Today’s Word
Bestowed
“See how great a love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are”. I John 3:1 Bestowed – In the New Testament this Greek word (dedoken) belongs to the same cognate group as the word for gift. It could be translated as giving, granting, presenting…
Removed
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us,” Psalm 103:12 Removed – This word (rahaq) appears more than 50 times in the Old Testament. Its primary meaning is to indicate a distance between someone or something. In its ethical connotation it can be used to…
Lovingkindness
“[The Lord] Who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion”. Psalm 103:4 Lovingkindness – This Hebrew word (hesed) has had quite a controversy about its full meaning. It seems to be related to the bond between God and His people. Yet it does not mean that God shows kindness…
Peace
“Thou wilt keep the man of steadfast purpose in perfect peace, because he trusts in Thee”. Isaiah 26:3 Peace – This verse can be translated in several ways. It might be rendered, “You will keep the nation of steadfast purpose in perfect peace, …” or “You will keep in perfect peace the mind of steadfast…
Mercy
“Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need”. Hebrews 4:16 Mercy – The Greek word for mercy (eleos) carries with it the sense of active compassion occurring as a special and immediate regard to the misery…
Sufficient
“And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.”” II Corinthians 12:9 Sufficient – This word (arkeo) is not used frequently in the New Testament. The word can be used to express the idea that something is adequate for its purpose or it can be used…
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