2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-NOH-ee-toy

Translations: foolish, senseless, unintelligent, without understanding, foolish ones, senseless ones

Notes: This word describes someone who is without understanding or sense, often implying a lack of spiritual or moral discernment rather than just intellectual capacity. It can refer to people who are thoughtless, imprudent, or even stupid. It is used to describe individuals or groups who fail to grasp important truths or act unwisely.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ἈΦΡΩΝ, ΜΩΡΟΣ, ἈΣΥΝΕΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἀνόητος (anoētos) is a compound word formed from the privative prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and νοητός (noētos), meaning 'perceptible by the mind' or 'intelligible'. The root νοέω (noeō) means 'to perceive, to understand'. Thus, it literally means 'not understandable' or 'without understanding'.

G1052

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: gah-LAH-tai

Translations: Galatians

Notes: This word refers to the Galatians, a Celtic people who settled in central Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) in the 3rd century BC. The region they inhabited became known as Galatia. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul wrote an epistle to the churches in this region, known as the Epistle to the Galatians.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Etymology: The word "Galatians" comes from the Greek "Galatai," which refers to the Celtic people who migrated from Gaul (modern-day France) and settled in central Anatolia. The name is related to "Gaul" and "Celt."

G5101

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

Sounds like: TEES

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

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

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

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

G3739

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: OYS

Translations: to whom, to which, to what

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

Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ὉΠΟΙΟΣ

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

G2596

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

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

G2424

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).

G5547

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun

Sounds like: khree-STOSS

Translations: Christ, Anointed One, Messiah, a Christ, an Anointed One

Notes: This word refers to the 'Anointed One' or 'Messiah'. In the New Testament, it is predominantly used as a title for Jesus, identifying him as the promised Messiah. It can also be used more generally to refer to anyone who has been anointed, such as a king or priest.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ

Etymology: From the Koine Greek verb χρίω (chriō), meaning 'to anoint'. The noun form refers to someone who has been anointed, typically for a special office or purpose.

G4270

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pro-eg-ra-FEE

Translations: was written beforehand, was publicly portrayed, was announced beforehand, was previously written

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from 'πρό' (before) and 'γράφω' (to write). It means to write or record something in advance, or to publicly display or announce something beforehand. In some contexts, it can refer to something being clearly set forth or portrayed before one's eyes.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΠΡΟΛΕΓΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek 'πρό' (pro, meaning 'before') and 'γράφω' (graphō, meaning 'to write'). The combination signifies writing or setting forth something in advance or publicly.

G4717

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: ess-tow-ROH-men-oss

Translations: crucified, having been crucified, a crucified one

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'stauroō', meaning 'to crucify'. It describes someone or something that has been crucified and remains in that state. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun, or as a substantive (a noun), referring to 'the crucified one'.

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

Etymology: The word 'stauroō' comes from 'stauros' (G4716), meaning 'a cross' or 'a stake'. The verb literally means 'to fence with stakes', and later, 'to impale on a stake' or 'to crucify'.

G3778

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.

G3440

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: MO-non

Translations: only, alone, merely, a single, a solitary

Notes: This word can function as an adverb meaning 'only' or 'merely', indicating exclusivity or limitation. It can also be the neuter singular form of the adjective 'ΜΟΝΟΣ', meaning 'alone' or 'solitary', describing something as being by itself or unique. In its adverbial use, it often modifies verbs or clauses to emphasize that something is done exclusively or that a condition applies solely to one thing.

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

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΩΣ, ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ

G2309

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: THEH-loh

Translations: to wish, to want, to desire, to will, to intend, to be willing

Notes: This verb expresses a desire, intention, or willingness to do something. It can be used to indicate a strong personal wish or a divine will. It often takes an infinitive to complete its meaning, indicating what is wished or willed.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *gʷhelh₁- (to want, wish). It is related to the English word 'will' (as in 'free will').

G3129

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ma-THEIN

Translations: to learn, to understand, to be taught, to find out

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'μανθάνω'. It means 'to learn' or 'to understand' something. It is often used to express the purpose or result of an action, indicating that someone is acquiring knowledge or information. For example, one might 'go to learn' or 'send someone to find out'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Aorist, Active

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *mn̥-dʰh₁- (to put one's mind to), related to English 'mind'.

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AF

Translations: from, away from, by, of

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

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

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.

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ

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

G2228, G3588

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Definite Article, Numeral

Sounds like: AY

Translations: or, the, 8

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

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

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

G0189

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-KO-ays

Translations: of hearing, of a report, of a rumor, of a message, of a sound, of an ear

Notes: This is a noun referring to the act or faculty of hearing, or to something that is heard, such as a report, rumor, or message. It can also refer to the ear itself as the organ of hearing. In the provided examples, it is used in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, such as 'from a report' or 'voice of a sound'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΦΗΜΗ, ΛΟΓΟΣ, ΕΝΤΕΥΞΙΣ

Etymology: The word ἀκοή (akoē) comes from the verb ἀκούω (akouō), meaning 'to hear'. It describes the result or act of hearing.

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah-tee

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΨΥΧΗ, ΑΝΕΜΟΣ

G2005

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-teh-LEH-ee-stheh

Translations: are being perfected, are being completed, are being finished, are being accomplished

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ἘΠΙ (upon, over) and the verb ΤΕΛΕΩ (to complete, to finish). It means to bring to completion, to perfect, to accomplish, or to finish. In this specific form, it is passive, indicating that the subject is being perfected or brought to completion by an external agent. It describes a process of being brought to a desired end or state.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Passive, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΩ, ΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΚΑΤΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

G1489

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: ay-GEH

Translations: if indeed, if at least, since indeed, seeing that

Notes: This is a compound particle formed from the conjunction 'if' (εἰ) and the emphatic particle 'indeed' or 'at least' (γε). It is used to introduce a condition or a reason, often with an added emphasis or a sense of certainty. It can imply that the condition is true or that the reason is valid, often translated as 'if indeed' or 'since indeed'. It can also be used to express a strong affirmation or a logical consequence.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἘΠΕΙΔΗ, ἘΠΕΙ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the Greek conjunction ΕἸ (ei), meaning 'if', and the Greek emphatic particle ΓΕ (ge), meaning 'indeed' or 'at least'.

