Follow meἀκολούθει
akolouthei · Greek Verb
A call to discipleship involving physical movement and spiritual submission. It implies abandoning one's own agenda to learn from, imitate, and be formed by Jesus as one's Master.
Lawתּוֹרָה
torah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the first five books of the Old Testament (Pentateuch) authored by Moses. In the New Testament, it often denotes the entire body of divine instruction and law given by God to Israel.
prophetsנָבִיא
nabi' · Hebrew Noun
Those who spoke God’s message to His people, often revealing future events or calling the people to repentance and faith. They provided consistent testimony pointing toward the coming of the Savior.
NazarethΝαζαρέτ
Nazareth · Greek Proper Noun
The Messiah or Savior promised in the Old Testament, whose human origins from a humble, despised town like Nazareth were often questioned by contemporaries.
IsraeliteἸσραηλίτης
Israēlītēs · Greek Noun
A Hebrew or Greek noun denoting a member of the covenant people of God, descendants of Jacob, chosen to be a light to the nations and recipients of God's promises.
deceitδόλος
dolos · Greek Noun
Guile, craftiness, or treachery; in a moral sense, it refers to a lack of hypocrisy, integrity, and sincerity of heart before God and man.
Rabbiῥαββί
rhabbi · Greek Noun
A title of respect meaning 'teacher' or 'master,' used by disciples to address those recognized as having authority and wisdom in interpreting the Scriptures.
Son of Godυἱὸς τοῦ θεοῦ
huios tou Theou · Greek Noun Phrase
A designation of Jesus' divine nature, indicating His unique relationship with the Father and His authority as the promised Messiah who brings the kingdom of God.
King of Israelβασιλεὺς τοῦ Ἰσραήλ
basileus tou Israēl · Greek Noun Phrase
The long-awaited Davidic ruler who would sit on the throne of David forever, fulfilling the covenant promises of God to establish His righteous kingdom over His people.
believeπιστεύω
pisteuō · Greek Verb
The act of placing trust, reliance, and commitment in Jesus Christ as the Savior and Son of God, resulting in a transformative relationship and the reception of eternal life.
Truly, trulyἀμήν, ἀμήν
amēn, amēn · Greek Adverb/Interjection
A solemn, emphatic introductory formula used by Jesus to denote the truth, authority, and divine origin of His following words. It highlights the importance and certainty of the revelation being given.
heavenοὐρανός
ouranos · Greek Noun
In biblical theology, heaven is the dwelling place of God and the spiritual realm where His will is perfectly accomplished, distinct from the created earthly realm. To see it "opened" signifies a divine revelation or the breaking down of the barrier between the earthly and the divine.
angels of Godἄγγελος
angelos tou Theou · Greek Noun
Supernatural, created beings who serve as messengers, agents, and ministers of God, carrying out His will in both the heavenly and earthly realms. They are often seen as attendants in God’s court or active participants in the unfolding of His redemptive history.
Son of Manυἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου
hyios tou anthrōpou · Greek Noun phrase
A messianic title derived from Daniel 7:13-14, referring to the one who receives an everlasting kingdom from the Ancient of Days. In the New Testament, it is Jesus' preferred self-designation, emphasizing both His humanity and His unique authority as the representative and mediator between God and man.
