SILEX Greek — Scattered Israelites Lexicon

G201 ἀκροατήριον akroatḗrion noun 1 form

to hear, to listen (as audience)

An audience hall, place for hearing or listening—especially a physical space designated for listeners or hearers, such as a hall, auditorium, or courtroom gallery. Typically refers to an architectural…

G202 ἀκροατής akroatḗs noun 2 forms

to hear, to listen, to be part of an audience

One who listens attentively; specifically, a hearer—someone who receives information orally. The term can denote a person who is part of an audience, a student or pupil who listens to instruction, or,…

G203 ἀκροβυστία akrobystía noun 3 forms

foreskin, uncircumcised condition, uncircumcised person(s)

Foreskin; specifically, the physical foreskin of the male genitalia. By extension, the condition or state of being uncircumcised, distinguishing those who have not undergone circumcision from those wh…

G204 ἀκρογωνιαῖος akrogōniaîos predicate adjective 2 forms

at the extreme corner, forming a corner, principal or chief corner

Pertaining to the extreme or highest corner; chief corner or principal cornerstone. Denotes a stone placed at the extreme corner of a building, especially one that provides a foundation or binding poi…

G205 ἀκροθίνιον akrothínion noun 1 form

top, summit, heap

Properly, the top or choicest portion of a heap, particularly referring to the best or first fruits of a collection or accumulation, most commonly of agricultural produce (such as grain). By extension…

G206 ἄκρον ákron noun 2 forms

sharp, peak, top, outermost edge, extremity

The furthest point or edge, the outermost part; refers to the highest, uppermost, or most prominent extremity or point of something. The term may refer specifically to the top, point, summit, peak, ed…

G207 Ἀκύλας Akýlas noun 2 forms

name of Akylas/Aquila, proper name

Akýlas (Ἀκύλας) is a proper noun referring to a personal name: Akylas. In the New Testament context, this denotes an individual—Akylas of Pontus, a man identified as a Judean or of Judean background, …

G208 ἀκυρόω akyróō verb 3 forms

to make valid, to confirm, to ratify (negated here: to annul, to invalidate)

To render void, to make legally or functionally ineffective; to invalidate or annul something so that it loses its force, authority, or binding character. The term refers primarily to the cancellation…

G209 ἀκωλύτως akōlýtōs adverb 1 form

to hinder, to obstruct, to prevent

In an unhindered or unrestricted manner; functioning or proceeding without obstruction or impediment. In usage, the adverb denotes the absence of any external barrier, prohibition, or restraint on act…

G210 ἄκων ákōn substantive adjective 1 form

not willing, acting under compulsion, involuntary

Unwilling, not acting of one's own will or volition; compelled or forced to act contrary to personal desire or intention. In Koine Greek contexts, describes a person or action performed lacking consen…

G211 ἀλάβαστρον alábastron noun 1 form

alabaster (stone), vessel, container

A small vessel, typically made from alabaster (a fine-grained translucent variety of gypsum or calcite), used in antiquity for storing precious oils, ointments, or perfumes. The core meaning is a cont…

G212 ἀλαζονεία alazoneía noun 2 forms

to boast, to make empty claims, to display pretentiousness

An attitude or quality of boastful arrogance, characterized by pretentious claims or exaggerated self-importance; an overt display of self-exaltation or vain confidence. In various contexts, can descr…

G213 ἀλαζών alazṓn noun 2 forms

to wander, to boast, to pretend

A person who boasts, brags, or claims qualities or achievements that they do not possess, often with the intention to impress others or deceive regarding their abilities or status. In literary and mor…

G214 ἀλαλάζω alalázō verb 2 forms

to cry out, to shout

To cry out loudly, to make a resounding or piercing shout or loud noise; in literary and figurative contexts, to wail or utter a lament with strong emotion; in some cases, to make a bright, ringing, o…

G215 ἀλάλητος alálētos attributive adjective 1 form

to speak, to utter

Not able to be expressed in words; that which cannot be articulated, spoken, or verbalized. The primary sense is of something being inexpressible, particularly in the context of human language or abil…

G216 ἄλαλος álalos attributive adjective 2 forms

to speak, to talk

Unable to speak; mute, speechless. Primarily denotes a lack of ability to articulate speech, often specifically the permanent or congenital inability to speak. By extension, it may describe a sudden o…

