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The Didache, Chapter 7
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G4012
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: PEH-ree
Translations: about, concerning, around, for, on behalf of, with respect to, at, near
Notes: This word is a preposition that can take either the genitive or accusative case, and its meaning changes depending on the case of the noun it governs. When used with the genitive case, it typically means 'about', 'concerning', 'for', or 'on behalf of'. When used with the accusative case, it usually indicates spatial 'around', 'about' (in the sense of movement or position), 'at', or 'near'. It can also be used as a prefix in compound words, adding a sense of 'around' or 'excessive'.
Inflection: Governs Genitive or Accusative case; Does not inflect itself
Synonyms: ΥΠΕΡ, ΑΜΦΙ, ΕΠΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *peri, meaning 'around, about'. It is cognate with English 'peri-' (as in 'perimeter') and Latin 'per'.
G1161
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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.
G3588, G3778
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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.
G0908
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: bap-TIS-ma-tos
Translations: of baptism, of a baptism
Notes: This word refers to the act or rite of baptism, which involves immersion in water as a symbol of purification, repentance, or initiation. In Koine Greek, it often refers to the Christian sacrament of baptism.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter
Etymology: From the Greek verb βαπτίζω (baptizō), meaning 'to immerse, to dip'.
G3779
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: OO-toh
Translations: thus, so, in this way, in like manner
Notes: This word is an adverb of manner, indicating how something is done or the way in which something occurs. It can also refer to the extent or degree of something. It is often used to introduce a consequence or a comparison, meaning 'in this way' or 'thus'. It is an older form of ΟΥΤΩΣ, and both forms are used interchangeably in Koine Greek.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΥΤΩΣ, ΩΣ
Etymology: From the demonstrative pronoun ΟΥΤΟΣ (houtos, 'this'). It indicates 'in this manner' or 'thus', referring back to something previously mentioned or implied.
G0907
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: bap-TI-sa-teh
Translations: baptize, immerse, dip, wash
Notes: This word is a command form of the verb 'baptize' or 'immerse'. It instructs a group of people to perform the action of baptizing, immersing, or dipping someone or something. It is often used in a religious context referring to the ritual of baptism.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, 2nd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΕΜΒΑΠΤΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΥΩ
G3778
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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective
Sounds like: TOW-tah
Translations: these, these things
Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'these' or 'these things'. It refers to something previously mentioned or understood from the context, pointing it out specifically. As a pronoun, it stands in place of a noun, while as an adjective, it modifies a noun.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ
G3956
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: PAN-ta
Translations: all, every, everything, all things
Notes: This word means 'all' or 'every'. In its plural neuter form, as seen here, it often translates to 'all things' or 'everything'. It is used to indicate totality or universality, referring to a complete set or collection of items or concepts.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative or Vocative
Synonyms: ΟΛΟΣ, ΑΠΑΣ
G4241
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: pre-PON-tes
Translations: fitting, proper, becoming, suitable
Notes: This word is a present active participle, meaning 'being fitting' or 'being proper'. It describes something that is appropriate, suitable, or becoming in a given situation. It often implies a moral or ethical appropriateness, indicating what ought to be done or what is right.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Plural
Synonyms: ΑΡΜΟΖΩ, ΕΠΙΤΗΔΕΙΟΣ
Etymology: The word ΠΡΈΠΩ (prepo) is of uncertain origin, possibly related to words meaning 'to turn' or 'to look towards', implying something that 'turns out right' or 'looks good'.
G1519
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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'.
G3588
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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.
G3686
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: O-no-MA
Translations: name, a name, reputation, character, authority
Notes: This word refers to a name, whether of a person, place, or thing. It can also signify one's reputation, character, or even authority, as a name often represents the person or entity itself. It is commonly used in phrases like 'in the name of' to denote authority or representation.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Genitive; Neuter
Synonyms: ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΦΗΜΗ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *h₁nómn̥. It is cognate with Latin nōmen and English name.
