Word Studies
Hebrew & Greek words of the Bible
The English translation is a window onto the original. These short word-study pages open up the great Hebrew and Greek terms — their meaning, their range, and the verses where they shine brightest.
Hebrew (Old Testament)
שָׁלוֹםshalom
H7965Wholeness, completeness, well-being — far richer than mere absence of conflict.
חֶסֶדḥesed
H2617Steadfast covenant love — loyal, kind, enduring.
רוּחַrûaḥ
H7307Spirit, breath, wind — the life-giving presence of God.
אָמֵןamen
H543Truly, faithfully — a solemn affirmation of what has been said.
יְהוָהYHWH (Yahweh)
H3068The covenant name of God — 'I AM' — translated 'LORD' in small caps in most English Bibles.
Greek (New Testament)
ἀγάπηagápē
G26Self-giving, covenantal love that wills the good of another.
χάριςcháris
G5485Grace — undeserved favor freely given, especially God's saving favor in Christ.
πίστιςpístis
G4102Faith — confident trust in God and his promises, especially in Christ.
λόγοςlógos
G3056Word, message, reason — and supremely, the eternal Word who became flesh.
πνεῦμαpneûma
G4151Spirit, breath, wind — the New Testament word for the Holy Spirit.
ἐκκλησίαekklēsía
G1577Assembly — the called-out people of God; the church.
ΧριστόςChristós
G5547Anointed one — the Greek translation of Hebrew Mashiach (Messiah).