2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: lah-LOON-tone

Translations: speaking, of those speaking, of them speaking, of those who speak, of them who speak

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It describes an action of speaking that is ongoing or habitual. As a genitive plural, it typically functions to indicate possession or relationship, often translated as 'of those who are speaking' or 'of them speaking'. It can refer to a group of people engaged in speech.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΟΝΤΩΝ, ΦΩΝΟΥΝΤΩΝ

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.

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.

G2186

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PEH-stee-san

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

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

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist Indicative Active

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

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

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

Translations: (to) them, (to) themselves, (to) it, (to) him, (to) her

Notes: This word is a dative plural form of the personal/demonstrative pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It typically means 'to/for them' or 'to/for themselves', depending on the context. It can refer to people or things. When used reflexively, it emphasizes the subject performing an action on or for themselves. It can also be used to refer to 'it', 'him', or 'her' in the dative case when the gender and number are clear from context, though 'them' is its primary plural translation.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun, Interjection

Sounds like: OY

Translations: the, who, they, oh

Notes: ΟΙ is primarily the masculine plural nominative form of the definite article, meaning 'the'. It is used to specify a group of masculine nouns that are the subject of a sentence. It can also function as a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'these' or 'they', referring to a group of people or things previously mentioned. Less commonly, it can be an interjection, similar to 'oh' or 'alas'.

Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Nominative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to demonstrative pronouns and articles in other Indo-European languages.

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.

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'.

G4755

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: strah-TAY-goss

Translations: commander, general, governor, a commander, a general, a governor

Notes: This word refers to a military commander, a general, or a governor. It is a compound word derived from 'στρατός' (army) and 'ἄγω' (to lead), literally meaning 'leader of an army'. It can be used to describe someone in charge of military forces or a civil administrator with significant authority, often in a military context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΙΣΤΡΑΤΗΓΟΣ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΔΟΥΞ

Etymology: From 'στρατός' (army) and 'ἄγω' (to lead). It refers to one who leads an army or a military force.

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.

G2413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-ROO

Translations: of holy, of sacred, of a temple, of the temple, of the sanctuary

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the adjective 'ΙΕΡΟΣ' (hieros), meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'. When used with the definite article, it often functions as a noun, referring to 'the temple' or 'the sanctuary'. It indicates possession or origin, answering the question 'whose?' or 'from what?'. For example, 'the beauty of the temple' or 'the things of the sanctuary'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΓΙΟΥ, ΝΑΟΥ, ΒΗΛΟΥ

G4523

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sahd-doo-KAI-oy

Translations: Sadducees

Notes: The Sadducees were a prominent Jewish sect during the Second Temple period, known for their strict adherence to the written Torah and rejection of oral traditions and the concept of resurrection. They were often associated with the priestly and aristocratic classes in Jerusalem.

Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Etymology: The name 'Sadducees' is believed to derive from Zadok, the high priest during the time of King David and Solomon, suggesting a connection to the priestly lineage.

G1288

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-po-NOO-meh-noy

Translations: being greatly distressed, being greatly troubled, being worn out, being exhausted

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'διά' (through, thoroughly) and 'πονέω' (to toil, labor, suffer). It describes a state of being thoroughly distressed, worn out, or exhausted, often due to intense effort, toil, or suffering. It implies a deep and pervasive sense of trouble or weariness.

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΠΙΑΩ, ΚΑΜΝΩ, ΤΑΛΑΙΠΩΡΕΩ

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'.

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.

G2605

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tang-GEL-lin

Translations: to proclaim, to announce, to declare, to preach, to tell, to make known

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against' but here intensifying) and the verb ἀγγέλλω (angellō, meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'). It means to proclaim or announce something publicly and emphatically, often with authority or a sense of mission. It is used to describe the act of making a message widely known, such as preaching the gospel or declaring a truth.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ is a compound verb derived from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against' (here used to intensify the action), and the verb ἀγγέλλω (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

Translations: in, on, among, with, by, at

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'in' or 'on'. It typically governs the dative case, indicating location, time, or means. Its precise translation can vary depending on the context, often conveying ideas like 'within,' 'among,' or 'by means of'.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases but does not change its own form).

Etymology: The Koine Greek preposition 'ἘΝ' derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, reflecting its ancient origin.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

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.

G3498

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: NEK-ron

Translations: of the dead, of dead ones

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of 'ΝΕΚΡΟΣ', meaning 'dead' or 'a dead person'. It is used to indicate possession or relationship, often translated as 'of the dead' or 'belonging to the dead'. It can refer to deceased individuals collectively or to the state of being dead.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΘΝΕΩΤΩΝ, ΑΠΟΘΑΝΟΝΤΩΝ

Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'to lie down' or 'to be still', related to the idea of a corpse or something lifeless.

G1949

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-BAH-lon

Translations: they cast upon, they laid upon, they threw upon, they put upon, they imposed, they applied

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (upon, over) and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (to throw, cast). It means to cast, lay, or throw something upon someone or something. It can also imply imposing a burden, applying oneself to a task, or even attacking someone. Its meaning can vary depending on the context and the case of the object it takes.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΡΡΙΠΤΩ

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-then-toh

Translations: they placed, they put, they laid, they made, they appointed

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist indicative middle or passive form of the verb 'τίθημι' (tithemi). It means 'they placed,' 'they put,' 'they laid,' 'they made,' or 'they appointed.' It describes an action completed in the past by a group of people, often with the sense of setting something down, establishing something, or designating someone for a role.

Inflection: Third person plural, Aorist, Indicative, Middle or Passive

Synonyms: ΕΘΗΚΑΝ, ΕΒΑΛΟΝ, ΕΠΟΙΗΣΑΝ

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'.

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.

G1659

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ES-peh-RAH

Translations: evening, a evening, eventide, a eventide, (of) evening, (of) eventide

Notes: This word refers to the evening or eventide, the period of time towards the end of the day, before night. It is commonly used to denote the time when daily activities conclude or when a new period begins, often in the context of a day's end.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Genitive, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΨΙΑ, ΔΥΣΜΗ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the concept of 'west' or 'setting' (as in the setting sun).

G2235

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AY-day

Translations: already, now, by this time, forthwith, even now

Notes: This word is an adverb used to indicate that something has happened or is happening at the present moment, or has happened prior to the present moment. It can convey a sense of immediacy or completion. For example, it can mean 'already' when referring to something that has taken place, or 'now' when emphasizing the current time.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΝΥΝ, ΑΥΤΙΚΑ, ΕΥΘΕΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁eh₂dʰ- (to be present, to be here). It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (this) and the particle 'de' (now, indeed).

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-geh-NEE-thay

Translations: was, became, happened, came to pass, occurred, was made

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative passive (or deponent middle) form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to come into being,' or 'to be made.' It describes an action that occurred in the past, indicating a change of state or an event taking place. For example, it can be used to say 'he/she/it became' or 'it happened.'

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive (or Deponent Middle), 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

G0706

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-rith-MOS

Translations: number, a number

Notes: This word refers to a quantity, a count, or a total. It is used to denote how many of something there are, or a specific numerical value. For example, it can refer to the number of people, the number of days, or a specific number like 'sixty'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΠΟΣΟΝ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ri-dʰh₁-mo-, related to counting or fitting. It is connected to the verb ἀρέσκω (areskō), meaning 'to please' or 'to fit'.

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

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, 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).

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.

G1122

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: grah-mah-TAYSS

Translations: scribes, secretaries, clerks

Notes: This word refers to individuals who were skilled in writing, often serving as copyists, record-keepers, or public notaries. In ancient societies, especially in Jewish contexts, scribes were highly respected for their knowledge of the law and scriptures, often acting as interpreters and teachers. They could also serve in administrative roles for kings or officials.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΝΟΜΟΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΟΙ, ΝΟΜΙΚΟΙ

Etymology: From γράμμα (gramma, "a letter, writing") and the suffix -εύς (-eus, indicating an agent or profession). It literally means "one who deals with letters or writing."

