A Catechetical Perspective on Scripture and Other Faith Issues
![[Greek] ἀγωνίζομαι (agōnizomai), [Latin] contendere, [Latin] certere, [Latin] decertere, [Latin] sollicitus](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/agonizomai.jpg "[Greek] ἀγωνίζομαι (agōnizomai), [Latin] contendere, [Latin] certere, [Latin] decertere, [Latin] sollicitus")
[Greek] ἀγωνίζομαι (agōnizomai), [Latin] contendere, [Latin] certere, [Latin] decertere, [Latin] sollicitus: to contend for a prize, to compete, to strive, to endeavor to accomplish something; Lk.13:24, Jn.18:36, 1Cor.9:25, Col.1:29, Col.4:12, 1Tim.6:12, 2Tim.4:7 Carlos Acutis’ tomb is opened for public veneration…
![[Greek] ἐκπλήσσω (ekplēssō), [Latin] admirare, [Latin] mirare, [Latin] stupere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ekplesso1-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἐκπλήσσω (ekplēssō), [Latin] admirare, [Latin] mirare, [Latin] stupere")
[Greek] ἐκπλήσσω (ekplēssō), [Latin] admirare, [Latin] mirare, [Latin] stupere: to amaze, to astonish, to astound, to strike with panic, to frighten, to surprise; Mt.7:28, Mt.13:54, Mt.19:25, Mk.1:22, Mk.6:2, Mk.7:37, Mk.10:26, Mk.11:18, Lk.2:48, Lk.4:32, Lk.9:43, Acts 13:12 The Boy Jesus in…
![[Greek] ὑπερβάλλω (hyperballō), [Latin] superare, [Latin] excellens, [Latin] eminens, [Latin] supereminens](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hyperballo1.jpg "[Greek] ὑπερβάλλω (hyperballō), [Latin] superare, [Latin] excellens, [Latin] eminens, [Latin] supereminens")
[Greek] ὑπερβάλλω (hyperballō), [Latin] superare, [Latin] excellens, [Latin] eminens, [Latin] supereminens: to “throw beyond, to go too far, to surpass, to go beyond, to exceed, to overshoot; 2Cor.3:10, 2Cor.9:14. Eph.1:19, Eph.2:7, Eph.3:19 “Jumping the Shark”: When you know when you…
![[Greek] ὑποβάλλω (hypoballō), [Latin] submittere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hypoballo-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ὑποβάλλω (hypoballō), [Latin] submittere")
[Greek] ὑποβάλλω (hypoballō), [Latin] submittere: to “throw under”, to instigate, to bribe, to throw under (the bus), to be submitted to something, to introduce by collusion, to suborn, to put under, to hire for a dishonest purpose; Acts 6:11 Deceiving,…
![[Greek] ἀναπληρόω (anaplēroō), [Latin] supplere, [Latin] implere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/anaplero-1-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀναπληρόω (anaplēroō), [Latin] supplere, [Latin] implere")
[Greek] ἀναπληρόω (anaplēroō), [Latin] supplere, [Latin] implere: to fill up, to complete, to fulfill, to make complete, to provide, to occupy; Mt.13:14, 1Cor.14:16, 1Cor.16:17, Gal.6:2, Php.2:30, 1Thess.2:16 This cup is filled by following the law of Christ in loving and…
![[Greek] ἀναπείθω (anapeithō), [Latin] persuadere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/anapeitho-4-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀναπείθω (anapeithō), [Latin] persuadere")
[Greek] ἀναπείθω (anapeithō), [Latin] persuadere: to persuade, to incite, to stir up, to induce; Acts 18:13 The Apostle Paul: painting by Rembrandt (1657). The Jews are incited by Paul’s teaching that Jesus is the Messiah in the synagogue. Background information:…
![[Greek] ἀνακρίνω (anakrinō), [Latin] interrogare, [Latin] requirere, [Latin] scrutare, [Latin] cognoscere, [Latin] examinare, [Latin] iudicare](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/anakrino-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀνακρίνω (anakrinō), [Latin] interrogare, [Latin] requirere, [Latin] scrutare, [Latin] cognoscere, [Latin] examinare, [Latin] iudicare")
[Greek] ἀνακρίνω (anakrinō), [Latin] interrogare, [Latin] requirere, [Latin] scrutare, [Latin] cognoscere, [Latin] examinare, [Latin] iudicare: to examine, to investigate, to scrutinize, to ask, to study; Lk.23:14, Acts 4:9, Acts 12:19, Acts 17:11, Acts 24:8, 1Cor.2:14-15, 1Cor.4:3-4, 1Cor.9:3, 1Cor.10:25,27, 1Cor.14:24 Model…
![[Greek] ἀνακαλύπτω (anakalyptō), [Latin] revelare](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/anakalypto-420x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀνακαλύπτω (anakalyptō), [Latin] revelare")
[Greek] ἀνακαλύπτω (anakalyptō), [Latin] revelare: to reveal, to unveil, to uncover; 2Cor.3:14,18 Moses Receives the Tablets of the Law: painting by Joao Zeferino da Costa (1868). Upon his return from Mt. Sinai, Moses later wears a veil to protect the…
![[Greek] ἀναδίδωμι (anadidōmi), [Latin] tradere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hand-over-bible.jpg "[Greek] ἀναδίδωμι (anadidōmi), [Latin] tradere")
[Greek] ἀναδίδωμι (anadidōmi), [Latin] tradere: to hand over, to give up, to yield, to deliver; Acts 23:33 This image can represent both oral tradition (handing over the faith to others) or Christians being forced to give up their faith (bibles).…
![[Greek] παραλογίζομαι (paralogizomai), [Latin] decipere, [Latin] fallere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/paralogizomai-642x300.jpg "[Greek] παραλογίζομαι (paralogizomai), [Latin] decipere, [Latin] fallere")
[Greek] παραλογίζομαι (paralogizomai), [Latin] decipere, [Latin] fallere: to miscalculate, to delude, to deceive, to reason falsely, to lead astray, to reckon wrong; Col.2:4, Jas.1:22 Another “mostly peaceful protest” in Kenosha, Wisconsin Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means to defraud,…
![[Greek] κοπιάω (kopiaō), [Latin] laborare, [Latin] fatigare, [German] anstrengen, [French] travailler](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/phortion-642x300.jpg "[Greek] κοπιάω (kopiaō), [Latin] laborare, [Latin] fatigare, [German] anstrengen, [French] travailler")
[Greek] κοπιάω (kopiaō), [Latin] laborare, [Latin] fatigare, [German] anstrengen, [French] travailler: to work hard, to be weary, to toil, to tire, to be tired, to weary; 25 scriptures Carrying a burden can also be likened to carrying a cross. Circumstances…
