Greek Vocab Phrases for Prepositions

Question 1

“ἀπὸ Βηθανίας”

Answer 1

(from Bethany) - John 1:28

From / Away from: One of the most frequent uses of “ἀπό” is to indicate origin, source, or separation. It often denotes physical distance or departure.

Question 2

“ἀπὸ πίστεως εἰς πίστιν”

Answer 2

(by faith to faith) - Romans 1:17

By / Through: “ἀπό” can indicate the agent or means through which something is done.

Question 3

“ὁ πατὴρ ἀπὸ τοῦ διαβόλου”

Answer 3

(the father of the devil) - John 8:44

Of / Belonging to: “ἀπό” can express possession or association.

Question 4

“διὰ τοῦ λόγου”

Answer 4

(through the word) - Romans 10:17

Through / By means of: One of the most frequent uses of “διά” is to indicate the instrument, means, or method by which something is accomplished.

Question 5

“διὰ τὴν πίστιν”

Answer 5

(because of faith) - Romans 4:16

Because of / On account of: “διά” can indicate the reason, cause, or motive behind something.

Question 6

“διὰ πάσης τῆς γῆς”

Answer 6

(through all the earth) - Romans 10:18

Through / Throughout / During: “διά” can indicate a period of time.

Question 7

“εἰσπορεύεσθε εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν”

Answer 7

(enter into the house) - Matthew 10:12

Into / To: One of the most common uses of “εἰς” is to indicate movement toward a specific destination or direction.

Question 8

“εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα”

Answer 8

(for eternity) - John 6:58

For the purpose of / In order to: “εἰς” can indicate the purpose or goal of an action.

Question 9

“εἰς ὑμᾶς”

Answer 9

(for you) - Luke 22:19

For / To: “εἰς” can indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action.

Question 10

“ἐκ Βηθλεέμ”

Answer 10

(from Bethlehem) - Matthew 2:1

From: One of the most frequent uses of “ἐκ” is to indicate origin, source, or point of departure.

Question 11

“ἐκ τῆς φυλακῆς”

Answer 11

(out of the prison) - Acts 12:7

Out of: “ἐκ” can indicate movement away from a place or a state of being.

Question 12

“ἐκ πίστεως εἰς πίστιν”

Answer 12

(by faith to faith) - Romans 1:17

By means of / Through: “ἐκ” can indicate the instrument or means by which something is done.

Question 13

“ἐν Βηθλέεμ τῆς Ἰουδαίας”

Answer 13

(in Bethlehem of Judea) - Matthew 2:1

In: One of the most frequent uses of “ἐν” is to indicate a location or position within something.

Question 14

“ἐν πνεύματι”

Answer 14

(by the Spirit) - Matthew 12:28

By / With / Through: “ἐν” can indicate the means, instrument, or agency through which something happens.

Question 15

“ἐν μέσῳ ὑμῶν”

Answer 15

(among you) - Matthew 3:11

Among / Amidst: “ἐν” can indicate being in the midst of a group, context, or condition.

Question 16

“ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν”

Answer 16

(on the earth) - Luke 21:25

On / Upon: One of the most common uses of “ἐπί” is to indicate physical location or position on a surface.

Question 17

“ἐπὶ τῇ ἑωθινῇ

Answer 17

(in the morning) - Mark 11:20

At / On: “ἐπί” can indicate a specific point in time.

Question 18

“ἐπὶ τὸν πλευρὸν αὐτοῦ”

Answer 18

(over His side) - John 19:34

Upon / Over: “ἐπί” can indicate a covering or overlay.

Question 19

“κατὰ τὸν νόμον”

Answer 19

(according to the law) - Romans 2:12

According to: One of the most common uses of “κατά” is to indicate conformity or accordance with a standard or pattern.

Question 20

“κατὰ τοῦ διαβόλου”

Answer 20

(against the devil) - Ephesians 6:11

Against: “κατά” can indicate opposition, conflict, or hostility.

Question 21

“κατὰ πάντα τὸν χρόνον”

Answer 21

(all the time) - Acts 1:21

Throughout / Throughout the time of: “κατά” can indicate the span of time during which something occurs.