Greek Hellenism: This term means maker, begetter, inventor, composer, author, poet, workman. Xenophon’s Cyropaedia 11.638: “You yourself must also be an inventor of strategems against the enemy, just as musicians render compositions.” Plato’s Republic 10.597d: “It seems we shall call…
[Greek] ἀπειλή (apeilē), [Latin] loquere, [French] parler, [French] chasser
[Greek] ἀπειλή (apeilē), [Latin] loquere, [French] parler, [French] chasser: threat, threatening, harm to others; Acts 4:17, 29, Acts 9:1, Eph.6:9 From within the Church, Pope Francis and his inner circle are seeking to remake Jesus’ Church into a worldly synodal…
[Greek] καταλείπω (kataleipō), [Latin] remanere, [Latin] derelinquere, [Latin] relinquere, [French] abandoner, [French] quitter, [Latin] dimittere, [Latin] disperser, [Latin] reicere
[Greek] καταλείπω (kataleipō), [Latin] remanere, [Latin] derelinquere, [Latin] relinquere, [French] abandoner, [French] quitter, [Latin] dimittere, [Latin] disperser, [Latin] reicere: to leave down, to abandon, to forsake, to leave, to depart; 29 scriptural references God will never leave us behind Background…
[Greek] πόλεμος (polemos), [Latin] bellum, [French] guerre, [French] bataille
[Greek] πόλεμος (polemos), [Latin] bellum, [French] guerre, [French] bataille: war, battle, warfare, military activity; Mt.24:6, Mk.13:7, Lk.14:31, Lk.21:9, 1Cor.14:8, Heb.11:34, Jas.4:1 Background information: Mythology: Polemnos was the Greek god of war. Bellum was the Roman god of war. Greek Hellenism:…
[Greek] ζήτησις (zētēsis), [Latin] quaestio
[Greek] ζήτησις (zētēsis), [Latin] quaestio: debate, dispute, questioning, argument; Jn.3:25, Acts 25:20, 1Tim.1:4, 1Tim.6:4, 2Tim.2:23, Tit.3:9 Ukraine and Russia: a crisis about security concerns (and rights). Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means seeking, searching for, quest for something, examination,…
![[Greek] βραβεῖον (brabeion), [French] prix de la victoire](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/brabeion-642x300.jpg "[Greek] βραβεῖον (brabeion), [French] prix de la victoire")
[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…
![[Greek] κωλύω (kōluō), [Latin] prohibere, [Latin] vetare, [Latin] adverrere, [Latin] averrere](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/koluo-642x300.jpg "[Greek] κωλύω (kōluō), [Latin] prohibere, [Latin] vetare, [Latin] adverrere, [Latin] averrere")
[Greek] κωλύω (kōluō), [Latin] prohibere, [Latin] vetare, [Latin] adverrere, [Latin] averrere
[Greek] κωλύω (kōluō), [Latin] prohibere, [Latin] vetare, [Latin] adverrere, [Latin] averrere: to forbid, to hinder, to keep from, to withstand, to stop, to prohibit; Mt.19:14, Mk.9:38,39, Mk.10:14, Lk.6:29,49-50, Lk.11:52, Lk.18:16, Lk.23:2, Acts 8:36, Acts 10:47, Acts 11:17, Acts 16:6, Acts…
Twas The Night Before Christmas
Macy’s Department Store on Christmas Eve 1939 Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the mall, Not a salesman was idle, shoppers least of all; The merchandise was placed in the windows with care, In hopes that many shoppers…
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Mall
Christmas Eve shopping at Macy’s 1947 Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the mall, Not a salesman was idle, shoppers least of all; The merchandise was placed in the windows with care, In hopes that many shoppers soon…
![[Greek] καθαρότης (katharotēs), [Latin] purgatio, [Latin] expiatio, [Latin] emundiato](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/katharotes-642x300.jpg "[Greek] καθαρότης (katharotēs), [Latin] purgatio, [Latin] expiatio, [Latin] emundiato")
[Greek] καθαρότης (katharotēs), [Latin] purgatio, [Latin] expiatio, [Latin] emundiato
[Greek] καθαρότης (katharotēs), [Latin] purgatio, [Latin] expiatio, [Latin] emundiato: purification, cleansing, cleanness, state of ritual cleanness, purity; Heb.9:13 Background information: Greek Hellenism: This term means purity, cleanliness, cleanness, moral purity, honesty, and holiness. Plato’s Laws 778e states “The temples we…
![[Greek] μάγος (magos), [Latin] magis](https://resoundingthefaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/magi1-642x300.jpg "[Greek] μάγος (magos), [Latin] magis")
[Greek] μάγος (magos), [Latin] magis
[Greek] μάγος (magos), [Latin] magis: wise man, priest, sorcerer, interpreter, magician, seer, seducer; Act. 13:6,8, Mt.2:1,7,16 The Adoration of the Magi: painting by Abraham Bloemaart (1624) Background Information: Ancient Greek World: The magi were often associated with the Persian priestly…
Blessings In Disguise
Blessings In Disguise It’s hard to understand why Things happen as they do. When falling prey to illness, God is there to see you through. Questioning why this happened, No answers can be found. The hidden secrets of…
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Mall
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the mall, Not a salesman was idle, shoppers least of all; The merchandise was placed in the windows with care, In hopes that many shoppers soon would be there. The parents…
A Prayer for Catechists
We Are Prophets of a Future Not Our Own It helps, now and then, to step back and take the long view, The Kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, It is beyond our vision. We accomplish in our lifetime…