I. “Holy Power to Praise a Holy God!”
Luke 1:57-66 Luke 1:67-69; Lk 1:15, 41; Joel 2:28; 1Ki 1:48; 1Ch 29:10 Ezra 7:27; Ps 41:13; 72:18; 106:48; Is 29:23; Matt 15:21 Acts 13:17; Lk 7:16; Ex 4:31; [Lk 1:78; Ac 15:14; Heb 2:6] Luke 2:38; Ps 111:9; 130:7-8; [Lk 24:21; Is 43:1; 59:20] Psalm 40:1-3; 1Pe 2:25 Isaiah 63:1-6; 1Sam 2:1, 10; Ps 132:10-18; Eze 29:21 2 Samuel 22:3; Ps 18:1-3; Lk 1:32 II. “Holy Praise for His Holy Compassion!” Luke 1:70-72; Ro 5:12; [Jere 23:5-6]; Ac 3:21; Ps 106:10 Micah 7:18-20; Lev 26:42; Ps 105:8-9; [Lk 1:54-55] See Romans 9:4; Gal 3:7-9 III. "Praising God for His Sworn Oath!” Luke 1:73-75; Zeph 3:15-17 Genesis 22:1-18; Gen 26:3; James 2:21-23; Pr 18:24 2 Samuel 22:1-3 Hebrews 6:13-20; Eph 4:24; [1Thes 2:10]; [Jer 32:39 Hb] Titus 2:11-14 Greek Word Study: Filled: ‘pimplemi’: To fill (literal or figurative) [imbue, influence, supply]: - Filled, full. (Lk 1:67) Prophesied: ‘propheteuo’: from ‘prophetes’ (a foreteller), To foretell events divine, speaking under inspiration of the Holy Spirit, exercise the prophetic office: - to Prophecy. Particularly, to foretell future events, to predict under divine influence, as ambassadors of God and as interpreters of His mind and will. Spoken of OT prophets (Mt 11:13; 15:7; Mk 7:6; 1Pe 1:10; Jude 14) and of the NT Prophets (Lk 1:67; Rev 10:11; 11:3) Blessing: ‘eulogetos’: from ‘eulogeo’ (to speak well of) Adjective from ‘eulogeo’ (to bless). Blessed. In NT, only of God, i.e. worthy of praise. Used as a doxology: Blessed Be God (Lk 1:68; 2Co 1:3; Eph 1:3; 1Pe 1:3) Visited: ‘episkeptomai’: verb form of ‘episkopos’ (overseer): (from “to inspect”) i.e. (by implication) to select; (by extension) to go see, relieve: - Care for, pick out, visit. From ‘epi’ (upon) and ‘skeptomai’ (n.f. to look). To look at something, examine closely, inspect, observe, (oversee): To look upon with mercy, favor, regard. (Lk 1:68, 78; 7:16; …) Redeemed: ‘lutrosis’: From ‘lutroo’ (to release on receipt of a Ransom), a ransoming (figuratively): - redeemed, redemption. Redemption, deliverance; spoken of the Redemption of Israel (Lk 1:68; 2:38) Used Metaphorically: redemption from sin and its consequences (Heb 9:12). Raised up: ‘egeiro’: Metaphorically to cause to aris4e or exist; in the middle, cause to arise, to appear, (cause to be born - Thayers) (Lk 1:69) Horn of Salvation: ‘keras soteria’: ‘keras’ from ‘kar’ (the hair of the head); a horn (literal or figurative) - the strength of an animal (esv) and ‘soteria’ derived from ‘soter,’ as noun meaning rescue or safety (physically or morally): - salvation, save, strength. Noun from ‘soter,’ a savior, deliverer. Particularly and generally: deliverance from danger, slavery, imprisonment (Lk 1:69, 71; Ac 7:25; Php 1:19; Heb 11:7) [“Strength of a Savior” Mighty to Save] [In a Christian sense, soteria is deliverance from sin and its spiritual consequences and admission to Eternal Life w/Blessedness in the Kingdom of Christ (Lk 1:77; 19:9…)] Servant: ‘pais’: Noun meaning child, male or female. Spoken of all ages from infancy to full grown youth. Spoken of the Servant of God, of a minister or ambassador of God, called and Beloved of God, and sent by Him to perform any service, e.g. of David (Lk 1:69; Ac 4:25) Saved: ‘soteria’: see above, particularly, deliverance from danger (of Satan), slavery (to sin), and imprisonment (in death) (Lk 1:71) Covenant: ‘diatheke’: (special) a contract (especially a devisory will): - covenant i.e. a mutual agreement or mutual promise on mutual conditions (Gal 3:15) In NT spoken of God’s Covenant with Abraham, of which Circumcision was the sign (Gen 15:1-18; 17:1-19) (Lk 1:72) Oath: ‘horkos’: from ‘herkos’ (a fence) perhaps akin to ‘horion’ (a boundary line) a limit, i.e. (sacred) restraint (special oath): oath, thing sworn. (Genesis 22:16-18) [God’s Oath to Abraham] (Lk 1:73) Being Delivered: ‘rhuomai’: i.e. Rescue: - Deliver (-er), rescued. To draw or snatch from danger, rescue, deliver In NT it’s used only of God delivering His saints. (Lk 1:74) [God is delivering/has delivered His children] Serve: ‘latreuo’: From ‘latris’ (a hired menial laborer); to minister (to God), i.e. render religious homage: - offer, serve, worship (-er). To serve in a religious sense – to serve and to worship God (Mt 4:10; Lk 1:74; 2:37; 4:8; Ac 7:7
