Language Studies

In previous weeks, we did an extensive study on προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), the primary Greek word which means to worship as expressed in submission and reverence. This week we begin a study of another important word that is translated "worship" in many English translations, σὲβομαι…

This week we continue our study of προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), which is translated "worship," and will conclude our study of the scriptures on this topic which are taken from the Book of Revelation. Prior to the public ministry of Jesus, προσκυνὲω represented the physical posture…

Please note that all Biblical quotes, in this and all other lessons posted to Greek Thoughts, are from the literal translation produced by BTE Ministries - The Bible Translation and Exegesis Institute of America. Today, we continue our study of προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), which is rendered as "worship"…

Please note that all Biblical quotes, in this and all other lessons posted to Greek Thoughts, are from the literal translation produced by BTE Ministries - The Bible Translation and Exegesis Institute of America. This week we return to the second chapter of Matthew for a special in-depth study of προσκυνὲω…

Please note that all Biblical quotes, in this and all other lessons posted to Greek Thoughts, are from the literal translation produced by BTE Ministries - The Bible Translation and Exegesis Institute of America. We are continuing our study of προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), which is rendered in the English…

Please note that all Biblical quotes, in this and all other lessons posted to Greek Thoughts, are from the literal translation produced by BTE Ministries - The Bible Translation and Exegesis Institute of America. This week we continue our study of προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), our focus being on the…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are from the Literal Translation. This week we continue our study of προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), the Greek word most often used for the English translation "worship." Προσκυνὲω is a compound word that represents a form of worship which shows reverence…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are from the Literal Translation. This week we continue our study of προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), which is translated "worship." Προσκυνὲω is a compound word meaning "to kiss toward" and represents a form of worship that shows reverence and submission…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are from the Literal Translation. This week's study is a continuation of our study of προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), the Greek word most often used for the English translation "worship." Προσκυνὲω is compounded from the preposition πρὸς…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. For many Christians today the word worship means, "to sing"; but the true meaning of the word as it is used in scripture means something very different. Since worship is an important function in the Church, we should study its Biblical…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. Today we conclude our study of the adjective ταπεινὸς (Strong's #5011), which describes the condition or state of one who is humble or lowly. So far we have learned that it is necessary for a person to be in this position,…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. This week continues our study of the adjective ταπεινὸς (Strong's #5011), which describes the condition or state of one who is humble or lowly. Last week we considered the principle of humbleness from the perspective of…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. Last week we began our study of the adjective ταπεινὸς (Strong's #5011), which describes the condition or state of one who is humble or lowly. We looked at Matthew 11:25-30 which uniquely describes the believer's…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. In the last five studies, we concentrated on the verb ταπεινὸω (Strong's #5013), which expresses the action of the humbling or leveling process. This week we begin a study of the adjective form ταπεινὸς…