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Colossians, Chapter 4
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G3588
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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.
G2962
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KOO-ree-oy
Translations: lords, masters, sirs
Notes: This word refers to individuals who hold authority, power, or ownership over others or things. It can be used to address someone respectfully, similar to 'sir' or 'master', or to denote a group of people who are in charge or are owners.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΑΙ, ΑΡΧΟΝΤΕΣ
Etymology: From κύρος (kyros, 'supreme power, authority').
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: toh
Translations: the
Notes: ΤΟ is the neuter singular form of the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek. It is used to specify a noun, much like 'the' in English. It can function as both the subject (nominative case) or the direct object (accusative case) of a sentence when referring to a neuter singular noun.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Etymology: The Greek definite article, including ΤΟ, derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. Its forms developed to agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify.
G1342
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Sounds like: dee-KAH-ee-on
Translations: just, righteous, right, fair, innocent, a just thing, a righteous thing, justice, righteousness
Notes: ΔΙΚΑΙΟΝ is the neuter singular form of the adjective ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, meaning 'just' or 'righteous'. It can describe something that is morally right, fair, or in accordance with divine law. When used as a noun, it refers to 'what is right' or 'justice' itself.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΕΥΘΥΣ
G2532
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Sounds like: kahee
Translations: and, also, even, but, then
Notes: ΚΑΙ is a very common conjunction in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'and' to connect words, phrases, or clauses. It can also function as an adverb, emphasizing a word or phrase with meanings like 'also' or 'even'. In some contexts, it can introduce a contrast, similar to 'but', or indicate sequence, meaning 'then'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: The word ΚΑΙ is an ancient particle, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has remained remarkably stable in form and function throughout the history of the Greek language.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TANE
Translations: the
Notes: ΤΗΝ is the feminine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun that is feminine in gender, singular in number, and in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. For example, it would be used before a feminine singular noun like 'πόλιν' (city) when 'city' is the direct object.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Etymology: The Koine Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It evolved from an earlier demonstrative particle, becoming a grammatical marker for definiteness.
G2471
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ee-SOH-tay-tah
Translations: equality, a equality
Notes: This word refers to the state of being equal, especially in terms of status, rights, or quantity. It signifies fairness or impartiality. It is used to describe a condition where things or people are on the same level, without distinction or preference. In a sentence, it would describe the quality of something being equal to another.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΟΜΟΙΟΤΗΣ, ΠΑΡΟΜΟΙΟΤΗΣ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: toys
Translations: to the, for the, the
Notes: ΤΟΙΣ is the dative plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, but specifically indicates the indirect object or the recipient of an action, or location/instrument when used with a dative noun. It can be used with masculine, feminine, or neuter nouns in the plural.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, All genders
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into the definite article in Greek.
G1401
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: DOO-loys
Translations: to a slave, to a servant, to a bondservant, to slaves, to servants, to bondservants
Notes: This word refers to a slave, servant, or bondservant. It is used in the dative case, indicating the recipient or indirect object of an action. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'He gave a gift to the servants.'
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣ
G3930
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: par-EKH-es-theh
Translations: provide, offer, present, give, show, afford, grant, cause, render, furnish, supply, produce, exhibit
Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para, 'beside, from') and the verb ἔχω (echō, 'to have, hold'). In its active voice, it means to offer, provide, or present something. In the middle voice, as in this form, it often means to provide for oneself, to show oneself, or to present oneself. It is used to command or exhort someone to supply, furnish, or exhibit something.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Imperative Mood, 2nd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΑΡΑΣΧΩ, ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΩ
G1492
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ee-DOH-tes
Translations: knowing, having known, being aware, understanding
Notes: This word is a perfect active participle derived from the verb 'oida', meaning 'to know' or 'to be aware'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone who is in a state of knowing or having known something. It can be used to indicate the reason for an action or the state of a subject.
Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine, Plural
Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΟΝΤΕΣ, ΣΥΝΙΕΝΤΕΣ
Etymology: The verb 'oida' (from which 'eidotes' is derived) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-, meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. In Greek, it evolved to signify knowledge gained through observation or experience.
G3754
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Relative Pronoun
Sounds like: OH-tee
Translations: that, because, for, since, how, what, which
Notes: ΟΤΙ is a versatile word in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction meaning 'that', 'because', 'for', or 'since'. It can introduce a clause explaining a reason or consequence, or it can introduce direct speech, similar to how quotation marks function in English. It can also act as a relative pronoun meaning 'what' or 'which'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΓΑΡ
Etymology: The word ΟΤΙ is derived from the neuter accusative singular of the relative pronoun ὅστις (hostis), meaning 'whoever, whatever'. Over time, it evolved to function primarily as a conjunction.
G5210
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: yoo-MACE
Translations: you
Notes: This word is a second-person plural pronoun, meaning 'you' (referring to multiple people). It is used when the 'you' is the subject of the sentence, performing the action of the verb.
Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Second Person
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the Latin 'vos' and English 'you'.
G2192
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EKH-eh-teh
Translations: you have, you hold, you possess, you keep
Notes: This is a common verb meaning 'to have', 'to hold', 'to possess', or 'to keep'. It is used to indicate possession, a state of being, or to describe an action of holding onto something. It can be used in various contexts, such as having a physical object, possessing a quality, or holding a position.
Inflection: 2nd Person Plural, Present Active Indicative
Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ
G2962
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KOO-ree-on
Translations: Lord, a Lord, master, a master, owner, an owner
Notes: This word means 'Lord,' 'master,' or 'owner.' It is frequently used in ancient Greek texts, including the New Testament, to refer to God or Jesus Christ, or to a human master or owner. As an accusative singular form, it typically functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition, indicating 'the Lord' or 'a Lord' as the recipient of an action.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΘΕΟΣ
G1722
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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.
G3772
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: oo-ra-NOH
Translations: (to) heaven, (in) heaven, (on) heaven, (to) sky, (in) sky, (on) sky, a heaven, a sky
Notes: This word refers to the 'heaven' or 'sky', often used in a singular sense to denote the celestial sphere or the dwelling place of God. It can also refer to the physical sky above the earth. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object of an action, or location, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'in', or 'on'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine
G3588
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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.
G4335
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: pros-YOO-khee
Translations: prayer, a prayer, supplication
Notes: This word refers to an act of prayer or supplication, a communication with God or a deity. It is commonly used to describe the act of worship or a specific request made in prayer. It can be used in contexts ranging from personal devotion to public worship.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΔΕΗΣΙΣ, ΕΥΧΗ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek προσεύχομαι (proseúkhomai, “to pray”), from πρός (prós, “to, toward”) + εὔχομαι (eúkhomai, “to pray, to wish”). It literally means 'a prayer directed towards'.
G4342
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pros-kar-te-REH-ee-teh
Translations: persevere, continue steadfastly, devote yourselves, attend constantly, give yourselves to
Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros, 'to, toward') and the verb καρτερέω (kartereo, 'to be strong, steadfast'). It means to continue steadfastly in a course of action, to persevere, or to be devoted to something. It implies a persistent and unwavering commitment.
Inflection: Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person Plural
Synonyms: ΕΠΙΜΕΝΩ, ΕΓΚΑΡΤΕΡΕΩ, ΔΙΑΜΕΝΩ
Etymology: The word πρός (pros) means 'to, toward, with' and is derived from Proto-Indo-European. The word καρτερέω (kartereo) means 'to be strong, steadfast' and comes from κάρτερος (karteros, 'strong'), which is related to κράτος (kratos, 'strength, power').
G1129
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: gray-gor-OON-tes
Translations: watching, being watchful, being awake, those who are watching
Notes: This word describes the act of being watchful, alert, or awake. It can refer to physical wakefulness or, more commonly in a spiritual context, to being vigilant and prepared. It is often used to encourage believers to be spiritually alert and ready for events.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter, Present, Active, Participle
Synonyms: ΑΓΡΥΠΝΕΩ, ΝΗΦΩ
Etymology: The word Γρηγορέω (grēgoreō) is derived from the perfect active participle of ἐγείρω (egeirō), meaning 'to awaken' or 'to raise up'. It thus carries the sense of having been awakened and remaining awake.
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TEH
Translations: she, herself, to her, for her, of her, her, it, itself, to it, for it, of it, its, they, them, themselves
Notes: This word is a form of the pronoun 'autos', meaning 'self' or 'same'. It can function as a personal pronoun (he, she, it, they), a reflexive pronoun (himself, herself, itself, themselves), or an intensive pronoun (the very, the same). Its specific meaning depends on its case, number, and gender, and the context of the sentence.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine; or Singular, Dative, Feminine; or Singular, Genitive, Feminine; or Plural, Nominative, Neuter
Etymology: The word 'autos' (from which 'autē' is derived) comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ew-to-, a pronominal stem. It is related to other pronouns and demonstratives in various Indo-European languages.
G2169
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: yoo-kha-ris-TEE-ah
Translations: thanksgiving, a thanksgiving, gratitude, thankfulness, Eucharist
Notes: This word refers to the act of giving thanks or expressing gratitude. It can also refer to the feeling of thankfulness itself. In a religious context, it is often used to denote the Christian sacrament of the Eucharist or Holy Communion, which is a service of thanksgiving. It is a compound word derived from the Greek words 'eu' (good, well) and 'charis' (grace, favor, gift).
