Strong’s G4857: A compound noun combining συν- (with) and φωνή (sound, voice), meaning “agreement, concord, harmony.” Used in the context of warning against spiritual compromise, emphasizing the fundamental incompatibility between believers and unbelievers. U- Unveiling the Word συμφώνησις represents the…
Strong’s G4855: A compound verb combining συν- (with) and φύω (to grow), meaning “to grow up together.” Used in the Messiah’s parable of the sower to describe thorns growing up with the seed, illustrating how worldly concerns can choke spiritual…
Strong’s G4812: A compound verb combining σῦλον (spoil) and ἄγω (to lead), meaning “to carry off as spoil” or “to rob through deception.” In Pauline usage, it specifically warns against being spiritually plundered through false philosophy and empty deceits that…
Strong’s G4811: A compound verb from σῦκον (fig) and φαίνω (to show), originally referring to those who informed against illegal fig exporters in ancient Athens. In biblical usage, it means to accuse falsely, extort, or blackmail, often in contexts of…
Strong’s G4790: A compound verb meaning “to partake with, to share in, to have fellowship with.” From σύν (with) and κοινωνέω (to share). Used in both positive contexts of sharing in affliction and negative contexts warning against participation in evil,…
Strong’s G4767: Hateful, detestable, or worthy of being hated. From στυγέω (to hate, abhor). Used in Paul’s letter to Titus to describe the former state of believers before their transformation in the Messiah, emphasizing the contrast between pre-conversion sinfulness and…
Strong’s G4764: Excessive luxury, wanton pleasure, or sensual living. A noun denoting the state of self-indulgent excess and its resulting arrogance. Used in Revelation to describe Babylon’s corrupting influence through material abundance and sensual pleasure. U- Unveiling the Word Στρῆνος…
Strong’s G4763: To live luxuriously, sensually, or wantonly. From στρῆνος (excessive strength, luxury). Used in Revelation to describe self-indulgent living that leads to spiritual pride and rebellion against God. Depicts the arrogant self-sufficiency that characterizes those opposed to God’s kingdom.…
Strong’s G4761: To twist, distort, or wrench. From στρεβλός (twisted). Used metaphorically in NT for the deliberate distortion of Scripture’s meaning. Appears once in 2 Peter, warning against those who twist sacred writings to their own destruction. U- Unveiling the…
Strong’s G4749: A long, flowing robe or garment of distinction, often worn by people of high rank or status. From στέλλω (to prepare, equip). In NT usage, it symbolizes honor, dignity, and spiritual status, particularly in describing heavenly garments. U-…
Strong’s G4718: A feminine noun referring to a grape or cluster of grapes. In New Testament usage, it appears in Jesus’ teaching about recognizing true and false prophets, emphasizing the principle that good fruit comes from good trees, using the…
Strong’s G4696: A masculine noun meaning spot, stain, or blemish. In New Testament usage, it carries both literal and moral significance, particularly in contexts of spiritual purity. Its appearance in Ephesians describes what the church should be without, while 2…
Strong’s G4695: A verb meaning to stain, defile, or contaminate. In New Testament usage, it describes moral and spiritual corruption, particularly in James’ discussion of the tongue’s defiling power and Jude’s warning about contamination from worldly influences. U- Unveiling the…
Strong’s G4694: A feminine noun referring to a hidden rock or reef in the sea, metaphorically describing dangerous people who threaten the church’s spiritual well-being. In Jude’s epistle, it pictures false teachers as hazardous obstacles that can shipwreck one’s faith.…
Strong’s G4691: A compound noun literally meaning “seed-picker,” referring to birds that pick up scattered seeds. Figuratively used as a derogatory term for one who picks up scraps of knowledge and repeats them without real understanding, particularly applied to intellectual…
Strong’s G4684: A verb depicting self-indulgent, luxurious living that leads to moral and spiritual decline. In New Testament usage, it describes a lifestyle characterized by excessive pleasure-seeking and wasteful extravagance, particularly contrasted with godly living and proper stewardship. U- Unveiling…
Strong’s G4670: A plural neuter noun referring to Sodom, an ancient city destroyed by divine judgment (Genesis 19). From Hebrew סְדֹם (sedom). In NT usage, serves as archetypal example of divine judgment on wickedness, while also illustrating God’s mercy in…
