Synonym Discussion of study. c. Mark the other verses in the list in Strong's which have this number next to them. "Husbands, love your wives, and do not be embittered against them" (Colossians 3:19). On the other hand, the opposite situation may also occur. A Greek English Lexicon of the New Testament and other Early Christian Literature. "All" and "provided" are in brackets and thus are not words found in the original Greek manuscript but are added by the translator for clarification. As subjects they identify what or who is discussed. But: One needs to be realistic about his or her limitations in this area. a. Select words which are repeated or which emerge as motifs. In Romans 14:13 an "obstacle" (proskomma) means a slight offense, something that disturbs another, whereas a "stumbling block" (skandalon) means a more serious kind of offense, something causing another to fall. For example, "baptized for the dead" in I Corinthians 15:29 should not be interpreted to mean that a person can be saved after he has died. For example Click Ephesians in the NAS for the 3 uses in Ephesians: Ephesians 1:7 d. The singular "seed" in contrast to the plural "seeds" is important in Paul's argument in Galatians 3:16. e. In Ephesians 2:8 the gender is important in determining what the word "that" (which is the gift of God) refers to. (and Trench , § lxxvii. We brighten up a room, 1ight up a cigar, polish up the silver, lock up the house, and fix up the old car. As we grasp the meaning of individual words, we are able to comprehend the meaning of an entire passage. Word Study "Man" Man -- Re: Hebrew adam & Greek anthropos. )); ἀπολύτρωσιν τῶν ... παραβάσεων deliverance from the penalty of transgressions, effected through their expiation, Hebrews 9:15 (cf. But when we waken, why do we wake up? Result: "Pray ... so that we may speak forth" (Colossians 4:3). Be honest with your own abilities and try to build upon them. Describe the relationship between the Greek term and your understanding of atoms. 4) 2 Peter 2:7-8. At the same time, it will be helpful to your own growth to challenge your knowledge by working in texts that will push you. Although there is no entry for apolutrosis, there are entries on many Greek Words. Preceptaustin.org b. In 1Corinthians 1:30 we learn that Christ Jesus became to us "redemption. )†, MOULTON AND MILLIGAN - VOCABULARY OF THE GREEK NEW TESTAMENT. See also the simple study on The Power of God's Word. I use the Hebrew-Greek Key Study Bible for study and look up the "key" words in the Word Study Dictionary. LANGUAGE WORD STUDY This is a thorough bible study about the meaning of the Greek verb μετανοέω, 'metanoeo' meaning 'to repent or change of mind' (Strong's 3340). At least four factors influence the meaning of a word: etymology, usage, synonyms and antonyms, and context. Yet...the meaning of a word is determined by the context surrounding that word. b. c. Romans 12:1-19 is all in the plural, but in verses 20-21 Paul switches to the singular. 2. When you know these roots, you can figure out what a word means, even if you’ve never heard it before. λύτρον: Plutarch, Pomp. (On the extent to WH. I would recommend entering Strong's Number. Part of Speech: Verb. Bishop Trench compared 108 Greek synonyms to help discern their distinctions. Although few words in the NT are truly singular terms [technical term: hapax legomena], such concerns are more common in the OT. While the work is old and has been surpassed due to some questionable methodology, it will still add much to your work. A similar tool for the New Testament is the New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, edited by Colin Brown (4 vols. 4. Here again we have two different Greek words both translated "vexed" by the KJV translators. . Lutron is common in the papyri as the purchase-money in freeing slaves." John 2:19; 7:37-39; Eph. This can be translated "to be sensible" (NASB), "to be self-controlled" (NIV), to "be sober-minded" (NKJV). Procedures for Discovering the Meaning of a Sentence. 2) Look up the Greek word in Strong's and then find this word under the English listing in Vine's. Now take this definition and "insert it" into Ro 3:24 to "amplify" the meaning. 3. UTILIZING WEB RESOURCES The steps below should aid you in performing a basic, rewarding word study. This can be done in at least three ways. 5,3, p. 149,6 Dindorf; Philo, quod omn. 2. Some editions of this book also have a limited number of Old Testament word studies included, as well. Ro 8:5-8 where "flesh" does not mean the physical body because of the way it is contrasted with "Spirit"). See word studies related to redemption - exagorazo, lutroo, lutrosis. How do you put grass into a personification? ancient Greek root word as -ology or -logy meaning ''the study h. Does I Corinthians 3:9 mean that we are workers along with God or that as workers together with each other we belong to God? (Source for word studies: Moulton and Milligan [M&M].) (various publishers). I stand, a monument of grace, The death of my Savior now maketh me whole. b. b. m. In Romans 3:23 the first verb "have sinned" is in the aorist tense (undefined past action) and could therefore be rendered "all sin" to express gnomic or proverbial action which is true at any time. 5:13 we know that moraino means "to be tasteless" and not "to become foolish" (as in Ro 1:22), because of its grammatical relation to "salt" in the text. See also Simple Greek Chart. Then you can return to this page to see if there is a definition of the word you are studying. Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption, 3. Look up the references and see how the word is used in various contexts. VI. Other times the purpose is determined by inference (based on statements or emphases in the book), as in Matthew; I Corinthians 7:1; Galatians 5:1-4; Hebrews 2:6; 6:1,11; 10:23,35-36. My passport home to Thee. To obtain a true understanding of this word these scriptures need to be meditated on and notes made of their meaning in different contexts. Cf. Find more Latin words at wordhippo.com! It was reserved for you at a point in time in the past when you first believed in Jesus for Redemption and it is a permanent reservation (i.e., your salvation is "eternally secure"). (c) Often false interpretations arise from ignoring the context. Now let's look at the information obtained from Step 1 which also has Thayer's full definition. We have the words of Jesus that he came to give his life a ransom (lutron) for many (Mark 10:45; Matthew 20:28). There are several ways to do this, depending on which concordance you use. 6. (Charles Spurgeon). Any why is it up to the secretary to write up a report? The Greek Lexicon has been designed to help the user understand the original text of the Bible. Go to the top of this page (click here) for the preceptaustin.org search box. For Hebrew words put a zero in front of the Strong's Number), For help understanding the Tenses - See also Simple Greek Chart. The eight parts are these, grouped in two families - noun & verb. To be sure performing accurate Greek word studies does some practice and careful attention to the context. The New Testament was written entirely in Greek. 1. C. FORMS IN WHICH NEW TESTAMENT WORDS APPEARS - In the various tools which you will be using to do word Studies, the target word can be written in three different ways. d. To use it, look up the Greek word in Strong's and then find this word in the lexicon. Ro 8:23 teaches we are waiting for a (future) "redemption of our body." (b) A complex, ingenious, or devious interpretation should not be given preference over the simple and more natural explanation. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1975-78. (Caution) A biblical word should not be explained on the basis of its English etymology. Examples of prepositional phrases from Colossians 1:2 are "of Jesus Christ," "by the will of God," "to the saints," "at Colossae," "from God the Father." Vincent's Word Studies falls half-way between an exegetical commentary and a Greek lexicon. Sometimes a word in its development or history takes on an entirely different meaning From what it originally meant. He looks a little green around the gills. b. Colin Brown, ed. The way the writer uses the word--not its etymology--tells the reader what he means by it. Now the full richness of the original meaning, history, derivation, grammar, and usage of important New Testament words is accessible to the average English reader. "If you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking (Colossians 3:1). There you will find a handy list of every New Testament verse which uses that Greek word. You get the point. The word atom comes from the Greek word "atomos" which means indivisible. The context of the paragraph or chapter. 1; (b) the deliverance of the people of God at the coming of Christ with His glorified saints, "in a cloud with power and great glory," Luke 21:28 , a "redemption" to be accomplished at the "outshining of His Parousia," 2 Thessalonians 2:8 , i.e., at His second advent; (c) forgiveness and justification, "redemption" as the result of expiation, deliverance from the guilt of sins, Romans 3:24 , "through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus;" Ephesians 1:7 , defined as "the forgiveness of our trespasses," RV; so Colossians 1:14 , "the forgiveness of our sins," indicating both the liberation from the guilt and doom of sin and the introduction into a life of liberty, "newness of life" (Romans 6:4 ); Hebrews 9:15 , "for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant," RV, here "redemption of" is equivalent to "redemption from," the genitive case being used of the object from which the "redemption" is effected, not from the consequence of the transgressions, but from the transgressions themselves; (d) the deliverance of the believer from the presence and power of sin, and of his body from bondage to corruption, at the coming (the Parousia in its inception) of the Lord Jesus, Romans 8:23; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Ephesians 1:14; 4:30 . A witness, Lord, for Thee. (2Peter 3:18, cp Jn 17:3, Php 3:10, Eph 4:15). )); ἀπολύτρωσιντῶν ... παραβάσεων deliverance from the penalty of transgressions, effected through their expiation,Hebrews 9:15 (cf. While not every in depth word study will yield profound insights, rest assured that God will always reward your diligence and desire when your goal for doing these more in depth studies is to know Him (Jn 17:3, cp Phil 3:10,11-note). The downside is that this resource has more Greek text and thus is not as easy to use if you cannot read Greek. Therefore in all Word Studies we must let the context guide our interpretation of the meaning of a Greek word in a specific passage (see another discussion of this point). That is, the has already gathered into one list the verses which use the original language word you are studying. In Step 2 if we enter Strong's Number (629) Vine's lexicon gives us a more detailed definition with several parts. A Complex sentence has at least one independent and one dependent clause. Young's Analytical Concordance by Robert Young (Eerdmans and various publishers). D. UNDERSTANDING CONCORDANCES - As was mentioned earlier, our goal is to determine the meaning of the Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek word which underlies the English word in the verse we are studying. sch at the passage and Fritzsche on Romans, vol. Note that some lexicons will substitute a "u" for "y" so in the spelling may be apolutrosis.). (b) Thoughts are usually expressed by a series of words or sentences, that is, in association not isolation. a. Ephesians 4:30 In Romans 8:4-9 does "flesh" (sarx) mean the physical body or the sinful nature? This does not mean they are wrong all the time. (Understanding and Applying the Bible). STEP 1: DETERMINE STRONG'S NUMBER Consider the influence of each part of the sentence on the thought of the