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.

G0749

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AR-khee-eh-REFS

Translations: high priest, a high priest

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'ἀρχή' (arche), meaning 'first' or 'chief', and 'ἱερεύς' (hiereus), meaning 'priest'. It refers to the chief priest, the highest religious official in ancient Israel, responsible for leading the temple worship and performing the most sacred rituals. It can also refer to a chief priest in a more general sense. It is used in sentences to denote the specific individual holding this esteemed religious office.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΕΥΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΡΧΙΕΡΕΥΣ is a compound of two Greek words: ἀρχή (archē), meaning 'beginning, rule, chief', and ἱερεύς (hiereus), meaning 'priest'. It literally means 'chief priest' or 'first priest'.

G2491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-nays

Translations: John

Notes: This is a common male proper name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'. It is used to refer to various individuals named John, such as John the Baptist or the Apostle John. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Ἰωάννης (Ioannes) is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), which means 'Yahweh is gracious'. It was a very common name in ancient Israel and continued to be popular in the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

G220

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-lek-SAN-dros

Translations: Alexander

Notes: This is a common Greek proper name, meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of men'. It refers to various historical figures, most notably Alexander the Great, the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. It is used as a subject in sentences, indicating the person performing an action.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'Alexandros' is derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexō), meaning 'to ward off, to defend, to help', and ἀνήρ (anēr), meaning 'man' (genitive ἀνδρός, andros). Thus, it means 'defender of mankind'.

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-soy

Translations: as many as, all who, whoever, how many

Notes: This word functions as a relative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'as many as' or 'all who'. It introduces a relative clause and refers to a quantity or number of people or things. It is used to connect a dependent clause to a main clause, specifying the extent or number of the antecedent.

Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ὅς (hos, 'this, that') and the suffix -σος (-sos), indicating quantity or degree. It is related to other words indicating quantity or extent.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: STAY-san-tes

Translations: having stood, having set, having appointed, having established, having caused to stand, having placed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ἵστημι' (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to set'. As a participle, it describes an action that has been completed by the subject, functioning like an adjective or adverb. It can mean 'having stood', 'having set', 'having appointed', or 'having established', depending on the context. It implies a completed action of placing something or someone in a position, or of standing oneself.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Masculine, Nominative Plural

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΕΝΤΕΣ, ΤΑΞΑΝΤΕΣ, ΕΣΤΩΤΕΣ

G4441

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-POON-tha-non-toh

Translations: they were asking, they were inquiring, they were learning, they were finding out

Notes: This is the imperfect indicative, middle/passive voice, third person plural form of the verb "πυνθάνομαι" (punthanomai). It means "they were asking," "they were inquiring," or "they were learning/finding out." This verb is often used to describe the act of seeking information or making an inquiry, and it can also imply gaining knowledge as a result of that inquiry. It is a deponent verb, meaning it has a middle or passive form but an active meaning.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle/Passive, 3rd Person, Plural

Synonyms: ἘΡΩΤΑΩ, ΖΗΤΕΩ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ

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.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-OH

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

Notes: This verb means to do, make, or produce something. It can refer to physical creation, performing an action, or causing an event to happen. It is often used in contexts of carrying out commands, observing laws, or bringing about a state of being. Its meaning can vary depending on the context and the object it takes.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kʷey- 'to build, make'. It is related to words meaning 'to build' or 'to construct'.

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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

G5119

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: TOH-teh

Translations: then, at that time, at that moment, thereupon, therefore

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'then' or 'at that time'. It is used to indicate a point in time, often referring to a past or future event that follows another. It can also be used to introduce a consequence or result, similar to 'therefore' or 'in that case'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΤΕ is a primary adverb, meaning it is not derived from another word in Greek. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'το' (this/that).

G4130

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PLAY-sthaice

Translations: having been filled, being filled, having become full, being full

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle of the verb 'to fill' or 'to be full'. It describes someone or something that has been filled or has become full, often with a particular quality, emotion, or substance. It can be used to indicate a state of being complete or satisfied, or to describe the result of an action where something was filled.

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΜΙΣΘΕΙΣ, ΠΕΠΛΗΡΩΜΕΝΟΣ

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).

G0350

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-kree-NOH-meh-thah

Translations: we are examined, we are questioned, we are judged, we are investigated

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from ἀνά (ana, meaning 'up' or 'again') and κρίνω (krinō, meaning 'to judge' or 'to decide'). It means to examine, question, or investigate thoroughly, often in a legal or judicial context. It can also imply being judged or scrutinized. In a sentence, it would describe a group of people being subjected to such an examination or judgment.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Indicative, 1st Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΤΑΖΩ, ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἀνακρίνω is derived from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb κρίνω (krinō), meaning 'to judge' or 'to decide'. The combination suggests a thorough or repeated examination or judgment.

G2108

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-er-geh-SEE-ah

Translations: benefit, a benefit, good deed, a good deed, kindness, a kindness, favor, a favor

Notes: This word refers to a good deed, a benefit, or an act of kindness. It describes something positive done for someone else, often implying a helpful or benevolent action. It can be used in sentences to denote the advantage or assistance received by an individual or group.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΑΡΙΣ, ΔΩΡΕΑ, ΑΓΑΘΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΕΡΓΕΣΙΑ (euergesia) is derived from the Greek verb ΕΥ̓ΕΡΓΕΩ (euergeo), meaning 'to do good' or 'to be a benefactor'. It combines ΕΥ̓ (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and ΕΡΓΟΝ (ergon), meaning 'work' or 'deed'.

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: TEE-nee

Translations: to/for someone, to/for something, by someone, by something, with someone, with something, in what, to what, by what, a certain one, a certain thing, (to) what, (to) whom, (to) which

Notes: ΤΙΝΙ is the dative singular form of the indefinite and interrogative pronoun ΤΙΣ. As an indefinite pronoun, it means 'someone,' 'something,' 'a certain one,' or 'a certain thing,' indicating an unspecified person or object. As an interrogative pronoun, it means 'to whom,' 'to what,' 'by whom,' or 'by what,' asking about the recipient or agent of an action. Its meaning depends on the context, often indicating an indirect object or an instrument.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

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

G4982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: seh-SOH-tai

Translations: he has been saved, it has been saved, he has been delivered, it has been delivered, he has been made whole, it has been made whole

Notes: This word is a verb indicating a state of having been saved, delivered, or made whole. It describes a completed action with ongoing results, often referring to spiritual salvation, physical healing, or rescue from danger. It is used to express that someone or something has achieved a state of safety or well-being.

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

Synonyms: ΙΑΟΜΑΙ, ΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΩ, ΡΥΟΜΑΙ

G2992

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: lah-OH

Translations: people, a people, nation, a nation

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

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

G2474

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: Iss-rah-AYL

Translations: Israel

Notes: This word refers to Israel, which can denote the patriarch Jacob (who was renamed Israel), the nation descended from him, or the land occupied by that nation. It is used to refer to the people of God, the twelve tribes, or the northern kingdom of Israel as distinct from Judah. It is often used in contexts referring to the history, covenant, and identity of God's chosen people.

Inflection: Indeclinable

Etymology: The word is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God strives' or 'he strives with God'. It was the new name given to Jacob after he wrestled with God (Genesis 32:28).

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.

G5547

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: khri-STOO

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ, ΕΚΛΕΚΤΟΣ

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THEH-os

Translations: God, a God, Lord

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΠΑΤΗΡ

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

G1453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-GAY-ren

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

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

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist Indicative Active

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΞΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΥΨΟΩ

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

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: (to) this, (for) this, (by) this, (in) this, (with) this

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' or 'that'. In its dative singular form, as 'ΤΟΥΤΩ', it indicates the indirect object of an action, or the means, instrument, or location. It can be translated as 'to this', 'for this', 'by this', 'in this', or 'with this', depending on the context. It points to something specific that is near or recently mentioned.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G3936

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ES-tee-ken

Translations: has stood by, is present, is at hand, has arrived, is ready, has presented, has appeared

Notes: This is the third person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb 'παρίστημι'. It describes a state of being present or standing by, resulting from a past action. It can mean that someone or something has arrived, is ready, or has presented themselves. It is often used to indicate proximity or availability.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΕΙΜΙ, ΠΑΡΩΝ

G1799

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: en-OH-pee-on

Translations: before, in the presence of, in the sight of, (of) before, (of) in the presence of, (of) in the sight of

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'in the presence of'. It can also be used as a preposition with the genitive case, meaning 'in the presence of' or 'in the sight of' someone or something. It often conveys the idea of being directly in front of, or under the observation of, another.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as an adverb); functions as a preposition with the genitive case.