Strong’s G4663: A noun meaning worm, particularly associated with decay and corruption. In NT usage, appears in Jesus’s warning about hell (though Mark 9:44 and 46 are textually disputed, with 9:48 being secure), quoting Isaiah to describe eternal punishment. Symbolizes…
Strong’s G4662: A compound adjective meaning “eaten by worms.” From σκώληξ (worm) and βιβρώσκω (to eat). Used in Acts to describe Herod Agrippa I’s death, emphasizing divine judgment on those who accept divine honors. Represents God’s judgment on human pride.…
Strong’s G4659: An adjective meaning gloomy-faced, having a sad countenance, or of somber appearance. Used to describe artificial or exaggerated expressions of sadness, particularly in religious contexts. Jesus uses it to critique hypocritical displays of fasting in the Sermon on…
Strong’s G4657: A neuter noun denoting refuse, rubbish, or waste. In common Greek, it often referred specifically to excrement or table scraps thrown to dogs. Paul uses this strong term in Philippians to emphasize the worthlessness of all things compared…
Strong’s G4655: A neuter noun denoting darkness in its most complete sense. From Proto-Indo-European *(s)keh₂-t- (shade). In NT usage, represents both physical darkness and the spiritual realm opposed to God’s light. Particularly significant in describing the state of those outside…
Strong’s G4654: A verb meaning to darken, make dark, or obscure. From σκότος (darkness), it describes both physical darkening and spiritual/mental obscuring. In NT usage, appears in both apocalyptic contexts describing cosmic events and metaphorically representing spiritual darkening of understanding.…
Strong’s G4653: A feminine noun denoting darkness, both physical and spiritual. In NT usage, particularly significant in John’s writings, representing the realm opposed to God’s light. Used metaphorically for spiritual ignorance, moral evil, and the domain where God’s truth and…
Strong’s G4652: An adjective meaning dark, full of darkness, or characterized by darkness. Derived from σκότος (darkness), it describes both physical and spiritual darkness. In NT usage, particularly significant in Jesus’s teaching about spiritual blindness and the contrast between light…
Strong’s G4648: A verb meaning to look at, observe carefully, or take heed. From σκοπός (watchman, mark), it implies careful observation with purpose. In NT usage, it carries spiritual significance of watching over oneself and others, remaining vigilant in faith,…
Strong’s G4647: A sharp stake or thorn, originally denoting anything pointed. In ancient Greek literature and New Testament usage, it metaphorically represents acute physical or mental distress. Most famously used by Paul to describe his “thorn in the flesh,” highlighting…
Strong’s G4646: An adjective meaning “crooked” or “perverse,” used both literally of physical paths and metaphorically of moral character. In the New Testament, it describes both physical crookedness needing straightening and spiritual/moral perversity requiring divine transformation. U- Unveiling the Word…
Strong’s G4645: A verb meaning “to harden” or “make hard,” used particularly in spiritual contexts to describe the hardening of hearts against divine truth. Appears both in active sense of willful resistance and passive sense of judicial hardening, especially in…
Strong’s G4644: A compound adjective meaning “stiff-necked,” combining “hard” (sklēros) and “neck” (trachēlos). Used metaphorically to describe stubborn resistance to God’s will. Specifically echoes Old Testament language about Israel’s rebelliousness, emphasizing willful disobedience. U- Unveiling the Word Σκληροτράχηλος represents a…
Strong’s G4643: A feminine noun meaning “hardness” or “stubbornness,” particularly of heart and spirit. Used by Paul in Romans to describe willful resistance to God’s goodness and patience, leading to increased judgment. Represents the spiritual condition of persistent unrepentance. U-…
Strong’s G4642: An adjective meaning “hard” or “harsh,” applied both physically and metaphorically. Used to describe both material hardness and character traits like severity or harshness. In the New Testament, often depicts negative personality traits or difficult circumstances, particularly in…
Strong’s G4641: A feminine noun meaning “hardness of heart,” composed of “hard” (sklēros) and “heart” (kardia). Used by Jesus to describe spiritual stubbornness and resistance to God’s will. Particularly associated with the rejection of divine truth and inability to perceive…
