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.

G0756

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eer-XAH-toh

Translations: began, started

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΝΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΑΤΑΡΧΟΜΑΙ

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

G3844

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: pah-RAH

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΕΠΙ, ΥΠΟ

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TANE

Translations: the

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

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

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tha-LAS-san

Translations: sea, a sea

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

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

G4863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ah-GEH-tai

Translations: is gathered, is assembled, is collected, is brought together

Notes: This word means 'to be gathered together' or 'to be assembled'. It is the passive voice of the verb 'to gather' or 'to bring together'. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Thus, it literally means 'to be led or brought together'. It is used to describe people or things coming together in one place.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ

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.

G3793

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OCH-los

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

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

G4119

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PLAY-stoss

Translations: most, very great, very many, a great many

Notes: This word is the superlative form of the adjective 'πολύς' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many'. Therefore, 'πλεῖστος' means 'most' or 'the greatest in number or quantity'. It is used to describe something that is the largest or highest in degree among a group. For example, it can refer to 'the most people' or 'the greatest amount'.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΜΕΓΙΣΤΟΣ, ΠΟΛΥΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word 'πολύς' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many'. 'Πλεῖστος' is its superlative form, indicating the highest degree.

G5620

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: HOH-steh

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΔΙΟ

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

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'.

G1684

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: em-BAHN-tah

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

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having gone into' or 'having stepped into'. It describes an action that occurred prior to the main verb of the sentence. It is used here in the accusative case, often functioning as the object of a verb or as part of an accusative absolute construction, indicating the subject of the participle's action.

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

Synonyms: ΕἸΣΕΛΘΟΝΤΑ, ἈΝΑΒΑΝΤΑ

Etymology: The word ἘΜΒΑΙΝΩ is a compound word formed from the preposition ἘΝ (en), meaning 'in' or 'into', and the verb ΒΑΙΝΩ (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'.

G2521

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ka-THEES-thai

Translations: to sit, to be seated, to remain, to dwell, to live

Notes: This word is the present infinitive form of the verb 'καθῆμαι' (kathēmai), meaning 'to sit' or 'to be seated'. It can also convey the sense of remaining, dwelling, or living in a place. As an infinitive, it functions like a verbal noun, often used after other verbs or prepositions to express purpose or result, such as 'to sit down' or 'in order to sit'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΕΥΔΩ, ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΜΕΝΩ

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: en

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

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

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

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Pronoun

Sounds like: TAY

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

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

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: tha-LAS-say

Translations: sea, a sea, (to) the sea, (in) the sea

Notes: This word refers to a large body of salt water, such as the ocean or a large lake. In its dative form, as seen here, it often indicates location ('in the sea') or direction/recipient ('to the sea'). It is commonly used in ancient texts to describe literal bodies of water, but can also be used metaphorically.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΛΑΓΟΣ, ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΘΑΛΑΣΣΑ is of pre-Greek, Mediterranean origin, meaning it existed in the region before the arrival of Greek speakers. Its precise etymological roots are uncertain, but it is thought to be related to other words describing the sea or watery environments.

G3956

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PAS

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ

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

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'.

G1909

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: eh-PEE

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: 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.

G1093

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: GAYS

Translations: (of) earth, (of) land, (of) ground, (of) world, (of) country, (of) region

Notes: This word refers to the earth, land, or ground. It can denote the physical soil, a specific territory or country, or the entire planet. As a genitive form, it indicates possession, origin, or the material from which something is made, often translated with 'of' in English.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΧΩΡΑ, ΑΓΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΓΗ (gē) comes from Proto-Hellenic *gā́, which itself is from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰeh₁- ('earth').

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-bo-LAIS

Translations: (to) parables, (by) parables, (in) parables, (to) proverbs, (by) proverbs, (in) proverbs, (to) allegories, (by) allegories, (in) allegories

Notes: This word refers to a parable, proverb, or allegory. It is a compound word formed from 'para' (beside, alongside) and 'ballo' (to throw, to cast), literally meaning 'a placing alongside' or 'a comparison'. In usage, it often refers to a short, illustrative story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson, or a saying that expresses a general truth. It can also denote a riddle or a figure of speech.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑΙΣ, ΑΙΝΙΓΜΑΤΩΝ

G4183

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: POL-lah

Translations: much, many, great, abundant, often, greatly, many things

Notes: This word is an inflection of the adjective 'ΠΟΛΥΣ' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many'. As an adjective, 'ΠΟΛΛΑ' typically functions as the neuter plural nominative or accusative, meaning 'many things' or 'much'. It can also function as an adverb, meaning 'often' or 'greatly'. It is used to indicate a large quantity or frequency.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative (of the adjective ΠΟΛΥΣ); or Adverb

Synonyms: ΠΛΕΙΩΝ, ΙΚΑΝΟΣ

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

G1322

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-DA-khee

Translations: teaching, instruction, doctrine, a teaching, an instruction, a doctrine

Notes: This word refers to the act of teaching, the content that is taught, or a specific body of instruction or doctrine. It can be used to describe the lessons given by a teacher, the principles of a particular belief system, or a general body of knowledge passed down. For example, one might speak of 'the teaching of Christ' or 'a new doctrine'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΙΑ, ΔΙΔΑΓΜΑ

Etymology: The word "ΔΙΔΑΧΗ" comes from the Greek verb "διδάσκω" (didaskō), meaning "to teach" or "to instruct." It refers to the act or result of teaching.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-EHL-then

Translations: he went out, she went out, it went out, he came out, she came out, it came out, he departed, she departed, it departed

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb 'ἔρχομαι' (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It describes the action of moving from an inside place to an outside place, or departing from a location. It is used to indicate that a person or thing has exited or left a specific area.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: SPAY-ron

Translations: sowing, a sower, the one who sows

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'σπείρω', meaning 'to sow' or 'to scatter seed'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or a noun, describing someone who is in the act of sowing or has the characteristic of sowing. It can be translated as 'sowing' (adjectival) or 'the one who sows' (substantival). It is often used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe the act of spreading the word of God or performing good deeds.

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

Synonyms: ΦΥΤΕΥΩ, ΒΑΛΛΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: spee-RAI

Translations: to sow, to scatter, to spread

Notes: This word is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow' or 'to scatter'. It describes the action of distributing seeds over the ground for growth, or more generally, to spread something widely. It can be used in contexts of planting crops, but also metaphorically for spreading ideas or people.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΣΠΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: The word 'σπείρω' (speirō) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *sper- meaning 'to strew, to sow'. It is related to English words like 'sprout' and 'spread'.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-neh-toh

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

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.

Part of Speech: Definite Article

Sounds like: TAH

Translations: the

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

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

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

Part of Speech: 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.

