2001 Translation

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.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ex-EL-thohn

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Letter

Sounds like: OH

Translations: the, who, which, O

Notes: Ο is primarily the masculine singular nominative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun, similar to 'the' in English. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', introducing a relative clause. Additionally, 'Ο' is the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, Omicron, which corresponds to the short 'o' sound.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative (for the article/relative pronoun); Does not inflect (for the letter)

Etymology: The definite article 'Ο' derives from Proto-Indo-European. The letter 'Ο' (Omicron) is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'.

G2424

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ay-SOOS

Translations: Jesus, Joshua

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

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

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.

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.

G2532

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: kahee

Translations: and, also, even, but, then

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EEKH-theh-san

Translations: they were gathered, they assembled, they came together

Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to be gathered together or to assemble. It describes a group of people coming together in one place, often for a specific purpose or in response to an event. It is formed from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΡΧΟΝΤΑΙ, ΣΥΝΕΛΘΟΝΤΕΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition σύν (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ἄγω (agō), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. It describes the action of bringing or leading things or people together.

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: O-KHLOY

Translations: crowds, multitudes, mobs

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

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΛΗΘΟΣ, ΛΑΟΣ

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

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

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.

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'.

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'.

G0001

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ai-gee-ah-LON

Translations: seashore, a seashore, coast, a coast, beach, a beach, shore, a shore

Notes: This word refers to the seashore, coast, or beach. It is typically used to describe the land bordering a sea or lake, often where waves break. It can be used in sentences like 'They walked along the seashore' or 'The ship landed on the beach.'

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ, ΑΚΤΗ

Etymology: The word Αἰγιαλός is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from αἶγες (aiges, 'waves') and ἅλς (hals, 'sea').

G2476

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ICE-tay-kee

Translations: stood, had stood, was standing

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΣΤΑΜΑΙ, ΜΕΝΩ, ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ

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

G0846

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

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: 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

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOHN

Translations: saying, speaking, telling

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΩΝΩΝ, ΕΡΩΝ

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

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

G4687

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

G3588, G3778

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle

Sounds like: too

Translations: of the, of him, of it, of this, to, in order to

Notes: This word is a form of the definite article 'the' or a demonstrative pronoun 'this/that'. It is most commonly used to indicate possession or relationship, translating as 'of the' or 'of him/it'. It can also be used before an infinitive verb to express purpose, meaning 'to' or 'in order to'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Etymology: The word 'Ο' (ho), from which 'ΤΟΥ' is derived, comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient word that has evolved to serve various grammatical functions in Greek.

Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral, Prefix

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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'.

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.

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'.

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.

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'.

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').

G0393

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-TEH-lan-toss

Translations: of having risen, of having appeared, of having sprung up, of having dawned

Notes: This word is a participle, indicating an action that has already occurred. It describes something that has risen, appeared, sprung up, or dawned. It is often used in contexts referring to the rising of the sun or stars, or the appearance of a new thing or person. As a genitive form, it typically functions to modify a noun or pronoun, indicating possession or relationship, often translated with 'of' or 'after' (e.g., 'after the sun had risen').

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

Synonyms: ἈΝΑΒΑΙΝΩ, ἈΝΑΦΑΙΝΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, 'up, again') and τέλλω (téllō, 'to rise, to accomplish'). The combination signifies 'to cause to rise up' or 'to rise up'.

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'.

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

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'.

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.

G2192

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: EKH-ohn

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΚΕΚΤΗΜΕΝΟΣ, ΚΑΤΕΧΩΝ

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

G4334

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: pros-EL-thon-tes

Translations: having come to, approaching, drawing near, coming forward, those who came to, when they came to

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'προσέρχομαι' (proserchomai), meaning 'to come to' or 'to approach'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is occurring in relation to the main verb of the sentence. It often functions adverbially, indicating the circumstances or time of an action, such as 'when they came to' or 'after they had approached'. It can also function adjectivally, describing 'those who came to'.

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΓΓΙΖΩ, ΠΑΡΑΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ

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.

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: AY-pahn

Translations: they said, they spoke

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'εἶπον' (eîpon), which functions as the aorist tense for 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It describes a completed action in the past, indicating that a group of people 'said' or 'spoke' something. It is used to report direct speech or to state what was communicated by multiple individuals.

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

Synonyms: ΕΛΑΛΗΣΑΝ, ΕΦΑΣΑΝ

G0846

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Sounds like: ow-TOH

Translations: (to) him, (to) her, (to) it, (to) himself, (to) herself, (to) itself

Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the pronoun 'ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ'. It functions as a personal pronoun meaning 'him', 'her', or 'it' when used as an indirect object, often translated with 'to' or 'for'. It can also function as an intensive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself', emphasizing the subject. In some contexts, especially with the definite article, it can act as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'the same'. Its usage depends heavily on the surrounding context.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LEHSS

Translations: you speak, you are speaking, you say, you are saying

Notes: This word is the second person singular present active indicative form of the verb ΛΑΛΕΩ. It means 'to speak', 'to talk', or 'to say'. It often refers to the act of uttering sounds or words, sometimes implying a more informal or chattering kind of speech, or simply to communicate verbally. It can be used in sentences like 'You speak the truth' or 'You are talking loudly'.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ

G0611

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-po-kree-THEIS

Translations: having answered, answering, replied, having replied

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

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

Synonyms: ΕἸΠΩΝ, ΛΕΓΩΝ

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.

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.

G1097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: gno-NAI

Translations: to know, to understand, to perceive, to learn, to recognize

Notes: This is the aorist active infinitive form of the verb 'γινώσκω' (ginōskō), meaning 'to know'. It expresses the action of knowing or coming to know in a general sense, without specifying the time of the action. It is often used as the object of another verb or as a complement to an adjective, indicating purpose or result, such as 'to be able to know' or 'for the purpose of knowing'.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΟΙΔΑ, ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ

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

G3748

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: HOS-tis

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΟΣ, ΟΣΠΕΡ

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.

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'.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: TOO-toh

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

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

G2980

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: lah-LOH

Translations: I speak, I say, I talk, I tell

Notes: This verb means to speak, say, or talk. It can refer to uttering sounds, expressing thoughts, or communicating information. It is often used in the context of public speaking, teaching, or giving a message. It can also refer to the act of making a sound, even by animals or inanimate objects.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΩΝΕΩ, ΕΙΠΩ

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is thought to be an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of babbling or chattering.

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

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).

G4920

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ee-OO-sin

Translations: (to) those understanding, (to) those comprehending, (to) those perceiving

Notes: This word is the dative plural present active participle of the verb 'συνίημι' (syniemi). It means to understand, comprehend, perceive, or grasp. In this form, it refers to 'those who understand' or 'those who comprehend', often implying a deep or insightful understanding. It is used to indicate the recipients of an action or state, specifically those who possess understanding.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

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.

G4394

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-fay-TEY-ah

Translations: prophecy, a prophecy, prediction, prophetic message

Notes: This word refers to a divine revelation, a message inspired by God, or the act of speaking under divine inspiration. It can also refer to the content of such a message, a prediction of future events, or a prophetic utterance. It is typically used in contexts related to divine communication and foresight.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΕΙΑ, ΧΡΗΣΜΟΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek προφητεία (prophēteía), from προφήτης (prophḗtēs, “prophet”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + φημί (phēmí, “I speak”). It refers to speaking forth or proclaiming, especially divine messages.

