2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

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

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.

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'.

G0935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEHFS

Translations: king, a king, ruler, sovereign

Notes: This word refers to a king or a ruler, someone who holds supreme authority over a territory or people. It is commonly used to denote a monarch or sovereign. In a sentence, it would function as a noun, often as the subject or object, indicating the person in power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to a word meaning 'base' or 'foundation', suggesting one who stands at the foundation of power or authority. It has been used since ancient Greek times to refer to a monarch.

G2409

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-REH-oos

Translations: priest, a priest

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΥΣ

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

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.

G5310

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: YP-see-STOO

Translations: (of) the Most High, (of) the Highest, (of) God Most High

Notes: This word means 'highest' or 'most high'. It is often used as a substantive, referring to God as 'the Most High'. It describes something or someone that is supreme in position, rank, or quality. When used in a sentence, it typically functions as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a noun itself referring to God.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΩΤΑΤΟΣ, ΥΠΕΡΤΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΥΨΙΣΤΟΣ (hypsistos) is derived from the Greek word ὕψος (hypsos), meaning 'height' or 'summit'. It is the superlative form of the adjective ὑψηλός (hypsēlos), meaning 'high'.

G4876

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: soon-AN-tay-sas

Translations: having met, meeting, encountering, coming together, coming upon

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having met' or 'when one met'. It describes an action that occurred prior to the main verb of the sentence. It is used to indicate that someone came into contact with another person or thing, often by chance or by appointment. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'Having met him, I spoke to him.'

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΝΤΗΣΑΣ, ΣΥΝΤΥΧΩΝ

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.

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.

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.

G2127

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: yoo-loh-GAY-sas

Translations: having blessed, blessed, having praised, praised

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'eulogeō', meaning 'to bless' or 'to praise'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It indicates that the subject has performed the action of blessing or praising. For example, it could be used in a phrase like 'he, having blessed them, sent them away'.

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

Synonyms: ΑἸΝΕΩ, ΕΥ̓ΧΑΡΙΣΤΕΩ

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.

G3307

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-MEH-ree-sen

Translations: divided, he divided, she divided, it divided, distributed, he distributed, she distributed, it distributed, apportioned, he apportioned, she apportioned, it apportioned

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to divide,' 'to distribute,' or 'to apportion.' It describes the action of separating something into parts or giving out portions to different individuals or groups. It is often used in contexts where something is shared or allocated.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΜΕΡΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΜΕΡΙΖΩ

G4413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: PRO-ton

Translations: first, foremost, chief, principal, a first thing, before, at the first, in the first place

Notes: This word means 'first' in terms of order, time, importance, or rank. As an adjective, it describes something as being the first of its kind or in a sequence. As an adverb, it indicates something happening initially or in the first instance. It can also refer to the chief or most important person or thing.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗ, ΠΡΩΤΙΣΤΟΣ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'πρῶτος' (prōtos) is a superlative form derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *pro- meaning 'forward, before'. It is related to the Greek preposition 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

G3303

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

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

G2059

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: er-mee-NEH-oo-meh-noss

Translations: being translated, being interpreted, being explained

Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb 'hermeneuō', meaning 'to translate, interpret, or explain'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is currently happening to the subject. It indicates that something is in the process of being translated, interpreted, or explained.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΡΜΗΝΕΥΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ΕΞΗΓΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ

G1343

Part of Speech: Noun

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

Translations: of righteousness, of justice, of a righteousness, of a justice

Notes: This word refers to the quality of being morally right, just, or righteous. It encompasses both the state of being right with God and the act of doing what is right. It is often used in a theological context to describe divine justice or human uprightness.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΕΙΑ, ΕΥΘΥΤΗΣ

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

G1899

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEY-tah

Translations: then, afterward, next, after that, thereupon

Notes: This word is a temporal adverb meaning 'then' or 'afterward'. It is used to indicate a sequence of events, showing that one action or state follows another in time. It can introduce the next step in a narrative or a logical progression.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἘΠΕΙ, ἘΠΕΙΔΗ, ἘΠΙΤΟ

Etymology: From the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi, 'upon, after') and the particle εἶτα (eita, 'then, next'). It signifies a temporal sequence, indicating what comes after something else.

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.

G0002

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAH-tor

Translations: fatherless, without father

Notes: This adjective describes someone or something that is without a father or is fatherless. It can be used to describe a person who has no earthly father, or metaphorically to describe something that has no origin or beginning. It is often used in a theological context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ἈΜΗΤΩΡ, ἈΓΕΝΕΑΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-, 'not') and πατήρ (patḗr, 'father'). It literally means 'without a father'.

G0282

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-MAY-tor

Translations: motherless, without mother

Notes: This word is a compound adjective meaning 'motherless' or 'without a mother'. It describes someone or something that lacks a mother or is not descended from a mother. It can be used to describe a person who has no mother, or metaphorically, something that has no origin or source.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΤΩΡ, ΑΓΕΝΕΑΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the negative prefix ἀ- (a-, 'not, without') and μήτηρ (mētēr, 'mother'). It literally means 'without a mother'.

G0002

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-geh-neh-ah-LOH-geh-tos

Translations: without genealogy, without descent, without record of descent

Notes: This is a compound adjective meaning "without genealogy" or "without record of descent." It describes someone or something whose lineage or family history is not recorded or cannot be traced. It is used to emphasize a lack of recorded ancestry, often implying a unique or timeless existence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Etymology: This word is formed from the privative alpha (ἀ-) meaning "without," and the verb γενεαλογέω (genealogeō), meaning "to trace a genealogy" or "to reckon by descent." The verb itself comes from γενεαλογία (genealogia), meaning "genealogy," which is derived from γενεά (genea, "race, family") and λόγος (logos, "word, account").

G5056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEH-los

Translations: end, a goal, a purpose, an outcome, a completion, a tax, a custom, a duty

Notes: This word refers to an end, a goal, a purpose, or the completion of something. It can also refer to a tax or custom duty. It is often used to denote the conclusion of an event or process, or the ultimate aim or objective. In some contexts, it refers to the payment of tribute or taxes.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΑΣ, ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΙΑ, ΤΕΛΕΥΤΗ

Etymology: The word ΤΕΛΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to turn, to accomplish, to fulfill'. It is related to words signifying completion, fulfillment, and the end of a process.

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: EKH-ohn

Translations: having, holding, possessing, being in possession of

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. As a participle, it functions like a verbal adjective, describing someone or something that is in the act of having or holding something. It can be translated as 'having' or 'one who has', and often introduces a clause explaining what someone possesses or is doing.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩΝ

Etymology: The verb ἔχω (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- ('to hold, to have'). It is a common verb in ancient Greek, with a wide range of meanings related to possession, state, and action.

G0871

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ah-foh-moi-OH-meh-nos

Translations: made like, likened, resembling, having been made like

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been made like' or 'resembling'. It describes something that has been made similar or conformed to something else. It is used to indicate a state of being made like or resembling, often implying a completed action with ongoing results.

