1 Corinthians 12:28

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
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Ephesians 4:11

καὶ αὐτὸς ἔδωκεν τοὺς μὲν ἀποστόλους τοὺς δὲ προφήτας τοὺς δὲ εὐαγγελιστάς τοὺς δὲ ποιμένας καὶ διδασκάλους
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And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

Romans 12:6

ἔχοντες δὲ χαρίσματα κατὰ τὴν χάριν τὴν δοθεῖσαν ἡμῖν διάφορα εἴτε προφητείαν κατὰ τὴν ἀναλογίαν τῆς πίστεως
6
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

1 Corinthians 12:18

νυνὶ δὲ θεὸς ἔθετο τὰ μέλη ἓν ἕκαστον αὐτῶν ἐν τῷ σώματι καθὼς ἠθέλησεν
18
But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.

1 Corinthians 12:7

ἑκάστῳ δὲ δίδοται φανέρωσις τοῦ πνεύματος πρὸς τὸ συμφέρον
7
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

1 Timothy 5:17

Οἱ καλῶς προεστῶτες πρεσβύτεροι διπλῆς τιμῆς ἀξιούσθωσαν μάλιστα οἱ κοπιῶντες ἐν λόγῳ καὶ διδασκαλίᾳ
17
Let the be counted elders that rule well worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

Ephesians 3:5

ἐν ἑτέραις γενεαῖς οὐκ ἐγνωρίσθη τοῖς υἱοῖς τῶν ἀνθρώπων ὡς νῦν ἀπεκαλύφθη τοῖς ἁγίοις ἀποστόλοις αὐτοῦ καὶ προφήταις ἐν πνεύματι
5
Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

Hebrews 13:24

Ἀσπάσασθε πάντας τοὺς ἡγουμένους ὑμῶν καὶ πάντας τοὺς ἁγίους ἀσπάζονται ὑμᾶς οἱ ἀπὸ τῆς Ἰταλίας
24
Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

Ephesians 2:20

ἐποικοδομηθέντες ἐπὶ τῷ θεμελίῳ τῶν ἀποστόλων καὶ προφητῶν ὄντος ἀκρογωνιαίου αὐτοῦ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ
20
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

Hebrews 13:17

Πείθεσθε τοῖς ἡγουμένοις ὑμῶν καὶ ὑπείκετε αὐτοὶ γὰρ ἀγρυπνοῦσιν ὑπὲρ τῶν ψυχῶν ὑμῶν ὡς λόγον ἀποδώσοντες ἵνα μετὰ χαρᾶς τοῦτο ποιῶσιν καὶ μὴ στενάζοντες· ἀλυσιτελὲς γὰρ ὑμῖν τοῦτο
17
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Acts 20:28

προσέχετε οὖν ἑαυτοῖς καὶ παντὶ τῷ ποιμνίῳ ἐν ὑμᾶς τὸ πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον ἔθετο ἐπισκόπους ποιμαίνειν τὴν ἐκκλησίαν τοῦ θεοῦ ἣν περιεποιήσατο διὰ τοῦ ἰδίου αἵματος
28
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Numbers 11:17

וְיָֽרַדְתִּי וְדִבַּרְתִּי עִמְּךָ שָׁם וְאָֽצַלְתִּי מִן-הָרוּחַ אֲשֶׁר עָלֶיךָ וְשַׂמְתִּי עֲלֵיהֶם וְנָֽשְׂאוּ אִתְּךָ בְּמַשָּׂא הָעָם וְלֹֽא-תִשָּׂא אַתָּה לְבַדֶּֽךָ׃
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And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.

1 Peter 5:1

Πρεσβυτέρους τοὺς ἐν ὑμῖν παρακαλῶ συμπρεσβύτερος καὶ μάρτυς τῶν τοῦ Χριστοῦ παθημάτων καὶ τῆς μελλούσης ἀποκαλύπτεσθαι δόξης κοινωνός·
1
The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

Acts 2:8

καὶ πῶς ἡμεῖς ἀκούομεν ἕκαστος τῇ ἰδίᾳ διαλέκτῳ ἡμῶν ἐν ἐγεννήθημεν
8
And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?

