2001 Translation

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

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

G0565

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-EEL-then

Translations: he went away, he departed, he left

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning 'to go away' or 'to depart'. It is formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes an action of moving from one place to another, specifically moving away from a point of reference. It is often used to indicate a final departure or a permanent leaving.

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

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'.

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).

G4008

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: peh-RAN

Translations: beyond, over, on the other side, across

Notes: This word functions as an adverb meaning 'beyond' or 'on the other side,' indicating a location or direction. It can also be used as a preposition, typically with the genitive case, to mean 'beyond' or 'across' something, indicating movement or position relative to a boundary.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΚΕΙΝΑ, ΕΚΕΙΘΕΝ

Etymology: From the root *per- meaning 'to pass through, to go over.' It is related to the verb περάω (peraō), meaning 'to pass through' or 'to cross.'

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.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

Part of Speech: 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

G3793

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OCH-los

Translations: crowd, a crowd, multitude, a multitude, mob, a mob

Notes: This word refers to a large gathering of people, a multitude, or a crowd. It can sometimes carry the connotation of a common or unorganized group, or even a disorderly mob. It is typically used to describe a large number of people gathered together, often in a public space.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

Etymology: The etymology of ὈΧΛΟΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be of pre-Greek origin or possibly related to words meaning 'to press' or 'to throng'.

G4183

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PO-loos

Translations: much, many, great, a great deal, a great many

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'much' or 'many'. It is used to describe a large quantity or number of something. For example, it can refer to a large crowd of people or a significant amount of something. It can also be used to describe something as 'great' in terms of size or importance.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΙΚΑΝΟΣ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'much' or 'many'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

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.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-OH-rohn

Translations: I was seeing, they were seeing, I saw, they saw, I was looking, they were looking, I was beholding, they were beholding

Notes: This is a form of the verb 'horao', meaning 'to see', 'to look at', or 'to behold'. It describes an ongoing or repeated action of seeing in the past. It can be used to describe the act of perceiving something with one's eyes, or to understand or discern something mentally. For example, 'they were seeing the signs' or 'I was beholding the vision'.

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active, First Person Singular or Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΔΟΝ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of primary verb ΟΡΑΩ (horao), which means 'to see'. It is related to the concept of vision and perception.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΑ is the neuter plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, indicating that a noun is definite or previously mentioned. It agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, and in this form, it can be used for both nominative (subject) and accusative (direct object) cases.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into a definite article in Greek.

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

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

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

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

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

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

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEE

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G0770

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ass-theh-NOON-tone

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΡΡΩΣΤΩΝ, ΑΔΥΝΑΤΩΝ, ΚΑΚΩΣ ΕΧΟΝΤΩΝ

G0424

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-EEL-then

Translations: he went up, he ascended, he came up

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb ἀναβαίνω (anabainō), meaning 'to go up' or 'to ascend'. It describes an action of moving upwards, whether literally, like climbing a mountain, or figuratively, like ascending to a higher position or status. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀνά (ana, 'up') and the verb βαίνω (bainō, 'to go').

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΒΗ, ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb ἀναβαίνω (anabainō) is a compound of the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'upwards', and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'.

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.

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.

G2521

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KATH-eh-zeh-toh

Translations: he was sitting, she was sitting, it was sitting, he sat down, she sat down, it sat down

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to sit down' or 'to be seated'. It is often used to describe someone taking a seat or being in a seated position. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata, 'down') and the verb ἕζομαι (hezomai, 'to sit'). The form provided, ἘΚΑΘΕΖΕΤΟ, is in the imperfect tense, indicating a continuous or repeated action in the past.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Imperfect, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΗΜΑΙ, ΚΑΘΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΘΕΖΟΜΑΙ is derived from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ἕζομαι (hezomai), meaning 'to sit' or 'to be seated'.

G1451

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective, Preposition

Sounds like: eng-GYS

Translations: near, close, at hand, nigh

Notes: This word indicates proximity, either in terms of physical distance (near, close) or temporal closeness (at hand, imminent). It is often used to describe something that is about to happen or is very close in time. It can function adverbially, modifying a verb, or adjectivally, describing a noun, and sometimes as a preposition taking the genitive case.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ, ΠΑΡΩΝ

Etymology: The etymology of ἘΓΓΥΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the root for 'hand' or 'reach', suggesting something within reach.

G3957

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: PAS-kha

Translations: Passover

Notes: This word refers to the Jewish festival of Passover, which commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. It is a central event in the Old Testament and is observed annually. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Inflection: Does not inflect (indeclinable)

Etymology: The word "ΠΑΣΧΑ" is a transliteration of the Aramaic word "pasḥā" (פַּסְחָא), which itself comes from the Hebrew word "pesaḥ" (פֶּסַח). This Hebrew word is derived from the verb "pasach" (פָּסַח), meaning "to pass over" or "to spare," referring to the angel of death passing over the houses of the Israelites during the tenth plague in Egypt.

G3588, G3739, G2228

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

Sounds like: AY

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

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

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

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

G1858

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-or-TEE

Translations: feast, a feast, festival, a festival, holiday, a holiday

Notes: This word refers to a religious festival or holiday, a time of celebration and special observance. It is often used in the context of Jewish or Christian religious feasts. It can be used to denote the specific day of a festival or the entire period of celebration.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine (though it can appear in other cases and numbers depending on context, e.g., Genitive as in ΕΟΡΤΗΣ)

Synonyms: ΠΑΝΗΓΥΡΙΣ, ΘΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΕΟΡΤΗ comes from an older Greek word, perhaps related to a root meaning 'to gather' or 'to celebrate'. It has been used since ancient times to refer to public festivals or holidays.

G1869

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ep-AH-ras

Translations: lifting up, having lifted up, raising, having raised

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'epairō', meaning 'to lift up' or 'to raise'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is occurring in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It often functions adverbially, indicating the manner or time of the action, such as 'having lifted up' or 'when he lifted up'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΙΡΩ, ΑΝΑΙΡΩ, ΥΨΟΩ

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'.

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).

G2300

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: theh-ah-SAH-meh-nos

Translations: seeing, beholding, looking at, having seen, when he saw

Notes: This word is an aorist middle participle derived from the verb 'theaomai'. It describes an action completed in the past, often translated as 'having seen' or 'when he saw/beheld'. It indicates the subject personally observed or contemplated something.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩΝ, ΟΡΩΝ, ΕΙΔΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'theaomai' comes from 'thea' (a sight, spectacle), which is related to 'theaomai' (to gaze at, behold). It implies a careful or deliberate observation.

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.

G0059

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-go-RAH-so-men

Translations: let us buy, we may buy, we should buy, we might buy

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to buy' or 'to purchase'. It is used to express a command, a purpose, or a possibility, often translated with 'let us' or 'we may/should'. It indicates an action that is completed or viewed as a whole, without emphasis on its duration.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Etymology: The word ἀγοράζω (agorazō) comes from ἀγορά (agora), meaning 'marketplace' or 'assembly'. The verb literally means 'to do business in the agora' or 'to frequent the marketplace', hence 'to buy' or 'to sell'.

G2443

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

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

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.

G3985

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: pei-RAH-zohn

Translations: tempting, testing, trying, one who tempts, one who tests, a tempter, a tester

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'πειράζω' (peirazō). It describes an action that is ongoing or habitual. Depending on context, it can function as a verb (e.g., 'he is tempting'), a noun (e.g., 'the tempter'), or an adjective (e.g., 'the tempting one'). It refers to someone who is actively engaged in tempting, testing, or trying someone or something, often with the intent to discover their character, strength, or loyalty, or to lead them into sin.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩΝ, ΕΚΠΕΙΡΑΖΩΝ

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOS

Translations: he, she, it, they, him, her, it, them, himself, herself, itself, themselves, same, very

Notes: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is a versatile word in Koine Greek. As a third-person pronoun, it translates to 'he, she, it' or 'they' in the nominative case, and 'him, her, it' or 'them' in other cases. When used intensively, often in the nominative or immediately following the noun, it means 'himself, herself, itself, themselves' or 'even, very'. When used as an adjective with the definite article (e.g., 'ὁ αὐτὸς'), it means 'the same'. Its meaning depends on its grammatical function and position in the sentence.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Nominative, Genitive, Dative, or Accusative, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a pronominal stem *au- or *aw-.

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.

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

G3195

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-MEL-len

Translations: was about to, was going to, intended to, was destined to

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative third person singular form of the verb μέλλω (mellō). It is often used as an auxiliary verb, indicating that an action was on the point of happening, was intended, or was destined to occur. It conveys a sense of imminence or future intention from a past perspective. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'He was about to leave' or 'She intended to speak'.

