Introduction In the study of biblical Greek, understanding the verb δύναμαι (dýnamai) is crucial due to its frequent usage and profound implications in the New Testament. This word conveys concepts of ability, power, and possibility, making it foundational for interpreting…
Introduction In Biblical studies, understanding the names and terms used in the original Greek texts can provide significant insights into the cultural and historical context of the scriptures. The name Δρούσιλλα (Drousilla) is particularly notable as it refers to a…
Introduction In biblical studies, understanding Greek words is essential for gaining a deeper insight into the scriptures and the cultural context in which they were written. The Greek word δρόμος (drómos) is particularly significant because it encapsulates both the literal…
Introduction In biblical studies, understanding the Greek words used in the New Testament is crucial for interpreting the text accurately and gaining deeper insight into the culture of the time. One such word is δρέπανον (drépanon), which is associated with…
Introduction Understanding the meanings and nuances of Greek words in biblical studies is crucial for interpreting the New Testament and grasping the cultural context of ancient Greek society. One such word is δραχμή (drachmḗ), which holds both economic and cultural…
Introduction The Greek word δράσσομαι (drássomai) plays an intriguing role in both biblical and classical Greek literature. Understanding such words is essential for a deeper comprehension of the New Testament, where Greek was the original language, and where specific terms…
Introduction Understanding the Greek words used in the Bible is crucial for deepening our comprehension of the text and its theological implications. The word “δράκων” (drákōn) is particularly significant due to its evocative imagery and its use in both the…
Introduction Understanding Greek words in the Bible is essential for deeper comprehension of the Scriptures. The Greek language, rich and nuanced, offers layers of meaning that are often lost in translation. The word “δοχή” (dochḗ) is significant in the New…
Introduction Understanding the original Greek words in the Bible provides critical insights into the text’s meaning and context. The word “δουλόω” (doulóō) is particularly significant as it directly relates to the concept of slavery and servitude, both literal and metaphorical.…
Introduction Understanding Greek words is essential for deepening our grasp of Biblical texts and ancient culture. The Greek word “δοῦλος” (doûlos) holds significant importance in both New Testament interpretation and the broader context of ancient Greek society. This word, frequently…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δοῦλον (G1400: doûlon) The Greek word δοῦλον (doûlon), transliterated as doûlon and pronounced [DOO-lon], is a neuter noun that specifically refers to a male slave or servant.…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δούλη (G1399: doúlē) The Greek word δούλη (doúlē), transliterated as doúlē and pronounced [DOO-lay], is a noun that specifically refers to a female slave or bondwoman. It…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δουλεύω (G1398: douleúō) The Greek word δουλεύω (douleúō), transliterated as douleúō and pronounced [doo-LEU-oh], is a verb that fundamentally means “to serve as a slave.” Rooted in…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δουλεία (G1397: douleía) The Greek word δουλεία (douleía), transliterated as douleía and pronounced [doo-lay-EE-ah], primarily denotes a state of slavery or bondage. Derived from the word doulos…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δουλαγωγέω (G1396: doulagōgéō) The Greek word δουλαγωγέω (doulagōgéō), transliterated as doulagōgéō and pronounced [doo-lah-go-GEH-oh], primarily means “to bring into subjection” or “to enslave.” It is derived from…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δότης (G1395: dótēs) The Greek word δότης (dótēs), transliterated as dótēs and pronounced [DOH-tace], primarily means “giver” or “donor.” Derived from the verb dídōmi, meaning “to give,”…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δόσις (G1394: dósis) The Greek word δόσις (dósis), transliterated as dósis and pronounced [DOH-sis], primarily means “gift” or the “act of giving.” Derived from the verb dídōmi,…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δόξα (G1393: Dorkás) The Greek word Δορκάς (Dorkás), transliterated as Dorkás and pronounced [dor-KAHS], primarily means “gazelle” or “doe,” symbolizing grace and swiftness. It is used in…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δόξα (G1392: doxázō) The Greek verb δοξάζω (doxázō), transliterated as doxázō and pronounced [dok-SAH-zo], is a rich and versatile term primarily meaning “to glorify” or “to honor.”…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δόξα (G1391: dóxa) The Greek noun δόξα (dóxa), transliterated as dóxa and pronounced [DOHK-sah], carries rich and varied meanings, ranging from “glory” and “honor” to “reputation” and…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δόμα (G1390: dóma) The Greek noun δόμα (dóma), transliterated as dóma and pronounced [DOH-mah], primarily means “gift,” “offering,” or “present.” Derived from the root verb dídōmi, meaning…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δολόω (G1389: dolóō) The Greek verb δολόω (dolóō), transliterated as dolóō and pronounced [do-LOH-oh], primarily means “to deceive,” “to falsify,” or “to distort.” Derived from the noun…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δόλος (G1388: dólos) The Greek noun δόλος (dólos), transliterated as dólos and pronounced [DOH-los], primarily means “deceit” or “guile.” Derived from a root that implies trickery or…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δολιόω (G1387: dolióō) The Greek verb δολιόω (dolióō), transliterated as dolióō and pronounced [do-lee-OH-oh], means “to deceive” or “to beguile.” Derived from the adjective dólios (deceitful), dolióō…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δόλιος (G1386: dólios) The Greek adjective δόλιος (dólios), transliterated as dólios and pronounced [DO-lee-os], refers to someone who is deceitful, crafty, or treacherous. Derived from the root…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δόκιμος (G1384: dokós) The Greek noun δοκός (dokós), transliterated as dokós and pronounced [do-KOS], primarily refers to a beam or plank used in construction. Derived from the…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δόκιμος (G1384: dókimos) The Greek adjective δόκιμος (dókimos), transliterated as dókimos and pronounced [DO-kee-mos], carries the primary meaning of “approved” or “acceptable,” particularly in the context of…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δοκίμιον (G1383: dokímion) The Greek noun δοκίμιον (dokímion), transliterated as dokímion and pronounced [do-KEE-mee-on], primarily signifies a “testing” or “trial,” particularly in the context of evaluating or…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δοκιμή (G1382: dokimḗ) The Greek noun δοκιμή (dokimḗ), transliterated as dokimḗ and pronounced [do-kee-MAY], signifies the state of approval or proven character that results from testing. Derived…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δοκιμάζω (G1381: dokimázō) The Greek verb δοκιμάζω (dokimázō), transliterated as dokimázō and pronounced [do-kee-MAD-zo], is a verb that primarily means to test, prove, or examine something in…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δοκέω (G1380: dokéō) The Greek verb δοκέω (dokéō), transliterated as dokéō and pronounced [doh-KEH-oh], is a verb that primarily conveys the ideas of thinking, supposing, or seeming.…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δογματίζω (G1379: dogmatízō) The Greek verb δογματίζω, transliterated as dogmatízō, is derived from the noun δόγμα, meaning “a decree” or “an ordinance,” with the verb-forming suffix -ίζω.…
Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Insights: Usage in Classical Greek Literature: Summary of δόγμα (G1378: dógma) The Greek word δόγμα, transliterated as dógma, is a neuter noun derived from the verb δοκέω, meaning “to think” or “to seem.” It primarily…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights: Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary of διώκω (G1377: diōkō) The Greek verb διώκω (diōkō) carries the…
Word Details • Transliteration: διώκτης (diōktēs) pronounced as dee-OHK-tays • Etymology: The word διώκτης comes from the root verb διώκω (diōkō), which means “to pursue,” “to persecute,” or “to chase.” The noun διώκτης specifically refers to a person who engages…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary The Greek word διωγμός (G1375) primarily means “persecution” and is closely…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary The Greek adjective δίψυχος (G1374) describes a person who is “double-minded,”…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary The Greek noun δίψος (G1373) primarily refers to the physical condition…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary The Greek verb διψάω (G1372) encapsulates both the literal and metaphorical…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary The Greek verb διχοτομέω (G1371) means “to cut in two” and…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary The Greek noun διχοστασία (G1370) carries the meaning of dissension, division,…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary The Greek verb διχάζω (G1369) primarily means “to divide into two…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary The Greek verb διϋλίζω (G1368) carries the primary meaning of “to…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary The Greek adjective δισχίλιοι (G1367) serves a straightforward but essential role…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary The Greek adjective δίστομος (G1366) encapsulates the idea of something being…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary The Greek verb διστάζω (G1365) encapsulates the idea of doubt, hesitation,…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary The Greek adverb δίς (G1364) is a straightforward term meaning “twice”…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary The Greek verb διπλόω (G1363) means “to double” or “to fold…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary The Greek word διπλοῦς (G1362) is an adjective that means “double”…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary Διοτρεφής (G1361: Diotrephes) is a proper noun found in the New…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: LSJ (Liddell, Scott, Jones): Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary διότι (G1360: dioti) is a Greek conjunction…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: LSJ (Liddell, Scott, Jones): Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary Διόσκουροι (G1359: Dioskouroi) refers to the mythological…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: LSJ (Liddell, Scott, Jones): Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary διορύσσω (G1358: dioryssō) is a Greek verb…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: LSJ (Liddell, Scott, Jones): Vine’s Expository Dictionary: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary διόρθωσις (G1357: diórthōsis) is a Greek noun…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown provides insights based on the general structure and usage of διοπετής in ancient Greek. The exact meaning and implications may vary depending on the specific context…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown provides insights based on the general structure and usage of διόπερ in ancient Greek. The exact meaning and implications may vary depending on the specific context…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown provides insights based on the general structure and usage of Διονύσιος in ancient Greek. The exact meaning and implications may vary depending on the specific context…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown provides insights based on the general structure and usage of διοδεύω in ancient Greek. The exact meaning and implications may vary depending on the specific context…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown is based on the general form and usage of διό in ancient Greek texts. The meaning and application may vary depending on the specific context within…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown is based on the general form and usage of δίλογος in ancient Greek texts. The meaning and application may vary depending on the specific context within…
δίκτυον [DEEK-too-on] Table of Contents Introduction Key Information Primary Meanings Similar Words Morphological Features Lexicon Insights Related Scriptures Classical Usage Summary of δίκτυον [DEEK-too-on] Did You Know? 01 Introduction Understanding Greek words in Biblical studies is crucial for grasping the…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown is based on the general form and usage of δίκη in ancient Greek texts. The meaning and application may vary depending on the specific context within…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above breakdown is based on the word’s general form and usage in classical and biblical Greek. The specific meaning can vary depending on the context in which the word…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above breakdown is based on the word’s general form and usage in classical and biblical Greek. The specific meaning can vary depending on the context in which the word…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above breakdown is based on the word’s general form and usage in classical and biblical Greek. The specific meaning can vary depending on the context in which the word…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological analysis provided here is based on common forms of δικαίωμα as found in Greek texts. The specific form may vary depending on the grammatical and syntactical context in…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological features provided here represent the common form of δικαιόω as it appears in Greek texts. Variations may occur depending on the grammatical and contextual demands of different passages.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological features provided here are typical for the word as it appears in Greek texts, but these features may change depending on the word’s role in different grammatical contexts.