"Christ" is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew "Messiah," meaning "Anointed One," and "Jesus" is derived from the Hebrew "Yeshua," meaning "The Lord is salvation." By identifying himself as an apostle of Christ Jesus, Paul underscores his allegiance and the divine authority behind his ...
The Greek word for "foundation" is"katabole"which comes from the prime "kata ballo" meaningto "throw down" or "cast down".In almost all cases where this word is used it is connected with the "world" or cosmos."Foundation of the world" would then be more properly translated "ruin or ...
The NT uses a variety of images to explain the meaning of baptism,... 7923 fellowship, in the gospel 7923 fellowship, in the gospel A mutual participation in the blessings of God’s grace. Believers... 7925 fellowship, among believers 7925 fellowship, among believers Th...
Ephesians 1:3 tn There is no verb in the Greek text; either the optative (“be”) or the indicative (“is”) can be supplied. The meaning of the term εὐλογητός (eulogētos), the author’s intention at this point in the epistle, and the literary genre of this mater...
The word “inheritance” has a correspondent meaning. It is a present possession (as in Acts 7:5), which shall be developed into a more precious future. “We are very members, incorporate in the mystical body of Christ, and also heirs through hope of His everlasting kingdom.” Until the...
Ephesians 2:8 Meaning and Commentary Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved This is to be understood, not of temporal salvation, nor of preservation in Christ, nor of providential salvation in order to calling, and much less of being put in a way of salvation, or only in a salvab...
The phrase "marked with a seal" (NIV, NRSV) or "sealed" (ESV, KJV) is a verb meaning, "to mark with a seal as a means of identification, mark, seal."38 You've probably played with sealing wax and a bronze seal or a seal on a ring, so you understand the idea. We see the ...
The uniqueness of the passage can be seen in its setting in Paul's epistle of unity. This will be developed in section 6. 3. The Meaning of "... As to the Lord" (Verse 22) An understanding of the exact significance of verse 22 is necessary to a proper interpretation of the wife'...
CHAPTER 7 The Concept of Worship in Judaism Norbert M. Samuelson DEFINITIONS Hebrew Scriptures The most appropriate Hebrew nouns corresponding to the Engli... DH Frank - 《People Apart A》 被引量: 8发表: 1993年 'Lord, Shall we Strike with the Sword?': Of (Non-) Violence in Luke's Gosp...
New International Version 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.18Do not get drunk on wine,which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,19speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.Sing and make music from your...