judgesκρίνω
krinō · Greek Verb
A formal declaration or decision, often implying a legal or moral verdict, which can refer to human opinion or divine sentencing based on truth. In a theological sense, it often highlights the hypocrisy of human standards compared to God's standard.
condemnκατακρίνω
katakrinō · Greek Verb
To pronounce a verdict against someone, resulting in a state of guilt or liability to punishment. It signifies the realization that one is guilty of the very sins they criticize in others.
judgment of Godκρίμα
krima · Greek Noun
The standard by which God evaluates human conduct, actions, and hearts; it is inherently truthful, impartial, and aligned with His holy character. Divine judgment is unavoidable for all who transgress His moral law.
kindnessχρηστότης
chrēstotēs · Greek Noun
God's abundant, unmerited benevolence toward humanity, often displayed in His provision and delay of punishment. It serves as an appeal for humans to turn away from their sin and toward Him.
forbearanceἀνοχή
anochē · Greek Noun
A temporary holding back of divine wrath, allowing space for sinners to repent. It emphasizes God's mercy in not immediately executing justice upon those who deserve it.
patienceμακροθυμία
makrothymia · Greek Noun
The capacity to endure provocation or delay judgment without losing control or abandoning grace; it is a manifestation of God's character toward rebellious humanity.
repentanceμετάνοια
metanoia · Greek Noun
A fundamental change of mind and heart involving a turning away from sin and a turning toward God in faith. It is the essential response to the gospel and the goal of God's patience.
hardσκληρός
sklēros · Greek Adjective
A state of moral stubbornness or resistance to God's truth, characterized by an unwillingness to change one's ways. It depicts a heart that is calloused and unresponsive to the conviction of the Spirit.
wrathὀργή
orgē · Greek Noun
The accumulation of future divine penalty due to sustained unrepentance. It represents the building up of consequences for sin that will be executed in full at the final judgment.
righteous judgmentδικαιοκρισία
dikaiokrisia · Greek Noun
The final point of accountability when God will execute perfect justice and align all things with His moral order. It is the time when the hidden realities of men's hearts and actions are fully exposed.
renderἀποδίδωμι
apodidōmi · Greek Verb
A formal act of giving or paying back, often used in legal or judicial contexts to describe the distribution of rewards or penalties based on conduct.
worksἔργον
ergon · Greek Noun
The deeds, actions, or labors performed by a person; in a biblical context, these are the manifestations of a person's inner character or faith.
patienceὑπομονή
hypomonē · Greek Noun
The quality of steadfast endurance, remaining under pressure, or perseverance in remaining faithful to God despite obstacles.
gloryδόξα
doxa · Greek Noun
In this context, it refers to the intrinsic weight, splendor, and brilliance of God's character, or the recognition and exaltation that comes from God's presence.
honorτιμή
timē · Greek Noun
The quality of being honored, respected, or held in high esteem; in a divine context, it refers to the status granted to believers as heirs of God.
eternal lifeζωὴ αἰώνιος
zōē aiōnios · Greek Noun phrase
Refers to life that is not merely endless in duration, but qualitatively divine, set apart from the perishable nature of earthly existence, and centered in union with God.
self-seekingἐριθεία
eritheia · Greek Noun
A self-willed attitude characterized by ambition, party spirit, or a selfish desire for gain, often resulting in discord.
truthἀλήθεια
alētheia · Greek Noun
The reality of God’s self-revelation, His objective standards, and the faithful representation of His character as revealed in the Gospel.
unrighteousnessἀδικία
adikia · Greek Noun
The state of being contrary to God's standard of justice; acting in a way that violates moral and legal laws established by the Creator.
wrathὀργή
orgē · Greek Noun
The righteous, judicial indignation of God against sin; a settled, divine hostility toward all that is contrary to His holiness.
furyθυμός
thymos · Greek Noun
An intense, violent passion or outburst of divine judgment, emphasizing the severity of the consequences for persistent rebellion.
tribulationθλίψις
thlipsis · Greek Noun
The state of affliction, pressure, or hardship that results from external circumstances, often used in prophetic literature to describe the experience of judgment.
distressστενοχωρία
stenochōria · Greek Noun
Narrowness or helplessness, describing the internal anguish or the feeling of being trapped without a way out, often paired with tribulation.
peaceεἰρήνη
eirēnē · Greek Noun
The biblical Hebrew concept of wholeness, completeness, harmony, and prosperity, resulting from being in a right relationship with God.
partialityπροσωπολημψία
prosōpolēmpsia · Greek Noun
The divine attribute denoting God's lack of favoritism; He acts according to His righteous character without being influenced by external status, race, or human distinctions.
