The festival is named for occurring on the fiftieth day after Passover.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ge-NEH-sthai

Translations: to become, to be, to happen, to come to pass, to arise, to be made, to be born

Notes: This word is the aorist middle infinitive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It signifies the action of coming into being, happening, or being made. It can also mean to be born or to arise. As an infinitive, it often functions like 'to become' or 'to happen' in English, frequently used after verbs that express desire, ability, or necessity.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

G2419

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

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

Translations: Jerusalem

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G3992

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: PEM-psas

Translations: having sent, one who sent, he who sent, when he had sent

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'πέμπω' (pempō), meaning 'to send'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that occurred prior to the main verb. It can be translated as 'having sent' or 'one who sent', indicating the person or thing that performed the action of sending.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

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.

G1577

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-as

Translations: of church, of assembly, of congregation

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

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

G3854

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-reh-GEH-non-toh

Translations: they came, they arrived, they were present

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside,' and the verb γίνομαι (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to be.' Together, it means 'to come alongside,' 'to arrive,' or 'to be present.' It describes the act of someone or a group of people arriving at a particular place or being present at an event.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΗΚΩ, ΦΘΑΝΩ

G0575

G3588, G3739, G3778, G5101

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AF

Translations: from, away from, by, of

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition ΑΠΟ (APO), which means 'from' or 'away from'. The final vowel of ΑΠΟ is dropped (elided) when it precedes a word that begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark (indicated by the apostrophe-like symbol over the vowel). It indicates separation, origin, or cause, often translated as 'from' or 'away from'. It can also denote the agent 'by' or the source 'of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *apo- 'off, away'. It is cognate with Latin ab, English off, and German ab.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: HAYS

Translations: (of) the, (of) who, (of) which, (of) this, (of) that, (of) what

Notes: The word "ΗΣ" is a versatile form in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as the genitive singular for masculine and feminine nouns. It can be the genitive singular of the definite article 'the', indicating possession or relationship. It can also be the genitive singular of the relative pronoun 'who/which', connecting clauses, or the demonstrative pronoun 'this/that', pointing to something specific. Additionally, it can be the genitive singular of the interrogative pronoun 'what/who', used in questions.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine

G1910

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-BANE

Translations: I stepped on, I went aboard, I entered, I came into

Notes: This word is the first person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb ἐπιβαίνω (epibainō). It means "I stepped on," "I went aboard," "I entered," or "I came into." It is a compound verb formed from ἐπί (epi, "upon, on") and βαίνω (bainō, "to go, to step"), indicating movement onto or into something. It is used to describe the action of boarding a ship, entering a region, or stepping upon a surface.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΜΒΑΙΝΩ

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: meth

Translations: with, after, among, by, in company with

Notes: This is an elided form of the preposition 'μετά' (meta), which means 'with' or 'after'. The final alpha (α) is dropped when the next word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark (indicated by the 'θ' which is the first letter of the following word in the examples, 'θύμου'). It indicates association, accompaniment, or sequence in time or order. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'after' or 'behind'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition, but this is an elided form)

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- (among, with, in the middle of).

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-geh-NOH-meen

Translations: I became, I was, I came to be, I happened, I arose

Notes: This word is the first person singular aorist middle indicative form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It means 'I became,' 'I was,' 'I came to be,' or 'I happened.' It describes an action that occurred in the past, emphasizing the result or the state achieved. It can be used to indicate a change of state or condition, or simply to state that something came into existence or occurred.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G1398

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doo-LEH-oo-ohn

Translations: serving, being a slave, obeying, worshiping

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'δουλεύω' (douleuo), meaning 'to serve' or 'to be a slave'. It describes someone who is actively engaged in serving, whether as a literal slave, a servant, or someone who is obedient to a master or a cause. It can also be used in a religious context to mean 'worshiping' or 'serving God'.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΕΩ

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

G5012

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tah-pee-noh-froh-soo-NES

Translations: (of) humility, (of) lowliness of mind, (of) modesty

Notes: This word refers to the quality of humility or lowliness of mind. It describes a modest and humble disposition, often in contrast to pride or arrogance. It is a compound word formed from 'ταπεινός' (tapeinos), meaning 'lowly' or 'humble', and 'φρήν' (phren), meaning 'mind' or 'understanding'. It is used to describe a state of mind that is not self-exalting.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΟΤΗΣ, ΕΠΙΕΙΚΕΙΑ

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek terms: 'ταπεινός' (tapeinos), meaning 'lowly' or 'humble', and 'φρήν' (phren), meaning 'mind' or 'understanding'. It literally means 'low-mindedness' or 'humble-mindedness'.

G4846

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soom-BAN-tone

Translations: of things that happened, of things that occurred, of events, of incidents

Notes: This word is a compound participle, meaning 'of things that happened' or 'of events that occurred'. It is formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or noun, describing something that has taken place. It is often used to refer to past events or circumstances.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΩΝ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΩΝ, ΠΡΑΧΘΕΝΤΩΝ

G1917

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-ee-BOO-lais

Translations: (to) plots, (to) schemes, (to) conspiracies, (to) treacheries, (to) ambushes

Notes: This word refers to hostile designs, plots, or schemes, often involving treachery or an ambush. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'against', and βουλή (boulē), meaning 'counsel' or 'plan'. It describes a deliberate and often malicious plan or intention directed against someone.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ἘΝΕΔΡΑΙΣ, ΔΟΛΟΙΣ, ΜΗΧΑΝΑΙΣ

Etymology: The word ἐπιβουλή (epiboulē) is derived from the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'against', and the noun βουλή (boulē), meaning 'counsel', 'plan', or 'will'. It literally means 'a plan against'.

