an oracle
Primary meaning: an oracle. Strong's: an utterance (of God). Lexical nuances: an oracle : Ac 7:38 , Ro 3:2 , He 5:12 , I Pe 4:11 (on the eccl., λόγια τ. Κυρίου , v. Lft., Essay on Sup. Rel. , 172 ff.).†
Derivation: neuter of G3052 (λόγιος);
God, the Mighty One
God, the Strong One; archaic Semitic designation of deity highlighting divine omnipotence, supremacy, and transcendence. Frequently in compound names (El Shaddai, El Elyon).
Derivation: From אַיִל (H352) or אוּל (H193) denoting strength, might.
a god or deity, God, a god
Primary meaning: a god or deity, God, a god, deity. Strong's: figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Lexical nuances: a god or deity , God . In polytheistic sense, a god or deity : Ac 28:6 , I Co 8:4 , II Th 2:4 , al.; pl., Ac. 14:11 19:26 , Ga 4:8 , al. Of the one true God ; anarthrous: Mt 6:24, Lk 20:38, al.; esp. c. prep. (Kühner 3 , iii, 605), ἀπὸ θ. , Jo 3:2 ; ἐκ , Ac 5:39 , II Co 5:1 , Phl 3:9 ; ὑπό , Ro 13:1 ; παρὰ θεοῦ , Jo 1:6 ; παρὰ θεῷ , II Th 1:6 , I Pe 2:4 ; κατὰ θεόν , Ro 8:27 , II Co 7:9 , 10 ; ...
Derivation: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity;
God (Biblical Aramaic for God)
Aramaic equivalent of Hebrew Eloah; used in Daniel and Ezra for the God of heaven and earth (Elah Shemayya).
Derivation: Aramaic corresponding to אֱלוֹהַּ (H433).
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 .
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.
Derivation: Plural of אֱלוֹהַּ (H433), probably from אֵל (H410).
God, deity
Singular form of Elohim, occurring primarily in poetic and wisdom texts (Job) to designate the transcendent God of all creation.
Derivation: From an obsolete root denoting awe, dread.
the LORD, Yahweh
The proper covenant name of the God of Israel, the Tetragrammaton (YHWH), revealing God as the self-existent, eternally active, and covenant-faithful Redeemer ('I AM WHO I AM', Exodus 3:14). BDB: proper name of God of Israel, denoting Him who is continually present to redeem and fulfill His promises.
Derivation: From הָיָה (H1961) to be, exist; lit. 'He who causes to be' or 'He who is'.
Lord, Sovereign Master
The Lord, Sovereign, Master; title applied exclusively to the God of Israel as Sovereign Ruler of the earth and Master of His covenant people.
Derivation: Plural of majesty from אָדוֹן (H113).
dedicated to the gods, sacred, holy
Primary meaning: dedicated to the gods, sacred, holy. Strong's: sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated). Lexical nuances: primarily, dedicated to the gods , sacred (Hdt.; rare in Att., never in Hom., Hes. and Trag., who use ἁγνός ), hence, holy , characteristic of God, separated to God, worthy of veneration. Its highest application is to God himself, in his purity, majesty, and glory: Lk 1:49 , Jo 17:11 , Re 4:8 . Hence of things and places which have a claim to reverence as sacred to God, e.g. the Temple: Mt 24:1...
Derivation: from (an awful thing) (compare G53 (ἁγνός), G2282 (θάλπω));
the God, the True Deity (emphatic state)
Emphatic state of Elah; the true living God in distinction from pagan idols.
Derivation: Emphatic state of אֱלָהּ (H426).
to devote to destruction, banish to God
To dedicate completely to God through destruction, execute holy ban against idolatrous nations (Deuteronomy 7:2, Joshua 6:21).
Derivation: Primitive root.
1 Peter • Chapter 4 (19 verses)
Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. For th... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
the Lord GOD
Variation of the Tetragrammaton pointed with vowels of Elohim when adjacent to Adonai; points to Yahweh as Sovereign Lord and Creator.
Derivation: Point-variant of H3068.
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, ...