![[Greek] λογίζομαι (logizomai), [Latin] cogitare, [Latin] reputare, [Latin] deputare, [Latin] existimare, [Latin] arbitrare, [Latin] acceptare](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/wax-tablet-380x300.jpeg "[Greek] λογίζομαι (logizomai), [Latin] cogitare, [Latin] reputare, [Latin] deputare, [Latin] existimare, [Latin] arbitrare, [Latin] acceptare")
[Greek] λογίζομαι (logizomai), [Latin] cogitare, [Latin] reputare, [Latin] deputare, [Latin] existimare, [Latin] arbitrare, [Latin] acceptare: to reckon, to take into account, to regard, to suppose, to count, to have books balanced, to reason, to conclude, to calculate, to compute, to set one’s…
![[Greek] ἀνάγνωσις (anagnōsis), [Latin] lectionem, [French] lecture](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/anagnosis-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀνάγνωσις (anagnōsis), [Latin] lectionem, [French] lecture")
[Greek] ἀνάγνωσις (anagnōsis), [Latin] lectionem, [French] lecture: recognition, reading, knowing again, public reading; Acts 13:15, 2Cor.13:15, 1Tim.4:13 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means recognition, reading, and persuasion. Herodotus’ The Histories 1.116 states “While the boy spoke, it seemed to…
[Greek] ἀναβολή (anabolē), [Latin] dilation, [French] retard, [French] remparer: delay, a putting off, postponement, a deferring; Acts 25:17 The American flag remains while the bombs are bursting at the Battle of Baltimore (in the War of 1812). Now our cities…
![[Greek] ἀναβλέπω (anablepō), [Latin] videre, [Latin] intinuere, [Latin] ascpicere, [Latin] respicere, [Latin] venire, [Latin] recipere, [Latin] suspicere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/anablepo.jpg "[Greek] ἀναβλέπω (anablepō), [Latin] videre, [Latin] intinuere, [Latin] ascpicere, [Latin] respicere, [Latin] venire, [Latin] recipere, [Latin] suspicere")
[Greek] ἀναβλέπω (anablepō), [Latin] videre, [Latin] intinuere, [Latin] ascpicere, [Latin] respicere, [Latin] venire, [Latin] recipere, [Latin] suspicere: to look up, to recover sight, to gain sight; 26 scriptural references No–you are not seeing double! Anablepus (“Four eyed fish”): a large…
![[Greek] ἀμφιάζω (amphiazō), [Latin] vestire, [French] areer](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sakkos-642x300.png "[Greek] ἀμφιάζω (amphiazō), [Latin] vestire, [French] areer")
[Greek] ἀμφιάζω (amphiazō), [Latin] vestire, [French] areer: to clothe, to adorn; Mt.6:30, Mt.11:8, Lk.7:25, Lk.12:28 John the Baptist wears the simple garments (animal skins) of a prophet. Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term, meaning to clothe, can be used literally…
[Greek] προβάλλω (proballō), [Latin] producere, [Latin] propellere, [Latin] promovere: to throw before, to put forth, to push to the front, to sprout leaves; Lk.21:30, Acts 19:33 Paul Preaching before the Temple of Diana at Ephesus: painting by Adolf Pirsch (1885)…
[Greek] ἀναλαμβάνω (analambanō), [Latin] adsumere, [Latin] suscipere, [Latin] recipere, [Latin] accipere: to take up, to receive, to take in, to bring along, to carry, and to raise; Mk.16:19, Acts 1:2,11,22, Acts 7:43, Acts 20:13-14, Acts 23:31, Eph.6:13,16, 1Tim.3:16, 2Tim.4:11 Assumption…
![[Greek] παύω (pauō), [Latin] cessare, [Latin] desinere, [Latin] coercere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/pauo1.jpg "[Greek] παύω (pauō), [Latin] cessare, [Latin] desinere, [Latin] coercere")
[Greek] παύω (pauō), [Latin] cessare, [Latin] desinere, [Latin] coercere: to stop, to pause, to cease, to quit, to come to an end, to end; Lk.5:4, Lk.8:24, Lk.11:1, Acts 5:42, Acts 6:13, Acts 20:1,31, Acts 21:32, 1Cor.13:8, Eph.1:16, Col.1:9, Heb.10:2, 1Pet.3:10,…
![[Greek] προσδοκάω (prosdokaō), [Latin] expectare, [Latin] sperare, [Latin] existimare](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/prosdokao-642x300.jpg "[Greek] προσδοκάω (prosdokaō), [Latin] expectare, [Latin] sperare, [Latin] existimare")
[Greek] προσδοκάω (prosdokaō), [Latin] expectare, [Latin] sperare, [Latin] existimare: to expect, to watch for, to think ahead, to await, to anticipate, to look forward to; Mt.11:3, Mt.24:50, Lk.1:21, Lk.3:15, Lk.7:19-20, Lk.8:40, Lk.12:46, Acts 3:5, Acts 10:24, Acts 27:33, Acts 28:6,…
![[Greek] προπετής (propetēs), [Latin] temere agere, [Latin] proterere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/propetes1-642x300.jpeg "[Greek] προπετής (propetēs), [Latin] temere agere, [Latin] proterere")
[Greek] προπετής (propetēs), [Latin] temere agere, [Latin] proterere: acting fearful, falling forward, headstrong, rash, reckless, thoughtless; Acts 19:36, 2Tim.3:4 The angry mob with pitchforks and torches going after Frankenstein. This becomes a precursor to the modern day cancel culture mob. Background…
![[Greek] ἑδραῖος (hedraios), [Latin] statuere, [Latin] firmus, [Latin] inmobiles](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hedraios-2-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἑδραῖος (hedraios), [Latin] statuere, [Latin] firmus, [Latin] inmobiles")
[Greek] ἑδραῖος (hedraios), [Latin] statuere, [Latin] firmus, [Latin] inmobiles: steadfast, firm, settled, sitting, support, moral fixidity, set in place; 1Cor.7:37, 1Cor.15:58, Col.1:23 Be firm and steadfast fully devoted to the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not…
![[Greek] ἀμελέω (ameleō), [Latin] neglegere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ameleo1-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀμελέω (ameleō), [Latin] neglegere")
[Greek] ἀμελέω (ameleō), [Latin] neglegere: to neglect, to be negligent, to be neglectful, to be careless, to pay no attention, to have no regard, to disregard, to not care; Mt.22:5, 1Tim.4:14, Heb.2:3, Heb.8:9, 2Pet. 1:12 Parable of the Royal Wedding…
![[Greek] ἀντιλαμβάνω (antilambanō), [Latin] suscipere, [Latin] participare, [French] adopter](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/antilambanomai-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀντιλαμβάνω (antilambanō), [Latin] suscipere, [Latin] participare, [French] adopter")