G5288

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-pes-TEI-lah-meen

Translations: I shrank back, I drew back, I held back, I kept back, I flinched, I withdrew

Notes: This word is the aorist middle indicative first person singular form of the verb ὙΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ (hypostello). It means to draw back, shrink from, or hold back, often implying a reluctance, fear, or hesitation to perform a duty or speak the truth. In the middle voice, it emphasizes the action being done by the subject for themselves or on their own behalf.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΠΤΩ

Etymology: The word ὙΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ὙΠΟ (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'from under', and the verb ΣΤΕΛΛΩ (stello), meaning 'to set', 'to arrange', or 'to send'. Together, they convey the idea of drawing something back or withdrawing it from under something.

G4851

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: soom-FEH-ron-tone

Translations: of what is profitable, of what is advantageous, of what is expedient, of advantages, of benefits, of interests

Notes: This word is a present active participle, used here in the genitive plural. It refers to things that are profitable, advantageous, or expedient. It can function as an adjective modifying a plural noun, or as a substantive (a noun) referring to 'things that are profitable' or 'advantages'. It is often used in the context of what is beneficial or in one's best interest.

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

Synonyms: ΩΦΕΛΙΜΩΝ, ΧΡΗΣΙΜΩΝ, ΛΥΣΙΤΕΛΩΝ

G0312

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-NGEL-lai

Translations: to announce, to report, to declare, to tell, to bring back word

Notes: This word means to announce, report, declare, or tell something. It often implies bringing back a message or information, or making something known publicly. It is used to describe the act of conveying news or a statement.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΕΞΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, “up, again, back”) + ἀγγέλλω (angéllō, “to announce, report”).

G1219

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: dee-mo-SEE-ah

Translations: publicly, in public, openly, a public (thing), a public (place)

Notes: This word can function as an adverb meaning 'publicly' or 'in public', indicating that an action is done openly or for everyone to see. It can also be the feminine singular form of the adjective 'δημόσιος', meaning 'public' or 'belonging to the people', describing something that is open to or concerns the community.

Inflection: Adverb (does not inflect), or Adjective (Feminine, Singular, Nominative, Vocative, or Accusative)

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΕΡΩΣ, ΑΝΟΙΚΤΩΣ

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.

G1263

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-mar-TOO-roh-meh-nos

Translations: testifying, solemnly testifying, earnestly testifying, charging, solemnly charging, earnestly charging, warning, solemnly warning, earnestly warning

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from διά (dia, 'through, thoroughly') and μαρτυρέω (martyreō, 'to bear witness'). It means to bear witness thoroughly, solemnly, or earnestly, often with an added sense of warning or charging. It describes an action of giving a strong, emphatic testimony or warning, often with a view to influencing the listener.

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

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΩ, ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΩ, ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΩ

G3341

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-TAH-noy-ahn

Translations: repentance, a repentance, change of mind, a change of mind

Notes: This word refers to a change of mind, a turning around, or a transformation of one's inner disposition, often implying a turning away from sin. It signifies a fundamental shift in one's thinking and behavior, leading to a new direction in life.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΟΦΗ, ΜΕΤΑΜΕΛΕΙΑ

Etymology: From the Greek words μετά (meta), meaning 'after' or 'change,' and νοέω (noeō), meaning 'to perceive' or 'to think.' It literally means 'a change of mind' or 'a change of perception.'

G2424

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOON

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

Notes: This is a proper name, the Greek form of the Hebrew name 'Joshua'. It refers primarily to Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. It can also refer to other individuals named Joshua in the Old Testament or other historical figures. In a sentence, it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: The Greek name ἸΗΣΟΥΣ (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'.

G5547

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHRIS-ton

Translations: Christ, the Christ, Anointed One, the Anointed One

Notes: This word refers to the 'Anointed One' or 'Messiah'. In the New Testament, it is primarily used as a title for Jesus, signifying his role as the promised deliverer. It is often used with the definite article 'the' (the Christ) or as a proper name (Christ). As an accusative form, it would typically function as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

G1210

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: deh-DEH-meh-nos

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΙΟΣ, ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΣ

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

G1473

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-GOH

Translations: I, me

Notes: ἘΓΩ is the first-person singular personal pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning "I" or "me." It refers to the speaker and functions primarily as the subject of a sentence. While the first-person singular verb ending often makes the pronoun redundant, ἘΓΩ is frequently used for emphasis, similar to saying "I myself" or "even I" in English. It can also be used to clarify the subject when multiple individuals are involved.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Nominative

Etymology: This word is an ancient pronoun, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has cognates in many Indo-European languages, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage.

