What does phos really mean? A word study of φῶς (phos), Strong’s G5457 — the Greek word for light, why its root is a verb about appearing, and how that changes Matthew 6:22 and “God is light.”
Hebrew Word for Light: What Does “Or” Really Mean?
What does or really mean? A word study of אוֹר (or), Strong’s H216 — the Hebrew word for light itself, why Genesis gives us light three days before the sun, and how that changes Psalm 27:1.
Greek Word for Zeal: What Does “Zelos” Really Mean?
What does zelos really mean? A word study of ζῆλος (zelos), Strong’s G2205: the Greek word for “boiling” devotion that the New Testament translates as both zeal and envy, and why Paul puts it on both sides of the love chapter.
Hebrew Word for Zeal: What Does “Qin’ah” Really Mean?
What does qin’ah really mean? A full word study of קִנְאָה (qin’ah) — Strong’s H7068, the one Hebrew word behind both “zeal” and “jealousy,” and why the difference isn’t in the feeling.
Greek Word for Praise: What Does “Aineo” Really Mean?
What does aineo really mean? A word study of αἰνέω (Strong’s G134), the Greek word for praise, from a root meaning “a story worth telling,” with key KJV verses from Luke and Acts and how it differs from eulogeo, doxazo, and epaineo.
Hebrew Word for Praise: What Does “Halal” Really Mean?
What does halal really mean? A full word study of הָלַל (halal) — Strong’s H1984, the root behind “Hallelujah,” key KJV verses, and how it differs from yadah, zamar, and barak.
Greek Word for Wrath: What Does “Orge” Really Mean?
What does orge really mean? A full word study of ὀργή (orge), Strong’s G3709, the Greek word for wrath: anger that settles in and stays, how it differs from thumos, and why Ephesians 4:26 says “be angry” but not past sundown.
Hebrew Word for Wrath: What Does “Aph” Really Mean?
What does aph really mean? A full word study of אַף (aph), Strong’s H639, the Hebrew word for anger and wrath that literally means “nose,” and why “slow to anger” reads “long of nostrils.”
Greek Word for Worship: What Does “Proskuneo” Really Mean?
What does proskuneo really mean? A full word study of προσκυνέω (proskuneō), Strong’s G4352: its “kiss toward” roots, key KJV verses, and why Greek worship always faces someone.
Hebrew Word for Worship: What Does “Shachah” Really Mean?
What does shachah really mean? A full word study of שָׁחָה (shachah) — Strong’s H7812, its roots, key KJV verses, and why Hebrew worship is a posture before it’s a feeling.