0 Comments
I. “The Timing of God is Perfect!”
Luke 1:51-56; Luke 1:57-58; Gen 19:19; Luke 1:13-15; Ro 12:15 Genesis 17:9-14 II. "The Promises of God are Sure!” Luke 1:59-63; Lk 2:21; Gen 17:12-14; Lev 12:3; Php 3:5 Genesis 17:5; Col 2:11-12; Lk 1:13, 22; Is 8:1; 30:8 III. “The Compassion of God Saves!” Luke 1:64-66; Lk 1:20; Mk 7:35; Lk 2:28; 24:53; 7:16 Luke 1:39; 2:19, 51; Gen 17:3, 17; Is 6:5; Jos 5:14, Ac 9:5 Acts 11:21; 13:11 Luke 1:15-17; 1:66, 51; Lk 7:18-28 Luke 7:28 Acts 11:19-24 Matthew 28:18-20 1 John 4:7-16; 1Jn 2:5; 3:24; [Ro 10:9]; Matt 14:33 1 John 5:4-5; 1Jn 3:9; 4:4; Jn 16:33; 1Co 15:57; Eph 6:16 Greek Word Study: Shown: ‘megaluno’: from ‘megas’ (to make (or declare) great), i.e. (figuratively) to Extol: - enlarge, extol, hold in high esteem, honor, magnify, show great. (Lk 1:58) Great: ‘megaluno’: from ‘megas’ (to make (or declare) great), i.e. (figuratively) to Extol: - enlarge, extol, hold in high esteem, honor, magnify, show great. (Lk 1:58) Mercy: ‘eleos’: compassion (human or Divine, especially active): - Divine mercy, compassion; active pity. (Lk 1:58) “Magnificently Great Mercy” Rejoiced: ‘sugchairo’: from ‘sun’ (with or together) and ‘chairo’ (be glad); To sympathize in gladness, congratulate: - Rejoice Together (with) (Lk 1:58) [Fulfilled Gabriel’s promises of 1:13-14] John: ‘ioannes’: of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites: - John. Means “Jehovah is a gracious giver”; John the Baptist (Lk 1:13,60, 63) Writing Tablet: ‘pinakidion’: a tablet (for writing on): - a writing tablet. In NT times, a wooden board with a covering of wax, on which a scribe was used to engrave letters. (Lk 1:63) Wrote: ‘grapho’: a primary verb; to “grave,” especially, to write; (figuratively) to describe: - Describe, letter, read, Scripture, write (-ing), written down. To engrave or cut in, to insculpt. In the NT to write: to commit to writing, express by writing (Lk 1:63; 16:6-7) Was opened: ‘anoigo’: from ‘ana’ (up) and ‘oigo’ (to open); to open up (literal or figurative, in various applications): - freely opens, opening. (Lk 1:64) Loosed: ‘glossa’: the tongue; (by implication) a language: - language, talk, tongue. A noun meaning tongue: as of taste (Lk 16:2), as of speech (Lk 1:64) Metaphorically: speech [Zechariah was given back the ability to speak] Blessing: ‘eulogeo’: from ‘eu’ (good) and ‘logos’ (spoken word): - To speak well of i.e. (religiously) to bless (Thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper) Of men toward God: to bless, praise. Speak well of with Praise and Thanksgiving (Lk 1:64; 2:28; 24:53…) Fear: ‘phobos’: from ‘phebomai’ (to be put in fear); alarm or fright: awe, fear, respect (+ful), reverence, terror. Noun from ‘phebomai (to flee in fear). Fear, terror, reverence, respect, honor. By metonymy: a terror, object of fear including the idea of astonishment, amazement. (Mt: 28:8; Mk 4:41; Luke 1:65; 5:26; 7:16; Ac 2:43; 5:5, 11; 19:17) Things: ‘rhema’: an utterance (individual, collective, or special) by implication: a matter or topic (especially of narration, command, or dispute): - message, what one says, prediction, statement, saying, thing, word. Noun from ‘rheo’ (to speak) that which is spoken, a statement, a word. By metonymy, for things spoken of a matter, a happening (Lk 1:36; 65; 2:15; Ac 5:32) “Laid them up in their hearts”: ‘tithemi1 en2 kardia3’: To set, put, or place1 in2 one’s heart3; To place in the heart. Figuratively, to place something (a matter) in the heart or spirit to ponder it. (Lk 1:66) …“What will this Child be?” “For1 the hand2 of the Lord3 was with4 him5.”: ‘gar1 cheir2 kyrios3 meta4 autos5 (him - the child - ioannes)5’: meanings: Because1 God’s 3 power and might2 accompanies and participates4 with John5. Luke’s use of this anthropomorphism displays the figurative meanings of these words - to explain that the power and might of God are in and with John! (Lk 1:66) “the hand of the Lord is used as a substitute for “God himself is with John” I. “The Arm of the Lord”
Luke 1:46-50; 1 Sam 1:9-11; 2:1-10; Is 61:8-11 Luke 1:51-52; Ps 89:10-18; Ps 98; 118:14-29; Ja 4:6 Isaiah 51:1-3, 9-12a; Job 5:11; Ps 75:7; 107:40-41 Psalm 113:7-8; 147:6; Eze 21:26; Ja 4:10 Isaiah 53:1-3; [Jn 19:30]; Ex 12:30-42; Dan 3, 4 Daniel 4:37 Matthew 3:7-12 II. “The Promise of the Lord” Luke 1:53-54 Psalm 34:8-10; 107:9; Job 22:9 Luke 6:17-23; 24-26; Jn 6:35 Luke 18:18-27; Is 41:8-10; Heb 2:16; Is 44:20-23; 49:1-7 Psalm 98; Mic :18-20; Lk 1:72-73 III. “The Revelation of the Lord” Luke 1:55-56; Gen 3:15; 17:19 Psalm 132:11; 2 Sam 7:12-16 Galatians 3:16-18 Galatians 3:13-14, 21-29; Ro 4:16; Jn 1:12; Ro 8:14-17 Ephesians 3:6; Heb 9:15-16; 2Co 1:19-20 Greek Word Study: Magnifies: ‘megaluno’: from ‘megas’ (to make (or declare) great), i.e. (figuratively) to Extol: - enlarge, extol, hold in high esteem, honor, magnify, show great. (Lk 1:46) [Mary enlarges, magnifies God in her Soul] Proud: ‘huperephanos’: from huper (above) and ‘phaino’(appear); appearing above others, i.e. haughty: arrogant, haughty, proud. In the NT, only in the sense of arrogant, haughty, proud. Often associated with those who despise God (Lk 1:51; Ro 1:30; 2Ti 3:2; Jas 4:6; 1Pe 5:5) Thoughts: ‘dianoia’: deep thought, (by implication) the exercise of the mind: - mind, thought, understanding. Noun from ‘dianoeomai’ (n.f.), to agitate in mind. Thought, mind, the power of thought. (Lk 1:51) Brought down: ‘kathaireo’: from ‘kata’ (down) and ‘aihreomai’ (to take for oneself – to choose): - to lower (or with violence) demolish (literal or figurative): - bring (take, tear) down, depose, destroy. (Lk 1:52) Mighty: ‘dunastes’: From ‘dunamai’ (a ruler or officer): Mighty, official, sovereign. Noun from ‘dunamai’ (to be able) One in power, a potentate, prince. (Lk 1:52; 1Ti 6:15) Humble estate: ‘tapeinos’: depressed, i.e. (figurative) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition): - downcast, of humble estate, lowly. Adjective. Low, not high, particularly of attitude and social positions. Of condition or lot, meaning lowly in spirit, humble, poor, of low degree (Lk 1:52; Jas 1:9) [Spoken of those who know their dire need of God] Filled: ‘empiplemi’ or ‘empletho’: to fill up, i.e. (by implication) to satisfy (literal or figurative): - enjoy, fill, be full, satisfy. (Lk 1:53) Hungry: ‘peinao’: to famish (absolute or comparatively); (figurative) to crave: - hunger, hungry. (Lk 1:53) Good: ‘agathos’: “Good” (in any sense, often as a Noun): - generosity, good (-s, things). Things good and useful, benefits, blessings (Lk 1:53) Rich: ‘plouteo’: From ‘ploutizo’ (to be or become wealthy); particularly to be rich in material possessions (Lk 1:53) Helped: ‘antilombanomai’: to take hold of in turn, i.e. succor, also, to participate: - help. In NT, to take hold of in one’s turn, to take part in, to interest one’s self for - Spoken of persons: to aid, to protect, to relieve. (1:54) Servant: ‘pais’: specially, a slave or servant (especially a minister to a king; and by eminence to God); servant. Spoken of Israel (Lk 1:54) Mercy: ‘eleos’: compassion (human or Divine, especially active): - Divine mercy, compassion; active pity. (Lk 1:54) Offspring: ‘sperma’: from ‘speiro’ (to sow) something sown, i.e. seed (including male “sperm”) by implication offspring; specially a remnant (figurative, as if kept for planting): - +conceive, descendant, offspring, seed. Generally, seed in the sense of future generations (Lk 1:55) Hence, Christians are referred to as “the seed of Abraham,” in that they are the spiritual children of Abraham, and by faith are heirs of the promises made to him by God. (Ro 4:16; 8:8; Gal 3:29) Spoken all through Scripture in the “Singular.” Remained: ‘anaballomai’: to put off (for oneself): - put off [Mary put off leaving presumably to revel in their newfound revelations] (Lk 1:56) I. “Exultation"
Luke 1:39-45 Luke 1:46-47; 1Sam 2:1-10; 1Thes 5:23; Ps 34:2-3; 69:30 Acts 10:46; 19:17; 1Cor 1:20-31; Ps 35:9; Is 61:10 Habakkuk 3:18; [Ac 16:31-34]; Ps 106:21; 1Tim 1:1; 2:3-6 Titus 3:4-7; Jude 25 1 Samuel 1:9-11 1 Samuel 2:1-5; Lk 1:46-53; Ps 75:10; 89:17, 24; 92:10; Psalm 112:9; 148:14; 9:14; 13:5; 20:5; 35:9; 86:8; 89:6, 8 Exodus 15:11; Dt 32:30-31; Ps 37:14-15; 46:9; 76:3 Isaiah 61:8-11; 40:10; 49:4; 55:3; 59:17; Ps 11:7; Zec 3:4 Revelation 21:2; Is 49:17; 60:18; 62:7 II. “Adulation” Luke 1:48-49; 1Sam 1:11; Ps 138:6; Lk 11:27-28; Ps 72:17 [Malachi 3:12] Luke 4:18-21 (quotes Is 61:1-2); Ps 89:8; Zeph 3:17 Ps 71:19; 126:2-3; 99:1-5; 111:9-10; Is 57:14-21 Psalm 89:1-8; Lk 1:35 III. “Invitation" Luke 1:50; Dt 5:10 Deuteronomy 7:6-11; Ps 89:1-2 Psalm 103:1-5, 13-14, 17-22 Greek Word Study: Soul: ‘psuche’: form ‘psucho’ (breathe gently) i.e. (by implication) spirit; abstract or concrete (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from ‘pneuma’, which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from ‘zoe’ which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew ‘nephesh’ (a breathing creature), ‘ruach’ (wind), ‘chay’ (alive): - being, , life, +me, mind, person, self, soul. The soul, that immaterial part of man held in common with animals. Man consists of two parts (or substance), but with spirit and soul representing, in some contexts, a real subdivision of the immaterial. ‘Psuche’ is contrasted to ‘soma’ (body) and ‘pneuma’ (spirit) (1Thess 5:23) Sometimes ‘psuche’ stands for the immaterial part of man made up of the soul (‘psuche’- in the restrictive sense of the life element), and the spirit (‘pneuma’). However, animals are not said to possess a spirit, this is only in man, giving him the ability to communicate with God. In the NT usually meaning the vital breath, the life element through which the body lives and feels, the principle of life manifested in the breath. Specifically, the soul as the sentient principle, seat of senses, desires, affections, appetites, passions, the lower aspect of one’s nature. In 1Thess 5:23, the whole man is indicated as consisting of spirit, soul and body; soul and spirit, the immaterial part of man upon which the Word of God is operative (Heb 4:12); my soul…and my spirit, the immaterial part of personality with which Mary could magnify the Lord (Lk 1:46-47) Distinguished from ‘dianoia’ (understanding or mind) because the soul is related to the affections (Mt 22:37; Mk 12:30; Lk 10:27). That which strictly belongs to the person himself, often ascribed to the soul as the seat of desires, affections, and appetites (…Lk 1:46…) Magnifies: ‘megaluno’: from ‘megas’ (to make (or declare) great), i.e. (figuratively) to Extol: - enlarge, extol, hold in high esteem, honor, magnify, show great. (Lk 1:46) Rejoices: ‘agalliao’: from ‘agan’ (much) and ‘hallomai’ (to jump); properly, “to jump for joy” i.e. exult: - be glad, exult, rejoice. To exult, leap for joy, to show one’s joy by leaping and skipping denoting excessive or ecstatic joy and delight. Hence in the NT to rejoice, exult. Often spoken of rejoicing with song and dance. [Now Mary is the one leaping for Joy!] (Lk 1:47) (perpetual joy) Savior: ‘soter’: from sozo (to save), a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ: - Savior. Noun from ‘sozo’ (to save). A savior, deliverer, preserver, one who saves from danger or destruction and brings into a state of prosperity and happiness. I Greek writings the deliverer and benefactor of an estate. In the NT: spoken of God as Savior (Lk 1:47; 1Ti 1:1; 2:3; 4:10; Tit 1:3; 2:10; 3:4; Jude 25) Of Jesus as the Messiah, the Savior of men, who saves his people from the guilt and power of sin and from eternal death, from punishment and misery as the consequence of