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 Greek Word Studies ( - )
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We have been "bought with a price" to be "ambassadors for Christ" and our "salvation is nearer to us than when we believed" so let us "cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God" "so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming." (1Cor 6:20, 2Cor 5:20, Ro 13:11, 2Cor 7:1, 1Jn 2:28)
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Old (744) archaios
Old (744) (archaios from arche = beginning) is strictly speaking that which has been from the beginning. Archaios reaches back to a beginning, whenever that beginning may have been.
TDNT says archaios...
means âfrom the beginning,â then âpastâ ... read more
Older men, women (3811) presbuteros
Elders (4245) (presbuteros the comparative form of présbus = an old man or an ambassador) (Click Vine's discussion) referred to men who were older or more senior with no negative connotations but rather a sense of venerability.
Presbuteros is transli ... read more
Oldness (3821) palaiotes
Oldness (3821) (palaiotes from palaios [word study] = old in the sense of worn out, decrepit, useless) describes obsoleteness, antiquatedness or oldness. Palaiotes describes one's characteristic state of being obsolete (or superseded). Romans 7:6 (the onl ... read more
Once for all (one time) (2178) ephapax
One time (2178) (ephapax from epi = upon, at + hapax = once, a compound of "ha-" [="heis" in compounds] and "pax" [pegnumi = make firm, bring together] = giving hapax the fundamental meaning of numerical singularity and completeness which needs no additi ... read more
One accord (3661) homothumadon/homothymadon
One accord (3661) (homothumadon/homothymadon from a combination of homos = same + thumos/thymos = temperament or mind) means with one mind, unity of mind, with one purpose, with unanimous consent, of one accord. In a word it means together (Webster says ... read more
One another (240) allelon
One another (240)(allelon) is a reciprocal (= shared, felt, done by each to the other) pronoun which means each other, reciprocally or mutually (Negative sense Mt 24:10).
Vine writes that allelon is
a reciprocal pronoun in the genitive plural, signi ... read more
Only (only begotten, One of a Kind, One and Only) (3439) monogenes
Only begotten (One of a Kind, One and Only) (3439)(monogenes from monos = alone + genos = birth, race, kind <> from ginomai = to come into being, to become) means that which is the only one of its kind of class or specific relationship and thus is unique ... read more
Only begotten (One of a Kind, One and Only) (3439)(monogenes)
Only begotten (One of a Kind, One and Only) (3439)(monogenes from monos = alone + genos = birth, race, kind <> from ginomai = to come into being, to become) means that which is the only one of its kind of class or specific relationship and thus is unique ... read more
Open (explain) (1272) dianoigo
Opened (1272)(dianoigo from dia = through, between, used here as an intensive + anoigo = to open, remove that which obstructs) means to open completely (wide, like "double folding doors") and can speak of opening to one's understanding what is otherwise h ... read more
Opponent (1727) enantios
Opponent (1727) (enantios [word study] from enanti = over against in turn from en = in + antíos = set against) is used primarily of place and means over against which pertains to being opposite (as in face to face or fronting someone).
Metaphorically ... read more
Opponent (adversary, enemy, oppose) (480) antikeimai
Are in opposition (480) (antikeimai from antí = against, opposite + keimai = to be placed, to lie or be laid down) means literally to line up against or to lie opposite to, both ideas giving us a vivid picture of the conflict between the flesh and the Sp ... read more
Opportunity (occasion) (874) aphorme
Opportunity (874) (aphorme from apó = from + horme = has various senses denoting the start of a rapid movement, a rushing on, a setting into rapid motion) means to make a start from a place. It describes a starting point, an occasion, an opportunity or a ... read more
Oppose (cope) (436) anthistemi
Resist (436) (anthistemi from anti = against + histemi = to cause to stand) is literally to stand or set against. To set one's self against. To withstand.
Anthistemi means to arrange in battle against and so pictures a face to face confrontation. It ... read more
Opposed (498) antitasso
Opposed (498) (antitasso [word study] from anti = against + tasso = order, set) means to set an army in array against, to arrange in battle order (to line oneself up against). The idea is to resist, to oppose, to be hostile toward.
