new birth, renewal, restoration
Primary meaning: new birth, renewal, restoration, regeneration. Strong's: (spiritual) rebirth (the state or the act), i.e. (figuratively) spiritual renovation; specially, Messianic restoration. Lexical nuances: new birth , renewal , restoration , regeneration ; of persons (Plut., Phil., al.), of spiritual regeneration, διὰ λουτροῦ παλινγενεστίας (gen. attr., v. Ellic., in l.), Tit 3:5 ; of the world, as in Stoics, Jewish Apocal., al. (v. Dalman, Words , 177 ff.), Mt 19:28 .†
Derivation: from G3825 (πάλιν) and G1078 (γένεσις);
Jewish Mikva'ot Roots, John's Baptism, Apostolic Practice, and the Paedobaptist vs Credobaptist Debate
Instituted by the risen Lord in the Great Commission ( Matt 28:19 ) as the initiatory sacrament/ordinance of union with Christ 's death and resurrection ( Rom 6:3-4 ). The subjects (Credobaptism vs Paedobaptism) and efficacy (Regeneration vs Covenant Sign vs Symbolic Badge) are cataloged under scholarly-debate.
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 .
Derivation: from G507 (ἄνω);
Biblical Place • Zarethan • 32.268°N, 35.577°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 4:17 (identified with Zarethan ).
to beget again
Primary meaning: to beget again. Strong's: to beget or (by extension) bear (again). Lexical nuances: to beget again : metaph., of spiritual birth, I Pe 1:3 1:23 (cf. Cremer, 147; MM, VGT , s.v.).†
Derivation: from G303 (ἀνά) and G1080 (γεννάω);
to create, shape, form
To create; a theological terminus technicus having exclusively God as subject, producing new realities ex nihilo without pre-existing materials.
Derivation: Primitive root.
heart, inner man, mind, will
Inner core of personhood, seat of intellect, emotion, volition, and moral choice; fountain of spiritual life.
Derivation: From an unused root meaning to enclose.
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.
Derivation: From רוּחַ (H7306) to breathe, blow.
to be clean, pure, cleanse, purge
To be ritually pure, morally purged; gracious act of God purifying sinner's heart ('Create in me a clean heart', Psalm 51:10).
Derivation: Primitive root.
2 Kings Chapter 3, Verse 4
Scripture passage in 2 Kings 3:4
2 Kings Chapter 3, Verse 5
Scripture passage in 2 Kings 3:5
Predestination, Effectual Calling, Regeneration, Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification
The stages of redemptive application are clearly anchored in Romans 8:29-30 (Foreknowledge, Predestination, Calling, Justification, Glorification). However, the precise logical and chronological sequencing (especially Regeneration vs Faith, and monergistic vs synergistic operations) forms the defining historical debate between Reformed, Lutheran, Arminian, and Roman Catholic traditions.
2 Kings Chapter 9, Verse 2
Scripture passage in 2 Kings 9:2
1 Kings Chapter 6, Verse 1
Scripture passage in 1 Kings 6:1
to stay, abide, remain
Primary meaning: to stay, abide, remain. Strong's: to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy). Lexical nuances: to stay , abide , remain . Intrans.; of place: seq. ἐν , Lk 8:27 , al.; παρά , c. dat. pers., Jo 1:40 , al; σύν , Lk 1:56 ; καθ’ ἑαυτόν , Ac 28:16 ; c. adv., ἐκεῖ , Mt 10:11 ; ὧδε , Mt 26:38 ; metaph., I Jo 2:18 ; of the Holy Spirit, Jo 1:32 , 33 14:17 ; of Christ, Jo 6:56 15:4 , al.; ὁ θεός , I Jo 4:15 , conversely, of Christians, Jo 6:56 15:4 , I Jo 4:15 , al.; ὁ λόγος τ. θεοῦ , I Jo 2:14 ; ἡ...
Derivation: a primary verb;
1 Kings Chapter 4, Verse 21
Scripture passage in 1 Kings 4:21
Genesis • Chapter 14 (24 verses)
And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar , Arioch king of Ellasar , Chedorlaomer king of Elam , and Tidal king of nations; That these made war with Bera king of Sodom , and with Birsha king of Gomorrah , Shinab king of Admah , and Shemeber king of Zeboiim , and the kin... Mentions: Elam , Bela , Ham , Amalekites , Lot , Shinar , Ellasar , Sodom , Gomorrah .
2 Kings Chapter 2, Verse 11
Scripture passage in 2 Kings 2:11
Esther • Chapter 6 (14 verses)
On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sough...
2 Kings Chapter 14, Verse 7
Scripture passage in 2 Kings 14:7
1 Kings Chapter 9, Verse 26
Scripture passage in 1 Kings 9:26
Biblical Place • Mount Ebal • 32.233°N, 35.273°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Kgs 11:26 (identified with Mount Ebal ).
1 Kings Chapter 17, Verse 1
Scripture passage in 1 Kings 17:1
2 Kings Chapter 17, Verse 6
Scripture passage in 2 Kings 17:6
2 Kings Chapter 25, Verse 1
Scripture passage in 2 Kings 25:1
1 Kings Chapter 12, Verse 1
Scripture passage in 1 Kings 12:1
Biblical Place • Jerusalem • 31.777°N, 35.235°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Neh 2:14 (identified with Jerusalem ).
1 Kings Chapter 9, Verse 15
Scripture passage in 1 Kings 9:15
2 Kings Chapter 2, Verse 25
Scripture passage in 2 Kings 2:25
2 Kings Chapter 18, Verse 5
Scripture passage in 2 Kings 18:5
2 Kings Chapter 18, Verse 4
Scripture passage in 2 Kings 18:4
1 Kings Chapter 8, Verse 22
Scripture passage in 1 Kings 8:22
Biblical Place • Kir • 31.181°N, 35.702°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Num 20:17 , Num 21:22 (identified with Kir ).
Esther • Chapter 8 (17 verses)
On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews' enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he was unto her. And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set ... Mentions: India , Ethiopia .