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: leh-GOO-sah

Translations: saying, speaking, telling, a woman saying

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

Inflection: Present Active Participle, Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΟΥΣΑ, ΦΩΝΟΥΣΑ

G0189

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-KO-ay

Translations: hearing, a hearing, report, a report, fame, a fame, rumor, a rumor, (of) hearing, (to) hearing

Notes: This word refers to the faculty of hearing, the act of hearing, or what is heard, such as a report, rumor, or news. It can also refer to the message or teaching that is heard. For example, one might speak of 'the hearing of faith' or 'a report of what happened'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Genitive, Dative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΥΣΜΑ, ΦΗΜΗ, ΛΟΓΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek verb ἀκούω (akouō), meaning 'to hear'.

G3975

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pa-KHOON-thay

Translations: grew fat, became dull, became calloused, became hardened

Notes: This verb describes the process of becoming thick, fat, or dull. It can be used literally to refer to a physical increase in size or weight, such as growing fat. Metaphorically, it is often used to describe the hardening or dulling of one's heart, mind, or senses, implying a lack of spiritual perception or responsiveness. It suggests a state of insensitivity or spiritual blindness.

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

Synonyms: ἘΛΙΠΑΝΘΗ, ἘΠΛΑΤΥΝΘΗ

Etymology: The word ΠΑΧΥΝΩ comes from the Greek adjective παχύς (pachys), meaning 'thick' or 'fat'. The verb form means 'to make thick' or 'to grow thick'.

G3775, G1510

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sounds like: OH-sin

Translations: ears, (in) ears, they may be, they should be, they are

Notes: This word is a homograph, meaning it can represent two different words with distinct meanings and origins. It can be the dative plural of the noun ΟΥΣ (ous), meaning 'ear', often used in phrases like 'in the ears of'. Alternatively, it can be the third person plural present subjunctive of the verb ΕΙΜΙ (eimi), meaning 'to be', typically used in clauses expressing purpose or result, such as 'in order that they may be'.

Inflection: Dative, Plural, Neuter (for 'ears'); Third Person, Plural, Present, Subjunctive (for 'to be')

Synonyms: ΑΚΟΗ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOOS

Translations: the, them, those

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

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

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

G2576

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-KAM-moo-san

Translations: they closed, they shut, they shut their eyes

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to close' or 'to shut', often specifically referring to closing the eyes. It is used to describe an action completed in the past. In the provided context, it describes people deliberately closing their eyes to avoid seeing something, implying a willful refusal to perceive or understand.

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

Synonyms: ΚΛΕΙΩ, ΜΥΩ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek καμμύω (kammúō), a compound of κατά (katá, 'down') and μύω (múō, 'to close the eyes, to shut').

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.'

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'.

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'.

G0281

Part of Speech: Adverb, Interjection

Sounds like: ah-MEN

Translations: Amen, truly, verily, so be it

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΛΗΘΩΣ, ΝΑΙ

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEH-goh

Translations: say, speak, tell, call, mean

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΕΡΩ

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

G4396

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-FEE-tai

Translations: prophets, (to) prophets, (of) prophets

Notes: This word refers to individuals who speak on behalf of God or a deity, often foretelling future events or delivering divine messages. In Koine Greek, it is a masculine noun. The form 'ΠΡΟΦΗΤΑΙ' is the plural form, which can function as nominative (the subject of a sentence), dative (indicating to whom or for whom something is done), or vocative (used for direct address).

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Dative or Vocative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΕΙΣ, ΧΡΗΣΜΟΛΟΓΟΙ

Etymology: The word 'ΠΡΟΦΗΤΗΣ' comes from the Greek prefix 'πρό' (pro), meaning 'before' or 'for', and 'φημί' (phēmi), meaning 'to speak' or 'to say'. Thus, it literally means 'one who speaks before' or 'one who speaks for' (another).

G1937

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-peh-thyoo-MAY-san

Translations: they desired, they longed for, they coveted, they lusted after

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb 'epithymeō'. It means 'they desired' or 'they longed for' something with strong yearning or craving. It can also carry the negative connotation of 'they coveted' or 'they lusted after', depending on the context. It describes a past action of intense desire.

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

Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΘΕΛΩ, ΟΡΕΓΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπί (epi, 'upon, toward') and θυμός (thymos, 'passion, soul, spirit'). It literally means 'to set one's passion upon' something.

G3708

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-DEIN

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

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

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΒΛΕΠΩ, ΘΕΩΡΕΩ, ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩ

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

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

G3767

Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction, Adverb

Sounds like: OON

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ἈΡΑ, ΔΕ, ΤΟΙΓΑΡΟΥ͂Ν

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

Part of Speech: 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

G0191

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-koo-ON-tos

Translations: of hearing, of listening, of one who hears, of one who listens

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to hear' or 'to listen'. It describes someone who is in the act of hearing or listening. As a genitive form, it often indicates possession, origin, or the subject of an action, translating to 'of one who hears' or 'while hearing'. It can be used in various contexts to indicate the presence or action of a listener.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΟΝΤΟΣ, ΕΝΩΤΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΥ

G4920

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: soon-ee-EN-tos

Translations: of understanding, of perceiving, of comprehending, of discerning

Notes: This word is the genitive singular masculine or neuter form of the present active participle of the verb 'συνίημι' (syniēmi). It describes someone or something that is in the process of understanding, perceiving, or comprehending. It is often used to refer to a person who is hearing or learning something and grasping its meaning.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΟΝΤΟΣ, ΝΟΟΥΝΤΟΣ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΟΝΤΟΣ

G4190

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: po-NEE-ros

Translations: evil, wicked, bad, malicious, harmful, worthless, a wicked person, the evil one

Notes: This word describes something or someone as evil, wicked, or bad. It can refer to moral depravity, harmfulness, or worthlessness. It is often used to describe people who are morally corrupt or actions that are harmful. When used substantively, it can refer to 'the evil one,' often understood as the devil.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΣ, ΦΑΥΛΟΣ, ΑΣΕΒΗΣ

Etymology: The word is derived from πονέω (poneō), meaning 'to toil, labor, suffer,' suggesting something that causes toil or suffering, hence 'evil' or 'painful.'

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.

G4687

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: spar-EES

Translations: sown, having been sown, scattered, having been scattered

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to sow' or 'to scatter'. It describes something that has been sown or scattered, indicating a past action that has resulted in a current state. It is often used in agricultural contexts, referring to seeds, but can also be used metaphorically, such as in the context of spreading a message or people being dispersed.