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological features provided are based on the word’s typical form as used in Greek texts. Depending on the context, the case or number may change to reflect different grammatical…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological features provided are based on the word’s typical form as used in Greek texts. Depending on the context, the case or number may change to reflect different grammatical…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The specific morphological features of διϊσχυρίζομαι, such as tense, voice, and mood, may vary depending on the context in which it is used. The details provided above are based on…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological features of διΐστημι, such as tense, voice, and mood, may vary depending on its contextual usage in a sentence. The details provided above are specific to the form…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological features of διϊκνέομαι, such as tense, voice, and mood, can vary depending on its contextual usage in a sentence. The details provided above are specific to the form…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The specific case and usage of διθάλασσος can vary based on the context in which it appears. The above information represents the typical morphological features of the word. Lexicon Descriptions…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above morphological details are based on standard uses of the word in Greek. The specific case and form may change based on the word’s function in a particular sentence.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above morphological details are based on standard uses of the word in Greek. The specific case and form may change based on the word’s function in a particular sentence.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above morphological details are based on typical uses of the word. The exact form may vary depending on the sentence context, especially in terms of person, number, and tense.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above morphological details are consistent with how the word is used in most contexts. The exact form can change depending on its role in a sentence, particularly in relation…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The specific morphological details provided apply to the word form as it would appear in various grammatical contexts. The actual form used in a sentence may vary depending on the…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The specific details provided pertain to this particular form of διερωτάω. Depending on the context, variations in person, number, tense, voice, or mood can alter the word’s meaning. Lexicon Descriptions…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above details apply specifically to this form of the word. Changes in person, number, tense, voice, or mood will alter its meaning and application depending on the context. Lexicon…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The above details apply to the word in the form provided. Variations in tense, voice, or mood, as well as changes in person or number, would alter its morphology and…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided apply specifically to the form of the word as it appears in certain contexts. Depending on its usage in different cases or plural forms, the morphology…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided are specific to the form of the word as it appears in various contexts. However, its appearance in different cases or plural forms would change the…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are specific to the word form as it appears in various contexts. However, other forms of the word may appear in different voices, tenses, or…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are based on general uses of δίδωμι as a verb. Specific forms and meanings may vary depending on the context in which the word is…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are based on the typical usage of Δίδυμος as a masculine noun in the singular form. Variations can occur depending on context. Lexicon Descriptions BDAG…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the general use of δίδραχμον as a neuter noun in the singular form. The word’s specific form and function may vary depending on its…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the general use of διδαχή as a feminine noun in the singular form. The word’s specific form and function may vary depending on its…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the general use of διδάσκω as a verb. The word’s specific form and function may vary depending on its context within a sentence. Lexicon…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the general use of διδάσκαλος as a masculine noun in the singular form. The word’s specific form and function may vary depending on its…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the general use of διδασκαλία as a feminine noun in the singular form. The word’s specific form and function may vary depending on its…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the general use of διδακτός as an adjective. The word’s specific form and function may vary depending on its context within a sentence. Lexicon…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the general use of διδακτικός as an adjective. The word’s specific form and function can vary depending on its context within a sentence. Lexicon…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διαχωρίζω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διαχειρίζω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διαφυλάσσω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the typical forms and uses of διάφορος. The specific form and meaning in a sentence may vary depending on the grammatical context and surrounding…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the typical forms and uses of διαφθορά. The specific form and meaning in a sentence may vary depending on the grammatical context and surrounding…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διαφθείρω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διαφημίζω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διαφεύγω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διαφέρω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the potential forms of διαφανής in its adjectival use. The specific form used in a sentence will depend on the gender, number, and case…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διαυγάζω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διατροφή as it would appear in a nominative case context. The meaning and usage may vary depending on the grammatical…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διατρίβω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διατίθημι in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: LSJ (Liddell, Scott, Jones): Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary διατί (G1302: diatí) is…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διατηρέω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διατελέω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διατάσσω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διαταράσσω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided here focus on the noun form of διάταγμα, considering its typical usage in Greek texts. Context and sentence structure may slightly alter its meaning or application.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological analysis here focuses on the noun form of διαταγή, considering its typical usage in Greek texts. Context and sentence structure may slightly alter its meaning or application. Lexicon…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διασῴζω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διαστρέφω in its present, active, indicative form. The word’s usage and meaning may vary depending on context and sentence structure.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided here focus on the standard usage of διαστολή as a noun. The specific meaning and application can vary depending on the context in which it appears.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological analysis here is based on the standard form of διάστημα as a noun. The specific use and meaning may shift slightly depending on context and sentence structure. Lexicon…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διαστέλλω in its present, active, indicative form. These details may vary based on the word’s usage in different contexts and…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are specific to the word διασπορά as it appears in the singular form. The function and meaning can vary slightly depending on the context and…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are specific to the word διασπείρω in its aorist, active, indicative form. These details may change depending on the context and use within different sentences.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are specific to the word διασπάω in its present, active, indicative form. These details may change depending on the context and use within different sentences.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are specific to the word διασκορπίζω in its present, active, indicative form. These details may change depending on the context and use within different sentences.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are specific to the word διασείω in its present, active, indicative form. These details may change depending on the context and use within different sentences.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are specific to the word διασαφέω in its present, active, indicative form. These details may change depending on the context and use within different sentences.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are specific to the word διαρρήσσω in its present, active, indicative form. These details may change depending on the context and use within different sentences.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are specific to the word διαρπάζω in its present, active, indicative form. These details may change depending on the context and use within different sentences.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above pertain to the common biblical usage of διαπρίω, particularly in its aorist, passive, indicative form. The form can change based on different contexts within a…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διαπραγματεύομαι in its present, middle/passive, indicative form. The form may vary depending on its use in different contexts or sentence…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διαπορέω in its present, active, indicative form. These details may change depending on its use in different contexts or sentence…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διαπορεύομαι in its present, active, indicative form. These details may change depending on its use in different contexts or sentence…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the word διαπονέομαι in its specific form. These details may change depending on its use in different contexts or sentence structures. Lexicon Descriptions BDAG…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above pertain to the word διαπλέω in its present, active, indicative form. This form can change depending on the context and sentence structure. Lexicon Descriptions BDAG…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are specific to the word διαπεράω in its present, active, indicative form. The form can change based on the context and use within different sentences.…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The details provided above are specific to the word διαπαντός in its adverbial form. Its meaning remains consistent across different contexts, always conveying the idea of continuity or duration. Lexicon…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are specific to the word διανύω in its present, active, indicative form. These forms can vary based on the context in which the word is…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are specific to the word διανυκτερεύω in its present, active, indicative form. The form may change depending on its use in different contexts within a…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above reflect the specific form of διανοίγω as it is commonly used in the Greek New Testament. The exact morphology may vary depending on its use…
Word Details Primary Meanings Further Insights Further Insights Explained: Disclaimer: The morphological details provided above are specific to the word διάνοια in its nominative, singular form. The morphology may change depending on its use in different contexts within a sentence,…
Word Details Primary Meanings Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: LSJ (Liddell, Scott, Jones): Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary διανόημα (G1270: dianóēma) is a Greek noun that primarily…
Word Details Primary Meanings Lexicon Descriptions BDAG (Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich): Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: Vine’s Expository Dictionary: LSJ (Liddell, Scott, Jones): Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Usage in Classical Greek Literature Summary διανεύω (G1269: dianéuō) is a Greek verb that carries…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διανέμω in its present active indicative form. However, this breakdown can differ depending on the word’s use in different contexts within a sentence, where it may appear in…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διαμερισμός as a noun, meaning it does not carry person, tense, voice, or mood, which are attributes of verbs. However, its form can vary in number (singular or…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διαμερίζω in its present active indicative form. However, this breakdown can differ depending on the word’s use in different contexts within a sentence, where it may appear in…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διαμένω in its present active indicative form. However, this breakdown can differ depending on the word’s use in different contexts within a sentence, where it may appear in…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διαμάχομαι in its present middle indicative form. However, this breakdown can differ depending on the word’s use in different contexts within a sentence, where it may appear in…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διαμαρτύρομαι in its present middle indicative form. However, this breakdown can differ depending on the word’s use in different contexts within a sentence, where it may appear in…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διαλύω in its present active indicative form. However, this breakdown can differ depending on the word’s use in different contexts within a sentence, where it may appear in…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διαλογισμός as a noun, meaning it does not carry person, tense, voice, or mood, which are attributes of verbs. However, its form can vary in number (singular or…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διαλογίζομαι in its present middle indicative form. However, this breakdown can differ depending on the word’s use in different contexts within a sentence, where it may appear in…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διαλλάσσω in its present active indicative form. However, this breakdown can differ depending on the word’s use in different contexts within a sentence, where it may appear in…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διάλεκτος as a noun, meaning it does not carry person, tense, voice, or mood, which are attributes of verbs. However, its form can vary in number (singular or…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διαλείπω in its present active indicative form. However, this breakdown can differ depending on the word’s use in different contexts within a sentence, where it may appear in…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διαλέγομαι in its present middle indicative form. However, this breakdown can differ depending on the word’s use in different contexts within a sentence, where it may appear in…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διαλαλέω in its present active indicative form. However, this breakdown can differ depending on the word’s use in different contexts within a sentence, where it may appear in…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διακωλύω in its present active indicative form. However, this breakdown can differ depending on the word’s use in different contexts within a sentence, where it may appear in…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown reflects the word διάκρισις as a noun, meaning it does not carry person, tense, voice, or mood, which are attributes of verbs. However, its form can vary in number (singular or…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown can differ based on the contextual use of the word in a sentence. For example, διακρίνω may appear in different persons, tenses, voices, or moods depending on its usage in various…