whole. Considering the context is extremely important for, three reasons: (a) Words, phrases, and clauses have multiple meanings (e.g., "trunk," "by the trunk," "bug," "he bugged him," each has several meanings), and thus examining how they are used in the context can help determine the meaning. Sometimes the original (root) meaning of a word gives a clue to the meaning in the biblical text. J. AJ 12.2.3, Ph. Underneath each Greek word is its English meaning, the form of the Greek explained (“parsing”), and the GK number (like Strongs) that will take you to Greek word studies. Our committment is that this dictionary will remain free, and we will be encouraging software companies to adopt it as their generic Greek-English dictionary. What does "faith" mean in each of these verses? One can obviously go into great depth if one wishes and spend several years doing an authoritative word study. In Vine's definition of apolutrosis, Vine helps us determine the best definition is (c) because he lists Ro 3:24 with that definition. Where? An excellent example is the the English word servant which in some versions translates up to seven different Greek words, each with a slightly different meaning. who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God's own possession, to the praise of His glory. In fact some words have several pages devoted to them. Using the Septuagint (Lxx), Girdlestone explains the relation of the Hebrew word to the corresponding Greek word in the NT. (New Testament Exegesis: a Handbook for Students and Pastors). This resource has examples of the uses of Greek words in secular writings and at times can give wonderful insights. Tense (past present, or future) Voice (active or passive) Mood (indicative or subjunctive) Person (first, second, or third) Number (singular or plural) Examples: 5. Try to specify as clearly as possible how ;the word is used in this passage. Even within a translation, more than one English word may be used for the same original word (e.g., "sober-minded" and "temperate" in the preceding example). The English translation is a unique one done for this interlinear. Finally, consult BAGD, Kittel (TDNT), or the New International Dictionary for NT Theology (NIDNTT edited by Colin Brown). For example, "You laid aside the old self ... and (you) have put on the new self" (Colossians 3:9-10). Read (or sing) the words of two of Fanny Crosby's hymns below: Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it! Now what if the context includes the word "tree"? It gives every verse where the word 'hagiazo' appears in the New Testament. What is etymology? Therefore they need to be put together. The word Syntax comes from the Greek "syntassein, " which means "to place in order together." Importance of Usage - Often the etymology of a word does not help us discover the meaning of that word. [original form λόγος (logos) : speech). The Greek word "pneuma" (spirit) is derived from "pneo" (to breathe), but in the Bible the word "pneuma" only occasionally means breath. SUMMARY OF PROCEDURES IN GRAMMATICAL INTERPRETATION (goto VI), HERMENEUTICS AND THE GRAMMATICAL INTERPRETATION. (b) Click on the word Redemption to open a dropdown window. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS We have the words of Jesus that he came to give his life a ransom (lutron) for many (Mark 10:45; Matthew 20:28). So how do you fit 11,280 Greek and Hebrew words into 6,000 English words? Comparative: "As you have received. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Multiply. Additional, lexicons give the context and cultural meaning intended by the authors. And by this word you shall prolong your days in the land... Psalm 12:6-note The words of the LORD are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times. 5. (f) Scroll down the page for  Thayer's Expanded Definition . a. ; Chicago: Moody Press, 1980). How long will the footprints on the moon last? (3) The grammatical construction is often helpful. If you are up to it, you might try building up a list of the many ways in which up is used.. The Bible was originally written in three languages. 6. For this reason, I often use the Amplified translation as a "mini-lexicon" or "mini-commentary." (If it is a verb, you may also need to look under other spellings of the verb: keep, kept, keepeth.) The Greek word "ekklesia" (church) comes from "ek" (out of) and "kalein" (to call or summon), and thus it refers to those who are called out from the unsaved to form a group of believers. So if I say "trunk", what pops into your mind? 4. Vine's definition helps complete the picture of redemption explaining that we were subject to or enslaved to the power of sin or in other words Sin is personified as our "master" (our "lord", our "king"). Fee, New Testament Exegesis, 83-93 and especially "How to Use Bauer," 87-89 for a very helpful explanation and example of how to do short word studies.]. Dependent clauses "depend" on an independent clause (e.g., "We give thanks ... since we heard of your faith"). Post navigation How do the parts of speech help in Bible hermeneutics? The word etymology derives from the Greek word ἐτυμολογία (etumología), itself from ἔτυμον (étumon), meaning "true sense or sense of a truth", and the suffix -logia, denoting "the study of".. L  M  N  O  P  R  S  T  U  V  W. Type redemption or redeem in the search box below. (e) Note Thayer's Definition under   Word Definition  This is the abbreviated version of Thayer's original definition. worthy" (Colossians 1:10). Useful sources might include BDB, L&S, BAGD.). Study New Testament For Lesbians, Gays, Bi, And Transgender: With Extensive Notes On Greek Word Meaning And Context How then are we to understand the words church in the wilderness" in Acts 7:38? the word retains the sense of ransom, v. ICC, Romans 3:24, Westc., He., 297 ff. See if the meaning these authors have assigned to the word agrees with what you have chosen for it. 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