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

Synonyms: ΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ

G0191

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ah-KOO-ohn

Translations: hearing, listening, obeying, understanding, one who hears, a hearer

Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'hearing' or 'listening'. It describes an ongoing action of perceiving sound. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun, or as a substantive, referring to 'one who hears' or 'a hearer'. It can also be used adverbially to describe the manner of an action.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩΝ, ἘΝΩΤΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ὙΠΑΚΟΥΩΝ

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, Participle

Sounds like: lam-BAH-non

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

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

G1438

Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun

Sounds like: eh-ah-TOH

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter

G4340

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pros-KAI-ros

Translations: temporary, for a season, for a time, transient, passing, a temporary

Notes: This is a compound word formed from 'πρός' (pros), meaning 'to' or 'toward', and 'καιρός' (kairos), meaning 'time' or 'season'. It describes something that lasts only for a limited period, is transient, or is subject to the circumstances of the moment. It implies a lack of permanence or enduring quality. For example, it can describe a joy that is short-lived or a belief that is not deeply rooted.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΑΙΡΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΙΡΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣΚΑΙΡΟΣ

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-ze-tai

Translations: is caused to stumble, is offended, is led into sin, is made to fall, is scandalized

Notes: This word describes the action of being caused to stumble, to be offended, or to be led into sin. It implies a passive state where someone else or a situation causes one to falter in their faith or moral standing. It is often used in contexts where a person's actions or words become a 'stumbling block' for another, causing them to fall away or be offended.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΟΠΤΩ, ΠΙΠΤΩ

G3309

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: meh-RIM-nah

Translations: care, a care, anxiety, an anxiety, worry, a worry

Notes: This word refers to a state of anxious concern, worry, or preoccupation, often about future events or responsibilities. It can describe the mental burden or distraction caused by such concerns. It is typically used to denote a negative or burdensome kind of care, rather than a positive one.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΓΩΝΙΑ, ΦΡΟΝΤΙΣ, ΑΝΗΣΥΧΙΑ

Etymology: The word "μεριμνα" (merimna) is thought to derive from the verb "μερίζω" (merizō), meaning "to divide" or "to distract," suggesting a mind divided or distracted by cares.

G4846

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soom-PNEE-ghee

Translations: chokes, is choked, suffocates, is suffocated, crowds out, is crowded out

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix ΣΥΝ- (syn-), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΠΝΙΓΩ (pnigō), meaning 'to choke' or 'to strangle'. It means to choke completely, to suffocate, or to crowd out. It is often used metaphorically to describe something that hinders or suppresses growth, such as worries or riches choking out the word of God.

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

Synonyms: ΠΝΙΓΩ, ΑΠΟΠΝΙΓΩ, ΠΝΙΓΕΥΣ

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'.

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

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.

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'.

G3908

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: par-eh-THEE-ken

Translations: he set before, he placed before, he presented, he served, he committed, he entrusted

Notes: This word is the third person singular aorist active indicative form of the verb 'παρατίθημι' (paratithēmi). It means 'he set before' or 'he placed before', often in the context of food or objects. It can also mean 'to commit' or 'to entrust' something to someone, implying a placing alongside or depositing for safekeeping. In the provided examples, it is used in the sense of setting food before someone.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΟΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΠΑΡΑΔΙΔΩΜΙ

G3666

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: oh-moi-O-thay

Translations: was made like, was likened, was compared, was made similar

Notes: This word is the aorist passive indicative third person singular form of the verb 'homoioō'. It means 'to be made like' or 'to be likened to' something or someone. It describes a state where a subject has been made similar or comparable to another entity, often implying a transformation or a comparison being drawn. It is used to indicate that something or someone has been put into a state of resemblance.

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΚΑΖΩ, ΠΑΡΑΒΑΛΛΩ

Etymology: The word 'homoioō' comes from the Greek word 'homoios' (ὅμοιος), meaning 'like' or 'similar'. It is formed by adding the verbal suffix '-oō' to this root, indicating the action of making something similar.

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.

G4690

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SPER-mah

Translations: seed, a seed, offspring, descendants, children, posterity

Notes: This word refers to 'seed' in a literal sense, like the seed from which a plant grows. It is also commonly used metaphorically to mean 'offspring' or 'descendants', referring to a lineage or posterity. It can be used in contexts like 'the seed of Abraham' to mean Abraham's descendants.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΓΕΝΟΣ, ΓΕΝΝΗΜΑ

Etymology: The word 'σπέρμα' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *sper- meaning 'to strew, sow'. It is related to the verb 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow'.

G2190

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Sounds like: EKH-thros

Translations: enemy, an enemy, hostile, hateful

Notes: This word refers to an adversary or opponent, someone who is hostile or an enemy. It can be used as both a noun to describe a person who is an enemy, or as an adjective to describe something as hostile or hateful. It is often used in a personal sense, referring to someone who is actively opposed to another.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ἈΝΤΙΚΕΙΜΕΝΟΣ, ΠΟΛΕΜΙΟΣ

Etymology: From a primary word ἔχθω (echthō, to hate). It describes someone who is an object of hatred or who harbors hatred.

G1947

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-pes-PEI-ren

Translations: sowed, scattered seed, planted

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and the verb 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow' or 'to scatter seed'. In its past tense form, it means 'he/she/it sowed' or 'he/she/it scattered seed'. It describes the action of planting or distributing seeds, often with the implication of doing so over or upon something.

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

Synonyms: ΦΥΤΕΥΩ, ΒΑΛΛΩ

G2215

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dzee-ZAH-nee-ah

Translations: tares, weeds

Notes: This word refers to a type of weed, specifically darnel (Lolium temulentum), which closely resembles wheat in its early stages of growth but is poisonous. It is often used metaphorically to describe something harmful or undesirable that grows alongside something good, making it difficult to distinguish and separate until maturity. In the provided context, it refers to harmful plants sown among good crops.

Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word is likely of Aramaic origin, possibly from a root meaning 'to sow' or 'to grow'. It was adopted into Greek, particularly in the context of agricultural parables.

G0303

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Prefix

Sounds like: ah-NAH

Translations: up, upward, again, back, each, per, through, among, by, on, upon

Notes: ἈΝΑ is a versatile Koine Greek word that can function as a preposition, an adverb, or a prefix in compound words. As a preposition, it typically takes the accusative case and signifies movement 'up' or 'upward', or distribution 'each' or 'per'. As an adverb, it can mean 'up' or 'upward'. When used as a prefix, it often conveys meanings such as 'up', 'back', 'again', or 're-'. For example, in 'ἈΝΑΣΤΗΘΙ' (anastethi), it means 'stand up' or 'rise up'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΝΩ, ΕΠΙ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'on, upon, up'.

G0565

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ap-EEL-then

Translations: he went away, he departed, he left

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΥΠΑΓΩ, ΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ

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'.

G5119

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: TOH-teh

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΠΕΙΤΑ, ΕΙΤΑ, ΟΥΝ

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

G2036

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: EYE-pon

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

G3780

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: OOKH-ee

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗ

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

G4982

Part of Speech: Prefix, Verb Stem

Sounds like: SOH

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

Notes: ΣΩ is not a standalone word in Koine Greek but functions as a prefix or verb stem, primarily derived from the verb ΣΩΖΩ (sōzō). It carries the core meaning of 'saving' or 'preserving'. When used in compound verbs, it contributes this sense of salvation, deliverance, or making whole. For example, in the provided text, it appears as part of ΔΙΑΣΩΣΗ (diasōsei), meaning 'he will save through' or 'he will preserve'.

Inflection: Does not inflect as a standalone word; functions as a stem for verb conjugations.

Synonyms: ΡΥΟΜΑΙ, ΔΙΑΣΩΖΩ, ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ

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.

