2001 Translation

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.

G0537

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-PAN

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

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'all', 'every', or 'whole'. It is often used to emphasize the totality or completeness of something. In the provided examples, it appears in the neuter singular form, referring to 'everything' or 'the whole'. It can modify a noun or be used substantively (as a noun) to mean 'everything'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΟΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἅπας (hapas) is a compound word formed from the intensive prefix ἀ- (a-) and πᾶς (pas), meaning 'all' or 'every'. The prefix ἀ- serves to strengthen the meaning of 'all', emphasizing totality.

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.

G4128

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PLAY-thoss

Translations: multitude, a multitude, crowd, a crowd, great number, abundance, a great number

Notes: This word refers to a large number or quantity of people or things. It can be used to describe a crowd of people, a large amount of something, or a general abundance. For example, it might refer to a large gathering of disciples or a great quantity of fish.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΧΛΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

Etymology: From the Greek root *pleth-* meaning 'to be full' or 'to fill'. It is related to words indicating fullness or abundance.

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-GAH-gon

Translations: I led, I brought, I carried, I took, they led, they brought, they carried, they took

Notes: This word is an aorist active indicative form of the verb 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead', 'to bring', 'to carry', or 'to take'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, completed at a specific point. Depending on the context, it can be translated as 'I led/brought/carried/took' (first person singular) or 'they led/brought/carried/took' (third person plural).

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΠΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word 'ἄγω' (ago) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to drive, lead, or draw'. It is a fundamental verb in Greek, with many derivatives.

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'.

G1161

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: DEH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΙ, ΑΛΛΑ

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

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-ton

Translations: this, this one, him, it

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΝ

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-RAH-men

Translations: we found, we have found, we discovered, we have discovered

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'ΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ' (euriskō), meaning 'to find' or 'to discover'. 'ΕΥΡΑΜΕΝ' specifically means 'we found' or 'we have found', indicating an action completed in the past by a group of people (us). It is commonly used to describe the successful outcome of a search or an unexpected discovery.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

G1484

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ETH-nos

Translations: nation, a nation, people, a people, Gentiles, a Gentile

Notes: This word refers to a nation, a people group, or a race. In the New Testament, it often refers specifically to the Gentiles, meaning non-Jewish people. It can be used to describe a large group of people united by common descent, culture, or language.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΛΑΟΣ, ΦΥΛΗ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to ἔθος (ethos, 'custom, habit'). It refers to a group of people sharing common customs or characteristics.

G2967

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: koh-LYOO-on-tah

Translations: hindering, preventing, forbidding, restraining, a hinderer, a preventer

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'κωλύω', meaning to hinder, prevent, or forbid. It describes someone or something that is actively performing the action of hindering or preventing. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun, or substantivally, acting as a noun itself (e.g., 'the one hindering').

Inflection: Present, Active, Masculine, Accusative, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΟΔΙΖΩ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩ, ΑΠΟΤΡΕΠΩ

G5411

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: FOH-roos

Translations: tribute, tax, a tax, a tribute

Notes: This word refers to a payment, tribute, or tax, often imposed by a ruler or government. It signifies something that is 'borne' or 'carried' as an obligation. It is used in sentences to denote the financial or material contribution required from subjects or citizens.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΟΣ, ΔΑΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΦΟΡΟΣ (phoros) comes from the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. It refers to something that is 'borne' or 'brought' as a payment or tribute.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: DI-DOH-nai

Translations: to give, to grant, to bestow, to offer, to deliver

Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didōmi), meaning 'to give'. It is used to express the action of giving, granting, or delivering something. For example, it can be used in constructions like 'to be able to give' or 'for the purpose of giving'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Synonyms: ΔΩΡΕΩ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *deh₃- 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present form, characteristic of many verbs in Ancient Greek.

G3004

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: LEH-gon-tah

Translations: saying, speaking, telling, relating, those saying, those speaking, those telling

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. As a participle, it functions like a verbal adjective, describing an action being performed. In this form, it indicates 'those who are saying' or 'things being said', often used to introduce direct or indirect speech, or to describe the state of someone speaking.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΟΥΝΤΑ, ΦΘΕΓΓΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ

G5547

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KHRIS-ton

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

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'.

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'.

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).

G0935

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEHFS

Translations: king, a king, ruler, sovereign

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΩΝ, ΗΓΕΜΩΝ, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ

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

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

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

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, 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).

G0749

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ar-khee-eh-REIS

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

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

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative or Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΕΥΣ, ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΟΣ

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

G2147

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: yoo-RIS-koh

Translations: find, discover, obtain, perceive, learn, devise

Notes: This verb means 'to find' or 'to discover'. It can refer to finding something lost, discovering a fact, or even obtaining something. It is often used in contexts where something is sought after and then located or realized. It can also mean to 'devise' or 'invent'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ

Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'to come upon'. It is related to the idea of encountering or meeting something.

G0159

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: ai-TI-on

Translations: cause, a cause, reason, a reason, responsible, guilty, blame

Notes: This word refers to the cause or reason for something, or someone who is responsible or guilty for an action or outcome. It can function as both a noun, meaning 'a cause' or 'a reason,' and as an adjective, meaning 'responsible' or 'guilty.' It is often used to identify the origin or source of an event or state.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑἸΤΙΑ, ΠΡΟΦΑΣΙΣ, ΑΡΧΗ

Etymology: The word originates from the Greek verb αἰτέω (aitéō), meaning 'to ask, beg, or demand.' Over time, it evolved to refer to that which is asked for or demanded as a reason or cause.

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: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: (to) this, (for) this, (by) this, (in) this, (with) this

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' or 'that'. In its dative singular form, as 'ΤΟΥΤΩ', it indicates the indirect object of an action, or the means, instrument, or location. It can be translated as 'to this', 'for this', 'by this', 'in this', or 'with this', depending on the context. It points to something specific that is near or recently mentioned.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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.

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.

G0383

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-SAY-ee

Translations: stir up, incite, agitate, disturb

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to stir up, incite, or agitate. It is often used in the context of stirring up a crowd or causing a commotion, implying a negative or disruptive influence. It is formed from the prefix ἀνά (aná), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb σείω (seíō), meaning 'to shake' or 'to move'.

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

Synonyms: TARASSO, KINEO, EGEIRO

Etymology: The word ἀνασείω (anaseíō) is a compound of ἀνά (aná), meaning 'up' or 'again', and σείω (seíō), meaning 'to shake' or 'to move'. The combination suggests the action of shaking something up or moving it upwards, leading to the sense of stirring or inciting.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: kath

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

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.

G0756

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ar-KSA-meh-nos

Translations: beginning, having begun, starting, having started, from

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'archō', meaning 'to begin' or 'to rule'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already started or is in the process of starting. It often indicates the point from which something originates or commences, or the person who initiates an action. It can be translated as 'beginning', 'having begun', or 'from' when indicating a starting point.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle/Passive, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΞΑΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΡΞΑΜΕΝΟΣ

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.

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.

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.

G1921

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: eh-pee-GNOOS

Translations: having known, knowing, recognizing, understanding, perceiving, having perceived, having recognized, having understood

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'epiginōskō', meaning 'to know fully, to recognize, to understand completely'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred or is ongoing, often indicating the cause or circumstance of another action. It implies a deeper, more complete knowledge than simple 'ginōskō' (to know). It can be translated as 'having known' or 'knowing' depending on the context, often implying a realization or full recognition.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

G5607

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ON-tah

Translations: being, existing, things that are, beings, real things

Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It describes something that is or exists. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, indicating a state of being or existence. It can refer to 'those who are' or 'things that are', depending on the context and gender.

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

Synonyms: ὙΠΑΡΧΟΝΤΑ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΑ

Etymology: The word εἰμί (eimi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁es- meaning 'to be'. It is a fundamental verb in many Indo-European languages.

G2414

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: hee-eh-ro-so-LY-moys

Translations: (to) Jerusalem, (in) Jerusalem, (at) Jerusalem

Notes: This word refers to the city of Jerusalem, a significant city in ancient Israel and a central location in many biblical narratives. It is used here in the dative case, indicating location or direction, such as 'in Jerusalem' or 'to Jerusalem'.

Inflection: Dative, Plural

Etymology: The name 'Jerusalem' is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'foundation of peace' or 'city of peace'. It is a compound word derived from 'yara' (to found, to lay a cornerstone) and 'shalom' (peace).

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOW-tays

Translations: to these, with these, by these, in these, these

Notes: This word is the dative plural feminine form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective 'οὗτος' (houtos), meaning 'this' or 'these'. It is used to point out something specific that is near the speaker or has just been mentioned. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object, means, instrument, or location, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'with', 'by', or 'in'. It can function as a pronoun, standing in for a noun, or as an adjective, modifying a noun.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

G2424

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOON

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

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

G3029

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: LEE-ahn

Translations: very, exceedingly, greatly, much, extremely

Notes: This word is an adverb that means 'very' or 'exceedingly'. It is used to intensify the meaning of an adjective, another adverb, or a verb, indicating a high degree or extent of something. For example, it can be used to say 'very good' or 'greatly rejoice'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΦΟΔΡΑ, ΠΟΛΥ, ΜΑΛΑ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the idea of 'smoothness' or 'plainness', which then developed into the meaning of 'very' or 'exceedingly'.

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

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

G2309

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: THEH-lohn

Translations: wanting, willing, desiring, intending, wishing, choosing, purposing

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'θέλω' (thelo), meaning 'to want' or 'to will'. It describes someone who is in the process of wanting, willing, or desiring something. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or adverbially, indicating the manner or reason for an action. For example, it could mean 'he who wants' or 'while wanting'.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ

Etymology: The word θέλω (thelo) comes from Proto-Indo-European, related to concepts of 'will' or 'desire'.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DEIN

Translations: to see, to perceive, to behold, to look, to know, to understand

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'ὁράω' (horao), meaning 'to see'. It is used to express the action of seeing or perceiving in a general sense, often without a specific time frame. It can also imply understanding or knowing something through observation. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'He desired to see the truth' or 'It is good to see the light'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ

Etymology: The verb 'ὁράω' (horao) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see'. The aorist stem 'ἰδ-' (id-) is derived from a different, but related, Proto-Indo-European root, which also means 'to see' or 'to know'.

