I amεἰμί
eimi · Greek Verb
Used by Jesus to claim divine identity, equality with God, and the source of all life and truth. It echoes the name of God revealed in Exodus 3:14 (YHWH).
vineἄμπελος
ampelos · Greek Noun
Symbolically represents the source of life, spiritual sustenance, and the connection through which God's people receive nourishment to produce works of righteousness.
vinedresserγεωργός
geōrgos · Greek Noun
The one who possesses authority over creation and the church; the Father actively cultivates, protects, and matures the lives of believers to ensure they fulfill their purpose.
fruitκαρπός
karpos · Greek Noun
In a spiritual context, these represent the tangible evidence of a believer's life in Christ, produced by the Holy Spirit (such as character transformation and good works).
prunesκαθαίρω
kathairō · Greek Verb
The process of God intentionally refining, disciplining, or removing hindrances from a believer’s life to increase their capacity for spiritual maturity and productivity.
cleanκαθαρός
katharos · Greek Adjective
A state of being made spiritually pure or ceremonially acceptable, typically through the cleansing work of Christ and the application of God's Word.
wordλόγος
logos · Greek Noun
Refers to the divine revelation of God's will, Jesus’ teachings, and the gospel message, which acts as a powerful, living instrument to sanctify and direct believers.
Abideμένω
menō · Greek Verb
To remain, stay, or dwell; it denotes a continuous, vital, and intimate relationship of dependence and communion with Christ.
abideμένω
menō · Greek Verb
To live in a state of continuous connection, dependency, and intimate fellowship with another person. In a spiritual context, it signifies a vital, sustained relationship with Christ that characterizes the life of a true believer.
thrown awayβάλλεται
ballō · Greek Verb
A cutting or removal from a source of life. Metaphorically, it refers to the spiritual state of being disconnected from God’s grace and life-giving presence.
branchκλῆμα
klēma · Greek Noun
A botanical reference representing the individual’s reliance upon the main source of life. The branch possesses no inherent life apart from the vine and is designed to demonstrate its connection through the production of life-sustaining results.
fireπῦρ
pyr · Greek Noun
In Scripture, fire often symbolizes divine judgment, purification, or the final consequence of rejecting God’s life and truth.
wordsῥῆμα
rhēma · Greek Noun
The audible or written expression of God’s truth, character, and will. It carries the authority of the speaker and is intended to be internalised by the believer to shape their desires and actions.
glorifiedδοξάζω
doxazō · Greek Verb
To make the character, majesty, and holiness of God visible and manifest to others. It is the ultimate goal of the believer’s life and witness.
fruitκαρπός
karpos · Greek Noun
In the context of the vine, this represents the natural, visible outcomes of a life connected to Christ. It refers to righteous character, good works, and spiritual growth that result from the Holy Spirit’s work within a person.
disciplesμαθητής
mathētēs · Greek Noun
One who is a student, adherent, and imitator of a master. It implies not just learning the master's teachings but adopting their lifestyle and loyalty.
loveἀγάπη
agapē · Greek Noun
A deep, self-sacrificial, and unconditional commitment to the well-being of another. Biblically, it is the nature of God himself and the standard for relational conduct among his people.
keepτηρέω
tēreō · Greek Verb
To guard, protect, or faithfully observe instructions. It implies not just outward conformity but a heart-felt allegiance to the revealed will of God.
commandmentsἐντολή
entolē · Greek Noun
Authoritative instructions or directions from God given for the guidance, holiness, and flourishing of his people. They are expressions of God’s wisdom and love, designed to keep the believer in intimate fellowship with him.
joyχαρά
chara · Greek Noun
A state of profound gladness, delight, or cheerfulness, often rooted in God's presence, promises, or salvation rather than mere outward circumstances. It is a fruit of the Spirit and a hallmark of the believer's life in Christ.
commandmentἐντολή
entolē · Greek Noun
A set of divine instructions or moral obligations given by God to His people. In the New Testament, it centers on the dual mandate of loving God and loving one's neighbor, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
loveἀγάπη
agapē · Greek Noun
A sacrificial, self-giving, and unconditional commitment to the well-being of another. Biblically, it is epitomized by God's character and the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ for humanity.
lay down his lifeτίθημι τὴν ψυχήν
tithēmi tēn psychēn · Greek Verb phrase
To relinquish, surrender, or sacrifice one's own existence or life for the sake of another. It signifies the ultimate act of self-denial and sacrificial commitment.
friendsφίλος
philos · Greek Noun
One who shares a bond of mutual affection, trust, and intimacy. In the context of Christ, it denotes those who have been reconciled to God and are in a relationship of obedience and intimacy with Him.
servantsδοῦλος
doulos · Greek Noun
One who is bound to the service of another, often implying a position of subordination, duty, and limited access to the master's private intentions or affairs.
masterκύριος
kyrios · Greek Noun
One who possesses authority, ownership, or control over others; a lord or owner. In Scripture, it signifies the absolute sovereignty of God over His creation and His people.
Fatherπατήρ
patēr · Greek Noun
The first person of the Trinity, the Creator and sustainer of all things, who reveals Himself to humanity through His Son, Jesus Christ, and through His Word.
choseἐκλέγομαι
eklegomai · Greek Verb
To select or elect, often implying a divine choice for a specific purpose or relationship. In a theological sense, it refers to God's sovereign initiative in salvation and calling individuals to Himself apart from human merit.
appointedτίθημι
tithēmi · Greek Verb
To set someone apart for a specific task, function, or office. It carries the sense of commissioning or ordaining an individual to fulfill a divine mandate.
fruitκαρπός
karpos · Greek Noun
Metaphorical language referring to the tangible outcomes of a believer's life, including character transformation, good works, and the winning of souls, resulting from abiding in Christ.
abideμένω
menō · Greek Verb
To remain, continue, or endure. Biblically, it refers to the permanence of spiritual life and its effects, which persist because they are rooted in God's eternal nature rather than human effort.
nameὄνομα
onoma · Greek Noun
Referring to the authority, character, and mission of the person mentioned. Praying in the name of Jesus signifies asking in alignment with His will, by His merit, and under His delegated authority.
commandἐντέλλομαι
entellomai · Greek Verb
An authoritative charge or instruction given to the followers of Christ. It emphasizes the obligation of believers to obey the revealed will of the Lord.
