PhariseeΦαρισαῖος
Pharisaios · Greek Noun
A member of a Jewish religious and political party known for their strict adherence to the oral law and traditions, often characterized in the Gospels by their emphasis on outward ritual purity and legalistic righteousness.
LordΚύριος
Kyrios · Greek Noun
A title acknowledging Jesus' authority, sovereignty, and divinity; it is the primary Greek term used to address God or Jesus as the supreme Ruler and Master of one's life.
greedἁρπαγή
harpagē · Greek Noun
An inordinate, selfish desire for wealth, possessions, or status; it is condemned in Scripture as a form of idolatry that displaces trust in God.
wickednessπονηρία
ponēria · Greek Noun
A broad term for moral evil, depravity, or malicious intent; it represents a heart that is actively turned away from God's standards of righteousness.
foolsἄφρων
aphrōn · Greek Adjective/Noun
One who lacks spiritual perception or ignores divine truth; in biblical usage, it refers to a moral and intellectual failure to acknowledge the reality of God and His requirements.
almsἐλεημοσύνη
eleēmosynē · Greek Noun
Voluntary giving of money or goods to those in need, viewed in biblical tradition as an act of righteousness and mercy before God.
cleanκαθαρός
katharos · Greek Adjective
Being in a state of ceremonial or moral purity, acceptable to God and free from defilement or sin.
woeοὐαί
ouai · Greek Interjection
An exclamation of distress, grief, or impending judgment upon those who persist in sinful behavior or hypocrisy.
PhariseesΦαρισαῖος
Pharisaios · Greek Noun
A Jewish religious movement focused on strict adherence to the Law of Moses, including oral traditions and ritual purity.
titheἀποδεκατόω
apodekatoō · Greek Verb
The practice of giving a tenth of one's income or produce to God, prescribed in the Old Testament for the support of the Levites and the poor.
justiceκρίσις
krisis · Greek Noun
The moral obligation to treat others fairly and rightly, reflecting God's own character and requirement for His people.
love of Godἀγάπη
agapē · Greek Noun
The committed, sacrificial affection and loyalty toward God, which is the foundational commandment for all human duty.
synagoguesσυναγωγή
synagōgē · Greek Noun
Places of Jewish assembly for prayer, reading of the Scriptures, and teaching, central to community life.
marketplacesἀγορά
agora · Greek Noun
A place of public meeting, commerce, and social gathering, representing the center of societal interaction.
gravesμνημεῖον
mnēmeion · Greek Noun
A place of burial; symbolically, a source of ritual impurity or a place of spiritual death hidden beneath a deceptive exterior.