Questions tagged [word-study]
Word study questions are a sub-type of exegesis questions, but rather than asking for the interpretation of one passage, ask how a word is used in a section of the Bible, typically either one book of the Bible, or one author (example, Paul's letters).
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Do all instances of the phrase “call on the name” prove that Jesus is God?
Claim: The phrase “call on/upon the name” seems to be a pointer to the true God, and if that phrase bears such significance throughout all of the Bible, then Jesus has to be God.
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Equivalence of "to Feed" and "to Govern" in Ancient Biblical Language
According to Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma (in reference to John 21:15-17):
"Feed" in ancient and biblical language means, in its application to human beings, rule or govern (cf. Acts 20:...
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Where should I start looking in scripture to understand my new identity in Christ? [closed]
I want to begin to understand my new identity in Christ (how he sees me; how I should see myself) and understand what it means to be free from sin. I have lived my whole life as a slave to sin, I want ...
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Does the English translation of the Catholic Catechism incorrectly list 'generosity' as a fruit of the Holy Spirit?
I want to check the conclusion I arrived at answering this related question.
The English translation of the CCC lists the fruits of the Holy Spirit as (1832)
"charity, joy, peace, patience, ...
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How does the Catechism translate "longanimitas"?
In the Vulgate, one of the twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit is "longanimitas" (Gal 5:22-23), which is often translated into English as "longanimity" or "long-suffering."
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When did satan (SH7835) obtain the second meaning of superhuman adversary?
For Strong's Hebrew number 7854 (Satan) the Brown-Driver-Briggs' notes give these meanings:
(1) adversary, one who withstands
(1a) adversary (in general — personal or national)
(2) superhuman ...
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Why is "Fearing the Lord" equated to loving Him?
This question is probably more directed an Old Testament pattern of a description of our attitude towards the Lord. I equate "fear" more closely with "hate". For example today ...
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Does the Old Testament word Sheol have Greek or Hebrew origins?
The word "Sheol" is a fairly modern word used in modern translations of the Old Testament to represent hell, Hades or The Grave or 'The Place of the Dead'. It's the Hebrew's conception of ...
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Is the Greek word Protoktistos used anywhere in the Bible?
Arguing against the teaching that Jesus is a created being, some point out that calling him the firstborn of all creation (Colossians 1:15) does not mean the first created.
The trinitarian will often ...
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Why is it wrong to refer to "Jesus" by his given true name Yeshua? [closed]
The name Yeshua is the name of the true figure most commonly referred to as Jesus. Why was his named changed? If it was strictly a change of language than his name would be Joshua as it is the most ...
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Is there any ancient or modern connection between the word "sin" and the sport of archery?
I recently learned that in the Bible, the word "sin" comes from Hebrew and Greek words that mean "missing the mark".
In the Faith section of my local newspaper, a minister recently said:
The word “...
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What is the meaning of sacrifice?
Some people attack the concept of Christ’s death being a sacrifice, since they define the word “sacrifice” to mean giving something up that you will never get back. (I suppose that is how I would ...
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Sons of Belial in 1 Kings 21-10
In 1 Kings 21-10 (KJB) you can read
And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, ...
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How did scripture get the name bible?
A man came to my home and said that scriptures got the name bible from a prostitution city called Byblos near Tyre. He said that Byblos means "city of bastards" and it was deceptively put on the bible ...
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Don't we need Biblically definitive eisegesis to Exegete properly? [closed]
I've been looking at some of the thoughts on eisegesis and it seems that the general tone is always negative when the term comes up. However, when we read the bible in an Exegetical way in order to ...
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What do Bible lexicons, like Strong's, mean when they use the phrase, "by extension"? [closed]
What does the phrase "by extension" mean, when a lexicon, like Strong's, uses that phrase, and then, gives a definition or a meaning?
For example, Strong's states that the word, "hated" in Romans 9:...
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Greek- what's the difference between Ιησοῖ, Ιησούς, and Ιησού?
I've been looking through the Septuagint and NT Greek manuscripts online and seen these different forms of the name for both Joshua and Jesus. Can someone please explain to me the differences?
