SILEX — Greek

G101 ἀδυνατέω adynatéō verb 1 form

to be unable, to lack power, to be impossible

To be unable (lacking ability or power); to be (or become) impossible or powerless to accomplish a task or outcome. More generally, denotes lacking capacity, possibility, or strength in a given contex…

G102 ἀδύνατος adýnatos predicate adjective 3 forms

to be able, to have power, to be possible (negated: to lack power or ability)

Not able, powerless or incapable (of something); lacking strength, ability, or capacity — often describing what cannot be done or what is impossible, whether due to inherent limitation, external const…

G103 ᾄδω áidō verb 2 forms

to sing, to chant

To sing; to produce musical tones with the voice, often to words or melodies. The primary sense is the act of singing, whether alone or in group, and is used in both secular and sacred contexts. In li…

G104 ἀεί aeí adverb 1 form

always, perpetually, without interruption

Constantly, perpetually; indicating unceasing or continuous action, state, or quality. The adverb signifies something occurring without interruption, or in some contexts, regular recurrence over time.…

G105 ἀετός aetós noun 3 forms

eagle, large bird of prey

A large bird of prey, specifically an eagle, known for its size, keen vision, and powerful flight. In broader metaphorical or symbolic contexts, the term refers to qualities associated with the eagle—…

G106 ἄζυμος ázymos substantive adjective 4 forms

without leaven, not fermented

Unleavened; referring specifically to bread or other food made without yeast or leavening agent, primarily indicating the absence of fermenting agents (yeast or sourdough culture). The term can refer …

G107 Ἀζώρ Azṓr noun 1 form

proper name, personal name

A personal name, Azor. Primarily used as a proper noun referring to an individual in genealogical contexts; specifically, an ancestor listed in the genealogy of Jesus. The term itself lacks a broader …

G108 Ἄζωτος Ázōtos noun 1 form

city name, Ashdod, Azotus

Azōtos; a prominent coastal city in the southern Levant during antiquity, corresponding to the Hebrew Ashdod. In Greek and Hellenistic contexts, refers specifically to the city known as Ashdod, notabl…

G109 ἀήρ aḗr noun 3 forms

air, lower atmosphere, that which is breathed

Atmosphere, the lower sky, the space around the earth filled with air, or the mass of gas breathed by living beings. In some contexts, specifically the lower or denser part of the sky as opposed to th…

G110 ἀθανασία athanasía noun 1 form

to die, death

State of not subject to death; unending life or inability to die. Refers to the quality or condition of being incapable of dying or experiencing death, and by extension, exemption from decay and corru…

G111 ἀθέμιτος athémitos predicate adjective 2 forms

law, custom, decree, established order

Unlawful, not permitted, contrary to custom or law; denotes that which is not sanctioned by formal decree, custom, or religious/legal code, and thus forbidden or improper. The term can refer to action…

G112 ἄθεος átheos substantive adjective 1 form

god, deity, divine being

Fundamentally, without a god; lacking relationship, affiliation, or recognition of a deity. In Koine and Hellenistic Greek contexts, refers to an individual or community that does not acknowledge, ser…

G113 ἄθεσμος áthesmos substantive adjective 1 form

to set in place, to establish, to enact

Not bound by, or contrary to, established norms, ordinances, or customs; unlawful, lawless. The term primarily denotes the rejection or disregard of societal or divine standards, with extensions to on…

G114 ἀθετέω athetéō verb 9 forms

to put, to set, to appoint

To set aside, invalidate, or reject something as non-binding or no longer valid; also, to disregard, treat as unworthy, refuse to recognize or observe (a person, command, agreement, or principle). In …

G115 ἀθέτησις athétēsis noun 2 forms

to annul, to set aside, to invalidate, to reject

Primary meaning: rejection, annulment, or setting aside (of an established rule, order, practice, or agreement). In legal, contractual, or covenant contexts, it refers to the invalidation or official …

G116 Ἀθῆναι Athēnai noun 2 forms

Athens (city), associated with Athena

Athens; the city of Athens in Greece. Refers specifically to the prominent city in central Greece which was well-known in antiquity for its political prominence, cultural achievements, philosophical s…

G117 Ἀθηναῖος Athēnaîos substantive adjective 1 form

of Athens, from Athens, belonging to Athens

A person belonging to the city of Athens; an inhabitant of Athens. In core usage, denotes an individual originating from, living in, or otherwise associated with Athens, the prominent city-state in ce…