Synonyms: ἘΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΩΠΙΟΝ

Etymology: This word is a compound formed from the preposition ἘΝ (en, meaning 'in') and the noun ὬΨ (ōps, meaning 'face' or 'eye'). It literally means 'in the face of' or 'in the sight of'.

G5198

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: hoo-gee-ACE

Translations: healthy, sound, whole, well, safe, uninjured

Notes: This word describes something or someone that is in a state of good health, soundness, or wholeness. It can refer to physical well-being, meaning 'healthy' or 'well', but can also extend to a more general sense of being 'sound' or 'uninjured'. It is used to describe the condition of a person, animal, or even a part of the body.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΚΕΡΑΙΟΣ, ΟΛΟΚΛΗΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΥΓΙΗΣ' comes from an ancient Greek root related to health and soundness. It is the basis for English words like 'hygiene'.

G3037

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LI-thos

Translations: stone, a stone, rock, a rock

Notes: This word refers to a stone or a rock. It is a common noun used to describe any piece of solid mineral matter, ranging from small pebbles to large boulders. It can be used literally for physical stones or metaphorically for something hard or unyielding.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΕΤΡΑ, ΒΡΑΧΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΛΙΘΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages, suggesting an ancient root.

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: OOF

Translations: under, by, with, from, at the hand of, by means of, through

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition 'ΥΠΟ' (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'by'. The final vowel of 'ΥΠΟ' is dropped when the following word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark. It indicates a position beneath something, or agency (by means of someone/something), or cause. It can also denote the instrument or agent by which something is done. It is a very common preposition in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect; governs the genitive and accusative cases.

Etymology: The word 'ΥΠΟ' (hypo) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'under'. It is related to English words like 'hypodermic' and 'hypothermia'.

G3618

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: oy-ko-do-MOHN

Translations: building, constructing, a builder, one who builds

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'one who is building' or 'the one building'. It is a compound word formed from 'οἶκος' (house) and 'δομέω' (to build), literally meaning 'to build a house'. It refers to the act of constructing or erecting something, often a building, but can also be used metaphorically for building up or edifying, such as a community or a person's character.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΚΤΙΖΩΝ, ΕΓΕΙΡΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ is a compound verb derived from the noun ΟΙΚΟΣ (oikos), meaning 'house' or 'dwelling', and the verb ΔΟΜΕΩ (domeō), meaning 'to build'. It literally means 'to build a house' and developed to mean 'to build' in a general sense.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-nos

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΕΓΕΝΗΘΗ

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.

G0243

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AHL-loh

Translations: (to) another, (to) other, (for) another, (for) other, (by) another, (by) other, (with) another, (with) other, (in) another, (in) other

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the adjective 'ἈΛΛΟΣ', meaning 'another' or 'other'. It is used to refer to a different person or thing from one already mentioned or implied. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object of an action, or the means, instrument, or location, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', 'by', 'with', or 'in'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ἙΤΕΡΩ

G3762

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: oo-DEH-nee

Translations: to no one, to nothing, for no one, for nothing, by no means, in no way

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the pronoun/adjective 'οὐδείς' (oudeis), meaning 'no one' or 'nothing'. In this dative case, it indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to no one' or 'to nothing'. It can also function adverbially, meaning 'by no means' or 'in no way', emphasizing the complete absence or negation of something.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΗΔΕΝΙ, ΟΥ̓ΔΑΜΩΣ

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.

G4991

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soh-tee-REE-ah

Translations: salvation, a salvation, deliverance, preservation, safety

Notes: This word refers to the act of saving or being saved from danger, destruction, or sin. In a theological context, it often refers to spiritual deliverance from sin and its consequences, leading to eternal life. It can also refer to physical rescue or preservation from harm.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ΛΥΤΡΩΣΙΣ, ΔΙΑΣΩΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb σώζω (sōzō, "to save, deliver, preserve"), related to σωτήρ (sōtēr, "savior").

G3761

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: oo-DEH

Translations: not even, neither, nor, and not

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the negative particle 'οὐ' (not) and the conjunction 'δέ' (but, and). It is used to emphasize a negation, meaning 'not even' or 'neither/nor'. It can connect clauses or phrases, indicating that something is also not true or not happening. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'He did not go, nor did he send anyone.'

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗΔΕ, ΜΗ

Etymology: From the negative particle 'οὐ' (not) and the postpositive conjunction 'δέ' (but, and).

G3686

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-no-MA

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ

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

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-ron

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΣ

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

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.

G1325

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: deh-DOH-meh-non

Translations: given, granted, bestowed, a gift, a thing given, that which has been given

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle (neuter singular) of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It describes something that has been given or granted. It can function as an adjective, meaning 'given' or 'granted', or as a noun, referring to 'that which has been given' or 'a gift'. It often implies something that is established, provided, or entrusted.

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

Synonyms: ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΔΟΣΙΣ, ΧΑΡΙΣ

Etymology: The word δίδωμι comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present stem, indicating a continuous or repeated action of giving.

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.

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'.

G4982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: so-THEE-nai

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ, ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: theh-oh-ROON-tes

Translations: seeing, observing, beholding, looking at, contemplating, considering

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'those who are seeing' or 'while seeing'. It describes the action of observing or beholding something, often with a sense of contemplation or careful consideration. It can be used to describe someone who is actively watching an event unfold or carefully examining an object or situation.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΟΝΤΕΣ, ΟΡΩΝΤΕΣ, ΚΑΤΑΝΟΟΥΝΤΕΣ

G4074, G4073

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun

Sounds like: PEH-troo

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΗΦΑΣ, ΛΙΘΟΣ

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

G3954

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: par-ray-SEE-an

Translations: boldness, confidence, frankness, freedom of speech, a boldness, a confidence

Notes: This word refers to the quality of speaking or acting with boldness, confidence, and frankness, often implying a lack of fear or hesitation. It can describe the freedom to speak openly, especially in public or before authorities, or a general sense of confidence and assurance. It is used here in the accusative case, indicating the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΑΡΣΟΣ, ΤΟΛΜΑ

G2491

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oh-AN-noo

Translations: of John

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

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

G2638

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-lah-BOH-meh-noy

Translations: having taken, having seized, having apprehended, having overtaken, having understood, having attained

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'katalambanō'. It describes an action of taking, seizing, apprehending, or understanding that has already occurred. It can refer to physically taking hold of something, mentally grasping a concept, or even overtaking someone in a race. In the provided examples, it consistently refers to the act of 'taking possession of' or 'seizing' a place.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G1921

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-gi-NOH-skon

Translations: were recognizing, were knowing fully, were understanding, were perceiving

Notes: This word is an imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'epiginōskō', which is a compound word formed from 'epi' (upon, in addition) and 'ginōskō' (to know). It means to know fully, to recognize, to understand completely, or to perceive. In its imperfect tense, it describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, indicating that someone was in the process of recognizing or knowing something.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

Etymology: The verb 'epiginōskō' is formed from the preposition 'epi' (upon, in addition) and the verb 'ginōskō' (to know). The prefix 'epi' intensifies the meaning of 'ginōskō', suggesting a more complete or thorough knowledge.

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.

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-'.