G1223

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: dee-AH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΕΝΕΚΑ

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

G4012

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: PEH-ree

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ

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

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.

G4592

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: say-MAY-on

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΤΕΡΑΣ, ΕΝΔΕΙΞΙΣ, ΣΥΜΒΟΛΟΝ

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

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: HOOP

Translations: under, by, with, from, at, through, in, of

Notes: This word is a common Greek preposition and prefix. As a preposition, it typically means 'under' or 'below', but its meaning can vary significantly depending on the case of the noun it governs. With the genitive case, it often indicates the agent or cause ('by', 'from'). With the accusative case, it can indicate motion towards a place ('under', 'to'). As a prefix, it means 'under', 'below', 'less than', or 'secretly', as seen in compound words like 'υποκάτω' (underneath). The form 'ΥΠ' is a common truncation of 'ΥΠΟ' when it acts as a prefix, especially before a vowel, or as part of a compound word.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑ, ΕΠΙ

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ghee-NO-meh-non

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΟΝ

G2425

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ee-ka-NOYS

Translations: sufficient, able, competent, worthy, fit, enough, considerable, many, much

Notes: This word describes something as sufficient, adequate, or competent. It can refer to a quantity that is enough, or to a person who is capable or worthy. It is often used to indicate that something meets a required standard or is suitable for a particular purpose. In some contexts, it can also mean 'many' or 'much' when referring to a considerable amount.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΡΚΕΤΟΣ, ΑΞΙΟΣ, ΔΥΝΑΤΟΣ

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-.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ice-TAY-kay-san

Translations: they had stood, they stood, they were standing

Notes: This is a verb form meaning 'they had stood' or 'they were standing'. It describes a state of having taken a stand or being in a standing position, often implying a continued state or the result of a past action. It is used to indicate that a group of people or things were in a standing position.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Pluperfect Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΑΜΕΝΟΙ, ΕΣΤΑΘΗΣΑΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *steh₂- 'to stand'. In Koine Greek, it is a common verb meaning 'to stand', 'to set', or 'to cause to stand'.

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."

G2159

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: YOO-toh-nohs

Translations: vigorously, strongly, intently, vehemently, earnestly

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'vigorously' or 'intently'. It describes an action performed with great strength, energy, or determination. It can be used to emphasize the intensity with which something is done, such as speaking, accusing, or playing a musical instrument.

Inflection: Does not inflect (adverbial form derived from the adjective εὔτονος)

Synonyms: ΣΦΟΔΡΑ, ΣΦΟΔΡΩΣ, ἸΣΧΥΡΩΣ

Etymology: The word εὐτόνως (eutonos) is derived from the adjective εὔτονος (eutonos), meaning 'well-strung, strong, vigorous'. It is a compound word formed from εὖ (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good', and τόνος (tonos), meaning 'stretch, tension, tone'.

G1848

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ex-oo-the-NEH-sas

Translations: having despised, having scorned, having set at naught, having made of no account

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'ἐξουθενέω'. It describes an action completed in the past, often preceding the main verb of a sentence. It means to treat someone or something as worthless, to despise, scorn, or make light of them. It implies a strong sense of contempt or disregard.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΤΑΦΡΟΝΈΩ, ἈΘΕΤΈΩ

Etymology: The word ἐξουθενέω is a compound word formed from ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and οὐδέν (ouden), meaning 'nothing'. Thus, it literally means 'to make out of nothing' or 'to treat as nothing'.

G4862

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: soon

Translations: with, together with, along with

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΑ, ΟΜΟΥ

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

G1702

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: em-PAI-xass

Translations: having mocked, having ridiculed, having made sport of, having scoffed at

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to mock' or 'to ridicule'. It describes an action that has already occurred, indicating someone who has performed the act of mocking, ridiculing, or making sport of someone or something. It functions like an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, and often implies contempt or derision.

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

Synonyms: ΧΛΕΥΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΕΛΑΩ

G4016

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: peh-ree-bal-OHN

Translations: having thrown around, having put on, having surrounded, having clothed, having encompassed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'periballō'. It describes an action of throwing something around, putting on clothing, or surrounding/encompassing something or someone. It can be used to describe someone who has clothed themselves, or an action of surrounding a place with walls, or encompassing someone with a snare.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΥΩ, ΚΥΚΛΟΩ, ΠΕΡΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-non-toh

Translations: they became, they were, they came to be, they happened, they arose

Notes: This word is a past tense form of the verb 'to become' or 'to be'. It describes an action that occurred in the past, indicating a change of state, an event happening, or the coming into existence of something. It is often used to describe what happened or what came about.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice, 3rd Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ

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

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.

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TEH

Translations: she, herself, to her, for her, of her, her, it, itself, to it, for it, of it, its, they, them, themselves

Notes: This word is a form of the pronoun 'autos', meaning 'self' or 'same'. It can function as a personal pronoun (he, she, it, they), a reflexive pronoun (himself, herself, itself, themselves), or an intensive pronoun (the very, the same). Its specific meaning depends on its case, number, and gender, and the context of the sentence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine; or Singular, Dative, Feminine; or Singular, Genitive, Feminine; or Plural, Nominative, Neuter

Etymology: The word 'autos' (from which 'autē' is derived) comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ew-to-, a pronominal stem. It is related to other pronouns and demonstratives in various Indo-European languages.

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.

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΕΠΙ, ΠΡΟΣ

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

G240

Part of Speech: Reciprocal Pronoun

Sounds like: al-LAY-lone

Translations: of one another, of each other

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

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All genders

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

G4391

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: proo-oo-PAR-khon

Translations: existed before, was before, had been, they existed before, they were before, they had been

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the prefix "προ-" (pro-), meaning "before" or "in front of," and "ὑπάρχω" (huparchō), meaning "to be," "to exist," or "to be present." Therefore, "προυπῆρχον" means "they existed before" or "they were already present." It describes a state of being or existence that preceded a particular event or time.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΕΓΕΝΟΝΤΟ, ΠΡΟΗΝ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition "πρό" (pro), meaning "before," and the verb "ὑπάρχω" (huparchō), meaning "to be, to exist." The verb "ὑπάρχω" itself comes from "ὑπό" (hupo), meaning "under," and "ἄρχω" (archō), meaning "to begin, to rule."

G4779

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soon-ka-le-SAH-me-nos

Translations: having called together, having assembled, having summoned

Notes: This word is a compound participle, formed from the preposition 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'καλέω' (kaleō), meaning 'to call'. Therefore, it means 'to call together' or 'to assemble'. As a participle, it describes an action that has been completed by the subject, often translated as 'having called together' or 'having assembled'. It is used to indicate that the subject performed the action of gathering people before proceeding with another action.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The verb ΣΥΓΚΑΛΕΩ is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΚΑΛΕΩ (kaleō), meaning 'to call'.

G4374

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-AY-neng-KA-teh

Translations: you brought, you offered, you presented

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to bring to,' 'to offer,' or 'to present.' It is often used in the context of bringing sacrifices or gifts to God, or presenting someone or something before another person. It is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards,' and the verb 'φέρω' (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry.'

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΕΓΚΑΤΕ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ

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.

G0654

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ap-os-TREH-fon-tah

Translations: turning away, turning back, returning, rejecting, perverting, leading astray

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb ἀποστρέφω, which means to turn away, turn back, or return. It can also mean to reject, pervert, or lead astray, depending on the context. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject of the main verb, or indicating a circumstance related to the main action. For example, it can describe someone who is 'turning away' from something or 'leading astray' others.

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΤΡΕΠΩ, ΑΠΟΚΛΙΝΩ, ΑΠΟΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

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.

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'.

G0350

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-KREE-nas

Translations: having examined, having investigated, having questioned, having judged, having discerned

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ἀνακρίνω'. It describes an action that has been completed by the subject, meaning 'having examined' or 'having investigated'. It implies a thorough inquiry, questioning, or discernment, often in a legal or judicial context, but can also refer to a general process of careful consideration or judgment.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative Masculine Singular

Synonyms: ἘΞΕΤΑΖΩ, ΔΟΚΙΜΑΖΩ, ΚΡΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἀνακρίνω is a compound word formed from the prefix ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb κρίνω (krinō), meaning 'to judge' or 'to decide'. Thus, it literally means 'to judge again' or 'to examine thoroughly'.

G3762

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: oo-THEN

Translations: nothing, no one, none, not at all, in no way

Notes: This word is an indeclinable form of the indefinite pronoun/adjective meaning 'no one' or 'nothing'. It is used to express absolute negation. When used as an adjective, it modifies a noun, meaning 'no' or 'not any'. When used as an adverb, it means 'not at all' or 'in no way'. It emphasizes the complete absence or non-existence of something.

Inflection: Indeclinable

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΔΕΝ, ΜΗΔΕΝ

Etymology: The word ΟΥ̓ΔΕΙΣ (from which ΟΥ̓ΘΕΝ is derived) is a compound of the negative particle ΟΥ̓ (ou, 'not') and ΕἸΣ (heis, 'one'). It literally means 'not one'.

G2596

Part of Speech: Prefix, Preposition

Sounds like: KAT

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΙΣ, ΕΠΙ

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

G0243

Part of Speech: Prefix

Sounds like: ALL

Translations: other, another, different, foreign

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

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix)

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

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

G3761

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: oo-DEH

Translations: not even, neither, nor, and not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗΔΕ, ΜΗ

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

G0514

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AX-ee-on

Translations: worthy, deserving, fitting, proper, a worthy thing, a fitting thing

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'worthy,' 'deserving,' or 'fitting.' It is used to describe something or someone that is of appropriate value, merit, or suitability for a particular purpose or situation. It can be used to say that something is 'worthy of' something else, often followed by a genitive case.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΥΛΟΓΟΣ, ΠΡΕΠΩΝ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΞΙΟΣ (axios) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ag- meaning 'to drive, draw, move'. It is related to the idea of weighing or balancing, thus leading to the sense of 'having weight' or 'being worthy'.

