Word Study

Nov. 1, 2026

From the gospels

To deny

From apo and arneomai; to deny utterly, i.e. Disown, abstain -- deny.

see GREEK apo

HELPS Word-studies

533 aparnéomai (from 575 /apó, "from" which intensifies 720 /arnéomai, "deny") – properly, to deny, looking back to what was originally refused (rejected, forsaken). Note the force of the prefix, 575 /apó ("away from").

720 (arneomai) already means "deny," so 533 (aparnéomai) suggests "strongly reject" (especially the source). That is, utterly refusing to recognize the original source involved. Hence 533 (aparnéomai) can imply "ignore, disown, or repudiate" (Abbott-Smith, so also in Herodotus, Thucydides).

Oct. 25, 2026

From II Tim 1:5

Faith

Pronunciation: PIS-tis
Phonetic Spelling: (pis'-tis)
KJV: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity
NASB: faith, faithfulness, pledge, proof
Word Origin: [from G3982 (πείθω - persuaded)]

1. persuasion, i.e. credence
2. (morally) conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher)
3. (especially) reliance upon Christ for salvation
4. (abstractly) constancy in such profession
5. (by extension) the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.

From peitho; persuasion, i.e. Credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself -- assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.

Oct. 18, 2026

From Job 1:1

Eschewed evil

be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), X grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, X be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without
NASB: depart, remove, removed, turn aside, turned aside, taken away, put away
Word Origin: [a primitive root]

1. to turn off (literal or figurative)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

behead, bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get you, go aside,

Or suwr (Hosea 9:12) {soor}; a primitive root; to turn off (literal or figurative) -- be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), X grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, X be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without.

Oct. 11, 2026

From . Col 3:13 Forbare

bear with, endure, forbear, suffer.

Middle voice from ana and echo; to hold oneself up against, i.e. (figuratively) put up with -- bear with, endure, forbear, suffer.

see GREEK ana

see GREEK echo

HELPS Word-studies

430 anéxomai(from 303 /aná, "up/completing a process" and 2192/exō, "to have") – properly, "still bearing up," even after going through the needed sequence (course of action); to forbear; for the believer, "staying up" means living out the faith God works in.

Oct. 4, 2026

From I Cor. 13:7

To Bear...

B: endure, bears
Word Origin: [from G4721 (στέγη - roof)]

1. to roof over
2. (figuratively) to cover with silence (endure patiently)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

forbear, endure

From stege; to roof over, i.e. (figuratively) to cover with silence (endure patiently) -- (for-)bear, suffer.

see GREEK stege

HELPS Word-studies

4722 stégō – properly, to place under roof, to cover-over (with a roof); (figuratively) to endure because shielded, i.e. bearing up (forbearing) because under the Lord's protection (covering).

Sept. 27, 2026

Edify from I Cor. 10:23

Lexical Summary

oikodomeó: To build, to construct, to edify

Original Word: οἰκοδομέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: oikodomeó
Pronunciation: oy-ko-do-MEH-o
Phonetic Spelling: (oy-kod-om-eh'-o)
KJV: (be in) build(-er, -ing, up), edify, embolden
NASB: build, built, builders, rebuild, edifies, building, edified
Word Origin: [from a compound of G3624 (οἶκος - house) and the base of G1430 (δῶμα - housetop)]

1. to be a house-builder, i.e. construct
2. (figuratively) confirm

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

build, edify, embolden.

From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or (figuratively) confirm -- (be in) build(-er, -ing, up), edify, embolden.

see GREEK oikodome

HELPS Word-studies

3618 oikodoméō (from 3624 /oíkos, "a house" and domeō, "to build") – properly, to build a house (home, edifice); (figuratively) to edify – literally, "build someone up," helping them to stand (be strong, "sturdy").

Sept. 20, 2026

Proverbs 11:14 Counsel

Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-ats')
KJV: advertise, take advise, advise (well), consult, (give, take) counsel(-lor), determine, devise, guide, purpose
NASB: counselors, counselor, consulted, planned, counseled, counsel, given
Word Origin: [a primitive root]

1. to advise
2. (reflexively) to deliberate or resolve

Sept. 13, 2026

Your path (Matthew 13)

Pronunciation: ho-DOS
Phonetic Spelling: (hod-os')
KJV: journey, (high-)way
NASB: way, road, ways, journey, highways, path, paths
Word Origin: [apparently a primary word]

1. a road
2. (by implication) a progress (the route, act or distance)
3. (figuratively) a mode or means

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

road, way, journey

Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means -- journey, (high-)way.

