liberty, power to act, right, authority
liberty, power to act, right, authority. Primary meaning: liberty, power to act, right, authority, jurisdiction. Strong's: privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence. Lexical nuances: prop., liberty or power to act , freedom to exercise the inward force or faculty expressed by δύναμις (q.v.): I Co 9:12 ; ἐ. ἔχειν , II Th 3:9 ; id. seq. inf., Jo 10:18 , I Co 9:4 , 5 ; c. gen. obj., Ro 9:21 ; seq. ἐπί , c. acc., Re 22:14 ; περί , I Co 7:37 . Later (cf. Milligan, Th. , 114; MM, Exp. , xiv), of the power of right, authority : Mt 21:33 , Mk 11:28 , Lk 20:2 ; of Messianic authorit...
utterance, declaration, oracle (ne'um YHWH)
utterance, declaration, oracle (ne'um YHWH). Solemn divine oracle, formal prophetic utterance; almost always in construct formula ne'um YHWH ('declaration of the LORD') certifying divine origin.
having power, authority, lord
having power, authority, lord. Primary meaning: having power, authority, lord, master. Strong's: supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title). Lexical nuances: having power ( κῦρος ) or authority ; as subst., ὁ κ. , lord , master ; in general: c. gen. rei, Mt 9:38 20:8 , Mk 12:9 13:35 , Lk 19:33 ; τ. σαββάτου , Mt 12:8 , Mk 2:28 , Lk 6:5 ; c. gen. pers., δούλου , etc., Mt 10:24 , Lk 14:21 , Ac 16:16 , al.; absol., opp. to οἱ δοῦλοι , Eph 6:5 , 9 , al.; of the Emperor (Deiss., LAE , 161), Ac 25:26 ; θεοὶ πολλοὶ καὶ κ. πολλοί , I Co 8:5 ; of a husband, ...
to rule, exercise dominion
to rule, exercise dominion. To exercise authority, rule over realms; 'The Most High rules in the kingdom of men' (Daniel 4:17, 25).
Luke • Chapter 20 (47 verses)
And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Moses , Abram/Abraham , Isaac , Jacob/Israel .
commandment, precept, charge
commandment, precept, charge. Commandment, precept, directive given by divine authority; specific stipulations of covenant law embodying the holy will of God.
to know, perceive, choose
to know, perceive, choose. To know, ascertain, experience, perceive; in covenant context denotes experiential intimacy, recognition of authority, and divine election ('You only have I known').
instruction, teaching, law, guidance
instruction, teaching, law, guidance. Instruction, direction, teaching, authoritative guidance; God's parental self-revelation instructing His people how to walk in communion; also Pentateuch.
2 Corinthians • Chapter 10 (18 verses)
Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ , who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
God, gods, deity
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.
to rebel, be contentious, disobey
to rebel, be contentious, disobey. To be contentious, resist authority, rebel against divine command; chronic sin of Israel in wilderness (Meribah).
1 Timothy • Chapter 2 (15 verses)
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Adam .
a charge, injunction, order, command
a charge, injunction, order, command. Primary meaning: a charge, injunction, order, command. Strong's: injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription. Lexical nuances: generally, a charge, injunction, order, command : Lk 15:29 , Jo 10:18 11:57 12:49 , 50 14:31 , Ac 17:15 , Col 4:10 ; ἐ. σαρκίνη , He 7:16 , 18
Luke • Chapter 9 (62 verses)
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bre... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , James ( Jacob ), Moses , Bethsaida , Jerusalem .
Proverbs • Chapter 29 (27 verses)
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth compa...
to spurn, despise, contemn, blaspheme
to spurn, despise, contemn, blaspheme. To treat with disdain, despise holy authority, provoke God to anger through arrogant contempt of His word.
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 17 (27 verses)
The Lord created man of the earth, And turned him back to it again. He gave them days by number, and a set time, And gave them authority over the things that are thereon. He endued them with strength proper to them; And made them according to his own image. Mentions: Jacob/Israel .
transgression, rebellion, revolt
transgression, rebellion, revolt. Rebellion, breach of relationship, defiant revolt against sovereign authority; willful breach of covenant stipulations (Isaiah 53:5).
beginning, originating, founder
beginning, originating, founder. Primary meaning: beginning, originating, founder, author. Strong's: a chief leader. Lexical nuances: beginning , originating : more freq., as subst.; founder , author (Lat. auchor ; so sometimes in π. , v. MM, s.v.; Milligan, NTD , 75): Ac 3:15 (R, mg.), He 2:10 (R, txt.; but v. Westc., in l., and Page, Ac 3:15 ). prince , leader (so in MGr., v. Kennedy, Sources , 153): Ac 3:15 (R, txt.) 5:31 , He 2:10 (cf. R, mg.) 12:2 (Cremer, 117).†
prophet, spokesman for God
prophet, spokesman for God. Prophet, divine spokesman; one who receives direct divine revelation and proclaims God's authoritative message ('I will put My words in his mouth', Deuteronomy 18:18).
