brothersἀδελφοί
adelphoi · Greek Noun
Members of the spiritual family; a term of endearment used by believers to denote their shared relationship in Christ.
asleepκοιμωμένων
koimōmenōn · Greek Verb
A metaphorical description of physical death for believers, suggesting the body is resting until the resurrection.
hopeἐλπίδα
elpida · Greek Noun
The confident, God-given expectation of future blessing and eternal life, anchored in the resurrection of Christ.
died and rose againἀπέθανεν καὶ ἀνέστη
apethanen kai anestē · Greek Verb phrase
The physical death and subsequent return to life of the Son of God; the central historical and theological event of the Christian faith.
word from the Lordλόγῳ Κυρίου
logō Kyriou · Greek Noun phrase
A message or command derived directly from the authority of Jesus; signifies divine revelation.
comingπαρουσίᾳ
parousia · Greek Noun
The future, literal, and visible return of Jesus Christ to the earth to judge, reign, and consummate his kingdom.
LordΚύριος
Kyrios · Greek Noun
The sovereign God and ruler of all creation, who holds authority over heaven and earth. In the New Testament, it is the primary title used for Jesus, affirming His divinity and absolute authority as the risen Savior.
heavenοὐρανός
ouranos · Greek Noun
A specific location in the biblical worldview representing the dwelling place of God, set apart from the earthly realm. It is the place from which Christ ascended and to which He will return.
cry of commandκέλευσμα
keleusma · Greek Noun
A shout of authority or a military-style directive. In this context, it signifies the decisive and powerful command of Christ as He returns to usher in the resurrection.
archangelἀρχάγγελος
archangelos · Greek Noun
The highest rank of angel, acting as a herald or commander in God’s heavenly host. The usage here indicates the monumental importance and authoritative nature of Christ's return.
trumpetσάλπιγξ
salpinx · Greek Noun
A musical instrument often associated in Scripture with divine manifestations, the announcement of God's presence, or the signaling of significant events like battle or the gathering of God's people.
in ChristΧριστός
Christos · Greek Noun
A state of being in a vital, spiritual, and covenantal union with Jesus Christ. It denotes those who have trusted in Him for salvation and remain in His protection even after biological death.
riseἀνίστημι
anistēmi · Greek Verb
The miraculous, future act of God by which those who have died trusting in Him are brought back to life in glorified bodies. It is the foundational hope of the Christian faith, anchored in the resurrection of Jesus.
caught upἁρπάζω
harpazō · Greek Verb
Refers to the dramatic event of believers being suddenly snatched away or seized by God to be transformed and brought into His immediate presence. This is commonly associated with the theological concept of the Rapture.
cloudsνεφέλη
nephělē · Greek Noun
Visible manifestations in the sky, frequently depicted in Scripture as the vehicle or the surrounding environment of God's glory and divine presence.
meetἀπάντησις
apantēsis · Greek Noun
The act of meeting someone, often used in ancient contexts to describe a community going out to greet an approaching dignitary or king and escorting them back into the city.
encourageπαρακαλέω
parakaleō · Greek Verb
To provide comfort, strengthen, exhort, or call someone to a specific course of action based on the truth of God. It implies both consolation in grief and the urging to remain steadfast in faith.