G3962
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PAH-tros
Translations: of a father, of the father, of a parent, of the parent, of God, of the Lord
Notes: This word refers to a father or parent. It is used to indicate possession or origin, often translated as 'of a father' or 'of the father'. In a theological context, it can refer to God as the Father.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΓΕΝΝΗΤΩΡ, ΠΡΟΓΟΝΟΣ
G2532
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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.
G5207
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ee-OO
Translations: of a son, of son, of the son
Notes: This word refers to a male offspring or descendant. It is commonly used to denote a son, but can also refer to a male child in general, or even a descendant in a broader sense, such as 'sons of Israel' meaning the people of Israel. In this genitive form, it indicates possession or origin, often translated with 'of'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Synonyms: ΤΕΚΝΟΝ, ΠΑΙΣ
G0040
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ah-GEE-oo
Translations: of holy, of a holy one, of a saint
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'. In its genitive form, as seen here, it often translates to 'of holy' or 'of a holy one/saint', indicating possession or origin. It can refer to things, places, or people that are set apart for God or dedicated to a divine purpose.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΙΕΡΟΣ, ΟΣΙΟΣ
G4151
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PNEV-mah-tos
Translations: of spirit, of a spirit, of wind, of breath, of the Spirit
Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'πνεῦμα' (pneuma). It refers to a spirit, wind, or breath. In a theological context, it often refers to the Holy Spirit. As a genitive case, it typically indicates possession, origin, or relationship, often translated with 'of' in English.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter
G1722
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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.
G5204
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: HY-dah-tee
Translations: to water, in water, with water, by water, a water, water
Notes: This word is the dative singular form of the noun 'water'. It is used to indicate the recipient of an action, the location where something occurs, or the instrument by which something is done, often translated as 'to water', 'in water', 'with water', or 'by water'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter
G2198
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: ZOHN-tee
Translations: (to) living, (to) alive, (to) existing
Notes: This word is a present active participle derived from the verb 'to live'. It describes someone or something that is currently living or alive. In this dative case, it indicates the recipient or indirect object of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'for' before the participle, or simply as 'living' when modifying a dative noun. It can refer to God as 'the living God' or to people who are alive.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Dative, Singular (Masculine or Neuter) or Plural (Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter)
Synonyms: ΒΙΟΥΝΤΙ, ΥΠΑΡΧΟΝΤΙ
G1437
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Part of Speech: Conjunction
Sounds like: eh-AHN
Translations: if, when, whenever, although
Notes: ἘΑΝ is a conditional conjunction used to introduce a protasis (the 'if' clause) in a conditional sentence. It typically takes the subjunctive mood, indicating a condition that is possible, probable, or hypothetical. It can be translated as 'if', 'when', or 'whenever', depending on the nuance of the condition, and sometimes 'although' in concessive clauses.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΙ, ὍΤΑΝ
Etymology: ἘΑΝ is a contraction of the conditional particle εἰ (ei, 'if') and the modal particle ἄν (an), which adds a sense of contingency or possibility to the condition.
G3361
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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.
G2192
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: EKH-ays
Translations: you may have, you might have, you have, you hold, you possess, you keep
Notes: This is a form of the verb 'ἔχω' (echō), meaning 'to have', 'to hold', 'to possess', or 'to keep'. It is used to express possession, a state of being, or to indicate that someone is holding onto something. The form 'ἘΧΗΣ' specifically means 'you may have' or 'you might have', often used in clauses expressing purpose, condition, or possibility.
Inflection: 2nd Person Singular, Present, Subjunctive, Active
Synonyms: ΚΤΩΜΑΙ, ΚΕΚΤΗΜΑΙ, ΛΑΜΒΑΝΩ
G5204
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: OO-dor
Translations: water, a water
Notes: This word refers to water, the essential liquid substance. It can be used to denote drinking water, a body of water like a river or sea, or even metaphorically in a spiritual sense. It is a common noun used in various contexts where water is present or implied.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words for water in many other Indo-European languages.
