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Holman Christian Standard Bible (367 page)
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Negev
An arid region in the southern part of Israel; the Hebrew word means south.
An arid region in the southern part of Israel; the Hebrew word means south.
offend(ed)
The Greek word skandalizo has a root meaning of snare or trap but has no real English counterpart.
The Greek word skandalizo has a root meaning of snare or trap but has no real English counterpart.
offspring
This term is used literally or metaphorically to refer to plants or grain, sowing or harvest, male reproductive seed, human children or physical descendants, and also to spiritual children or to Christ (Gl 3:16).
This term is used literally or metaphorically to refer to plants or grain, sowing or harvest, male reproductive seed, human children or physical descendants, and also to spiritual children or to Christ (Gl 3:16).
One and Only
Or one of a kind, or incomparable, or only begotten; the Greek word can refer to someones only child as in Lk 7:12; 8:42; 9:38. It can also refer to someones special child as in Heb 11:17.
Or one of a kind, or incomparable, or only begotten; the Greek word can refer to someones only child as in Lk 7:12; 8:42; 9:38. It can also refer to someones special child as in Heb 11:17.
oracle
A prophetic speech of a threatening or menacing character; it was often spoken against the nations.
A prophetic speech of a threatening or menacing character; it was often spoken against the nations.
overseer(s)
Or elder(s), or bishop(s)
Or elder(s), or bishop(s)
palace
The Latin word Praetorium was used by Greek writers for the residence of the Roman governor; it may also refer to military headquarters, the imperial court, or the emperors guard.
The Latin word Praetorium was used by Greek writers for the residence of the Roman governor; it may also refer to military headquarters, the imperial court, or the emperors guard.
Passover
The Israelite festival celebrated on the fourteenth day of the first month, in the early spring; it was a celebration of the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt, commemorating the final plague on Egypt when the firstborn were killed.
The Israelite festival celebrated on the fourteenth day of the first month, in the early spring; it was a celebration of the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt, commemorating the final plague on Egypt when the firstborn were killed.
people
Literally sons of man, or sons of Adam
Literally sons of man, or sons of Adam
perverted men
Literally sons of Belial; in Hebrew, the basic meaning of Belial is worthless.
Literally sons of Belial; in Hebrew, the basic meaning of Belial is worthless.
Pharisee(s)
A religious sect of Judaism that followed the whole written and oral law
A religious sect of Judaism that followed the whole written and oral law
Pilate
Pontius Pilate was governor of the province of Judea a.d. 2636.
Pontius Pilate was governor of the province of Judea a.d. 2636.
Pit
A term for either the grave or the realm of the dead
A term for either the grave or the realm of the dead
proconsul
The chief Roman government official in a senatorial province who presided over Roman court hearings
The chief Roman government official in a senatorial province who presided over Roman court hearings
propitiation
The removal of divine wrath; Jesus death is the means that turns Gods wrath from the sinner.
The removal of divine wrath; Jesus death is the means that turns Gods wrath from the sinner.
proselyte(s)
A person from another race or religion who went through a prescribed ritual to become a Jew
A person from another race or religion who went through a prescribed ritual to become a Jew
Rabbi
The Hebrew word means my great one; it is used for a recognized teacher of the Scriptures.
The Hebrew word means my great one; it is used for a recognized teacher of the Scriptures.
Rabshakeh
The title of a high-ranking Assyrian official who was the chief cupbearer to the king
The title of a high-ranking Assyrian official who was the chief cupbearer to the king
Rahab
Or boisterous one; it is the name of a mythological sea serpent or dragon defeated at the time of creation. Scripture sometimes uses the name metaphorically to describe Egypt.
Or boisterous one; it is the name of a mythological sea serpent or dragon defeated at the time of creation. Scripture sometimes uses the name metaphorically to describe Egypt.
redemption/redeemed
The deliverance from bondage by a payment or ransom (Mk 10:45; 1Pt 1:18-19)
The deliverance from bondage by a payment or ransom (Mk 10:45; 1Pt 1:18-19)
Red Sea
Literally Sea of Reeds
Literally Sea of Reeds
regiment
Or cohort; a Roman military unit that numbered as many as 600 men
Or cohort; a Roman military unit that numbered as many as 600 men
restitution offering(s)
An offering that was a penalty for unintentional sins, primarily committed in relation to the tabernacle or temple; it is traditionally translated trespass or guilt offering.
An offering that was a penalty for unintentional sins, primarily committed in relation to the tabernacle or temple; it is traditionally translated trespass or guilt offering.
sackcloth
A garment made of poor quality material and worn as a sign of grief and mourning
A garment made of poor quality material and worn as a sign of grief and mourning
sacred bread
Literally bread of presentation; these were 12 loaves of bread, representing the 12 tribes of Israel and put on the table in the holy place in the tabernacle and later in the temple. The priests ate the previous weeks loaves.
