LordΚύριος
Kyrios · Greek Noun
A title of supreme authority, respect, and divinity, frequently used for Jesus in the New Testament to signify His sovereignty and lordship over creation and the church.
illἀσθενέω
astheneō · Greek Verb
A general term for human sickness or physical infirmity; in the Bible, it is often linked to the consequence of the fall, yet here it serves as a platform for demonstrating divine power and glory.
deathθάνατος
thanatos · Greek Noun
The state of physical existence ending in the cessation of life; spiritually, it is the result of sin, which Christ ultimately overcomes through His own resurrection.
gloryδόξα
doxa · Greek Noun
The manifestation of God's presence, majesty, and divine attributes to His creation; it is the ultimate aim of all creation and redemption.
Son of GodΥἱὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ
Huios tou Theou · Greek Noun phrase
A title affirming Jesus’ unique, eternal relationship with the Father; it signifies His deity, divine origin, and role as the perfect representative of God to humanity.
lovedἀγαπάω
agapaō · Greek Verb
A term describing the highest form of selfless, sacrificial, and covenantal love; it is the nature of God's love toward His people, distinct from mere emotional affection.
Rabbiῥαββί
rhabbi · Greek Noun
A title meaning "my great one" or "master," used by students to address their teacher. In the New Testament, it is frequently used to address Jesus, acknowledging his authority and role as a rabbi/teacher.
the JewsἸουδαῖοι
Ioudaioi · Greek Noun
An ethnic and religious designation for the descendants of Jacob. In the Johannine literature, it frequently refers specifically to the Jewish religious leaders and those who opposed Jesus's mission.
to stoneλιθάζω
lithazō · Greek Verb
To execute someone by throwing stones at them; it was the prescribed legal punishment for certain capital crimes under the Mosaic Law. In this context, it represents the hostile intent of the religious authorities against Jesus.
lightφῶς
phōs · Greek Noun
A metaphorical term representing divine truth, moral purity, and the revelation of God. Walking in the light signifies living in obedience to God and communion with Christ, while darkness represents sin, ignorance, and separation from God.
walksπεριπατέω
peripateō · Greek Verb
Metaphorical language for one’s conduct, ethical lifestyle, or the daily journey of life before God. Walking implies a continuous, active progression in a specific moral or spiritual direction.
stumbleπταίω
ptaio · Greek Verb
A Greek term for a stumbling block or literal obstacle that causes someone to trip or fall. Spiritually, it refers to sinning, failing in one's faith, or falling into error due to a lack of divine guidance.
Lordκύριος
kyrios · Greek Noun
A formal title of respect for a teacher or a superior, used by disciples to address Jesus. In a theological sense, it acknowledges His authority, sovereignty, and divinity as the Messiah.
fallen asleepκοιμάω
koimaō · Greek Verb
To cease from physical life; the separation of the soul from the body. In a biblical context, it is the result of sin and the consequence of the Fall, yet for the believer, it is not the final end but a transition to be with Christ.
diedἀποθνήσκω
apothnēskō · Greek Verb
The cessation of biological life; the termination of earthly existence. In Scripture, it is often viewed as an enemy that has been defeated by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
believeπιστεύω
pisteuō · Greek Verb
A wholehearted trust, reliance, and commitment to God and His promises. It involves an intellectual assent to the truth of the Gospel, an emotional trust in Christ, and a volitional surrender of one's life to Him.
TwinΔίδυμος
Didymos · Greek Proper Noun
A name derived from the Aramaic 'Ta'oma' and Greek 'Didymos', meaning 'twin'. It is often associated with his doubting but loyal character, representing the human struggle to reconcile faith with tangible reality.
disciplesμαθηταῖς
mathētais · Greek Noun
Refers to the students or followers of a teacher. In the New Testament, it denotes those who have committed themselves to follow, learn from, and imitate Jesus Christ as their Master.
tombμνημεῖον
mnēmeion · Greek Noun
A place of burial, often a cave or rock-hewn chamber in the biblical context. Symbolically, it represents the finality of death and human limitation, which serves as the setting for divine power to be manifested through resurrection.
JewsἸουδαῖοι
Ioudaioi · Greek Noun
In the Gospel of John, 'the Jews' often refers specifically to the religious leadership or the Jewish populace in Judea who were skeptical of or hostile toward Jesus’ messianic claims.
consoleπαραμυθήσωνται
paramythēsontai · Greek Verb
To comfort, encourage, or advocate for someone in distress. It carries the sense of coming alongside someone to provide emotional and spiritual strength during a time of grieving or trial.
LordΚύριος
Kyrios · Greek Noun
A title of respect, authority, and often divinity. In the New Testament, it is used to address Jesus as the Sovereign Master and the promised Messiah.
diedἀποθνῄσκω
apothnēskō · Greek Verb
The cessation of physical life. Biblically, it is viewed as the consequence of sin, yet in Christ, it becomes a transitional state leading to eternal life for the believer.
resurrectionἀνάστασις
anastasis · Greek Noun
The act of being raised from the dead. It refers to the future eschatological restoration of the body to life and, fundamentally, is embodied in the person of Jesus Christ.
last dayἐσχάτος ἡμέρα
eschatos hēmera · Greek Noun phrase
The final era of human history in the present age, culminating in the return of Christ, the final judgment, and the ultimate restoration of all things.
