lawyerνομικός
nomikos · Greek Noun
In the New Testament, one who was learned in the Mosaic Law and served as an interpreter and expert in its application. They often held significant influence in Jewish society.
eternal lifeζωὴ αἰώνιος
zōē aiōnios · Greek Noun phrase
The life of the age to come, which is the gift of God to those who believe in Jesus Christ. It is a state of eternal fellowship with God that begins now and continues forever.
Lawνόμος
nomos · Greek Noun
The divine revelation given to Moses on Mount Sinai, specifically the Pentateuch, serving as the standard of holiness and God's moral requirements for Israel. It reflects God's character and demands perfect obedience.
loveἀγαπάω
agapaō · Greek Verb
A state of strong affection, devotion, and sacrificial commitment, modeled after God's own nature. In a biblical context, it is not merely an emotion but an act of the will focused on the well-being and honor of the object of love.
heartκαρδία
kardia · Greek Noun
The center of human personality, encompassing the seat of the intellect, emotions, volition, and moral consciousness. In Scripture, it is the primary locus of one's inner commitment to God.
soulψυχή
psychē · Greek Noun
The inner life or personhood; it represents the seat of life and the human spirit as it relates to the divine. It signifies the individual life force created by God.
strengthἰσχύς
ischys · Greek Noun
In this context, it refers to the physical and mental energy or capacity one possesses. It underscores that all human power and faculty should be entirely consecrated to the service of God.
mindδιάνοια
dianoia · Greek Noun
The faculty of thought, understanding, and reason. Biblically, it signifies the need to employ one's intellect to know God and understand His word.
neighborπλησίον
plēsion · Greek Noun
Any person with whom one comes into contact, particularly those in one's community or sphere of influence. Jesus expanded this concept beyond tribal or religious boundaries to include all people as objects of required love.
justifyδικαιόω
dikaioō · Greek Verb
To be in a right relationship with God, declared righteous before Him. It involves the removal of guilt and the imputation of divine approval, typically received through faith.
priestἱερεύς
hiereus · Greek Noun
A person set apart for service to God in the temple, responsible for offering sacrifices and teaching the law to the people. Priests served as mediators between God and the people under the Mosaic Covenant.
LeviteΛευίτης
Leuitēs · Greek Noun
A member of the tribe of Levi who assisted the priests in the temple service, maintained the tabernacle or temple, and were responsible for the care of the sacred objects. Levites were dedicated to God in place of the firstborn sons of Israel.
SamaritanΣαμαρείτης
Samareitēs · Greek Noun
An inhabitant of the region of Samaria. Due to historical, religious, and ethnic tensions, Jews and Samaritans typically avoided each other; this group was often viewed with contempt or hostility by first-century Jews.
compassionσπλαγχνίζομαι
splagchnizomai · Greek Verb
A deep, visceral feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the suffering of others, often accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate that suffering. In the New Testament, it is frequently used to describe the divine mercy of Jesus.
denariiδηνάριον
dēnarion · Greek Noun
A silver Roman coin that was the standard daily wage for a laborer in the first century. It represents the practical, tangible cost of love and service.
neighborπλησίον
plēsion · Greek Adverb/Noun
In the biblical context, this term denotes an individual to whom one has moral responsibility. It expands beyond kinship or proximity to include anyone in need of compassion or care, as demonstrated by Jesus' teaching.
mercyἔλεος
eleos · Greek Noun
Compassion in action; it is the outward manifestation of pity or empathy that results in tangible help for someone in distress or need. It is a defining characteristic of God's relationship with humanity and expected behavior among believers.
