tonguesγλῶσσα
glōssa · Greek Noun
Supernatural utterances or languages, often given by the Holy Spirit, which may be human languages or divine heavenly speech.
loveἀγάπη
agapē · Greek Noun
The biblical, self-sacrificial, and unconditional commitment to the welfare of others, rooted in God's own nature rather than mere emotion.
prophetic powersπροφητεία
propheteia · Greek Noun
A divine gift enabling a person to proclaim God's truth, reveal His will, or foretell future events for the edification of the body of Christ.
mysteriesμυστήριον
mystērion · Greek Noun
Spiritual truths previously hidden but now revealed by God to His people through the gospel and the apostolic ministry.
faithπίστις
pistis · Greek Noun
The foundational trust and reliance upon God's character and promises, which allows believers to act with spiritual authority and assurance.
patientμακροθυμέω
makrothymeō · Greek Verb
The quality of long-suffering or enduring steadfastness in the face of provocation or difficulty, refusing to retaliate.
kindχρηστεύομαι
chrēsteuomai · Greek Verb
An active commitment to do good and show benevolence to others, reflecting the gracious character of God.
envyζηλόω
zēloō · Greek Verb
A sinful disposition of covetousness or jealousy over the success, possessions, or gifts of another, contrary to brotherly affection.
boastπερπερεύομαι
perpereuomai · Greek Verb
An attitude of self-importance or prideful display, often characterized by talking excessively about one's own achievements or status.
arrogantφυσιοῦμαι
physioō · Greek Verb
A sense of inflated self-importance or pride, often manifested as "puffed up" attitudes that look down on others.
rudeἀσχημονέω
aschēmoneō · Greek Verb
Behavior that violates social norms or Christian decorum, characterized by a lack of graciousness or consideration for others.
irritableπαροξύνω
paroxynō · Greek Verb
A lack of quick temper or sensitivity; the ability to remain calm and composed rather than becoming provoked by external stimuli.
resentfulλογίζομαι κακόν
logizomai kakon · Greek Verb phrase
The state of holding onto past wrongs or injuries, characterized by an unwillingness to forgive or let go of grievances.
rejoiceχαίρει
chairei · Greek Verb
To experience joy, gladness, or delight. In a moral sense, it refers to the orientation of one's heart toward something and finding satisfaction in it.
wrongdoingἀδικία
adikia · Greek Noun
An act, state, or practice that is contrary to God’s law, standard, or character; moral unrighteousness or injustice.
truthἀλήθεια
alētheia · Greek Noun
That which is consistent with the character, word, and nature of God; divine reality as opposed to human deception or falsehood.
Loveἀγάπη
agapē · Greek Noun
The primary biblical term for divine, self-sacrificial, and unconditional love that seeks the highest good of another regardless of the cost to oneself.
bearsστέγει
stegei · Greek Verb
Literally 'to cover.' In this context, it refers to shielding others, keeping confidences, or patiently bearing burdens without exposure or retaliation.
believesπιστεύει
pisteuei · Greek Verb
A foundational Christian virtue of trust; placing confidence in God or, in a relational context, choosing to view others through a lens of faith and grace.
hopesἐλπίζει
elpizei · Greek Verb
An optimistic expectation grounded in God’s promises; the confident anticipation of future good based on God’s faithfulness.
enduresὑπομένει
hypomenei · Greek Verb
To remain firm or hold one's ground under pressure, hardship, or persecution without giving up or collapsing.
propheciesπροφητεῖαι
prophēteiai · Greek Noun
The inspired communication of God’s message to his people; a spiritual gift involving the declaration of divine truth.
tonguesγλῶσσαι
glōssai · Greek Noun
A spiritual gift consisting of speaking in languages or utterances not learned by the speaker, used for worship or edification.
knowledgeγνῶσις
gnōsis · Greek Noun
Gnosis; the possession of information or deep spiritual insight, particularly regarding the nature and will of God.
perfectτέλειον
teleion · Greek Adjective
That which is complete, mature, or finished. It signifies the state of perfection or ultimate fulfillment, often associated with the return of Christ or the eternal state.
childνήπιος
nēpios · Greek Noun/Adjective
Refers to the state of being an infant or minor, characterized by immaturity, lack of understanding, and dependency. In a spiritual sense, it often represents the early, undeveloped stages of Christian growth.
manἀνήρ
anēr · Greek Noun
The state of being an adult; in a biblical context, it implies maturity, completeness, and spiritual stability as opposed to the instability of infancy.
gave upκαταργέω
katargeō · Greek Verb
To cease, abolish, or put away; it signifies a decisive action to abandon former states or behaviors in favor of a new, mature reality.
mirrorἔσοπτρον
esoptron · Greek Noun
In the ancient world, mirrors were made of polished metal and provided a blurred, indistinct reflection. Theologically, it represents the current limitations of human knowledge regarding divine mysteries compared to the clarity of the future age.
face to faceπρόσωπον πρὸς πρόσωπον
prosōpon pros prosōpon · Greek Phrase
A Hebraic idiom for direct, unmediated communion or intimacy with God. It represents the ultimate state of vision and relational clarity in the afterlife.
in partἐκ μέρους
ek merous · Greek Phrase
The state of human comprehension being incomplete, fragmented, and restricted by the present earthly condition. It stands in contrast to the perfect knowledge (epignōsis) to be revealed.
abideμένω
menō · Greek Verb
Refers to the objective truth or reality that remains or continues to exist. It implies that these virtues are enduring and essential elements of the believer's life that will persist even into eternity.
faithπίστις
pistis · Greek Noun
The firm conviction or trust in God’s character and promises. It is the fundamental response to God’s revelation, essential for salvation and walking with Him.
hopeἐλπίς
elpis · Greek Noun
The confident expectation of future blessings and the fulfillment of God’s promises. It is rooted in the character of God and sustains the believer through present trials.
loveἀγάπη
agapē · Greek Noun
A sacrificial, self-giving, and unconditional commitment to the well-being of others, modeled perfectly by God’s own nature and His action in Christ. It is the highest virtue and the essence of the divine character.