[Greek] ἀντιλαμβάνω (antilambanō), [Latin] suscipere, [Latin] participare, [French] adopter: to help, to take in, to support, to take hold of in turn, to participate, to take upon oneself to, to partake, to come to the aid of, to take under…
[Greek] καταλαμβάνω (katalambanō), [Latin] respondere, [Latin] comprehendere, [Latin] cognoscere, [Latin adprehendere, [French] attraper: to attack, to lay hold of, to seize, to comprehend, to take, to overtake, to apprehend, to understand, to grasp; Mk.9:18, Jn.1:5, Jn.8:3-4, Jn.12:35, Acts 4:13, Acts…
![[Greek] ἄμαχος (amachos), [Latin] non litigiosos, [Latin] percussio](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/amachos-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἄμαχος (amachos), [Latin] non litigiosos, [Latin] percussio")
[Greek] ἄμαχος (amachos), [Latin] non litigiosos, [Latin] percussio: peaceable, abstaining from fighting, not contentious, not a brawler, non-combatant; 1Tim.3:3, Tit.3:2 Remains of St. Titus Church in Gortys (municipality of Crete) Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means with whom no…
![[Greek] ἅλυσις (halusis), [Old French] chaine, [Latin] catena, [Latin] quisquam poterat eum ligare, [Latin] vinculum](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/halusis-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἅλυσις (halusis), [Old French] chaine, [Latin] catena, [Latin] quisquam poterat eum ligare, [Latin] vinculum")
[Greek] ἅλυσις (halusis), [Old French] chaine, [Latin] catena, [Latin] quisquam poterat eum ligare, [Latin] vinculum: chains, bonds, manacle, imprisonment, binding; Mk.5:3-4, Lk.8:29, Acts 12:6-7, Acts 21:33, Acts 28:20. Eph.6:20, 2Tim.1:16. Rev.20:1 The Release of St. Peter: painting by Bernardo Strozzi…
![[Greek] τυφλός (typhlos), [Latin] caecus, [German] blind](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/typhlos-642x300.jpg "[Greek] τυφλός (typhlos), [Latin] caecus, [German] blind")
[Greek] τυφλός (typhlos), [Latin] caecus, [German] blind: blind, not able to understand, short-sighted, opaque; 53 scriptural references The Blind Leading the Blind: painting by Danish Renaissance painter Peter Bruegel (1568). Background information: The blind leading the blind: This painting reflects…
[Greek] καταρτίζω (katartizō), [Latin] reficere, [Latin] perficere, [Latin] facere, [Latin] instruere, [Latin] aptare: to mend, to fully equip, to complete, to adjust, to make perfect, to repair, to set in order, to train, to instruct; Mt.4:21, Mt.21:16, Mk.1:19, Lk.6:40, Rom.9:22,…
![[Greek] καταφρονέω (kataphroneō), [Latin] contemnere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/kataphroneo-640x300.jpg "[Greek] καταφρονέω (kataphroneō), [Latin] contemnere")
[Greek] καταφρονέω (kataphroneō), [Latin] contemnere: to show contempt for, to think little of, to despise, to look down upon; Mt.6:24, Mt.18:10, Lk.16:13, Rom.2:4, 1Cor.11:22, 1Tim.4:12, 1Tim.6:2, Heb.12:2, 2Pet.2:10 Mammon: painting by George Frederic Watts (1885) Bowing down and serving at…
![[Greek] στάσις (stasis), [Latin] seditio, [Latin] dissensio, [Latin] status](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/stasis-642x300.jpg "[Greek] στάσις (stasis), [Latin] seditio, [Latin] dissensio, [Latin] status")
[Greek] στάσις (stasis), [Latin] seditio, [Latin] dissensio, [Latin] status: standing up, strife, political unrest, riot, civil war, sedition, revolt, Mk.15:7, Lk.23:19,25, Acts 15:2, Acts 19:40, Acts 23:7, Acts 24:5, Heb.9:8 CHAZ (Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone) becomes a disaster (and failure)…
![[Greek] ἐλευθερία (eleutheria), [Latin] libertas, [Latin] nolite iugare, [French] ne joindre](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/eleutheria-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἐλευθερία (eleutheria), [Latin] libertas, [Latin] nolite iugare, [French] ne joindre")
[Greek] ἐλευθερία (eleutheria), [Latin] libertas, [Latin] nolite iugare, [French] ne joindre: liberty, freedom, freedom from bondage, independence, absence of external restraint; Rom.8:21, 1Cor.10:29, 2Cor.3:17, Gal.2:4, Gal.5:1,13, Jas.1:25, Jas.2:12, 1Pet.2:16, 2Pet.2:19 The Declaration of Independence: painting by John Trumball (1819) Background…
![[Greek] σιγάω (sigaō), [Latin] tacere, [French] etre silencieux](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/sigao-642x300.jpg "[Greek] σιγάω (sigaō), [Latin] tacere, [French] etre silencieux")
[Greek] σιγάω (sigaō), [Latin] tacere, [French] etre silencieux: to keep silent, to be silent, to silence, to hold, to keep secret, to keep quiet, to hold peace: Lk.9:36, Lk.18:39, Lk.20:26, Acts 12:17, Acts 15:12-13, 1Cor.14:28,30,34 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This…
![[Greek] ἀλλοτριεπίσκοπος (allotriepiskopos), [Latin] alienus appetitor](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/allotriepiskopos-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀλλοτριεπίσκοπος (allotriepiskopos), [Latin] alienus appetitor")
[Greek] ἀλλοτριεπίσκοπος (allotriepiskopos), [Latin] alienus appetitor: one who meddles into other things (others’ affairs), meddler, one who oversees other’s affairs, busybody, one who infringes on others, one who strives or longs for something; 1Pet.4:15 Background information: A public “Lion’s Mouth” postbox…
![[Greek] σκοτίζομαι (skotizomai), [Latin] obscuere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/skotizo-642x300.jpg "[Greek] σκοτίζομαι (skotizomai), [Latin] obscuere")
[Greek] σκοτίζομαι (skotizomai), [Latin] obscuere: to darken, to cover with darkness, to be deprived of light, to be unable to understand (a mind that is darkened); Mt.24:29, Mk.13:24, Lk.23:45, Rom.1:21, Rom.11:10, Eph.4:18 Thomas Jefferson talks about the evil institution of…
![[Greek] ἀνόητος (anoētos), [Latin] insipiente, Latin] stultus, [Latin] insensate](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/anoetes-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀνόητος (anoētos), [Latin] insipiente, Latin] stultus, [Latin] insensate")