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΙΑ, ΔΟΞΑ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek εὐχαριστία (eukharistía), meaning 'gratitude, thankfulness'. It is a compound of εὖ (eu, 'good, well') and χάρις (kháris, 'grace, favor, gift').
G4336
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: pros-yoo-KHO-me-noy
Translations: praying, supplicating, making a prayer, a praying one
Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to pray'. It describes someone who is in the act of praying or who is characterized by prayer. It is often used to indicate an ongoing action or state of prayer.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Masculine, Nominative, Plural
Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΑΙΤΟΥΝΤΕΣ, ΕΥΧΟΜΕΝΟΙ
G0260
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition
Sounds like: AH-mah
Translations: at the same time, together, with, at once, simultaneously
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'at the same time' or 'together'. It emphasizes simultaneity or togetherness of actions or people. It can also function as an improper preposition, taking the dative case, to mean 'together with' or 'with'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΜΟΥ, ΣΥΝ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words signifying 'together' or 'at the same time' in various Indo-European languages.
G4012
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: PEH-ree
Translations: about, concerning, around, for, on behalf of, with respect to, at, near
Notes: This word is a preposition that can take either the genitive or accusative case, and its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'about', 'concerning', 'for', or 'on behalf of'. When used with the accusative case, it usually indicates spatial 'around', 'about' (in the sense of movement or position), 'at', or 'near'. It can also be used as a prefix in compound words, adding a sense of 'around' or 'excessive'.
Inflection: Governs Genitive or Accusative case; Does not inflect itself
Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peri, meaning 'around, about'. It is cognate with English 'peri-' (as in 'perimeter') and Latin 'per'.
G2249
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: hay-MOHN
Translations: of us, our
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the first-person personal pronoun, meaning 'of us' or 'our'. It indicates possession or origin related to a group of speakers. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'the house of us' or 'our house'.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, First Person
G2443
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Part of Speech: Conjunction
Sounds like: EE-nah
Translations: in order that, that, so that, to
Notes: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a clause expressing purpose, result, or content. It often translates to 'in order that' or simply 'that' when indicating the aim or outcome of an action. It can also be used to express a command or exhortation, especially when followed by the subjunctive mood.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en- (in). It is related to the preposition 'in' and developed into a conjunction expressing purpose or result.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Letter
Sounds like: OH
Translations: the, who, which, O
Notes: Ο is primarily the masculine singular nominative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun, similar to 'the' in English. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', introducing a relative clause. Additionally, 'Ο' is the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, Omicron, which corresponds to the short 'o' sound.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative (for the article/relative pronoun); Does not inflect (for the letter)
Etymology: The definite article 'Ο' derives from Proto-Indo-European. The letter 'Ο' (Omicron) is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'.
G2316
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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.
G0455
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-NOY-xay
Translations: open, to open, to unseal
Notes: This word means 'to open' or 'to unseal'. It is commonly used to describe the act of making something accessible or revealing something. It can refer to opening a physical object like a mouth, a pit, or a door, or it can be used metaphorically for opening one's understanding or revealing a secret.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist, Subjunctive, Active
Synonyms: ἈΝΑΠΕΤΑΝΝΥΜΙ, ΔΙΑΝΟΙΓΩ
G2254
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: HEE-meen
Translations: (to) us, (for) us, us
Notes: This word is the dative plural form of the first-person plural pronoun 'we'. It is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb, meaning 'to us' or 'for us'. It can also signify possession or benefit/detriment for 'us'. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'He gave the book to us' or 'This is good for us'.
Inflection: First Person, Plural, Dative
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to the first-person plural pronoun in other Indo-European languages.
G2374
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: THOO-ran
Translations: door, a door, gate, a gate
Notes: This word refers to a door or a gate, the movable barrier that closes an entrance. It is commonly used in sentences to indicate the object that is opened or closed to enter or exit a place.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words for 'door' in many other Indo-European languages.
G3588, G3778
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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle
Sounds like: too
Translations: of the, of him, of it, of this, to, in order to
Notes: This word is a form of the definite article 'the' or a demonstrative pronoun 'this/that'. It is most commonly used to indicate possession or relationship, translating as 'of the' or 'of him/it'. It can also be used before an infinitive verb to express purpose, meaning 'to' or 'in order to'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter
Etymology: The word 'Ο' (ho), from which 'ΤΟΥ' is derived, comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient word that has evolved to serve various grammatical functions in Greek.
G3056
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: LOH-goo
Translations: of word, of account, of reason, of speech, of message, of saying, of statement, of report, of matter, of thing
Notes: This word refers to a word, speech, discourse, or a divine utterance. It can also mean an account, reason, or a matter/thing. In its genitive form, as seen here, it indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of'. It is frequently used in contexts relating to communication, divine revelation, or logical reasoning.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΜΥΘΟΣ, ΕΠΟΣ
G2980
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: lah-LEE-sai
Translations: to speak, to talk, to say
Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It indicates the action of speaking or saying something, often used in contexts where someone is unable or unwilling to communicate verbally. It can also refer to the act of proclaiming or declaring.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΕΡΩ, ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ
G3466
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: moo-STAY-ree-on
Translations: mystery, a mystery, secret, a secret
Notes: This word refers to something hidden or secret, which is not yet revealed or understood. In a religious context, it often refers to a divine truth or purpose that is revealed only to those who are initiated or enlightened. It can also refer to a secret rite or doctrine.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Vocative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟΝ, ΚΡΥΠΤΟΝ, ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΨΙΣ
Etymology: The word ΜΥΣΤΗΡΙΟΝ comes from the Greek verb μύω (myō), meaning 'to close the eyes or mouth', referring to the secrecy or silence associated with mysteries or secret rites. It is related to the 'mysteries' of ancient Greek religions.
G5547
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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
G1223
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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'.
G1210
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: DEH-deh-mai
Translations: I have been bound, I am bound, I have been tied, I am tied
Notes: This is the first person singular perfect passive indicative form of the verb δέω (deō), meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'. The perfect tense indicates an action completed in the past with continuing results in the present. Therefore, 'I have been bound' implies that the state of being bound continues into the present, or 'I am bound' as a result of a past action. It describes a state of being restrained or imprisoned.
Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Indicative, First Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΠΕΔΕΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΕΩ
Etymology: The word δέω (deō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind'.
G5319
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: fah-neh-ROH-soh
Translations: I will make manifest, I will reveal, I will show, I will make known
Notes: This verb means to make something visible, clear, or known to others. It implies an action of bringing something out of obscurity into the light, or from a hidden state into public knowledge. It is used to describe the act of revealing truths, showing oneself, or making intentions clear.
Inflection: Future, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular
Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΨΩ, ΔΕΙΞΩ, ΓΝΩΡΙΣΩ
G0846
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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.
G5613
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition
Sounds like: OHS
Translations: as, like, when, how, about, approximately, that, so that
Notes: ΩΣ is a versatile particle in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction or adverb. It is used to introduce comparisons ('as,' 'like'), indicate time ('when'), express manner ('how'), or denote purpose or result ('so that,' 'that'). It can also indicate approximation ('about,' 'approximately') or serve as a preposition meaning 'to' or 'towards' with certain cases.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to demonstrative pronouns and adverbs indicating manner or comparison.
G1163
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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'.
G1691
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: MEH
Translations: me
Notes: This word is the first-person singular pronoun 'me' in the accusative case. It is used as the direct object of a verb or as the object of certain prepositions, indicating the recipient of an action or the object being affected.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, First Person
Etymology: The word ΜΕ (me) derives from the ancient Greek first-person singular pronoun. Its form has remained largely consistent throughout various stages of the Greek language.
G4678
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: so-FEE-ah
Translations: wisdom, a wisdom
Notes: This word refers to wisdom, which is the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment. It often implies practical insight and skill in living, or divine wisdom. It is used as a feminine noun in sentences.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΣΙΣ, ΓΝΩΣΙΣ, ΦΡΟΝΗΣΙΣ
Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'skill' or 'cleverness', evolving to mean 'wisdom' or 'prudence'.
G4043
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: peh-ree-pah-TEH-ee-teh
Translations: walk, live, conduct yourselves, behave
Notes: This word is a verb meaning to walk, either literally or metaphorically. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to one's manner of life, conduct, or behavior. It is often used in the New Testament to describe how one should live their life in accordance with certain principles or beliefs.
Inflection: Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person Plural
Synonyms: ΠΟΛΙΤΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΖΑΩ, ΟΔΕΥΩ
Etymology: The word is a compound of περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and πατέω (pateō), meaning 'to tread' or 'to walk'. Thus, it literally means 'to walk around' or 'to tread about'.
G4314
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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.
G3588
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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).
G1854
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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.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TON
Translations: the
Notes: This word is the masculine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a particular masculine noun that is the direct object of a verb or preposition. For example, it would be used in phrases like 'he saw the man' or 'towards the God'.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative
Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed to function as a marker of definiteness in Greek.
