Vocabulary

Definitions Number Verses Only Used In
oikonomia

οἰκονομίας [3 verses](noun sg fem gen) "Stewardship" is oikonomia, which means "management of a household","husbandry", "thrift", "regulation", "transaction", "contract", and  "operation". -- "Stewardship" is a Greek noun that means "management of a household","husbandry", "thrift", "regulation", "transaction", "contract", and  "operation". This is the female form of the noun "steward", referring to the discipline rather than the person. 

3 Luke
oikonomoe

οἰκονομεῖν. [1 verse](verb pres inf act) "Be...a steward" is oikonomoewhich means "manage as a house-steward", "order", and "regulate".  -- "Be...a steward" is the Greek verb that means to "manage as a house-steward", "order", and "regulate". It is the verb form of the word translated as "steward" and "stewardship".  This is the only time Jesus uses this word. 

1 Luke
oikonomos

οἰκονόμος, [5 verse](noun sg masc nom) "Steware is oikonomos, which means "one who manages a household", "house-steward", generally, "manager," "administrator." -- "Steward" means "one who manages a household", "house-steward", generally, "manager," "administrator."

5 Luke
oikos

οἶκος [29 verses](noun sg masc nom) "House" is oikos, which means "house," "dwelling place," "room," "home," "meeting hall," "household goods," "substance," and "ruling family." It is any dwelling place but not exclusively a separate house. -- The Greek word translated as "house," is any dwelling place but not exclusively a separate house. It means the household or clan that lives in the building as well. The English word "house" captures the idea of a "ruling family" so that works well for this word. The female form of the word has more the feel of "home."

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oikoumene

οἰκουμένῃ [2 verses](noun sg fem dat) "The world" is oikoumene, which means "the inhabited region." It was often used to denote the civilized world as separate from the lands of barbarians. However, its literal meaning is "homeland."

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oinopotês

οἰνοπότης,[2 verses] (noun sg masc nom) "Wine bibber" is oinopotês, which means "wine drinker."- The Greek word translated as "wine bibber" is a noun that means "wine drinker." Jesus only uses this word only twice, here and in the parallel in Luke. It is from the common verb that means "drink" and the word for "wine."

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oinos

οἶνον [5 verses](noun sg neut acc ) "Wine" is from oinos, which means "wine" and "fermented juice of any kind." -- The word translated as "wine" means "wine" or any fermented juice. Wine, however, is Christ's metaphor for mental thought, the drink affecting the mind.

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oketeia

οἰκετείας [2 verses](noun sg fem gen) "Household" is from oketeia, which means "household of slaves," "servitude," and "slave population."  - The word translated as "household" a"household of slaves," "servitude," and "slave population." It is not from the word for "household" that means all the people and property in the house.

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okneros

ὀκνηρέ, [1 verse](adj sg masc voc) "Slothful" is okneros, which means "shrinking," "timid," and "diffident."  - "Slothful" is an uncommon word that Christ uses that primarily "timid," and "shrinking." It implies a hesitance to act out of fear. Notice that the word translated as "wicked" also means "cowardly" so the idea here is clearly emphasize the servant's lack of courage, not is laziness.

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okneros

σκληρὸς [1 verse]](adj sg masc nom) "Hard" is skleros, which means "hard to the touch," "unyielding," "stiff," "harsh," of persons, "harsh," "austere," "cruel," "stubborn," and "bitter." -  - The adjective translated as "hard" is means "hard to the touch," "unyielding," "harsh," "bitter," "austere," "cruel," and "stubborn." When applied to money, as it is here, the sense is "austere" but the

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oligopistos

ὀλιγόπιστοι;[6 verses] (adj pl masc/fem voc ) "Ye of little faith" is oligopistos, which means literally, "small trust." It is a word built of two words. From oligos-, which means "little", "small", "slight", "few," and "weak." As an adverb it means "a little", "slightly," and "little." "Faith" is -pistis, which means "confidence", "assurance", "trustworthiness", "credit", "a trust," "that which give confidence," and, as a character trait, "faithfulness." -- "Unbelief" is a word that means small or little trust. - - The "little faith" means "small trust" or "little faith."