[Greek] ἀνόητος (anoētos), [Latin] insipiente, Latin] stultus, [Latin] insensate: without understanding, insensitive, foolish, unwise, senseless; Lk.24:25, Rom.1:14, Gal.3:1,3, 1Tim.6:9, Tit.3:3 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means unintelligible, irrational, intellectually and ethically lacking in understanding, and having no judgment. Sophocles’…
![[Greek] ἅλας (halas), [Latin] sal](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/useless-salt-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἅλας (halas), [Latin] sal")
[Greek] ἅλας (halas), [Latin] sal: salt, prudence, usefulness; Mt.5:13, Mk.9:50, Lk.14:34, Col.4:6 Background information: Greek influences: This term means salt, briny, and sea. The Greek used salt as an important trading commodity throughout the Mediterrnean region. Salt’s importance is indicated…
![[Greek] ἀλαζονεία (alazoneia), [Latin] superbia](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/alazoneia-scaled.jpg "[Greek] ἀλαζονεία (alazoneia), [Latin] superbia")
[Greek] ἀλαζονεία (alazoneia), [Latin] superbia: boastfulness, arrogance, self-confidence, braggadocio, boasting about one’s possessions; Jas.4:16, 1Jn.2:16 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means false pretension, imposture, boastfulness, and punishable by the gods. Theophrastus’ Characters 23.2 states “The boastful man is one…
![[Greek] ἀκυρόω (akyroō), [Latin] irritare, [Latin] rescindere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/akyroo-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀκυρόω (akyroō), [Latin] irritare, [Latin] rescindere")
[Greek] ἀκυρόω (akyroō), [Latin] irritare, [Latin] rescindere: to cancel, to revoke, to ‘irritate’ the laws (regulations), to invalidate, to disannul, to make void, to deprive of authority; Mt.15:6, Mk.7:13, Gal.3:17 Abraham and the Three Angels: painting by Gerbrand van den…
![[Greek] ἀκροατής (akroatēs), [Latin] auditor](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/akroates-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀκροατής (akroatēs), [Latin] auditor")
[Greek] ἀκροατής (akroatēs), [Latin] auditor: a passive hearer, a passive listener; Rom.2:13, Jas.1:22,23,25 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means hearer, jury, persons who come to hear a public speaker, disciple, pupil, and reader. Thucydides’ The Peloponnesian War 3.38 states…
[Greek] κάμνω (kamnō), [Latin] fatigare, [Latin] infirmum, [Latin] patientiam: to be sick, to become discouraged, to grow weary, to tire; Heb.12:3, Jas.5:15, Rev.2:3 Extreme Unction: painting by Nicolas Poussin (1638) Background information: Extreme Unction (painting by Nicolas Poussin): This artist…
![[Greek] πειράω (peiraō), [Latin] temptare](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/peirao-600x300.jpg "[Greek] πειράω (peiraō), [Latin] temptare")
[Greek] πειράω (peiraō), [Latin] temptare: to rob, to attempt, to make an attempt, to try, to test (someone or something), to put to the test, to strive, to make an effort; Acts 9:26, Acts 26:21, Heb.4:15 The Trial of the…
![[Greek] διαμάχομαι (diamachomai), [Latin] pugnare](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/diamachomai-642x300.jpg "[Greek] διαμάχομαι (diamachomai), [Latin] pugnare")
[Greek] διαμάχομαι (diamachomai), [Latin] pugnare: to protest strongly, to struggle against, to argue heatedly, to strive, to fight fiercely, to contend sharply; Acts 23:9 Joshua’s Battle: painting by J.H. Schonfeld (1635) This term occurs 9 times in Joshua 10 Background…
![[Greek] ἄκακος (akakos), [Latin] innocens](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/akakos-5-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἄκακος (akakos), [Latin] innocens")
[Greek] ἄκακος (akakos), [Latin] innocens: guileless, innocent, unsuspecting, simple, without fault, blameless, naïve; Rom.16:18, Heb.7:26 Christ Before the High Priest: painting by Gerard van Honthurst (1557) Background information: Christ Before the High Priest: This painting depicts the moment when Christ…
[Greek] ἄκαρπος (akarpos), [Latin] efficere sin fructu (to produce no fruit), [Latin] sin fruct (without fruit), [Latin] infructuosia (unfruitful): without fruit, barren, useless, unproductive, fruitless; Mt.13:22, Mk.4:19, Eph.5:11, Tit.3:14, 2Pet,1:8, Jud 12 The Parable of the Sower: painting by Peter…
![[Greek] αἰσχρός (aischros), [Latin] turpis, [Latin] defames](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ischros-564x300.jpg "[Greek] αἰσχρός (aischros), [Latin] turpis, [Latin] defames")
[Greek] αἰσχρός (aischros), [Latin] turpis, [Latin] defames: shameful, improper, filthy, base, disgraceful, sordid; 1Cor.11:6, 1Cor.14:35, Eph.5:12, Tit.1:11 The women in Corinth expressed their reverence, respect, and humility by wearing their headdresses at liturgical assemblies. Now recently more and more women…
![[Greek] πρόσωπον (prosōpon), [Latin] facies, [Latin] persona, [Latin] apparere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/prosopon1.jpg "[Greek] πρόσωπον (prosōpon), [Latin] facies, [Latin] persona, [Latin] apparere")
[Greek] πρόσωπον (prosōpon), [Latin] facies, [Latin] persona, [Latin] apparere: mask, person, persona, face, aspect, appearance, countenance, presence, front; 78 scriptural references Copper engraving of Doctor Schnabel (aka Dr. Beak), a plague doctor (with a beak-like mask) in the seventeenth century…
![[Greek] ἀνάμνησις (anamnēsis), [Latin] commemorationem, [Latin] recordare, [Latin] reminiscere, [French] memoire, [French] souvenir](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/anamnesis1-6-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀνάμνησις (anamnēsis), [Latin] commemorationem, [Latin] recordare, [Latin] reminiscere, [French] memoire, [French] souvenir")
[Greek] ἀνάμνησις (anamnēsis), [Latin] commemorationem, [Latin] recordare, [Latin] reminiscere, [French] memoire, [French] souvenir: re-presentation, memorial, remembrance, reminiscence, recollection, a recalling, reminder; Lk.22:19, 1Cor.11:24-25, Heb.10:3 Memorial Day: On this day we remember, honor and mourn those fallen military heroes. Background information:…
