centurionἑκατόνταρχος
hekatontarchos · Greek Noun
A Roman military officer in charge of approximately one hundred soldiers. Their inclusion in the Gospel highlights the universality of the Gospel message and their frequent position as seekers of Jesus’ authority.
Lordκύριος
kyrios · Greek Noun
A title of respect, sovereignty, and often divine recognition, used to address Jesus as Master or God.
servantπαῖς
pais · Greek Noun
One who serves another, often denoting a bondservant or domestic helper, reflecting a position of lowliness or subjection.
paralyzedπαραλυτικός
paralytikos · Greek Adjective
A physical inability to move, often used in the Gospels to describe various forms of debility or weakness that require divine intervention.
healθεραπεύω
therapeuo · Greek Verb
To make sound or whole, specifically the restoration of physical health or spiritual condition by the power of God.
worthyἱκανός
hikanos · Greek Adjective
Deserving of honor or privilege; in a biblical context, it often refers to one's spiritual standing or fitness before a holy God.
centurionἑκατόνταρχος
hekatontarchos · Greek Noun
A Roman military officer commanding a century of soldiers, representative of Gentile authority in the New Testament.
authorityἐξουσία
exousia · Greek Noun
The right to command or the power to enforce obedience, often derived from a higher source; biblically, it signifies legitimate rule or divine mandate.
faithπίστις
pistis · Greek Noun
The confident trust in God's promises and power, evidenced by reliance on His word despite the absence of immediate physical proof.
kingdom of heavenβασιλεία
basileia tou ouranou · Greek Noun
Refers to the messianic, sovereign reign of God over His people and the cosmos, inaugurated by Christ and reaching its consummation in the age to come. It encompasses both God's present rule in the hearts of believers and the future, physical manifestation of His authority.
outer darknessσκότος
skotos to exoteron · Greek Noun
A common biblical metaphor for a place of absolute separation from the presence, light, and grace of God. It signifies the state of final judgment for those who reject the gospel.
centurionἑκατόνταρχος
hekatontarchos · Greek Noun
In the context of the New Testament, this refers to a Roman military officer in command of a century (nominally 100 men). Their presence in the narrative highlights the expansion of the gospel message to Gentiles.
believedπιστεύω
pisteuō · Greek Verb
A fundamental New Testament term describing the dynamic, trust-based relationship between a person and God. It involves believing in the truth of God's Word, relying on His promises, and surrendering to His authority in Christ.
healedἰάομαι
iaomai · Greek Verb
To become whole, cured, or sound, often implying restoration to a state of physical or spiritual health. In the Gospels, it frequently signifies the restorative power of God breaking into the fallen world.