Strong’s G4630: A proper noun naming a Jewish high priest whose seven sons attempted to perform exorcisms in Jesus’ name without proper authority. His story in Acts illustrates the danger of invoking spiritual power without genuine faith and submission to…
Strong’s G4625: A noun originally referring to the trigger of a trap, evolved to mean a stumbling block or offense. In the New Testament, it describes anything that leads to sin or causes someone to fall away from faith. Used…
Strong’s G4624: A verb derived from the concept of a trap or snare, meaning to cause to stumble or fall away spiritually. Used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe causing offense, leading into sin, or creating an obstacle to…
Strong’s G4608: An intoxicating beverage made from fermented fruits or grains other than grapes. From Hebrew שֵׁכָר (shekar), it appears in the context of John the Baptist’s Nazirite vow, symbolizing complete dedication to God through abstinence from all intoxicating drinks.…
Strong’s G4607: A noun borrowed from Latin (sicarius), meaning “assassin” or “dagger-man.” Refers to Jewish extremists who carried concealed daggers and committed murders for political or religious motives. In Acts, it provides historical context for political unrest in first-century Judea.…
Strong’s G4605: An ancient Phoenician city, historically known for commerce and idolatry. In New Testament usage, it often appears paired with Tyre, representing Gentile territories that witnessed Jesus’ ministry and symbolizing God’s grace extending beyond Israel’s borders. U- Unveiling the…
Strong’s G4598: A compound adjective meaning “moth-eaten,” combining σής (moth) and βρωτός (eaten). In its sole New Testament appearance, it describes garments destroyed by moths, serving as a powerful metaphor for the transient nature of material wealth and the futility…
Strong’s G4597: A noun meaning “moth,” specifically referring to cloth-eating moths that destroy garments. In biblical usage, it serves as a metaphor for the destructive nature of earthly treasures and the futility of accumulating material wealth that can be destroyed…
Strong’s G4596: An adjective referring to silk or silken material, derived ultimately from references to the Seres people of East Asia who produced silk. In Revelation, it appears among luxury items of Babylon, symbolizing excessive wealth and materialism opposed to…
Strong’s G4595: A verb meaning “to cause to rot, to make putrid, to corrupt.” In its New Testament usage, it appears in perfect tense describing the state of wealth corrupted by misuse, serving as a powerful metaphor for the temporary…
Strong’s G4593: A verb meaning “to mark, note, or take special notice of,” derived from σημεῖον (sign). In its New Testament context, it specifically relates to identifying and taking note of those who are disobedient to apostolic teaching, for the…
Strong’s G4585: The finest wheat flour, considered a luxury item in ancient times. Used in religious offerings and high-quality bread-making, it appears in Revelation’s list of luxury trade goods, symbolizing excessive wealth and materialism in contrast to spiritual values. U-…
Strong’s G4583: A verb meaning “to be moonstruck” or “lunatic,” derived from σελήνη (moon). In New Testament usage, it describes a condition characterized by epileptic-like symptoms, which ancient culture often attributed to lunar influence. The term appears in contexts of…
Strong’s G4577: A cord, chain, or rope used for binding or restraining. In its only New Testament occurrence, it appears in the context of divine judgment, specifically referring to chains of darkness binding fallen angels, emphasizing the reality and severity…
Strong’s G4575: From σέβας (reverence), σεβαστός literally means “worthy of reverence.” In Roman imperial context, it became the Greek translation of the Latin “Augustus,” a title of supreme honor for Roman emperors, signifying divine veneration and imperial majesty. U- Unveiling…
Strong’s G4574: An object of religious veneration or worship, derived from σέβας (reverence). In classical and biblical Greek, it refers to anything that receives religious devotion or reverent fear, whether divine or not, including temples, idols, or sacred objects. U-…
Strong’s G4567: Transliteration of Hebrew שָׂטָן (satan), meaning “adversary” or “accuser.” Chief antagonist of God and humanity, identified as the tempter, deceiver, and leader of fallen angels. In New Testament theology, represents the personification of evil while remaining under God’s…