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

Synonyms: ἘΠΙΧΕΙΡΕΩ, ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb μέλλω (mellō) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to delay' or 'to be concerned with'.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-EH-in

Translations: to do, to make, to produce, to create, to perform, to accomplish, to bring about

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek and can be used in a wide range of contexts, from physical actions like making something, to abstract actions like performing a deed or bringing something about. It often indicates the execution of an action or the creation of an object.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word 'ποιέω' (poieō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an old root meaning 'to make' or 'to create'.

G5376

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: PHI-lip-pos

Translations: Philip

Notes: This is a masculine proper name, commonly translated as Philip. It refers to several individuals in ancient history, including apostles, kings, and other notable figures. It is used in sentences as the subject of a verb or as a direct object, depending on its case.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name Φίλιππος (Philippos) is of Greek origin, derived from the words φίλος (philos), meaning 'friend' or 'lover', and ἵππος (hippos), meaning 'horse'. Thus, it literally means 'lover of horses' or 'fond of horses'.

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.

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOYS

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

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

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

G1024

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: BRA-khoo

Translations: short, brief, little, a little, for a short time, briefly, in a short time, by little, gradually

Notes: This word primarily means 'short' or 'brief', referring to duration of time or physical length. It can be used as an adjective to describe something as short or brief. When used adverbially, often with a preposition like 'κατά' (kata), it can mean 'briefly', 'for a short time', 'by little', or 'gradually'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΟΛΙΓΟΣ, ΜΙΚΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'βραχύς' (brachys) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'short'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of shortness or brevity.

G2983

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LAH-bay

Translations: handle, a handle, hold, a hold, opportunity, an opportunity, occasion, an occasion

Notes: This word refers to a handle or anything that can be grasped. Metaphorically, it can mean an 'occasion' or 'opportunity' to do something, especially to find fault or take advantage of a situation. It implies having a 'hold' or 'grip' on something or someone.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΦΟΡΜΗ, ΠΡΟΦΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb λαμβάνω (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to grasp'. It refers to that by which something is taken or held.

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

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

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FOS

Translations: brother, a brother, fellow countryman, kinsman, fellow believer

Notes: This word refers to a brother, either by birth or by a close familial or social bond. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to a fellow countryman, a kinsman, or a fellow believer in a religious context. It is a masculine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ἈΝΗΡ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ, ἙΤΑΙΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and δελφύς (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb'.

G4074, G4073

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun

Sounds like: PEH-troo

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΗΦΑΣ, ΛΙΘΟΣ

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

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.

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.

G3795

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: op-SAH-ree-ah

Translations: fish, a fish, (of) fish

Notes: This word refers to fish, especially as food or a dish of fish. It is often used in the plural to denote a quantity of fish. It is a diminutive of ὄψον (opson), which means 'anything eaten with bread', often referring to fish.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΙΧΘΥΣ, ΟΨΟΝ

Etymology: From ὄψον (opson), meaning 'anything eaten with bread', especially fish, with the diminutive suffix -άριον. The word ὄψον itself is derived from ὀψέω (opseō), meaning 'to cook' or 'to prepare food'.

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'.

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.

G0377

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-NEH-peh-sahn

Translations: they reclined, they lay down, they sat down

Notes: This word describes the action of reclining or lying down, often at a meal or in a relaxed posture. In ancient times, people typically reclined on couches while eating, rather than sitting upright in chairs. It can also simply mean to sit down or fall back.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΚΛΙΝΩ, ΑΝΑΚΛΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἀναπίπτω (anapiptō) is a compound word formed from ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'back', and πίπτω (piptō), meaning 'to fall'. Thus, it literally means 'to fall back' or 'to fall up', which evolved to mean 'to recline'.

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.

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.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-LAH-ben

Translations: he took, she took, it took, he received, she received, it received

Notes: This is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point in time. It can be used to describe someone taking an object, receiving something, or even grasping an idea.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

G0345

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-nah-KAY-mee-noys

Translations: those reclining, those at table, those who are reclining, those who are at table, to those reclining, to those at table

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'anakeimai', meaning 'to recline at table' or 'to lie back'. In ancient Greek and Roman banquets, people would recline on couches while eating, rather than sitting on chairs. Therefore, this participle often refers to the guests or participants at a meal or feast. It is used to describe people who are in the act of reclining for a meal.

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

Synonyms: SYNAΝΑΚΕΙΜΑΙ, KATAKEIMAI

G3795

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: op-sa-REE-ohn

Translations: of fish

Notes: This word refers to fish, particularly small fish or fish prepared for eating, often as a relish with bread. It is a diminutive form of the word for 'relish' or 'food eaten with bread'. In this form, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'belonging to fish' or 'from fish'.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Neuter

Synonyms: ἸΧΘΥΣ

Etymology: The word ὈΨΑΡΙΟΝ is a diminutive of ὄψον (opson), meaning 'relish' or 'food eaten with bread'. Over time, it specifically came to refer to fish, which was a common relish.

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').

G2309

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EE-theh-LON

Translations: I wanted, they wanted, I wished, they wished, I desired, they desired, I was wanting, they were wanting

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to want', 'to wish', or 'to desire'. It is in the imperfect tense, which describes an action that was ongoing, repeated, or habitual in the past. It can be translated as 'I wanted' (first person singular) or 'they wanted' (third person plural), depending on the context of the sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ

Etymology: The word ΘΕΛΩ (thelo) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to an ancient root meaning 'to set' or 'to place', evolving to mean 'to set one's mind on' or 'to wish'.

G4052

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: peh-ris-SEV-san-ta

Translations: that which was left over, the remainder, the surplus, the abundance, that which abounded

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'perisseuō', meaning 'to abound', 'to be left over', or 'to be in excess'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or noun, describing something that has been left over or that has abounded. It often refers to the surplus or remainder of something after a need has been met, or to an overflowing abundance.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΝ, ΥΠΟΛΕΙΜΜΑ, ΠΛΗΘΟΣ

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.

G0622

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-LEE-tai

Translations: perish, be destroyed, be lost, be ruined

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to perish, be destroyed, or be lost. It is often used in a passive sense, indicating that something or someone is brought to ruin or ceases to exist. It can refer to physical destruction, spiritual ruin, or simply being lost or missing. In a sentence, it would describe the state or action of something being utterly undone or ceasing to be.

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΦΘΕΙΡΩ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ay-GAH-gon

Translations: gathered, assembled, collected

Notes: This word is the aorist (past tense) form of the verb "συνάγω" (synagō), meaning "to gather together," "to assemble," or "to collect." It is a compound word formed from "σύν" (syn), meaning "with" or "together," and "ἄγω" (agō), meaning "to lead" or "to bring." Therefore, it literally means "to bring together." It is used to describe the act of bringing people or things into one place.

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

Synonyms: ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ

Etymology: The word "συνάγω" (synagō) is a compound verb derived from the preposition "σύν" (syn), meaning "with" or "together," and the verb "ἄγω" (agō), meaning "to lead" or "to bring." Its etymology reflects the action of bringing multiple entities into a unified state or location.

G4052

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-ris-SEV-san

Translations: abounded, were left over, remained over, were in abundance, had a surplus

Notes: This word describes something being in abundance, exceeding what is needed, or being left over. It can refer to a surplus of material things or an overflowing of spiritual blessings. It is often used to indicate that something was more than enough.

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

Synonyms: ὙΠΕΡΠΕΡΙΣΣΕΥΩ, ΠΛΕΟΝΑΖΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek περίσσευμα (perísseuma, “superfluity, abundance”), from περισσεύω (perisseúō, “to be over and above, to be more than enough”), from περίσσος (períssos, “superfluous, abundant”).

G4592

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: say-MAY-on

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΕΡΑΣ, ΕΝΔΕΙΞΙΣ, ΣΥΜΒΟΛΟΝ

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

G3778

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.

G4396

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-FEE-tays

Translations: prophet, a prophet

Notes: A prophet is a person who speaks for God, often delivering divine messages, interpreting God's will, or foretelling future events. They are seen as inspired by God to communicate His word to humanity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΘΕΟΠΝΕΥΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προφήτης (prophḗtēs), from πρό (pró, “before”) + φημί (phēmí, “to speak”). It literally means 'one who speaks forth' or 'one who speaks for'.