G2540
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: kai-RON
Translations: time, a time, season, a season, opportune time, a opportune time, proper time, a proper time
Notes: This word refers to a specific, appointed, or opportune time, a critical moment, or a season, rather than general chronological time (which is 'χρόνος'). It often implies a qualitative aspect of time, emphasizing the right or fitting moment for something. In the provided examples, it is used in the accusative case, indicating the object of an action or a duration.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΧΡΟΝΟΣ, ΩΡΑ, ΕΠΟΧΗ
Etymology: The etymology of 'καιρός' is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the idea of 'fitting' or 'proper'.
G1805
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: eks-ah-go-RAH-zo-meh-noy
Translations: redeeming, buying back, buying up, making the most of
Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'ἀγοράζω' (agorazō), meaning 'to buy' or 'to buy in the marketplace'. It means to buy out, to buy back, or to redeem, often implying a rescue or liberation through payment. In some contexts, it can also mean to 'make the most of' or 'seize the opportunity', particularly when referring to time.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Participle, Masculine, Plural, Nominative
Synonyms: ΛΥΤΡΟΩ, ΑΠΟΛΥΤΡΟΩ
G3056
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: LOH-goss
Translations: word, a word, reason, a reason, account, an account, speech, a speech, message, a message, report, a report, thing, a thing, matter, a matter, saying, a saying, discourse, a discourse
Notes: The word 'logos' is a fundamental term in Koine Greek with a wide range of meanings. It can refer to a spoken or written word, a statement, a message, or a command. Beyond simple communication, it also encompasses concepts like reason, logic, an account, a narrative, or even a divine utterance or principle. Its specific meaning often depends on the context in which it is used.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ
Etymology: From the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say, speak'. It refers to something said or thought, and its meaning evolved to encompass both speech and the underlying reason or thought.
G5216
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: hoo-MOHN
Translations: (of) you, your
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the second-person personal pronoun, meaning 'of you' or 'your' when referring to multiple people. It indicates possession, origin, or relationship concerning a group of people being addressed. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'the house of you' (your house) or 'from among you'.
Inflection: Second Person, Plural, Genitive
G3842
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: PAN-toh-teh
Translations: always, at all times, ever
Notes: This word means 'always' or 'at all times'. It is used to indicate that an action or state is continuous or happens without exception. For example, one might say 'he always speaks the truth' or 'she is always joyful'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΑΕΙ, ΔΙΑΠΑΝΤΟΣ
Etymology: From πᾶς (pas, “all”) and ὅτε (hote, “when”). It literally means 'at all times'.
G5485
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KHA-ree-tee
Translations: to grace, to favor, to kindness, to goodwill, to thanks, to gratitude, to a gift, to a blessing
Notes: This word refers to grace, favor, kindness, or a gift. It is often used in a theological sense to describe God's unmerited favor towards humanity. It can also refer to human kindness, charm, or gratitude. In this form, it indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to grace' or 'by grace'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ, ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΕΛΕΟΣ
G0217
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: AH-lah-tee
Translations: salt, a salt, (to) salt, (in) salt
Notes: This word refers to salt, a common crystalline substance used as a seasoning and preservative. In Koine Greek, it can be used literally to refer to the mineral, or metaphorically to represent wisdom, purity, or preserving influence, especially in the context of teachings or character. It is often used in a dative case to indicate 'to salt' or 'in salt'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter
G0741
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle
Sounds like: heer-TOO-meh-nos
Translations: seasoned, prepared, made ready, fitted
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb ἀρτύω (artuō), meaning 'to season' or 'to prepare'. As a participle, it describes something that has been seasoned or prepared. It functions adjectivally, modifying a noun to indicate that the noun possesses the quality of having been seasoned or made ready. For example, it can describe speech that is 'seasoned with grace'.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative, Perfect, Passive, Participle
Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ, ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΑΖΩ
Etymology: The verb ἀρτύω (artuō) is thought to be derived from ἄρτος (artos), meaning 'bread', or related to the idea of fitting or preparing food.
G1492
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EYE-deh-nye
Translations: to know, to understand, to perceive
Notes: This is the perfect active infinitive form of the verb ΟἾΔΑ, meaning 'to know' or 'to understand'. It is used to express the act of knowing or having knowledge about something. For example, it can be used in constructions like 'I want to know' or 'it is good to know'.
Inflection: Perfect Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ
Etymology: The root verb ΟἾΔΑ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. In Greek, it evolved to primarily mean 'to know' through observation or experience, often implying a state of knowing rather than the process of learning.
G4459
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction
Sounds like: POHS
Translations: how, in what way, by what means, that, in order that
Notes: ΠΩΣ is an adverb used to inquire about the manner or means by which something occurs, translating to "how" or "in what way." It can introduce direct or indirect questions. It can also function as a conjunction, meaning "that" or "in order that," especially when expressing purpose or result.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to demonstrative and interrogative pronominal stems.
G5210
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: hoo-MAS
Translations: you, you all
Notes: This is a second-person plural personal pronoun, meaning 'you' or 'you all'. It is in the accusative case, indicating that it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. For example, it would be used in a sentence like 'He saw you all'.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Second Person, All genders
G1762
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Verb
Sounds like: EH-nee
Translations: there is, there are, it is possible, it is lawful, it is present, it is in
Notes: ΕΝΙ is an enclitic adverbial form of the verb εἰμί (eimi), meaning 'to be'. It typically translates to 'there is' or 'there are', indicating existence or presence. It can also convey the meaning 'it is possible' or 'it is lawful'. In some contexts, it functions as an adverb meaning 'in' or 'within', often implying 'it is in' or 'it is present in'. It is a common word in Koine Greek, used to express existence or possibility.
Inflection: Third person singular, present indicative, active, enclitic form of εἰμί (eimi)
Synonyms: ΕΣΤΙΝ, ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙ
G1538
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun
Sounds like: HEK-as-toh
Translations: each, every, each one, every one, to each, to every, to each one
Notes: This word means 'each' or 'every'. It is used to refer to individual members of a group, emphasizing their distinctness. It often appears in the dative case, meaning 'to each' or 'for each', indicating distribution or assignment to individuals. For example, it can be used to say 'to each person' or 'every one of them'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΑΥΤΟΣ
G0611
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-po-kri-NES-thai
Translations: to answer, to reply, to respond
Notes: This word means 'to answer' or 'to reply'. It is often used in contexts where someone is speaking in response to a question, statement, or situation. It can also imply making a decision or giving an account. It is a deponent verb, meaning it has a passive form but an active meaning.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive
Synonyms: ἈΝΤΑΠΟΚΡΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΟΚΡΙΝΟΜΑΙ
Etymology: From ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') and κρίνω (krinō, 'to separate, to judge'). The compound verb originally meant 'to separate oneself from' or 'to decide from', evolving to 'to answer' in the sense of making a decision or giving a judgment in response.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TAH
Translations: the
Notes: ΤΑ is the neuter plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, indicating that a noun is definite or previously mentioned. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, and in this form, it can be used for both nominative (subject) and accusative (direct object) cases.
Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into a definite article in Greek.
G2596
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Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition
Sounds like: KAT
Translations: down, against, according to, throughout, during
Notes: This is an elided form of the Greek preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down', 'against', 'according to', 'throughout', or 'during'. It is frequently used as a prefix in compound verbs and nouns, indicating a downward motion, completion, intensity, or opposition. For example, in 'κατέβη' (katebē), it means 'went down', and in 'καταπιεῖν' (katapiein), it means 'to swallow down'. The final alpha (α) is often dropped when the next word or part of the compound begins with a vowel, or when it's followed by certain consonants.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix); functions as a preposition that takes the genitive or accusative case.
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kmt- 'down, with, against'. It is a common Greek preposition that has been used since ancient times.
G1691
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: eh-MEH
Translations: me
Notes: This word is the accusative singular form of the first-person pronoun, meaning 'me'. It is used as the direct object of a verb or after certain prepositions that take the accusative case, indicating the recipient of an action or the object of a preposition.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, First Person
G3956
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PAN-ta
Translations: all, every, everything, all things
Notes: This word means 'all' or 'every'. In its plural neuter form, as seen here, it often translates to 'all things' or 'everything'. It is used to indicate totality or universality, referring to a complete set or collection of items or concepts.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative
Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ
G1107
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: gno-REE-say
Translations: will make known, will know, will declare, will tell, will reveal
Notes: This word means to make something known, to declare, or to reveal. It is used to indicate the act of imparting information or knowledge to others. For example, someone might 'make known' their plans or 'declare' a truth.
Inflection: Future, Indicative, Active, Third Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΩ, ΜΗΝΥΩ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΩ
G5213
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: yoo-MEEN
Translations: (to) you, (for) you
Notes: This word is a second person plural pronoun, meaning 'you' (plural). It is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of a verb or the recipient of an action. It can be translated as 'to you' or 'for you', depending on the context.
Inflection: Plural, Dative
G5190
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: TOO-khee-koss
Translations: Tychicus
Notes: Tychicus is a proper noun, referring to a specific individual. In the New Testament, Tychicus was a faithful companion and messenger of the Apostle Paul, often entrusted with delivering letters and news to various churches.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Etymology: From the Greek word 'τύχη' (tyche), meaning 'fortune' or 'chance'. The name Tychicus therefore means 'fortunate' or 'chance-like'.