G4238

Part of Speech: Participle, Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: pep-RAG-me-non

Translations: done, performed, accomplished, a deed, a thing done, a thing performed

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb πράσσω (prassō), meaning 'to do' or 'to accomplish.' As a participle, it describes something that has been completed or carried out. In its neuter singular form, as seen here, it often functions as a noun meaning 'a deed' or 'a thing done,' referring to an action or event that has already taken place.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΓΟΝ, ΠΟΙΗΜΑ, ΠΡΑΞΙΣ

G3811

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pai-DEH-oo-sas

Translations: having disciplined, having trained, having instructed, having educated, having chastised

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'paideuō'. It describes an action that was completed in the past, often before the action of the main verb in a sentence. It means to train, educate, instruct, discipline, or chastise, often with the aim of moral or intellectual improvement.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΑΣΚΩ, ΝΟΥΘΕΤΕΩ, ΚΟΛΑΖΩ

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

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

G0630

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-LOO-soh

Translations: I will release, I will set free, I will send away, I will dismiss, I will divorce

Notes: This word means to release, set free, send away, or dismiss. It is often used in the context of releasing someone from custody, sending someone away, or even divorcing a spouse. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb λύω (lyo), meaning 'to loose' or 'to release'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

G0340

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: an-ek-RAH-gon

Translations: they cried out, they shouted, they screamed

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the prefix ἀνά (aná), meaning 'up' or 'again', and κράζω (krázō), meaning 'to cry out'. Therefore, ἀνακράζω means 'to cry out loudly' or 'to shout out'. ἈΝΕΚΡΑΓΟΝ is the third person plural aorist active indicative form, meaning 'they cried out' or 'they shouted'. It describes an action of shouting or screaming that occurred in the past.

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΖΩ, ΒΟΑΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ

Etymology: The word ἀνακράζω is formed from the preposition ἀνά (aná), meaning 'up' or 'again', and the verb κράζω (krázō), meaning 'to cry out' or 'to shout'. The prefix intensifies the action of crying out.

G3828

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: pam-PLEH-thay

Translations: in great numbers, very many, in full force, all together

Notes: This word is an adverb derived from the adjective 'παμπληθής' (pamplethes), meaning 'all-numerous' or 'very many'. As an adverb, it describes an action performed by a large multitude or in great quantity. It indicates that something is done or occurs with a vast number of people or things, or to a very great extent. For example, 'they gathered in great numbers' or 'they were killed in very many'.

Inflection: Adverbial form of the adjective 'παμπληθής'. Does not inflect.

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥ, ΠΑΝΤΩΣ, ΠΛΗΘΕΙ

Etymology: The word 'παμπληθής' (pamplethes) is a compound word formed from 'πᾶν' (pan), meaning 'all' or 'every', and 'πλῆθος' (plethos), meaning 'a great number' or 'multitude'. Thus, it literally means 'all-multitude' or 'full of multitude'.

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: A-ee-REH

Translations: take up, lift, carry, remove, take away

Notes: The word ΑἸΡΕ is the second person singular, present active imperative form of the verb AIRO. It means 'take up!', 'lift!', 'carry!', 'remove!', or 'take away!'. It is used to command or instruct a single person to perform one of these actions. For example, it could be used to tell someone to 'take up arms' or 'lift a burden'.

Inflection: Second person, Singular, Present, Active, Imperative

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΑΠΑΓΩ

Etymology: From an uncontracted form of Proto-Indo-European *h₂er- ('to fit, to put together').

G3748

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: HOS-tis

Translations: whoever, whatever, whichever, anyone who, anything which, everyone who, everything which

Notes: This is a compound relative pronoun, formed from the relative pronoun ὅς (who, which) and the indefinite pronoun τις (anyone, someone). It is used to introduce a relative clause and conveys a sense of indefiniteness or generality, meaning 'whoever' or 'whatever'. It can refer to persons or things and is used when the antecedent is not specific or is unknown.

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

Synonyms: ΟΣ, ΟΣΠΕΡ

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE-nah

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-neen

Translations: having become, having come to be, having happened, having occurred, having arisen, having been made, having been done

Notes: This word is a form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' or 'to be made.' As a participle, it describes an action that has already taken place, functioning like an adjective or adverb to modify a noun or verb. It indicates a completed state or event, often translated with 'having been' or 'having become' followed by a past participle.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Feminine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΥΙΑΝ, ΠΕΦΥΚΥΙΑΝ

G0906

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: blee-THEYS

Translations: having been thrown, cast, put, laid, having been put, having been laid

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle derived from the verb 'βάλλω' (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that has undergone the action of being thrown, cast, or put. It indicates a completed action in the past that affects the subject.

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

Synonyms: ΡΙΦΘΕΙΣ, ΕΚΒΛΗΘΕΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'βάλλω' (ballō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to throw' or 'to strike'. It is a very common verb in Koine Greek and has many derivatives.

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-LAH-kay

Translations: guard, a guard, prison, a prison, watch, a watch, custody, a custody, keeping, a keeping

Notes: This word refers to a guard, a place of confinement like a prison, or the act of guarding or keeping. It can also denote a watch or a period of time during which a watch is kept, such as a night watch. It is used to describe both the person who guards and the place or action of guarding.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΤΗΡΗΣΙΣ, ΦΡΟΥΡΑ

Etymology: From the verb φυλάσσω (phylassō), meaning 'to guard, watch, or preserve'.

G4377

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-eh-foh-NEE-sen

Translations: called to, addressed, spoke to

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ΦΩΝΕΩ (phoneo), meaning 'to call' or 'to speak'. Together, it means to call someone to oneself, to address them, or to speak to them directly. It is used to describe the action of initiating a conversation or making a statement to a specific person or group.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΕΙΠΕΝ

G0630

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-LOO-sai

Translations: to release, to send away, to dismiss, to divorce, to set free, to let go, to pardon

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἈΠΟ (APO), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ΛΥΩ (LYO), meaning 'to loose' or 'to release'. It generally means to release someone or something from a state of being held, bound, or obligated. It can be used in various contexts, such as dismissing a crowd, sending someone away, divorcing a spouse, or setting a prisoner free. It implies a separation or a letting go.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΦΙΗΜΙ, ἘΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ, ΠΕΜΠΩ

Etymology: The word ἈΠΟΛΥΩ is derived from the prefix ἈΠΟ- (APO-), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ΛΥΩ (LYO), meaning 'to loose, to untie, to release'.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-PHOH-noon

Translations: they were shouting, they were crying out, they were calling out

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb 'φωνέω' (phōneō), meaning 'to sound' or 'to speak'. Together, it means to shout at, call out to, or exclaim. It describes an action of speaking loudly or crying out, often in a public or emphatic manner. In the provided context, it refers to a group of people shouting or crying out.

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

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΖΩ, ΒΟΑΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ

Etymology: The verb ΕΠΙΦΩΝΕΩ is formed from the prefix ΕΠΙ- (epi-), meaning 'upon' or 'to', and the verb ΦΩΝΕΩ (phōneō), meaning 'to sound' or 'to speak'.

G4716

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: stow-ROO

Translations: (of) a cross, (of) the cross, (of) a stake, (of) the stake

Notes: This word refers to an upright stake, pole, or a cross, often used for crucifixion. In the New Testament, it primarily denotes the instrument of Jesus' crucifixion, symbolizing his death and the Christian faith. It can also refer to the act of crucifixion itself or metaphorically to the suffering and self-denial required of a follower of Christ.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΞΥΛΟΝ, ΠΑΣΣΑΛΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. The noun refers to something that stands upright, hence a stake or pole.

G2556

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: KAH-kon

Translations: evil, bad, harmful, wicked, a bad thing, an evil thing, a wrong, a misfortune, a disaster

Notes: This word describes something that is bad, evil, or harmful. It can refer to moral wickedness, physical harm, or general poor quality. When used as a substantive (like a noun), it refers to an evil thing, a wrong, or a misfortune. It can be used to describe actions, intentions, or conditions.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΟΣ, ΦΑΥΛΟΣ, ΑΣΕΒΗΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be pre-Greek or from an unknown root.

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.

G1945

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-KEIN-toh

Translations: they were lying upon, they were pressing upon, they were urgent, they were insisting, they were laid upon

Notes: This word describes an action of lying or being placed upon something, often with a sense of pressure or urgency. It can be used literally, such as an object lying on another, or metaphorically, indicating a strong insistence, pressure, or burden placed upon someone or something. In the provided examples, it conveys the idea of enemies pressing upon or leaders insisting.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΙΕΖΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΚΕΙΜΑΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the verb ΚΕΙΜΑΙ (keimai), meaning 'to lie' or 'to be laid'.

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: meh-GAH-lais

Translations: great, large, mighty, important, loud, a great, a large

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'great' or 'large'. It is used to describe the size, importance, or intensity of something. For example, it can refer to a great sound, a large object, or a significant event. In the provided examples, it modifies nouns like 'maladies' (malakiais), 'misfortunes' (symphorais), and 'wars' (polemois), indicating their significant scale or severity.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΙΣΤΟΣ

G0154

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ai-TOO-meh-noi

Translations: asking, requesting, begging, demanding, seeking

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle of the verb 'αἰτέω', meaning 'to ask' or 'to request'. As a participle, it describes an action that is ongoing or continuous. In the middle voice, it implies the subject is asking for themselves or on their own behalf. In the passive voice, it implies the subject is being asked for. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun (e.g., 'the ones asking'), or adverbially, modifying a verb (e.g., 'they went, asking').

