Koine Greek Root Lexicon
Study the original Koine Greek vocabulary of the New Testament manuscripts (G1–G5624) with transliterations, etymology, and KJV occurrence counts.
The first letter of the Greek alphabet; used figuratively in Revelation to denote Christ as the eternal beginner and first cause of all creation.
To love dearly, esteem, and cherish; expresses unconditional, willful, self-giving covenant love that seeks the highest eternal good of the beloved.
Sacrificial, unconditional, divine covenant love. The highest form of love in the New Testament; the very essence of God’s nature (1 John 4:8).
Beginning, origin, the first cause, ruler, or sovereign dominion. Used of Christ in Colossians and John to establish His preeminence.
Miraculous power, dynamic inherent ability, moral fortitude, supernatural efficacy. Root of English "dynamite" and "dynamic".
Peace, tranquility, harmony, wholeness, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ (Greek counterpart to Hebrew Shalom).
Life, specifically the uncreated, indestructible eternal life of God Himself, imparted to believers through union with Jesus Christ.
Jesus, the incarnate Son of God, the Messiah and Savior of the world. Greek transliteration of Hebrew Yehoshua (Yahweh is Salvation).
The Word; the divine Expression, Reason, and Communication of God. Personified in John 1 as the Second Person of the Trinity incarnate in human flesh.
A transformative change of mind, perspective, and moral direction; turning away from sin and autonomous rebellion toward God in faith.
Faith, conviction of divine truth, confident reliance and surrender to Jesus Christ; the instrument through which justification is received.
Spirit, breath, wind; specifically the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, who indwells, seals, comforts, and sanctifies believers.
Grace, divine favor, unmerited kindness and goodwill; the supernatural operational presence of God blessing those who deserve judgment.
The Anointed One, Messiah; Jesus the consecrated Prophet, Priest, and King fulfilling ancient covenant promises.
Profitable, useful, beneficial, advantageous. Used in 2 Timothy 3:16 to describe the utility of God-breathed scripture for equipping believers.
Life, uncreated divine vitality, the life-principle inherent in God. Contrasted with bios (biological lifespan), zōē denotes eternal, spiritual communion with the Father.
Darkness, spiritual opacity, moral obscurity, absence of divine truth. Used symbolically of the fallen cosmic order unable to extinguish the Light.
Light, radiant illumination, divine purity, truth manifested. Used metaphysically of God’s nature, Christ’s revelation, and believers as children of light.