G0027
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ah-gah-pay-TOS
Translations: beloved, dear, only, a beloved, a dear, an only
Notes: This word describes someone or something that is greatly loved or highly esteemed. It is often used to refer to an 'only' or 'unique' child, emphasizing their special status and the affection held for them. It can be used to describe a person, an object, or even an abstract concept that is cherished.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΦΙΛΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΦΙΛΗΣ
Etymology: From the Greek verb ἀγαπάω (agapaō), meaning 'to love', combined with the suffix -τος (-tos), which forms verbal adjectives indicating capability or result. Thus, it means 'capable of being loved' or 'loved'.
G0080
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-del-FOS
Translations: brother, a brother, fellow countryman, kinsman, fellow believer
Notes: This word refers to a brother, either by birth or by a close familial or social bond. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to a fellow countryman, a kinsman, or a fellow believer in a religious context. It is a masculine noun.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ἈΝΗΡ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ, ἙΤΑΙΡΟΣ
Etymology: From the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and δελφύς (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.
G4103
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Sounds like: PIS-tos
Translations: faithful, trustworthy, believing, true, a faithful one
Notes: This word describes someone or something that is reliable, dependable, and worthy of trust. It can refer to a person who is faithful in their commitments or beliefs, or to God who is true to His promises. When used as a noun, it refers to a 'faithful one' or 'believer'. It is often used to describe someone who has faith or is a follower of a particular belief.
Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular
Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΙΝΟΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΕΥΣΕΒΗΣ
Etymology: From the verb 'πείθω' (peithō), meaning 'to persuade' or 'to trust'. It relates to the concept of being persuaded or having trust, thus leading to the meaning of being trustworthy or faithful.
G1249
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: dee-AH-koh-noss
Translations: deacon, a deacon, servant, a servant, minister, a minister
Notes: This word refers to a servant, minister, or deacon. It describes someone who performs service, whether in a general sense of waiting on tables or serving others, or in a more specific religious sense as an official church leader (a deacon). It emphasizes the act of service and ministry.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΔΟΥΛΟΣ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣ, ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ
Etymology: From διά (dia, 'through') and κόνις (konis, 'dust'), possibly referring to someone who raises dust by hurrying to serve, or more generally, someone who serves through or by means of something. It denotes one who executes the commands of another, especially in a religious or official capacity.
G4889
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: soon-DOO-loss
Translations: fellow servant, a fellow servant, fellow slave, a fellow slave
Notes: This is a compound word formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and ΔΟΥΛΟΣ (doulos), meaning 'slave' or 'servant'. Therefore, it refers to someone who is a 'fellow slave' or 'fellow servant', indicating a shared status or service with another person. It is used to describe individuals who serve the same master or are in a similar position of servitude or ministry.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ, ΣΥΝΔΙΑΚΟΝΟΣ
Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΔΟΥΛΟΣ is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the noun ΔΟΥΛΟΣ (doulos), meaning 'slave' or 'servant'.
G2962
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KOO-ree-OH
Translations: to the Lord, for the Lord, to the master, for the master, to an owner, for an owner
Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, meaning 'Lord,' 'master,' or 'owner.' In the dative case, it typically indicates the indirect object of an action, the recipient, or the beneficiary. It is commonly used in religious contexts to refer to God or Jesus Christ, but can also refer to a human master or owner. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'to give thanks to the Lord' or 'to serve the master.'
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ
G1510
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ON
Translations: being, existing, a being, that which is
Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'being' or 'existing'. It describes something that is in a state of being or existence. As a neuter singular form, it often refers to 'that which is' or 'a being', and can function as a noun.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΟΝ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ
G3992
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EP-emp-sa
Translations: I sent
Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'ΠΕΜΠΩ', meaning 'to send'. In this specific form, it indicates an action of sending that was completed in the past by the speaker. It is used to describe a singular individual performing the act of sending.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΣΤΕΛΛΩ
G1519
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: EES
Translations: into, to, for, unto, among, in, toward
Notes: This word is a preposition that primarily indicates motion towards or into something. It is always used with the accusative case, showing the destination or goal of an action. It can also express purpose, result, or the object of an action. For example, it is used to say 'go into the city' or 'believe into Christ'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: The word ΕἸΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European *en-s, which is a locative adverb meaning 'in, into'. It is related to the English word 'in'.
G3778
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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective
Sounds like: TOO-toh
Translations: this, that, it, a this, a that
Notes: ΤΟΥΤΟ is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is the neuter singular form and can function as either the nominative or accusative case. As a pronoun, it refers to a specific thing or concept, often pointing it out. As an adjective, it modifies a neuter singular noun, indicating 'this' or 'that' particular noun. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'this thing' or 'that matter'.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ
Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos) is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. Its origin is ancient, deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots that conveyed the idea of proximity or pointing.
G1097
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: GNO-teh
Translations: know, understand, perceive, learn, come to know
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to know' or 'to understand'. In this form, it is an imperative, giving a command to a group of people to 'know' or 'understand' something. It can refer to gaining knowledge, recognizing a fact, or experiencing something firsthand.
Inflection: 2nd Person, Plural, Aorist, Active, Imperative
Synonyms: ΟΙΔΑ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ
G3870
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pah-rah-kah-LEH-see
Translations: he may call, he may summon, he may entreat, he may exhort, he may comfort, he may encourage
Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'parakaleō', meaning 'to call to one's side'. It is used to describe the action of summoning, entreating, exhorting, comforting, or encouraging someone. In this specific form, it indicates a potential or desired action, often translated with 'may' or 'might', suggesting a purpose or result.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΤΡΕΠΩ, ΠΑΡΑΙΝΕΩ, ΣΥΜΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΕΩ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TAS
Translations: the
Notes: ΤΑΣ is the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek. It is used to specify a particular noun, similar to 'the' in English. This specific form is used when the noun it modifies is feminine, plural, and in the accusative case, indicating the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.
Inflection: Feminine, Plural, Accusative
G2588
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: kar-DEE-as
Translations: of heart, of a heart, of mind, of soul, of inner self, of conscience, of courage, of will
Notes: This word refers to the physical heart, but more commonly in Koine Greek, it signifies the center of one's being, including thoughts, emotions, will, and conscience. It is often used to denote the inner person, the seat of spiritual and moral life. For example, it can refer to the core of one's beliefs or the source of one's intentions.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΨΥΧΗ, ΝΟΥΣ, ΠΝΕΥΜΑ
G4862
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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-'.
G3682
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: oh-NAY-see-moh
Translations: Onesimus
Notes: Onesimus is a Greek proper name meaning 'profitable' or 'useful'. It refers to a specific individual, notably a slave mentioned in the New Testament book of Philemon, who became a Christian and was sent back to his master by the Apostle Paul. The name is used to identify this person in various contexts.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine
Etymology: From the Greek word ὀνησις (onēsis), meaning 'profit' or 'usefulness', derived from the verb ὀνίνημι (onínēmi), meaning 'to benefit' or 'to be useful'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TOH
Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the
Notes: ΤΩ is the dative singular form of the definite article 'the'. It indicates the indirect object of a verb or the means/instrument by which an action is performed. It can also be used to indicate location or association, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', 'by', 'with', or 'in'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
G4103, G4102
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb
Sounds like: PIS-toh
Translations: faithful, trustworthy, reliable, a faithful one, to be made sure, to be assured, to be convinced, to be believed, to be entrusted
Notes: This word can be an inflected form of the adjective 'faithful' or a form of the verb 'to make faithful/to be made faithful'. As an adjective, it describes someone or something as trustworthy, reliable, or deserving of belief. As a verb, it means to be made certain, to be assured, or to be entrusted with something. The meaning depends on the context.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter (from ΠΙΣΤΟΣ); or Aorist, Passive, Infinitive (from ΠΙΣΤΟΩ)
Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΗΣ, ΕΓΓΥΟΣ, ΒΕΒΑΙΟΣ
G0027
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ah-gah-pay-TOH
Translations: (to) beloved, (to) dear, (to) only-begotten, (to) only
Notes: This word describes someone who is beloved, dear, or uniquely cherished. It is often used to refer to an only child, or someone who is deeply loved. In the provided examples, it appears in the dative case, indicating 'to the beloved' or 'to the dear one'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΦΙΛΟΣ, ΑΓΑΘΟΣ
Etymology: The word ἈΓΑΠΗΤΟΣ (agapetos) is derived from the verb ἀγαπάω (agapao), meaning 'to love'. It signifies someone who is the object of love.
G0080
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-del-PHO
Translations: to brother, to a brother, to fellow believer, to a fellow believer, to countryman, to a countryman
Notes: This word refers to a brother by birth, but it is also commonly used in a broader sense to refer to a fellow countryman, a fellow human being, or, especially in a religious context, a fellow believer or disciple. It is a dative form, indicating the indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for'.
Inflection: Dative, Singular, Masculine
Synonyms: ἈΔΕΛΦΟΤΗΣ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ
Etymology: The word ἈΔΕΛΦΟΣ is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and δελφύς (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.