Strong’s G4566: Indeclinable form of the Hebrew שָׂטָן (satan), meaning “adversary.” Used once in Paul’s discussion of his thorn in the flesh, representing a messenger of Satan. This specific form demonstrates the direct Hebrew influence on New Testament Greek in…
Strong’s G4561: A foundational biblical term referring to flesh in both literal and theological senses. Ranges from physical body tissue to human nature apart from God’s Spirit. Central to New Testament theology, especially in Paul’s writings, describing the struggle between…
Strong’s G4560: An adjective describing that which is made of flesh, consisting of flesh, or pertaining to flesh in its physical nature. Used metaphorically in New Testament to contrast stone tablets with human hearts as recipients of God’s writing, emphasizing…
Strong’s G4559: An adjective describing that which pertains to the flesh or is controlled by human nature apart from God’s Spirit. Used in Pauline literature to contrast spiritual maturity with worldly behavior, emphasizing the struggle between flesh and spirit in…
Strong’s G4551: A feminine proper name meaning “sapphire” or “beautiful,” derived from the Greek σάπφειρος (sappheiros). Notable in Acts as the wife of Ananias, whose story serves as a powerful warning about honesty and integrity in the early church community.…
Strong’s G4550: An adjective denoting that which is rotten, putrid, or corrupted by age. In New Testament usage, it describes both physical decay and moral corruption, particularly in Jesus’ teachings about fruit-bearing and speech, emphasizing the connection between inner character…
Strong’s G4535: A noun denoting the tossing or surging motion of the sea, particularly in stormy conditions. Used in Luke’s Gospel in Jesus’s apocalyptic discourse to describe the roaring and agitation of the seas as a sign of the end…
Strong’s G4512: From root ῥύω (to draw together), ῥυτίς denotes a wrinkle or fold in fabric or skin. In Ephesians 5:27, it appears metaphorically describing the Church’s ultimate perfection through Christ’s sanctifying work, emphasizing complete purity and spiritual beauty without…
Strong’s G4510: A verb derived from ῥύπος (filth), meaning to make or become filthy, both physically and morally. In Revelation 22:11, it appears in a stark pronouncement about moral character becoming fixed, emphasizing the eternal consequences of persistent spiritual uncleanliness.…
Strong’s G4509: A primitive noun denoting physical dirt, filth, or moral uncleanness. In its sole New Testament appearance in 1 Peter, it specifically relates to baptism, contrasting physical cleansing with spiritual purification, emphasizing the transformative power of this sacrament in…
Strong’s G4508: Derived from ῥύπος (filth), ῥυπαρός describes that which is physically dirty, morally unclean, or shabby in appearance. In James’ epistle, it specifically refers to wearing filthy clothing, metaphorically representing spiritual and moral impurity, highlighting social and spiritual distinctions…
Strong’s G4507: A feminine noun meaning “filthiness,” “moral uncleanness,” or “impurity,” derived from ῥύπος (filth). In James, it appears in the context of putting away moral defilement and wickedness, emphasizing the need for spiritual cleansing and holiness in the Christian…
Strong’s G4494: A verb meaning “to fan,” “to toss by wind,” or “to agitate.” In the New Testament, it appears metaphorically in James to describe the unstable nature of a doubting person’s faith, comparing them to a wave of the…
Strong’s G4485: A neuter noun meaning “fracture,” “break,” or “ruin,” derived from ῥήγνυμι (to break). In the New Testament, it appears in Jesus’s parable of the two foundations, describing the complete collapse of a house built on sand, symbolizing the…
Strong’s G4481: A proper noun of Egyptian or Coptic origin, referring to the star-god Rephan/Remphan, mentioned in Stephen’s speech in Acts as an example of Israel’s idolatry. Likely corresponds to Saturn in ancient astral worship, symbolizing the depths of Israel’s…
Strong’s G4476: A feminine noun referring to a needle, particularly a sewing needle. Derived from ῥάπτω (rhaptō, “to sew”), it specifically denotes a pointed metal implement used for sewing. Most notably used in Jesus’s famous teaching about wealth and salvation,…