G2889

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOS-mon

Translations: world, a world, universe, an universe, adornment, an adornment, order, an order

Notes: This word refers to the world, the universe, or the created order. It can also mean adornment, decoration, or arrangement. In the New Testament, it often refers to humanity or the sinful world system, but can also refer to the physical world. As an accusative noun, it typically functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΑΙΩΝ

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ER-kho-me-nos

Translations: coming, one who comes, he who comes, about to come

Notes: This word is a present participle derived from the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action. It can function adjectivally, meaning 'coming' or 'approaching', or substantively, meaning 'the one who comes' or 'he who is coming'. It is often used in a messianic sense to refer to a future figure.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩΝ, ΠΑΡΩΝ

G3195

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: MEL-loo-sin

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

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

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

Synonyms: ἘΣΟΜΑΙ, ΟΦΕΙΛΩ

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

G0726

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: har-PAH-zayn

Translations: to seize, to snatch, to carry off, to plunder, to take by force

Notes: This word describes the act of seizing or snatching something quickly and often violently. It implies a forceful taking, whether of objects, people, or even abstract concepts like power. It can be used in contexts of robbery, abduction, or sudden, forceful removal.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΡΠΑΖΩ, ΔΙΑΡΠΑΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: The word comes from an ancient root meaning 'to snatch' or 'to seize'.

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-ee-SOH-seen

Translations: they may do, they may make, they may produce, they may perform

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'ποιέω' (poieō), which means 'to do', 'to make', 'to produce', or 'to perform'. It is a very common verb used in a wide range of contexts, from creating something to carrying out an action or fulfilling a command. In this specific form, it indicates a potential or hypothetical action performed by a group.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

G3441

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MOH-nos

Translations: only, alone, single, a single one

Notes: This word describes something as being unique, solitary, or singular. It emphasizes exclusivity, meaning 'one and no other'. It can be used to describe a person, object, or concept that stands by itself or is the sole instance of something. For example, it can refer to someone being 'alone' or 'the only one' of a kind.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular. This word inflects for gender, number, and case (e.g., feminine ΜΟΝΗ, neuter ΜΟΝΟΝ, plural ΜΟΝΟΙ).

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΟΓΕΝΗΣ, ΕΙΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *mon- (to remain, stay). It is related to the idea of being fixed or standing alone.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-neh-toh

Translations: it happened, it came to pass, it became, it was, it came into being

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist indicative middle/passive of the verb γίνομαι (ginomai). It signifies an event that occurred or a state that came into existence in the past. It is frequently used to introduce a new event or development in a narrative, often translated as 'it happened' or 'it came to pass'. It can also describe something becoming or being made into something else.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

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.

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tha-LAS-san

Translations: sea, a sea

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

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

G1684

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: em-BAHN-tes

Translations: having embarked, having entered, having gone into, having stepped into

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having entered' or 'having embarked'. It describes an action that was completed before the main verb of the sentence. It is often used to describe someone getting into a boat, a house, or any enclosed space. For example, 'having entered the boat, they sailed away.'

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΒΑΙΝΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EHR-khon-toh

Translations: they were coming, they came, they were going, they went

Notes: This is an inflected form of the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It is often used to indicate movement towards or away from a place or person, or the arrival or departure of individuals or groups.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word ἔρχομαι (erchomai) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go'. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek and has cognates in many other Indo-European languages.

G2584

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: kah-far-NAH-oom

Translations: Capernaum

Notes: Capernaum was a significant city located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee in ancient Israel. It is frequently mentioned in the New Testament as a center of Jesus' ministry, where he performed many miracles and taught extensively. It was also the home of several of his apostles.

Inflection: Singular, Does not inflect (as a proper noun)

Etymology: The name 'Capernaum' is derived from the Hebrew 'Kfar Nahum', meaning 'village of Nahum'. It is believed to be named after the prophet Nahum, though this is not definitively established.

G2638

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-LAH-ben

Translations: he seized, he overtook, he apprehended, he understood, he attained, she seized, she overtook, she apprehended, she understood, she attained, it seized, it overtook, it apprehended, it understood, it attained

Notes: This is the third person singular aorist indicative active form of the verb 'καταλαμβάνω' (katalambanō). It is a compound verb formed from 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. The verb can mean to seize, lay hold of, overtake, apprehend, or understand. Its meaning often depends on the context, ranging from physical capture to mental comprehension or attainment.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word 'καταλαμβάνω' is a compound verb derived from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. The prefix 'κατά' intensifies or directs the action of 'λαμβάνω'.

G5037

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle

Sounds like: TEH

Translations: and, both, also, even, then, so, indeed

Notes: This word is a postpositive particle, meaning it typically appears after the word it modifies or connects. It functions as a conjunction, often translated as 'and' or 'both...and', connecting words, phrases, or clauses. It can also add emphasis or indicate a consequence, sometimes translated as 'also' or 'even'. When used in pairs (τε...τε or τε...καί), it means 'both...and'. It is less emphatic than 'καί' (kai) and often implies a closer connection or a more natural pairing between the elements it joins.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΔΕ, ΑΛΛΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kʷe, a clitic particle meaning 'and'. It is cognate with Latin -que and Sanskrit ca.

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THAH-lah-ssah

Translations: sea, a sea

Notes: This word refers to a large body of salt water, such as an ocean or a large lake. It is commonly used to describe the Mediterranean Sea or other significant bodies of water. It can be used in various contexts, often indicating a place of travel, danger, or a source of resources.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΛΑΓΟΣ, ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word "thalassa" is of pre-Greek, Pelasgian origin, meaning it predates the arrival of Indo-European speakers in Greece.

G0417

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-NEH-moo

Translations: of wind, of a wind

Notes: This word refers to moving air, often in the context of a current or a gust. It is a common noun used to describe the natural phenomenon of wind, which can be gentle or strong. It is often used to describe the four cardinal directions or forces.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

Etymology: The word ἈΝΕΜΟΣ (anemos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂enh₁- meaning 'to breathe, to blow'. It is related to words for 'breath' and 'spirit' in various Indo-European languages.

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: MEH-gah-LOO

Translations: (of) great, (of) a great, (to) great, (to) a great, great things

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'great,' 'large,' 'big,' or 'mighty.' It is used to describe something of significant size, importance, or intensity. It can refer to physical size, but also to status, power, or quantity. For example, it might describe a great king, a large city, or a great amount of something.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter; or Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter; or Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ

G1326

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-GAY-reh-toh

Translations: was being stirred up, was being aroused, was being awakened

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from διά (dia, through) and ἐγείρω (egeiro, to raise, awaken). It means to thoroughly awaken, to rouse completely, or to stir up. It is often used to describe a state of being awakened or agitated, such as a storm stirring up the sea or someone being roused from sleep.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΑΝΑΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΕΓΕΙΡΩ is a compound of the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'completely', and the verb ἐγείρω (egeiro), meaning 'to raise' or 'to awaken'. The prefix intensifies the meaning of the root verb.

G1643

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-lay-LA-koh-tes

Translations: having driven, having sailed, having rowed, having gone, having come

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle derived from the verb 'to drive' or 'to propel'. It describes someone who has completed the action of driving, sailing, rowing, or generally moving forward. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself, meaning 'those who have driven' or 'those who have sailed'.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine, Perfect Active Participle

Synonyms: ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΕΝΟΙ, ΠΛΕΟΝΤΕΣ

G2228, G3588

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Definite Article, Numeral

Sounds like: AY

Translations: or, the, 8

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

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

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

G5144

Part of Speech: Numeral

Sounds like: tree-AH-kon-tah

Translations: thirty

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G2424

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOON

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

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

G4043

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: peh-ree-pah-TOON-tah

Translations: walking, going about, living, conducting oneself, those walking, those going about

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ΠΕΡΙΠΑΤΕΩ', meaning 'to walk' or 'to go about'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. It can refer to physical movement, but often in Koine Greek, it metaphorically describes one's manner of life, conduct, or behavior. For example, 'walking in truth' means 'living truthfully'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΔΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΕΡΙΠΑΤΕΩ' is a compound word formed from 'ΠΕΡΙ' (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and 'ΠΑΤΕΩ' (pateo), meaning 'to tread' or 'to walk'. Thus, it literally means 'to walk around'.

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.

G1096

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ghee-NO-meh-non

Translations: being, becoming, happening, occurring, a thing happening, a thing occurring

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' or 'to come into being.' It describes something that is currently in the process of happening or coming into existence. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or substantively, referring to 'that which is happening' or 'the event itself.'

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΟΝ

G5399

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-fo-BEE-thay-san

Translations: they feared, they were afraid

Notes: This word means 'they feared' or 'they were afraid'. It describes an action of experiencing fear or being struck with terror, performed by a group of people in the past. It is often used to describe a strong emotional reaction to something awe-inspiring or dangerous.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΔΩ, ΤΡΕΜΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek φόβος (phobos, “fear”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰegʷ- (“to flee”).