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

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΙΟΣ, ΟΜΟΙΟΩ

Etymology: The word ἀφομοιόω (aphomoióō) is a compound word formed from ἀπό (apó), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and ὁμοιόω (homoióō), meaning 'to make like' or 'to liken'. It signifies making something completely like or similar to something else.

G1519

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EES

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: 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.

G4080

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pay-LEE-kos

Translations: how great, how large, how much, what size

Notes: This word is an interrogative or exclamatory adjective used to express the magnitude, size, or quantity of something. It can be translated as 'how great,' 'how large,' or 'how much,' often appearing in questions or exclamations to emphasize the extent of something. For example, it might be used to ask 'How great is this?' or exclaim 'How great this is!'

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΓΑΣ, ΤΟΣΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: From an assumed compound of the interrogative stem *πη- (pē-) meaning 'where, how' and the suffix -λικός (-likos) indicating 'of a certain size or kind'.

G205

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ak-roh-thi-NEE-ohn

Translations: of first fruits, of the choicest spoils, of the best of the spoils, of spoils

Notes: This word refers to the choicest part of the spoils taken in war, often offered to God or given to leaders as a tribute. It is a compound word formed from 'ἄκρος' (AKROS), meaning 'highest' or 'topmost', and 'θίς' (THIS), meaning 'heap' or 'pile'. Thus, it literally means 'the top of the heap' or 'the choicest part of the pile'. It is used to denote the best or most valuable portion of something, especially spoils of war.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ΣΚΥΛΑ, ΛΑΦΥΡΑ

Etymology: The word ἀκροθίνιον (akrothínion) is a compound of ἄκρος (ákros), meaning 'highest' or 'topmost', and θίς (thís), meaning 'heap' or 'pile'. It refers to the choicest part of a heap, especially of spoils.

G3966

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pat-ree-AR-khees

Translations: patriarch, a patriarch

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'πατριά' (patria), meaning 'family' or 'lineage', and 'ἄρχω' (archo), meaning 'to rule' or 'to lead'. It refers to the head or chief of a family, tribe, or nation, particularly in an ancient or biblical context. It is used to describe the venerable male head of a family or clan, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Old Testament.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗΓΟΣ, ΠΡΟΓΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πατριάρχης (patriárkhēs), a compound of πατριά (patriá, “lineage, family”) and ἄρχω (árkhō, “to rule”).

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.

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.

G2406

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hee-er-ah-TEH-ee-an

Translations: priesthood, a priesthood

Notes: This word is a noun referring to the office, function, or dignity of a priest. It describes the state or position of being a priest, or the collective body of priests. It is used to denote the priestly service or ministry.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΩΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: The word ΙΕΡΑΤΕΙΑ (hierateia) comes from the Greek word ἱεράομαι (hieráomai), meaning 'to be a priest' or 'to perform priestly duties', which in turn is derived from ἱερός (hieros), meaning 'sacred' or 'holy'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: lam-BAH-non-tes

Translations: taking, receiving, getting, seizing, obtaining, accepting

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'λαμβάνω', meaning 'to take', 'to receive', or 'to get'. As a participle, it describes an action that is happening concurrently with the main verb of the sentence. It can be translated as 'taking', 'receiving', or 'those who are taking/receiving', depending on the context. It implies an ongoing or continuous action of acquiring something.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G0520

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-deh-KAH-toon

Translations: to tithe, to pay tithes, to take tithes

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to tithe' or 'to collect tithes'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and δεκατόω (dekatoō), meaning 'to take a tenth' or 'to exact a tenth'. It describes the act of giving or receiving a tenth part, typically as a religious offering or tax.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΕΚΑΤΟΩ

Etymology: The word ἀποδεκατόω is a compound verb derived from ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and δεκατόω (dekatoō), meaning 'to take a tenth' or 'to exact a tenth', which itself comes from δέκα (deka), meaning 'ten'.

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.

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.

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TOOT

Translations: this, that, this one, that one, of this, of that, to this, to that

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun and adjective 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something specific, either nearby or previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it can stand alone, referring to a person or thing. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, agreeing with it in gender, number, and case. Its meaning can shift slightly depending on the context, often emphasizing proximity or a specific reference.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOOS

Translations: the, them, those

Notes: ΤΟΥΣ is the masculine plural accusative form of the definite article or demonstrative pronoun 'ὁ'. As an article, it functions like 'the' in English, specifying a noun that is already known or has been previously mentioned. As a pronoun, it means 'them' or 'those', referring to a group of masculine individuals or things in the accusative case, indicating they are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *so- (demonstrative pronoun).

G2539

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: KAI-per

Translations: although, though, even though, even if, notwithstanding

Notes: This word is a compound particle used to introduce a concessive clause, meaning 'although' or 'even though'. It indicates that something is true despite a contrary condition or circumstance. It often appears with a participle, expressing a concession.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ ΚΑΙ, ΚΑΙ

Etymology: ΚΑΙΠΕΡ is a compound word formed from the conjunction ΚΑΙ (kai), meaning 'and' or 'even', and the particle ΠΕΡ (per), which is an intensive particle. Together, they form a strong concessive meaning.

G1831

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ex-eh-LAY-loo-THOH-tas

Translations: having gone out, having come out, having departed, those who have gone out, those who have come out, those who have departed

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, indicating an action completed in the past with continuing results. It describes someone or something that has gone out, come forth, or departed from a place or state. It is often used to refer to a group of people who have exited or originated from somewhere.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine, Perfect Active Participle

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΛΘΟΝΤΑΣ, ΕΞΕΛΘΟΝΤΑΣ

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.

G1183

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: deh-deh-KAH-toh-ken

Translations: has received tithes, has taken tithes, has been tithed

Notes: This verb means to take a tenth from someone or something, or to receive tithes. It is used to describe the act of collecting or receiving a tithe, which is a tenth part of something, typically income or produce, paid as a tax or contribution to a religious organization.

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

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek word ΔΕΚΑΤΟΣ (dekatos), meaning 'tenth', which itself comes from ΔΕΚΑ (deka), meaning 'ten'.

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: EKH-on-tah

Translations: having, holding, possessing, keeping, holding fast, the one having

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'having' or 'holding'. It describes an ongoing action of possession or holding. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun that 'has' something, or adverbially, indicating the manner in which an action is performed (e.g., 'while having'). In the provided examples, it describes things that 'do not have' a leader, trees 'having' branches, and 'the one having' all power.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΑ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΝ

G2127

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-loh-GAY-ken

Translations: blessed, has blessed

Notes: This word means 'to bless' or 'to speak well of'. It is used to describe an action that has been completed in the past but has ongoing results in the present. It can refer to God blessing people, or people blessing God, or even people speaking well of others.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΧΑΡΙΣΤΕΩ, ΑἸΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΕΩ is a compound word formed from the Greek prefix ΕΥ̓ (eu), meaning 'good' or 'well', and the verb ΛΕΓΩ (legō), meaning 'to speak'. Thus, its literal meaning is 'to speak well of'.