G0565

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: ap-el-THON-tes

Translations: having gone away, departing, going away, after going, when they had gone

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having gone away' or 'after going'. It describes an action that has been completed before the main verb's action. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἈΠΌ (APO), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ἘΡΧΟΜΑΙ (ERCHOMAI), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'. Thus, it literally means 'to go away from'. It is used to indicate movement away from a place or a person.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Masculine, Nominative, Plural

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΛΘΟΝΤΕΣ, ΥΠΑΓΟΝΤΕΣ

G5346

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: PHAY-sin

Translations: he says, she says, it says, he said, she said, it said

Notes: This word is a common verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is used to report what someone else has said or to introduce a direct quote. It can be translated as 'he says', 'she says', or 'it says', and often implies 'he/she/it said' in narrative contexts.

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΕΡΩ

Etymology: The word ΦΗΜΙ (phēmi) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to speak' or 'to show'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that convey the idea of speaking or declaring.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: sool-leh-GON-tes

Translations: collecting, gathering, picking up, assembling

Notes: This word is a present active participle meaning 'collecting' or 'gathering'. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (SYN), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΛΕΓΩ (LEGO), meaning 'to gather' or 'to pick up'. It describes an ongoing action of bringing things together. For example, it can be used to describe people gathering crops or collecting items.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ

G4621

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: SEE-tos

Translations: grain, a grain, corn, a corn, wheat, a wheat, food, a food

Notes: This word refers to grain, especially wheat, or more generally, food. It is often used in contexts related to agriculture, provisions, or sustenance. It can be used to describe the crop itself or the prepared food derived from it.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΙΤΕΙΑ, ΣΙΤΙΟΝ

Etymology: The word "σῖτος" (sitos) is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It has been used in Greek since ancient times to refer to grain or food.

G4885

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-ow-XAH-nes-thai

Translations: to grow together, to increase together, to be growing together, to be increasing together

Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'συν-' (syn-), meaning 'with' or 'together,' and the verb 'αὐξάνω' (auxanō), meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase.' Therefore, it means 'to grow together' or 'to increase together.' It describes a process where multiple things develop or expand simultaneously and in conjunction with each other. It is used in contexts where things are allowed to develop or mature side-by-side.

Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΕΚΦΥΟΜΑΙ, ΣΥΜΦΥΩ

G0297

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: am-FOH-teh-rah

Translations: both

Notes: This word means 'both' and refers to two things or two groups. It is a compound word formed from 'ἀμφί' (on both sides, around) and 'ἕτερος' (other, different). It is used to indicate that something applies to or includes two distinct entities or categories. For example, it can be used to say 'both hands' or 'both sides'.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Etymology: The word ἈΜΦΟΤΕΡΟΣ is derived from the Greek preposition ἀμφί (amphi), meaning 'on both sides' or 'around', and ἕτερος (heteros), meaning 'other' or 'different'. It literally means 'both of two'.

G3360

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: MEKH-ree

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

Notes: This word indicates a point in time or space that is reached, meaning 'until' or 'up to'. As a preposition, it takes the genitive case and specifies the limit of an action or state. As an adverb, it can modify verbs or clauses, indicating duration or extent. As a conjunction, it introduces a temporal clause, meaning 'while' or 'until'.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΕΩΣ, ΑΧΡΙ

Etymology: From an assumed base *mekh-, perhaps related to μέγας (megas, “great”) or μήκος (mēkos, “length”). It denotes a limit or extent.

G2326

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: theh-rees-MOO

Translations: of harvest, of reaping, of summer

Notes: This word refers to the act of harvesting or reaping, or the season when this activity takes place, which is summer. It is often used in contexts related to agriculture, such as the gathering of crops like wheat or barley. It can also metaphorically refer to a time of gathering or consequence.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΑΜΗΤΟΣ, ΚΑΡΠΟΦΟΡΙΑ

Etymology: The word 'θερισμός' (therismos) comes from the verb 'θερίζω' (therizo), meaning 'to reap' or 'to harvest', which itself is derived from 'θέρος' (theros), meaning 'summer' or 'harvest time'.

G2540

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kahee-ROH

Translations: to time, to season, to opportunity, to a proper time, to a fixed time, to a due season, to a critical time

Notes: This word refers to a specific, opportune, or appointed time, often implying a critical or decisive moment. It is distinct from 'chronos' (χρόνος), which refers to chronological or sequential time. 'Kairos' emphasizes the qualitative aspect of time, focusing on the right or fitting moment for something to happen. It is used in contexts where a particular event or action is expected or appropriate.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΩΡΑ, ΧΡΟΝΟΣ

G2046

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-ROH

Translations: I will say, I will speak

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

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

Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

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

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'.

G2618

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: kah-tah-KOW-sy

Translations: to burn up, to consume by fire, to destroy by fire

Notes: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'katakaiō', meaning 'to burn up' or 'to consume completely by fire'. It is a compound word formed from 'kata' (down, completely) and 'kaiō' (to burn). It describes an action of thorough and destructive burning, often implying complete annihilation by fire. It can be used in contexts where something is utterly destroyed by flames.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΚΑΙΩ, ΕΚΚΑΙΩ, ΑΝΑΛΙΣΚΩ

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.

G2983

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: lah-BOHN

Translations: taking, having taken, receiving, having received, seizing, having seized

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take,' 'to receive,' or 'to seize.' As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action that has already occurred. It often indicates the means or circumstance by which another action takes place. For example, 'having taken the book, he read it' or 'receiving the gift, she smiled.'

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

Synonyms: ΚΟΜΙΣΑΜΕΝΟΣ, ΔΕΞΑΜΕΝΟΣ, ΕΙΛΗΦΩΣ

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).

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.

G1186

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: DEN-dron

Translations: tree, a tree

Notes: This word refers to a tree, a large woody plant with a trunk and branches. It is commonly used in the New Testament and other Koine Greek texts to describe literal trees, but can also be used metaphorically, for example, to represent a person or a lineage. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter

Synonyms: ΞΥΛΟΝ, ΦΥΤΟΝ

Etymology: The word "δένδρον" (dendron) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *drew- or *deru-, meaning "tree" or "wood." It is related to words for tree in many other Indo-European languages.

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'.

G2983

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: lah-BOO-sah

Translations: taking, having taken, receiving, having received, a woman taking, she taking

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'λαμβάνω' (lambanō), meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject. In this form, it indicates an action that has been completed in the past relative to the main verb, and it refers to a feminine singular subject.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Feminine, Singular, Nominative

Synonyms: ΔΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΚΟΜΙΖΩ, ΑΙΡΕΩ

G2193

Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb, Preposition

Sounds like: EH-ohs

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΜΕΧΡΙ, ΑΧΡΙ, ΠΡΙΝ

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

G3756, G3757

Part of Speech: Adverb, Relative Adverb, Relative Pronoun

Sounds like: OO

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΜΗ, ΟΠΟΥ

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

G3650

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: HO-lon

Translations: whole, entire, all, complete, a whole, an entire

Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'whole' or 'entire'. It describes something as being complete or undivided. It can be used to emphasize the totality of something, such as 'the whole house' or 'all the people'. In the provided examples, it refers to the entirety of a task or a place.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΑΣ, ΣΥΝΟΛΟΝ

Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary word; properly, 'all', 'the whole', 'entire'.

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”).

G4137

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: play-roh-THEE

Translations: be fulfilled, be completed, be filled, be made full

Notes: This word is a verb meaning to be filled, to be completed, or to be fulfilled. It is often used in the context of prophecies being fulfilled, time being completed, or a vessel being filled. It describes a state of being brought to fullness or completion.

