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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.
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.
G3521
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: nay-STAY-ah-ee
Translations: fasts, periods of fasting
Notes: This word refers to periods of abstaining from food, often for religious or spiritual reasons. It is used to describe the practice of fasting, which was common in ancient religious traditions as a sign of repentance, mourning, or devotion. It can be used in contexts like 'they engaged in fasts' or 'their fasts were observed'.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΝΗΣΤΙΣ
G5216
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: hoo-MOHN
Translations: (of) you, your
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the second-person personal pronoun, meaning 'of you' or 'your' when referring to multiple people. It indicates possession, origin, or relationship concerning a group of people being addressed. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'the house of you' (your house) or 'from among you'.
Inflection: Second Person, Plural, Genitive
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.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: es-TOH-san
Translations: let them be, they must be, they should be, be
Notes: This is a form of the verb 'to be', used as a command or exhortation directed at multiple subjects. It conveys the sense that something 'must be' or 'should be' in a certain state or condition.
Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Imperative, Present Tense, Active Voice
G3326
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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'.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TONE
Translations: of the
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the definite article 'the'. It functions to indicate possession, origin, or relationship for plural nouns, similar to 'of the' in English. It can precede nouns of any gender.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, All Genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter)
G5273
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: hoo-po-kree-TON
Translations: of hypocrites, hypocrites
Notes: This word refers to hypocrites, individuals who pretend to be what they are not, especially in a moral or religious sense. It is the genitive plural form of the noun 'hypocrite', indicating possession or relationship, often translated as 'of hypocrites'. It is used to describe a group of people characterized by pretense or insincerity.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΛΑΖΟΝΩΝ, ΠΛΑΝΩΝ
Etymology: The word ΥΠΟΚΡΙΤΗΣ (hypokritēs) comes from the verb ὑποκρίνομαι (hypokrinomai), meaning 'to answer', 'to interpret', or 'to play a part on stage'. It originally referred to an actor, someone who 'answers' or 'responds' in a dialogue, and later evolved to mean someone who pretends or dissembles.
G3522
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: nays-TEH-oo-see
Translations: they fast, they are fasting
Notes: This word means 'they fast' or 'they are fasting'. It describes the act of abstaining from food, often for religious or spiritual reasons. It is used to indicate that a group of people is performing this action.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person, Plural
Etymology: The word ΝΗΣΤΕΥΩ (nēsteuō) comes from the noun ΝΗΣΤΙΣ (nēstis), meaning 'fasting' or 'one who fasts'. This noun is derived from the negative prefix νη- (nē-) meaning 'not' and the root ἐσθίω (esthíō) meaning 'to eat'.
G1063
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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.
G1208
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Sounds like: dehf-TEH-rah
Translations: second, a second, the second
Notes: This word means 'second' and is the feminine singular form of the adjective 'δεύτερος'. It can be used to describe something as being in the second position or order. It is often used substantively, meaning 'the second one' (referring to a feminine noun) or 'the second thing'. It can also refer to the second day of the week, Monday.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Etymology: The word 'δευτέρα' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to follow' or 'to yield'. It is related to the concept of being next in sequence.
G4521
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: sahb-BAH-tohn
Translations: of Sabbaths, of the Sabbaths, of weeks, of the weeks
Notes: This word refers to the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, or more generally, a week. In this form, it is the genitive plural, indicating possession or relationship, often translated as 'of Sabbaths' or 'of weeks'. It is used to denote things belonging to or related to multiple Sabbaths or weeks.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Neuter
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.
G4002
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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Sounds like: PEM-ptay
Translations: fifth, a fifth, the fifth
Notes: This word is an ordinal number meaning 'fifth'. It can be used as an adjective to describe a noun, or as a noun itself, often referring to 'the fifth day' or 'a fifth part'. For example, it might be used to say 'the fifth hour' or 'the fifth person'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Etymology: The word ΠΕΜΠΤΟΣ (pemptos) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *penkʷtós, meaning 'fifth', which is related to the number five.
G5210
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: yoo-MACE
Translations: you
Notes: This word is a second-person plural pronoun, meaning 'you' (referring to multiple people). It is used when the 'you' is the subject of the sentence, performing the action of the verb.
Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Second Person
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is related to the Latin 'vos' and English 'you'.