G0991

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: BLEH-pon-tes

Translations: seeing, looking, observing, perceiving, watching

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'βλέπω' (blepō), meaning 'to see' or 'to look'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. It can be translated as 'seeing' or 'those who are seeing', indicating an action performed by the subject. It is often used to describe the act of perceiving or observing something.

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΔΟΝ

G2476

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ess-TOH-tah

Translations: standing, having stood, appointed, a standing one

Notes: This word is the accusative masculine singular form of the perfect active participle of the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. It describes someone or something that is in a state of having stood or being established. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun, and can also be used substantively to mean 'the one standing' or 'he who stands'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine, Perfect Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΝΕΣΤΩΤΑ, ΠΑΡΕΣΤΩΤΑ

G2323

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: teh-theh-rah-PEV-meh-non

Translations: healed, cured, restored, served, worshipped, a healed one, the one who was healed

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'therapeuō'. It describes someone or something that has been healed, cured, or restored. It can also refer to someone who has been served or worshipped. In context, it often functions as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a substantive (a noun) referring to 'the one who has been healed'.

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

Synonyms: ΙΑΘΕΙΣ, ΥΓΙΗΣ

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-khon

Translations: had, were having, possessed, held

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past. It can be used to indicate possession, a state of being, or to describe an action that was happening over a period of time in the past. For example, 'they had' or 'they were holding'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΜΑΙ

G0471

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-TEI-pein

Translations: to speak against, to contradict, to gainsay, to object, to refuse

Notes: This word is an aorist active infinitive verb, meaning 'to speak against' or 'to contradict'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀντί (anti), meaning 'against' or 'opposite', and the verb εἶπον (eidon), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to describe the act of opposing someone or something verbally, or to refuse to comply.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΝΤΙΛΕΓΕΙΝ, ἈΝΘΙΣΤΑΣΘΑΙ, ἈΡΝΕΙΣΘΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἀντειπεῖν is formed from the prefix ἀντί (anti), meaning 'against' or 'opposite', and the aorist stem of the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'.

G2753

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: keh-LEH-oo-san-tes

Translations: commanding, having commanded, ordering, having ordered, bidding, having bidden

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, masculine plural, nominative case, derived from the verb 'κελεύω'. It describes an action of commanding or ordering that has been completed. It is used to indicate that a group of male subjects (or a group including males) performed the action of commanding or ordering.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΑΤΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ

G1854

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EX-oh

Translations: outside, out, without, abroad

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚΤΟΣ, ΕΞΩΘΕΝ

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

G4892

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-eh-DREE-oo

Translations: of a council, of the Sanhedrin, of an assembly, of a court

Notes: This word refers to a council, assembly, or court, often specifically the Jewish high court, the Sanhedrin. It is used to denote a formal gathering of people for deliberation or judgment. In the New Testament, it frequently refers to the supreme judicial and administrative body in Jerusalem.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ

Etymology: From σύν (syn, "with") and ἕδρα (hedra, "seat"). It literally means "sitting together" or "a joint session."

G4820

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-eh-BAL-lon

Translations: they met, they conferred, they debated, they encountered, they contributed, they compared

Notes: This is a verb indicating an action of coming together, either physically (meeting, encountering) or intellectually (conferring, debating, comparing ideas). It can also mean to contribute or to help. The specific nuance depends on the context in which it is used. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ- (together with) and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (to throw, to cast).

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

G5124

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toys

Translations: (to) these, (for) these, (with) these, (by) these

Notes: This word is the dative plural form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective meaning 'this' or 'that'. It points to something specific, indicating 'these things' or 'these people'. As a dative case, it often indicates the indirect object of a verb, the recipient of an action, or the means/instrument by which something is done. It can be translated as 'to these', 'for these', 'with these', or 'by these', depending on the context.

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

Synonyms: ΟΥ͂ΤΟΙ, ἘΚΕΊΝΟΙΣ

G3303

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

Translations: indeed, on the one hand, truly, certainly, but, however

Notes: This word is a particle often used to introduce a clause that is contrasted with a following clause, which is typically introduced by the particle δέ (de). It can indicate a concession, an affirmation, or simply serve to mark a transition in thought. While it often translates as 'indeed' or 'on the one hand,' its precise meaning is highly dependent on context and the presence of a contrasting 'δέ' clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient particle used to mark emphasis or contrast.

G4592

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: say-MAY-on

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΕΡΑΣ, ΕΝΔΕΙΞΙΣ, ΣΥΜΒΟΛΟΝ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-GOH-nen

Translations: has become, has happened, has come to pass, was, came into being

Notes: ΓΕΓΟΝΕΝ is the third person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai). It describes an action that has been completed in the past but has ongoing results or a continuing state in the present. It can mean 'has become,' 'has happened,' or 'has come into being,' often implying a state of existence or a new reality that has resulted from a past event.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁-, meaning 'to beget, to produce, to be born.' It is related to words signifying birth, origin, and coming into existence.

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

Translations: through, by means of, on account of, because of, 14

Notes: This word is most commonly an elided form of the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through', 'by means of', 'on account of', or 'because of'. It is used to indicate the means by which something is done or the reason for an action. It can also represent the Greek numeral 14, indicated by a keraia (a mark similar to an apostrophe) which is often omitted in transcription.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition or numeral)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

Etymology: The preposition ΔΙΑ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'through' or 'apart'.

G5319

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: fah-neh-RON

Translations: manifest, evident, clear, visible, apparent, known, a manifest thing, an evident thing

Notes: This word describes something that is visible, apparent, or clear. It is used to indicate that something is easily seen, understood, or made known. It can refer to something that is openly displayed or something that becomes obvious.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΣ, ΕΜΦΑΝΗΣ, ΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From φανερόω (phaneroō, 'to make visible, reveal'), from φανός (phanos, 'light, torch'), from φαίνω (phainō, 'to bring to light, make appear').

G0720

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ar-NEH-ee-sthahee

Translations: to deny, to disown, to reject, to refuse

Notes: This word means to deny, disown, or reject something or someone. It can be used in various contexts, such as denying a statement, disowning a person, or rejecting a belief or command. It often implies a refusal to acknowledge or accept something as true or valid.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΚΡΥΠΤΩ, ἈΠΟΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: From a compound of the prefix 'a-' (negative) and a root related to 'to say' or 'to speak'. It implies a refusal to speak or acknowledge.

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.

G2443

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

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

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.

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

G1268

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-ah-neh-mee-THEE

Translations: may be distributed, may be divided, may be apportioned

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb νέμω (nemō), meaning 'to distribute' or 'to divide'. In its passive form, it means 'to be distributed' or 'to be divided'. It is used to describe something being spread out or shared among a group, often with the implication of a fair or orderly distribution. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'that the food may be distributed among the people'.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΚΑΤΑΝΕΜΩ

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LEH-in

Translations: to speak, to talk, to say

Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'λαλέω'. It means 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It is used to express the action of speaking in a general sense, often without specifying the content of the speech, or to indicate the ability to speak. It can be used in various contexts, such as speaking a language, speaking to someone, or simply making sounds.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: From an onomatopoeic root, imitating the sound of babbling or chattering. It is related to the English word 'lullaby' and similar words in other languages that describe vocal sounds.

G3367

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: may-DEH-nee

Translations: to no one, to nothing, for no one, for nothing, by no one, by nothing, with no one, with nothing, in no one, in nothing

Notes: This word is an indefinite negative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'no one' or 'nothing'. It is used to express a complete absence or negation of something or someone. It is often used in prohibitions or to state that something is not done by anyone or to anything. As a pronoun, it stands in place of a noun, and as an adjective, it modifies a noun. It is a compound word formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (mē, 'not') and ΕΙΣ (heis, 'one').

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΙΣ, ΟΥΔΕΝΙ

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ahn-throh-POHN

Translations: (of) men, (of) people, (of) humankind

Notes: ἈΝΘΡΩΠΩΝ is the genitive plural form of the noun ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ, which means 'man', 'human being', or 'person'. This form is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship, translating to 'of men' or 'of people'. It refers to human beings in general, often distinguishing them from God or other creatures.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΒΡΟΤΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, likely a compound of ἀνήρ (anēr, 'man') and ὤψ (ōps, 'face, eye'), possibly meaning 'one who looks up' or 'one with a human face'.

