brothersἀδελφοί
adelphoi · Greek Noun
A term of endearment used by New Testament writers to emphasize the spiritual equality and unity of believers as members of the same divine family.
partialityπροσωποληψία
prosōpolēmpsia · Greek Noun
Literally "lifting of the face," referring to the sin of favoring one person over another based on external factors like wealth, status, or ethnicity rather than judging according to truth and character.
faithπίστις
pistis · Greek Noun
The body of truth revealed by God and the corresponding personal trust/reliance upon Jesus Christ for salvation. It represents the objective standard of the Gospel and the subjective commitment of the believer.
gloryδόξα
doxa · Greek Noun
A title reflecting the divine majesty and splendor of Christ; it asserts that Jesus possesses the essential nature and glory of God the Father.
assemblyσυναγωγή
synagōgē · Greek Noun
A gathering of God's people for worship or business; it specifically denotes the covenant community meeting together in the name of the Lord.
distinctionsδιακρίνω
diakrinō · Greek Verb
The act of judging or categorizing people based on worldly standards, leading to unfair discrimination and internal division within the body of Christ.
evil thoughtsδιαλογισμός
dialogismos · Greek Noun
In this context, it refers to the sinful, biased inner reasoning that leads to prejudice and violates the command to love one's neighbor.
chosenἐκλέγομαι
eklegomai · Greek Verb
Refers to God’s sovereign and gracious act of selecting individuals to belong to Him, not based on human merit or social status, but on His divine purpose.
rich in faithπλούσιος
plousios · Greek Adjective
Refers to the spiritual riches—forgiveness, grace, and eternal life—that God bestows upon those who trust Him, which far outweigh any material poverty.
heirsκληρονόμος
klēronomos · Greek Noun
Those who have been adopted into God’s family and are designated by Him to receive the eternal blessings of His sovereign reign.
kingdomβασιλεία
basileia · Greek Noun
The sovereign rule and reign of God; it refers to the eternal, spiritual reality where God's will is perfectly fulfilled and believers experience His presence.
dishonoredἀτιμάζω
atimazō · Greek Verb
To treat someone with contempt, shame, or lack of proper respect, often disregarding their God-given dignity.
oppressκαταδυναστεύω
katadynasteuō · Greek Verb
To exercise power cruelly, unjustly, or tyrannically over others, often exploiting those in a weaker position.
blasphemeβλασφημέω
blasphēmeō · Greek Verb
To speak irreverently, mockingly, or defiantly against God or that which belongs to Him.
honorable nameὄνομα
onoma · Greek Noun
Refers specifically to the name of Jesus Christ or the Triune God, which represents His authority, character, and saving presence over believers.
royal lawνόμος βασιλικός
nomos basilikos · Greek Noun phrase
The supreme commandment of Christ that summarizes the moral requirements of the Old Testament law, centered on love for God and neighbor.
show partialityπροσωπολημπτέω
prosōpolēmpteō · Greek Verb
The act of judging, favoring, or discriminating against others based on social status, wealth, or outward appearance, violating the principle of equality before God.
sinἁμαρτία
hamartia · Greek Noun
An action, thought, or attitude that misses the mark of God's perfect standard, representing an act of rebellion or disobedience against His will.
transgressorsπαραβάτης
parabatēs · Greek Noun
Someone who has stepped over a boundary or violated a specific law or commandment of God, thereby incurring legal guilt.