G0243

Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun, Adverb

Sounds like: AL-lo

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ἙΤΕΡΟΣ, ἈΛΛΟΤΡΙΟΣ

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

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.

G4075

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pet-ROH-des

Translations: rocky, stony

Notes: This word describes something that is full of rocks or stones, or has the nature of rock. It is used to characterize ground or terrain that is hard and unyielding due to the presence of many rocks. For example, one might describe a rocky path or a stony field.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word ΠΕΤΡΩΔΗΣ (petrōdēs) is derived from ΠΕΤΡΑ (petra), meaning 'rock' or 'stone', combined with the suffix -ωδης (-ōdēs), which indicates 'like' or 'full of'. Thus, it literally means 'rock-like' or 'full of rocks'.

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.

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

G1816

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eks-ah-nah-TEH-lee-len

Translations: sprang up, rose, shone forth, sprouted, grew up

Notes: This word describes something emerging or rising, often from the ground or from darkness. It can refer to plants sprouting, light appearing, or a person rising up. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐκ' (out of), 'ἀνά' (up), and 'τέλλω' (to rise or appear).

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΤΕΛΛΩ, ΑΝΑΦΥΩ, ΒΛΑΣΤΑΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἐξανατέλλω is a compound verb derived from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', the preposition ἀνά (ana), meaning 'up' or 'upwards', and the verb τέλλω (tellō), meaning 'to rise', 'to appear', or 'to accomplish'. The combination signifies a rising or springing forth from something.

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'.

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.

G0899

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: BA-thos

Translations: depth, a depth, deep, profoundness, abyss

Notes: This noun refers to a great vertical extent downwards, indicating depth or profoundness. It can also refer to the deep sea or an abyss. It is used to describe the extent of something from top to bottom, or figuratively, the profoundness of a concept or idea.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΒΥΣΣΟΣ, ΒΥΘΟΣ

Etymology: From the adjective βαθύς (bathys), meaning 'deep'. It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root *gʷʰedʰ-, meaning 'to sink, to be deep'.

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'.

G0393

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-neh-TEH-leen

Translations: rose, sprang up, appeared, shone forth

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb ἀνατέλλω. It means to rise, to spring up, or to appear, often used in the context of the sun rising, plants growing, or light appearing. It describes an action that occurred in the past.

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ἈΝΑΦΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The word ἀνατέλλω is a compound of ἀνά (aná), meaning 'up' or 'again', and τέλλω (téllō), meaning 'to accomplish' or 'to rise'.

G3583

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-ay-RAN-thay

Translations: it was dried up, it withered, it became dry, it was parched

Notes: This word describes something that has become dry, withered, or parched. It is used to indicate a state of complete dryness or decay, often in reference to plants, land, or even a hand. It is a compound word, formed from the prefix ἐξ- (ex-), meaning 'out of' or 'completely', and the verb ξηραίνω (xērainō), meaning 'to dry up'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΥΑΙΝΩ, ΜΑΡΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: The verb ξηραίνω (xērainō) comes from the adjective ξηρός (xēros), meaning 'dry'.

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.

G0001

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-KAN-thigh

Translations: thorns, thistles, prickles, brambles

Notes: This word refers to thorny plants, thistles, or any sharp, prickly growth. It is often used metaphorically to describe difficulties, troubles, or obstacles, much like how thorns impede progress or cause pain. In the provided examples, it refers to literal thorny plants growing on altars and metaphorical thorns covering the paths of the idle.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative

Synonyms: ΤΡΙΒΟΛΟΙ, ΒΑΤΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἄκανθα (akantha) comes from the Greek word ἀκή (akē), meaning 'point' or 'sharpness', which is related to the verb ἀκμάζω (akmazō), meaning 'to be sharp' or 'to be at its peak'.

G4846

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EP-nik-san

Translations: they choked, they suffocated, they crowded out

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb πνίγω (pnigō), meaning 'to choke' or 'to strangle'. In its compound form, it means to choke completely, to suffocate, or to crowd out, often implying that something is overwhelmed and prevented from growing or thriving. It is used to describe the action of something being stifled or suppressed.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΠΝΙΓΩ, ΠΝΙΓΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΜΠΝΙΓΩ is derived from the prefix σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb πνίγω (pnigō), meaning 'to choke' or 'to strangle'. The prefix intensifies the action of the root verb.

G2590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-PON

Translations: fruit, a fruit, produce, crop, result, profit

Notes: This word refers to the fruit or produce of plants, trees, or the earth. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the result, outcome, or profit of actions or endeavors. In the provided examples, it refers to the literal fruit of plants.

Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Accusative

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ, ΕΚΒΑΣΙΣ, ΑΠΟΒΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΡΠΟΣ (karpos) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek or related to a root meaning 'to pluck' or 'to gather'.

G0235

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: AL-lah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΕ, ΠΛΗΝ, ΟΜΩΣ

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

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-DIH-doo

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΔΩΡΕΩ

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

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

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

G0837

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: owk-sa-NO-me-non

Translations: growing, increasing, being increased, a growing thing, that which is growing

Notes: This word is a present passive participle derived from the verb 'αὐξάνω', meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase'. As a participle, it describes an ongoing action of being grown or increased. It can function like an adjective, modifying a noun, or like an adverb, describing how an action is performed. In this form, it refers to something that is in the process of growing or being made larger.

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

Synonyms: ΜΕΓΑΛΥΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ, ΠΛΗΘΥΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ

G5342

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EH-feh-ren

Translations: he was carrying, he was bearing, he was bringing, he was enduring, he was leading, he was producing

Notes: This word is the third person singular imperfect active indicative form of the verb 'φέρω' (pherō). It describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past, meaning 'he/she/it was carrying,' 'was bearing,' 'was bringing,' or 'was enduring.' It can also mean 'to lead' or 'to produce' depending on the context.

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

Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΒΑΣΤΑΖΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

G5144

Part of Speech: Numeral

Sounds like: tree-AH-kon-tah

Translations: thirty

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

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.

G2596

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: KAH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΔΙΑ

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

Part of Speech: 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.

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'.

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-'.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-bo-LAS

Translations: parables, proverbs, allegories, comparisons, illustrations, of parables, of proverbs, of allegories, of comparisons, of illustrations

Notes: This word refers to a parable, proverb, or allegory, often used as a comparison or illustration to convey a moral or spiritual truth. It is a compound word formed from 'para' (beside) and 'ballo' (to throw), literally meaning 'a placing beside' or 'a comparison'. In the provided context, it is used in the plural to refer to multiple such sayings or stories.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative or Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑ, ΕΙΚΩΝ, ΑΙΝΙΓΜΑ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ, “a comparison, parable”), from παραβάλλω (parabállō, “to compare, to place beside”), from παρά (pará, “beside”) + βάλλω (bállō, “to throw”).