G1473

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-GOH

Translations: I, me

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

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Nominative

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

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-MEE

Translations: I am, to be, exist, happen

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

Inflection: First person singular, Present, Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

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

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-BANE

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

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As an infinitive, it functions like the English 'to take' or 'to receive', indicating the action itself without specifying a subject or tense, often used after other verbs or prepositions. It can refer to physically taking something, receiving a gift or information, or grasping a concept.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *slegh- ('to seize, to take'). In Greek, it developed into 'λαμβάνω', meaning 'to take, to grasp, to receive'.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

G5217

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-PAY-gon

Translations: they went away, they departed, they withdrew, they followed

Notes: This is the third person plural imperfect active indicative form of the verb Ὑπάγω (hypago). It describes an action of going away, departing, or withdrawing that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It can also imply following someone or something. It is often used to describe movement from one place to another.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

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.

G0243

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun, Adverb

Sounds like: AL-lo

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

Notes: This word refers to something distinct or different from what has already been mentioned or is currently under consideration. It can be used to describe a different person, thing, or concept. It often functions as an adjective modifying a noun, but can also stand alone as a pronoun meaning 'another one' or 'another thing'. When used adverbially, it can mean 'otherwise' or 'in another way'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἙΤΕΡΟΣ, ἈΛΛΟΤΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΛΛΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English 'else'.

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).

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EN

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

Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek. Its primary meaning is 'in' or 'within,' indicating location, time, or state. It always takes the dative case. Depending on the context, it can also be translated as 'on,' 'among,' 'with' (indicating accompaniment or instrument), 'by' (indicating means or agent), or 'at.' Sometimes it can imply motion into a place, similar to 'into' or 'to,' especially when the context suggests movement towards a location where something then resides.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It is cognate with English 'in'.

G2068

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PHA-gon

Translations: ate, did eat, have eaten

Notes: This word is an aorist form of the verb 'to eat'. It describes an action of eating that occurred in the past, without specifying whether it was a continuous or repeated action. It can mean 'I ate', 'they ate', or 'we ate' depending on the context, as the form is ambiguous between first person singular and third person plural in the aorist indicative active.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, First Person Singular or Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ, ΤΡΩΓΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ἐσθίω' (esthiō), from which 'ἐφαγον' is derived, comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to eat'.

G2168

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: yoo-khah-ris-TAY-tahn-tos

Translations: of having given thanks, of having been thankful

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'eucharisteo', meaning 'to give thanks' or 'to be thankful'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is completed, often functioning like an adjective or adverb in a sentence. In this form, it indicates the one who has performed the action of giving thanks.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΕΩ, ΔΟΞΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word 'eucharisteo' is a compound of 'eu' (good, well) and 'charizomai' (to show favor, to give freely), which itself comes from 'charis' (grace, favor). Thus, it literally means 'to show good favor' or 'to be well-disposed', evolving into 'to be thankful' or 'to give thanks'.

G2962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOO-ree-OO

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΕΟΣ, ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ

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

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'.

G3761

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: oo-DEH

Translations: not even, neither, nor, and not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗΔΕ, ΜΗ

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

G1684

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-EH-bay-san

Translations: they entered, they went into, they stepped into, they embarked

Notes: This word describes the action of entering, going into, or stepping into something, often with the implication of boarding a vehicle like a boat. It is used to indicate movement from an outside position to an inside one.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΣΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: From the prefix ΕΝ (en), meaning 'in' or 'into', and the verb ΒΑΙΝΩ (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EEL-thon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

G2212

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: zay-TOON-tes

Translations: seeking, looking for, searching for, desiring, requiring

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ζητέω' (zēteō), meaning 'to seek' or 'to look for'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action and can function adjectivally or adverbially, often translated as 'those who are seeking' or 'while seeking'. It implies an active and continuous effort to find or obtain something.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΚΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΝΑΖΗΤΕΩ

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: yoo-RON-tes

Translations: finding, having found, those who found, when they found

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to find'. It describes an action of finding that has already occurred or is occurring. It can function adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of another action, or substantively, referring to the people who performed the action of finding. For example, it can mean 'having found' or 'those who found'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

G4461

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: rahb-BEE

Translations: Rabbi, Master, Teacher

Notes: This word is a transliteration of a Hebrew/Aramaic term meaning 'my great one' or 'my master'. In Koine Greek, it is used as a title of respect and honor, particularly for religious teachers or leaders. It functions as an indeclinable noun, meaning its form does not change regardless of its grammatical role in a sentence. It is often used as a direct address, similar to 'Sir' or 'Teacher' in English.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΟΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word "ΡΑΒΒΕΙ" is a direct transliteration from the Aramaic word 'rabbi', which itself comes from the Hebrew 'rav', meaning 'great' or 'master'. The suffix '-i' indicates 'my'. It entered Koine Greek as a loanword due to the influence of Aramaic and Hebrew in the region.

G4218

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: PO-teh

Translations: at some time, ever, once, formerly, when, at any time, sometime

Notes: This word is an adverb that indicates a point in time, often indefinite. It can mean 'at some time' or 'ever,' referring to an unspecified past or future moment. It can also mean 'once' or 'formerly' when referring to a past event. In interrogative contexts, it means 'when?'. It is used to ask about or state the timing of an action or event.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΟΤΕΡΟΝ, ΠΟΤΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: From the interrogative stem *po- (related to 'who,' 'what') combined with the temporal suffix -te. It refers to an indefinite point in time.

G0281

Part of Speech: Adverb, Interjection

Sounds like: ah-MEN

Translations: Amen, truly, verily, so be it

Notes: This word is used to express affirmation, agreement, or a solemn declaration. It can be translated as 'truly' or 'verily' when used to emphasize a statement, or as 'Amen' at the end of prayers, hymns, or declarations to signify 'so be it' or 'let it be so'. It conveys a sense of certainty and truth.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΩΣ, ΝΑΙ

Etymology: The word is a transliteration of the Hebrew word 'āmēn' (אָמֵן), meaning 'certainly', 'truly', or 'so be it'. It is derived from a root meaning 'to be firm' or 'to be reliable'.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEH-goh

Translations: say, speak, tell, call, mean

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΕΡΩ

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

G2212

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: zay-TEH-ee-teh

Translations: you seek, you are seeking, you demand, you require, you desire, you investigate, you try to find

Notes: This word means to seek, search for, or try to find something or someone. It can also imply demanding, requiring, or desiring something. It is used when someone is actively looking for an object, a person, or even a solution to a problem.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Second Person, Plural; or Present, Active, Imperative, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΝΑΖΗΤΕΩ, ΕΚΖΗΤΕΩ

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-deh-teh

Translations: you saw, you have seen, you know, see!, behold!

Notes: This word is a form of the verb meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. It can be used to describe an action of seeing that occurred in the past, or to command a group of people to see or behold something. In some contexts, it can also mean 'to know' or 'to perceive'.

Inflection: Aorist Active Indicative, 2nd Person Plural; or Aorist Active Imperative, 2nd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary verb, probably of Latin origin, meaning 'to see'.

G0243

Part of Speech: Prefix

Sounds like: ALL

Translations: other, another, different, foreign

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

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix)

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

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

G5315

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PHA-geh-teh

Translations: you ate, you have eaten

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to eat' or 'to consume'. It is in the aorist tense, indicating a completed action in the past. It is used for the second person plural, meaning 'you all' or 'ye'.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Second Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΣΘΙΩ, ΒΙΒΡΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The verb ΦΑΓΩ (phagō) is the aorist stem of the verb ΕΣΘΙΩ (esthiō), meaning 'to eat'. It is believed to derive from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to eat' or 'to consume'.

G5526

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-hor-TAS-thay-teh

Translations: you were fed, you were satisfied, you were filled

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to feed,' 'to satisfy,' or 'to fill.' It often refers to providing food or sustenance, but can also be used metaphorically for being satisfied or filled with something. The form 'ἘΧΟΡΤΑΣΘΗΤΕ' is in the aorist passive indicative, meaning 'you (plural) were fed' or 'you (plural) were satisfied,' indicating that the subjects received the action of being fed or filled.

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΡΟΩ, ΓΕΜΙΖΩ

G2038

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: er-GAH-zes-theh

Translations: work, labor, do, perform, earn, you all work, you all labor, you all do, you all perform, you all earn

Notes: This verb means to work, labor, or perform an action. It can also refer to earning or gaining something through effort. It is often used in the sense of carrying out a task or engaging in an occupation.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Imperative Mood, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΚΑΤΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ (ergazomai) is derived from the noun ἔργον (ergon), meaning 'work' or 'deed'.

