Word of the Day Archive.

This post is an archive of the words of the day. The format for each entry is: word (verse word is in) - original language word (Strongs #), followed by definitions. A Strongs # is an arbitrary but common way to identify words from Greek and Hebrew so they can be referenced, without fully knowing the original language.

hosanna (Matthew 21:9,15) -
hosanna (5614)

• of Hebrew/Aramaic origin; save, we pray (an exclamation of praise).
• a shout of praise or adoration. ('hosanna in the highest' became equivalent to 'praise be to God')

Hebrew: yasha (3467) + na (4994)

• yasha
• be saved, be delivered.
• to deliver (from a root, make wide)
• na
• I (we) pray, now.

transfigured (Matthew 17:2) -
metamorphoo (1411)

• to transform, be changed in form.
• to take on a different physical form or appearance.
• to change the essential form or nature of something.

tradition (Matthew 15:2) -
paradosis (3862)

• a giving over which is done by word of mouth or in writing, i.e. tradition by instruction, narrative, precept, etc.
  a) objectively, that which is delivered, the substance of a teaching
  b) of the body of precepts, esp. ritual, which in the opinion of the later Jews were orally delivered by Moses and orally transmitted in unbroken succession to subsequent generations, which precepts, both illustrating and expanding the written law, as they did were to be obeyed with equal reverence

wilderness/isolated (Matthew 14:13,15) -
eremos (2048)

• solitary, lonely, desolate, uninhabited.
• used of places
  - a desert, wilderness
  - deserted places, lonely regions
  - an uncultivated region fit for pasturage
• used of persons
  - deserted by others
  - deprived of the aid and protection of others, especially of friends, acquaintances, kindred
  - bereft

miracles (Matthew 11:21,23) -
dunamis (1411)

• (miraculous) power, might, strength.
• a deed manifesting great power, with the implication of some supernatural force.
• the ability to perform a particular activity or to undergo some experience.
• - the potentiality to exert force in performing some function.

disciple (Matthew 9:36) -
mathetes (3101)

• a disciple, pupil, follower.
• to follow, to be a disciple of; a person who is a disciple or follower of someone.
• a person who learns from another by instruction, whether formal or informal.

English -

• one who embraces and assists in spreading the teachings of another.
• an active adherent, as of a movement or philosophy.

compassion (Matthew 9:36) -
splagchnizomai (4697)

• to be moved in the inward parts, i.e. to feel compassion.
• to experience great affection and compassion for someone.

faith (Matthew 8:10) -
pistis (4102)

• faith, faithfulness.
• that which is completely believable.
• to believe to the extent of complete trust and reliance.
• the state of being someone in whom complete confidence can be placed.

tempt (Matthew 4:1) -
peirazo (3985)

• to make proof of, to attempt, test, tempt.
• to endeavor or attempt to cause someone to sin.
• to try to learn the nature or character of someone or something by submitting such to thorough and extensive testing - to examine.

repent (Matthew 3:2) -
metanoeo (3340)

• to change one's mind or purpose.
• repent, have a change of heart, turn from one's sins, change one's ways.
• to change one’s way of life as the result of a complete change of thought and attitude with regard to sin and righteousness.