[Greek] παρηγορία (parēgoria), [Latin] consolationem, [Latin] solacium: comfort, exhortation, mitigation, consolation, assistance, help, relief; Col.4:11 An old bottle of Paregoric, circa 1940’s. The large red X on the label indicates that it was classified as a exempt narcotic sold without…
![[Greek] ἀνοικοδομέω (anoikodomeō), [Latin] aedificare, [Latin] reaedificare](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/anoikodomeo-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀνοικοδομέω (anoikodomeō), [Latin] aedificare, [Latin] reaedificare")
[Greek] ἀνοικοδομέω (anoikodomeō), [Latin] aedificare, [Latin] reaedificare: to build again, to rebuild, to restore; Acts 15:16 Galen (130-210 AD) was a physician, surgeon, and philosopher during the time of the Roman Empire. Here is one of his ‘prescriptions’ for human…
![[Greek] ἀναγκαῖος (anagkaios), [Latin] necessarior, [Latin] essentialis, [Latin] oportere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/agnakaios-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀναγκαῖος (anagkaios), [Latin] necessarior, [Latin] essentialis, [Latin] oportere")
[Greek] ἀναγκαῖος (anagkaios), [Latin] necessarior, [Latin] essentialis, [Latin] oportere: essential, necessary, close relatives, needful, indispensable; Acts 10:24, Acts 13:46, 1Cor.12:22, 2Cor.9:5, Php.2:25, Tit.3:14, Heb.8:3 The Doctor: painting by Sir Luke Fildes (1887). The doctor was essential in saving the child’s…
![[Greek] ἀτενίζω (atenizō), [Latin] intendere, [Latin] attendere, [Latin] intueor](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/atenizo-2.jpg "[Greek] ἀτενίζω (atenizō), [Latin] intendere, [Latin] attendere, [Latin] intueor")
[Greek] ἀτενίζω (atenizō), [Latin] intendere, [Latin] attendere, [Latin] intueor: to look intently, to fix one’s eyes to, to fasten one’s eyes, to look steadfastly, to focus (stretch) one’s attention to, to stare at, to gaze intently, to focus one’s intent…
![[Greek] χωρίζω (chōrizō), [Latin] separare, [Latin] segregare, [Latin], exitus, [French] partir](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/chorizo-642x300.jpeg "[Greek] χωρίζω (chōrizō), [Latin] separare, [Latin] segregare, [Latin], exitus, [French] partir")
[Greek] χωρίζω (chōrizō), [Latin] separare, [Latin] segregare, [Latin], exitus, [French] partir: to separate, to divide, to asunder, to place room between, to isolate from one to another; Mt.19:6, Mk.10:9, Acts 1:4, Acts 18:1-2, Rom.8:35,39, 1Cor.7:10-11,15, Phil. 1:15, Heb.7:26 A page…
![[Greek] θύρα (thyra), [Latin] foris, [Old English] dor](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/thyra-1-642x300.jpg "[Greek] θύρα (thyra), [Latin] foris, [Old English] dor")
[Greek] θύρα (thyra), [Latin] foris, [Old English] dor: door, entrance, gate portal; Mt.6:6, Mt. 24:33, Mt.25:10, Mt.27:60, Mt. 28:2, Mk.1:33, Mk.2:2, Mk.11:4, Mk.13:29, Mk.15:46, Mk.16:3, Lk.11:7, Lk.13:25, Jn.10:1,2,7,9, Jn.18:16, Jn.20:19:26, Act: 3:2, Act:5:19,23, Act 12:6,13, Act 14:27, Act 16:26,27, Act…
![[Greek] ἀνοίγω (anoigō), [Latin] apertare, [Latin] dilatare](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/anoigo-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀνοίγω (anoigō), [Latin] apertare, [Latin] dilatare")
[Greek] ἀνοίγω (anoigō), [Latin] apertare, [Latin] dilatare: to open; 77 scripture references [Greek] διανοίγω (dianoigō), [Latin] apertare, [Latin] cognoscere, [Latin] adapeire, [French] decouvrir: to make open (uncover), to explain; 7 scripture references The aperture is the hole or opening (in…
![[Greek] αἰσθάνομαι (aisthanomai), [Latin] ignorare](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/aisthanomai-642x300.jpg "[Greek] αἰσθάνομαι (aisthanomai), [Latin] ignorare")
[Greek] αἰσθάνομαι (aisthanomai), [Latin] ignorare: to perceive, to be able to understand, to mentally grasp, to notice; Lk.9:45 Alcibiades Being Taught by Socrates: painting by Francois-Andre Vincent (1776) Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means to have a sensual perception,…
![[Greek] βραδύνω (bradynō), [Latin] tardare](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bradyno-642x300.jpg "[Greek] βραδύνω (bradynō), [Latin] tardare")
[Greek] βραδύνω (bradynō), [Latin] tardare: to be slow, to be tardy, to delay, to hesitate, to be slack, to tarry, to retard; 1Tim.3:15, 2Pet.3:9 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means to make slow, to delay, to loiter, and to…
[Greek] συνεργέω (synergeō), [Latin] cooperare, [German] mitwirken: to work together, to be a fellow worker, to help in the work, to co-operate, to collaborate, to be a co-worker; Mk.16:20, Rom.8:28, 1Cor.16:16, 2Cor.6:1 Sacrifice of Isaac: painting by Caravaggio (1603). Abraham’s…
![[Greek] αἰδώς (aidōs), [Latin] verecundia, [modestia], [Latin] pudentia](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/aidos-642x300.jpg "[Greek] αἰδώς (aidōs), [Latin] verecundia, [modestia], [Latin] pudentia")
[Greek] αἰδώς (aidōs), [Latin] verecundia, [modestia], [Latin] pudentia: sense of shame, modesty, shamefacedness, bashfulness, reverence, decency; Heb.12:28, 1Tim.2:9 Fresco of a high-society Pompein woman, richly dressed with gold-threaded hair and gold earrings. She holds a wax stylus. (55-79 AD) Background…
![[Greek] ἐπιστρέφω (epistrephō), [Latin] revertere, [Latin] convertere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/epistrepho-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἐπιστρέφω (epistrephō), [Latin] revertere, [Latin] convertere")
[Greek] ἐπιστρέφω (epistrephō), [Latin] revertere, [Latin] convertere: to revert, to turn, to turn around, to return, to convert, to turn about; 44 scriptural references Le Toit paternal (Fatherly Roof): painting by Louis Janmot (1854) The weather had turned worse with…
[Greek] ἀθέτησις (athetēsis), [Latin] destitution, [Latin] reprobatio: a setting aside, cancellation, a dis-annulling, abolition; Heb.7:18, Heb.9:26 Nebuchadnezzer Has Zedekiah’s Children Killed Before His Eyes: painting by Francois Xavier Fabre (1787) Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means declaration of invalidity,…