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΩ, ΓΕΝΟΜΑΙ, ΠΛΗΘΩ

Etymology: The word Πληρόω (plēroō) comes from πλῆρες (plēres), meaning 'full'. It is related to the concept of fullness or completion.

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: leh-GON-tos

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΡΩ, ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ

G4750

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: STOH-mah

Translations: mouth, an mouth, opening, edge, speech, utterance

Notes: This word refers to the mouth of a person or animal. It can also metaphorically refer to an opening or entrance, such as the mouth of a river or a cave. Furthermore, it is often used to denote speech, utterance, or the edge of a sword or other sharp object, implying the 'cutting' or 'speaking' part. It is a neuter noun.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΣΤΟΜΑΤΟΣ, ΣΤΟΜΑΤΙ, ΣΤΟΜΑΤΑ

Etymology: From an ancient root meaning 'mouth' or 'opening'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages with similar meanings.

G2044

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-REHF-xoh-mai

Translations: I will utter, I will belch forth, I will speak out, I will declare

Notes: This word primarily means 'to belch' or 'to vomit forth.' Metaphorically, it is used to describe the forceful or abundant utterance of words, thoughts, or prophecies, implying a gushing forth of speech. It suggests speaking out or declaring something with intensity.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Future, Indicative, Middle Voice

Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΘΕΓΓΟΜΑΙ, ἈΠΟΦΘΕΓΓΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἐρεύγομαι (ereugomai) is of imitative origin, mimicking the sound of belching or roaring. It is related to the Latin 'erugere' (to belch forth).

G2928

Part of Speech: Participle, Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: keh-kroo-MEH-nah

Translations: hidden things, things hidden, secrets, concealed things

Notes: This word is the perfect passive participle of the verb 'κρύπτω' (kryptō), meaning 'to hide' or 'to conceal'. It describes something that has been hidden or kept secret. When used as a noun, especially in the neuter plural form like 'κεκρυμμένα', it refers to 'hidden things' or 'secrets'. It is used to describe information or objects that are not openly known or visible.

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

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΑ, ΑΦΑΝΗ

G2602

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: kah-tah-boh-LEES

Translations: of foundation, of a foundation, of laying down, of casting down, of conception

Notes: This word refers to the act of laying down, casting down, or establishing something, often used in the context of a foundation or the beginning of something. It can also refer to the act of conception, as in the laying down of seed. In a sentence, it would typically be used to describe the origin or basis of something.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine

Synonyms: ΘΕΜΕΛΙΟΥ, ΑΡΧΗΣ

Etymology: The word ΚΑΤΑΒΟΛΗ is a compound word derived from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (ballo), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'. Thus, it literally means 'a casting down' or 'a laying down'.

G0863

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-FEIS

Translations: you may let go, you may send away, you may forgive, you may permit, you may abandon, you may leave

Notes: This is a form of the verb 'aphiēmi', meaning to send away, let go, forgive, permit, or abandon. It is used to express an action that the subject might do or is permitted to do, often implying a condition or a wish. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'If you forgive their sin...' or 'You may let go of the rope.'

Inflection: Second Person, Singular, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΛΥΩ, ΑΦΙΗΜΙ, ΣΥΓΧΩΡΕΩ

G2215

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dzee-ZAH-nee-ohn

Translations: of tares, of darnel, of weeds

Notes: This word refers to tares or darnel, a type of weed that closely resembles wheat in its early stages of growth. It is often used metaphorically to represent false believers or evil influences that grow alongside good ones. In a sentence, it would typically be used to indicate possession or origin, such as 'the field of tares' or 'the parable of the tares'.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Neuter

Etymology: The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is believed to be of Semitic or Persian origin, possibly entering Greek through Aramaic.

G5207

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: HUI-os

Translations: son, a son

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ

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

G2889

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: KOS-mos

Translations: world, a world, universe, order, adornment, decoration, ornament

Notes: This word refers to the world or the universe, often implying an ordered system. It can also refer to adornment or decoration, such as jewelry or clothing, highlighting the idea of something well-arranged or beautiful. In a broader sense, it can denote humanity or the inhabitants of the earth.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΗ, ΑΙΩΝ, ΓΗ

Etymology: From the verb κοσμέω (kosmeō), meaning 'to arrange, to put in order, to adorn'. The noun form thus carries the sense of something ordered, arranged, or beautiful.

G4687, G4686

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Sounds like: SPEI-ras

Translations: you sowed, you scattered, a cohort, a company, a band

Notes: This word can be either a verb form or a noun. As a verb, it is the second person singular aorist active indicative of 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow' or 'to scatter'. It describes an action of planting seeds or dispersing something widely. As a noun, 'σπεῖρα' (speira) refers to a military cohort, a company, or a band of people, often used in the context of Roman military units.

Inflection: Verb: Second Person Singular, Aorist Active Indicative; Noun: Nominative Singular, Feminine

Synonyms: ΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΔΙΑΣΚΟΡΠΙΖΩ, ΤΑΓΜΑ

Etymology: The verb ΣΠΕΙΡΩ comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to strew, scatter'. The noun ΣΠΕΙΡΑ is derived from the verb, referring to something 'sown' or 'gathered', evolving to mean a 'coil' or 'band', and then a military unit.

G1228

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: dee-AH-boh-los

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΣΑΤΑΝΑΣ, ΑΝΤΙΚΕΙΜΕΝΟΣ, ΠΕΙΡΑΖΩΝ

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

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".

G4930

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-teh-LEH-yah

Translations: completion, end, consummation, a completion, an end, a consummation

Notes: This word refers to the completion or bringing to an end of something, often with the sense of a final conclusion or consummation. It can describe the end of an age, a period of time, or a specific event. It is used to denote the final stage or ultimate outcome.

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΟΣ, ΠΕΡΑΣ, ΑΠΟΤΕΛΕΣΜΑ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΙΑ is derived from the verb συντελέω (synteleō), meaning 'to complete, finish, bring to an end,' which is itself formed from σύν (syn, 'with, together') and τελέω (teleō, 'to complete, fulfill').

G5618

Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction

Sounds like: OH-sper

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

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

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑΠΕΡ

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

G0649

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-pos-teh-LEI

Translations: he sends, she sends, it sends, he will send, she will send, it will send

Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to send' or 'to send away'. It can refer to sending a person on a mission, sending a message, or sending something away. It is often used in the context of commissioning someone or dispatching something. The form 'ἈΠΟΣΤΕΛΕΙ' can be either the present indicative active third person singular (he/she/it sends) or the future indicative active third person singular (he/she/it will send).

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Present or Future Indicative, Active Voice

Synonyms: ΠΕΜΠΩ, ΕΞΑΠΟΣΤΕΛΛΩ

G4160

Part of Speech: Verb (Participle)

Sounds like: poy-OON-tas

Translations: doing, making, performing, working, producing, creating, causing, practicing, carrying out

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'poieō', meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. As a participle, it describes someone or something that is in the act of doing or making something. It can function adjectivally, describing a noun (e.g., 'the ones doing'), or adverbially, indicating the manner or circumstance of an action. In the provided examples, it refers to 'those who are doing' or 'those who are making'.