G3466

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: moo-STAY-ree-on

Translations: mystery, a mystery, secret, a secret

Notes: This word refers to something hidden or secret, which is not yet revealed or understood. In a religious context, it often refers to a divine truth or purpose that is revealed only to those who are initiated or enlightened. It can also refer to a secret rite or doctrine.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟΝ, ΚΡΥΠΤΟΝ, ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΨΙΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΥΣΤΗΡΙΟΝ comes from the Greek verb μύω (myō), meaning 'to close the eyes or mouth', referring to the secrecy or silence associated with mysteries or secret rites. It is related to the 'mysteries' of ancient Greek religions.

G1325

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: deh-DOH-tai

Translations: it has been given, it is given, it was given

Notes: This word is the third person singular, perfect passive indicative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didōmi), meaning 'to give'. It indicates an action that was completed in the past and has ongoing results in the present. Therefore, it translates to 'it has been given' or 'it is given' (implying a past action with present effect). It is used when something has been bestowed or granted.

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

Etymology: The word 'δίδωμι' (didōmi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present form, which is common for verbs of giving in ancient languages.

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.

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-noys

Translations: to those, for those, with those, by those, those

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'those' or 'that one' (when singular). In this inflected form, it is plural and in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of an action or a relationship of benefit or detriment. It can be translated as 'to those,' 'for those,' or 'with those,' depending on the context. It can refer to people or things previously mentioned or understood from the context.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓͂ΤΟΙ, ΑΥ̓ΤΟΙ

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.

G1854

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: EX-oh

Translations: outside, out, without, abroad

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΚΤΟΣ, ΕΞΩΘΕΝ

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

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: GHI-neh-tai

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΤΙΚΤΩ

G2443

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: EE-nah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΠΩΣ, ΩΣΤΕ

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

G0991

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: BLEH-pon-tes

Translations: seeing, looking, observing, perceiving, watching

Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'βλέπω' (blepō), meaning 'to see' or 'to look'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that is ongoing. It can be translated as 'seeing' or 'those who are seeing', indicating an action performed by the subject. It is often used to describe the act of perceiving or observing something.

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΔΟΝ

G0991

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: BLEH-po-sin

Translations: they may see, they might see, they may look, they might look, they may perceive, they might perceive

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to see', 'to look', or 'to perceive'. It is often used to describe physical sight, but can also refer to mental perception or understanding. It is used in sentences to indicate that a group of people are performing the action of seeing or looking, often with a sense of purpose or potential.

Inflection: Third Person Plural, Present, Subjunctive, Active

Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΙΔΟΝ

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DOH-sin

Translations: they may see, they might see, they may perceive, they might perceive, they may know, they might know

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to see', 'to perceive', or 'to know'. It is often used in a literal sense of physical sight, but can also be used figuratively to mean understanding or coming to know something. As a subjunctive form, it often expresses possibility, desire, or purpose, translating as 'they may see' or 'they might see'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Subjunctive, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ὉΡΑΩ

Etymology: The root ΕἸΔΩ comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-, meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. It is related to English words like 'wit' and 'idea'.

G3379

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: MAY-po-teh

Translations: lest, perhaps, never, at any time, by no means

Notes: ΜΗΠΟΤΕ is a compound adverb formed from the negative particle ΜΗ (mē) and the indefinite adverb ΠΟΤΕ (pote). It is used to express a negative possibility, a fear that something might happen, or a rhetorical question implying a negative answer. Depending on the context, it can be translated as 'lest,' 'perhaps,' 'never,' or 'at any time.' It often introduces a clause expressing a feared outcome or a possibility that is being denied.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΗΠΩΣ, ΜΗ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the negative particle ΜΗ (mē), meaning 'not,' and the indefinite adverb ΠΟΤΕ (pote), meaning 'at some time' or 'ever.'

G1994

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-ee-STREF-soh-sin

Translations: they may return, they may turn back, they may convert

Notes: This word means to turn around, to return, or to convert. It can be used literally to describe a physical turning or returning to a place, or figuratively to describe a spiritual turning or conversion, such as turning to God or turning away from sin. It implies a change of direction or allegiance.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΣΤΡΕΦΩ, ΣΤΡΕΦΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπί (epi, 'upon, to') and στρέφω (strephō, 'to turn'). It literally means 'to turn upon' or 'to turn towards'.

G0863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-FEH-thay

Translations: it was forgiven, it was released, it was permitted, it was sent away

Notes: This is the aorist passive indicative, third person singular form of the verb ἀφίημι (aphiēmi). It means 'it was forgiven,' 'it was released,' 'it was permitted,' or 'it was sent away.' The meaning depends on the context, often referring to the forgiveness of sins, the release of a person or object, or the permission for something to happen.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-bo-LEN

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑ, ΑΙΝΙΓΜΑ

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: gno-SEH-stheh

Translations: you will know, you will come to know, you will perceive, you will understand

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to know' or 'to come to know'. It is used to indicate a future action of gaining knowledge, understanding, or recognition. It implies a process of learning or becoming acquainted with something, rather than just having information. It is often used in contexts where someone will discover or realize a truth.

Inflection: Future Indicative, Middle Voice, Second Person, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΟΙΔΑ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to know'. It is related to the English word 'know' and Latin 'gnoscere'.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: SPAI-rei

Translations: sows, plants, scatters, spreads

Notes: This word means 'to sow' or 'to plant seeds'. It is used to describe the act of scattering seeds on the ground for cultivation. It can also be used metaphorically to mean 'to spread' or 'to disseminate' something, like ideas or teachings.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΦΥΤΕΥΩ, ΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: From an unknown root, possibly related to the idea of scattering or spreading. It is the source of English words like 'sperm' and 'spore'.

G3056

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LOH-goss

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΡΗΜΑ, ΕΠΟΣ

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

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).

G4567

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: sah-tah-NAS

Translations: Satan, the Adversary

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to Satan, the devil, or the adversary. It is used to denote the chief evil spirit, often depicted as the antagonist of God and humanity. It functions as a name for this specific entity.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΒΟΛΟΣ, ΟΦΙΣ, ΒΕΕΛΖΕΒΟΥΛ

Etymology: This word is a transliteration of the Aramaic word 'sāṭānā' (שטנא), which itself comes from the Hebrew 'śāṭān' (שָׂטָן), meaning 'adversary' or 'accuser'. It entered Greek through the Septuagint and became a proper name for the devil.

