very religiousδεισιδαιμονεστέρους
deisidaimonesterous · Greek Adjective
A state of being devoted to the veneration of divine beings or idols; in this context, it describes the Greek practice of honoring many deities.
altarβωμὸν
bōmon · Greek Noun
A place of sacrifice or offering dedicated to a deity; biblically, it symbolizes the point of intersection between the divine and the human, often misused in idolatrous worship.
objects of your worshipσεβάσματα
sebasmata · Greek Noun
The act of showing reverence, honor, or homage to a deity or object of devotion; true worship is exclusively due to the one Creator God.
proclaimκαταγγέλλω
katangellō · Greek Verb
To announce or preach the gospel; it involves the public and authoritative declaration of the truth of God's revelation.
LordΚύριος
Kyrios · Greek Noun
The sovereign Master or Ruler who possesses absolute authority over all creation; it denotes God's supreme ownership and governance.
templesναοῖς
naois · Greek Noun
Physical structures constructed for the habitation or worship of a deity; God, being infinite and omnipresent, cannot be contained by human-built structures.
lifeζωὴν
zōēn · Greek Noun
The source and sustainer of existence; biblically, human life is a gift from God, dependent entirely upon His ongoing sustaining power.
breathπνοὴν
pnoēn · Greek Noun
The animating force or spirit of life granted by God to humanity; it symbolizes the fragility of life and humanity's constant dependence on the Creator.
nationἔθνος
ethnos · Greek Noun
Commonly refers to a people group or ethnic unit; in biblical theology, it emphasizes the unity of the human race as created by God from a single source.
determinedὁρίζω
horizō · Greek Verb
The act of God sovereignly deciding or setting in place specific times, seasons, or historical eras for humanity.
seekζητέω
zēteō · Greek Verb
To try to find or discover something by searching; often used in Scripture to describe a sincere, sometimes difficult pursuit of God.
offspringγένος
genos · Greek Noun
Describes a state of being related by birth or descent; here used to denote human beings as created by God and bearing His image.
divine beingτὸ θεῖον
to theion · Greek Noun
Refers to the nature, essence, or character of the Godhead; denotes that God is an incorporeal Spirit, distinct from material creation.
imageεἰδώς
eidos · Greek Noun
A visual representation or idol intended to embody a deity; strictly forbidden in Scripture as a representation of the infinite God.
ignoranceἄγνοια
agnoia · Greek Noun
Refers to a period of spiritual blindness or lack of divine revelation prior to the coming of Christ.
repentμετανοέω
metanoeō · Greek Verb
A fundamental change of mind and heart, involving a turning away from sin and a turning toward God; it is a necessary requirement for salvation.
judgeκρίνειν
krinein · Greek Verb
A judicial act or pronouncement by God that evaluates human actions, thoughts, and hearts, leading to the vindication of the righteous and the condemnation of the wicked. It is ultimately delegated to Jesus Christ, who serves as the final judge over all creation.
righteousnessδικαιοσύνῃ
dikaiosyne · Greek Noun
Conforming to the moral standard and character of God, this describes God's holy and impartial justice. In the context of divine judgment, it signifies that God's assessment of humanity is perfectly fair and aligned with His holy nature.
appointedὥρισεν
horisen · Greek Verb
A person who has been officially chosen, designated, or authorized by God to perform a specific task or fulfill a role, particularly that of the Savior and Judge of the world.
assuranceπίστιν
pistin · Greek Noun
A firm conviction, proof, or guarantee that provides certainty regarding a truth claim. In the context of the gospel, the resurrection is the historical, undeniable evidence provided by God to validate Christ’s claims and authority.