G118 ἀθλέω athléō verb 2 forms

to compete, to struggle, to contend

To participate in a contest or competition, especially by exerting oneself according to the rules; to engage in athletic struggle or compete; by extension, to strive earnestly for a goal, especially w…

G119 ἄθλησις áthlēsis noun 1 form

to compete, to contend, to struggle

Engagement in a contest or competition, especially one demanding preparation and endurance; by extension, persistent struggle, effort, or striving in the face of adversity. In figurative usage, denote…

G120 ἀθυμέω athyméō verb 1 form

spirit, courage, heart

To lose heart, to become discouraged or dispirited; to be fainthearted or to lose confidence, especially in the face of difficulties or adversity. The term conveys a sense of emotional distress or int…

G121 ἄθωος áthōos attributive adjective 2 forms

not guilty, free from blame

Not guilty of wrongdoing or crime; free from blame or culpability. In general usage, indicating innocence before law or accusation, and lacking grounds for punishment. In broader contexts, can denote …

G122 αἴγειος aígeios attributive adjective 1 form

goat, pertaining to goat, made from goat

Of or pertaining to a goat; describing something having the nature, quality, or origin of a goat. This includes reference to material (such as goat hair or skin) or things made from goat. Occasionally…

G123 αἰγιαλός aigialós noun 1 form

sea-shore, beach, shore, coastline

A stretch of land at the edge of the sea, primarily a seashore or beach, sometimes specifically the strip where the water meets the land; more generally, any shoreline or sandy/maritime margin. In som…

G124 Αἰγύπτιος Aigýptios substantive adjective 3 forms

Egypt, Egypt's people, to belong to Egypt

A native or inhabitant of Egypt; designates a person belonging to the land of Egypt. Primarily refers to an individual identified with Egypt in a geographic, ethnic, or cultural sense. In various cont…

G125 Αἴγυπτος Aígyptos noun 4 forms

the land of Egypt, Egypt as a geographic or political entity

Aígyptos refers specifically to the region of Egypt—the land encompassing the Nile River valley and delta—situated in northeastern Africa, south of the Levant. In the literature of the Hellenistic and…

G126 ἀΐδιος aḯdios attributive adjective 2 forms

always, ever, perpetual

Pertaining to that which exists or endures perpetually; having no temporal limitation, either with respect to the past, the future, or both. In contexts, denotes what is unending or ever-ongoing, ofte…

G127 αἰδώς aidṓs noun 1 form

to feel respect, to show modesty, to be restrained by a sense of honor or shame

A sense of respectful restraint or regard for what is honorable, manifesting as modesty, reverence, or a healthy sense of shame in social or religious contexts. Core meaning concerns inward regard tha…

G128 Αἰθίοψ Aithíops noun 2 forms

to scorch, to burn, face, countenance

A person from or associated with the geographic region known in antiquity as Aithiopia, typically understood as the area south of Egypt (in modern terms, roughly Ethiopia, Nubia, or Kush). The term de…

G129 αἷμα haîma noun 4 forms

blood, to bleed

Primary meaning: blood, the vital fluid circulating in humans and animals. By extension, it can refer to blood as a symbol or metonymy for life, lineage, or death (by violence or sacrifice). In some c…

G130 αἱματεκχυσία haimatekchysía noun 1 form

blood, to pour out, to shed

The act of pouring out blood, especially as an act of violent killing or slaughter; the spilling or effusion of blood, typically in reference to violent acts resulting in bloodshed. The term can speci…

G131 αἱμοῤῥέω haimorrhéō verb 1 form

to bleed, to flow, to discharge

To lose blood, to experience a continued flow of blood; specifically, to suffer from a chronic or pathological discharge of blood. Primary meaning is to experience bleeding, often denoting a persisten…

G132 Αἰνέας Ainéas noun 2 forms

personal name

Ainéas (Aeneas), a personal name used for a man in the New Testament, notably in Acts 9:33-34. The name designates a specific individual and does not carry an inherent lexical meaning in Koine Greek o…

G133 αἴνεσις aínesis noun 1 form

to praise, to commend, to approve

Verbal expression of approval or admiration, especially directed toward a deity; the act of praising, extolling, or acknowledging excellence. In religious contexts, emphasizes acts of speaking or sing…

