2001 Translation

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

G1448

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eng-GHEE-zon-tes

Translations: approaching, drawing near, coming near, those who are approaching, those who are drawing near

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'ἐγγίζω', meaning 'to draw near' or 'to approach'. It describes an action that is currently happening or ongoing. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or an adverb, modifying a noun or verb, or can act as a substantive (a noun). In this form, it refers to 'those who are approaching' or 'the ones drawing near'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΣΙΑΖΟΝΤΕΣ, ΕΡΧΟΜΕΝΟΙ

Etymology: The verb ἐγγίζω (engizō) comes from the adverb ἐγγύς (engys), meaning 'near' or 'at hand'. The suffix -ίζω is a common verbal ending indicating 'to make' or 'to become'. Thus, the word literally means 'to make near' or 'to become near'.

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun, Interjection

Sounds like: OY

Translations: the, who, they, oh

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

Inflection: Masculine, Plural, Nominative

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

G2532

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G0268

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: hah-mar-TOH-loy

Translations: sinners, the sinners

Notes: This word refers to people who are sinners, those who miss the mark or fail to meet a standard, especially in a moral or religious sense. It is often used to describe individuals who are morally corrupt or estranged from God due to their actions.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΟΜΟΙ, ΑΣΕΒΕΙΣ, ΠΑΡΑΒΑΤΑΙ

Etymology: The word is derived from the Greek word 'ἁμαρτάνω' (hamartanō), meaning 'to miss the mark, to err, to sin', combined with the suffix '-ωλός' (-ōlos), which indicates a person characterized by the action of the verb. Thus, it literally means 'one who sins' or 'sinful'.

G1234

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-eh-gong-GY-zohn

Translations: grumbled, murmured, complained

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and the verb γογγύζω (gongyzo), meaning 'to murmur' or 'grumble'. It describes the act of grumbling or complaining, often in a low, continuous, or persistent manner, indicating dissatisfaction or discontent. It implies a thorough or continuous act of murmuring.

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

Synonyms: ΓΟΓΓΥΖΩ, ΜΕΜΦΟΜΑΙ, ΑΓΑΝΑΚΤΕΩ

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.

G5330

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: fah-ree-SAI-oy

Translations: Pharisees

Notes: The Pharisees were a prominent Jewish religious and political party or school of thought in ancient Judea during the Second Temple period. They emphasized strict adherence to the Mosaic Law and oral traditions, often contrasting with the Sadducees. They were influential among the common people and are frequently mentioned in the New Testament.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The word "Pharisee" comes from the Aramaic word "perishaya," meaning "separated ones." This likely refers to their separation from ritual impurity or from other Jewish groups.

G1122

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: grah-mah-TAYSS

Translations: scribes, secretaries, clerks

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

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΝΟΜΟΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΟΙ, ΝΟΜΙΚΟΙ

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

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.

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.

G4327

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-DEH-kheh-tai

Translations: receives, accepts, awaits, expects, is received, is accepted, is awaited, is expected

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to accept'. Together, it means to receive or accept something, often with an implication of welcoming or waiting for it. It can also mean to await or expect something or someone. It is used in sentences where someone is receiving, accepting, or anticipating an action or object.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΜΕΝΩ, ΑΠΕΚΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

G4906

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ES-thee-ay

Translations: eats with, to eat with, to dine with

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning 'to eat with' or 'to dine with'. It describes the act of sharing a meal or food with someone else. It implies companionship or association during a meal.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΔΕΙΠΝΕΩ, ΣΥΝΤΡΑΠΕΖΙΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΕΣΘΙΩ is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΕΣΘΙΩ (esthio), meaning 'to eat'.

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

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.

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.

G3850

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-bo-LEN

Translations: a parable, parable, a proverb, proverb, an allegory, allegory, a figure, figure, a comparison, comparison

Notes: This word refers to a parable, proverb, or a figure of speech used for comparison or illustration. It is a narrative or saying that conveys a deeper spiritual or moral lesson. It is often used in the New Testament to describe the teaching method of Jesus, where he would use earthly stories to explain heavenly truths. It can also refer to a riddle or a dark saying.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑ, ΑΙΝΙΓΜΑ

G3004

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

Notes: ΛΕΓΩΝ is the present active participle of the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is commonly used to introduce direct or indirect speech, functioning similarly to 'saying' or 'speaking' in English. For example, it might be translated as 'he came saying...' or 'they decreed, speaking...'. It describes an ongoing action of speaking or declaring.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

Etymology: The word λέγω (legō) comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to collect, gather, pick out'. In Greek, it evolved to mean 'to speak' or 'to say', perhaps from the idea of 'picking out words'.

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.

G0444

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: AN-throh-poss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΝΗΡ, ΒΡΟΤΟΣ

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

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: EKH-ohn

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩΝ

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

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-LEH-sas

Translations: having destroyed, having lost, having ruined, having perished, having killed

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb ἀπόλλυμι (apollymi), meaning 'to destroy,' 'to lose,' 'to ruin,' or 'to perish.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that occurred prior to the main verb. It indicates someone who has completed the action of destroying, losing, or perishing.

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΕΣΑΣ, ΑΠΟΛΛΥΩΝ, ΑΠΟΛΩΛΕΚΩΣ

Etymology: The verb ἀπόλλυμι (apollymi) is formed from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and the verb ὄλλυμι (ollymi), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to lose.'