sin, and gives them eternal life and blessedness in His Kingdom. (Lk 1:47) Humble estate: ‘tapeinosis’: (From depression in rank or felling): - humble estate, humiliation, lowly. Noun from ‘tapeinoo’ (to humble, abase) a making low, humiliation. In NT, the act of being brought low, humiliation (Jas 1:10); spoken of Christ’s humiliation (Ac 8:33); a being low, of humble condition (Php 3:21) Spoken by Mary of her unworthiness (Lk 1:48) Blessed: ‘makarizo’: from ‘makarios’ (Supremely Blessed); to beatify, i.e. pronounce (or esteem) fortunate: - call (consider) blessed. Note: The Greek verb ‘makariousi’ is the future form of ‘makarizo’ (to call blessed), which corresponds to the adjective ‘makarios’ (blessed) that is used repeatedly in the Beatitudes. It is used to denote the recognition by one person that God has blessed another (Lk 1:48, Ja 5:11) [In Lk 1:48, spoken in the future tense] Mercy: ‘eleos’: compassion (human or Divine, especially active): - Divine mercy, compassion; active pity. I. “The Annunciation of John”
Luke 1:5-13; (Ac 10:4, 31); (Lk 1:60, 63) Luke 1:14-17; (Lk 1:58); Lk 7:28; Matt 11:11; Lk 7:33 Numbers 6:3; Jdg 13:4, 17, 14; Matt 11:18; (Ac 2:15, 17) Ephesians 5:18; Lk 1:41, 67; (see Ac 2:4); Gen 1:27; 2:7 Genesis 3:1-6, 17; Ro 5:12-19; 1Ti 2:14;1Co 15:22,45 Malachi 4:5; Is 40:3 Isaiah 49:1, 5; Jer 1:5; Lk 1:76; Jn 3:28; (See Matt 11:14) Malachi 4:6; Ro 10:21; Lk 7:27; Mal 3:1; Matt 11:10 Mark 1:2; 1Ki 17:17-24; 18:36-46; Ja 5:17-18 II. “The Consternation of Zechariah” Luke 1:18-20; Gen 15:8 (Gen 17:17); Lk 1:26; Dan 8:16 Romans 10:17; Dan 9:21; Rev 8:2 (1Ki 17:1; Job 1:6; Isaiah 63:9; Matt 18:10); Lk 1:62 Daniel 9:24 Daniel 9:19-26; Is 61:1; Ac 4:24-28; Ezra 7; Lk 1:18 III. “The Recognition of Israel” Luke 1:21-23; (Lk 1:9, 21, 62); 2Chr 23:8 (see Lk 1:8) (2 Kings 11:5; 1Chr 9:25); Heb 10:11; Lk 1:23 IV. “The Realization of the Promise” Luke 1:24-25; (Gen 30:23; 1Sa 1:6; Ps 113:9; Is 4:1) Luke 1:16-17; Ezekiel 36; 37; John 3; Heb 10:1-22 Lk 1:24; 14-17; Ac 4:12 Greek Word Study: Joy: ‘chara’: From ‘chairo’ (cheerfulness); i.e. calm delight: - x greatly, joy (-fully), pleasant. Noun from ‘chairo’, to rejoice. Joy, rejoicing, gladness. The feeling experience in one’s heart, especially a result of God’s Grace. (Lk1:14) Gladness: ‘agalliasis’: from ‘agalliao’(exaltation); specially welcome; - glad (-ness), (great) joy. Noun from ‘agalliao’, to exult, exuberant joy. (Lk 1:14) Rejoice: ‘chairo’: to be “cheer”ful, i.e. calmly happy: - be glad, joyfully, rejoice. Particularly, to rejoice, be glad. (Lk 1:14) Holy Spirit: ‘pneuma’: (by analogy or figuratively) a spirit; Divine – God, Christ’s Spirit, The Holy Spirit. Spirit: of the Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit everywhere is represented as being in intimate union with God the Father and God the Son; The Holy Spirit’s influence and effect upon others, such as the Power of the Holy Spirit. Spoken of His filling and empowering others (Lk 1:15) Turn: ‘epistrepho’: From ‘epi’ (to) and ‘strepho’ (to turn): -to revert (literal, figurative, or moral): - Bring Back, (re-) turn (back). To turn upon, toward. In a moral sense: to turn toward or convert unto (Lk 1:16, 17) Children: ‘uihos’: apparently a primary word; a “son”, used very widely of immediate, remote, or figurative kinship: - child, descendant, people, son. Spoken of in a wider sense of a descendant, in the plural descendants (2) Plural – especially of the posterity of Abraham, descendants of Israel (Lk 1:16) “Spirit and power”: ‘pneuma1 kai dunamis2’: Spirit1: universally, the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of anyone; the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire, etc.; in the same spirit with which Elijah was filled of old (Lk1:17) and ‘dunamis2’: from ‘dunamai’ (to be able); force (literal or figurative); specially miraculous power; - ability, means, mighty (work), (perform, work) miracle, (miraculous) power. Power, ability, strength force. (Lk 1:17) Disobedient1 to the wisdom2 of the just3”: ‘apeithes1 en phronesis2 dikaios3’: unpersuadable1, i.e. contumacious – disobedient. Adj. from priv. (a) 1, without and (peitho) to persuade. Unwilling to be persuaded, unbelieving1, disobedient. (Lk1:17, Ac 26:19; Ro 1:30…) 2 Mental Action or activity, i.e. moral insight: insight wisdom. 2A mode of thinking and feeling (Lk 1:17) Equitable in character or act; (by implication) innocent, Holy3 (absolute or relative); - innocent, just3. “Unbelievers1 to the attitude2 of the righteous3” Prepared: ‘kataskueazo’: to prepare thoroughly (by external equipment) to construct, create: - build, construct, make, prepare. (thoroughly prepared in spirit) (Lk 1:18) Sent: ‘apostello’: set apart i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly on a mission) (lit or fig) Spoken of persons sent as messengers, agent, etc. Of Angels sent from God (Lk1:19) “Bring Good News”: ‘euaggelizo’: to announce good news (“evangelize) especially the Gospel; - announce, bring good news, preach ([the]Good News, the Gospel) To announce, publish as glad tidings (Lk1:19, 4:18...) Silent: ‘siopao’: from ‘siope’ (silence i.e. a hush); properly muteness: involuntary stillness or inability to speak: - be silent. (Lk1:20) Believe: ‘pisteuo’: to have faith (in, upon, with respect to a person or thing): Believe (aorist active indicative requires action on behalf of subject) (Lk 1:20) “Looked on”: ‘epeidon’: to regard (favorably or otherwise): look up(on); to look upon favorably, especially with kindness (Lk 1:25) Reproach: ‘oneidos’: notoriety i.e. a taunt (disgrace): reproach (Lk 1:25) John: ‘ioannes’: Joannes: John “Jehovah is a gracious giver” (Lk 1:13) I. “Darkness”
