{
  "god": {
    "ot_term": "אֱלֹהִים",
    "ot_transliteration": "Elohim",
    "ot_meaning": "God (plural of majesty)",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H430",
      "H410",
      "H433"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>Elohim</strong> (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.",
    "nt_term": "Θεός",
    "nt_transliteration": "Theos",
    "nt_meaning": "God",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2316"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>Theos</strong> (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally."
  },
  "lord": {
    "ot_term": "יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי",
    "ot_transliteration": "YHWH / Adonai",
    "ot_meaning": "The LORD / Lord",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H3068",
      "H136",
      "H113"
    ],
    "ot_note": "When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton <strong>YHWH</strong> (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's <strong>Adonai</strong> (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.",
    "nt_term": "Κύριος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Kurios",
    "nt_meaning": "Lord, Master",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2962"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>Kurios</strong> (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint."
  },
  "love": {
    "ot_term": "אַהֲבָה / חֶסֶד",
    "ot_transliteration": "Ahavah / Chesed",
    "ot_meaning": "Love / Loyal-love",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H160",
      "H157",
      "H2617"
    ],
    "ot_note": "Hebrew uses <strong>ahavah</strong> (אַהֲבָה) for love generally, but the covenant term <strong>chesed</strong> (חֶסֶד) describes God's steadfast, loyal love—faithful covenant commitment beyond mere emotion.",
    "nt_term": "ἀγάπη",
    "nt_transliteration": "Agape",
    "nt_meaning": "Divine love",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G26",
      "G25"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>agape</strong> (ἀγάπη) denotes self-sacrificial, unconditional love—the highest form of love, characterizing God's nature (1 John 4:8) and the love Christians are called to demonstrate."
  },
  "faith": {
    "ot_term": "אֱמוּנָה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Emunah",
    "ot_meaning": "Faithfulness, trust",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H530",
      "H539"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>emunah</strong> (אֱמוּנָה) encompasses both faith and faithfulness—trusting God and being trustworthy. It implies steadfast reliability, as in 'The just shall live by his faith' (Habakkuk 2:4).",
    "nt_term": "πίστις",
    "nt_transliteration": "Pistis",
    "nt_meaning": "Faith, belief, trust",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G4102",
      "G4103"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>pistis</strong> (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1)."
  },
  "grace": {
    "ot_term": "חֵן",
    "ot_transliteration": "Chen",
    "ot_meaning": "Grace, favor",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H2580"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>chen</strong> (חֵן) means grace or favor—unmerited kindness bestowed by a superior. Noah 'found grace in the eyes of the LORD' (Genesis 6:8), receiving undeserved favor.",
    "nt_term": "χάρις",
    "nt_transliteration": "Charis",
    "nt_meaning": "Grace, favor",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G5485"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>charis</strong> (χάρις) denotes unmerited divine favor—God's kindness toward the undeserving. Salvation is 'by grace through faith' (Ephesians 2:8), not human merit."
  },
  "mercy": {
    "ot_term": "רַחֲמִים",
    "ot_transliteration": "Rachamim",
    "ot_meaning": "Compassion, mercy",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>rachamim</strong> (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (<em>rechem</em>), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature.",
    "nt_term": "ἔλεος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Eleos",
    "nt_meaning": "Mercy, compassion",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>eleos</strong> (ἔλεος) denotes compassionate mercy—pity for those in distress. God is 'rich in mercy' (Ephesians 2:4), withholding deserved punishment and granting undeserved kindness.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H7356",
      "H2617",
      "H2603"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G1656",
      "G3628"
    ]
  },
  "righteous": {
    "ot_term": "צַדִּיק",
    "ot_transliteration": "Tzaddik",
    "ot_meaning": "Righteous one",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>tzaddik</strong> (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root <em>tzedek</em> (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice.",
    "nt_term": "δίκαιος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Dikaios",
    "nt_meaning": "Righteous, just",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>dikaios</strong> (δίκαιος) means righteous or just—conforming to God's standard. Christ's righteousness is imputed to believers through faith (Romans 4:5), making them legally righteous before God.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H6662",
      "H6664",
      "H6666"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G1342",
      "G1343"
    ]
  },
  "salvation": {
    "ot_term": "יְשׁוּעָה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Yeshuah",
    "ot_meaning": "Salvation, deliverance",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>yeshuah</strong> (יְשׁוּעָה) means salvation or deliverance—rescue from danger or enemies. This is the root of 'Jesus' (<em>Yeshua</em>), meaning 'YHWH saves.'",
    "nt_term": "σωτηρία",
    "nt_transliteration": "Soteria",
    "nt_meaning": "Salvation, deliverance",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>soteria</strong> (σωτηρία) denotes salvation, deliverance, or preservation—rescue from sin's penalty and power. It encompasses justification, sanctification, and glorification.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H3444",
      "H3467",
      "H8668"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G4991",
      "G4992"
    ]
  },
  "redeem": {
    "ot_term": "גָּאַל",
    "ot_transliteration": "Gaal",
    "ot_meaning": "To redeem, act as kinsman-redeemer",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>gaal</strong> (גָּאַל) means to redeem or act as kinsman-redeemer (<em>go'el</em>)—buying back family property or relatives. It foreshadows Christ redeeming His people through His blood.",
    "nt_term": "λυτρόω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Lutroo",
    "nt_meaning": "To redeem, ransom",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>lutroo</strong> (λυτρόω) means to redeem or ransom—purchasing freedom by paying a price. Christ redeemed us 'with the precious blood' (1 Peter 1:18-19), the ransom for sin.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H1350",
      "H6299",
      "H7069"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3084",
      "G1805",
      "G629"
    ]
  },
  "covenant": {
    "ot_term": "בְּרִית",
    "ot_transliteration": "Berit",
    "ot_meaning": "Covenant, treaty",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>berit</strong> (בְּרִית) denotes a covenant—a binding agreement, often ratified by blood sacrifice. God's covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic) structure redemptive history, culminating in the New Covenant.",
    "nt_term": "διαθήκη",
    "nt_transliteration": "Diatheke",
    "nt_meaning": "Covenant, testament",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>diatheke</strong> (διαθήκη) means covenant or testament—a binding arrangement. The New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34) is ratified by Christ's blood, surpassing the old (Hebrews 8:6-13).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H1285"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G1242"
    ]
  },
  "glory": {
    "ot_term": "כָּבוֹד",
    "ot_transliteration": "Kavod",
    "ot_meaning": "Glory, weight, honor",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>kavod</strong> (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (<em>Shekinah</em>) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11).",
    "nt_term": "δόξα",
    "nt_transliteration": "Doxa",
    "nt_meaning": "Glory, majesty, splendor",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>doxa</strong> (δόξα) means glory, splendor, or magnificence—the radiant manifestation of God's perfection. Christ revealed the Father's glory: 'we beheld his glory' (John 1:14).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H3519",
      "H1926"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G1391"
    ]
  },
  "holy": {
    "ot_term": "קָדוֹשׁ",
    "ot_transliteration": "Qadosh",
    "ot_meaning": "Holy, set apart",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>qadosh</strong> (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection.",
    "nt_term": "ἅγιος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Hagios",
    "nt_meaning": "Holy, sacred, set apart",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>hagios</strong> (ἅγιος) denotes holiness—moral purity and separation unto God. Believers are called 'saints' (<em>hagioi</em>), those set apart for God through Christ's sanctifying work.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H6918",
      "H6944"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G40"
    ]
  },
  "peace": {
    "ot_term": "שָׁלוֹם",
    "ot_transliteration": "Shalom",
    "ot_meaning": "Peace, wholeness, prosperity",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>shalom</strong> (שָׁלוֹם) encompasses peace, wholeness, completeness, and welfare—not merely absence of conflict but positive flourishing. God is <em>Jehovah-Shalom</em>, 'the LORD is Peace' (Judges 6:24).",
    "nt_term": "εἰρήνη",
    "nt_transliteration": "Eirene",
    "nt_meaning": "Peace, harmony",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>eirene</strong> (εἰρήνη) means peace or harmony—both the inner tranquility of reconciliation with God and relational harmony. Christ is 'our peace' (Ephesians 2:14), reconciling us to God.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H7965"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G1515"
    ]
  },
  "spirit": {
    "ot_term": "רוּחַ",