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'.

G2641

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-LEI-pei

Translations: leaves behind, forsakes, abandons, remains, bequeaths

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition κατά (kata), meaning 'down' or 'according to', and the verb λείπω (leipō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to lack'. It means to leave behind, abandon, forsake, or to cause to remain. It can also mean to bequeath something, like an inheritance. It is used to describe someone or something being left in a particular state or place, often with a sense of abandonment or remaining.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΠΩ

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.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

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

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: TAY

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

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

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: por-YOO-eh-tai

Translations: goes, is going, walks, is walking, travels, is traveling, proceeds, is proceeding

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to go, walk, travel, or proceed. It describes movement from one place to another. In its present tense form, it indicates an ongoing action, such as 'he/she/it goes' or 'he/she/it is going'. It can be used in various contexts to describe physical movement or even a course of action.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice, 3rd Person, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEE

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

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.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-po-LOH-los

Translations: lost, a lost one, ruined, destroyed, perished

Notes: This word describes something that is lost, ruined, or destroyed. It is often used to refer to something that has perished or is in a state of being undone. It can refer to people who are spiritually lost or things that are physically ruined.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter, Perfect, Active

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΕΝΟΣ, ΑΦΑΝΗΣ, ΕΚΛΕΙΠΩΝ

Etymology: From 'ΑΠΟ' (APO), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and 'ΟΛΛΥΜΙ' (OLLUMI), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to lose'.

G2193

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: EH-ohs

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

Notes: This word is a particle used to indicate a point in time or extent in space. It is commonly translated as 'until' or 'as long as' when referring to time, and 'up to' or 'as far as' when referring to space. It can also mean 'while' or 'during the time that', often introducing a temporal clause.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΕΧΡΙ, ΑΧΡΙ, ΠΡΙΝ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary particle. It is an ancient Greek word with a long history of use in temporal and spatial contexts.

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.

G2147

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eu-RON

Translations: finding, having found, discovering, obtaining

Notes: ΕΥΡΩΝ is the masculine, singular, nominative, aorist active participle of the verb εὑρίσκω (heuriskō), meaning 'to find' or 'to discover'. As a participle, it functions like both a verb and an adjective, describing an action performed by the subject. It indicates an action that has been completed in the past relative to the main verb, often translated as 'having found' or simply 'finding' in context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΕΞΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word εὑρίσκω (heuriskō) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'to find' or 'to obtain' in other Indo-European languages.

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).

G5463

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: khai-RON

Translations: rejoicing, being glad, joyful, glad, happily, with joy

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'ΧΑΙΡΩ' (chairo), meaning 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad'. As a participle, it describes an action that is happening concurrently with the main verb, often functioning adjectivally to describe a noun (e.g., 'the rejoicing man') or adverbially to describe the manner of an action (e.g., 'he came rejoicing'). It conveys a state of joy or happiness.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΛΛΙΩΝ, ΕΥΦΡΑΙΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G2064

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: el-THOHN

Translations: having come, when he came, after coming, coming

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is completed before the main verb's action. It often functions adverbially, indicating the time or circumstance of the main action, such as 'when he came' or 'after he had come'.

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩΝ, ΠΑΡΑΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ

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'.

G5384

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: fee-LOOS

Translations: friends, beloved ones, dear ones, beloved, dear

Notes: This word can function as a noun meaning 'friend' or 'beloved one', or as an adjective meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'. It is used to refer to individuals or groups who are cherished, loved, or closely associated with someone. In the provided examples, it consistently refers to 'friends' or 'beloved ones' in the accusative case, indicating they are the direct object of an action.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΤΑΙΡΟΣ, ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΣ

G4263

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-BAH-ton

Translations: sheep, a sheep

Notes: This word refers to a sheep, a common domesticated animal. In ancient contexts, sheep were vital for food, wool, and sacrifice. The word is often used literally, but can also be used metaphorically to refer to people, particularly in religious texts, symbolizing followers or a flock.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΒΑΤΑ

Etymology: The word προβατον (probáton) comes from the Greek verb προβαίνω (probaínō), meaning 'to go forward' or 'to advance'. It originally referred to any four-footed animal that walks forward, but eventually became specifically associated with sheep.

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'.

G5479

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHA-ra

Translations: joy, a joy, gladness, delight

Notes: This word refers to a state of inner gladness, delight, or joy. It is often used to describe a deep-seated happiness that comes from a positive experience or a spiritual blessing. It can be used in sentences like 'He felt great joy' or 'There was much gladness among them.'

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ, ΑΓΑΛΛΙΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the root χαίρω (chairō), meaning 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad'. It is related to the concept of grace or favor.

G1762

Part of Speech: Adverb, Verb

Sounds like: EH-nee

Translations: there is, there are, it is possible, it is lawful, it is present, it is in

Notes: ΕΝΙ is an enclitic adverbial form of the verb εἰμί (eimi), meaning 'to be'. It typically translates to 'there is' or 'there are', indicating existence or presence. It can also convey the meaning 'it is possible' or 'it is lawful'. In some contexts, it functions as an adverb meaning 'in' or 'within', often implying 'it is in' or 'it is present in'. It is a common word in Koine Greek, used to express existence or possibility.