G0622

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-pol-LY-meh-nane

Translations: perishing, being destroyed, being lost, a perishing, a being destroyed, a being lost

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'apollymi', meaning 'to destroy', 'to lose', or 'to perish'. As a participle, it describes something that is in the process of perishing, being destroyed, or being lost. It often functions adjectivally, describing a noun, or adverbially, indicating the manner or circumstance of an action.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine, Present, Middle or Passive

Synonyms: ΟΛΛΥΜΕΝΗΝ, ΦΘΕΙΡΟΜΕΝΗΝ, ΔΙΑΦΘΕΙΡΟΜΕΝΗΝ

G3306

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: meh-NOO-san

Translations: remaining, abiding, enduring, a remaining one, an abiding one, an enduring one

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'menō', meaning 'to remain' or 'to abide'. As a participle, it describes something that is in the state of remaining or continuing. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun (e.g., 'the remaining house'), or adverbially, indicating the manner or circumstance of an action (e.g., 'remaining, he saw...'). In this form, it refers to a feminine singular entity that is remaining or abiding.

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

Synonyms: ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ, ΔΙΑΜΕΝΩΝ, ΕΝΔΙΑΤΡΙΒΩΝ

G0166

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ahee-OH-nee-on

Translations: eternal, everlasting, age-long, perpetual

Notes: This word describes something that pertains to an age or period of time, often implying a duration that is either without end or of very long duration. It can refer to something that has always existed, will always exist, or is characteristic of a particular age. In many contexts, it is translated as 'eternal' or 'everlasting', emphasizing endless duration.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑἸΔΙΟΣ, ΑΚΑΤΑΛΥΤΟΣ

Etymology: Derived from the Koine Greek word ΑἸΩΝ (AIŌN), meaning 'age' or 'eternity'.

G5207

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HUI-os

Translations: son, a son

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ

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

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-ton

Translations: this, this one, him, it

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, used to point out something specific that is near in proximity, time, or thought, or something that has just been mentioned. As a pronoun, it can stand in for a noun, meaning 'this one' or 'him/it'. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, meaning 'this' (e.g., 'this house'). In this form, it is masculine singular and in the accusative case, meaning it functions as the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΝ

G4972

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: es-fra-GHI-sen

Translations: he sealed, it sealed, he has sealed, it has sealed

Notes: This word describes the action of sealing something, often with a seal or signet ring, to authenticate, secure, or mark as one's own. It can imply setting a mark upon something, closing it securely, or confirming its truth or validity. It is used in contexts of securing documents, marking property, or signifying ownership or divine approval.

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

Synonyms: ΣΗΜΑΙΝΩ, ΚΛΕΙΩ, ΒΕΒΑΙΟΩ

G2316

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THEH-os

Translations: God, a God, Lord

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΥΡΙΟΣ, ΠΑΤΗΡ

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

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: poy-OH-men

Translations: let us make, let us do, we may make, we may do

Notes: This word means to make, do, create, produce, or perform. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek, used in a wide range of contexts to describe actions and accomplishments. It can refer to physical creation, the performance of deeds, or the bringing about of events. The form "ΠΟΙΩΜΕΝ" specifically indicates a first person plural action in the subjunctive mood, often expressing a suggestion, exhortation, or possibility, such as "let us make" or "we may do."

Inflection: First Person Plural, Present, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΩ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ

G2038

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: er-GAH-zoh-meh-thah

Translations: let us work, we may work, we should work, let us do, we may do, we should do, let us labor, we may labor, we should labor

Notes: This word means to work, labor, or perform an action. It is used to describe engaging in an activity, whether physical or mental, or to carry out a task. It can also refer to earning a living or trading. The form provided is a first person plural subjunctive, indicating a suggestion, possibility, or purpose for a group ('we').

Inflection: First Person, Plural, Present, Middle/Passive Voice, Subjunctive Mood

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΠΡΑΤΤΩ

G2041

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ER-gon

Translations: work, a work, deed, act, task, business

Notes: This word refers to a work, deed, or action. It can describe anything that is done, whether it's a physical labor, a moral act, or a task to be accomplished. It is often used to denote the result of an action or the activity itself.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΞΙΣ, ΔΟΥΛΕΙΑ, ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'ergon' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *werǵ-, meaning 'to do' or 'to work'. It is related to English words like 'work' and 'energy'.

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-nos

Translations: that, that one, he, she, it, those, they

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective meaning 'that' or 'that one'. As a pronoun, it refers to a person or thing previously mentioned or understood from context, often emphasizing distance or distinction from the speaker or listener. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating 'that' specific noun. It is used to point out something or someone 'over there' or 'the one previously mentioned', contrasting with 'this' (οὗτος).

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: From ἐκεῖ (ekeî, 'there'). It refers to something or someone at a distance, contrasting with οὗτος (hoûtos, 'this one, here').

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pis-TEV-so-men

Translations: let us believe, we may believe, we should believe, we might believe

Notes: This word means 'to believe' or 'to trust'. It is a verb form that expresses a hortatory subjunctive, which is used to encourage or urge a group (in this case, 'us') to perform an action. Therefore, it translates to 'let us believe' or 'we should believe'. It can be used in sentences where a speaker is proposing an action for a group to undertake.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑΜΕΝ, ΕΛΠΙΖΟΜΕΝ

G4771

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: SOY

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Second Person

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

G3962

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PAH-teh-res

Translations: fathers, parents, ancestors

Notes: This word refers to male parents, or more broadly, to ancestors or forefathers. It can also be used in a spiritual sense to refer to spiritual leaders or founders. In a sentence, it would typically function as the subject or direct address.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΓΟΝΟΙ, ΓΟΝΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΑΤΗΡ' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'father'. It is a very ancient word found across many Indo-European languages.

G3131

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MAN-nah

Translations: manna, a manna

Notes: This word refers to the miraculous food provided by God to the Israelites during their forty years of wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. It is described as a bread-like substance that appeared on the ground each morning. It is used in contexts referring to this specific divine provision.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The word "manna" is of Hebrew origin, derived from the question "man hu?" meaning "What is it?" which the Israelites asked when they first saw it. It was adopted into Greek and then into other languages.

G2531

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

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

G1125

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ge-GRA-mme-non

Translations: written, a written thing, what is written, scripture

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'γράφω' (graphō), meaning 'to write'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that has been written. When used substantively (as a noun), it refers to 'that which has been written' or 'a writing', often specifically referring to 'Scripture' in a religious context. It indicates a completed action with ongoing results.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΒΙΒΛΙΟΝ, ΓΡΑΦΗ

Etymology: The verb 'γράφω' (graphō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to scratch, to carve, to write'.

G2597

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-BAH-ee-nohn

Translations: descending, coming down, going down, going ashore, disembarking

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'to go down' or 'to descend'. It describes an action that is currently happening or ongoing. It can be used to describe someone or something that is physically moving downwards, such as descending a mountain, or metaphorically, such as coming down from heaven. It can also refer to disembarking from a ship or going ashore.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΙΣΧΥΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: DI-doos

Translations: giving, who gives, one who gives

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'δίδωμι' (didōmi), meaning 'to give'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action or state of 'giving' in relation to another part of the sentence. It can be translated as 'giving' or 'one who gives', indicating someone who is currently in the act of giving.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩΝ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'δίδωμι' (didōmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated verb, a common feature in ancient Greek verbs, where the initial syllable is repeated.

G2889

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOH-smoh

Translations: to the world, for the world, to an adornment, for an adornment, to an order, for an order

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun 'κόσμος' (kosmos). It refers to an orderly arrangement, an adornment, or the world itself, often implying the created universe or humanity. In its dative form, it typically indicates the indirect object of an action, meaning 'to' or 'for' the world, order, or adornment, depending on the context. It can also be used to indicate location or instrument.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΑΙΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'κόσμος' (kosmos) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be related to the verb 'κοσμέω' (kosmeō), meaning 'to arrange, to order, to adorn'. It originally referred to order or arrangement, particularly in military or governmental contexts, and later came to mean 'adornment' or 'decoration'. From there, it evolved to describe the ordered universe, and by extension, the world.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doss

Translations: give

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

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

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: pis-TEH-oo-ohn

Translations: believing, one who believes, a believer

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩ' (pisteuō), meaning 'to believe' or 'to trust'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action of believing or trusting. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun (e.g., 'the believing person'), or substantively, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the one who believes' or 'a believer'). It implies a deep conviction, reliance, or faith in someone or something.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative Singular, Masculine. Can be used adjectivally or substantively.

