ministryἀρχή / διακονία (concept)
archē (as beginning of) · Greek Noun
Refers to the public service or official duty carried out by Jesus for the salvation of humanity; it encompasses His preaching, healing, and sacrificial work.
sonυἱός
huios · Greek Noun
In biblical genealogies, this denotes direct male descent. It establishes identity, lineage, and the fulfillment of covenantal promises, tracing the biological or legal ancestry of individuals.
ZerubbabelΖοροβάβελ
Zorobabel · Greek (derived from Hebrew) Proper Noun
A name of Hebrew origin (Zerubbabel) meaning 'seed of Babylon,' referring to the post-exilic leader who oversaw the rebuilding of the second Temple in Jerusalem. He is a pivotal figure in the royal lineage leading to the Messiah.
ShealtielΣαλαθιήλ
Salathiēl · Greek (derived from Hebrew) Proper Noun
A name of Hebrew origin (Shealtiel) meaning 'I have asked of God,' referring to the father of Zerubbabel. He represents a critical link in the Davidic line preserved during the Babylonian exile.
JoshuaἸησοῦ
Iēsous · Greek (derived from Hebrew) Proper Noun
A name of Hebrew origin (Joshua/Yeshua) meaning 'The LORD is salvation.' It is a common name in the Old Testament, signifying the character and hope of God's redemptive work.
LeviΛευί
Leui · Greek (derived from Hebrew) Proper Noun
A name of Hebrew origin (Levi) referring to one of the twelve patriarchs of Israel, from whom the priestly tribe of Israel descended. It denotes a heritage of service and dedication to the tabernacle/temple ministry.
SimeonΣυμεών
Symeōn · Greek (derived from Hebrew) Proper Noun
A name of Hebrew origin (Simeon) meaning 'hearkening' or 'hearing.' It is the name of one of the twelve sons of Jacob and a tribe of Israel, signifying God's attention to the plight or prayers of His people.
JudahἸούδα
Iouda · Greek (derived from Hebrew) Proper Noun
A name of Hebrew origin (Judah) meaning 'praised.' It is the name of the fourth son of Jacob and the tribe through which the royal line of David and the Messiah, Jesus Christ, ultimately descended.
Davidדָּוִד
David · Hebrew Proper Noun
The Hebrew term for 'beloved' or 'friend', referring to the second king of Israel. He is the central figure in the Davidic Covenant, through whose lineage the Messiah was promised to come.
Jesseיִשַׁי
Yishay · Hebrew Proper Noun
The father of David and the grandson of Boaz and Ruth. He is significant as the progenitor of the royal line that culminates in Jesus Christ.
Boazבֹּעַז
Boaz · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Moabite woman who married into an Israelite family and later married Boaz. She is a key figure in the lineage of David and Jesus, demonstrating God's grace extending to Gentiles.
Abrahamאַבְרָהָם
Abraham · Hebrew Proper Noun
The patriarch originally named Abram, with whom God established a covenant, promising that through his offspring all nations would be blessed. He is recognized as the father of faith.
Isaacיִצְחָק
Yitschaq · Hebrew Proper Noun
The son of Abraham and Sarah, born in fulfillment of God's promise. He is the child of the covenant, representing the promised heir through whom the blessing would continue.
Jacobיַעֲקֹב
Ya'aqov · Hebrew Proper Noun
The son of Isaac who was renamed 'Israel' by God. He is the father of the twelve tribes of Israel, representing the chosen people of God.
Judahיְהוּדָה
Yehudah · Hebrew Proper Noun
The son of Jacob who became the head of one of the twelve tribes. The Messiah is prophesied to arise from his tribe, as he is the ancestor of David and Jesus.
Eberעֵבֶר
Eber · Hebrew Proper Noun
A descendant of Shem and an ancestor of Abraham. He represents the post-diluvian line through which the knowledge of the true God was preserved.
AdamἈδάμ
Adam · Greek Proper Noun
The first human being, created directly by God from the dust of the ground, who represents the entire human race in his fall and standing before God. He is the federal head of humanity, and his relationship with God is the prototype for all human existence.
GodΘεοῦ
Theou · Greek Noun
The supreme Creator, Ruler, and Sustainer of the universe, who is eternal, holy, and sovereign. In biblical theology, God is the source of all life and holds a unique relationship with humanity, whom He created in His own image.