Luke 1:1-4 Isaiah 40:1-5; Lk 2:25; Hos 2:14; 2Chr 36:22; Jer 25:12 Matthew 3:3; Mk 1:3; Lk 3:4; Jn 1:23; Mal 3:1; Is 57:14 Psalm 68; Is 49:11; Lk 3:5 Malachi 1:14-2:3; Mal 1:6; 2:4; Lev 26:14; Dt 28:15 Malachi 3:9; Ps 69:22; Joel 1:17; Hag 2:17; Nah 3:6 Exodus 29:14; Mal 3:7, 16-18 Malachi 4:1-5; 2Thes 1:7-8; Is 47:14; Matt 3:12; Lk 3:17 Malachi 3:16; Ps 84:11; Lk 1:78 Jn 1:4; 8:12; 9:15; 12:46 [Jeremiah 23:6]; Is 53:5; [Dt 4:9-10]; Ex 20:3-17; [Mt 11:14]; Mk 9:11; Lk 1:17; Joel 2:31; Is 11:4 Luke 1:5-7; Matt 2:1; 1Ch 24:10 Lk 2:25; Php 2:15; 3:6 1 Thess 2:10; 3:13; 5:23; Lk 1:36; [Jdg 13:2]; [1Sa 1:2] [Genesis 18:11]; [Heb 11:11-12]; Mal 4:5 II. “Loyalty” Luke 1:8-10; 1Ch 24:19; 2Ch 8:14; 31:2; [Lk1:23] Exodus 30:7-8; 1Ch 23:13; 2Ch 29:11; Lk 1:21-22 Revelation 11:2, 19; [Heb 9:2-3]; Ps 141:2 [Revelation 5:8; 8:3-4]; Lev 16:17; Heb 9:1-15; 1Ti 2:5-6 III. “Light” Luke 1:11-13; Ex 30:1-10; 40:26-27; Ac 19:17[Ac 10:4, 31] Luke 1:13; Is 40:3; Gen 3:15; Is 53; Jn 1:1-18 Matthew 11:2-15; Gen 11:30; 18:11; 25:21; 1Sam 1:2 Luke 1:15-17 Psalm 141:1-2; Heb 9:15; Ro 8:9; 26-30 Greek Word Study: Days: ‘hemerai’: a derivative of ‘hemai’ (to sit); day, i.e. (literal) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hrs.; Figurative) a period (always defined by the context): - daily, day, time, years. A Noun meaning day, daytime, occasion, time (period). (Lk 1:5) Zechariah: ‘Zacharias’: of Hebrew origin; Zacharias (i.e. Zechariah) “Remembered of Jehovah” Abijah: ‘Abia’: of Hebrew origin; Abijah; “My Father is Jehovah” Elizabeth: ‘Elisabet’: of Hebrew origin; Elizabeth; “Oath of God” Righteous: ‘dikaios’: from ‘dike’ (right, just); equitable in character or act; (by implication) innocent, Holy (absolute or relative); - innocent, just. (Lk 1:6) Blamelessly: ‘amemptos’: irreproachable; - blameless, faultless, unblamable. Adjective from Priv. (a)(1) (without) and ‘memphomai’ (to find fault) [without finding fault] (Lk 1:6; Php 2:15, 3:6…) Statutes: ‘dikaioma’: from ‘dikaioo’ (to render just or innocent); (to justify, regard as just); an equitable deed; (by implication) a statute or decision: - decree, justification, precept, regulation, righteous (-ness, requirement), statute. Noun from ‘dikaioo (to justify) Anything justly or rightly done. Generally: a decree; as defining and establishing what is right and just, i.e. precept, law, ordinance. (Lk 1:6) [Not sinless; but Z&E kept all precepts] Barren: ‘steiros’: sterile: - barren (Lk 1:7) Advanced In Years: ‘probaino1 en2 hemerai3’: from ‘pro’ (in front of, prior, forward) “fore” and ‘baino’ (to walk; to walk forward, i.e. advance (lit or fig): - advanced1 (+in2 years3), go on. [past child-bearing years] (Lk 1:7) Duty: ‘taxis’: from ‘tasso’ (arrange) regular arrangement, i.e. (in time) fixed succession (of rank or character): duty, order. Noun from ‘tasso’, to arrange in order. A setting in order; hence, order, arrangement, disposition, especially of troops; an order or rank in a state or society. In NT: arrangement, disposition, series (Lk 1:8; 1Co 14:40), in proper order. [Abijah was the 8th in order of priesthood, the 8th division] (Lk 1:8) Chosen by lot: ‘lagchano’: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses; to lot, i.e. determine especially by lot: - allot (chosen by) lot. [Urim-Thummim: Chosen by God] (Lk 1:9) Temple: ‘naos’: from ‘naio’ (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple; - sanctuary, shrine, temple. Of the Temple of Jerusalem or in allusion to it, but only of the actual edifice, in distinction from ‘hieron’ (temple, which included the courts and other appurtenances), ‘naos’ refers to the building itself. (Lk 1:9) People: ‘laos: apparently a primary word; a people: - A people, nation, tribe, i.e. the mass of any people, Specifically of the Jews as the people of God’s Choice. (Lk 1:10; Lk 2:32) Hour: ‘hora’: apparently a primary word; an “hour” (lit or fig): - day, hour, moment. Noun meaning hour, a time, season. A definite space or division of time recurring at fixed intervals, as marked by natural or conventional limits. In NT of shorter intervals, a time, season, hour. [Hour of Incense, i.e. dawn and dusk] (Lk 1:10) Angel (of the Lord): ‘aggelos’: from aggello (to bring tidings); a messenger. An angel, a celestial messenger, a being superior to man. God uses these beings as His messengers in promoting welfare of humans. (Lk 1:11) Fear: ‘phobos’: alarm or fright; - awe, fear, respect, reverence, terror. (Lk 1:12) John: ‘ioannes’: Joannes: John “Jehovah is a gracious giver” (Lk 1:13) I. “Plan”
Ephesians 3:14-19 Ephesians 3:1-6; Galatians 3:29; Eph 2:16; 5:17-18 Ro 16:25 (Paul’s endorsement); 2Ti 4:6-13 Luke 1:1-4; Eph 3:6; 2 Ti 4:5, 17 (Gk.); Ac 3:18; (Heb 2:3) John 15:27; 16:4; (Mk 1:1; Ac 11:15); 1Co 4:1 See Mk 4:14; 1Co 11:2, 23; Ac 9 II. “Dedication” Luke 1:3; Ac 11:4; 23:26; 24:2; 26:25; 1:1 III. “Purpose” Luke 1:4; Ac 2:36 (Gk.); 2Pe 1:16-19; Ac 18:25; Ro 2:18 1 Corinthians 14:19; Gal 6:6 (Gk.) 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Acts 2:32-36 2 Peter 1:16-21 Greek Word Study: Compile: ‘anatassomai’: from ‘ana’ (an intensive) and ‘tasso’ (to place in in one’s proper category): - to set in order, arrange (only in Lk 1:1); to arrange, compile. Syn: ‘horizo’, to determine, define. Narrative: ‘diegesis’: from ‘diegeomai’ (to relate fully), a recital: - narrative. Syn: ‘diaggello’, to announce thoroughly, declare fully. Accomplished: ‘plerophoreo’: from ‘pleres’ (complete) and ‘phoreo’ (to have a burden) (to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment): to carry out fully (in evidence) i.e. completely assure (or convince); entirely accomplish. Accomplish, fully, assure, (fulfilled). II. Of things: to make fully assured, give full proof of, confirm fully; (passive) to be fully established as true (Lk 1:1) [Perfect Passive Participle] (OT Fulfilled) From the Beginning: ‘Ap’ arches’: from ‘arche’ (noun meaning