Inflection: Third person singular, present indicative, active, enclitic form of εἰμί (eimi)

Synonyms: ΕΣΤΙΝ, ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙ

G3340

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: meh-tah-no-OON-tee

Translations: repenting, a repenting one, to a repenting one

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'metanoeō', meaning 'to repent' or 'to change one's mind'. It describes someone who is in the process of repenting or has a repentant attitude. In this dative case, it indicates the recipient or beneficiary of an action, often translated as 'to a repenting one' or 'for a repenting one'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΟΝΤΙ, ΜΕΤΑΜΕΛΟΜΕΝΩ

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.

G3341

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-tah-NOY-ahs

Translations: of repentance, of a change of mind, of a change of heart

Notes: This word refers to a change of mind, a turning around, or repentance. It signifies a fundamental shift in one's thinking, attitude, or direction, often implying a moral or spiritual transformation. It is frequently used in contexts of turning away from sin and towards God. It is a compound word formed from 'μετά' (meta), meaning 'after' or 'with', and 'νοέω' (noeo), meaning 'to perceive' or 'to think'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΟΦΗ, ΜΕΤΑΜΕΛΕΙΑ

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: EKH-oo-sah

Translations: having, holding, possessing, a having one, a possessing one

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'having' or 'holding'. It describes an ongoing action of possession or holding. As a participle, it functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, and can also act as a verb within a clause. In this form, it is feminine, singular, and in the nominative case, indicating the subject of a sentence or a predicate nominative.

Inflection: Feminine, Singular, Nominative, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΗ, ΚΡΑΤΟΥΣΑ

Etymology: The word ἔχω (echō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- 'to hold, to have'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, indicating possession or state.

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.

G1406

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: drakh-MEN

Translations: drachma, a drachma, coin, a coin

Notes: This word refers to a drachma, which was a silver coin and a unit of currency in ancient Greece. It was commonly used for wages or as a measure of value, similar to how a dollar or euro is used today. For example, one might be paid a drachma for a day's work.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΡΓΥΡΙΟΝ, ΝΟΜΙΣΜΑ

Etymology: The word "drachma" comes from the Greek verb δράσσομαι (drassomai), meaning 'to grasp' or 'to take a handful'. This refers to an earlier time when a drachma was a handful of six obols (small iron spits used as currency).

G3392

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mee-AH-n

Translations: to defile, to pollute, to contaminate, to stain

Notes: This word describes the act of making something unclean, impure, or unholy. It can refer to physical defilement, such as staining or polluting, or to moral and spiritual defilement, such as corrupting or profaning. It is often used in a religious context to describe ritual impurity or sin.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΜΟΛΥΝΩ, ΡΥΠΑΙΝΩ, ΒΕΒΗΛΟΩ

Etymology: The word 'μιαίνω' (miainō) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is related to the concept of defilement and impurity.

G3780

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OOKH-ee

Translations: no, not at all, by no means, certainly not

Notes: This word is a strong negative adverb, meaning 'no' or 'not at all'. It is used to express a definite and emphatic denial, often in response to a question or to strongly contradict a statement. It is a more emphatic form of the negative particle οὐ (ou).

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗ

Etymology: From οὐ (ou), meaning 'not', and the enclitic particle -χι (-chi), which adds emphasis. It is a more emphatic form of the simple negative particle.

G2212

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ZAY-tay

Translations: he seeks, he looks for, he desires, he asks for, he demands, he investigates

Notes: This word means to seek, look for, or desire something. It can also mean to ask for or demand something, or to investigate a matter. It is used to describe an action of searching or inquiring, often with a specific goal in mind.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΙΤΕΩ, ΕΚΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word ΖΗΤΕΩ (zēteō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to seek' or 'to inquire'.

G1960

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ep-ee-meh-LOHS

Translations: carefully, diligently, assiduously, accurately

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'carefully' or 'diligently'. It describes an action performed with great attention to detail and thoroughness. It can be used to emphasize the precision or earnestness with which something is done.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΚΡΙΒΩΣ, ΣΠΟΥΔΑΙΩΣ

Etymology: The word ἘΠΙΜΕΛΩΣ (epimelōs) is derived from the adjective ἘΠΙΜΕΛΗΣ (epimelēs), meaning 'careful' or 'diligent', which itself comes from the verb ἘΠΙΜΕΛΕΟΜΑΙ (epimeleomai), meaning 'to take care of'.

G2147

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-oo-ROO-sah

Translations: finding, having found, a finding one, a having found one

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to find'. It describes an action of finding or having found, and functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb. In this form, it specifically refers to a feminine singular subject who is performing or has performed the action of finding.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΕΠΙΛΑΜΒΑΝΟΜΑΙ

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOO-sah

Translations: saying, speaking, telling, a woman saying

Notes: This word is a present active participle, indicating an ongoing action. It is in the feminine, singular, and nominative case, meaning it describes a female subject who is in the act of saying, speaking, or telling something. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, or can be used substantively (as a noun) to refer to 'the one who is saying'.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΟΥΣΑ, ΦΩΝΟΥΣΑ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-OH-leh-sah

Translations: I destroyed, I ruined, I lost, I perished

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to destroy,' 'to ruin,' 'to lose,' or 'to perish.' It is used to describe an action that has been completed in the past, indicating that the subject performed the action of destroying or losing something, or that the subject itself perished. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'I destroyed the city' or 'I lost my way.'