Antitasso was a mili ... read more
Opposition (475) antidiatithemi
Those who are in opposition (475) (antidiatithemi from antí = over against, opposite to, instead of + diatithemai = to dispose of, arrange, make a covenant from dia = through or intensifies meaning of + tithemi = place, put) means literally to set onesel ... read more
Opposition (73) agon
Fight (73)(agon = root of English agony, agonize) is the noun form of the verb (agonizomai) discussed above and speaks of the conflict or contest for victory in the Olympic and Pythian games. It refers to strife (bitter sometimes violent conflict. Exertio ... read more
Oppressed (2669) kataponeo
Oppressed (2669) (kataponeo from kata = down and so gives the force of "worn down"+ poneo = labor from ponos = pain or toil) means to wear down by labor or toil (cf only other NT use Acts 7:24) and then figuratively to oppress, mistreat, trouble, afflict ... read more
Oracles (3051) logion
Oracles (3051) (logion from lógios = an orator) was a saying, a pronouncement, a declaration. In Classical Greek logion was used to describe oracular utterances of heathen deities.
See related study on graphe - Scriptures
Harper's Bible Dictionary ... read more
Ordinance (1296) diatage
Ordinance (1296) (diatage from diatásso = arrange thoroughly, appoint, command, set in order) refers to an order, a disposition or an ordinance. It is that which has been specifically ordered or commanded and was the customary term for an official decree ... read more
Ordinance (1345) dikaioma
Ordinance (1345) (dikaioma from dikaióo = to justify <> díkaios = just, righteous <> dike = right) refers to what God has declared to be right and here referring to His decree of retribution which has the force of law.
Dikaioma is used elsewhere in ... read more
Ordinance (1378) dogma
Ordinances (1378) (dogma from dokéo = to think) refers to a fixed and authoritative decision or requirement (see the "decree" [dogma] of the emperors in Lu 2:1, Acts 17:7).
NIDNTT writes that in classic Greek dogma...
stems from the verb dokeo (thi ... read more
Ostracize (873) aphorizo
Set apart (873) (aphorizo from apó = off from, apart + horízo = mark out the limit) means to mark off the boundaries, to appoint, set one apart for some purpose. It is used of the final separation of the righteous from the wicked (Mt 13:49; 25:32); of t ... read more
Ought (1163) dei
Must be (1163) (dei from deo = to bind or tie objects together, put in prison and also root of doulos, bond-servant) refers to what is not optional but needful (binding) out of intrinsic necessity or inevitability. Dei refers to inward constraint which i ... read more
Ought (3784) opheilo
Ought (3784)(opheilo from ophéllo = heap up) means to owe something to someone. Literally it speaks of financial indebtedness and thus means to owe money, to be in debt, or to describe that which is due (Mt 18:28, Lk 7:41, 16:5, 7, Philemon 1:18). The v ... read more
Overcome (2274) hettao
Overcome (2274) (hettao or hettaomai or hessaomai from hetton = less, inferior) first means to be less or inferior. The idea is to be put to the worse and hence to be defeated or conquered. To succumb. To be vanquished, subdued and enslaved or overcome as ... read more
Overcome (conquer) (3528) nikao
Overcome (3528) (nikao) means to conquer, to be victorious or to prevail in the face of obstacles. Romans 3:4 (note) speaks of God prevailing as in a legal accusation against Him!
Overcome describes the quality of a true saint who may stumble and fall ... read more
Overseer (1985) episkopos
Overseers (bishops, guardians) (1985) (episkopos from epi = over or upon + skopos = goal or end one has in view = English "scope" as in microscope or telescope) is literally one who looks over closely or intently, who views carefully. These are the men w ... read more
Oversight (1983) episkopeo
Exercising oversight (1983) (episkopeo from epí = upon or intensifying already existing idea in verb + skopeo = regard, give attention to, look at, contemplate) means literally to look upon, and thus to observe, to examine the state of affairs of somethi ... read more
Overturn (396) anatrepo
Upsetting (396) (anatrepo from ana = again + trepho = turn) literally means to overturn, and is used this way in...
John 2:15 And He made a scourge of cords, and drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen; and He poured out the coins ... read more
Overwhelm (2666) katapino
Devour (2666) (katapino from katá = down + pínō = to drink) means literally to drink down, and so to swallow and to swallow up completely. "Devour" means to cause something to pass through the mouth and into the stomach--to gulp down. Figuratively kata ... read more
Overwhelmingly conquer (5245) hupernikao
Overwhelmingly conquer (5245) (hupernikao [word study] from hupér = above, degree which is beyond that of a compared scale of extent = more than, to a greater degree than, beyond + nikáo = to conquer, overcome, carry off the victory, come off victorious ... read more
Parable (symbol) (3850) parabole
Symbol (3850) (parabole from para = beside, near + ballo = throw, cast; English "parable") is literally a throwing beside or placing of one thing by the side of another (juxtaposition as of ships in battle in classic Greek). The metaphorical meaning is to ... read more
Parchments (3200) membrana
Parchments (3200) (membrana from a Greek transliteration of the Latin pergamena = that which pertains to Pergamum; see also Latin = membrana; English "membrane" = a thin pliable sheet of material forming a barrier or lining) describe manuscripts written o ... read more
Part (3196) melos
Members (3196) (melos) refers to a limb or member of the body and in the plural (and in the context of the present verse) refers to the members of body as the seat of the desires and passions.