G2532

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

Notes: ΚΑΙ is a very common conjunction in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'and' to connect words, phrases, or clauses. It can also function as an adverb, emphasizing a word or phrase with meanings like 'also' or 'even'. In some contexts, it can introduce a contrast, similar to 'but', or indicate sequence, meaning 'then'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΚΑΙ is an ancient particle, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has remained remarkably stable in form and function throughout the history of the Greek language.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Letter

Sounds like: OH

Translations: the, who, which, O

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

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

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

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

Translations: therefore, then, so, consequently, accordingly, now, indeed

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a logical consequence, transition, or emphasis. It often connects a statement to what precedes it, meaning 'therefore' or 'consequently'. It can also be used to introduce a new point or a summary, translated as 'then' or 'now'. In some contexts, it adds emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'certainly'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *nu, meaning 'now' or 'then'. It is related to Latin 'nunc' (now) and English 'now'.

G2023

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ep-ee-khor-ay-GOHN

Translations: supplying, providing, furnishing, ministering, giving, the one who supplies, he who supplies

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'supplying' or 'providing'. It describes someone who is actively engaged in furnishing or ministering something. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (upon, in addition to) and 'χορηγέω' (to lead a chorus, to supply funds for a chorus, to provide). Thus, it implies a generous or abundant provision, often with the sense of adding to or completing something.

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

Synonyms: ΧΟΡΗΓΕΩ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ

G1754

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: en-er-GOHN

Translations: working, operating, effective, producing, one who works, one who operates

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'energeo', meaning 'to work' or 'to be active'. It describes someone or something that is actively working, operating, or producing an effect. It can be translated as 'working', 'operating', or 'effective', and often refers to the one who is performing the action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΩΝ, ΔΡΩΝ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

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

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

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

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

G2531

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

Translations: just as, even as, according as, as, exactly as, in proportion as, like, according to, inasmuch as

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, meaning 'as' or 'how'). It functions as an adverb or conjunction, primarily used to introduce a comparison, indicating that something is done or happens in the same way as something else. It can also express correspondence or proportion, meaning 'inasmuch as' or 'to the extent that'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition κατά (kata, 'down, according to') and the adverb ὡς (hōs, 'as, how').

G0011

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ah-brah-AHM

Translations: Abraham, (to) Abraham, (of) Abraham

Notes: This is the proper name Abraham, a pivotal figure in the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). He is considered the patriarch through whom God established a covenant, promising him numerous descendants and a land. The name means 'father of a multitude'. It is used in sentences to refer directly to the person Abraham.

Inflection: Does not inflect (indeclinable)

Etymology: The name Ἀβραάμ (Abraham) is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name אַבְרָהָם ('Avraham), which means 'father of a multitude' or 'father of many nations'. It was originally Abram, meaning 'exalted father', before God changed it.

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-is-TEV-sen

Translations: he believed, she believed, it believed, he trusted, she trusted, it trusted, he had faith, she had faith, it had faith

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'πιστεύω' (pisteuō), meaning 'to believe,' 'to trust,' or 'to have faith.' It describes a completed action in the past, indicating that a single person or entity placed their belief or trust in someone or something. It is often used to describe spiritual faith or intellectual assent.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑ, ΠΕΙΘΩ

G3049

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-loh-gih-STHEE

Translations: was reckoned, was accounted, was considered, was imputed, was thought, was esteemed

Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative form of the verb 'λογίζομαι' (logizomai), meaning 'to reckon', 'to account', 'to consider', or 'to impute'. In this passive form, it indicates that something or someone was reckoned, accounted, or considered to be something. It describes an action completed in the past where the subject was the recipient of the reckoning or consideration.

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

Synonyms: ΗΓΗΘΗ, ΝΟΜΙΣΘΗ, ΚΡΙΘΗ

Etymology: The word 'λογίζομαι' (logizomai) is derived from 'λόγος' (logos), meaning 'word', 'reason', or 'account'. It originally referred to the act of counting or calculating, and later extended to mental processes like reasoning, considering, and evaluating.

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G1519

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

Translations: into, to, for, unto, among, in, toward

Notes: This word is a preposition that primarily indicates motion towards or into something. It is always used with the accusative case, showing the destination or goal of an action. It can also express purpose, result, or the object of an action. For example, it is used to say 'go into the city' or 'believe into Christ'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European *en-s, which is a locative adverb meaning 'in, into'. It is related to the English word 'in'.

G1343

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dih-kah-yoh-SOO-neen

Translations: righteousness, justice, a righteousness

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being righteous or just. It describes a state of moral uprightness, integrity, and conformity to divine or moral law. It is often used in the context of God's character or the standard of conduct expected of believers.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΘΥΤΗΣ, ΑΡΕΤΗ, ΑΓΙΟΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: The word δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosynē) is derived from the adjective δίκαιος (dikaios), meaning 'righteous' or 'just'. It is formed by adding the suffix -σύνη (-synē), which denotes a state, condition, or quality.

G0686, G0685

Part of Speech: Particle, Noun

Sounds like: AH-rah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓Ν, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥΝ, ΚΑΤΑΡΑ

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

G3754

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OH-tee

Translations: that, because, for, since, how, what, which

Notes: ΟΤΙ is a versatile word in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction meaning 'that', 'because', 'for', or 'since'. It can introduce a clause explaining a reason or consequence, or it can introduce direct speech, similar to how quotation marks function in English. It can also act as a relative pronoun meaning 'what' or 'which'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΓΑΡ

Etymology: The word ΟΤΙ is derived from the neuter accusative singular of the relative pronoun ὅστις (hostis), meaning 'whoever, whatever'. Over time, it evolved to function primarily as a conjunction.