Word Details Word Breakdown: Disclaimer: The above morphological breakdown can differ based on the contextual use of the word in a sentence. For instance, διακούω may appear in different persons, tenses, voices, or moods depending on its usage in various…
Transliteration: diakósioi (pronounced dee-ah-KOH-see-oy)Part of Speech: Adjective (plural) The Greek word διακόσιοι (diakósioi) is an adjective that means “two hundred.” It is a simple numerical term used to denote the quantity of 200. This word is not derived from any…
Transliteration: diákonos (pronounced dee-AH-koh-nos)Part of Speech: Masculine and Feminine Noun The Greek word διάκονος (diákonos) is commonly translated as “servant,” “minister,” or “deacon.” It is derived from the verb διακονέω (diakonéō), meaning “to serve” or “to minister.” The noun diákonos…
Transliteration: diakonía (pronounced dee-ak-on-EE-ah)Part of Speech: Feminine Noun The Greek word διακονία (diakonía) is derived from the verb διακονέω (diakonéō), meaning “to serve” or “to minister.” The noun diakonía itself generally refers to “service,” “ministry,” or “assistance,” and it is…
Transliteration: diakonéō (pronounced dee-ak-on-EH-oh)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διακονέω (diakonéō) is derived from the root noun διάκονος (diákonos), which means “servant” or “minister.” The term diakonéō itself means “to serve,” “to minister,” or “to attend to the needs…
Transliteration: diakatelénchomai (pronounced dee-ah-kat-el-ENG-kho-my)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διακατελέγχομαι (diakatelénchomai) is a compound word formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning “through” or “thoroughly,” the prefix κατά (kata), meaning “down” or “against,” and the verb ἐλέγχω (elénchō), which…
Transliteration: diakatharízō (pronounced dee-ah-kah-thah-REE-zoh)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διακαθαρίζω (diakatharízō) is a compound word formed from the prefix διά (dia), meaning “through” or “thoroughly,” and the verb καθαρίζω (katharízō), which means “to cleanse” or “to purify.” Therefore, diakatharízō…
Transliteration: diairéō (pronounced dee-eye-REH-oh)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek word διαιρέω (diairéō) is a verb that primarily means “to divide,” “to separate,” or “to distribute.” It derives from the root word αἱρέω (hairéō), which means “to take” or “to choose,”…
Transliteration: diaíresis (pronounced dee-AY-re-sis)Part of Speech: Feminine Noun The Greek word διαίρεσις (diaíresis) originates from the verb διαιρέω (diairéō), which means “to divide” or “to separate.” The noun form diaíresis thus carries the meaning of a division, separation, or distribution.…
Transliteration: diathḗkē (pronounced dee-ath-AY-kay)Part of Speech: Feminine Noun The Greek noun διαθήκη (diathḗkē) is a term that carries significant theological and legal weight. It is derived from the verb διατίθημι (diatíthēmi), meaning “to set out in order” or “to arrange.”…
Transliteration: diazṓnnymi (pronounced dee-ah-ZONE-noo-mee)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διαζώννυμι (diazṓnnymi) is a compound word derived from the preposition διά (diá, meaning “through” or “across”) and the verb ζώννυμι (zṓnnymi, meaning “to gird” or “to fasten”). The term literally…
Transliteration: diádochos (pronounced dee-AH-doh-khos)Part of Speech: Masculine noun The Greek word διάδοχος (diádochos) is a masculine noun that derives from the combination of the preposition διά (diá, meaning “through” or “across”) and the verb δέχομαι (déchomai, meaning “to receive” or…
Transliteration: diadídōmi (pronounced dee-ah-DEE-doh-mee)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek word διαδίδωμι (diadídōmi) is a compound word derived from the preposition διά (diá, meaning “through” or “across”) and the verb δίδωμι (dídōmi, meaning “to give”). This verb conveys the idea of…
Transliteration: diádēma (pronounced dee-AH-day-mah)Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter The Greek word διάδημα (diádēma) is derived from the verb διαδέω (diadéō), meaning “to bind around.” This root emphasizes the idea of something being wrapped or bound around, typically used in the…
Transliteration: diadéchomai (pronounced dee-ah-DEKH-oh-my)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διαδέχομαι (diadéchomai) is a compound word derived from the preposition διά (dia), meaning “through” or “between,” and the verb δέχομαι (dechomai), which means “to receive” or “to accept.” Thus, diadéchomai…
Transliteration: diágo (pronounced dee-AH-go)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διάγω (diágo) is a compound word formed from the preposition διά (dia), meaning “through” or “across,” and the verb ἄγω (ago), meaning “to lead” or “to carry.” The verb diágo…
Transliteration: diagregoreó (pronounced dee-ah-grey-GOR-eh-oh)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διαγρηγορέω (diagregoreó) is derived from the combination of the preposition διά (dia), meaning “through” or “thoroughly,” and the verb γρηγορέω (gregoreó), which means “to be awake” or “to watch.” The…
Transliteration: diagongýzō (pronounced dee-ah-gon-GOO-zoh)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διαγογγύζω (diagongýzō) is formed by combining the preposition διά (dia), meaning “through” or “by means of,” with the verb γογγύζω (gongýzō), which means “to murmur” or “to grumble.” As a…
Transliteration: diágnōsis (pronounced dee-AG-no-sis)Part of Speech: Feminine noun The Greek word διάγνωσις (diágnōsis) is derived from the root words διά (dia), meaning “through” or “by means of,” and γνῶσις (gnōsis), meaning “knowledge.” As a compound word, diágnōsis directly translates to…
Transliteration: diagnōrízō (pronounced dee-ag-no-RID-zo)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διαγνωρίζω (diagnōrízō) is derived from the root words διά (dia), meaning “through” or “by means of,” and γνωρίζω (gnōrízō), which means “to make known” or “to declare.” The combination of…
Transliteration: diaginōskō (pronounced dee-ah-ghee-NO-sko)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διαγινώσκω (diaginōskō) is composed of two elements: the preposition διά (dia), meaning “through” or “by means of,” and the verb γινώσκω (ginōskō), meaning “to know” or “to perceive.” Combined, diaginōskō…
Transliteration: diaginomai (pronounced dee-ah-GEE-noh-my)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διαγίνομαι (diaginomai) is derived from two root words: the preposition διά (dia), meaning “through” or “across,” and the verb γίνομαι (ginomai), meaning “to become” or “to come into being.” Together,…
Transliteration: diangellō (pronounced dee-ang-GEL-loh)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διαγγέλλω (diangellō) is a compound word derived from the preposition διά (dia), meaning “through” or “across,” and the verb ἀγγέλλω (angellō), meaning “to announce” or “to report.” Thus, διαγγέλλω literally…
Transliteration: diabolos (pronounced dee-AH-bo-los)Part of Speech: Masculine noun The Greek word διάβολος (diabolos) is derived from the verb διαβάλλω (diaballō), which means “to slander” or “to accuse falsely.” The noun διάβολος thus carries the meaning of “slanderer,” “accuser,” or “one…
Transliteration: diablépō (pronounced dee-ab-LEP-o)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διαβλέπω (diablépō) is a compound word formed from the preposition διά (diá), meaning “through” or “thoroughly,” and the verb βλέπω (blépō), meaning “to see” or “to perceive.” The term literally…
Transliteration: diabebaióomai (pronounced dee-ah-beh-BYE-oh-om-ahee)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διαβεβαιόομαι (diabebaióomai) is a compound word derived from the preposition διά (diá), meaning “through” or “thoroughly,” and the verb βεβαιόω (bebaióō), meaning “to confirm” or “to establish.” The term literally…
Transliteration: diabállō (pronounced dee-ah-BAH-loh)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek verb διαβάλλω (diabállō) is composed of the preposition διά (diá), meaning “through” or “across,” and the verb βάλλω (bállō), meaning “to throw” or “to cast.” The word literally means “to throw…
Transliteration: diabaínō (pronounced dee-ah-BYE-noh)Part of Speech: Verb The Greek word διαβαίνω (diabaínō) is a verb derived from the root words διά (diá), meaning “through,” and βαίνω (baínō), meaning “to go” or “to walk.” As a compound verb, διαβαίνω essentially means…
Transliteration: diá (pronounced dee-ah)Part of Speech: Preposition The Greek word διά (diá) is a preposition that holds a fundamental role in both classical and Koine Greek. The word derives from the root word διά, which essentially means “through” or “by…
Transliteration: dēpou (pronounced day-poo)Part of Speech: Particle The Greek word δήπου (dēpou) is a particle used to express conjecture, assumption, or probability. It often carries the nuance of “doubtless,” “surely,” “I suppose,” or “probably.” The word is a combination of…
Transliteration: dēpote (pronounced day-poh-teh)Part of Speech: Particle The Greek word δήποτε (dēpote) is a particle that serves to convey a sense of indefiniteness or generality, often translated as “at any time,” “ever,” “whenever,” or “whosoever.” This word is a compound…
Transliteration: dēnarion (pronounced day-nah-ree-on)Part of Speech: Neuter nounRoot Word: Derived from the Latin word denarius, which was a Roman silver coin. The word δηνάριον (dēnarion) refers to a Roman coin known as the denarius, which was a standard silver coin…
Transliteration: dēmosios (pronounced day-moh-see-os)Part of Speech: AdjectiveRoot Word: Derived from δῆμος (dēmos), meaning “people” or “population.” The word δημόσιος (dēmosios) is an adjective that primarily means “public” or “belonging to the people.” It describes something that pertains to the community…
Transliteration: dêmos (pronounced day-moss)Part of Speech: Masculine NounRoot Word: Derived from the verb dao (G1210), which means “to divide” or “to distribute.” The term δῆμος (dêmos) primarily refers to the “people” or “population” of a region, often used in the…
Δημιουργός (Dēmiourgós), pronounced day-mee-oorg-OS, is a masculine noun in the Greek language. The term is derived from the root words δῆμος (dēmos), meaning “people” or “public,” and ἔργον (ergon), meaning “work” or “deed.” Combined, these roots suggest the idea of…
Δημήτριος (Dēmḗtrios), pronounced day-MAY-tree-os, is a masculine noun that originates from the Greek name Δημήτηρ (Dēmḗtēr), which refers to the Greek goddess of agriculture, Demeter. The name Dēmḗtrios literally means “belonging to Demeter” or “devoted to Demeter.” It was a…
Δημηγορέω (dēmēgoréō), pronounced day-may-go-REH-o, is a verb that originates from the Greek words δῆμος (dēmos), meaning “people,” and ἀγορεύω (agoreuō), meaning “to speak in an assembly” or “to address.” Therefore, the term dēmēgoréō literally translates to “to address the people”…
Dēmas (pronounced day-mas) is a proper masculine noun in Greek, used to refer to a specific individual mentioned in the New Testament. The name Dēmas is of Greek origin and does not have a root word that it derives from;…
Dēloō (pronounced day-loh-oh) is a Greek verb that means “to make clear,” “to reveal,” or “to show.” It is derived from the root word δῆλος (G1212), which means “clear” or “manifest.” Dēloō is used in contexts where something is made…
Dēlos (pronounced day-los) is an ancient Greek adjective that primarily means “clear,” “manifest,” or “evident.” This word is used to describe something that is unmistakably visible or understood, often in contexts where certainty or clarity is emphasized. It conveys the…
Dē (pronounced day) is a Greek particle that plays a critical role in the expression of emphasis, certainty, or immediacy within a sentence. The term does not easily translate into English as a single word, but its usage can be…
Deo (pronounced DEH-oh) is a Greek verb that primarily means “to bind,” “to tie,” or “to fasten.” The verb carries connotations of physical binding, as in the tying of a person or object, as well as metaphorical binding, such as…
Dechomai (pronounced DEKH-oh-my) is a Greek verb that primarily means “to receive” or “to accept.” It conveys the idea of taking something or someone with a favorable attitude, often with a sense of welcoming or approval. The term is widely…
Deuteros (pronounced DYOO-ter-os) is a Greek adjective that means “second” in terms of sequence or rank. It is used to denote something that comes after the first in a series, whether in time, order, or importance. The term δεύτερος is…
Deuteroprōtos (pronounced dyoo-ter-OP-ro-tos) is a compound Greek adjective that is formed from the words δεύτερος (deuteros), meaning “second,” and πρῶτος (prōtos), meaning “first.” This unique combination of words has been understood to mean “second-first” and is often associated with specific…
Deuteraios (pronounced dyoo-teh-RAY-os) is a Greek adjective that means “second” or “on the second day.” The word is derived from the root δεύτερος (deuteros), which means “second” or “next in order.” This term is often used to describe something that…
Deûte (pronounced DYOO-teh) is a Greek adverb that translates to “come” or “come here.” This word functions as an imperative command, used to summon or call others to approach the speaker or to move toward a particular location or action.…
Deûro (pronounced DYOO-ro) is a Greek adverb that translates to “come here” or “hither.” The word is an imperative form used to direct someone to approach or move towards the speaker. It is often employed in biblical texts when someone…
Despótēs (pronounced des-PO-tays) is a Greek masculine noun that translates to “master,” “lord,” or “sovereign.” The word is derived from the Greek root δέω (déō), meaning “to bind,” combined with the suffix -πότης (-potēs), which denotes someone who holds power…
Desmṓtēs (pronounced des-MOH-tays) is a Greek masculine noun that translates to “prisoner” or “one who is bound.” The word is derived from the root δεσμός (desmós), meaning “bond” or “chain,” combined with the suffix -της (-tēs), which denotes an agent…
Desmōtḗrion (pronounced des-mo-TAY-ree-on) is a Greek neuter noun that translates to “prison” or “dungeon.” The word is derived from the root δεσμός (desmós), meaning “bond” or “chain,” combined with the suffix -τήριον (-tḗrion), which denotes a place for something. Thus,…