G3522
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: nees-TEV-sah-teh
Translations: fast, abstain from food
Notes: This word means to abstain from food, often for religious or spiritual reasons. It is used as a command or instruction for a group of people to fast.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, 2nd Person Plural
Synonyms: ΑΠΕΧΟΜΑΙ, ΕΓΚΡΑΤΕΥΟΜΑΙ
G5068
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: TEH-trah-da
Translations: fourth day, a fourth day, a group of four, a tetrad
Notes: This word refers to the fourth day of the week, or more generally, a group of four. It is often used in contexts referring to specific days for religious observances or to describe a collection of four items or individuals.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Etymology: From the Greek word τέσσαρες (tessares), meaning 'four'.
G3904
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: par-as-keh-VEEN
Translations: preparation, a preparation, readiness, equipment, a Friday, Friday
Notes: This word refers to the act of preparing or making ready for something. It can also denote the state of being prepared or the equipment/provisions themselves. In a specific religious context, it refers to the day of preparation for the Sabbath, which is Friday.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΤΟΙΜΑΣΙΑ, ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ
G3366
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Sounds like: MEE-deh
Translations: neither, nor, not even, and not
Notes: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word formed from the negative particle μή (mē, 'not') and the conjunction δέ (de, 'but, and'). It is used to introduce a negative clause, often following another negative clause, conveying the sense of 'neither...nor' or 'not even'. It is primarily used with non-indicative moods, such as the imperative or subjunctive, to express prohibitions or negative conditions.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΥΔΕ
Etymology: ΜΗΔΕ is a compound word derived from the negative particle μή (mē), meaning 'not', and the postpositive conjunction δέ (de), meaning 'but' or 'and'.
G4336
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pros-yoo-KHES-theh
Translations: pray, make a prayer, offer prayer
Notes: This word means 'to pray' or 'to offer prayer'. It is often used in the context of addressing God or a deity. It can be used in a command or exhortation, telling someone to pray, or describing the act of praying.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Imperative, Second Person, Plural
Synonyms: ΔΕΟΜΑΙ, ΕΥΧΟΜΑΙ, ΑΙΤΕΩ
G5613
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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.
G3588
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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.
G5273
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: hoo-po-kree-TAI
Translations: hypocrites, a hypocrite
Notes: This word refers to someone who pretends to be what they are not, often for moral or religious reasons. It describes a person who acts a part, like an actor on a stage, and is used to denote someone who is insincere or deceptive in their actions or beliefs. It is typically used in a negative sense.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΛΑΖΩΝ, ΔΟΛΙΟΣ, ΠΛΑΝΟΣ
G0243
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Part of Speech: Prefix
Sounds like: ALL
Translations: other, another, different, foreign
Notes: This is a prefix form of the word 'ἄλλος' (allos), meaning 'other' or 'another'. It is used to form compound words that convey the idea of something being different, foreign, or belonging to another group. For example, 'ἀλλογενῶν' means 'of other races', 'ἀλλότριοι' means 'strangers' or 'foreigners', and 'ἀλλόφυλους' means 'foreigners' or 'of another tribe'.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a prefix)
Synonyms: ΕΤΕΡΟΣ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *alyos, meaning 'other, another'. It is related to Latin alius and English else.
G2753
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: eh-keh-LEW-sen
Translations: commanded, ordered, bade, urged
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to command' or 'to order'. It is used to express an instruction or directive given by someone in authority. For example, a king might command his servants to do something, or a general might order his troops.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Active, 3rd Person Singular
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΤΩ, ΕΝΤΕΛΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΤΑΤΤΩ
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'.
G2962
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Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
Sounds like: KOO-ree-oss
Translations: Lord, a Lord, master, a master, owner, an owner, sir
Notes: This word refers to a person who has authority, control, or ownership over something or someone. It is frequently used in the New Testament to refer to God or Jesus Christ, signifying their supreme authority and sovereignty. It can also be used in a more general sense for a human master or owner.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΔΕΣΠΟΤΗΣ, ΑΥΘΕΝΤΗΣ
Etymology: The word ΚΥΡΙΟΣ derives from the Greek word κῦρος (kyros), meaning 'supreme power' or 'authority'. It signifies one who possesses power and authority, thus a lord or master.
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.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TOH
Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the
Notes: ΤΩ is the dative singular form of the definite article 'the'. It indicates the indirect object of a verb or the means/instrument by which an action is performed. It can also be used to indicate location or association, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', 'by', 'with', or 'in'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
G2097
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: yoo-ang-geh-LEE-zoh
Translations: I preach the gospel, I bring good news, I announce good news, I proclaim good news
Notes: This word means to preach or proclaim good news, often specifically referring to the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is used to describe the act of sharing a message of hope, salvation, or a joyful announcement. For example, one might say, 'I preach the gospel to the people.'