    "ot_transliteration": "Ruach",
    "ot_meaning": "Spirit, wind, breath",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>ruach</strong> (רוּחַ) means spirit, wind, or breath—invisible but powerful. It describes both the Holy Spirit and the human spirit. God's Spirit gives life and empowers His people.",
    "nt_term": "πνεῦμα",
    "nt_transliteration": "Pneuma",
    "nt_meaning": "Spirit, wind, breath",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>pneuma</strong> (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (<em>Pneuma Hagion</em>) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H7307"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G4151"
    ]
  },
  "wisdom": {
    "ot_term": "חָכְמָה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Chokhmah",
    "ot_meaning": "Wisdom, skill",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>chokhmah</strong> (חָכְמָה) denotes wisdom—practical skill in living righteously. 'The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom' (Proverbs 9:10), grounding all true knowledge in reverence for God.",
    "nt_term": "σοφία",
    "nt_transliteration": "Sophia",
    "nt_meaning": "Wisdom, insight",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>sophia</strong> (σοφία) means wisdom or insight—skillful living and right judgment. Christ is 'the wisdom of God' (1 Corinthians 1:24), and God gives wisdom liberally to those who ask (James 1:5).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H2451",
      "H2454"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G4678"
    ]
  },
  "truth": {
    "ot_term": "אֱמֶת",
    "ot_transliteration": "Emet",
    "ot_meaning": "Truth, faithfulness",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>emet</strong> (אֱמֶת) means truth or faithfulness—reliability and conformity to reality. God is true (<em>emet</em>), utterly faithful to His word and character.",
    "nt_term": "ἀλήθεια",
    "nt_transliteration": "Aletheia",
    "nt_meaning": "Truth, reality",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>aletheia</strong> (ἀλήθεια) denotes truth or reality—that which corresponds to actuality. Jesus declared, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life' (John 14:6), embodying ultimate reality.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H571"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G225"
    ]
  },
  "sin": {
    "ot_term": "חַטָּאת",
    "ot_transliteration": "Chatta'ah",
    "ot_meaning": "Sin, missing the mark",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>chatta'ah</strong> (חַטָּאת) means sin—missing the mark of God's standard. It encompasses rebellion, transgression, and falling short of divine holiness.",
    "nt_term": "ἁμαρτία",
    "nt_transliteration": "Hamartia",
    "nt_meaning": "Sin, missing the mark",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>hamartia</strong> (ἁμαρτία) means sin—missing the target of God's perfection. 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23), requiring Christ's atoning sacrifice.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H2403",
      "H2399",
      "H5771"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G266",
      "G265"
    ]
  },
  "kingdom": {
    "ot_term": "מַלְכוּת",
    "ot_transliteration": "Malkhut",
    "ot_meaning": "Kingdom, reign, royal power",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>malkhut</strong> (מַלְכוּת) denotes kingdom or royal rule—the realm and reign of a king. God's kingdom represents His sovereign rule over all creation.",
    "nt_term": "βασιλεία",
    "nt_transliteration": "Basileia",
    "nt_meaning": "Kingdom, reign",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>basileia</strong> (βασιλεία) means kingdom—both the realm ruled and the exercise of royal authority. The 'kingdom of God' is central to Jesus' teaching, representing God's saving rule breaking into history.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H4438",
      "H4467"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G932"
    ]
  },
  "sacrifice": {
    "ot_term": "זֶבַח",
    "ot_transliteration": "Zevach",
    "ot_meaning": "Sacrifice, offering",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>zevach</strong> (זֶבַח) denotes a sacrifice or offering—an animal slaughtered for worship. Old Testament sacrifices foreshadowed Christ, 'the Lamb of God' (John 1:29).",
    "nt_term": "θυσία",
    "nt_transliteration": "Thusia",
    "nt_meaning": "Sacrifice, offering",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>thusia</strong> (θυσία) means sacrifice or offering. Christ offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice 'once for all' (Hebrews 10:10), ending the need for repeated animal sacrifices.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H2077",
      "H2076"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2378"
    ]
  },
  "word": {
    "ot_term": "דָּבָר",
    "ot_transliteration": "Davar",
    "ot_meaning": "Word, thing, matter",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>davar</strong> (דָּבָר) means word, thing, or matter—God's creative and authoritative speech. 'By the word of the LORD were the heavens made' (Psalm 33:6).",
    "nt_term": "λόγος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Logos",
    "nt_meaning": "Word, reason, message",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>Logos</strong> (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H1697"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3056",
      "G4487"
    ]
  },
  "church": {
    "nt_term": "ἐκκλησία",
    "nt_transliteration": "Ekklesia",
    "nt_meaning": "Assembly, church",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>ekklesia</strong> (ἐκκλησία) means assembly or called-out ones—the gathering of believers. Christ builds His church (Matthew 16:18), the body of Christ comprising all the redeemed.",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G1577"
    ]
  },
  "baptize": {
    "nt_term": "βαπτίζω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Baptizo",
    "nt_meaning": "To baptize, immerse",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>baptizo</strong> (βαπτίζω) means to dip, immerse, or baptize. Christian baptism symbolizes identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4).",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G907"
    ]
  },
  "gospel": {
    "nt_term": "εὐαγγέλιον",
    "nt_transliteration": "Euangelion",
    "nt_meaning": "Good news, gospel",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>euangelion</strong> (εὐαγγέλιον) means good news or gospel—the message of salvation through Christ's death and resurrection. It's 'the power of God unto salvation' (Romans 1:16).",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2098"
    ]
  },
  "worship": {
    "ot_term": "שָׁחָה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Shachah",
    "ot_meaning": "To bow down, worship",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>shachah</strong> (שָׁחָה) means to bow down or prostrate oneself in worship—physical expression of reverence and submission to God. True worship involves both outward posture and inward devotion.",
    "nt_term": "προσκυνέω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Proskuneo",
    "nt_meaning": "To worship, bow down",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>proskuneo</strong> (προσκυνέω) means to worship or pay homage—literally 'to kiss toward.' Jesus taught that true worshipers must worship 'in spirit and in truth' (John 4:24).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H7812"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G4352"
    ]
  },
  "prayer": {
    "ot_term": "תְּפִלָּה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Tefillah",
    "ot_meaning": "Prayer, intercession",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>tefillah</strong> (תְּפִלָּה) means prayer or intercession—communion with God through petition and praise. Solomon's temple was to be 'a house of prayer for all people' (Isaiah 56:7).",
    "nt_term": "προσευχή",
    "nt_transliteration": "Proseuche",
    "nt_meaning": "Prayer, petition",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>proseuche</strong> (προσευχή) denotes prayer—communication with God. Believers are exhorted to 'pray without ceasing' (1 Thessalonians 5:17) and 'in everything by prayer and supplication' present requests to God (Philippians 4:6).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H8605"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G4335",
      "G4336"
    ]
  },
  "praise": {
    "ot_term": "הָלַל",
    "ot_transliteration": "Halal",
    "ot_meaning": "To praise, celebrate",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>halal</strong> (הָלַל) means to praise or celebrate boisterously—the root of 'Hallelujah' (praise YHWH). The Psalms overflow with calls to praise God for His character and works.",
    "nt_term": "αἰνέω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Aineo",
    "nt_meaning": "To praise, extol",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>aineo</strong> (αἰνέω) means to praise or extol—expressing admiration and gratitude. The early church devoted themselves to 'praising God' (Acts 2:47) continually.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H1984",
      "H8416"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G134",
      "G136"
    ]
  },
  "temple": {
    "ot_term": "הֵיכָל",
    "ot_transliteration": "Heikhal",
    "ot_meaning": "Temple, palace",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>heikhal</strong> (הֵיכָל) denotes God's temple or palace—the sacred dwelling place where God's presence resided. Solomon's temple was the center of Israel's worship until its destruction.",
    "nt_term": "ναός",
    "nt_transliteration": "Naos",
    "nt_meaning": "Temple, sanctuary",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>naos</strong> (ναός) means temple or inner sanctuary. Paul declares believers are 'the temple of the living God' (2 Corinthians 6:16), individually (1 Corinthians 6:19) and corporately as the church.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H1964"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3485",
      "G2411"
    ]
  },
  "altar": {
    "ot_term": "מִזְבֵּחַ",
    "ot_transliteration": "Mizbeach",
    "ot_meaning": "Altar, place of sacrifice",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>mizbeach</strong> (מִזְבֵּחַ) means altar—from the root 'to slaughter.' Altars were places where sacrifices were offered to God, pointing forward to Christ's ultimate sacrifice.",