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

Synonyms: ἘΡΩΤΆΩ, ΖΗΤΈΩ, ΔΈΟΜΑΙ

G2729

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kat-is-KHOO-on

Translations: prevail, be strong, overpower, overcome, be able, be mighty

Notes: This verb means to be strong, to prevail, or to overcome. It can describe someone or something having superior strength or power over another, or being able to accomplish something. It is often used to indicate a successful overcoming of an obstacle or an opponent.

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active, 3rd Person Plural; or, Neuter, Nominative/Accusative, Singular, Present Active Participle

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΔΥΝΑΜΑΙ, ΝΙΚΑΩ

Etymology: From G2596 (ΚΑΤΑ, kata, 'down, against') and G2480 (ΙΣΧΥΩ, ischyō, 'to be strong'). It literally means 'to be strong down upon' or 'to be strong against'.

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

Sounds like: AI

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

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ge-NEH-sthai

Translations: to become, to be, to happen, to come to pass, to arise, to be made, to be born

Notes: This word is the aorist middle infinitive form of the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai). It signifies the action of coming into being, happening, or being made. It can also mean to be born or to arise. As an infinitive, it often functions like 'to become' or 'to happen' in English, frequently used after verbs that express desire, ability, or necessity.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

G0155

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ai-TEE-ma

Translations: request, a request, petition, a petition, demand, a demand

Notes: This word is a noun that refers to something that is asked for, a request, or a petition. It can also imply a demand. It is used to describe the act or content of asking for something, whether from a person or from God.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΔΕΗCΙC, ΠΡΟΣΕΥΧΗ

Etymology: The word ΑἸ̓ΤΗΜΑ is derived from the verb ΑἸΤΕΩ (aiteō), meaning 'to ask, beg, or demand'. It refers to the result or object of asking.

G0906

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: beh-BLEH-meh-non

Translations: thrown, cast, laid, put, a thrown thing, a cast thing

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'βάλλω' (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing something that has been thrown, cast, laid, or put. It can refer to an object that has been placed somewhere, or a person who has been cast into a certain state or location, such as being thrown into prison.

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

Synonyms: ΡΙΦΘΕΝ, ΕΚΒΕΒΛΗΜΕΝΟΝ

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'.

G5438

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foo-la-KAYN

Translations: guard, a guard, prison, a prison, watch, a watch, custody, a custody, keeping, a keeping

Notes: This word refers to the act of guarding or keeping, a place of custody like a prison, or a period of watching, such as a night watch. It can be used to describe a literal prison or a state of being held in custody. It can also refer to the act of keeping or observing something, like a command or a law.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΣΜΩΤΗΡΙΟΝ, ΤΗΡΗΣΙΣ, ΚΟΥΣΤΩΔΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΦΥΛΑΚΗ (phylakē) comes from the verb φυλάσσω (phylassō), meaning 'to guard, watch, protect'.

G0154

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-TOON-toh

Translations: they were asking, they were demanding, they were begging, they were requesting

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to ask', 'to demand', or 'to request'. It is used to describe an action of seeking something from someone, often with a sense of urgency or insistence. The form 'ἨΤΟΥΝΤΟ' indicates that the action was ongoing or repeated in the past.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΡΩΤΑΩ, ΔΕΟΜΑΙ, ΖΗΤΕΩ

Etymology: The word αἰτέω (aitéō) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to reach, to grasp'.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pah-reh-DOH-ken

Translations: handed over, delivered, gave up, betrayed, committed, entrusted

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb ΔΙΔΩΜΙ (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It generally means to hand something over to someone, to deliver, or to give up. Depending on the context, it can also mean to betray someone, to commit something to someone's care, or to entrust. It is often used in the sense of delivering someone into custody or handing over a tradition.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ

G1949

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eh-pee-lah-bo-MEH-noy

Translations: taking hold of, laying hold of, seizing, grasping, helping, assisting

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'epilambanomai', meaning 'to take hold of', 'to seize', or 'to lay hold of'. It is often used in the middle voice, implying an action done for oneself or with a personal interest. It can also carry the sense of 'to help' or 'to assist' someone by taking hold of them or their situation. It is a compound word formed from 'epi' (upon, over) and 'lambanomai' (to take, receive).

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΡΑΤΕΩ, ΣΥΛΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΒΟΗΘΕΩ

G2064

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: ER-kho-me-non

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΟΝΤΑ, ΠΑΡΟΝΤΑ

G0575

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: AP

Translations: from, away from, of, by, with, after, since

Notes: This is an elided form of the Greek preposition 'ἀπό' (apo), which means 'from' or 'away from'. It is commonly used to indicate separation, origin, or cause. It can also function as a prefix in compound words, carrying a similar sense of separation or completion. When used as a preposition, it typically takes the genitive case. The apostrophe indicates that the final vowel (omicron) has been dropped because the next word begins with a vowel.

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition); functions as a prefix in compound words

Synonyms: ΕΚ, ΠΑΡΑ

Etymology: The Greek preposition 'ἀπό' (apo) comes from Proto-Indo-European *apo-, meaning 'off, away'.

G2007

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-THEE-kahn

Translations: they laid upon, they put upon, they placed upon, they imposed

Notes: This word is the third person plural, aorist active indicative form of the verb ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ (epitithēmi). It means to lay, put, or place something upon someone or something else. It can also mean to impose, inflict, or add. It is often used with a dative or accusative case to indicate what is being laid upon and to whom or what it is being laid.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΕΠΙΒΑΛΛΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΙΘΗΜΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the verb ΤΙΘΗΜΙ (tithēmi), meaning 'to put' or 'to place'.

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: FEH-rine

Translations: to bear, to carry, to bring, to lead, to endure, to produce

Notes: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb ΦΕΡΩ. It means "to bear," "to carry," or "to bring." It can also imply enduring something or producing fruit/results. It is used to express an action without specifying a subject or tense, often functioning like an English infinitive phrase.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *bʰer- meaning 'to carry, to bear'. It is cognate with Latin ferō, English bear, and Sanskrit bharati.

G3694

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: oh-PIS-then

Translations: behind, after, back, backward

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating position or direction. It means 'behind' in terms of location, or 'after' in terms of time or sequence. It can also refer to moving 'backward' or 'to the rear'. It is often used to describe something that follows or is located at the back of something else.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΙΣΩ, ΚΑΤΟΠΙΝ

Etymology: From an assumed derivative of the preposition 'ὀπίσω' (opisō), meaning 'behind' or 'backwards'. It is related to the concept of 'seeing' or 'looking back'.

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.

G4183

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sounds like: PO-loo

Translations: much, many, great, greatly, often, a lot

Notes: This word is commonly used to indicate a large quantity, degree, or frequency. As an adverb, it means 'much,' 'greatly,' or 'often,' modifying verbs or adjectives. As an adjective, it means 'much' (for singular nouns) or 'many' (for plural nouns), describing the quantity of something. It can also mean 'great' in terms of size or importance.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΛΑ, ΠΛΕΙΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'much' or 'many'. It is a very common word across various Indo-European languages.

G2875

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KOP-ton-toh

Translations: they were beating themselves, they were mourning, they were lamenting

Notes: This word is a verb in the imperfect tense, middle or passive voice, and third person plural. It describes an ongoing action in the past. The root verb means to strike, beat, or cut. In the middle voice, as seen here, it often means to beat oneself, especially in a gesture of grief or mourning, thus to lament or mourn. It describes a group of people engaged in an act of self-beating or lamentation.

Inflection: Imperfect, Middle or Passive Voice, Indicative Mood, Third Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΘΡΗΝΕΩ, ὈΔΥΡΟΜΑΙ

G4762

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: stra-FEIS

Translations: having turned, having turned around, having returned, having been turned, having been changed

Notes: ΣΤΡΑΦΕΙΣ is a participle derived from the verb ΣΤΡΕΦΩ, meaning 'to turn' or 'to turn around'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred, functioning like an adjective or adverb. It can mean 'having turned' or 'having been turned,' depending on whether it's active or passive. It often implies a change of direction, position, or even a change in one's life or attitude.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΜΕΤΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: OW-tas

Translations: them, themselves

Notes: This word is a pronoun meaning 'them' or 'themselves'. It is used to refer to a group of feminine nouns or persons in the accusative case, indicating that they are the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition. It can function as a simple pronoun or as an intensive pronoun, emphasizing the subjects themselves.

Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΦΑΣ, ΣΦΕΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient Greek pronoun that has been in use since classical times, referring to 'self' or 'same', and developing into a general third-person pronoun.

G2424

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOOS

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

Notes: This is a proper name, transliterated from the Hebrew name Yeshua or Yehoshua. It refers to the central figure of Christianity, Jesus Christ, or to Joshua, the successor of Moses in the Old Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: The Koine Greek name Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'Yahweh saves'. It is also related to the shorter form יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua).

G2419

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-eh-roo-sa-LEEM

Translations: Jerusalem

Notes: This is the name of the ancient city of Jerusalem, a significant city in the history of Judaism and Christianity. It is often referred to as the Holy City and is central to many biblical narratives. As a proper noun, it functions as the subject or object in a sentence, referring specifically to this particular city.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Etymology: The name 'Jerusalem' is of Semitic origin, likely meaning 'foundation of Shalem' or 'city of peace'. It is derived from ancient Hebrew roots and has been known by various names throughout history, but Jerusalem is its most enduring form.