Literally bread of presentation; these were 12 loaves of bread, representing the 12 tribes of Israel and put on the table in the holy place in the tabernacle and later in the temple. The priests ate the previous weeks loaves.
Sadducee(s)
A religious sect of Judaism that mainly followed the first 5 books of the OT (the Torah or Pentateuch)
A religious sect of Judaism that mainly followed the first 5 books of the OT (the Torah or Pentateuch)
saint(s)/sanctification/sanctify/sanctified
The work of the Holy Spirit that separates believers in Jesus from the world; at the time of saving faith in Jesus, the believer is made a saint; therefore, all believers are saints. The believer participates with the Spirit in a process of transformation that continues until glorification. The goal of sanctification is progressive conformity to the image of Jesus Christ.
The work of the Holy Spirit that separates believers in Jesus from the world; at the time of saving faith in Jesus, the believer is made a saint; therefore, all believers are saints. The believer participates with the Spirit in a process of transformation that continues until glorification. The goal of sanctification is progressive conformity to the image of Jesus Christ.
Samaritan(s)
A people of mixed, Gentile/Jewish ancestry who lived between Galilee and Judea and were hated by the Jews
A people of mixed, Gentile/Jewish ancestry who lived between Galilee and Judea and were hated by the Jews
Sanhedrin
The supreme council of Judaism; it had 70 members and was patterned after Moses 70 elders.
The supreme council of Judaism; it had 70 members and was patterned after Moses 70 elders.
scribe(s)
A professional group in Judaism that copied the law of Moses and interpreted it, especially in legal cases
A professional group in Judaism that copied the law of Moses and interpreted it, especially in legal cases
secret
Translation of the Greek word mysterion; it is a secret hidden in the past but now revealed.
Translation of the Greek word mysterion; it is a secret hidden in the past but now revealed.
seed
This term is used literally or metaphorically to refer to plants or grain, sowing or harvest, male reproductive seed, human children or physical descendants, and also to spiritual children or to Christ (Gl 3:16).
This term is used literally or metaphorically to refer to plants or grain, sowing or harvest, male reproductive seed, human children or physical descendants, and also to spiritual children or to Christ (Gl 3:16).
Selah
A Hebrew word whose meaning is uncertain; various interpretations include: (1) a musical notation, (2) a pause for silence, (3) a signal for worshipers to fall prostrate on the ground, (4) a term for the worshipers to call out, and (5) a word meaning forever.
A Hebrew word whose meaning is uncertain; various interpretations include: (1) a musical notation, (2) a pause for silence, (3) a signal for worshipers to fall prostrate on the ground, (4) a term for the worshipers to call out, and (5) a word meaning forever.
set apart for destruction
During periods of war in Canaan and its neighboring countries, this was the destruction of a city, its inhabitants, and their possessions, including livestock.
During periods of war in Canaan and its neighboring countries, this was the destruction of a city, its inhabitants, and their possessions, including livestock.
shekel(s)
In the OT the shekel is a measurement of weight that came to be used as money, either gold or silver.
In the OT the shekel is a measurement of weight that came to be used as money, either gold or silver.
Sheminith
A musical term meaning instruments or on the instrument of eight strings
A musical term meaning instruments or on the instrument of eight strings
Sheol
A Hebrew word for either the grave or the realm of the dead
A Hebrew word for either the grave or the realm of the dead
Shinar
A land in Mesopotamia, including ancient Sumer and Babylon; it is modern Iraq.
A land in Mesopotamia, including ancient Sumer and Babylon; it is modern Iraq.
sin offering(s)
Or purification offering; it was the most important OT sacrifice for cleansing from impurities. It provided purification from sin and certain forms of ceremonial uncleanness.
Or purification offering; it was the most important OT sacrifice for cleansing from impurities. It provided purification from sin and certain forms of ceremonial uncleanness.
slave(s)
The strong Greek word doulos cannot be accurately translated in English as servant or bond servant; the HCSB translates this word as slave, not out of insensitivity to the legitimate concerns of modern English speakers, but out of a commitment to accurately convey the brutal reality of the Roman empires inhumane institution as well as the ownership called for by Christ.
The strong Greek word doulos cannot be accurately translated in English as servant or bond servant; the HCSB translates this word as slave, not out of insensitivity to the legitimate concerns of modern English speakers, but out of a commitment to accurately convey the brutal reality of the Roman empires inhumane institution as well as the ownership called for by Christ.