Inflection: First Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, ἈΝΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ, ΚΑΤΑΓΓΕΛΛΩ
Etymology: The word is a compound of the Greek prefix ΕΥ̓- (eu-), meaning 'good' or 'well', and ἈΓΓΕΛΛΩ (angellō), meaning 'to announce' or 'to bring a message'. Thus, it literally means 'to bring a good message' or 'to announce good news'.
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TOO
Translations: (of) him, his, (of) it, its
Notes: This word is a third-person pronoun. In this genitive singular form, it typically means 'of him,' 'his,' 'of it,' or 'its,' indicating possession or origin. It can refer to a male person or a neuter object/concept.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter
Etymology: The word ΑΥ̓ΤΟΣ (autos) is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'self'. It is an ancient Greek word that has been in continuous use.
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.
G3962
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: PAH-ter
Translations: father, a father
Notes: This word refers to a father, a male parent, or an ancestor. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to God as the Father of humanity or of believers. It is commonly used in both literal and spiritual contexts.
Inflection: Singular, Vocative, Masculine
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'father'. It is a common word across many Indo-European languages.
G2249
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: hay-MOHN
Translations: of us, our
Notes: This word is the genitive plural form of the first-person personal pronoun, meaning 'of us' or 'our'. It indicates possession or origin related to a group of speakers. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'the house of us' or 'our house'.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, First Person
G3772
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: oo-ra-NOH
Translations: (to) heaven, (in) heaven, (on) heaven, (to) sky, (in) sky, (on) sky, a heaven, a sky
Notes: This word refers to the 'heaven' or 'sky', often used in a singular sense to denote the celestial sphere or the dwelling place of God. It can also refer to the physical sky above the earth. As a dative case, it indicates the indirect object of an action, or location, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'in', or 'on'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine
G0037
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-gee-as-THEE-toh
Translations: let it be sanctified, let it be made holy, hallowed be
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to sanctify' or 'to make holy'. In this form, it is an imperative, expressing a command or a strong request for something to be made holy or set apart for God's use. It is often used in prayers or commands related to consecration.
Inflection: Aorist, Passive, Imperative, Third Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΚΑΘΑΡΙΖΩ, ΑΦΟΡΙΖΩ
Etymology: From AGIAZO (to make holy), from HAGIOS (holy).
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.
G4771
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Part of Speech: Personal Pronoun
Sounds like: soo
Translations: of you, your, yours
Notes: ΣΟΥ is the genitive singular form of the second-person personal pronoun 'you'. It indicates possession or relationship, similar to 'your' or 'of you' in English. It can be used to show that something belongs to the person being addressed, or to indicate the object of certain prepositions or verbs that take the genitive case.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, All genders
G2064
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: el-THE-toh
Translations: let him come, let her come, let it come, may he come, may she come, may it come
Notes: This word is a third-person singular imperative form of the verb 'to come' or 'to go'. It expresses a command or a strong wish for someone or something to come or arrive. It is used to give a direct order or to express a desire for an action to take place, often translated as 'let him/her/it come' or 'may he/she/it come'.
Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist, Imperative, Active Voice
Synonyms: ΗΚΩ, ΒΑΙΝΩ
G3588, G3739, G2228
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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.
G0932
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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.
G1096
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: geh-nay-THEE-toh
Translations: let it be, let it come to pass, let it happen, let it become
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to become,' 'to come into being,' 'to happen,' or 'to be.' It is used here in the imperative mood, expressing a command or a wish for something to occur or come into existence. It often implies a process of change or development.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Aorist, Passive, Imperative
Synonyms: ΓΙΝΕΣΘΩ, ΕΣΤΩ, ΣΥΜΒΑΙΝΕΤΩ
Etymology: The word ΓΙΝΟΜΑΙ comes from Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'to come into being' or 'to be born.' It is related to words signifying birth, origin, and becoming.
G2307
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: the-LEE-mah
Translations: will, desire, purpose, a will, a desire, a purpose
Notes: This word refers to a will, desire, or purpose, often implying a deliberate intention or choice. It can be used to describe the will of God, the will of a person, or a general intention. It is frequently used in contexts relating to divine purpose or human obedience to that purpose.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΗ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΙΑ
Etymology: From the verb θέλω (thelō), meaning 'to will, wish, desire'. It denotes the result or object of willing.
G1909
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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'.
G1093
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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').
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.
