to dream, receive nocturnal revelation
to dream, receive nocturnal revelation. To dream dreams; in Joel 2:28, the eschatological outpouring of the Spirit causes old men to dream dreams.
breath, spirit, living being
breath, spirit, living being. Breath, vital breath of God, spirit; divine life-principle imparted to humanity conferring moral responsibility and rational consciousness.
to breathe into, blow, inflate
to breathe into, blow, inflate. To blow, breathe into; specific act of God breathing the breath of life into nostrils of Adam, animating inanimate dust into a living soul.
of, caused by the wind, air
of, caused by the wind, air. Primary meaning: of, caused by the wind, air, breath. Strong's: non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (dæmoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religious. Lexical nuances: of or caused by the wind , air or breath (Arist., al.).
wind, breath, the spirit
wind, breath, the spirit. Primary meaning: wind, breath, the spirit, in spirit. Strong's: a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit. Lexical nuances: of air in motion; wind : Jo 3:8 ; pl., He 1:7 (LXX) ; breath : π. ζωῆς , Re 11:11 ; π. τοῦ στόματος , fig., II Th 2:8 (cf. Ps 32 (33):6 ).
to prophesy, speak under divine inspiration
to prophesy, speak under divine inspiration. To prophesy, speak under the influence of the Holy Spirit, proclaim divine oracles.
that which has been completed, complement, plenitude
that which has been completed, complement, plenitude. Primary meaning: that which has been completed, complement, plenitude, fullness. Strong's: repletion or completion, i.e. (subjectively) what fills (as contents, supplement, copiousness, multitude), or (objectively) what is filled (as container, performance, period). Lexical nuances: the result of the action involved in πληρόω (Lft., Col. , 255 ff.; AR, Eph. , 255 ff.), hence, in passive sense, that which has been completed , complement , plenitude , fullness (in Xen., Luc., Polyb., al., of a ship's crew or cargo, and by meton. of the ship itself): Jo 1:16 , Ro 11:12 , 25 15:29 , I Co 10:26 (LXX) , Eph 1:23 (AR, 42 ff.) 3:19 (AR. 87 ff.) 4:13 , Col 1:19 2:9 ; of time, Ga 4:...
to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially
to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially. Primary meaning: to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time). Strong's: to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time).
spirit, Holy Spirit
spirit, Holy Spirit. Spirit; in Daniel applied to the Holy Spirit dwelling in Daniel ('in whom is the spirit of the holy gods', Daniel 4:8, 5:11).
spirit, wind, breath
spirit, wind, breath. Wind, breath, mind, spirit; profoundly the Spirit of God (Ruach Elohim/Ruach YHWH) operating as dynamic creative agent in the cosmos, inspiring prophets, and regenerating the heart.
understanding, discernment, insight
understanding, discernment, insight. Discernment, intellectual faculty of comprehension, analytical insight guiding moral choices.
a supply
a supply. Primary meaning: a supply. Strong's: contribution. Lexical nuances: a supply : Eph 4:16 , Phl 1:19 .†
to pour out, cast, anoint
to pour out, cast, anoint. To pour out oil upon head of high priest or king in consecration, pour drink offerings, or cast metal for sanctuary.
to anoint, consecrate with oil
to anoint, consecrate with oil. To rub or smear with holy oil, setting persons or objects apart for holy service; typifies the impartation of the Holy Spirit for divine vocation.
to dip, immerse, sink
to dip, immerse, sink. Primary meaning: to dip, immerse, sink, to overwhelm. Strong's: to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism. Lexical nuances: to dip , immerse , sink ; generally (in Polyb., iii, 72, of soldiers wading breast-deep; in i, 51, of the sinking of ships); metaph., to overwhelm ( Is 21:4 ; cf. MM, Exp. , x); c. cogn. acc., βάπτισμα β. , Mk 10:38 , 39 , Lk 12:50 . Mid., to perform ablutions , wash oneself , bathe ( IV Ki 5:14 , Jth 12:7 , Si 31 (34):30 ): Mk 7:4 ; aor. pass, in same sense, Lk 11:38 . Of ablution, immersion, ...
