one, unified, alone (The Shema: YHWH Echad)
one, unified, alone (The Shema: YHWH Echad). One, unified compound unity, solitary; centerpiece of Shema: 'The LORD our God, the LORD is one' (Deuteronomy 6:4), affirming absolute exclusivity and integrity of deity.
son, children, building block
son, children, building block. Son, building block of community; 'children of the captivity' (Ezra 6:16).
congregation, sworn community, company
congregation, sworn community, company. Congregation, company gathered by appointment; technical designation of Israel as a structured religious assembly.
to assemble, gather together, convoke
to assemble, gather together, convoke. To convoke the covenant community for worship, covenant renewal, or war (Exodus 35:1, 1 Kings 8:1).
inward part, midst, innermost being
inward part, midst, innermost being. Inward part, entrails, midst of body or community; where God renews a steadfast spirit and writes Torah.
brother, kinsman, fellow countryman
brother, kinsman, fellow countryman. Brother by blood or covenant kinship; duty of brotherly love, mutual aid, and protection of inheritance in Israel.
Ephesians • Chapter 4 (32 verses)
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
an assembly, the assembly, congregation, community, (the) church
an assembly, the assembly, congregation, community, (the) church. Primary meaning: an assembly, the assembly, congregation, community, (the) church. Strong's: a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both). Lexical nuances: prop., an assembly of citizens regularly convened (in Thuc., ii, 22, opp. to σύλλογος , a concourse ): Ac 19:32 , 39 , 41 . In LXX of the assembly, congregation, community of Israel (De 4:10 23:2, al.): Ac 7:38 , He 2:12 (LXX) . NT, esp. of an assembly or company of Christians, a (the) church ; of gatherings for worship: I Co 11:18 14:19 , 34 , 35 ; of local communities: Ac 8:3 , I Co 4:17 ; wi...
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.
Psalms • Chapter 133 (3 verses)
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron 's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon , and as the dew that descended upo... Mentions: Aaron , Hermon , Zion .
people, covenant nation, kin
people, covenant nation, kin. People, kinfolk, tribe; designates the covenant community of Israel ('My people', ammi), bound by covenant with Yahweh.
Wiki Article • New Testament & Messiah
Following the ascension of Yeshua and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in Acts 1 –2, the apostolic community spread from Jerusalem and Judea to Samaria , Antioch , Corinth , Ephesus , and Rome , documented across Acts and the twenty-one New Testament Epistles.
brotherhood, brotherly affection, the brotherhood
brotherhood, brotherly affection, the brotherhood. Primary meaning: brotherhood, brotherly affection, the brotherhood. Strong's: brotherhood (properly, the feeling of brotherliness), i.e. the (Christian) fraternity. Lexical nuances: abstract, brotherhood, brotherly affection (LXX). Concrete, the brotherhood , the Christian community: I Pe 2:17 5:9 (MM, VGT , s.v.).†
wicked, guilty, ungodly
wicked, guilty, ungodly. Wicked, guilty, hostile to God and community; one condemned in judgment, living in active rebellion against divine Torah.
daughter, inhabitants (Daughter of Zion)
daughter, inhabitants (Daughter of Zion). Daughter; personified community of God's covenant people: Bat Tziyyon ('Daughter of Zion', Isaiah 52:2, Zechariah 9:9).
deliverance, escaped remnant, escape
deliverance, escaped remnant, escape. Escape, deliverance, body of survivors; signifies those whom Yahweh snatches from destruction to constitute the restored community.
a sister
a sister. Primary meaning: a sister. Strong's: a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically). Lexical nuances: a sister : Mt 19:29 , al.; metaph. (MM, VGT , s.v.), of a member of the Christian community: Ro 16:1 , I Co 7:15 Ja 21:15 , al.
Philippians • Chapter 4 (23 verses)
Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Macedonia , Thessalonica .
Galatians • Chapter 6 (18 verses)
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ . For if a man think himself to be something, when he i... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel .
Luke • Chapter 22 (71 verses)
Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover . And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. Mentions: Judas , Jacob/Israel , Simon , Yeshua the Messiah .
Luke • Chapter 11 (54 verses)
And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy king... Mentions: Solomon , Abel .
Matthew • Chapter 26 (75 verses)
And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples, Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Simon , Judas , Bethany 1 , Galilee , Gethsemane , Nazareth .
The Second Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 12 (45 verses)
So when these covenants had been made, Lysias departed to the king, and the Jews went about their husbandry. But certain of the governors of districts, Timotheus and Apollonius the son of Gennaeus, and Hieronymus also and Demophon, and beside them Nicanor the governor of Cyprus ... Mentions: Judas , Joshua , Cyprus , Joppa , Jerusalem , Jericho , Ephron 1 .
The Second Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 14 (46 verses)
Now after a space of three years tidings were brought to Judas and his company that Demetrius the son of Seleucus, having sailed into the haven of Tripolis with a mighty host and a fleet, had gotten possession of the country, having made away with Antiochus and Lysias his guardi... Mentions: Judas , Simon , Mattathias , Jerusalem , Antioch 1 .
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 27 (30 verses)
Many have sinned for a thing indifferent; And he that seeks to multiply gain will turn his eye away. A nail will stick fast between the joinings of stones; And sin will thrust itself in between buying and selling. Unless a man hold on diligently in the fear of the Lord, His ho...
a running or flowing together, understanding, the understanding, the mind or intelligence
a running or flowing together, understanding, the understanding, the mind or intelligence. Primary meaning: a running or flowing together, understanding, the understanding, the mind or intelligence. Strong's: a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect. Lexical nuances: a running or flowing together (Hom.).
integrity, completeness, innocence
integrity, completeness, innocence. Simplicity, uprightness, unblemished moral integrity; walking before God with whole undivided heart (Psalm 26:1).
the Most High, Highest One
the Most High, Highest One. The Highest, Most High; plural of majesty designating God as sovereign possessor of the eternal kingdom ('saints of the Most High', Daniel 7:18, 22, 25, 27).
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.
1 John • Chapter 2 (29 verses)
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. And hereby we do know... 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 .
consciousness, conscience
consciousness, conscience. Primary meaning: consciousness, conscience. Strong's: co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness. Lexical nuances: consciousness : c. gen. obj., He 10:2 , I Pe 2:19 .
to comfort, relent, have compassion
to comfort, relent, have compassion. To sigh deeply, breathe with relief, comfort, relent, have compassion; God comforting His afflicted people ('Comfort, comfort My people', Isaiah 40:1).
to wait eagerly, hope in, gather
to wait eagerly, hope in, gather. To bind together, wait eagerly with stretched-out neck; 'Those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength' (Isaiah 40:31).
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').
poor, afflicted, humble, needy
poor, afflicted, humble, needy. Afflicted, economically oppressed, bowed down; object of special divine care and Messianic salvation.