Desmophýlax (pronounced des-mo-FEE-lax) is a Greek masculine noun that translates to “jailer” or “prison keeper.” The word is a compound formed from two Greek words: δεσμός (desmós), meaning “bond” or “chain,” and φύλαξ (phýlax), meaning “guard” or “keeper.” The term…
Desmós (pronounced des-MOS) is a Greek masculine noun that primarily means “bond,” “chain,” or “fetter.” The word δεσμός is derived from the root verb δέω (déō), which means “to bind” or “to tie.” As a noun, δεσμός refers to the…
Désmios (pronounced DES-mee-os) is a Greek masculine noun that means “prisoner” or “one who is bound.” The word δέσμιος is derived from the root δεσμός (desmós), which means “bond” or “chain.” This indicates that a δέσμιος is someone who is…
Désmē (pronounced DES-may) is a Greek feminine noun that primarily means “bundle” or “faggot.” The word δέσμη is closely related to the verb δεσμέω (desméō), which means “to bind” or “to tie.” The noun δέσμη refers to a collection of…
Desméō (pronounced des-MEH-o) is a Greek verb that means “to bind,” “to tie,” or “to fasten.” The verb δεσμέω is closely related to the noun δεσμός (desmós), meaning “bond” or “chain,” and is often used in contexts where physical restraint…
Desmeúō (pronounced des-MYOO-o) is a Greek verb that primarily means “to bind” or “to tie up.” The word is closely associated with the idea of physical restraint, such as binding a person with chains or ropes. Desmeúō is derived from…
Dérō (pronounced DEH-ro) is a Greek verb that primarily means “to flay” or “to skin,” but it is also used metaphorically to mean “to beat” or “to strike.” The verb δέρω comes from an ancient practice of removing the skin…
Dermátinos (pronounced der-MAH-tee-nos) is a Greek adjective that refers to something made of leather or skin. The word is derived from the noun δέρμα (dérma), which means “skin” or “hide,” and the suffix -ινος (-inos), which is used to form…
Dérma (pronounced DER-ma) is a Greek noun that means “skin” or “hide.” The word is used in both literal and figurative contexts, primarily to refer to the outer covering of an animal or, by extension, of humans. The term δέρμα…
Dérbē (pronounced DER-bay) is a feminine noun that refers to the name of an ancient city in the region of Lycaonia, which is located in what is now modern-day Turkey. The city of Derbe was significant in the early Christian…
Derbaîos (pronounced der-BAY-os) is a Greek adjective that is used to refer to something or someone associated with the city of Derbe. The word is derived from the proper noun Δέρβη (Dérbē), which is the name of an ancient city…
Déomai (pronounced DEH-o-my) is a Greek verb that means “to beg,” “to beseech,” or “to pray earnestly.” The word is often used in contexts where someone is making an urgent or fervent request, whether directed toward another person or toward…
Dexiŏs (pronounced dex-EE-os) is a Greek adjective that primarily means “right” or “right-hand.” It is derived from the root word δέχομαι (dékhomai), which means “to receive” or “to accept.” The word δεξιός is often used to denote the right side,…
Dexiolábos (pronounced dex-ee-o-LAH-bos) is a Greek noun that combines two elements: δεξιός (dexiós), meaning “right” or “right hand,” and λαμβάνω (lambánō), meaning “to take” or “to seize.” The word δεξιολάβος refers to someone who takes or seizes with the right…
Déndron (pronounced DEN-dron) is a Greek noun meaning “tree.” It is used in both literal and metaphorical contexts throughout Greek literature and the New Testament. The word is derived from ancient Greek, and it belongs to the neuter gender in…
Deleázō (pronounced deh-leh-AH-zoh) is a Greek verb that carries the meaning of “enticing” or “luring.” It is derived from the root word δέλεαρ (délear), which means “bait” or “lure.” The verb is often used in contexts that imply deception or…
Dektós (pronounced dehk-TOS) is a Greek adjective derived from the root word δέχομαι (dékhomai), which means “to receive” or “to accept.” The term δεκτός conveys the sense of something that is “received” or “accepted,” and is used to describe things…
Dékatóō (pronounced deh-kah-TOH-oh) is a Greek verb derived from the root δέκα (déka), meaning “ten.” This verb is used primarily in the context of a financial or ceremonial tithe. As a verb, δεκατόω generally denotes the action of giving or…
Dékatos (pronounced DEH-kah-tos) is a Greek adjective derived from the root δέκα (déka), which means “ten.” The term functions primarily as an ordinal adjective and describes something that is in the “tenth” position or part. It is related to the…
Dekátē (pronounced deh-KAH-teh) is a Greek term derived from the root δέκα (déka), meaning “ten.” It functions as a feminine noun and specifically refers to the number “tenth” in both literal and figurative contexts. In various uses, δεκάτη denotes a…
Dekatéssares (pronounced deh-kah-TEH-sah-rees) is a Greek numeral meaning “fourteen.” It is derived from the combination of δέκα (déka), which means “ten,” and τέσσαρες (téssares), meaning “four.” As an adjective, it is used to denote the quantity fourteen. Primary Meanings: Scripture…
Dekápolis (pronounced deh-KA-poh-lis, Δεκάπολις) is a Greek term that means “Ten Cities.” It is a proper noun referring to a specific geographical and political region in the ancient Near East. Dekápolis is derived from two Greek words: δέκα (déka), meaning…
Dekapénte (pronounced deh-kah-PEN-teh, δεκαπέντε) is a Greek numeral meaning “fifteen.” It is a cardinal number used as an adjective to denote the quantity of fifteen. Dekapénte is derived from the combination of δέκα (déka), meaning “ten,” and πέντε (pénte), meaning…
Dekadýo (pronounced deh-kah-THYOH, δεκαδύο) is a Greek numeral meaning “twelve.” It is a cardinal number and functions as an adjective to describe the quantity of twelve. Dekadýo derives from the combination of δέκα (déka), meaning “ten,” and δύο (dýo), meaning…
Déka (pronounced DEH-kah, δέκα) is a Greek numeral meaning “ten.” It is a cardinal number and does not have a derived root but serves as a basic counting term in the Greek language. Déka signifies the quantity of ten, a…
Deisidaimōnía (pronounced day-see-die-MOH-nee-ah, δεισιδαιμονία) is a Greek feminine noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1175. The term is derived from the adjective δεισιδαίμων (deisidaímōn), which combines δειδώ (deidō, meaning “to fear”) and δαίμων (daímōn, meaning “demon” or “divine being”). Deisidaimōnía…
Deisidaímōn (pronounced day-see-DYE-mohn, δεισιδαίμων) is a Greek adjective found under Strong’s Concordance number G1174. The word Deisidaímōn is derived from two root words: δειδώ (deidō), which means “to fear” or “to dread,” and δαίμων (daímōn), which originally referred to a…
Deîpnon (pronounced DAYP-non, δεῖπνον) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1173. The word Deîpnon refers to the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening. The term is derived from the Greek verb δειπνέω (deipnéō),…
Deipnéō (pronounced dayp-NEH-oh, δειπνέω) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1172. The word Deipnéō is derived from the noun δεῖπνον (deîpnon), which refers to a “supper” or “main meal.” Deipnéō specifically means “to dine” or “to take…
Deinôs (pronounced day-NOSS, δεινῶς) is a Greek adverb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1171. The word Deinôs is derived from the root word δεινός (deinós), which can mean “terrible,” “fearful,” “formidable,” or “skillful.” Deinôs carries the idea of doing something…
Deîna (pronounced DAY-nah, δεῖνα) is a Greek pronoun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1170. The word Deîna is somewhat unusual in the New Testament, and it functions as an indefinite or generic pronoun, often translated as “such a one,” “so-and-so,”…
Deilós (pronounced day-LOSS, δειλός) is a Greek adjective found under Strong’s Concordance number G1169. The word Deilós is derived from the same root as δειλία (deilía), meaning “timidity” or “cowardice.” Deilós specifically describes a person who is “timid,” “fearful,” or…
Deiliáō (pronounced day-lee-AH-oh, δειλιάω) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1168. The word Deiliáō is derived from the noun δειλία (deilía), meaning “timidity” or “cowardice.” Deiliáō specifically refers to the act of being timid, afraid, or lacking…
Deilía (pronounced day-LEE-ah, δειλία) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1167. The word Deilía is derived from the root word δειλός (deilós), which means “timid” or “cowardly.” Deilía specifically refers to “timidity,” “cowardice,” or “fearfulness.” It denotes…
Deiknýō (pronounced dayk-NOO-oh, δεικνύω) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1166. The word Deiknýō is derived from the root verb δεικνύω, which means “to show,” “to point out,” or “to make known.” The verb Deiknýō is commonly…
Deigmatízō (pronounced dayg-mah-TID-zo, δειγματίζω) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1165. The word Deigmatízō is derived from the noun δεῖγμα (deígma), meaning “example” or “specimen,” and the verb δεικνύω (deiknyō), meaning “to show” or “to point out.”…
Deígma (pronounced DAYG-mah, δεῖγμα) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1164. The word Deígma is derived from the root verb δεικνύω (deiknyō), which means “to show” or “to point out.” The noun Deígma specifically refers to a…
Dei (pronounced day, δεῖ) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1163. The word Dei is an impersonal verb that signifies necessity or obligation. It is derived from the verb δέω (deō), which means “to bind” or “to…
Déēsis (pronounced DEH-ay-sis, δέησις) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1162. The word Déēsis is derived from the verb δέομαι (deomai), which means “to beseech” or “to entreat.” Déēsis specifically refers to a “petition,” “entreaty,” or “prayer.”…
De (pronounced deh, δέ) is a Greek conjunction found under Strong’s Concordance number G1161. The word De is a common connective particle in Greek, often translated as “but,” “and,” or “now” in English. It is used to connect clauses or…
Dapánē (pronounced da-PAH-nay, δαπάνη) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1160. The word Dapánē refers to “cost,” “expense,” or “expenditure.” It is derived from the verb δαπανάω (dapanáō), which means “to spend” or “to expend.” Dapánē is…
Dapanáō (pronounced da-pa-NAH-oh, δαπανάω) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1159. The word Dapanáō is derived from the root word δαπάνη (dapánē), meaning “cost” or “expense.” Dapanáō primarily means “to spend” or “to expend,” and it can…
Daniēl (pronounced da-nee-EL, Δανιήλ) is a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel), found under Strong’s Concordance number G1158. The name Daniēl is composed of two parts: דָּן (Dan), meaning “judge,” and אֵל (El), meaning “God.” Thus, the name…
Daneistēs (pronounced da-nay-ee-STAYS, δανειστής) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1157. The word Daneistēs is derived from the verb δανείζω (daneizō), which means “to lend” or “to borrow,” and the noun δάνειον (dáneion), meaning “loan” or “debt.”…
Dán(e)ion (pronounced DAHN-ee-on, δάν(ε)ιον) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1156. The word Dán(e)ion refers to a “loan” or “debt.” It is derived from the root word δανείζω (daneizō), which means “to lend” or “to borrow.” The…
Daneizō (pronounced da-NAY-zo, δανείζω) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1155. The word Daneizō is derived from the root word δάνειον (daneion), which means “loan” or “debt.” Daneizō primarily means “to lend” or “to borrow,” depending on…
Damaskos (pronounced da-MAS-kos, Δαμασκός) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1154. The word Damaskos refers to the ancient city of Damascus, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The name Damaskos is believed to…
Damaskēnos (pronounced da-ma-SKAY-nos, Δαμασκηνός) is a Greek adjective found under Strong’s Concordance number G1153. The word Damaskēnos is derived from Δαμασκός (Damaskos), the Greek name for the city of Damascus. Damaskēnos specifically means “of Damascus” or “Damascene,” referring to something…
Damaris (pronounced DAH-mah-ris, Δάμαρις) is a Greek proper noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1152. The name Damaris is believed to be derived from the Greek word δάμαρ (damar), which can mean “wife” or “spouse.” This suggests that the name…
Damalis (pronounced DAH-mah-lis, δάμαλις) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1151. The word Damalis is derived from the root δάμαρ (damar), which generally means “wife” or “tame.” Damalis specifically refers to a “heifer,” which is a young…
Damazō (pronounced da-MAH-zo, δαμάζω) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1150. The root of Damazō is believed to be connected with the concept of taming or subduing. The word conveys the idea of bringing something under control,…
Dalmatia (pronounced dal-mah-TEE-ah, Δαλματία) is a Greek proper noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1149. The term Dalmatia refers to a region located along the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea, in what is now modern-day Croatia. The name is…
Dalmanoutha (pronounced dal-mah-NOO-thah, Δαλμανουθά) is a Greek proper noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1148. The word Dalmanoutha is of uncertain origin, with some scholars suggesting that it could be derived from a Semitic root. It refers to a specific…
Daktylos (pronounced DAHK-tee-los, δάκτυλος) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1147. The word Daktylos directly translates to “finger.” It is rooted in the basic Greek vocabulary for body parts, specifically referring to the individual digits of the…
Daktylios (pronounced dak-TEE-lee-os, δακτύλιος) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1146. The word Daktylios is derived from the root δάκτυλος (daktylos), which means “finger.” Daktylios specifically refers to a “ring,” particularly one worn on the finger. In…
Dakryō (pronounced DAHK-roo-oh, δακρύω) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1145. The word Dakryō is derived from the root δάκρυον (dakryon), which means “tear.” The verb form Dakryō essentially means “to shed tears” or “to weep.” In…
Dakry (pronounced DAHK-roo, δάκρυ) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1144. The word Dakry is derived from the Greek root δάκρυον (dakryon), which means “tear” as in the droplet that forms in the eye and falls as…
Daknō (pronounced DAHK-noh, δάκνω) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1143. The root of the word is δάκνω, which primarily means “to bite.” This term can be used in both a literal and figurative sense, referring to…
Daimōn (pronounced DYE-moan, δαίμων) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1142. The term is derived from the same root as δαιμόνιον (daimonion), meaning “demon” or “spirit.” In classical Greek, Daimōn referred broadly to a supernatural being or…
Daimoniōdēs (pronounced dye-moh-nee-OH-dace, δαιμονιώδης) is a Greek adjective found under Strong’s Concordance number G1141. The term is derived from the Greek root δαιμόνιον (daimonion), meaning “demon” or “evil spirit,” combined with the suffix -ώδης (-ōdēs), which denotes resemblance or likeness.…
