To quench (σβέννυμι)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.To quench (σβέννυμι) generally means to suppress something. It is used in Scripture concerning fire, lamps, and desires.Isaiah prophesied concerning the coming of the Messiah. He will not be quarrelsome nor cry out. No one will hear his voice in th

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The Rephaim (רְ֝פָאִ֗ים)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.“Rephaim” means, “fallen ones” and is a description of the hybrid offspring of demons and humans. We first encounter the Nephilim (mutants) prior to the Noahic flood, when the demons forcibly took the daughters of men and bore these abominations, G

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Church (ἐκκλησία)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Often translated as Church, ἐκκλησία (ekklesia) actually means a regularly summoned assembly. It is used of a legislative body, casual gathering, or an assembling of people. The English word “Church” is derived from the Greek word κυριακόν (kyriako

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Christian (Χριστιανός)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Christian (Χριστιανός) is a word that describes those who are Christ like. The disciples of Christ first gained the name Christian in Antioch after Paul taught them for a year about the salvation we have in Christ, Acts 11:26.Within the city of Ant

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Fond of Honor (φιλοτιμέομαι)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Fond of Honor (φιλοτιμέομαι) is a word built from fondness (φιλος) and honor (τιμη) to express the concept of aspire towards that which is honorable. Therefore, have a strong desire, ambition, or aim to achieve something. It is often used when some

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To Set Upon or Recline (κεῖμαι)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.To set upon or recline (κεῖμαι) is used in a literal and metaphorical sense to express that which is laid upon something for a purpose.In response to the Pharisees coming to John for immersion, John states that even now the axe has been laid on the

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Boldness in Speech (παρρησιάζομαι)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Boldness in speech (παρρησιάζομαι) is to clearly speak a word openly.After Paul’s conversion to Christianity and three years in the desert learning from Christ to serve as the steward of the dispensation of grace, he returned to Damascus, speaking

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Pleasing (ἀρέσκω)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Pleasing (ἀρέσκω) expresses the concept of acting in a fawning manner to win favor or to act in a way that is pleasing. Therefore, it has a negative, flattery, and a positive, pleasing, side to its meaning.On Herod’s birthday, Herodias’ daughter da

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Example (τύπος)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.An example (τύπος) represents the broader category, principle, or concept it relates to by providing a concrete and relatable demonstration of quality and characteristics. Therefore, example (τύπος) can also be used for an imprint or pattern.After

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Relent (נָחַם)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Nacham (נָחַם) is often translated as “comfort”, “sorry”, “relent”, “repent”, “moved with pity”, or “grieved”, making it difficult to understand its true meaning. The basic meaning of נָחַם is “to relent”; however, in context it can also express “t

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Inherent power (δύναμις)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Inherent power (δύναμις) describes the potential for functioning, the ability or capability to carry something out.Inherent ability is often translated as, “power”, “wonders”, “mighty works”, or “miracles”, which can cause a lot of confusion in und

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Outwardly conforming (συσχηματίζω)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Outwardly conforming (συσχηματίζω) means putting on a mask to appear as something you’re not. It is to conform one’s mind and character to another’s pattern.Suschēmatizō (συσχηματίζω) is derived from a word that means to be in the appearance or lik

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Troubled (ταράσσω)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Troubled (ταράσσω) means to shake together, stir up, or throw into confusion.A few years after the birth of Christ, three magi from the east came to Judea looking for the King of the Jews. This troubled Herod, a Roman King, Matthew 2:3. After gathe

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Idle (ἀργός)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Idle (ἀργός) describes someone who has nothing to do or is unwilling to work and, therefore, lazy.Words are important. Men will give account for every idle utterance that comes out of the mouth, Matthew 12:36. This is because the mouth speaks out f

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Prostration (προσκυνέω)

Prostration (προσκυνέω), the act of lying stretched out on the ground with the face downward, is a profound expression of reverence and compliance. It symbolizes complete dependence and submission to a higher authority, conveying an attitude of deep humility.During His earthly ministry, Jesus restor

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Deceive (ἀπάτη)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Deceive (ἀπάτη) expresses the concept of misleading someone through untrue statements intended to give them a wrong impression or misrepresentation of the truth.When the man of lawlessness comes, it will be in accordance with the working of Satan b

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Reconcile (καταλλάσσω)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Reconcile (καταλλάσσω) involves the settlement of disputes or differences between two or more individuals or groups. It is often facilitated by a third party. An agreement is reached that satisfies all persons involved in the dispute, thereby resto

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Mental Control (πίμπλημι)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Mental Control (πίμπλημι) is a type of filling in which the person, or thing, is completely filled up in such a way as to directly influence its direction and activities; therefore, they are dominated by what is filling them.This is the type of fil

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To Suppose (νομίζω)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.“To suppose (νομίζω)” expresses following a practice that is customary or common in use, leading to the concept of forming an idea or making a tentative supposition concerning something in a traditional manner.During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus

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Not Striking against (ἀπρόσκοπος)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.While Paul was defending himself before Felix against accusations from the Jews, he spoke of his conscience. He strives to have a conscience that does not strike at, hence, cause offense, God or men, Acts 24:16.Although we understand that food does

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Self-Control (ἐγκράτεια)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Self-control (ἐγκράτεια) means to have strength over one’s appetites through regulating emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of impulses or temptations.Self-control is an aspect of the fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:23. Since it is a par

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The Church Age

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.An age (αἰών) is a period in which God shows something about Himself to intelligent beings. Ages are not limited to time, which was created when God made the sun and moon for the purpose of distinguishing days, months, and seasons, Genesis 1:14. Th

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Tempt (πειράζω)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Tempt (πειράζω) expresses a trial through examination or a solicitation to do something that is wrong.When Jesus was led away into the wilderness by the Spirit, the devil solicited Him to go against the desirous will of the Father, Matthew 4:1. Sat

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To Ruin (φθείρω)

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Ruin (φθείρω) expresses corruption by causing physical harm or financial destruction.When it comes to our conduct during our time on earth, we need to pay attention to our works. Are they based upon who we are in Christ or seeking the fulfillment o

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