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΩΣ, ΕΛΠΙΖΩΝ, ΕΧΩΝ ΠΙΣΤΙΝ

G4455

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: POH-po-teh

Translations: ever, at any time, at any point, never (when used with a negative)

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'ever' or 'at any time'. It is often used in conjunction with a negative particle (like οὐ or μή) to form the meaning 'never' or 'not ever'. For example, 'οὐ πώποτε' means 'never'. It emphasizes the temporal aspect of an action or state.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΟΤΕ, ΠΩΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound adverb formed from the interrogative/indefinite adverb πῶ (pō, 'how, in any way') and the indefinite adverb ποτέ (poté, 'at some time, ever'). The combination emphasizes the 'ever' aspect.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pis-TEV-eh-teh

Translations: you believe, you trust, believe!, trust!

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to believe', 'to trust', or 'to have faith'. It can be used in the present indicative mood, meaning 'you (plural) believe' or 'you (plural) trust'. It can also be used as a present imperative, meaning 'believe!' or 'trust!' (addressed to multiple people). It often takes a dative object, indicating the person or thing in whom one believes or trusts.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative (2nd Person Plural) or Present, Active, Imperative (2nd Person Plural)

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑ, ΕΛΠΙΖΩ

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun

Sounds like: PAN

Translations: all, every, whole, everything, a whole

Notes: This word is the neuter nominative or accusative singular form of the adjective/pronoun ΠΑΣ (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. It is used to indicate totality or universality. For example, it can mean 'all things' or 'everything' when used substantively, or 'the whole' when modifying a singular noun. It can also be used to mean 'every' when referring to individual items within a group.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΣ (pas) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *peh₂- meaning 'to protect, feed'. Its meaning evolved to 'all' or 'whole' in Greek.

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ER-kho-me-non

Translations: coming, going, about to come, the coming one, that which is coming, a coming thing

Notes: This word is a present participle, indicating an action that is in progress or about to happen. It describes something or someone that is 'coming' or 'going'. As a participle, it can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantivally, acting as a noun itself, referring to 'the one coming' or 'that which is coming'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter, Present, Middle/Passive

Synonyms: ΗΚΟΝΤΑ, ΠΑΡΟΝΤΑ

G1544

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-BAH-loh

Translations: cast out, throw out, drive out, expel, send away, bring forth

Notes: This word means to cast out, throw out, or drive out, often implying force or expulsion. It can be used in various contexts, such as expelling demons, driving people from a place, or removing something from a container. It can also mean to bring forth or produce, especially in the context of fruit or offspring.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Aorist Subjunctive, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΟΒΑΛΛΩ, ΕΚΠΕΜΠΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

G1854

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EX-oh

Translations: outside, out, without, abroad

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚΤΟΣ, ΕΞΩΘΕΝ

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

G2597

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-BEH-bee-kah

Translations: I have come down, I descended, I have gone down

Notes: This word is the first person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb 'καταβαίνω' (katabainō), meaning 'to come down' or 'to go down'. It is a compound verb formed from 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down', and 'βαίνω' (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. The perfect tense indicates a completed action with continuing results, so 'I have come down' implies that the speaker is now in a lower position as a result of a past descent.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΙΣΧΥΩ

Etymology: The verb 'καταβαίνω' (katabainō) is a compound word derived from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb 'βαίνω' (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. Its etymology reflects the action of moving downwards.

G2307

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: the-LEE-mah

Translations: will, desire, purpose, a will, a desire, a purpose

Notes: This word refers to a will, desire, or purpose, often implying a deliberate intention or choice. It can be used to describe the will of God, the will of a person, or a general intention. It is frequently used in contexts relating to divine purpose or human obedience to that purpose.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΙΑ

Etymology: From the verb θέλω (thelō), meaning 'to will, wish, desire'. It denotes the result or object of willing.

G3992

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: PEM-psan-tos

Translations: (of) sending, (of) having sent, (of) dispatching, (of) having dispatched

Notes: This word is the genitive singular masculine or neuter form of the aorist active participle of the verb 'πέμπω' (pempō), meaning 'to send' or 'to dispatch'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. In the genitive case, it often indicates possession, origin, or the subject of a genitive absolute construction, meaning 'of the one who sent' or 'when he had sent'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G0622

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-LEH-soh

Translations: I will destroy, I will perish, I will lose

Notes: This word is the first person singular future active indicative form of the verb ἀπόλλυμι (apollumi). It means 'I will destroy,' 'I will perish,' or 'I will lose.' It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and the verb ὄλλυμι (ollumi), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to lose.' Depending on the context, it can refer to causing something to be ruined or brought to an end, or to oneself being ruined or lost.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΦΘΕΙΡΩ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἀπόλλυμι (apollumi) is a compound verb derived from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and the verb ὄλλυμι (ollumi), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to lose.' The prefix intensifies the meaning of the base verb.

G0450

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-STAY-soh

Translations: I will raise up, I will cause to stand up, I will restore, I will build up

Notes: This word is a future tense form of the verb 'ἀνίστημι', meaning 'to raise up' or 'to cause to stand up'. It can refer to raising someone from the dead, causing something to stand, or restoring something that has fallen. It is often used in a causative sense, meaning to make something or someone rise.

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

Synonyms: ἘΓΕΙΡΩ, ὈΡΘΟΩ, ἈΝΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΕΩ

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: it, itself, the same

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

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

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: theh-oh-RON

Translations: seeing, beholding, observing, gazing at, contemplating

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'theoreo'. It describes the action of seeing, observing, or contemplating something with careful attention or consideration. It functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to indicate that the subject is performing the action of seeing.

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩΝ, ΟΡΩΝ, ΚΑΤΑΝΟΩΝ

G2192

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-khee

Translations: may have, might have, should have, may hold, might hold, should hold, may possess, might possess, should possess

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have,' 'to hold,' or 'to possess.' It is commonly used to express possession, a state of being, or to indicate a condition. As a subjunctive form, it often appears in clauses expressing possibility, desire, or purpose, frequently translated with 'may,' 'might,' or 'should.'

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Present, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G1111

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-gong-GY-zohn

Translations: were grumbling, kept grumbling, were murmuring, kept murmuring, were complaining, kept complaining

Notes: This word describes the act of grumbling, murmuring, or complaining, often in a low, indistinct voice, indicating discontent or dissatisfaction. It is used to describe a continuous or repeated action in the past, such as people expressing their displeasure over a period of time.

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

Synonyms: ΜΟΡΜΥΡΩ, ΣΤΕΝΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΓΟΓΓΥΖΩ is onomatopoeic, meaning it imitates the sound it describes, similar to the English word 'grumble' or 'murmur'. It is formed by reduplication, which emphasizes the continuous or repeated nature of the sound.

G2453

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-oo-DAH-ee-oy

Translations: Jews, the Jews

Notes: This word refers to the Jewish people, the inhabitants of Judea, or those who are ethnically or religiously Jewish. It is often used in the New Testament to distinguish the Jewish people from Gentiles (non-Jews).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΒΡΑΙΟΙ, ΙΣΡΑΗΛΙΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word originates from the Hebrew word 'Yehudi' (יהודי), meaning 'of Judah' or 'from the land of Judah'. It refers to the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and later to the inhabitants of the kingdom of Judah.

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'.

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G1111

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: gong-GY-zeh-teh

Translations: you murmur, you grumble, you complain

Notes: This verb describes the act of murmuring, grumbling, or complaining, often in a low, indistinct voice. It implies dissatisfaction or discontent, frequently directed towards a person or situation. It is used to express a quiet, often resentful, complaint.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΓΟΓΓΥΖΩ, ΜΕΜΦΟΜΑΙ, ΒΡΥΧΑΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΓΟΓΓΥΖΩ is onomatopoeic, meaning its sound suggests its sense. It is thought to imitate the low, rumbling sound of murmuring or grumbling.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

Translations: with, after, among, behind, by, in company with, in pursuit of, according to

Notes: This word is a preposition that can also function as an adverb. Its meaning varies depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'with' or 'in company with'. When used with the accusative case, it usually means 'after' or 'behind' (indicating sequence or pursuit). It can also denote a change of state or position.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases)

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'μετά' (meta) comes from Proto-Indo-European *met- 'in the middle, among, with'. It is related to English 'mid' and 'middle'.

G240

Part of Speech: Reciprocal Pronoun

Sounds like: al-LAY-lone

Translations: of one another, of each other

Notes: This word is a reciprocal pronoun, meaning 'of one another' or 'of each other'. It is used to indicate that an action or relationship is mutual among multiple subjects. It always appears in the plural and is used to express actions or relationships that are directed back and forth between individuals within a group.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All genders

Etymology: This word is derived from the reduplication of the stem of ἄλλος (ALLOS), meaning 'other'. The reduplication indicates reciprocity.