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah-tee

Translations: (to) spirit, (to) a spirit, (to) wind, (to) a wind, (to) breath, (to) a breath, (to) the Spirit, (to) Holy Spirit, (to) mind, (to) disposition

Notes: This word refers to spirit, wind, or breath. In a theological context, it often refers to the Holy Spirit. It can also denote a person's inner disposition or mind. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to' or 'for' the spirit/wind/breath, or the instrument by which something is done, meaning 'by' or 'with' the spirit/wind/breath.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΨΥΧΗ, ΑΝΕΜΟΣ

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: por-YOO-oh-my

Translations: I go, I come, I depart, I travel, I walk

Notes: This word is a deponent verb, meaning it has a middle or passive grammatical form but an active meaning. It describes the act of moving from one place to another, whether by walking, traveling, or simply going. It can be used in various contexts to indicate movement, departure, or arrival.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

Etymology: From an assumed derivative of the root of Ancient Greek πόρος (poros, 'a passage, a ford').

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TEH

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

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

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

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

G4876

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soon-an-TEE-son-tah

Translations: about to meet, about to encounter, about to happen, about to befall

Notes: This is a future active participle, indicating an action that is about to happen or a person who is about to perform an action. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (with, together) and 'ἀντάω' (to meet, to come face to face). It describes something or someone that will meet, encounter, or befall another, often with the sense of 'what is about to happen to me' or 'those who are about to meet'.

Inflection: Future, Active, Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΝΤΗΣΟΝΤΑ, ΠΡΟΣΑΝΤΗΣΟΝΤΑ

G1492

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ay-DOHS

Translations: knowing, one who knows, he who knows

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle derived from the verb 'to know'. It describes someone who is in a state of knowing or has knowledge. It can function like an adjective, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the one who knows').

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Singular, Masculine, Nominative

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩΝ, ἘΠΙΣΤΑΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The verb οἶδα (oida) is an ancient Greek verb meaning 'to know'. It is a perfect tense form that functions as a present tense in meaning, indicating a state of knowing resulting from a past act of seeing or perceiving. It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-, meaning 'to see, to know'.

G4133

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: PLAYN

Translations: but, nevertheless, except, only, however, save, yet, notwithstanding, (except) for

Notes: This word functions as an adverb, conjunction, or preposition, indicating an exception, contrast, or limitation. As an adverb, it means 'nevertheless' or 'only'. As a conjunction, it means 'but' or 'however', introducing a contrasting statement. As a preposition, it means 'except' or 'save', typically followed by a genitive case, indicating exclusion.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΑ, ΕΙ ΜΗ, ΧΩΡΙΣ

Etymology: From an obsolete root, possibly related to πλῆθος (plēthos, 'multitude'), suggesting a sense of 'fullness' or 'completeness' from which something is excluded.

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.

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah

Translations: spirit, a spirit, wind, a wind, breath, a breath

Notes: This word refers to 'spirit,' 'wind,' or 'breath.' In a physical sense, it can mean a gust of wind or the act of breathing. Theologically, it often refers to the Holy Spirit, a spiritual being, or the human spirit. It is a neuter noun and its meaning can vary depending on the context, from a literal breeze to a divine essence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ

Etymology: The word ΠΝΕΥΜΑ derives from the verb πνέω (pneō), meaning 'to breathe,' 'to blow,' or 'to gasp.' It refers to something that is breathed or blown.

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AH-gee-on

Translations: holy, sacred, a holy thing, a sacred thing, set apart

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'holy,' 'sacred,' or 'set apart.' It describes something that is consecrated to God, pure, or morally blameless. It can refer to places, objects, or people that are dedicated to divine service or possess a divine quality. In its neuter form, it can also refer to a 'holy thing' or 'sacred place.'

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

Synonyms: ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΙΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to venerate' or 'to dread'. It refers to that which inspires awe and reverence, particularly in a religious context.

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.

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.

G1263

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-mar-TOO-reh-tai

Translations: he solemnly testifies, he earnestly testifies, he warns, he charges

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb μαρτύρομαι (martyromai), meaning 'to bear witness' or 'to testify'. It means to solemnly or earnestly testify, to warn, or to charge someone with something. It implies a strong, emphatic declaration or warning, often with a sense of urgency or importance. It can be used to describe someone giving a serious testimony or warning others about a situation.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΩ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ, ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word διαμαρτύρομαι (diamartyromai) is formed from διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and μαρτύρομαι (martyromai), meaning 'to bear witness' or 'to testify'. The prefix διά intensifies the meaning of the verb, indicating a thorough or solemn testimony.

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: LEH-gon

Translations: saying, speaking, telling, relating

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ΛΕΓΩ' (lego), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is happening concurrently with the main verb. It can be translated as 'saying', 'speaking', or 'while saying', often indicating the manner or circumstance of an action. In this form, 'ΛΕΓΟΝ' is the singular, nominative or accusative, neuter form.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΛΕΓΩ (lego) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to gather, collect, pick out', which evolved to mean 'to speak' or 'to say' in Greek, referring to the gathering of words.

G0243

Part of Speech: Prefix

Sounds like: ALL

Translations: other, another, different, foreign

Notes: This is a prefix form of the word 'ἄλλος' (allos), meaning 'other' or 'another'. It is used to form compound words that convey the idea of something being different, foreign, or belonging to another group. For example, 'ἀλλογενῶν' means 'of other races', 'ἀλλότριοι' means 'strangers' or 'foreigners', and 'ἀλλόφυλους' means 'foreigners' or 'of another tribe'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix)

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English else.