August 31,2026

Proverbs 6:17

Haughty eyes

Transliteration: ruwm
Pronunciation: room
Phonetic Spelling: (room)
KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, (X a-)loud, mount up, offer (up), + presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms
NASB: exalted, lift, exalt, lifted, high, lofty, raise
Word Origin: [a primitive root]

1. to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

bring up, exalt self, extol, give, go up, haughty, heave up, be,

A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively) -- bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, (X a-)loud, mount up, offer (up), + presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms.

August 23, 2026

Matthew 5:3

Poor in spirit

4434 ptōxós (from ptōssō, "to crouch or cower like a beggar") – properly, bent over; (figuratively) deeply destitute, completely lacking resources (earthly wealth) – i.e. helpless as a beggar. 4434 (ptōxós) relates to "the pauper rather than the mere peasant, the extreme opposite of the rich" (WP, 1, 371).

August 9, 2026

Gen. Cain Slew Abel

1. to smite with deadly intent

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

destroy, out of hand, kill, murderer, put to death, make slaughter, slayer, surely

A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent -- destroy, out of hand, kill, murder(-er), put to (death), make (slaughter), slay(-er), X surely.

August 2, 2026

Genesis 4 Wroth

Transliteration: charah
Pronunciation: khaw-raw'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-raw')
KJV: be angry, burn, be displeased, X earnestly, fret self, grieve, be (wax) hot, be incensed, kindle, X very, be wroth See H8474
NASB: burned, angry, kindled, burn, became angry, fret, became angry
Word Origin: [a primitive root]

1. to glow or grow warm
2. figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

be angry, burn, be displeased, earnestly, fret self, grieve, be wax hot, be incensed,

A primitive root (compare charar); to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy -- be angry, burn, be displeased, X earnestly, fret self, grieve, be (wax) hot, be incensed, kindle, X very, be

July 26, 2026

Psalm 46:1 Refuge

Transliteration: machaceh
Pronunciation: mah-khah-seh
Phonetic Spelling: (makh-as-eh')
KJV: hope, (place of) refuge, shelter, trust
NASB: refuge, shelter
Word Origin: [from H2620 (חָסָה - take refuge)]

1. a shelter (literally or figuratively)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

hope, place of refuge, shelter, trust

Or machceh {makh-seh'}; from chacah; a shelter (literally or figuratively) -- hope, (place of) refuge, shelter, trust.

uly 12, 2026

MAtthew 28:20 Teach

1321 didáskō (from daō, "learn") – to teach (literally, "cause to learn"); instruct, impart knowledge (disseminate information).

In the NT, 1321 /didáskō ("teach") nearly always refers to teaching the Scriptures (the written Word of God). The key role of teaching Scripture is shown by its great frequency in the NT, and the variety of word-forms (cognates).

July 5, 2026

Psalm 33:12 Blessed

The Hebrew term אֶשֶׁר describes the objective, God-given condition of blessedness enjoyed by those who walk in covenant faithfulness. It is not a fleeting emotion but a settled state of well-being grounded in the character and promises of the Lord. Approximately forty-five occurrences, spread mainly through Psalms, Proverbs, and prophetic or covenant contexts, form a tapestry that reveals what a truly “blessed” life looks like in the sight of God.

June 14, 2026

I Sam 15 Stubborn

Phonetic Spelling: (paw-tsar')
KJV: press, urge, stubbornness
NASB: urged, insubordination, pressed
Word Origin: [a primitive root]

1. to peck at, i.e. (figuratively) stun or dull

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

press, urge, stubbornness

A primitive root; to peck at, i.e. (figuratively) stun or dull -- press, urge, stubbornness.

June 7, 2026

From the Four Soils and King Saul I Sam.

Rebellion I Sam 15

bitter, change, be disobedient, disobey, grievously, provocation, provoking

A primitive root; to be (causatively, make) bitter (or unpleasant); (figuratively) to rebel (or resist; causatively, to provoke) -- bitter, change, be disobedient, disobey, grievously, provocation, provoke(-ing), (be) rebel (against, -lious).

