Passoverפֶּסַח
pesach · Hebrew Noun
A major Jewish festival commemorating the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, symbolizing redemption and the sacrificial lamb. In the New Testament, it points forward to Christ as the ultimate Passover Lamb whose blood provides salvation.
hourὥρα
hōra · Greek Noun
Refers to the preordained timing of Christ’s suffering, death, and glorification. It signifies the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan throughout history, centering on the cross.
lovedἀγαπάω
agapaō · Greek Verb
The Greek term for a self-sacrificial, unconditional, and divine love. It is the kind of love God has for humanity, manifested most perfectly in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
devilδιάβολος
diabolos · Greek Noun
The supreme spiritual adversary of God and humanity. He is the tempter, deceiver, and accuser who opposes God’s kingdom and orchestrated the betrayal of Christ.
betrayπαραδίδωμι
paradidōmi · Greek Verb
To hand over or deliver someone, especially to enemies, for malicious or treacherous purposes. In Scripture, it is used for the act of Judas turning Jesus over to religious authorities.
heartκαρδία
kardia · Greek Noun
The innermost part of a person, representing the seat of emotions, will, intellect, and moral decisions. It is the place where one decides to follow God or to harbor evil.
washνίπτω
niptō · Greek Verb
A humble act of service typically performed by a slave or servant for guests. In this context, it symbolizes Christ’s humility, servanthood, and the cleansing work He performs for His people.
LordΚύριος
Kyrios · Greek Noun
A title of respect, sovereignty, and divinity, acknowledging Jesus as Master and God. It implies authority, lordship, and a relationship of submission from the believer.
washνίπτω
niptō · Greek Verb
The act of cleansing or purifying, often used in a ritual or symbolic sense to indicate moral or spiritual cleansing from sin, as well as an act of humble service.
understandγινώσκω
ginōskō · Greek Verb
A mental grasp of truth, discernment, or spiritual perception that goes beyond mere intellectual knowledge to a deeper understanding of God's purposes.
shareμέρος
meros · Greek Noun
An inheritance, participation, or partnership; specifically, spiritual fellowship or a portion in the salvation and kingdom of Christ.
cleanκαθαρός
katharos · Greek Adjective
To be ritually or morally pure, free from the defilement of sin, or set apart for God's holy use; often achieved through divine cleansing.
bathedλούω
louō · Greek Verb
To have washed the whole body, distinguished from the partial washing of extremities; symbolizes the foundational and once-for-all cleansing that occurs at salvation (regeneration).
cleanκαθαρός
katharos · Greek Adjective
A formal or informal agreement between two parties, but in a spiritual context, it often refers to being set apart from sin or the defilement of the world, reflecting moral purity in the sight of God.
betrayπαραδίδωμι
paradidomi · Greek Verb
The act of violating a trust, typically referring to delivering someone into the hands of enemies; in this context, it refers to Judas's premeditated act against Jesus.
Teacherδιδάσκαλος
didaskalos · Greek Noun
A title of respect for one who imparts knowledge, but in the New Testament, it signifies Jesus as the ultimate authority on divine truth and the interpreter of God's will.
Lordκύριος
kyrios · Greek Noun
A term of sovereignty and authority, signifying the One who possesses absolute ownership, authority, and lordship over all creation and specifically over the lives of His followers.
exampleὑπόδειγμα
hypodeigma · Greek Noun
A pattern, model, or prototype intended to be imitated; in a moral or spiritual context, it serves as an archetype for the behavior expected of believers.
Truly, trulyἀμήν, ἀμήν
amēn, amēn · Greek Adverb/Interjection
A term used by Jesus to emphasize the absolute truth and divine authority of the statement that follows. It highlights the importance of the teaching being delivered.
servantδοῦλος
doulos · Greek Noun
One who serves another, often implying a position of subjection or bondage to a master. In a spiritual sense, it denotes believers who are bondservants to Christ.
messengerἀπόστολος
apostolos · Greek Noun
One who is sent with a commission or a specific message from another. It carries the authority of the sender to represent them in their task.
blessedμακάριος
makarios · Greek Adjective
A state of spiritual joy, favor, and divine approval granted by God to those who are in a right relationship with Him or obedient to His commands.
chosenἐκλέγομαι
eklegomai · Greek Verb
In the context of divine sovereignty, it refers to God's act of calling individuals into a special relationship, mission, or status, often implying a setting apart for His purposes.
Scriptureγραφή
graphē · Greek Noun
Refers to the holy writings of the Old Testament, regarded as the inspired, authoritative, and infallible Word of God.
fulfilledπληρόω
plēroō · Greek Verb
The act of bringing a prophecy or divine promise to pass; the completion or realization of what God has ordained.
I am heἐγώ εἰμι
egō eimi · Greek Pronoun/Verb
A title of divinity used by Jesus, echoing the divine name revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14 (Yahweh). It signifies His pre-existence, deity, and identity as the promised Messiah.
receivesλαμβάνω
lambanō · Greek Verb
To accept, welcome, or take into one's life or company. In a spiritual sense, it involves embracing the message and the messenger sent by God, which is equivalent to receiving God Himself.