beginning): when used with preposition: spoken of time: the beginning, commencement: - From the beginning, e.g. of the gospel dispensation, or of the Christian experience (Lk 1:2; Jn 15:27; 2 Th 2:13; 1Jn 1:1; 2:7) Eyewitnesses: ‘autoptes’: from ‘autos’ (self) and ‘optanomai’ (to gaze, i.e. with wide-open eyes as at something remarkable): - self-seeing, i.e. an eyewitness. (Lk 1:2) Ministers: ‘huperetes’: from ‘hupo’ (under) and a derivative of ‘eresso’ (to row) an under-oarsman, i.e. subordinate (assistant): - minister, servant. In classical Greek, a common sailor or hired hand. Generally, a minister, associate in any work. Of a minister of the Word of Christ (Lk 1:2; Ac 26:16; 1Co 4:1) Syn: diakonos (a servant, minister, deacon) ‘doulos’ (servant, slave). Word: ‘logos’: something said (inc. the thought); (by implication) a topic (subject of discourse) Thayer: equivalent to instruction, preaching concerning this salvation (i.e. the salvation obtained through Christ) In an objective sense, what is communicated by instruction/doctrine. Specifically, the Doctrine concerning the attainment through Christ of Salvation in the Kingdom of God; simply (Mt 13:20-23; Mk 4:14-20; 8;32; 16:20; Lk 1:2…) Delivered: ‘paradidomi’: handed down (to surrender, entrust) (Lk 1:3) Followed1 All Things2 Closely3 for Some Time Past4: ‘parakoloutheo1 pas2 akribos3 anothen4’: To follow near, to investigate1 everything2 [pertaining to Christ] exactly3 from the beginning4. (Lk 1:3) Orderly Account: ‘kathexes’: from ‘kata’ (down) and ‘hexes’ (successive, afterword, next) [successively down] i.e. consecutively; orderly, in order. (Lk 1:3) Most Excellent: ‘kratistos’: Superlative of ‘kratos’ (dominion, might); strongest, i.e. (in dignity) Very Honorable: - most excellent. (Lk 1:4, Ac 23:26; 24:2; 26:25; 1:1) Theophilus: ‘theophilos’: from ‘theos’ (God) and ‘philos’ (properly dear, i.e. a friend): friend of God, lover of God; Theophilus, a Christian: - Theophilus. Certainty: ‘epiginosko1 ho asphaleia2’: to become fully acquainted with, to know fully1, to have certainty2 of the facts2; to have definite security2. (Lk 1:4) I. “An Introduction”
Ephesians 6:21-22; Col 4:7-9; Ac 20:4; 2Ti 4:12; Tit 3:12 Colossians 2:2 Colossians 4:7-9; 15-18; 1Thes 5:27; Philemon 2; 2 Ti 4:5 1 Corinthians 16:21; 1Ti 6:21; 2Ti 4:22; Tit 3:15 II. "Benediction” Ephesians 6:23-24; Gal 6:16; 2Thes 3:16; 1Pe 5:14 [Galatians 5:6; 1Thes 5:8]; 1Co 16:22 Ephesians 1:2-15; Ja 2:5; Dt 7:6; 26:18; 2Ti 1:9; Eph 5:27 Colossians 1:22; 1Thes 4:7; Ro 8:29-30; 8:16; Hb 2:14 Romans 3:24; 1Co 1:30; Eph 4:30; Ac 20:28, 32; 2:38 Romans 16:25; 8:28; 2Co 1:22; Tit 2:14; 1Pe 2:9; Php 4:7 John 19:30; 1Pe 1:2; 2Jn 1:3; Eph 2:4-5 Ephesians 2:1-10; Jn 3:16-18; Ro 5:6; Col 2:12, 13; Ti 3:4 Romans 4:16; 2Co 3:5; Jn 4:10; Ro 3:28; 1Co 1:29-30; Psalm 100:3; Col 3:10; Eph 4:24; 1:4; Col 1:10 Ephesians 3:14-19; Col 2:6-10 Ephesians 4:1-3; Php 1:27; Col 3:14 Ephesians 5:2; Ro 14:15; Jn 13:34; Ro 8:37; 4:25; Hb 7:27 Ephesians 5:21-6:9; Gen 3:16; 2:23; 1Co 6:15; Ex 20:12 Genesis 18:19; Dt 4:9; 6:7; 11:19; Ps 78:4; Prv 19:18; 22:6 Proverbs 29:17; [2 Ti 3:15]; Ps 62:12; Lev 25:43; Jn 13:13 Ephesians 6:10-20; 21-24 Greek Word Study: Beloved: ‘agapetos’: from ‘from agapao’; beloved: - (dearly, well) beloved, dear. Adjective from ‘agapao’, to love. Beloved, dear. Spoken of Christians, as united with God or each other in the bonds of Holy love. ‘Agapetoi,’ the plural; meaning conjoined in the bonds of Faith. “Beloved brothers” i.e. Christians, 1 Co 15:58, see (Eph 6:21; Php 4:1; Col 4:7, 9) Brother: ‘adelphos’: from 1 (as a connective particle) and ‘delphus’ (the womb). A brother (literal or figurative) near or remote [much like 1]: brother. Noun from the collative ‘a’ (1), denoting unity and ‘delphus’ (n.f.) a womb. Metaphorically, one who is connected with another in any kind of intimacy or fellowship; one of the same faith, a fellow Christian. An associate, colleague, in office or dignity. By implication, one beloved as a brother. (Eph 6:21) Faithful: ‘pistos’: from ‘peitho’: (object) trustworthy; (subject) trustful: believer, man of faith, faithful, sure trustworthy. Adjective from ‘peitho’, to win over, persuade. Worthy of belief, trust, or confidence, faithful. Faithful in duty to oneself and to others, of true fidelity; especially of ministers, servants, who are faithful in the performance of duty. (Mt 24:45; Eph 1:1; 6:21; …) Minister: ‘diakonos’: probably from an obsolete ‘diako’ (to run errands); an attendant i.e. (genitive) a waiter (at table or other menial duties); specially a Christian teacher and pastor (technically a deacon or deaconess): - attendant, deacon, minister, servant. Spoken of ministers, teachers of divine things who act for God. (1Co 3:5; ...Eph 6:21…) Encourage: ‘parakaleo’: from ‘para’ (alongside) and ‘kaleo (to call); to call alongside, to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation, or consolation). Comfort, encourage, to aid. To exhort in a way of consolation, encouragement, to console, comfort (…Eph 6:22…) Hearts: ‘kardia’: the heart. In NT used only figuratively: As the seat of the desires, feelings, affections, passions, impulses, i.e. the heart or mind. (Eph 6:22) Peace: ‘eirene’: probably from a primary verb ‘eiro’ (to join); peace (literal or figurative); (by implication) prosperity; - friendly, peace, +reconcile, safe. By implication, a state of peace, tranquility. Peace, meaning health, welfare, prosperity, and every kind of good. (Eph 6:23) Love: ‘agape’: from ‘agapao’: love, i.e. affection or benevolence. N. from ‘agapao’, to love. Love. Specifically, “the love of God” or “of Christ” The love derived from Christ. Spoken especially of goodwill toward others, the love of our neighbor, brotherly affection, which the Lord Jesus commands and inspires (Eph 