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.

G4308

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pro-ee-DOO-sah

Translations: having foreseen, having seen beforehand, having perceived beforehand

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'προοράω', meaning 'to foresee' or 'to see beforehand'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that occurred prior to the main verb in the sentence. It indicates that the subject had already seen or perceived something before another event took place.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΠΡΟΒΛΕΠΩ

Etymology: The word προοράω (prooraō) is a compound word formed from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and the verb ὁράω (horaō), meaning 'to see'. Thus, it literally means 'to see before'.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

Translations: but, and, now, then, moreover, however

Notes: ΔΕ is a common Koine Greek particle or conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences. It often indicates a transition, a contrast, or a continuation of thought. It can be translated in various ways depending on the context, such as 'but' when indicating opposition, 'and' when simply continuing a narrative, or 'now'/'then' when marking a new point or development.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'and' or 'but'. It is an ancient particle used to connect ideas or introduce new information.

G3588, G3739, G2228

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

Sounds like: AY

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

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

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

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

G1124

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GRA-fay

Translations: writing, a writing, scripture, a scripture, document, a document

Notes: This word refers to something written, such as a document, a letter, or a record. In a religious context, especially within the New Testament, it frequently refers to the sacred writings or the Holy Scriptures. It can be used to denote the act of writing or the result of that act.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΙΟΝ, ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΗ

Etymology: From the verb γράφω (graphō), meaning 'to write', which comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to scratch, carve'.

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.

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THEH-os

Translations: God, a God, Lord

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΠΑΤΗΡ

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

G4304

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: proh-yoo-ang-geh-LI-sah-toh

Translations: preached the gospel beforehand, announced the good news beforehand, proclaimed the good tidings beforehand

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to preach the gospel beforehand' or 'to announce good news in advance'. It describes an action of proclaiming a message of good tidings or the gospel before a specific event or time. It is used to indicate a prior declaration of a beneficial message.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΠΡΟΛΕΓΩ

G4771

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: SOY

Translations: (to) you, (for) you, you

Notes: This is the second-person singular dative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'to you' or 'for you'. It can also simply translate as 'you' when the context implies a dative relationship, such as indirect object or a recipient of an action. It is used to indicate the person to whom something is given, said, or done, or for whom an action is performed. For example, 'I give to you' or 'I do this for you'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Second Person

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very ancient pronoun, found across many Indo-European languages.

G5620

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: HOH-steh

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ

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

G4862

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: soon

Translations: with, together with, along with

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ

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

G4103, G4102

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

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-soy

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

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

Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

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

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

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

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

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

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

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

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

G2671

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-TAH-ran

Translations: curse, a curse

Notes: This word refers to a curse, an imprecation, or a malediction. It signifies a pronouncement of divine punishment or misfortune upon someone or something. It is often used in contexts where a negative consequence or judgment is invoked.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΘΕΜΑ, ΑΡΑ

Etymology: The word "κατάρα" (katara) comes from the Greek verb "καταράομαι" (kataraomai), meaning "to curse." It is formed from the prefix "κατά" (kata), meaning "down" or "against," and "ἀρά" (ara), meaning "a prayer, imprecation, curse."

G1944

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eh-pee-kah-tah-RAH-tos

Translations: cursed, accursed, execrable

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is under a curse, or is an object of execration. It implies being condemned or devoted to destruction, often by divine judgment. It is used to emphasize a state of being utterly detestable or condemned.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΡΑΤΟΣ, ΑΝΑΘΕΜΑ

Etymology: Derived from the verb ἐπικαταράομαι (epikataráomai), meaning 'to curse upon' or 'to imprecate'. It is a compound word formed from ἐπί (epi, 'upon, over') and καταράομαι (kataráomai, 'to curse'), which itself comes from κατά (kata, 'down') and ἀράομαι (aráomai, 'to pray, to curse').

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAS

Translations: all, every, whole, any, a whole

Notes: This word means 'all', 'every', or 'whole'. It is used to indicate totality or completeness. It can refer to every single item in a group, or the entirety of something. For example, 'all people' or 'the whole house'. It often takes on the meaning of 'every' when used with a singular noun, and 'all' when used with a plural noun. It can also mean 'any' in certain contexts.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'all' or 'every' in various Indo-European languages.

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

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

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

Notes: This word is a negative particle used to express absolute negation. It typically precedes verbs, adjectives, or adverbs to deny or contradict a statement. It is used when the negation is a statement of fact, as opposed to a hypothetical or willed negation. It has variant forms like οὐ (ou) before a consonant and οὐχ (ouch) before a rough breathing.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΉ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'not'. It is an ancient negative particle found in various Indo-European languages.

G1125

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: geh-GRAH-meh-noys

Translations: (to) written, (to) those who have been written, (to) things written

Notes: This word is the dative plural perfect passive participle of the verb 'γράφω' (graphō), meaning 'to write'. It refers to something that has been written or to those who have been written about. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself, often referring to 'the things written' or 'those who have been written'.

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

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΙΟΝ, ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΗ

G0976

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BEE-blee-oh

Translations: to a book, for a book, in a book, by a book, to a scroll, for a scroll, in a scroll, by a scroll

Notes: This word refers to a book, scroll, or document. In ancient times, 'books' were typically scrolls made of papyrus or parchment. It is used here in the dative case, indicating the indirect object or location, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', 'in', or 'by'.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΟΣ, ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΕΙΟΝ

Etymology: From βίβλος (biblos), meaning 'papyrus' or 'book', which originally referred to the inner bark of the papyrus plant used for writing material. The word eventually came to mean a written document or scroll made from this material.

