ChristΧριστός
Christos · Greek Noun
Refers to the Messiah, the anointed One, who fulfills the Old Testament office of the high priest. It emphasizes his divine nature and his role as the mediator between God and humanity.
high priestἀρχιερεύς
archiereus · Greek Noun
A religious official authorized to offer sacrifices and represent people before God. Christ is the ultimate High Priest who offers himself as the final sacrifice.
holy placesἅγια
hagia · Greek Noun
Refers to the heavenly realm or the presence of God itself, into which Christ entered. It signifies the true, ultimate sanctuary of which the earthly tabernacle was only a shadow.
redemptionλύτρωσις
lytrōsis · Greek Noun
A profound theological concept signifying liberation from bondage, specifically the forgiveness of sins and restoration to God, purchased by the price of Christ's blood. The term 'eternal' emphasizes that this redemption is permanent and not subject to repetition.
sanctifyἁγιάζω
hagiazō · Greek Verb
The act of setting apart or making holy. Biblically, it involves both the cleansing from sin and the dedication of a person or object to God's service.
purificationκαθαρισμός
katharismos · Greek Noun
The ceremonial act of washing or cleansing to remove ritual impurity, enabling a person to approach God. In the New Covenant, it signifies internal cleansing from the defilement of sin.
eternal Spiritπνεῦμα αἰώνιον
pneuma aiōnion · Greek Noun/Adjective phrase
Used here as a technical term for the Holy Spirit. His eternal nature ensures that Christ’s offering has infinite, timeless efficacy, contrasting with the temporary nature of Old Covenant sacrifices.
dead worksνεκρῶν ἔργων
nekrōn ergōn · Greek Adjective/Noun phrase
Refers to actions performed in a state of spiritual death, devoid of life-giving faith, and unable to gain favor with God. They represent the futile efforts of human works before justification.
mediatorμεσίτης
mesitēs · Greek Noun
An authorized go-between or intercessor who brings two parties together. Christ acts as the mediator of the New Covenant, securing the relationship between God and humanity through his sacrifice.
new covenantδιαθήκη καινή
diathēkē kainē · Greek Noun/Adjective phrase
The new relationship or testament established by God with his people through Christ’s blood, replacing the old, temporary system of the Law. It is characterized by internal transformation and full forgiveness.
inheritanceκληρονομία
klēronomia · Greek Noun
The spiritual and eternal blessings promised by God to his children. It signifies the secure, lasting possession of God’s kingdom and life, guaranteed by Christ's death.
transgressionsπαράβασις
parabasis · Greek Noun
An act of rebellion against divine law or moral failure. It describes the state of missing the mark and needing the atonement provided by Christ.
willδιαθήκη
diathēkē · Greek Noun
A legal document or testament that outlines the distribution of an estate upon the death of the testator. In this context, it carries the dual meaning of a testament and the covenant of God, both requiring death to become effective.
deathθάνατος
thanatos · Greek Noun
The cessation of physical life. In a theological sense, it is the fundamental requirement for the ratification of a testament and the atonement for sin.
covenantδιαθήκη
diathēkē · Greek Noun
An agreement between God and His people, often ratified by a sacrifice, which establishes a relationship and sets forth the terms of life under God's rule.
bloodαἷμα
haima · Greek Noun
The vital fluid of a living creature. Biblically, it is the primary symbol and instrument of atonement and purification, representing the life surrendered to God.
lawνόμος
nomos · Greek Noun
The divine law given through Moses at Sinai, which reveals God's holiness and man's need for atonement. It includes both moral and ceremonial aspects.
hyssopὕσσωπος
hyssopos · Greek Noun
A small, bushy plant used in the Old Testament ritual laws, particularly in ceremonies involving the application of blood or water for purification.
sprinkledραντίζω
rhantizō · Greek Verb
The act of applying blood or water to a person or object to ceremonially cleanse them from defilement and set them apart for holy service.
bloodαἷμα
haima · Greek Noun
The life-force of a creature, which in biblical sacrifice represents the substitutionary death and atonement made for sin before God.