G3361

Part of Speech: Particle, Adverb

Sounds like: MAY

Translations: not, lest, no, do not

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: ep

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect (preposition)

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ὙΠΕΡ, ΠΑΡΑ

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

G4133

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition

Sounds like: PLAYN

Translations: but, nevertheless, except, only, however, save, yet, notwithstanding, (except) for

Notes: This word functions as an adverb, conjunction, or preposition, indicating an exception, contrast, or limitation. As an adverb, it means 'nevertheless' or 'only'. As a conjunction, it means 'but' or 'however', introducing a contrasting statement. As a preposition, it means 'except' or 'save', typically followed by a genitive case, indicating exclusion.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΑ, ΕΙ ΜΗ, ΧΩΡΙΣ

Etymology: From an obsolete root, possibly related to πλῆθος (plēthos, 'multitude'), suggesting a sense of 'fullness' or 'completeness' from which something is excluded.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Prefix

Sounds like: EHF

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

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

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

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

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.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ER-khon-tai

Translations: they come, they are coming, they go, they are going

Notes: This word is a verb of motion, meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes the action of moving from one place to another, often implying arrival or departure. It is used to indicate that a group of people or things are in the process of moving or arriving.

Inflection: Third person plural, Present, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to go'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages.

G3107

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: mah-KAH-ree-ai

Translations: blessed, happy, fortunate

Notes: This word describes someone or something as blessed, happy, or fortunate. It is an adjective used to express a state of well-being or divine favor. It can be used to describe people, groups, or even abstract concepts that are considered to be in a state of blessedness or happiness.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΥΛΟΓΗΤΟΣ, ΟΛΒΙΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΣ (makarios) is derived from the Greek word μάκαρ (makar), meaning 'blessed' or 'happy'. It is related to the concept of the 'blessedness' of the gods.

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.

G5119

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: TOH-teh

Translations: then, at that time, at that moment, thereupon, therefore

Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'then' or 'at that time'. It is used to indicate a point in time, often referring to a past or future event that follows another. It can also be used to introduce a consequence or result, similar to 'therefore' or 'in that case'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑ, ΟΥΝ

Etymology: The word ΤΟΤΕ is a primary adverb, meaning it is not derived from another word in Greek. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'το' (this/that).

G0756

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ar-XON-tai

Translations: they will begin, they will start, they will rule, they will govern

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'they will begin' or 'they will start'. It can also mean 'they will rule' or 'they will govern', depending on the context. It is used to indicate the commencement of an action or the exercise of authority by a group of people in the future.

Inflection: Future, Middle/Passive, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΞΟΝΤΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΡΞΟΝΤΑΙ

Etymology: From the verb ἄρχω (archō), meaning 'to be first, to begin, to rule'.

G3735

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-RE-sin

Translations: to mountains, on mountains, in mountains, with mountains, like mountains, mountains, hills

Notes: This word refers to mountains or hills. It is the dative plural form of the noun 'ὄρος' (oros), meaning 'mountain' or 'hill'. As a dative case, it can indicate location (on/in/at mountains), instrument (with mountains), or comparison (like mountains), depending on the context.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΝΟΙ, ΟΡΗ

Etymology: The word ὄρος (oros) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words for 'rise' or 'height'.

G3584, G3583

Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb

Sounds like: xee-ROH

Translations: dry, a dry, withered, parched, to dry up, to wither, to become dry

Notes: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'dry,' 'withered,' or 'parched,' often referring to things that have lost moisture or vitality. It can also be a verb meaning 'to dry up,' 'to wither,' or 'to become dry.' As an adjective, it describes the state of something, while as a verb, it describes the process of becoming dry.

Inflection: Adjective: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter; Verb: First Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative; or Second Person Singular, Present, Active, Imperative

Synonyms: ΑΥΧΜΗΡΟΣ, ΞΗΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ΞΗΡΟΣ (xēros) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to dry' or 'to burn.' It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that refer to dryness or heat.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: geh-NEE-tai

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΕΙΜΙ, ΠΟΙΕΩ

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

G0071

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AY-gon-toh

Translations: they were led, they were brought, they were going, they were driven

Notes: This is a verb in the imperfect tense, indicating continuous or repeated action in the past. It describes a state of being led, brought, or going, often implying movement under guidance or compulsion. It can be used to describe people being led to a place, or things being brought along.

Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Middle/Passive, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΑΠΑΓΩ, ΑΝΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word ἄγω (agō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ- meaning 'to drive, to lead, to pull'. It is related to Latin agō and Sanskrit ájati.

G2557

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ka-koor-GOY

Translations: evildoers, criminals, malefactors, villains

Notes: This word refers to those who commit evil deeds or crimes. It describes individuals who are engaged in wicked or harmful actions, often implying a habitual or professional criminal. It is a compound word formed from 'κακός' (bad, evil) and 'ἔργον' (work, deed).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΛΗΣΤΑΙ, ΚΛΕΠΤΑΙ, ΑΝΟΜΟΙ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΚΟΥΡΓΟΣ is a compound of two Greek words: κακός (kakos), meaning 'bad' or 'evil', and ἔργον (ergon), meaning 'work' or 'deed'. Thus, it literally means 'one who does evil deeds'.

G0337

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-ee-re-THEH-nah-ee

Translations: to take up, to take away, to destroy, to kill, to put to death

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'anaireō'. It generally means 'to take up' or 'to take away'. In many contexts, especially when referring to people, it takes on the meaning of 'to destroy' or 'to kill', often implying execution or putting someone to death. It can be used to describe the act of ending a life or removing something completely.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΚΤΕΙΝΩ, ΦΟΝΕΥΩ, ἈΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, 'up, again, back') + αἱρέω (hairéō, 'to take, seize'). The combination implies taking something up or away.

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'.

G2898

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KRAH-nee-on

Translations: skull, a skull, cranium

Notes: This word refers to the skull, the bony framework of the head. It is used to denote the physical head or the place where executions occurred, often translated as 'Golgotha' in some contexts, meaning 'place of a skull'. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΕΦΑΛΗ

Etymology: From κρανίον (kraníon), which is a diminutive of κράνος (krános, "helmet"). The word originally referred to the hard, bony part of the head, similar to a helmet.

G2557

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: kah-koor-GOOS

Translations: evildoers, malefactors, criminals, villains

Notes: This word refers to those who commit evil deeds or crimes. It describes someone who is a wrongdoer, a criminal, or a villain. It is often used to denote a person who is actively engaged in harmful or wicked acts.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΟΥΣ, ΑΝΟΜΟΥΣ, ΑΜΑΡΤΩΛΟΥΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΚΟΥΡΓΟΣ is a compound word derived from two Greek words: ΚΑΚΟΣ (KAKOS), meaning 'bad' or 'evil', and ΕΡΓΟΝ (ERGON), meaning 'work' or 'deed'. Thus, it literally means 'one who does evil work' or 'one who commits evil deeds'.

G3303

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΓΕ, ΚΑΙ

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

G0710

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-ris-teh-RON

Translations: of left, of the left, of the left side

Notes: This word refers to something located on the left side or pertaining to the left. It is used to describe direction or position, often in contrast to the right side. For example, one might turn to the left or refer to things on the left hand.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine, Feminine, Neuter

Etymology: From an uncertain root, possibly related to the idea of being 'better' or 'stronger' (as the left hand was often considered stronger in some ancient cultures, or perhaps as a euphemism for the less favored side).

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

G1266

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: dee-ah-meh-ree-ZOH-meh-noy

Translations: dividing, distributing, parting, sharing, separating

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'apart', and the verb μερίζω (merizō), meaning 'to divide' or 'to distribute'. It describes the action of dividing something into parts, distributing it among people, or separating things from each other. It is often used to describe the act of sharing or apportioning possessions.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΣΧΙΖΩ

G2440

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ee-MA-tee-ah

Translations: garments, clothes, raiment

Notes: This word refers to clothing in general, specifically outer garments or cloaks. It is commonly used to denote the attire worn by people. In ancient contexts, it could refer to a single piece of clothing that served as both a cloak and a blanket.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΥΜΑΤΑ, ΕΣΘΗΣ

Etymology: The word ἱμάτιον (himátion) is a diminutive of ἱμάς (himás), meaning 'leather strap' or 'thong', which later came to refer to a garment. It is related to the verb ἵημι (híēmi), 'to send, throw', possibly referring to something thrown over the body.

G2819

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KLAY-roos

Translations: lots, shares, portions, inheritances

Notes: This word refers to a lot, such as one cast to make a decision, or a share or portion of something, often an inheritance or an assigned part. It is used in contexts where something is divided or allocated, or where a decision is made by chance or divine will through the casting of lots. It can also refer to a person's allotted destiny or inheritance.

Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΜΕΡΙΣ, ΜΕΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word 'κλῆρος' (klēros) is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be an ancient Greek word. It originally referred to a piece of wood or stone used for casting lots, and later came to mean the lot itself, and then the portion or inheritance determined by it.

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ICE-tay-kee

Translations: stood, had stood, was standing

Notes: This word is the perfect active indicative, third person singular form of the verb ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand'. In Koine Greek, the perfect tense of ἵστημι often carries the meaning of a state resulting from a past action, thus it can be translated as 'stood' (perfect) or 'was standing' (imperfective aspect). It describes a state of being in a standing position or having taken a stand.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΜΕΝΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to stand'.

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: theh-oh-RON

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩΝ, ΟΡΩΝ, ΚΑΤΑΝΟΩΝ

G1631

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-em-ook-TAY-ree-zon

Translations: mocked, scoffed, ridiculed, sneered at

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to mock, scoff, or ridicule someone, often with contempt or disdain. It implies turning up one's nose or making a derisive gesture. It is used to describe an action of showing contempt or scorn towards someone.

Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΧΛΕΥΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΕΛΑΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the prefix ἐκ- (ek-), meaning 'out of' or 'from,' and μυκτηρίζω (myktērizō), which means 'to turn up the nose at' or 'to mock.' The root μυκτηρίζω comes from μυκτῆρες (myktēres), meaning 'nostrils,' implying a gesture of contempt.

