master of, self -controlled, exercising self-control
Primary meaning: master of, self -controlled, exercising self-control. Strong's: strong in a thing (masterful), i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) self-controlled (in appetite, etc.). Lexical nuances: strong, powerful. C. gen. rei, master of , hence, (sc. ἑαυτοῦ ), self -controlled, exercising self-control : Tit 1:8 .†
Derivation: from G1722 (ἐν) and G2904 (κράτος);
Biblical Place • 33.633°N, 35.433°E
~. Referenced in Josh 13:4 .
Biblical Place • Aphek 2 • 32.105°N, 34.932°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:53 (identified with Aphek 2 ).
Biblical Place • 39.119°N, 27.165°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Rev 1:11 , Rev 2:12 .
to dip, immerse, sink
Primary meaning: to dip, immerse, sink, to overwhelm. Strong's: to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism. Lexical nuances: to dip , immerse , sink ; generally (in Polyb., iii, 72, of soldiers wading breast-deep; in i, 51, of the sinking of ships); metaph., to overwhelm ( Is 21:4 ; cf. MM, Exp. , x); c. cogn. acc., βάπτισμα β. , Mk 10:38 , 39 , Lk 12:50 . Mid., to perform ablutions , wash oneself , bathe ( IV Ki 5:14 , Jth 12:7 , Si 31 (34):30 ): Mk 7:4 ; aor. pass, in same sense, Lk 11:38 . Of ablution, immersion, ...
Derivation: from a derivative of G911 (βάπτω);
a ransom
Primary meaning: a ransom. Strong's: something to loosen with, i.e. a redemption price (figuratively, atonement). Lexical nuances: a ransom (as for a life, Ex 21:30 ; for slaves, Le 19:20 ; for captives, Is 45:13 ): ἀντὶ πολλῶν , Mt 20:28 , Mk 10:45 (v. Swete, in l., and for discussion of λ. and its cognates, Westc., He. , 295 f.; Deiss., LAE , 331 f.; cf. also ἀντί-λύτρον ).†
Derivation: from G3089 (λύω);
common, profane, unholy
Common, unconsecrated; ordinary sphere of life in distinction from sacred realm of qodesh (Leviticus 10:10, 1 Samuel 21:4).
Derivation: From חָלַל (H2490) to profane.
a window
Primary meaning: a window. Strong's: an aperture, i.e. window. Lexical nuances: a window : Ac 20:9 , II Co 11:33 .†
Derivation: from G2374 (θύρα);
to reconcile completely
Primary meaning: to reconcile completely. Strong's: to reconcile fully. Lexical nuances: to reconcile completely : Eph 2:16 , Col 1:20 , 21 .†
Derivation: from G575 (ἀπό) and G2644 (καταλλάσσω);
a turning about, conversion
Primary meaning: a turning about, conversion. Strong's: reversion, i.e. morally, revolution. Lexical nuances: a turning about ; metaph., conversion (Field, Notes , 246): Ac 15:3 .†
Derivation: from G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω);
God, gods, deity
Plural of majesty used predominantly with singular verbs to designate the one true God, Creator of the universe, possessing supreme transcendent power, sovereign authority, and plenitude of divine attributes.
Derivation: Plural of אֱלוֹהַּ (H433), probably from אֵל (H410).
God, the Mighty One
God, the Strong One; archaic Semitic designation of deity highlighting divine omnipotence, supremacy, and transcendence. Frequently in compound names (El Shaddai, El Elyon).
Derivation: From אַיִל (H352) or אוּל (H193) denoting strength, might.
foolish, senseless, godless
Morally corrupt fool lacking spiritual perception ('The fool has said in his heart, There is no God', Psalm 14:1).
Derivation: From נָבֵל (H5034) to wither, decay.
proverb, parable, pithy discourse
Proverb, riddle, comparison, poetic aphorism; core literary genre of Old Testament wisdom condensing life principles into memorable parallelisms.
