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Understanding δημιουργός (dēmiourgos) Strong’s G1217: The Divine Craftsman and Master Builder Behind Creation
Pronunciation Guide: day-mee-oor-GOSS Basic Definition Strong’s G1217: Δημιουργός (dēmiourgos) refers to a skilled craftsman, builder, or creator who shapes and fashions something with expertise and purpose. In biblical usage, it specifically refers to God as the master designer and maker…
Understanding ἀμέθυστος (amethystos) Strong’s G271: The Purple Jewel of Sobriety and Divine Protection in Biblical Symbolism
Pronunciation Guide: ah-meh-thoo-stos Basic Definition Strong’s G271: ἀμέθυστος refers to the amethyst gemstone, a purple or violet variety of quartz. The word literally means “not drunken” from ἀ- (a-, “not”) and μεθύσκω (methysko, “to intoxicate”). In ancient times, this precious…