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Greek Thoughts Archives
February 24, 2013
This week we continue our study of σὲβομαι (Strong's #4576), which means to worship in the sense of showing reverence, respect, and honor. In Greek literature, this word can be used either to express honor and respect to human dignitaries or as a religious expression toward God. Our purpose…
February 17, 2013
In previous weeks, we did an extensive study on προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), the primary Greek word which means to worship as expressed in submission and reverence. This week we begin a study of another important word that is translated "worship" in many English translations, σὲβομαι…
February 10, 2013
This week we continue our study of προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), which is translated "worship," and will conclude our study of the scriptures on this topic which are taken from the Book of Revelation. Prior to the public ministry of Jesus, προσκυνὲω represented the physical posture…
February 3, 2013
Please note that all Biblical quotes, in this and all other lessons posted to Greek Thoughts, are from the literal translation produced by BTE Ministries - The Bible Translation and Exegesis Institute of America. Today, we continue our study of προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), which is rendered as "worship"…
January 27, 2013
Please note that all Biblical quotes, in this and all other lessons posted to Greek Thoughts, are from the literal translation produced by BTE Ministries - The Bible Translation and Exegesis Institute of America. This week we return to the second chapter of Matthew for a special in-depth study of προσκυνὲω…
January 20, 2013
Please note that all Biblical quotes, in this and all other lessons posted to Greek Thoughts, are from the literal translation produced by BTE Ministries - The Bible Translation and Exegesis Institute of America. We are continuing our study of προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), which is rendered in the English…
January 13, 2013
Please note that all Biblical quotes, in this and all other lessons posted to Greek Thoughts, are from the literal translation produced by BTE Ministries - The Bible Translation and Exegesis Institute of America. This week we continue our study of προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), our focus being on the…
January 6, 2013
Please note that all Biblical quotes are from the Literal Translation. This week we continue our study of προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), the Greek word most often used for the English translation "worship." Προσκυνὲω is a compound word that represents a form of worship which shows reverence…
December 30, 2012
Please note that all Biblical quotes are from the Literal Translation. This week we continue our study of προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), which is translated "worship." Προσκυνὲω is a compound word meaning "to kiss toward" and represents a form of worship that shows reverence and submission…
December 23, 2012
Please note that all Biblical quotes are from the Literal Translation. This week's study is a continuation of our study of προσκυνὲω (Strong's #4352), the Greek word most often used for the English translation "worship." Προσκυνὲω is compounded from the preposition πρὸς…
December 16, 2012
Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. For many Christians today the word worship means, "to sing"; but the true meaning of the word as it is used in scripture means something very different. Since worship is an important function in the Church, we should study its Biblical…
December 9, 2012
Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. Today we conclude our study of the adjective ταπεινὸς (Strong's #5011), which describes the condition or state of one who is humble or lowly. So far we have learned that it is necessary for a person to be in this position,…
December 2, 2012
Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. This week continues our study of the adjective ταπεινὸς (Strong's #5011), which describes the condition or state of one who is humble or lowly. Last week we considered the principle of humbleness from the perspective of…
November 25, 2012
Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. Last week we began our study of the adjective ταπεινὸς (Strong's #5011), which describes the condition or state of one who is humble or lowly. We looked at Matthew 11:25-30 which uniquely describes the believer's…
November 18, 2012
Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. In the last five studies, we concentrated on the verb ταπεινὸω (Strong's #5013), which expresses the action of the humbling or leveling process. This week we begin a study of the adjective form ταπεινὸς…
