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Understanding ἐκβολή (ekbolē) Strong’s G1546: The Sacrificial Jettison that Preserves Life in the Storms of Life
Pronunciation Guide: ek-bol-AY Basic Definition Strong’s G1546: ἐκβολή (ekbolē) refers to the act of throwing something overboard or casting out cargo from a ship, especially during dangerous storms to lighten the vessel and prevent shipwreck. In its only New Testament…
Understanding ἑδραίωμα (hedraiōma) Strong’s G1477: The Foundation and Pillar of God’s Unchanging Truth
Pronunciation Guide: heh-drah’-yo-mah (accent on the second syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G1477: ἑδραίωμα (hedraiōma) refers to a foundation, support, or pillar that provides firmness and stability. In its New Testament context, it describes something that is immovably established as a…
Understanding ἐγκατοικέω (egkatoikeō) Strong’s G1460: Dwelling Among the Ungodly While Maintaining Righteous Identity
Pronunciation Guide: eng-kat-oy-KEH-oh Basic Definition Strong’s G1460: ἐγκατοικέω (egkatoikeō) describes the act of dwelling or living within a specific place or among specific people, often with the connotation of being settled or established there. In its biblical context, it particularly…
Understanding διθάλασσος (dithalassos) Strong’s G1337: The Remarkable Place Where Two Seas Meet in Biblical Shipwreck Narratives
Pronunciation Guide: dee-THAL-as-sos (δι-θά-λασ-σος) Basic Definition Strong’s G1337: διθάλασσος (dithalassos) describes a specific maritime location where two seas or bodies of water meet, creating a distinct geographical feature. The term appears exclusively in Acts 27:41 during Paul’s shipwreck narrative, referring…
Understanding διετής (dietēs) Strong’s G1332: The Biblical Measure of Two Years That Reveals Prophetic Timing in Messiah’s Early Life
Pronunciation Guide: dee-et-ACE (δι-ετ-ής) Basic Definition Strong’s G1332: The Greek word διετής (dietēs) refers specifically to a period of “two years” or something that is “two years old.” It is a precise temporal marker in Scripture that denotes a specific…
Understanding διαφυλάσσω (diaphylassō) Strong’s G1314: The Divine Protection that Preserves God’s People through Every Circumstance
Pronunciation Guide: dee-ah-foo-LAH-soh Basic Definition Strong’s G1314: διαφυλάσσω (diaphylassō) conveys the concept of thoroughly guarding, protecting completely, or preserving with vigilance. It expresses a comprehensive protection that extends through all circumstances and dangers. The term implies not just a momentary…
Understanding διαφθορά (diaphthora) Strong’s G1312: The Biblical Concept of Corruption and Decay that Reveals Messiah’s Victory Over Death
Pronunciation Guide: dee-af-thor-AH Basic Definition Strong’s G1312: διαφθορά (diaphthora) refers to the process of decay, corruption, or destruction that occurs after death. It specifically denotes the physical decomposition of a body in the grave. In biblical contexts, it carries profound…
Understanding διαφθείρω (diaphtheirō) Strong’s G1311: The Destructive Power That Reveals God’s Preserving Grace
Pronunciation Guide: dee-af-thi’-ro Basic Definition Strong’s G1311: διαφθείρω (diaphtheirō) fundamentally means “to destroy utterly, to corrupt completely, to spoil entirely.” It describes a process of deterioration or decay that leads to complete ruin or destruction. The term carries a sense…
Understanding διαφεύγω (diapheugō) Strong’s G1309: The Divine Escape That Reveals God’s Sovereign Protection
Pronunciation Guide: dee-ah-fyoo’-go Basic Definition Strong’s G1309: διαφεύγω (diapheugō) describes the action of escaping completely, fleeing through or away from danger with the implication of divine provision or protection. It conveys the idea of thoroughly escaping from a threatening situation,…
Understanding διατηρέω (diatēreō) Strong’s G1301: The Divine Art of Treasuring and Preserving God’s Word in Our Hearts
Pronunciation Guide: dee-ah-tay-REH-oh Basic Definition Strong’s G1301: Διατηρέω (diatēreō) describes the careful guarding, preserving, and keeping of something valuable with watchful attention. It conveys the idea of treasuring something by attentively protecting it over time, often with the connotation of…
Understanding διασῴζω (diasōzō) Strong’s G1295: The Divine Power that Thoroughly Saves, Preserves, and Delivers Through Every Circumstance
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…
Understanding ἀσκός (askos) Strong’s G779: Ancient Wineskins and the New Wine of the Kingdom