reproof
reproof. Primary meaning: reproof. Strong's: proof, conviction. Lexical nuances: reproof : II Ti 3:16 .†
consecration, sanctification
consecration, sanctification. Primary meaning: consecration, sanctification. Strong's: properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely (by Hebraism) a purifier. Lexical nuances: as an active verbal noun in -μός , it signifies properly the process τὸ ἁγιάζειν , rather than the resultant state, ἁγιωσύνη , hence, consecration ; sanctification : so strictly in Ro 6:19 , 22 (but v. Meyer), I Co 1:30 , I Th 4:3 , 7 , II Th 2:13 , He 12:14 , I Pe 1:2 . Elsewhere it perhaps (Ellic.; but v. Milligan, Th. , 48) inclines to the resultant state: I Th 4:4 , I Ti 2:15 (Cremer, 55, 6...
immersion, baptism
immersion, baptism. Primary meaning: immersion, baptism. Strong's: baptism (technically or figuratively). Lexical nuances: immersion , baptism ; metaph., of affliction: Mk 10:38 , 39 , Lk 12:50 . Of the religious rite of baptism; of John's baptism: Mt 3:7 21:25 , Mk 11:30 , Lk 7:29 20:4 , Ac 1:22 10:37 18:25 19:3 ; β. μετανοίας , Mk 1:4 , Lk 3:3 , Ac 13:24 19:4 ; of Christian baptism; Ro 6:4 , Eph 4:5 , Col 2:12 (Tr., -μῷ , q.v.), I Pe 3:21 (cf. Cremer, 130; Tr., Syn. § xcix).†
from above, from the first, from the beginning
from above, from the first, from the beginning. Primary meaning: from above, from the first, from the beginning, anew. Strong's: from above; by analogy, from the first; by implication, anew. Lexical nuances: from above : ἀπὸ ἄ. , Mt 27:51 , Mk 15:38 ; ἐκ τῶν ἄ. , Jo 19:28 ; meaning, from heaven: Jo 3:31 19:11 , Ja 1:17 3:15 , 17 .
an earnest
an earnest. Primary meaning: an earnest. Strong's: a pledge, i.e. part of the purchase-money or property given in advance as security for the rest. Lexical nuances: an earnest , part payment in advance for security, a first instalment: II Co 1:22 5:5 , Eph 1:14 . (The word is found in cl. and was prob. brought to Greece by the Phœnicians (AR, Eph. , 1:14 ). It is found in π. with both spellings (v. Milligan, NTD , 73). In MGr. ἀρραβῶνα is an engagement ring ; v. MM, s.v.)†
a calling to one's aid, summons, appeal
a calling to one's aid, summons, appeal. Primary meaning: a calling to one's aid, summons, appeal, entreaty. Strong's: imploration, hortation, solace. Lexical nuances: a calling to one's aid , summons (Thus.), hence, appeal , entreaty (Strab., Plut., al., I Mac 10:24 ; cf. Lft., Notes , 20): II Co 8:4 .
power, might, strength, ability, power, power, might
power, might, strength, ability, power, power, might. Primary meaning: power, might, strength, ability, power, power, might, force. Strong's: force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself). Lexical nuances: power, might, strength ; relatively, ability, power to perform: Mt 25:15 , Ac 3:2 , He 11:11 ; κατὰ δ. , II Co 8:3 ; παρὰ δ. , ib. ; ὑπὲρ δ. , II Co 1:8 ; of pecuniary ability, II Co 8:3 , Re 18:3 ; absol., power, might : Lk 24:49 , Ac 1:8 ; opp. to ἀσθένεια , I Co 15:43 ; ἡ δ. τ. ἁμαρτίας , I Co 15:56 ; of power in action, Ro 1:16 , 20 , I Co l:18 , Phl 3:10 , al. ἡ δ. τ. Θεοῦ , Mt 22:29 , Mk ...
to treat with contempt, to convict, show him his fault
to treat with contempt, to convict, show him his fault. Primary meaning: to treat with contempt, to convict, show him his fault, to reprove, rebuke. Strong's: to confute, admonish. Lexical nuances: in Hom., to treat with contempt .
to strike at, to punish, to rebuke, reprove
to strike at, to punish, to rebuke, reprove. Primary meaning: to strike at, to punish, to rebuke, reprove. Strong's: to chastise, i.e. (with words) to upbraid. Lexical nuances: to strike at, to punish .
