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…
Pronunciation Guide: eye-doh-loh-lah-TREE-ah (emphasis on the “TREE” syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G1495: εἰδωλολατρία (eidōlolatria) refers to the worship of false gods or idols, literally meaning “image-service” or “idol-worship.” This term encompasses not only the physical act of bowing to statues…
Pronunciation Guide: dee-oo-LID-zoh (with emphasis on the third syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G1368: διϋλίζω (diulizō) refers to the process of carefully straining or filtering liquids to remove impurities, small particles, or insects. In biblical usage, it describes the meticulous act…
Pronunciation Guide: dap-an-ah’-o (with emphasis on the final syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G1159: The Greek word δαπανάω (dapanaō) fundamentally means “to spend, expend, or consume completely.” It refers to the expenditure of resources—whether money, possessions, time, or energy—often with the…
Pronunciation Guide: bee-oh-tee-KOSS Basic Definition Strong’s G982: βιωτικός (biōtikos) refers to what pertains to ordinary life or everyday existence, specifically the concerns, affairs, and necessities of physical living in this world. It describes the practical matters of daily subsistence that,…
Pronunciation Guide: bah-ROO-no Basic Definition Strong’s G925: βαρύνω (barynō) refers to the act of weighing down, burdening, or making heavy. In Scripture, it describes a state of spiritual or physical oppression that hinders proper function or awareness. This vivid term…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-po-TASS-oh Basic Definition Strong’s G657: ἀποτάσσω (apotassō) fundamentally means to set apart, separate oneself, or take leave of someone or something. In its middle voice form, it specifically denotes the action of bidding farewell or formally taking leave…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-peh-ree-SPAS-toce Basic Definition Strong’s G563: An adverb meaning “without distraction” or “without being pulled away,” describing a state of single-minded focus and undivided attention. It emphasizes the concept of being free from the pull of competing interests or…