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oligos

ὀλίγοι: [19 verses](adj pl masc nom)"Small" is oligos, which means "little," "small," "slight," "few," and "weak." As an adverb it means "a little," "slightly," and "little."  -  The Greek word translated as "few" means "little," "small," "slight," "few," and "weak."

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ombros

Ὄμβρος [1 verse](noun sg masc nom) "A shower" is ombros, which means "storm of rain", "thunder-storm", "storm", and "shower." -- The word translated as "a shower" means "storm of rain", "thunder-storm", "storm", and "shower."

1 Luke
omnyo

ὀμόσαι [7 verses] (2nd sg aor imperat mid) "Swear" is from omnyo, which means "to swear to a thing," "to take an oath," "to promise one will," "give word of honor," "swear by," and "affirm or confirm by oath." This word appears 155 times in the Septuagint, translating the Hebrew word is שָׁבַע shaba  -- The word translated here as "swear" means "to swear on a thing" and "to promise one will." The command is singular, that is, a singular you. This follows the form of the commands given earlier in the verse. Its form also indicates something that the subject does for or to themselves.

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oneidizo

ὀνειδίσωσιν [2 verses] (3rd pl aor subj act) "Revile" is oneidizo, which means "to cast in [one's teeth]", "to make a reproach", "to reproch," "to upbraid," and "to chide." -- -- The Greek verb translated as "revile" means "to chide" and it is translated elsewhere in the Gospels as "upbraid." We would say "scod."

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onoma

ὄνομα [47 verses](noun sg neut acc) "Name" is onoma, which means "name." It means both the reputation of "fame," and "a name and nothing else," as opposed to a real person. Acting in someone's name means to act on their behalf, as their representative. -- The Greek word translated as "name" is much more complicated than it might at first appear. It can simply mean a "name" as it does in English, but it doesn't mean the things themselves, but what people call it. For example, it can mean a "false name," or "a pretense" as we say "this is a marriage in name only." It can also mean representing another person's authority, as we say, "he is acting in the name of the boss." See this article for more.

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onos

ὄνον [2 verses](noun sg fem acc) "Ass" is from onos, which  means "ass," the common beast of burden. Like the English term, it carries a certain sense of derision in Greek. However, it was also part of many different sayings. -- The word translated as "ass" means an "ass" as a beast of burden. It is also used in humor and many sayings. The effect here seems primarily humorous, perhaps referring to someone making noise in the audience.

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ontos

ὄντως [1 verse](adv) "Indeed" is ontos, which means "really", "actually", "truly," and "verily."   - (CW) "Indeed" is from an adverb means "really", "actually", "truly," and "verily." This is not the word usually translated as "indeed."

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oon

ᾠόν, [1 verse](noun sg neut acc) "Egg" is oon, which means "egg", "spawn of eggs", and "an egg-shaped cup". - -The word translated as "an egg" means "egg" and it is used only here. 

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opheile

ὀφειλὴν [1 verse](noun sg fem acc) "Debt" is opheile, which means "one's due." - -- The Greek word translated as "debt" is a noun that means "one's due." It is the noun form of a verb that means "to owe, "to have to pay," and "to be obliged to."

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opheilema

ὀφειλήματα [1 verse](noun pl neut acc) "Debts" is opheilema, which means "that which is owed," and "debt." -- This word "debts" is sometimes translated as "sins" or "trespasses," but in the original Greek, it has only one meaning, "that which is owed." In this respect, the KJV is more accurate than more recent translations that render it differently for philosophical reasons.

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opheiletes

ὀφειλέτης [4 verses](noun sg masc nom) "Which owed""Debtors" is opheiletes, which means "a debtor," "a person who owes a debt" or "one who is under a bond." -- The word for "debtor" is a form of the word for "debt" used above. It means someone who owes something, that is, someone who was under a bond. In Christ's era, a person under a bond was almost a slave until the debt was paid.

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opheilo

ὤφειλεν [5 verses](verb 3rd sg aor ind act) "Owed" is opheilô, which means "to owe," "to have to pay," "to be bound to render," "to be bound," "to be obliged," and "to account for."  - "Owed" are from a Greek verb that means "to owe," "to have to pay," and "to account for."