G2564

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-LEH-sahn-tes

Translations: having called, calling, invited, having invited

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call' or 'to invite'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is occurring. It indicates that the subject has performed the action of calling or inviting. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'the men, having called the servants, gave them instructions'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ, ΕΠΙΚΑΛΕΩ, ΣΥΓΚΑΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'καλέω' (kaleō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *kelh₁-, meaning 'to shout, to call'. It is related to Latin 'calare' (to call out) and English 'hail'.

G2527

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ka-THO-loo

Translations: altogether, at all, in general, universally

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'altogether,' 'at all,' or 'in general.' It is often used to emphasize a negative statement, meaning 'not at all' or 'by no means.' It can also indicate something that is comprehensive or universal in scope.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΩΣ, ΟΛΩΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Greek preposition κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and ὅλος (holos, 'whole, entire'). It literally means 'according to the whole' or 'throughout the whole,' leading to its sense of 'altogether' or ''in general'.

G5350

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: FTHENG-ghess-thigh

Translations: to utter, to speak, to declare, to sound forth

Notes: This word means to utter a sound, to speak, or to declare something. It implies making a vocal sound, often with a sense of solemnity or importance, or to express something clearly. It can be used in contexts where someone is speaking or proclaiming a message.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΛΕΓΩ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: From an onomatopoeic root, meaning to utter a sound or cry. It is related to words describing the production of sound.

G3366

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: MEE-deh

Translations: neither, nor, not even, and not

Notes: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word formed from the negative particle μή (mē, 'not') and the conjunction δέ (de, 'but, and'). It is used to introduce a negative clause, often following another negative clause, conveying the sense of 'neither...nor' or 'not even'. It is primarily used with non-indicative moods, such as the imperative or subjunctive, to express prohibitions or negative conditions.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕ

Etymology: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word derived from the negative particle μή (mē), meaning 'not', and the postpositive conjunction δέ (de), meaning 'but' or 'and'.

G0611

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-po-kree-THEN-tes

Translations: having answered, answering, they answered

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle, meaning 'having answered' or 'answering'. In Koine Greek, participles often function adverbially or as a substitute for a finite verb, especially when the action of the participle precedes or accompanies the action of the main verb. It is frequently translated into English as a finite verb, such as 'they answered' or 'he answered', depending on the context and subject.

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

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pon

Translations: I said, I spoke, he said, he spoke, they said, they spoke, to say, to speak

Notes: ΕἸΠΟΝ is an aorist form of the verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is often used as the aorist tense of the verb λέγω (legō). It describes an action that occurred in the past, without specifying its duration or completion. It can be translated as 'I said', 'he said', or 'they said' depending on the context and the implied subject, as the form itself is ambiguous regarding person and number (it can be 1st singular, 3rd singular, or 3rd plural). It is commonly used to introduce direct or indirect speech.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

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.

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

Sounds like: AL-fah (as the letter name), ah (as the sound)

Translations: Alpha, A, one, un-, a-

Notes: This is the first letter of the Greek alphabet, equivalent to the English 'A'. It can also function as the numeral '1'. Furthermore, it is commonly used as a prefix (known as the 'alpha privative') when placed before a word, indicating negation, absence, or the opposite of the word's meaning, similar to the English prefixes 'un-' or 'a-'. For example, 'atheist' (without God) comes from 'a-' (without) and 'theos' (God).

Inflection: Does not inflect as a letter or numeral. As a prefix, it modifies the meaning of the word it precedes.

Etymology: The letter 'Alpha' is derived from the Phoenician letter 'aleph', which meant 'ox'. It was adopted by the Greeks and became the first letter of their alphabet.

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DAH-men

Translations: we saw, we have seen

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'we saw' or 'we have seen'. It is the first person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'to see'. The aorist tense in Koine Greek often describes an action as a complete event in the past, without emphasizing its duration or repetition. It can be used in sentences like 'We saw the light' or 'We have seen many wonders'.

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

Synonyms: ὉΡΆΩ

Etymology: The verb ΕἼΔΩ (eídō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *weyd-, meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. It is related to English words like 'wit' and 'idea'.

G4314

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-ah-peh-lee-SAH-meh-noy

Translations: having threatened further, having added threats, having threatened in addition

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'in addition to', and the verb 'ἀπειλέω' (apeileō), meaning 'to threaten'. Therefore, 'προσαπειλέω' means 'to threaten in addition' or 'to threaten further'. The form 'προσαπειλησάμενοι' is a participle, indicating an action completed before the main verb, often translated as 'having threatened further' or 'having added threats'. It describes a group of people who have issued additional threats.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΙΛΕΩ, ΦΟΒΕΩ

G3367

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: MAY-den

Translations: nothing, no one, none, not even one

Notes: This word is a negative indefinite pronoun or adjective, meaning 'nothing' or 'no one'. It is the neuter form of the word 'ΜΗΔΕΙΣ'. It is used to express absolute negation, particularly in contexts involving prohibitions, commands, or with subjunctive and optative moods, indicating that something should not happen or does not exist under certain conditions. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'do nothing' or 'let nothing happen'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΜΗΔΕΙΣ is a compound word formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (meaning 'not') and the numeral ΕΙΣ (meaning 'one'). It literally means 'not even one'.

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: yoo-RIS-kon-tes

Translations: finding, those finding, discovering, those discovering, obtaining, those obtaining

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ', meaning 'to find', 'to discover', or 'to obtain'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing or habitual. It can be translated as 'finding' or 'those who are finding', depending on the context. For example, it might be used in a phrase like 'those finding the truth' or 'while finding a solution'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G1392

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DOX-ah-zon

Translations: they were glorifying, they were praising, they were honoring, they were exalting

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'δοξάζω' (doxazo), meaning 'to glorify,' 'to praise,' or 'to honor.' The imperfect tense indicates an ongoing or repeated action in the past. Thus, 'ἘΔΟΞΑΖΟΝ' describes a continuous act of glorifying or praising, often God, by a group of people.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΝΕΩ, ΥΜΝΕΩ, ΕΥΛΟΓΕΩ

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-go-NO-tee

Translations: (to) having become, (to) having happened, (to) having come into being, (to) having been born, (to) having been made, (to) having occurred

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to come into being,' 'to be born,' or 'to be made.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed in the past and has ongoing results. In the dative case, it often indicates the recipient or indirect object of an action, or it can be used to express time ('when it had happened') or cause ('because it had happened').

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter, Perfect, Active

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΩ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-throh-poss

Translations: man, a man, human being, a human being, person, a person

Notes: This word refers to a human being, encompassing both male and female individuals. It is used broadly to denote mankind in general, or a specific person, often in contrast to God or animals. It can be used in various contexts to refer to any member of the human race.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΗΡ, ΒΡΟΤΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνθρώπος (anthrōpos), its origin is uncertain but possibly related to ἀνήρ (anēr, 'man') and ὤψ (ōps, 'eye, face'), or from a pre-Greek substrate.

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.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-GOH-nay

Translations: had become, had happened, had come to pass, had been, had arisen

Notes: ΓΕΓΟΝΕΙ is an inflected form of the verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' or 'to come into being.' This specific form is the third person singular pluperfect active indicative, indicating an action that was completed in the past before another past action. It describes something that 'had become' or 'had happened' at a prior point in time.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΕΓΕΝΗΘΗ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from the 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 similar concepts of becoming or generation.

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.

G2392

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-AH-seh-ohs

Translations: of healing, of cure, of health, of restoration

Notes: This word is a feminine noun meaning 'healing', 'cure', or 'restoration'. It refers to the act or process of making whole or sound again, often in a physical sense, but can also imply spiritual or moral restoration. It is used to describe the outcome of medical treatment or divine intervention.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΕΡΑΠΕΙΑ, ΥΓΕΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ΙΑΣΙΣ' (iasis) comes from the verb 'ἰάομαι' (iaomai), meaning 'to heal' or 'to cure'. It is related to the concept of making whole or sound.