May 24 2026

From Acts 2:1

Pentecost

4005 pentēkostḗ (from 4002 /pénte, "five") – properly fiftieth, referring to the festival of Pentecost – a one day festival celebrated at the end of the barley harvest. This was a joyous time of giving great thanks to God.

[The workers could only spare one day at this season of the year because the wheat harvest was already in process.]

May 17, 2026

Spirit of fear

II Tim. 1:7

Cognate: 1167 deilía – timidity, reticence (used only in 2 Tim 1:7). See 1169 (deilós).

May 10,2026

Virtuous

probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources
2. an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

able, activity, army, band of men soldiers, company, great forces, goods, host,

From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength -- able, activity, (+) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, (+)valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily)

May 3, 2026

Daniel 1:8

Purposed

KJV: X any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, + disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, + name, X on, ordain, order, + paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), + regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, + stedfastly, take, X tell, + tread down, ((over-))turn, X wholly, work
NASB: put, set, make, made, placed, laid, place
Word Origin: [a primitive root]

1. to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

appoint, bring, call a name, care, cast in, change, charge,

Or siym {seem}; a primitive root; to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically) -- X any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, + disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, + name, X on, ordain, order, + paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), + regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, +

April 26, 2026

I Cor. 13 Patient

Cognate: 3114 makrothyméō – properly, long-tempered (to defer anger), refusing to retaliate with anger, because of human reasoning.

[The literal sense if the term is "extending a long time (way)."]

3114 /makrothyméō ("showing divinely-directed patience") is "longsuffering" because it only expresses anger as the Lord directs (i.e. is the opposite of being "quick-tempered"). See 3115

April 19, 2026

From Luke 12

Crucify

4717 stauróō – to crucify, literally used of the Romans crucifying Christ on a wooden cross. "Crucify" (4717 /stauróō) is also used figuratively of putting the old self to death by submitting all decisions (desires) to the Lord. This utterly and decisively rejects the decision to live independently from Him.

April 12, 2026

From Mark 16:14

Hardness of the heart

4641 sklērokardía (from 4642 /sklērós, "hard because dry" and 2588 /kardía, "heart") – properly, hardness of heart because of a lack of moisture (lubricant); an obstinate, hard heart which lacks the oil of the Holy Spirit and hence implies rebellion – i.e someone refusing to be receptive (obedient) to God's inworking of faith. See 4642 (sklēros).

April 5, 2026

From John 19

It is finished

teléō (from 5056 /télos, "consummation, completion") – properly, to complete (consummate), i.e. finish (qualitatively) the necessary process – with the results "rolling-over" to the next level (phase) of consummation. See 5056 (telos).

[This root (tel-) means "reaching the end (aim)." It is well-illustrated with the old pirate's telescope, unfolding (extending out) one stage at a time to function at full-strength (capacity effectiveness).]

March 22,2026

Schism from I Cor. 12

Transliteration: schisma
Pronunciation: SKHIS-mah
Phonetic Spelling: (skhis'-mah)
KJV: division, rent, schism
NASB: division, divisions, tear
Word Origin: [from G4977 (σχίζω - torn)]

1. a split or gap ("schism")
{literally or figuratively}

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

division, schism.

From schizo; a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively -- division, rent, schism.

see GREEK schizo

March 1, 2026

Proverbs 18- regarding a good women

Good

beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, fair word, be in favor,

From towb; good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well) -- beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, X fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, X most, pleasant, + pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well ((-favoured)).

Feb. 22, 2026

Acts 2:42

Continued steadfastly

4342 proskarteréō (from 4314 /prós, "towards, interactively with" and 2594 /karteréō, "show steadfast strength," derived from 2904 /krátos, "prevailing strength") – properly, to consistently showing strength which prevails (in spite of difficulties); to endure (remain firm), staying in a fixed direction.

[4342 /proskarteréō means "to continue to do something with intense effort, with the possible implication of despite difficulty – 'to devote oneself to, to keep on, to persist in'" (L & N, 1, 68.68).]

