Language Studies

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. This week we continue our study of the Greek word ταπεινὸω (Strong's #5013), a verb expressing the action of humbling rather than the condition of humbleness. Last week we studied the primary meaning of ταπεινὸω…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. This week we begin a study of the Greek word ταπεινὸω (Strong's #5013), which is a verb expressing the action of humbling rather than the condition of humbleness. In Classical Greek, ταπεινὸω means…

We are continuing a series of word studies relating to the believer's battle with the attacks of Satan. We first considered the verb διὼκω (Strong's #1377, pronounced dē ō kō**), meaning "to pursue" or "to chase." It is from διὼκω that we developed an understanding…

We are continuing our series of word studies relating to the believer's battle with the attacks of Satan. The first word we studied is the verb διὼκω (Strong's #1377, pronounced dē ō kō**), which has a basic meaning of "to pursue" or "to chase." The use of διὼκω, in…

Last week we began a series of word studies relating to the believer's battle with the attacks of Satan. Our first word is the verb διὼκω (Strong's #1377 pronounced dē ō kō**), which has a basic meaning of "to pursue" or "to chase." Last week we established its meaning in relation…

"In everything be giving thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (Literal Translation) Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, many believers will focus their time and attention upon giving thanks for the blessings the Lord has bestowed upon them. In light of this, it…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. This week we conclude our study of ταπεινοφροσὺνη (Strong's #5012), a word that represents a humble frame of mind or attitude, which has been matured through the humbling process of life's experiences. It expresses the…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. We are continuing our study of ταπεινοφροσὺνη (Strong's #5012), a word compounded from the adjective ταπεινὸς (Strong's #5011) describing a lowly or humble person, and the noun φρὴν (Strong's…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. This week we begin a study of ταπεινοφροσὺνη (Strong's #5012), a word compounded from the adjective ταπεινὸς (Strong's #5011) describing a lowly or humble person, and the noun φρὴν (Strong's…

(Please note that all Biblical quotes are taken from the Literal Translation.) Last week we began a series of studies of three Greek words associated with repentance in the New Testament. The first word we studied was μετανοὲω (Strong's #3340), "to make a decision for change." This week our focus is…

This week we are beginning a series of studies of three Greek words that are associated with repentance in the New Testament. The first word we are going to study is μετανοὲω (Strong's #3340) which means, "To make a decision for change" as well as the noun form μετὰνοια (Strong's #3341),…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. This week αἱρετικὸς (Strong's #141) is the subject of our study. It is an adjective meaning "heretic," or "one that causes division over personal choice or beliefs." It comes from the verb αἱρετὶζω…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. Two weeks ago, we studied the noun form of the verb that we are presently studying. That noun is ἐμπὸριον (Strong's #1712) and is translated "market" and the "merchandise" in the marketplace. Our study was taken from…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. Last week we studied the noun ἐμπὸριον (Strong's #1712), which is translated "market" and the "merchandise" in the marketplace. We learned that Jesus drove the merchants out of the temple area specifically because…