G485

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: an-tee-loh-GEE-as

Translations: of contradiction, of dispute, of opposition, of rebellion

Notes: This word refers to a contradiction, dispute, or opposition. It can also denote rebellion or resistance. It is often used in contexts where there is a verbal or intellectual disagreement, or a challenge to authority.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΡΙΣ, ΜΑΧΗ, ΑΝΤΙΘΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀντιλογία (antilogía), from ἀντιλέγω (antilégō, “I speak against”), from ἀντί (antí, “against”) + λέγω (légō, “I say, I speak”).

G1642

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: eh-LAHT-ton

Translations: less, smaller, fewer, a less thing, a smaller thing

Notes: This word is the neuter singular form of the comparative adjective 'ἐλάττων', meaning 'less', 'smaller', or 'fewer'. It is used to indicate a lesser quantity, size, or number when comparing two things. It can function substantively, meaning 'a less thing' or 'that which is less'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΙΚΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ, ΟΛΙΓΩΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ἐλάττων' is the comparative form of 'ἐλαχύς' (small, little), which is related to 'ὀλίγος' (few, little). It comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'small' or 'little'.

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.

G2909

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: KRAY-too-noss

Translations: of better, of superior, of more excellent, of greater

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'better' or 'superior'. It is used to describe something that is of a higher quality, greater value, or more advantageous than something else. In this genitive form, it often indicates possession or a relationship of origin, such as 'of a better thing' or 'belonging to something superior'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter, Comparative

Synonyms: ΑΜΕΙΝΩΝ, ΚΑΛΛΙΩΝ, ΥΠΕΡΤΕΡΟΣ

G5602

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-deh

Translations: here, hither, in this place, to this place

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating location or direction, meaning 'here' or 'to this place'. It is used to point to a specific location or to indicate movement towards the speaker or a particular spot. For example, it can be used in commands like 'Come here!' or to state that something is located 'here'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΝΘΑΔΕ, ΕΝΤΑΥΘΑ

Etymology: From the demonstrative stem *ho- (this) and the locative suffix -de. It indicates proximity to the speaker.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lam-BAH-noo-sin

Translations: they take, they receive, they get, they seize, they obtain

Notes: This word is the third person plural present active indicative form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. It describes an action of taking, seizing, or obtaining something, performed by a group of people or things. It can be used in various contexts, such as taking an object, receiving a gift, or seizing control.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G3140

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: mar-ty-ROO-meh-nos

Translations: being testified, being witnessed, being borne witness to, being attested, being certified, being approved

Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being testified' or 'being borne witness to'. It describes someone or something that is receiving testimony or witness from another. It is often used to indicate that a person's character or actions are being affirmed or validated by others.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ, ΣΥΝΕΠΙΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΩ

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.

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.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ay-PINE

Translations: to say, to speak, to tell

Notes: This word is an aorist infinitive verb meaning 'to say', 'to speak', or 'to tell'. It is used to express the action of speaking or communicating something, often in a general sense without specifying the subject or object of the action. It can be used in various constructions, such as after verbs of commanding or desiring, or to express purpose.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΕΙΝ, ΛΑΛΕΙΝ, ΦΑΝΑΙ

Etymology: ΕἸΠΕΙΝ is the aorist infinitive of the verb ΕἸΠΩ, which is a suppletive aorist form used with the present tense verbs ΛΕΓΩ and ΦΗΜΙ. Its origin traces back to Proto-Indo-European roots related to speaking or declaring.

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'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: lam-BAH-non

Translations: taking, receiving, seizing, grasping, obtaining, one who takes, one who receives

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'taking' or 'receiving'. It describes an ongoing action of taking, seizing, or obtaining something. It can be used to describe someone who is in the act of taking or receiving, or as a descriptive adjective for a person or thing that takes or receives.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: From an assumed root LAB-, meaning 'to take, seize'.

G1183

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: deh-deh-KAH-toh-tai

Translations: has been tithed, has paid tithes, has collected tithes

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to collect tithes' or 'to pay tithes'. It describes an action related to the practice of tithing, where a tenth part of something (usually income or produce) is given as a contribution, often for religious purposes. In this form, it indicates that the action has been completed and the subject has either paid or collected tithes.

Inflection: Perfect, Indicative, Passive, Third Person Singular

Etymology: From ΔΕΚΑΤΗ (dekate), meaning 'a tenth part' or 'tithe', which comes from ΔΕΚΑ (deka), meaning 'ten'.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

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

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: TAY

Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the, who, which

Notes: This word is the dative singular feminine form of the definite article, meaning 'to the', 'for the', 'by the', 'with the', or 'in the' when used with a feminine noun in the dative case. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', referring to a feminine antecedent. It is used to specify a particular feminine noun or to introduce a relative clause.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed from an earlier demonstrative pronoun in Ancient Greek.

G3751

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: os-PHOO-ee

Translations: loin, loins, a loin, the loins, (in) the loins

Notes: This word refers to the loins, the part of the body between the ribs and the hip bones, often associated with strength, procreation, or the seat of one's being. It can be used literally to refer to the physical body part, or metaphorically to denote the source of descendants or the place where one's strength resides. In the provided examples, it refers to the physical loins in the second example, and metaphorically to the ancestral line in the third example.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Etymology: The word ὀσφύς is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek.

G3753

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OH-teh

Translations: when, whenever, at which time

Notes: This word functions as a temporal adverb or conjunction, indicating a point or period in time. It is used to introduce a clause that specifies when an action occurs or occurred, similar to 'when' or 'whenever' in English. It can refer to a specific past event or a general, recurring condition.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΗΝΙΚΑ, ΟΠΟΤΕ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (the) and the particle 'te' (then, at that time). It originally meant 'at that time when'.

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, 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).

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'.

G5050

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: teh-LEH-oh-sis

Translations: perfection, completion, accomplishment, consummation, a perfection, a completion

Notes: This word refers to the act of bringing something to its full and intended end, or the state of being complete and perfect. It signifies the successful conclusion of a process or the attainment of a goal. It can be used to describe the finishing of a task or the ultimate state of spiritual maturity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΙΑ, ΤΕΛΟΣ, ΠΛΗΡΩΜΑ

Etymology: From the verb τελειόω (teleioō), meaning 'to complete, perfect', which itself comes from τέλειος (teleios), meaning 'perfect, complete'.

G2406

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hee-eh-roh-SOO-nays

Translations: of priesthood, of the priesthood, of a priesthood, of priestly office, of the priestly office, of a priestly office

Notes: This word refers to the office, dignity, or function of a priest, or the entire body of priests. It describes the state or condition of being a priest, or the sacred duties associated with that role. It is used to speak about the institution of the priesthood or a specific priestly office.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΑΤΕΙΑ, ΙΕΡΩΣΥΝΗ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἱερός (hieros), meaning 'sacred' or 'holy', combined with the suffix -σύνη (-synē), which forms abstract nouns indicating a state or condition. Thus, it literally means 'the state of being sacred' or 'the state of being a priest'.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: ep

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ὙΠΕΡ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G3550

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: neh-no-mo-theh-TEH-tai

Translations: has been legislated, has been enacted, has been given law, has been established by law

Notes: This word is a verb in the perfect passive indicative, meaning 'it has been legislated' or 'it has been enacted'. It describes something that has been established or given by law, indicating a completed action with ongoing results. It is often used in contexts referring to the establishment of laws or ordinances, particularly divine laws.