    "nt_term": "θυσιαστήριον",
    "nt_transliteration": "Thusiastērion",
    "nt_meaning": "Altar",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>thusiastērion</strong> (θυσιαστήριον) denotes an altar for sacrifice. Hebrews 13:10 declares 'We have an altar' from which temple priests cannot eat—referring to Christ's sacrifice outside the camp.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H4196"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2379"
    ]
  },
  "priest": {
    "ot_term": "כֹּהֵן",
    "ot_transliteration": "Kohen",
    "ot_meaning": "Priest",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>kohen</strong> (כֹּהֵן) denotes a priest—one who mediates between God and people through sacrifices and intercession. Aaron and his descendants served as Israel's priests, foreshadowing Christ the Great High Priest.",
    "nt_term": "ἱερεύς",
    "nt_transliteration": "Hiereus",
    "nt_meaning": "Priest",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>hiereus</strong> (ἱερεύς) means priest. Christ is our eternal High Priest (Hebrews 4:14) after the order of Melchizedek, and believers form a 'royal priesthood' (1 Peter 2:9).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H3548"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2409"
    ]
  },
  "angel": {
    "ot_term": "מַלְאָךְ",
    "ot_transliteration": "Mal'akh",
    "ot_meaning": "Angel, messenger",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>mal'akh</strong> (מַלְאָךְ) means angel or messenger—a heavenly being sent by God. Angels serve as God's messengers, worship Him, and minister to believers (Hebrews 1:14).",
    "nt_term": "ἄγγελος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Angelos",
    "nt_meaning": "Angel, messenger",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>angelos</strong> (ἄγγελος) means angel or messenger. Angels announced Christ's birth (Luke 2:9-14), ministered to Him (Matthew 4:11), and will accompany His return (Matthew 25:31).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H4397"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G32"
    ]
  },
  "heaven": {
    "ot_term": "שָׁמַיִם",
    "ot_transliteration": "Shamayim",
    "ot_meaning": "Heaven, sky",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>shamayim</strong> (שָׁמַיִם) means heaven or sky—God's dwelling place and the realm above earth. 'The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's' (Psalm 115:16), yet 'the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him' (1 Kings 8:27).",
    "nt_term": "οὐρανός",
    "nt_transliteration": "Ouranos",
    "nt_meaning": "Heaven, sky",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>ouranos</strong> (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H8064"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3772"
    ]
  },
  "earth": {
    "ot_term": "אֶרֶץ",
    "ot_transliteration": "Eretz",
    "ot_meaning": "Earth, land",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>eretz</strong> (אֶרֶץ) means earth or land—the physical world God created. 'The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof' (Psalm 24:1), given to humanity as stewards.",
    "nt_term": "γῆ",
    "nt_transliteration": "Gē",
    "nt_meaning": "Earth, land",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>gē</strong> (γῆ) denotes earth or land. While believers are 'strangers and pilgrims on the earth' (Hebrews 11:13), they await 'new heavens and a new earth' (2 Peter 3:13) where righteousness dwells.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H776"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G1093"
    ]
  },
  "soul": {
    "ot_term": "נֶפֶשׁ",
    "ot_transliteration": "Nephesh",
    "ot_meaning": "Soul, life, self",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>nephesh</strong> (נֶפֶשׁ) denotes the soul or life—the immaterial essence of a person. It represents the whole person, their desires, emotions, and will. God breathed into man and he became 'a living soul' (Genesis 2:7).",
    "nt_term": "ψυχή",
    "nt_transliteration": "Psuche",
    "nt_meaning": "Soul, life, self",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>psuche</strong> (ψυχή) means soul or life—the seat of emotions and will. Jesus asked, 'What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?' (Mark 8:36).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H5315"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G5590"
    ]
  },
  "heart": {
    "ot_term": "לֵב",
    "ot_transliteration": "Lev",
    "ot_meaning": "Heart, mind, will",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>lev</strong> (לֵב) denotes the heart—the center of thought, emotion, and will. God commanded Israel to 'love the LORD thy God with all thine heart' (Deuteronomy 6:5), and He promised a 'new heart' (Ezekiel 36:26).",
    "nt_term": "καρδία",
    "nt_transliteration": "Kardia",
    "nt_meaning": "Heart, mind, inner self",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>kardia</strong> (καρδία) means heart—the inner person, seat of thoughts and affections. 'Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh' (Matthew 12:34), and believers must guard their hearts (Proverbs 4:23).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H3820",
      "H3824"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2588"
    ]
  },
  "flesh": {
    "ot_term": "בָּשָׂר",
    "ot_transliteration": "Basar",
    "ot_meaning": "Flesh, body, mankind",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H1320"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>basar</strong> (בָּשָׂר) means flesh—humanity's physical, mortal nature. 'All flesh is grass' (Isaiah 40:6), emphasizing human frailty before the eternal God.",
    "nt_term": "σάρξ",
    "nt_transliteration": "Sarx",
    "nt_meaning": "Flesh, sinful nature",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G4561"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>sarx</strong> (σάρξ) means flesh—both the physical body and the fallen nature opposed to God. Paul contrasts walking 'after the flesh' versus 'after the Spirit' (Romans 8:4). Yet 'the Word was made flesh' (John 1:14) in the incarnation."
  },
  "mind": {
    "nt_term": "νοῦς",
    "nt_transliteration": "Nous",
    "nt_meaning": "Mind, understanding",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>nous</strong> (νοῦς) means mind or understanding—the faculty of thought and perception. Believers are to be transformed by the 'renewing of your mind' (Romans 12:2) and have 'the mind of Christ' (1 Corinthians 2:16).",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3563"
    ]
  },
  "blessing": {
    "ot_term": "בְּרָכָה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Berakhah",
    "ot_meaning": "Blessing, prosperity",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>berakhah</strong> (בְּרָכָה) means blessing—divine favor bringing prosperity and well-being. God blessed Abraham to be a blessing (Genesis 12:2), and obedience brings blessing while disobedience brings curse (Deuteronomy 28).",
    "nt_term": "εὐλογία",
    "nt_transliteration": "Eulogia",
    "nt_meaning": "Blessing, praise",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>eulogia</strong> (εὐλογία) denotes blessing—divine favor or words of praise. Believers are blessed with 'all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ' (Ephesians 1:3) and called to 'bless them which persecute you' (Romans 12:14).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H1293"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2129"
    ]
  },
  "hope": {
    "ot_term": "תִּקְוָה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Tikvah",
    "ot_meaning": "Hope, expectation",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>tikvah</strong> (תִּקְוָה) means hope or expectation—confident trust in God's promises. 'Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God' (Psalm 146:5).",
    "nt_term": "ἐλπίς",
    "nt_transliteration": "Elpis",
    "nt_meaning": "Hope, expectation",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>elpis</strong> (ἐλπίς) denotes hope—confident expectation of good. This hope is 'an anchor of the soul' (Hebrews 6:19), grounded in Christ's resurrection and the believer's future inheritance (1 Peter 1:3-4).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H8615"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G1680"
    ]
  },
  "joy": {
    "ot_term": "שִׂמְחָה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Simchah",
    "ot_meaning": "Joy, gladness",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>simchah</strong> (שִׂמְחָה) means joy or gladness—deep delight in God. 'The joy of the LORD is your strength' (Nehemiah 8:10), and God's presence brings 'fulness of joy' (Psalm 16:11).",
    "nt_term": "χαρά",
    "nt_transliteration": "Chara",
    "nt_meaning": "Joy, gladness",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>chara</strong> (χαρά) denotes joy—deep spiritual gladness. This joy is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), independent of circumstances. Jesus promised that His joy would remain in believers, making their joy full (John 15:11).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H8057",
      "H8342"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G5479"
    ]
  },
  "fear": {
    "ot_term": "יִרְאָה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Yirah",
    "ot_meaning": "Fear, reverence",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>yirah</strong> (יִרְאָה) means fear or reverence—awe and respect before God. 'The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom' (Proverbs 9:10), combining reverent awe with trust in God's goodness.",
    "nt_term": "φόβος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Phobos",
    "nt_meaning": "Fear, reverence",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>phobos</strong> (φόβος) means fear—both terror and reverential awe. While perfect love casts out servile fear (1 John 4:18), believers are to 'fear God, and give glory to him' (Revelation 14:7) with holy reverence.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H3374"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G5401"
    ]
  },
  "prophet": {
    "ot_term": "נָבִיא",
    "ot_transliteration": "Navi",
    "ot_meaning": "Prophet, spokesman",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>navi</strong> (נָבִיא) means prophet—one who speaks God's word to the people. Prophets received divine revelation and declared God's message, often calling Israel to repentance and foretelling future events.",