G5547

Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Noun

Sounds like: khree-STOSS

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΣΣΙΑΣ

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

G1588

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ek-LEK-tos

Translations: chosen, elect, choice, excellent, a chosen one, an elect one

Notes: This word describes someone or something that has been selected or picked out, often implying a special status or quality. It can refer to individuals who are chosen by God for a particular purpose, or to things that are of superior quality or excellence. It is used to describe a person or a group of people who are set apart, or to describe something as being of the highest quality.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ἘΚΛΕΓΟΜΑΙ, ἘΚΛΟΓΗ, ἘΚΛΕΚΤΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb ἐκλέγομαι (eklegomai), meaning 'to pick out, choose, select'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of', and the verb λέγω (legō), meaning 'to gather, pick, say'.

G1702

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-neh-PAI-ksan

Translations: they mocked, they ridiculed, they made sport of, they scoffed at

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐν' (in, among) and the verb 'παίζω' (to play, to sport). It means to mock, ridicule, or make sport of someone, often with contempt or derision. It describes an action where a group of people treat someone with scorn or contempt, often through jesting or abusive behavior.

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

Synonyms: ΧΛΕΥΑΖΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΕΛΑΩ

Etymology: The word ΕΜΠΑΙΖΩ is a compound of the preposition ΕΝ (in, among) and the verb ΠΑΙΖΩ (to play, to sport). The root ΠΑΙΖΩ comes from ΠΑΙΣ (child), suggesting the idea of childish play or sport, which in this context takes on a negative connotation of making fun of someone.

G4334

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pros-ER-kho-meh-noy

Translations: approaching, coming to, drawing near, those approaching, they who approach

Notes: This word is a present participle, meaning 'approaching' or 'coming to'. It describes an action of moving towards someone or something. It is a compound word formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It is often used to describe people coming to a person, a place, or an idea.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound verb derived from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to, towards, with', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come, to go'. Its etymology reflects the directional movement implied by its meaning.

G4374

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: pros-FEH-ron-tes

Translations: offering, bringing, presenting, sacrificing, yielding, bringing to, bringing forward

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'prospherō', meaning 'to bring to, offer, present, or sacrifice'. It describes an ongoing action of bringing something towards someone or something, often with the intent of giving, presenting, or making an offering. It can be used in various contexts, such as offering gifts, sacrifices, prayers, or even bringing a person to another.

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

Synonyms: ΦΕΡΩ, ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΠΑΡΕΧΩ

Etymology: The word προσφέρω (prospherō) is a compound word formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to, toward, with', and the verb φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear, carry, bring'.

G4982

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: SOH-son

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

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to save' or 'to deliver'. It is often used in a plea or command, asking someone to provide salvation, rescue, or healing. It can refer to physical deliverance from danger or illness, or spiritual salvation.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ, ΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΩ

Etymology: From an assumed primary verb of uncertain affinity. It is related to the concept of safety and soundness.

G1923

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ep-ee-grah-FEE

Translations: inscription, an inscription, superscription, a superscription, title, a title

Notes: This word refers to something written on a surface, such as an inscription, a superscription, or a title. It can be found on monuments, coins, or other objects, indicating ownership, purpose, or a name. For example, it might refer to the writing on a coin or the title above a section of text.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΡΑΦΗ, ΤΙΤΛΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb ἐπιγράφω (epigraphō), meaning 'to write upon' or 'to inscribe', which is formed from ἐπί (epi, 'upon, on') and γράφω (graphō, 'to write').

G1519, G1520

Part of Speech: Preposition, Numeral

Sounds like: EES

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΝ

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

G2910

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: kreh-mas-THEN-ton

Translations: of those who were hanged, of those who were suspended, of those who were crucified

Notes: This word is a genitive plural masculine participle, meaning 'of those who were hanged' or 'of those who were suspended'. It describes people who have been hung or suspended, often in the context of execution or crucifixion. It is derived from the verb 'κρεμάννυμι' (kremannymi), meaning 'to hang' or 'to suspend'.

Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Participle, Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΤΑΥΡΩΘΕΝΤΩΝ, ΑΝΑΡΤΗΘΕΝΤΩΝ

G2557

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: ka-KOOR-gohn

Translations: of evildoers, of criminals, of villains, of malefactors

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΩΝ, ΑΝΟΜΩΝ, ΑΔΙΚΩΝ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΚΟΥΡΓΟΣ is a compound word formed from two parts: ΚΑΚΟΣ (kakos), meaning 'bad' or 'evil', and ΕΡΓΟΝ (ergon), meaning 'work' or 'deed'. Thus, it literally means 'one who does evil work' or 'an evildoer'.

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.

G2087

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EH-teh-ross

Translations: other, another, different, a different

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΛΛΟΣ

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

G5401

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PHO-bee

Translations: fear, terror, reverence, respect, awe

Notes: This word refers to fear, terror, or dread. It can also denote reverence or respect, especially in a religious context towards God. It is used to describe a strong emotional response to something perceived as dangerous or powerful.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΕΟΣ, ΤΡΟΜΟΣ, ΕΚΦΟΒΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΦΟΒΟΣ (phobos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to flee' or 'to be afraid'. It is related to words signifying flight or panic.

G2917

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KREE-mah-tee

Translations: (to) judgment, (to) a judgment, (to) decision, (to) a decision, (to) condemnation, (to) a condemnation, (to) punishment, (to) a punishment

Notes: This word refers to a judgment, decision, or sentence, often with the implication of a negative outcome like condemnation or punishment. It is used to describe a divine or human verdict, and can also refer to the act of judging itself. In a sentence, it would typically follow a preposition like 'in' or 'by' (ἐν) or 'to' (πρός) when used in the dative case.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΚΡΙΣΙΣ, ΔΙΚΗ, ΚΑΤΑΚΡΙΜΑ

G0618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-LAM-bah-no-men

Translations: we receive, we are receiving, we get back, we are getting back, we recover, we are recovering, we take back, we are taking back

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo, 'from, away from') and the verb λαμβάνω (lambano, 'to take, to receive'). It generally means 'to receive back,' 'to get back,' or 'to recover.' It can also mean 'to take aside' or 'to take apart.' In the provided form, it indicates an action being performed by 'we' (first person plural).

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice, First Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

G0824

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AH-toh-pon

Translations: out of place, improper, absurd, unreasonable, wrong, evil, a wrong thing, an improper thing

Notes: This word describes something that is 'out of place' or 'improper'. It can refer to something that is absurd, unreasonable, or even morally wrong or evil. It is used to characterize actions or situations that deviate from what is considered right, fitting, or logical.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἈΛΟΓΟΣ, ἈΠΡΕΠΗΣ, ἈΔΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἄτοπος (atopos) is a compound word formed from the privative alpha (ἀ-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and τόπος (topos) meaning 'place'. Thus, it literally means 'without a place' or 'out of place'.

G4238

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EP-rak-sen

Translations: he did, he performed, he accomplished, he practiced

Notes: This word means 'he did' or 'he performed'. It refers to an action that was completed in the past. It can be used to describe someone carrying out a task, accomplishing a deed, or engaging in a particular practice.

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

Synonyms: ἘΠΟΊΗΣΕΝ, ἘΡΓΆΣΑΤΟ

Etymology: The root verb ΠΡΆΣΣΩ (prassō) comes from an uncertain origin, possibly related to the idea of passing through or accomplishing.

G3403

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: mnays-THEE-tee

Translations: remember, be mindful of, recall

Notes: This word is an imperative verb, meaning 'remember!' or 'be mindful of!'. It is a command or an entreaty to recall something to mind or to keep something in memory. It is often used in prayers or direct addresses, urging someone to not forget a person, an event, or a covenant.

Inflection: Aorist, Imperative, Middle/Passive, Second Person Singular

Synonyms: ΜΕΜΝΗΜΑΙ, ΕΝΘΥΜΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From the root μνάομαι (mnaomai), meaning 'to remember' or 'to call to mind'. It is related to the concept of memory and recollection.

G3752

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OH-tan

Translations: when, whenever, as often as, at the time that

Notes: This word is a conjunction or adverb used to introduce a temporal clause, indicating a point in time or a condition. It means 'when' or 'whenever,' suggesting that something happens at a specific moment or repeatedly under certain circumstances. It is often followed by the subjunctive mood in Koine Greek.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΤΕ, ΗΝΙΚΑ

Etymology: From the conjunction ὅτε (hote, 'when') and the particle ἄν (an, indicating potential or contingency).

G0932

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: bah-see-LEH-ah

Translations: kingdom, reign, royal power, a kingdom

Notes: This word refers to a kingdom, royal rule, or sovereignty. It can denote the territory ruled by a king, the act of reigning, or the abstract concept of kingship or royal authority. It is often used in the New Testament to refer to the 'kingdom of God' or 'kingdom of heaven'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word βασιλεύς (basileus), meaning 'king'. It refers to the domain or authority of a king.

G0281

Part of Speech: Adverb, Interjection

Sounds like: ah-MEN

Translations: Amen, truly, verily, so be it

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΩΣ, ΝΑΙ

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

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.

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'.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-see

Translations: you will be

Notes: This word is a form of the verb "to be" in Koine Greek. It indicates a future state or existence for a single person being addressed. For example, it can be used in sentences like "you will be happy" or "you will be there."

Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Future, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice (deponent)

Etymology: The verb ΕΙΜΙ (eimi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to be" or "to exist." It is one of the most fundamental verbs in the Greek language and has cognates in many other Indo-European languages.

G2235

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: AY-day

Translations: already, now, by this time, forthwith, even now

Notes: This word is an adverb used to indicate that something has happened or is happening at the present moment, or has happened prior to the present moment. It can convey a sense of immediacy or completion. For example, it can mean 'already' when referring to something that has taken place, or 'now' when emphasizing the current time.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΝΥΝ, ΑΥΤΙΚΑ, ΕΥΘΕΩΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁eh₂dʰ- (to be present, to be here). It is related to the demonstrative pronoun 'ho' (this) and the particle 'de' (now, indeed).

