One of the basic parts of a word study is finding and comparing the uses of the word in the rest of Scripture. Before the internet, we used a physical concordance. Here’s how to locate quickly accomplish this task using my favorite Bible study software: e-sword.
Word Study: Blessed makarios
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for blessed: makarios.
Geography of the New Testament
A basic understanding of the geography of the New Testament world can be helpful in Bible study. Below is a list of the major cities, provinces, seas and islands at the time of Jesus.
Word Study: test peirazo
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for test, try, or tempt: peirazō.
Word study: baptism baptizō
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for baptism: baptizō
The miracles of Elijah & Elisha
A comparison of the miracles of Elijah and Elisha recorded in 1&2 Kings.
Word Study: repent metanoeō
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for repent: metanoeo.
Word Study: love agape
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for love: agape.
Word study: fulfill pleroo
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for fulfill: pleroo.
What does YAHWEH mean?
When God reveals Himself to Moses at the burning bush), He identifies Himself as “Yahweh” or “Jehovah”, which is often translated “I am who I Am.” What does that name mean?
What is the Septuagint?
The Septuagint (often abbreviated LXX) is a translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek in the 3rd century BC. The LXX was made for the Jewish community when Greek was the common language of the day, and for many Jews was their primary language.
Who were the Samaritans?
“Samaritans” can refer to either: natives of the region of Samaria or members of a Jewish sect. The Samaritans date their history to Joshua building an altar at Shechem (Joshua 24). They saw themselves as the true Jewish religion.
New Testament Priesthood
These are the principal religious and political offices in Judaism at the time of Jesus.
New Testament History from Alexander to Titus
When the Old Testament ends, Israel is under control of the Persian empire. When the New Testament begins, Israel is under Roman control. The switch occurred because of Alexander the Great. This historical background helps explain the political situation at the time of the New Testament.
Who was James?
There are 4 “James” in the New Testament and 2 of them are among the 12.
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