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

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-OO-my

Translations: I make, I do, I produce, I perform, I create, I cause, I appoint, I observe, I keep

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. It is often used in a broad sense to describe the act of bringing something into existence, performing an action, or causing an effect. It can refer to physical creation, the performance of duties, or the establishment of something. In the middle voice, as in 'ποιούμαι', it often means 'I make for myself', 'I do for myself', or 'I cause to be done for myself', implying a personal interest or involvement in the action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G5590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PSY-khen

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΖΩΗ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

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

G5093

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: TI-mi-an

Translations: precious, valuable, honorable, esteemed, a precious, a valuable, an honorable, an esteemed

Notes: This word describes something or someone as precious, valuable, or held in high esteem. It is used to indicate worth or honor. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, agreeing with it in gender, number, and case. In this form, it is feminine, singular, and in the accusative case, meaning it would be the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΙΜΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΤΙΜΟΣ, ΑΞΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΙΜΙΟΣ (timios) is derived from the noun ΤΙΜΗ (timē), meaning 'honor, price, value'. It describes something possessing or worthy of honor or value.

G5055

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: teh-lei-OH-sai

Translations: to complete, to finish, to perfect, to accomplish, to fulfill

Notes: This word means to bring something to an end, to complete a task, or to perfect something. It implies reaching a desired goal or state of completion. It can be used in contexts where a process is brought to its conclusion or a purpose is fulfilled.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΕΚΤΕΛΕΩ, ΠΕΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΤΕΛΕΙΟΩ comes from the Greek word ΤΕΛΟΣ (TELOS), meaning 'end', 'goal', or 'purpose'. The verb form thus signifies the act of bringing something to its end or achieving its purpose.

G1408

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DRO-mon

Translations: way, course, race, journey, a way, a course, a race, a journey

Notes: This word refers to a path, a course, or a race. It can describe a physical road or track, a metaphorical course of life or action, or a competitive race. It is often used to denote the direction or progress of something.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΔΟΣ, ΤΡΟΧΙΑ, ΠΟΡΕΙΑ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek verb τρέχω (trechō), meaning 'to run'. It refers to the act or result of running, hence a course or path.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAH-bon

Translations: I took, they took, I received, they received, I seized, they seized

Notes: This word is the aorist active indicative form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take', 'to receive', or 'to seize'. The ending '-ον' indicates that it can be either the first person singular ('I took/received/seized') or the third person plural ('they took/received/seized'). The aorist tense describes a simple, completed action in the past, without emphasis on its duration or repetition. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'they took the book' or 'I received the message'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

Translations: from, by, with, beside, at, near, alongside, to

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it typically means 'from' or 'from beside', indicating origin or agency. With the dative case, it means 'with', 'beside', or 'at', indicating proximity or presence. With the accusative case, it means 'alongside', 'to', or 'past', indicating motion towards or along something.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'beside', 'alongside'. It is cognate with English 'for' and 'from'.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OO

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

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

G1263

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-mar-too-RAH-sthai

Translations: to solemnly testify, to earnestly warn, to protest, to bear witness, to charge, to adjure

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb μαρτύρομαι (martyromai), meaning 'to bear witness' or 'to testify'. It signifies to bear witness or testify with great earnestness, solemnity, or thoroughness. It can also mean to earnestly warn, to protest, or to charge someone with something, often with an appeal to a higher authority or a strong sense of conviction. It is used to emphasize the seriousness and importance of the testimony or warning being given.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb ΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΜΑΙ (martyromai), meaning 'to bear witness' or 'to testify'. The prefix intensifies the action of testifying.

G2098

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-ang-GEL-ee-on

Translations: gospel, good news, a gospel, the good news

Notes: This word refers to a message of good news or glad tidings. In a religious context, particularly in Christianity, it specifically refers to the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ΕΥ̓- (eu-), meaning 'good' or 'well', and ἈΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ (angelion), meaning 'message' or 'announcement'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΓΜΑ, ΛΟΓΟΣ, ΜΗΝΥΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ is derived from the Greek prefix ΕΥ̓- (eu-), meaning 'good' or 'well', and the noun ἈΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ (angelion), meaning 'message' or 'announcement', which itself comes from ἈΓΓΕΛΛΩ (angello), 'to announce'. It originally referred to a reward for bringing good news, and later to the good news itself.

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OY-dah

Translations: know, understand, perceive, be aware of

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

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

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

G3765

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ook-EH-tee

Translations: no longer, no more, not yet, not still

Notes: This is a compound adverb formed from the negative particle 'οὐκ' (not) and the adverb 'ἔτι' (yet, still). It signifies the cessation of a state or action, meaning 'no longer' or 'no more'. It can also mean 'not yet' in certain contexts, indicating that something has not happened up to the present time. It is used to express that something that was true or happening is no longer the case.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΚΕΤΙ, ΟΥ̓Κ, ἜΤΙ

Etymology: The word ΟΥ̓ΚΕΤΙ is a compound of the negative particle ΟΥ̓Κ (not) and the adverb ἜΤΙ (yet, still).

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: op-SEH-stheh

Translations: you will see, you shall see

Notes: This word means 'you will see' or 'you shall see'. It is a future tense form of the verb 'to see', indicating an action that will happen in the future. It is used when addressing multiple people.

Inflection: Future, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΒΛΈΨΕΤΕ, ΘΕΆΣΕΣΘΕ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of the primary verb ὉΡΆΩ (horao), meaning 'to see'. The future stem 'ὀψ-' is derived from the aorist stem of ὈΠΤΟΜΑΙ (optomai), which is also related to seeing.