G134 αἰνέω ainéō verb 6 forms

to praise, to commend

To speak or express praise, commendation, or approval; primarily used in the sense of voicing approval or adulation, often directed toward deities, humans, or things considered praiseworthy. In Hellen…

G135 αἴνιγμα aínigma noun 1 form

to speak in riddles, to allude, to utter obscurely

A figure of speech, riddle, or enigmatic saying; something obscure or puzzling in meaning, often requiring interpretation or clarification. In particular, a statement or utterance whose meaning is int…

G136 αἶνος aînos noun 1 form

to praise, to celebrate, to commend

Speech of commendation or celebration; most often, an expression of praise, acclaim, or laudation, particularly directed towards a deity. In literature, denotes any speech or song celebrating virtues …

G137 Αἰνών Ainṓn noun 1 form

spring, fountain, natural water source

Ainōn refers specifically to a place name, denoting a locality associated with natural springs or abundant water sources. The primary lexical meaning is 'place of springs,' understood geolinguisticall…

G138 αἱρέομαι hairéomai verb 3 forms

to take, to seize, to choose

To take for oneself, to choose, select, or prefer. In classical and Hellenistic Greek, αἱρέομαι most commonly denotes the deliberate act of choosing or selecting something or someone among alternative…

G139 αἵρεσις haíresis noun 4 forms

to take, to choose

A deliberate choosing, a choice or option taken. In specific contexts, denotes a group formed around a chosen conviction or set of practices; by extension in Hellenistic, Jewish, and early Christian u…

G140 αἱρετίζω hairetízō verb 1 form

to choose, to select, to prefer

To make a deliberate selection or choice, typically to prefer one option, person, or course of action over another based on consideration; to select after thought. In extended contexts, may refer to e…

G141 αἱρετικός hairetikós attributive adjective 1 form

to choose, to select

Inclined to choose or make a choice; disposed to pursue or promote a particular opinion or sect. In context, designates a person characterized by self-willed opinion that leads to division or formatio…

G142 αἴρω aírō verb 31 forms

to lift, to raise, to carry, to remove

To lift or raise (something) physically; to take up or carry away; to remove from a place. In extended and figurative usage: to lift up the voice (i.e., speak out or call loudly), to take on responsib…

G143 αἰσθάνομαι aisthánomai verb 1 form

to perceive, to sense, to notice, to apprehend by senses

To perceive, notice, apprehend—especially by sensory experience or direct observation. The verb emphasizes perception through the senses rather than abstract reasoning, but may broadly extend to under…

G144 αἴσθησις aísthēsis noun 1 form

to perceive, to sense, to apprehend

perception through the senses; the capacity or process of noticing, becoming aware, or apprehending, whether by physical sensation or by mental discernment. In philosophical or figurative usage, refer…

G145 αἰσθητήριον aisthētḗrion noun 1 form

to perceive, to sense, to discern

Organ of perception; in physical sense, a bodily organ that perceives or discerns sensations (sense organ, such as an eye or ear). Figuratively, the faculty of perception, discernment, or judgment—the…

G146 αἰσχροκερδής aischrokerdḗs substantive adjective 2 forms

shameful, disgraceful, base; profit, gain

Primarily, pursuing profit or gain through disgraceful, base, or shameful means; one who is motivated by or seeks profit in a way that is considered morally objectionable or dishonorable. The term app…

G147 αἰσχροκερδῶς aischrokerdōs adverb 1 form

shameful, base, profit, gain

In a base or dishonorable manner motivated by greed; acting with a shameful desire for personal profit, particularly for monetary gain. This adverb indicates the manner of an action characterized by a…

G148 αἰσχρολογία aischrología noun 1 form

shameful, base, disgraceful; speech, utterance, discourse

Use of shameful, indecent, or base speech; language or discourse considered obscene, coarse, or improper; in specific contexts, refers to lewd, abusive, or unbecoming utterances. The primary sense is …

G149 αἰσχρόν aischrón

shame, disgrace, ugliness, impropriety

Base, shameful, or indecent thing; something regarded as morally or socially reprehensible or disgraceful. In the context of behavior, speech, or appearance, denotes that which is dishonorable, improp…

G150 αἰσχρός aischrós predicate adjective 2 forms

to be shameful, to be disgraceful, to be base

Shameful, disgraceful, morally or socially base; refers to that which causes or is marked by shame, dishonor, or moral offensiveness. Most commonly used of actions, behaviors, speech, or things regard…