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

Synonyms: ΠΡΑΤΤΟΝΤΑΣ, ΕΡΓΑΖΟΜΕΝΟΥΣ

G0458

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-no-MEE-ahn

Translations: lawlessness, iniquity, a lawlessness, an iniquity, transgression, a transgression

Notes: This word refers to a state of being without law, or a violation of law. It often implies moral transgression, wickedness, or a disregard for divine or human laws. In a sentence, it would typically function as the direct object of a verb, indicating the thing that is being done or committed.

Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΑΜΑΡΤΙΑ, ΑΔΙΚΙΑ, ΠΑΡΑΒΑΣΙΣ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνομία (anomía, “lawlessness”), from ἄνομος (ánomos, “lawless”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + νόμος (nómos, “law”).

G4442

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: PY-ros

Translations: of fire, fire, a fire

Notes: This word refers to fire, a fundamental element. It can be used literally to describe a burning flame or figuratively to represent judgment, purification, or divine presence. As a noun, it functions as the subject or object in a sentence, or in this genitive form, it indicates possession or origin.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter

Synonyms: ΦΛΟΞ, ΚΑΥΣΙΣ

Etymology: The word 'πῦρ' (pyr) comes from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂wr̥, meaning 'fire'. It is a very ancient word found across many Indo-European languages.

G1606

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-LAM-psoo-sin

Translations: will shine forth, will shine out, will radiate

Notes: This word is a compound verb, formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb λάμπω (lampō), meaning 'to shine'. Therefore, it means 'to shine forth' or 'to shine out'. It describes something or someone emitting light or brilliance, often implying a sudden or prominent display. It is used to indicate a future action where something will become conspicuously bright or glorious.

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

Synonyms: ΛΑΜΠΩ, ΦΑΙΝΩ, ΑΝΑΤΕΛΛΩ

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.

G2343

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: thay-sa-OO-roh

Translations: to store up, to lay up, to treasure, to hoard, to save, to accumulate

Notes: This verb means to store up or lay up something, often referring to wealth, treasures, or provisions. It can also imply accumulating or hoarding. It is used to describe the act of gathering and keeping things for future use, whether literally or figuratively.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΘΗΣΑΥΡΙΖΩ, ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΤΑΜΙΕΥΩ

Etymology: From the noun θησαυρός (thēsauros), meaning 'treasure' or 'storehouse'. The verb is derived from this noun, indicating the action of creating or using a treasure/storehouse.

G2928

Part of Speech: Adjective, Participle

Sounds like: keh-kroo-MMEH-noh

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

Notes: This word is a perfect passive participle, meaning 'having been hidden' or 'that which has been hidden'. It describes something that is not visible or known, kept from sight or knowledge. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a substantive (acting as a noun) referring to a hidden person or thing. In the provided examples, it appears to be used in the dative singular (ΚΕΚΡΥΜΜΕΝΩ) and genitive plural (ΚΕΚΡΥΜΜΕΝΩΝ), indicating 'to/for the hidden one/thing' or 'of the hidden ones/things' respectively.

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter, Perfect Passive Participle

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΚΕΚΡΥΜΜΕΝΟΣ, ΛΑΝΘΑΝΩ

G2147

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: eu-RON

Translations: finding, having found, discovering, obtaining

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΑΝΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ, ΕΞΕΥΡΙΣΚΩ

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

G3745

Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun, Relative Adjective

Sounds like: OH-sah

Translations: as many as, all that, whatever, how many, all things whatsoever, whatever things

Notes: This word is the neuter plural form of the relative pronoun/adjective ὅσος (hosos). It means 'as many as' or 'all that/which' and is used to introduce a relative clause, referring to an indefinite quantity or number of things. It can function as both a pronoun (e.g., 'whatever things') or an adjective (e.g., 'as many things as'). It can be used in both the nominative and accusative cases.

Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: PANTA, HAPAS

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the demonstrative pronoun ὅδε (hode, 'this') and the interrogative pronoun τίς (tis, 'who? what?').

G1565

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective

Sounds like: eh-KAY-non

Translations: that (one), him, it

Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'that' or 'that one'. It refers to something distant in space or time, or something previously mentioned or understood from the context. As a pronoun, it can stand alone, meaning 'that one' or 'him/it'. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, meaning 'that [noun]'. In this form, it is used for a masculine singular object of a verb or preposition.

Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative

Synonyms: ΟΥ̓ΤΟΣ, ὉΔΕ

Etymology: The word ἘΚΕΙΝΟΣ (ekeinos) is derived from the adverb ἐκεῖ (ekei), meaning 'there'. It refers to something 'over there' or 'that one there', indicating distance.

G1713

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: em-POH-ron

Translations: of merchants, of a merchant

Notes: This word refers to a merchant, trader, or one who travels for trade. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐν' (in, among) and 'πόρος' (a way, passage, or means of passage), literally meaning 'one who travels in or by way of trade'. It is used to describe individuals engaged in commerce, buying and selling goods, often traveling to do so. In the provided examples, it consistently appears in the genitive plural, indicating possession or relation, such as 'of the merchants'.

Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine

Synonyms: ΕΜΠΟΡΕΥΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΕΥΤΗΣ, ΕΜΠΟΡΙΑ

G2212

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: zay-TOON-tee

Translations: to seek, to search for, to look for, to desire, to inquire, to investigate, (to) one seeking, (to) one searching, (to) one looking for, (to) one desiring, (to) one inquiring, (to) one investigating

Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'ζητέω' (zēteō), meaning 'to seek' or 'to search for'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by a noun or pronoun. In this dative singular form, it typically means 'to the one seeking' or 'for the one seeking', indicating the recipient or beneficiary of an action, or the person to whom something is directed.

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

Synonyms: ΕΠΙΖΗΤΕΩ, ΑΝΑΖΗΤΕΩ, ΕΡΕΥΝΑΩ

G0565

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: ap-el-THOHN

Translations: having gone away, having departed, having gone, having left

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'aperchomai', meaning 'to go away' or 'to depart'. As a participle, it describes an action that has already occurred or is completed, often functioning adverbially to modify the main verb in a sentence. It indicates that the subject has performed the action of going away before or concurrently with the action of the main verb.

Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Synonyms: ΕΞΕΛΘΩΝ, ΥΠΑΓΩΝ

G4097

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: pep-RAH-ken

Translations: has sold, sold, he has sold, she has sold, it has sold

Notes: This word is the third person singular, perfect active indicative form of the verb 'pipraskō', meaning 'to sell'. It indicates an action that was completed in the past and has ongoing results in the present. Therefore, it translates to 'he/she/it has sold' or simply 'he/she/it sold' in contexts where the perfect tense implies a completed action with present relevance.

Inflection: Perfect Active Indicative, 3rd Person Singular

Etymology: From an ancient root related to selling or trading. It is connected to the idea of 'passing over' or 'handing over' something in exchange for payment.

G0059

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ee-go-RAH-sen

Translations: bought, purchased

Notes: This word means 'he/she/it bought' or 'he/she/it purchased'. It describes the action of acquiring something by paying a price for it. It is typically used in sentences where a subject performs the action of buying an object.

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

Synonyms: ΩΝΕΟΜΑΙ, ΠΡΙΑΜΑΙ

Etymology: From ἀγορά (agora), meaning 'marketplace' or 'assembly'. The verb literally means 'to do in the agora', referring to buying and selling activities that took place in the marketplace.