G630

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-po-loo-THEN-tes

Translations: having been released, having been dismissed, having been sent away, having been set free, having been let go

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb 'ἀπολύω' (apolyo), meaning 'to release' or 'to dismiss'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred to the subject. It indicates that the subjects have undergone the action of being released, dismissed, or set free.

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

Synonyms: ἈΦΙΗΜΙ, ἘΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ἘΛΕΥΘΕΡΟΩ

Etymology: The word ἀπολύω (apolyo) is formed from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb λύω (lyo), meaning 'to loose' or 'to release'. Thus, its etymology reflects the action of 'loosing from' or 'releasing away'.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-thon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EE-dee-oos

Translations: own, one's own, their own, his own, private, peculiar

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'one's own' or 'private'. It is often used substantively, meaning 'one's own people' or 'one's own possessions/things'. It emphasizes a personal connection or belonging.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ, ἘΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ

Etymology: The word ἴδιος (idios) comes from Proto-Indo-European *swe- (reflexive pronoun), meaning 'self'. It developed to signify something belonging to oneself or peculiar to an individual.

G0518

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pang-GEH-ee-lan

Translations: they reported, they announced, they told, they declared, they brought back word

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') and the verb ἀγγέλλω (aggellō, 'to announce, to report'). It means to bring a message from someone or somewhere, to report, announce, or declare. It is often used when conveying news or information, especially when it's a report back to someone.

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΛΕΓΩ

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

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

G0749

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khee-eh-REIS

Translations: high priest, chief priest, a high priest, chief priests

Notes: This is a compound word meaning 'high priest' or 'chief priest'. It refers to the head of the priestly order, particularly the chief religious official in ancient Israel. In the plural, 'chief priests' often refers to the leading members of the priestly class, including the current high priest, former high priests, and heads of the priestly families. It is used to denote those with significant religious authority.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΕΥΣ, ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: 'ἀρχι-' (archi-), meaning 'chief' or 'first', and 'ἱερεύς' (hiereus), meaning 'priest'. It literally means 'chief priest'.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AY-pahn

Translations: they said, they spoke

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΑΛΗΣΑΝ, ΕΦΑΣΑΝ

G3661

Part of Speech: Adverb

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

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΕΣ, ΟΜΟΥ

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

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-ran

Translations: they took up, they lifted, they carried, they took away, they removed

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'αἴρω' (airō). It describes an action that was completed in the past, specifically that 'they' (a group of people) lifted, took up, carried, or removed something. It can be used in various contexts where an object is being physically moved from one place to another, or even metaphorically removed.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

G1203

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DES-po-tah

Translations: O Master, O Lord, O Sovereign

Notes: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΑ is a Koine Greek noun meaning 'master' or 'lord'. It is used as a respectful form of direct address, particularly when speaking to God or a powerful ruler, emphasizing their authority and ownership over others.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Vocative

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΑΡΧΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ is a compound word derived from the Greek words δόμος (domos), meaning 'house', and πόσις (posis), meaning 'husband' or 'master'. Thus, it originally referred to the 'master of the house'.

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

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tha-LAS-san

Translations: sea, a sea

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

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

Part of Speech: 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.

G4750

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STOH-mah-tos

Translations: mouth, a mouth, (of) mouth, (of) a mouth

Notes: This word refers to the mouth, either literally as a part of the body (of humans or animals) or metaphorically as the source of speech, utterance, or command. It is often used in contexts related to speaking, declaring, or consuming.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΧΕΙΛΟΣ, ΦΩΝΗ

Etymology: The word ΣΤΟΜΑ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *stom-n-, meaning 'mouth'. It is related to words for mouth in other Indo-European languages.

G3191

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-meh-LEH-tay-san

Translations: they meditated, they plotted, they practiced, they devised, they planned

Notes: This word describes the act of meditating, pondering, practicing, or devising something. It often implies a careful and deliberate consideration, sometimes with the intent to carry out a plan, which can be either good or evil. In the provided context, it refers to nations plotting or devising empty things.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΕΥΩ, ΜΗΧΑΝΑΟΜΑΙ, ΤΕΧΝΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word μελετάω (meletaō) comes from μελέτη (meletē), meaning 'care, study, practice.'

G2756

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KEH-nah

Translations: empty, vain, worthless, hollow, empty things, vain things

Notes: This word describes something that is empty, void, or lacking substance. It can refer to physical emptiness, but often metaphorically describes something that is futile, useless, or without value. In its plural neuter form, as seen in 'ΚΕΝΑ', it can refer to 'empty things' or 'vain things'. It is used to describe actions, words, or concepts that are without purpose or effect.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΑΤΑΙΑ, ΑΝΩΦΕΛΗΣ, ΑΚΑΡΠΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΕΝΟΣ (kenos) is of uncertain origin, but it is an ancient Greek word meaning 'empty' or 'void'.

G3936

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ES-tay-san

Translations: they stood by, they presented, they appeared, they offered, they brought, they placed, they made ready

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para, meaning 'beside' or 'alongside') and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi, meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'). In its aorist form, it generally means 'they stood by' or 'they presented themselves'. It can also mean 'they presented' or 'they offered' something to someone, or 'they placed' or 'they made ready'. Its meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, often implying presence, assistance, or presentation.

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

Synonyms: ΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΦΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

Translations: (of) earth, (of) land, (of) ground, (of) world, (of) country, (of) region

Notes: This word refers to the earth, land, or ground. It can denote the physical soil, a specific territory or country, or the entire planet. As a genitive form, it indicates possession, origin, or the material from which something is made, often translated with 'of' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΓΗ (gē) comes from Proto-Hellenic *gā́, which itself is from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰeh₁- ('earth').

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EEKH-theh-san

Translations: they were gathered, they assembled, they came together

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to be gathered together or to assemble. It describes a group of people coming together in one place, often for a specific purpose or in response to an event. It is formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΝΤΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΛΘΟΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. It describes the action of bringing or leading things or people together.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: it, itself, the same

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

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.

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.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: ep

Translations: on, upon, over, to, against, at, in, for, by, before, among, concerning, with

Notes: This word is a preposition, often used as a prefix in compound words. It is a shortened form of the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), which loses its final vowel when the next word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark. Its precise meaning varies significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs: with the genitive, it often means 'on, upon, over' (of place) or 'at, during' (of time); with the dative, it can mean 'on, at, by' (of place), 'in addition to', or 'for, because of'; and with the accusative, it typically means 'to, toward, against' (of motion) or 'over, upon' (of extent).

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ὙΠΕΡ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙ (epi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'on, at, near'.

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.

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOW-tay

Translations: of this, to this, by this, with this, this

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something specific that is near the speaker or has just been mentioned. As a feminine singular form, it can function as either a genitive case, indicating possession or origin (e.g., 'of this woman'), or a dative case, indicating indirect object or means (e.g., 'to this woman' or 'by means of this'). Its precise meaning depends on the context and the preposition it might be used with.

Inflection: Feminine, Singular, Genitive or Dative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΗ, ΕΚΕΙΝΗ

Etymology: The word 'οὗτος' (houtos), from which 'ταύτῃ' is derived, is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the definite article and a pronominal stem, indicating proximity or reference to something previously mentioned.

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.

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'.

G4194

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: PON-tee-os

Translations: Pontius

Notes: Pontius is a proper noun referring to a Roman family name. In the New Testament, it specifically refers to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus. It is used to identify this specific historical figure.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The name Pontius is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman gens (clan) name Pontius. It is believed to be connected to the region of Pontus in Asia Minor, or possibly to the Latin word 'pontus' meaning 'sea'.

