Sabbath dayשׁבּת
shabbat · Hebrew Noun
The seventh day of the week, set apart by God in the Mosaic Law as a day of rest, cessation from labor, and corporate worship for the covenant people of Israel.
synagogueσυναγωγή
synagōgē · Greek Noun
A gathering place for Jews to pray, read the Scriptures, and hear them explained. It became the central institution for Jewish communal life and religious instruction in the Diaspora.
Lawתּורה
Torah · Hebrew Noun
The foundational revelation given to Moses (the Torah), constituting the moral and civil framework for Israel, which also serves to reveal the holiness of God and the sinfulness of humanity.
Prophetsנביא
nābî' · Hebrew Noun
Inspired messengers of God who spoke on His behalf to Israel. Their writings foretold future events, rebuked sin, called for repentance, and pointed toward the coming Messiah.
encouragementπαράκλησις
paraklēsis · Greek Noun
In a biblical context, it refers to a word of exhortation, comfort, or strengthening that calls believers to act upon the truth of the gospel. It is the application of God's Word to encourage faith and godliness.
IsraelἸσραήλ
Israēl · Greek Proper Noun
A general reference to the Jewish people, often signifying their status as the chosen people of God to whom He revealed His covenant and promises. It is a title of spiritual identity and national heritage rooted in the patriarch Jacob.
fear Godφοβούμενοι
phoboumenoi · Greek Participle
Refers to those, both Jewish and Gentile, who possess a reverent awe and deep respect for the Creator, characterized by obedience and trust in Him. It denotes a person whose heart is oriented toward God in faith, even before full knowledge of the Gospel.
choseἐξελέξατο
exelexato · Greek Verb
The act of God selecting specific individuals, groups, or nations for His unique purposes, covenant relationship, or mission. It is grounded in His sovereign grace and divine initiative rather than human merit or achievement.
fathersπατέρας
pateras · Greek Noun
Refers to the ancient patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) with whom God established His covenant. They are the progenitors of the nation of Israel and the recipients of God's initial promises of land, seed, and blessing.
uplifted armβραχίονι ὑψηλῷ
brachioni hypsēlō · Greek Noun phrase
An anthropomorphic expression denoting God's active, powerful intervention in human history to rescue His people. It signifies the display of divine strength, sovereign authority, and saving power against oppressors.
wildernessἐρήμῳ
erēmō · Greek Noun
A state of spiritual testing, isolation, or formation where God strips away reliance on worldly things to deepen dependence on Him. It is often portrayed as a place where the people learn obedience, experience God's provision, and endure discipline.
inheritanceκατεκληρονόμησεν
kateklēronomēsen · Greek Noun
A theological term for the possession or land granted to God's people by divine decree, reflecting His covenant faithfulness. It is a tangible sign of God's presence and promise, serving as a prototype for the eternal inheritance believers have in Christ.
judgesκριτάς
kritas · Greek Noun
Leaders raised up by God during the era between the conquest of Canaan and the monarchy to deliver Israel from oppression and govern according to God’s law. They serve as agents of divine justice, rescue, and temporary spiritual leadership.
prophetπροφήτην
prophētēn · Greek Noun
One called by God to speak His message, reveal His will, and call the people to repentance. Prophets served as the conscience of the nation, bridging the gap between God's holiness and the people's disobedience through revelation and warning.
kingמֶלֶךְ
melek · Hebrew Noun
A human monarch ruling over a nation, or in a biblical sense, one who holds supreme authority under the ultimate sovereignty of God. The request for a human king in Israel often signaled a lack of trust in God's direct rule.
removedμεταστήσας
metastēsas · Greek Verb
To displace, take away, or cause to depart. In a theological sense, it often refers to God's sovereign action in ending an individual's or nation's tenure or life.
raised upἤγειρεν
ēgeiren · Greek Verb
To raise up or set up, often used of God establishing a leader, prophet, or the Messiah to fulfill His redemptive purposes.
