Acts • Chapter 9 (43 verses)
And Saul , yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest , And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusale... Mentions: Saul , Yeshua the Messiah , Judas , Jacob/Israel , Simon , Damascus , Jerusalem , Straight , Tarsus , Caesarea .
The First Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 11 (74 verses)
And the king of Egypt gathered together great forces, as the sand which is by the sea shore, and many ships, and sought to make himself master of Alexander’s kingdom by deceit, and to add it to his own kingdom. And he went forth into Syria with words of peace, and they of the cit... Mentions: Jonathan , Jacob/Israel , Simon , Mattathias , Judas , Egypt , Syria , Ptolemais , Azotus , Joppa .
Biblical Place • Azmon • 30.959°N, 34.380°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:3 (identified with Azmon ).
Biblical Place • Anim • 31.374°N, 35.075°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Sam 30:28 (identified with Anim ).
Biblical Place • Moladah • 31.162°N, 35.057°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Neh 11:26 (identified with Moladah ).
Biblical Place • Bethany 2 • 31.836°N, 35.553°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 7:24 (identified with Bethany 2 ).
helper, rescue, counterpart
Help, vital rescuer; applied to woman as corresponding counterpart to man (ezer kenegdo, Genesis 2:18), and to God as Israel's sole deliverer.
Derivation: From עָזַר (H5826) to help, succor.
a body, a person, a slave
Primary meaning: a body, a person, a slave. Strong's: the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. Lexical nuances: a body . Prop., of the human body, as always in Hom. (opp. to δέμας ), of the dead body: Mt 27:58 , 59 Mk 15:43 , al.; of the living body: Lk 11:34 , I Co 6:13 , al.; ἐν σ. εἶναι , He 13:3 ; as the instrument of the soul, τὰ διὰ τοῦ σ. , II Co 5:10 ; opp. to πνεῦμα , Ro 8:10 , I Co 5:3 7:4 , Ja 2:26 ; to ψυχή , Mt 6:25 10:28 , Lk 12:22 (cf. Wi 1:4 , al.); to τὸ π. καὶ ἡ ψ. , I Th 5:23 ; σ. ψυχι...
Derivation: from G4982 (σώζω);
the office and work of a
Primary meaning: the office and work of a. Strong's: attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate). Lexical nuances: the office and work of a διάκονος , service, ministry ;
Derivation: from G1249 (διάκονος);
crown, consecration, diadem
Diadem, royal crown, holy crown of high priest (Exodus 29:6), and hair of Nazirite set apart in consecrated devotion to God.
Derivation: From נָזַר (H5144) to separate, dedicate.
to delineate, an outline, sketch, a pattern, example
Primary meaning: to delineate, an outline, sketch, a pattern, example. Strong's: typification under (after), i.e. (concretely) a sketch (figuratively) for imitation. Lexical nuances: an outline, sketch . Metaph., a pattern, example : I Ti 1:16 , II Ti 1:13 .†
Derivation: from a compound of G5259 (ὑπό) and a derivative of G5179 (τύπος);
to be just, righteous, justify, vindicate
To be in the right, be declared innocent, vindicate, justify; forensic acquittal in judicial settings.
Derivation: Primitive root.
a running or flowing together, understanding, the understanding, the mind or intelligence
Primary meaning: a running or flowing together, understanding, the understanding, the mind or intelligence. Strong's: a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect. Lexical nuances: a running or flowing together (Hom.).
Derivation: from G4920 (συνίημι);
Hades, the abode of Hades, the underivorld, Hades
Primary meaning: Hades, the abode of Hades, the underivorld, Hades. Strong's: properly, unseen, i.e. "Hades" or the place (state) of departed souls. Lexical nuances: in Hom., Hades (Pluto), the god of the underworld. the abode of Hades, the underivorld ; in NT, the abode of departed spirits, Hades : ἐν τ. ᾅ. , Lk 16:23 ; εἰς ᾅ. , Ac 2:27 , 31 ; πύλαι ᾅδου , Mt 16:18 ; κλεῖς τοῦ ᾅ. , Re 1:18 ; metaph., ἕως ᾅ. , Mt 11:23 , Lk 10:15 ; personified, Re 6:8 20:13 , 14 (Cremer, 67, 610; MM, VGT , s.v.).†
Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as negative particle) and G1492 (εἴδω);
to call to, call for, summon
Primary meaning: to call to, call for, summon, to invoke. Strong's: to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation). Lexical nuances: to call to one, call for , summon : Ac 28:20 (R, mg.; R, txt., entreat ); hence (of the gods: Dem., Xen., al.), to invoke , call on , beseech , entreat : τ. πατέρα μου , Mt 26:53 ; τ. κύριον , II Co 12:8 ; in late writers (Polyb., Diod., al.; rarely in LXX; in π. , v. Deiss., LAE , 176 14 ), also of men: absol., Phm 9 ; c. acc., Mt 8:5 , Mk 1:40 , Ac 16:9 , al.; c. inf., Mk 5:17 , Lk 8:41 , Ac ...