G2198
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Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective, Noun
Sounds like: ZOHN
Translations: living, alive, a living one, the living one
Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'ζάω' (zaō), meaning 'to live'. It describes someone or something that is currently living or alive. It can function as an adjective, modifying a noun (e.g., 'the living God'), or as a noun itself, referring to 'a living one' or 'the living one'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Present Active Participle
Synonyms: ΕΜΨΥΧΟΣ, ΕΝΕΡΓΗΣ
Etymology: The word 'ζάω' (zaō) comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to live'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also refer to life or living.
G0243
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Pronoun, Adverb
Sounds like: AL-lo
Translations: other, another, different, an other, another thing
Notes: This word refers to something distinct or different from what has already been mentioned or is currently under consideration. It can be used to describe a different person, thing, or concept. It often functions as an adjective modifying a noun, but can also stand alone as a pronoun meaning 'another one' or 'another thing'. When used adverbially, it can mean 'otherwise' or 'in another way'.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ἙΤΕΡΟΣ, ἈΛΛΟΤΡΙΟΣ
Etymology: The word ἈΛΛΟΣ comes from Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English 'else'.
G0907
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: bap-TI-son
Translations: baptize, immerse, dip
Notes: This word is a verb meaning to immerse, dip, or submerge, often in water. In a religious context, it refers to the act of baptism. As an imperative, it functions as a command, telling someone to perform the action of baptizing or immersing.
Inflection: Aorist Active Imperative, 2nd Person Singular
Synonyms: ΔΥΩ, ΚΑΤΑΔΥΩ
G1519, G1487, G1488
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Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction, Verb
Sounds like: E
Translations: into, to, for, unto, in, if, you are
Notes: This word is an elided form, indicated by the coronis (the apostrophe-like mark) at the end. It most commonly represents the preposition 'εἰς' (eis), meaning 'into, to, for', especially when followed by a vowel. It can also represent the conjunction 'εἰ' (ei), meaning 'if', or the verb 'εἶ' (ei), meaning 'you are'. In the provided examples, it functions as the preposition 'into' or 'to', indicating motion towards a place or object. It is used with the accusative case.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as an elided form); the original words it represents have their own inflections (e.g., 'εἰς' is a preposition and does not inflect; 'εἰ' is a conjunction and does not inflect; 'εἶ' is a verb, 2nd Person Singular, Present, Indicative, Active).
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Part of Speech: Letter, Numeral
Sounds like: DEL-tah
Translations: Delta, four, 4
Notes: Δ (Delta) is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. In the Greek numeral system, it represents the number four. It is also used as a symbol in various contexts, including mathematics and science, though its primary function in Koine Greek texts is as a letter or a numeral.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: The Greek letter Delta is derived from the Phoenician letter Dalet, which means 'door'.
G3756
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle
Sounds like: OO
Translations: not, no
Notes: ΟΥ̓ is a negative particle used to express a factual negation. It typically negates verbs in the indicative mood, stating that something is not true or does not happen. It can also negate other parts of speech. When combined with ΜΉ (ou mē), it forms a very strong negation, meaning "by no means" or "never."
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΜΉ, ΟΥ̓Κ, ΟΥ̓ΧΊ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a fundamental negative particle in Greek.
G1410
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: doo-NAH-sai
Translations: you are able, you can, you have power
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to be able', 'to have power', or 'to be capable'. It is used to express capacity or possibility, often in questions or statements about what someone is capable of doing. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'Are you able to do this?' or 'You can achieve that'.
Inflection: 2nd Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice
Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΕΞΕΣΤΙ
Etymology: The word δύναμαι (dynamai) comes from the Greek word δύναμις (dynamis), meaning 'power' or 'ability'. It is related to the concept of inherent strength or capacity.
G5593
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb
Sounds like: psy-KHROH
Translations: cold, a cold thing, of cold, to cold, coldly, without warmth, without feeling
Notes: This word describes something as cold in temperature. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something as lacking warmth, enthusiasm, or feeling, thus meaning 'coldly' or 'indifferently'. When used as an adjective, it modifies a noun, indicating its cold quality. When used as an adverb (ΨΥΧΡΩΣ), it describes an action performed in a cold or indifferent manner.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter (from ΨΥΧΡΟΣ); or Adverbial form (ΨΥΧΡΩΣ)
Synonyms: ΚΡΥΟΣ, ΑΨΥΧΟΣ
Etymology: The word ΨΥΧΡΟΣ (psychros) comes from the verb ψύχω (psycho), meaning 'to breathe, to cool, to make cold'.
