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.
lawyersνομικός
nomikos · Greek Noun
Experts in the Mosaic Law who interpreted and taught the Scriptures, often serving as legal advisors and religious authorities.
Teacherδιδάσκαλος
didaskalos · Greek Noun
An authoritative instructor or master, particularly one recognized for teaching divine truth.
insultὑβρίζω
hybrizō · Greek Verb
To speak in a way that causes offense, disparages, or treats with contempt, challenging the honor or standing of a person.
Woeοὐαί
ouai · Greek Interjection
An expression of intense grief, sorrow, or a prophetic pronouncement of impending judgment/condemnation. It signifies a state of misery or the pronouncement of divine judgment upon someone for their actions or character.
lawyersνομικός
nomikos · Greek Noun
Experts in the Mosaic Law, whose role was to study, interpret, and teach the Law of God. In the New Testament, they are often linked with the Pharisees as religious leaders who frequently opposed Jesus.
burdensφορτίον
phortion · Greek Noun
Metaphorical for the heavy demands, legalistic requirements, or traditions added to the Law of Moses that made religious life oppressive rather than life-giving.
prophetsπροφήτης
prophētēs · Greek Noun
Inspired spokesmen for God who delivered His messages, warnings, and calls to repentance to Israel. They were often persecuted or killed for challenging the spiritual corruption of the people and leadership.
witnessesμάρτυς
martys · Greek Noun
Someone who testifies to the truth of an event or the character of a person. In this context, it refers to affirming or validating the past actions of others, effectively associating oneself with those past sins.
Wisdom of Godσοφία
sophia tou Theou · Greek Noun
A divine attribute personified in Jewish literature, often associated with God’s plan of salvation and His active intervention in history. In the New Testament, it is often identified with the person and work of Christ.
apostlesἀπόστολος
apostolos · Greek Noun
A messenger or "sent one," specifically referring to those commissioned by Jesus to carry the message of the Gospel with His authority.
bloodαἷμα
haima · Greek Noun
The vital life-force of a living being; in a legal or covenantal context, it often represents the guilt of murder or the consequences of violent death that cries out for justice before God.
foundation of the worldκαταβολή
katabolē tou kosmou · Greek Noun
The beginning of the created order or the establishment of the world by God. It marks the chronological starting point for God's redemptive history on earth.
generationγενεά
genea · Greek Noun
A specific group of people living at the same time, often used in Scripture to describe a collective moral character or a specific historical period experiencing divine judgment due to its rejection of God’s messengers.
bloodαἷμα
haima · Greek Noun
The vital fluid of a living being; in Scripture, it is often associated with the life-principle, life itself, or violent death resulting in murder or sacrifice.
altarθυσιαστήριον
thysiastērion · Greek Noun
A place of sacrifice where the people approach God through the offering of animals; it signifies atonement, consecration, and the holiness of God.
sanctuaryναός
naos · Greek Noun
The inner, sacred part of the temple where God's presence dwelt; it represents the dwelling place of God and the holiness required for those who approach Him.
generationγενεά
genea · Greek Noun
A specific group of people existing at a particular point in time, often used in judgment to denote a collective moral state or shared responsibility for rejecting God's messengers.
Woeοὐαί
ouai · Greek Interjection
An expression of grief, lamentation, or prophetic warning of impending judgment; it denotes a state of profound distress resulting from divine displeasure.
lawyersνομικός
nomikos · Greek Noun
Experts in the Mosaic Law who interpreted and applied its regulations; they held significant authority in shaping the religious life and expectations of the Jewish people.
keyκλείς
kleis · Greek Noun
A symbolic instrument representing the authority, access, or instruction needed to understand and enter into the kingdom of God or the truth of revelation.
knowledgeγνῶσις
gnōsis · Greek Noun
Intellectual or spiritual understanding of divine truth; in a biblical context, it is not merely academic but a relational grasp of God's revealed will.
scribesγραμματεύς
grammateus · Greek Noun
Professional interpreters and copyists of the Scriptures; they were highly respected religious leaders tasked with preserving and teaching the Law of Moses.
PhariseesΦαρισαῖος
Pharisaios · Greek Noun
A religious group committed to strict observance of the Mosaic Law and oral tradition; they were characterized by their zeal for purity and, often, their opposition to Jesus' teaching.
