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Primary meaning: called, invited, saints by calling. Strong's: invited, i.e. appointed, or (specially), a saint. Lexical nuances: called , invited (as to a banquet, Æsch., I Ki 1:41 , III Mac 5:14 ); in NT, always of the Divine call; to some office: κ. ἀπόστολος , Ro 1:1 , I Co 1:1 ; to salvation: Ro 8:28 , I Co 1:24 , Ju 1 ; κ. καὶ ἐκλεκτοὶ κ. πιστοί , Re 17:14 ; in gosp. (not in pl., v.s. καλέω ) disting. fr. ἐκλεκτός , Mt 20:16 (WH, txt., R, omit), 22:14 ; κ. Ἰησοῦ Χρ. , Ro 1:6 ; κ. ἅγιοι , saints by calling , Ro 1:7 ,...

Primary meaning: translation. Strong's: translation.

Until, forever; marks the duration of the saints possessing the kingdom forever and ever (Daniel 7:18).

Continuous duration, perpetual time, eternity; used of the eternal dwelling of God ('inhabits eternity', Isaiah 57:15) and Messiah's throne.

Primary meaning: to beget again. Strong's: to beget or (by extension) bear (again). Lexical nuances: to beget again : metaph., of spiritual birth, I Pe 1:3 1:23 (cf. Cremer, 147; MM, VGT , s.v.).†

Primary meaning: propitiatory. Strong's: an expiatory (place or thing), i.e. (concretely) an atoning victim, or (specially) the lid of the Ark (in the Temple). Lexical nuances: propitiatory ( μνῆμα , FlJ, Ant. , xvi, 7, 1; θάνατος , II Mac, l.c.): of Christ, Ro 3:25 ; as subst., το ἱ. (sc. ἐπίθεμα , Ex 25:16 , 17 , where the word first occurs in LXX and where ἱ. ἐ. = כַּפֹּרֶת (q.v. in BDB, s.v.), elsewhere rendered simply τὸ ἱ ; cf. Deiss., 124 ff.; Westc., He. , in l.), He 9:5 .†

Primary meaning: good, thy favour, benefit, goodliness. Strong's: "good" (in any sense, often as noun). Lexical nuances: in general, good , in physical and in moral sense, used of persons, things, acts, conditions, etc., applied to that which is regarded as "perfect in its kind, so as to produce pleasure and satisfaction, . . . that which, in itself good, is also at once for the good and the advantage of him who comes in contact with it" (Cremer, 3): γῆ , Lk 8:8 ; δένδρον , Mt 7:18 ; καρδία , Lk 8:15 ; δόσις , Ja...

Primary meaning: a reward for good tidings, to make a thank-offering for good tidings, good tidings, good news, the gospel. Strong's: a good message, i.e. the gospel. Lexical nuances: in cl.,

Primary meaning: serviceable, good, good, pleasant, easy, good, kind, gracious. Strong's: employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals). Lexical nuances: serviceable, good ; of things, good, pleasant : of food (as often in cl.), οἶνος , Lk 5:39 ; ζυγός , Mt 11:30 (EV, easy ); in ethical sense, ἤθη , I Co 15:33 ; of persons, good, kind, gracious : Eph 4:32 ; of God, Lk 6:35 , I Pe 2:3 ; τ. χρηστὸν (= ἡ χρηστότης ) τοῦ θεοῦ , Ro 2:4 .†

To love deeply from the womb (rechem), cherish tenderly, exercise paternal/maternal compassion toward helpless children (Psalm 103:13).

Priesthood, sacred office and ministry of the priest; instituted as an everlasting covenant statute with Aaron and his sons.

Valued property, royal treasure; used of Israel as Yahweh's treasured people set apart from all nations through grace (Exodus 19:5).

Throat, neck, appetite, breath, life, living creature; in biblical anthropology, humanity was created a living soul (nephesh chayah), a psychophysical unity.

Mortal man, human race; mortal frailty contrasted with heavenly power.

Primary meaning: to have understanding, to think, to be minded, to be of the same mind, to have in mind, be mindful of, think of. Strong's: to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience). Lexical nuances: to have understanding (Hom., al.).

Seer; ancient title for prophet before the term navi became standard ('he who is now called a prophet was formerly called a seer', 1 Samuel 9:9).

Young lamb, male yearling sheep without blemish; daily burnt offering (morning and evening tamid), Passover lamb, and symbol of innocent substitute.

Primary meaning: to be of sound mind or in one's right mind, to be temperate, discreet, self-controlled. Strong's: to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate. Lexical nuances: to be of sound mind or in one's right mind : Mk 5:15 , Lk 8:35 ; opp. to ἐκστῆναι , II Co 5:13 (Hdt.);

Commandment, promise; celebrated in Psalm 119 as refined, pure, life-giving truth ('Your word is very pure, therefore Your servant loves it', Psalm 119:140).

Crown of royalty, wreath of honor bestowed by wisdom ('wreath of grace', Proverbs 4:9), and royal crown of David (Psalm 21:3).

To hear attentively, pay heed, obey; opening imperative of Israel's confession: Shema Yisrael ('Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one', Deuteronomy 6:4).

Face, presence, countenance; used of the immediate relational presence of God turned toward humanity in blessing or turned away in judgment, and intimate communion.

Heavens; realm of God's transcendent rule: 'The heavens do rule' (Daniel 4:26), origin of phrase 'Kingdom of Heaven'.

Prophecy, written or oral prophetic message recorded for covenant instruction (2 Chronicles 15:8, Ezra 6:14, Nehemiah 6:12).

Primary meaning: to encircle, that which surrounds or encompasses, a crown. Strong's: a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, G1238 (διάδημα)), literally or figuratively. Lexical nuances: that which surrounds or encompasses (as a wall, a crowd: Hom., al.).

Eminence, endurance, everlastingness, perpetuity, truth; unwavering consistency of God ('The Glory of Israel will not lie', 1 Samuel 15:29).

Throne, royal chair of state; symbol of supreme sovereignty, cosmic rule ('The LORD has established His throne in the heavens', Psalm 103:19; Isaiah 6:1).

To prostrate oneself in complete submission and awe; primary Old Testament physical and spiritual posture of true worship before holy God.

Primary meaning: relating to law, learned in the law. Strong's: according (or pertaining) to law, i.e. legal (ceremonially); as noun, an expert in the (Mosaic) law. Lexical nuances: relating to law : μάχαι , Tit 3:9 .

Primary meaning: to bring or set together, to perceive, understand, a man of understanding. Strong's: to put together, i.e. (mentally) to comprehend; by implication, to act piously. Lexical nuances: to bring or set together .

Prophetic sign-name (Isaiah 7:14; 8:8), declaring God dwelling in the midst of His vulnerable people to deliver them.

People, kinfolk, tribe; designates the covenant community of Israel ('My people', ammi), bound by covenant with Yahweh.

War, battle; sacred combat in which Yahweh fights for Israel against demonic pagan powers ('The LORD is a man of war', Exodus 15:3).

To serve, worship, minister religiously to God; used of the universal worship rendered to the Son of Man ('all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him', Daniel 7:14, 27).

To prostrate in worship, pay religious homage (tested in the fiery furnace, Daniel 3:5, 12).

To revolt against rightful king, break allegiance, transgress divine covenant laws defiantly.