The transliteration of a Hebrew word signifying that something is certain, valid, truthful, or faithful; it is often used at the end of biblical songs, hymns, and prayers.

A term of slander, which was variously interpreted “lord of flies,” “lord of dung,” or “ruler of demons”; 2 Kg 1:2; Mk 3:22

The Greek word skandalizo has a root meaning of “snare” or “trap,” but has no real English counterpart.

The Greek word skandalizo has a root meaning of “snare” or “trap,” but has no real English counterpart.

The Greek word skandalizo has a root meaning of “snare” or “trap,” but has no real English counterpart.

A Roman officer who commanded about 100 soldiers

A group of Jewish temple officers that included the high priest, captain of the temple, temple overseers, and treasurers

Or cohort, a Roman military unit that numbered as many as 600 men

An OT measurement of distance that equaled about 18 inches

Originally a federation of 10 Gentile towns east of the Jordan River

A small silver Roman coin, which was equal to a day’s wage for a common laborer

Plural of "denarius". A small silver Roman coin, which was equal to a day’s wage for a common laborer

Jewish engagement was a binding agreement that could only be broken by divorce.

The Greek word for the place of the dead; it corresponds to the Hebrew word Sheol.

The Latin word Praetorium was used by Greek writers for the residence of the Roman governor; it may also refer to military headquarters, the imperial court, or the emperor’s guard.

Gk gehenna; Aramaic for Valley of Hinnom on the south side of Jerusalem; it was formerly a place of human sacrifice and in NT times a place for the burning of garbage; the place of final judgment for those rejecting Christ.

Gk gehenna; Aramaic for Valley of Hinnom on the south side of Jerusalem; it was formerly a place of human sacrifice and in NT times a place for the burning of garbage; the place of final judgment for those rejecting Christ.

The name of the Idumean family ruling Palestine from 37 b.c. to a.d. 95; the main rulers from this family mentioned in the NT are:
Herod I (37 b.c.–4 b.c.) also known as Herod the Great; built the great temple in Jerusalem and massacred the male babies in Bethlehem
Herod Antipas (4 b.c.–a.d. 39) – son of Herod the Great; ruled one-fourth of his father’s kingdom (Galilee and Perea); killed John the Baptist and mocked Jesus
Agrippa I (a.d. 37–44) – grandson of Herod the Great; beheaded James the apostle and imprisoned Peter
Agrippa II (a.d. 52–c. 95) – great-grandson of Herod the Great; heard Paul’s defense

Political supporters of Herod the Great and his family

A term of praise derived from the Hebrew word for save

This is a phrase used only by Jesus to testify to the certainty and importance of His words; in Mt, Mk and Lk it is literally Amen, I say to you, and in Jn it is literally Amen, amen, I say to you.

The Greek word psyche can be translated life or soul.

Or Mary of Magdala; Magdala was probably on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, north of Tiberias.

Or the Christ; the Greek word Christos means “the anointed one”.

A mountain east of Jerusalem, across the Kidron Valley

A person from Nazareth; growing up in Nazareth was an aspect of the Messiah’s humble beginnings; Jn 1:46.

The Israelite festival celebrated on the fourteenth day of the first month in the early spring. It was a celebration of the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt, commemorating the final plague on Egypt when the firstborn were killed.

In Judaism a religious sect that followed the whole written and oral law

Pontius Pilate was governor of the province of Judea a.d. 26–36.

A person from another race or religion who went through a prescribed ritual to become a Jew

The Hebrew word Rabbi means my great one; it is used of a recognized teacher of the Scriptures.

Literally bread of presentation; 12 loaves, representing the 12 tribes of Israel, put on the table in the holy place in the tabernacle, and later in the temple. The priests ate the previous week’s loaves; Ex 25:30; 29:32; Lv 24:5-9.

In Judaism a religious sect that followed primarily the first 5 books of the OT (Torah or Pentateuch)

People of mixed, Gentile/Jewish ancestry who lived between Galilee and Judea and were hated by the Jews

The supreme council of Judaism with 70 members, patterned after Moses’ 70 elders

A professional group in Judaism that copied the law of Moses and interpreted it, especially in legal cases

A professional group in Judaism that copied the law of Moses and interpreted it, especially in legal cases

The strong Greek word doulos cannot be accurately translated in English by “servant” or “bond servant”; the HCSB translates this word as “slave,” not out of insensitivity to the legitimate concerns of modern English speakers, but out of a commitment to accurately convey the brutal reality of the Roman empire’s inhumane institution as well as the ownership called for by Christ.

The most frequent title Jesus used for Himself; Dn 7:13

A place where the Jewish people met for prayer, worship and teaching of the Scriptures

Or tent, or shelter; terms used for temporary housing

Fringe put on the clothing of devout Jews to remind them to keep the law; Nm 15:37-41

In the Jerusalem temple, the complex included the sanctuary (the holy place and the holy of holies), at least 4 courtyards (for priests, Jewish men, Jewish women, and Gentiles), numerous gates, and several covered walkways.

A seven-day festival celebrated in conjunction with the Passover; Ex 12:1-20

The Greek word is magoi; The English word “Magi” is based on a Persian word. They were eastern sages who observed the heavens for signs and omens.