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AI-rei

Translations: he takes up, she takes up, it takes up, he lifts, she lifts, it lifts, he carries, she carries, it carries, he removes, she removes, it removes, he takes away, she takes away, it takes away

Notes: This is a verb meaning to lift, take up, carry, or take away. It can also mean to remove, destroy, or pick up. It is used to describe an action performed by a third-person singular subject (he, she, or it) in the present tense.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ἈΝΑΙΡΕΩ

G3326

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb

Sounds like: MEH-tah

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΣΥΝ, ΟΠΙΣΩ

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

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lam-BAH-noo-sin

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOYS

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

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

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

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

G1096

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: geh-no-MEH-nays

Translations: (of) having become, (of) having happened, (of) being, (of) coming into existence, (of) being born, (of) being made

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'γίνομαι' (ginomai), meaning 'to become,' 'to happen,' 'to come into existence,' or 'to be made.' As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is in the process of occurring, often functioning like a verbal adjective or an adverbial clause. In this form, it indicates a feminine singular genitive relationship, often translated as 'of having become' or 'when it became' in a genitive absolute construction.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine, Aorist Middle Participle

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΕΣΘΑΙ, ΕΓΕΝΕΤΟ, ΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΝ

G2347

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THLIP-seh-ohss

Translations: (of) tribulation, (of) affliction, (of) distress, (of) trouble, (of) pressure, a tribulation, an affliction, a distress, a trouble, a pressure

Notes: This word refers to a state of pressure, distress, or suffering. It denotes a crushing or pressing together, which can be literal or figurative, leading to hardship or trouble. It is often used in the context of difficulties, persecutions, or severe trials faced by individuals or communities.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΤΕΝΟΧΩΡΙΑ, ΠΙΕΣΙΣ, ΔΟΚΙΜΗ

G2228, G3588

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Definite Article, Numeral

Sounds like: AY

Translations: or, the, 8

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

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

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

G4624

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: skan-da-LI-zon-tai

Translations: they are caused to stumble, they are offended, they are ensnared, they are made to fall away

Notes: This word describes the action of being caused to stumble, to be offended, or to fall away from faith or a moral path. It implies being trapped or ensnared by something that leads to sin or apostasy. It is often used in a passive sense, indicating that someone is being made to stumble by an external factor.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΟΠΤΩ, ΠΙΠΤΩ, ΑΠΟΣΤΡΕΦΩ

G0243

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AL-loy

Translations: others, some others, different ones

Notes: This word refers to other people or things, distinct from those already mentioned or implied. It is used to indicate a difference or distinction between entities. For example, it can be used to say 'some others' or 'different ones' in a sentence.

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

Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ

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

G3308

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-RIM-nai

Translations: cares, worries, anxieties, concerns

Notes: This word refers to anxieties, worries, or concerns that can burden or distract a person. It is often used in a negative sense, describing the troubles of life that can hinder spiritual growth or peace. It can be used to describe the cares of the world or the anxieties that consume someone.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΓΩΝΙΑ, ΦΡΟΝΤΙΣ, ΑΝΗΣΥΧΙΑ

Etymology: The word ΜΕΡΙΜΝΑ (merimna) is thought to derive from the verb μερίζω (merizō), meaning 'to divide' or 'to distribute', suggesting a divided or distracted mind.

G3588, G3739, G2228

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

Sounds like: AY

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

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

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

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

G3062

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: LOY-pah

Translations: remaining, the rest, the others, what is left, the things that remain

Notes: This word refers to what is left over, remaining, or the rest of something. It can be used as an adjective to describe things that are remaining, or substantively as a noun to refer to the remaining people or things. It is often used in the plural to mean 'the rest' or 'the others'.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΛΟΙΠΟΣ, ΚΑΤΑΛΟΙΠΟΣ

G1939

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: eh-pee-thoo-MEE-ai

Translations: desires, cravings, lusts, longings

Notes: This word refers to strong desires, cravings, or longings, which can be either positive or negative depending on the context. It is a plural noun, indicating multiple such desires. It is often used to describe the inner impulses or passions that drive human behavior.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΟΡΕΞΕΙΣ, ΠΑΘΗ

Etymology: The word ΕΠΙΘΥΜΙΑ (epithymia) is derived from the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over,' and ΘΥΜΟΣ (thymos), meaning 'passion' or 'spirit.' It signifies a strong inclination or desire directed towards something.

G1525

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eis-por-yoo-OH-me-nai

Translations: entering, going in, coming in

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition εἰς (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb πορεύομαι (poreuomai), meaning 'to go' or 'to proceed'. As a participle, it describes an action of entering or going into something. It is used to indicate something that is coming into a place or situation.

Inflection: Feminine, Nominative or Vocative, Plural, Present, Middle or Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΕἸΣΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕἸΣΒΑΙΝΩ

G4846

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-pnee-GOH-seen

Translations: they choke, they stifle, they suffocate, they crowd out

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΠΝΙΓΩ (PNIGO), meaning 'to choke' or 'to strangle'. Together, it means to choke completely, to stifle, or to suffocate, often implying a collective or thorough action. It is used to describe something that overwhelms or suppresses, preventing growth or development.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΠΝΙΓΩ, ΑΠΟΠΝΙΓΩ

G0175

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-KAR-pos

Translations: unfruitful, barren, unproductive, without fruit, unprofitable

Notes: This word describes something that does not produce fruit, either literally (like a barren tree or land) or figuratively (like an unproductive effort or a person whose actions yield no good results). It can be used to describe land, plants, or even human endeavors and spiritual states that lack positive outcomes or spiritual growth.

Inflection: Nominative Singular Masculine, Nominative Singular Feminine, Nominative Singular Neuter, Accusative Singular Masculine, Accusative Singular Feminine, Accusative Singular Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΦΟΡΟΣ, ΑΓΟΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἈΚΑΡΠΟΣ is a compound word formed from the privative alpha (ἀ-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and ΚΑΡΠΟΣ (KARPOS), meaning 'fruit' or 'produce'. Thus, it literally means 'without fruit'.

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: spar-EN-tes

Translations: having been sown, sown, scattered

Notes: This word is an aorist passive participle derived from the verb 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow' or 'to scatter'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that has undergone the action of being sown or scattered. It is used to describe those who have received the 'seed' (often referring to the word of God) or those who have been dispersed.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΣΠΕΙΡΩ

G3858

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-DEH-khohn-tai

Translations: receive, accept, admit, welcome

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from 'παρά' (para), meaning 'beside' or 'from', and 'δέχομαι' (dechomai), meaning 'to receive' or 'to take'. It means to receive, accept, or admit something or someone, often implying a welcoming or favorable reception. It can be used to describe accepting a teaching, a person, or a gift.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ, ΠΡΟΣΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ

G2592

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kar-po-fo-ROO-sin

Translations: bear fruit, produce fruit, yield fruit

Notes: This word means to bear or produce fruit, literally or figuratively. It is often used in a spiritual sense to describe the act of producing good works or spiritual results, as a plant produces its fruit. It implies a process of growth and productivity.

