maritime metaphors – Pauls Handkerchief

Understanding βυθός (buthos) Strong’s G1037: The Profound Depths of Life’s Trials and God’s Deliverance

Pronunciation Guide: BOO-thos (the ‘th’ as in ‘think’) Basic Definition Strong’s G1037: βυθός (buthos) refers to the deep sea, the depths of the ocean, or any deep abyss. In biblical context, it describes the profound depths of water, often symbolizing…

Understanding ἀνάλυσις (analusis) Strong’s G359: The Profound Journey of Departure and Release in Biblical Greek

Pronunciation Guide: an-al’-oo-sis (ah-NAH-loo-sis) Basic Definition Strong’s G359: ἀνάλυσις refers to a loosing, release, or departure, specifically describing the act of unloosing (as from moorings) or breaking up of a journey. In biblical context, it metaphorically represents the departure from…