Derivation: from (supremacy);
inspired by God
Primary meaning: inspired by God. Strong's: divinely breathed in. Lexical nuances: inspired by God : II Ti 3:16 .†
Derivation: from G2316 (θεός) and a presumed derivative of G4154 (πνέω);
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 36 (26 verses)
Have mercy upon us, O Lord the God of all, and behold; And send your fear upon all the nations: Lift up your hand against the strange nations; And let them see your mighty power. Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Aaron , Jerusalem .
to serve, revere, minister to (God)
To serve, worship, minister religiously to God; used of the universal worship rendered to the Son of Man ('all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him', Daniel 7:14, 27).
Derivation: Aramaic corresponding to פָּלַח (H6398).
Hebrews • Chapter 5 (14 verses)
For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. An... Mentions: Aaron , Yeshua the Messiah .
needy, destitute, dependent on God
Destitute, longing for deliverance; one who has no earthly resource and depends wholly on God for justice and bread.
Derivation: From אָבָה (H14) in sense of wanting, desiring.
Biblical Place • Hor-haggidgad • 30.358°N, 35.190°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Deut 10:7 (identified with Hor-haggidgad ).
to revile, blaspheme God
To revile, taunt, speak insolent blasphemies against the holy transcendent God of Israel (2 Kings 19:6, Psalm 44:16).
Derivation: Primitive root.
Dignity, Moral Accountability, and the Trichotomist vs Dichotomist Debate
Humanity created in the image and likeness of God (tselem / demut, Gen 1:26-27 ) is a biblical foundation establishing human dignity and moral accountability. The constitutional makeup (Dichotomy vs Trichotomy) is cataloged under scholarly-debate.
Psalms • Chapter 42 (11 verses)
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? Mentions: Jordan .
1 Thessalonians • Chapter 2 (20 verses)
For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi , we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. For our exhortat... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Philippi .
mystery, divine secret revealed by God
Mystery, divine eschatological secret beyond human intelligence, revealed exclusively by the God of heaven to His prophets (Daniel 2:18, 19, 27, 28, 47).
Derivation: From Persian origin.
Psalms • Chapter 43 (5 verses)
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? O send out thy light and thy truth: let them le...
1 John • Chapter 4 (21 verses)
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesse... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah.
ungodly, impious
Primary meaning: ungodly, impious. Strong's: irreverent, i.e. (by extension) impious or wicked. Lexical nuances: ungodly , impious : Ro 4:5 5:6 , I Ti 1:9 , I Pe 4:18 , II Pe 2:5 , 6 3:7 , Ju 4 , 15 .†
Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G4576 (σέβομαι);
Psalms • Chapter 56 (13 verses)
Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me. Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High. What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
before, in the presence of (God/King)
Before, in the immediate presence of; standing before the Ancient of Days or earthly monarch.
Derivation: Aramaic corresponding to קֶדֶם (H6924).
Psalms • Chapter 68 (35 verses)
Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea,... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Benjamin , Judah , Zebulun , Naphtali , Sinai , Zalmon , Bashan , Jerusalem , Egypt .
generation, age
Generation, epoch; 'His kingdom is from generation to generation' (Daniel 4:3, 34).
Derivation: Aramaic corresponding to דּוֹר (H1755).
kingdom, sovereign dominion, reign
Kingdom, empire, royal rule; the indestructible everlasting kingdom set up by the God of heaven breaking in pieces all human kingdoms (Daniel 2:44, 7:14).
Derivation: Aramaic corresponding to מַלְכוּת (H4438).
that which is laid by, a votive offering, devoted, a thing devoted to God
Primary meaning: that which is laid by, a votive offering, devoted, a thing devoted to God, a curse. Strong's: a (religious) ban or (concretely) excommunicated (thing or person). Lexical nuances: prop. = τὸ ἀνατιθέμένον , that which is laid by to be kept, a votive offering (as ἀνάθημα in II Mac 2:13 , Lk 21:5 —where LT read -θεμα , v. M, Pr. , 46).
Derivation: from G394 (ἀνατίθεμαι);