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opheleo

ὤφειλεν  [8 verses](verb 3rd sg imperf ind act) "Owed" is opheleo, a Greek word with three related but different meanings. The most common is "to owe," "to be bound," and "to be obliged." The next means "to strengthen" and to enlarge," and "to increase." The final one means "to help," "to aid," "to succor," "to be of use or service," "to enrich," and "to benefit."   - The  Greek word translated as "profit" has three related but different meanings.  Jesus uses several of them at different times. The most common is "to owe," "to be bound," and "to be obliged." The next means "to strengthen" and to enlarge," and "to increase." The final one means "to help," "to aid," "to succor," "to be of use or service," "to enrich," and "to benefit.

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ophis

ὄφεις [7 verses](noun pl masc voc/nom/acc) "Serpents"is ophis, which means "serpent," "a serpent-like bracelet," "a specific constellation," "a creeping plant," and "a type of fish." It is a metaphor for "an arrow." -- The word translated as "serpent" is also a kind of fish. The "serpent" was used by Jesus both as a metaphor for wisdom (Mat.10:16) and, of course, an evil cunning. This is a reference to the Hebrew in Genesis 3:1, where the serpent is described as the cleverest of all animals. The bronze or brass snake raised by Moses in the desert to cure the Israelites from snakebite is an symbol for Christ being raised on the cross, John 3:14.

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ophthalmos

ὀφθαλμός [26 verses](noun sg masc nom) "Eye" is ophthalmos, which means "eye," "sight," "the dearest and best," "light," "cheer," "comfort," and "the bud [of a plant]." It also means "sight." It also means "dearest," "best," as the eye is the most precious part of the body, hence of men. The singular phrase "the eye" meant the eye of a ruler or master. The king's eye was a confidential officer who reported about what was going on in a kingdom. The eye of the sky was te sun. The eye of the evening was the moon. The eye is a metaphor for comfort and cheer.-- The Greek word for "eye" is the more technical terms for "eye" but it also means "sight." In Greek, an eye is a metaphor for comfort and cheer.

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opiso

ὀπίσω [15 verses](prep/adv) "Back" is from opiso, which means "back," "behind," and "hereafter." -- The term translated as "back" means "back" in space but "after" in time. It is followed by a possessive which tells us whose back it is.  The logic regarding time is that, since the future is unseen, it should be regarded as behind us, whereas the past is known and therefore before our eyes. This seems quite strange to English speakers, but the use of this word in Greek is well-established to mean "future." Our English view coincides with the ancient Greek when discussing books. The "back" of the book in English means the "end" of the book, which is the future for the reader. This use of "back" is identical to the Greek.

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opsarion

 ὀψαρίων [1 verse](noun pl neut gen) "Fish" is from opsarion, which means "fish." This is not the common Greek word for fish. 

1 John
opsios

Ὀψίας [2 verses](noun sg fem gen) "Evening" is opsios, which means "the latter part of day," and"evening."  - The Greek word translated as "evening" means "the latter part of day," and"evening." Jesus only uses this word twice in the sense of the time approaching sunset, before it has gotten dark.

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opsis

ὄψιν, [1 verse](noun sg fem acc) "Appearance" is from opsis, which means objectively, the "aspect," "appearance" of a thing, "countenance," "face," "things seen," "sight," but subjectively it means the "power of sight," "vision," the "act of seeing," "organ of sight," "eyes," "view," and "position." --   "Appearance" is a noun only used here that has both an objective and subjective meaning. Here, we are talking about the subject because the topic is judgment so it means the "power of sight," "vision," the "act of seeing," "organ of sight," "eyes," "view," and "position."

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optanomai

ὄψονται [13 verses](verb 3rd pl fut ind mid)"Shall see" is optanomai, which means "to see," "to behold," "to look," "to aim at," "to look towards," "to have sight," "to take heed," (in transitive) "to behold," "to perceive," "to observe," "to look out for," and "to be seen (passive)." It is a metaphor for mental sight, "to perceive," "to discern," "to see visions," "to appear in visions (passion), and "to interview." -- (CW, WV) "Shall see" is a verb that means "to see," "to behold," "to look," "to aim at," "to look towards," and similar meanings. It is not one of the common words for simply saying"see." Jesus uses this verb in a specific way,  in the future tense and the middle voice. The middle voice means that the subject is acting for or by themselves so "will behold for yourself." However, it also has the same root as the Greek word "eye," so "will behold with your own eyes" comes the closest. It is a light-hearted way to make a promise about the future. CW - Confusing Word -- The "see" does not capture the word's specific meaning. WV  --Wrong Voice - The verb in the middle voice requires the concept of "yourselves/myself" as its object.

