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(yeh-ho-vaw’ yir-eh’) The Lord Will Provide Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Jehovah-Jireh occurs only once in Gen 22:14. Variant spellings: None TWOT Reference: None Strong’s Reference: 3070 Jehovah Jireh in the Septuagint: kurios eiden…the Lord has seen Meaning and Derivation: Jehovah is translated as “The Existing One” or “Lord.” The chief meaning […]

The following is section six from a series on emphatic elements in the Greek New Testament, written by biblical language expert Justin Alfred. Previous blog entries in this series: Section I Section II Section III Section IV Section V Section VI Section VII – Matthew 24:36-41 But of that day and hour no one knows, […]

(kan-naw’) Jealous, Zealous Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Qanna occurs 6 times. Qanna is first used in Exd 20:5. Variant spellings: Kanna TWOT Reference: 2038b Strong’s Reference: 7067 Qanna in the Septuagint: zêlôtês…jealous Meaning and Derivation: Qanna is translated as “jealous,” “zealous,” or “envy.” The fundamental meaning relates to a marriage relationship. God is depicted as Israel’s husband; He is a jealous God, wanting all […]

This has been adapted from the commentaries of F.E. Marsh, coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible. Have you ever noticed the theme of “peace” woven throughout the book of Isaiah? Prince of Peace. “and his name shall be called . . . . Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). Perpetuity of Peace. “Of the increase of his government and of peace […]

The following is taken from the BLB FAQs. Some have objected to the doctrine of inerrancy because it supposedly makes people worship the Bible rather than the God who is behind the writing of the Bible. This worship of the Bible is known as “bibliolatry.” Do Christians Worship An Inerrant Bible? The idea is that […]

(el-o-heem’) God, Judge, Creator Use in the Bible: : In the Old Testament Elohim occurs over 2000 times. Elohim is first used in Gen 1:1. Variant spellings: None TWOT Reference: 93c Strong’s Reference: 0430 Elohim in the Septuagint: theos…the standard Greek word for god, “a transcendent being who exercises extraordinary control in human affairs or is responsible for bestowal of unusual benefits” (BDAG). It specifically refers […]

The following is section six from a series on emphatic elements in the Greek New Testament, written by biblical language expert Justin Alfred. Previous blog entries in this series: Section I Section II Section III Section IV Section V   Section VI – Matthew 24:32-35 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its […]

(el o-lawm’) The Everlasting God, The God of Eternity, The God of the Universe, The God of Ancient Days Use in the Bible: El Olam is first used in Gen 21:33. Variant spellings: None TWOT Reference: 1631a Strong’s Reference: 5769 El Olamin the Septuagint: [ho] theos [ho] aiônios…the everlasting God Meaning and Derivation: El is another name that is translated as “God” and can […]

This has been adapted from the commentaries of F.E. Marsh, coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible. What the Lord says should be put first, should be followed, for He knows best. 1. Seeking “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). […]