Dwell | (Greek: κατοικέω, Hebrew: שָׁכַן) | Verb
Etymology and Semantic Analysis The English word ‘dwell’ originates from the Old English ‘dwelian,’ meaning to mislead or to err. However, over time, its meaning shifted to ‘delay,’ ‘linger,’ and eventually ‘remain.’ In the Biblical context, ‘dwell’ predominantly translates from the Greek word ‘κατοικέω’ (katoikeō) and the Hebrew word ‘שָׁכַן’ (shakan). ‘Katoikeō’ carries the connotation […]
Gabriel the Archangel: God’s Divine Messenger
The Messenger of Good News Born in Heaven, Gabriel is one of the archangels mentioned in the Bible. His name means “God is my strength.” As God’s special messenger, Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary and revealed that she would conceive and give birth to Jesus Christ, the son of God. This announcement is known as […]
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), […]