G0740
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: AR-ton
Translations: bread, a bread, loaf, a loaf, food
Notes: This word refers to bread, a loaf, or more generally, food. It is a common term used to describe sustenance. In a sentence, it would typically function as the direct object of a verb, indicating what is being eaten or provided.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΣΙΤΟΣ, ΒΡΩΜΑ
G1967
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: ep-ee-OO-see-on
Translations: daily, for tomorrow, necessary for existence, a daily, a for tomorrow, a necessary for existence
Notes: This word is an adjective, famously difficult to translate, and appears only twice in the New Testament, both times in the Lord's Prayer modifying 'bread'. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (upon, over, for) and 'οὐσία' (being, substance, existence) or 'ἐπιέναι' (to come upon, to come next). Its meaning is debated, with common interpretations including 'for the coming day' (i.e., tomorrow), 'for existence' (i.e., necessary for life), or 'daily'. It describes the kind of bread that is needed.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Neuter
Etymology: The word is a compound of the preposition ΕΠΙ (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'for', and a form related to ΟΥΣΙΑ (ousia), meaning 'being' or 'substance', or from the verb ΕΠΙΕΝΑΙ (epienai), meaning 'to come upon' or 'to come next'. Its precise etymology and derivation are a subject of scholarly debate.
G1325
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: doss
Translations: give
Notes: This word is the second person singular, aorist active imperative form of the verb 'δίδωμι' (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It is used to issue a direct command or instruction to a single person, equivalent to saying 'Give!' or 'You give!'.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Imperative, 2nd Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΠΑΡΕΧΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ
Etymology: The word δίδωμι (didomi) comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *deh₃- meaning 'to give'. It is a reduplicated present stem, a common feature in ancient Greek verbs.
G2254
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: HEE-meen
Translations: (to) us, (for) us, us
Notes: This word is the dative plural form of the first-person plural pronoun 'we'. It is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb, meaning 'to us' or 'for us'. It can also signify possession or benefit/detriment for 'us'. For example, it might be used in a sentence like 'He gave the book to us' or 'This is good for us'.
Inflection: First Person, Plural, Dative
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European, related to the first-person plural pronoun in other Indo-European languages.
G1473
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: hay-MACE
Translations: we
Notes: This word is a first-person plural pronoun, meaning 'we'. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause, indicating that the action is performed by the speaker and one or more other people. For example, 'we go' or 'we believe'.
Inflection: Nominative, Plural, First Person
Etymology: The word 'ΕΓΩ' (ego) comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is a fundamental pronoun found across many Indo-European languages.
G863
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ah-fee-EH-men
Translations: we forgive, we let go, we permit, we send away, we leave
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to send away,' 'to let go,' 'to forgive,' 'to permit,' or 'to leave.' It is used to describe the act of releasing something or someone, whether physically, legally, or morally. For example, it can refer to forgiving sins, letting go of a debt, or permitting an action.
Inflection: First Person Plural, Present, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ἈΠΟΛΥΩ, ΧΑΡΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ἈΦΙΣΤΗΜΙ
Etymology: The word ἈΦΙΗΜΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning 'from' or 'away from,' and the verb ἵημι (hiēmi), meaning 'to send' or 'to let go.' This combination conveys the sense of sending away or letting go from oneself.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: toys
Translations: to the, for the, the
Notes: ΤΟΙΣ is the dative plural form of the definite article in Koine Greek. It functions similarly to 'the' in English, but specifically indicates the indirect object or the recipient of an action, or location/instrument when used with a dative noun. It can be used with masculine, feminine, or neuter nouns in the plural.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, All genders
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a demonstrative pronoun that evolved into the definite article in Greek.
G3781
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: oh-fee-LEH-tays
Translations: debtors, a debtor, those who owe, those who are indebted
Notes: This word refers to individuals who owe a debt, whether financial, moral, or spiritual. It can also refer to those who are obligated or bound by duty. In a religious context, it often signifies those who are indebted to God or who have sinned, thus owing a spiritual debt.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΧΡΕΩΦΕΙΛΕΤΗΣ, ΟΦΕΙΛΩΝ
G1533
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ice-en-ENG-kees
Translations: bring in, lead into, carry into
Notes: This word is a verb meaning to bring in, lead into, or carry into. It is often used in the context of leading someone into a particular situation or place, such as temptation. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΕἸΣ (eis), meaning 'into' or 'to', and the verb ΦΕΡΩ (phero), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Subjunctive, Second Person Singular
Synonyms: ΑΓΩ, ΦΕΡΩ, ΕΙΣΑΓΩ
G2249
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: HAY-mas
Translations: us
Notes: This word is the first-person plural pronoun 'we' in the accusative case. It is used to indicate the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions, meaning 'us'. For example, 'He saw us' or 'They spoke to us'.