Strong’s G4469: An Aramaic term of contempt meaning “empty-headed” or “worthless.” Used as an insult expressing utter contempt for another’s intellectual or moral capacity. Jesus cites it in the Sermon on the Mount to illustrate how verbal abuse violates God’s…
Strong’s G4468: A noun denoting wickedness, mischief, or unscrupulous conduct. Derived from roots meaning “easy” and “work,” it describes behavior characterized by moral carelessness and cunning deceit. Used in Acts to describe deliberate opposition to divine truth. U- Unveiling the…
Strong’s G4467: A noun denoting a crime, misdeed, or fraudulent act. Used in legal contexts to describe serious offenses requiring judicial intervention. Derived from roots meaning “easy” and “work,” suggesting activities done with casual disregard for law or morality. U-…
Strong’s G4457: A noun denoting hardness or callousness, particularly of heart or mind. Used metaphorically in New Testament to describe spiritual insensitivity and resistance to divine truth. Derived from medical terminology referring to the formation of callus or hardened tissue.…
Strong’s G4436: A masculine noun originally referring to the mythological Python serpent slain by Apollo at Delphi, later denoting a spirit of divination. In Acts, describes a slave girl’s spirit of fortune-telling, representing demonic influence in pagan religious practices. U-…
Strong’s G4431: A feminine noun meaning “falling” or “fall,” derived from πίπτω (to fall). Used both literally for physical collapse and metaphorically for spiritual or moral downfall. In the New Testament, appears in contexts emphasizing the consequences of choosing wrong…
Strong’s G4426: A verb meaning “to frighten, terrify, or intimidate,” originally used of startled horses. In the New Testament, appears in Philippians in the passive form, encouraging believers not to be frightened by opponents. Metaphorically represents steadfast faith amid opposition.…
Strong’s G4425: A neuter noun meaning “winnowing fan” or “winnowing shovel,” used in agricultural contexts for separating grain from chaff. In the New Testament, appears metaphorically in John the Baptist’s description of Christ’s judgment, symbolizing the separation of the righteous…
Strong’s G4423: A feminine noun meaning “intimidation” or “terror,” derived from πτοέω (to terrify). Used in 1 Peter to encourage Christian wives not to give in to fear. Represents a state of intimidation or terror that could compromise one’s faith…
Strong’s G4422: A verb meaning “to terrify, frighten, or cause to flee from fear.” Used in contexts of intense fear or terror, particularly regarding end-time events. Appears in Jesus’s teachings about maintaining faith and composure in the face of frightening…
Strong’s G4418: A feminine noun meaning “heel,” both in the literal anatomical sense and metaphorically for treachery (lifting up one’s heel against someone). Used in John 13:18 quoting Psalm 41:9, describing betrayal through the image of lifting one’s heel against…
Strong’s G4417: A verb meaning “to stumble, trip, or fail.” Originally referring to physical stumbling, it developed metaphorical meanings of moral failure or offense. Used in the New Testament to describe spiritual stumbling and failure, particularly in contexts of God’s…
Strong’s G4411: A feminine noun combining “first” (πρῶτος) and “reclining place” (κλισία), referring to the most honored position at formal meals and banquets. Used in Jesus’ criticism of religious leaders who sought social status through claiming places of honor at…
Strong’s G4410: A feminine noun combining “first” (πρῶτος) and “seat” (καθέδρα), referring to the chief or most prominent seat in synagogues and public assemblies. Used in Jesus’ criticism of religious leaders who sought honor and status through visible positions of…
Strong’s G4392: A noun derived from πρό (before) and φημί (to speak), meaning pretext, excuse, or ostensible reason. Used in biblical contexts to describe false pretenses and insincere religious behaviors, particularly emphasizing the contrast between outward appearance and true motives.…
Strong’s G4382: A compound noun combining πρόσωπον (face) with λῆμψις (receiving), meaning partiality or favoritism based on external appearances. Used exclusively in the New Testament to condemn discrimination and emphasize God’s impartial judgment and treatment of all people. U- Unveiling…
Strong’s G4348: A noun derived from proskopto (to strike against), meaning “stumbling block, obstacle that causes offense.” Used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe what causes spiritual stumbling, particularly in contexts of Christ as a stone of stumbling and…