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΟΛΛΥΜΙ

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GHI-neh-tai

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΚΤΩ

G1799

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: en-OH-pee-on

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

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

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

Synonyms: ἘΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΚΑΤΕΝΩΠΙΟΝ

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

G0032

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ang-GEH-lohn

Translations: of angels, of messengers

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

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΚΩΝ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΩΝ

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.

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'.

G3501

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: neh-OH-teh-ross

Translations: younger, newest, youngest, newer

Notes: This word is the comparative and superlative form of the adjective 'ΝΕΟΣ' (neos), meaning 'new' or 'young'. As a comparative, it means 'younger' or 'newer'. As a superlative, it means 'youngest' or 'newest'. It is used to describe someone or something that is more recent in age or time compared to others, or the most recent among a group.

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

Synonyms: ΝΕΟΣ, ΠΡΩΤΟΣ

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.

G1911

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-pee-BAL-lon

Translations: belonging, fitting, proper, appropriate, due, falling upon, casting upon, laying upon, putting on, attacking, assailing, seizing, applying

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'epiballo', meaning 'to cast upon', 'to lay upon', or 'to apply'. In its neuter singular form, it often takes on the meaning of 'that which belongs to', 'that which is fitting', or 'that which is due'. It can describe something that is appropriate or necessary in a given situation, or something that is assigned or falls to someone. It can also refer to the act of throwing or laying something upon something else, or even an attack or assault.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΗΚΟΝ, ΑΡΜΟΖΟΝ, ΔΕΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'epiballo' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'epi' (upon, over) and the verb 'ballo' (to throw, to cast). Its meaning is derived from the combination of these two elements, indicating an action of throwing or casting something upon or over something else, which then extends to concepts of application, assignment, or appropriateness.

G3313

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MEH-ross

Translations: part, a part, share, a share, portion, a portion, region, a region, side, a side

Notes: This word refers to a part, share, or portion of something. It can also denote a region or a side. It is commonly used to indicate a division or segment of a whole, or a specific area or direction.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΜΟΙΡΑ, ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΤΜΗΜΑ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *smer- 'to allot, assign'. It is related to the verb μείρομαι (meiromai), meaning 'to receive one's share'.

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.

G3772

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: oo-SEE-as

Translations: of substance, of being, of essence, of property, of wealth

Notes: This word refers to the fundamental nature or essence of something, its true being. It can also denote material possessions or wealth. In a philosophical context, it refers to the underlying reality of a thing. In a practical sense, it can mean one's property or estate. The form provided is genitive, indicating possession or origin, often translated with 'of'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΞΙΣ, ΠΕΡΙΟΥΣΙΑ

Etymology: From the present participle feminine of the verb εἰμί (eimi), meaning 'to be'. It refers to 'being' or 'existence', and by extension, the essential nature of something.

G1244

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-EYE-len

Translations: divided, separated, distributed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to divide', 'to separate', or 'to distribute'. It is used to describe the action of splitting something into parts or assigning portions to different individuals or groups. For example, one might divide land, separate people, or distribute goods.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΝΕΜΩ

Etymology: The word διαίρεω (diaireō) is a compound word formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb αἱρέω (haireō), meaning 'to take' or 'to choose'. Thus, it literally means 'to take apart' or 'to take through'.

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'.

G4863

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soon-ah-gah-GOHN

Translations: having gathered, having brought together, having assembled

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle of the verb 'to gather' or 'to bring together'. It describes an action completed in the past by the subject, indicating that the subject 'having gathered' or 'having assembled' something or someone, then proceeded to do something else. It implies a completed action that precedes the main verb of the sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΕΙΡΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G0537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAN-tah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΛΟΣ, ΣΥΜΠΑΣ

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

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.

G0589

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-DEE-mee-sen

Translations: traveled abroad, went to a foreign country, went away, departed

Notes: This word describes the action of traveling to or residing in a foreign land, or simply going away from one's home. It is often used in the context of someone leaving their familiar surroundings to go to a distant place. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and δῆμος (dēmos), meaning 'people' or 'country', combined with the verb ending for 'to be'.

Inflection: Aorist Indicative, Active, 3rd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΔΗΜΕΩ

G1287

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-es-kor-PI-sen

Translations: scattered, dispersed, squandered

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to scatter, disperse, or squander. It describes the act of spreading things out widely or causing them to go in different directions. It can also refer to the act of wasting or spending resources carelessly.

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

Synonyms: ΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΔΙΑ (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb ΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ (skorpizo), meaning 'to scatter'.

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.

G1159

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dah-pah-NEE-sahn-tos

Translations: having spent, having consumed, having wasted, of having spent, of having consumed, of having wasted

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to spend' or 'to consume'. It describes an action that has already been completed by the subject, indicating that they have spent or wasted something. It is often used to show the cause or circumstance of a subsequent event.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Genitive, Masculine, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΛΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΝΑΛΙΣΚΩ

Etymology: From δαπάνη (dapanē), meaning 'expense, cost', which is related to δάπτω (daptō), meaning 'to devour, consume'.

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

G3042

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LEE-mos

Translations: famine, a famine, hunger

Notes: This word refers to a severe scarcity of food, leading to widespread hunger and starvation. It is commonly used to describe a period of great want or scarcity, often with devastating consequences for a region or its people. It can also refer more generally to hunger itself.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΕΙΝΑ, ΑΥΧΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'λιμός' (limos) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to lack' or 'to be hungry'. It has been used in Greek since ancient times to denote hunger or famine.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

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-.