Feb. 8, 2026

Diligence

From Proverbs 4:23

diligence, guard, office, prison, ward, watch

From shamar; a guard (the man, the post or the prison); a deposit (fig.); also (as observed) a usage (abstr.), or an example (concr.) -- diligence, guard, office, prison, ward, watch.

FEb. 1, 2026

From I Cor. 12 :25

Schism

ransliteration: schisma
Pronunciation: SKHIS-mah
Phonetic Spelling: (skhis'-mah)
KJV: division, rent, schism
NASB: division, divisions, tear
Word Origin: [from G4977 (σχίζω - torn)]

1. a split or gap ("schism")
{literally or figuratively}

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

division, schism.

From schizo; a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively -- division, rent, schism.

see GREEK schizo

jan. 25, 2026

Submit from Eph 5

From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey -- be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto.

see GREEK hupo

see GREEK tasso

HELPS Word-studies

5293 hypotássō (from 5259 /hypó, "under" and 5021 /tássō, "arrange") – properly, "under God's arrangement," i.e. submitting to the Lord (His plan).

Jan. 18, 2026

I Cor. 10:31

All

KJV: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever
NASB: all, every, all things, everyone, everything, whole, any
Word Origin: [apparently a primary word]

1. all, any, every, the whole

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

every, all manner of

Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole -- all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.

HELPS Word-studies

3956 pás – each, every; each "part(s) of a totality" (L & N, 1, 59.24).

3956 /pás ("each, every") means "all" in the sense of "each (every) part that applies." The emphasis of the total picture then is on "one piece at a time." 365 (ananeóō) then focuses on the part(s) making up the whole – viewing the whole in terms of the individual parts.

Jan. 11, 2026

From I Cor. 1

Divisions

NASB: division, divisions, tear
Word Origin: [from G4977 (σχίζω - torn)]

1. a split or gap ("schism")
{literally or figuratively}

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

division, schism.

From schizo; a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively -- division, rent, schism.

see GREEK schizo

Jan. 4, 2026

From Proverbs 29 Vision

KJV: behold, look, prophesy, provide, see
NASB: see, behold, saw, seen, sees, look, prophesy
Word Origin: [a primitive root]

1. to gaze at
2. mentally, to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure)
3. specifically, to have a vision of

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

behold, look, prophesy, provide, see

A primitive root; to gaze at; mentally, to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have a vision of -- behold, look, prophesy, provide, see.

Dec. 28, 2025

from Isaiah 9:6

Prince of Peace

well, favor, friend, great, good health, perfect,

Or shalom {shaw-lome'}; from shalam; safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace -- X do, familiar, X fare, favour, + friend, X great, (good) health, (X perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, (X all is, be) well, X wholly.

Dec. 14, 2025

Righteous from Luke 2

Cognate: 1342 díkaios (an adjective, derived from dikē, "right, judicial approval") – properly, "approved by God" (J. Thayer); righteous; "just in the eyes of God" (Souter). See 1343 ("dikaiosynē).

["Righteous" relates to conformity to God's standard (justice). For more on the root-idea see the cognate noun, 1343 /dikaiosýnē ("righteousness").]

1342 /díkaios ("righteous, just") describes what is in conformity to God's own being (His will, standard of rightness); hence "upright."

Dec. 7, 2025

Devout from Luke 2

2126 eulabḗs (an adjective, derived from 2095 /eú, "well, good," and 2983 /lambánō, "aggressively lay hold of") – properly, devout (piety), as it reflects what someone personally reveres (holds sacred, venerates).

2126 /eulabḗs ("devout") literally means "taking hold of what is good." It focuses on the outward response someone gives to what they feel is truly worthwhile (worthy of respect).

2126 (eulabēs) is sometimes translated "God-fearing" because it shows a "godly respect" for the things of God. This awe-inspired fear reveres what is sacred, i.e. viewed as deserving personal respect.

Nov. 30, 2025

Psalms 100:4 Thanksgiving

From yadah; properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers -- confession, (sacrifice of) praise, thanks(-giving, offering).

Nov. 9, 2025

Cognate: 1381 dokimázō (from 1384 /dókimos, "approved") – properly, to try (test) to show something is acceptable (real, approved); put to the test to reveal what is good (genuine). See 1384 (dokimos).