    "nt_term": "προφήτης",
    "nt_transliteration": "Prophētēs",
    "nt_meaning": "Prophet",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>prophētēs</strong> (προφήτης) denotes a prophet—one who speaks forth God's message. Jesus was recognized as 'a prophet mighty in deed and word' (Luke 24:19), fulfilling and surpassing the prophetic office.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H5030"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G4396"
    ]
  },
  "apostle": {
    "nt_term": "ἀπόστολος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Apostolos",
    "nt_meaning": "Apostle, sent one",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>apostolos</strong> (ἀπόστολος) means apostle or sent one—an authorized messenger. The twelve apostles were chosen by Christ and empowered as His witnesses, laying the foundation of the church (Ephesians 2:20).",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G652"
    ]
  },
  "disciple": {
    "nt_term": "μαθητής",
    "nt_transliteration": "Mathētēs",
    "nt_meaning": "Disciple, learner",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>mathētēs</strong> (μαθητής) means disciple or learner—one who follows a teacher. Jesus called His followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him (Matthew 16:24), learning from Him continually.",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3101"
    ]
  },
  "law": {
    "ot_term": "תּוֹרָה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Torah",
    "ot_meaning": "Law, instruction",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>Torah</strong> (תּוֹרָה) means law or instruction—God's revealed will for His people. The Law includes moral, civil, and ceremonial commandments, revealing God's character and humanity's need for a Savior.",
    "nt_term": "νόμος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Nomos",
    "nt_meaning": "Law",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>nomos</strong> (νόμος) denotes law—particularly the Mosaic law. While believers are not under law but under grace (Romans 6:14), Christ fulfilled the law (Matthew 5:17) and wrote it on believers' hearts (Hebrews 8:10).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H8451"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3551"
    ]
  },
  "judgment": {
    "ot_term": "מִשְׁפָּט",
    "ot_transliteration": "Mishpat",
    "ot_meaning": "Judgment, justice",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>mishpat</strong> (מִשְׁפָּט) means judgment or justice—God's righteous decisions and ordinances. God is the Judge of all the earth who 'shall do right' (Genesis 18:25), executing perfect justice.",
    "nt_term": "κρίσις",
    "nt_transliteration": "Krisis",
    "nt_meaning": "Judgment, decision",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>krisis</strong> (κρίσις) denotes judgment—evaluation and sentence. All will stand before God's judgment seat (Romans 14:10), and Christ has been appointed Judge of the living and dead (Acts 10:42).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H4941"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2920"
    ]
  },
  "wrath": {
    "ot_term": "אַף",
    "ot_transliteration": "Aph",
    "ot_meaning": "Wrath, anger",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>aph</strong> (אַף) literally means 'nose' or 'nostrils,' idiomatically expressing wrath or anger—God's righteous indignation against sin. Yet God is 'slow to anger' (Exodus 34:6) and 'abundant in mercy.'",
    "nt_term": "ὀργή",
    "nt_transliteration": "Orgē",
    "nt_meaning": "Wrath, anger",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>orgē</strong> (ὀργή) means wrath—settled, righteous anger against sin. Believers are 'saved from wrath through him' (Romans 5:9), as Christ bore God's wrath on the cross, satisfying divine justice.",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H639",
      "H2534"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3709"
    ]
  },
  "resurrection": {
    "nt_term": "ἀνάστασις",
    "nt_transliteration": "Anastasis",
    "nt_meaning": "Resurrection, rising",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>anastasis</strong> (ἀνάστασις) means resurrection—rising from death to life. Christ's resurrection is the 'firstfruits' (1 Corinthians 15:20), guaranteeing believers' future bodily resurrection and victory over death.",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G386"
    ]
  },
  "eternal": {
    "ot_term": "עוֹלָם",
    "ot_transliteration": "Olam",
    "ot_meaning": "Eternal, everlasting",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>olam</strong> (עוֹלָם) means eternal or everlasting—time stretching beyond human comprehension. God is the 'everlasting God' (Genesis 21:33), and His covenant love endures forever.",
    "nt_term": "αἰώνιος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Aiōnios",
    "nt_meaning": "Eternal, everlasting",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>aiōnios</strong> (αἰώνιος) denotes eternal or everlasting—unending duration. Believers possess 'eternal life' (John 3:16) now and will dwell with God eternally, while the impenitent face 'eternal punishment' (Matthew 25:46).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H5769"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G166"
    ]
  },
  "life": {
    "ot_term": "חַיִּים",
    "ot_transliteration": "Chayyim",
    "ot_meaning": "Life, living",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>chayyim</strong> (חַיִּים) means life—existence, vitality, and well-being. God is the source of all life, and He offers 'the fountain of life' (Psalm 36:9) to those who seek Him.",
    "nt_term": "ζωή",
    "nt_transliteration": "Zōē",
    "nt_meaning": "Life",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>zōē</strong> (ζωή) denotes life—particularly spiritual and eternal life. Jesus declared 'I am the way, the truth, and the life' (John 14:6) and came that believers 'might have life, and have it more abundantly' (John 10:10).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H2416"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2222"
    ]
  },
  "death": {
    "ot_term": "מָוֶת",
    "ot_transliteration": "Mavet",
    "ot_meaning": "Death",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>mavet</strong> (מָוֶת) means death—the cessation of physical life and separation from God. Death entered through sin (Genesis 2:17), but God promises deliverance: 'O death, I will be thy plagues' (Hosea 13:14).",
    "nt_term": "θάνατος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Thanatos",
    "nt_meaning": "Death",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>thanatos</strong> (θάνατος) denotes death—both physical death and spiritual separation from God. Christ conquered death through His resurrection, making death merely a transition for believers: 'to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord' (2 Corinthians 5:8).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H4194"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2288"
    ]
  },
  "blood": {
    "ot_term": "דָּם",
    "ot_transliteration": "Dam",
    "ot_meaning": "Blood",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>dam</strong> (דָּם) means blood—representing life itself. 'The life of the flesh is in the blood' (Leviticus 17:11), and blood was required for atonement, foreshadowing Christ's sacrifice.",
    "nt_term": "αἷμα",
    "nt_transliteration": "Haima",
    "nt_meaning": "Blood",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>haima</strong> (αἷμα) denotes blood. Christ's blood 'cleanseth us from all sin' (1 John 1:7), securing 'eternal redemption' (Hebrews 9:12) through His once-for-all sacrifice. Believers have been 'purchased with his own blood' (Acts 20:28).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H1818"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G129"
    ]
  },
  "power": {
    "ot_term": "כֹּחַ",
    "ot_transliteration": "Koach",
    "ot_meaning": "Power, strength",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>koach</strong> (כֹּחַ) means power or strength—ability to accomplish. God's power is infinite: 'Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary?' (Isaiah 40:28).",
    "nt_term": "δύναμις",
    "nt_transliteration": "Dunamis",
    "nt_meaning": "Power, ability",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>dunamis</strong> (δύναμις) denotes power or ability—the source of 'dynamite.' The gospel is 'the power of God unto salvation' (Romans 1:16), and believers receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them (Acts 1:8).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H3581"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G1411"
    ]
  },
  "name": {
    "ot_term": "שֵׁם",
    "ot_transliteration": "Shem",
    "ot_meaning": "Name, reputation",
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>shem</strong> (שֵׁם) means name—representing character, authority, and reputation. God's name is holy (Leviticus 20:3), and He promised Abraham 'I will make thy name great' (Genesis 12:2).",
    "nt_term": "ὄνομα",
    "nt_transliteration": "Onoma",
    "nt_meaning": "Name, authority",
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>onoma</strong> (ὄνομα) denotes name or authority. At Jesus' name 'every knee should bow' (Philippians 2:10), and 'there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved' (Acts 4:12).",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H8034"
    ],
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3686"
    ]
  },
  "repent": {
    "ot_term": "שׁוּב / נָחַם",
    "ot_transliteration": "Shuv / Nacham",
    "ot_meaning": "To turn back, relent",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H7725",
      "H5162"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>shuv</strong> (שׁוּב) means to turn or return—a physical turning that represents spiritual redirection back to God. <strong>Nacham</strong> (נָחַם) conveys grief or relenting, often used of God 'repenting' of judgment.",
    "nt_term": "μετανοέω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Metanoeo",
    "nt_meaning": "To change one's mind, repent",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3340",
      "G3341"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>metanoeo</strong> (μετανοέω) means to change one's mind or purpose—a complete transformation of thinking. John the Baptist and Jesus both began their ministries with 'Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand' (Matthew 3:2; 4:17)."