G5616

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: OH-say

Translations: as if, as, like, about, approximately, some, nearly

Notes: ΩΣΕΙ is an adverb or conjunction used to indicate comparison, approximation, or similarity. It can mean "as if," "like," "about," or "approximately." It is often used to describe a quantity or duration that is not exact, or to introduce a hypothetical situation.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΠΕΡΙΠΟΥ

Etymology: From the Greek word ὡς (hōs), meaning "as" or "like," combined with the particle εἰ (ei), meaning "if."

G5610

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OH-rah

Translations: hour, an hour, time, season, moment

Notes: This word refers to a specific period of time, which can be an hour, a particular time of day, a season, or a crucial moment. It is often used to denote a fixed or appointed time, such as 'the hour has come' for an event to occur. It can also refer to a specific season of the year.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΡΟΣ, ΧΡΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'year, season'. It refers to a limited period of time, a season, or a specific hour.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-neh-toh

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TANE

Translations: the

Notes: ΤΗΝ is the feminine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun that is feminine in gender, singular in number, and in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. For example, it would be used before a feminine singular noun like 'πόλιν' (city) when 'city' is the direct object.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Etymology: The Koine Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It evolved from an earlier demonstrative particle, becoming a grammatical marker for definiteness.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΓΕΑ

G1631

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-LEE-pon-tos

Translations: failing, failing, of failing, of ceasing, of passing away, of dying, of disappearing, of being eclipsed

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ἐκλείπω', meaning 'to fail', 'to cease', 'to pass away', 'to disappear', or 'to be eclipsed'. As a genitive participle, it often indicates a temporal or causal relationship, meaning 'when it failed', 'because it ceased', or 'of that which is failing'. It describes an action that is ongoing or has just occurred, often in relation to another event.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΦΘΕΙΡΩ, ΑΦΑΝΙΖΩ

Etymology: The word ἐκλείπω is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb λείπω (leipō), meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon'. Thus, it literally means 'to leave out' or 'to leave off', leading to its sense of failing or ceasing.

G2665

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-tah-PEH-tahs-mah

Translations: veil, a veil, curtain, a curtain

Notes: This word refers to a veil or curtain, often a large and thick one. In biblical contexts, it specifically denotes the curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place in the Tabernacle and the Temple, or the curtain at the entrance of the Tabernacle. It is used to describe a physical barrier that conceals or divides.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΣΚΗΝΙΟΝ, ΠΑΡΑΠΕΤΑΣΜΑ

Etymology: This word is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΠΕΤΑΣΜΑ (petasma), meaning 'something spread out' or 'a covering'. It describes something spread out or hung down, hence a curtain or veil.

G3485

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: NAH-oo

Translations: of a temple, of the temple, to a temple, to the temple, temples

Notes: This word refers to a temple or a sanctuary, specifically the inner part of a temple where the deity was worshipped. It can also refer to the entire sacred edifice. In the provided examples, it appears in the genitive singular (of the temple) and the nominative/accusative plural (temples).

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

Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΝ, ΝΕΩΣ

Etymology: The word ΝΑΟΣ (naos) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to dwell' or 'to inhabit'. It refers to a dwelling place, particularly of a god.

G5455

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: foh-NEE-sas

Translations: having called, having spoken, having cried out, having uttered a sound

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'φωνέω'. It describes an action of calling, speaking, or crying out that has been completed prior to the main action of the sentence. It can be used to introduce a clause that explains the circumstances or cause of the main verb.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΕΩ, ΛΕΓΩ, ΕΙΠΩ

Etymology: The word 'φωνέω' comes from 'φωνή' (phōnē), meaning 'sound, voice'.

G5456

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: foh-NAY

Translations: voice, sound, noise, a voice, a sound, a noise

Notes: This word refers to a voice, a sound, or a noise. It is commonly used to describe the sound produced by living beings, such as a human voice or the sound of an animal, but can also refer to inanimate sounds like thunder or the sound of a trumpet. It is a feminine noun.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΗΧΟΣ, ΚΡΑΥΓΗ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- (to speak, tell, say). Cognate with Latin fari (to speak) and English ban.

G3908

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-TI-the-mai

Translations: to set before, to present, to place beside, to commit, to entrust, to commend, to deposit, to put down, to lay down, to commit oneself, to entrust oneself

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition παρά (para, 'beside, alongside') and the verb τίθημι (tithēmi, 'to put, to place'). In its active voice, it means 'to set before' or 'to present'. In the middle voice, as seen here, it often means 'to commit oneself to', 'to entrust oneself to', or 'to deposit' something for safekeeping. It can also mean 'to commend' or 'to recommend'.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Indicative, 1st Person Singular

Synonyms: ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΑΤΙΘΕΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΤΡΕΠΩ

G4151

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PNEV-mah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΜΟΣ, ΠΝΟΗ

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

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

Translations: this, that, it, a this, a that

Notes: ΤΟΥΤΟ is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is the neuter singular form and can function as either the nominative or accusative case. As a pronoun, it refers to a specific thing or concept, often pointing it out. As an adjective, it modifies a neuter singular noun, indicating 'this' or 'that' particular noun. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'this thing' or 'that matter'.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos) is a demonstrative pronoun in Koine Greek, meaning 'this' or 'that'. Its origin is ancient, deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots that conveyed the idea of proximity or pointing.

G1543

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: heh-kah-ton-TAR-khays

Translations: centurion, a centurion

Notes: This is a compound word meaning 'commander of a hundred'. It refers to a Roman military officer in charge of a century, which typically consisted of 80 to 100 soldiers. The centurion was a highly respected and experienced soldier, responsible for training and leading his men in battle.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΚΑΤΟΝΤΑΡΧΟΣ, ΚΕΝΤΥΡΙΩΝ

Etymology: The word is a compound of two Greek words: ΕΚΑΤΟΝ (hekaton), meaning 'one hundred', and ΑΡΧΩ (archō), meaning 'to rule' or 'to command'. Thus, it literally means 'ruler of a hundred'.

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-non

Translations: having become, having happened, having been, having been born, that which has come into being, a thing that has happened

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'ginomai', meaning 'to become' or 'to happen'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred. It can function as an adjective, describing a noun, or as a noun itself, referring to 'that which has come into being' or 'a thing that has happened'. It implies a state of being or an event that has taken place.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle Voice, Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Singular, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΣ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ

G3689

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: ON-tos

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΩΣ, ΑΜΗΝ, ΒΕΒΑΙΩΣ

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

G1342

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: dee-KAH-ee-oss

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΑΘΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ, ΕΥΘΥΣ

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

G4905

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soon-pah-rah-geh-NOH-meh-noy

Translations: having come together, having assembled, having gathered with, having arrived with

Notes: This word is a compound participle formed from the prefixes 'συν-' (together with) and 'παρα-' (beside, alongside) and the verb 'γίνομαι' (to become, to be, to happen). It describes people who have come together or assembled with others. It is used to indicate a group of individuals who have arrived at a place or event in company with someone else or each other.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΑΓΩ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to be'. The combination signifies 'to come into being alongside together'.

G3793

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: O-KHLOY

Translations: crowds, multitudes, mobs

Notes: This word refers to a large gathering of people, a crowd, or a multitude. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation, implying a disorganized or unruly mob. It is commonly used in the New Testament to refer to the general populace or large groups of people following Jesus.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

Etymology: The word ὈΧΛΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to press' or 'to throng'. It refers to a dense mass of people.

G2334

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: theh-oh-REE-san-tes

Translations: having seen, having beheld, having observed, having gazed at, having considered

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having seen' or 'having observed'. It describes an action completed in the past that has relevance to the present context. It is often used to indicate the cause or circumstance of another action. For example, 'Having seen the sign, they believed.'

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

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΟΡΑΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ

Etymology: The word 'θεωρέω' (theōreō) comes from 'θεωρός' (theōros), meaning 'spectator' or 'one who sees'. This in turn is derived from 'θέα' (thea), meaning 'a sight' or 'a spectacle', and 'ὁράω' (horaō), meaning 'to see'.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-NO-meh-nah

Translations: having become, having come into being, having happened, things that have happened, events, happenings

Notes: ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΑ is the aorist middle/passive participle of the verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' or 'to happen.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. In its neuter plural form, it often refers to 'things that have happened' or 'events.' It can be used in various grammatical cases depending on its role in the sentence, often functioning as the subject or object of a clause.

Inflection: Aorist, Middle/Passive, Participle, Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΑ, ΣΥΜΒΑΝΤΑ

Etymology: The verb ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ (ginomai) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁-, meaning 'to produce, beget, give birth.' It is related to words like 'genesis' and 'generate' in English.

G5180

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: TOOP-ton-tes

Translations: striking, beating, smiting, hitting, those who strike, those who beat, those who smite, those who hit

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'τύπτω', meaning 'to strike' or 'to beat'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. In this form, it refers to 'those who are striking' or 'while striking'. It can be used to describe the action of a group of people.

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Masculine, Nominative, Plural

Synonyms: ΠΑΤΑΣΣΩ, ΠΛΗΓΩ, ΚΟΠΤΩ

G5290

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hoo-pes-TREH-fon

Translations: they were returning, they were going back, they returned, they went back

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ὑπό' (hypo), meaning 'under' or 'back', and the verb 'στρέφω' (strephō), meaning 'to turn'. In this form, it describes an ongoing or repeated action of returning or going back in the past. It is used to indicate that a group of people was in the process of returning to a place or state.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΚΑΜΠΤΩ, ΕΠΙΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G3113

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MA-kro-THEN

Translations: from afar, from a distance, far off

Notes: This word is an adverb indicating distance, meaning 'from afar' or 'from a distance'. It describes an action or state that originates from a distant point or occurs at a significant remove. It can be used to describe someone seeing something from far away, or an event happening at a distance.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΟΡΡΩ, ΤΗΛΕ

Etymology: Derived from the adjective ΜΑΚΡΟΣ (makros), meaning 'long' or 'far'. The suffix -θεν indicates origin or direction 'from'.