Derivation: From מָשַׁל (H4911) to be like, compare.
good news, tidings, gospel message
Glad news, reward for message of military victory; the joyful report of salvation.
Derivation: From בָּשַׂר (H1319).
The Tetragrammaton, Adonai, El Shaddai, and Sacred Inscriptional Evidence
Unassailable manuscript witness with 6,828 occurrences of the Tetragrammaton (YHWH) in the Hebrew Old Testament, attested across early West Semitic epigraphy and Dead Sea Scrolls paleo-Hebrew inscriptions.
instruction, teaching, law, guidance
Instruction, direction, teaching, authoritative guidance; God's parental self-revelation instructing His people how to walk in communion; also Pentateuch.
Derivation: From יָרָה (H3384) to cast, point out, instruct.
mother, matriarch
Mother, bearer of life; honored in Decalogue, and metaphor for divine comfort ('As one whom his mother comforts', Isaiah 66:13).
Derivation: Primitive word.
Selah, lift up, musical/theological pause
Musical, liturgical, and theological pause in the Psalms and Habakkuk, inviting solemn contemplation of great redemptive truths.
Derivation: Perhaps from סָלַל (H5549) to lift up, exalt.
Proverbs • Chapter 10 (32 verses)
The proverbs of Solomon . A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the subst... Mentions: Solomon .
The Wisdom of Solomon • Chapter 16 (29 verses)
For this cause were these men worthily punished through creatures like those which they worship, And tormented through a multitude of vermin. Instead of which punishment, you, bestowing benefits on your people, Preparedst quails for food, Food of rare taste, to satisfy the d...
greatness, magnitude, majesty
Greatness, magnitude; used of the infinite majesty, power, and mercy of God in saving His people.
Derivation: From גָּדַל (H1431) to grow, be great.
Wiki Article • Prophets & Wisdom
Spanning the eighth to fifth centuries BCE, the Major Prophets ( Isaiah , Jeremiah , Ezekiel , Daniel ) and the Twelve Minor Prophets ( Hosea through Malachi ) called Israel and Judah back to covenant righteousness while foretelling redemption and the coming Messiah.
God, deity
Singular form of Elohim, occurring primarily in poetic and wisdom texts (Job) to designate the transcendent God of all creation.
Derivation: From an obsolete root denoting awe, dread.
a fleet, an expedition, a messenger
Primary meaning: a fleet, an expedition, a messenger, one sent on a mission. Strong's: a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers). Lexical nuances: a fleet , an expedition (Dem.).
Derivation: from G649 (ἀποστέλλω);
judge, ruler, deliverer
Judge, charismatic ruler, deliverer raised up by God to rescue Israel from foreign oppressors during the amphictyony.
Derivation: Active participle of שָׁפַט (H8199).
Biblical Place • 32.537°N, 44.421°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 10:10 , Gen 11:9 .
Biblical Place • Gilead • 32.043°N, 35.724°E
region. Referenced in Josh 13:30 .
burden, prophetic oracle, solemn pronouncement
Burden; prophetic pronouncement of weight and impending divine judgment against nations (Isaiah 13:1, Nahum 1:1, Malachi 1:1).
Derivation: From נָשָׂא (H5375) to lift up, bear.
lot, destiny, allotment, inheritance
Sacred lot cast to determine divine will (Proverbs 16:33), allocate promised land to tribes, and designate Yom Kippur goats (Leviticus 16:8).
Derivation: From an unused root meaning rough, pebble.
eternity, everlasting, forever
Antiquity, futurity, perpetual time, eternity; qualitative duration extending beyond human horizons, applied to God's eternal throne and everlasting covenant.
Derivation: From עָלַם (H5956) to conceal, hide.
Luke • Chapter 13 (35 verses)
There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? I tell you,... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Abram/Abraham , Isaac , Jacob/Israel , Siloam , Jerusalem .