  },
  "forgive": {
    "ot_term": "סָלַח / נָשָׂא",
    "ot_transliteration": "Salach / Nasa",
    "ot_meaning": "To forgive, pardon, lift up",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H5545",
      "H5375"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>salach</strong> (סָלַח) is used exclusively of God's forgiveness—divine pardon that only He can grant. <strong>Nasa</strong> (נָשָׂא) means to lift up or carry away, picturing sin being removed.",
    "nt_term": "ἀφίημι",
    "nt_transliteration": "Aphiemi",
    "nt_meaning": "To send away, forgive, release",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G863",
      "G859"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>aphiemi</strong> (ἀφίημι) means to send away or release—canceling a debt or dismissing an offense. Jesus taught us to pray 'forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors' (Matthew 6:12)."
  },
  "justify": {
    "ot_term": "צָדַק",
    "ot_transliteration": "Tsadaq",
    "ot_meaning": "To be righteous, declare righteous",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H6663"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>tsadaq</strong> (צָדַק) means to be righteous or to declare righteous—a legal verdict of innocence. Abraham 'believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness' (Genesis 15:6).",
    "nt_term": "δικαιόω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Dikaioo",
    "nt_meaning": "To justify, declare righteous",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G1344",
      "G1347"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>dikaioo</strong> (δικαιόω) means to declare righteous—a forensic term for acquittal. Believers are 'justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus' (Romans 3:24)."
  },
  "sanctify": {
    "ot_term": "קָדַשׁ",
    "ot_transliteration": "Qadash",
    "ot_meaning": "To set apart, make holy",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H6942"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>qadash</strong> (קָדַשׁ) means to set apart or consecrate—separating something for God's sacred purposes. God sanctified the seventh day (Genesis 2:3) and calls His people to 'be holy; for I am holy' (Leviticus 11:44).",
    "nt_term": "ἁγιάζω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Hagiazo",
    "nt_meaning": "To sanctify, make holy",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G37",
      "G38"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>hagiazo</strong> (ἁγιάζω) means to sanctify or make holy—setting apart for God. Christ sanctifies believers: 'by the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all' (Hebrews 10:10)."
  },
  "believe": {
    "ot_term": "אָמַן",
    "ot_transliteration": "Aman",
    "ot_meaning": "To believe, trust, be faithful",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H539"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>aman</strong> (אָמַן) means to believe or confirm—the root of 'Amen.' It conveys firm trust and reliability. Abraham 'believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness' (Genesis 15:6).",
    "nt_term": "πιστεύω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Pisteuo",
    "nt_meaning": "To believe, trust, have faith",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G4100"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>pisteuo</strong> (πιστεύω) means to believe or trust—active reliance upon Christ. 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish' (John 3:16)."
  },
  "propitiation": {
    "nt_term": "ἱλασμός",
    "nt_transliteration": "Hilasmos",
    "nt_meaning": "Propitiation, atoning sacrifice",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2434",
      "G2435"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>hilasmos</strong> (ἱλασμός) means propitiation—a sacrifice that satisfies God's wrath against sin. Christ 'is the propitiation for our sins: and not for our's only, but also for the sins of the whole world' (1 John 2:2)."
  },
  "reconcile": {
    "nt_term": "καταλλάσσω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Katallasso",
    "nt_meaning": "To reconcile, restore relationship",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2644",
      "G2643"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>katallasso</strong> (καταλλάσσω) means to reconcile—restoring a broken relationship. 'God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them' (2 Corinthians 5:19)."
  },
  "mediator": {
    "nt_term": "μεσίτης",
    "nt_transliteration": "Mesites",
    "nt_meaning": "Mediator, go-between",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3316"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>mesites</strong> (μεσίτης) means mediator—one who stands between two parties. 'There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus' (1 Timothy 2:5)."
  },
  "comforter": {
    "nt_term": "παράκλητος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Parakletos",
    "nt_meaning": "Comforter, Advocate, Helper",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3875"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>parakletos</strong> (παράκλητος) means one called alongside—an advocate, helper, or comforter. Jesus promised 'the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things' (John 14:26)."
  },
  "confess": {
    "ot_term": "יָדָה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Yadah",
    "ot_meaning": "To confess, praise, give thanks",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H3034"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>yadah</strong> (יָדָה) means to confess or give thanks—acknowledging truth openly. 'He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy' (Proverbs 28:13).",
    "nt_term": "ὁμολογέω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Homologeo",
    "nt_meaning": "To confess, acknowledge, agree",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3670"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>homologeo</strong> (ὁμολογέω) means to say the same thing—agreeing with God about sin or truth. 'If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins' (1 John 1:9)."
  },
  "elect": {
    "ot_term": "בָּחַר",
    "ot_transliteration": "Bachar",
    "ot_meaning": "To choose, select, elect",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H977"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>bachar</strong> (בָּחַר) means to choose or select—God's sovereign election. 'The LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself' (Deuteronomy 7:6).",
    "nt_term": "ἐκλεκτός",
    "nt_transliteration": "Eklektos",
    "nt_meaning": "Elect, chosen",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G1588",
      "G1586"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>eklektos</strong> (ἐκλεκτός) means chosen or elect—those selected by God. Believers are 'elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father' (1 Peter 1:2)."
  },
  "adoption": {
    "nt_term": "υἱοθεσία",
    "nt_transliteration": "Huiothesia",
    "nt_meaning": "Adoption as sons",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G5206"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>huiothesia</strong> (υἱοθεσία) means adoption as sons—full legal standing as heirs. Believers receive 'the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father' (Romans 8:15), becoming co-heirs with Christ."
  },
  "inheritance": {
    "ot_term": "נַחֲלָה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Nachalah",
    "ot_meaning": "Inheritance, possession",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H5159"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>nachalah</strong> (נַחֲלָה) means inheritance or possession—the promised land given to Israel. The LORD Himself is the inheritance of the Levites (Numbers 18:20) and of all who trust Him (Psalm 16:5).",
    "nt_term": "κληρονομία",
    "nt_transliteration": "Kleronomia",
    "nt_meaning": "Inheritance, heritage",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2817",
      "G2818"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>kleronomia</strong> (κληρονομία) means inheritance—what is received as an heir. Believers are 'heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ' (Romans 8:17), awaiting 'an inheritance incorruptible' (1 Peter 1:4)."
  },
  "impute": {
    "ot_term": "חָשַׁב",
    "ot_transliteration": "Chashav",
    "ot_meaning": "To reckon, count, impute",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H2803"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>chashav</strong> (חָשַׁב) means to reckon or count—crediting something to someone's account. God 'counted' Abraham's faith 'to him for righteousness' (Genesis 15:6).",
    "nt_term": "λογίζομαι",
    "nt_transliteration": "Logizomai",
    "nt_meaning": "To reckon, impute, count",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3049"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>logizomai</strong> (λογίζομαι) means to reckon or credit—an accounting term. Christ's righteousness is imputed to believers: 'faith is counted for righteousness' (Romans 4:5)."
  },
  "save": {
    "ot_term": "יָשַׁע",
    "ot_transliteration": "Yasha",
    "ot_meaning": "To save, deliver, rescue",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H3467"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>yasha</strong> (יָשַׁע) means to save or deliver—rescue from danger or distress. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' God alone is Savior: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (Isaiah 43:11).",
    "nt_term": "σῴζω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Sozo",
    "nt_meaning": "To save, deliver, heal",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G4982"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>sozo</strong> (σῴζω) means to save—deliverance from sin, death, and judgment. 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved' (Acts 16:31). The word also encompasses physical healing and spiritual wholeness."
  },
  "witness": {
    "ot_term": "עֵד",
    "ot_transliteration": "Ed",
    "ot_meaning": "Witness, testimony",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H5707",
      "H5715"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>ed</strong> (עֵד) means witness—one who testifies to what they have seen or known. 'At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall the matter be established' (Deuteronomy 19:15).",
    "nt_term": "μάρτυς",
    "nt_transliteration": "Martus",
    "nt_meaning": "Witness, martyr",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G3144",
      "G3141"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>martus</strong> (μάρτυς) means witness—the source of 'martyr,' as many witnesses died for their testimony. Jesus told the disciples 'ye shall be witnesses unto me' (Acts 1:8)."
