Tag: persecution

Understanding τυμπανίζω (tympanizō) Strong’s G5178: The Sacred Drum That Became an Instrument of Death Understanding ἔκθετος (ekthetos) Strong’s G1570: The Exposed and Abandoned in Biblical Context Understanding ἐκδιώκω (ekdiōkō) Strong’s G1559: The Intense Pursuit and Persecution that Reveals Spiritual Warfare Understanding ἐκδίκησις (ekdikēsis) Strong’s G1557: Divine Vindication and Justice that Delivers God’s People Understanding ἐθνάρχης (ethnarchēs) Strong’s G1481: The Appointed Ruler of Nations in Biblical Context Understanding δυσφημία (dysphēmia) Strong’s G1426: How Slander and Evil Reports Test Our Faith Through Dishonor Understanding διώκω (diōkō) Strong’s G1377: Pursuing with Intensity – From Persecution to Spiritual Zeal Understanding διώκτης (diōktēs) Strong’s G1376: The Violent Persecutor Transformed by Divine Grace Understanding διωγμός (diōgmos) Strong’s G1375: The Biblical Concept of Persecution That Reveals God’s Sustaining Power Understanding διετής (dietēs) Strong’s G1332: The Biblical Measure of Two Years That Reveals Prophetic Timing in Messiah’s Early Life Understanding διαχειρίζω (diacheirizō) Strong’s G1315: The Violent Execution that Reveals Divine Sovereignty in Messianic Fulfillment Understanding διασπορά (diaspora) Strong’s G1290: God’s Divine Scattering that Sows the Faith Throughout Nations Understanding διασπείρω (diaspeirō) Strong’s G1289: The Scattering that Sparked Gospel Expansion Throughout the Ancient World Understanding διαπρίω (diapriō) Strong’s G1282: The Greek Word for Being Cut to the Heart that Reveals Intense Emotional Response Understanding διαπονέομαι (diaponeοmai) Strong’s G1278: The Deep Grief and Indignation that Fuels Spiritual Opposition Understanding διανέμω (dianemo) Strong’s G1268: The Divine Distribution that Spreads God’s Truth Throughout Creation Understanding δημόσιος (demosios) Strong’s G1219: Public Testimony and Divine Providence in the Early Church Understanding Δημήτριος (Dēmētrios) Strong’s G1216: The Devoted Silversmith of Ephesus and His Connection to Ancient Worship Understanding δημηγορέω (dēmēgoreō) Strong’s G1215: The Royal Oration that Reveals Divine Authority in Biblical Leadership Understanding δεσμώτης (desmōtēs) Strong’s G1202: The Bound Prisoner in Scripture’s Historical and Spiritual Context Understanding δεσμωτήριον (desmōtērion) Strong’s G1201: The Place of Bonds Where Freedom in Messiah Transcends Prison Walls Understanding δέσμιος (desmios) Strong’s G1198: The Captive Bound by Chains Who Points to Messiah’s Liberating Power Understanding δέρω (derō) Strong’s G1194: The Violent Act of Beating That Reveals Divine Patience Understanding δέρμα (derma) Strong’s G1192: The Living Covering that Reveals Divine Protection and Human Vulnerability Understanding Δέρβη (Derbē) Strong’s G1191: The Ancient City that Witnessed Paul’s Ministry and the Early Church’s Growth Understanding δειλιάω (deiliaō) Strong’s G1168: Overcoming Fear Through Divine Courage in the Face of Trials Understanding δειλία (deilia) Strong’s G1167: The Spirit of Fear That Opposes Faith and Courage in Believers Understanding Δαμασκός (Damaskos) Strong’s G1154: The Ancient Syrian Capital with Profound Biblical Significance Understanding Δαμασκηνός (Damaskēnos) Strong’s G1153: The Damascus Connection in Paul’s Dramatic Escape Narrative Understanding γυμνητεύω (gymnēteuō) Strong’s G1130: The Biblical Experience of Nakedness and Lack Revealing God’s Provision in Times of Need Understanding Γάϊος (Gaios) Strong’s G1050: The Faithful