SadduceesΣαδδουκαῖοι
Saddoukaioi · Greek Noun
A group of Jewish religious leaders during the time of the Second Temple who did not believe in the resurrection of the dead, the existence of angels, or the immortality of the soul; they focused strictly on the written Law of Moses.
resurrectionἀνάστασις
anastasis · Greek Noun
The theological doctrine or hope that the physical dead will be raised to life at the end of the age, a belief central to the New Testament witness of Christ's victory over death.
Teacherδιδάσκαλε
didaskale · Greek Noun
A title of respect, often addressed to Jesus, acknowledging him as one who instructs in the Law and the truths of God.
MosesΜωϋσῆς
Mōusēs · Greek Noun
Refers to the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible), which is traditionally attributed to the authorship of Moses under divine inspiration.
offspringσπέρμα
sperma · Greek Noun
Refers to children, descendants, or the results of an action; in the context of Old Testament law, it refers to the importance of continuing a family line.
resurrectionἀνάστασις
anastasis · Greek Noun
The future, literal, bodily rising of the dead to life, which is the central hope of the Christian faith. It is made possible by the resurrection of Jesus Christ and involves the transformation of the believer into an incorruptible state.
ageαἰών
aiōn · Greek Noun
A designated period of time or a world-order. In this context, it refers to the present era characterized by the fall, sin, and temporary earthly institutions like marriage.
marryγαμέω
gameō · Greek Verb
A social and divine institution established by God at creation, intended to be a union between one man and one woman for life. It serves as a picture of the relationship between Christ and His church.
considered worthyκαταξιόω
kataxiow · Greek Verb (Passive Participle)
A state of having been judged or reckoned as fitting. In a theological sense, this refers not to human merit, but to the position of those who are in Christ and have been justified by faith, thereby being qualified by God for the future kingdom.
diedἀποθνήσκω
apothnēskō · Greek Verb
The act of dying; the end of earthly life. Biblically, death is viewed as the consequence of sin and the separation of the soul from the body, which will be definitively overcome in the final resurrection.
dieἀποθνῄσκω
apothnēskō · Greek Verb
In a biblical context, this refers to the cessation of physical life and the separation of the soul/spirit from the body, which was introduced into human experience through sin but is ultimately overcome by Christ.
angelsἄγγελος
angelos · Greek Noun
Heavenly beings created by God who serve as His messengers and agents. They do not marry or procreate and exist in a state of eternal service to God.
sons of Godυἱός
huios · Greek Noun
A status or title indicating a relationship of adoption, inheritance, and intimate belonging to God. It signifies those who have been redeemed and have entered into the family of God through grace.
resurrectionἀνάστασις
anastasis · Greek Noun
The historical and eschatological event of the dead being restored to life. It is the central hope of the Christian faith, anchored in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, promising the final victory over death.
deadνεκρός
nekros · Greek Adjective
The state of being no longer alive; biblically, it often refers to those separated from God's presence, yet Jesus clarifies that God’s covenantal relationship persists beyond physical death.
Godθεός
theos · Greek Noun
The Supreme Being, Creator, and Ruler of the universe. In biblical theology, He is the covenant-making God who revealed Himself to the patriarchs as the Living God.
Teacherδιδάσκαλος
didaskalos · Greek Noun
A title of respect, often used for Jesus, acknowledging Him as an authoritative instructor in the things of God. It signifies His role as the One who reveals the truth of the Scriptures.
scribesγραμματεύς
grammateus · Greek Noun
Experts in the law of Moses, responsible for interpreting, copying, and teaching the Scriptures to the people of Israel.