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.

G1437

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-AHN

Translations: if, when, whenever, although

Notes: ἘΑΝ is a conditional conjunction used to introduce a protasis (the 'if' clause) in a conditional sentence. It typically takes the subjunctive mood, indicating a condition that is possible, probable, or hypothetical. It can be translated as 'if', 'when', or 'whenever', depending on the nuance of the condition, and sometimes 'although' in concessive clauses.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ, ὍΤΑΝ

Etymology: ἘΑΝ is a contraction of the conditional particle εἰ (ei, 'if') and the modal particle ἄν (an), which adds a sense of contingency or possibility to the condition.

G3992

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: PEM-psas

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-SON-tai

Translations: they will be, they shall be

Notes: This word is the third person plural future indicative form of the verb 'to be'. It signifies that a group of subjects will exist or will be in a particular state or condition at some point in the future. It is used to express future existence, identity, or a future state of being for multiple entities.

Inflection: Future, Indicative, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a very ancient and fundamental verb in the Greek language, tracing its origins back to the earliest stages of the Indo-European language family.

G1319

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: dee-DAK-toy

Translations: taught, instructed, learned, a taught one, an instructed one

Notes: This word describes someone or something that has been taught or instructed. It is often used to refer to individuals who have received teaching or training, implying that their knowledge or skill comes from external instruction rather than being innate. It can be used in contexts like 'taught by God' or 'taught in war'.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΘΗΤΗΣ, ΕΚΜΑΘΩΝ

Etymology: From the verb διδάσκω (didaskō), meaning 'to teach'. It refers to that which is 'teachable' or 'taught'.

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

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

G3129

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: mah-THOHN

Translations: having learned, learning, when he learned, after learning

Notes: ΜΑΘΩΝ is an aorist active participle derived from the verb ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ, meaning 'to learn' or 'to understand'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has been completed before or at the same time as the main verb of the sentence. It often conveys the sense of 'having learned' or 'after learning' something, indicating a completed action that leads to or explains the subsequent event.

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

Synonyms: ΓΝΟΥΣ, ΕΙΔΩΣ

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.

G0599

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-THA-non

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

Notes: This word means 'to die' or 'to be dead'. It is the aorist active indicative form, which describes a past action completed at a specific point in time. It can be either first person singular ('I died') or third person plural ('they died'). In some contexts, it can also be used for third person singular ('he/she/it died').

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΩ, ΕΚΠΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΑΠΟΘΝῌΣΚΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΑΠΟ (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ΘΝῌΣΚΩ (thnēskō), meaning 'to die'. The prefix emphasizes the separation from life.

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.

G2198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ZAY-see

Translations: he will live, she will live, it will live, you will live

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to live' or 'to be alive'. It is in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen. It can be used to describe someone or something that will experience life or continue to exist. In the provided examples, it is used in the second person singular ('you will live') and third person singular ('he/she/it will live') forms.

Inflection: Future, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular or Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΒΙΟΩ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Etymology: From a primary verb, meaning 'to live'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DOH-soh

Translations: I will give, I will grant, I will bestow, I will put, I will place

Notes: This word is the first person singular future active indicative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It indicates an action that the speaker will perform in the future, such as 'I will give' or 'I will grant'. It is commonly used to express promises, intentions, or future actions of giving or providing something.

Inflection: Future Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΔΩΣΕΙ, ΔΩΣΟΜΕΝ

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

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'.

G2889

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOS-moo

Translations: (of) world, (of) universe, (of) adornment, (of) order, (of) a world, (of) an adornment

Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'ΚΟΣΜΟΣ' (kosmos). It refers to the world, the universe, or the created order. It can also mean an adornment, decoration, or arrangement. In a sentence, it often indicates possession or origin, such as 'of the world' or 'belonging to the world'.

Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗΣ, ΑΙΩΝΟΣ, ΚΟΣΜΗΜΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΚΟΣΜΟΣ' comes from the Greek verb 'κοσμέω' (kosmeō), meaning 'to arrange' or 'to put in order'. From this, it developed the sense of an orderly arrangement, then an adornment, and finally the ordered universe or world.

G4561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SARX

Translations: flesh, a flesh, body, a body, human nature, a human nature, mankind, a mankind

Notes: This word refers to flesh, the physical body, or human nature. In a broader sense, it can also refer to humanity or mankind. It is often used to contrast the physical, earthly aspect of existence with the spiritual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΩΜΑ, ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΑΡΞ (sarx) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It has cognates in other Indo-European languages, but its precise etymological root is not definitively established.

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOYS

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

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

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

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

G227

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-LAY-thays

Translations: true, real, truthful, genuine, a true, a real

Notes: This word describes something that is true, real, or genuine, as opposed to false, counterfeit, or imaginary. It can refer to a person who is truthful, a statement that is accurate, or a thing that is authentic. It is often used to emphasize the reality or validity of something.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΤΥΜΟΣ, ΓΝΗΣΙΟΣ, ΑΛΗΘΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: From ἀ- (a-, 'not') and λήθω (lēthō, 'to escape notice, be hidden'), meaning 'not hidden' or 'unconcealed'.

G1035

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BROH-sis

Translations: food, a food, eating, meat, consumption

Notes: This word refers to the act of eating or the food itself. It can denote physical sustenance or, in a metaphorical sense, spiritual nourishment or the act of consuming something. It is used to describe what is eaten or the process of consuming it.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΡΟΦΗ, ΕΔΕΣΜΑ, ΣΙΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb βιβρώσκω (bibrosko), meaning 'to eat'. It refers to the act or result of eating.

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'.

G2532, G1565

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Pronoun

Sounds like: kah-keh-EE-nos

Translations: and that one, and he, and she, and it, and those, and they

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the conjunction 'καί' (and) and the demonstrative pronoun 'ἐκεῖνος' (that one, he, she, it). It means 'and that one' or 'and he/she/it', often used to refer back to a previously mentioned person or thing, or to introduce another person or thing in a similar context. It functions as a pronoun with an added conjunctive sense.

Inflection: Singular or Plural, Nominative, Masculine

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'.

G4864

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-ah-go-GAY

Translations: assembly, a gathering, congregation, synagogue, a synagogue

Notes: This word refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often for religious purposes. It can also specifically denote a synagogue, which was a place of assembly for Jewish worship and instruction. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (together with) and 'ἄγω' (to lead, to bring).

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ, ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΟΝ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb 'συνάγω' (synago), meaning 'to bring together' or 'to assemble'. This verb is formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.

G4642

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: sklee-ROS

Translations: hard, harsh, severe, difficult, stubborn, obstinate, rough, cruel

Notes: This word describes something as hard, harsh, or severe. It can refer to physical hardness, like a hard stone, or to a person's character, meaning stubborn, obstinate, or unyielding. It can also describe a situation or task as difficult or burdensome.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΥΣΤΗΡΟΣ, ΔΥΣΚΟΛΟΣ, ΣΚΛΗΡΟΚΑΡΔΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΚΛΗΡΟΣ comes from an ancient Greek root meaning 'hard' or 'dry'. It is related to words describing dryness and rigidity.

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.

G1492

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ay-DOHS

Translations: knowing, one who knows, he who knows

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

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Singular, Masculine, Nominative

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩΝ, ἘΠΙΣΤΑΜΕΝΟΣ

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

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOH

Translations: (to) himself, (for) himself, (to) herself, (for) herself, (to) itself, (for) itself, (to) themselves, (for) themselves

Notes: This word is a reflexive pronoun, meaning it refers back to the subject of the clause. It indicates that the action of the verb is directed back to the subject itself. It can be used for singular or plural subjects, and its specific meaning (himself, herself, itself, themselves) depends on the gender and number of the subject it refers to. In this dative form, it often conveys the sense of 'to' or 'for' the subject.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G1111

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: gong-goo-ZOO-sin

Translations: murmur, grumble, complain

Notes: This word describes the act of murmuring, grumbling, or complaining, often in a low, indistinct voice. It implies dissatisfaction or discontent, and is frequently used in contexts where people are expressing their displeasure, often against authority or a situation. It can be used to describe a collective expression of discontent.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΜΕΜΦΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΓΟΓΓΥΖΩ, ΣΤΕΝΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word Γογγύζω is likely onomatopoeic, meaning it imitates the sound it describes, similar to the English word 'grumble'. It is thought to be of imitative origin, reflecting the low, indistinct sound of murmuring or grumbling.