![[Greek] ἀετός (aetos), [Latin] aquila, [Latin] voltur](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/aetos-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀετός (aetos), [Latin] aquila, [Latin] voltur")
[Greek] ἀετός (aetos), [Latin] aquila, [Latin] voltur: eagle, vulture; Rev.4:7, Rev.8:13, Rev.12:14, Mt.24:28, Lk.17:37 The eagle (aquila) was the standard of the Roman legion. The standard bearer (aquilifer) carries this standard. Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means eagle, bird…
![[Greek] ἀδυνατέω (adynateō), [Latin] impossibilis](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/adynateo-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀδυνατέω (adynateō), [Latin] impossibilis")
[Greek] ἀδυνατέω (adynateō), [Latin] impossibilis: it is impossible; Mt.17:20, Lk.1:37 Annunciation: painting by Fabrizio Boschi Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means to lack strength, to be unable to do, to be impossible (things), and not to be able. Plato’s…
![[Greek] ἐπιδημέω (epidēmeō), [Latin] advena, [Latin] hospites](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/epidemeo-640x300.jpg "[Greek] ἐπιδημέω (epidēmeō), [Latin] advena, [Latin] hospites")
[Greek] ἐπιδημέω (epidēmeō), [Latin] advena, [Latin] hospites: to be at home, to be a visitor, to make oneself at home, to reside in a foreign country, to be a stranger, to live as a foreigner, to sojourn; Acts 2:10, Acts 17:21…
![[Greek] ἀδάπανος (adapanos), [Latin] sin sumptus, [Latin] sin expensa](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/adapanos-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀδάπανος (adapanos), [Latin] sin sumptus, [Latin] sin expensa")
[Greek] ἀδάπανος (adapanos), [Latin] sin sumptus, [Latin] sin expensa: without expense, without charge, costing nothing, free, without payment; 1Cor.9:18 In Corinth Paul preached the gospel free of charge. He, along with Prisca and Aquila, provided for themselves as tent-makers in…
![[Greek] ἀγρυπνέω (agrypneō), [Latin] evigilare, [Latin] vigilare, [Latin] vigilante, [German] wachen, [French] veiller:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/agypneo-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀγρυπνέω (agrypneō), [Latin] evigilare, [Latin] vigilare, [Latin] vigilante, [German] wachen, [French] veiller:")
[Greek] ἀγρυπνέω (agrypneō), [Latin] evigilare, [Latin] vigilare, [Latin] vigilante, [German] wachen, [French] veiller: to be alert, to keep awake, to be on guard, to keep watch; Lk.21:36, Mk.13:33, Eph.6:18, Heb.13:17 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means to lie awake,…
[Greek] ἀγρεύω (agreuō), [Latin] captare, [Latin] illudere: to catch, to catch in a mistake, to trap in a verbal exchange, to entrap, to hunt after, to pursue eagerly; Mt.12:13 The Tribute Money: painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1612) Background information:…
![[Greek] ἀγράμματος (agrammatos), [Latin] inlitteratus, [Latin] ignorantia:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/agrammatos-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀγράμματος (agrammatos), [Latin] inlitteratus, [Latin] ignorantia:")
[Greek] ἀγράμματος (agrammatos), [Latin] inlitteratus, [Latin] ignorantia: without learning, uneducated, unlearned, illiterate; Acts 4:13 St. Peter Cures the Lame Beggar: painting by Bernardo Strozzi (1581-1644) Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means illiterate, unable to read or write, unable to…
![[Greek] ἀγοραῖος (agoraios), [Latin] cessator, [Latin] agitator:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/agoraios-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀγοραῖος (agoraios), [Latin] cessator, [Latin] agitator:")
[Greek] ἀγοραῖος (agoraios), [Latin] cessator, [Latin] agitator: pertaining to the marketplace, agitator, loafer, idler, rabble-rouser, mob, men of the marketplace; Acts 17:5, Acts 19:38 The Preaching of St. Paul in Ephesus: painting by Eustache Le Sueur (1649). The silversmiths rioted…
![[Greek] ἀγανακτέω (aganakteō), [Latin] indignari, [Latin] intolerandus:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/aganaketo-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀγανακτέω (aganakteō), [Latin] indignari, [Latin] intolerandus:")
[Greek] ἀγανακτέω (aganakteō), [Latin] indignari, [Latin] intolerandus: to grieve much, to be indignant, to be greatly afflicted, to have indignation, to be displeased; Mt.20.24, Mt.21:15, Mt. 26:8, Mk.10:14,41, Mk.14:4, Lk.13:14 Suffer Little Children Come to Me: painting by Rembrandt (1620)…
![[Greek] ἀγαλλιάω (agalliaō), [Latin] exultare, [Latin] guadere:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/agalliao-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀγαλλιάω (agalliaō), [Latin] exultare, [Latin] guadere:")
[Greek] ἀγαλλιάω (agalliaō), [Latin] exultare, [Latin] guadere: to make glorious, to exult, to rejoice greatly, to jump for joy, to be exceedingly glad, to be extremely joyful; Mt.5:12, Lk.1:47, Lk.10:21, Jn.5:35, Jn.8:56, Acts 2:26, Acts 16:34, 1Pet.1:6,8, 1Pet.4:13, Rev. 19:7…
![[Greek] ἀγνόημα (agnoēma), [Latin] ignorantia, [Old Norse] mistaka:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/agnoema-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀγνόημα (agnoēma), [Latin] ignorantia, [Old Norse] mistaka:")
[Greek] ἀγνόημα (agnoēma), [Latin] ignorantia, [Old Norse] mistaka: ignorance, sin of ignorance, shortcoming, error; Heb.9:7 The Last Communion of St. Jerome: painting by Sandro Botticelli (1495) “Our Lord Jesus Christ does not give communion with God only to one whom…
![[Greek] ἀθανασία (athanasia), [Latin] immortalitis:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/athanasia-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀθανασία (athanasia), [Latin] immortalitis:")