I amἐγώ εἰμι
egō eimi · Greek Pronoun and Verb
The Greek term for the divine 'I am,' echoing the name of God revealed to Moses. It signifies Jesus' eternal existence and His unique, self-existent divine nature.
lifeζωή
zōē · Greek Noun
The spiritual and biological principle of existence. In Christ, it signifies not only the continuation of existence after death but the quality of eternal communion with God.
believesπιστεύω
pisteuō · Greek Verb
To place one's full trust, reliance, and commitment in a person or message. In the New Testament, it denotes saving faith, which involves an active, personal, and transformative relationship with Jesus Christ.
believesπιστεύω
pisteuō · Greek Verb
To place confidence, trust, and reliance in a person or thing, specifically in the context of the New Testament, it refers to a saving, transforming trust in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
ChristΧριστός
Christos · Greek Noun
The promised Anointed One of God, the King and Savior of Israel and the world, who fulfills the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament.
Son of Godυἱός
huios tou Theou · Greek Noun
A title designating Jesus’ unique divine nature, authority, and intimacy with the Father, affirming His deity and status as the incarnate God.
Lordκύριος
kyrios · Greek Noun
A title of supreme authority, majesty, and divinity, often used to address God or the exalted Jesus as the sovereign Master and ruler over one's life.
Teacherδιδάσκαλος
didaskalos · Greek Noun
An individual who instructs, often used specifically for Jesus as the authoritative Rabbi or teacher of divine truth and the Law of God.
LordΚύριος
Kyrios · Greek Noun
A title often used to address a master, owner, or one in a position of authority; in the New Testament, it is frequently used to address Jesus, acknowledging His divine authority and lordship.
diedἀποθνῄσκω
apothnēskō · Greek Verb
The cessation of physical life; a separation of the soul from the body as a consequence of sin, or the ultimate physical reality faced by humanity until the resurrection.
weepingκλαίω
klaiō · Greek Verb
To shed tears, often as an expression of sorrow, grief, or mourning over a loss or a difficult situation.
deeply movedἐμβριμάομαι
embrimaomai · Greek Verb
A term used in the Gospel of John to describe an internal reaction of intense emotional agitation, outrage, or visceral indignation, often in the face of death or the effects of sin.
greatly troubledταράσσω
tarassō · Greek Verb
A state of being stirred, agitated, or disturbed in one’s inner self; often used to describe emotional turmoil or distress.
weptδακρύω
dakryō · Greek Verb
The act of shedding tears, specifically denoting a quiet or silent shedding of tears, reflecting deep personal grief, empathy, or sorrow.
JewsἸουδαῖοι
Ioudaioi · Greek Noun
A term often used in John's Gospel to refer to the unbelieving religious establishment or the skeptical residents of Judea who opposed Jesus.
lovedἐφίλει
ephilei · Greek Verb
The Greek word 'phileō' denotes strong affection, friendship, or fondness. It speaks to the relational bond Jesus shared with Lazarus.
eyes of the blind manὀφθαλμοὺς τοῦ τυφλοῦ
ophthalmous tou typhlou · Greek Noun phrase
A miracle performed by Jesus, signifying His divine authority and messianic identity as the light of the world, often symbolizing the opening of spiritual eyes to the truth.
deeply movedἐμβριμώμενος
embrimōmenos · Greek Verb (participle)
In this context, a Greek term suggesting an intense, visceral reaction—often indignation, agitation, or deep sorrow—showing Jesus’ profound engagement with the reality of death.
Lordκύριε
kyrie · Greek Noun
A title acknowledging Jesus’ sovereign authority, divinity, and lordship, used here by Martha to express faith and submission.
believedπιστεύσῃς
pisteusēs · Greek Verb
The active, trust-based commitment of the whole person to God’s word and His revelation in Christ, necessary for experiencing His power.
gloryδόξαν
doxan · Greek Noun
The manifest presence, majesty, character, and power of God revealed to humanity, most perfectly seen in the person and works of Jesus Christ.
FatherΠατήρ
Patēr · Greek Noun
The title Jesus uses for God, emphasizing the intimate, familial relationship he has with the Father as the unique Son, and inviting believers into a relationship of trust and dependence.
thankεὐχαριστέω
eucharisteō · Greek Verb
The act of recognizing, acknowledging, and verbalizing gratitude for God's goodness and sovereign actions; it is a core posture of the believer's response to God's faithfulness.
believeπιστεύω
pisteuō · Greek Verb
The fundamental response of a person to the revelation of God in Christ; it involves trust, reliance, and commitment of one's whole self to Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God.
sentἀποστέλλω
apostellō · Greek Verb
In the context of the New Testament, this signifies one sent by God with divine authority and a specific mission, culminating in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
diedἀποθνήσκω
apothnēskō · Greek Verb/Adjective
A physical separation of the soul from the body, representing the consequence of sin and the ultimate human experience of brokenness that only God can overcome through resurrection.
