promiseἐπαγγελία
epangelia · Greek Noun
A prophetic declaration or oath made by God to His people, establishing a covenantal commitment that He will fulfill in His perfect timing. It often refers to the specific covenant made with the patriarchs regarding the land and the multiplication of descendants.
kingβασιλεύς
basileus · Greek Noun
A generic term for a monarch, ruler, or sovereign, often implying absolute or dictatorial authority in the context of ancient Near Eastern powers like Egypt.
raceγένος
genos · Greek Noun
In this context, it refers to the children of Israel, the descendants of Jacob, recognized as a chosen people set apart by God for His purposes and covenantal relationship.
fathersπατήρ
patēr · Greek Noun
Commonly used in Scripture to refer to ancestors or patriarchal figures who established the faith and lineage of the people of God.
beautifulἀστεῖος
asteios · Greek Adjective
In a biblical context, this term often describes someone who is pleasing, acceptable, or specifically favored by God. It signifies a divine recognition of character, destiny, or spiritual potential.
exposedἐκτεθέντος
ekteithentos · Greek Verb (Participle)
To cast out or abandon, often used in scripture to describe the exposing of an infant to the elements or death.
adoptedἀνείλατο
aneilato · Greek Verb
The act of taking someone into one's own family as a legal child, symbolizing acceptance, inheritance, and a change in identity.
wisdomσοφίᾳ
sophia · Greek Noun
A term denoting the total body of Egyptian knowledge, science, philosophy, and occult practices, representing the highest intellectual attainments of the ancient world.
mightyδυνατός
dynatos · Greek Adjective
Possessing strength, power, or capability, often used in scripture to describe those used by God to perform significant works.
heartκαρδίαν
kardia · Greek Noun
In biblical usage, the heart is the center of the human personality, encompassing the intellect, will, emotions, and moral decision-making.
wrongedἀδικούμενον
adikoumenon · Greek Verb (Participle)
A legal, social, or physical injustice committed against an individual, implying a violation of rights or moral law.
oppressedκαταπονουμένῳ
kataponoumenō · Greek Verb (Participle)
Refers to those who are burdened, crushed, or treated harshly by others, often calling for divine justice or intervention.
avengedἐποιήσατο ἐκδίκησιν
epoiēsato ekdikēsin · Greek Verb Phrase
The act of seeking justice or imposing penalty against a wrongdoer, which in a biblical context is ultimately reserved for God, though delegated to human authorities.
salvationσωτηρίαν
sōtērian · Greek Noun
The act of being rescued, delivered, or set free from danger, captivity, or the consequences of sin; fundamentally a work initiated and accomplished by God.
reconcileσυνεβίβασεν
synebibasen · Greek Verb
To restore peace, harmony, or a broken relationship; it often implies bringing together parties that have been estranged or are in conflict.
brothersἀδελφοί
adelphoi · Greek Noun
A term used here to emphasize the communal, shared identity and common ancestry of the people of Israel.
wrongἀδικέετε
adikeete · Greek Verb
Refers to the act of committing an injustice, harming, or acting unfairly against someone, often violating their rights or well-being.
rulerἄρχοντα
archonta · Greek Noun
One who holds authority, power, or dominion, often implying responsibility for governance or leadership over a group.
judgeδικαστήν
dikastēn · Greek Noun
One appointed or authorized to arbitrate, adjudicate, or decide cases of justice and law among people.
exileπάροικος
paroikos · Greek Noun/Adjective
A person who resides in a foreign land away from their home or native country, often characterized by displacement or estrangement.
angelἄγγελος
angelos · Greek Noun
A spiritual messenger of God who serves as an intermediary to deliver divine messages or perform specific tasks on behalf of the Lord.
wildernessἐρήμῳ
erēmō · Greek Noun
An uncultivated, uninhabited, or desolate region, often used in Scripture as a place of testing, preparation, and divine encounter.
flame of fireφλογὶ πυρός
phlogi pyros · Greek Noun phrase
A common biblical symbol of the divine presence, holiness, glory, and sometimes judgment, appearing here to manifest God's revelation.
GodΘεός
Theos · Greek Noun
The supreme, eternal Creator and Sovereign of the universe, who enters into personal covenant relationships with humanity. In this context, it refers to the God of Israel's patriarchs, emphasizing the continuity of His covenant promises.