G0756

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eer-XAH-toh

Translations: began, started

Notes: This is a verb form meaning 'he/she/it began' or 'he/she/it started'. It is used to indicate the commencement of an action or state, often implying that the subject initiated the action themselves (middle voice) or that the action simply began (passive voice).

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the Greek word ἄρχω (archō), meaning 'to be first, to rule, to begin'. The middle voice ἄρχομαι means 'to begin' or 'to take the lead'.

G5302

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoos-teh-REH-sthai

Translations: to lack, to be in need, to fall short, to be inferior, to suffer want, to be behind, to be lacking

Notes: This verb means to be in want of something, to lack, or to fall short. It can also mean to be inferior or to be behind in some way. It is often used to describe a state of deficiency or need, or to indicate that something is missing or not enough. It can be used impersonally or with a genitive case to specify what is lacking.

Inflection: Present, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΛΑΤΤΟΩ, ΕΝΔΕΩ, ΛΕΙΠΩ

Etymology: The word comes from the adjective ὕστερος (hýsteros), meaning 'later, behind, inferior'.

G4198

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: por-yoo-THEYS

Translations: having gone, going, departing, proceeding

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle derived from the verb 'poreuō', meaning 'to go' or 'to depart'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is in the process of occurring. It often indicates the manner or circumstance of the main verb's action, such as 'having gone, he did X' or 'going, he did X'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G2853

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-kol-LAY-thay

Translations: was joined, was glued, cleaved, clung, stuck, was united

Notes: This word is the third person singular, aorist indicative passive form of the verb κολλάω (kolláō). It means to be joined, glued, or cemented together. It can also mean to cleave to, cling to, or be united with someone or something, often implying a close and lasting bond. It is used to describe both physical adhesion and metaphorical union.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Passive

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΠΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΚΟΛΛΑΩ

Etymology: The word κολλάω (kolláō) comes from κόλλα (kólla), meaning 'glue' or 'gum'.

G5561

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHO-ras

Translations: of a country, of a region, of a land, of a place, of the country, of the region, of the land, of the place, countries, regions, lands, places

Notes: This word refers to a country, region, land, or place. It is often used to denote a specific geographical area or territory. In its genitive singular form, it indicates possession or origin, such as 'of a country' or 'from a region'. It can also function as the nominative or accusative plural, meaning 'countries' or 'regions'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine; or Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΤΟΠΟΣ, ΓΗ

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KEE-ness

Translations: of that, of her

Notes: This word is the genitive singular feminine form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective 'ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ', meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It is used to point to something or someone distant in space or time, or to refer back to something previously mentioned. As a genitive form, it indicates possession, origin, or separation, often translated with 'of' or 'from'. When used as an adjective, it modifies a feminine noun in the genitive case. When used as a pronoun, it stands in for a feminine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

G2769

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: keh-rah-TEE-ohn

Translations: of carob pods, of husks

Notes: This word refers to carob pods, which are the fruit of the carob tree. These pods are edible and were often used as animal fodder, particularly for pigs, but also consumed by humans, especially in times of scarcity. The word is a diminutive of κέρας (keras), meaning 'horn', likely due to the horn-like shape of the pods.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter

Etymology: The word κεράτιον (keration) is a diminutive of κέρας (keras), meaning 'horn'. It refers to the carob pod due to its horn-like shape.

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.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DIH-doo

Translations: he was giving, she was giving, it was giving, they were giving, he gave, she gave, it gave, they gave

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. The imperfect tense describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, or an action that was attempted or in progress. It can be translated as 'was giving' or simply 'gave' depending on the context, emphasizing the continuous or habitual nature of the action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΔΩΡΕΩ

G3407

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MIS-thee-oy

Translations: hired servants, hired laborers, hired men

Notes: This word refers to people who are hired for wages or pay, often implying a temporary or contractual relationship rather than permanent servitude. It is used to describe those who work for a wage, such as laborers or servants. In the provided examples, it refers to hired men or hired servants.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΑΤΗΣ, ΘΗΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΙΣΘΙΟΣ (misthios) comes from the Greek word μισθός (misthos), meaning 'wages' or 'pay'. It describes someone who works for such payment.

G4052

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: peh-ris-SEV-oo-sin

Translations: they abound, they have in abundance, they overflow, they are left over, they are superfluous, they excel

Notes: This word describes the state of having an abundance, being in excess, or overflowing. It can also mean to be left over or to excel. It is used to indicate a surplus of something or a superior quantity or quality. For example, it might be used to say 'they have plenty of food' or 'they excel in wisdom'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΟΝΑΖΩ, ΥΠΕΡΠΕΡΙΣΣΕΥΩ, ΥΠΕΡΕΧΩ

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.

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.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-POL-loo-my

Translations: I perish, I am destroyed, I am lost, I am ruined

Notes: This word means to perish, be destroyed, or be lost. It is often used in the passive voice to describe a state of ruin or utter destruction, or to indicate that something or someone is lost or has gone astray. It can refer to physical death or spiritual ruin.

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΛΥΜΑΙ, ΦΘΕΙΡΟΜΑΙ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') + ὄλλυμι (ollumi, 'to destroy, to lose').

