Marriage: A Gift from God, a Commitment to Grow Together
Marriage is a holy sacrament instituted by God, uniting man and woman as “one flesh” in a mystical union of love. This divinely ordained covenant has a twofold purpose: the spiritual perfection of the couple and the procreation of children. Defining the Sacrament of Christian Marriage The sacrament of marriage unites man and woman in […]
Yah | יָהּ (Yah) | Name
Etymology and Semantic Analysis The term ‘Yah’ is a shortened form of Yahweh, the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible. Derived from the Tetragrammaton יהוה (YHWH), ‘Yah’ appears predominantly in poetry and songs. The etymology is connected to the Hebrew verb היה (hāyāh), meaning ‘to be’ or ‘to become’, suggesting a dynamic and […]
Dying | ἀποθνῄσκω (apothnēskō) | Verb
Etymology and Semantic Analysis The English term ‘dying’ originates from the Old English ‘dēag,’ gradually evolving into the Middle English ‘dyen.’ In the New Testament, the Greek verb ἀποθνῄσκω (apothnēskō) is frequently employed, translating to ‘to die,’ ‘to pass away,’ or ‘to cease to live.’ This term appears in significant contexts, primarily highlighting the physical […]
Barabbas: The Man Who Escaped Death
In the Easter story, Pontius Pilate offered the mob a stark choice – condemn Jesus to crucifixion, or set free Barabbas, a convicted murderer and insurrectionist. To Pilate’s astonishment, they cried for Barabbas’ release over the innocent Christ. So as Jesus was led away to be executed in his place, Barabbas escaped the death he […]