G2340
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ther-MOH
Translations: warm, hot, in warm, in hot
Notes: This word is an adjective meaning 'warm' or 'hot'. It is often used to describe temperature. In the dative case, as seen in 'ἐν θερμῷ', it means 'in warm' or 'in hot' (water, for example). It can be used to describe objects, liquids, or even a general state of warmth.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΖΕΣΤΟΣ, ΚΑΥΣΤΙΚΟΣ
Etymology: The word 'ΘΕΡΜΟΣ' (thermos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *gʷʰer- meaning 'warm, hot'. It is related to words in other Indo-European languages that also refer to heat or warmth.
G0297
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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'.
G1632
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: ek-KHEH-on
Translations: pouring out, shedding, spilling, to pour out, to shed, to spill
Notes: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'ἐκχέω', meaning 'to pour out' or 'to shed'. It describes an ongoing action of pouring or spilling. It can be used to describe someone or something that is actively engaged in the act of pouring or shedding, such as 'the one pouring out' or 'that which is being poured out'. It is often used in contexts of liquids, such as water or blood, being poured or spilled.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative or Accusative, Singular, Neuter; or Genitive, Plural, All genders
Synonyms: ΧΕΩ, ΕΚΧΥΝΩ
Etymology: The word 'ἐκχέω' is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and the verb 'χέω' (cheō), meaning 'to pour'. Thus, it literally means 'to pour out'.
G3588
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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.
G2776
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: keh-fah-LEEN
Translations: head, a head
Notes: This word refers to the physical head of a body. It can also be used metaphorically to denote a leader, chief, or origin, depending on the context, such as 'the head of a household' or 'the head of a river'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to words meaning 'head' or 'top' in other Indo-European languages.
G5151
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: TRIHS
Translations: thrice, three times
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'three times' or 'on three occasions'. It is used to indicate that an action or event occurred a total of three times. For example, it might be used to say 'he did it three times' or 'it happened thrice'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: From the cardinal number ΤΡΕΙΣ (treis), meaning 'three'.
G4253
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: PRO
Translations: before, in front of, for, on behalf of, in the presence of, prior to, instead of
Notes: This word is a preposition that typically takes the genitive case. It can indicate a spatial relationship, meaning 'before' or 'in front of' something or someone. It can also denote a temporal relationship, meaning 'before' in time, or a causal relationship, meaning 'for' or 'on behalf of' someone or something. In some contexts, it can also mean 'instead of' or 'in the presence of'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΕΜΠΡΟΣΘΕΝ, ΑΝΤΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'before, in front of'. It is cognate with English 'for' and Latin 'pro'.
G0908
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: bap-tis-MOS
Translations: baptism, a baptism
Notes: This word refers to the act of immersion, submersion, or washing, particularly in a religious context. It signifies a ritual of purification, initiation, or identification with a new spiritual state. It is often used to describe the Christian sacrament of baptism.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΒΑΠΤΙΣΜΑ
Etymology: From the verb ΒΑΠΤΙΖΩ (baptizō), meaning 'to immerse, dip, or baptize'. The suffix -μος (-mos) forms nouns of action or result.
G3522
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pro-nees-TEV-sa-toh
Translations: let him fast beforehand, let him fast first
Notes: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'ΠΡΟ-' (pro-), meaning 'before' or 'beforehand', and the verb 'ΝΗΣΤΕΥΩ' (nēsteuō), meaning 'to fast'. Therefore, 'ΠΡΟΝΗΣΤΕΥΣΑΤΩ' means 'let him fast beforehand' or 'let him fast first'. It is used to command or instruct someone to perform the act of fasting prior to another event.
Inflection: Aorist, Imperative, Active, Third Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΝΗΣΤΕΥΣΑΤΩ
G3588
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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'.