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Romans 6:5 and "Where's Wolfius?"
In order to better understand Romans 6:5, I've been doing a word study of the Greek word σύμφυτος (sumphutos), traditionally translated "planted together" or "united with". Commentators usually point ...
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What does the letters 'JHS' mean?
Can you tell me what the letters JHS mean? You can see them on the picture below. I am from Slovakia (East Europe) and we speak Slovak and these letters are from Catholic church. I saw these letters ...
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What are the differences between "spiration" and "procession"?
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, proceed means:
Full Definition of proceed; intransitive verb
1: to come forth from a source : issue
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Since YHWH and the Bible acknowledge other gods, does that mean that they literally exist?
Exodus 20:3 (NIV) reads, "You shall have no other gods before Me."
According to the Tanakh (Old Testament), YHWH / Yahweh / (God) is an individual divine being, and the only God.
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Is there an example in the Bible of a human ever praying [a prayer] to someone other than one assumed to be God/god?
Is there an example in the Bible of a human ever praying [a prayer] to someone other than one assumed to be God/god (i.e., whether they be a false god or true god)? In other words, is there an example ...
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Is God ever said to be a "soul" in the Scriptures?
God is said to be πνεῦμα (pneuma) in John 4:24 but is he ever said to be a "soul" ψυχή (psuché) in the Bible?
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and
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Are our sins of the future forgiven? (John 20:23)
Catholics say that our future sins are not forgiven (unless we confess them in the future) and say that John 20:23 (and maybe other verses which I can't remember), uses the past, i.e. "forgiven", so ...
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What does the Bible say about giving one's word? [closed]
I want to show a Christian friend of mine that it is important to keep one's word once it's given. Is there anything in the Bible to help me ?
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What does "holy thing" refer to in Leviticus?
In Leviticus 22:10 (and mentioned in a few other verses too) it says "...shall not eat of a holy thing..."
What does "holy thing" refer to?
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How to know when a text on religion is using hyperbole to describe Heavenly joy? [closed]
Many texts describe Heaven's joy as 'infinite' (including a personal favourite, CS Lewis's Weight of Glory') but, as we are finite beings, we must assume this is merely to convey that there is 'a ...
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What word did Jesus use for God in Aramaic?
What is the word and pronunciation for God in Aramaic? I saw 'AaLaH' is the pronunciation for God from this link: Aramaic Lexicon and Concordance . Did Jesus uses the word 'AaLaH' for God during ...
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When the Bible says "forever," how can we tell it really means forever? [closed]
For instance, it is clear that God wanted the Sabbath laws to continue forever, based on these passages:
Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe
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Does New Testament accounting language have any Old Testament backing?
Throughout the New Testament, the language of money is used to discuss sin and the gospel: words like debt, forgiveness, redeem, and impute.
For example, Colossians 2 explains forgiveness of ...
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Is this distinction of biblical "love" terminology compatible with scripture?
I very frequently hear repeated that there are three Greek words (or word-groups, more precisely) that are translated into the same English word "love"; the words being ἀγάπη, φιλíα, and ἔρως. ἔρως is ...
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Determining literary types in the Bible
Much of the Bible is historical narrative. Other parts, such as many of Psalms, are poems - rife with figurative phrases (often surrounding a specific event or need or desire). Other parts are ...
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What's is the case for premarital sex being an instance of πορνεία (porneia)?
This question is pretty much a spinoff of What does the Bible say about sex before marriage / premarital sex? because its current answer depends on the assumption that premarital sex is πορνεία (...
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What is an overview of the main interpretations of "day" in Genesis 1?
In the Creation account in Genesis 1 (and 2), God's work of Creation is famously split into 7 "days". For example, the first "day" occurs in verse 5:
Genesis 1:5 (NLT)
God called the light "day" ...
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What is the biblical meaning of "sanctification"? [closed]
I understand that sanctification is used as a post-reformational theological term to refer to the ongoing process of Christian growth.
But, biblically speaking, is this always what is meant? I know ...
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