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

Synonyms: ΘΕΣΠΙΖΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word νομοθετέω (nomotheteō) is a compound word derived from νόμος (nomos), meaning 'law', and τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to place' or 'to set'. Thus, it literally means 'to place or set a law'.

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.

G5532

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHREH-yah

Translations: need, a need, necessity, a necessity, use, a use, service, a service, business, a business, lack, a lack

Notes: This word is a feminine noun that refers to a need, necessity, or a useful purpose. It can also denote a service or a business matter. It is often used to describe something that is required or beneficial, or a situation where something is lacking.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΚΗ, ΔΕΗΣΙΣ, ΕΡΓΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΧΡΕΙΑ derives from the Greek verb χράομαι (chraomai), meaning 'to use, to need'. It is related to the concept of utility and what is necessary or useful.

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-ron

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΣ

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

G0450

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nis-TAS-thai

Translations: to rise, to stand up, to raise, to be raised, to appear, to be appointed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to rise' or 'to stand up'. It can refer to physical rising, such as from a seat or from the dead, or to a more figurative rising, like appearing or being appointed to a position. It is often used in the context of resurrection or the establishment of something.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἘΓΕΙΡΩ, ὈΡΘΟΩ, ἈΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ is a compound of the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: leh-GEH-sthai

Translations: to be said, to be spoken, to be called, to be told

Notes: This word is the present passive infinitive form of the verb 'λέγω' (legō), which means 'to say' or 'to speak'. Therefore, 'λέγεσθαι' means 'to be said' or 'to be spoken'. It can also mean 'to be called' or 'to be named' in certain contexts. It is used to express an action that is being done to the subject, rather than by the subject, and functions as a verbal noun.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΙΠΕΙΝ, ΦΑΝΑΙ, ΛΑΛΕΙΝ

G3346

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-ta-tee-THEH-meh-nes

Translations: being transferred, being changed, being removed, of being transferred, of being changed, of being removed

Notes: This word is a present participle, middle/passive voice, indicating an ongoing action of being transferred, changed, or removed. It is a compound word formed from μετά (meta), meaning 'with' or 'after' and τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning 'to place' or 'to put'. In this form, it describes something that is in the process of being moved from one place or state to another, or being altered.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Present, Middle/Passive, Participle

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑΒΑΛΛΟΜΕΝΗΣ, ΜΕΤΑΚΙΝΟΥΜΕΝΗΣ

G318

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-nang-KAYS

Translations: of necessity, of distress, of compulsion, of trouble, of constraint

Notes: This word refers to a state of necessity, compulsion, or distress. It can describe an unavoidable obligation or a difficult situation. In its genitive form, as seen here, it indicates possession or origin, often translated as 'of necessity' or 'of distress', showing that something belongs to or arises from a state of necessity or trouble.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΛΙΨΕΩΣ, ΣΤΕΝΟΧΩΡΙΑΣ, ΠΙΕΣΕΩΣ

G3331

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-tah-THEH-sees

Translations: change, removal, transfer, translation, a change, a removal, a transfer, a translation

Notes: This word refers to a change of position, place, or condition. It can mean a removal or transfer from one state to another, or a complete change. It can also refer to the act of translating or transferring something. For example, one might speak of a 'change of priesthood' or a 'transfer of allegiance'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΑΓΗ, ΜΕΤΑΒΟΛΗ, ΜΕΤΑΚΙΝΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb μετατίθημι (metatithēmi), meaning 'to transfer, change, or remove', which is itself formed from μετά (meta, 'with, after, among, indicating change') and τίθημι (tithēmi, 'to put, place').

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GHI-neh-tai

Translations: becomes, happens, is, is born, comes into being, takes place, arises

Notes: This verb is very common and versatile, meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to be born,' or 'to come into being.' It describes a state of transition or occurrence, indicating that something is coming into existence or changing its state. It can be used in various contexts to describe events, transformations, or the origin of something.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Present Tense, Indicative Mood, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΚΤΩ

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.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEH-geh-tai

Translations: it is said, it is spoken, it is told, he is said, she is said, it is called

Notes: This word is the third person singular, present indicative, passive form of the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. Therefore, 'λέγεται' translates to 'it is said' or 'it is spoken'. It indicates that something is being stated or reported by an unspecified agent, or that someone/something is being referred to or called by a certain name.

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

Synonyms: ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

G3348

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-tes-KAY-ken

Translations: has partaken, has shared, has participated, has had a share

Notes: This word describes the action of having taken part in something, having shared in an experience, or having received a portion of something. It implies a past action with ongoing results or relevance to the present. It is often followed by a genitive case to indicate what is being shared or participated in.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Perfect Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΚΟΙΝΩΝΕΩ, ΜΕΤΕΧΩ

Etymology: The word μετέχω (metechō) is a compound word formed from μετά (meta), meaning 'with' or 'among', and ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. Thus, it literally means 'to have with' or 'to have among', leading to the sense of sharing or participating.

G0575

G3588, G3739, G3778, G5101

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: AF

Translations: from, away from, by, of

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

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: HAYS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine

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.

G4337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-ES-khee-ken

Translations: he has paid attention, he has given heed, he has applied himself, he has devoted himself, he has attended, he has taken heed

Notes: This is the third person singular, perfect active indicative form of the verb προσέχω (prosechō). It means to pay attention, to give heed, to apply oneself, or to devote oneself to something. The perfect tense indicates a completed action with ongoing results, so it describes a state of having paid attention or having given heed.

Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Perfect Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΕΧΩ

Etymology: The word προσέχω (prosechō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. Thus, it literally means 'to hold towards' or 'to direct towards', which evolved into the sense of paying attention or giving heed.

G4267

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pro-DEE-lon

Translations: evident, clear, manifest, obvious, plain, a clear thing, an obvious thing

Notes: This word describes something that is clearly visible, apparent, or easily understood. It is a compound word formed from the prefix 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forth', and 'δῆλος' (delos), meaning 'clear' or 'visible'. It is often used to indicate that something is openly displayed or made known, leaving no doubt as to its nature or truth. In the provided examples, it functions to describe something that became evident or was made manifest to observers.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΦΑΝΕΡΟΣ, ΕΜΦΑΝΗΣ, ΔΗΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΔΗΛΟΣ is a compound of the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'forth', and the adjective δῆλος (delos), meaning 'clear' or 'visible'. It signifies something that is 'clear before' or 'made manifest'.

G0393

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-TEH-tal-ken

Translations: has risen, has sprung up, has appeared, has dawned

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to rise,' 'to spring up,' or 'to appear,' often used in the context of the sun rising or a star appearing. It can also refer to something originating or coming into existence, like a person or a light. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again,' and the verb τέλλω (tellō), meaning 'to rise' or 'to accomplish.'