G3739
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Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction
Sounds like: HOS
Translations: who, which, what, that, as, how, when
Notes: The word 'ΟΣ' is a versatile relative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'who,' 'which,' or 'that,' depending on the context and the gender, number, and case it agrees with. It introduces a relative clause, linking it to a preceding noun or pronoun. It can also function as a conjunction, meaning 'as,' 'how,' or 'when,' indicating manner or time.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative
Etymology: The word 'ΟΣ' is an ancient Greek word, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It has been a fundamental part of the Greek language's grammatical structure for millennia, serving to connect clauses and introduce relative information.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ES-tin
Translations: is, a is
Notes: This word is the third person singular present indicative form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It means 'he is', 'she is', 'it is', or 'there is'. It is used to express existence, identity, or a state of being, often linking a subject to a predicate. It can also imply 'exists' or 'happens'.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active
G1537
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: ex
Translations: out of, from, of, by, with
Notes: ἘΞ is a preposition that signifies origin, separation, or source. It always governs the genitive case. It can denote movement 'out of' a place, 'from' a point in time or a source, 'of' a material or composition, or 'by' an agent. It often implies a complete separation or a clear point of departure.
Inflection: Does not inflect; always takes the genitive case.
Synonyms: ΑΠΟ, ΕΚ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is cognate with Latin ex and English out.
G1107
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: gno-ree-SOO-sin
Translations: they will make known, they will know, they will reveal, they will declare
Notes: This is a verb in the future active indicative, third person plural. It means 'they will make known' or 'they will know'. It describes an action that will be performed by a group of people, making something clear or revealing information.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Future, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΔΗΛΩΣΟΥΣΙΝ, ΦΑΝΕΡΩΣΟΥΣΙΝ
G5602
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: OH-deh
Translations: here, hither, in this place, to this place
Notes: This word is an adverb indicating location or direction, meaning 'here' or 'to this place'. It is used to point to a specific location or to indicate movement towards the speaker or a particular spot. For example, it can be used in commands like 'Come here!' or to state that something is located 'here'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΝΘΑΔΕ, ΕΝΤΑΥΘΑ
Etymology: From the demonstrative stem *ho- (this) and the locative suffix -de. It indicates proximity to the speaker.
G782
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: as-PAH-zeh-tai
Translations: he greets, she greets, it greets, he salutes, she salutes, it salutes, he embraces, she embraces, it embraces
Notes: This word means to greet, salute, or embrace. It is often used to convey a friendly or respectful salutation, similar to saying 'hello' or 'farewell' to someone. It can also imply a physical embrace or a warm welcome. In a sentence, it would typically be used to describe someone extending a greeting to another person or group.
Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person Singular
Synonyms: ΧΑΙΡΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΕΩ
G707
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: ah-ris-TAR-khos
Translations: Aristarchus
Notes: Aristarchus is a masculine proper noun, referring to a specific individual. In the New Testament, Aristarchus was a Macedonian from Thessalonica, a companion and fellow-prisoner of Paul. He is mentioned in the book of Acts and in Paul's epistles.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative
Etymology: From Greek ἀριστος (aristos) meaning 'best' and ἄρχος (archos) meaning 'ruler' or 'chief'.
G4869
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: soon-ahee-khma-LOH-tos
Translations: fellow prisoner, a fellow prisoner, co-captive
Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'αἰχμάλωτος' (aichmalōtos), meaning 'captive' or 'prisoner'. It refers to someone who is a prisoner alongside another person, or a companion in captivity. It is used to describe someone who shares the same imprisonment or spiritual bondage.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΙΟΣ, ΣΥΝΔΕΣΜΙΟΣ
Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the noun αἰχμάλωτος (aichmalōtos), meaning 'captive' or 'prisoner'. The latter part, αἰχμάλωτος, is derived from αἰχμή (aichmē), meaning 'spear point', and ἁλίσκομαι (haliskomai), meaning 'to be captured'.
G1700
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: moo
Translations: of me, my, mine
Notes: ΜΟΥ is the genitive singular form of the first-person personal pronoun, meaning "of me," "my," or "mine." It indicates possession or origin, similar to how "my" or "mine" is used in English. It can be used with nouns to show ownership (e.g., "my house") or with verbs to indicate the source or object of an action (e.g., "he heard of me").
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Common Gender
G3138
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: MAR-kos
Translations: Mark
Notes: This is a common Roman praenomen (given name), equivalent to the English name Mark. It was a very common name in the Roman world and is found in various historical and biblical contexts.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Etymology: The name 'Mark' is of Latin origin, derived from 'Marcus', which is thought to be related to Mars, the Roman god of war.
G0431
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-NEP-see-os
Translations: cousin, a cousin, nephew, a nephew
Notes: This word refers to a male relative, specifically a cousin or a nephew. It is used to denote a family relationship, indicating someone who is the son of one's uncle or aunt, or the son of one's sibling. It is a masculine noun.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΣΥΓΓΕΝΗΣ
Etymology: The word ἈΝΕΨΙΟΣ is derived from the prefix ἀν- (an-), meaning 'up' or 'again', and ἔψιος (epsios), which is related to cooking or boiling, but in this context, it refers to a 'kinsman' or 'relative'. The precise etymology is debated, but it generally refers to a close family member, particularly a cousin or nephew.
G0901
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: bar-NAH-bah
Translations: Barnabas, of Barnabas
Notes: Barnabas is a proper noun, referring to a specific person. In the New Testament, it is the surname given to Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, by the apostles. The name itself means 'son of encouragement' or 'son of consolation'. It is used to identify this individual in various contexts, such as 'the Epistle of Barnabas' or 'Joseph, who was called Barnabas'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Etymology: The name Barnabas is of Aramaic origin, meaning 'son of encouragement' or 'son of consolation'. It was a surname given to Joseph, a Levite, by the apostles.
G3756, G3757
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun
Sounds like: OO
Translations: not, no, where, of whom, of which, when
Notes: This word, written without diacritics, can represent at least two distinct Koine Greek words. It most commonly functions as a negative particle (οὐ), meaning 'not' or 'no', used to express a direct and objective negation. It can also function as a relative adverb (οὗ), meaning 'where' or 'when', indicating place or time, or as a relative genitive pronoun, meaning 'of whom' or 'of which'. The precise meaning depends on the context and the original diacritics.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a particle/adverb); Genitive, Singular, Masculine or Neuter (as a relative pronoun)
Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ
Etymology: The negative particle οὐ (ou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *ne, meaning 'not'. The relative adverb/pronoun οὗ (hou) comes from Proto-Indo-European *kʷo-, a pronominal stem.
G2983
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-LAH-beh-teh
Translations: you took, you received, you got
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'you took' or 'you received'. It is used to describe an action of taking or receiving something that happened in the past, specifically referring to a group of people (you all) who performed the action. It can be used in contexts such as taking an object, receiving a gift, or grasping an idea.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, 2nd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ
G1785
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: en-to-LAS
Translations: commandment, command, instruction, precept
Notes: This word refers to a command, instruction, or precept, often implying a divine or authoritative directive. It is frequently used in the context of God's laws or moral injunctions. It can be used in sentences to refer to a specific order or a general body of rules.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΤΑΓΜΑ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΝΟΜΟΣ
G1437
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Part of Speech: Conjunction
Sounds like: eh-AHN
Translations: if, when, whenever, although
Notes: ἘΑΝ is a conditional conjunction used to introduce a protasis (the 'if' clause) in a conditional sentence. It typically takes the subjunctive mood, indicating a condition that is possible, probable, or hypothetical. It can be translated as 'if', 'when', or 'whenever', depending on the nuance of the condition, and sometimes 'although' in concessive clauses.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΙ, ὍΤΑΝ
Etymology: ἘΑΝ is a contraction of the conditional particle εἰ (ei, 'if') and the modal particle ἄν (an), which adds a sense of contingency or possibility to the condition.
G2064
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EL-thay
Translations: come, go, arrive, proceed
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It is often used to describe movement towards or away from a place, or the arrival of a person or event. It can also refer to the act of proceeding or happening. In the provided examples, it is used in a subjunctive mood, indicating a potential or hypothetical action, often translated as 'should come' or 'might come'.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist, Subjunctive, Middle or Passive Voice
Synonyms: ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ
G1209
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: DEK-sas-theh
Translations: receive, accept, welcome, take, take up
Notes: This word is a verb meaning to receive, accept, or welcome. It implies a willing and often hospitable reception of something or someone. It can be used in various contexts, such as receiving a gift, accepting a teaching, or welcoming a guest. It is the aorist middle imperative form, indicating a command or exhortation to 'receive' or 'accept' something, with the action being performed by the subject for themselves or with a focus on the subject's involvement.
Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Imperative, 2nd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΥΠΟΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TON
Translations: him, it, himself, itself
Notes: This word is a third-person pronoun, typically meaning 'him' or 'it' when used as a personal pronoun. It can also be used intensively to mean 'himself' or 'itself', emphasizing the subject or object. It refers to a previously mentioned male person or a neuter object.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter
G2424
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: ee-ay-SOOS
Translations: Jesus, Joshua
Notes: This is a proper name, transliterated from the Hebrew name Yeshua or Yehoshua. It refers to the central figure of Christianity, Jesus Christ, or to Joshua, the successor of Moses in the Old Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative
Etymology: The Koine Greek name Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'. It is also related to the shorter form יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua).