Pronunciation Guide: as-kos’ (ἀσκός) Basic Definition Strong’s G779: A wineskin, a leather vessel or bag made from animal hide, used primarily for storing and transporting wine in ancient times. The term carries both literal and metaphorical significance in Scripture, particularly…
Understanding ἀρτύω (artuo) Strong’s G741: The Divine Art of Seasoning that Brings Spiritual Flavor to Life
Pronunciation Guide: ar-TOO-oh Basic Definition Strong’s G741: ἀρτύω (artuo) describes the act of seasoning, preparing, or making something fit for use. In its biblical context, it primarily refers to the act of seasoning food with salt, but metaphorically extends to…
Understanding Ἀράμ (Aram) Strong’s G689: From Ram to the Royal Line – Tracing the Messianic Ancestry Through a Faithful Father
Pronunciation Guide: ah-RAHM (אֲרָם in Hebrew) Basic Definition Strong’s G689: Aram, a personal name appearing in the genealogy of the Messiah Jesus, representing the son of Esrom (Hezron) and father of Aminadab. The name carries historical significance as it connects…
Understanding ἄπταιστος (aptaistos) Strong’s G679: The Divine Power that Keeps Believers from Stumbling
Pronunciation Guide: ap-tah’-ee-stos (ἄπταιστος) Basic Definition Strong’s G679: ἄπταιστος describes something or someone who is “not stumbling” or “sure-footed.” This rare and powerful word combines the negative prefix “α-” with the root “πταίω” (to stumble or fall). In its biblical…
Understanding ἀπολείπω (apoleipō) Strong’s G620: The Strategic Act of Leaving Behind that Reveals Divine Providence
Pronunciation Guide: ap-ol-i’-po Basic Definition Strong’s G620: ἀπολείπω (apoleipō) conveys the deliberate act of leaving something or someone behind, often with strategic purpose or divine intent. It combines the preposition ἀπό (away from) with λείπω (to leave), creating a compound…
Understanding ἄναλος (analos) Strong’s G358: The Saltless State – A Profound Warning About Losing Spiritual Essence and Influence
Pronunciation Guide: an’-al-os Basic Definition Strong’s G358: ἄναλος (analos) describes something that has lost its saltiness or has become saltless. This compound word literally means “without salt” or “having lost its savor.” In biblical usage, it specifically refers to salt…
Understanding ἅλς (hals) Strong’s G251: The Sacred Significance of Salt in Biblical Covenant and Preservation
Pronunciation Guide: hahls (rhymes with “false”) Basic Definition Strong’s G251: ἅλς (hals) refers to salt, specifically natural salt used for seasoning, preservation, and in covenant ceremonies. This common but symbolically rich substance was vital in ancient life for food preservation,…
Understanding ἀλόη (aloe) Strong’s G250: Sacred Spices and the Love That Anointed Our Messiah
Pronunciation Guide: ah-LO-ay Basic Definition Strong’s G250: ἀλόη refers to an aromatic, medicinal plant valued in ancient times for its fragrant properties and used in burial preparations. Specifically, it denotes the powdered form of aloe wood, known for its sweet…
Understanding ἁλίζω (halizo) Strong’s G233: The Divine Salt that Preserves and Purifies
Pronunciation Guide: hä-lē’-zō Basic Definition Strong’s G233: ἁλίζω is a verb meaning “to salt, season with salt, or sprinkle with salt.” The word carries connotations of preservation, purification, and seasoning. In biblical usage, it often carries metaphorical significance related to…
Understanding ἅλας (halas) Strong’s G217: The Essential Mineral that Flavors Life and Preserves God’s Covenant
Pronunciation Guide: HAL-as (rhymes with “palace”) Basic Definition Strong’s G217: ἅλας describes salt in its physical form as a mineral used for seasoning and preservation, but carries deep spiritual significance in both biblical and cultural contexts as a symbol of…
Jeremiah Chapter 45
When God’s Servant Feels Forgotten: A Personal Word from Heaven What’s Jeremiah 45 about? This tiny chapter is God’s personal pep talk to Baruch, Jeremiah’s faithful scribe who’s been having a bit of a breakdown. After years of recording nothing…
Psalm Chapter 16
When Life Feels Uncertain, Remember Who Holds Your Future What’s Psalm 16 about? This is David’s declaration of absolute trust in God when everything around him is shaking. It’s a psalm about finding your security not in circumstances, but in…
Genesis Chapter 46
Genesis 46 – When God Calls You Down to Egypt What’s Genesis 46 about? This is the chapter where Jacob finally leaves home for good – not as a young man running from his brother, but as an old patriarch…
Genesis Chapter 5
Genesis 5 – When Death Interrupted Paradise What’s this chapter about? Genesis 5 is the Bible’s first genealogy – ten generations from Adam to Noah that reads like an ancient obituary column. But hidden in this repetitive list of names…