G0450

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-na-STAS

Translations: having risen, having stood up, rising, standing up, getting up

Notes: This word is a masculine, singular, nominative participle derived from the verb ἀνίστημι (anistēmi), meaning 'to rise' or 'to stand up'. As a participle, it describes an action performed by the subject of the main verb, often indicating an action that has already occurred or is occurring concurrently. It can be translated as 'having risen' or 'standing up', depending on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΟΡΘΟΣ

G4198

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: por-YOO-soh-my

Translations: I will go, I will travel, I will depart, I will proceed

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to go', 'to travel', 'to depart', or 'to proceed'. It is used to describe movement from one place to another, often with a sense of purpose or direction. It can be used in various contexts, such as physically moving, or metaphorically 'going' in a certain direction in life or action. This specific form indicates a future action.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Future, Indicative, Middle/Passive

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

G2046

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ROH

Translations: I will say, I will speak

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'I will say' or 'I will speak'. It is the first person singular future active indicative form of the verb 'ἐρῶ' (erō), which means 'to say' or 'to speak'. It indicates an action that will take place in the future, performed by the speaker.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ἐρῶ' (erō) is a future form of the verb 'εἴρω' (eirō), which means 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is related to the root of words concerning speech and communication.

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).

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.

G0514

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AX-ee-os

Translations: worthy, deserving, fit, suitable, a worthy one, a deserving one

Notes: This word describes something or someone as being worthy, deserving, or suitable for a particular purpose, action, or reward. It can be used to express that someone is 'worthy of' something, often followed by a genitive case, or 'deserving of' a certain fate or honor. It implies a correspondence between the quality of a person or thing and what is due to them.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine. This adjective can inflect for gender (masculine, feminine, neuter), number (singular, plural), and case (nominative, genitive, dative, accusative).

Synonyms: ΕΥΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ, ΕΥΠΡΕΠΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΞΙΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to drive, to weigh'. It is related to the idea of balance and weighing, thus leading to the concept of worth or value.

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.

G0568

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-peh-KHON-tos

Translations: (of) being distant, (of) being far off, (of) being away

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'being distant' or 'being far off'. It describes an ongoing state of separation or distance. It is often used to indicate that someone or something is at a certain distance from another object or location.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΕΧΩΝ, ἈΦΕΣΤΩΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') and ἔχω (echō, 'to have, to hold'). The combination implies 'to hold oneself away from' or 'to be distant from'.

G4697

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ess-plang-KHNI-sthay

Translations: had compassion, felt pity, was moved with compassion, was moved with pity

Notes: This word describes a deep, visceral feeling of pity or compassion, often originating from the 'inward parts' or bowels, which were considered the seat of emotions. It signifies a strong emotional response to the suffering or needs of others, leading to an urge to help. It is frequently used in the New Testament to describe Jesus's compassion.

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

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΤΕΙΡΩ, ΕΛΕΕΩ

G5143

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: drah-MOHN

Translations: running, having run, ran

Notes: ΔΡΑΜΩΝ is the aorist active participle of the verb ΤΡΕΧΩ, meaning 'to run'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject. It can be translated as 'running' or 'having run', indicating an action completed in the past relative to the main verb. For example, 'he, having run, arrived'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΘΕΩ, ΔΙΩΚΩ

Etymology: The verb ΤΡΕΧΩ comes from Proto-Indo-European *dregʰ-, meaning 'to run'.

G1636

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-PEH-sen

Translations: fell upon, fell on, fell, rushed upon

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'on') and the verb πίπτω (piptō, meaning 'to fall'). It describes the action of falling or rushing upon something or someone, often with a sense of suddenness or intensity. It can be used literally, as in someone falling onto another, or metaphorically, as in fear or a dream falling upon someone.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΠΙΠΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G2705

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-teh-fee-LEE-sen

Translations: he kissed, she kissed, it kissed, he kissed fervently, she kissed fervently, it kissed fervently

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'καταφιλέω' (kataphileō), meaning 'to kiss' or 'to kiss fervently'. The prefix 'κατα-' (kata-) intensifies the action of the verb, suggesting a strong or repeated kissing, often translated as 'kissed much' or 'kissed fervently'. It describes an action completed in the past by a single subject (he, she, or it).

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

Synonyms: ΦΙΛΕΩ, ΚΥΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word 'καταφιλέω' (kataphileō) is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against' and used here to intensify the action, and the verb 'φιλέω' (phileō), meaning 'to love' or 'to kiss'.

G1627

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-en-ENG-kah-teh

Translations: Bring out!, Carry out!, Produce!

Notes: This word is a compound verb meaning to bring or carry something out, or to produce something. It is often used in the context of a command or instruction to remove an item from a place or to bring forth a result. It can also refer to the act of bearing fruit or producing offspring.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΦΕΡΩ, ΕΚΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΠΡΟΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΚΦΕΡΩ (ekphero) is a compound of the preposition ΕΚ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ΦΕΡΩ (phero), meaning 'to bear', 'to carry', or 'to bring'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DOH-teh

Translations: give, grant, allow, entrust, deliver

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to give' or 'to grant'. It is used as a command or an exhortation, instructing someone or a group of people to perform the action of giving. It can also imply entrusting something to someone or delivering something.

Inflection: Second Person Plural, Aorist Active, Imperative

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΔΙΔΩΜΙ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *deh₃-, meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated verb, a common feature in ancient Greek verbs.

