Pronunciation Guide: eh-dah-FEE-zoh Basic Definition Strong’s G1474: ἐδαφίζω (edaphizō) refers to the violent action of leveling or dashing something to the ground, specifically in the context of destroying buildings or cities by razing them completely. It conveys the image of…
Pronunciation Guide: bro-KHAY (with a guttural ‘ch’ sound as in Scottish ‘loch’) Basic Definition Strong’s G1028: βροχή (brochē) refers to rain or a heavy shower of precipitation. In biblical contexts, it often signifies not merely ordinary rainfall but rather heavy,…
Pronunciation Guide: bey-ril-los (accent on the first syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G969: βήρυλλος (beryllos) refers to a precious gemstone of varying colors, most commonly sea-green or blue-green, that was highly valued in ancient times. It appears in Scripture as the…
Pronunciation Guide: ar-khay’-os (ἀρ-χαῖ-ος) Basic Definition Strong’s G744: ἀρχαῖος describes that which has existed from the beginning, belonging to the earliest period of time, or something that is ancient or primordial. It carries the weighty connotation of original authority and…
Pronunciation Guide: ah’-mos Basic Definition Strong’s G285: ἄμμος (ammos) refers to sand, particularly the fine granular material found on seashores and in deserts. This common noun represents both literal sand and serves as a powerful metaphor in Scripture for vast…