G217 ἅλας hálas noun 3 forms

salt (substance), to season, to preserve

Salt; a crystalline mineral substance primarily used as a preservative or seasoning. By extension, in figurative language, refers to wit, wisdom, or the quality of making speech or conduct palatable o…

G218 ἀλείφω aleíphō verb 8 forms

to smear, to rub on, to anoint (in non-ritual sense)

To smear, rub, or apply oil or ointment to something or someone, typically using the hands or a cloth. In contemporary contexts, this may involve the application of perfumed or medicinal oil to the bo…

G219 ἀλεκτοροφωνία alektorophōnía noun 1 form

rooster, sound, crowing

The time or act of the cock crowing; specifically, the period of night associated with the crowing of a rooster. Used to refer to a particular time before dawn, sometimes as a fixed point for reckonin…

G220 ἀλέκτωρ aléktōr noun 2 forms

cock, rooster, male chicken

A male bird of the domestic species, specifically a cock or rooster. In Koine Greek contexts, refers to the male chicken, most often used literally. May be used figuratively for wakefulness or vigilan…

G221 Ἀλεξανδρεύς Alexandreús noun 2 forms

originating from Alexandria, inhabitant of Alexandria, associated with Alexandria

A person originating from or residing in the city of Alexandria; more specifically, an Alexandrian citizen or inhabitant. The term primarily identifies geographic origin (from Alexandria), but may als…

G222 Ἀλεξανδρῖνος Alexandrînos attributive adjective 2 forms

of Alexandria, belonging to Alexandria, Alexandrian

Pertaining to or originating from Alexandria (the major Hellenistic city in Egypt); of or relating to Alexandria in terms of origin, citizenship, or association. The word signifies geographic or cultu…

G223 Ἀλέξανδρος Aléxandros noun 3 forms

to defend, to aid, man, adult male

Ἀλέξανδρος is a masculine proper name meaning 'defender of men.' Its core sense is an individual who protects or aids others, typically in a martial, social, or noble context. In the Hellenistic and R…

G224 ἄλευρον áleuron noun 1 form

to grind, to produce flour

Finely ground grain, primarily wheat, used as a staple foodstuff; typically refers to the refined powder produced after milling or grinding grain, especially wheat, into flour suitable for baking or c…

G225 ἀλήθεια alḗtheia noun 3 forms

to be true, to be unconcealed, to be genuine

The quality or state of being in accordance with fact or reality, genuineness, or what is objectively or subjectively considered to be true; (a) truth, as opposed to falsehood or deception; (b) realit…

G226 ἀληθεύω alētheúō verb 2 forms

to be true, to speak truth, to act truthfully

To be truthful; to speak or act in accordance with what is real or factual. The verb principally denotes embodying or practicing truth, whether in speech, conduct, or attitude. In certain contexts, es…

G227 ἀληθής alēthḗs predicate adjective 4 forms

true, real, unconcealed

Genuine, actual, corresponding to fact or reality; in a broad sense, used to describe something or someone that is real as opposed to fictitious or counterfeit; in ethical or moral contexts, refers to…

G228 ἀληθινός alēthinós substantive adjective 7 forms

to be true, to be real, to reveal

Pertaining to that which is real, genuine, or corresponding to actual state; (1) true in the sense of having the quality of truth, as opposed to what is false, spurious, or mere appearance; (2) genuin…

G229 ἀλήθω alḗthō verb 1 form

to grind, to crush, to reduce to flour

To grind, especially to reduce grain or similar substances to powder or meal by rubbing or crushing. In the context of daily life, refers primarily to the manual or mechanical processing of grain for …

G230 ἀληθῶς alēthōs adverb 1 form

to be true, to be genuine, to be real

In reality, genuinely, as an actual fact; introduces an assertion that is regarded as true or corresponds with reality. It can serve as an emphatic confirmation or affirmation of what precedes, and so…

G231 ἁλιεύς halieús noun 1 form

to fish, to engage in fishing

Primary meaning: a person who catches fish; a fisherman, especially one engaged in fishing as a trade or occupation. Can refer both to those who fish with nets or lines for livelihood and, less common…

G232 ἁλιεύω halieúō verb 1 form

to fish, to catch fish

To catch fish, engage in fishing; to act as a fisher by means of nets, lines, or other techniques. In extended or figurative contexts (rare), to seek or capture (as with people), but primarily denotes…

G233 ἁλίζω halízō verb 1 form

to salt, to season, to preserve

To salt, to sprinkle or season with salt; primarily refers to the act of making something salty by adding or treating with salt. In various contexts, may also denote preservation, purifying or metapho…

