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Understanding ἀντίχριστος (antichristos) Strong’s G500: The Opposing Spirit That Reveals the True Messiah
Pronunciation Guide: an-tee’-khris-tos (emphasis on the “tee” syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G500: ἀντίχριστος (antichristos) refers to an adversary or opponent of the Messiah Jesus. The term combines the Greek prefix “anti” (against or in place of) with “christos” (anointed one),…
Understanding ἀλαζονεία (alazoneia) Strong’s G212: The Boastful Pride and Empty Self-Glory that Opposes God’s Truth
Pronunciation Guide: ah-lah-zoh-NAY-ah Basic Definition Strong’s G212: ἀλαζονεία refers to boastful pride, empty pretension, and arrogant self-display that exaggerates one’s own abilities, accomplishments, or worth. It describes a character marked by deliberate self-aggrandizement and false claims to superiority, often involving…