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

Synonyms: ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΓΕΝΝΑΩ

Etymology: This word is a compound of two Greek words: ΚΑΡΠΟΣ (karpos), meaning 'fruit' or 'produce', and ΦΕΡΩ (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. Thus, it literally means 'to fruit-bear'.

G1722

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: EN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

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.

G3381, G3382

Part of Speech: Particle, Noun

Sounds like: MAY-tee

Translations: surely, perhaps, whether, lest, counsel, wisdom, plan, skill

Notes: This word has two primary meanings depending on context. As an interrogative particle (G3381), it is used to introduce a question expecting a negative answer, often translated as 'surely...not?' or 'perhaps'. It can also introduce a question where the answer is uncertain, meaning 'whether' or 'lest'. As a noun (G3382), it refers to 'counsel', 'wisdom', 'plan', or 'skill'. This noun form is typically feminine.

Inflection: Does not inflect (as a particle); Singular, Nominative, Feminine (as a noun)

Synonyms: ΑΡΑ, ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΣΟΦΙΑ

Etymology: The particle 'μητί' (G3381) is a compound of the negative particle 'μή' (not) and the enclitic interrogative particle 'τι' (what, why). The noun 'μῆτις' (G3382) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'μάομαι' (to seek, strive).

G5259

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sounds like: hoo-POH

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

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

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

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

G3426

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: MO-dee-on

Translations: bushel, a bushel, measure, a measure

Notes: This word refers to a modius, which was a Roman dry measure, equivalent to about 8.75 liters or approximately one peck. It was commonly used for measuring grain or other dry goods. In a sentence, it would be used to quantify a certain amount of something, like 'a bushel of wheat'.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΡΟΝ, ΚΟΡΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΜΟΔΙΟΣ is of Latin origin, derived from the Latin 'modius', which referred to a measure of capacity.

G1063

Part of Speech: Particle

Sounds like: gar

Translations: for, because, indeed, then, therefore

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΟΥΝ

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

G5101

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: TEE

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

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

G2927

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: KROOP-ton

Translations: hidden, secret, concealed, a hidden thing, a secret

Notes: This word describes something that is hidden, secret, or concealed. It can be used as an adjective to modify a noun, meaning 'hidden' or 'secret'. It can also function as a noun itself, referring to 'a hidden thing' or 'a secret'. For example, it might describe a hidden treasure or a secret thought.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟΣ, ΛΑΘΡΑΙΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb κρύπτω (kryptō), meaning 'to hide' or 'to conceal'.

G1437

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Sounds like: eh-AHN

Translations: if, when, whenever, although

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΙ, ὍΤΑΝ

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

G5319

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: fah-neh-ROH-thay

Translations: was revealed, might be revealed, was made manifest, might be made manifest, appeared, might appear

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to be revealed,' 'to be made manifest,' or 'to appear.' It describes something that becomes visible or known, often implying a disclosure or a showing forth of something previously hidden. It is used to indicate that something has been brought into the open or made clear.

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΧΘΗ, ΕΚΦΑΝΘΗ, ΓΕΝΗΘΗ

Etymology: The word Φανερόω (phaneroō) comes from the adjective φανερός (phaneros), meaning 'visible' or 'manifest,' which in turn is derived from the verb φαίνω (phainō), meaning 'to shine' or 'to appear.'

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).

G0614

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ah-po-KROO-fon

Translations: hidden, secret, apocryphal, a hidden thing, a secret thing

Notes: This word describes something that is hidden, concealed, or kept secret. It can refer to things that are not publicly known or understood, or to writings that are not widely accepted or recognized as canonical. It is often used to describe knowledge or items that are intentionally kept from view.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΚΡΥΠΤΟΣ, ΑΦΑΝΗΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπόκρυφος (apókruphos), from ἀποκρύπτω (apokrúptō, “to hide away”), from ἀπό (apó, “from, away from”) + κρύπτω (krúptō, “to hide”).

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.

G2064

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EL-thay

Translations: come, go, arrive, proceed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It is often used to describe movement towards or away from a place, or the arrival of a person or event. It can also refer to the act of proceeding or happening. In the provided examples, it is used in a subjunctive mood, indicating a potential or hypothetical action, often translated as 'should come' or 'might come'.

Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist, Subjunctive, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ

G5319

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: fah-neh-RON

Translations: manifest, evident, clear, visible, apparent, known, a manifest thing, an evident thing

Notes: This word describes something that is visible, apparent, or clear. It is used to indicate that something is easily seen, understood, or made known. It can refer to something that is openly displayed or something that becomes obvious.

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΔΗΛΟΣ, ΕΜΦΑΝΗΣ, ΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: From φανερόω (phaneroō, 'to make visible, reveal'), from φανός (phanos, 'light, torch'), from φαίνω (phainō, 'to bring to light, make appear').

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).

G5101

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

Sounds like: TEES

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

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

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

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

G0991

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: BLEH-peh-teh

Translations: you see, you look, you perceive, you behold, you beware, see!, look!, behold!, beware!

Notes: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'βλέπω' (blepō), meaning 'to see' or 'to look'. It can be used in various contexts, from physical sight to mental perception or understanding. It can also function as an imperative, meaning 'see!' or 'look!', often used to draw attention or to warn, in which case it can be translated as 'beware!'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΡΑΩ, ΕΙΔΟΝ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ

G5599, G3739

Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun

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

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

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

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

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

G3354, G3358

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Sounds like: MEH-troh

Translations: to measure, to mete out, to apportion, (to) measure, (by) measure, (in) measure, a measure

Notes: This word can function as a verb meaning 'to measure' or 'to mete out', indicating the act of determining size, quantity, or distributing something according to a standard. As a noun, it refers to a 'measure' or 'standard', often used to denote a specific quantity or limit. In the provided context, 'ἐν μέτρῳ' (en metrō) means 'in/by measure', indicating a limited or specific quantity.

Inflection: First Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative (Verb); Singular, Dative, Neuter (Noun)

Synonyms: ΜΕΤΡΕΩ, ΜΕΤΡΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *meh₁- 'to measure'. It is related to Latin metior and English 'meter'.

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

G0142

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ar-THEH-seh-tai

Translations: it will be taken away, it will be lifted up, it will be carried, it will be removed

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'it will be taken away,' 'it will be lifted up,' or 'it will be carried.' It describes an action that will happen to something, indicating that it will be removed from its place, elevated, or transported. It is often used in contexts where something is being abolished, removed, or physically lifted.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΙΡΕΩ, ΑΠΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΥΨΟΩ

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'.

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.

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.

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.

