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Understanding ἀφανίζω (aphanizō) Strong’s G853: The Transformative Power of Concealment in Biblical Spirituality

Pronunciation Guide: ah-fah-NEE-zoh (ἀ-φα-νί-ζω) Basic Definition Strong’s G853: ἀφανίζω (aphanizō) refers to the act of making something disappear from sight, rendering it invisible or unrecognizable. In biblical contexts, it encompasses the concepts of disfiguring, concealing, destroying, or causing something to…

Understanding ἀποθησαυρίζω (apothēsaurizō) Strong’s G597: Laying Up Spiritual Treasures for an Eternal Foundation

Pronunciation Guide: ah-po-thay-sow-RID-zo Basic Definition Strong’s G597: To treasure up, store away for future use, or lay up in store. This compound verb combines the concepts of deliberate setting aside (ἀπό) with the act of accumulating treasure (θησαυρίζω), suggesting a…

Matthew Chapter 16

What is the meaning of Matthew 16? Have you ever had a moment of startling clarity that changed everything – when suddenly all the puzzle pieces clicked into place? Imagine being Peter, spending his days watching ישוע Yeshua (Jesus) perform…