childτέκνον
teknon · Greek Noun
A term of endearment and spiritual connection used by church leaders to describe someone they have led to Christ or discipled. It highlights the paternal relationship in the family of God.
OnesimusὈνήσιμος
Onēsimos · Greek Noun proper
A personal name meaning 'useful' or 'profitable.' It is used in the New Testament to refer to the runaway slave who was converted through Paul’s ministry.
uselessἄχρηστον
achrēston · Greek Adjective
An adjective indicating a lack of serviceability, value, or profit; in a moral sense, it describes someone who has failed to fulfill their intended purpose or duty.
usefulεὔχρηστον
euchrēston · Greek Adjective
An adjective describing something or someone who provides benefit, service, or advantage; in the New Testament, it often refers to fulfilling one's purpose in Christ or being spiritually effective.
heartσπλάγχνα
splagchna · Greek Noun
Literally 'bowels' or 'intestines,' used in biblical literature as the seat of emotions, affection, and compassion; it denotes deep, intimate love or emotional attachment.
serveδιακονῇ
diakonē · Greek Verb
To minister, attend to, or provide care for someone, often in a position of humble service; it describes the active duty performed for another, especially in the context of Christian fellowship or ministry.
gospelεὐαγγέλιον
euangelion · Greek Noun
The 'good news' of salvation through Jesus Christ; it refers to the proclamation of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection as the power of God for the salvation of all who believe.
imprisonmentδεσμοῖς
desmois · Greek Noun
The state of being held in custody for the sake of Christ; it is often used by the Apostles to signify their participation in the sufferings of Christ and their commitment to the ministry of the Word despite persecution.
consentγνώμην
gnōmēn · Greek Noun
The act of agreeing or permitting; it implies an informed choice and a voluntary alignment of one's will with another's request, crucial in maintaining Christian relationships based on mutual respect rather than coercion.
goodnessἀγαθόν
agathon · Greek Noun/Adjective
Literally 'goodness' or 'benefit'; it denotes a virtuous act or the quality of being morally excellent, especially when exercised freely toward others as an expression of Christian character.
compulsionἀνάγκην
anankēn · Greek Noun
Constraint or force applied to someone to elicit an action; biblical ethics emphasize that true obedience and service to God and others should flow from a willing heart rather than external pressure.
partedἐχωρίσθη
echōristhē · Greek Verb
To be separated, removed, or taken away, often implying a temporary absence that allows for a greater purpose or providence of God to be realized in the lives of individuals.
bondservantδοῦλος
doulos · Greek Noun
A person legally bound to serve a master, though in a biblical context, it often refers to those who serve Christ as their ultimate Master. The term describes one whose life and labor are under the authority of another.
belovedἀγαπητός
agapētos · Greek Adjective
One who is held in high esteem and affection, particularly in the context of God's love for His people or the love believers are commanded to share. It denotes a bond that transcends social or legal status.
brotherἀδελφός
adelphos · Greek Noun
A male believer within the Christian community, signifying a familial bond created by shared faith in Christ. It emphasizes equality and unity within the body of Christ regardless of earthly status.