1381 /dokimázō ("to approve by testing") is done to demonstrate what is good, i.e. passes the necessary test. 1381 (dokimázō) does not focus on disproving something (i.e. to show it is bad).

Nov. 2, 2025

I Cor. 10

Temptation

Cognate: 3986 peirasmós (from 3985 /peirázō) – temptation or test – both senses can apply simultaneously (depending on the context). The positive sense ("test") and negative sense ("temptation") are functions of the context (not merely the words themselves).

Oct. 26, 2025

II Cor. 3

Sufficiency

From hiko (hikano or hikneomai, akin to heko) (to arrive); competent (as if coming in season), i.e. Ample (in amount) or fit (in character) -- able, + content, enough, good, great, large, long (while), many, meet, much, security, sore, sufficient, worthy.

see GREEK heko

HELPS Word-studies

2425 hikanós (an adjective, derived from the root, hikō, "arrive, come to") – "properly, reach to (attain); hence, adequate, sufficient" (J. Thayer).

Oct. 19, 2025

I Cor. 10 Edify

build, edify, embolden.

From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or (figuratively) confirm -- (be in) build(-er, -ing, up), edify, embolden.

see GREEK oikodome

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Oct. 12, 2025

I Cor. 10:31

Glory of God

dignity, glory, honor, praise, worship.

From the base of dokeo; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective) -- dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.

see GREEK dokeo

HELPS Word-studies

1391 dóksa (from dokeō, "exercising personal opinion which determines value") – glory. 1391 /dóksa ("glory") corresponds to the OT word, kabo (OT 3519, "to be heavy"). Both terms convey God's infinite, intrinsic worth (substance, essence).

Oct. 5, 2025

I Cor. 10

Admonition

Cognate: 3559 nouthesía(a feminine noun derived from 3560 /nouthetéō) – properly, setting (placing) the mind through God-inspired warning ("admonition").

3559 /nouthesía ("warning through teaching") improves a person's reasoning so they can reach God's solution – i.e. by going through His thought-process. See 3560 (nouthetéō).

[Ro 12:1-3 likewise emphasizes the importance of receiving God's thoughts in the renewed mind, through faith, to reach God's solutions.]

Sept. 21, 2025

I Cor. 10:1

Ignorant

Phonetic Spelling: (ag-no-eh'-o)
KJV: (be) ignorant(-ly), not know, not understand, unknown
NASB: unaware, ignorant, know, knowing, understand, uninformed, unknown
Word Origin: [from G1 (α - Alpha) (as a negative particle) and G3539 (νοιέω - understand)]

1. not to know (through lack of information or intelligence)
2. (by implication) to ignore (through dislike, disinterest, or unwillingness)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

be ignorant, not know, not understand

From a (as a negative particle) and noieo; not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination) -- (be) ignorant(-ly), not know, not understand, unknown.

Sept. 14, 2025

Vision in Proverbs 29:18

behold, look, prophesy, provide, see

A primitive root; to gaze at; mentally, to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have a vision of -- behold, look, prophesy, provide, see.

August 24, 2025

Judge from I Cor. 11:13

2919 krínō – properly, to separate (distinguish), i.e. judge; come to a choice (decision, judgment) by making a judgment – either positive (a verdict in favor of) or negative (which rejects or condemns).

J. Thayer comments that "the proper meaning of 2919 (krínō) is to pick out (choose) by separating" (as also used in Homer, Herodotus, Aeschyl., Xenophon, Plato). 2919 /krínō ("distinguish, judge") typically refers to making a determination of right or wrong (innocence or guilt), especially on an official (legal) standard. We only judge (2919 /krínō) accurately by intelligent comparison and contrast based on God's word, i.e. to approve (prefer) what is correct and reject what is inferior (wrong).

[2919 (krínō) is used of "bringing to trial" (the trying of fact) in a court of law.

August 17, 2025

Perish- I Cor. 1:18

622 apóllymi (from 575 /apó, "away from," which intensifies ollymi, "to destroy") – properly, fully destroy, cutting off entirely (note the force of the prefix, 575 /apó).

622 /apóllymi ("violently/completely perish") implies permanent (absolute) destruction, i.e. to cancel out (remove); "to die, with the implication of ruin and destruction" (L & N, 1, 23.106); cause to be lost (utterly perish) by experiencing a miserable end.