LordΚύριος
Kyrios · Greek Noun
A title for the supreme deity in both Testaments, signifying sovereignty, authority, and divine ownership. In the New Testament, it is frequently used to identify Jesus as deity or the Father as the supreme Lord of creation and salvation.
holyἅγιος
hagios · Greek Adjective
A state of being set apart for God's presence, purpose, or service. It signifies moral purity and the separation of something from common use to divine use, demanding reverence.
afflictionκάκωσις
kakōsis · Greek Noun
Deep suffering, oppression, or misery, often used in Scripture to describe the state of God’s people under foreign bondage or sinful circumstances, which elicits God’s intervention.
redeemerῥύστης
rhystēs · Greek Noun
The act of setting free or rescuing from bondage, captivity, or danger. Theologically, it often refers to God’s act of liberating His people from physical or spiritual slavery by paying a price or exercising power.
angelἄγγελος
angelos · Greek Noun
A supernatural messenger sent by God to serve as a representative of His presence or to deliver His word. In the context of the burning bush, the 'Angel of the Lord' is often understood as a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ.
rulerἄρχων
archōn · Greek Noun
One who exercises authority, governs, or leads. In a biblical context, it refers to those ordained by God to administer justice and guide the people of God according to His law.
wondersτέρας
teras · Greek Noun
An act or event that defies the laws of nature, intended to manifest God's power and validate a divine message or messenger.
signsσημεῖον
sēmeion · Greek Noun
An object, event, or action that serves as a divine signal or evidence of God's presence, authority, or future purpose.
prophetπροφήτης
prophētēs · Greek Noun
A spokesperson for God, chosen and inspired by the Holy Spirit to communicate divine truth, rebuke sin, or foretell future events.
congregationἐκκλησία
ekklēsia · Greek Noun
A gathering or assembly of people, often used in the New Testament to describe the body of believers or the assembly of Israel under the covenant.
angelἄγγελος
angelos · Greek Noun
A spiritual being created by God to serve as a messenger, ministering spirit, or agent of divine intervention in human affairs.
living oraclesλόγιος
logia zōnta · Greek Noun (plural)
The authoritative, life-giving revelation of God’s will and promises, specifically referring to the Word of God which possesses the power to transform and direct human life.
refused to obeyἀπειθέω
apeitheō · Greek Verb
To reject God’s authority or direction, characterized by a hardened heart and a failure to submit to His revealed will.
godsθεός
theos · Greek Noun (plural)
Deities or objects of worship, often reflecting human attempts to manufacture divine assistance or control the divine, which is strictly prohibited by God's commandments.
calfμόσχος
moschos · Greek Noun
An image representing a deity, often used in idolatrous worship. Biblically, it refers to objects made by human hands that are substituted for the true God, frequently associated with divine judgment and spiritual rebellion.
sacrificeθυσία
thysia · Greek Noun
The act of offering something to a deity, often involving the slaughter of animals. It represents surrender, worship, and the attempt to appease or gain favor from a god.
idolεἴδωλον
eidōlon · Greek Noun
A false god or any object, person, or idea that replaces the true God as the object of supreme devotion. It is fundamentally an act of rebellion against the first commandment.
gave them overπαραδίδωμι
paradidōmi · Greek Verb
The act of divine abandonment where God allows individuals or nations to persist in their sinful desires and rebellious choices, leading to self-destructive consequences. It is a form of judicial judgment.
host of heavenστρατιά
stratia · Greek Noun
In this context, it refers to the celestial bodies (sun, moon, stars) worshipped by pagan nations instead of the Creator. It highlights the error of worshipping the created order rather than the Creator.
tentσκηνή
skēnē · Greek Noun
The physical place where God's presence dwelt among His people; it represents the holiness of God and His covenant relationship with Israel. It also serves as a shadow or type of heavenly realities.
Molochמֹלֶךְ
Molek · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Canaanite/Ammonite deity associated with child sacrifice. It represents the height of spiritual corruption and demonic influence in ancient near-eastern paganism.
exileμετοικεσία
metoikesia · Greek Noun
Forced removal from one's homeland, often used by the prophets as a judgment from God for covenant disobedience and persistent idolatry.