G4383

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-OH-pon

Translations: face, a face, presence, person, appearance

Notes: This word refers to the face of a person or animal. It can also denote one's presence or appearance, or even a person themselves, especially in a formal or legal context. It is used to describe physical features as well as the impression or aspect someone presents.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΣ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, ΜΟΡΦΗ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρός (pros, "to, towards") and ὤψ (ōps, "eye, face"). It literally means "that which is towards the eye" or "that which is before the eye."

G3739

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: OYS

Translations: to whom, to which, to what

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

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ὉΠΟΙΟΣ

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

G2784

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: kay-ROOS-sone

Translations: proclaiming, preaching, announcing, a proclaimer, a preacher

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'to proclaim' or 'to preach'. It describes someone who is actively engaged in the act of proclaiming, announcing, or preaching. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'the proclaiming one') or as a verb describing an ongoing action (e.g., 'while he was proclaiming').

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ, ΔΙΔΑΣΚΩ, ΛΕΓΩ

G3143

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mar-TOO-roh-my

Translations: to bear witness, to testify, to call to witness, to solemnly affirm

Notes: This word is a deponent verb, meaning it appears in the middle voice but has an active meaning. It signifies the act of bearing witness, testifying, or solemnly affirming something. It can also mean to call someone to witness, often used in a legal or formal context to invoke a third party as a witness to an event or statement.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Deponent, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ, ΔΙΑΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΜΑΙ is derived from the noun ΜΑΡΤΥΣ (martys), meaning 'witness'. It describes the action of being or acting as a witness.

G2513

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ka-tha-ROS

Translations: clean, pure, clear, innocent, undefiled, guiltless

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is clean, pure, or free from defilement, whether physical, moral, or ritual. It can refer to a person who is innocent or guiltless, or to an object that is unmixed or unadulterated. It is used to describe a state of being free from impurity.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΝΟΣ, ΑΜΙΑΝΤΟΣ, ΑΜΩΜΟΣ

Etymology: From an unused root, meaning to purify. It refers to a state of being free from defilement.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-MEE

Translations: I am, to be, exist, happen

Notes: This is the Koine Greek verb 'to be', 'to exist', or 'to happen'. It is a fundamental and highly irregular verb, often used as a copula (a linking verb) to connect the subject of a sentence to a predicate noun or adjective, indicating identity or a state of being. It can also indicate existence or occurrence. For example, 'Ἐγὼ εἰμι' translates to 'I am'.

Inflection: First person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: This verb is one of the oldest and most fundamental verbs in the Greek language, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages.

G0129

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AI-mah-tos

Translations: of blood

Notes: This word refers to blood, the fluid that circulates in the vascular system of humans and other vertebrates. In Koine Greek, it is often used literally to refer to physical blood, but can also be used metaphorically to denote lineage, sacrifice, or violent death. As a genitive form, it typically indicates possession, origin, or material, often translated as 'of blood'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Etymology: The word ΑΙΜΑ (haima) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient Greek word that has maintained its core meaning of 'blood' throughout its history.

G1012

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BOO-layn

Translations: counsel, a counsel, plan, a plan, purpose, a purpose, will, a will

Notes: This word refers to a counsel, plan, or purpose, often implying a deliberate decision or intention. It can be used to describe human plans or, frequently in the New Testament, the divine will or purpose of God. It is used in sentences to indicate the object of an action, such as 'to know the counsel' or 'to understand the plan'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΝΩΜΗ, ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΑ, ΠΡΟΘΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΒΟΥΛΗ (boulē) comes from the verb βούλομαι (boulomai), meaning 'to will, to wish, to intend'. It refers to the act or result of willing or planning.

G4337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-EKH-eh-teh

Translations: pay attention, take heed, beware, give heed, attend to, apply oneself

Notes: This word means to direct one's mind or attention towards something, to be cautious, or to apply oneself diligently. It is often used in the imperative mood to give a command or warning, urging someone to be careful or to listen closely. It can also mean to hold to or devote oneself to something.

Inflection: Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΕΙΝ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΙΣΘΑΙ, ΦΥΛΑΣΣΕΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ΕΧΩ (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. Thus, it literally means 'to hold towards' or 'to direct towards'.

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOYS

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

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

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

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

G4167

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: POYM-nee-oh

Translations: (to) a flock, (to) a herd, (to) a fold, (to) a sheepfold

Notes: This word refers to a flock of sheep, a herd of cattle, or a group of animals under the care of a shepherd or owner. It can also refer to the place where such animals are kept, like a fold or sheepfold. In a figurative sense, it can refer to a group of people, especially a congregation or community under the care of a leader, such as a pastor or bishop. This word is a compound word, derived from the root word for 'shepherd' (ποιμήν, poimēn).