G3588, G3778

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

Translations: of the, of him, of it, of this, to, in order to

Notes: This word is a form of the definite article 'the' or a demonstrative pronoun 'this/that'. It is most commonly used to indicate possession or relationship, translating as 'of the' or 'of him/it'. It can also be used before an infinitive verb to express purpose, meaning 'to' or 'in order to'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word 'Ο' (ho), from which 'ΤΟΥ' is derived, comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient word that has evolved to serve various grammatical functions in Greek.

G3762

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: oo-DACE

Translations: no one, nobody, nothing, none, no

Notes: This word is a compound negative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'no one,' 'nobody,' 'nothing,' or 'no.' It is formed from the negative particle 'οὐ' (not), the connective particle 'δέ' (but, and), and the numeral 'εἷς' (one). It is used to express absolute negation, indicating the complete absence of something or someone. When used as an adjective, it modifies a noun to mean 'no' or 'not any.'

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΔΕΝ, ΜΗΔΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥ̓ΔΕΙΣ is a compound of the negative particle ΟΥ̓ (not), the connective particle ΔΕ (but, and), and the numeral ΕΙΣ (one). It literally means 'not even one' or 'not one at all,' emphasizing a complete negation.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

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

G1342

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: dee-KAH-ee-oss

Translations: righteous, just, upright, fair, a righteous one, a just one

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is righteous, just, or in conformity with divine or human law. It can refer to a person who acts morally and ethically, or to an action that is considered fair and equitable. When used as a noun, it refers to a righteous person.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (can also be used substantively as a noun)

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΕΥΘΥΣ

Etymology: This word comes from the Greek word δίκη (dikē), meaning 'justice' or 'right'. It describes that which is in accordance with justice or right.

G3551

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOH-mos

Translations: law, a law, principle, custom

Notes: This word refers to a law, a principle, or a custom. It can denote a specific legal code, such as the Mosaic Law, or a general principle or rule. It is often used in a religious or ethical context, referring to divine commandments or established norms of conduct.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΟΛΗ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΚΑΝΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΝΟΜΟΣ (nomos) comes from the Greek verb νέμω (nemō), meaning 'to distribute, to assign, to apportion'. It originally referred to that which is distributed or assigned, and thus came to mean an established custom or law.

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: AL-lah

Translations: but, yet, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, rather, moreover, indeed

Notes: This word is a strong adversative conjunction, used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or opposes a preceding statement. It often implies a stronger contrast than 'δέ' (de). It can also be used to introduce an emphatic statement, sometimes translated as 'indeed' or 'moreover'. It is frequently found at the beginning of a clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- (other). It is related to other words meaning 'other' or 'different'.

G4160

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: poy-AY-sas

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΑΣ, ΕΡΓΑΣΑΜΕΝΟΣ

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: THAYS

Translations: of the

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

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

G2671

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-tah-RAS

Translations: of a curse, a curse, curse

Notes: This word refers to a curse or an imprecation. It is often used in a religious context to denote a divine judgment or a pronouncement of evil upon someone or something. It can also refer to the state of being under a curse.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΘΕΜΑ, ΑΡΑ

Etymology: From κατά (kata, "down") and ἀρά (ara, "a prayer, imprecation"). It literally means "down-prayer" or "down-imprecation," implying a prayer or wish for evil to befall someone.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-nos

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΕΓΕΝΗΘΗ

G5228

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'.

G2671

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ka-TA-ra

Translations: curse, a curse, malediction, anathema

Notes: This word refers to a curse or malediction, an invocation of divine wrath or evil upon someone or something. It is often used in a religious or spiritual context, indicating a pronouncement of doom or a state of being under divine disfavor. It can be used to describe the act of cursing or the resulting state of being cursed.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΘΕΜΑ, ΑΡΑ

Etymology: From κατά (kata, "down, against") and ἀρά (ara, "curse"). It literally means "down-curse" or "a curse against."

G2910

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kreh-MAH-meh-nos

Translations: hanging, suspended, hung, being hung, being suspended

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'hanging' or 'being suspended'. It describes something that is in the process of being hung or is currently in a state of being hung. It can be used to describe a person or object that is suspended from something, often implying a state of being dependent or awaiting a certain outcome.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΡΤΑΩ, ΕΞΑΡΤΑΩ

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEE

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G2443

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

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

G2129

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: yoo-lo-GEE-ah

Translations: blessing, a blessing, praise, benediction, good word, eulogy

Notes: This word refers to a blessing, either spoken or bestowed. It can also mean praise or a good word spoken about someone or something. It is a compound word formed from 'eu' (good) and 'logos' (word/speech), literally meaning 'good word' or 'good speech'. It is used to describe divine favor, a beneficial gift, or an act of speaking well of someone.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ, ΔΩΡΕΑ, ΕΠΑΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΙΑ is derived from the Greek words εὖ (eu), meaning 'good' or 'well', and λόγος (logos), meaning 'word' or 'speech'. It originally referred to speaking well of someone or something, which evolved into the sense of praise, and then to a blessing or a beneficial gift.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-NEE-tai

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

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

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.

G1860

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-ang-geh-LEE-an

Translations: promise, a promise, declaration, announcement

Notes: This word refers to a promise, an announcement, or a declaration. It is often used in the context of a divine promise or a solemn assurance. It can be used to describe something that has been promised or something that is declared to be true.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΘΗΚΗ, ΟΡΚΟΣ, ΛΟΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΑΓΓΕΛΙΑ (epangelia) comes from the verb ἐπαγγέλλω (epangellō), meaning 'to promise, to announce'. It is formed from the prefix ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon, to', and ἀγγέλλω (angellō), meaning 'to announce, to report'.