G4522

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: sah-GAY-nay

Translations: dragnet, a dragnet, fishing net, a fishing net

Notes: This word refers to a large fishing net, specifically a dragnet, which is cast into the sea and then drawn to shore, gathering all kinds of fish. It is often used metaphorically to describe something that gathers a large and diverse collection of things, as seen in parables.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Synonyms: ΔΙΚΤΥΟΝ, ΑΜΦΙΒΛΗΣΤΡΟΝ

Etymology: The word 'σαγήνη' (sagēnē) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'σάττω' (sattō), meaning 'to pack, load, or fill'. It refers to a large net used for sweeping or dragging.

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: soon-ah-gah-GOO-see

Translations: gathering, having gathered, collecting, assembling, bringing together

Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, meaning 'to gather' or 'to assemble'. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (together with) and the verb ΑΓΩ (to lead, to bring). Thus, it literally means 'leading together' or 'bringing together'. It describes someone or something that is in the act of gathering or has completed the act of gathering.

Inflection: Feminine, Singular, Nominative, Aorist Active Participle

Synonyms: ΑΓΕΙΡΩ, ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ, ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ

G4137

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ep-lay-ROH-thay

Translations: was fulfilled, was completed, was filled, was accomplished, was made full

Notes: This word describes something being brought to completion, filled to capacity, or fully accomplished. It is used in a passive sense, indicating that the subject is the recipient of the action, rather than the one performing it. For example, a prophecy might be 'fulfilled,' or a period of time 'completed,' or a vessel 'filled.'

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

Synonyms: ΤΕΛΕΩ, ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ, ἈΝΑΠΛΗΡΟΩ

G0309

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-nah-bee-BAH-sahn-tes

Translations: bringing up, having brought up, drawing up, having drawn up, causing to go up, having caused to go up

Notes: This word describes the action of bringing something up, drawing it out, or causing it to ascend. It implies movement from a lower to a higher position, often with effort or intention. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing an action performed by the subject, often indicating a completed action in the past.

Inflection: Aorist Active Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural

Synonyms: ΑΝΑΓΩ, ΑΝΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΝΙΣΤΗΜΙ

G2523

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Sounds like: kah-thee-SAN-tes

Translations: having sat down, sitting down, when they sat down, after they sat down

Notes: This word is a participle derived from the verb 'to sit' or 'to cause to sit'. It describes an action of sitting that has already occurred or is ongoing, often implying a state resulting from that action. It can be translated in various ways depending on the context, such as 'having sat down' or 'while sitting'.

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

Synonyms: ΚΑΘΗΜΕΝΟΙ, ΕΔΡΑΣΑΝΤΕΣ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EL-ex-an

Translations: they gathered, they collected, they assembled

Notes: This word is the third person plural aorist active indicative form of the verb ΣΥΛΛΕΓΩ (syllegō), meaning 'to gather together' or 'to collect'. It describes an action completed in the past by a group of people. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΛΕΓΩ (legō), which in this context means 'to pick' or 'to choose'.

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

Synonyms: ΣΥΝΑΓΩ, ΑΘΡΟΙΖΩ, ΣΥΝΟΙΖΩ

G0030

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ang-GAY-on

Translations: vessel, a vessel, container, a container, jar, a jar, pot, a pot

Notes: This word refers to a vessel, container, or jar, typically used for holding liquids or other items. It can be used in a general sense for any kind of receptacle. In the provided context, it refers to containers used to collect good fish.

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

Synonyms: ΣΚΕΥ͂ΟΣ, ἈΓΓΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἀγγεῖον (aggeion) is derived from ἀγγος (aggos), meaning 'vessel' or 'container'.

G4550

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: sah-PRAH

Translations: rotten, corrupt, worthless, bad, useless

Notes: This word describes something that is rotten, decayed, or spoiled, often referring to fruit, trees, or fish. Metaphorically, it can refer to something that is corrupt, worthless, or morally depraved, such as speech or actions. It is used to describe things that are no longer good or useful.

Inflection: Plural, Feminine, Nominative or Accusative

Synonyms: ΠΟΝΗΡΟΣ, ΦΑΥΛΟΣ

Etymology: The word ΣΑΠΡΟΣ is derived from the verb σήπω (sēpō), meaning 'to rot' or 'to cause to decay'. It describes something that has undergone a process of decomposition.

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.

G1831

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ex-el-EU-son-tai

Translations: they will go out, they will come out, they will proceed, they will emerge

Notes: This word is the future tense of the verb 'to go out' or 'to come out'. It describes an action where multiple subjects will move from an inside location to an outside one, or from a state of being contained to being revealed. It signifies an emergence or a departure.

Inflection: Future Indicative, Third Person Plural

Synonyms: ΑΠΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΚΒΑΙΝΩ, ΠΡΟΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ

Etymology: The word ἐξέρχομαι (exerchomai) is a compound word formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning 'to come' or 'to go'.

G873

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ah-fo-ree-OO-sin

Translations: they will separate, they will set apart, they will divide, they will exclude

Notes: This word means to separate, set apart, or divide. It is often used in the context of distinguishing one group or thing from another, or of excluding someone from a community. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ὁρίζω (horizo), meaning 'to mark out boundaries' or 'to define'.

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

Synonyms: ΔΙΑΚΡΙΝΩ, ΧΩΡΙΖΩ, ΕΚΚΛΕΙΩ

Etymology: The word ἈΦΟΡΙΖΩ is derived from the Greek preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb ὁρίζω (horizo), meaning 'to mark out boundaries' or 'to define'. It literally means 'to mark off from'.

G3319

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sounds like: MEH-soo

Translations: middle, midst, among, between, in the middle, in the midst, (of) the middle, (of) the midst

Notes: This word refers to the middle or midst of something. As an adjective, it describes something as being in the middle. When used as a noun, often in the genitive case (like ΜΕΣΟΥ), it functions adverbially to indicate being in the midst of or among something or someone, frequently appearing with prepositions like διά (through) or ἐν (in).

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΕΝΔΟΝ, ΜΕΣΟΝ

Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *medʰyo- (middle). It is cognate with Latin medius and English mid.

G4920

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: soon-EE-kah-teh

Translations: you understood, you have understood, did you understand

Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to understand' or 'to comprehend'. It is a compound word formed from 'σύν' (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'ἵημι' (hiēmi), meaning 'to send' or 'to put'. In this form, it refers to the act of understanding something, often implying a mental grasp or comprehension of a concept or statement. It is used when asking if someone has grasped the meaning of something or stating that they have done so.

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

Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΜΑΝΘΑΝΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ

Etymology: The word ΣΥΝΙΗΜΙ is a compound of the preposition ΣΥΝ (syn), meaning 'with' or 'together', and the verb ΙΗΜΙ (hiēmi), meaning 'to send' or 'to put'. The combination conveys the idea of 'putting together' or 'sending together' in the mind, leading to the meaning of understanding or comprehending.

G3483

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sounds like: NAH-ee

Translations: yes, truly, indeed, even so, assuredly

Notes: This word is an adverb used to express affirmation, agreement, or strong assertion. It can be translated as 'yes' in response to a question, or 'truly' and 'indeed' to emphasize a statement. It often conveys a sense of certainty or confirmation.