G4870

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ah-koh-loo-THOO-sai

Translations: following along with, accompanying, attending

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and 'ἀκολουθέω' (akoloutheō), meaning 'to follow.' Therefore, it means 'to follow along with' or 'to accompany.' It describes the action of someone or something moving in company with another, often implying a close association or attendance. It is used to describe people who are followers or companions.

Inflection: Present Participle, Nominative, Plural, Feminine, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΩ, ΣΥΝΕΠΟΜΑΙ, ΠΑΡΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΩ

G1011

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: boo-LEH-oo-tays

Translations: counselor, a counselor, councilor, a councilor, senator, a senator, member of the council, a member of the council

Notes: This word refers to a member of a council or senate, a counselor, or a senator. It is used to describe someone who holds a position of authority and gives advice or makes decisions in a governing body.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΔΡΟΣ, ΓΕΡΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΒΟΥΛΕΥΤΗΣ (bouleutēs) is derived from the Greek word βουλεύω (bouleuō), meaning 'to take counsel, to deliberate', which in turn comes from βουλή (boulē), meaning 'counsel, plan, will, council'.

G0018

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-gah-THOS

Translations: good, a good thing, good, useful, beneficial, upright, virtuous, kind

Notes: This word describes something or someone as good in various senses. It can refer to moral goodness, something that is beneficial or useful, or something that is pleasant or agreeable. It is often used to describe the character of God or a person's virtuous actions.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΚΑΛΟΣ, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a common Greek word found throughout ancient Greek literature, including the Septuagint and the New Testament.

G1012

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BOO-lay

Translations: counsel, a counsel, plan, a plan, purpose, a purpose, will, a will, decision, a decision

Notes: This word refers to a counsel, a plan, a purpose, or a decision. It denotes the act of deliberating or the result of such deliberation, often implying a firm intention or resolution. It can be used in contexts referring to human plans or, more profoundly, to the divine will or purpose.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΕΥΜΑ, ΓΝΩΜΗ, ΠΡΟΘΕΣΙΣ

Etymology: From the verb βούλομαι (boulomai), meaning 'to will, wish, or purpose'. It refers to the act or result of willing or planning.

G3739

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Conjunction

Sounds like: HOS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

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

G4327

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pros-ed-EKH-eh-toh

Translations: was waiting for, was expecting, was receiving, was accepting

Notes: This word is the imperfect middle/passive indicative form of the verb προσδέχομαι (prosdechomai). It is a compound word formed from πρός (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards', and δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to accept'. The imperfect tense indicates a continuous or repeated action in the past. Therefore, it describes someone who was continuously or habitually waiting for, expecting, or receiving something.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΚΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΟΣΜΕΝΩ

Etymology: The word προσδέχομαι (prosdechomai) is formed from the preposition πρός (pros), meaning 'to, towards, with', and the verb δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning 'to receive, to accept'. The combination implies receiving something that is coming towards one or receiving with a particular attitude.

G4334

Part of Speech: Participle, Verb

Sounds like: pros-EL-thohn

Translations: having come to, approaching, having approached, coming near

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having come to' or 'having approached'. It describes an action that happened prior to the main verb of the sentence. It is often used to indicate someone drawing near to a person or place, or coming forward to do something.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΘΩΝ, ΕΓΓΙΣΑΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΡΟΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ is a compound word formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (pros), meaning 'to' or 'toward', and the verb ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G4983

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SOH-mah

Translations: body, a body, flesh, a slave

Notes: This word refers to the physical body of a human or animal, or a physical object. It can also metaphorically refer to a group of people or a community, or even to the substance of something. In some contexts, it can refer to a slave or servant, as a 'body' belonging to another.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΑΡΞ, ΧΡΩΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain. It is possibly derived from the verb σῴζω (sōizō), meaning 'to save' or 'to preserve', implying something that is kept or preserved.

G2507

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-theh-LOHN

Translations: taking down, pulling down, throwing down, casting down, destroying, abolishing, deposing

Notes: ΚΑΘΕΛΩΝ is the masculine singular aorist active participle of the verb ΚΑΘΑΙΡΩ. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (down) and the verb ΑΙΡΩ (to take, lift). It generally means 'taking down' or 'pulling down' and can refer to physical objects, structures, or even abstract concepts like power or authority. It implies an action of bringing something from a higher position to a lower one, or completely dismantling it.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Singular, Masculine, Nominative

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΩ, ΚΑΤΑΛΥΩ, ΚΑΤΑΒΑΛΛΩ

G1794

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: en-eh-too-LIX-en

Translations: he wrapped up, she wrapped up, it wrapped up, he enfolded, she enfolded, it enfolded

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to wrap up' or 'to enfold'. It describes the action of covering something completely by folding material around it. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ἐν' (en), meaning 'in' or 'into', and the verb 'τυλίσσω' (tylissō), meaning 'to roll' or 'to wrap'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΕΡΙΕΤΥΛΙΞΕΝ, ΣΥΝΕΤΥΛΙΞΕΝ

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.

G2999

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: lah-kse-OO-toh

Translations: hewn, cut out, quarried, a hewn

Notes: This word describes something that has been hewn or cut out, typically referring to stone. It is often used to describe tombs or caves that have been carved out of rock, indicating they are not natural formations but have been shaped by human hands. It functions as an adjective modifying a noun.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΛΑΤΟΜΗΤΟΣ, ΤΕΤΜΗΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΛΑΞΕΥΩ is derived from λάας (laas), meaning 'stone', and ξέω (xeō), meaning 'to scrape, to hew'. It refers to the act of working with stone.

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

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.

G2749

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: KEE-meh-nos

Translations: lying, lying down, situated, placed, set, appointed, destined

Notes: This word is a present middle/passive participle derived from the verb 'κειμαι' (keimai), meaning 'to lie' or 'to be laid'. It describes something or someone that is in a state of lying, being placed, or being situated. It can refer to physical position, or metaphorically to something that is established, appointed, or destined. For example, it can describe a person lying down, an object placed in a certain location, or a law that is set forth.

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

Synonyms: ΤΙΘΕΜΕΝΟΣ, ΕΣΤΩΣ, ΚΑΘΗΜΕΝΟΣ

G3904

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pah-rah-skeh-YOO-ess

Translations: of preparation, of the day of preparation, of Friday, of equipment, of provision

Notes: This word refers to the act of preparing or making ready for something. In a religious context, it often denotes the day of preparation for the Sabbath, which is Friday. It can also refer to the equipment or provisions needed for a task or journey.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΑΣΙΑ, ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ

Etymology: From the verb παρασκευάζω (paraskeuazō), meaning 'to prepare, make ready', which is formed from παρά (para, 'beside, by') and σκευάζω (skeuazō, 'to prepare, equip').

G2017

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-PHOH-sken

Translations: was dawning, was approaching, was beginning to grow light

Notes: This word describes the process of light appearing, specifically the dawning of a new day. It is used to indicate that the day was breaking or that light was beginning to appear. It is a compound word, formed from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the verb ΦΩΣΚΩ (phōskō), meaning 'to grow light' or 'to dawn'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΤΕΛΛΩ, ΕΠΙΦΑΥΣΚΩ

G4905

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soon-el-ay-loo-THOO-ee-ai

Translations: having come together, having assembled, having gathered

Notes: This word is a perfect active participle, meaning 'having come together' or 'having assembled'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes a group of people who have previously gathered or convened.

Inflection: Perfect Active Participle, Feminine, Plural, Nominative

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΣΥΝΕΛΘΟΝΤΕΣ

G3419

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: mnee-MEH-on

Translations: tomb, monument, memorial, a tomb, a monument, a memorial

Notes: This word refers to a place of remembrance, typically a tomb or a monument. It is used to designate a structure or site that serves to commemorate a person or event, often associated with burial or a significant historical occurrence. It can be used in sentences to refer to a burial place or a commemorative structure.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΤΑΦΟΣ, ΜΝΗΜΑ, ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΟΝ

Etymology: From μνᾶσθαι (mnasthai), meaning 'to remember'. It refers to something that serves as a reminder or memorial.

G5087

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-TETH-ay

Translations: was placed, was laid, was set, was put, was appointed, was established

Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'τίθημι' (tithēmi), meaning 'to place' or 'to put'. It describes an action that happened in the past, where something was placed, laid, set, or appointed by an external agent. For example, it can be used to say 'it was placed' or 'he/she/it was laid'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΙΜΑΙ, ΒΑΛΛΩ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G0758

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-ROH-mah-tah

Translations: spices, perfumes, aromatics

Notes: This word refers to fragrant substances, such as spices, perfumes, or aromatic oils. It is typically used in the plural to denote a collection of such items, often for anointing, embalming, or for their pleasant scent.

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

Synonyms: ΜΥΡΟΝ, ΘΥΜΙΑΜΑ

Etymology: From the Greek verb ἀρόω (aroō), meaning 'to plow' or 'to cultivate', referring to something grown or cultivated for its scent. It is related to the idea of something 'aromatic' or 'fragrant'.

G2270

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: hay-soo-KHA-san

Translations: they were silent, they kept quiet, they rested, they ceased

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb ἩΣΥΧΑΖΩ. It means to be quiet, to be silent, to rest, or to cease from activity. It describes a state of stillness or inactivity, often implying a cessation of noise or movement. For example, it can be used to describe people becoming silent or resting from their labors.

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

Synonyms: ΣΙΓΑΩ, ΚΑΤΑΠΑΥΩ, ΠΑΥΩ

Etymology: From ἥσυχος (hēsychos, “quiet, still”), which is of uncertain origin, possibly from a prefix *hē- (related to εὖ (eu, “well”)) and a root related to *sych- (related to Latin siccus, “dry”, implying a lack of agitation).

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