August 10, 2025

Keep- from I Cor. 9:27

1. to hit under the eye (buffet or disable an antagonist as a pugilist)
2. (figuratively) to tease or annoy (into compliance), subdue (one's passions)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

torment, strike in the face

From a compound of hupo and a derivative of optanomai; to hit under the eye (buffet or disable an antagonist as a pugilist), i.e. (figuratively) to tease or annoy (into compliance), subdue (one's passions) -- keep under, weary.

see GREEK hupo

see GREEK optanomai

HELPS Word-studies

5299 hypōpiázō (from 5259 /hypó, "under" and ōps, "eye") – properly, to strike under the eye, i.e. giving someone "a black eye."

July 27, 2025

Examine from I Cor. 13:5

3985 peirázō (from 3984 /peíra, "test, trial") – "originally to test, to try which was its usual meaning in the ancient Greek and in the LXX" (WP, 1, 30). "The word means either test or tempt" (WP, 1, 348). Context alone determines which sense is intended, or if both apply simultaneously.

3985 (peirazō) means "tempt" ("negative sense") in: Mt 16:1, 19:3, 22:18,35; Mk 8:11, 10:2, 12:15; Lk 11:16, 20:33; Jn 8:6; Js 1:

July 20, 2025

Power in I Cor. 2:5

From dunamai; force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself) -- ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.

see GREEK dunamai

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1411 dýnamis (from 1410 /dýnamai, "able, having ability") – properly, "ability to perform" (L-N); for the believer, power to achieve by applying the Lord's inherent abilities. "Power through God's ability" (1411 /dýnamis) is needed in every scene of life to really grow in sanctification and prepare for heaven (glorification). 1411 (dýnamis) is a very important term, used 120 times in the NT.

July 13, 2025

Teaching in Acts 2:42

Cognate: 1322 didax (from 1321 /didáskō, "to teach") – established teaching, especially a "summarized" body of respected teaching (viewed as reliable, time-honored).

[The NT uses two feminine nouns (1319 /didaskalía, 1322 /didaxḗ) from the same root. For more on this see 1319 /didaskalía ("applied-teaching, systematic theology").]

July 6, 2025

Steadfast from Acts 2:42

June 29, 2025

I Cor. 7:35

Without distraction

563 aperispástōs (an adverb, from 1 /A "without" and 4049 /perispáō, "distract") – properly, without distraction (hindrance). 563 (aperispástōs) occurs only in 1 Cor 7:35 where it refers to having full devotion (being completely undistracted).

June 22, 2025

I Cor. 7

Defraud

650 aposteréō (from 575 /apó, "away from" and 4732 /stereóō, "deprive") – properly, keep away from someone, i.e. by defrauding (depriving); to cheat, taking away what rightfully belongs to someone else.

June 15,2025

Job 1:1

Perfect

coupled together, perfect, plain, undefiled, upright

From tamam; complete; usually (morally) pious; specifically, gentle, dear -- coupled together, perfect, plain, undefiled, upright.

June 8, 2025

Acts- Pentecost

[The workers could only spare one day at this season of the year because the wheat harvest was already in process.]

June 1, 2025

I Cor. 6:19

Temple

3485 naós (from naiō, "to dwell") – properly, a sanctuary (divine dwelling-place); a temple (sacred abode), the place of divine manifestation. 3485 (naós) refers to the sanctuary (the Jewish Temple proper), i.e. with just its two inner compartments (rooms). These consisted of:

May 18, 2025

From I Tim. 1:18 Challenge

Cognate: 3852 paraggelía – a command, literally "something announced from close-beside" and therefore fully authorized. 3852 /paraggelía ("fully authorized command") is preeminently used of the Lord – the one who owns all things.

Christ speaks His rhēma-word into the believer – giving a command (3852 /paraggelía) that passes on His preferred-will (cf. Ro 10:17, Gk text and 2307 /thélēma). Accordingly, 3852 (paraggelía) and faith (4102 /pístis, "God's inworked persuasions") are directly connected. See 3853 (parangéllō).

