word origins Archive

  • disciple

    disciple

    Posted on September 19, 2006 | 3 Comments
    a person who is a pupil or an adherent of the doctrines of another; follower.  –Dictionary.com;  A disciple of Christ is one who (1) believes his doctrine, (2) rests on his sacrifice, (3) imbibes his spirit, and (4) imitates his example (Matt. 10:24; Luke 14:26,...

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  • rāsah

    rāsah

    Posted on May 16, 2006 | No Comments
    The meaning of this hebrew word has been debated by biblical scholars. This post is not intended to enter into the debate, but simply present what I’ve found so as to help with your own reading and interpretation of scripture. Some scholars contend that it...

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  • sabbath

    sabbath

    Posted on April 28, 2006 | 1 Comment
    Hebrew: shabbath, shabbathon Greek: sabbaton, ta sabbata The root, shabhath in Hebrew means “to desist,” “cease,” “rest.” –ISBE Bible Dictionary

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  • God's Name

    God's Name

    Posted on April 27, 2006 | 1 Comment
    ELOHIM expresses the might of the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. *The first form of the Divine name in the Bible is Heb: ‘Elohim, ordinarily translated “God” (Gen 1:1). This is the most frequently used name in the Old Testament, as its equivalent Grk:...

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