Greek] ἀθανασία (athanasia), [Latin] immortalitis: immortality, deathlessness, a state of not being able to die; 1Cor.15:53-54, 1Tim.6:16 Maccabees: painting by Woijciech Stattler (1842). The Maccabees, by remaining faithful through persecution or martyrdom, will seek everlasting life (immortality). Background information: Greek…
![[Greek] ἀνορθόω (anorthoō), [Latin] erecta est, [Latin] revertare:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/anorthoo-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀνορθόω (anorthoō), [Latin] erecta est, [Latin] revertare:")
[Greek] ἀνορθόω (anorthoō), [Latin] erecta est, [Latin] revertare: to build up again, to restore, to straighten up, to make erect (from a bent position, to set straight, to lift up, to encourage; Lk.13:13, Acts 15:16, Heb.12:12 Christ Healing an Infirm…
![[Greek] στόμα (stoma), [Latin] os:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/stoma-642x300.jpg "[Greek] στόμα (stoma), [Latin] os:")
[Greek] στόμα (stoma), [Latin] os: mouth, body part, speech, voice, words; 79 scriptural examples Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means mouth, organ of speech, word, tongue, mouth of a passage (river), voice, orifice, and message. Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound 1032…
![[Greek] ἀποκλείω (apokleiō), [Latin] cludere, [Latin] excludere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/apokleio-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀποκλείω (apokleiō), [Latin] cludere, [Latin] excludere")
[Greek] ἀποκλείω (apokleiō), [Latin] cludere, [Latin] excludere: to shut completely, to shut up, to close fully; Lk.13:25 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means to shout out, to exclude from, to turn away from, to refuse, to imprison, and to…
![[Greek] ἐκλύω (ekluō), [Latin] deficere, [Latin] solvere:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ekluo-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἐκλύω (ekluō), [Latin] deficere, [Latin] solvere:")
[Greek] ἐκλύω (ekluō), [Latin] deficere, [Latin] solvere: to loose, to release, to grow weary, to grow faint, to relax, to unloose; Mt.9:36, Mt.15:32, Mk.8:3, Gal.6:9, Heb.12: Esparta sandals (5th-6th century B.C) found in Spain. One rests when unloosing (removing) the…
[Greek] πλεονεξία (pleonexia), [Latin] avaritia, [Latin] cupiditas, [Latin] arrogantia: covetousness, greed, advantage, avarice, desire for more; Mk.7:22, Lk.12:15, Rom.1:29, 2Cor.9:5, Eph.4:19, Eph.5:3, Col.3:5, 1Thess.2:5, 2Pet.2:3,14 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means greediness, assumption, arrogance, advantage, a wrong done against…
![[Greek] ἐπιστομίζω (epistomizō), [Latin] silere, [Latin] refrenare, [Latin] prohibere, [Latin] desistere:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/epistomizo-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἐπιστομίζω (epistomizō), [Latin] silere, [Latin] refrenare, [Latin] prohibere, [Latin] desistere:")
[Greek] ἐπιστομίζω (epistomizō), [Latin] silere, [Latin] refrenare, [Latin] prohibere, [Latin] desistere: to bridle, to silence, to curb; Tit.1:11 Remnants of Agius Titus Basilica in Gortys, Crete. St. Titus was the first archbishop of Crete Background information: Hellenism: This term means…
[Greek] ἐποπτεύω (epopteuō), [Latin] estimare, [Latin] inspicere: to look upon, to observe, to inspect, to behold, to watch; 1Pet.2:12, 1Pet.3:2 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means to have a share in seeing, to hold the degree of, to visit,…
![[Greek] κραυγάζω (kraugazō), [Latin] clamare](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/kraugazo-642x300.jpg "[Greek] κραυγάζω (kraugazō), [Latin] clamare")
[Greek] κραυγάζω (kraugazō), [Latin] clamare: to crow, to cry out, to clamor, to yell loudly; Mt.12:19, Mt.15:22, Lk. 4:41, Jn.11:43, Jn.18:40, Jn.19:6,15, Acts 22:23 Job 38:41: Who provides nourishment for the raven when its young cry out to God, wandering…
![[Greek] καταπαύω (katapauō), [Latin] cessare, [Latin] desistere:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/katapauo-642x300.jpg "[Greek] καταπαύω (katapauō), [Latin] cessare, [Latin] desistere:")
[Greek] καταπαύω (katapauō), [Latin] cessare, [Latin] desistere: Acts 14:18, Heb.4:4,8,10; to cause to cease, to resist, to desist, to settle down, to restrain, to stop Paul and Barnabas in Lystra: painting by Johann Heiss (1678). Despite Paul’s pleas, the crowd…
![[Greek] συνθάπτω (synthaptō), [Latin] sepelire:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/synthapto-642x300.jpg "[Greek] συνθάπτω (synthaptō), [Latin] sepelire:")
[Greek] συνθάπτω (synthaptō), [Latin] sepelire: to bury together with; Rom.6:4, Col.2:12 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means to bury together and to join in burying. Lycurgus’ Against Alecestis 150 states “With the bodies of these men was buried the…
[Greek] χειρόγραφον (cheirographon), [Latin] manuscriptus: certificate of debt, legal notice, bond, handwritten document, certificate of indebtedness, proof of obligation, evidence of people’s guilt; Col.2:14 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means note of indebtedness and proof of obligation. Polybius’ Histories…
[Greek] ἀρκετός (arketos), [Latin] contentus, [Latin] satisfactere, [Latin] satietas, [Latin] sufficiens: sufficient, enough, satisfaction; Mt.6:34, Mt.10:25, 1Pet.4:3 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means sufficient or enough. This notion pertains to being content to what one has been given by…
[Greek] νεύω (neuō), [Latin] innuere, [Latin] nuere, [Old English] nodden: Jn.13:24, Acts 24:10, to nod, to beckon, to signal, to gesture, to motion The First Eucharist: painting by Juan de Juanes (1562). The artist uses facial expressions to create drama…
[Greek] στέγη (stegē), [Latin] umbra: roof, shadow, chamber; Mt.8:8, Mk.2:4, Lk.7:6 Christ Heals the Centurion Servant: painting by Sebastiano Ricci Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means roof, shelter, roofed place, chamber, upper storey of a house, dwelling, and deck…