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΕΛΗ, ΠΡΟΒΑΤΟΝ

G5599, G3739

Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-meh-gah (as a letter); OH (as an interjection); OH (as a pronoun)

Translations: Omega, O, Oh, the end, the last, (to) whom, (to) which, (to) what, (to) that, (to) who, (to) those, (to) whomsoever, (to) whatsoever

Notes: This character, Omega, is the twenty-fourth and final letter of the Greek alphabet. As a letter, it represents the long 'o' sound. It can also function as an interjection, similar to 'O' or 'Oh' in English, used for direct address or exclamation. Furthermore, without diacritics, 'Ω' can represent the dative singular form of the relative pronoun 'ὅς, ἥ, ὅ', meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what', depending on context and gender. It can refer to a person or thing that is the indirect object of an action.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a letter or interjection); Dative, Singular, All genders (as a relative pronoun)

Etymology: The letter Omega is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'. Its name literally means 'great O' (ō mega), distinguishing it from Omicron ('small O'). As a relative pronoun, it originates from Proto-Indo-European roots.

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-theh-toh

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

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

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

Synonyms: ἘΒΑΛΕΝ, ἘΠΟΙΗΣΕΝ, ἘΘΗΚΕΝ

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

G4046

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ree-eh-poy-EE-sah-toh

Translations: preserved, saved, acquired, gained, kept for oneself

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition περί (peri, 'around, concerning') and the verb ποιέω (poieō, 'to make, to do'). It means to preserve, save, or acquire something for oneself, often with the nuance of keeping it safe or for one's own benefit. It describes an action where someone takes steps to secure or maintain possession of something.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Indicative Mood, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΩΖΩ, ΚΤΑΟΜΑΙ, ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'concerning', and the verb ποιέω (poieō), meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. The combination suggests an action of making or doing something for the purpose of preservation or acquisition for oneself.

G0926

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: bah-REES

Translations: heavy, weighty, burdensome, grievous, difficult, severe, important, fortifications, strongholds

Notes: This word describes something that is heavy, either literally in weight or figuratively in terms of difficulty, burden, or severity. It can refer to things that are hard to bear or understand. In some contexts, particularly when used in the plural and referring to structures, it can denote 'fortifications' or 'strongholds,' implying their heavy, robust nature.

Inflection: Plural, Feminine, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΒΑΡΥΤΗΣ, ΔΥΣΚΟΛΟΣ, ΟΧΥΡΩΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΒΑΡΥΣ (barys) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'heavy' or 'weighty.' It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of weight or burden.

G5339

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: fay-DOH-meh-noy

Translations: sparing, showing mercy, refraining, holding back, those sparing, those showing mercy

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'φείδομαι'. It describes an action of sparing, showing mercy, or refraining from something. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb, indicating that the subject is performing the action of sparing or holding back.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΕΩ, ΟΙΚΤΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: The word φείδομαι (pheídomai) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be related to the concept of 'sparing' or 'holding back'.

G1294

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: dee-ess-TRAH-mmeh-nah

Translations: perverted, distorted, crooked, corrupt, perverse, twisted, perverted things, distorted things

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been perverted' or 'having been distorted'. It describes something that has been turned aside from its proper course or nature, becoming morally corrupt or physically crooked. It is a compound word formed from 'διά' (DIA), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and 'στρέφω' (STREPHO), meaning 'to turn'. When used as an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating that the noun possesses these qualities. For example, 'perverted ways' or 'crooked paths'.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Participle, Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΚΟΛΙΟΣ, ΠΟΝΗΡΟΣ, ΑΔΙΚΟΣ

G0660

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-os-PAN

Translations: to draw away, to pull away, to tear away, to separate, to withdraw

Notes: This word describes the action of drawing, pulling, or tearing something away from something else. It can refer to physical separation, like pulling a sword from its sheath, or to a more figurative separation, such as leading someone astray or causing them to withdraw from a group or belief. It implies a forceful or decisive act of removal or detachment.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΙΡΕΩ, ΑΠΟΣΥΡΩ, ΔΙΑΣΠΑΩ

G3694

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: O-PI-so

Translations: behind, after, back, backward, afterwards

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'behind' or 'backwards', indicating direction or position. It can also be used as a preposition, typically with the genitive case, to mean 'behind' or 'after' in terms of place or time. For example, it can refer to following someone or something, or to events that occur later.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ

Etymology: This word is derived from the Greek root *ὀπίς (opis), meaning 'back' or 'behind'.

G1352

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: DEE-oh

Translations: therefore, wherefore, for this reason, on account of which

Notes: This is a compound conjunction formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'on account of', and the relative pronoun ὅ (ho), meaning 'which'. It is used to introduce a consequence or conclusion, indicating that what follows is a result of what has just been stated. It functions similarly to 'therefore' or 'for this reason' in English.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΑ ΤΟΥΤΟ, ΟΥΝ, ΑΡΑ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'on account of', and the neuter accusative singular of the relative pronoun ὅ (ho), meaning 'which'.

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.

G3560

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: noo-theh-TON

Translations: admonishing, warning, instructing, exhorting, counseling

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'νουθετέω'. It describes the action of admonishing, warning, or instructing someone, often with the aim of correcting their behavior or guiding them towards a better path. It implies a gentle but firm form of guidance or correction.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine, Nominative Singular; or Masculine/Neuter, Genitive Plural

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΩΝ, ΔΙΔΑΣΚΩΝ, ΕΛΕΓΧΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'νουθετέω' is a compound word formed from 'νοῦς' (nous), meaning 'mind' or 'intellect', and 'τίθημι' (tithemi), meaning 'to place' or 'to put'. Thus, it literally means 'to put into the mind' or 'to place in the intellect', referring to the act of imparting instruction or warning.