G1012

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BOO-lay

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

Notes: This word refers to a counsel, a plan, a purpose, or a decision. It denotes the act of deliberating or the result of such deliberation, often implying a firm intention or resolution. It can be used in contexts referring to human plans or, more profoundly, to the divine will or purpose.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΕΥΜΑ, ΓΝΩΜΗ, ΠΡΟΘΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb βούλομαι (boulomai), meaning 'to will, wish, or purpose'. It refers to the act or result of willing or planning.

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

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doss

Translations: give

Notes: This word is the second person singular, aorist active imperative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It is used to issue a direct command or instruction to a single person, equivalent to saying 'Give!' or 'You give!'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word δίδωμι (didomi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *deh₃- meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present stem, a common feature in ancient Greek verbs.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, among, after, behind, afterward, besides

Notes: ΜΕΤΑ is a versatile word that functions as both a preposition and an adverb. As a preposition, its meaning depends on the case of the noun it governs: when followed by a genitive noun, it means 'with' or 'among', indicating association or presence; when followed by an accusative noun, it means 'after' or 'behind', indicating sequence or pursuit. As an adverb, it typically means 'afterward' or 'besides'. It is a very common word in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is cognate with English 'mid' and 'middle'.

G1614

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-TAY-neen

Translations: to stretch out, to extend, to reach out, to prolong

Notes: This word means to stretch out, extend, or reach out, often referring to a physical action like stretching out a hand or a limb. It can also be used in a more abstract sense to mean to prolong or lengthen something. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is reaching out for healing, help, or to perform an action.

Inflection: Present Active Infinitive

Synonyms: ἘΚΤΕΝΩ, ἘΚΤΕΝΝΥΜΙ

Etymology: From the preposition ἘΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΤΕΙΝΩ (teinō), meaning 'to stretch'. Thus, it literally means 'to stretch out from'.

G5059

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEH-ra-ta

Translations: wonders, marvels, portents, omens

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

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΗΜΕΙΑ, ΘΑΥΜΑΤΑ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ghee-NES-thai

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

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

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΩ

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

G1189

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: deh-thehn-TON

Translations: (of) those who prayed, (of) those who implored, (of) those who requested

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle of the verb 'δέομαι' (deomai), meaning 'to pray', 'to implore', or 'to request'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, often translated as 'having prayed' or 'when they had prayed'. In this genitive plural form, it typically refers to 'of those who had prayed' or 'of those who had implored', indicating the source or subject of the action in a genitive construction.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter, Aorist, Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΑΙΤΟΥΝΤΩΝ, ΠΡΟΣΕΥΞΑΜΕΝΩΝ

G4531

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-sah-LEH-oo-thay

Translations: was shaken, was moved, was stirred, was tossed, was disturbed

Notes: This word describes something being shaken, moved, or disturbed, often with a sense of instability or agitation. It is used to describe physical objects like the earth or mountains being shaken, or metaphorically, people being disturbed or agitated. The form "ἘΣΑΛΕΥΘΗ" specifically indicates that the action happened in the past and the subject received the action (it was shaken, rather than it shook something).

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

Synonyms: ΣΕΙΩ, ΚΙΝΕΩ, ΤΑΡΑΤΤΩ

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.

G4130

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-LAY-sthay-san

Translations: they were filled, they were fulfilled, they were completed, they were accomplished

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to fill', 'to complete', or 'to fulfill'. In this form, it indicates that a group of people or things 'were filled' or 'were completed/fulfilled' by something. It is often used to describe a period of time being completed or a prophecy being fulfilled.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Aorist, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΓΕΜΙΖΩ, ΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΤΕΛΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΠΙΜΠΛΗΜΙ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to fill'. It is a reduplicated form of the verb, emphasizing the action of filling.

G0537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tes

Translations: all, everyone, the whole, every

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all' or 'everyone'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the adjective 'πᾶς' (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to emphasize the totality or completeness of a group or thing, often translated as 'all without exception' or 'the whole of'. It can be used to describe people or things.

Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΤΕΣ, ΟΛΟΙ

Etymology: The word ἅπας (hapas) is a compound of the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the adjective πᾶς (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. The combination emphasizes the sense of 'all' or 'the whole' in a comprehensive manner.

G4128

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thooss

Translations: of a multitude, of a crowd, of a great number, of a throng, of a quantity, of a great amount, of a fullness, of a great company

Notes: This word refers to a large number or quantity of people or things, a multitude, or a crowd. It can also denote a great amount or fullness. It is used to describe a large gathering of people or a significant quantity of something.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΠΛΗΡΩΜΑ

Etymology: From the root *pleth-, related to the idea of being full or abundant. It is connected to the Proto-Indo-European root *pleh₁- meaning 'to fill'.

G4100

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pis-TEV-san-TON

Translations: of those who believed, of those who have believed, of those who trusted, of those who had faith

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to believe' or 'to trust'. It describes a group of people who have performed the action of believing or trusting. As a genitive plural, it often functions to show possession or relationship, meaning 'of those who believed' or 'belonging to those who believed'. It can be used in contexts like 'the heart of those who believed' or 'the actions of those who trusted'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΟΤΩΝ, ΕΜΠΕΠΙΣΤΕΥΚΟΤΩΝ

Etymology: From πίστις (pistis, 'faith') and the suffix -εύω (-euō, forming verbs). It means to have faith or to trust.

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.

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

Translations: into, to, for, toward, among, in, a, an, one

Notes: As a preposition, ΕΙΣ (eis) indicates motion or direction towards a place, person, or purpose, often translated as 'into,' 'to,' or 'for.' It always takes the accusative case. For example, 'into the house' or 'to God.' It can also be used to express purpose or result. As a numeral, ΕΙΣ (heis) means 'one' and is the masculine nominative singular form, often translated as 'a,' 'an,' or 'one.'

Inflection: Preposition: Does not inflect. Numeral: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (other forms exist for other genders and cases).

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en-s, an extended form of the preposition *en (in).

G5225

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: hoo-PAR-khon-tohn

Translations: possessions, goods, property, resources, wealth, what one has, of existing things

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'υπάρχω' (hyparchō), meaning 'to exist,' 'to be,' or 'to be available.' In its genitive plural form, as seen here, it often functions as a substantive, referring to 'one's possessions,' 'goods,' or 'property.' It describes things that are currently existing or available to someone.

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

Synonyms: ΚΤΗΜΑΤΩΝ, ΟΥΣΙΑΣ, ΠΛΟΥΤΟΥ

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EE-dee-on

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ͂, ἙΑΥΤΟΥ͂

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

G0537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tah

Translations: all, every, the whole, all things, everything

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all' or 'every'. It can refer to a complete group or quantity. It is often used to emphasize the totality of something, such as 'all people' or 'all time'. When used in the neuter plural, it can be translated as 'all things' or 'everything'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΛΟΣ, ΣΥΜΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΑΣ (apas) is a compound word formed from the prefix Α- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'completely', and ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'.

G2839

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: KOY-nah

Translations: common, unclean, profane, shared, public, a common thing, common things

Notes: This word describes something that is common, shared, or public. In a religious context, it can also refer to something that is ritually unclean or profane, as opposed to sacred or pure. It is often used to describe things that are accessible to everyone or shared among a group. When used as a noun, it refers to 'common things' or 'things held in common'.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΗΜΟΣΙΑ, ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΚΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΟΙΝΟΣ (koinos) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be related to the concept of 'togetherness' or 'sharing'. It is the root from which many words related to community and commonality are derived.

G3142

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mar-too-REE-on

Translations: testimony, a testimony, witness, a witness, evidence, a proof

Notes: This word refers to a testimony, witness, or evidence. It is used to describe something that provides proof or confirmation of a fact or event. It can refer to the act of bearing witness or the content of what is testified.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΑΡΤΥΣ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΙΑ

Etymology: From G3144 (μάρτυς, 'martys'), meaning 'witness'. It refers to that which is borne witness to, or the content of a witness's testimony.

