a father
Primary meaning: a father. Strong's: a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote). Lexical nuances: a father ; prop., of the male parent: Mt 2:22 , Lk 1:17 , Jo 4:53 ; anarth., He 12:7 (M, Pr. , 82 f.); pl., of both parents (cl.), He 11:23 ; οἱ π. τ. σαρκός , He 12:9 ; of a forefather or ancestor (in cl. usually in pl.; Hom., al.): Mt 3:9 , Lk 1:73 , Jo 8:39 , al.; pl., Mt 23:30 , 32 , Lk 6:23 , 26 , Jo 4:20 , I Co 10:1 , al. Metaph., of an author, originator, or archetype (= αἴτιος , ἀρχηγός...
Derivation: apparently a primary word;
Biblical Place • 39.100°N, 26.552°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Acts 20:14 .
Generation 46 • Child of Joel
Heman is a biblical figure in Generation 46, child of Joel . ( 1 Chronicles 6:33 )
Biblical Place • Hadid • 31.964°N, 34.953°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Sam 4:3 , Neh 11:33 (identified with Hadid ).
Biblical Place • Lebanon • 33.752°N, 35.591°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 3:3 (identified with Lebanon ).
wonder, miraculous sign, portent
Wonder, miraculous display of power, portent of future redemption; paired with ot ('signs and wonders', otot u-mofetim).
Derivation: From יָפָה (H3302) conspicuous display.
Biblical Place • 35.710°N, 36.188°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Num 34:7 , Num 34:8 .
Old Testament • 3 Chapters
Habakkuk (Old Testament, 3 chapters). Key figures: Teman , Midian . Key places: Lebanon , Teman , Paran , Cushan , Midian . Opens with: "The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see...."
2 Esdras • Chapter 13 (58 verses)
And it came to pass after seven days, I dreamed a dream by night: and, behold, there arose a wind from the sea, that it moved all the waves thereof. And I saw, and, behold, [this wind caused to come up from the midst of the sea as it were the likeness of a man, and I saw, and, b... Mentions: Euphrates .
2 Esdras • Chapter 11 (46 verses)
And it came to pass the second night that I saw a dream, and, behold, there came up from the sea an eagle, which had twelve feathered wings, and three heads. And I saw, and, behold, she spread her wings over all the earth, and all the winds of heaven blew on her, and the clouds ...
2 Esdras • Chapter 12 (51 verses)
And it came to pass, whiles the lion spoke these words to the eagle, I saw, and, behold, the head that remained appeared no more, and the two wings which went over to it arose and set themselves up to reign, and their kingdom was small, and full of uproar. And I saw, and, behold... Mentions: Daniel , David , Jacob/Israel .
2 Corinthians • Chapter 9 (15 verses)
For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia , that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many. Yet have I sent the brethren, ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Macedonia , Achaia .
to seal, to hide
Primary meaning: to seal, to hide. Strong's: to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest. Lexical nuances: to seal ,
Derivation: from G4973 (σφραγίς);
to call, summon, proclaim, name
To call out, name, summon; in prayer, to invoke God's Name ('call upon Name of LORD'), and in election, God's efficacious call.
Derivation: Primitive root.
wave offering, elevation, dedication
Wave offering; sacrificial motion moving offering toward altar and back to symbolize presenting to God and receiving back for sacred use.
Derivation: From נוּף (H5130) to wave, vibrate.
cessation, rest, refreshment
Primary meaning: cessation, rest, refreshment. Strong's: intermission; by implication, recreation. Lexical nuances: cessation , rest , refreshment : Mt 11:26 12:43 , Lk 11:24 , Re 4:8 14:11 .†
Derivation: from G373 (ἀναπαύω);
redemption, division, distinction
Ransom, deliverance, set-apart distinction; God putting a division/redemption between His people and Egyptians during plagues (Exodus 8:23; Psalm 111:9).
Derivation: From פָּדָה (H6299).
1 Timothy • Chapter 6 (21 verses)
Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they a... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Acts • Chapter 11 (30 verses)
And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem , they that were of the circumcision contended with him, Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them. Mentions: Simon , Yeshua the Messiah , Saul , Jerusalem , Joppa , Caesarea , Phoenicia , Cyprus .
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);
Biblical Metaphors, Nicene Attributes, and the Reformation Notae Ecclesiae
The Church is divinely instituted by Christ ( Matt 16:18 ) and revealed as the Spirit-baptized Body of Christ , Bride of Christ, and spiritual Temple ( 1 Cor 12 , Eph 2 , 1 Pet 2 ). The institutional marks (Notae Ecclesiae) and polity forms (episcopal, presbyterian, congregational) represent long-standing scholarly debate.
Psalms • Chapter 47 (9 verses)
O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet. Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Abram/Abraham .
New Testament • 6 Chapters
1 Timothy (New Testament, 6 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , Adam . Key places: Ephesus , Macedonia , Adam . Opens with: "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;..."
Old Testament • 9 Chapters
Amos (Old Testament, 9 chapters). Key figures: Amos, Jacob/Israel , Azariah (or Uzziah ), Judah , Joash , Esau ( Edom ). Key places: Tekoa , Zion , Jerusalem , Carmel , Damascus , Gilead . Opens with: "The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa , which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah , and in the days o..."
he-goat, hairy goat, sin offering goat
He-goat, buck; standard animal for communal sin offerings, ruler's sin offering, and the two goats on Day of Atonement.
Derivation: From שָׂעַר (H8175) to bristle, be hairy.
to cut around, to circumcise, to be circumcised
Primary meaning: to cut around, to circumcise, to be circumcised, receive circumcision. Strong's: to cut around, i.e. (specially) to circumcise. Lexical nuances: to cut around (Hdt.), hence, to circumcise ( π. τὰ αἰδοῖα , Hdt.): Lk 1:59 2:21 , Jo 7:22 , Ac 7:8 15:5 16:3 21:21 . Pass. and mid., to be circumcised , receive circumcision : Ac 15:1 , I Co 7:18 , Ga 2:3 5:2 , 3 6:12 , 13 . Metaph. (cf. De 10:16 , Je 4:4 , al.), Col 2:11 (v. Deiss., BS , 151 f.; MM, xix).†
Derivation: from G4012 (περί) and the base of G5114 (τομώτερος);
Biblical Place • Cabul 1 • 32.866°N, 35.212°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Kgs 9:13 (identified with Cabul 1 ).
Matthew • Chapter 23 (39 verses)
Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses ' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Moses , Abel , Jerusalem .
Acts • Chapter 17 (34 verses)
Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia , they came to Thessalonica , where was a synagogue of the Jews: And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs h... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Amphipolis , Apollonia , Thessalonica , Berea , Athens .