Daimonion (pronounced dye-MOH-nee-on, δαιμόνιον) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1140. The term is derived from the root word δαίμων (daimōn), which refers to a supernatural being or spirit, often with a neutral or even positive connotation…
Daimonizomai (pronounced dye-moh-NEE-zoh-my, δαιμονίζομαι) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1139. The word is derived from the root δαιμόνιον (daimonion), meaning “demon” or “evil spirit.” Daimonizomai means “to be demon-possessed” or “to be under the power or…
David (pronounced da-VEED, Δαβίδ) is a proper noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1138. The name David is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word דָּוִד (Dāwîd), meaning “beloved” or “favorite.” David is one of the most significant figures…
Gōnia (pronounced go-NEE-ah, γωνία) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1137. The word is derived from the Greek root γωνία (gōnia), meaning “corner” or “angle.” In its primary sense, Gōnia refers to a physical corner, such as…
Gōg (pronounced GOG, Γώγ) is a proper noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1136. The term Gōg is a transliteration of a name that appears in the Old Testament and later in the New Testament, most notably in the apocalyptic…
Gynē (pronounced goo-NAY, γυνή) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1135. The word is primarily used to refer to a “woman” or “wife.” The term is rooted in the general Greek word for an adult female and…
Gynaikeios (pronounced goo-nay-KAY-os, γυναικεῖος) is a Greek adjective found under Strong’s Concordance number G1134. The term is derived from the Greek noun γυνή (gynē), meaning “woman” or “wife.” Gynaikeios specifically means “pertaining to a woman” or “feminine.” The word is…
Gynaikarion (pronounced goo-nay-KAH-ree-on, γυναικάριον) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1133. The term is a diminutive form of γυνή (gynē), which means “woman” or “wife.” As a diminutive, Gynaikarion carries the meaning of “a little woman” or…
Gymnotēs (pronounced ghoom-NO-tace, γυμνότης) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1132. The word is derived from the Greek adjective γυμνός (gymnos), meaning “naked” or “bare.” Gymnotēs refers to the state or condition of being naked, nudity, or…
Gymnos (pronounced ghoom-NOS, γυμνός) is a Greek adjective found under Strong’s Concordance number G1131. The term Gymnos is derived from the root γυμνός (gymnos), which means “naked” or “bare.” The word primarily refers to being unclothed or lacking the usual…
Gymnēteuō (pronounced ghoom-nay-TYOO-oh, γυμνητεύω) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1130. The word is derived from the root γυμνός (gymnos), meaning “naked” or “unclothed.” The verb Gymnēteuō literally means “to be naked” or “to live naked.” In…
Gymnasia (pronounced ghoom-nah-SEE-ah, γυμνασία) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1129. The word is derived from the Greek verb γυμνάζω (gymnazō, meaning “to exercise” or “to train”), which itself comes from γυμνός (gymnos, meaning “naked”). Gymnasia refers…
Gymnazō (pronounced ghoom-NAH-zo, γυμνάζω) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1128. The word is derived from the Greek root γυμνός (gymnos, meaning “naked”). The verb Gymnazō literally means “to train naked,” a reflection of the ancient Greek…
Grēgoreō (γρηγορέω) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1127. The word is derived from the Greek root ἐγείρω (egeirō), meaning “to awaken” or “to rise.” Grēgoreō primarily means “to watch,” “to be vigilant,” or “to stay awake.”…
Graōdēs (γραώδης) is a Greek adjective found under Strong’s Concordance number G1126. The word is derived from the Greek noun γραῦς (graus), meaning “old woman.” The suffix -ώδης (-ōdēs) typically denotes likeness or resemblance. Thus, Graōdēs literally means “resembling an…
Graphō (γράφω) is a Greek verb found under Strong’s Concordance number G1125. The word Graphō is the root from which several related terms, such as Graphē (writing) and Graptos (written), are derived. Graphō primarily means “to write” or “to record.”…
Graphē (γραφή) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1124. The term is derived from the Greek verb γράφω (graphō), which means “to write.” Graphē primarily refers to a “writing” or “scripture.” In biblical contexts, Graphē is specifically…
Graptos (γραπτός) is a Greek adjective found under Strong’s Concordance number G1123. The term is derived from the Greek verb γράφω (graphō), which means “to write.” The word Graptos literally means “written” or “inscribed.” It denotes something that has been…
Grammateus (γραμματεύς) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1122. The word is derived from the Greek root γράμμα (gramma), meaning “letter” or “writing,” and the suffix -εύς (-eus), which typically denotes a person involved in a specific…
Gramma (γράμμα) is a Greek noun found under Strong’s Concordance number G1121. The word is derived from the Greek verb γράφω (graphō), meaning “to write.” Gramma primarily refers to something that is written or inscribed. The term has a range…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γονυπετέω (transliterated as gonypeteō and pronounced as “go-noo-peh-TEH-oh”) is a verb that originates from the combination of two Greek words: γόνυ (gony), meaning “knee,” and πέτω (peteō), meaning “to fall” or “to fly.” Thus, gonypeteō…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γόνυ (transliterated as Gony and pronounced as “GOH-noo”) refers to the knee or the joint of the leg. This word is derived from a root in the Greek language that relates directly to the physical…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γονεύς (transliterated as Goneús and pronounced as “go-nay-oos”) refers to a “parent” or “ancestor.” The word is derived from the root verb γίνομαι (ginomai), meaning “to become” or “to be born.” Goneús is used in…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γόμος (transliterated as Gomos and pronounced as “go-mos”) refers to a “load,” “cargo,” or “burden.” This term is used to describe the contents of a vessel, such as the cargo carried by a ship. The…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γόμορρα (transliterated as Gomorrha and pronounced as “Go-mor-rah”) refers to the ancient city of Gomorrah, which, along with Sodom, is infamous in the Bible for its destruction due to the wickedness of its inhabitants. The…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γολγοθᾶ (transliterated as Golgotha and pronounced as “Gol-go-tha”) refers to the place where Jesus was crucified. The word is derived from the Aramaic term Golgotha, meaning “skull.” The full meaning of Golgotha is “the place…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γόης (transliterated as goēs and pronounced as “go-ace”) carries the connotation of a sorcerer, magician, or deceiver. It originates from a root meaning “to wail or chant,” which reflects the idea of someone who practices…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γογγυστής (transliterated as Goggystēs and pronounced as “gong-goos-tace”) is a noun that primarily refers to a “murmurer” or “grumbler.” This term is derived from the verb γογγύζω (goggýzō), which means “to mutter, murmur, or complain…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γογγυσμός (transliterated as gongysmos and pronounced as “gong-goos-mos”) is derived from the verb γογγύζω (gongyzō), which means “to murmur” or “to grumble.” The noun γογγυσμός refers specifically to the act of murmuring, grumbling, or complaining.…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γογγύζω (transliterated as Gongyzō and pronounced as “gong-goo-zoh”) is a verb that carries the meaning of murmuring, grumbling, or complaining in a low, often indistinct tone. The root of the word is somewhat onomatopoeic, capturing…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γνωστός (transliterated as gnōstós and pronounced as “gno-STOS”) is derived from the root word γινώσκω (ginṓskō), which means “to know.” The primary meaning of γνωστός is “known” or “acquainted.” It can also refer to someone…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γνώστης (transliterated as gnōstēs and pronounced as “gno-stace”) is derived from the root word γινώσκω (G1097), which means “to know” or “to recognize.” The term gnōstēs specifically refers to “one who knows,” “an expert,” or…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γνῶσις (transliterated as gnōsis and pronounced as “no-sis”) broadly means “knowledge.” The root of this word is the Greek verb γινώσκω (ginōskō), meaning “to know” or “to understand.” In the context of the New Testament,…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γνωρίζω (transliterated as gnōrízō and pronounced as “gno-REE-zo”) is a verb that primarily means “to make known,” “to declare,” or “to reveal.” It is derived from the root word γνῶσις (gnōsis), which means “knowledge” or…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γνώμη (transliterated as gnōmē and pronounced as “gnaw-may”) is a noun that primarily means “opinion,” “judgment,” or “purpose.” It is derived from the root word γινώσκω (ginōskō), meaning “to know” or “to recognize.” This connection…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γνόφος (transliterated as gnóphos and pronounced as “gnaw-fos”) generally means “darkness” or “gloom.” It specifically refers to a thick, heavy darkness, often associated with ominous or foreboding situations. The term conveys a sense of overwhelming…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γνησίως (transliterated as gnesíōs and pronounced as “gneh-SEE-ohs”) is an adverb derived from the adjective γνήσιος (gnēsios), which means “genuine,” “sincere,” or “legitimate.” As an adverb, γνησίως conveys the meaning of doing something genuinely or…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γνήσιος (transliterated as gnēsios and pronounced as “gnee-see-os”) conveys the meaning of something or someone that is genuine, legitimate, or true. The root of this word is γίγνομαι (gignomai), which means “to become” or “to…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γναφεύς (transliterated as gnapheus and pronounced as “gnah-FEHS”) refers to a fuller, a tradesperson responsible for cleaning, bleaching, and finishing cloth, particularly woolen garments. The word comes from the root γνάφω (gnapho), meaning “to card…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γλωσσόκομον (transliterated as glōssokomon and pronounced as “glos-so-ko-mon”) refers to a container, often translated as “money box” or “purse.” The term combines γλῶσσα (glōssa), meaning “tongue” or “language,” with κομέω (komeō), meaning “to care for”…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γλῶσσα (transliterated as glōssa and pronounced as “gloh-sah”) primarily means “tongue,” referring to the physical organ in the mouth. It also extends metaphorically to denote “language” or “speech,” particularly when distinguishing between different spoken languages.…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γλυκύς (transliterated as glykus and pronounced as “glee-koos”) primarily means “sweet.” It is an adjective that can describe something that is pleasant to the taste, such as sweet foods or drinks. Beyond its literal sense,…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γλεῦκος (transliterated as gleukos and pronounced as “glew-kos”) refers to “sweet wine” or “new wine.” The term is derived from the root word γλυκύς (glykys), which means “sweet.” The primary meaning of gleukos is wine…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γινώσκω (transliterated as ginōskō and pronounced as “ghi-NO-sko”) is a verb that holds the primary meaning of “to know,” “to perceive,” or “to understand.” This term has a broad range of applications, encompassing both intellectual…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γίνομαι (transliterated as ginomai and pronounced as “GHEE-no-my”) is a highly versatile verb in the Greek New Testament, carrying a wide range of meanings depending on context. The root of γίνομαι is linked to the…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γηράσκω (transliterated as gēraskō and pronounced as “ghay-rah-sko”) is a verb that primarily means “to grow old” or “to become aged.” It is derived from the root γῆρας (gēras), which means “old age.” The word…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γῆρας (transliterated as gēras and pronounced as “ghay-ras”) refers to old age or the state of being elderly. This term captures the concept of advanced age, often associated with the natural decline in physical and…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γῆ (transliterated as Gē and pronounced as “gay”) is a versatile term that primarily means “earth” or “land.” It can refer to the physical earth or ground, the inhabited world, or a particular region or…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γεωργός (transliterated as geōrgós and pronounced as “gheh-or-GOS”) primarily means “farmer” or “husbandman.” The word is derived from two Greek roots: γῆ (gē), meaning “earth” or “land,” and ἔργον (ergon), meaning “work” or “task.” Therefore,…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γεώργιον (transliterated as geōrgion and pronounced as “gheh-OR-ghee-on”) refers primarily to the idea of cultivation or tillage. The root of this word comes from γεωργός (geōrgos), meaning “farmer” or “husbandman,” and is a compound of…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γεωργέω (transliterated as geōrgeō and pronounced as “ge-orgeh-oh”) derives from the root words γῆ (gē), meaning “earth” or “land,” and ἔργον (ergon), meaning “work” or “deed.” The compound thus conveys the idea of working the…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γεύομαι (transliterated as geuomai and pronounced as “gyoo’-om-ahee”) is a verb that primarily means “to taste” or “to experience.” The word derives from the root γεῦσις (geusis), meaning “taste,” and is related to the verb…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γέρων (transliterated as gerōn and pronounced as “geh-ron”) refers to an elderly man or an old person. The term comes from the root word γῆρας (gēras), which means “old age.” In the broader context of…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γερουσία (transliterated as Gerousia and pronounced as “Ghe-roo-see-ah”) primarily refers to a council or assembly of elders in ancient Greek and Jewish societies. The term is derived from the Greek root γέρων (geron), which means…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γερασηνός (transliterated as Gerasenos and pronounced as “Ge-ra-se-nos”) refers to an inhabitant of Gerasa, a city located in the region of Decapolis on the eastern side of the Jordan River. The name Gerasenos is derived…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γένος (transliterated as genos and pronounced as “GHEH-nos”) carries a range of meanings related to origin, kind, or type. Derived from the root verb γίνομαι (ginomai), meaning “to become” or “to be born,” genos primarily…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γεννητός (transliterated as gennētos and pronounced as “gen-nay-tos”) is an adjective derived from the verb γεννάω (gennáō), which means “to beget” or “to bring forth.” The root of this word, γίγνομαι (gígnomai), means “to become”…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γέννησις (transliterated as gennēsis and pronounced as “gen-nay-sis”) is derived from the root verb γεννάω (gennáō), which means “to beget” or “to give birth.” The primary meaning of gennēsis refers to the act of birth…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γεννησαρέτ (transliterated as Gennesaret and pronounced as “Gen-neh-sah-ret”) refers to a region or plain located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Lake of Gennesaret. The name Gennesaret is…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γέννημα (transliterated as gennēma and pronounced as “gen-nay-mah”) is a noun that generally refers to that which is produced, offspring, or fruit. It is derived from the verb γεννάω (gennáō), which means “to beget” or…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γεννάω (transliterated as gennaō and pronounced as “ghen-nah’-o”) is a verb that primarily means “to beget” or “to give birth.” This word is derived from the root γίνομαι (ginomai), which means “to become” or “to…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γενετή (transliterated as Geneté and pronounced as “ge-ne-TAY”) refers to the concept of birth, lineage, or origin. Derived from the Greek root γίνομαι (ginomai), meaning “to become” or “to come into being,” γενετή embodies the…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γένεσις (transliterated as Genesis and pronounced as “GE-ne-sis”) carries the primary meaning of “origin,” “birth,” “creation,” or “generation.” It is derived from the root word γίνομαι (ginomai), meaning “to become” or “to come into being.”