G0906

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: BAH-lee

Translations: may throw, may cast, may put, may lay, may place

Notes: This word is a verb form derived from the root 'βάλλω' (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. It is used to express an action that might happen or is desired to happen, often in a dependent clause. It can refer to physically throwing an object, casting something down, or metaphorically putting or placing something in a certain state or location.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΡΙΠΤΩ, ΕΚΒΑΛΛΩ, ΕΜΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word 'βάλλω' (ballō) comes from Proto-Indo-European *gʷelh₁-, meaning 'to throw' or 'to reach'. It is a very ancient and fundamental verb in Greek, with cognates in many other Indo-European languages.

G1453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEI-ree-tai

Translations: may be raised, may be awakened, may rise, may be stirred up

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to raise', 'to awaken', or 'to stir up'. In this specific form, it is in the passive voice, indicating that the subject is being acted upon, rather than performing the action. It is used to describe something being brought up from a lower position, or someone being roused from sleep or inactivity.

Inflection: Present, Subjunctive, Passive, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΕΞΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to awaken' or 'to rouse'. It is related to words meaning 'to be awake' or 'to be alert'.

G985

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sounds like: blas-TAH

Translations: sprout, shoot, growth, a sprout, a shoot, to sprout, to grow, to produce

Notes: This word can function as a noun meaning 'sprout' or 'shoot,' referring to a new growth from a plant. It can also be an imperative form of the verb 'to sprout' or 'to grow,' commanding someone or something to grow or produce. In some contexts, it might refer to the act of growing or the result of growth.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative (as a noun); Imperative, Aorist, Active, Second Person Singular (as a verb)

Synonyms: ΦΥΤΟΝ, ΒΛΑΣΤΗΜΑ, ΑΥΞΑΝΩ

G1492

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: OY-den

Translations: knows, has known, understands

Notes: This verb means 'to know' or 'to understand'. It is a perfect tense verb that is used with a present meaning, indicating a state of knowing that has been acquired and continues. It describes what someone or something is aware of or comprehends.

Inflection: 3rd Person, Singular, Perfect Active Indicative

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *weyd- ('to see, to know'). In Greek, it developed into a perfect tense verb with a present meaning.

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-.

G2592

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kar-po-fo-REH-ee

Translations: bear fruit, produce fruit, be fruitful

Notes: This verb means to bear or produce fruit, either literally, as in plants yielding their produce, or figuratively, as in a person's life producing good results or spiritual fruit. It describes the act of bringing forth something valuable or beneficial.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Present Indicative, Active

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΑΩ, ΠΟΙΕΩ, ΦΕΡΩ

Etymology: This word is a compound of two Greek words: ΚΑΡΠΟΣ (KARPOS), meaning 'fruit', and ΦΟΡΕΩ (PHOREO), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. Thus, it literally means 'to fruit-bear'.

G4413

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

Sounds like: PRO-ton

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

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

Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΗ, ΠΡΩΤΙΣΤΟΣ, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ

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

G4719

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sta-KHOON

Translations: ear of grain, an ear of grain, head of grain, a head of grain, stalk, a stalk

Notes: This word refers to an ear of grain, such as wheat or barley, or the stalk that bears it. It is used to describe the part of a cereal plant that contains the seeds. In some contexts, it can also refer to a proper name, Stachys, as seen in the New Testament.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΙΤΟΣ, ΚΑΡΠΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of the word ΣΤΑΧΥΣ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the idea of standing upright or being stiff, referring to the erect stalk of grain.

G4134

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: PLAY-rays

Translations: full, complete, filled, a full

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'full' or 'complete'. It describes something that is filled to capacity or lacking nothing. It can be used to describe a container that is full, a person who is full of a certain quality (like grace or wisdom), or a time that is complete.

Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΓΕΜΩΝ, ΠΕΠΛΗΡΩΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΠΛΗΡΗΣ (plērēs) comes from the verb πίμπλημι (pimplēmi), meaning 'to fill'. It describes the state of being filled or complete.

G3860

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pa-ra-DOY

Translations: he might hand over, he might deliver, he might betray, he might commit, he might entrust, he might give up

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to hand over,' 'to deliver,' 'to betray,' or 'to commit.' It is often used in contexts of giving something or someone into the power or care of another. It can also refer to the act of passing on traditions or teachings. In the provided examples, it is used in the sense of delivering someone or something, or betraying.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΓΧΕΙΡΙΖΩ

G2590

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kar-POS

Translations: fruit, a fruit, crop, produce, result, profit, deed

Notes: This word refers to the literal fruit of plants, trees, or the earth, such as a crop or produce. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the outcome or result of an action, effort, or life, often translated as 'fruit' in the sense of 'the fruit of one's labor' or 'the fruit of the Spirit'. It is a masculine noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ, ΕΚΒΑΣΙΣ, ΕΡΓΟΝ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΡΠΟΣ is of uncertain origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to pluck' or 'to gather'. It is an ancient Greek word that has been in use since classical times.

G3936

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-ES-tee-ken

Translations: has stood by, is present, is at hand, has arrived, is ready, has presented, has appeared

Notes: This is the third person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb 'παρίστημι'. It describes a state of being present or standing by, resulting from a past action. It can mean that someone or something has arrived, is ready, or has presented themselves. It is often used to indicate proximity or availability.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΓΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΕΙΜΙ, ΠΑΡΩΝ

G2326

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: theh-ris-MOS

Translations: harvest, a harvest, reaping

Notes: This word refers to the act of harvesting or the season when harvesting takes place. It can also refer to the crop that is harvested. It is commonly used in contexts related to agriculture, but can also be used metaphorically to describe a time of gathering or consequence.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΗ, ΚΑΡΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the verb θερίζω (therizō), meaning "to reap" or "to harvest", which is related to θέρος (theros), meaning "summer" or "harvest time".

G5100

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: TEE-nee

Translations: to/for someone, to/for something, by someone, by something, with someone, with something, in what, to what, by what, a certain one, a certain thing, (to) what, (to) whom, (to) which

Notes: ΤΙΝΙ is the dative singular form of the indefinite and interrogative pronoun ΤΙΣ. As an indefinite pronoun, it means 'someone,' 'something,' 'a certain one,' or 'a certain thing,' indicating an unspecified person or object. As an interrogative pronoun, it means 'to whom,' 'to what,' 'by whom,' or 'by what,' asking about the recipient or agent of an action. Its meaning depends on the context, often indicating an indirect object or an instrument.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, All genders

Synonyms: ΤΙΣ, ΟΣΤΙΣ

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pa-ra-bo-LEE

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

Notes: This word refers to a short, illustrative story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson. It can also mean a proverb, a riddle, or a comparison. It is often used in the New Testament to describe the teaching method of Jesus, where he would use everyday situations to convey deeper truths. It is a compound word formed from 'para' (beside) and 'ballo' (to throw), literally meaning 'a throwing alongside' or 'a placing beside', implying a comparison.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΙΝΙΓΜΑ, ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ), from παραβάλλω (parabállō, “to compare, to juxtapose”), from παρά (pará, “beside”) + βάλλω (bállō, “to throw”).

