parableπαραβολή
parabolē · Greek Noun
A short, allegorical story used by Jesus to teach spiritual truths. It often uses common life situations to illustrate deeper moral or kingdom principles.
righteousδίκαιος
dikaios · Greek Adjective
The state of being right in the eyes of God. True righteousness is a gift of God received through faith in Christ, but the term can also refer to the false self-sufficiency of those who rely on their own moral performance.
contemptἐξουθενέω
exoutheneō · Greek Verb
A feeling of superiority that leads one to treat others as worthless or beneath consideration. Biblically, it is condemned as a prideful attitude that rejects the dignity of others made in God's image.
templeἱερόν
hieron · Greek Noun
The dwelling place of God's presence on earth, originally the tabernacle, later the building in Jerusalem. It was the central site for Israel’s worship, sacrifices, and communion with God.
PhariseeΦαρισαῖος
Pharisaios · Greek Noun
A member of a Jewish sect known for their strict, meticulous adherence to the Mosaic Law and oral traditions. While zealous for righteousness, they often fell into the trap of legalism and self-righteousness.
tax collectorτελώνης
telōnēs · Greek Noun
An official employed by the Roman Empire to collect taxes from the Jewish population. Because they were often perceived as collaborators and frequently guilty of extortion, they were socially and religiously ostracized by the Jewish community.
PhariseeΦαρισαῖος
Pharisaios · Greek Noun
A member of a Jewish sect known for strict adherence to the oral and written Law, often characterized in the New Testament for their outward piety and self-righteousness.
extortionersἅρπαξ
harpax · Greek Adjective/Noun
The act of seizing, robbing, or obtaining something by force or threat; in a biblical context, it denotes a lack of integrity and exploitation of others.
unjustἄδικος
adikos · Greek Adjective
One who acts contrary to what is right or fair; lacking righteousness or moral integrity before God and man.
adulterersμοιχός
moichos · Greek Noun
One who commits marital unfaithfulness, which is biblically symbolic of breaking covenant or being unfaithful to God.
tax collectorτελώνης
telōnēs · Greek Noun
A collector of taxes for the Roman government, typically viewed by Jewish society as a traitor and a collaborator who often extorted his own people.
fastνηστεύω
nēsteuō · Greek Verb
A voluntary religious practice of abstaining from food to focus on prayer, repentance, or seeking God's will.
tithesἀποδεκατόω
apodekatoō · Greek Verb
A tenth part of one's income or produce given to God, prescribed by the Mosaic Law to acknowledge that all wealth comes from Him.
beat his breastτύπτω
typtō · Greek Verb
A gesture of deep grief, shame, or intense sorrow, often associated with repentance or mourning for sin.
sinnerἁμαρτωλός
hamartōlos · Greek Noun/Adjective
Being estranged from God due to disobedience or moral failure; the state of missing the mark of God's holy standard.
justifiedδικαιόω
dikaioō · Greek Verb
The legal or forensic act of God declaring a person righteous in His sight, based solely on faith in Christ rather than human works.
exaltsὑψόω
hypsoo · Greek Verb
To raise to a high position, honor, or importance; biblically, it is warned against when it is self-initiated, as God resists the proud.
humbledταπεινόω
tapeinoō · Greek Verb
The state of being brought low; to be made humble through the realization of one's own insufficiency and dependence on God.
