Category: Greek Gems
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ὑπερνικάω (Hupernikáō): More Than Conquerors in Christ
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” —Romans 8:37 (ESV) The Power of a Hidden Word The New Testament is filled with Greek words that carry a depth often lost in translation. One such word is hupernikáō (ὑπερνικάω), used by the Apostle Paul in…
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חֶסֶד The Unshakable Love of God
The Deep Meaning of the Hebrew word “Chesed“ The Hebrew language is filled with words that carry layers of meaning, and one of the richest is chesed (חֶסֶד). Often translated as “lovingkindness,” “mercy,” or “steadfast love,” chesed represents far more than what these English words convey. It is a term that speaks of covenant…
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Paid in Full
“Τετέλεσται” John 19:30. In the Gospel of John this was the last word Jesus uttered while on the cross. In Greek it stands in the perfect tense. The perfect tense is completed action that continues to the present (and beyond). That is to say it was, is and will be. …
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