[Greek] αἰσχύνη (aischynē), [Latin] rubor, [Latin] confusio: shamefulness, what causes shame, disgrace, dishonesty; Lk.14:9, 2Cor.4:2, Php.3:19, Heb.12:2, Jud. 1:13, Rev.3:18 Scriptural passages are frequently highlighted in red as rubric Background information: Rubric: A rubric is a word or section of…
[Greek] ἐκλείπω (ekleipō), [Latin] deficere, [French] se detacher, [French] abandonner, [German] abfallen
[Greek] ἐκλείπω (ekleipō), [Latin] deficere, [French] se detacher, [French] abandonner, [German] abfallen: to eclipse, to fail, to leave out, to cease, to die, to omit, to end; Lk.16:9, Lk.22:32, Lk.23:45, Heb.1:12 St. Augustine was speaking against scientists who lapse into pride without…
[Greek] τυφλόω (typhloō), [Latin] excaecare, [French] obscurer, [German] blind macken
[Greek] τυφλόω (typhloō), [Latin] excaecare, [French] obscurer, [German] blind macken: to blind, to obscure, to dull (the intellect), to make not to understand; 2Cor.4:4, Jn. 12:40, 1Jn. 2:11 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means to blind, to render ineffectual…
[Greek] στενοχωρέω (stenochōreō), [Latin] patere, [Latin] angustiare, [French] souffrir, [French] endurer
[Greek] στενοχωρέω (stenochōreō), [Latin] patere, [Latin] angustiare, [French] souffrir, [French] endurer: to make narrow, to compress, to restrain, to restrict, to distress; 2Cor.4:8, 2Cor.6:12 More and more govt. localities, businesses, and entertainment venues are now requiring proof of vaccinations. This…
[Greek] βραβεῖον (brabeion), [French] prix de la victoire
[Greek] βραβεῖον (brabeion), [French] prix de la victoire: prize, heavenly award; Php.3:14, 1Cor.9:24 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term was the wand or baton to be given as a prize in the athletic games of the ancient world. The ancient…