Companion Who Exemplified Christian Fellowship and Hospitality Understanding βλάπτω (blaptō) Strong’s G984: The Divine Protection Against Harm in the Messiah’s Promise Understanding βία (bia) Strong’s G970: The Forceful Power that Reveals God’s Protection Against Violent Opposition Understanding βαρύς (barys) Strong’s G926: The Weighty Burden that Reveals Divine Justice and Human Responsibility Understanding Βαβυλών (Babylōn) Strong’s G897: The Majestic City That Symbolizes Spiritual Exile and God’s Redemptive Power Understanding ἀφόβως (aphobōs) Strong’s G870: Living Without Fear in God’s Deliverance and Divine Purpose Understanding ἀτιμόω (atimoō) Strong’s G821: The Powerful Biblical Word for Dishonoring and Treating with Contempt Understanding ἄτιμος (atimos) Strong’s G820: The Profound Impact of Being Without Honor in Biblical Context Understanding ἀτιμάζω (atimazō) Strong’s G818: The Profound Biblical Term for Dishonoring and Treating with Contempt Understanding ἀστατέω (astateō) Strong’s G790: Living Without Stability – The Biblical Perspective on Homelessness and Wandering Understanding Ἀσιάρχης (Asiarchēs) Strong’s G775: The Elite Officials Who Protected Paul’s Ministry in Ephesus Understanding ἀσάλευτος (asaleutos) Strong’s G761: The Unshakeable Foundation of God’s Immovable Kingdom Understanding Ἀρχέλαος (Archelaos) Strong’s G745: The Tyrannical Ruler Who Drove the Holy Family to Nazareth Understanding Ἄρτεμις (Artemis) Strong’s G735: The Powerful Greco-Roman Goddess Who Faced the True Light of Messiah Understanding ἀρνέομαι (arneomai) Strong’s G720: The Profound Choice to Deny, Reject, or Disown in Biblical Context Understanding Ἀρίσταρχος (Aristarchos) Strong’s G708: From Faithful Companion to Heroic Fellow Prisoner – The Power of Steadfast Partnership in Ministry Understanding Ἀρέτας (Aretas) Strong’s G702: From Arabian King to Biblical Narrative – A Royal Name in Paul’s Damascus Experience Understanding ἀργυροκόπος (argyrokopos) Strong’s G695: The Sacred Art of Silversmithing in Biblical Times and its Spiritual Significance Understanding ἀποστοματίζω (apostomatizo) Strong’s G653: The Intense Interrogation Method Used Against the Messiah Understanding ἀποστασία (apostasia) Strong’s G646: The Great Falling Away that Precedes the Day of the Lord Understanding ἀπορφανίζω (aporphanizō) Strong’s G642: The Heart-Wrenching Experience of Being Torn Away from Loved Ones Understanding ἀποπνίγω (apopnigo) Strong’s G638: The Suffocating Power of Worldly Cares in Biblical Teaching Understanding ἀπολογέομαι (apologeomai) Strong’s G626: The Divine Defense That Transforms Fear Into Bold Witness Understanding ἀποκτείνω (apokteino) Strong’s G615: The Power Over Life and Death in Biblical Context Understanding ἀποκεφαλίζω (apokephalizo) Strong’s G607: The Brutal Act of Beheading in Biblical Times and Its Profound Spiritual Implications Understanding ἀποδοκιμάζω (apodokimazō) Strong’s G593: The Profound Biblical Pattern of Divine Rejection and Ultimate Vindication Understanding ἀποβλέπω (apoblepō) Strong’s G578: The Power of Looking Away to Focus on Greater Eternal Rewards Understanding Ἀπελλῆς (Apellēs) Strong’s G559: Discovering the Faith Journey of a Roman Believer Approved in the Messiah Understanding ἀπελαύνω (apelauno) Strong’s G556: The Authoritative Command to Drive Away and Remove from God’s Sacred Space Understanding ἄπειμι (apeimi) Strong’s G549: The Greek Verb that Reveals Divine Providence in Strategic Withdrawal and Purposeful Departure Understanding ἀπειλή (apeilē) Strong’s