Inflection: First-person, Plural, Accusative
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'.
G3986
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: pei-ras-MON
Translations: temptation, a temptation, trial, a trial, testing, a testing, enticement, an enticement
Notes: This word refers to a test, trial, or temptation. It can describe an external challenge or an internal enticement to do wrong. It is often used in a religious context to refer to spiritual trials or temptations from evil.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΔΟΚΙΜΗ, ΠΕΙΡΑ
G0235
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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'.
G4506
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: RHOO-sai
Translations: deliver, rescue, save, protect
Notes: This word means to deliver, rescue, or save someone or something from danger, evil, or an undesirable situation. It implies an act of drawing out or pulling away from harm. It is often used in prayers or pleas for divine intervention to be saved from enemies, sin, or death.
Inflection: Aorist, Middle/Passive, Imperative, Second Person Singular OR Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Synonyms: ΣΩΖΩ, ΛΥΤΡΟΩ
Etymology: The word ῥύομαι (rhyomai) comes from an ancient root meaning 'to draw, to drag, to pull'. It is related to the idea of drawing something out of danger or pulling it to safety.
G0575
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: AH-po
Translations: from, away from, out of, off, (of), by, since, after
Notes: ἈΠΟ is a common Koine Greek preposition that primarily indicates separation, origin, or source. It is always used with the genitive case. It can mean 'from' or 'away from' a place or person, indicating movement away. It can also denote the cause or agent ('by'), or a temporal starting point ('since', 'after').
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ἘΚ, ΠΑΡΑ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is cognate with English 'off' and 'of'.
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.
G4190
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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sounds like: po-nee-ROO
Translations: of evil, of wicked, of bad, of harmful
Notes: This word describes something that is evil, wicked, bad, or harmful in nature. It can refer to a person who is morally corrupt, an action that is malicious, or a thing that causes harm. It is often used to denote a quality of depravity or malevolence.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter
Synonyms: ΚΑΚΟΣ, ΦΑΥΛΟΣ, ΑΝΟΜΟΣ
G3754
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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.
G1510
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ES-tin
Translations: is, a is
Notes: This word is the third person singular present indicative form of the verb 'to be' (εἰμί). It means 'he is', 'she is', 'it is', or 'there is'. It is used to express existence, identity, or a state of being, often linking a subject to a predicate. It can also imply 'exists' or 'happens'.
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Active
G1411
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: DOO-nah-mees
Translations: power, might, strength, ability, miracle, a power, a miracle
Notes: This word refers to inherent power, ability, or strength, often implying a capacity for action or accomplishment. It can describe physical strength, moral power, or even miraculous power, especially when referring to divine power or acts of God. It is frequently used in the New Testament to denote the supernatural power of God or the Holy Spirit, or the power demonstrated through miracles.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΕΞΟΥΣΙΑ, ΙΣΧΥΣ, ΚΡΑΤΟΣ
Etymology: From δύναμαι (dynamai, "to be able, to have power"), which is of uncertain origin.
G1391
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: DOK-sah
Translations: glory, a glory, splendor, honor, praise, reputation, dignity, majesty
Notes: This word refers to glory, splendor, or honor. It can describe the inherent majesty of God, the praise given to someone, or a person's reputation. It is often used in a theological context to refer to the divine nature or manifestation of God's presence.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΤΙΜΗ, ΚΛΕΟΣ, ΕΥΚΛΕΙΑ
Etymology: From the Greek verb δοκέω (dokeō), meaning 'to seem, to appear, to think'. The noun originally referred to an opinion or expectation, then evolved to mean 'reputation' and eventually 'glory' or 'splendor'.
G3588
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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).
G0165
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ahee-OH-nas
Translations: ages, eternities, worlds, times
Notes: This word refers to a period of time, an age, or an era. In its plural form, it can denote a succession of ages, eternity, or even the created world or universe. It is often used in phrases like 'unto the ages' or 'forever and ever' to express unending duration.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΧΡΟΝΟΣ, ΚΑΙΡΟΣ
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'.
G3588
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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.
G2250
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: HEM-eh-ras
Translations: day, a day, of day, of a day, days
Notes: The word refers to a day, a period of 24 hours, or the daylight portion of a day. It is a feminine noun and can be used in various grammatical cases to indicate different relationships in a sentence. For example, it can denote a duration of time (e.g., 'three days') or a point in time (e.g., 'on that day').
Inflection: Feminine, Genitive Singular or Accusative Plural
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