Biblical Place • Bozrah 1 • 30.735°N, 35.606°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Mark 3:8 (identified with Bozrah 1 ).
Biblical Place • Dimnah • 32.782°N, 35.321°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Chr 6:77 (identified with Dimnah ).
Biblical Place • Beersheba • 31.245°N, 34.841°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 26:33 (identified with Beersheba ).
Biblical Place • Ashnah • 31.810°N, 34.937°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Sam 30:30 (identified with Ashnah ).
Biblical Place • Jerusalem • 31.777°N, 35.235°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Zeph 1:11 (identified with Jerusalem ).
Biblical Place • Shechem • 32.214°N, 35.282°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 9:37 (identified with Shechem ).
Biblical Place • Bethel 1 • 31.931°N, 35.221°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 35:8 (identified with Bethel 1 ).
to guard, keep, preserve, observe
To keep, watch over, guard; original charge to Adam in garden sanctuary ('cultivate and keep it', Genesis 2:15) and priestly tabernacle guard.
Derivation: Primitive root.
to interpose, mediate
Primary meaning: to interpose, mediate. Strong's: to interpose (as arbiter), i.e (by implication) to ratify (as surety). Lexical nuances: to interpose , mediate : ὅρκῳ , He 6:17 (MM, ii, iii).†
Derivation: from G3316 (μεσίτης);
to atone, expiate, cover, propitiate
To atone, make propitiation, purge, ransom; central action in Leviticus whereby blood expiates guilt, cleanses defilement, and turns away wrath.
Derivation: Perhaps from pitch/covering (H3724), or Akkadian kuppuru (to wipe clean).
to beget again
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.).†
Derivation: from G303 (ἀνά) and G1080 (γεννάω);
faithfulness, steadfastness, fidelity
Firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, trust; the unwavering reliability of God in keeping His word, and the steadfast fidelity required of the righteous.
Derivation: From אָמַן (H539) to be firm.
dismissal, release, pardon
Primary meaning: dismissal, release, pardon, remission of penalty. Strong's: freedom; (figuratively) pardon. Lexical nuances: dismissal , release : Lk 4:18 .
Derivation: from G863 (ἀφίημι);
to keep the sabbath,, a keeping sabbath, a sabbath rest
Primary meaning: to keep the sabbath,, a keeping sabbath, a sabbath rest. Strong's: a "sabbatism", i.e. (figuratively) the repose of Christianity (as a type of heaven). Lexical nuances: a keeping sabbath, a sabbath rest : metaph., as in Mishna (Zorell, s.v.), He 4:9 .†
Derivation: from a derivative of G4521 (σάββατον);
to cease, rest, desist
To cease, desist from labor, rest, observe Sabbath; inaugurating cosmic rest on seventh day when God finished creative work (Genesis 2:2).
Derivation: Primitive root.
Methods, Canons of Criticism, Text-Types, and the Reconstruction of the Original Autographs
Historical and scientific consensus that over 5,800 Greek NT manuscripts, ancient versions (Syriac Peshitta, Old Latin, Coptic, Vulgate), and early patristic quotations preserve the pristine original text of the NT with >99% substantial fidelity. Minor variant debates (e.g. Pericope Adulterae John 7:53–8 :11, Longer Ending of Mark 16:9-20 , Comma Johanneum 1 John 5:7-8 ) are evaluated via transparent canons of textual criticism.
John • Chapter 3 (36 verses)
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Jacob/Israel , Moses , Aenon , Salim , Jordan .
2 Esdras • Chapter 4 (52 verses)
And the angel that was sent to me, whose name was Uriel , gave me an answer, and said to me, your heart has utterly failed you in regarding this world, and think you to comprehend the way of the Most High? Then said I, Yes my Lord. And he answered me, and said, I am sent to show ... Mentions: Uriel , Jacob/Israel , Adam .
1 Corinthians • Chapter 5 (13 verses)
It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from am... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
2 Corinthians • Chapter 3 (18 verses)
Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ minis... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel , Moses .
Jonah • Chapter 3 (10 verses)
And the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the second time, saying, Arise, go unto Nineveh , that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh , according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three ... Mentions: Nineveh.
The First Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 2 (70 verses)
In those days rose up Mattathias the son of John , the son of Simeon , a priest of the sons of Joarib, from Jerusalem ; and he lived at Modin. And he had five sons, John , who was surnamed Gaddis; Simon , who was called Thassi; Mentions: Mattathias , Simeon , Simon , Judas , Eleazar , Jerusalem , Zimri , Egypt .
Genesis • Chapter 6 (22 verses)
And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. And the Lord said, My spirit shall not always strive w... Mentions: Noah , Shem , Ham , Japheth , Ham 2 .
2 Corinthians • Chapter 6 (18 verses)
We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) Gi... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Ezra • Chapter 8 (36 verses)
These are now the chief of their fathers, and this is the genealogy of them that went up with me from Babylon , in the reign of Artaxerxes the king. Of the sons of Phinehas ; Gershom : of the sons of Ithamar ; Daniel : of the sons of David ; Hattush. Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the s... Mentions: Phinehas , Gershon (Gershom), Ithamar , Daniel , David , Babylon , Elam , Ahava , Ariel , Casiphia .
to be wonderful, surpassing, extraordinary
To be extraordinary, beyond human comprehension or accomplishment ('Is anything too hard for the LORD?', Genesis 18:14).
Derivation: Primitive root.
2 Kings • Chapter 2 (25 verses)
And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal . And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Beth–el. And Elisha said unto him, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Gilgal 1 , Jericho , Jordan , Carmel , Samaria .
The Fourth Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 2 (24 verses)
And what wonder? if the lusts of the soul, after participation with what is beautiful, are frustrated, on this ground, therefore, the temperate Joseph is praised in that by reasoning, he subdued, on reflection, the indulgence of sense. For, although young, and ripe for sexual int... Mentions: Joseph , Moses , Jacob/Israel , Simeon , Levi .
The Second Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 7 (42 verses)
And it came to pass that seven brethren also with their mother were at the king’s command taken and shamefully handled with scourges and cords, to compel them to taste of the abominable swine’s flesh. But one of them made himself the spokesman and said, What would you ask and lea... Mentions: Moses .
2 Timothy • Chapter 3 (17 verses)
This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despise... Mentions: Moses , Yeshua the Messiah , Antioch 1 , Iconium , Lystra .
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 45 (26 verses)
And he brought out of him a man of mercy, Which found favor in the sight of all flesh; A man beloved of God and men, even Moses , Whose memorial is blessed. He made him like to the glory of the saints, And magnified him in the fears of his enemies. By his words he caused the wonde... Mentions: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Aaron , Levi , Korah .
Revelation • Chapter 2 (29 verses)
Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Ephesus , Smyrna , Thyatira .
Numbers • Chapter 16 (50 verses)
Now Korah , the son of Izhar , the son of Kohath , the son of Levi , and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab , and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben , took men: And they rose up before Moses , with certain of the children of Israel , two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, fa... Mentions: Korah , Izhar (or Amminadab), Kohath , Levi , Eliab .
The Fourth Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 16 (25 verses)
If, then, even a woman, and that an aged one, and the mother of seven children, endured to see her children’s torments even to death, confessedly religious reasoning is master even of the passions. I have proved, then, that not only men have obtained the mastery of their passions... Mentions: Daniel , Eleazar , Abram/Abraham , Isaac , Jacob/Israel .
Job • Chapter 33 (33 verses)
Wherefore, Job , I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.