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: dee-AH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΕΝΕΚΑ

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

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEH-goh

Translations: say, speak, tell, call, mean

Notes: This is a very common verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to introduce direct or indirect speech, to give commands, or to express an opinion. It can also mean 'to call' or 'to name' someone or something, or 'to mean' something.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *leg- meaning 'to collect, gather'. In Greek, it evolved to mean 'to pick out words', hence 'to speak' or 'to say'.

G3676

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-mohs

Translations: nevertheless, however, yet, still, but, even so

Notes: This word is an adverb used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies what has just been said. It indicates a concession or a continuation despite a preceding condition, similar to 'nevertheless' or 'however' in English. It can be used to emphasize that something is true despite an obstacle or contrary fact.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΝ, ΑΛΛΑ, ΚΑΙΤΟΙ

Etymology: From the Greek prefix ὁμο- (homo-), meaning 'same' or 'alike', combined with the suffix -ως (-ōs), which forms adverbs. It originally conveyed the idea of 'in the same way' or 'equally', evolving to mean 'nevertheless' or 'however' in a concessive sense.

G2964

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: keh-koo-ROH-meh-neen

Translations: confirmed, ratified, established, made valid, a confirmed, a ratified

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle derived from the verb 'κυρόω' (kyroo), meaning 'to confirm' or 'to ratify'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been confirmed or made valid. It indicates a state of being firmly established or legally binding, often used in contexts of agreements, covenants, or laws.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Perfect, Passive

Synonyms: ΒΕΒΑΙΑΝ, ΕΔΡΑΙΑΝ, ΠΕΠΙΣΤΩΜΕΝΗΝ

Etymology: The verb 'κυρόω' (kyroo) comes from 'κύριος' (kyrios), meaning 'lord' or 'master', implying authority or power to make something valid. It signifies the act of giving authority or validity to something.

G1242

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-ah-THEH-kane

Translations: covenant, a covenant, testament, a testament, will, a will, disposition, an arrangement

Notes: This word refers to a covenant, agreement, or testament, often implying a formal arrangement or disposition made by one party, which may or may not be reciprocated. In a religious context, it frequently refers to God's covenant with humanity. It can also refer to a last will and testament.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΘΗΚΗ, ΟΡΚΟΣ, ΔΙΑΤΑΓΜΑ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb τίθημι (tithemi), meaning 'to place' or 'to set'. It originally referred to an arrangement or disposition, and later came to mean a covenant or testament.

G0114

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-theh-TEH-ee

Translations: reject, nullify, set aside, disregard, make void, despise

Notes: This verb means to reject, nullify, or set aside something, often implying a disregard for authority, law, or an agreement. It can be used when someone treats something as invalid or worthless, or when they refuse to acknowledge or obey it. For example, one might 'reject' a law or 'disregard' a command.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Present Tense, Active Voice, Indicative Mood

Synonyms: ἈΚΥΡΟΩ, ἈΠΟΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ, ἈΘΕΤΕΩ

G1943

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pee-dee-ah-TAS-seh-tai

Translations: adds to, makes additions to, superimposes, makes further arrangements

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to add to, make additions to, or superimpose something. It implies making further arrangements or commands in addition to what has already been established. It is used to describe an action where something new is placed upon or added to an existing structure or agreement.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΡΟΣΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ

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

Sounds like: AI

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

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

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

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

G1860

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-ang-geh-LEE-ai

Translations: promises, a promise

Notes: This word refers to a promise, declaration, or announcement, often with an implication of a divine or authoritative pledge. It is frequently used in a religious context to refer to God's promises to humanity. In a sentence, it would function as a noun, for example, 'They believed the promises' or 'He made a promise.'

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΘΗΚΗ, ΟΡΚΟΣ, ΛΟΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΑΓΓΕΛΙΑ (epangelia) is derived from the verb ἐπαγγέλλω (epangellō), meaning 'to announce, promise, or proclaim.' It is formed from the prefix ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to,' and ἀγγέλλω (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to bring a message.'

G5613

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: OHS

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣΠΕΡ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣΑΝΕΙ

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

G0243

Part of Speech: Prefix

Sounds like: ALL

Translations: other, another, different, foreign

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

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix)

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

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

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: EHF

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

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

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

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

G4295

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: pro-keh-koo-ROH-meh-neen

Translations: ratified, confirmed, established, a ratified, a confirmed, an established

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been ratified' or 'having been confirmed'. It describes something that has been authoritatively established or made valid beforehand. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating that the noun possesses the quality of being previously ratified or confirmed.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΒΕΒΑΙΟΣ, ΕΓΚΥΡΟΣ, ΚΥΡΩΤΟΣ

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

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

G5071

Part of Speech: Numeral

Sounds like: tet-ra-KO-see-ah

Translations: four hundred

Notes: This word is a cardinal numeral meaning 'four hundred'. It is used to quantify nouns, indicating a quantity of 400. It functions similarly to an adjective, agreeing in number, gender, and case with the noun it modifies, though it can also be used substantively.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter. It can also be used for Masculine or Feminine nouns in these cases.

Etymology: The word ΤΕΤΡΑΚΟΣΙΑ is derived from the Greek prefix ΤΕΤΡΑ- (tetra-), meaning 'four', and the root for 'hundred', -ΚΟΣΙΑ (-kosia).

G5144

Part of Speech: Numeral

Sounds like: tree-AH-kon-tah

Translations: thirty

Notes: This word means 'thirty' and is used to denote the number 30. It functions as an indeclinable numeral, meaning its form does not change regardless of the gender, case, or number of the noun it modifies. It is typically used to quantify nouns, indicating a quantity of thirty units.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: From τρεῖς (treis, “three”) and a suffix related to -κοντα (-konta, “-ty”), indicating multiples of ten. It is cognate with Latin triginta and English thirty.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-GON-os

Translations: having become, having been, being, who has become, who has been

Notes: This word is the perfect active participle of the verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai), meaning 'to become', 'to be', 'to come into being', or 'to happen'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed and has ongoing results. It often translates as 'having become' or 'having been', indicating a state or condition resulting from a past action. For example, it could be used in a phrase like 'the one having become king'.

