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Discover the Ancient Meanings Behind the Words

As you explore the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek words below, you will uncover the profound truths they carry. Understanding these ancient meanings reveals how much God loves you and the incredible plans He has for your life today.

Top 21 Greek Words

Agápē (ἀγάπη) – Love
Selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love — the kind God has for us.
Anastasis (ἀνάστασις) – Resurrection
Rising from the dead; central to the Christian hope.
Charis (χάρις) – Grace
Unmerited favor; God’s kindness toward us that we don’t deserve.
Christos (Χριστός) – Christ
Means “Anointed One” — the Greek equivalent of Messiah.
Diakonos (διάκονος) – Servant / Minister
One who serves others — used for deacons and also describes Jesus’ ministry.
Dikaiosýnē (δικαιοσύνη) – Righteousness
Being made right with God; the state of being justified or declared innocent.
Dynamis (δύναμις) – Power
God’s miraculous, explosive power at work in believers.
Ecclēsia (ἐκκλησία) – Church
Called-out assembly; the gathering of believers.
Eirēnē (εἰρήνη) – Peace
More than absence of conflict — wholeness, harmony, and restoration.
Hamartía (ἁμαρτία) – Sin
Literally “missing the mark”; falling short of God’s standards.
Koinōnía (κοινωνία) – Fellowship
Deep partnership or communion — especially with God and fellow believers.

Kyrios (κύριος) – Lord
A title of authority and divinity; used of Jesus to denote His sovereignty.
Logos (λόγος) – Word
Often refers to Jesus as the “Word” of God; also means reason, message, or divine expression.
Makarios (μακάριος) – Blessed
A deep, spiritual happiness — not circumstantial, but grounded in God.
Metanoia (μετάνοια) – Repentance
A complete change of mind and heart, turning from sin toward God.
Paraklētos (παράκλητος) – Helper / Advocate
Refers to the Holy Spirit as our comforter, counselor, and advocate.
Pistis (πίστις) – Faith
Trust, belief, and confidence in God and His promises.
Sōtēría (σωτηρία) – Salvation
Deliverance from sin and its consequences; being made whole in Christ.
Telos (τέλος) – End / Goal / Fulfillment
Not just “the end” as in time, but the ultimate purpose or completion.
Theos (θεός) – God
Used for the one true God throughout the New Testament.
Iēsous (Ἰησοῦς) – Jesus
The Greek form of the Hebrew name Yeshua (Joshua), meaning “Yahweh saves.” Refers to Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God and Savior of the world.