6:23). In Eph 6:24 the present active participle used substantively ‘agapao’: of those loving the Lord, meaning “faithful disciples” or “followers of the Lord”: [devoted followers] Faith: ‘pistis’: from ‘peitho’, persuasion, i.e. credence; moral - especially reliance upon Christ for Salvation; (abstract) constancy in such profession; by extension the system of religious (gospel) truth itself: - assurance, belief, faith. As a technical term indicative of the means of appropriating what God in Christ has for man, resulting in the transformation of man’s character and way of life. Such can be termed gospel faith or Christian faith. Of Christ, faith in Christ: of Faith in Christ’s death, as ground of justification before God, saving faith, found only in Paul’s writings. (Eph 6:23) Grace: ‘charis’: (spiritual; esp. the divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in the life; inc. gratitude); - benefit, credit, favor, gift, grace (-ious). N. from ‘chairo’ (to rejoice) Grace, particularly that which causes joy, pleasure, gratification. Spoken of the grace, favor, and goodwill of God and Christ as exercised toward men; spoken of the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ in the benedictions at the close of most of the epistles. (Eph 6:24) Love incorruptible: ‘aphtharsia’: from ‘aphthartos’ (not corruptible); (genitive) unending existence, (fig) genuineness: - immortality, imperishable, incorruptible. [genuine love that never ends – eternal love] (Eph 6:24) I. “Spirit-Led Prayer”
Ephesians 6:16-17; Rev 19:11-21; 1Co 2:16 Ephesians 6:18a; Lk 18:1; Jude 20; Ro 8:26; Col 4:2-4 John 14:17, 26; 15:26; 16:13; 1Co 2:12-14; 1Jn 2:27 1 John 4:6; 5:6, 7; Ps 25:5 Romans 8:26-27; Zech 12:10; Eph 6:17, 18; Jn 14:16 Romans 4:7; 1Jn 1:9 II. “Persistent Prayer” Ephesians 6:18b; Mk 13:33; 1Tim 2:1-8 Luke 18:1-8; Lk 18:7, 8 1 Timothy 2:1-6; Ja 5:13-18 Mark 13:32-36; Ac 1:7; Heb 13:17; Mk 14:38; Lk 12:36 III. “Purposeful Prayer” Ephesians 6:18b-20; Col 4:3; 1Thes 5:25; 2Thes 3:1 Isaiah 50:4, 5; Eph 3:3; 2:12-13; 2Co 5:20 [see Acts 28:20] Proverbs 15:29; Job 42:8; Php 4:13; Matt 28:18-20 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Gal 6:14; 2Co 11:30; 12:9 1 Corinthians 4:20; Ro 15:13, 19; 1Thes 1:5 2Corinthians 4:7; 6:7; Zech 4:6; 2Co 10:4; 12:9 Acts 4:24-31 Greek Word Study: Praying: ‘proseuchomai’: from ‘promeletao’ (meditate beforehand) and ‘euchomai’ (to pray to God); i.e. Supplicate, Worship; - (make) prayer. To pray to God, offer prayer. (I) In NT, prayer is always directed to God, whether stated or implied. (II) The Manner and Means in which one prays is expressed either by a dative (1Co 11:5; 14:14-15; Ja 5:17) or with ‘en’(in) (Eph 6:18; Jude 20) In: ‘en’: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest; “in” at, (up-) on, by, etc. Implying in the power of someone; in the power or under the influence of the Spirit: ‘en pneumati,’ the dative singular of ‘pneuma.’ Of the manner or means, in the Agency or Power of… The Spirit: ‘pneuma’: Divine: God, Christ’s Spirit, the Holy Spirit. Of the Spirit of God. In the NT referred to as “the Spirit of God,” “the Holy Spirit,” in an absolute sense, as “the Spirit.” (I) the Holy Spirit as possessing being, intelligence, agency. As coming to and acting upon Christians, illuminating and empowering them, and remaining with them, imparting to them spiritual knowledge, aid, consolation, sanctification, and making intercession with and for them (Jn 14:17, 26; 15:26; 16:13; Ro 8:14, 16, 26-27…; Eph 3:16; 6:18…) All: ‘kairos’: ‘pas kairos’: an occasion, i.e. set or proper time; - age, opportunity, season. Generally, meaning time, season; particularly (Luke 21:36; Eph 6:18) Prayer: ‘proseuche’: from ‘proseuchomai’, prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel); - prayer, + pray fervently. To offer prayer to God. Particularly in singular (…Eph 6:18…) Supplication: ‘deesis’: from ‘deomai’ (to beg, ask, bind oneself); a petition: - pray(-er), supplication. Noun from ‘deomai’: to make known one’s particular need. Want, need. In the NT prayer as an expression of need, desire, etc. Generally spoken of any prayer (Eph 6:18) Keep alert: ‘agrupneo’: to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake; - (keep, stay) awake, keep alert, keep watch. (Eph 6:18) Perseverance: ‘proskarteresis’: from ‘proskartero’: (persistency): - perseverance. (to be earnest toward i.e.to prayer), to persevere, to be constantly diligent, perseverance. [strong, firm, constant] (Eph 6:18) Words: ‘logos’: from ‘lego’ (something said). N. from ‘lego: to speak intelligently; (I) a word, both the act of speaking and the thing spoken: A word, as uttered by a living voice, an utterance. Metonymically, the power of speech, delivery, oratory, eloquence (1Co 12:8; 2Co 11:6; Eph 6:19…) Proclaim: ‘gnorizo’: from a derivative of ‘ginosko’ (to know); to make known; subject to know; - make known, remind, proclaim, tell. Spoken of a teacher who unfolds divine things, to announce, declare, proclaim (…Eph 1:9; 6:19…) Mystery of the Gospel: ‘musterion ho euaggelion’: A mystery, i.e. something into one must be instructed before it can be known. In NT, spoken of Gospel Dispensation (Gentiles and Jews alike now welcomed into God’s Kingdom) (Eph 3:3, 4, 9) [spoken of in 6:19] Ambassador: ‘presbeuo’: from base of ‘presbuteros’ to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative (figurative: preacher): - be an ambassador. (Eph 6:20) Ought: ‘dei’: 3rd person singular active present of ‘deo’ (to bind), also ‘deon; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding): - are to do, it was fitting, necessary, ought, should. In the NT: it is necessary: particularly, so spoken of what is made necessary by divine appointment. (Jn 3:14; 20:9; Ac 4:2) [Eph 6:20] I. “Take Up Your Shield!”