1 Corinthians 10:32

ἀπρόσκοποι γίνεσθε καὶ Ἰουδαίοις καὶ Ἕλλησιν καὶ τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ τοῦ θεοῦ
32
Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:

Luke 6:14

Σίμωνα ὃν καὶ ὠνόμασεν Πέτρον καὶ Ἀνδρέαν τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ Ἰάκωβον καὶ Ἰωάννην Φίλιππον καὶ Βαρθολομαῖον
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Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

Acts 13:1

Ἦσαν δὲ τινες ἐν Ἀντιοχείᾳ κατὰ τὴν οὖσαν ἐκκλησίαν προφῆται καὶ διδάσκαλοι τε Βαρναβᾶς καὶ Συμεὼν καλούμενος Νίγερ καὶ Λούκιος Κυρηναῖος Μαναήν τε Ἡρῴδου τοῦ τετράρχου σύντροφος καὶ Σαῦλος
1
Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
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1 Corinthians 12:28
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In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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Grammar R-APM
Relative Pronoun — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
οὓς Speech Relative Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ὅς · hose
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In the KJV here: some
which ×356 whom ×202 that ×137 who ×85 whose ×46 whosoever ×46 what ×40 to whom ×32
Strong's Definition G3739
which, whom, that, who, whose, …
hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • who, which, what, that
Variations 8 forms of this word
Translations 153 English renderings
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Grammar PRT
Disjunctive Particle
μὲν Speech Disjunctive Particle
Dictionary form: μέν · men
In English
indeed ×22 verily ×13 truly ×12 a ×2 even ×2 is ×2 of ×2 some ×2
Strong's Definition G3303
indeed, verily, truly, some, of, …
men
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
  • truly, certainly, surely, indeed
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 26 English renderings
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Grammar V-2AMI-3S
Verb — Middle Indicative, third person singular the subject acts on or for itself — "he ___s himself" / "he ___s for himself" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἔθετο Speech Verb Voice Middle Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: τίθημι · TEE-thay-mee
In English
In the KJV here: hath set
laid ×8 put ×7 they laid ×4 i make ×3 lay down ×3 and laid ×2 hath put ×2 he kneeled down ×2
Strong's Definition G5087
laid, put, lay, make, kneeled, …
tithēmi
to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from G2476, which properly denotes an upright and active position, while G2749 is properly reflexive and utterly prostrate)
  • to set, put, place
    • to place or lay
    • "to put down, lay down
      • to bend down
      • "to lay off or aside, to wear or carry no longer"to lay by, lay aside money
      to set on (serve) something to eat or drink"to set forth, something to be explained by discourse
    to make
    • to make (or set) for one's self or for one's use
    to set, fix establish
    • to set forth
    • "to establish, ordain
Variations 40 forms of this word
Translations 66 English renderings
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Grammar T-NSM
Definite Article — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar N-NSM
Noun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
θεὸς Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: θεός · theh-OSE
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In the KJV here: god
god ×691 god of ×296 of god ×183 god to ×25 god unto ×19 gods ×17 god ×9 to god ×8
Strong's Definition G2316
god, gods, godly, god-ward
theos
a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism)
  • a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities
  • "the Godhead, trinity
    • God the Father, the first person in the trinity
    • "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity
    spoken of the only and true God
    • refers to the things of God
    • "his counsels, interests, things due to him
    whatever can in any respect be likened unto God, or resemble him in any way
    • God's representative or viceregent
      • of magistrates and judges
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 72 English renderings
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Grammar PREP
Preposition
ἐν Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ἐν · en
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In the KJV here: in
in ×1760 with ×144 by ×138 among ×111 at ×100 on ×44 through ×37 is in ×27
Strong's Definition G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
  • in, by, with
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 149 English renderings
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Grammar T-DSF
Definite Article — Dative, feminine singular the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
τῇ Speech Definite Article Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
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In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar N-DSF
Noun — Dative, feminine singular the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
ἐκκλησίᾳ Speech Noun Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἐκκλησία · ek-klay-SEE-ah
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In the KJV here: church
church ×49 churches ×19 churches unto ×10 church of ×9 the church ×6 church to ×4 of the church ×4 assembly ×3
Strong's Definition G1577
church, churches, assembly
ekklēsia
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both)
  • a gathering of citizens called out from their homes into some public place, an assembly
    • an assembly of the people convened at the public place of the council for the purpose of deliberating
    • "the assembly of the Israelites"any gathering or throng of men assembled by chance, tumultuously"in a Christian sense
      • an assembly of Christians gathered for worship in a religious meeting