Inflection: Perfect, Active, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: The verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, indicating a process of becoming or happening, as opposed to a static state of being.

G0280

Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb

Sounds like: ah-KOO-roy

Translations: invalid, void, null, without force, make void, make of no effect, annul

Notes: This word describes something that is without authority, force, or validity. As an adjective, it means 'invalid' or 'void'. As a verb, it means 'to make invalid' or 'to annul'. It is often used in legal or contractual contexts to describe something that is not binding or has been rendered ineffective.

Inflection: Nominative Plural Masculine or Feminine Adjective, or Present Active Indicative 3rd Person Singular Verb

Synonyms: ΑΚΥΡΟΣ, ΑΚΥΡΩ

Etymology: From Greek 'a' (negative prefix, meaning 'not') and 'kyros' (authority, power). Thus, it literally means 'without authority' or 'without power'.

G1519, G1487, G1488

Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction, Verb

Sounds like: E

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

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

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

G2817

Part of Speech: Noun

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

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

Notes: This word refers to an inheritance, heritage, or possession. It denotes something received by lot or by succession, often property or a legacy passed down from an ancestor or predecessor. It can also refer to the portion or share one receives.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΚΤΗΣΙΣ, ΠΕΡΙΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ (klēronomia) is derived from the Greek word κληρονόμος (klēronomos), meaning 'heir', which itself comes from κλῆρος (klēros), meaning 'lot' or 'portion', and νέμω (nemō), meaning 'to distribute' or 'to possess'. Thus, it literally refers to a portion distributed or possessed by lot or inheritance.

G3765

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ook-EH-tee

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΚΕΤΙ, ΟΥ̓Κ, ἜΤΙ

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

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: DEE

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΥΠΟ, ΕΝΕΚΕΝ

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

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

G5485

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHA-rin

Translations: grace, favor, kindness, thanks, a grace, a favor, a kindness, a thanks

Notes: This word refers to grace, favor, or kindness, often implying a divine or unmerited gift. It can also mean thanks or gratitude. In its accusative form, as seen in ΧΑΡΙΝ, it often functions as the direct object of a verb, such as 'to find favor' or 'to give thanks'. It can also be used in adverbial phrases meaning 'for the sake of' or 'on account of'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΝΟΙΑ, ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΧΑΡΙΣ (charis) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵʰer- meaning 'to desire, to like'. It is related to words signifying joy, delight, and goodwill.

G4369

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-e-TETH-ee

Translations: was added, was joined, was gathered, was put to, was given in addition

Notes: This is a compound verb, formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to put' or 'to place'. In this form, it means 'was added', 'was joined', or 'was put to'. It describes something being brought into association with something else, often implying an increase or an inclusion. For example, a person might be 'added to' their ancestors (meaning they died and joined them).

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΠΡΟΣΕΛΗΦΘΗ

Etymology: The verb προστίθημι (prostithēmi) is formed from the prefix πρός (pros), meaning 'to, toward, in addition to', and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to put, place, set'.

G0008

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: AKH-ris

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

Notes: This word functions as a preposition, adverb, or conjunction, indicating a limit in time, place, or degree. It means 'until' when referring to a point in time, 'up to' or 'as far as' when referring to a place, and 'even to' or 'to the point of' when indicating a degree or extent. It is often followed by the genitive case when used as a preposition, but can also be used with other cases depending on context, or stand alone as an adverb or conjunction.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΩΣ, ΜΕΧΡΙ

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

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G2064

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

G4690

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SPER-mah

Translations: seed, a seed, offspring, descendants, children, posterity

Notes: This word refers to 'seed' in a literal sense, like the seed from which a plant grows. It is also commonly used metaphorically to mean 'offspring' or 'descendants', referring to a lineage or posterity. It can be used in contexts like 'the seed of Abraham' to mean Abraham's descendants.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΣ, ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ

Etymology: The word 'σπέρμα' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *sper- meaning 'to strew, sow'. It is related to the verb 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow'.

G5599, G3739

Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

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

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

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

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

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

G1861

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ANG-gel-tai

Translations: it has been promised, it has been proclaimed, it has been announced

Notes: This word is the perfect passive indicative, third person singular form of the verb ἐπαγγέλλω (epangellō), which means 'to promise, to proclaim, or to announce'. The perfect tense indicates a completed action with ongoing results, and the passive voice means the subject is receiving the action. Thus, it describes something that has been promised or proclaimed.

Inflection: Perfect, Passive, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ΠΡΟΕΡΩ

G1299

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-tah-GAYS

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

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle of the verb ΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ (diatassō), meaning 'to arrange thoroughly, to appoint, to command, to ordain'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred and functions like an adjective or adverb, often translated as 'having been appointed' or 'having been commanded'. It indicates that something or someone has been set in order or given a specific instruction or role by an external authority.

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

Synonyms: ΤΑΣΣΩ, ΚΕΛΕΥΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ

Etymology: The verb ΔΙΑΤΑΣΣΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb ΤΑΣΣΩ (tassō), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to put in order'. Thus, it conveys the idea of arranging or ordering something completely or definitively.

