to trust, be confident, rely upon
to trust, be confident, rely upon. To fall forward, lie face down in complete security, trust unconditionally; unshakeable reliance upon God's covenant promises.
to fear, revere, stand in awe
to fear, revere, stand in awe. To fear, stand in reverent awe of God, dread divine majesty; foundation of covenant obedience and ethics.
faith, belief, trust
faith, belief, trust. Primary meaning: faith, belief, trust, confidence. Strong's: persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself. Lexical nuances: in active sense, faith , belief , trust , confidence , in NT always of religious faith in God or Christ or spiritual things: Mt 8:10 , Lk 5:20 , Ac 14:9 , Ro 1:8 , I Co 2:5 , II Co 1:24 , I Ti 1:5 , al.; c. gen. obj., Mk 11:22 , Ac 3:16 , Ro 3:22 , Ga 2:16 , Eph 3:12 , Ja 2:1 , al.; c. prep., ἐν , Ro 3:25 , Ga 3:26 , Eph 1:15 , Col 1:24 , I Ti 1:14 3:13 , II Ti 1:13 3:15 , II Pe 1:1 ; εἰς , Ac ...
to reckon, account, devise, impute
to reckon, account, devise, impute. To think, calculate, invent, devise, account; centrally in Genesis 15:6, God reckoned (imputed) Abram's faith to him as righteousness.
to seek refuge, trust in divine protection
to seek refuge, trust in divine protection. To flee for protection, take shelter under shadow of God's wings; vivid psalmic image of absolute spiritual safety.
to wait expectantly, hope, tarry
to wait expectantly, hope, tarry. To wait with patient longing, hope amidst affliction; trustful surrender to divine timing (Psalm 130:5).
to have faith, to believe, to believe in
to have faith, to believe, to believe in. Primary meaning: to have faith, to believe, to believe in, on. Strong's: to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ). Lexical nuances: intrans., to have faith (in), to believe ; in cl., c. acc., dat., in NT also c. prep. (on the significance of the various constructions, v. M, Pr. , 67 f.; Vau. on Ro 4:5 ; Ellic. on I Ti 1:16 ; Abbott, JV , 19-80): absol., Mt 24:23 , 26 , Mk 13:21 , I Co 11:18 ; c. acc. rei, Ac 13:41 , I Co 13:7 ; c. dat. pers. (to believe what one says), Mk 16:[13 , 14] , I Jo 4:1 ; τ. ψεύδει , II Th 2:11 ; π...
to be wonderful, surpassing, extraordinary
to be wonderful, surpassing, extraordinary. To be extraordinary, beyond human comprehension or accomplishment ('Is anything too hard for the LORD?', Genesis 18:14).
hope, expectation, cord
hope, expectation, cord. Hope, patient expectation; literally cord (Rahab's scarlet cord, Joshua 2:18); assurance grounded in God's faithfulness ('future and a hope', Jeremiah 29:11).
to be trusted, believed, trusty
to be trusted, believed, trusty. Primary meaning: to be trusted, believed, trusty, faithful. Strong's: objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. Lexical nuances: Pass., to be trusted or believed ; of persons, trusty , faithful : Mt 24:45 25:21 , 23 , Lk 12:42 , Ac 16:15 , I Co 4:2 , 17 7:25 , Eph 1:1 6:21 , Col 1:2 , 7 4:7 , 9 , I Ti 1:12 , II Ti 2:2 , He 2:17 3:2 , 5 , I Pe 5:12 , Re 2:13 19:11 ; of God, I Co 1:9 10:13 , II Co 1:18 , I Th 5:24 , II Th 3:3 , He 10:23 11:11 , II Ti 2:13 , I Jo 1:9 , I Pe 4:19 ; seq. ἐν , Lk 16:10-12 19:17 , I Ti 3:11 ; ἐ...