G234 ἀλίσγεμα alísgema noun 1 form

to soil, to desecrate, to defile ritually

Defilement or pollution, primarily in a ritual or ceremonial sense; the act, condition, or result of being rendered unclean or impure according to ritual or cultic standards. Used specifically for off…

G235 ἀλλά allá coordinating conjunction 2 forms

other, differing, alternate

Primary meaning: but, rather, on the contrary. ἀλλά primarily functions as a strong adversative conjunction introducing contrast, correction, or qualification within a statement or between clauses. It…

G236 ἀλλάσσω allássō verb 5 forms

to make other, to change

To make other than it was, to change, alter, transform. Primary lexical meaning is to effect a change in identity, form, state, or condition. The term may denote change in outward appearance, internal…

G237 ἀλλαχόθεν allachóthen adverb 1 form

other, another

From another place, from somewhere else; expressing origin or source as distinct from the usual or recognized one. Used spatially to indicate coming from a location other than the immediately expected…

G238 ἀλληγορέω allēgoréō verb 1 form

to interpret figuratively, to explain as having another (symbolic) meaning

To interpret (a narrative, text, or event) as having a figurative, symbolic, or hidden meaning beyond its literal sense. The primary lexical meaning is 'to interpret allegorically,' with the semantic …

G239 ἀλληλουϊα allēlouïa exclamation 1 form

to praise, to acclaim, to celebrate (the deity)

A liturgical exclamation meaning 'praise Yah' or 'praise God,' functioning as a call or command to praise, especially used in hymnic or worship contexts. Used as an acclamation in communal worship set…

G240 ἀλλήλων allḗlōn pronoun 3 forms

other, another, different

Reciprocal pronoun indicating a mutual or reciprocal relationship between members of a group; involving or directed from one to another among those referenced. In usage, expresses that the action, att…

G241 ἀλλογενής allogenḗs substantive adjective 1 form

other, different, race, descent, people

Of another race, nation, or people; foreigner, especially one who is not part of the local lineage, ethnic group, or community. In Hellenistic and early Roman contexts, often denotes someone not belon…

G242 ἅλλομαι hállomai verb 3 forms

to leap, to jump, to spring

To jump or leap (with emphasis on an energetic or sudden upward or forward movement). In extended or figurative senses, to spring forth or gush, especially of liquids (such as water). The core meaning…

G243 ἄλλος állos indefinite pronoun 13 forms

other, another, else

An adjective meaning 'another' or 'other' in the sense of 'another of the same kind or group,' primarily used to distinguish one object, person, or idea from another within the same category. In exten…

G244 ἀλλοτριεπίσκοπος allotriepískopos noun 1 form

belonging to another, overseeing, supervising

One who takes an inappropriate or intrusive interest in affairs belonging to others; meddler, busybody—specifically a person who involves themselves in matters outside their legitimate concern or auth…

G245 ἀλλότριος allótrios substantive adjective 6 forms

other, another, alien

Belonging to another, not one's own; by extension, foreign or pertaining to someone else. In various contexts, denotes what is alien, unrelated, or outside one's group, responsibility, or domain. Also…

G246 ἀλλόφυλος allóphylos substantive adjective 1 form

other, different, tribe, people, nation

Belonging to another tribe or nation, foreigner; in some contexts, one who is not part of the specific ethnos or community referred to by the speaker, typically used to contrast non-Israelites or non-…

G247 ἄλλως állōs adverb 1 form

other, different

In another manner, differently; indicating a manner or mode distinct from what was previously stated or expected. ἄλλως consistently conveys the sense of acting, being, or considering something in an …

G248 ἀλοάω aloáō verb 2 forms

to tread, to thresh

To tread upon, particularly to tread out grain by walking or trampling, as by humans, animals, or machinery; in transferred usage, to crush or break apart through pressure or trampling. In agricultura…

G249 ἄλογος álogos attributive adjective 2 forms

to reason, speak, account

Lacking reason or rational capacity; not governed by rational thought or speech. The term designates that which is irrational, senseless, or illogical, including non-human creatures (as lacking reason…

G250 ἀλόη alóē noun 1 form

aromatic wood, resin, perfume material

A fragrant resinous substance or aromatic wood, derived from certain trees, used primarily for its scent and for embalming preparations; occasionally, by metonymy, refers to the tree itself or, more r…

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