Strong’s G4337: A compound verb combining pros (toward) with echō (to hold), meaning “to hold the mind toward, pay attention to, be cautious about.” Used in contexts of spiritual vigilance, careful attention, and devoted adherence, particularly in warnings and exhortations…
Strong’s G4312: A compound adjective derived from “pro” (forward) and “piptō” (to fall), meaning rash, headlong, or precipitate. In biblical contexts, it describes impulsive, thoughtless behavior that acts without proper consideration of consequences, particularly in matters requiring wisdom and restraint.…
Strong’s G4273: From pro (before) and didōmi (to give), προδότης refers to one who gives forward or betrays, a traitor. In biblical and cultural contexts, it carries strong negative connotations of disloyalty and breach of trust, particularly used of Judas…
Strong’s G4258: A compound verb meaning “to sin previously” or “to sin before,” combining πρό (before) with ἁμαρτάνω (to sin). Used in pastoral contexts addressing persistent sin, particularly in Paul’s dealings with the Corinthian church, emphasizing the serious nature of…
Strong’s G4224: A noun meaning “drinking bout” or “drinking party,” referring to excessive social drinking common in Greco-Roman culture. Used in 1 Peter to describe former pagan lifestyle practices that Christians should abandon. Represents a particular form of social excess…
Strong’s G4205: A noun meaning “fornicator” or “sexually immoral person,” derived from pernēmi (to sell). In New Testament usage, appears in lists of vices and warnings about behaviors incompatible with God’s kingdom. Often used in contexts addressing church discipline and…
Strong’s G4203: A verb meaning “to commit sexual immorality,” derived from pornē (prostitute). Used in the New Testament to describe engaging in illicit sexual activity. Carries both literal and metaphorical meanings, especially in contexts of spiritual unfaithfulness and idolatry. U-…
Strong’s G4202: A noun denoting sexual immorality or illicit sexual activity. Used broadly in the New Testament to describe any sexual activity outside God’s design for marriage. Significant in early Christian teaching about sexual ethics and moral purity in contrast…
Strong’s G4191: The comparative form of ponēros (evil, wicked), meaning “more evil” or “more wicked.” Used in Jesus’ teaching about spiritual opposition and demonic activity, particularly warning about the escalating nature of evil when left unchecked. U- Unveiling the Word…
Strong’s G4190: An adjective meaning actively evil, malicious, or morally corrupt, derived from ponos (labor, distress). Frequently used in the New Testament to describe both evil actions and evil beings, particularly Satan (ho ponēros – the evil one). Represents intentional…
Strong’s G4189: A noun derived from ponēros (evil, wicked), denoting active malice, wickedness, and depravity. In New Testament usage, it represents not just moral corruption but deliberate, crafty evil-doing. Often appears in lists of vices and describes the opposite of…
Strong’s G4171: A noun meaning “war, battle, or fighting,” referring to both physical warfare and metaphorical conflicts. In the New Testament, it appears in eschatological contexts describing end-time warfare, as well as in discussions of spiritual conflict and human strife.…
Strong’s G4149: A noun meaning “wealth, riches, or abundance.” In ancient Greek culture, it primarily referred to material wealth. In New Testament usage, it develops from describing material riches to expressing spiritual wealth, particularly God’s abundant grace and the riches…
Strong’s G4140: A noun meaning “satisfaction, fullness, or gratification,” particularly of physical desires. From πίμπλημι (to fill). In ancient Greek, it often carried negative connotations of excess. In New Testament usage, it appears in Paul’s critique of ascetic practices that…
Strong’s G4132: A noun meaning “flood” or “inundation,” particularly a sudden rush of water. In ancient Greek, it described both natural flooding and metaphorical overwhelming forces. In New Testament usage, it appears in Jesus’s parable of the house builders, symbolizing…
Strong’s G4131: A noun meaning “striker” or “pugnacious person,” from πλήσσω (plēssō), “to strike.” In ancient Greek culture, it described someone prone to physical violence. In New Testament usage, it appears in leadership qualification lists as a negative characteristic disqualifying…