G1538

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-KAS-ton

Translations: each, every, each one, every one, each thing, every thing

Notes: This word means 'each' or 'every', referring to individual items or persons within a group. It is used to emphasize the distinctness of each member. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a pronoun standing in for 'each one' or 'each thing'.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΚΑΣΤΟΣ, ΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word comes from an intensive form of the demonstrative pronoun 'he' or 'that', emphasizing individuality.

G3908

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-TI-the-mai

Translations: to set before, to present, to place beside, to commit, to entrust, to commend, to deposit, to put down, to lay down, to commit oneself, to entrust oneself

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para, 'beside, alongside') and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi, 'to put, to place'). In its active voice, it means 'to set before' or 'to present'. In the middle voice, as seen here, it often means 'to commit oneself to', 'to entrust oneself to', or 'to deposit' something for safekeeping. It can also mean 'to commend' or 'to recommend'.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΑΤΙΘΕΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΤΡΕΠΩ

G1410

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: doo-NAH-meh-noh

Translations: being able, able, powerful, one who is able, (to) one who is able, (to) the one being able

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'δύναμαι' (dynamai), meaning 'to be able' or 'to have power'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that is currently able or powerful. It can be translated as 'being able' or 'one who is able', often indicating capability or potential.

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

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΖΩ

G2817

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: klay-roh-noh-MEE-ahn

Translations: inheritance, an inheritance, heritage, a heritage, possession, a possession

Notes: This word refers to an inheritance, a heritage, or a possession. It denotes something received by lot or as a legacy, often property or a spiritual blessing. It is used in sentences to describe what is passed down or acquired.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ (klēronomia) comes from the combination of κλῆρος (klēros), meaning 'lot' or 'portion', and νέμω (nemō), meaning 'to distribute' or 'to assign'. It refers to that which is distributed by lot or assigned as a portion.

G0037

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: hee-gee-as-MEH-noys

Translations: sanctified, holy, consecrated, set apart

Notes: This word describes something or someone that has been made holy, consecrated, or set apart for a sacred purpose. It is often used in a religious context to refer to individuals or objects dedicated to God.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΙΟΙ, ΚΕΚΑΘΑΡΜΕΝΟΙ, ΑΦΩΡΙΣΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: From ἅγιος (hagios, "holy"), which is of uncertain origin, possibly related to ἅζω (hazō, "to stand in awe of").

G2228, G3588

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Definite Article, Numeral

Sounds like: AY

Translations: or, the, 8

Notes: This word can function as a conjunction meaning 'or', indicating an alternative or choice between two or more options. It can also be the feminine nominative singular form of the definite article 'the', used to specify a feminine noun that is the subject of a sentence. The '̓' (coronis) indicates that this form is an elision, meaning it's a shortened form of a word like ἤ (e.g., when followed by a vowel). Additionally, the '̓' could be a keraia, indicating the numeral 8.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as conjunction or numeral); Singular, Nominative, Feminine (as definite article)

Etymology: The conjunction ἤ (e.g., from which Ἠ is an elision) is of uncertain origin. The definite article ἡ (from which Ἠ is an elision) comes from Proto-Indo-European. The numeral meaning is derived from the Greek letter eta (Η), which was used to represent the number 8.

G5532

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHREH-yah-ees

Translations: needs, necessities, uses, services, wants, (to) needs, (to) necessities, (to) uses, (to) services, (to) wants

Notes: This word refers to a need, necessity, or a specific use or service. It can describe something that is required or useful. In this inflected form, it is plural and in the dative case, indicating the recipient or circumstance of an action, often translated with "to" or "for" or simply as the plural noun in context.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΚΗ, ΧΡΗΣΙΣ, ΕΡΓΟΝ

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'.

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

Sounds like: AI

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

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

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

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

G5263

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-peh-DEIK-sah

Translations: showed, pointed out, indicated, warned, instructed

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'hypodeiknymi', meaning 'to show' or 'to point out'. It is a compound word formed from 'hypo' (under, by) and 'deiknymi' (to show, to point). It can be used to describe the act of showing something to someone, indicating a direction, or even warning or instructing someone about something.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΚΝΥΜΙ, ΦΑΙΝΩ, ΔΙΔΑΣΚΩ

G2872

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: koh-pee-OHN-tas

Translations: toiling, laboring, working hard, growing weary, becoming exhausted, suffering hardship, those who toil, those who labor

Notes: This word is a present active participle, masculine or feminine, accusative plural, derived from the verb 'κοπιάω'. It describes someone who is actively engaged in hard work, labor, or strenuous effort, often to the point of exhaustion or weariness. It can refer to physical labor, but also to intense mental or spiritual effort. In the given examples, it refers to 'those who are toiling' or 'those who are laboring'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΜΟΧΘΕΩ, ΚΑΜΝΩ

Etymology: The verb 'κοπιάω' (kopiáō) comes from 'κόπος' (kópos), meaning 'a striking, beating, toil, trouble'. It refers to the effort that causes weariness.

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'.

G0482

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-tee-lam-BAH-nes-thai

Translations: to help, to assist, to take hold of, to support, to partake of, to receive

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from 'ἀντί' (anti, meaning 'against' or 'in return') and 'λαμβάνω' (lambano, meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'). It generally means to take hold of something in order to help or support it, or to partake in something. It can also mean to receive help or to be assisted. In the middle voice, it often implies taking hold for oneself or participating.

