Hebrew Bible
New Testament
Hebrew Bible
New Testament
Pronunciation Guide: drah-KOHN (with a rolled ‘r’ and emphasis on the second syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G1404: The Greek word δράκων (drakōn) refers to a large serpent or dragon in ancient literature. In biblical usage, particularly in Revelation, it symbolizes…
Pronunciation Guide: dee-ar-PAD-zoh Basic Definition Strong’s G1283: διαρπάζω (diarpazō) refers to the forceful and complete act of plundering, thoroughly seizing, or carrying off possessions by force. It conveys the image of thoroughly ransacking a place and taking away belongings as…
Pronunciation Guide: dee-AD-ay-mah Basic Definition Strong’s G1238: The διάδημα (diadēma) is a royal crown or diadem that symbolizes sovereign authority and kingship in ancient cultures. Unlike the common victor’s wreath (στέφανος/stephanos), the diadēma was specifically worn by kings and rulers…
Pronunciation Guide: dee-AB-ol-os (δι-ΑΒ-ολ-ος) Basic Definition Strong’s G1228: διάβολος (diabolos) fundamentally means “slanderer,” “accuser,” or “one who throws across/separates.” In the New Testament, it functions as both an adjective describing those who slander others and as a substantive noun referring…
Pronunciation Guide: dee-ah-BAL-lo (δια-βάλ-λω) Basic Definition Strong’s G1225: Διαβάλλω (diaballō) fundamentally means “to throw across” or “throw through,” but evolved to mean “to accuse” or “to slander.” In biblical usage, it refers to the act of bringing accusations against someone,…
Pronunciation Guide: dah’-ee-mown (with emphasis on the first syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G1142: The Greek word δαίμων (daimōn) refers to a spiritual entity or being that exists in the supernatural realm, commonly understood as a demon or evil spirit in…
Pronunciation Guide: dah-ee-MON-ee-on Basic Definition Strong’s G1140: The Greek word δαιμόνιον (daimonion) refers to a supernatural spirit being that is lesser than God but greater than humans, typically understood as evil or unclean spirits in New Testament usage. These spirits…
Pronunciation Guide: beh-lee-AHL (with emphasis on the final syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G955: Βελίαλ (Belial) refers to a personification of evil, literally meaning “worthlessness” or “wickedness.” In Jewish and early Christian thought, Belial evolved from a term denoting worthlessness into…
Pronunciation Guide: beh-el-zeh-BOOL Basic Definition Strong’s G954: Βεελζεβούλ (Beelzeboul) refers to the “prince of demons” or “ruler of demons,” a title used in the New Testament to designate Satan or the chief of evil spirits. The name appears to be…
Pronunciation Guide: an-tik’-i-mahee Basic Definition Strong’s G480: ἀντίκειμαι (antikeimai) describes an active, ongoing state of opposition or resistance. It literally means “to lie opposite to” or “to be set against,” implying a deliberate positioning of oneself in opposition to someone…
Pronunciation Guide: an-TID-i-kos Basic Definition Strong’s G476: ἀντίδικος (antidikos) refers to an opponent in a lawsuit, an adversary in legal proceedings, or more broadly, an enemy or opponent. In biblical usage, it carries both literal legal connotations and metaphorical spiritual…
When Evil Gets Political What’s Revelation 13 about? This is where John’s apocalyptic vision takes a dark turn – he sees two beasts rising, one from the sea and one from the earth, representing the ultimate collision between divine authority…
When Babylon Falls and the King of Pride Gets His Due What’s Isaiah 14 about? This chapter is Isaiah’s victory song over Babylon’s fall – but it’s also one of the most debated passages in Scripture. Starting with Israel’s restoration…
When Paradise Got Complicated What’s Genesis 3 about? This is the chapter where everything changes. It’s the story of humanity’s first moral choice and how that choice shattered the perfect relationship between God, humanity, and creation itself. It’s not just…