  },
  "atonement": {
    "ot_term": "כָּפַר",
    "ot_transliteration": "Kaphar",
    "ot_meaning": "To cover, make atonement",
    "ot_strongs": [
      "H3722",
      "H3725"
    ],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>kaphar</strong> (כָּפַר) means to cover or make atonement—the basis for Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). The blood of sacrifices covered sin: 'it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul' (Leviticus 17:11).",
    "nt_term": "καταλλαγή",
    "nt_transliteration": "Katallage",
    "nt_meaning": "Reconciliation, atonement",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G2643"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>katallage</strong> (καταλλαγή) means reconciliation—restoring relationship with God. Christ's death accomplished 'the atonement' (Romans 5:11), bringing peace between God and man."
  },
  "born again": {
    "nt_term": "γεννάω ἄνωθεν",
    "nt_transliteration": "Gennao Anothen",
    "nt_meaning": "Born again, born from above",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G1080",
      "G509"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek phrase combines <strong>gennao</strong> (to beget/birth) with <strong>anothen</strong> (from above/again). Jesus told Nicodemus, 'Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God' (John 3:3)—a spiritual rebirth by the Holy Spirit."
  },
  "predestine": {
    "nt_term": "προορίζω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Proorizo",
    "nt_meaning": "To predetermine, foreordain",
    "nt_strongs": [
      "G4309"
    ],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>proorizo</strong> (προορίζω) means to determine beforehand—God's eternal decree. Believers are 'predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will' (Ephesians 1:11)."
  },
  "messiah": {
    "ot_term": "מָשִׁיחַ",
    "ot_transliteration": "Mashiach",
    "ot_meaning": "Anointed one, Messiah",
    "ot_strongs": ["H4899"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>mashiach</strong> (מָשִׁיחַ) means anointed one—one consecrated for divine service. Prophets, priests, and kings were anointed, but the title pointed ultimately to the coming Deliverer whom Daniel calls 'Messiah the Prince' (Daniel 9:25).",
    "nt_term": "Χριστός",
    "nt_transliteration": "Christos",
    "nt_meaning": "Christ, Anointed One",
    "nt_strongs": ["G5547"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>Christos</strong> (Χριστός) translates 'Messiah'—the Anointed One. Peter confessed 'Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God' (Matthew 16:16), recognizing Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah."
  },
  "lamb": {
    "ot_term": "שֶׂה / כֶּבֶשׂ",
    "ot_transliteration": "Seh / Kebes",
    "ot_meaning": "Lamb, young sheep",
    "ot_strongs": ["H7716", "H3532"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>seh</strong> (שֶׂה) denotes a lamb—central to Israel's sacrificial system. The Passover lamb's blood protected Israel from judgment (Exodus 12), and Isaiah prophesied the Servant would be 'brought as a lamb to the slaughter' (Isaiah 53:7).",
    "nt_term": "ἀμνός / ἀρνίον",
    "nt_transliteration": "Amnos / Arnion",
    "nt_meaning": "Lamb",
    "nt_strongs": ["G286", "G721"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>amnos</strong> (ἀμνός) means lamb. John declared Jesus 'the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world' (John 1:29). In Revelation, Christ is the slain Lamb (<em>arnion</em>) who alone is worthy to open the scroll."
  },
  "shepherd": {
    "ot_term": "רֹעֶה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Ro'eh",
    "ot_meaning": "Shepherd, pastor",
    "ot_strongs": ["H7462"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>ro'eh</strong> (רֹעֶה) means shepherd—one who tends and protects a flock. 'The LORD is my shepherd' (Psalm 23:1), and God promised to raise up shepherds who would feed His people (Jeremiah 23:4).",
    "nt_term": "ποιμήν",
    "nt_transliteration": "Poimen",
    "nt_meaning": "Shepherd, pastor",
    "nt_strongs": ["G4166"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>poimen</strong> (ποιμήν) means shepherd. Jesus declared 'I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep' (John 10:11). Church leaders are called to shepherd God's flock (1 Peter 5:2)."
  },
  "light": {
    "ot_term": "אוֹר",
    "ot_transliteration": "Or",
    "ot_meaning": "Light, illumination",
    "ot_strongs": ["H216"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>or</strong> (אוֹר) means light—God's first creation (Genesis 1:3). Light symbolizes God's presence, truth, and salvation: 'The LORD is my light and my salvation' (Psalm 27:1).",
    "nt_term": "φῶς",
    "nt_transliteration": "Phos",
    "nt_meaning": "Light",
    "nt_strongs": ["G5457"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>phos</strong> (φῶς) denotes light. Jesus declared 'I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness' (John 8:12). Believers are called 'children of light' (Ephesians 5:8)."
  },
  "darkness": {
    "ot_term": "חֹשֶׁךְ",
    "ot_transliteration": "Choshek",
    "ot_meaning": "Darkness, obscurity",
    "ot_strongs": ["H2822"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>choshek</strong> (חֹשֶׁךְ) means darkness—absence of light and symbol of evil, ignorance, and judgment. 'Darkness was upon the face of the deep' (Genesis 1:2) until God spoke light into existence.",
    "nt_term": "σκότος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Skotos",
    "nt_meaning": "Darkness",
    "nt_strongs": ["G4655"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>skotos</strong> (σκότος) denotes darkness—spiritual blindness and the realm of Satan. 'The light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not' (John 1:5). Believers are delivered from 'the power of darkness' (Colossians 1:13)."
  },
  "obey": {
    "ot_term": "שָׁמַע",
    "ot_transliteration": "Shama",
    "ot_meaning": "To hear, listen, obey",
    "ot_strongs": ["H8085"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>shama</strong> (שָׁמַע) means to hear—but hearing in Hebrew implies obedience. The Shema ('Hear, O Israel') calls for both hearing and obeying: 'to obey is better than sacrifice' (1 Samuel 15:22).",
    "nt_term": "ὑπακούω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Hupakouo",
    "nt_meaning": "To obey, listen to",
    "nt_strongs": ["G5219"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>hupakouo</strong> (ὑπακούω) means to listen under—obedient submission. Faith produces obedience: Paul speaks of 'the obedience of faith' (Romans 1:5), and Jesus 'learned obedience by the things which he suffered' (Hebrews 5:8)."
  },
  "commandment": {
    "ot_term": "מִצְוָה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Mitsvah",
    "ot_meaning": "Commandment, precept",
    "ot_strongs": ["H4687"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>mitsvah</strong> (מִצְוָה) means commandment—divine instruction to be obeyed. The Torah contains 613 mitsvot (commandments), summarized in loving God and neighbor (Deuteronomy 6:5; Leviticus 19:18).",
    "nt_term": "ἐντολή",
    "nt_transliteration": "Entole",
    "nt_meaning": "Commandment, order",
    "nt_strongs": ["G1785"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>entole</strong> (ἐντολή) denotes a commandment or injunction. Jesus summarized the law in two commandments (Matthew 22:37-40) and gave a 'new commandment' to love one another (John 13:34)."
  },
  "servant": {
    "ot_term": "עֶבֶד",
    "ot_transliteration": "Eved",
    "ot_meaning": "Servant, slave",
    "ot_strongs": ["H5650"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>eved</strong> (עֶבֶד) means servant or slave—one who serves a master. Moses and David were called servants of the LORD, and Isaiah prophesied a Suffering Servant who would bear the sins of many (Isaiah 53).",
    "nt_term": "δοῦλος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Doulos",
    "nt_meaning": "Servant, bondservant, slave",
    "nt_strongs": ["G1401"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>doulos</strong> (δοῦλος) means slave or bondservant—one wholly devoted to a master. Paul called himself a 'servant of Jesus Christ' (Romans 1:1). Christ 'took upon him the form of a servant' (Philippians 2:7)."
  },
  "promise": {
    "ot_term": "דָּבָר",
    "ot_transliteration": "Davar",
    "ot_meaning": "Word, promise",
    "ot_strongs": ["H1697"],
    "ot_note": "Hebrew uses <strong>davar</strong> (דָּבָר) for both word and promise—God's word is His promise. 'Not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you' (Joshua 23:14).",
    "nt_term": "ἐπαγγελία",
    "nt_transliteration": "Epangelia",
    "nt_meaning": "Promise, pledge",
    "nt_strongs": ["G1860"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>epangelia</strong> (ἐπαγγελία) means promise—a divine pledge. Abraham 'staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief' (Romans 4:20). Believers are 'heirs according to the promise' (Galatians 3:29)."