…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γενέσια (transliterated as genesia and pronounced as “gen-eh-see-ah”) carries the primary meaning of “birthday celebrations” or “birthday festivals.” The word is derived from the root γένεσις (genesis), which means “birth” or “origin.” In the context…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γενεαλογία (transliterated as genealogia and pronounced as “gen-ay-al-og-ee’-ah”) refers to a lineage or descent traced continuously from an ancestor, commonly known as a genealogy. The term is derived from two Greek words: γενεά (genea), meaning…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γενεαλογέω (transliterated as genealogeō and pronounced as “ge-ne-a-lo-GEH-oh”) derives from the combination of two Greek roots: γενεά (genea), meaning “generation” or “family,” and λόγος (logos), meaning “word” or “account.” The verb γενεαλογέω primarily means “to…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γενεά (transliterated as geneá and pronounced as “gheh-neh-AH”) is derived from the root word γίνομαι (ginomai), which means “to come into being” or “to become.” The primary meanings of γενεά include “generation,” “race,” “family,” “descent,”…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γέμω (transliterated as gémō and pronounced as “GEH-mo”) is a verb that primarily means “to be full” or “to be filled with.” It conveys the idea of something being completely occupied or saturated with a…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γεμίζω (transliterated as gemízō and pronounced as “geh-MEE-zoh”) is a verb that primarily means “to fill” or “to make full.” The word is related to the Greek noun γέμισμα (gémisma), which means “a filling” or…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γέλως (transliterated as gelōs and pronounced as “geh-lohs”) means “laughter.” The word originates from the root verb γελάω (gelaō), which means “to laugh.” Gelōs specifically refers to the act of laughing, whether in joy, derision,…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γελάω (transliterated as geláō and pronounced as “geh-LAH-oh”) is a verb that primarily means “to laugh.” This word is relatively straightforward in its meaning, indicating the act of laughing, which can range from a light-hearted…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γείτων (transliterated as Geiton and pronounced as “gay-ton”) is used to refer to a “neighbor” or “one who lives nearby.” The term comes from the root word γείτων in classical Greek, which has the same…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γεθσημανί (transliterated as Gethsemane and pronounced as “Geth-seh-mah-nee”) refers to a specific location mentioned in the New Testament, particularly in the accounts of Jesus’ final hours before his arrest. The name Gethsemane is derived from…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γέεννα (transliterated as Gehenna and pronounced as “Geh-en-nah”) refers to a place associated with punishment and destruction, commonly understood as “hell” in the New Testament. The term Γέεννα is derived from the Hebrew phrase Gē…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γεδεών (transliterated as Gedeōn and pronounced as “Ghe-deh-ohn”) refers to the biblical figure Gideon, a prominent judge of Israel, known for his role in delivering the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. The name…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γέ (transliterated as Ge and pronounced as “geh”) is a particle used in the Greek language to add emphasis or a slight nuance to a statement. It is often translated as “indeed,” “at least,” “yet,”…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γαστήρ (transliterated as Gastēr and pronounced gas-TARE) primarily means “stomach” or “belly” and is used to refer to the physical abdomen. The word can also extend to mean “womb” or the part of the body…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γάρ (transliterated as Gar and pronounced gar) is a conjunction frequently used in the New Testament and other Greek texts. It is a postpositive particle, meaning it generally appears after the first word or phrase…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γάμος (transliterated as Gamos and pronounced GAH-mos) is a noun that primarily means “marriage” or “wedding.” This term can refer to both the institution of marriage and the specific celebration of a wedding feast or…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γαμίζω (transliterated as Gamizō and pronounced gah-MID-zoh) is a verb primarily meaning “to give in marriage.” The term is derived from the root γαμέω (G1060), which means “to marry.” While γαμέω typically refers to the…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γαμέω (transliterated as Gameō and pronounced gah-MEH-oh) is a verb that primarily means “to marry” or “to take a wife.” The word comes from a root that is linked to marriage and marital union, indicating…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γαμαλιήλ (transliterated as Gamaliel and pronounced gah-mah-LEE-el) is a proper noun referring to a prominent Jewish rabbi and member of the Sanhedrin mentioned in the New Testament. The name Gamaliel is of Hebrew origin, derived…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γαλλίων (transliterated as Gallion and pronounced gal-LEE-on) is a proper noun referring to the Roman proconsul Gallio. Gallio was a historical figure known for his role as the proconsul of Achaia, a Roman province in…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γαλιλαῖος (transliterated as Galilaios and pronounced gah-lee-LAI-os) refers to a person who is from the region of Galilee, thus, it is usually translated as “Galilean.” The term comes directly from Γαλιλαία (Galilaia, G1056), which is…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γαλιλαία (transliterated as Galilaia and pronounced gah-lee-LAI-ah) refers to the region of Galilee, a significant area in northern Israel during biblical times. The word Galilaia itself is derived from the Hebrew word גָּלִיל (Galil), meaning…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γαλήνη (transliterated as Galēnē and pronounced gah-LAY-nay) refers to a state of calmness or tranquility, particularly in reference to the weather, such as the stillness of the sea after a storm. The primary meaning of…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γαλατικός (transliterated as Galatikos and pronounced gah-lah-tee-KOS) is an adjective derived from Γαλατία (Galatia). The primary meaning of Galatikos is “pertaining to Galatia” or “Galatian.” It is used to describe something that belongs to or…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γαλατία (transliterated as Galatia and pronounced gah-lah-TEE-ah) refers to a region in central Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. The name derives from the Gauls (or Celts) who settled in the area during the 3rd…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γαλάτης (transliterated as Galatēs and pronounced gah-LAH-tays) refers to an inhabitant of Galatia, a region in central Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). The word is derived from the Greek name for the region, Γαλατία (Galatia), which…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γάλα (transliterated as gala and pronounced GA-lah) primarily means “milk.” In ancient Greek, this word referred to the milk of animals, particularly sheep, goats, and cows, which were common sources of milk in the Mediterranean…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γάϊος (transliterated as Gaios and pronounced GAH-ee-os) is a proper noun used as a name in the New Testament. It is a common Roman name, equivalent to the Latin Gaius. The name Gaios does not…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γαζοφυλάκιον (transliterated as gazophylakion and pronounced gah-zo-FEE-lah-kee-on) refers to the “treasury” or “treasury box” in the context of a temple. This word is a compound of two Greek terms: γάζα (gaza), meaning “treasure” or “riches,”…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γάζα (transliterated as Gaza and pronounced GAH-zah) refers to the ancient Philistine city located on the Mediterranean coast, now part of modern-day Gaza Strip. The name Gaza is of Semitic origin, likely derived from a…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γάζα (transliterated as gaza and pronounced GAH-zah) is derived from the Persian word ganzabara, meaning “treasure” or “royal treasury.” In the New Testament, γάζα primarily refers to a treasury or a place where treasures are…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γαδαρηνός (transliterated as Gadarenos and pronounced gah-dah-ray-NOS) refers to an inhabitant of Gadara, a city located east of the Jordan River in the region known as Decapolis during the time of the New Testament. The…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γάδ (Gad), pronounced Gad (with a short “a” as in “cat”), refers to one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after the seventh son of Jacob, whose mother was Zilpah, Leah’s maidservant. The name…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word γάγγραινα (gangraina), pronounced GAN-gray-nah, is a term that refers to a serious medical condition known today as gangrene, where body tissue dies due to loss of blood supply, typically from an infection or underlying health…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word Γαβριήλ (Gabriēl), pronounced gab-ree-EL, is the transliteration of a Hebrew name that means “God is my strength” or “man of God.” The name is a combination of two Hebrew words: gabar (גָּבַר), meaning “to be…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun Γαββαθᾶ (Gabbatha), pronounced gab-ba-THA, is used in the New Testament to refer to a specific location within Jerusalem. This term is of Aramaic origin, likely derived from the Aramaic word gabbā, meaning “height” or “elevation.”…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βωμός (Bōmos), pronounced bo-MOS, refers to an “altar.” This term is typically used to describe a raised structure or platform where sacrifices and offerings were made to deities in ancient religious practices. The word Bōmos…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βύσσος (Byssos), pronounced BOOS-sos, refers to “fine linen,” a highly valued and luxurious fabric made from the finest flax. This word is often associated with garments of high status and ceremonial purposes due to its…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek adjective βύσσινος (Byssinos), pronounced BOOS-see-nos, refers to something made of “fine linen” or “byssus.” The word is derived from the Greek noun βύσσος (byssos), which means “fine linen” or “a costly, highly prized fabric.” In ancient…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βυρσεύς (Byrseus), pronounced boor-SYOOS, refers to a “tanner,” which is someone who works with animal hides to produce leather. The root of this word is derived from the Greek βύρσα (býrsa), meaning “hide” or “skin.”…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βυθός (Bythos), pronounced boo-thos’, is a term that primarily refers to the “depth” or “deep.” It is most commonly used in the context of the sea, indicating the deepest part of the ocean or a…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek verb βυθίζω (Bythizō), pronounced boo-thee’-zo, derives from the root word βυθός (bythos), meaning “depth” or “deep.” The primary meaning of Bythizō is “to sink” or “to cause to sink,” often used in the context of ships…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βρῶσις (Brōsis), pronounced bro’-sis, derives from the verb bibrōskō, meaning “to eat” or “to consume.” The term Brōsis primarily refers to the act of eating or the process of consuming food. It can also refer…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek adjective βρώσιμος (Brōsimos), pronounced bro’-see-mos, is derived from the root verb bibrōskō, which means “to eat.” The word Brōsimos primarily means “edible” or “fit for eating.” It is used to describe anything that is suitable for…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βρῶμα (Brōma), pronounced bro’-mah, is derived from the verb bibrōskō, which means “to eat” or “to consume.” The word Brōma primarily means “food” or “that which is eaten.” It refers broadly to any substance that…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek verb βρύω (Bryō), pronounced broo’-o, carries the primary meaning of “to swell,” “to teem,” or “to burst forth.” The verb is often used metaphorically to describe abundance or overflowing in various contexts, such as water bursting…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek verb βρύχω (Brychō), pronounced broo’-kho, primarily means “to gnash” or “to grind” the teeth, typically in a display of intense anger, pain, or frustration. This verb is the root of the noun βρυγμός (Brygmós), which carries…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βρυγμός (Brygmós), pronounced breeg-mos’, refers to the act of “gnashing” or “grinding” of teeth. The term is often used in contexts that convey extreme emotional distress, particularly anger, frustration, or suffering. Brygmós is derived from…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βρόχος (Brochos), pronounced bro’-khos, is a term used to describe a “noose” or “snare.” The word originates from the verb βρόχω (brochō), which means “to choke” or “to strangle.” The primary meaning of Brochos