Inflection: Perfect Active Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ἘΚΦΥΩ, ἈΝΑΦΑΙΝΩ

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: KOO-ree-oss

Translations: Lord, a Lord, master, a master, owner, an owner, sir

Notes: This word refers to a person who has authority, control, or ownership over something or someone. It is frequently used in the New Testament to refer to God or Jesus Christ, signifying their supreme authority and sovereignty. It can also be used in a more general sense for a human master or owner.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΑΥΘΕΝΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ derives from the Greek word κῦρος (kyros), meaning 'supreme power' or 'authority'. It signifies one who possesses power and authority, thus a lord or master.

G5443

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-LEEN

Translations: tribe, a tribe, race, a race, nation, a nation, clan, a clan

Notes: This word refers to a tribe, race, or nation, often denoting a division of people, such as the twelve tribes of Israel. It can also refer to a clan or a group of people sharing common ancestry or characteristics. In a sentence, it would be used to identify a specific group of people.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΘΝΟΣ, ΓΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to φῦλον (phylon), meaning 'race, tribe'. It refers to a division of people, often based on common descent.

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

Translations: about, concerning, around, for, on behalf of, with respect to, at, near

Notes: This word is a preposition that can take either the genitive or accusative case, and its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'about', 'concerning', 'for', or 'on behalf of'. When used with the accusative case, it usually indicates spatial 'around', 'about' (in the sense of movement or position), 'at', or 'near'. It can also be used as a prefix in compound words, adding a sense of 'around' or 'excessive'.

Inflection: Governs Genitive or Accusative case; Does not inflect itself

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peri, meaning 'around, about'. It is cognate with English 'peri-' (as in 'perimeter') and Latin 'per'.

G4053

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: peh-ris-SO-teh-ron

Translations: more, more abundant, more exceedingly, more than enough, more than

Notes: This word functions as a comparative adjective or adverb, meaning 'more' or 'more abundant'. As an adjective, it describes something as being in greater quantity or degree. As an adverb, it modifies a verb or another adjective, indicating a higher degree of an action or quality. It is often used to emphasize an increase or surplus beyond what is expected or necessary.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative (Adjective); Does not inflect (Adverb)

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΜΑΛΛΟΝ, ΥΠΕΡΕΚΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΥ

Etymology: The word derives from the Greek adjective περίσσος (perissos), meaning 'exceeding, abundant, superfluous'. It is formed with the comparative suffix -τερος (-teros).

G2624

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: kah-tah-DEH-lon

Translations: very clear, evident, obvious, manifest, a very clear thing

Notes: This word is a compound adjective formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against' but here used as an intensifier, and 'δῆλος' (dēlos), meaning 'clear' or 'evident'. Therefore, 'καταδῆλον' means 'very clear' or 'completely evident'. It is used to emphasize that something is undeniably obvious or manifest. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'It became very clear that he was guilty'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΜΦΑΝΗΣ, ΦΑΝΕΡΟΣ, ΕΝΑΡΓΗΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against' and used here as an intensifier, and the adjective ΔΗΛΟΣ (delos), meaning 'clear' or 'evident'. ΔΗΛΟΣ itself comes from an uncertain origin, possibly related to words meaning 'to show' or 'to appear'.

G3667

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ho-moy-OH-tay-tah

Translations: likeness, a likeness, resemblance, a resemblance, similarity, a similarity

Notes: This noun refers to the state or quality of being like something or someone else. It denotes a resemblance, similarity, or likeness, whether in form, nature, or character. It can be used to describe how one thing corresponds to another.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΜΟΙΩΣΙΣ, ΕΙΚΩΝ, ΟΜΟΙΩΜΑ

Etymology: From the adjective ὅμοιος (homoios, 'like, similar'), which comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *somH- ('same, one'). The suffix -της (-tēs) is used to form abstract nouns.

G0450

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-NEE-stah-tai

Translations: rises, is rising, stands up, is standing up, gets up, is getting up, is raised

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to rise' or 'to stand up'. It is often used to describe someone getting up from a sitting or lying position, or from sleep. It can also refer to something being raised or appearing. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up', and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand'.

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

Synonyms: ἘΓΕΙΡΩ, ἈΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-ross

Translations: other, another, different, a different

Notes: This word means 'other' or 'another', specifically implying a qualitative difference or a different kind, as opposed to 'allos' which means 'another of the same kind'. It is used to distinguish one thing from another that is distinct in nature or type. For example, 'a different man' or 'another kind of thing'.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular. This word inflects for gender, number, and case.

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'other' or 'different'. It is related to Latin 'alter' and English 'other'.

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.

G4561

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: sar-KEE-nays

Translations: fleshly, carnal, made of flesh, of flesh

Notes: This adjective describes something that is made of flesh, or pertains to the flesh. It can refer to something literally composed of flesh, or it can be used metaphorically to describe something that is earthly, human, or governed by natural human desires rather than spiritual ones, often carrying a negative connotation of being 'carnal'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΑΡΚΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΑΡΚΙΝΗΣ is derived from the noun ΣΑΡΞ (sarx), meaning 'flesh'. The suffix -ινος (-inos) is used to form adjectives indicating material or origin.

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.

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'.

G0182

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-kah-tah-LY-too

Translations: (of) indissoluble, (of) indestructible, (of) unending, (of) imperishable

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning indissoluble, indestructible, or imperishable. It describes something that cannot be dissolved, destroyed, or brought to an end. It is used to emphasize the enduring and unceasing nature of something.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΦΘΑΡΤΟΣ, ΑΙΩΝΙΟΣ, ΑΤΕΛΕΥΤΗΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΚΑΤΑΛΥΤΟΣ is a compound word formed from the privative alpha (α-), meaning 'not' or 'un-', and the verb καταλύω (katalyō), meaning 'to dissolve', 'to destroy', or 'to bring to an end'. Thus, it literally means 'not able to be dissolved/destroyed'.

G0115

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-theh-TAY-sis

Translations: annulment, a setting aside, a rejection, a disregard

Notes: This word refers to the act of setting aside, annulling, or rejecting something. It implies a disregard for a law, command, or agreement, rendering it invalid or ineffective. It is often used in contexts where a previous arrangement or command is made void.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ἈΘΕΤΗΜΑ, ἈΚΥΡΩΣΙΣ

Etymology: Derived from the verb ἀθετέω (atheteō), meaning 'to set aside, reject, or annul,' which itself comes from ἀ- (a-, 'not') and τίθημι (tithēmi, 'to place, set'). Thus, it literally means 'not placing' or 'not establishing,' leading to the sense of invalidating or rejecting.