G547: The Powerful Force of Divine Threats and Warnings in Biblical Context Understanding ἀπειλέω (apeileo) Strong’s G546: The Power of Divine Protection Against Threats and Intimidation Understanding ἀνωτερικός (anōterikos) Strong’s G510: Traveling Through the Upper Regions – A Journey of Divine Providence in Acts Understanding Ἀντίπας (Antipas) Strong’s G493: The Faithful Witness and Martyr in Pergamum Understanding ἀντιλοιδορέω (antiloidoreō) Strong’s G486: The Power of Not Retaliating When Reviled – Following the Messiah’s Example Understanding ἀντιλέγω (antilego) Strong’s G483: The Power of Opposition and the Divine Purpose Behind Resistance Understanding ἀντίκειμαι (antikeimai) Strong’s G480: The Spiritual Warfare of Active Opposition and Resistance Against God’s Kingdom Understanding ἀντεῖπον (anteípon) Strong’s G471: The Divine Power to Speak Against All Opposition Understanding ἀνταναπληρόω (antanaplēroō) Strong’s G466: The Profound Mystery of Filling Up What is Lacking in the Messiah’s Afflictions Understanding ἀνετάζω (anetazo) Strong’s G426: The Ancient Practice of Judicial Examination that Reveals Truth Understanding ἄνεσις (anesis) Strong’s G425: From Bondage to Liberty – The Divine Gift of Release and Rest Understanding Ἀνδρόνικος (Andronikos) Strong’s G408: The Jewish Apostle Notable Among the Early Church Leaders Understanding ἀναστατόω (anastatoō) Strong’s G387: The Revolutionary Power that Turns the World Upside Down for the Kingdom Understanding ἀνασείω (anaseiō) Strong’s G383: The Inflammatory Act of Stirring Up Opposition and Inciting Crowds Understanding ἀναλογίζομαι (analogizomai) Strong’s G357: The Divine Call to Deep Contemplation of Messiah’s Endurance Understanding ἀναιρέω (anaireo) Strong’s G337: The Greek Word Revealing Divine Sovereignty in Life and Death Understanding ἀναίρεσις (anairesis) Strong’s G336: The Biblical Term for Violent Removal and Its Deep Spiritual Implications Understanding ἅλυσις (halusis) Strong’s G254: The Chain that Binds and the Power that Breaks Every Bondage Understanding Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros) Strong’s G223: The Defender of Men – From Ancient Macedonia to Biblical Significance Understanding Ἀλεξανδρεύς (Alexandreus) Strong’s G221: The Powerful Legacy of Alexandria’s Jewish Community in the Early Church Understanding ἀκωλύτως (akōlytōs) Strong’s G209: Living and Proclaiming the Gospel Without Hindrance Understanding Ἀκύλας (Akylas) Strong’s G207: A Jewish Tentmaker Who Exemplified Discipleship and Partnership in Ministry Understanding ἀκαταστασία (akatastasia) Strong’s G181: Tumult, Unrest and Divine Purpose in Times of Chaos Understanding ἀκατάκριτος (akatákritos) Strong’s G178: The Uncondemned Status and Legal Rights in Biblical Justice Understanding αἰτίαμα (aitiama) Strong’s G157: The Legal Charge that Reveals Divine Justice in Biblical Court Proceedings Understanding αἴγειος (aigeos) Strong’s G122: The Biblical Significance of Goatskin Clothing and Wilderness Survival Understanding ἄθλησις (athlēsis) Strong’s G119: The Spiritual Combat that Shapes Faithful Endurance Understanding ἀδίκως (adikōs) Strong’s G95: The Meaning of Unjust Suffering in Biblical Context Understanding Ἀγρίππας (Agrippas) Strong’s G67: The Biblical King Who Encountered Paul’s Powerful Gospel Testimony Understanding ἀγρεύω (agreuō) Strong’s G64: The Hidden Depths of Divine Pursuit in Biblical Hunting Metaphors Understanding ἀγαθοποιΐα (agathopoiia) Strong’s G16: The Biblical Concept of Active Good-Doing That Transforms Lives