G2847

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOK-koh

Translations: grain, a grain, seed, a seed, berry, a berry, scarlet, crimson, (with) scarlet, (with) crimson

Notes: This word refers to a grain, seed, or berry. It can also refer to the scarlet or crimson dye obtained from the kermes insect, which was historically used to color fabrics. In the provided examples, it appears to be used in the dative case, indicating 'with' or 'by means of' grain/seed/berry, or 'with' scarlet/crimson.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΠΕΡΜΑ, ΒΑΦΗ

Etymology: The word ΚΟΚΚΟΣ (kokkos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *kokko-, meaning 'berry' or 'grain'. It is related to words for berries or seeds in other Indo-European languages.

G1510

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ON

Translations: being, existing, a being, an existing thing, that which is

Notes: This word is the present active participle, neuter singular, of the verb 'to be'. It describes something that is 'being' or 'existing'. It can function as a noun, referring to 'a being' or 'that which exists', or as an adjective, describing something as 'being' or 'existent'. It is often used to describe the state or nature of something.

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

Synonyms: ΥΠΑΡΧΩΝ, ΓΙΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G0305

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-na-BAH-ee-nay

Translations: goes up, ascends, comes up, climbs, rises

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἀνά' (ana), meaning 'up' or 'upwards', and the verb 'βαίνω' (bainō), meaning 'to go' or 'to step'. Therefore, it literally means 'to go up' or 'to step up'. It is used to describe movement upwards, such as ascending a mountain, going up to a city, or rising from the dead. It can also refer to things that grow or spring up, like plants.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ

G2917

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: la-KHA-non

Translations: of vegetables, of herbs, of garden produce

Notes: This word refers to vegetables, herbs, or garden produce. It is used in the genitive plural, indicating possession or origin, often translated as 'of vegetables' or 'of herbs'. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'a garden of vegetables' or 'a meal of herbs'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΒΟΤΑΝΩΝ, ΧΟΡΤΩΝ

Etymology: The word 'lachanon' is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'lachaino' (to dig). It refers to plants grown in a garden that are eaten.

G3173

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: meh-ga-LOOS

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

Notes: This word is an adjective used to describe something as great, large, or mighty. It can refer to physical size, importance, intensity, or power. It is the masculine plural accusative form of the adjective, meaning it would typically modify a masculine plural noun that is the direct object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΟΛΥΣ, ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ, ΜΕΓΙΣΤΟΣ

Etymology: null

G1410

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: doo-NAH-sthai

Translations: to be able, to have power, to be strong, can

Notes: This is the present middle/passive infinitive form of the verb 'δύναμαι'. It means 'to be able' or 'to have power'. It is often used in constructions where one expresses the ability or capacity to do something, similar to the English 'can' or 'to be able to'.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Middle or Passive Voice

Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΕΞΕΣΤΙ

Etymology: From the root 'δύναμαι', meaning 'to be able'. It is related to 'δύναμις' (dynamis), meaning 'power' or 'ability'.

G2681

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-skay-NOO-oon

Translations: to dwell, to live, to encamp, to pitch a tent, to take up residence, to settle

Notes: This word describes the act of settling down, taking up residence, or making one's home in a place. It can refer to pitching a tent, encamping, or simply dwelling somewhere. It implies a sense of establishing a temporary or permanent living space.

Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΕΩ, ΚΑΤΟΙΚΕΩ, ΣΚΗΝΟΩ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΣΚΗΝΟΩ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΣΚΗΝΟΩ (skēnoō), meaning 'to dwell in a tent' or 'to encamp'.

G2531

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: KAH-thohss

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑ

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

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pah-rah-boh-LEES

Translations: of a parable, of a proverb, of a figure, of a type, of an illustration, of a comparison

Notes: This word refers to a parable, a proverb, or a figure of speech. It is often used in the context of a story or saying that conveys a moral or spiritual lesson, especially as taught by Jesus in the Gospels. It can also refer to a comparison or an illustration used to explain something.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΙΝΙΓΜΑΤΟΣ, ΠΑΡΟΙΜΙΑΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ, “juxtaposition, comparison, parable”), from παραβάλλω (parabállō, “to compare, to throw beside”), from παρά (pará, “beside”) + βάλλω (bállō, “to throw”).

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.

G2398

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: EE-dee-oys

Translations: one's own, his own, her own, its own, their own, private, peculiar, proper, a private, a peculiar

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'one's own' or 'private'. It is often used to emphasize possession or a unique relationship, indicating something that belongs specifically to a person or group, or is characteristic of them. It can be used substantively, meaning 'one's own people' or 'one's own things'.

Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΑΥ̓ΤΟΥ͂, ἙΑΥΤΟΥ͂, ΟἸΚΕΙ͂ΟΣ

G1330

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: dee-el-THOH-men

Translations: let us go through, let us pass through, let us cross over, let us traverse

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'across', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. It means to go or pass through a place, a crowd, or a period of time. It can also refer to traversing or crossing over something. In the given form, it is used as a hortatory subjunctive, expressing an exhortation or suggestion for a group to perform the action.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΕΡΑΩ

G4008

Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: peh-RAN

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΚΕΙΝΑ, ΕΚΕΙΘΕΝ

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

G0863

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ah-FEN-tes

Translations: having sent away, having let go, having left, having forgiven, having allowed, having abandoned

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'aphiēmi'. It describes an action that has been completed, often translated as 'having sent away,' 'having let go,' 'having left,' 'having forgiven,' or 'having allowed.' It indicates that the subject has performed the action of sending, letting, leaving, or forgiving something or someone. For example, it could be used in a phrase like 'having left their nets,' referring to fishermen who have abandoned their equipment.

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

Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΥΣΑΝΤΕΣ, ἘΚΒΑΛΟΝΤΕΣ, ΠΑΡΑΛΙΠΟΝΤΕΣ

G3793

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: OKH-lon

Translations: crowd, a crowd, multitude, a multitude, throng, a throng

Notes: This word refers to a large gathering of people, a crowd, or a multitude. It can also denote a throng or a mob. It is commonly used in the New Testament to describe the large groups of people who followed Jesus or gathered to hear him speak.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΑΓΕΛΗ

Etymology: The origin of the word is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to a word meaning 'to disturb' or 'to trouble', perhaps referring to the commotion a crowd can cause.

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'.