testifiedἐμαρτύρησεν
emartyrēsen · Greek Verb
To bear witness or affirm a truth. In the New Testament, it frequently refers to God providing divine validation or endorsement of persons or the message of Christ.
after my heartכְּלֵבָבִי
kilebabi · Hebrew Noun/Phrase
A figurative expression indicating alignment with God's desires, priorities, and character. It denotes a person whose intentions and actions are deeply shaped by devotion to God.
willθελήματα
thelēmata · Greek Noun
The divine purpose, desire, or sovereign decree for humanity and creation. It encompasses God's moral commandments and His ultimate plan for redemption.
offspringσπέρματος
spermatos · Greek Noun
Biological descendants or posterity. Biblically, this term is frequently used to describe the genealogical lineage of the promised Messiah.
Saviorσωτῆρα
sōtēra · Greek Noun
One who delivers, rescues, or saves others from danger, bondage, or sin. In the New Testament, it is the title par excellence for Jesus Christ, who delivers humanity from the penalty and power of sin.
promisedἐπηγγείλατο
epēngeilato · Greek Verb
A solemn declaration or commitment made by God to His people. It signifies the reliability and faithfulness of God to fulfill what He has announced.
repentanceμετανοίας
metanoias · Greek Noun
A total change of mind, heart, and life direction. In the Bible, it is a turning away from sin and toward God, typically accompanied by the pursuit of righteousness.
baptismβάπτισμα
baptisma · Greek Noun
An external, public sign or ceremony involving immersion in water, representing internal purification, identification with a message, and the washing away of sin.
courseδρόμον
dromon · Greek Noun
A term referring to one's life work, ministry, or assigned mission. It implies a completed span of service for God.
Brothersἀδελφοί
adelphoi · Greek Noun
In a biblical context, brothers often refers to fellow members of the covenant community or those sharing a common spiritual ancestry. It emphasizes the communal bond of God's people.
sons of the family of Abrahamυἱοὶ γένους Ἀβραάμ
huioi genous Abraam · Greek Noun phrase
A theological designation for the Jewish people as descendants of the patriarch Abraham, emphasizing their role as the historical recipients of God's promises and covenant.
fear Godφοβούμενοι τὸν θεόν
phoboumenoi ton Theon · Greek Verb phrase (participle)
A term describing individuals, often Gentiles, who worshiped the God of Israel and revered the Jewish scriptures without necessarily undergoing full conversion to Judaism. It denotes a reverent awe and submissive attitude toward God.
salvationσωτηρία
sōtēria · Greek Noun
The divine offer of deliverance, reconciliation, and eternal life provided through Jesus Christ. It encompasses the rescue from the penalty of sin and the restoration of a relationship with God.
utterances of the prophetsφωνὰς τῶν προφητῶν
phōnas tōn prophētōn · Greek Noun phrase
Inspired messages from God delivered through human spokesmen, serving as authoritative declarations of God’s will, warnings, or predictions regarding the future and the coming Messiah.
guiltαἰτίαν
aitian · Greek Noun
The state of moral fault, legal transgression, or culpability before God or human authority. In this context, it refers to the absence of any legitimate reason for a death sentence.
treeξύλου
xulou · Greek Noun
A wooden cross or beam used for execution, often signifying the curse associated with the crucifixion of Christ. It highlights the sacrificial and substitutionary nature of his death.
raisedἤγειρεν
ēgeiren · Greek Verb
The divine act of bringing Jesus back to life, signifying the defeat of death, the vindication of Christ's work, and the guarantee of the believer's future resurrection.
witnessesμάρτυρες
martyres · Greek Noun
In a biblical context, one who provides personal testimony or legal evidence regarding an event, particularly the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The role implies faithfulness in communicating the truth despite potential opposition.
good newsεὐαγγελιζόμεθα
euangelizometha · Greek Verb
The message of salvation; literally 'evangel.' It refers to the proclamation of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of God’s redemptive purposes.
fulfilledἐκπεπλήρωκεν
ekpeplērōken · Greek Verb
To bring to pass, complete, or realize that which was formerly foretold or promised by God. It signifies the transition from shadow or prophecy to the historical reality of the New Covenant.
