brothersἀδελφοί
adelphoi · Greek Noun
A term of endearment and identification used within the New Testament to describe the relationship between believers, emphasizing their spiritual equality and unity as members of the same family under God.
hymnψαλμόν
psalmon · Greek Noun
A song of praise directed toward God, often used in corporate worship to express devotion, theology, and thanksgiving.
lessonδιδαχήν
didachēn · Greek Noun
A teaching or instruction intended to communicate the truth of God's Word, aiming to guide believers in doctrine and practice.
revelationἀποκάλυψιν
apokalypsin · Greek Noun
An unveiling or disclosure of divine truth from God to an individual, often involving insights into God's will or mysteries previously unknown.
tongueγλῶσσαν
glōssan · Greek Noun
A supernatural gift of speaking in languages not learned by the speaker, intended as a sign or for personal edification in prayer.
interpretationἑρμηνείαν
hermēneian · Greek Noun
The supernatural ability to translate or explain the content of a message given in an unknown tongue so that the congregation can understand and be edified.
building upοἰκοδομήν
oikodomēn · Greek Noun
The process of maturing, strengthening, and fostering spiritual growth within the body of Christ, ensuring the church is stabilized and advanced in the faith.
silentσιγάτω
sigatō · Greek Verb
To refrain from speaking or to hold one's peace; in a worship context, this implies a voluntary submission to order and the needs of the congregation.
churchἐκκλησίᾳ
ekklēsia · Greek Noun
The local gathering or the universal assembly of believers who are called out by God to function as the body of Christ.
prophetsπροφῆται
prophētai · Greek Noun
One who is gifted by the Holy Spirit to declare a message from God to the community, often for the purpose of exhortation, edification, or prediction.
weighδιακρινέτωσαν
diakrinetōsan · Greek Verb
To test, examine, or discern the validity and alignment of a message with God's truth, ensuring that it is truly from the Spirit and beneficial to the church.
prophesyπροφητεύητε
prophēteuēte · Greek Verb
To speak under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, declaring God's message or revelation to the gathered body of believers for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
spiritsπνεύματα
pneumata · Greek Noun
The human spirit or the supernatural gift/influence granted by the Holy Spirit that empowers a person to speak God's word; it refers to the spiritual impulse or the person exercising the gift.
prophetsπροφητῶν
prophētōn · Greek Noun
One who is gifted by God to receive and communicate divine revelation; an authorized messenger of God's word.
subjectὑποτάσσεται
hypotassetai · Greek Verb
To be under the control, authority, or regulation of; indicating that spiritual gifts do not override the believer's self-control or accountability.
confusionἀκαταστασίας
akatastasias · Greek Noun
Disorder, instability, or turmoil; the state of being without order or direction, which is contrary to God's orderly character.
peaceεἰρήνης
eirēnēs · Greek Noun
A state of wholeness, harmony, tranquility, and order established by God, reflecting His character of perfection and unity.
saintsἁγίων
hagiōn · Greek Noun/Adjective
Those set apart for God's service, sanctified by the blood of Christ, and belonging to His kingdom.
submissionὑποτασσέσθωσαν
hypotassesthesōsan · Greek Verb
The voluntary act of yielding to an authority structure established by God, not because of inferiority, but for the sake of order and obedience to divine design.
Lawνόμος
nomos · Greek Noun
The Torah or the entirety of God's written revelation in the Old Testament, often cited as the foundation for moral and social principles.
shamefulαἰσχρόν
aischron · Greek Adjective
Disgraceful or improper; that which causes embarrassment or violates the moral/social standards ordained by God for the community of believers.
word of Godλóγος
logos tou Theou · Greek Noun
The message of salvation and truth revealed by God to humanity, authoritative and originating from Him rather than human invention.
prophetπροφήτης
prophētēs · Greek Noun
One who speaks under the direct inspiration of the Holy Spirit to reveal God’s will, encourage, or edify the church, often involving foretelling or forth-telling truth.
spiritualπνευματικός
pneumatikos · Greek Adjective
Possessing the gifts or influence of the Holy Spirit; acting in accordance with God’s Spirit rather than worldly or fleshly nature.
command of the Lordἐντολή
entolē tou Kyriou · Greek Noun
A formal, authoritative instruction or mandate given by Christ, carrying His full weight and expectation of obedience.
acknowledgeἐπιγινωσκέτω
epiginōsketō · Greek Verb
To know fully, discern, or publicly acknowledge; implies a relational recognition or approval of status and truth.
prophesyπροφητεύειν
prophēteuein · Greek Verb
To declare the inspired word of God publicly; a primary gift of the Spirit meant to build up, encourage, and comfort the gathered assembly.
speaking in tonguesγλώσσαις
glōssais · Greek Noun
The supernatural ability given by the Holy Spirit to speak in languages not learned by the speaker, used for personal prayer or edification of the church when interpreted.
decentlyεὐσχημόνως
euschēmonōs · Greek Adverb
Behaving in a manner that is honorable, appropriate, and suited to the holiness and gravity of the worship of God.
orderτάξιν
taxin · Greek Noun
An arrangement or structure; referring to the requirement that corporate worship be conducted with harmony, discipline, and intentional organization.