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orcheomai

ὠρχήσασθε: [2 verses](2nd pl aor ind mp) "Ye have...danced" is from orcheomai, which means, "to make to dance," and in the passive, "to dance", "to represent by dancing or pantomime," metaph., "to leap."  - "Danced" is the Greek word for "to make dance". It is in a form where the sense is "you were not made to dance." This is a rare word for Christ to use. 

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orgizo

ὀργισθεὶς [6 verses](part sg aor pass masc nom) "Was wroth" is orgizo, which means "to be made angry," "to be provoked to anger," and "to be irritated." -- Angry" is from a Greek verb that means "to be made angry," "to be provoked to anger," and "to be irritated."

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ornis

ὄρνις [5 verses] (noun sg masc/fem nom) "A hen" is ornis, which means "bird," including birds of prey and domestic fowls, "bird of omen," a metaphor for "omen" taken from the flight or cries of birds, "cock," "hen," and "fowl." This is the more formal word for bird, the source of our word for the study of birds, "ornithology."  - The word translated as "hen" is the general, formal word for "bird," in Greek. It includes birds of prey and domestic fowls. This is not the word Jesus more commonly uses for birds, which literally means "wing ones." Nor does it mean a female bird, being in a form that can mean either male or female.

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oros

ὄρους [10 verses](noun sg neut gen) "Mountain" is oros, which means "mountain," "hill," "canton," and "parish." In Egypt, it was also used to mean the "desert" and a place of burial. It's homonym oros means a "boundary," "landmark," "time limits," "decisions of judges," "memorial stones and pillars," "standard," "measure," "term (in logic)," "definition," "terms," and "conditions." Another, similar word, oreus, which matches oros in some forms means "mule." --The word translated as "mountain" means "mountain" or "hill" but it could also be the word that means "mule." The word is in a form that could indicating the person address, but that form has a number of uses and isn't suggest by the form of the following verb.

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orphanos

ὀρφανούς, [1 verse](adj pl masc acc) "Comfortless" is from orphanos, which means "orphaned," "bereft," and "lacking parents." -- "Comfortless" is from  a Greek adjective that is our source for the word "orphan." It means "orphaned," "bereft," and "lacking parents." Jesus only uses this word in this verse.

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orthos

Ὀρθῶς [2 verses](adv) "Correctly" is from orthos, which means "straight", "right", "true", "correct", in height, "upright", "standing", in line, "straight", metaphorically, "right", "safe", and "prosperous."  - The word translated as "right" means primarily "straight" but it used to mean "true" and "correct". Here is it is an adverb, so "correctly". 

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orysso

ὤρυξεν [3 verses](verb 3rd sg aor ind act) "Digged" is orysso, which means to "dig," "dig up," "dig through," "make a canal through," and of moles, "burrow," "bury," "dig into," and "gouge out."  - The word translated as "digged" means to dig, specifically a canal or a moat, but also means to "bury" but it has a number of other meanings as well.

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osphys

ὀσφύες [1 verse] (noun pl fem nom) "Loins" is osphys. which means "loin", and "lower part of back".  - "Loins" is from the Greek word that means "loin", and "lower part of back". This is the only time Jesus uses this word. It is one of the subjects of this sentence. 

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osteon

ὀστέων [2 verses] (noun pl neut gen) "Bones" are osteon, which means "bone," "stone" of a fruit," and metaphorically, "stones."  - The word translated as "bones" primarily means "bones." It is a common word, but uncommon for Christ.

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ou

οὐκ [269 verses](adv) "Not" is ou , the negative adverb for facts and statements, negating both single words and sentences.  The negative, οὐ, denies, is absolute, and objective. -- The Greek word translated as "not" is the Greek negative used to deny objective facts, not opinions. It means "no," "not," or"no truly." It makes a negative statement of fact. When a negative precedes the verb, it affects the whole clause. When it precedes other words, its force is limited to those words. 