G5485

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHA-rees

Translations: grace, a grace, favor, a favor, kindness, a kindness, thanks, gratitude, charm, a charm, delight, a delight

Notes: This word is a feminine noun that generally refers to grace, favor, or kindness. It can also mean thanks or gratitude, especially in expressions like 'to give thanks'. In some contexts, it can refer to charm or delight. It is often used to describe divine favor or unmerited divine assistance given to humans.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ, ΕΛΕΟΣ, ΔΩΡΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰer- ('to desire, to like'). In ancient Greek, it developed to mean 'that which delights' or 'favor'.

G1759

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: en-DEH-ace

Translations: lacking, needy, deficient, in want of, poor, destitute

Notes: This adjective describes someone or something that is lacking in a particular quality, resource, or item. It often implies a state of need or deficiency. It is frequently used with a genitive case to specify what is being lacked, for example, 'lacking (of) wisdom' or 'needy (of) food'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΤΩΧΟΣ, ΠΕΝΗΣ, ἈΠΟΡΟΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition ἐν (en), meaning 'in', and the root of δέω (deō), meaning 'to lack' or 'to need'. Thus, it literally means 'in lack' or 'in need'.

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.

G5561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kho-REE-ohn

Translations: of places, of fields, of lands, of pieces of land, of countries

Notes: This word refers to a specific place, a piece of land, a field, or a region. It can denote a small plot of ground, a larger area, or even a country. In its genitive plural form, as 'ΧΩΡΙΩΝ', it indicates possession or origin related to multiple places or lands.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΟΠΩΝ, ΑΓΡΩΝ, ΓΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'ΧΩΡΙΟΝ' is a diminutive of 'ΧΩΡΟΣ' (choros), meaning 'place, space, region'.

G5225

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-PEER-khon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΗΝ, ΕΙΜΙ

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

G4453

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: poh-LOON-tes

Translations: selling, those selling, a seller

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'selling' or 'those who are selling'. It describes an ongoing action of selling. It can function adjectivally to describe people or things that are in the process of selling, or substantively as a noun referring to the sellers themselves.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΔΙΔΟΝΤΕΣ, ΕΜΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: From πῶλος (pōlos, "colt, foal"), referring to the selling of young animals, then extended to selling in general.

G5092

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tee-MAS

Translations: honors, values, prices, dignities

Notes: This word is the plural form of the noun 'ΤΙΜΗ' (timē), which means honor, value, price, or dignity. It refers to the esteem, respect, or worth attributed to someone or something. It can also denote a monetary value or a position of honor. In its plural form, it often refers to multiple instances of honor, privileges, or valuations.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΟΞΑ, ΑΞΙΑ, ΚΛΕΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΙΜΗ (timē) comes from an ancient root meaning 'to value' or 'to honor'. It is related to the verb τιμάω (timaō), 'to honor' or 'to value'.

G4098

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pip-RAS-koh-MEH-non

Translations: of those being sold, of things being sold, of those who were being sold

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, indicating an ongoing action of being sold. It describes something or someone that is in the process of being sold, or has been put up for sale. As a genitive plural, it typically functions to show possession or relationship, often translated with 'of' or implying 'belonging to' or 'concerning' the things or people being sold.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Participle, Genitive, Plural, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΩΛΟΥΜΕΝΩΝ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΟΜΕΝΩΝ

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-TEE-thoon

Translations: they were placing, they were putting, they were laying, they were setting

Notes: This word is the imperfect indicative active, third person plural form of the verb 'τίθημι' (tithēmi), meaning 'to place', 'to put', or 'to set'. The imperfect tense indicates an ongoing, repeated, or continuous action in the past. Therefore, 'ἐτίθουν' describes an action that was happening or being done repeatedly by a group of people in the past, such as 'they were placing' or 'they used to put'.

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

Synonyms: ΒΑΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The verb 'τίθημι' (tithēmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to put, place'. It is a reduplicated root aorist verb, characteristic of ancient Greek.

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'.

G1230

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-DEE-deh-toh

Translations: was being distributed, was being given out, was being handed out

Notes: This word is the imperfect indicative middle/passive form of the verb 'διαδίδωμι' (diadidomi), meaning 'to distribute' or 'to give out'. The imperfect tense indicates an ongoing or repeated action in the past. In the passive voice, it means 'it was being distributed' or 'it was being given out'. It describes something that was in the process of being shared or handed out among people.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΜΕΡΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΝΕΜΩ

G2526

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kah-THO-tee

Translations: inasmuch as, according as, because, since, as, just as

Notes: This word is a compound conjunction or adverb meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'because'. It is used to introduce a clause that explains the reason or manner of something, similar to 'since' or 'as'. It can also mean 'according as' or 'just as', indicating conformity or correspondence.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙ, ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΩΣΠΕΡ

Etymology: ΚΑΘΟΤΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down, according to', and the conjunction ΟΤΙ (hoti), meaning 'that, because'.

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AHN

Translations: if, ever, might, would, should

Notes: This word is a particle used to express contingency, possibility, or potentiality. It does not have a direct English equivalent but modifies the meaning of the verb it accompanies, often indicating that an action is dependent on a condition or is hypothetical. It is frequently used with the subjunctive or optative moods to form conditional clauses or express indefinite temporal or relative clauses.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The origin of this particle is uncertain, but it is believed to be an ancient particle in Greek, possibly related to the concept of 'on' or 'up' in some contexts, though its primary function became conditional.

G1941

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ep-ee-klay-THEYS

Translations: called, named, surnamed, invoked, appealed to

Notes: This word is a passive participle derived from the verb 'epikaleō'. It means 'having been called', 'having been named', or 'having been surnamed'. It can also refer to someone who has been invoked or appealed to. It is often used to describe someone who is known by a particular name or title, or to whom an appeal is made.

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

Synonyms: ΟΝΟΜΑΖΩ, ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΟΡΕΥΩ

G0901

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: bar-NAH-bas

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

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

G3177

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: meth-er-may-NEH-oo-meh-non

Translations: being translated, which means, interpreted, being interpreted

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being translated' or 'being interpreted'. It is often used to introduce an explanation or definition of a preceding word or phrase, indicating that the word or phrase is being explained or given its meaning in another language or in simpler terms. It is a compound word formed from μετά (with, after), ἑρμηνεύω (to interpret, translate), and the passive participle ending.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΜΗΝΕΥΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΔΗΛΟΥΜΕΝΟΝ

G5207

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HUI-os

Translations: son, a son

Notes: This word refers to a male offspring, a son. It is a masculine noun and is commonly used to denote a direct descendant or, in a broader sense, someone who shares a close relationship or characteristic with another, such as 'sons of God' or 'sons of disobedience'. It can also refer to a young man or a male child.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ

Etymology: From an unused root, probably meaning 'to beget'. It is related to the concept of generation and lineage.

G3019

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: le-oo-EE-tays

Translations: Levite, a Levite

Notes: This word refers to a descendant of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, who belonged to the tribe of Levi. In ancient Israel, Levites were a specific class of religious assistants to the priests, responsible for various duties in the Tabernacle and later the Temple, such as maintaining the sacred space, carrying the Ark of the Covenant, and performing musical services. They did not inherit land like the other tribes but were supported by tithes.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: Derived from the Hebrew name לֵוִי (Levi), referring to the son of Jacob and the progenitor of the tribe of Levi. The Greek word adds the suffix -ίτης (-ites), which is common for indicating a member of a group or a descendant.

G5225

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: hoo-PAR-khon-tos

Translations: of being, of existing, of belonging, of having, of possessing, of being present, of being available

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to be' or 'to exist'. It describes something that is in existence, is present, or belongs to someone. It can also refer to something that is possessed or available. In the genitive case, as seen here, it often indicates possession or the source of something.

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

Synonyms: ΟΝΤΟΣ, ΕΣΤΩΤΟΣ

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-neng-ken

Translations: he brought, he carried, he bore, he led, he produced

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'he brought,' 'he carried,' or 'he bore.' It is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb φέρω (pherō), which means 'to bear,' 'to carry,' 'to bring,' or 'to lead.' It describes a completed action in the past, performed by a single male or neuter subject.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

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

G5536