Sabbathשַׁבָּת
shabbath · Hebrew Noun
The seventh day of the week, set apart by God in the Decalogue as a day of rest and holy convocation, commemorating God’s creation and deliverance from Egypt. It serves as a sign of the covenant between God and His people, signifying trust in His provision rather than human effort.
PhariseesΦαρισαῖοι
Pharisaioi · Greek Noun
A religious-political group in Second Temple Judaism known for their strict adherence to the oral traditions and the Mosaic Law. They often emphasized outward legalistic observance, frequently prioritizing human traditions over the heart of God’s moral requirements.
lawfulἔξεστιν
exestin · Greek Adjective/Verb
A state of being in accordance with the divinely revealed Law of Moses. In a biblical context, it refers to conformity to God's standard of righteousness as expressed in His revealed commands.
Lawתּוֹרָה
torah · Hebrew Noun
The divinely inspired scriptures of the Old Testament, specifically the Pentateuch, given by God to Israel through Moses. It functions as the moral, civil, and ritual guide for the people of God to live in covenant relationship with Him.
bread of the Presenceפָּנִים לֶחֶם
lechem panim · Hebrew Noun phrase
The loaves of bread placed on the golden table in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle/Temple, representing the presence of God among the twelve tribes of Israel. They served as a constant memorial and an offering of gratitude to the Lord.
priestsכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
Men set apart by divine appointment to serve in the Tabernacle or Temple, responsible for offering sacrifices and maintaining the purity of worship. They acted as mediators between the holy God and the people of Israel.
profaneβεβηλόω
bebēloō · Greek Verb
To treat something sacred as common or secular, often implying a violation of holiness. In the context of the Temple, it refers to performing necessary ritual tasks that might otherwise appear to violate the rest of the Sabbath.
guiltlessἀναίτιος
anaitios · Greek Adjective
Being free from moral or legal liability; having no sin imputed regarding a specific action or state. It signifies a status of innocence before God’s law.
templeἱερόν
hieron · Greek Noun
The sacred place where God's presence dwelt among His people Israel; a symbol of God's dwelling and the center of sacrificial worship.
mercyἔλεος
eleos · Greek Noun
Refers to compassion, loving-kindness, or loyal covenant love (often associated with the Hebrew 'hesed'); it signifies active care for the needy and suffering as an expression of true devotion to God.
sacrificeθυσία
thusia · Greek Noun
Religious rituals or offerings performed under the Law of Moses; when contrasted with mercy, it refers to external observance performed without the heart or moral obedience required by God.
condemnedκαταδικάζω
katadizakō · Greek Verb
To declare or judge someone as legally or morally responsible for a transgression; to pronounce an adverse sentence.
guiltlessἀναίτιος
anaitios · Greek Adjective
State of being free from blame or legal liability; one who has committed no offense and is therefore innocent.
Son of Manυἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου
huios tou anthrōpou · Greek Noun phrase
A Messianic title used by Jesus, drawn from Daniel 7:13-14, emphasizing His authority as the representative of humanity and the coming Judge and King.
Sabbathσάββατον
sabbaton · Greek Noun
The seventh day of the week, set apart by God for rest and worship; it commemorates God’s creation and deliverance, and serves as a sign of the covenant between God and His people.