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ou me

οὐ μὴ [39 verses](partic) "Never" is ou me, the two forms of Greek negative used together. Ou is the negative adverb for facts and statements, negating both single words and sentences. Mê (me) is the negative used in prohibitions and expressions of doubt meaning "not" and "no." As οὐ (ou) negates fact and statement; μή rejects, οὐ denies; μή is relative, οὐ absolute; μή subjective, οὐ objective. -- (CW) The "not" here is both of the Greek negatives used together. Greek has two negatives, one objective, one subjective. The use of both together is more extreme, like saying, "never" or literally, "you cannot really think." When a negative precedes the verb, it affects the whole clause. When it precedes other words, its force is limited to those words. CW - Confusing Word -- The "not" does not capture the word's specific meaning.

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ouai

οὐαὶ [27 verses](exclam)"Woe" is ouai, which is an exclamation of pain or anger meaning "woe" or "alas" but it can be used sarcastically. -- "Woe" is an exclamation of grief, meaning "woe" or "alas." Jesus uses it humorously. Today, we would say "so sad [for you]" or "boo-hoo to you." The word is very similar to the Jewish, "oy vey" which can be used to express sorrow but is more commonly used humorously. More about this phrase in this article on Christ's humor using exaggeration.

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ouchi

οὐχὶ [23 verses](adv) "Not" is ouchi, an adverb which is a strengthened negative that means "no," "no truly," "assuredly not," "not however," "nevertheless," "notwithstanding," "yet," "still," "never yet," "for not," "indeed," "for surely not," "no,—certainly not," "for I don't suppose," and "for in no manner." Sometimes it is used to create negative questions where a positive answer is expected. -- (CW) The word translated as "not" is a different form of the usual Greek negative of fact. It means "no truly," "assuredly not," "not however," "nevertheless," and "notwithstanding." Used in questions where an affirmative answer is expected. Used in answers where a "yes" must be supplied. Perhaps best translated as an "isn't it?" at the end of the sentence.  The fact that ancient Greek has no clear verb form for questions makes interpreting it difficult. This is not one of the common words usually translated as "no." CW --Confusing Word -- This is not one of the common words usually translated as "no."

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oude

οὐδὲ [51 verses](partic) "Neither" is oude, which, as a conjunction, means "but not," "neither," and "nor." As an adverb that means "not at all" or "no even" and, literally, "not, however."-- The Greek word for "neither" is is an adverb that means "not at all" or "no even" and, literally, "not, however." As a conjunction, it works as both parts of the "neither/nor" constructions.

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oudeis

οὐδὲν [69 verses](adj sg neut nom /acc) "Nothing" is oudeis which means "no one," "not one," "nothing," "naught," "good for naught," and "no matter." -- The Greek adjective translated as "no man" also means "no one," "nothing," and other negative pronouns. It is used by Jesus more like a negative pronoun than an adjective.  However, to avoid the English double-negative, we translate it as its opposite "anyone" when used with another Greek negative.

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oudepote

Οὐδέποτε [5 verses](adv) "Never" is oudepote, which means "and not ever", "but not when", "nor ever", "not even ever," and "never." It is a compound of oude, and pote. Oude, as a conjunction, means "but not", "neither", and "nor." As an adverb, it means "not at all" and "not even."  Pote means "when", "at what time", "at some time or other", "at some unknown time, and "at some time in the future.  - "Never" is from a Greek word that combine an extreme negative particle with the word that means "when." The Greek negative is an adverb that means "not at all" or "no even".  The second part means "when", "at what time", "at some time or other", "at some unknown time, and "at some time in the future."

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ouketi

οὐκέτι [17 verses](adv) "Henceforth" is ouketi, which means "no more," "no longer," "no further" and generally, "not now."  -- "Henceforth" is an adverb that means "no more," "no longer," "no further" and generally, "not now."

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oun

οὖν [82 verses](adv) "Therefore" is oun, which means "certainly," "in fact," "really," "in fact," "so" and "then" (continuing a narrative), and "then" and "therefore." -- The Greek word translated as "therefore" either emphasizes the truth of something ("certainly," "really") or it simply continues an existing narrative, "then," "therefore." Jesus uses it to respond positively to questions, but in parables, it can continue the story.

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oupo

οὔπω [9 verses](adv) "Not..yet" is from oupo, which means "not yet" and a strong form of "not" and "not at all." -- "Not yet" is an adverb that means "not yet" and a strong form of "not" and "not at all."

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