Language Studies

This week we continue our study of the Greek noun ὑπομονὴ (Strong's #5281), which means "patience, endurance, perseverance." Its meaning expresses a remaining under or endurance in circumstances. Our main text is the same as last week's, Hebrews 12:1-2, where we find the Christian life…

As our title indicates, this is the third part in our study of the Greek noun ὑπομονὴ (Strong's #5281), which means "patience, endurance, perseverance." Its meaning expresses a remaining under or endurance in circumstances. Last week, we studied the use of ὑπομονὴ in the believer's…

This week we continue our study of the Greek noun ὑπομονὴ (Strong's #5281), which means "patience, endurance, perseverance." Its meaning expresses a remaining under or endurance in circumstances. It is helpful for the understanding of ὑπομονὴ to consider it in contrast to μακροθυμὶα…

This week we begin a study of the Greek noun ὑπομονὴ (Strong's #5281), which means "patience, endurance, perseverance." This word is made up of the preposition ὑπὸ (Strong's #5259), which means "under," and μὲνω (Strong's #3306), which means "to remain." Its…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. Last week we began this two part series by establishing the range of meaning found in the word αἵρεσις (Strong's #139). Αἵρεσις, in its basic root form, means, "a position one takes based on personal choice…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. This week we begin a two part study of the word αἵρεσις (Strong's #139) which means "heresy" or even the name of a "religious sect." Αἵρεσις comes from the verb αἱρὲω, "to take," or …

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. This week we begin a two part study of the word αἵρεσις (Strong's #139) which means "heresy" or even the name of a "religious sect." Αἵρεσις comes from the verb αἱρὲω, "to take," or …

Λογικὸς (Strong's #3050), which is variously rendered in English translations as "reasonable," "rational," or "spiritual," is an adjective derived from the word λὸγος (Strong's #3056) which means, "word" or "speech." Its actual meaning has to do with dwelling upon words or the thought…

This is the time of the year that most of us take time to reflect on our blessings. While we tend use material things as the gauge of those blessings, Scripture directs us to a different measure, a spiritual one. In order to understand the true blessings that have been bestowed upon us by God, we must first understand…

This week is our final study of the Greek verb λατρεὺω (Strong's #3000), which expresses worship in the form of service. In the Old Testament Septuagint, λατρεὺω is used to express religious worship, whether of heathen gods or the service of Israel to the true and living God. In the…

We are continuing with our study of λατρεὺω (Strong's #3000), a Greek verb expressing worship in the form of service. We saw from the Old Testament Septuagint that there are two Greek words used to translate a̔vad, the Hebrew word for service. When a̔vad is used to express…

This week we continue our study of λατρεὺω (Strong's #3000), a Greek verb expressing worship in the form of service. In our last study, we saw from the Old Testament Septuagint that there are two Greek words used to translate a̔vad, the Hebrew word for service. When a̔vad…

Please note that the quotes in this article are taken from the Literal English Translation of the Hebrew Text of the Old Testament as produced by BTE Ministries. This week we begin our study of λατρεὺω (Strong's #3000), a Greek verb expressing worship in the form of service. Λατρεὺω,…

This week our study of εὐσὲβεια (Strong's #2150), the Greek word meaning reverence, respect or godliness, is again taken from Paul's writings. Εὐσὲβεια is used in the New Testament to express reverence toward God. It can be used to indicate either an authentic expression from…