May 11, 2025

Virtuous Women from Proverbs 31

able, activity, army, band of men soldiers, company, great forces, goods, host,

May 4, 2025

Proverbs 22:6- Train

Hebrew חָנַךְ (chanak) can be loosely related to Greek terms such as ἐγκαινίζω (enkainizo • Strong's Greek 1457), which means to renew or dedicate, and παιδεύω (paideuo • Strong's Greek 3811), which means to train or discipline. These Greek terms capture similar themes of dedication and training found in the Hebrew usage.

April 27, 2025

Romans 1:1 Set apart

873 aphorízō (from 575 /apó, "separated from" and 3724 /horízō, "make boundaries") – properly, separate from a boundary, i.e. a previous condition/situation (note the prefix, apo).

April 20, 2025

John 19:30

Tetelestai

Cognate: 5055 teléō (from 5056 /télos, "consummation, completion") – properly, to complete (consummate), i.e. finish (qualitatively) the necessary process – with the results "rolling-over" to the next level (phase) of consummation. See 5056 (telos).

April 13, 2025

Guard from John

5083 tēréō (from tēros, "a guard") – properly, maintain (preserve); (figuratively) spiritually guard (watch), keep intact.

April 6, 2025

Steward from I Cor. 4

Cognate: 3623 oikonómos (from 3624 /oíkos, "house, household" and nemō, "to allot, apportion") – properly, a steward (literally, "household-manager"). See 3622 (oikonomia).

[3623 /oikonómos ("manager") often functioned as the "steward" of a household, and was generally a freedman – i.e. a slave released from forced, legal servitude (J. Thayer).]

March 23, 2025

I Cor. 2

Foolishness

3474 mōrós (the root of the English terms, "moron, moronic") – properly, dull (insipid), flat ("without an edge"); (figuratively) "mentally inert"; dull in understanding; nonsensical ("moronic"), lacking a grip on reality (acting as though "brainless").

[This root (mōr-) "properly refers to physical nerves causing one to become dull, sluggish (so Hipp., Aristotle); used of the mind, dull, stupid, foolish" (Abbott-Smith); "flat/insipid" (WS, 1062). 3474 (mōrós) is used ironically of apparent stupidity in 1 Cor 1;25,27, 3:18.]

March 16, 2025

I Cor. 1:11

Quarrels

2054 éris(a primitive word, NAS dictionary) – literally quarrel, strife; properly, a readiness to quarrel (having a contentious spirit), affection for dispute.

March 9, 2025

Examine from I Cor. 11:28

1381 /dokimázō ("to approve by testing") is done to demonstrate what is good, i.e. passes the necessary test. 1381 (dokimázō) does not focus on disproving something (i.e. to show it is bad).

Feb. 23, 2025

Rev. 3:10

Endure paitiently

5281 hypomonḗ (from 5259 /hypó, "under" and 3306 /ménō, "remain, endure") – properly, remaining under, endurance; steadfastness, especially as God enables the believer to "remain (endure) under" the challenges He allots in life.

Feb. 16, 2025

Prov. 18:24

Friend

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4139 (πλησίον, plesion): Often translated as "neighbor" in the New Testament, reflecting the relational aspect of "rea."

- G5384 (φίλος, philos): Translated as "friend," capturing the personal and intimate nature of "rea."

Usage: The Hebrew word "rea" primarily denotes a person with whom one has a close relationship, such as a friend or companion. It can also refer to a neighbor or fellow member of a community. The term emphasizes the social and relational aspects of human interaction, highlighting the importance of community and fellowship.

Feb. 9, 2025

Psalm 34:18

Broken heart

break down, off, in pieces, up, brokenhearted, bring to the birth, crush, destroy,

A primitive root; to burst (literally or figuratively) -- break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken((-hearted)), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, X quite, tear, view (by mistake for sabar).

see HEBREW sabar

Feb. 2, 2025

Rev. 3:10

Endure

Jan. 26,2025

From I Cor. 7:2

Flee sexual immorality

4202 porneía (the root of the English terms "pornography, pornographic"; cf. 4205 /pórnos) which is derived from pernaō, "to sell off") – properly, a selling off (surrendering) of sexual purity; promiscuity of any (every) type.

Jan 19, 2025

From Col. 4:12 Mature

Cognate: 5046 téleios (an adjective, derived from 5056 /télos, "consummated goal") – mature (consummated) from going through the necessary stages to reach the end-goal, i.e. developed into a consummating completion by fulfilling the necessary process (spiritual journey). See 5056 (telos).