Inflection: Does not inflect

Synonyms: ΑΜΗΝ, ΑΛΗΘΩΣ

Etymology: The word 'ΝΑΙ' comes from an ancient Greek particle expressing affirmation. Its origin is uncertain, but it is found in various forms across different Indo-European languages with similar meanings of affirmation or assent.

G1122

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: grah-ma-TEFS

Translations: scribe, a scribe, secretary, a secretary, clerk, a clerk

Notes: This word refers to a scribe, a person skilled in writing, especially in ancient times. Scribes often served as secretaries, clerks, or public notaries, responsible for writing, copying, and keeping records, and sometimes interpreting laws.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΝΟΜΟΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΟΣ, ΝΟΜΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: From the Greek word γράμμα (gramma), meaning 'a letter' or 'writing', combined with a suffix indicating an agent or practitioner. It refers to one who deals with writing or letters.

G3664

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: ho-MOY-os

Translations: like, similar, a like, a similar

Notes: This word describes something that is similar to or resembles something else. It is used to compare two or more things, indicating that they share common characteristics or appearance. For example, it can be used to say 'like him' or 'similar to God'.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter; can also be other cases and plural. It inflects for gender, number, and case.

Synonyms: ΠΑΡΑΠΛΗΣΙΟΣ, ΙΣΟΣ, ΑΝΤΙΤΥΠΟΣ

Etymology: From the Proto-Indo-European root *somH- 'same, one'. It is related to words meaning 'same' or 'together'.

G1544

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-BAL-lei

Translations: he casts out, she casts out, it casts out, he throws out, she throws out, it throws out, he drives out, she drives out, it drives out, he sends out, she sends out, it sends out, he brings out, she brings out, it brings out, he puts out, she puts out, it puts out, he expels, she expels, it expels, he divorces, she divorces, it divorces

Notes: This word means to cast out, throw out, drive out, or send out. It can also mean to bring out, put out, or expel. In some contexts, it can specifically refer to divorcing someone. It is used to describe the action of removing something or someone from a place or situation, often with force or authority.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person Singular

Synonyms: ΑΠΟΒΑΛΛΩ, ΕΞΕΡΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΞΩΘΕΩ

G2344

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: thay-sa-ROO

Translations: of treasure, of a treasure, of store, of a store, of a treasury, of a storehouse, of a strongbox

Notes: This word refers to a place where valuable things are stored, such as a treasury, storehouse, or strongbox. It can also refer to the valuable things themselves, like a collection of treasures or a store of goods. In this inflected form, it indicates possession or origin, meaning 'of treasure' or 'belonging to a treasure'.

Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine

Synonyms: ΘΗΣΑΥΡΙΣΜΑ, ΑΠΟΘΗΚΗ, ΤΑΜΕΙΟΝ

G3820

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: pa-LAI-ah

Translations: old, ancient, worn out, a worn out thing, the old

Notes: This word describes something as old, ancient, or worn out. It can refer to things that are aged by time, or to things that are no longer new or fresh. It is often used to contrast with something new. It can also be used substantively to refer to 'the old' or 'an old thing'.

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

Synonyms: ΑΡΧΑΙΑ, ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΑ

Etymology: From the Greek word πάλος (palos), meaning 'a shaking, a lot'. The word evolved to mean 'old' or 'ancient' in reference to things that have been around for a long time.

G1096

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: eh-GEH-neh-toh

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΙΜΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ

Part of Speech: 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”).

G2064

Part of Speech: Participle

Sounds like: el-THOHN

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΗΚΩΝ, ΠΑΡΑΓΕΝΟΜΕΝΟΣ

G4864

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: soon-ah-go-GAY

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ, ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΟΝ, ΟΧΛΟΣ

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

G1607

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: ek-PLEES-ses-thai

Translations: to be astonished, to be amazed, to be astounded, to be struck with amazement

Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb πλήσσω (plēssō), meaning 'to strike' or 'to smite'. In its middle or passive voice, it means to be struck out of one's senses, hence to be utterly astonished or amazed. It describes a state of overwhelming wonder or surprise, often implying a profound emotional impact.

Inflection: Present, Middle or Passive Voice, Infinitive

Synonyms: ΘΑΥΜΑΖΩ, ΕΚΣΤΑΤΙΚΟΣ

Etymology: The word ἐκπλήσσω (ekplēssō) is derived from the prefix ἐκ (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb πλήσσω (plēssō), meaning 'to strike' or 'to smite'. The combination implies being 'struck out' of one's normal state, leading to astonishment.

G3778

Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun

Sounds like: TOO-toh

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

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

Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter

Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ

Part of Speech: Verb

Sounds like: LEH-geh-tai

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

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

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

Synonyms: ΦΗΜΙ, ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΕΡΩ

G2385

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-ah-KO-bos

Translations: James, Jacob

Notes: This is a proper noun, referring to the personal name James or Jacob. It is a common name found in the New Testament, referring to several individuals, most notably James, the brother of John, and James, the brother of Jesus. It is used to identify a specific person.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Etymology: The name ἸΑΚΩΒΟΣ (Iakōbos) is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (יַעֲקֹב), which means 'supplanter' or 'he who grasps the heel'. It entered Greek through the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament.

G2448

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sounds like: ee-oo-DAHS

Translations: Judas, Judah

Notes: This is a proper noun referring to a person or a geographical region. In the New Testament, it most commonly refers to Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve apostles who betrayed Jesus, or to Judas, the brother of Jesus. It can also refer to the tribe of Judah or the kingdom of Judah in the Old Testament context. It is used as a subject or object in sentences.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative

Etymology: From Hebrew יְהוּדָה (Yehudah), meaning 'praised'. It refers to the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, and subsequently to the tribe and kingdom descended from him.

G0080

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: ah-del-FAI

Translations: sisters

Notes: This word refers to female siblings or, more broadly, to female members of a community or group who share a common bond, such as fellow believers in a religious context. It is a compound word formed from the prefix 'ἀ-' (a-, meaning 'together' or 'same') and 'δελφύς' (delphys, meaning 'womb'), literally meaning 'from the same womb'. It is used in sentences to refer to multiple women who are sisters by birth or by association.

Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine

Synonyms: ἈΔΕΛΦΟΤΗΤΕΣ

Etymology: The word is a compound of the prefix 'ἀ-' (a-), meaning 'together' or 'same', and 'δελφύς' (delphys), meaning 'womb'. Thus, it literally means 'from the same womb', referring to siblings. It is related to the concept of shared origin or community.

G4396

Part of Speech: Noun

Sounds like: pro-FEE-tays

Translations: prophet, a prophet

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

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine

Synonyms: ΜΑΝΤΙΣ, ΘΕΟΠΝΕΥΣΤΟΣ

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

G0820

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sounds like: AH-tee-mos

Translations: dishonored, without honor, despised, a dishonored one, an unhonored one

Notes: This word describes someone or something that is without honor, dishonored, or despised. It can refer to a person who is held in low esteem or a thing that is considered worthless. It is often used to indicate a lack of respect or value.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Synonyms: ἈΔΟΞΟΣ, ἈΤΙΜΑΣΤΟΣ, ἘΞΟΥΘΕΝΗΜΕΝΟΣ

Etymology: This word is a compound of the negative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-, meaning 'not' or 'without') and 'τιμή' (timē, meaning 'honor' or 'value'). Thus, it literally means 'without honor'.

G1519, G1487, G1488