G2978

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: LAI-laps

Translations: whirlwind, a whirlwind, storm, a storm, tempest, a tempest

Notes: This word refers to a violent storm, a whirlwind, or a tempest. It describes a sudden and destructive atmospheric disturbance, often used metaphorically to describe overwhelming or destructive forces. It can be used in sentences like 'a great whirlwind came' or 'they were swept away by the tempest'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΥΕΛΛΑ, ΑΝΕΜΟΣ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be of pre-Greek, possibly Pelasgian, origin, referring to a sudden, violent gust of wind.

G0417

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-NEH-moo

Translations: of wind, of a wind

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

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΝΕΥΜΑ

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

G1949

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-BAL-len

Translations: was casting upon, was laying upon, was throwing upon, was imposing, was falling upon, was belonging to

Notes: This word is the imperfect active indicative, third person singular form of the verb 'ἐπιβάλλω' (epiballō). It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and 'βάλλω' (ballō), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. Depending on the context, it can mean to throw or cast something upon someone or something, to lay hands on, to impose, or to fall upon. It can also mean to belong to or be fitting for someone or something.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΠΙΠΤΩ, ΕΠΙΤΙΘΗΜΙ

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).

G4344

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pros-ke-PHA-lah-ee-on

Translations: pillow, a pillow, cushion, a cushion

Notes: This word refers to a pillow or cushion, something placed under the head for support, especially when sleeping. It is a compound word formed from 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'towards,' and 'κεφαλή' (kephalē), meaning 'head.' It is used to describe an object that is for or near the head.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΥΠΟΚΕΦΑΛΑΙΟΝ, ΠΡΟΣΚΛΙΝΤΡΟΝ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek, a compound of 'πρός' (pros, 'to, towards') and 'κεφαλή' (kephalē, 'head'), with the suffix '-αιον' (-aion) indicating a place or thing related to the head.

G1453

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-ee-roo-sin

Translations: they raise, they awaken, they stir up, they rouse, they erect

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to raise,' 'to awaken,' or 'to stir up.' It can be used literally, such as raising someone from sleep or from the dead, or metaphorically, like stirring up trouble or rousing a spirit. It describes an action of causing something or someone to rise or become active.

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

Synonyms: ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΔΙΕΓΕΙΡΩ, ΕΞΕΓΕΙΡΩ

Etymology: From an assumed root meaning 'to collect, gather'.

G3199

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: MEH-lei

Translations: it concerns, it matters, it is a care, it is a concern, it is of interest, it is important

Notes: This is an impersonal verb meaning 'it concerns' or 'it matters'. It is often used to express that something is a matter of care or concern to someone, typically with the person concerned in the dative case. For example, 'it concerns me' or 'it is a care to me'. It can also indicate that something is important or of interest.

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

Synonyms: ΦΡΟΝΤΙΖΩ, ΕΠΙΜΕΛΕΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *melh₁- ('to grind, crush, mill'). The sense evolved to 'to be a care' or 'to be a concern'.

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.

G0622

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-POL-loo-meh-thah

Translations: we are perishing, we are being destroyed, we are dying, we are lost

Notes: This word describes the state of perishing, being destroyed, or being lost. It is often used in contexts where there is a sense of imminent danger or ruin. It can refer to physical death or destruction, or to a state of being spiritually lost or ruined. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ὄλλυμι (ollymi), meaning 'to destroy' or 'to lose'.

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

Synonyms: ΟΛΛΥΜΙ, ΑΠΟΛΛΥΩ, ΦΘΕΙΡΩ

G1263

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: dee-eh-ger-THEIS

Translations: having been awakened, having been aroused, having been stirred up

Notes: This is a compound word formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly,' and the verb ἐγείρω (egeirō), meaning 'to awaken' or 'to raise up.' As a whole, it means 'to awaken thoroughly' or 'to arouse completely.' This form is a participle, indicating an action that has already occurred, often translated as 'having been awakened' or 'having been aroused.' It describes someone or something that has been roused from sleep, inactivity, or a state of calm.

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

Synonyms: ΕΓΕΡΘΕΙΣ, ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣ

G4623

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: see-OH-pah

Translations: be silent, keep silent, be still, hold one's peace

Notes: This verb means to be silent, to keep quiet, or to hold one's peace. It can be used to command someone to be silent or to describe a state of quietness or stillness. It is often used in the imperative mood to tell someone to 'be quiet!' or 'hush!'.

Inflection: Present Active Indicative, 2nd Person Singular; or Present Active Imperative, 2nd Person Singular

Synonyms: ΣΙΓΑΩ, ΗΣΥΧΑΖΩ

Etymology: The origin of the word ΣΙΩΠΑ is uncertain, but it is thought to be an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of silence or a command to be quiet.

G2869

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ko-PAH-sen

Translations: ceased, stopped, abated, calmed down

Notes: This word means to cease, stop, or abate. It is often used to describe the calming of winds, storms, or strong emotions like anger. It indicates that something that was active or intense has come to an end or lessened significantly.

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

Synonyms: ΠΑΥΩ, ΛΗΓΩ, ΗΣΥΧΑΖΩ

Etymology: The word κοπάζω (kopazō) is derived from κόπος (kopos), meaning 'toil, labor, weariness'. The verb thus implies a cessation from toil or a state of weariness leading to a stop or abatement.

G1055

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: gah-LEE-nay

Translations: calm, a calm, tranquility, quietness

Notes: This word refers to a state of calm or tranquility, often specifically describing a calm sea or weather. It is used to denote a peaceful and undisturbed condition, contrasting with storms or disturbances. It can be used in sentences to describe the cessation of a storm or a period of peace.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ἨΣΥΧΙΑ, ΕἸΡΗΝΗ

Etymology: The etymology of ΓΑΛΗΝΗ is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to a root meaning 'to be calm' or 'to shine brightly'.

G1169

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: DEE-loy

Translations: cowardly, timid, fearful, a coward, the fearful

Notes: This word describes someone who is cowardly, timid, or fearful. It can be used to describe a person's character or their state of mind in a particular situation. It is often used in a negative sense, implying a lack of courage or bravery. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a substantive (acting as a noun) meaning 'cowards' or 'the fearful ones'.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΦΟΒΕΡΟΣ, ΑΦΟΒΟΣ

G5399

Part of Speech: Verb

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

Translations: they feared, they were afraid

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

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΙΔΩ, ΤΡΕΜΩ

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

G0686, G0685

Part of Speech: Particle, Noun

Sounds like: AH-rah

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓Ν, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥΝ, ΚΑΤΑΡΑ

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

G3778

Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective

Sounds like: OO-tos

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

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

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ

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

G2281

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: THAH-lah-ssah

Translations: sea, a sea

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΕΛΑΓΟΣ, ΩΚΕΑΝΟΣ

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

G5219