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.