tentמִשְׁכָּן
mishkan · Hebrew Noun
A portable structure used in the Old Testament as the dwelling place of God’s presence among His people, serving as a sanctuary for worship and sacrifice.
lawתּוֹרָה
torah · Hebrew Noun
The collection of divine instructions and moral requirements given through Moses, often used to contrast the era of works with the era of grace in Christ.
purifiedκαθαρίζω
katharizō · Greek Verb
The state of being cleansed or ceremonially consecrated, removing impurity or defilement so that something may be fit for holy use.
forgivenessἄφεσις
aphesis · Greek Noun
The act of releasing a person from the debt, guilt, or penalty incurred by transgression against God’s law, secured only through the atonement provided by Christ.
sinsἁμαρτία
hamartia · Greek Noun
Lawless acts or deviations from the moral standard established by God, which create a barrier between humanity and a holy Creator.
copiesἀντίτυπον
antitypon · Greek Noun
An earthly or symbolic representation that mirrors a greater, eternal reality found in the spiritual or heavenly realm.
sacrificesθυσία
thysia · Greek Noun
A religious act or ritual established by God, particularly those relating to atonement and service in the sanctuary.
ChristΧριστός
Christos · Greek Noun
The Anointed One, the Messiah, who fulfills the Old Testament prophecies as the eternal High Priest and the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of the world.
holy placesἅγια
hagia · Greek Noun
The inner sanctuary of the tabernacle or temple, where God's presence dwelt between the cherubim and where the high priest entered to make atonement.
high priestἀρχιερεύς
archiereus · Greek Noun
The appointed leader who served as the mediator between God and the people, performing the rituals of atonement on behalf of the nation, especially on the Day of Atonement.
sufferπαθεῖν
pathein · Greek Verb
The act of enduring pain, distress, or hardship, often used in scripture to describe the agony and physical death of Jesus Christ for the sake of humanity's redemption.
foundationκαταβολῆς
katabolēs · Greek Noun
The commencement of the created order by God; in this context, it marks the span of human history prior to Christ's incarnation.
once for allἅπαξ
hapax · Greek Adverb
A state of completeness or finality that does not require repetition; signifies an action that happened once and remains effective for eternity.
end of the agesαἰώνων
aiōnōn · Greek Noun
The concluding epoch of the old covenant era, often associated with the arrival of the Messiah and the inauguration of the new covenant.
sinἁμαρτίαν
hamartian · Greek Noun
Moral rebellion against God’s law, an inward state of corruption, and the resulting guilt that separates humanity from the Creator.
sacrificeθυσίᾳ
thysia · Greek Noun
A ritual or act of offering something valuable (or a life) to God to atone for sins or to show dedication; culminates in the death of Christ as the final sacrifice.
dieἀποθανεῖν
apothanein · Greek Verb
The irrevocable end of earthly life, brought about by sin entering the world, which acts as the boundary of human existence.
judgmentκρίσις
krisis · Greek Noun
The divine verdict passed by God upon all individuals according to their deeds and their relationship with Him, following their earthly life.
ChristΧριστός
Christos · Greek Noun
The anointed one, the Messiah of Israel and Savior of the world, who fulfills the Old Testament office of High Priest and the role of the atoning sacrifice.
bearἀνενεγκεῖν
anenenkein · Greek Verb
The act of vicariously taking on the burden, penalty, or consequences of transgressions to secure forgiveness for others.
appear a second timeὀφθήσεται
ophthēsetai · Greek Verb
The promised return of Jesus Christ to earth, marking the completion of His redemptive work and the commencement of the eternal state for the redeemed.
saveσωτηρίαν
sōtērian · Greek Noun
The final restoration and deliverance of believers from the presence, power, and ultimate penalty of sin, realized fully at Christ's return.
eagerly waitingἀπεκδεχομένοις
apekdechomenois · Greek Verb
The expectant and hopeful anticipation of a believer for the return of Christ, characterized by vigilance and faith.