Have you ever stumbled upon those puzzling words of Jesus that seem to contain layers of meaning beyond what’s immediately obvious? As Jesus was being led to His crucifixion, He turned to the weeping women of Jerusalem with a statement…
Have you ever looked up at a blood moon or watched news coverage of devastating hurricanes and wondered if these might be the very signs Jesus spoke about? In Luke 21, Jesus paints a vivid picture of cosmic disturbances and…
Have you ever been puzzled by Jesus’ strange reference to vultures and dead bodies when His disciples asked about the location of His return? This peculiar imagery in Luke 17:37 often leaves Bible students scratching their heads. Jesus uses this…
Have you ever wondered what it was like inside those ancient Galilean homes Jesus described in His parables? The midnight visitor story in Luke 11:5-8 gives us a fascinating glimpse into first-century housing that’s easy to miss. When Jesus describes…
Pronunciation Guide: eng-koo’-os (the ‘g’ is soft as in ‘sing’) Basic Definition Strong’s G1471: The Greek word ἔγκυος (egkyos) specifically describes a woman who is pregnant or with child. It refers to the physical state of carrying a developing baby…
Pronunciation Guide: drahkh-MAY Basic Definition Strong’s G1406: The δραχμή was a silver coin of ancient Greece and one of the most common monetary units in the ancient world. In the New Testament era, it was roughly equivalent to a day’s…
Pronunciation Guide: dee-ah-SOAD-zoh (the ω is pronounced as a long “o” sound) Basic Definition Strong’s G1295: Διασῴζω (diasōzō) means to save thoroughly, to bring safely through, to rescue completely from danger, disease, or death. It conveys the concept of complete…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-FROS (with the ‘a’ as in “father” and emphasis on the second syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G876: ἀφρός (aphros) refers to foam or froth, particularly as it appears during epileptic seizures or similar conditions. In its biblical context,…
Pronunciation Guide: ow-goo’-stos (with the “ow” as in “how”) Basic Definition Strong’s G828: Αὔγουστος (Augoustos) is the Greek rendering of the Latin imperial title “Augustus,” which was first granted to Octavian (63 BC-14 AD) by the Roman Senate, signifying reverence…
Pronunciation Guide: AH-ter Basic Definition Strong’s G817: ἄτερ is a specialized preposition meaning “without” or “in the absence of,” particularly emphasizing complete separation or absence. In Biblical Greek, it carries a distinct nuance of being apart from someone or something,…
Pronunciation Guide: as-FAL-ei-a (ἀσφάλεια) Basic Definition Strong’s G803: ἀσφάλεια refers to firmness, certainty, security, and the state of being unshakeable. In biblical usage, it primarily denotes both physical safety and the intellectual certainty of truth, particularly regarding divine revelation. This…
Pronunciation Guide: ar-khee-tel-OH-nace (ἀρ-χι-τε-λώ-νης) Basic Definition Strong’s G754: A chief tax collector or superintendent of customs, holding a senior position in the Roman tax collection system. This compound word describes a high-ranking official who supervised other tax collectors and managed…
Pronunciation Guide: ap-ol-i’-kho Basic Definition Strong’s G621: ἀπολείχω (apoleichō) describes the act of licking off or licking clean, particularly in contexts of desperate need or intense desire. In biblical usage, it carries profound connotations of extreme poverty, suffering, and the…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-NAH-pay-ros Basic Definition Strong’s G376: ἀνάπηρος describes a person with a physical disability or impairment that affects mobility or bodily function. The term specifically denotes someone who is “maimed” or has lost the use of limbs or other…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-nah-kah-THEE-zoh Basic Definition Strong’s G339: ἀνακαθίζω is a compound verb meaning “to sit up, raise oneself up to a sitting position.” It specifically describes the action of moving from a reclined or prone position to an upright, seated…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-MOCE (rhymes with ‘dose’) Basic Definition Strong’s G301: Ἀμώς (Amōs) is a proper noun of Hebrew origin meaning “carried” or “burden-bearer.” As a personal name appearing in the genealogy of the Messiah Jesus, it carries the meaningful concept…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-DEE Basic Definition Strong’s G78: Ἀδδί (Addi) is a proper name appearing in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in Luke’s Gospel, representing one of the ancestors in the lineage from David to Jesus through Mary’s line. The name…
