Biblical Words
Understand the meaning of important biblical words, phrases, and theological terms found in Scripture. Learn how these words deepen your understanding of God's message and His plan for humanity.
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All Biblical Words
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Parakletos
Parakletos is a rich Greek biblical term used primarily in the Johannine writings to describe the Holy Spirit as Counselor, Helper, and Advocate, as w...
Parousia
Parousia is the key New Testament Greek term used to describe the return, presence, and triumphant manifestation of Jesus Christ at the end of the age...
Peace with God
Peace with God is a foundational biblical concept describing the objective state of reconciliation between God and humanity established through the sa...
Pistis
Pistis is the primary Greek noun in the New Testament translated as faith, belief, or faithfulness. It denotes deep relational trust in God, reliance...
Presbyteros
The Greek term presbyteros, translated as elder, designates mature spiritual leaders appointed to guide, teach, and shepherd local assemblies. Grounde...
Propitiation
Propitiation refers to the appeasement or satisfaction of divine wrath through an atoning sacrifice. In Biblical theology, Jesus Christ's death on the...
Purification
Purification in the Bible encompasses ritual, moral, and spiritual cleansing required for human beings to approach a holy God. Spanning Old Testament...
Quickening
Quickening refers to the biblical concept of imparting, reviving, or restoring life, whether physical, spiritual, or eschatological. Prominently featu...
Rabbi
Rabbi is an ancient honorific title meaning 'my master' or 'my teacher'. In the New Testament, it is used to address respected religious leaders and s...
Rabboni
Rabboni is an Aramaic title meaning 'my master' or 'my teacher', representing an intensified form of 'Rabbi'. Occurring twice in the New Testament, it...
Raca
Raca is an Aramaic term meaning 'empty' or 'foolish' used by Jesus in Matthew 5:22 during the Sermon on the Mount. It represents contemptuous speech a...
Reconciled through Christ
Reconciled through Christ refers to the foundational biblical teaching that God has restored fallen humanity into a peaceful, intimate relationship wi...
Reconciliation
Reconciliation in Scripture denotes the relational transformation from enmity to peace between God and humanity, accomplished through Jesus Christ's s...
Regeneration
Regeneration is the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit by which a spiritually dead individual is granted new spiritual life, transformed inwardly, and...
Renewal
In Scripture, renewal refers to the transformative work of God whereby believers, the human mind, and ultimately the entire created order are restored...
Restoration of All Things
The restoration of all things refers to the ultimate cosmic renewal and transformation of creation under Jesus Christ, as spoken by God's holy prophet...
Restored Relationship
A central biblical concept detailing the renewal of communion between God and humanity, and among individuals, brought about through divine grace, rep...
Righteousness by Faith
Righteousness by faith is the foundational biblical doctrine that human beings are declared righteous before God not through their own works or legali...
Ruach
Ruach is a foundational Hebrew term in the Old Testament meaning breath, wind, and spirit. Occurring over 370 times, it describes natural air in motio...
Sabbath
The Sabbath is the weekly seventh day set apart by God at Creation as a period of rest, worship, and covenant renewal. Established in the Law of Moses...
Sacrifice
Sacrifice is a foundational biblical concept involving the ritual offering of animals, grain, or praise to God. Grounded in covenant worship, Old Test...
Salt of the Earth
'Salt of the earth' is a famous metaphor used by Jesus Christ in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:13) to describe the distinctive identity, preserva...
Sanctification
Sanctification is the biblical doctrine and process wherein God sets individuals, places, and objects apart for His holy purpose. In Christian theolog...
Sanctus
The Sanctus, derived from the Latin word for 'holy', is an ancient Christian hymn of adoration based on the angelic songs in Isaiah 6:3 and Revelation...
