Greek & Hebrew Word Search

God, gods, judges, angels. The plural form of El or Eloah, used as the primary name for God in the Hebrew Bible.

The LORD, the proper name of the God of Israel. The most sacred name, the Tetragrammaton.

Spirit, wind, breath. Used for the Spirit of God, the human spirit, and the wind.

Peace, completeness, wholeness, welfare, safety, soundness, tranquility, prosperity, fullness, rest, harmony.

Lovingkindness, steadfast love, mercy, faithfulness, goodness, loyal love. Covenant faithfulness and devotion.

Law, instruction, teaching, direction. The first five books of Moses; more broadly, God's instruction and guidance.

To create, shape, form. Used exclusively of divine creation — bringing something new into existence.

Soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, appetite, emotion. The whole person as a living, breathing being.

To be firm, faithful, trustworthy, to believe, to trust. The root behind 'Amen' and 'Emunah' (faith).

Righteousness, justice, rightness. The standard of right conduct as established by God.

Word, speech, reason, account, the divine expression. In John's Gospel, the eternal Word who became flesh.

Love, unconditional love, selfless love, divine love. The highest form of love — sacrificial and unconditional.

Spirit, breath, wind. Used for the Holy Spirit, the human spirit, and spiritual beings.

Grace, favor, kindness, gift. Unmerited favor from God; the divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in life.

Faith, belief, trust, confidence, fidelity, faithfulness. Conviction of the truth of something; trust in God.

Salvation, deliverance, preservation, safety. Rescue from danger and the bestowal of well-being.

Church, assembly, congregation. A called-out gathering of believers; the body of Christ.

Righteousness, justice, justification. The quality of being right or just before God.

Repentance, change of mind, turning around. A transformative change of heart and direction.

Gospel, good news, glad tidings. The message of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Glory, honor, weight, heaviness, splendor. The visible manifestation of God's presence and majesty.

Messiah, anointed one. One who is anointed with oil for a sacred purpose; the promised deliverer.

Christ, Anointed One, Messiah. The Greek translation of Hebrew 'Mashiach' — the anointed deliverer.

Holy, sacred, set apart, consecrated. That which is separated from the common and dedicated to God.

Holy, sacred, set apart, consecrated. Of God: inherently holy; of believers: set apart for God's purposes.

Covenant, alliance, agreement, treaty. A solemn, binding agreement between two parties — especially God's covenant with His people.

Lord, master, sir, owner. Title of supreme authority; used of God and of Jesus as divine Lord.

Kingdom, reign, royal power, dominion. The realm and rule of God; His sovereign authority over all.

Repentance, return, answer, response. The act of turning back to God; a complete reorientation of life.

Advocate, helper, comforter, counselor, intercessor. One called alongside to help — used of the Holy Spirit.

Eternity, forever, everlasting, ancient, world. Time without boundary — the distant past or the endless future.

Life, living, lifetime. Especially the spiritual life that comes from God — eternal, abundant, divine life.

Truth, reality, sincerity. What is true in fact and reality; the unveiled, unconcealed nature of things.

To redeem, act as kinsman-redeemer, avenge, ransom. To buy back or reclaim what was lost through a close family relationship.

Glory, splendor, brightness, magnificence, honor, praise. The manifest excellence and radiance of God.

Word, thing, matter, speech, act. In Hebrew thought, a word is not merely sound but active reality — God speaks and it happens.

Sin, offense, missing the mark. Falling short of the divine standard; an act or state of missing God's intended target.

Resurrection, rising up, a standing up again. The bodily raising from death to life.

To fear, revere, be afraid, stand in awe. Used both for terror before enemies and for reverent awe before God.

Life, living, alive. Always plural in Hebrew, suggesting fullness and abundance of life.

Light, daylight, brightness. Used of physical light and metaphorically of God's truth and presence.

Servant, slave, worshipper. One bound to serve another; used of servants of God as a title of honor.

Justice, judgment, ordinance, right. The act of deciding a case; the standard of what is fair and right.

Redeemer, kinsman-redeemer, avenger. The close relative with the right and duty to rescue family members.

Prophet, spokesman, inspired speaker. One who speaks for God, declaring His message to the people.

Priest, minister, one who officiates. The mediator between God and the people, offering sacrifices and intercession.

Praise, song of praise, adoration. Specifically the praise that springs from God's acts and character.

Hope, expectation, trust. Confident expectation of good, grounded in God's promises — not mere wishful thinking.

Peace, harmony, tranquility, safety. Inner rest and wholeness; reconciliation between God and humanity.

Power, might, strength, miracle, ability. Inherent power and capability; the root of English 'dynamite'.

Authority, power, right, jurisdiction. Delegated authority; the right to exercise power.

Sinner, sinful. One who misses the mark; devoted to sin; one who lives apart from God's standard.

Covenant, testament, will. A binding agreement, especially God's covenant promises; also a last will and testament.

World, universe, adornment, order. The created order; human society and its systems; sometimes the world system opposed to God.

Disciple, learner, pupil, follower. One who learns by following a teacher; in the NT, a follower of Jesus.

Apostle, messenger, one sent forth. An envoy with delegated authority; specifically the twelve chosen by Jesus.

To baptize, immerse, dip, wash. To plunge under water; the rite of initiation into the Christian community.

To save, deliver, rescue, help. To bring into a spacious, safe place; the root of the names Joshua and Jesus.

Lord, Master, sovereign. A title of God expressing His absolute authority and our relationship as servants.

God Almighty, the All-Sufficient One. A compound name revealing God as the source of all power and provision.

God, deity, the Supreme Being. The one true God; also used generically of divine beings.

Cross, stake. The instrument of crucifixion; in the NT, the cross of Christ and its redemptive significance.

Temple, sacred place. The entire temple complex in Jerusalem, including courts and buildings.

Prayer, intercession, supplication. The act of communicating with God; a formal or spontaneous petition.

To forgive, pardon, spare. Used exclusively of God's forgiveness — only God is the subject of this verb.

Forgiveness, remission, release, liberty. The letting go of sin's penalty; deliverance from bondage.

Prayer, a place of prayer. Communication with God — worship, petition, thanksgiving, and intercession.

Rock, cliff, strength, God as a Rock. A metaphor for God's stability, dependability, and protective strength.

Commandment, order, injunction, precept. An authoritative directive, especially God's commands.

Iniquity, guilt, punishment of iniquity. The crooked, twisted nature of sin and its consequences.

To call, proclaim, read, name. To cry out, summon, or invite; to name something, thereby defining its nature.

To fill, fulfill, complete, accomplish. To make full; to bring to completion what was promised or prophesied.

Testimony, witness, evidence, record. The declaration of what one has seen or experienced; bearing witness to truth.

To hear, listen, obey, understand. In Hebrew thought, true hearing includes responding and obeying.

Altar, place of sacrifice. The elevated structure where offerings are made to God.

Sacrifice, offering, victim. An act of offering to God; in the NT, applied to Christ's ultimate sacrifice.

Coming, arrival, presence, advent. The personal presence of one who arrives; especially Christ's Second Coming.