Abba – αββα – Father

Our word this week is the Aramaic abba αββα (Strong’s #5). Thayer affirms that its equivalent is the…

What is distinct and what is different?

This week let us consider two different Greek terms, as used by Paul in Galatians 1:6,…

Looking into the ”Sun”

This week we will consider three compound verbs used by Paul in Ephesians 2:5 and 6:…

Makarioi – μακαριος (Strong’s #3107) Blessed, happy

Our word study comes from the first twelve verses of the fifth chapter of the gospel…

Kataskopeo – κατασκοπεω- To inspect, view closely, in order to spy out and plot against

Our word this week is kataskopeo, which means “to inspect, view closely, in order to spy out…

EN* In

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Histemi* To stand, set or place

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Anthistemi – to resist, to oppose

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Dioko – διωκω

This week our Greek word study examines the eighth and last beatitude of the Sermon on the…

Pentheo – πτωξος Deep grief or intense sorrow, openly manifested by weeping audibly

parakalew – ‘One called from another to their side; metaphorically, to comfort’ παρακαλεω (Matthew 5:4). The kingdom truth…

Emporion* – εχηγεομαι -Emporium, merchandise, market

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. This week we are…

Charis – χαρις – Good

Our word this week is the Greek term charis. Joseph H. Thayer made some significant observations concerning…