Ephesians 1-5; 6:10-15 Ephesians 6:10-16; 1Jn 5:4; Ps 120:4; [Matt 13:19] [John 17:15; 2 Thess 3:3; 1Jn 2:13-14; 3:12; 5:18-19] Psalm 18:30, 35; Ps 5:12; 7:10; 18:2; 33:20 Psalm 144:1-2 John 10:1-9; Jn 14:6; Eph 2:18; Jn 10:11 Ephesians 2:18; 6:16; 6:11; Lk 17:5-6 1 John 5:4; Heb 11:1 1 Peter 1:13; Luke 12:35 II. “Gird Up Your Mind!” Ephesians 6:17a; 1 Thess 5:8 Isaiah 59:14-17, 20; Eph 3:14-21; 4:11-14 Romans 8:31-34; 37-39; 1Co 15:57; Jn 16:33 III. “Polish Your Sword!” Ephesians 6:16-17; 6:14; Is 59:17 Isaiah 49:1-3; Is 49-50 John 14:16-17, 25-27; Php 4:6-9 Hebrews 4:12; Is 49:2; Rev 1:16; 2:12 Romans 6:17-22; 2 Thess 2:13-14 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Ro 15:4; 2Pe 1:20-21 Revelation 19:11-21 Greek Word Study: Shield: ‘thureos’: from ‘thura’ (door), a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literal or figurative); - door, entrance, gate; a large shield (as door shaped): - shield. (Eph 6:16) Hb: ‘magen’ (Ps 18:30, 35; 144:2) Faith: ‘pistis’: from ‘peitho’ (to convince, confidence, certainty) persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God, or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstract constancy in such profession; by extension the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself: - assurance, belief, faith (-fulness). Of Christ, Faith in Christ: Of Faith in Christ’s death, as the ground of justification before God, saving faith, found only in Paul’s writings. (…Eph 2:8; 3:12; 6:16…) Can: ‘dunamai’: to be able or possible: - ability. To be able, have power, both in physical and moral sense. Extinguish: ‘sbennumi’; to extinguish, go out, quench. To Extinguish (literal or figurative). All: ‘pas’: all, any, every, the whole; -all (kinds, others, people, things), always, any (-one, -thing, -way), complete, every (-one, respect, -thing, turn, way, + -where) Adjective meaning all. Meaning all kinds, of every kind and sort including every possible variety (of flaming darts in Eph 6:16) Flaming: ‘puroo’; From ‘pur’ (fire) [(literal or figurative) burning, fiery, fire] To kindle i.e. (passive) to be ignited, glow (literal), be refined (by implication), or (figurative) to be inflamed (w/anger, grief, lust); - burn w/passion, set on fire, flaming. (Eph 6:16) Darts: ‘belos’: a missile, spear, or arrow; - dart. [from ‘ballo’ to throw: to cast, throw] (Eph 6:16) Evil One: ‘poneros’: when used in masculine singular: the Devil (as in Eph 6:16) Evil in a moral or spiritual sense, wicked, malicious, mischievous. With the definite article, the evil one, Satan (…Eph 6:16…) Helmet: ‘perikephalaia’: compound of ‘peri’ (around) and ‘kephale’ (the head); [encirclement of the head], i.e. a helmet: - helmet. Salvation: ‘soterion’: neuter of the same as [soteria] as [properly concrete, noun; defender or (by implication) defense: - salvation. Adjective from ‘soter’, a savior, deliverer. Delivering, bringing, salvation. In NT only in the Christian sense of saving, bringing salvation (Tit 2:11). Hence the neuter with the article is used as a substantive for salvation (Eph 6:17), for the doctrine of salvation (Ac 28:28), and by metonymy, the Savior (Lk 2:30; 3:6) Sword: ‘machaira’: probably feminine of a presumed derivative of ‘mache’ (battle, fight), a knife, i.e. dirk (dagger); (figurative) war, judicial punishment: - sword. (Short, double-edged sword Heb 4:12, Eph 6:17) Spirit: ‘pneuma’: Divine: God, Christ’s Spirit, the Holy Spirit. Of the Spirit of God. In the NT referred to as “the Spirit of God,” “the Holy Spirit,” in an absolute sense, as “the Spirit”; the Spirit of Christ as being communicated by Him after His resurrection and ascension. The same as the Spirit of Jesus Christ (Php 1:19); the Spirit of the Lord (2Co 3:17); the Spirit of God’s Son (Gal 4:6) The Holy Spirit is everywhere represented as being in intimate union with God the Father and God the Son. The Spirit and God the Father are interchanged (Eph 6:17) [‘machaira ho eimi pneuma’: Sword of the Spirit] Word of God: ‘rhema Theos’: an utterance (individual, collective, or special). Noun from ‘rheo’, to speak. That which is spoken, a statement, word. In NT ‘rhema’ often takes on a particular meaning from its adjuncts or context: Teaching, precept, doctrine (…Eph 5:26; 6:17…) ‘Theos’: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially the Supreme Divinity. Spoken of what comes forth (from God) is sent, given appointed from God. (…2 Tim 3:17) [‘rhema Theos’ means the entirety of God the Holy Spirit’s teaching in the Holy Scriptures] |
AuthorBrad Gentille, Lead Pastor Archives
March 2024
Categories |