      • "a company of Christian, or of those who, hoping for eternal salvation through Jesus Christ, observe their own religious rites, hold their own religious meetings, and manage their own affairs, according to regulations prescribed for the body for order's sake"those who anywhere, in a city, village, constitute such a company and are united into one body"the whole body of Christians scattered throughout the earth"the assembly of faithful Christians already dead and received into heaven
Variations 10 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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In the KJV here: first
first ×52 first of all ×2 at the beginning ×1 at the first ×1 before ×1 chiefly ×1 it first ×1
Strong's Definition G4412
first, all, before, beginning, chiefly
prōton
firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)
  • first in time or place
    • in any succession of things or persons
    first in rank
    • influence, honor
    • "chief"principal
    first, at the first
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 7 English renderings
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Grammar N-APM
Noun — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
ἀποστόλους Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἀπόστολος · ah-POH-stoh-lose
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In the KJV here: apostles
apostles ×45 an apostle ×14 apostles of ×6 the apostles ×3 to be an apostle ×2 apostle ×1 apostles in ×1 apostles unto ×1
Strong's Definition G652
apostles, apostle, messenger, messengers, sent
apostolos
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ (___%___apostle___%___) (with miraculous powers)
  • a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders
    • specifically applied to the twelve apostles of Christ
    • "in a broader sense applied to other eminent Christian teachers
      • of Barnabas
      • "of Timothy and Silvanus
Variations 8 forms of this word
Translations 16 English renderings
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Grammar A-ASN
Adjective — Accusative, neuter singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
δεύτερον Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: δεύτερος · THEV-teh-rose
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In the KJV here: secondarily
second ×24 the second ×7 second time ×5 the second time ×3 a second ×1 afterward ×1 again ×1 for the second ×1
Strong's Definition G1208
second, time, secondarily, afterward, again
deuteros
(ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
  • the second, the other of two
Variations 8 forms of this word
Translations 10 English renderings
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Grammar N-APM
Noun — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
προφήτας Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: προφήτης · proh-FAY-tase
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In the KJV here: prophets
prophets ×58 prophet ×37 a prophet ×21 prophets of ×13 of prophets ×3 prophet of ×3 the prophets ×2 a prophets ×1
Strong's Definition G4396
prophets, prophet
prophētēs
a foreteller (___%___prophet___%___); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • in Greek writings, an interpreter of oracles or of other hidden things
  • "one who, moved by the Spirit of God and hence his organ or spokesman, solemnly declares to men what he has received by inspiration, especially concerning future events, and in particular such as relate to the cause and kingdom of God and to human salvation
    • the Old Testament prophets, having foretold the kingdom, deeds and death, of Jesus the Messiah
    • "of John the Baptist, the herald of Jesus the Messiah"of the illustrious prophet, the Jews expected before the advent of the Messiah"the Messiah"of men filled with the Spirit of God, who by God's authority and command in words of weight pleads the cause of God and urges salvation of men"of prophets that appeared in the apostolic age among Christians
      • they are associated with the apostles
      • "they discerned and did what is best for the Christian cause, foretelling certain future events (see Acts 11:27)"in the religious assemblies of the Christians, they were moved by the Holy Spirit to speak, having power to instruct, comfort, encourage, rebuke, convict, and stimulate, their hearers
    a poet (because poets were believed to sing under divine inspiration)
    • of Epimenides (see Titus 1:12)
Variations 11 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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Grammar A-ASN
Adjective — Accusative, neuter singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τρίτον Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: τρίτος · TREE-tose
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In the KJV here: thirdly
third ×29 third part ×14 the third ×4 third time ×4 the third time ×3 a third ×1 is the third ×1 thirdly ×1
Strong's Definition G5154
third, time, part, thirdly
tritos
third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly
  • the third
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 8 English renderings
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Grammar N-APM
Noun — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
διδασκάλους Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: διδάσκαλος · thee-THA-ska-lose
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In the KJV here: teachers
master ×46 teachers ×6 a teacher ×4 doctors of ×1 masters ×1
Strong's Definition G1320
master, teachers, teacher, doctors, masters
didaskalos
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
  • a teacher
    • one who is fitted to teach, or thinks himself so
    • "the teachers of the Jewish religion"of those who by their great power as teachers draw crowds around them i.e., John the Baptist, Jesus"by preeminence used of Jesus by himself, as one who showed men the way of salvation"of the apostles, and of Paul"of those who in the religious assemblies of the Christians, undertook the work of teaching, with the special assistance of the Holy Spirit"of false teachers among Christians
    in the New Testament one who teaches concerning the things of God, and the duties of man
Variations 8 forms of this word