Abraham
Abraham. Primary meaning: Abraham. Strong's: Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. Lexical nuances: Abraham ( Ge 17:5 al.): Mt 1:1, 2 al.
expectation, hope
expectation, hope. Primary meaning: expectation, hope. Strong's: expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence. Lexical nuances: expectation (in cl., rarely of evil, mostly of good, and so always in NT), hope ;
a consummator, finisher
a consummator, finisher. Primary meaning: a consummator, finisher. Strong's: a completer, i.e. consummater. Lexical nuances: a consummator, finisher : He 12:2 (nowhere else).†
faithfulness, steadfastness, fidelity
faithfulness, steadfastness, fidelity. Firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, trust; the unwavering reliability of God in keeping His word, and the steadfast fidelity required of the righteous.
want of faith, unbelief
want of faith, unbelief. Primary meaning: want of faith, unbelief. Strong's: faithlessness, i.e. (negatively) disbelief (lack of Christian faith), or (positively) unfaithfulness (disobedience). Lexical nuances: want of faith , unbelief : Mt 13:58 , Mk 6:6 9:24 16:14 , Ro 3:3 (but v.s. ἀπιστέω ) Ro 4:20 11:20 , 23 , I Ti 1:13 , He 3:12 , 19 ( DCG , ii, 775 a ; Cremer, 492).†
truth, faithfulness, firmness
truth, faithfulness, firmness. Firmness, stability, reliability, truth; that which is solid, trustworthy, and consistent with reality and God's character. Frequently paired with hesed.
steadfast love, covenant loyalty, mercy
steadfast love, covenant loyalty, mercy. Covenant loyalty, lovingkindness, steadfast love, mercy; the core relational attribute of God by which He obligates Himself in grace to sustain His covenant promises.
to pay homage, worship, bow down
to pay homage, worship, bow down. To prostrate in worship, pay religious homage (tested in the fiery furnace, Daniel 3:5, 12).
to arise, stand up, establish
to arise, stand up, establish. To arise; in Hiphil (heqim berit) means to establish, validate, or fulfill covenant promises sworn to fathers.
incredible, without faith, trust
incredible, without faith, trust. Primary meaning: incredible, without faith, trust, unbelieving. Strong's: (actively) disbelieving, i.e. without Christian faith (specially, a heathen); (passively) untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing). Lexical nuances: of things, incredible : Ac 26:8 ;
to forsake, leave, abandon covenant
to forsake, leave, abandon covenant. To depart from, abandon; used of human covenant unfaithfulness forsaking God and Torah, contrasted with God's promise never to forsake His people.
oath, sworn covenant promise
oath, sworn covenant promise. Oath, sworn pledge; divine swearing by which God guaranteed Abrahamic Covenant ('oath which He swore to Abraham', Genesis 26:3).
to swear, bind oneself by oath
to swear, bind oneself by oath. To swear an oath, seven oneself (from sheva); binding oneself irrevocably by solemn covenant pledge; used of God swearing by Himself.
Hebrews • Chapter 11 (40 verses)
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Mentions: Abel , Cain , Enoch , Noah , Abram/Abraham , Esau , Egypt , Jericho , Rahab .
a rod, bar, a measuring rule
a rod, bar, a measuring rule. Primary meaning: a rod, bar, a measuring rule, a rule. Strong's: a rule ("canon"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity). Lexical nuances: a rod or bar ( Jth 13:6 ).
1 Corinthians • Chapter 13 (13 verses)
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains,...
Romans • Chapter 5 (21 verses)
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ : By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation w... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Adam , Moses .
2 Thessalonians • Chapter 1 (12 verses)
Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ : Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah.
1 Thessalonians • Chapter 3 (13 verses)
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; And sent Timothy, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ , to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: That no man should be moved by... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Athens .
Galatians • Chapter 3 (29 verses)
O foolish Galatians , who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are ye so... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Abram/Abraham .
Romans • Chapter 3 (31 verses)
What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
1 John • Chapter 1 (10 verses)
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which wa... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Hebrews • Chapter 6 (20 verses)
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ , let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eterna... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Abram/Abraham .
Romans • Chapter 14 (23 verses)
Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
New Testament • 6 Chapters
Ephesians (New Testament, 6 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel . Key places: Ephesus . Opens with: "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus , and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:..."
2 Peter • Chapter 1 (21 verses)
Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ , to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as hi... Mentions: Simon , Yeshua the Messiah.