rulersἄρχοντες
archontes · Greek Noun
Leaders or magistrates with authority over the people, typically referring to members of the Sanhedrin. They held administrative and judicial power in the Jewish community.
eldersπρεσβύτεροι
presbyteroi · Greek Noun
Men recognized for their age, experience, and wisdom, who served as members of the Jewish council or governing body (Sanhedrin). They played a critical role in the religious and social leadership of Israel.
scribesγραμματεῖς
grammateis · Greek Noun
Experts in the interpretation and application of the Mosaic Law. They were highly respected teachers who studied, taught, and preserved the Hebrew Scriptures for the community.
high priestἀρχιερεύς
archiereus · Greek Noun
The chief religious official of the Jewish nation, responsible for the oversight of the Temple and presiding over the Sanhedrin. Under the Law of Moses, the role was hereditary and lifelong, though political appointees often held the office during the Roman occupation.
Holy Spiritπνεῦμα ἅγιον
pneuma hagion · Greek Noun phrase
The Third Person of the Trinity, who indwells, empowers, and guides believers. In the New Testament, being 'filled' with the Spirit denotes being under His control, influence, and inspiration for the purpose of bearing witness to Christ.
nameὄνομα
onoma · Greek Noun
In a biblical context, it refers to the authority, efficacy, and authorization behind an action. To do something in a 'name' is to act by the authority, character, and representation of that person.
ChristΧριστός (from Hebrew Mashiach)
Christos · Greek/Hebrew Noun/Title
The human title for the Messiah, meaning 'Anointed One.' It signifies His divine appointment as the Savior of the world and the fulfiller of all Old Testament prophecy regarding the redemption of humanity.
crucifiedσταυρόω
stauroō · Greek Verb
The act of putting to death on a cross. In a theological sense, it refers to the substitutionary sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who took upon Himself the penalty for human sin, thus reconciling God and man.
raisedἐγείρω
egeirō · Greek Verb
The divine act by which God the Father brought Jesus back to life after His death. This event is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, demonstrating Christ's victory over sin and death and providing the assurance of future resurrection for all believers.
crippled manἀσθενής
asthenēs · Greek Adjective/Noun
A physical or spiritual impairment that renders a person unable to walk or function fully. In the Gospels, such physical healing by Jesus is a 'sign' that points to His identity as the Messiah and His authority to restore what sin has broken.
JesusἸησοῦς
Iēsous · Greek Noun
The personal name of the incarnate Son of God, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation,' identifying Him as the Messiah and the only means of redemption for humanity.
stoneλίθος
lithos · Greek Noun
A metaphor for Christ's rejection by Jewish leadership, while simultaneously affirming His foundational, essential role in God's redemptive plan and the structure of the Church.
buildersοἰκοδόμων
oikodomōn · Greek Noun
A term describing leaders or authorities responsible for building or directing God’s people, here highlighting their failure to recognize the Messiah.
cornerstoneκεφαλὴν γωνίας
kephalēn gōnias · Greek Noun phrase
A primary architectural stone that determines the orientation and alignment of a building, symbolizing Christ as the supreme, foundational authority upon which the entire Church is built.
salvationσωτηρία
sōtēria · Greek Noun
The act of being rescued from the power, penalty, and eventual presence of sin, available exclusively through faith in Jesus Christ as the mediator between God and humanity.
nameὄνομα
onoma · Greek Noun
In biblical thought, a name represents the person's identity, authority, character, and power. To be saved by a 'name' is to be saved by the person and authority of Jesus Himself.