is…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βροχή (Brochē), pronounced bro-khay’, is translated as “rain” or “a shower.” The term originates from the verb βρέχω (brechō), which means “to rain” or “to wet.” The primary meaning of Brochē is a natural occurrence…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βροντή (Brontē), pronounced bron-tay, is directly translated as “thunder.” This word derives from the same root that forms the Greek verb βροντάω (brontáō), which means “to thunder.” The primary meaning of Brontē is to describe…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek verb βρέχω (Brechō), pronounced brek-ho, means “to wet,” “to moisten,” or “to rain.” The word is derived from a root that suggests the act of making something damp or soaked, typically by liquid. It is used…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βρέφος (Brephos), pronounced bref-os, refers to a “baby,” “infant,” or “newborn.” The term is used broadly to describe a very young child, whether still in the womb, just born, or in the earliest stages of…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek adjective βραχύς (Brachys), pronounced bra-khoos, primarily means “short” or “little.” The term is used to describe something that is small in length, duration, or extent. This word is commonly applied in contexts where a comparative shortness…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βραχίων (Brachion), pronounced bra-khee-ohn, refers to the “arm,” specifically the upper arm or forearm. This word is derived from the root βραχύς (brachys), meaning “short,” which indicates the relative shortness of the forearm compared to…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βραδύτης (Bradytēs) is pronounced bra-doo-tees. This word is derived from the root word βραδύς (Bradys), which means “slow.” Bradytēs specifically refers to the state or condition of being slow, commonly translated as “slowness,” “delay,” or…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek adjective βραδύς (Bradys) is pronounced bra-doos. The word is used to describe something or someone that is “slow” or “delayed” in action, movement, or response. The primary meaning of Bradys is “slow,” whether that be in…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek verb βραδυπλοέω (Bradyploeō) is pronounced bra-doo-plo-eh’-o. This word is a compound of two Greek words: bradys (βραδύς), meaning “slow,” and ploieō (πλοέω), which means “to sail.” Thus, Bradyploeō literally means “to sail slowly.” The term is…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek verb βραδύνω (Bradynō) is pronounced bra-doo’-no. The word is derived from the adjective bradys (βραδύς), which means “slow” or “delayed.” As a verb, Bradynō primarily means “to be slow,” “to delay,” or “to hesitate.” This term…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word βραβεύω (Brabeuō) is a verb that means “to act as an umpire,” “to judge,” or “to award a prize.” This word comes from the root brabeion, which refers to a prize given to the victor…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word βραβεῖον (transliterated as Brabeion) is a noun that primarily means “prize” or “reward.” This term is derived from the root word brabeus, which refers to a judge or an umpire, particularly in the context of…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word βοῦς (transliterated as Bous) is a noun that refers to an “ox” or “cow.” It is a generic term for cattle, used in both masculine and feminine forms, depending on the gender of the animal…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word βουνός (transliterated as Bounos) is a noun that generally means “hill” or “mound.” The term is used to describe natural elevations of land that are smaller than mountains but still prominent in the landscape. While…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek verb βούλομαι (transliterated as Boulomai) is a term that broadly means “to will,” “to wish,” or “to desire.” It is often used to express a deliberate and intentional desire or choice, implying a decision made with…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βούλημα (transliterated as Boulēma) is closely related to the verb βούλομαι (Boulomai), meaning “to will” or “to wish.” The term boulēma primarily denotes “a will,” “purpose,” or “intention.” It conveys the idea of a deliberate…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek noun βουλή (transliterated as Boulē) primarily means “counsel,” “purpose,” “will,” or “plan.” It is closely related to the verb βουλεύω (Bouleúō), which means “to deliberate” or “to plan.” The term boulē is often associated with the…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek verb βουλεύω (transliterated as Bouleúō) carries the primary meanings of “to counsel,” “to deliberate,” “to plan,” or “to resolve.” The term is derived from the root word βουλή (boulē), meaning “counsel” or “plan.” The verb bouleúō…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word βουλευτής (transliterated as Bouleutḗs) is a noun that generally means “councilor” or “member of a council.” The term is derived from the Greek root word βουλή (boulē), which means “counsel,” “deliberation,” or “advice.” A βουλευτής…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word βότρυς (transliterated as Bótrys) is a noun that primarily means “cluster” or “bunch,” particularly referring to a cluster of grapes. The word has a direct and vivid connection to agricultural imagery, especially in the context…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word βοτάνη (transliterated as Botánē) primarily refers to “herb,” “plant,” or “vegetation.” This term is derived from the root word βόσκω (boskō), which means “to feed” or “to graze.” The word βοτάνη is used in a…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word “Βοσόρ” (transliterated as Bosor) is a proper noun that appears in the New Testament. This word is used to refer to a specific individual, known as Balaam, in the context of 2 Peter 2:15. In…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word “βόσκω” (transliterated as boskō) is a verb that primarily means “to feed” or “to pasture.” This term is rooted in the practice of tending and feeding livestock, particularly sheep, which was a common occupation in…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word “βορρᾶς” (transliterated as borras) is a masculine noun that refers to the “north wind” or simply “the north.” In classical and biblical Greek contexts, it is associated with the direction of the north and the…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word “βόρβορος” (transliterated as “borboros”) is a masculine noun that primarily means “mud,” “filth,” or “mire.” It conveys the idea of something that is dirty, slimy, or morally impure. The word does not have an easily…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word “βοές” (boés) is transliterated as “bo-ES.” The word is a plural noun that stems from the root “βοή” (boé), which means “a cry” or “a shout.” The primary meaning of “βοές” encompasses cries, shouts, or…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word “βολίς” (bolís) is transliterated as “bo-LEES.” This noun originates from the root word “βάλλω” (ballō), which means “to throw” or “to cast.” The primary meanings of “βολίς” include “a missile,” “a dart,” or “a javelin.”…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word “βολίζω” (bolizō) is transliterated as “bo-LEE-zoh.” This verb comes from the root word “βολός” (bolos), meaning “a throw” or “a cast.” The primary meaning of “βολίζω” is to “sound” or “take soundings,” specifically in the…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word “βολή” (bolē) is transliterated as “bo-LAY.” This noun derives from the verb “βάλλω” (ballō), which means “to throw” or “to cast.” The primary meaning of “βολή” is “a throw” or “a casting.” It can also…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word “βόθυνος” (bothynos) is transliterated as “BO-thy-nos.” This noun primarily denotes a “pit,” “ditch,” or “hole” and is related to the root verb “βόθρος” (bothros), which means “a pit” or “a hole.” The word “βόθυνος” refers…
Transliteration and Meaning:The Greek word “βοηθός” (boēthós) is transliterated as “bo-AY-thos.” This noun is derived from the verb “βοηθέω” (boēthéō), which means “to help” or “to come to aid.” The word “βοηθός” itself primarily means “helper” or “one who provides…
1. Overview The Greek verb Βοηθέω (Boēthéō, pronounced bo-ay-THEH-oh) translates to “to help,” “to aid,” or “to assist.” This term is derived from the combination of two Greek words: boḗ (a shout, especially a cry for help) and théō (to…
1. Overview The Greek word Βοήθεια (Boḗtheia, pronounced bo-AY-thay-ah) is a noun that translates to “help,” “assistance,” or “aid.” This term is derived from the verb Boéthéō (G997), which means “to help” or “to come to the aid of.” The…
1. Overview The Greek word Βοή (Boḗ, pronounced bo-AY) is a noun that translates to “a shout” or “a cry.” This term, derived from the root verb Boáō (G994), which means “to cry out,” is used to describe a loud…
1. Overview The Greek word Βοάω (Boáō, pronounced bo-AH-oh) is a verb that means “to cry out” or “to shout.” The word is derived from the root βοή (boē), which signifies a loud cry or an outcry. This term is…
1. Overview Βοανηργές (Boanērges, pronounced bo-an-er-GES) is a Greek term that appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Mark (Mark 3:17). The word is a transliteration of an Aramaic phrase, which is understood to mean “sons of…
1. Overview Βλητέος (Blētéos, pronounced blay-TEH-os) is a Greek adjective that conveys the meaning of something that “must be thrown” or “ought to be cast.” The word derives from the verb βάλλω (ballō), which means “to throw” or “to cast.”…
1. Overview Βλέπω (Blépō, pronounced BLEH-poh) is a Greek verb primarily meaning “to see,” “to look at,” or “to perceive.” The word blépō is foundational in the Greek language, often used to describe the basic act of seeing or noticing…
1. Overview Βλέμμα (Blemma, pronounced BLEM-mah) is a Greek noun derived from the verb blépō (G991), which means “to look” or “to see.” The noun blemma specifically refers to a “glance,” “look,” or “gaze.” It conveys the idea of what…
1. Overview Βλάσφημος (Blasphemos, pronounced BLAS-fay-mos) is a Greek adjective that primarily means “blasphemous,” “slanderous,” or “speaking evil.” It is derived from the combination of two Greek words: blaptō (meaning “to harm” or “to injure”) and phēmē (meaning “speech” or…
1. Overview Βλασφημία (Blasphemia, pronounced blas-fay-MEE-ah) is a Greek noun that broadly refers to “blasphemy,” “slander,” or “defamation.” The term is derived from the verb blasphemeō (G987), which means “to speak evil of” or “to slander.” The root of the…
1. Overview Βλασφημέω (Blasphemeō, pronounced blas-fay-MEH-oh) is a Greek verb that primarily means “to speak evil of,” “to slander,” or “to blaspheme.” The word is a compound of two Greek words: blaptō (meaning “to harm”) and phēmē (meaning “speech” or…
1. Overview Βλάστος (Blastos, pronounced BLAH-stos) is a Greek noun that primarily refers to “a shoot” or “a sprout,” typically one that emerges from a plant or tree. This term is closely associated with the early stages of growth, representing…
1. Overview βλαστάνω (Blastánō, pronounced blas-TAH-noh) is a Greek verb that primarily means “to sprout,” “to grow,” or “to produce.” The word is often used in agricultural contexts to describe the process of plants or seeds beginning to grow and…
1. Overview βλάπτω (Bláptō, pronounced BLAHP-toh) is a Greek verb that fundamentally means “to harm,” “to injure,” or “to damage.” The word conveys the idea of causing some form of detriment or disadvantage, whether to a person, object, or situation.…
1. Overview βλαβερός (Blaberós, pronounced blah-beh-ROS) is an adjective in Greek that primarily means “harmful” or “injurious.” The word is derived from the verb βλάπτω (bláptō), which means “to harm” or “to injure.” The adjective blaberós carries the sense of…
1. Overview βιωτικός (Biōtikós, pronounced bee-oh-tee-KOS) is an adjective derived from the Greek root word βίος (Bíos), which means “life” or “living.” The term biōtikós specifically relates to matters of life, particularly in the sense of everyday, practical living. It…
1. Overview βίωσις (Bíōsis, pronounced BEE-oh-sis) is a Greek noun that signifies the act of living or the process of life. Derived from the root word βίος (Bíos), which refers to life in its physical, earthly sense, bíōsis emphasizes the…
1. Overview βιόω (Bióō, pronounced bee-OH-oh) is a Greek verb that generally means “to live” or “to conduct one’s life.” The word is derived from the noun βίος (Bíos), which refers to life in a physical, earthly sense, including one’s…
1. Overview βίος (Bíos, pronounced BEE-os) is a Greek noun that generally means “life” or “lifetime.” The word originates from the Greek root βίος, which refers to the course of life, the means by which life is sustained, or even…
1. Overview Βιθυνία (Bithynía, pronounced bith-ee-NEE-ah) is a proper noun referring to a region in the northwest of Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. The name is of Greek origin and was used to describe the historical region of Bithynia,…
1. Overview βιβρώσκω (bibrṓskō, pronounced bee-BROH-skoh) is a Greek verb that primarily means “to eat” or “to consume.” The word is derived from the root word bibrō, which carries the same basic meaning. In the context of ancient Greek, bibrṓskō…
1. Overview βίβλος (bíb-los, pronounced BIB-los) is a Greek word that primarily means “book,” “scroll,” or “written document.” The term is derived from the ancient Egyptian port city of Byblos, which was a significant center for the export of papyrus.…
1. Overview βιβλίον (biblíon, pronounced bib-LEE-on) is a Greek word that refers to a “book,” “scroll,” or “document.” It is derived from the root word βίβλος (bíblos), which originally referred to the inner bark of the papyrus plant used as…
1. Overview βιβλαρίδιον (biblāridion, pronounced bib-lar-ID-ee-on) is a diminutive form of the Greek word βιβλίον (biblíon), which means “book” or “scroll.” The diminutive form, biblāridion, translates to “little book” or “small scroll.” The root word βίβλος (bíblos) originally referred to…
1. Overview βιαστής (transliterated as biastēs, pronounced bee-as-TAYS) is a Greek noun derived from the root word βία (bía), which means “force” or “violence.” The term biastēs specifically refers to “one who uses force” or “a violent person.” It is…
1. Overview βίαιος (transliterated as bíaios, pronounced BEE-ah-yos) is a Greek adjective that primarily means “violent,” “forcible,” or “mighty.” The word is derived from the root noun βία (bía), which signifies force or violence, and it is used to describe…
1. Overview βιάζω (transliterated as biázō, pronounced bee-AH-zo) is a Greek verb that primarily means “to force,” “to compel,” or “to use violence.” This word is rooted in the Greek noun βία (bía), which signifies force or violence, and it…
1. Overview Βία (transliterated as Bía, pronounced BEE-ah) is a Greek noun that primarily signifies “force,” “violence,” or “strength.” The word has its roots in ancient Greek and is derived from the base verb βιάζω (biazō), which means “to force”…