Inflection: Present, Infinitive, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΒΟΗΘΕΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΠΙΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ἀντί (anti), meaning 'against, instead of, in return for', and the verb λαμβάνω (lambano), meaning 'to take, to receive'. Its meaning evolved from 'to take in return' to 'to take hold of' and then 'to help' or 'to assist'.

G0770

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ass-theh-NOON-tone

Translations: of the weak, of the sick, of the infirm, of those who are weak, of those who are sick, of those who are infirm

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to be weak' or 'to be sick'. It refers to those who are in a state of weakness, illness, or infirmity. It is often used to describe people who are physically ill or spiritually weak, or those who lack strength or power. In a sentence, it would function like an adjective or a noun, describing or referring to a group of people.

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

Synonyms: ΑΡΡΩΣΤΩΝ, ΑΔΥΝΑΤΩΝ, ΚΑΚΩΣ ΕΧΟΝΤΩΝ

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-gohn

Translations: of words, of sayings, of accounts, of reasons, of messages, of speeches, of reports, of doctrines

Notes: ΛΟΓΩΝ is the genitive plural form of the noun ΛΟΓΟΣ (logos). The word ΛΟΓΟΣ is a fundamental term in Koine Greek with a very broad range of meanings, including 'word,' 'speech,' 'account,' 'reason,' 'message,' 'report,' 'doctrine,' or 'principle.' In its genitive plural form, ΛΟΓΩΝ indicates possession, origin, or relation to multiple 'words' or 'concepts.' It is used to express 'of words' or 'belonging to words' in a sentence.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑΤΩΝ, ΜΥΘΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ

G3123

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAHL-lon

Translations: more, rather, much more, especially

Notes: This word is a comparative adverb meaning 'more' or 'rather'. It is used to indicate a preference, a greater degree, or an intensification of something. It often appears in contexts where a comparison is being made, suggesting that one thing is true to a greater extent than another, or that one action is preferred over another. For example, it can mean 'more' in terms of quantity or intensity, or 'rather' when expressing a choice or preference.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΟΝ, ΜΑΛΙΣΤΑ

Etymology: ΜΑΛΛΟΝ is a comparative adverb derived from an obsolete positive form related to the concept of 'much' or 'very'. It functions as the comparative degree of this implied positive.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DI-DOH-nai

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

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

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΔΩΡΕΩ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ

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

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lam-BAH-neen

Translations: to take, to receive, to get, to seize, to grasp, to apprehend

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'λαμβάνω'. It generally means to take, receive, or get something. It can also imply seizing, grasping, or apprehending, depending on the context. It is used to express the action of acquiring or coming into possession of something.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to grasp' or 'to seize'.

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: THEYS

Translations: having placed, having put, having laid, having set

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'τίθημι' (tithemi), meaning 'to place,' 'to put,' 'to lay,' or 'to set.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective while retaining verbal characteristics, often indicating an action completed in the past relative to the main verb. It describes someone or something that has performed the action of placing or setting.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Masculine, Nominative Singular

Synonyms: ΒΑΛΩΝ, ΕΘΗΚΑ

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-'.

G2425

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ee-ka-NOS

Translations: sufficient, adequate, competent, able, worthy, enough, a lot, many

Notes: This word describes something or someone as being sufficient, adequate, or competent for a particular purpose or task. It can refer to a quantity that is enough, or a person who is capable or worthy. It is often used to express that something is ample or abundant.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΡΚΕΤΟΣ, ΑΞΙΟΣ, ΔΥΝΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the verb ἱκάνω (hikanō), meaning 'to reach, to arrive, to suffice'.

G2030

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-pee-PEH-son-tes

Translations: falling upon, rushing upon, attacking, having fallen upon, those who fell upon

Notes: This word is a participle, indicating an action of 'falling upon' or 'rushing upon' someone or something. It often implies a sudden, forceful, or even hostile approach, such as an attack. It can also be used in the sense of embracing someone. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἘΠΙ (upon, on) and the verb ΠΙΠΤΩ (to fall).

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Nominative, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΠΙΠΤΩ, ΕΦΑΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΦΟΡΜΑΩ

G3122

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MA-lis-TA

Translations: especially, most, indeed, yes, certainly, above all

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'especially,' 'most,' or 'above all.' It is often used to emphasize a particular point or item in a list. It can also be used as a strong affirmation, meaning 'yes,' 'certainly,' or 'indeed.'

Inflection: Superlative form of ΜΑΛΑ; Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΑΛΛΟΝ, ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΩΣ

Etymology: From the adverb ΜΑΛΑ (mala), meaning 'very' or 'much.' ΜΑΛΙΣΤΑ is its superlative form, indicating 'most' or 'very much so.'

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: MEL-loo-sin

Translations: they are about to, they intend, they are going to, they will

Notes: This word indicates an action that is about to happen, an intention, or a future event. It often functions as an auxiliary verb, similar to 'to be going to' or 'to be about to' in English, preceding an infinitive to express future tense or strong intention. It can also mean 'to delay' or 'to hesitate' in some contexts.

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

Synonyms: ἘΣΟΜΑΙ, ΟΦΕΙΛΩ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΛΛΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to delay, to be slow'. In Greek, it evolved to signify being on the point of doing something, hence its use for future intention.

G4316