G4618

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: see-TEV-ton

Translations: fattened, a fattened one

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'fattened' or 'fed with grain'. It is often used to describe animals, particularly calves or livestock, that have been specially fed to make them plump for slaughter or a feast. It implies a well-nourished and prepared animal.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΠΙΩΝ, ΠΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΙΤΕΥΩ (siteuō) comes from σῖτος (sitos), meaning 'grain' or 'food'. Thus, it literally means 'to feed with grain' or 'to fatten'.

G2380

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: THOO-sah-teh

Translations: sacrifice, offer, slay, kill

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to sacrifice,' 'to offer,' or 'to slay/kill,' especially in a ritualistic context. It is often used in commands or instructions related to religious offerings or the killing of animals for food or sacrifice. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'You all sacrifice the lamb' or 'Offer a prayer.'

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΩ, ΣΦΑΖΩ, ΑΝΑΦΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word 'ΘΥΩ' (thyō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to rush, to rage, to smoke.' It originally referred to the rising smoke of a sacrifice, and later to the act of sacrificing itself.

G5315

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: fah-GON-tes

Translations: eating, having eaten, who ate

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having eaten' or 'who ate'. It describes an action of eating that has been completed before the main action of the sentence. It functions like an adjective or adverb, modifying a noun or verb to indicate that the subject performed the action of eating.

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

Synonyms: ΕΣΘΙΩ

Etymology: The verb φάγω (phagō) is a suppletive aorist form of ἐσθίω (esthiō), meaning 'to eat'. Its origin is ancient, tracing back to Proto-Indo-European roots related to consumption.

G3498

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: NEK-ros

Translations: dead, a dead person, a corpse

Notes: This word refers to something that is dead, lifeless, or deceased. As an adjective, it describes a state of being without life. As a noun, it refers to a dead body or a deceased individual. In Koine Greek, it can be used literally for physical death or metaphorically for spiritual death or insensitivity.

Inflection: Masculine, Feminine, Neuter; Singular, Plural; All cases

Synonyms: ΤΕΘΝΗΚΩΣ, ΑΨΥΧΟΣ, ΠΤΩΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΝΕΚΡΟΣ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *neḱ- 'to perish, disappear'. It is related to words meaning 'death' or 'corpse' in various Indo-European languages.

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective

Sounds like: ah-po-LOH-los

Translations: lost, perished, destroyed, a lost one, one who was lost

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, indicating a completed action with ongoing results. It describes something or someone that has been lost, ruined, or destroyed. It can function as an adjective, describing a noun, or as a substantive, referring to 'one who is lost' or 'that which is destroyed'.

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΕΝΟΣ, ΟΛΟΘΡΕΥΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἀπόλλυμι (apollumi) comes from the prefix ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ὄλλυμι (ollumi), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to lose'.

G4245

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: pres-BYOO-teh-ros

Translations: older, elder, an elder, old man, an old man

Notes: This word describes someone who is older in age or more advanced in years. It can be used as an adjective to describe an older person, or as a noun referring to an 'elder' or 'old man'. In a religious context, particularly in early Christianity, it refers to a leader or official in the church, often translated as 'elder' or 'presbyter'.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΓΕΡΩΝ, ΠΡΕΣΒΥΣ

Etymology: From the comparative form of the adjective πρέσβυς (presbys), meaning 'old' or 'elderly'. It literally means 'older'.

G2064

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

G4341

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-kal-eh-SAH-meh-nos

Translations: having called to oneself, having summoned, having invited, having called, having sent for

Notes: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb 'ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΩ'. It describes an action completed in the past by the subject, indicating that they 'called to themselves' or 'summoned' someone. It implies an initiative taken by the subject to bring someone closer, often for a specific purpose like giving instructions or having a discussion.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΣΥΓΚΑΛΕΩ, ΜΕΤΑΠΕΜΠΟΜΑΙ

G4441

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-PYN-tha-neh-toh

Translations: he was asking, he was inquiring, he was learning, he was finding out

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect indicative middle voice of the verb 'πυνθάνομαι'. It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It means 'he was asking', 'he was inquiring', 'he was learning', or 'he was finding out' something, often through questioning or investigation.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΩΤΑΩ, ΖΗΤΕΩ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ

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.

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'.

G5198

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: hy-GY-noh-n-tah

Translations: healthy, sound, well, being healthy, those who are healthy

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to be healthy' or 'to be sound'. It describes someone or something that is in a state of good health or soundness. It can be used to refer to people who are healthy or things that are in good condition.

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

Synonyms: ΕΥΕΚΤΩΝ, ΕΥΡΩΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word originates from the Greek word 'ὑγιής' (hygiēs), meaning 'healthy' or 'sound', which is also the root of the English word 'hygiene'.

G0618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-peh-LAH-ben

Translations: received back, recovered, got back, obtained

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'back', and the verb λαμβάνω (lambano), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. Together, it means to receive something back, to recover it, or to obtain something, often implying a return or a due receipt. It is used to describe the action of getting something back that was previously lost or given away, or to receive what is due.

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἀπολαμβάνω is a compound of ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'back', and λαμβάνω (lambano), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. The prefix ἀπό often indicates separation, completion, or return.

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.