G4254

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: proh-ah-GOO-sees

Translations: leading, going before, going on, preceding, advancing, progressing, (of) leading, (of) going before, (of) going on, (of) preceding, (of) advancing, (of) progressing

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to lead forth,' 'to go before,' or 'to go on.' It describes an action of moving forward or preceding something or someone. It can be used to indicate a physical movement or a progression in time or a process. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing the subject's action or the circumstances of an action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΒΑΙΝΩ

G0462

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: an-oh-feh-LES

Translations: useless, unprofitable, worthless, a useless thing

Notes: This word describes something that is without benefit, profit, or advantage. It signifies something that is of no use or value, or that fails to achieve any good purpose. It can be used to describe actions, things, or even people that are unproductive or futile.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ, ΜΑΤΑΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἀνωφελής (anōphelēs) is a compound word formed from the negative prefix ἀν- (an-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and ὠφελής (ōphelēs), meaning 'useful' or 'profitable'. The root ὠφελής comes from ὄφελος (ophelos), meaning 'use', 'profit', or 'advantage'. Thus, the word literally means 'without use' or 'without profit'.

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.

G1896

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-i-sa-go-GAY

Translations: introduction, a bringing in, a superinduction, a bringing in besides

Notes: This word is a compound noun meaning 'a bringing in besides' or 'a subsequent introduction'. It refers to the act of introducing something new or additional, often implying a replacement or a supplement to what was already present. It can be used to describe the introduction of a new law, a new hope, or a new practice.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ, ΠΡΟΣΑΓΩΓΗ

Etymology: This word is a compound of three parts: the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi, 'upon, in addition to'), the preposition ΕἸΣ (eis, 'into'), and the noun ἈΓΩΓΗ (agogē, 'a leading, a bringing'). Thus, it literally means 'a bringing in upon or in addition to'.

G1680

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: el-PEE-dos

Translations: of hope, of a hope

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'hope'. It refers to an expectation, a confident anticipation, or a trust in something. As a genitive case, it often indicates possession, origin, or the object of an action, hence 'of hope' or 'belonging to hope'. It is commonly used to express the concept of having or lacking hope.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΙΣΤΙΣ, ΠΕΠΟΙΘΗΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'Ἐλπίς' (elpis) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to hope, to expect'. It is related to the verb 'ἐλπίζω' (elpizō), meaning 'to hope' or 'to expect'.

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'.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: kath

Translations: according to, down, against, throughout, during, by, for, with respect to, concerning

Notes: This word is an elided form of the preposition 'κατά' (kata), which means 'down' or 'according to'. It is commonly used as a prefix in compound words or as a preposition governing various cases. When used as a preposition, it can indicate movement downwards, distribution, opposition, or a standard of comparison. For example, 'καθ' ἕνα' means 'one by one', and 'καθά' means 'just as' or 'according as'. The elision (dropping of the final vowel) occurs before a word beginning with a vowel and a rough breathing mark.

Inflection: Does not inflect (it is an elided form of a preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΔΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'κατά' (kata) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'down' or 'against'. It is a common preposition in ancient Greek, indicating various relationships of position, direction, or standard.

G3745

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-son

Translations: as much as, as many as, as great as, how much, how many, how great, as far as, as long as, as soon as, as

Notes: This word is a relative adjective or pronominal adjective, meaning 'as much as' or 'as many as'. It is often used to indicate quantity, extent, or degree. When used as an adverb, it can mean 'as far as', 'as long as', or 'as soon as'. It can introduce a clause that specifies a measure or comparison. For example, 'as much as you want' or 'as many people as there are'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΠΟΣΟΣ, ΗΛΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun *ho* (the) and the suffix -sos, indicating quantity or measure. It is related to ὅς (hos, 'who, which') and τοσοῦτος (tosoutos, 'so great, so much').

G3727

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: or-ko-mo-SEE-as

Translations: of an oath, of swearing, of a sworn agreement, oath, a sworn agreement

Notes: This word refers to the act of swearing an oath or a sworn agreement. It is used to describe a solemn promise or declaration made under an appeal to a deity or sacred object, often implying a commitment to truth or a course of action. In the provided context, it signifies something done 'with an oath' or 'without an oath'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΡΚΟΣ, ΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΟΡΚΩΜΟΣΙΑ (horkōmosia) is a compound noun derived from ὅρκος (horkos), meaning 'oath', and ὄμνυμι (omnymi), meaning 'to swear'. It literally means 'the act of swearing an oath'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-go-NO-tes

Translations: having become, having come into being, having happened, having been born, having been made

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' or 'to happen.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed in the past and has ongoing relevance. It can be translated in various ways depending on the context, often indicating a state of having become or having happened.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect Active Participle

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΕΓΕΝΟΝΤΟ

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'.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: leh-GON-tos

Translations: of saying, of speaking, of telling, of calling, of meaning

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ΛΕΓΩ', meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a genitive participle, it often functions adverbially, indicating the time or circumstance of an action, such as 'while saying' or 'when he was speaking'. It can also function adjectivally, modifying a noun in the genitive case, meaning 'of the one saying'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

G4314

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PROSS

Translations: to, toward, with, against, for, at, near, by, in relation to

Notes: This is a common and versatile preposition in Koine Greek. It indicates direction, relation, or purpose, and its precise meaning often depends on the case of the noun it governs. For example, with the accusative case, it typically means 'to' or 'toward' (indicating motion or direction), 'against' (indicating opposition), or 'in relation to'. With the genitive case, it can mean 'from' (indicating origin or source) or 'in the presence of'. With the dative case, it can mean 'at' or 'near' (indicating proximity). It is used to express a wide range of relationships between actions, objects, and people.

Inflection: Does not inflect, but governs various cases (accusative, genitive, dative).

Synonyms: ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'forward, toward'. It is related to other words indicating movement or direction.

G3660

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OH-moh-sen

Translations: he swore, he took an oath

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to swear' or 'to take an oath'. It refers to making a solemn declaration, often calling upon a divine being or sacred object as a witness to the truth of what is said or to the binding nature of a promise. It is used when someone makes a formal and serious commitment or affirmation.

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

Etymology: The word ὄμνυμι (omnymi) comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₃em- 'to swear'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also refer to oaths or solemn declarations.

G3338

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: meh-tah-meh-lay-THEE-seh-tai

Translations: will regret, will repent, will change one's mind, will be sorry

Notes: This word means to regret, to repent, or to change one's mind. It implies a feeling of sorrow or remorse for past actions or decisions, leading to a change of heart or purpose. It is often used in a context where someone has made a promise or a decision and then feels regret about it, potentially leading to a reversal of that decision.

Inflection: Future, Passive, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑΝΟΕΩ, ΜΕΤΑΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

G5118

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: toh-SOO-toh

Translations: so great, so much, so large, so far, to such an extent, a thing so great

Notes: This word is an adjective that indicates a quantity, degree, or extent. It means 'so great' or 'so much' and is used to emphasize the magnitude of something. It can also be used adverbially to mean 'to such an extent' or 'so far'. For example, it might describe how much something has grown or how far a situation has progressed.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΟΣΟΣ, ΤΗΛΙΚΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΣΟΥΤΟΣ is derived from the demonstrative pronoun ΤΟΣΟΣ (meaning 'so much, so great') combined with the suffix -ΟΥΤΟΣ, which intensifies the demonstrative meaning.

