Descend in the Bible | καταβαίνω (Greek Verb)
Etymology and Semantic Analysis The English word ‘descend’ is derived from the Old French ‘descendre’ and Latin ‘descendere’, meaning to come or go down. In the Greek New Testament, the verb ‘καταβαίνω’ (katabaino) carries this meaning. This term appears in various contexts, such as physical descent from a place (John 4:47), divine intervention (Matthew 3:16), […]
Father | Biblical Lexicon Analysis | πατήρ | biblical analysis of father
Etymology and Semantic Analysis The term ‘father’ in English translations of the Bible primarily derives from the Greek word ‘πατήρ’ (patēr) and the Hebrew word ‘אב’ (av). In the New Testament, ‘πατήρ’ is often used to denote a biological parent, a figure of authority, or, most significantly, to refer to God. For instance, in Matthew […]
Biblical meaning of quench | σβέννυμι (Greek) | Verb
Definition The word “quench” in English translations of the Bible is used primarily in a figurative sense, meaning to extinguish or suppress. It is often associated with subduing or diminishing spiritual, emotional, or physical states or elements. Various Translations In the King James Version, “quench” often retains the original sense of extinguishing or suppressing. Modern […]