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Bible Glossary — Meanings of Bible Words

Clear explanations of the words you meet in the Bible, each grounded in the passages where they are used. Where a meaning depends on interpretation, we say so.

12 words

A

Agape (love)A Greek word for love, used often in the New Testament for God's love and the love believers are to show.

E

Ekklesia (assembly)Greek for an assembly of people called together. The New Testament uses it for the gathered followers of Jesus, translated "church" or…

H

K

Koinonia (fellowship)Greek for sharing, partnership or fellowship: having something in common. The first believers devoted themselves to it.

L

Logos (Word)Greek for "word", "message" or "account". John's Gospel calls Jesus "the Word" who was with God and was God, and became flesh.

N

Nephesh (soul, life)A Hebrew word for life, living being, self or soul. It describes the whole living person, not only an inner part.

P

Parakletos (Helper)Greek for one called alongside to help, advocate or comfort. Jesus uses it for the Holy Spirit; 1 John uses it of…

R

Ruach (spirit, wind, breath)A Hebrew word that can mean wind, breath or spirit, depending on the context, including the Spirit of God.

S

T

TorahHebrew for instruction or teaching; the usual word translated "law". It also names the first five books of the Bible.

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