Strong’s G4124: A compound noun meaning greediness, covetousness, or the desire to have more. From πλέον (more) and ἔχω (to have). In ancient Greek culture, it represented destructive avarice. In New Testament usage, it’s identified as a root sin that…
Strong’s G4123: A compound noun describing a person who greedily desires more than their share, a covetous person, or one who defrauds others for gain. In ancient Greek culture, it described exploitative individuals. In New Testament usage, it appears in…
Strong’s G4116: An adjective meaning broad, wide, or spacious. In ancient Greek, it described physical dimensions. In New Testament usage, particularly in Jesus’s teachings, it takes on metaphorical significance in describing the wide path leading to destruction, contrasting with the…
Strong’s G4112: From πλάσσω (plassō), meaning “to mold or form.” Originally referring to something molded or formed, it evolved to mean “artificial” or “fabricated.” In New Testament usage, it specifically denotes false or fabricated words, particularly in the context of…
Strong’s G4108: A wandering imposter, deceiver, or misleader; derived from πλάνη (plane), meaning “wandering.” In ancient Greek culture, it described traveling charlatans who deceived others for personal gain. In New Testament usage, it specifically denotes those who lead others astray…
Strong’s G4107: Wanderer, roaming star; derived from πλανάω (to wander, stray). Used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe false teachers who, like wandering stars, lead others astray from the truth. Modern English “planet” derives from this term. U- Unveiling…
Strong’s G4106: A wandering, straying, or error; by implication deception or delusion. Derived from root meaning “to wander.” In NT usage, predominantly refers to religious or moral error leading to deception. Significant in contexts warning against false teaching and doctrinal…
Strong’s G4105: From πλάνη (wandering), πλανάω means to cause to wander, mislead, or deceive. In passive voice, it means to be led astray or wander. Used metaphorically in NT for spiritual deception and moral error. Significant in pastoral warnings against…
Strong’s G4089: An adjective meaning “bitter,” used both literally for taste and metaphorically for character or disposition. In biblical contexts, particularly in James, describes the incongruity of blessing and cursing from the same mouth, illustrating spiritual inconsistency. U- Unveiling the…
Strong’s G4088: A noun meaning “bitterness,” both literally and figuratively. In biblical contexts, represents spiritual and emotional toxicity, particularly relating to resentment, unforgiveness, and hostility toward God and others. Often used metaphorically to describe spiritual condition. U- Unveiling the Word…
Strong’s G4086: A compound noun combining “persuasive” and “speech,” meaning “plausible arguments” or “persuasive speaking.” In biblical context, warns against deceptive rhetoric that sounds reasonable but undermines truth. Used uniquely in Colossians to caution against false teaching. U- Unveiling the…
Strong’s G4068: A deponent verb meaning “to boast” or “to be vainglorious.” In biblical context, describes self-promoting behavior that is contrary to love’s nature. Used uniquely in 1 Corinthians 13:4 to illustrate what love does not do, emphasizing love’s humility.…
Strong’s G4049: A compound verb combining περί (around) and σπάω (to draw), meaning “to draw around, distract, be over-occupied.” Used uniquely in Luke’s account of Martha being distracted by many tasks, emphasizing how legitimate concerns can pull us away from…
Strong’s G4044: A compound verb combining περί (through) and πείρω (to pierce), meaning “to pierce through completely.” Used metaphorically in 1 Timothy to describe self-inflicted spiritual wounds from love of money, emphasizing the comprehensive damage of greed. U- Unveiling the…
Strong’s G4021: A compound adjective combining περί (beyond) and ἔργον (work), meaning “overly curious, meddlesome,” or “practicing magic arts.” In New Testament usage, particularly describes forbidden magical practices and unnecessary, harmful curiosity about others’ affairs. U- Unveiling the Word Περίεργος…
Strong’s G3988: From πείθω; persuasion, especially in a negative sense of being influenced against truth. In NT context, refers to false persuasion leading believers away from gospel truth. Used uniquely in Galatians to warn against deceptive teaching undermining faith in…