G0032

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ang-GEH-lohn

Translations: of angels, of messengers

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun 'ἈΓΓΕΛΟΣ' (angelos), which means 'messenger' or 'angel'. In Koine Greek, the genitive case often indicates possession, origin, or relationship, similar to using 'of' in English. Therefore, 'ἈΓΓΕΛΩΝ' typically translates to 'of angels' or 'of messengers', indicating something belonging to or related to multiple angels or messengers.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΚΩΝ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΩΝ

G3316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-SEE-tays

Translations: mediator, an mediator, umpire, an umpire, arbitrator, an arbitrator, go-between, a go-between

Notes: This word refers to a person who stands in the middle between two parties, acting as an intermediary, arbitrator, or mediator. It is used to describe someone who reconciles differences, negotiates agreements, or serves as a guarantor. It is a compound word derived from μέσος (mesos), meaning 'middle'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΥΓΧΑΝΩΝ, ΕΓΓΥΟΣ, ΔΙΑΛΛΑΚΤΗΣ

Etymology: From μέσος (mesos), meaning 'middle', and the suffix -ίτης (-ites), indicating a person associated with something. Thus, it literally means 'one who is in the middle'.

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

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

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

Notes: ΜΗ is a negative particle used in Koine Greek to express a subjective negation. It is typically used with non-indicative moods (like the subjunctive, imperative, infinitive, or participle) to express prohibition, a condition, or a denial of something that is wished for or imagined. For example, it is used in commands like 'do not do this' or in clauses expressing fear or purpose, such as 'lest something happen'. It contrasts with 'οὐ' (ou), which negates objective facts.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word ΜΗ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient negative particle that has been present in various forms across Indo-European languages.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GEH-noi-toh

Translations: let it be, may it be, so be it, amen

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'to become' or 'to happen'. In this specific form, it is in the optative mood, which expresses a wish, a prayer, or a strong desire. It is often translated as 'let it be' or 'may it happen', similar to the English 'amen' when used to affirm a statement or prayer.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Optative, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ἘΙΗ, ΓΕΝΗΘΗΤΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born'.

G2227

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: zoh-oh-poy-EE-say

Translations: to make alive, to give life, to quicken, to preserve alive

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to make alive' or 'to give life'. It describes the act of imparting life or vitality to something or someone. It can be used in contexts where life is restored, created, or sustained.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΖΑΩ, ΖΩΟΓΟΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΖΩΟΠΟΙΕΩ is a compound word formed from ΖΩΟΣ (ZOOS), meaning 'living' or 'alive', and ΠΟΙΕΩ (POIEŌ), meaning 'to make' or 'to do'.

G3689

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ON-tos

Translations: truly, indeed, really, certainly, actually, in fact

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'truly,' 'indeed,' or 'really.' It emphasizes the truth or reality of a statement, often used to affirm something strongly. It can be used to confirm a fact or to express certainty about a situation.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΩΣ, ΑΜΗΝ, ΒΕΒΑΙΩΣ

Etymology: From the present participle of the verb ΕΙΜΙ (eimi), meaning 'to be,' combined with the adverbial suffix -ως. It literally means 'beingly' or 'in a manner of being,' thus conveying the sense of reality or truth.

G0302

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: AHN

Translations: if, ever, might, would, should

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G1343

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-kah-yoh-SOO-nay

Translations: righteousness, justice, a righteousness, a justice

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being morally right or just. It encompasses concepts of uprightness, integrity, and conformity to divine or moral law. It is often used in a theological context to describe God's character or the state of being right with God.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΘΥΤΗΣ, ΑΡΕΤΗ, ΟΣΙΟΤΗΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word δίκαιος (dikaios), meaning 'just' or 'righteous', combined with the suffix -σύνη (-synē), which forms abstract nouns.

G4788

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ek-KLEI-sen

Translations: shut up, enclose, confine, shut in, close up, deliver up

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (together with) and the verb ΚΛΕΙΩ (to shut). It means to shut up, enclose, or confine something or someone, often implying a complete or secure closure. It can also mean to deliver up or hand over, especially in a context of being shut in or confined for a purpose. It is used to describe the act of closing something completely, like a gate or a tent, or to describe the act of confining people or things.

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΙΩ, ΚΑΤΑΚΛΕΙΩ, ΑΠΟΚΛΕΙΩ

G1860

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-ang-geh-LEE-ah

Translations: promise, a promise, pledge, announcement

Notes: This word refers to a promise, a pledge, or an announcement. It is often used in a theological context to refer to God's promises to humanity. It can be used in sentences like 'He made a promise' or 'The announcement was made'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΘΗΚΗ, ΟΡΚΟΣ, ΛΟΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΑΓΓΕΛΙΑ (epangelia) comes from the verb ἐπαγγέλλω (epangellō), meaning 'to promise' or 'to announce'. It is formed from the prefix ἐπί (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and ἀγγέλλω (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to report'.

G5547

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: khri-STOO

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ, ΕΚΛΕΚΤΟΣ

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doh-THEE

Translations: it was given, it might be given, let it be given

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didōmi), meaning 'to give' or 'to grant'. 'ΔΟΘΗ' specifically indicates an action that was given or granted in the past, or an action that might be given or granted. It is used to express that something was delivered, bestowed, or permitted to happen, often with an emphasis on the recipient or the outcome of the giving.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist, Passive, Indicative or Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΔΟΘΗ, ΕΔΟΘΗ

Etymology: The word 'δίδωμι' (didōmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present stem, characteristic of many ancient Greek verbs.

G4100

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pis-TEH-oo-sin

Translations: they believe, they are believing, they trust, they are trusting, they have faith, they are having faith

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to believe', 'to trust', or 'to have faith'. It describes the action of placing one's confidence or reliance in someone or something. It is often used in the context of religious faith, indicating belief in God or a divine message, but can also refer to trusting in a person or an object. It is the third person plural present active indicative form of the verb.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑ, ΕΛΠΙΖΩ, ΠΕΙΘΟΜΑΙ

G4253

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PRO

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΑΝΤΙ

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

G3551

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NOH-mon

Translations: law, a law, rule, principle

Notes: The word refers to a law, rule, or principle. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the Mosaic Law or the Law of God, but it can also refer to a general principle or custom. It is used to denote a standard of conduct or a governing regulation.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΑΝΩΝ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΕΝΤΟΛΗ

Etymology: From a root meaning "to parcel out, distribute." It originally referred to anything assigned or apportioned, and later came to mean a custom, usage, or law.

