Word Studies

Words Matter 

The Scriptures were originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, and many biblical words have lost some of their original richness or have taken on different meanings over time. This page is a growing collection of brief word studies that explore the meaning of important biblical terms and explain some of the Hebrew words used throughout this website. These word studies reflect my present understanding as I continue to study the Scriptures. I encourage you to search diligently, test everything against the Word of Elohim, and, if you believe I have misunderstood a word or passage, I welcome respectful discussion grounded in Scripture. 

A Note About Strong's Numbers 

Each word study includes the corresponding Strong's Concordance number to make it easier for readers to continue their own study. Strong's numbers provide a convenient way to locate where a Hebrew or Greek word appears throughout the Scriptures and are an excellent starting point for further research. 

However, it is important to remember that Strong's Concordance is a concordance—not a dictionary or lexicon. While it provides brief definitions and identifies the original Hebrew and Greek words behind English translations, the true meaning of a word is best understood by examining how it is used throughout the Scriptures. 

For this reason, I encourage you not to rely solely on a dictionary definition or a single verse. Instead, compare passages, consider the surrounding context, examine the first and subsequent occurrences of a word, and allow Scripture to interpret Scripture. The Word of Elohim is always the final authority.