An expository dictionary of new testament words
What a fantastic idea! Here's a comprehensive list of New Testament words, along with their meanings and explanations:
Note: This is not an exhaustive list, but rather a selection of key words and phrases that are commonly used in the New Testament.
A
- Abba (Ἀββᾶ) - a term of endearment, meaning "Father" (Mark 14:36, Romans 8:15)
- Amen (Ἀμήν) - an expression of agreement or affirmation (Matthew 5:18, Revelation 22:20)
- Anthropos (ἄνθρωπος) - human being, man (Matthew 2:21, 1 Corinthians 15:45)
- Arche (ἀρχή) - beginning, origin (John 1:1, Hebrews 1:2)
B
- Baptismos (βαπτισμός) - baptism (Matthew 3:13, Romans 6:3)
- Christos (Χριστός) - anointed one, Messiah (Matthew 1:1, John 1:41)
- Dikaioo (δικαίω) - to justify, declare righteous (Romans 3:24, Galatians 2:16)
E
- Ek (ἐκ) - out of, from (Matthew 1:21, John 1:14)
- Ekklesia (ἐκκλησία) - church, assembly (Matthew 16:18, 1 Corinthians 12:12)
- Epistole (ἐπιστολή) - letter (2 Corinthians 1:1, Philippians 4:3)
G
- Gnosis (γνῶσις) - knowledge (John 17:3, Philippians 3:8)
- Graphe (γραφή) - writing, scripture (John 1:45, 2 Timothy 3:16)
- Hallelujah (Ἁλληλούια) - praise the Lord (Revelation 19:1, 19:6)
I
- Iesous (Ἰησοῦς) - Jesus (Matthew 1:21, John 1:17)
- Ioudaios (Ἰουδαῖος) - Jew (Matthew 2:1, Acts 10:2)
- Iota (ἰῶτα) - smallest letter, smallest part (Matthew 5:18, Luke 16:10)
K
- Kairos (καιρός) - opportune time, season (Matthew 3:2, Luke 12:55)
- Katharos (καθαρός) - pure, clean (Matthew 5:8, 1 Peter 1:22)
- Kyrios (κύριος) - Lord (Matthew 1:20, Romans 10:9)
L
- Logos (λόγος) - word, reason (John 1:1, 1 John 1:1)
- Loutron (λουτρόν) - washing, baptism (John 13:10, 1 Corinthians 6:11)
M
- Megas (μέγας) - great, large (Matthew 5:48, Luke 12:15)
- Melchizedek (Μελχισεδек) - king of righteousness (Hebrews 5:6, 7:1)
- Metanoia (μετάνοια) - repentance, change of mind (Matthew 3:2, Acts 26:20)
N
- Nomos (νόμος) - law (Romans 7:7, Galatians 3:12)
- Nous (νοῦς) - mind, understanding (Matthew 22:37, 1 Corinthians 2:16)
O
- Oikos (οἶκος) - house, family (Matthew 10:25, 1 Timothy 3:15)
- Oikonomia (οἰκονομία) - administration, stewardship (Ephesians 3:2, 1 Corinthians 9:17)
P
- Pneuma (πνεῦμα) - spirit (Matthew 1:20, Romans 8:9)
- Pistis (πίστις) - faith (Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:26)
- Polemos (πόλεμος) - war, conflict (Matthew 22:37, 1 Corinthians 9:25)
R
- Rhema (ῥήμα) - spoken word, message (Matthew 4:4, Hebrews 1:1)
- Soter (σωτήρ) - savior (Matthew 1:21, Luke 2:11)
T
- Teleios (τέλειος) - complete, perfect (Matthew 5:48, James 1:4)
- Theos (θεός) - God (Matthew 1:23, John 1:1)
- Thlipsis (θλῖψις) - tribulation, affliction (Matthew 24:21, 1 Thessalonians 3:3)
X
- Xanthos (ξανθός) - yellow, golden (Revelation 1:14, 15:6)
Y
- YHWH (יְהוָה) - the Lord, God (Matthew 1:22, John 17:3)
Z
- Zeteo (ζητέω) - to seek, search (Matthew 2:4, Luke 2:44)
This is just a small sample of the many words and phrases used in the New Testament. I hope this helps you in your studies and understanding of the Bible!