Melos is used 34 times in the NT (Matt. 5:29, 30; Ro 6:13, ... read more
Part (share) (3310) meris
Share (3310) (meris) refers to (1) a portion of a whole that has been divided ("district" in Acts 16:12). (2) a share or an assigned portion (Lk 10:42, 2Co 6:15, Acts 8:21, Col 1:12).
The Greek reads more literally " for the portion of the lot" --that ... read more
Partakers (partners) (3353)metochos
Partakers (3353) (metochos from metecho = have with, describing participation with another in common blessings) describes one who shares with someone else as an associate in an enterprise or undertaking. It speaks of those who are participators in somethi ... read more
Partiality (4382) prosopolepsia
Partiality (4382) (prosopolepsia or prosopolempsia -- from prósopon = face + lambáno = receive) literally means "face taking", “receive face”, the accepting of one's person. The idea is or looking to see who someone is before deciding how to treat h ... read more
Participate (4790) sugkoinoneo
Participate (4790) (sugkoinoneo from sun = with, reflecting intimate association + koinoneo = to partake, have fellowship - word study on koinonia) means to join in fellowship with someone or participate in something with someone. It means to be associ ... read more
Partner (partaker, sharer) (2844) koinonos
Partakers (2844) (koinonos from koinos = common, shared by all) (Click for an in depth study of related word koinonia) is one who participates with another in an enterprise or matter of joint concern. It is one who fellowships and shares something in co ... read more
Passed away (pass by) (3928) parerchomai
Passed away (3928)(parerchomai from para = beside, near + erchomai = come, go) means to pass near, pass by or pass away and is used in both a literal and figurative sense, with the figurative uses predominating in the NT.
Parerchomai describes literal ... read more
Passed over (3929) paresis
Passed over (3929) (paresis from paríemi = let pass by, let go, to relax <> pará = aside + híemi = send) means intentionally not regard or be concerned about certain events. Overlooking for the time being. Deliberate disregard.
Friberg writes that p ... read more
Passing (temporary) (4340) proskairos
Passing (4340) (proskairos from pros = for, toward + kairos = an opportune time) means literally for a season and just like a season comes and goes, so proskairos conveys that sense (passing). The idea is that something lasts for only for a short or limit ... read more
Passing away (3855) parago
Passing away (3855) (parago from para = beside, by + ago = lead) means literally to pass alongside or to pass by.
Thayer writes that parago has two senses in the NT...
1. transitive, (cf. para = beside); a. to lead past, lead by. b. to lead aside, m ... read more
Passions (3806) pathos
Passions (3806) (pathos from páscho = suffer) primarily denotes whatever one suffers or experiences in any way; hence, an affection of the mind, a passionate desire. Pathos means excited emotion, uncontrollable desire, compelling feelings, overpowering u ... read more
Past feeling, become (524) apalgeo
Having become callous (524) (apalgeo from apó = denoting privation + algéo = to feel pain) means to become apathetic, to cease to feel pain or grief or to be insensitive to pain. It is used metaphorically here meaning to be insensitive to honor or sham ... read more
Patience (3115) makrothumia
Patience (3115) (makrothumia from makros = long, distant, far off, large + thumos = temper, passion, emotion or thumoomai = to be furious or burn with intense anger) is literally long-temper (as opposed to "short tempered), a long holding out of the mind ... read more
Patience (5281) hupomone
Perseverance (5281) (hupomone from hupo = under + meno = stay, remain, abide) literally means abiding under. The root idea of hupomone is to remain under some discipline, subjecting one’s self to something which demands the submission of one's will to s ... read more
Patient (be patient) (3114) makrothumeo
Is patient (3114) (makrothumeo from makros = long, distant, far off, large + thumos = temper, passion, emotion or thumoomai = to be furious or burn with intense anger) (See study of related word makrothumia) literally describes prolonged restraint of thum ... read more
Patient when wronged (420) anexikakos
Patient when wronged (420) (anexikakos from anécho = bear, put up with, holding back + kakós = bad, evil) is literally “holding back under bad or evil". It is tolerating difficulties without becoming out of control or enduring difficulties without be ... read more
Patriarch (3966) patriarches
Patriarch (3966) (patriarches from patria = lineage, family <> from pater = father + archo = to be chief, to lead, to rule or arche = beginning or head) is literally the chief father (or "first father"). Patriarch is in Scripture was applied to important ... read more
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