G4788

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-KLEH-oh-meh-noy

Translations: being shut up, being confined, being enclosed, being imprisoned

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (together with) and the verb ΚΛΕΙΩ (to shut, to close). It means to shut up together, to confine, or to enclose. It is often used to describe a state of being restricted or held in, either physically or metaphorically, such as being confined under the law or shut up in a prison.

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΙΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΦΡΟΥΡΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΜΕΝΟΙ

G0601

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-ka-lyf-THEE-nai

Translations: to be revealed, to be uncovered, to be disclosed, to be made known

Notes: This word is the aorist passive infinitive form of the verb 'apokalypto'. It means 'to be revealed', 'to be uncovered', or 'to be disclosed'. It describes the action of something previously hidden or unknown becoming visible or known, with the subject of the verb being the one receiving the revelation or uncovering. It is often used in contexts where divine truth or a secret is made manifest.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΕΡΩΘΗΝΑΙ, ΔΗΛΩΘΗΝΑΙ

G3807

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: py-dah-go-GOHS

Translations: tutor, guardian, instructor, disciplinarian, schoolmaster, a tutor, a guardian, an instructor, a disciplinarian, a schoolmaster

Notes: This word refers to a household slave or trusted servant, often an older man, who was responsible for supervising a boy from childhood until puberty. His duties included accompanying the boy to school, carrying his books, and providing moral and behavioral instruction. He was not necessarily a teacher of academic subjects, but rather a disciplinarian and moral guide. In a metaphorical sense, as seen in the New Testament, it can refer to something that guides or disciplines, like the Law preparing people for Christ. It is a compound word formed from ΠΑΙΣ (PAIS, meaning 'child') and ΑΓΩΓΟΣ (AGOGOS, meaning 'leader' or 'guide').

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΟΣ, ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΙΔΑΓΩΓΟΣ is a compound of two Greek words: ΠΑΙΣ (PAIS), meaning 'child' or 'boy', and ΑΓΩΓΟΣ (AGOGOS), meaning 'leader' or 'guide', derived from the verb ΑΓΩ (AGO), 'to lead'. Thus, it literally means 'leader of a child'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-GOH-nen

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

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

G5547

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHRIS-ton

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: el-THOO-sees

Translations: having come, of having come, of coming, of going

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is in the process of occurring, functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. In this form, it indicates a feminine singular genitive, often translated as 'of her having come' or 'when she had come'. It is used to describe the action of someone or something feminine that has arrived or gone.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ

G3807

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: py-dah-go-GON

Translations: guardian, tutor, disciplinarian, instructor, a guardian, a tutor, a disciplinarian, an instructor

Notes: This word refers to a guardian or tutor, often a slave, who was responsible for supervising a boy from childhood to puberty. Their role was not primarily to teach, but to escort the child to school, ensure their good behavior, and instill discipline. They acted as a moral guide and protector, rather than a teacher in the modern sense.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΟΣ, ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΟΣ

G1746

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-eh-DYOO-sas-theh

Translations: you clothed yourselves, you put on, you wore

Notes: This verb means to put on clothes, to dress oneself, or to be clothed. Metaphorically, it can mean to assume a characteristic, quality, or identity, as if putting on a garment. It is often used in the middle voice, indicating that the subject performs the action on themselves.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΩ, ΑΜΦΙΕΝΝΥΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐν (en, "in") and δύω (dyō, "to enter, to put on").

G2453

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ee-oo-DAH-yoss

Translations: Jewish, a Jew, a Judean, a Judean man

Notes: This word refers to someone who is Jewish, either by ethnicity or religion, or a resident of Judea. It can be used as an adjective to describe something as 'Jewish' or as a noun to refer to 'a Jew' or 'a Judean'. In the New Testament, it often distinguishes between those who follow Jewish law and customs and those who do not.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΒΡΑΙΟΣ

Etymology: From the Hebrew word 'Yehudah' (Judah), referring to the tribe of Judah or the region of Judea. It came to denote a member of the Jewish people.

G3761

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: oo-DEH

Translations: not even, neither, nor, and not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗΔΕ, ΜΗ

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

G1672

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HEL-lane

Translations: Greek, a Greek, Gentile, a Gentile

Notes: This word refers to a Greek person, someone of Greek origin or culture. In a broader sense, especially in the New Testament, it can refer to a Gentile, meaning anyone who is not a Jew. It is used to distinguish between Jewish people and non-Jewish people, often implying a cultural or religious difference rather than just an ethnic one.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΙΚΟΣ, ΕΘΝΟΣ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to the name of the mythical ancestor Hellen. It refers to the inhabitants of Hellas (Greece).

G1401

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.

G1658

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eh-LEF-theh-ros

Translations: free, a free man, independent, unrestrained

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is free, not in bondage, or independent. It can refer to a person who is not a slave, or to a state of being unrestrained or at liberty. It is often used to contrast with 'slave' or 'bound'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΝΕΤΟΣ, ἈΝΕΜΠΟΔΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the concept of 'going where one wills' or 'coming and going freely'.

G2338

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: THAY-loo

Translations: female, feminine, a female

Notes: This word refers to the female gender or characteristics. It can be used as an adjective to describe something as feminine or female, or as a noun to refer to a female person or animal.

Inflection: Nominative, Accusative, Vocative; Singular; Neuter (as an adjective or noun). It can also be used as the root for other inflected forms across genders and cases.

Synonyms: ΘΗΛΕΙΑ, ΓΥΝΗ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the idea of 'suckling' or 'softness'.

G0537