tetrarchτετραάρχης
tetrarchēs · Greek Noun
A regional governor under the Roman Empire, ruling over a 'fourth part' of a territory. It signifies a position of authority subordinate to Rome but with significant power over local subjects.
fameἀκοή
akoē · Greek Noun
A Greek term referring to a report, rumor, or renown. Biblically, it often refers to the widespread news of Jesus’s ministry, power, and messianic identity.
John the Baptistβαπτιστής
baptistēs · Greek Noun
A person who baptizes, specifically referring to the forerunner of Christ who preached repentance and immersed people in the Jordan River as a sign of preparation for the coming Messiah.
miraculous powersδυνάμεις
dynameis · Greek Noun
Acts or displays of divine power or energy. In the New Testament, it often refers to the effective working of God's power through miracles or signs performed by Jesus or his followers.
seizedκρατήσας
kratēsas · Greek Verb
To lay hold of or arrest someone by force. In a biblical context, it often implies an act of oppression or the subduing of an individual by those in political or religious power.
lawfulἔξεστιν
exestin · Greek Adverb/Verb
To be in accordance with the divine law or commandments of God as revealed in Scripture. In this context, it refers to the moral requirements established by the Mosaic Law.
fearedἐφοβήθη
ephobēthē · Greek Verb
A profound sense of awe, reverence, or dread. While it can mean a healthy fear of God, it also describes the worldly fear of public opinion or consequences, which often leads to the compromise of truth.
prophetπροφήτην
prophētēn · Greek Noun
An individual called by God to speak His message to His people. Prophets often serve as the conscience of the nation, calling for repentance and declaring the judgment or promises of God.
oathὅρκος
horkos · Greek Noun
A formal declaration or appeal to God (or something sacred) to witness the truth of a statement or the sincerity of a promise, carrying the weight of divine judgment if broken.
Baptistβαπτιστής
baptistēs · Greek Noun
A term used for a messenger or proclaimer of a message, specifically one sent by God to call people to repentance and announce the coming of the Messiah. John the Baptist is recognized as the final prophetic forerunner of Jesus.
kingβασιλεύς
basileus · Greek Noun
In the New Testament, this term refers to one who rules over a territory, often under Roman authority. While Herod was technically a tetrarch, he is referred to here by his royal title, indicating his exercise of absolute power over his subjects.
disciplesμαθηταί
mathētai · Greek Noun
A term used for the followers of Jesus, signifying those who learn from him, adhere to his teachings, and live in alignment with his commands. In a broader sense, it identifies those who have entered into a personal, transformative relationship with the Messiah.
bodyπτῶμα
ptōma · Greek Noun
A term used throughout the New Testament to denote the physical body of a person. It refers to the tangible, material component of human existence created by God, which is destined for resurrection.
JesusἸησοῦς
Iēsous · Greek Noun
The Greek name Iēsoûs, transliterated from the Hebrew Yeshua (Joshua), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' It is the name given to the Messiah, signifying his divine mission to save his people from their sins.