  },
  "fulfill": {
    "ot_term": "מָלֵא",
    "ot_transliteration": "Male",
    "ot_meaning": "To fill, fulfill, complete",
    "ot_strongs": ["H4390"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>male</strong> (מָלֵא) means to fill or fulfill—bringing something to completion. Prophecy is fulfilled when God's word is accomplished: 'that the word of the LORD might be fulfilled' (2 Chronicles 36:21).",
    "nt_term": "πληρόω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Pleroo",
    "nt_meaning": "To fulfill, complete, fill",
    "nt_strongs": ["G4137"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>pleroo</strong> (πληρόω) means to fulfill or fill up. Jesus declared 'I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil' (Matthew 5:17). Scripture records repeatedly 'that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet.'"
  },
  "transgression": {
    "ot_term": "פֶּשַׁע",
    "ot_transliteration": "Pesha",
    "ot_meaning": "Transgression, rebellion",
    "ot_strongs": ["H6588"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>pesha</strong> (פֶּשַׁע) means transgression or rebellion—willful violation of God's law. It implies deliberate revolt against divine authority: 'he was wounded for our transgressions' (Isaiah 53:5).",
    "nt_term": "παράβασις",
    "nt_transliteration": "Parabasis",
    "nt_meaning": "Transgression, violation",
    "nt_strongs": ["G3847"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>parabasis</strong> (παράβασις) means transgression—stepping across a boundary. 'Where no law is, there is no transgression' (Romans 4:15), for transgression requires a known standard to violate."
  },
  "iniquity": {
    "ot_term": "עָוֹן",
    "ot_transliteration": "Avon",
    "ot_meaning": "Iniquity, guilt, punishment",
    "ot_strongs": ["H5771"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>avon</strong> (עָוֹן) encompasses iniquity, guilt, and its punishment—the twisted nature of sin. 'The LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all' (Isaiah 53:6), Christ bearing our guilt and penalty.",
    "nt_term": "ἀνομία",
    "nt_transliteration": "Anomia",
    "nt_meaning": "Lawlessness, iniquity",
    "nt_strongs": ["G458"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>anomia</strong> (ἀνομία) means lawlessness—disregard for God's law. 'Sin is the transgression of the law' (1 John 3:4). Christ 'gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity' (Titus 2:14)."
  },
  "abomination": {
    "ot_term": "תּוֹעֵבָה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Toevah",
    "ot_meaning": "Abomination, detestable thing",
    "ot_strongs": ["H8441"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>toevah</strong> (תּוֹעֵבָה) means abomination—something morally disgusting to God. Idolatry, injustice, and sexual immorality are called abominations, utterly incompatible with holiness.",
    "nt_term": "βδέλυγμα",
    "nt_transliteration": "Bdelugma",
    "nt_meaning": "Abomination, detestable thing",
    "nt_strongs": ["G946"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>bdelugma</strong> (βδέλυγμα) denotes something abhorrent. Jesus spoke of the 'abomination of desolation' (Matthew 24:15), and 'that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God' (Luke 16:15)."
  },
  "blessed": {
    "ot_term": "אַשְׁרֵי / בָּרוּךְ",
    "ot_transliteration": "Ashrei / Barukh",
    "ot_meaning": "Blessed, happy, praised",
    "ot_strongs": ["H835", "H1288"],
    "ot_note": "Hebrew uses <strong>ashrei</strong> (אַשְׁרֵי) for human happiness ('Blessed is the man,' Psalm 1:1) and <strong>barukh</strong> (בָּרוּךְ) for divine blessing or praise ('Blessed be the LORD').",
    "nt_term": "μακάριος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Makarios",
    "nt_meaning": "Blessed, happy, fortunate",
    "nt_strongs": ["G3107"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>makarios</strong> (μακάριος) describes divine blessedness. Jesus' Beatitudes ('Blessed are...') describe those who experience God's kingdom favor. True blessedness comes from relationship with God."
  },
  "curse": {
    "ot_term": "קְלָלָה / אָרַר",
    "ot_transliteration": "Qelalah / Arar",
    "ot_meaning": "Curse, to curse",
    "ot_strongs": ["H7045", "H779"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>qelalah</strong> (קְלָלָה) means curse—the opposite of blessing. Disobedience brings curse (Deuteronomy 28:15), but God promised through Abraham's seed 'shall all families of the earth be blessed' (Genesis 12:3).",
    "nt_term": "κατάρα",
    "nt_transliteration": "Katara",
    "nt_meaning": "Curse",
    "nt_strongs": ["G2671"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>katara</strong> (κατάρα) denotes a curse. 'Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us' (Galatians 3:13), bearing the penalty we deserved."
  },
  "remnant": {
    "ot_term": "שְׁאֵרִית",
    "ot_transliteration": "Sheerit",
    "ot_meaning": "Remnant, remainder",
    "ot_strongs": ["H7611"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>sheerit</strong> (שְׁאֵרִית) means remnant—those who remain after judgment. Isaiah named his son 'Shear-jashub' ('a remnant shall return'), prophesying God's preservation of a faithful few.",
    "nt_term": "λεῖμμα",
    "nt_transliteration": "Leimma",
    "nt_meaning": "Remnant",
    "nt_strongs": ["G3005"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>leimma</strong> (λεῖμμα) means remnant. Paul argues that 'at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace' (Romans 11:5)—God always preserves His faithful ones."
  },
  "firstborn": {
    "ot_term": "בְּכוֹר",
    "ot_transliteration": "Bekor",
    "ot_meaning": "Firstborn",
    "ot_strongs": ["H1060"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>bekor</strong> (בְּכוֹר) means firstborn—holding special status and inheritance rights. Israel was God's 'firstborn' (Exodus 4:22), and the Passover consecrated all firstborn to the LORD.",
    "nt_term": "πρωτότοκος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Prototokos",
    "nt_meaning": "Firstborn",
    "nt_strongs": ["G4416"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>prototokos</strong> (πρωτότοκος) means firstborn—preeminent position. Christ is 'the firstborn of every creature' (Colossians 1:15), 'firstborn from the dead' (Colossians 1:18), and believers are 'the church of the firstborn' (Hebrews 12:23)."
  },
  "cornerstone": {
    "ot_term": "פִּנָּה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Pinnah",
    "ot_meaning": "Corner, cornerstone",
    "ot_strongs": ["H6438"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>pinnah</strong> (פִּנָּה) means corner or cornerstone—the foundational stone that determines a building's alignment. 'The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner' (Psalm 118:22).",
    "nt_term": "ἀκρογωνιαῖος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Akrogoniaios",
    "nt_meaning": "Cornerstone",
    "nt_strongs": ["G204"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>akrogoniaios</strong> (ἀκρογωνιαῖος) means chief corner. Christ is the cornerstone: 'Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone' (Ephesians 2:20), upon whom the whole building of God's people rests."
  },
  "vine": {
    "ot_term": "גֶּפֶן",
    "ot_transliteration": "Gephen",
    "ot_meaning": "Vine, grapevine",
    "ot_strongs": ["H1612"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>gephen</strong> (גֶּפֶן) means vine—symbolizing Israel as God's vineyard (Isaiah 5:1-7). The vine represented blessing and peace, and required careful cultivation to bear fruit.",
    "nt_term": "ἄμπελος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Ampelos",
    "nt_meaning": "Vine",
    "nt_strongs": ["G288"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>ampelos</strong> (ἄμπελος) denotes a vine. Jesus declared 'I am the true vine' (John 15:1), with believers as branches who must abide in Him to bear fruit. Apart from Christ, we can do nothing."
  },
  "bread": {
    "ot_term": "לֶחֶם",
    "ot_transliteration": "Lechem",
    "ot_meaning": "Bread, food",
    "ot_strongs": ["H3899"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>lechem</strong> (לֶחֶם) means bread or food—the staple of life. Bethlehem ('house of bread') was where the Bread of Life was born. God provided manna, 'bread from heaven' (Exodus 16:4), in the wilderness.",
    "nt_term": "ἄρτος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Artos",
    "nt_meaning": "Bread, loaf",
    "nt_strongs": ["G740"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>artos</strong> (ἄρτος) means bread. Jesus declared 'I am the bread of life' (John 6:35), and at the Last Supper took bread saying 'This is my body' (Matthew 26:26), instituting communion."
