flesh and bloodαἷμα καὶ σάρξ
haima kai sarx · Greek Noun phrase
A common biblical idiom referring to the entirety of human nature, emphasizing the fragility, mortality, and physical reality of humanity.
deathθάνατος
thanatos · Greek Noun
The cessation of biological life; biblically, it is the result of sin and the ultimate enemy that Christ conquered through His own sacrificial death and resurrection.
destroyκαταργέω
katargeō · Greek Verb
To render powerless, nullify, or put out of operation; it implies stripping someone or something of its effective authority or influence.
devilδιάβολος
diabolos · Greek Noun
Literally "the accuser" or "slanderer"; the adversary of God and humanity who seeks to deceive, tempt, and hold captive through the fear of death and sin.
deliverἀπαλλάσσω
apallassō · Greek Verb
To set free or liberate from captivity, bondage, or danger, often implying the payment of a price or the intervention of a redeemer.
slaveryδουλεία
douleia · Greek Noun
A state of being held under the authority or control of another; in a spiritual context, it refers to the condition of those held captive by sin, fear, or demonic power.
angelsἄγγελος
angelos · Greek Noun
Heavenly beings created by God to serve as messengers and agents of His will, distinct from humanity. They are spirit-beings who stand in the presence of God but do not possess the nature of humanity, and thus are not the primary recipients of Christ's redemptive work.
offspring of Abrahamσπέρμα
sperma Abraam · Greek Noun
Refers to the descendants of Abraham, specifically highlighting the covenantal lineage. In a broader theological context, it encompasses all who share in the faith of Abraham, forming the family of God's people.
high priestἀρχιερεύς
archiereus · Greek Noun
The central mediator between God and humanity. He represents the people before God, offering sacrifices to secure atonement, and serves as the ultimate fulfillment of the Levitical priesthood.
merciful and faithfulἐλεήμων καὶ πιστός
eleēmōn kai pistos · Greek Adjective
Describes a state of compassionate care and reliable trustworthiness. It implies a heart that feels the pain of others and a character that remains steadfastly committed to the covenantal obligations.
make propitiationἱλάσκομαι
hilaskomai · Greek Verb/Noun phrase
The act of satisfying the righteous wrath of God against sin. By His sacrificial death, Christ provided the atonement that turns away judgment and reconciles sinners to a holy God.
sinsἁμαρτία
hamartia · Greek Noun
Acts of transgression or disobedience against God's law. Sin is a failure to conform to God's moral character, resulting in separation from Him and requiring divine sacrifice for forgiveness.
sufferedπάσχω
paschō · Greek Verb
Physical or emotional distress, pain, or hardship. In the life of Christ, it includes the totality of His earthly life leading up to the cross, serving as the basis for His deep empathy toward His people.
temptedπειράζω
peirazō · Greek Verb
The experience of being tested or solicited to do evil. While God tests His people for the purpose of growth, Satan tempts with the intent to lead into sin; Christ endured these trials without yielding.