to call to, call for, summon
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 ...
called to one's aid, an advocate, pleader
called to one's aid, an advocate, pleader. Primary meaning: called to one's aid, an advocate, pleader, intercessor. Strong's: an intercessor, consoler. Lexical nuances: called to one's aid in a judicial cause (Dion. Cass.); hence, most freq. as subst., ὁ π. , an advocate , pleader , intercessor (Dem., al.; so in Rabbinic lit., פְּרַקְלִיטָא ), "a friend of the accused person, called to speak to his character, or otherwise enlist sympathy in his favour" (Field, Notes , 102). In NT, specif., ὁ π. , of Christ, I Jo 2:1 (v. ICC , Jo. Epp. , 23 ff.); of the Holy Sp...
to fill, make full, fill to the full
to fill, make full, fill to the full. Primary meaning: to fill, make full, fill to the full, to fill. Strong's: to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.. Lexical nuances: to fill , make full , fill to the full , c. acc.; of things: pass. ( σαψήνη , φάραγξ ), Mt 13:48 , Lk 3:5 (LXX) ; fig., Mt 23:32 ; but chiefly of immaterial things: πᾶσαν χρείαν , Phl 4:19 ; ἦχος ἐπλήρωσε τ. οἶκον , Ac 2:2 ; c. gen. rei (cl.), Ac 5:28 ; pass., seq. ἐκ , Jo 12:3 (cf. B1., § 36, 4); π. τ. καρδίαν , Jo 16:6 , Ac 5:3 ; metaph., of the all-pervading activity of Christ, Eph 4:10 ; mi...
to be over and above, to be, remain over
to be over and above, to be, remain over. Primary meaning: to be over and above, to be, remain over, to abound. Strong's: to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel. Lexical nuances: Prop., intrans., of things, to be over and above the number (Hes.), hence, to be or remain over : Mt 14:20 15:37 , Lk 9:17 , Jo 6:12 , 13 ; to abound , be in abundance : Mk 12:44 , Lk 12:15 21:4 , Ac 16:5 , Ro 3:7 5:15 , II Co 1:5 8:2 9:12 , Phl 1:26 . Of persons, to abound in , have in abundance : I Co 14:12 15:58 , Phl 4:12 , 18 ; c. gen., Lk 15:17 T; to be superior or better , to excel : abs...
a luminary, light
a luminary, light. Primary meaning: a luminary, light. Strong's: an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or (abstractly) brilliancy. Lexical nuances: a luminary, light : Phl 2:15 , Re 21:11 .†
to seal, to hide
to seal, to hide. Primary meaning: to seal, to hide. Strong's: to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest. Lexical nuances: to seal ,
an anointing, unction
an anointing, unction. Primary meaning: an anointing, unction. Strong's: an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit. Lexical nuances: later form of χρῖμα (Æsch., al.),
a gift of grace, a free gift
a gift of grace, a free gift. Primary meaning: a gift of grace, a free gift. Strong's: a (divine) gratuity, i.e. deliverance (from danger or passion); (specially), a (spiritual) endowment, i.e. (subjectively) religious qualification, or (objectively) miraculous faculty. Lexical nuances: a gift of grace, a free gift , esp. of extraordinary operations of the Spirit in the Apostolic Church, but including all spiritual graces and endowments (Lft., Notes , 148 f.): Ro 1:11 5:15, 16 6:23 11:29 12:6 , I Co 1:7 7:7 12:4 , 9 , 28 , 30, 31 , II Co 1:11 , I Ti 4:14 , II Ti 1:6 , I Pe 4:10 .†
inspired by God
inspired by God. Primary meaning: inspired by God. Strong's: divinely breathed in. Lexical nuances: inspired by God : II Ti 3:16 .†
a speech in defence
a speech in defence. Primary meaning: a speech in defence. Strong's: a plea ("apology"). Lexical nuances: a speech in defence : Ac 25:16 , II Co 7:11 , Phl 1:7 , 16 , II Ti 4:16 ; c. dat. pers., I Co 9:3 , I Pe 3:15 ; seq. πρός , Ac 22:1 .†
soul, life, living being, person
soul, life, living being, person. Throat, neck, appetite, breath, life, living creature; in biblical anthropology, humanity was created a living soul (nephesh chayah), a psychophysical unity.