Son of Man
Most frequent title Jesus used for Himself (Dn 7:13; Mt 8:20)
Most frequent title Jesus used for Himself (Dn 7:13; Mt 8:20)
song of ascents
A term that probably refers to the songs pilgrims sang as they traveled the roads going up to worship in Jerusalem (Pss 120134)
A term that probably refers to the songs pilgrims sang as they traveled the roads going up to worship in Jerusalem (Pss 120134)
soul
The same Greek word (psyche) can be translated life or soul.
The same Greek word (psyche) can be translated life or soul.
stumble
The Greek word skandalizo has a root meaning of snare or trap but has no real English counterpart.
The Greek word skandalizo has a root meaning of snare or trap but has no real English counterpart.
synagogue
This is a place where the Jewish people met for prayer, worship, and teaching of the Scriptures.
This is a place where the Jewish people met for prayer, worship, and teaching of the Scriptures.
tabernacle(s)
Or tent, or shelter; a term used for temporary housing.
Or tent, or shelter; a term used for temporary housing.
take offense
The Greek word skandalizo has a root meaning of snare or trap but has no real English counterpart.
The Greek word skandalizo has a root meaning of snare or trap but has no real English counterpart.
tassel
Fringe put on the clothing of devout Jews to remind them to keep the law
Fringe put on the clothing of devout Jews to remind them to keep the law
temple complex
In the Jerusalem temple, the complex included the sanctuary (the holy place and the holy of holies), at least 4 courtyards (for priests, Jews, women, and Gentiles), numerous gates, and several covered walkways.
In the Jerusalem temple, the complex included the sanctuary (the holy place and the holy of holies), at least 4 courtyards (for priests, Jews, women, and Gentiles), numerous gates, and several covered walkways.
testimony
A reference to either the Mosaic law in general or to a specific section of the law, the Ten Commandments, which were written on stone tablets and placed in the ark of the covenant (also called the ark of the testimony)
A reference to either the Mosaic law in general or to a specific section of the law, the Ten Commandments, which were written on stone tablets and placed in the ark of the covenant (also called the ark of the testimony)
Topheth
A place of human sacrifice that was located outside Jerusalem in the Hinnom Valley (Jr 7:31-32)
A place of human sacrifice that was located outside Jerusalem in the Hinnom Valley (Jr 7:31-32)
unclean
When something is clean, it is holy or acceptable to God. When it is unclean, it is unholy (such as an unclean spirit). The term can be used in a ritual sense to apply to moral standards for living.
When something is clean, it is holy or acceptable to God. When it is unclean, it is unholy (such as an unclean spirit). The term can be used in a ritual sense to apply to moral standards for living.
Unleavened Bread
A seven-day festival celebrated in conjunction with the Passover (Ex 12:1-20)
A seven-day festival celebrated in conjunction with the Passover (Ex 12:1-20)
Urim & Thummim
Two objects used by Israelite priests to determine Gods will
Two objects used by Israelite priests to determine Gods will
wadi
A valley, ravine, or stream that is dry except in the rainy season
A valley, ravine, or stream that is dry except in the rainy season
walk(ed)/walking
A term often used in a figurative way to mean “way of life” or “behavior”
A term often used in a figurative way to mean “way of life” or “behavior”
wicked men
Literally sons of Belial; in Hebrew, the basic meaning of Belial is worthless.
Literally sons of Belial; in Hebrew, the basic meaning of Belial is worthless.
wise men
The Greek word is magoi; the English word “magi” is based on a Persian word. They were eastern sages who observed the heavens for signs and omens.
The Greek word is magoi; the English word “magi” is based on a Persian word. They were eastern sages who observed the heavens for signs and omens.
woman
When used in direct address, “Woman” was not a term of disrespect but of honor.
When used in direct address, “Woman” was not a term of disrespect but of honor.
world
The organized Satanic system that is opposed to God and hostile to Jesus and His followers; it also refers to the non-Christian culture including governments, educational systems, and businesses.
The organized Satanic system that is opposed to God and hostile to Jesus and His followers; it also refers to the non-Christian culture including governments, educational systems, and businesses.
wormwood
A small shrub that was used as a medicinal herb and noted for its bitter taste
A small shrub that was used as a medicinal herb and noted for its bitter taste
Yah/Yahweh
Or The LORD; it is the personal name of God in Hebrew; “Yah” is the shortened form. Yahweh is used in places where the personal name of God is discussed (Ps 68:4) or in places of His self-identification (Is 42:8).
Or The LORD; it is the personal name of God in Hebrew; “Yah” is the shortened form. Yahweh is used in places where the personal name of God is discussed (Ps 68:4) or in places of His self-identification (Is 42:8).
Zion
Originally a term for the fortified section of Jerusalem and then, by extension, used for the temple and the city of Jerusalem both in the present time and in the future
Originally a term for the fortified section of Jerusalem and then, by extension, used for the temple and the city of Jerusalem both in the present time and in the future
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