SonΥἱός
Huios · Greek Noun
A unique title of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His divine nature, His eternal relationship with the Father, and His position as the mediator and representative of God’s kingdom.
begottenγεγέννηκά
gegennēka · Greek Verb
The process of being brought forth. In the New Testament, it is used in the context of the resurrection to signify the manifestation or declaration of Jesus as the eternal Son of God in human history.
corruptionδιαφθοράν
diaphthoran · Greek Noun
The physical and spiritual decay that follows death. In this context, it signifies the mortal state of existence that Jesus conquered through His resurrection, ensuring He remains eternally alive.
holy and sure blessingsὅσια
hosia · Greek Noun
Those spiritual favors, promises, or covenantal mercies granted by God to King David, specifically referring to the promise of an eternal kingdom and an everlasting throne fulfilled in the Messiah.
Holy Oneὅσιόν
hosion · Greek Adjective
A title emphasizing the sinless character, divine setting apart, and purity of the Messiah. It denotes one who is entirely consecrated to God and untainted by the effects of sin or death.
purposeβουλή
boulē · Greek Noun
Used throughout Scripture to denote God’s will, intent, or sovereign plan for history and the lives of individuals. It implies that God has a specific objective that he works out through human agents.
fell asleepκοιμάω
koimaō · Greek Verb
A common biblical euphemism for death, particularly for those who die in a state of faith or covenant relationship with God, implying a future resurrection.
corruptionδιαφθορά
diaphthora · Greek Noun
The process of physical decay and decomposition of a dead body. In this context, it contrasts the mortality of David with the incorruptibility of the resurrected Christ.
raised upἐγείρω
egeirō · Greek Verb
The act of God reversing death, confirming the efficacy of Christ’s atonement, and validating his identity as the Son of God and Messiah. It is the foundational event of the Christian gospel.
forgiveness of sinsἄφεσις
aphesis hamartiōn · Greek Noun
The dismissal or remission of the penalty of sin, made possible through the sacrifice of Jesus. It is the central benefit of the gospel, where guilt is removed and reconciliation with God is established.
believesπιστεύω
pisteuō · Greek Verb
To rely on, trust in, or cling to as a commitment of the heart. In the New Testament, it is the fundamental response to the gospel, linking the believer to Christ for salvation.
freedδικαιόω
dikaioō · Greek Verb
To be justified or declared righteous, specifically being set free from the guilt and the power of sin. It implies a legal acquittal that the Mosaic Law could not provide.
law of Mosesνόμος
nomos Mōyseōs · Greek Noun
The body of revealed instructions given by God through Moses at Sinai. In the New Testament, it represents the covenantal framework of works that, while holy, cannot justify the sinner or remove the guilt of sin.
Prophetsπροφήτης
prophētēs · Greek Noun
In the Old Testament context, the group of divinely inspired writers who spoke on God's behalf to Israel. Their writings are treated as authoritative Scripture that ultimately points toward the coming Messiah.
scoffersκαταφρονηταί
kataphronētai · Greek Noun
Those who mock or express contempt, particularly toward God's message or messengers. In a biblical context, it implies a hardened heart that refuses to accept divine truth.
be astoundedθαυμάσατε
thaumasate · Greek Verb
To be filled with amazement or wonder. Biblically, this often signifies a reaction to divine intervention that is beyond human comprehension or expectation.
perishἀφανίσθητε
aphanisthēte · Greek Verb
To cease to exist, pass away, or be ruined. In a theological sense, it refers to the spiritual destruction or eternal judgment that befalls those who reject God.
synagogueσυναγωγῆς
synagōgēs · Greek Noun
A Jewish place of assembly used for prayer, reading of the Scriptures, and teaching. It served as the central community hub for Jewish life and worship outside the Temple.
graceχάριτι
chariti · Greek Noun
God’s unmerited favor and enabling power toward humanity. It is the basis of salvation and the ongoing strength provided by God for the believer's life and perseverance.
