sonsυἱός
huios · Greek Noun
Individuals who claim to be part of a particular lineage or spiritual heritage; in this context, it refers to those who share the character, actions, and historical guilt of their ancestors.
measureμέτρον
metron · Greek Noun
Refers to the assigned limit or quota of sins that must be reached before divine judgment falls, often signifying a point of no return in biblical history.
serpentsὄφεις
opheis · Greek Noun
A metaphor for deception, malice, and rebellion against God, tracing back to the serpent in the Garden of Eden.
hellγέεννα
geenna · Greek Noun
A place of final judgment and eternal punishment for the wicked, separated from the presence of God.
prophetsπροφήτας
prophētas · Greek Noun
A spokesperson for God, inspired by the Holy Spirit to declare God's truth, warn of judgment, or announce future events.
killἀποκτενεῖτε
apokteneite · Greek Verb
To act as an executioner or to kill unjustly; often used in the Gospels to describe the rejection and murder of God's messengers.
flogμαστιγώσετε
mastigōsete · Greek Verb
To whip or beat with a scourge; a severe form of punishment used in historical Jewish and Roman judicial contexts.
persecuteδιώξετε
diōxete · Greek Verb
To harass, mistreat, or pursue someone due to their faith or testimony, particularly those representing God’s righteousness.
righteousδικαίου
dikaiou · Greek Adjective
One who lives in conformity to God’s will, justified by faith, and whose life bears the fruit of divine truth.
sanctuaryναοῦ
naou · Greek Noun
The innermost part of the temple, the holy place representing the dwelling of God’s presence among His people.
altarθυσιαστηρίου
thysiastēriou · Greek Noun
The place of sacrifice where atonement is made; symbolically, it represents the meeting point between a holy God and sinful humanity.
generationγενεᾷ
genea · Greek Noun
The period of time or the contemporary group of people to whom a specific prophetic message or judgment applies.
JerusalemἸερουσαλήμ
Ierousalēm · Greek Proper Noun
The capital of Israel, representing the heart of the nation, the site of the Temple, and the center of God's covenantal dealings with His people. It is frequently portrayed in Scripture as the place of spiritual rebellion and the rejection of God's messengers.
prophetsπροφήτης
prophētēs · Greek Noun
Individuals commissioned by God to declare His word to His people, often calling them to repentance. They were frequently persecuted or killed by those who rejected God’s authority.
wingsπτέρυξ
pterux · Greek Noun
A metaphorical image signifying divine protection, care, comfort, and the sheltering presence of God. It draws on the imagery of a mother bird protecting her young from danger.