G3004
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Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun
Sounds like: leh-GO-meh-noss
Translations: being said, being spoken, being called, called, named, the one being said, the one being called
Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes something or someone that is being said, spoken about, or called. It often functions as an adjective meaning 'called' or 'named', or as a noun referring to 'the one being called' or 'the one being spoken of'. It can be used to introduce a common name or a description of something.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present, Passive, Participle
Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ, ΟΝΟΜΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ
G2459
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: ee-OO-stoce
Translations: Justus
Notes: This is a proper name, referring to a specific individual. It is the Greek transliteration of the Latin name 'Justus', meaning 'just' or 'righteous'. It was a common name in the Roman world and appears in various historical and biblical texts.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Etymology: The name ἸΟΥΣΤΟΣ (Ioustos) is a Greek transliteration of the Latin name 'Justus', which means 'just' or 'righteous'. It was a common Roman cognomen.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ON-tes
Translations: being, those who are, who are
Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It means 'being' or 'those who are' and functions like an adjective or a noun, describing the state of existence of a person or thing. It can be used to introduce a clause that explains the condition or identity of the subject.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Masculine, Plural, Nominative
G1537
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: EK
Translations: out of, from, of
Notes: ἘΚ is a preposition meaning 'out of' or 'from,' indicating origin, source, or separation. It always governs the genitive case, meaning the noun or pronoun following it will be in the genitive form. It can also be used to express the cause or means by which something occurs.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ἈΠΌ
Etymology: From a primary preposition, meaning 'out of' or 'from'. It is a fundamental word in Greek, indicating separation or origin.
G4061
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: peh-ree-toh-MACE
Translations: of circumcision, a circumcision
Notes: This word refers to the act of circumcision, a religious or cultural practice involving the removal of the foreskin. It can also refer to the state of being circumcised. In a broader sense, it can be used metaphorically to describe a spiritual cutting away or purification.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Synonyms: ΑΚΡΟΒΥΣΤΙΑ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek περιτέμνω (peritemnō, “to cut around”), from περί (perí, “around”) + τέμνω (témnō, “to cut”).
G3778
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: OO-toy
Translations: these, they
Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'these' or 'they'. It is used to point out or refer to specific people or things that are nearby or have just been mentioned. It functions similarly to 'these ones' or 'these people' in English.
Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Plural
G3441
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: MOH-noy
Translations: alone, only, solitary, by oneself, the only ones
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'alone' or 'only'. It describes something or someone as being singular, isolated, or unique in a particular context. It can be used to emphasize exclusivity or solitude. For example, it might describe people who are by themselves or the only ones present.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΕΡΗΜΟΣ, ΙΔΙΟΣ
G4904
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: soon-er-GOY
Translations: fellow workers, co-workers, helpers, partners
Notes: This word is a compound noun, formed from 'σύν' (together with) and 'ἔργον' (work). It refers to individuals who work alongside others, collaborating on a task or project. It is used to describe someone who is a colleague, an associate, or a helper in a shared endeavor.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΓΑΤΑΙ, ΣΥΜΠΡΑΚΤΟΡΕΣ
G0932
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: bah-see-LAY-ahn
Translations: kingdom, a kingdom, reign, kingship, royal power, dominion
Notes: This word refers to a kingdom, a realm ruled by a king, or the act of reigning and exercising royal power. It can describe a physical territory or the abstract concept of royal authority and dominion. It is often used in the New Testament to refer to the 'kingdom of God' or 'kingdom of heaven'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ
G2316
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: THAY-oo
Translations: of God, of a God
Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'ΘΕΟΣ' (theos), meaning 'God' or 'a god'. In Koine Greek, the genitive case often indicates possession, origin, or relationship, similar to the English 'of' or the possessive apostrophe 's'. Therefore, 'ΘΕΟΥ' typically translates to 'of God' or 'of a god', depending on the context. It can refer to the one true God or to a pagan deity.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
G3748
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Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun
Sounds like: OH-tee-nes
Translations: whoever, whosoever, those who, which
Notes: ΟΙΤΙΝΕΣ is a compound relative pronoun, formed from the definite article and the indefinite pronoun. It refers to a general or indefinite group of people or things, meaning 'whoever' or 'those who'. It is used to introduce a clause that provides additional information about a preceding noun, often implying a characteristic or quality of the group.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΟΙ, ΤΙΝΕΣ
G1096
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-geh-NEE-theh-san
Translations: they became, they were, they came into being, they happened, they arose
Notes: This word is a verb indicating a state of becoming, being, or coming into existence. It is used to describe events that happened or people who came to be in a certain state or place. It can also mean to be born or to arise.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, Third Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΓΙΓΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ
G1473
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: MOY
Translations: (to) me, (for) me
Notes: ΜΟΙ is the dative form of the first-person singular pronoun 'I'. It is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb, showing to whom or for whom an action is performed. It can also express possession or benefit.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, First Person
Synonyms: ΕΜΟΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very ancient word, found across many Indo-European languages.
G3931
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: par-ay-go-REE-ah
Translations: comfort, a comfort, consolation, an exhortation, an encouragement
Notes: This word refers to comfort, consolation, or encouragement. It can also denote an exhortation or a means of soothing. It is used to describe something that brings relief or support, often in times of distress or difficulty.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΚΛΗΣΙΣ, ΑΝΕΣΙΣ, ΕΥΨΥΧΙΑ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek παραγορέω (paragoréō, “to address, exhort, console”), from παρά (pará, “beside”) + ἀγορεύω (agoreúō, “to speak”). It refers to speaking beside someone to offer comfort or encouragement.
G1889
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: eh-PA-phras
Translations: Epaphras
Notes: Epaphras is a proper noun, referring to a specific person. In the New Testament, he is mentioned as a fellow prisoner of Paul and a faithful minister of Christ from Colossae, who labored fervently in prayer for the believers.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative
Etymology: From a shortened form of Epaphroditos, meaning 'charming' or 'lovely'.
G1401
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: DOO-los
Translations: servant, a servant, slave, a slave, bondservant, a bondservant
Notes: The word "δούλος" (doulos) refers to a servant, slave, or bondservant. In ancient Greek society, a δούλος was typically someone who was the property of another, lacking personal rights and serving their master. However, in a religious context, it can also denote a devoted servant of God, emphasizing willing submission and loyalty rather than forced servitude.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative
Synonyms: ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣ
Etymology: The word "δούλος" is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is thought to be related to the concept of being bound or enslaved.
G2424
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: ee-ay-SOO
Translations: of Jesus, to Jesus, of Joshua, to Joshua
Notes: This is a proper name, referring to either Jesus Christ or Joshua, the successor of Moses. It is used to identify a specific individual.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Genitive or Dative
G0075
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: ah-goh-nee-ZOH-meh-nos
Translations: contending, striving, fighting, struggling, competing, one who contends, one who strives
Notes: This word describes someone who is engaged in a contest, struggle, or conflict, often implying great effort and determination. It can refer to physical combat, athletic competition, or a spiritual or moral struggle. It is used to describe the act of striving earnestly to achieve a goal or overcome an obstacle.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Masculine, Singular, Nominative
Synonyms: ΜΑΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΛΑΙΩ, ἘΡΙΖΩ
Etymology: The word ἀγωνίζομαι (agonizomai) is derived from ἀγών (agōn), meaning 'assembly, contest, struggle'. It refers to the act of participating in a public contest or struggle.
G5228
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: hoo-PER
Translations: over, above, for, on behalf of, concerning, beyond, more than
Notes: ΥΠΕΡ is a Koine Greek preposition. Its meaning varies depending on the grammatical case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it often means 'on behalf of', 'for the sake of', 'concerning', or 'instead of'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'over', 'above', 'beyond', or 'more than', often indicating position or motion.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΠΙ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΑΝΤΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *uperi, meaning 'over, above'. It is cognate with English 'over' and Latin 'super'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TAH-ees
Translations: to the, for the, the
Notes: This word is the dative plural feminine form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to indicate that the noun it modifies is feminine, plural, and in the dative case, often signifying indirect objects, recipients, or the means by which something is done. It can be translated as 'to the' or 'for the', or simply 'the' depending on the context.
Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine
G4335
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: pros-EF-khais
Translations: to prayers, in prayers, with prayers
Notes: This word refers to an act of prayer or a place of prayer. It is often used in the context of communicating with God or a deity, expressing requests, thanks, or worship. It can also refer to a specific house of prayer or a place designated for prayer.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΔΕΗΣΙΣ, ΕΥΧΗ, ΙΚΕΤΗΡΙΑ
G2476
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: stah-THEE-teh
Translations: stand, stand firm, be established, be appointed, be set
Notes: This word is an imperative verb, meaning 'you all stand' or 'stand firm!' It is used to command a group of people to take a stand, remain in a position, or be established in a certain state or belief. It can imply steadfastness or stability.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, 2nd Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΜΕΝΕΤΕ, ΕΣΤΗΚΑΤΕ
G5046
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: teh-LEH-oy
Translations: perfect, complete, mature, full-grown
Notes: This word describes something that has reached its intended end or goal, signifying completion, perfection, or maturity. It can refer to someone who is fully developed in character or understanding, or something that is fully accomplished and lacking nothing. It is often used in a moral or spiritual sense to describe a state of completeness or excellence.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΡΤΙΟΣ, ΟΛΟΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΠΛΗΡΗΣ
Etymology: The word ΤΕΛΕΙΟΣ (teleios) comes from τέλος (telos), meaning 'end, goal, purpose'. It describes something that has reached its end or goal, hence 'complete' or 'perfect'.