1. Overview Βήρυλλος (transliterated as Bērullos, pronounced BAY-roo-los) is a Greek noun that refers to the precious stone known as beryl. The word originates from the Sanskrit vaidurya, which passed into Greek through intermediate languages. In its most common usage,…
1. Overview Βῆμα (transliterated as Bēma, pronounced BAY-mah) is a Greek noun that primarily means “step,” “footstep,” or “a raised place or platform.” The word is derived from the root verb βαίνω (baino), meaning “to step” or “to walk.” In…
1. Overview Βηθφαγή (transliterated as Bethphage, pronounced beth-FAY-jee) is a place name of Hebrew origin. The name is derived from the Aramaic words beth (בֵּית), meaning “house,” and pag (פַּג), which can mean “unripe fig” or “early fig.” Therefore, the…
1. Overview Βηθσαϊδά (transliterated as Bethsaida, pronounced bayth-SAH-ee-dah) is a place name of Hebrew origin. The name is derived from the Hebrew words beth (בֵּית), meaning “house,” and tsaida (צַיָּד), meaning “fishing” or “hunters.” Thus, the name Bethsaida translates as…
1. Overview Βηθλέεμ (transliterated as Bēthleem, pronounced bayth-LEH-em) is a place name of Hebrew origin, meaning “house of bread.” The name is derived from the Hebrew words beth (בֵּית) meaning “house” and lechem (לֶחֶם) meaning “bread.” Bethlehem holds immense significance…
1. Overview Βηθεσδά (transliterated as Bēthesda, pronounced bay-THEZ-dah) is a place name of Aramaic origin, meaning “house of mercy” or “house of grace.” The name is derived from the Aramaic words “beth,” meaning “house,” and “hesda,” which can be interpreted…
1. Overview Βηθανία (transliterated as Bēthania, pronounced bay-tha-NEE-ah) is a place name of Aramaic origin, widely recognized in the New Testament as the name of a village located on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives, about two miles…
1. Overview Βηθαβαρά (transliterated as Bēthabara, pronounced bay-thah-BAH-rah) is a term of Aramaic origin, referring to a place name that is commonly understood to mean “house of the ford” or “house of crossing.” The name itself is composed of two…
1. Overview Βεροιαῖος (transliterated as Beroiaios, pronounced beh-roi-AY-os) is an adjective derived from the proper noun Βέροια (Beroia), which refers to the city of Beroia in ancient Macedonia. The term Beroiaios is used to describe something or someone that originates…
1. Overview Βέροια (transliterated as Beroia, pronounced BEH-roi-ah) is a proper noun referring to a specific geographic location in ancient Macedonia, mentioned in the New Testament. The name Beroia does not have a widely recognized meaning in Greek apart from…
1. Overview Βερνίκη (transliterated as Bernikē, pronounced ber-NEE-kay) is a proper noun used as a name in the New Testament. The name Bernikē is of Greek origin, with the root of the name stemming from the Greek words pherō (to…
1. Overview The Greek word Βενιαμ(ε)ίν (transliterated as Beniamín), pronounced ben-ee-ah-MEEN, is a proper noun used to refer to the name Benjamin. The name Benjamin originates from the Hebrew בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin), which means “son of the right hand” or “son…
1. Overview The Greek word βελτίων (transliterated as beltión), pronounced bel-TEE-own, is an adjective in the Greek language that means “better” or “more excellent.” It is the comparative form of the word ἀγαθός (agathos), which means “good.” In essence, beltión…
1. Overview The Greek word βέλος (transliterated as belos), pronounced BEH-los, refers primarily to a “dart,” “arrow,” or “missile.” The term is derived from the root word βάλλω (ballō), which means “to throw” or “to cast.” In its original context,…
1. Overview The Greek word Βελίαλ (Belial), pronounced beh-LEE-al, is a term that appears in the New Testament, originating from a Hebrew root word, בְּלִיַּעַל (Beliya‘al). The term Belial in Hebrew generally signifies “worthlessness,” “lawlessness,” or “wickedness,” and is often…
1. Overview The Greek word Βεελζεβούλ (Beelzeboul), pronounced beh-el-zay-BOOL, is a term used in the New Testament that is believed to be of Semitic origin, specifically from the Hebrew or Aramaic languages. The name Beelzeboul is often understood as a…
The Greek verb bebēlóō (βεβηλόω), pronounced beh-bay-LOH-oh, is derived from the adjective bébēlos (βεβήλος), which means “profane” or “unholy.” The root of this word, bébēlos, signifies something that is accessible or common, often used in contrast to what is sacred…
1. Overview βέβηλος (bébēlos), pronounced “BEH-bay-los,” is a Greek adjective that primarily means “profane,” “unholy,” or “common.” The word is derived from the root words bé (meaning “away”) and bēlos (meaning “threshold”), suggesting something that is away from the sacred,…
1. Overview βεβαίωσις (bebaiōsis), pronounced “beh-BYE-oh-sis,” is a Greek noun that means “confirmation” or “establishment.” This term is derived from the root word bébaios (G949), which signifies something that is firm, stable, or reliable. The verb bebaioō (G950) further develops…
1. Overview βεβαιόω (bebaioō), pronounced “beh-bai-OH-oh,” is a Greek verb meaning “to confirm,” “to establish,” or “to make firm.” The word is derived from the root bébaios (G949), which signifies something that is firm, reliable, or secure. The verb bebaioō…
1. Overview βέβαιος (bébaios), pronounced “BEH-bai-os,” is a Greek adjective that conveys the sense of something being firm, secure, or reliable. The word carries connotations of stability, certainty, and trustworthiness. Derived from the root word bainō (meaning “to walk” or…
1. Overview βδελύσσω (bdelyssō), pronounced “bde-LÜS-sō,” is a Greek verb that conveys the idea of strong aversion or loathing. The primary meaning of bdelyssō is “to detest” or “to abhor,” particularly in a context of moral or religious repulsion. The…
1. Overview βδελυκτός (bdeluktós), pronounced “bde-luk-TOS,” is a Greek adjective that carries a meaning closely related to detestation, something that is abominable or loathsome. The word is derived from the verb βδελύσσομαι (bdelússomai), which means “to abhor” or “to detest.”…
1. Overview βδέλυγμα (bdélygma), pronounced “bde-LIG-ma,” is a Greek noun found in the New Testament that is often translated as “abomination” or “detestable thing.” The word carries a strong connotation of something that is profoundly offensive or repulsive, especially in…
1. Brief Overview: Transliteration: aphilargyros Root Words: From a- (a prefix indicating negation) and philargyros (lover of silver), meaning “not loving money.” Primary Meanings: 2. Detailed Description: BDAG: Highlights its ethical implications, particularly in Christian contexts, as a virtue of…
1. Overview βατταλογέω (battalogeō), pronounced “bat-tah-loh-GEH-oh,” is a Greek verb that appears in the New Testament and carries the meaning of “babbling” or “speaking without meaning.” The term is derived from two components: βαττα (batta), which is thought to be…
1. Overview βάτραχος (batrachos), pronounced “BAH-trah-khos,” is a Greek noun meaning “frog.” The term batrachos appears in both ancient Greek literature and the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible), particularly in contexts related to plagues or symbolic imagery.…
1. Overview βάτος (batos), pronounced “BAH-tos,” is a Greek noun with a primary meaning of “a measure of capacity” or “bath.” The term is used in both the Old and New Testaments, often in contexts related to measurement, particularly of…
1. Overview βάτος (batos), pronounced “BAH-tos,” is a Greek noun that primarily refers to a “thorn bush” or “bramble.” The word is found in both the Septuagint (Greek Old Testament) and the New Testament, and it derives from the Hebrew…
1. Overview βαστάζω (bastazō), pronounced “bas-TAH-zo,” is a Greek verb that primarily means “to bear,” “to carry,” or “to support.” The word has its origins in classical Greek and is used extensively in both the Septuagint and the New Testament.…
1. Overview βασκαίνω (baskainō), pronounced “bas-KAI-no,” is a Greek verb with the primary meaning of “to bewitch,” “to envy,” or “to cast an evil eye.” The word derives from an older Greek term, baskanos (βάσκανος), which means “envious” or “slanderous.”…
1. Overview βάσις (básis), transliterated as “BAH-sis,” is a Greek noun that primarily means “a stepping” or “a step.” The word is derived from the root verb βαίνω (bainō), which means “to walk” or “to go.” In its most basic…
1. Overview βασίλισσα (basilíssa), transliterated as “bah-SEE-lis-sah,” is a Greek noun that means “queen” or “queen consort.” It is the feminine form of βασιλεύς (basileús), which means “king.” The term basilíssa was used in ancient Greek to refer to a…
1. Overview βασιλικός (basilikós), transliterated as “bah-see-lee-KOS,” is a Greek adjective derived from the noun βασιλεύς (basileús), meaning “king.” The term basilikós carries the basic meaning of “royal” or “belonging to a king.” It is used to describe anything pertaining…
1. Overview βασιλεύω (basileúō), transliterated as “bah-see-LYOO-oh,” is a Greek verb that primarily means “to reign,” “to rule as king,” or “to exercise kingly power.” The word is derived from the noun βασιλεύς (basileús), which means “king.” The verb basileúō…
1. Overview βασιλεύς (basileús), transliterated as “bah-see-LYOOCE,” is a Greek noun primarily meaning “king” or “sovereign ruler.” It is derived from the root word βασιλεία (basileía), which means “kingdom” or “reign.” The term basileús refers to one who holds supreme…
1. Overview βασίλειος (basíleios), transliterated as “bah-SEE-lay-os,” is an adjective that stems from the Greek word βασιλεία (basileía), meaning “kingdom,” and βασιλεύς (basileús), meaning “king.” The term basíleios primarily denotes something that is royal or kingly, pertaining to a king,…
1. Overview βασίλειος (basíleios), transliterated as “bah-SEE-lay-os,” is an adjective derived from the root word βασιλεύς (basileús), meaning “king.” The term basíleios primarily means “royal” or “kingly,” and it is often used to describe something that pertains to a king…
1. Overview βασιλεία (basileía), transliterated as “bah-see-LAY-ah,” is a Greek noun derived from the root word βασιλεύς (basileús), meaning “king.” The term basileía primarily refers to a “kingdom” or “realm” and extends to the authority, dominion, and sovereignty that a…
1. Overview βάσανος (básanos), transliterated as “BAH-sah-nos,” is a Greek noun with a rich history and a complex range of meanings. The word originally referred to a touchstone, a hard, dark stone used to test the purity of metals like…
1. Overview βασανιστής (basanistḗs), transliterated as “bah-sah-nees-TAYS,” is a Greek noun derived from the verb βασανίζω (basanízō), meaning “to torment” or “to torture.” The root of these words is βάσανος (básanos), originally referring to a touchstone used to test the…
1. Overview βασανισμός (basanismós), transliterated as “bah-sah-nee-SMOS,” is a Greek noun derived from the verb βασανίζω (basanízō), which means “to torment” or “to torture.” The root of these words, βάσανος (básanos), originally referred to a touchstone used to test the…
1. Overview βασανίζω (basanízō), transliterated as “bah-sah-NEE-zo,” is a Greek verb derived from the noun βάσανος (básanos), meaning “a touchstone” or “a test.” Originally, a básanos was a stone used to test the purity of gold, but the term evolved…
1. Overview βαρύτιμος (barýtimos), transliterated as “bah-REE-tee-mos,” is a Greek adjective that combines two elements: βαρύς (barýs), meaning “heavy,” and τίμος (timos), meaning “valuable” or “precious.” Together, this word conveys the idea of something being “of great value” or “precious.”…
1. Overview βαρύς (barýs), transliterated as “bah-REES,” is a Greek adjective with the primary meaning of “heavy,” “weighty,” or “burdensome.” The word is used both literally and figuratively in ancient Greek, including in the New Testament, to describe something that…
1. Overview βαρύνω (barýnō), transliterated as “bah-RU-no,” is a Greek verb derived from the root word βαρύς (barýs), which means “heavy” or “weighty.” The verb itself carries the primary meanings of “to weigh down,” “to burden,” or “to make heavy.”…
1. Overview Βαρτιμαῖος (Bartimaios), transliterated as “Bar-ti-MAI-os,” is a Greek proper noun of Aramaic origin. The name is a compound of the Aramaic “Bar,” meaning “son,” and “Timaios,” which is derived from the Greek word “timē,” meaning “honor” or “value.”…
1. Overview Βαρσαβᾶς (Barsabbas), transliterated as “Bar-SAH-bahs,” is a Greek proper noun of Aramaic origin. The name is derived from the Aramaic roots “bar,” meaning “son,” and “sabba,” meaning “old man” or “elder.” Therefore, Barsabbas could be understood as “son…
1. Overview βάρος (baros) is a Greek noun that can be transliterated as “BAH-ros.” The word stems from the root βαρ- (bar-), which generally conveys the idea of “weight” or “heaviness.” In classical and biblical contexts, baros carries a range…
1. Overview Βαρναβᾶς (Barnabas) is a Greek transliteration of an Aramaic name, which is understood to mean “son of encouragement” or “son of consolation.” The name Barnabas is composed of two parts: Bar (בַּר), meaning “son of,” and Nabas (from…
1. Overview Βαριωνᾶ (Barionas) is a Greek transliteration of the Aramaic name Bar-Yona, which translates to “son of Jonah” or “son of John.” The name is a compound of Bar (בַּר), an Aramaic word meaning “son of,” and Yona (יוֹנָה),…
1. Overview Βαριησοῦς (Bariēsous) is a Greek transliteration of the Aramaic name Bar-Jesus, which means “son of Jesus” or “son of Joshua.” The name combines the Aramaic prefix Bar (בַּר), meaning “son of,” with Iēsous (Ἰησοῦς), the Greek form of…
1. Overview Βαρθολομαῖος (Bartholomaios), commonly known in English as Bartholomew, is a proper noun used in the New Testament to refer to one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The name is of Aramaic origin, combining “Bar,” meaning “son…
1. Overview Βαρέως (Bareōs) is an adverb derived from the Greek verb βαρέω (bareō), which means “to burden” or “to weigh down.” The adverb Bareōs literally translates to “heavily,” “severely,” or “grievously.” It emphasizes the intensity or severity of an…
1. Overview Βαρέω (Bareō) is a Greek verb that primarily means “to weigh down” or “to burden.” The word is derived from the root word βάρος (baros), which means “weight” or “burden.” Bareō can be used both in a literal…
1. Overview Βάρβαρος (Barbaros) is a Greek word that has historically been used to describe a person who is not of Greek origin, often implying that such a person is foreign, uncivilized, or speaks a language incomprehensible to Greeks. The…
1. Overview Βαραχίας (Barachias) is a name of Hebrew origin, transliterated into Greek from Berechyah or Berechiah, which means “Yahweh has blessed.” This name is associated with several individuals in the biblical narrative, most notably the father of the prophet…
1. Overview Βαράκ (Barak) is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the root word baraq, meaning “lightning” or “flash.” The name carries connotations of speed and suddenness, aptly reflecting the characteristics of its biblical bearer. Barak is prominently known…
1. Overview Βαραββᾶς (Barabbas) is a name derived from Aramaic, meaning “son of the father” or “son of the teacher.” The name combines bar, meaning “son” and abba, meaning “father” or “teacher.” This name is particularly significant in the New…