G1525

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-EL-thain

Translations: to enter, to go in, to come in

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'to enter' or 'to go in'. It describes the action of moving into a place or situation. It is often used to indicate the commencement of an action or the arrival at a destination.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕἸΣΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΕἸΣΒΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΕἸΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕἸΣ (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ex-EL-thohn

Translations: having gone out, going out, coming out, having come out

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'exerchomai', meaning 'to go out' or 'to come out'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is occurring in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It often indicates movement from an inside location to an outside one, or from one state/condition to another.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G3870

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-reh-KAH-lei

Translations: he was calling alongside, he was exhorting, he was comforting, he was urging, he was appealing, he was entreating

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb παρακαλέω (parakaleō). It describes an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It means to call someone to one's side, to summon, to invite, to encourage, to exhort, to comfort, to console, to appeal to, or to entreat.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΜΥΘΕΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΚΛΗΤΟΣ, ΠΑΡΑΙΝΕΩ

G0611

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-kree-THEIS

Translations: having answered, answering, replied, having replied

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle of the verb 'to answer' or 'to reply'. It describes an action that has already occurred, often translated as 'having answered' or 'having replied'. It is typically used to introduce a statement or action that is a response to something previously said or done, functioning adverbially to describe the manner or timing of the main verb.

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

Synonyms: ΕἸΠΩΝ, ΛΕΓΩΝ

G1398

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doo-LEH-oo-oh

Translations: to serve, to be a slave, to obey, to be subject to

Notes: This verb means to serve, to be a slave, or to be in subjection to someone or something. It implies a state of servitude, whether voluntary or involuntary, and can refer to serving a master, a cause, or even a sin. It is often used to describe the relationship between a servant and their lord, or a person and God.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΗΡΕΤΕΩ, ΔΙΑΚΟΝΕΩ, ΛΑΤΡΕΥΩ

Etymology: From the noun ΔΟΥΛΟΣ (DOULOS), meaning 'slave' or 'bondservant'. The verb literally means 'to be a slave' or 'to act as a slave'.

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.

G3763

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: oo-deh-POH-teh

Translations: never, at no time

Notes: This word is a compound adverb meaning 'never' or 'at no time'. It is formed from the negative particle οὐδέ (oude), meaning 'not even' or 'nor', and the indefinite adverb ποτέ (pote), meaning 'at some time' or 'ever'. When combined, they create a strong negation, indicating that something has not happened or will not happen at any point in time. It is used to express absolute negation of an action or state.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΔΕΠΩ, ΟΥ̓ΔΑΜΩΣ

G3928

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-EEL-thon

Translations: I passed by, they passed by, it passed away, I went by, they went by, it went away, I came by, they came by, it came away, I passed away, they passed away, it passed away, I disappeared, they disappeared, it disappeared

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'along', and the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. The combined meaning is 'to pass by', 'to go past', 'to come alongside', or 'to pass away' in the sense of ceasing to exist or disappearing. It is used to describe movement past something or the cessation of something.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DOH-kas

Translations: you gave, you have given

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give' or 'to grant'. 'ἘΔΩΚΑΣ' specifically means 'you gave' or 'you have given', indicating an action completed in the past by a single person addressed directly. It is used to describe a past action of giving or bestowing something.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΔΩΚΑΣ, ΕΔΩΚΕΝ

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

G2056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-RI-fon

Translations: kid, a kid, young goat, a young goat

Notes: This word refers to a young goat, often called a kid. It is used to denote the offspring of a goat, typically before it reaches maturity. It can be used in various contexts where a young goat is mentioned, such as in agricultural settings or as an animal for sacrifice or food.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine

Etymology: The word ἔριφος (eriphos) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or related to a root meaning 'to jump' or 'to be lively', characteristic of young goats.

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.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

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

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'.

G2719

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kah-tah-fah-GOHN

Translations: having devoured, who devoured, devouring, consuming, eating up

Notes: This word is the aorist active participle of the verb καταφάγω, meaning 'to eat up,' 'to consume,' or 'to devour.' As a participle, it describes an action performed by the subject, often functioning like an adjective or an adverb. It can be translated as a relative clause (e.g., 'the one who devoured') or an adverbial clause (e.g., 'after he devoured'). The prefix 'κατά-' intensifies the action of 'eating,' implying complete consumption.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΕΣΘΙΩ, ΑΝΑΛΙΣΚΩ

G2380

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-THOO-sas

Translations: you sacrificed, you offered, you slew

Notes: This verb means to sacrifice, offer, or slay, often in a religious context. It describes the act of killing an animal or offering something as a sacrifice to a deity, or simply to kill or slaughter. It is used to describe a past action completed at a specific point in time.

Inflection: 2nd Person Singular, Aorist Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΣΦΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΘΥΩ

Etymology: The word ΘΥΩ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to rush, to rage, to smoke'. It originally referred to the burning of sacrifices, and later extended to the act of sacrificing itself.

G5043

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: TEK-non

Translations: child, a child, son, a son, daughter, a daughter

Notes: This word refers to a child, offspring, or descendant. It can be used broadly to refer to a son or daughter, or more generally to a young person. It is often used in a tender or affectionate way, similar to how 'my child' or 'dear child' might be used in English. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to someone who is a spiritual 'child' or follower of another.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΑΙΣ, ΥΙΟΣ, ΘΥΓΑΤΗΡ

Etymology: From the root τίκτω (tiktō), meaning 'to beget' or 'to bear'. It refers to that which is born or produced.

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).

G1163