G4135
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: pep-lay-ro-fo-ray-MEH-noy
Translations: fully assured, fully convinced, fully informed, having been fully assured, having been fully convinced, having been fully informed
Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been fully assured' or 'fully convinced'. It describes a state of complete certainty or conviction, often implying that one has received full information or evidence. It is used to describe someone who has reached a firm and unwavering belief or understanding.
Inflection: Perfect Passive Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: ΠΕΠΕΙΣΜΕΝΟΙ, ΒΕΒΑΙΟΙ
G3956
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PAN-tee
Translations: (to) all, (to) every, (to) each
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all', 'every', or 'each'. It is used to describe a noun, indicating that the quality or action applies to the entirety of something or to every individual member of a group. In this dative singular form, it often translates to 'to all', 'to every', or 'to each', depending on the context of the noun it modifies.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ
G2307
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: the-LEE-ma-tee
Translations: (to) will, (to) desire, (to) purpose, (to) counsel, (to) pleasure, (to) choice
Notes: This word refers to a will, desire, purpose, or counsel. It describes what someone wants or intends to do, often implying a deliberate choice or decision. It is used here in the dative case, indicating the recipient or instrument of an action, so it often translates as 'to the will' or 'by the will'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΕΥΔΟΚΙΑ
G3140
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: mar-too-ROH
Translations: to bear witness, to testify, to give evidence, to confirm, to affirm
Notes: This verb means to bear witness, to testify, or to give evidence. It is used when someone states what they know or have seen, often in a legal or formal context, to confirm a truth or fact. It can also mean to affirm or confirm something.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Synonyms: ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΩ, ΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ, ΒΕΒΑΙΟΩ
Etymology: From μάρτυς (martys, “witness”). The verb means to act as a witness or to provide testimony.
G1063
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Part of Speech: Particle
Sounds like: gar
Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore
Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears second in a clause. It introduces a reason, explanation, or confirmation for what has just been stated. It can also indicate a logical consequence or a transition in thought, often translated as 'for' or 'because'. In some contexts, it can simply add emphasis or affirm a statement.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ
Etymology: The particle ΓΑΡ is believed to be a contraction of the particles γε (ge) meaning 'indeed' or 'at least' and ἄρα (ara) meaning 'then' or 'therefore'. It has been in use since ancient Greek.
G0846
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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
G2192
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EKH-ei
Translations: he has, she has, it has, he holds, she holds, it holds, he possesses, she possesses, it possesses
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to have', 'to hold', or 'to possess'. It is used to indicate ownership, possession, or a state of being. For example, it can describe someone having an object, a quality, or a particular condition.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ
G4183
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: po-LOON
Translations: much, many, great, a great deal, a lot
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'much' or 'many'. It is used to describe a large quantity or number of something. In the provided examples, it is used with 'χρόνον' (time) to mean 'much time' or 'a long time'. It is often used to modify nouns, indicating a significant amount or multitude.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΙΚΑΝΟΣ, ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΑΦΘΟΝΟΣ
G4192
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: POH-non
Translations: toil, labor, pain, suffering, distress, a toil, a labor, a pain, a suffering, a distress
Notes: This word refers to physical or mental exertion, hard work, or the resulting pain, suffering, or distress. It can describe the effort put into a task or the discomfort experienced from it. It is often used in contexts describing hardship or affliction.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΚΟΠΟΣ, ΟΔΥΝΗ, ΘΛΙΨΙΣ
Etymology: From the root *pen-, meaning 'to toil, labor'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TONE
Translations: of the
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the definite article 'the'. It functions to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for plural nouns, similar to 'of the' in English. It can precede nouns of any gender.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All Genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)
G2993
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: lah-oh-dih-KEE-ah
Translations: Laodicea
Notes: Laodicea was an ancient city in Asia Minor, located in the Lycus River valley. It was a significant center of trade and finance in the Roman province of Asia. The city is mentioned in the New Testament, particularly in the Book of Revelation and the Epistle to the Colossians, as one of the seven churches of Asia.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Dative
Etymology: The name Laodicea is derived from the Greek words 'λαός' (laos), meaning 'people', and 'δίκη' (dike), meaning 'justice' or 'right'. It was often named after a ruler's wife or mother, in this case, Laodice, the wife of Antiochus II Theos.
G2419
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: hee-eh-RAH-po-lee
Translations: (to) Hierapolis, (in) Hierapolis
Notes: Hierapolis was an ancient city in Phrygia, located in southwestern Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). It was known for its hot springs and sacred sites. In the New Testament, it is mentioned in Paul's letter to the Colossians alongside Laodicea and Colossae. The word is used here in the dative case, indicating location or direction, such as 'in Hierapolis' or 'to Hierapolis'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine
Etymology: The name 'Hierapolis' is a compound word derived from the Greek words ἱερός (hieros), meaning 'sacred' or 'holy', and πόλις (polis), meaning 'city'. Thus, it means 'Holy City'.
G3065
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: LOO-kas
Translations: Luke
Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to the personal name Luke. In the New Testament, Luke is known as the author of the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. It is used to identify a specific individual.
Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine
Etymology: The name 'Luke' is of Latin origin, derived from 'Lucas' or 'Lucius', meaning 'light' or 'bringer of light'.
G2395
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ee-ah-TROS
Translations: physician, a physician, doctor, a doctor
Notes: This word refers to a physician or doctor, someone who practices medicine and heals the sick. It is used in contexts where medical care or healing is discussed.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΤΗΣ, ΙΑΣΤΗΣ
Etymology: From the verb ἰάομαι (iaomai), meaning 'to heal' or 'to cure'.
G5266
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: DEE-mas
Translations: sandal, a sandal, shoe, a shoe
Notes: This word appears to be a misspelling or a truncated form of 'ὑπόδημα' (hypodēma), which means 'sandal' or 'shoe'. It refers to footwear, typically a sole attached to the foot by straps or thongs. In the provided context, it is used in the dative plural form 'ὑποδήμασιν', meaning 'with sandals' or 'in sandals'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter (if it were the correct word ΥΠΟΔΗΜΑ)
G0782
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ahs-pah-SAH-stheh
Translations: greet ye, salute ye, welcome ye
Notes: This is a verb meaning to greet, salute, or welcome. It is often used as an imperative, giving a command to a group of people to offer greetings or salutations.
Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Imperative, 2nd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΧΑΙΡΕΤΕ, ΠΡΟΣΚΥΝΕΩ
G0080
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ah-del-FOOS
Translations: brothers, brethren
Notes: This word refers to brothers or male siblings. In a broader sense, it can also refer to fellow members of a community, countrymen, or spiritual brethren. It is used here in the accusative plural, indicating that the brothers are the direct object of an action.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ἈΔΕΛΦΟΙ
G3565
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: NYM-fan
Translations: bride, a bride, young woman, a young woman, virgin, a virgin
Notes: This word refers to a bride, a young woman, or a virgin. It is a feminine noun and is used in sentences to denote a female individual, often one who is recently married or of marriageable age. In the provided context, it likely refers to a specific individual named Nympha.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΑΡΘΕΝΟΣ, ΓΥΝΗ
Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to the idea of 'veiled' or 'covered,' referring to a bride.
G3624
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: OY-kon
Translations: house, a house, home, a home, household, a household, temple, a temple
Notes: This word refers to a dwelling place, a building where people live, or a household including its inhabitants and possessions. It can also refer to a temple or a place of worship. In the provided context, it is used in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb, often meaning 'to build a house' or 'into the house'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΟΙΚΙΑ, ΟΙΚΗΜΑ
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TON
Translations: of them, their, of themselves
Notes: This word is a pronoun indicating possession or relation, specifically for a group of people or things. It is used to mean 'of them' or 'their', often referring back to a previously mentioned plural noun or pronoun.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, All genders
G1577
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-an
Translations: assembly, a church, the church, a congregation, the congregation
Notes: This word refers to an assembly or a gathering of people, often for a specific purpose. In the New Testament, it commonly refers to the Christian church or a local congregation of believers. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. Thus, it literally means 'a calling out' or 'those called out'. It can be used in sentences like 'They gathered the assembly' or 'He spoke to the church'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΣΥΝΟΔΟΣ
G3752
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Sounds like: OH-tan
Translations: when, whenever, as often as, at the time that
Notes: This word is a conjunction or adverb used to introduce a temporal clause, indicating a point in time or a condition. It means 'when' or 'whenever,' suggesting that something happens at a specific moment or repeatedly under certain circumstances. It is often followed by the subjunctive mood in Koine Greek.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ
Etymology: From the conjunction ὅτε (hote, 'when') and the particle ἄν (an, indicating potential or contingency).
G0314
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-nahg-NOHS-thay
Translations: be read, be read aloud
Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to be read' or 'to be read aloud'. It is formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb γινώσκω (ginōskō), meaning 'to know' or 'to perceive'. In this form, it indicates an action that is done to something, specifically the act of reading a text aloud, often in a public or formal setting.
Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Subjunctive, Third Person, Singular
Synonyms: ἈΝΑΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ἈΝΑΓΝΩΣΘΗΝΑΙ
G3844
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix
Sounds like: pa-RAH
Translations: beside, by, near, from, with, at, along, beyond, against, through, in the presence of, alongside, a
Notes: This word functions primarily as a preposition, indicating proximity, origin, or comparison. It can mean 'beside,' 'from,' 'with,' 'at,' or 'alongside,' depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used as a prefix in compound words, it often conveys ideas of proximity, deviation, or intensity, such as 'alongside,' 'beyond,' 'contrary to,' or 'through.'
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition); as a prefix, it modifies the meaning of the verb or noun it attaches to.
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΣΥΝ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *per- (meaning 'forward, through'). It is cognate with English 'for' and 'through'.
G3588, G3739, G2228
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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.
G1992
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ep-is-toh-LEE
Translations: letter, an epistle, a letter, an epistle
Notes: This word refers to a written communication, a message sent from one person or group to another. It is commonly used in the context of official correspondence or personal letters.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΓΡΑΜΜΑ, ΒΙΒΛΙΟΝ
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπιστέλλω (epistellō, “to send a message”), from ἐπί (epi, “upon, to”) + στέλλω (stellō, “to send, to prepare”).
G4160
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: poy-AY-sah-teh
Translations: do, make, create, perform, you all do, you all make, you all create, you all perform
Notes: This word is a verb meaning to do, make, create, or perform. It is used to command or instruct a group of people to carry out an action. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'Do this!' or 'Make peace!'.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ
G2993, G2994
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Adjective
Sounds like: lah-oh-dih-KEH-ohn
Translations: of Laodicea, of the Laodiceans
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of either 'Laodicea' (the city) or 'Laodicean' (a person from Laodicea). It indicates possession or origin, meaning 'belonging to Laodicea' or 'belonging to the Laodiceans'. For example, it could refer to 'the church of the Laodiceans' or 'the people of Laodicea'.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine
G1577
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ek-klee-SEE-ah
Translations: assembly, an assembly, church, a church, congregation, a congregation, (to) assembly, (to) church, (to) congregation
Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often called together for a specific purpose. In ancient Greek contexts, it could refer to a political assembly of citizens. In the New Testament, it primarily refers to the Christian church, either a local congregation or the universal body of believers. It can be used to describe both the physical gathering of people and the spiritual entity.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative or Dative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΟΜΙΛΙΑ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ
Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. Thus, it literally means 'a calling out' or 'those called out'.
G2993
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: lah-oh-dee-KEE-as
Translations: of Laodicea
Notes: This is the name of an ancient city in Asia Minor, located in Phrygia. It was a significant city in the Roman province of Asia and is mentioned in the New Testament, particularly in the Book of Revelation, as one of the seven churches of Asia. The word is used to indicate possession or origin related to the city.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Etymology: The name 'Laodicea' is derived from the Greek words 'λαός' (laos), meaning 'people', and 'δίκη' (dike), meaning 'justice' or 'right'. It was a common name for cities founded by Seleucid rulers, often named after female members of the royal family, such as Laodice, the wife of Antiochus II Theos.
G0314
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-nah-GNO-teh
Translations: read, you read, you may read, you should read
Notes: This word means 'to read' or 'to recognize'. It is often used in the context of reading aloud or publicly, such as reading a letter or scripture. It can also imply understanding or recognizing something through reading. In this form, it is a command or an exhortation to 'read'.
Inflection: Second Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Imperative
Synonyms: ΓΙΓΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΓΝΩΣΚΩ
G2036
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ay-PAH-teh
Translations: you said, you spoke, say, speak
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to convey a command or a statement directed at a group of people. It can be translated as 'you said' (referring to a past action by a group) or 'say!' / 'speak!' (as a command to a group).
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person Plural (you said) OR Aorist, Active, Imperative, 2nd Person Plural (say! / speak!)
Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ
Etymology: The word ΕἸΠΩ is a primary verb, meaning it is not derived from another word in Greek. It is a very old verb with a complex history, often considered to be of uncertain or pre-Greek origin, though it has cognates in other Indo-European languages.
G0751
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: ar-KIP-po
Translations: Archippus
Notes: This is the name Archippus, a male proper noun. It refers to a specific individual. In the provided examples, it is used in the dative case, indicating 'to Archippus' or 'for Archippus'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine
G0991
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: BLEH-peh
Translations: see, look, behold, perceive, beware, take heed, consider
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to see' or 'to look'. It can also mean 'to perceive' or 'to understand'. In some contexts, it carries the sense of 'to beware' or 'to take heed', especially when used as an imperative. It is often used to direct attention to something or to warn someone.
Inflection: Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΔΟΝ
Etymology: The etymology of ΒΛΕΠΩ is uncertain, but it is thought to be of pre-Greek origin.
G1248
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: dee-ah-koh-NEE-ahn
Translations: service, a service, ministry, a ministry, relief, administration
Notes: This word refers to service, ministry, or administration, often in a religious or charitable context. It can describe the act of serving, the office of a minister, or the provision of aid or relief. It is used to denote practical assistance or the carrying out of duties.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ, ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΑ
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ANE
Translations: was, he was, she was, it was, I was
Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'to be'. It is used to describe a state of being or existence in the past, often indicating a continuous or repeated action or condition. For example, it can mean 'he was' or 'it was'.
Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, 1st or 3rd person singular
G3880
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: par-eh-LAH-bes
Translations: you received, you took, you took over, you accepted
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to receive,' 'to take,' 'to take over,' or 'to accept.' It often implies receiving something from another person, whether it's a tradition, a teaching, a kingdom, or an object. It can also mean to take someone along with oneself. It is used in contexts where something is handed down or passed on.
Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TEEN
Translations: her, it, herself
Notes: This is a third-person personal pronoun, specifically the feminine, singular, accusative form of 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It is used to refer to a feminine noun that is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. It can be translated as 'her' or 'it' (when referring to a feminine object), and sometimes reflexively as 'herself' or 'itself'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
G4137
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: play-ROYS
Translations: you may fulfill, you may complete, you may fill, you may accomplish
Notes: This word means to fill, complete, or fulfill. It is often used in the context of completing a task, fulfilling a prophecy, or filling something to its capacity. It can also mean to bring to an end or to accomplish. In the provided example, it refers to fulfilling a ministry or service.
Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Present, Subjunctive, Active
Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΩ, ΕΚΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΑΝΑΠΛΗΡΟΩ
G0783
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ahs-pahs-MOS
Translations: greeting, salutation, a greeting, a salutation
Notes: This word refers to a greeting or salutation, an act of welcoming or acknowledging someone. It can be used to describe a verbal greeting, a handshake, or any other customary form of welcome or farewell.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative
Synonyms: ΧΑΙΡΕΤΙΣΜΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΡΗΣΙΣ
Etymology: This word is derived from the verb ἀσπάζομαι (aspazomai), meaning 'to greet' or 'to embrace'. It refers to the act or result of greeting.
G1699
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Part of Speech: Possessive Pronoun, Possessive Adjective
Sounds like: eh-MAY
Translations: my, mine
Notes: This word is a possessive pronoun or adjective, meaning 'my' or 'mine'. It indicates possession by the first person singular. As an adjective, it agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. As a pronoun, it stands in place of a noun, meaning 'mine'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
G5495
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: KHEI-ree
Translations: to hand, by hand, in hand, with hand, by the hand, in the hand, with the hand
Notes: This word refers to the hand, and in this inflected form, it indicates location or means. It is often used to express 'in the hand,' 'by hand,' or 'with the hand,' signifying possession, control, or the instrument by which an action is performed. For example, 'in the hand of God' or 'by the hand of a prophet'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine
G3972
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Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Sounds like: PAH-oo-loo
Translations: of Paul
Notes: This is the genitive singular form of the proper noun 'Paul', referring to the Apostle Paul. It is used to indicate possession or origin, similar to 'Paul's' or 'belonging to Paul' in English.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
G3421
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: mnee-moh-NEH-oo-eh-teh
Translations: remember, call to mind, be mindful of, make mention of
Notes: This verb means to remember, to call to mind, or to be mindful of something or someone. It implies an active process of recalling or keeping something in one's thoughts. It is often used in the imperative to command someone to remember.
Inflection: Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΜΙΜΝΗΣΚΩ, ΕΝΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ
Etymology: From μνήμων (mnēmōn, 'mindful, remembering'), which comes from μνάομαι (mnaomai, 'to remember, to call to mind').
G1199
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: des-MOHN
Translations: (of) chains, (of) bonds, (of) imprisonment, (of) prison
Notes: This word refers to physical restraints, such as chains or bonds, used to secure or confine someone. It is often used in the context of imprisonment or captivity, signifying the state of being bound or held captive.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΛΥΣΕΩΝ, ΔΕΣΜΟΙΣ, ΦΥΛΑΚΗΣ
G5485
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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'.
G3326
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: meth
Translations: with, after, among, by, in company with
Notes: This is an elided form of the preposition 'μετά' (meta), which means 'with' or 'after'. The final alpha (α) is dropped when the next word begins with a vowel and a rough breathing mark (indicated by the 'θ' which is the first letter of the following word in the examples, 'θύμου'). It indicates association, accompaniment, or sequence in time or order. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it typically means 'after' or 'behind'.
Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition, but this is an elided form)
Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΠΑΡΑ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *met- (among, with, in the middle of).
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