vto listen, attend, to answer, to attend to, submit to, obey
vto listen, attend, to answer, to attend to, submit to, obey. Primary meaning: vto listen, attend, to answer, to attend to, submit to, obey. Strong's: to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority. Lexical nuances: vto listen, attend , hence,
to scrape, graze, to sketch, draw, to write
to scrape, graze, to sketch, draw, to write. Primary meaning: to scrape, graze, to sketch, draw, to write, to write of. Strong's: to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe. Lexical nuances: to scrape, graze (Hom.), and later (Hdt.) to sketch, draw . to write ; of forming or tracing letters on writing material: Jo 8:[6] , Ga 6:11 , II Th 3:17 ; to express in writing, commit to writing, record: Lk 1:63 , Jo 19:21 , 22 Re 1:11 , 19 al.; of scripture as a standing authority (Deiss., BS , 112ff.), γέγραπται , it stands written (Luther), Mt 4:4 , Mk 7:6 , Lk 4:8 , Ro 1:17 , I Co 1:31 , ...
Acts • Chapter 26 (32 verses)
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews:... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Saul , Moses , Jerusalem , Nazareth , Damascus .
Titus • Chapter 2 (15 verses)
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good thin... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Matthew • Chapter 8 (34 verses)
When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his lepr... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Moses , Jacob/Israel , Abram/Abraham , Isaac , Capernaum .
Revelation • Chapter 13 (18 verses)
And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and...
Luke • Chapter 7 (50 verses)
Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum . And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. And when he heard of Jesus , he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel , Simon , Capernaum , Nain .
The First Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 10 (89 verses)
And in the hundred and sixties year Alexander Epiphanes, the son of Antiochus, went up and took possession of Ptolemais : and they received him, and he reigned there. And king Demetrius heard thereof, and he gathered together exceeding great forces, and went forth to meet him in ... Mentions: Jonathan , Judah , Jacob/Israel , Simon , Ptolemais , Jerusalem , Samaria , Galilee , Egypt .
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 10 (30 verses)
A wise judge will instruct his people; And the government of a man of understanding shall be well ordered. As is the judge of his people, so are his ministers; And as is the ruler of the city, such are all they that dwell therein. An uninstructed king will destroy his people; An...
The Fourth Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 8 (27 verses)
Then, indeed, vehemently swayed with passion, he commanded to bring others of the adult Hebrews , and if they would eat of the unclean thing, to let them go when they had eaten; but if they objected, to torment them more grievously. The tyrant having given this charge, seven breth...
The First Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 14 (49 verses)
And in the hundred and seventy and second year king Demetrius gathered his forces together, and went into Media , to get him help, that he might fight against Tryphon. And Arsaces, the king of Persia and Media , heard that Demetrius was come into his borders, and he sent one of hi... Mentions: Simon , Jacob/Israel , Jonathan , Judas , Mattathias , Media, Persia , Joppa , Rome , Jerusalem .
The Second Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 4 (50 verses)
But the aforesaid Simon , he who had given information of the money, and had betrayed his country, slandered Onias, saying that it was he who had incited Heliodorus, and made himself the author of these evils. And him that was the benefactor of the city, and the guardian of his ... Mentions: Simon , Ammonites , Jacob/Israel , Phoenicia , Jerusalem , Antioch 1 , Tyre , Egypt .
The Fourth Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 4 (26 verses)
For a certain man named Simon , who was in opposition to Onias, who once held the high priesthood for life, and was an honorable and good man, after that by slandering him in every way, he could not injure him with the people, went away as an exile, with the intention of betraying... Mentions: Simon , Syria , Phoenicia , Cilicia , Jerusalem , Egypt .
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 24 (32 verses)
Wisdom shall praise herself, And shall glory in the midst of her people. In the congregation of the Most High shall she open her mouth, And glory in the presence of his power. I came forth from the mouth of the Most High, And covered the earth as a mist. Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Moses , Jerusalem , Hermon , Jericho , Pishon , Tigris .
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 20 (30 verses)
There is a reproof that is not comely; And there is a man that keeps silence, and he is wise. How good is it to reprove, rather than to be angry; And he that makes confession shall be kept back from hurt. As is the lust of an eunuch to deflower a virgin; So is he that executes ju...