G1242

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: Dee-ah-THEE-kees

Translations: (of) a covenant, (of) the covenant, (of) a testament, (of) the testament, (of) a will, (of) the will

Notes: This word refers to a solemn agreement or a binding compact, often between God and humans, or between two parties. It can also refer to a last will and testament, a legal document outlining a person's wishes for their possessions after death. Its meaning can shift depending on the context, often referring to a divine covenant in religious texts or a human will in legal contexts.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΘΗΚΗ

G1450

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: eng-GYOO-os

Translations: surety, guarantor, pledge, a surety, a guarantor, sure, guaranteed

Notes: This word refers to a person who gives security or a pledge, acting as a guarantor or surety for someone or something. It can also describe something that is sure or guaranteed. It is used to indicate a person or thing that stands as a guarantee or assurance.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΥΗΤΗΣ, ΕΓΓΥΗ

Etymology: From the preposition 'ἐν' (in) and 'γύης' (a cultivated field, hence a boundary or limit), suggesting 'within limits' or 'bound by'. It refers to someone who is bound by an agreement or pledge.

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).

G2967

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: koh-LYOO-es-thai

Translations: to hinder, to prevent, to forbid, to restrain, to be hindered, to be prevented, to be forbidden, to be restrained

Notes: This word means to hinder, prevent, or forbid something from happening. In its passive form, as seen here, it means to be hindered, prevented, or forbidden. It describes an action or state where an obstacle or prohibition is put in place, either by an active agent or as a result of circumstances. For example, one might be hindered from entering a place, or an action might be forbidden.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΟΔΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΑΠΟΚΩΛΥΩ

Etymology: From Koine Greek κωλύω (kōlýō), meaning 'to hinder, prevent'. Its origin is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to words meaning 'to cut short' or 'to cripple'.

G0531

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-pah-RAH-bah-ton

Translations: unchangeable, permanent, indissoluble, inviolable, an unchangeable thing

Notes: This word describes something that cannot be passed on, transferred, or changed. It signifies something that is permanent, unalterable, or inviolable. It is often used to emphasize the enduring nature of a quality or status.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΙΩΝΙΟΣ, ΑΚΑΤΑΛΥΤΟΣ, ΑΙΔΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the negative prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'not', and παραβατός (parabatos), meaning 'transferable' or 'that which can be passed on'. Thus, it literally means 'not transferable' or 'not passing away'.

G3606

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: O-THEN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟ, ΔΙΑ ΤΟΥΤΟ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G4982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: SOH-dzein

Translations: to save, to deliver, to preserve, to make whole, to heal

Notes: This word means to save, deliver, preserve, or make whole. It can refer to physical deliverance from danger, preservation of life, or healing from illness. In a spiritual context, it often refers to salvation from sin and its consequences, leading to eternal life.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ, ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΣΩΖΩ (sōzō) comes from the ancient Greek root *σῶς (sōs), meaning 'safe' or 'sound'. It is related to the concept of wholeness and well-being.

G3838

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pan-TEH-les

Translations: complete, perfect, utter, entire, altogether, fully, a complete one, a perfect one

Notes: This word means complete or perfect. It is often used in a neuter form, as in the provided example, to function adverbially, meaning 'utterly,' 'entirely,' or 'altogether.' It is a compound word formed from 'πᾶς' (all) and 'τέλος' (end, completion).

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΤΕΛΕΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek words πᾶς (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every,' and τέλος (telos), meaning 'end,' 'completion,' or 'purpose.' Thus, it signifies 'all-ending' or 'all-completing.'

G4334

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: pros-ER-kho-me-noos

Translations: those coming to, those approaching, those drawing near, those who come to, those who approach, those who draw near

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle, meaning 'those who are coming to' or 'those who are approaching'. It describes individuals who are in the process of drawing near or presenting themselves to someone or something. It often implies a movement towards a person, a place, or an idea, and can be used to refer to people who are coming to God, to a leader, or to a specific location.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine, Present, Middle or Passive, Participle

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΠΡΟΣΙΟΝΤΑΣ, ΠΡΟΣΕΓΓΙΖΟΝΤΑΣ

G2198

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ZOHN

Translations: living, alive, a living one, the living one

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'ζάω' (zaō), meaning 'to live'. It describes someone or something that is currently living or alive. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun (e.g., 'the living God'), or as a noun itself, referring to 'a living one' or 'the living one'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΜΨΥΧΟΣ, ΕΝΕΡΓΗΣ

Etymology: The word 'ζάω' (zaō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to live'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also refer to life or living.

G1793

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-TOONG-kha-neen

Translations: to intercede, to appeal, to meet with, to entreat, to make petition, to plead

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ἐν' (in, among) and 'τυγχάνω' (to happen, to obtain). It means to meet with someone, often with the purpose of making an appeal or petition on behalf of oneself or another. It can imply intercession, pleading, or even a hostile encounter depending on the context. It is used to describe approaching a person in authority to make a request or to mediate.

Inflection: Present Active Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΕΩ, ΑΙΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition 'ἐν' (en), meaning 'in' or 'among', and the verb 'τυγχάνω' (tynchanō), meaning 'to happen', 'to obtain', or 'to meet'. The combination suggests 'to happen upon someone in a particular way' or 'to meet with someone for a purpose'.

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'.

G5108

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: toy-OO-tos

Translations: such, such a, such a kind, such a one

Notes: This word is a demonstrative adjective meaning 'such' or 'of such a kind'. It is used to refer to something or someone previously mentioned or implied, indicating their nature or quality. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, standing in for a noun (e.g., 'such a one').

Inflection: Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter; Singular or Plural; Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative. It inflects to agree with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case.

Synonyms: ΟΙΟΣ, ΤΟΣΟΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun οὗτος (houtos, "this") and the correlative pronoun οἷος (hoios, "such as"). It literally means "this kind of".

G4241

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-PREH-pen

Translations: it was fitting, it was proper, it was suitable, it was becoming

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'πρέπω'. It means 'it was fitting' or 'it was proper'. It is often used impersonally, indicating that something was appropriate or suitable for a particular situation or person. It can be followed by a dative case to indicate for whom it was fitting, or by an infinitive to indicate what was fitting to do.

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

Synonyms: ΑΡΜΟΖΩ, ΠΡΟΣΗΚΩ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to 'πρέπω' (to be conspicuous, to be eminent).

G0749

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AR-khee-eh-REFS

Translations: high priest, a high priest

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΕΥΣ

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

G3741

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: OH-see-os

Translations: holy, righteous, pious, devout, a holy one, a righteous one

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is holy, righteous, or pious, especially in the sense of being consecrated to God or fulfilling one's duties towards God. It implies a sense of moral purity and devotion. It can be used to describe individuals who are devout or actions that are righteous.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΓΙΟΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΕΥΣΕΒΗΣ

Etymology: The etymology of 'hosios' is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the concept of what is sanctioned by divine law or custom, distinguishing it from 'dikaios' (just, righteous by human law) and 'hagios' (sacred, set apart).