  },
  "water": {
    "ot_term": "מַיִם",
    "ot_transliteration": "Mayim",
    "ot_meaning": "Water, waters",
    "ot_strongs": ["H4325"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>mayim</strong> (מַיִם) means water—essential for life and symbol of cleansing and blessing. God promised to 'pour water upon him that is thirsty' (Isaiah 44:3) and provide 'living waters' (Jeremiah 2:13).",
    "nt_term": "ὕδωρ",
    "nt_transliteration": "Hudor",
    "nt_meaning": "Water",
    "nt_strongs": ["G5204"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>hudor</strong> (ὕδωρ) denotes water. Jesus offered 'living water' to the Samaritan woman (John 4:10), and proclaimed 'If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink' (John 7:37)."
  },
  "rock": {
    "ot_term": "צוּר / סֶלַע",
    "ot_transliteration": "Tsur / Sela",
    "ot_meaning": "Rock, cliff, fortress",
    "ot_strongs": ["H6697", "H5553"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>tsur</strong> (צוּר) means rock—a title for God emphasizing stability and protection. 'He is the Rock, his work is perfect' (Deuteronomy 32:4). Moses struck the rock and water flowed (Exodus 17:6).",
    "nt_term": "πέτρα",
    "nt_transliteration": "Petra",
    "nt_meaning": "Rock, bedrock",
    "nt_strongs": ["G4073"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>petra</strong> (πέτρα) means rock or bedrock—a solid foundation. Christ is the rock upon which the church is built (Matthew 16:18), and 'that Rock was Christ' (1 Corinthians 10:4)."
  },
  "door": {
    "ot_term": "פֶּתַח / דֶּלֶת",
    "ot_transliteration": "Petach / Delet",
    "ot_meaning": "Door, entrance, opening",
    "ot_strongs": ["H6607", "H1817"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>petach</strong> (פֶּתַח) means opening or entrance. Sin crouches 'at the door' (Genesis 4:7). The Passover blood was applied to the doorframe for protection (Exodus 12:7).",
    "nt_term": "θύρα",
    "nt_transliteration": "Thura",
    "nt_meaning": "Door, gate",
    "nt_strongs": ["G2374"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>thura</strong> (θύρα) means door. Jesus declared 'I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved' (John 10:9). He stands at the door and knocks, seeking entrance (Revelation 3:20)."
  },
  "crown": {
    "ot_term": "עֲטָרָה / נֵזֶר",
    "ot_transliteration": "Atarah / Nezer",
    "ot_meaning": "Crown, diadem",
    "ot_strongs": ["H5850", "H5145"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>atarah</strong> (עֲטָרָה) means crown—symbol of royalty and honor. 'Thou crownest the year with thy goodness' (Psalm 65:11). The high priest wore a holy crown (<em>nezer</em>) inscribed 'Holiness to the LORD.'",
    "nt_term": "στέφανος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Stephanos",
    "nt_meaning": "Crown, wreath",
    "nt_strongs": ["G4735"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>stephanos</strong> (στέφανος) means crown—a victor's wreath. Believers are promised 'the crown of life' (James 1:12), 'crown of righteousness' (2 Timothy 4:8), and 'crown of glory' (1 Peter 5:4)."
  },
  "throne": {
    "ot_term": "כִּסֵּא",
    "ot_transliteration": "Kisse",
    "ot_meaning": "Throne, seat",
    "ot_strongs": ["H3678"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>kisse</strong> (כִּסֵּא) means throne—the seat of royal authority. 'The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all' (Psalm 103:19). God promised David's throne would be established forever.",
    "nt_term": "θρόνος",
    "nt_transliteration": "Thronos",
    "nt_meaning": "Throne",
    "nt_strongs": ["G2362"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>thronos</strong> (θρόνος) denotes a throne—seat of authority. 'Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace' (Hebrews 4:16). Christ sits at the Father's right hand, and overcomers will share His throne (Revelation 3:21)."
  },
  "king": {
    "ot_term": "מֶלֶךְ",
    "ot_transliteration": "Melek",
    "ot_meaning": "King, ruler",
    "ot_strongs": ["H4428"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>melek</strong> (מֶלֶךְ) means king—sovereign ruler. 'The LORD is King for ever and ever' (Psalm 10:16). Israel's kings were to rule under God's authority, pointing to the coming King of kings.",
    "nt_term": "βασιλεύς",
    "nt_transliteration": "Basileus",
    "nt_meaning": "King",
    "nt_strongs": ["G935"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>basileus</strong> (βασιλεύς) means king. Jesus is 'KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS' (Revelation 19:16). Pilate asked 'Art thou the King of the Jews?' and Jesus acknowledged His kingship 'not of this world' (John 18:36)."
  },
  "bride": {
    "ot_term": "כַּלָּה",
    "ot_transliteration": "Kallah",
    "ot_meaning": "Bride, daughter-in-law",
    "ot_strongs": ["H3618"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>kallah</strong> (כַּלָּה) means bride. Israel is portrayed as God's bride in the prophets: 'as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee' (Isaiah 62:5).",
    "nt_term": "νύμφη",
    "nt_transliteration": "Numphe",
    "nt_meaning": "Bride",
    "nt_strongs": ["G3565"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>numphe</strong> (νύμφη) means bride. The church is 'the bride, the Lamb's wife' (Revelation 21:9), prepared for her Bridegroom. 'The Spirit and the bride say, Come' (Revelation 22:17)."
  },
  "dwell": {
    "ot_term": "שָׁכַן / יָשַׁב",
    "ot_transliteration": "Shakan / Yashav",
    "ot_meaning": "To dwell, tabernacle, sit",
    "ot_strongs": ["H7931", "H3427"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>shakan</strong> (שָׁכַן) means to dwell or tabernacle—the root of <em>Shekinah</em> (divine presence). God promised 'I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God' (Exodus 29:45).",
    "nt_term": "κατοικέω / μένω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Katoikeo / Meno",
    "nt_meaning": "To dwell, remain, abide",
    "nt_strongs": ["G2730", "G3306"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>katoikeo</strong> (κατοικέω) means to dwell or settle. 'In him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily' (Colossians 2:9). Christ dwells in believers' hearts by faith (Ephesians 3:17)."
  },
  "abide": {
    "nt_term": "μένω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Meno",
    "nt_meaning": "To abide, remain, continue",
    "nt_strongs": ["G3306"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>meno</strong> (μένω) means to abide or remain—continuing in close relationship. Jesus commanded 'Abide in me, and I in you' (John 15:4). 'If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will' (John 15:7)."
  },
  "walk": {
    "ot_term": "הָלַךְ",
    "ot_transliteration": "Halak",
    "ot_meaning": "To walk, go, live",
    "ot_strongs": ["H1980"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>halak</strong> (הָלַךְ) means to walk—a metaphor for one's manner of life. 'Enoch walked with God' (Genesis 5:24). God calls His people to 'walk in all his ways' (Deuteronomy 10:12).",
    "nt_term": "περιπατέω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Peripateo",
    "nt_meaning": "To walk, live, conduct oneself",
    "nt_strongs": ["G4043"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>peripateo</strong> (περιπατέω) means to walk—describing one's lifestyle. Believers are to 'walk in the Spirit' (Galatians 5:16), 'walk in love' (Ephesians 5:2), and 'walk in the light' (1 John 1:7)."
  },
  "call": {
    "ot_term": "קָרָא",
    "ot_transliteration": "Qara",
    "ot_meaning": "To call, summon, proclaim",
    "ot_strongs": ["H7121"],
    "ot_note": "The Hebrew <strong>qara</strong> (קָרָא) means to call—summoning by name or proclaiming. God called Abraham, Moses, and the prophets. 'Call unto me, and I will answer thee' (Jeremiah 33:3).",
    "nt_term": "καλέω",
    "nt_transliteration": "Kaleo",
    "nt_meaning": "To call, invite, summon",
    "nt_strongs": ["G2564"],
    "nt_note": "The Greek <strong>kaleo</strong> (καλέω) means to call or invite. Believers are 'called according to his purpose' (Romans 8:28), 'called unto the fellowship of his Son' (1 Corinthians 1:9), and called to holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:7)."
  }
}