faithπίστις
pistis · Greek Noun
A deep-seated, active reliance and trust in God’s character and promises; in the context of miracles, it is the responsive confidence in Christ's power and authority to heal.
made wellσῴζω
sozo · Greek Verb
To be saved, restored, or rescued; biblically, it refers to both physical healing and the broader, more significant spiritual salvation provided by God in Christ.
godsθεοί
theoi · Greek Noun
Refers to divine beings or idols believed to possess supernatural power and authority. In a biblical context, these are often contrasted with the one true God, either as false idols or demonic entities.
likenessὁμοίωμα
homoiōma · Greek Noun
The appearance, form, or external shape of someone or something. In this context, it highlights the incarnation-like manifestation of the divine in human form.
apostlesἀπόστολος
apostolos · Greek Noun
A term derived from the Greek apostellō, meaning 'one sent' with a mandate or commission. It designates a special messenger authorized by Christ to proclaim the Gospel and establish the church.
tore their garmentsδιαρρήγνυμι
diarrhēgnumi · Greek Verb
An act of ritual destruction symbolizing intense grief, repentance, or, in this case, abhorrence of blasphemy. Tearing garments was a culturally significant way of expressing deep emotional or religious distress.
of like natureὁμοιοπαθής
homoiopathēs · Greek Adjective
Refers to the condition or constitution of being human, including physical limitations and mortality. It emphasizes the common humanity shared by the apostles and the crowds, rejecting any claim to divinity.
good newsεὐαγγελίζομαι
euangelizomai · Greek Verb
Often translated as 'gospel' (euangelion), it signifies the proclamation of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the announcement of salvation and the kingdom of God to humanity.
vain thingsμάταιος
mataios · Greek Adjective
Refers to things that are empty, lacking substance, or futile. In a biblical sense, it often describes idols or pagan practices that cannot save or satisfy because they lack reality and power.
living Godζῶν θεός
zōn theos · Greek Noun phrase
A title for Yahweh, the Creator and sustainer of life. He is 'living' because He is the source of all existence, actively involved in history, and fundamentally different from dead, inanimate idols.
nationsἔθνη
ethne · Greek Noun
Refers to the non-Jewish peoples of the world; in a biblical context, it emphasizes the global scope of God's redemptive plan beyond the covenant people of Israel.
witnessμαρτύριον
martyrion · Greek Noun
An attestation or testimony to the truth of God’s existence, nature, and character; in this context, it refers to nature as a revelation of God’s common grace.
sacrificeθυσίαν
thysian · Greek Noun
A religious ritual involving the slaughter of an animal or offering of gifts to a deity; biblically, it is an act of worship, homage, or propitiation directed toward God or, as here, falsely directed toward humans.
persuadedπείσαντες
peisantes · Greek Verb
To convince or win over through argument or influence; often used in the New Testament to describe the reception of the Gospel message or the spreading of anti-Christian sentiment.
stonedἐλιθάσαντες
elithasantes · Greek Verb
A method of execution or mob violence involving hurling stones at a person; it was the prescribed penalty for blasphemy under Mosaic Law and was used against early Christians for their witness.
disciplesμαθηταί
mathētai · Greek Noun
A learner or follower of Jesus; one who identifies with His teachings and lifestyle, characterized by adherence to His commands and community with other believers.
