ChristΧριστός
Christos · Greek Noun
The anointed one of God, the promised Messiah who fulfills the Old Testament office of Prophet, Priest, and King. He is the eternal Son of God who became human to provide atonement for sin.
covenantδιαθήκη
diathēkē · Greek Noun
A formal, solemn agreement between God and human beings, establishing a relationship with specific stipulations, blessings, and consequences. In the Bible, God initiates these covenants to establish His rule and provide for the redemption of His people.
mediatesμεσιτεύω
mesiteuō · Greek Verb
To act as an intermediary or go-between, especially to reconcile parties or to secure a legal agreement. In this context, it refers to Jesus Christ acting as the representative who bridges the gap between God and humanity.
faultlessἄμεμπτος
amemptos · Greek Adjective
In a biblical sense, being blameless, perfect, or without defect in nature or performance. It implies complete efficacy and the lack of any deficiency that would require replacement.
Lordκύριος
kyrios · Greek Noun
The supreme authority and creator of all things, who reveals Himself to humanity. Used here in the sense of the LORD (Yahweh), the personal, covenant-keeping name of God.
lawsνόμος
nomos · Greek Noun
The supreme standard of divine will and instruction for humanity. In the context of the new covenant, it refers to the moral law of God being internalized through the work of the Holy Spirit rather than just external observance.
heartsκαρδία
kardia · Greek Noun
The center of human personality, encompassing the emotions, will, intellect, and spiritual life. In the new covenant, God transforms the heart, making it capable of desiring and obeying His will from within.
Knowγινώσκω
ginōskō · Greek Verb
To perceive, recognize, or experience; in a covenantal context, it refers to an intimate, personal, and relational knowledge of God rather than merely intellectual assent.
Lordκύριος
kyrios · Hebrew (as YHWH) / Greek (as Kyrios) Noun
The personal name of God revealed to Israel, signifying His self-existence, covenant faithfulness, and holiness. As the covenant Lord, He is the object of the people's ultimate allegiance and knowledge.
mercifulἵλεως
hileōs · Greek Adjective
Characterized by compassion, kindness, and the withholding of deserved punishment; it is the divine attribute of grace that pardons the guilty.
iniquitiesἀδικία
adikia · Greek Noun
Unrighteousness, lawlessness, or a perversion of God's standards; it implies a twisting of the moral order and a fundamental deviation from God’s character.
sinsἁμαρτία
hamartia · Greek Noun
Missing the mark of God's perfect standard; an act of rebellion or disobedience that alienates the individual from God.
covenantδιαθήκη
diathēkē · Greek Noun
A divinely initiated, solemn agreement that establishes a relationship between God and His people, often involving promises, obligations, and the shedding of blood. The 'new' covenant is inaugurated by the sacrifice of Christ.
obsoleteπαλαιόω
palaioō · Greek Verb
Something that has lost its effectiveness or authority, having been superseded by a better, final fulfillment. In theology, this refers to the passing of the Old Covenant order upon the arrival of the New.