G0907
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Part of Speech: Participle, Verb
Sounds like: bap-TID-zohn
Translations: baptizing, one who baptizes, he who baptizes
Notes: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'baptize'. It describes an ongoing action of baptizing or refers to the person who is performing the act of baptizing. It can function adjectivally, modifying a noun, or substantively, acting as a noun itself.
Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine
Etymology: The word 'ΒΑΠΤΙΖΩ' (baptizō) comes from 'βάπτω' (baptō), meaning 'to dip' or 'to immerse'. It originally referred to dipping or submerging something in liquid, and later acquired the religious meaning of ritual immersion.
G0907
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: bap-TI-zo-me-nos
Translations: being baptized, one who is being baptized, a baptized one
Notes: This word is a present passive participle of the verb 'baptizo', meaning 'to dip, immerse, or baptize'. It describes someone who is currently in the process of being baptized or immersed. It can function as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a substantive (acting as a noun) referring to the person undergoing baptism.
Inflection: Present, Passive, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular
G5100
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: TI-nes
Translations: some, certain ones, who, what
Notes: This word is an indefinite pronoun meaning 'some' or 'certain ones'. It can also function as an interrogative pronoun, asking 'who?' or 'what?' in the plural. Its meaning often depends on the context of the sentence.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine
G0243
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: AL-loy
Translations: others, some others, different ones
Notes: This word refers to other people or things, distinct from those already mentioned or implied. It is used to indicate a difference or distinction between entities. For example, it can be used to say 'some others' or 'different ones' in a sentence.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine; or Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Feminine; or Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English else.
G1410
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: doo-NAH-tai
Translations: is able, can, is powerful, has power
Notes: This word means 'to be able', 'to have power', or 'to be strong enough'. It is often used to express capability or possibility, indicating that someone or something possesses the capacity to perform an action or achieve a state. It can be used with an infinitive to mean 'can do something'.
Inflection: Third person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice
Synonyms: ΙΣΧΥΩ, ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑΖΩ, ΚΡΑΤΕΩ
G2753
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: keh-LEH-oo-eis
Translations: you command, you order, you bid, you direct
Notes: This word means to command, order, or bid someone to do something. It is used when one person gives an instruction or directive to another. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'You command the soldiers to advance.'
Inflection: 2nd Person, Singular, Present, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΑΤΤΩ, ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ
G3522
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: nays-TEV-say
Translations: to fast, to abstain from food
Notes: This word means to abstain from food, typically for religious or spiritual reasons. It describes the act of fasting, which was a common practice in ancient times for prayer, mourning, or repentance. It can be used in sentences to indicate that someone is engaging in a period of fasting.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TON
Translations: the
Notes: This word is the masculine singular accusative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a particular masculine noun that is the direct object of a verb or preposition. For example, it would be used in phrases like 'he saw the man' or 'towards the God'.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Accusative
Etymology: The Greek definite article derives from Proto-Indo-European demonstrative pronouns. It developed to function as a marker of definiteness in Greek.
G0907
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Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Sounds like: bap-ti-ZOH-meh-non
Translations: being baptized, one being baptized, the one being baptized
Notes: This word is a present passive participle, meaning 'being baptized' or 'one who is being baptized'. It describes someone who is currently undergoing the act of baptism. It is often used substantively, referring to the person themselves.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter, Present, Passive, Participle
Etymology: From a derivative of G0911 (ΒΑΠΤΩ), meaning 'to dip'.
G1520
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Part of Speech: Numeral, Adjective
Sounds like: mee-AHS
Translations: (of) one, (of) a
Notes: This word is the genitive singular feminine form of the numeral and adjective 'one'. It is used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship, meaning 'of one' or 'of a single' feminine entity. For example, it could refer to 'of one day' or 'of a certain woman'.
Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Feminine
Synonyms: ΜΟΝΗΣ
G2228, G3588
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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.
G1417
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Part of Speech: Numeral
Sounds like: DEE-oh
Translations: two
Notes: This word is a cardinal numeral meaning 'two'. It is used to indicate a quantity of two of something. It is indeclinable, meaning its form does not change regardless of gender, case, or number.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is cognate with English 'two'.
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