Category: Word Focus
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Nail / Placard
16 Then Pilate handed Him over to them to be crucified. Therefore the soldiers took charge of Jesus, 17 and carrying His own cross, He went out to what is called “the Place of the Skull” (in Aramaic it is called “Golgotha”).18 There they crucified Him and two other men with Him – one on each…
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Place of the Skull
16 Then Pilate handed Him over to them to be crucified. Therefore the soldiers took charge of Jesus, 17 and carrying His own cross, He went out to what is called “the Place of the Skull” (in Aramaic it is called “Golgotha“).18 There they crucified Him and two other men with Him – one on each…
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Cross/Crucify
16 Then Pilate handed Him over to them to be crucified. Therefore the soldiers took charge of Jesus, 17 and carrying His own cross, He went out to what is called “the Place of the Skull” (in Aramaic it is called “Golgotha”).18 There they crucified Him and two other men with Him – one on each…
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Sword – Rhomphaia
Coming from his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. (Revelation 1:16) Word Focusswordῥομφαία / rhomphaia<Hear It> In the previous post, the word focus was “sword” which is the translation of the Greek word μάχαιρα / machaira <Hear It>. μάχαιρα refers to a long knife or a short sword. There is another Greek word used in…
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Sword – Machaira
13 For the Word of God is living and effective. It is sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing so as to divide soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.14 No creature is hidden from Him [God], but everything is naked and exposed to the…
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Letters
Look at the large letters I use to write to you, now with my own hand. (Galatians 6:11) Word Focusletter (of the alphabet)γράμμα / gramma<Hear It> This Greek alphabet first appeared in the eighth century B.C. and underwent changes over the next 400 years. Several versions developed in the areas around the Aegean Sea. But…
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Letter
When this letter is read among you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans. And see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.(Colossians 4:16) Word Focusletter, epistleἐπιστολή / epistolē<Hear It> The New Testament is a collection of 27 individual books. 21 of these are called epistles. This word is…
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Seal
Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the one seated on the throne. It had writing on the inside and on the back side and was sealed with seven seals. (Revelation 5:1) Word Focussealσφραγίς / sphragis<Hear It> In the Book of Revelation, the Apostle John recorded a vision about future events in…
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Paper
Although I have many things to write to you, I decided not to do so with paper and ink. But I hope to come to you and speak face to face so that our joy may be full. (2 John 1:12) Word Focuspaperχάρτης / chartēs<Hear It> 2 John 1:12 is familiar to you if you…
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Ink
13 I had many things to write to you, but I don’t want to continue writing to you with ink and reed pen. 14 But, I hope to see you soon and we will speak in person. (3 John 1:13-14)12 Although I have many things to write to you, I decided not to do so…
Koine Foundations 