“But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines brighter and brighter until the full day”. Proverbs 4:18 Righteous – This Hebrew word (sedeq), occurring more than 250 times in the Old Testament, carries the connotation of moral conformity to norm or standard. It is used to describe the judgments…
“for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light”. Ephesians 5:8 Darkness – In Greek – skotos. The ancient world used the imagery of dark and light not only to describe natural events but also to signify opposite forces of power and mystery. There are many…
“Nevertheless, I will remember My covenant with you in the days of your youth, and I will establish an everlasting covenant with you”. Ezekiel 16:60 Covenant – This word (berit) has a very special meaning in the Bible. We often think of covenant in terms of a promise or treaty. In ordinary usage this implies…
“For the Lord hears the needy and does not despise His who are prisoners”. Psalm 69:33 Hears – Hebrew shama. Used over 1000 times in the Old Testament, this verb has an umbrella of meanings that are extended from the basic root. It can be translated to hear, listen to, pay attention, obey, examine and…
“But He was pierced through for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed”. Isaiah 53:5 Iniquities – The root of this frequently used Old Testament word (awon) means to bend, twist or distort. When it is applied to religious…
“For He has delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,” Colossians 1:13 Transferred – The word (metestasen) is formed from a Greek compound of two words, the first meaning a change in place or condition and the second meaning to place or stand. The idea…
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession,” I Peter 2:9 Possession – Although the Greek word peripoiesin can be translated by the English expressions “to save or preserve for oneself”, “to acquire or get possession of”, or “to gain”, all of these miss part…
“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy,” Jude 24 Blameless – The English translation comes from a combined Greek word (amomous) meaning without spot or blemish. There are connections between this word and non-Christian sacrificial rituals,…
“The Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you;” Numbers 6:25 Gracious – The Hebrew word is hanan. This single word describes an elaborate picture. It creates an image of two parties; one who has a gift to give and the other who is in desperate need of the gift. …
“No longer will you have the sun for light by day, nor for brightness will the moon give you light; but you will have the Lord for an everlasting light, and your God for your glory”. Isaiah 60:19 Light – Hebrew or. Light is an important concept throughout the Bible. It not only reminds readers…