G4624

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: skan-da-LEE-zei

Translations: causes to stumble, offends, scandalizes, causes to sin, causes to fall away

Notes: This word means to cause someone to stumble, to offend them, or to lead them into sin or apostasy. It implies putting an obstacle or snare in someone's path that causes them to fall morally or spiritually. It can also mean to be offended or to take offense at something. It is used in sentences where one action or person leads another into a moral or spiritual trap.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΟΠΤΩ, ΠΑΡΑΠΙΠΤΩ

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: ah-nah-BAH-ee-non-tah

Translations: going up, ascending, rising, coming up, growing up, appearing, embarking, mounting, going aboard, going into, going on, going to, going back, returning, coming back, coming to, coming into, coming on, coming upon, coming forth, coming out, coming from, coming down, coming over, coming through, coming with, coming for, coming against, coming before, coming after, coming near, coming far, coming away, coming along, coming around, coming across, coming between, coming beyond, coming within, coming without, coming together, coming apart, coming down, coming up, coming in, coming out, coming on, coming off, coming over, coming under, coming through, coming with, coming for, coming against, coming before, coming after, coming near, coming far, coming away, coming along, coming around, coming across, coming between, coming beyond, coming within, coming without, coming together, coming apart, going up, ascending, rising, coming up, growing up, appearing, embarking, mounting, going aboard, going into, going on, going to, going back, returning, coming back, coming to, coming into, coming on, coming upon, coming forth, coming out, coming from, coming down, coming over, coming through, coming with, coming for, coming against, coming before, coming after, coming near, coming far, coming away, coming along, coming around, coming across, coming between, coming beyond, coming within, coming without, coming together, coming apart

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'ἀναβαίνω', meaning 'to go up', 'to ascend', or 'to come up'. It describes an action that is ongoing or habitual. It can be used to describe people or things that are in the process of moving upwards, such as climbing a mountain, going aboard a ship, or rising in number or status. In the provided examples, it refers to things 'going up' or 'coming up' (like items in a count) and people 'going up' (into houses).

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

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'.

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ

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

G2227

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: zoh-oh-poy-OON

Translations: making alive, giving life, quickening, to make alive, to give life, to quicken

Notes: This word describes the act of making something alive or giving it life. It can refer to God's power to bring life to the dead or to spiritual quickening. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, describing something that is 'making alive'. As a verb, it means 'to make alive'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle (Neuter, Nominative/Accusative, Singular) or Verb (3rd Person, Plural, Present, Active, Indicative)

Synonyms: ΖΩΟΓΟΝΕΩ, ΖΩΟΠΟΙΟΣ

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

G5623

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-feh-LEH-ee

Translations: it profits, it benefits, it helps, it is useful

Notes: This word means to be profitable, beneficial, or helpful. It is often used impersonally, meaning 'it profits' or 'it is useful,' indicating that something is advantageous or brings a benefit. It can also mean to help or assist someone.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Present Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΣΥΜΦΕΡΕΙ, ΛΥΣΙΤΕΛΕΙ

Etymology: The word ὠφελέω (ōpheleō) comes from ὄφελος (ophelos), meaning 'advantage, profit, help'.

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: leh-LAH-lee-kah

Translations: I have spoken, I have said, I have talked

Notes: This is a verb in the perfect active indicative tense, first person singular. It means 'I have spoken' or 'I have said'. The perfect tense indicates an action completed in the past with continuing results or relevance in the present. It describes the state resulting from a past action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΠΟΝ, ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΛΑΛΕΩ is of uncertain origin, possibly onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of babbling or chattering. It is related to the idea of uttering sounds or speaking.

G2222

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DZOH-ay

Translations: life, a life

Notes: This word refers to life in its broadest sense, encompassing both physical and spiritual existence. It can denote the principle of life, the period of life, or the way of life. It is often used to describe the state of being alive, as well as the quality of that existence, particularly in a spiritual or eternal context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΙΟΣ, ΨΥΧΗ

Etymology: From the verb ζάω (zaō), meaning 'to live'. It is related to the concept of vital breath and existence.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pis-TEH-oo-sin

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΠΟΙΘΑ, ΕΛΠΙΖΩ, ΠΕΙΘΟΜΑΙ

G2046

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-RAY-kah

Translations: I have said, I have spoken, I have told

Notes: This is the first person singular, perfect active indicative form of the verb 'to say' or 'to speak'. It indicates an action that was completed in the past and has ongoing results or relevance in the present. It is used to express that the speaker has completed the act of saying something.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΛΑΛΗΚΑ, ΕΙΠΟΝ

Etymology: From the verb ἐρέω (eréō), meaning 'to ask, say, speak'. The perfect stem εἴρηκα (eírēka) is used for the perfect tense of this verb.

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: deh-DOH-meh-non

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΔΩΡΟΝ, ΔΟΣΙΣ, ΧΑΡΙΣ

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

G3694

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: O-PI-so

Translations: behind, after, back, backward, afterwards

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΟΠΙΣΘΕΝ

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

G3765

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ook-EH-tee

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΚΕΤΙ, ΟΥ̓Κ, ἜΤΙ

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

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE-nah

Translations: who, what, which, some, any, a certain one, something, anything

Notes: ΤΙΝΑ is an inflected form of the pronoun/adjective ΤΙΣ. As an interrogative, it asks 'who?', 'what?', or 'which?'. As an indefinite, it means 'someone', 'something', 'anyone', 'anything', 'a certain one', or 'some'. Its meaning depends heavily on context and whether it is used in a question or a statement. It can function as both a pronoun standing alone or an adjective modifying a noun.

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

G0565

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-LEF-soh-meh-tha

Translations: we will go away, we will depart, we will leave

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning 'to go away' or 'to depart'. It is used to describe a future action of leaving a place or situation. The prefix 'ἀπο-' (apo-) indicates separation or movement away from something, while '-ἔρχομαι' (erchomai) means 'to come' or 'to go'. Thus, the combined meaning is 'to go away from'.

Inflection: First Person Plural, Future Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΒΑΙΝΩ, ἈΝΑΧΩΡΕΩ, ἘΚΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἀπέρχομαι (aperchomai) is formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G0166

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ahee-OH-nee-oo

Translations: of eternal, of everlasting, of age-long, of perpetual

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'eternal' or 'everlasting'. It describes something that lasts for an age or forever, often referring to God's nature, life, or punishment. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating that the noun possesses the quality of being eternal or everlasting. In the provided examples, it is used in the genitive case, indicating possession or origin, such as 'from the Eternal One' or 'of the Eternal'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑἸΔΙΟΣ, ΑΚΑΤΑΛΥΤΟΣ, ΑΘΑΝΑΤΟΣ

G0040

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: HAH-gee-os

Translations: holy, sacred, pure, saint, a saint

Notes: This word describes something or someone as holy, sacred, or set apart for God. It can refer to God Himself, to people who are consecrated to God, or to things that are dedicated to religious use. It is often used in a moral sense to describe purity or righteousness. When used as a noun, it refers to a saint or a holy one.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΌΣΙΟΣ, ΚΑΘΑΡΟΣ, ΙΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The etymology of ΑΓΙΟΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to words meaning 'awe' or 'reverence', suggesting something that inspires veneration and is set apart.

G1228

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-AH-boh-los

Translations: devil, slanderer, accuser, a devil, a slanderer, an accuser

Notes: This word refers to an accuser, slanderer, or adversary. In a theological context, it specifically refers to the Devil, the chief evil spirit. It is a compound word formed from 'διά' (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and 'βάλλω' (ballo), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. Thus, it literally means 'one who throws across' or 'one who casts through', implying one who throws accusations or slanders.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΑΤΑΝΑΣ, ΑΝΤΙΚΕΙΜΕΝΟΣ, ΠΕΙΡΑΖΩΝ

Etymology: From the Greek verb διαβάλλω (diaballō), meaning 'to slander, accuse, or attack'. This verb is formed from διά (dia), 'through, across', and βάλλω (ballō), 'to throw, cast'. The noun thus describes one who 'throws accusations across' or 'casts slanders'.

G2421

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: is-ka-ree-OH-too

Translations: of Iscariot

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, who is known for betraying him. It is used to identify him, often in the genitive case to indicate 'of Iscariot' or 'belonging to Iscariot'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Etymology: The name 'Iscariot' is believed to be derived from the Hebrew 'Ish Kerioth', meaning 'man of Kerioth', referring to a town in Judea. Alternatively, it could be from the Aramaic 'sicarion', meaning 'dagger-man' or 'assassin', though this is less commonly accepted.

G3860