Jan 12, 2025

Sustain in I Cor. 1:8

Cognate: 950 bebaióō – properly, to walk where it is solid (reliable, guaranteed); hence, make sure (fully reliable). See 949 (bebaios).

Jan. 5, 2025

Acts 2:42

Continuing Steadfastly

Dec. 29,2024

II Coir. 5:17

New

2537 kainós – properly, new in quality (innovation), fresh in development or opportunity – because "not found exactly like this before."

Dec 15, 2024

Immanuel

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words עִם (im, "with"), אֲנַחְנוּ (anu, "us"), and אֵל (El, "God").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: G1694 (Ἐμμανουήλ, Emmanouel)

Usage: The name "Immanuel" means "God with us." It is used in the Hebrew Bible to signify the presence of God among His people. The name is a prophetic sign of hope and divine intervention, indicating that God is actively involved in the lives of His people, providing guidance, protection, and deliverance.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names held significant meaning and often reflected divine attributes or promises. The name "Immanuel" appears during a time of political turmoil and uncertainty for the Kingdom of Judah. The prophet Isaiah delivered this name as a sign from God to King Ahaz, assuring him of God's presence and protection despite the threats from surrounding nations. This assurance was crucial for maintaining faith and trust in God's sovereignty and covenant promises.

Dec. 8, 2024

From Isaiah 9:6

Wonderful

Word Origin: From the root פָּלָא (pala), which means "to be wonderful" or "to be extraordinary."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5059 (τεράστιον, terastion) - Wonder, Marvel

- G4592 (σημεῖον, semeion) - Sign, Miracle

Usage: The Hebrew word "pele" refers to something that is extraordinary, marvelous, or beyond human understanding. It is often used to describe the wondrous acts of God, which inspire awe and reverence. In the context of the Bible, "pele" signifies divine intervention or miraculous events that reveal God's power and majesty.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, wonders and miracles were seen as direct manifestations of God's presence and power. The Israelites believed that God performed these acts to demonstrate His sovereignty, to deliver His people, and to affirm His covenant with them. The concept of "pele" is deeply rooted in the understanding that God is actively involved in the world and that His actions transcend human comprehension.

Dec. 1, 2024

From II Cor. 13:5

Prove

1381 /dokimázō ("to approve by testing") is done to demonstrate what is good, i.e. passes the necessary test. 1381 (dokimázō) does not focus on disproving something (i.e. to show it is bad).

Nov. 17, 2024

Psalms Give thanks

cast out, make confession, praise, shoot, give thankful,

A primitive root; used only as denominative from yad; literally, to use (i.e. Hold out) the hand; physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands) -- cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving).

Nov. 10, 2024

From I Cor. 13:2

Nothing

3762 oudeís (from 3756 /ou "no, not" and 1520 /heís, "one") – properly, not one; no one, nothing.

3762 /oudeís ("no one, nothing at all") is a powerful negating conjunction. It rules out by definition, i.e. "shuts the door" objectively and leaves no exceptions. 3762 (oudeís) is deductive in force so it excludes every (any) example that is included withing the premise (supposition).

[3762 /oudeís ("not one, none") categorically excludes, declaring as a fact that no valid example exists.]

Oct. 27, 2024

From I Cor. 1

Grace

Cognate: 5485 xáris (another feminine noun from xar-, "favor, disposed to, inclined, favorable towards, leaning towards to share benefit") – properly, grace. 5485 (xáris) is preeminently used of the Lord's favor – freely extended to give Himself away to people (because He is "always leaning toward them").

5485 /xáris ("grace") answers directly to the Hebrew (OT) term 2580 /Kaná ("grace, extension-toward"). Both refer to God freely extending Himself (His favor, grace), reaching (inclining) to people because He is disposed to bless (be near) them.

[5485 (xáris) is sometimes rendered "thanks" but the core-idea is "favor, grace" ("extension towards").]

Oct. 20, 2024

From Phil 2:14

Disputings

Cognate: 1261 dialogismós (from 1260 /dialogízomai, "back-and-forth reasoning") – reasoning that is self-based and therefore confused – especially as it contributes to reinforcing others in discussion to remain in their initial prejudice. See 1260 (dialogizomai).