John the BaptistἸωάννης
Iōannēs · Greek Noun
The son of Zechariah and Elizabeth who acted as the forerunner of Jesus Christ, calling the people to repentance and baptizing them in the Jordan River. His ministry fulfilled Old Testament prophecy regarding the messenger who would prepare the way for the Messiah.
Repentμετανοέω
metanoeō · Greek Verb
A turning from sin toward God, involving a change of heart, mind, and direction. It is a fundamental requirement for entering the kingdom of God and is prompted by the conviction of the Holy Spirit.
kingdom of heavenβασιλεία
basileia · Greek Noun
The sovereign rule and reign of God, both in the hearts of believers and in its future, consummated manifestation on earth. It refers to the reality of God's authority over his creation and his people.
is at handἐγγίζω
engizō · Greek Verb phrase
An expression indicating that the kingdom is imminent, drawing near, or has arrived in the person and ministry of Jesus Christ. It marks a decisive turning point in redemptive history.
prophetπροφήτης
prophētēs · Greek Noun
An inspired spokesperson for God who declares His will and often predicts future events. Prophets in the Bible served as mediators of God's revelation to His covenant people.
LordΚύριος
Kyrios · Greek Noun
Yahweh or Adonai; the covenant God of Israel. In the New Testament, this term is frequently applied to Jesus, identifying Him as the promised Messiah and the divine King.
baptizedβαπτίζω
baptizō · Greek Verb
The ritual act of immersion in water, symbolizing identification, purification, and initiation into a new community or spiritual state, often associated with repentance and the forgiveness of sins.
confessingἐξομολογέομαι
exomologeomai · Greek Verb
The act of acknowledging and admitting wrongdoing before God or others; it signifies a humble agreement with God regarding the reality and guilt of one’s transgressions.
sinsἁμαρτία
hamartia · Greek Noun
Any action, thought, or condition that violates God’s law, misses the mark of His righteousness, or involves rebellion against His authority.
PhariseesΦαρισαῖος
Pharisaios · Greek Noun
A Jewish religious sect known for their strict adherence to the oral and written law, emphasizing ritual purity and legalistic devotion.
SadduceesΣαδδουκαῖος
Saddoukaios · Greek Noun
A prominent Jewish party, often associated with the aristocracy and priesthood, who rejected oral traditions and the resurrection of the dead.
brood of vipersγέννημα ἐχιδνῶν
gennēma echidnōn · Greek Noun phrase
A metaphorical description denoting a character that is treacherous, dangerous, and inherently evil, reflecting the nature of the serpent in the garden.
wrathὀργή
orgē · Greek Noun
The righteous, divine judgment of God against sin, evil, and those who reject Him, which will be fully executed at the end of the age.
fruitκαρπός
karpos · Greek Noun
A metaphor for the external, visible evidence or character traits produced by an individual's life that demonstrate their inner spiritual state and transformation.
repentanceμετάνοια
metanoia · Greek Noun
A fundamental change of mind and heart that results in a turning away from sin and a turning toward God; it involves both regret and a transformed life.
AbrahamἈβραάμ
Abraam · Greek Proper Noun
The patriarch of Israel, seen as the father of faith; in this context, it refers to the pride of national/ethnic heritage as a substitute for true personal faith.
goodἀγαθός
agathos · Greek Adjective
The state of being in a right relationship with God, characterized by obedience, faith, and the absence of guilt; used here to denote the quality of deeds that proceed from a changed heart.
fireπῦρ
pyr · Greek Noun
The eternal state of judgment, separation, and divine punishment for those who persist in rejection of God and unrighteousness.
baptizeβαπτίζω
baptizō · Greek Verb
A religious rite involving immersion in or sprinkling with water, symbolizing purification, identification with a movement, and in the New Testament, an outward sign of inward repentance and union with Christ.
repentanceμετάνοια
metanoia · Greek Noun
A change of mind or heart that results in a fundamental turning away from sin and toward God; it involves both intellectual assent to the truth and a moral transformation of life.
Holy Spiritπνεῦμα ἅγιον
pneuma hagion · Greek Noun Phrase
The third person of the Trinity, who indwells believers, empowering them for ministry, convicting of sin, and transforming them into the image of Christ.
fireπῦρ
pyr · Greek Noun
A symbol of God's presence, purification, judgment, and the refining work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers to remove sin.
winnowing forkπτύον
ptyon · Greek Noun
Agricultural tools used for separating grain from the husk, metaphorically representing God’s eschatological judgment where the righteous (wheat) are preserved and the wicked (chaff) are condemned.
threshing floorἅλων
halōn · Greek Noun
Refers to the place of judgment and gathering, often symbolizing the community of people being evaluated by God to distinguish between the saved and the lost.
