ChristΧριστός
Christos · Greek Noun
The Messiah, the Anointed One of God. It refers to the long-awaited King from the line of David who fulfills the Old Testament promises of salvation and deliverance for Israel and the world.
prophetsπροφήτης
prophētēs · Greek Noun
A messenger sent by God to communicate His will, warn of judgment, or point toward future redemption. In a New Testament context, it often refers to those who spoke for God in the Old Testament or those divinely empowered to speak truth in the present.
Son of Manυἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου
huios tou anthropou · Greek Noun Phrase
A term often used by Jesus to refer to Himself, emphasizing His humanity while also echoing the messianic figure in Daniel 7:13-14 who receives authority and glory. It highlights His role as the representative of humanity who suffers before being glorified.
sufferπαθεῖν
pathein · Greek Verb
To undergo pain, hardship, or affliction. In a theological sense, it often refers to the redemptive suffering of Christ, which was necessary to fulfill God's plan of salvation.
rejectedἀποδοκιμασθῆναι
apodokimasthēnai · Greek Verb
The act of treating someone or something as unworthy of acceptance or recognition. It implies a formal or decisive turning away from someone, particularly in the context of the leaders rejecting Jesus.
killedἀποκτανθῆναι
apoktanthēnai · Greek Verb
The action of ending a life. In the biblical context of Christ, it refers to His sacrificial death on the cross as the atonement for the sins of the world.
raisedἐγερθῆναι
egerthēnai · Greek Verb
The act of being brought back to life after death. Biblically, it signifies God's power over death and the vindication of Jesus' ministry, serving as the foundation of the Christian hope.
deny himselfἀρνησάσθω
arnēsasthō · Greek Verb
To renounce one's own claim to lordship over one's life. It is the act of putting aside self-centeredness and submitting entirely to the will and sovereignty of God.
crossσταυρόν
stauron · Greek Noun
The instrument of execution in the Roman Empire; metaphorically, it signifies the willingness to undergo total self-sacrifice, shame, and death for the sake of following Jesus. It represents total commitment and obedience to God.
follow meἀκολουθείτω
akoloutheitō · Greek Verb
To walk behind someone, but in a spiritual sense, it denotes discipleship: adopting the lifestyle, values, and direction of Jesus Christ. It implies active, ongoing obedience and identification with Him.
lifeψυχὴν
psychēn · Greek Noun
In this context, it refers to the soul, the core of a person's existence, or one's natural life. It represents the entirety of human existence, including both physical survival and eternal standing before God.
profitὠφελεῖται
ōpheleitai · Greek Verb
To obtain a benefit, advantage, or gain. In a spiritual sense, it refers to the acquisition of worldly wealth or power at the expense of one's spiritual health or eternal relationship with God.
worldκόσμον
kosmon · Greek Noun
The organized system of human existence apart from God, often characterized by rebellion, materialism, and pursuit of temporary satisfaction. It represents the totality of earthly possessions and glory.
forfeitsζημιωθεὶς
zēmiōtheis · Greek Verb
To suffer loss, damage, or the forfeiture of something valuable. Biblically, it describes the tragic reality of losing one's own soul or eternal well-being by choosing temporal gains over the kingdom of God.
ashamedἐπαισχύνομαι
epaischynomai · Greek Verb
To feel or show shame or embarrassment; in a biblical context, it refers to a rejection of identifying with Christ or his teachings, which is a state of spiritual danger.
Son of Manὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου
ho huios tou anthrōpou · Greek Noun phrase
The messianic title Jesus frequently used for himself, derived from Daniel 7:13-14, emphasizing his humanity and his divine authority as the coming judge and king.
gloryδόξα
doxa · Greek Noun
The radiance, majesty, or splendor associated with God's presence, often manifested in his manifestation to humanity.
angelsἄγγελος
angelos · Greek Noun
In the context of the New Testament, these are the created spiritual beings who serve God and accompany Christ in his return to judge the world.
kingdom of Godβασιλεία
basileia tou Theou · Greek Noun
The sovereign rule and reign of God, both in the hearts of believers and in the future manifestation of his final, perfect kingdom on earth.
taste deathγεύομαι θάνατον
geuomai thanaton · Greek Verb phrase
An idiomatic expression meaning to die or to experience the end of physical life.