[Greek] καταγγέλλω (katangellō), [Latin] annuntire, [French] proclamer: to proclaim, to report, to tell with conviction, to preach, to advocate, to declare; Acts 4:2, Acts 13:5,38, Acts 15:36, Acts16:17,21, Acts 17:3,13,23, Acts 26:23, Rom.1:8, 1Cor.2:1, 1Cor.9:14, 1Cor.11:26, Php.1:16,18, Col.1:28 St. Paul…
![[Greek] ἐκτρέφω (ektrephō), [Latin] nutrire, [French] nourrir:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ektrepho-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἐκτρέφω (ektrephō), [Latin] nutrire, [French] nourrir:")
[Greek] ἐκτρέφω (ektrephō), [Latin] nutrire, [French] nourrir: to bring up, to nourish, to rear, to bring up a child; Eph.5:29, Eph.6:4 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means to bring up, to nourish, and to rear. Herodotus’ Histories 1.122 states…
![[Greek] βάσανος (basanos), [Latin] probatio, [Latin] temptatio, [Latin] tormentum](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/basanos-642x300.jpg "[Greek] βάσανος (basanos), [Latin] probatio, [Latin] temptatio, [Latin] tormentum")
[Greek] βάσανος (basanos), [Latin] probatio, [Latin] temptatio, [Latin] tormentum: torture, torment, examination by torture, severe pain, Mt.4:24, Lk. 16:23,28 The Rich Man being led to Hell: painting by David Teniers the Younger (1647) Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term, originally…
![[Greek] καταρτισμός (katartismos), [Latin] aedificatio, [Latin] apparatus:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/katartismos-642x300.jpg "[Greek] καταρτισμός (katartismos), [Latin] aedificatio, [Latin] apparatus:")
[Greek] καταρτισμός (katartismos), [Latin] aedificatio, [Latin] apparatus: restoration, equipment, complete furnishing, perfection; Eph.4:12 Simeon the Godreceiver: painting by Alexei Yegorov (1830-1840). The Presentation of the Lord confirms (aedifies) that Simeon has seen the Messiah of the Lord. Background information: Greek…
[Greek] χολή (cholē), [Old Norse] gall, [Latin] bilis: gall, bile; Mt.27:34, Acts 8: Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means gall, bile, blackness, bitterness, wrath, bitter drink, and making one sick. Aeschylus’ Libation Bearers 184 states “Over my heart, too,…
![[Greek] εἶδος (eidos), [Latin] apparentia, [Latin] figura, [French] idee](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/eidos-642x300.jpg "[Greek] εἶδος (eidos), [Latin] apparentia, [Latin] figura, [French] idee")
[Greek] εἶδος (eidos), [Latin] apparentia, [Latin] figura, [French] idee: form, appearance, shape; Lk.3:22, Lk.9:29, Jn.5:27, 2Cor.5:7, 1Thess.5:22 The Baptism of Christ: painting by Pietro Perungino (1482) Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means what is visible, model, idea, essence, appearance,…
![[Greek] ἀποκτείνω (apokteinō), [Latin] caedere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/apokteino-642x300.jpg "[Greek] ἀποκτείνω (apokteinō), [Latin] caedere")
[Greek] ἀποκτείνω (apokteinō), [Latin] caedere: to kill, to destroy, to put to death, to do away with; 83 scriptural references A tropaion (monument) was erected to memorialize the Battle of Leuctra where the Phocians slayed the Thebans in 371 BC.…
![[Greek] θάπτω (thaptō), [Latin] sepelire, [Latin] cremitare:](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/thapto-642x300.jpg "[Greek] θάπτω (thaptō), [Latin] sepelire, [Latin] cremitare:")
[Greek] θάπτω (thaptō), [Latin] sepelire, [Latin] cremitare: to bury, to entomb, to celebrate funeral rites; Mt.8:21-22, Mt.14:12, Lk.9:59-60, Lk.16:22, Acts 2:29, Acts 5:6,9-10, 1Cor.15:4 The Death of Ananias: painting by Raphael (1515). Ananias and Sapphira both lie to the Holy…
![[Greek] βρέφος (brephos), [Latin] infans, [Latin] fetus, [German] kind](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brephos1-464x300.jpg "[Greek] βρέφος (brephos), [Latin] infans, [Latin] fetus, [German] kind")
[Greek] βρέφος (brephos), [Latin] infans, [Latin] fetus, [German] kind: newborn child, unborn child, baby, toddler, infant, embryo; Lk. 1:41,44. Lk. 2:12,16, Lk. 18:15, Acts 7:19, 2Tim.3:15, 1Pet.2:2 A quote from Martin Luther King Jr.: “Every aborted baby is like a…
![[Greek] σπλάγχνον (splagchnon), [Latin] viscera, [Latin] intestina](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/splagchnon-642x300.jpg "[Greek] σπλάγχνον (splagchnon), [Latin] viscera, [Latin] intestina")
[Greek] σπλάγχνον (splagchnon), [Latin] viscera, [Latin] intestina: gut, intestines, viscera, bowels, emotions, sympathy, inward parts; Lk.1:78, Acts 1:18, 2Cor.6:12, 2Cor.7:15, Php.1:8, Php.2:1, Col.3:12, Phl.7,12,20 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means inward parts (hearts, liver, kidneys), sacrificial offering, entrails, loin,…
[Greek] μεγαλύνω (megalynō), [Latin] laudare: to make large, to expand, to praise greatness of, to extol, to magnify, to highly glorify; Mt.23:5, Lk.1:46,58, Acts 5:13, Acts 10:46, Acts19:17, 2Cor.10:15, Php.1:20 Woe to you, Scribes and Pharisees: painting by James Tissot…
![[Greek] πλατύς (platys), [Latin] lata](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/stenos-640x300.jpg "[Greek] πλατύς (platys), [Latin] lata")
[Greek] πλατύς (platys), [Latin] lata: wide, broad, flat; Mt.7:13 The Narrow Gate to Heaven and the Wicked Gate to Hell: painting by Cornelius de Bie (1627-1715) Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means wide, broad, spread out, flat, and level.…
![[Greek] σκληρύνω (sklērynō), [Latin] obdurare, [Latin] indurare, [French] perseverer, [French] persister, [German] hart machen (make hard)](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/hard-heart.jpg "[Greek] σκληρύνω (sklērynō), [Latin] obdurare, [Latin] indurare, [French] perseverer, [French] persister, [German] hart machen (make hard)")
[Greek] σκληρύνω (sklērynō), [Latin] obdurare, [Latin] indurare, [French] perseverer, [French] persister, [German] hart machen (make hard): to be stubborn, to harden, to be hardened, to cause to be stubborn; Acts 19:9, Rom. 9:18, Heb.3:8,13,15, Heb.4:7 Hardness of heart: resistant attitudes…