Translations 5 English renderings
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Grammar ADV
Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined Dictionary form: ἔπειτα · EP-ee-ta
In English
In the KJV here: after that
then ×8 after that ×4 afterward ×1 afterwards ×1 and afterward ×1 and then ×1
Strong's Definition G1899
then, that, afterward, afterwards
epeita
thereafter
  • thereupon, thereafter, then, afterwards
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings
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Grammar N-APF
Noun — Accusative, feminine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
δυνάμεις Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Plural
Dictionary form: δύναμις · THOO-na-mees
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In the KJV here: miracles
power ×45 the power ×14 mighty works ×8 strength ×7 miracles ×5 powers ×5 might ×3 of power ×3
Strong's Definition G1411
power, works, miracles, strength, powers, …
dynamis
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • strength power, ability
    • inherent power, power residing in a thing by virtue of its nature, or which a person or thing exerts and puts forth
    • "power for performing miracles"moral power and excellence of soul"the power and influence which belong to riches and wealth"power and resources arising from numbers"power consisting in or resting upon armies, forces, hosts
Variations 10 forms of this word
Translations 31 English renderings
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In the KJV here: then
then ×10 after that ×3 afterward ×1 furthermore ×1 then when ×1
Strong's Definition G1534
then, that, after, afterward, furthermore
eita
a particle of succession (in time or logical enumeration), then, moreover
  • then
  • "next, after that
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 5 English renderings
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Grammar N-APN
Noun — Accusative, neuter plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
χαρίσματα Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: χάρισμα · HA-ree-sma
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In the KJV here: gifts
gift ×7 gifts ×4 the gifts ×2 for the gift ×1 free gift ×1 of gifts ×1 the gift ×1
Strong's Definition G5486
gift, gifts
charisma
a (divine) gratuity, i.e., deliverance (from danger or passion); (specially), a (spiritual) endowment, i.e., (subjectively) religious qualification, or (objectively) miraculous faculty
  • a favor with which one receives without any merit of his own
  • "the gift of divine grace"the gift of faith, knowledge, holiness, virtue"the economy of divine grace, by which the pardon of sin and eternal salvation is appointed to sinners in consideration of the merits of Christ laid hold of by faith"grace or gifts denoting extraordinary powers, distinguishing certain Christians and enabling them to serve the church of Christ, the reception of which is due to the power of divine grace operating on their souls by the Holy Spirit
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 7 English renderings
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Grammar N-GPN
Noun — Genitive, neuter plural possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s" plural — usually add "-s"
ἰαμάτων Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἴαμα · EE-ah-ma
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In the KJV here: of healings
of healing ×2 of healings ×1
Strong's Definition G2386
healing, healings
iama
a cure (the effect)
  • a means of healing, remedy, medicine
  • "a healing
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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In the KJV here: helps
helps ×1
Strong's Definition G484
helps
antilēpsis
relief
  • a laying hold of, apprehension, perception, objection of a disputant
  • "in New Testament, to aid, help
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 1 English renderings
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Grammar N-APF
Noun — Accusative, feminine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
κυβερνήσεις Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Plural
Dictionary form: κυβέρνησις · koo-VER-nay-sees
In English
In the KJV here: governments
governments ×1
Strong's Definition G2941
governments
kybernēsis
pilotage, i.e., (figuratively) directorship (in the church)
  • a governing, government
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 1 English renderings
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Grammar N-APN
Noun — Accusative, neuter plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
γένη Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: γένος · GEH-nose
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In the KJV here: diversities
kind ×3 born ×2 was kindred ×1 by nation ×1 divers kinds ×1 diversities ×1 generation ×1 kindred ×1
Strong's Definition G1085
kind, offspring, stock, kindred, kinds, …
genos
___%___kin___%___ (abstract or concrete, literal or figurative, individual or collective)
  • race
    • offspring
    • "family"stock, race, nation
      • i.e., nationality or descent from a particular people
      the aggregate of many individuals of the same nature, kind, sort
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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Grammar N-GPF
Noun — Genitive, feminine plural possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s" plural — usually add "-s"
γλωσσῶν Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Plural
Dictionary form: γλῶσσα · GLOSE-sa
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In the KJV here: of tongues
tongue ×15 tongues ×12 with tongues ×9 in an unknown tongue ×4 of tongues ×3 an unknown tongue ×2 a tongue ×1 in tongue ×1
Strong's Definition G1100
tongues, tongue
glōssa
the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
  • the tongue, a member of the body, an organ of speech
    • the language or dialect used by a particular people distinct from that of other nations
Variations 12 forms of this word
Translations 11 English renderings