Strong’s G3986: From πειράζω; a testing, trial, or temptation. Refers to both external trials and internal temptations. In NT usage, particularly significant in Lord’s Prayer and teachings about spiritual warfare. Describes experiences that test faith and character through adversity or…
Strong’s G3985: From πεῖρα; to test, try, or tempt. Used for both divine testing and malicious temptation. In NT usage, describes Satan’s attempts to cause sin, God’s testing of faith, and human trials. Critically important in understanding spiritual warfare and…
Strong’s G3975: From παχύς (thick); to make fat, to make dull or callous. Metaphorically used to describe spiritual insensitivity or hardness of heart. In NT context, specifically refers to willful spiritual dullness that resists divine truth. Quoted from Isaiah to…
Strong’s G3964: A compound noun literally meaning “father-striker” or “father-murderer.” Used in legal contexts to denote those who commit violence against parents, particularly fathers. Listed among serious offenders in NT vice lists, emphasizing the gravity of dishonoring parents in biblical…
Strong’s G3926: A compound verb combining παρά (beside) with ἐνοχλέω (to trouble), meaning “to cause trouble besides, to harass additionally.” Used in Acts 15:19 regarding not troubling Gentile converts with unnecessary requirements. Reflects early church concerns about Gentile inclusion and…
Strong’s G3922: A compound verb combining παρα (beside) + εἰς (into) + ἔρχομαι (to come), meaning “to come in alongside” or “to enter secretly.” In Romans 5:20, it describes the Law’s entrance alongside sin. In Galatians 2:4, it depicts false…
Strong’s G3921: A compound verb combining παρα (beside) + εἰς (into) + δύω (to sink/enter), meaning “to creep in secretly” or “to slip in stealthily.” Used in Jude 1:4 to describe false teachers infiltrating the church. Emphasizes the subtle, snake-like…
Strong’s G3920: An adjective derived from παρεισάγω, meaning “brought in secretly, smuggled in, or introduced surreptitiously.” Used in Galatians 2:4 to describe false brothers who infiltrated the church. Emphasizes the deceptive nature of those who secretly introduce false teachings or…
Strong’s G3900: A compound noun derived from παρά (beside) and πίπτω (to fall), meaning “a false step, trespass, or transgression.” Used in the New Testament to describe moral failures and sins, particularly emphasizing the idea of falling away from truth…
Strong’s G3895: παραπίπτω – A compound verb combining παρά (aside from) with πίπτω (to fall), meaning to fall away or deviate from the right path. Used in biblical contexts to describe serious spiritual apostasy, particularly in Hebrews where it warns…
Strong’s G3894: παραπικρασμός – A noun derived from παραπικραίνω (to embitter against), denoting active rebellion or provocation against authority, particularly divine authority. Used in biblical contexts to describe Israel’s bitter rebellion in the wilderness, serving as a warning against hardening…
Strong’s G3893: παραπικραίνω – A compound verb combining παρά (beside/against) with πικραίνω (to make bitter), meaning to embitter against, provoke to anger, or rebel against authority. Used particularly in biblical contexts to describe rebellion against God, reflecting the bitter attitude…
παρανομία refers to the state or act of lawlessness, specifically violating or acting contrary to established law. In the New Testament, it appears in contexts addressing deliberate transgression of divine and moral law. U- Unveiling the Word παρανομία is a…
παρανομέω is a compound verb meaning “to act contrary to law” or “to violate the law.” In the New Testament, it appears in contexts addressing legal and moral transgression, particularly regarding religious law. U- Unveiling the Word παρανομέω combines παρά…
This Greek verb means “to deceive by false reasoning” or “to delude with subtle logic.” It appears twice in the New Testament, warning believers against deceptive arguments and false teachings. U – Unveiling the Word παραλογίζομαι combines παρά (beside/contrary to)…
Brief Overview of παρακοή (Strong’s G3876: parakōē) Unveiling the Word The Greek term παρακοή (parakōē) translates to “disobedience” or “failure to listen,” capturing the essence of neglecting or ignoring a call or command. This term is significant within biblical contexts,…
Brief Overview of διαπαρατριβή (Strong’s G3859: diaparatribḗ) Unveiling the Word The Greek noun διαπαρατριβή (diaparatribḗ) refers to “constant friction” or “constant debate,” particularly in the context of arguments or disputes that are prolonged and contentious. The significance of this term…