G0172

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-KAH-koss

Translations: innocent, guileless, harmless, simple, a harmless one, an innocent one

Notes: This word describes someone who is innocent, guileless, or harmless. It implies a lack of evil, malice, or cunning. It is often used to describe someone who is simple-minded or unsuspecting, not in a negative sense, but rather as someone who is free from deceit. It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-) meaning 'not' and 'κακός' (kakos) meaning 'evil' or 'bad'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΠΛΟΥΣ, ΑΚΕΡΑΙΟΣ, ΑΜΕΜΠΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the negative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-) meaning 'not' and 'κακός' (kakos) meaning 'evil' or 'bad'. It literally means 'not evil' or 'without evil'.

G0283

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-MEE-ahn-tos

Translations: undefiled, untainted, pure, unspotted, unblemished

Notes: This word describes something that is not stained, polluted, or corrupted. It signifies a state of moral or ritual purity, often used to describe something that remains clean or unblemished. It can be used to describe a person, an object, or a concept, emphasizing its integrity and freedom from defilement.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΑΡΟΣ, ΑΜΩΜΟΣ, ΑΚΑΚΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the negative prefix 'α-' (alpha privative, meaning 'not' or 'without') and 'μιαίνω' (miainō), meaning 'to stain' or 'to defile'. Thus, it literally means 'unstained' or 'undefiled'.

G5563

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: keh-khoh-REES-meh-nos

Translations: separated, set apart, divided, a separated one, one who is separated

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been separated' or 'one who has been separated'. It describes a state of being separated or set apart from something or someone. It can function as an adjective, describing a noun, or as a substantive, referring to 'the one who is separated'. It implies a completed action with ongoing results.

Inflection: Perfect Passive Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΕΧΩΡΙΣΜΕΝΟΣ, ΑΦΩΡΙΣΜΕΝΟΣ

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-nos

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΕΓΕΝΗΘΗ

G3756

Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle

Sounds like: OOK

Translations: not, no

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΉ

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

G5618

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: OH-sper

Translations: just as, as, even as, like, in the same way as

Notes: This word functions as a comparative adverb or conjunction, meaning 'just as' or 'even as'. It is used to introduce a clause that draws a comparison or analogy, indicating that something is happening or is true in the same manner or degree as something else. It emphasizes the similarity between two things or actions.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑΠΕΡ

Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs, "as") and the particle περ (per, "indeed, very"), emphasizing the comparison.

G0749

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khee-eh-REIS

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

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

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΕΥΣ, ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΟΣ

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

G4387

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: PRO-teh-ron

Translations: before, formerly, first, earlier, a former thing, a prior thing

Notes: This word functions primarily as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'formerly' in time, indicating something that happened earlier or previously. It can also be the neuter singular form of the comparative adjective 'πρότερος', meaning 'prior' or 'former', often used substantively to refer to 'the former thing' or 'that which was before'. It is used to contrast with something that comes later.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative (often used adverbially)

Synonyms: ΠΡΙΝ, ΠΑΛΑΙ, ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ is a comparative form derived from the preposition πρό (pro), meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ee-DEE-ohn

Translations: of one's own, of private things, of peculiar things

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective 'ἴδιος' (idios). It refers to something that is one's own, private, or peculiar to an individual or group. It is often used to emphasize possession or a unique characteristic. For example, it can mean 'their own' or 'his own' when referring to possessions or personal matters.

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

Synonyms: ΑΥ̓ΤΩΝ, ἙΑΥΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word ἴδιος (idios) comes from Proto-Indo-European *swe-dʰ-yo-, meaning 'one's own'. It is related to the reflexive pronoun 'self' and emphasizes personal possession or distinctiveness.

G266

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hah-mar-tee-OHN

Translations: of sins, of a sin

Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the noun "ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑ" (hamartia), which means "sin" or "missing the mark." It refers to actions, thoughts, or states that fall short of God's standard or will. As a genitive plural, it indicates possession, origin, or relation, often translated as "of sins" or "concerning sins." It is frequently used in contexts discussing forgiveness, repentance, or the consequences of wrongdoing.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΙΑ, ΑΔΙΚΙΑ, ΠΑΡΑΠΤΩΜΑ

Etymology: The word "ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑ" is a compound word derived from the prefix "α-" (a-), meaning "not" or "without," and "μερος" (meros), meaning "part" or "share," or from "μαρτάνω" (martano), meaning "to miss the mark." It originally referred to an archer missing the target and evolved to mean a moral or spiritual failure.

G0399

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-FEH-rain

Translations: to offer, to bring up, to bear up, to carry up, to lead up

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. It generally means to bring something up, to carry it upwards, or to offer it, especially in the context of sacrifices or offerings to God. It can also mean to lead someone up or to refer something to someone.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΦΈΡΩ, ΠΡΟΣΆΓΩ, ἘΠΙΦΈΡΩ

Etymology: The verb ἀναφέρω (anapherō) is formed from the prefix ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'.

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.

G2178

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ef-AH-pax

Translations: once for all, once, once and for all

Notes: This word is a compound adverb meaning 'once for all' or 'once and for all'. It emphasizes the finality and completeness of an action, indicating that something happened a single time with lasting effect, never to be repeated. It is often used in contexts where a singular event has permanent significance.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΠΑΞ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the preposition ἘΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'at', and ΑΠΑΞ (hapax), meaning 'once'. The combination emphasizes the singular, decisive nature of an event.

G4374

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-en-ENG-kas

Translations: having brought to, having offered, having presented, having delivered

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb προσφέρω (prospherō), meaning 'to bring to', 'to offer', or 'to present'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, often functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. It is a compound word formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bring'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΑΓΩ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ

G2525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-this-TEE-sin

Translations: appoints, establishes, sets, places, restores, brings back

Notes: This verb means to appoint, establish, set, or place someone or something in a particular position or state. It can also mean to restore or bring back to a former condition. It is used to describe the act of putting someone in authority, settling a matter, or causing something to be in a certain place.

Inflection: Present Active Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΟΡΙΖΩ, ΤΑΣΣΩ

Etymology: The word καθίστημι is a compound word formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. Thus, it literally means 'to set down' or 'to establish'.

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: EKH-on-tas

Translations: having, holding, possessing, those having, the ones holding

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. As a participle, it functions both as a verb, indicating an action, and as an adjective, modifying a noun. In this form, it describes individuals or things that are in the process of having or holding something.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΥΣ, ΚΑΤΕΧΟΝΤΑΣ

Etymology: The verb ἔχω (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ-, meaning 'to hold, to have'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, with cognates in other Indo-European languages.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goss

Translations: word, a word, reason, a reason, account, an account, speech, a speech, message, a message, report, a report, thing, a thing, matter, a matter, saying, a saying, discourse, a discourse

Notes: The word 'logos' is a fundamental term in Koine Greek with a wide range of meanings. It can refer to a spoken or written word, a statement, a message, or a command. Beyond simple communication, it also encompasses concepts like reason, logic, an account, a narrative, or even a divine utterance or principle. Its specific meaning often depends on the context in which it is used.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say, speak'. It refers to something said or thought, and its meaning evolved to encompass both speech and the underlying reason or thought.

G5048