Words starting with "A"
“So be it,” or “surely.” The word comes from a Hebrew root word, which means “to be faithful, trustworthy.” It is said in agreement to an oath, a prayer, or a statement. In Revelation, it is used as a title for Jesus.
AMEN
A linear measure roughly the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.
CUBIT
The descriptive name of Satan in the Christian Greek Scriptures, which means “Slanderer.”
DEVIL
Abstinence from all food for a limited period.
FAST
The violent hybrid sons who were the children of materialized angels and the daughters of men before the Flood.
NEPHILIM
Meaning “chief of the angels.” The prefix “arch” means “chief” or “principal.”
ARCHANGEL
A secondary wife who was often a slave girl.
CONCUBINE
A Roman silver coin that weighed about 3.85 g (0.124 oz t) and bore an image of Caesar on one side. It was the daily wage of a laborer and was the “head tax” coin exacted by the Romans from the Jews.
Primarily, the oldest son of a father
FIRSTBORN
A designation applied to Satan, the prince, or ruler, of the demons.
BEELZEBUB
The Hebrew word basically means “to smear with liquid.” Oil was applied to a person or an object to symbolize dedication to a special service. In the Christian Greek Scriptures, the word is also used of the pouring out of holy spirit on those chosen for the heavenly hope.
ANOINT
A designation for the last 27 books of the Bible, commonly called the New Testament. The books were written by eight Jewish Christians: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, James, Peter, and Jude.
CHRISTIAN GREEK SCRIPTURES
In the Christian Greek Scriptures, this word refers to a Greek silver coin, which at that time weighed 3.4 g
DRACHMA
Dried sap (gum resin) from trees and bushes of certain species of the genus Boswellia. When burned, it gave off a sweet-smelling fragrance.
FRANKINCENSE
A reedlike aquatic plant used in making such things as baskets, containers, and boats. It was also used to make a writing material similar to paper and was used in many scrolls.
PAPYRUS
From the Hebrew mal·ʼakhʹ and the Greek agʹge·los. Both words literally mean “messenger”
ANGELS
A Roman family name that became a title for the Roman emperors. Augustus, Tiberius, and Claudius are mentioned by name in the Bible, and though Nero is not mentioned by name, it applies to him as well.
CAESAR
A composition, lyrical or musical, expressing deep sorrow, such as the grief expressed because of the death of a friend or a loved one; a lamentation.
DIRGE
A linear unit for measuring the depth of water, equal to 1.8 m (6 ft).
FATHOM
One who intercedes between two parties in order to reconcile them. In the Scriptures, Moses and Jesus are the .......... of the Law covenant and the new covenant respectively.
MEDIATOR
In the Hebrew Scriptures, the concept was connected with sacrifices that were made to allow people to approach God and worship him.
ATONEMENT
A professional officer in the ancient Roman military. Roman legions, usually numbering some 6,000 men, were divided into 60 centuries, or groups of about 100 soldiers, each commanded by a .......
CENTURION
A god of the Philistines. The etymology of the word is uncertain, but some scholars associate it with the Hebrew word dagh (fish).
DAGON
Also called the Festival of Tabernacles, or the Festival of Ingathering. It was held on Ethanim 15-21.
FESTIVAL OF BOOTHS
The second of the three major festivals that all Jewish males were required to celebrate in Jerusalem.
PENTECOST