Hebrew Bible
New Testament
Hebrew Bible
New Testament
Pronunciation Guide: geh-or-GOS (γε-ωρ-γός) Basic Definition Strong’s G1092: The Greek word γεωργός (georgos) fundamentally means “a farmer” or “husbandman” — one who works the land and tends to crops and vineyards. It refers to someone who cultivates soil, plants seeds,…
Pronunciation Guide: geh-ORG-ee-on (γε-ΌΡ-γι-ον) Basic Definition Strong’s G1091: Γεώργιον (georgion) refers to a cultivated field, a farm, or land under tillage. It describes a place carefully prepared and tended for growing crops. In its biblical context, it metaphorically portrays believers…
Pronunciation Guide: geh-or-GEH-oh (with a hard ‘g’ as in “get”) Basic Definition Strong’s G1090: γεωργέω (georgeō) refers to the process of tilling or cultivating the land as a farmer, encompassing all the agricultural work required to produce a harvest. In…
Pronunciation Guide: bo-TAN-ay (accent on second syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G1008: βοτάνη (botane) refers to vegetation, plants, or herbs that grow from the earth, particularly those suitable for food. It represents the produce of the land that springs forth after…
Pronunciation Guide: blas-TAN-oh Basic Definition Strong’s G985: βλαστάνω (blastanō) refers to the process of sprouting, budding, or bringing forth growth. It describes the natural germination process where a seed breaks forth into new life and develops into a mature plant.…
Pronunciation Guide: ow-TOM-ah-tos Basic Definition Strong’s G844: αὐτόματος (automatos) describes something that occurs or acts spontaneously, of its own accord, or without external influence or cause. It refers to a process that happens by itself without visible human intervention. In…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-STAY-rik-tos Basic Definition Strong’s G793: ἀστήρικτος describes a state of being unstable, unsupported, or not firmly fixed. The word paints a picture of something or someone lacking a proper foundation, easily swayed, and vulnerable to being led astray.…
Pronunciation Guide: ar-tē-GEN-nay-tos Basic Definition Strong’s G738: A compound adjective meaning “newborn” or “just born,” describing someone or something that has only recently come into existence or experienced birth. The word emphasizes both the recency and the completeness of the…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-poo-SEE-ah Basic Definition Strong’s G666: ἀπουσία denotes a state of being away or absent, specifically referring to physical separation or non-presence. In biblical usage, it carries profound implications about spiritual responsibility and growth during times of separation from…
Pronunciation Guide: am-pel-oor-GOS Basic Definition Strong’s G289: A vinedresser or vineyard worker; someone specifically skilled in the cultivation and care of grapevines. This compound word literally means “vine-worker” and refers to a specialized agricultural laborer whose primary responsibility was the…
Pronunciation Guide: ak-mane’ (accent on second syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G188: ἀκμήν is an accusative case noun used adverbially in the New Testament, meaning “at this point” or “even yet.” It expresses the idea of a specific moment or point…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-KAR-pos Basic Definition Strong’s G175: ἄκαρπος (akarpos) describes something that is unfruitful, barren, or without fruit in both a literal and metaphorical sense. In the New Testament, it particularly refers to spiritual barrenness – thoughts, actions, or teachings…
Pronunciation Guide: ah’-ee-sthay-sis Basic Definition Strong’s G144: αἴσθησις (aisthesis) refers to perception, discernment, or the capacity for spiritual understanding. It encompasses both sensory perception and moral discernment, particularly the ability to distinguish between good and evil through spiritual maturity and…
When Small Becomes Beautiful What’s Psalm 131 about? This tiny psalm captures something profound about spiritual maturity – the radical idea that contentment comes not from striving but from settling into who God made you to be. It’s David’s portrait…