Derivation: from G3844 (παρά) and G2564 (καλέω);
almighty
Primary meaning: almighty. Strong's: the all-ruling, i.e. God (as absolute and universal sovereign). Lexical nuances: almighty : II Co 6:18 , Re 1:8 4:8 11:17 15:3 16:7 , 14 19:6 , 15 21:22 .†
Derivation: from G3956 (πᾶς) and G2904 (κράτος);
a watcher, a superintendent, guardian, overseer, a bishop
Primary meaning: a watcher, a superintendent, guardian, overseer, a bishop. Strong's: a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in genitive case charge of a (or the) church (literally or figuratively). Lexical nuances: a superintendent, guardian, overseer (cl.; for exx. v. LS, s.v.): Ac 20:28 , I Pe 2:25 ( ICC , in l.); as technical term for a religious office (Deiss., BS , 230 f.), in later Paul. epp. of the head of a church (Vg. episcopus ), a bishop : Phl 1:1 , I Ti 3:2 , Tit 1:7 (v. reff. s.v. ἐπισκοπή ).†
Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4649 (σκοπός) (in the sense of G1983 (ἐπισκοπέω));
to wait eagerly, hope in, gather
To bind together, wait eagerly with stretched-out neck; 'Those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength' (Isaiah 40:31).
Derivation: Primitive root.
to uncover, reveal, disclose, go into exile
To strip, uncover, reveal secret mysteries (galah ozen / galah sod); also physically to go into exile, stripped of homeland.
Derivation: Primitive root.
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.
deliverance, escaped remnant, escape
Escape, deliverance, body of survivors; signifies those whom Yahweh snatches from destruction to constitute the restored community.
Derivation: From פָּלַט (H6403) to deliver.
Psalms • Chapter 96 (13 verses)
O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth. Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
tree, wood, timber, gallows
Tree, wood; features in primeval garden (Tree of Life, Tree of Knowledge), altar/ark, and tree bearing covenant curse (Deuteronomy 21:23).
Derivation: From עָצָה (H6095) to firm, close.
Amos • Chapter 4 (13 verses)
Hear this word, ye kine of Bashan , that are in the mountain of Samaria , which oppress the poor, which crush the needy, which say to their masters, Bring, and let us drink. The Lord God hath sworn by his holiness, that, lo, the days shall come upon you, that he will take you away ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Bashan , Samaria , Gilgal 1 , Egypt , Sodom .
to sprinkle, spatter
To sprinkle purifying blood, water, or oil upon altar, mercy seat, or worshiper; applied prophetically to Messiah ('sprinkle many nations', Isaiah 52:15).
Derivation: Primitive root.
Penal Substitution, Christus Victor, Recapitulation, and Sacrificial Expiation
The cross as a substitutionary, reconciling, and victorious sacrifice is biblical-primary ( Isa 53 , Mark 10:45 , Rom 3:24-26 , 2 Cor 5:21 ). Specific theoretical frameworks synthesizing these facets (Anselmian satisfaction, Penal Substitution, Christus Victor) represent internal theological development and debate.
to bend, twist, pervert, act iniquitously
To twist moral rectitude, pervert divine justice, make crooked ('we have sinned and acted iniquitously', Daniel 9:5).
Derivation: Primitive root.
scorn, mockery, derision
Habitual derision of God's word and righteousness, bringing swift destruction upon arrogant rulers (Proverbs 29:8, Isaiah 28:14).
Derivation: From לִיץ (H3887).
discipline, correction, instruction
Moral discipline, corrective chastening; parental and divine education forming character through loving rebuke.
Derivation: From יָסַר (H3256) to chasten.
to sing, chant lyrical melody
To sing joyfully to Yahweh; imperative opening the enthronement psalms: Shiru l'Adonai ('Sing to the LORD a new song!').
Derivation: Primitive root.