may mean either language or dialect. Here it is properly rendered language , and is synonymous with γλώσσαις in

from which word comes our "alms"), and this word occurs as a synonymous reading in Matthew

look on the father as his enemy rather than his friend. The synonymous παροργίζω of Ephesians

1672/ Hellēn ("Greek") originally referred to any native Greek and later became synonymous with any Greek-speaking

truth (true to fact ), reality . [In ancient Greek culture, 225 ( alḗtheia ) was synonymous for " reality

itself." Though Rashi and the Targum of Jonathan make משובה as synonymous with תשובתּ , thus: "When

been heard. He came into Greece. --The word Hellas, or Greece, seems used as synonymous with Achaia, the

is otherwise rendered by κακῶς εἴπειν ," as in Leviticus 20:9 . It is nearly synonymous with βλασφημαῖν . The

the judgment day so constantly before him, that he uses the words as synonymous. (Comp. also 1Corinthians 3

Usage: Caesar, a surname of the gens Iulia, which became practically synonymous with the Emperor

Christ in Matthew 26:41 and Mark 14:38 : compare the synonymous ἀγρυπνέω , to be

no longer be traced with clearness. If we may distinguish between two words often used as synonymous, it was with them

ruler and disposer of all things. To express eternal relation, three synonymous terms are used. From

The adjective ἄχρονος independent of time, above and beyond all time, is synonymous with αἰώνιος ; where time

would bring with it a true and deep blessing. "Righteousness" here seems synonymous with "that which is

sense of "completing" a term of days. It is nearly synonymous with καταρτίζω ( Matthew 21

of the national apostasy. To him "the Jews" have become synonymous with the enemies

he abode a ( tarried ) with the disciples . Μετὰ (says Godet) is not synonymous with σύν , but equivalent

the father, but in a wider sense wisdom generally, with which it is synonymous, as appears from the

written, the words πρεσβύτερος and ἐπίσκοπος , presbyter and bishop, were still synonymous (comp. Acts 20:17

find good reason for regarding "the oracles of God" as synonymous with the Scriptures

distribute, willing to communicate. --In distinguishing between these words, which are nearly synonymous, the first

as of the Jews. The words λόγος and ῤῆμα are synonymous, as in ver

land, viz., Goshen (Rosenmüller, Lange, and others); though the phrase is probably synonymous with that which follows

same word as "to know" ( לָדַּעַת ), in ver. 2, though regarded as synonymous with it by Delitzsch

Or ever the earth and world were brought forth," in synonymous parallelism, or, better, in

vitalizing power: The real body, being constituted by vital union with Christ, is not synonymous with any single outward

in the sense of εἰς , and making the phrase synonymous with the laud

perilously near this in their abundant use of synonyms and synonymous expressions in their

John 5:29 . The word means " mean , worthless, paltry," and is hence synonymous with Parallel Commentaries ... Lexicon

ὑπηρέται are the apparitors of the high priest. Here it is synonymous with διάκονος , a

was the room immediately under the roof; the ἀνώγεον was synonymous. Where they were abiding

a paedagogus. The noun υἱός , son, itself, however, while it is never used as synonymous with νήπιος to

however, translates it "birds of all kinds," and Knobel regards it as synonymous with " every bird." The

the sepulcher, the outer court of the temple. It is synonymous with the more

in his dealing with men in Christ; also Matthew 11:30 .) It is synonymous with "goodness" ( Galatians 5

but in mind, disposition, habit. And wrath and anger; nearly synonymous, but perhaps" wrath" is

that these and the other cognate terms, אַלָּה אֵיל , are frequently used as synonymous for any

and a sacrifice to God. Offering and sacrifice are nearly synonymous, but the first

and Baal being both titles of the sun, and indeed synonymous, the introduction

and the note on Amos 8:10). Poll thee. Cut off thy hair, nearly synonymous with the word

the way of his saints," just as "keep" and "preserve" are synonymous verbs, both meaning "to

ὁ ἀσεβεῖς οἱ παράνομοι , and the term ὑποκριταί may sometimes be used as synonymous with these (an extension

in Luke 2:25 ; Acts 2:5 ; Acts 8:2 ; Acts 22:12 , εὐλαβής is synonymous with εὐσεβής . The

New Testament. And the word moreh is true Hebrew. They may be idiomatically synonymous. They are not etymologically

See, however, Note on Luke 3:23 .) It is possible that the two nearly synonymous words, "house" and

in the piling up, one upon another, of verbs more or less synonymous. So far as there

Roman history (). But it is extant in a much earlier classical fragment as synonymous with dithyrambos , denoting "a

they are disinclined to divulge. With hell are we at agreement . A " synonymous parallelism," merely strengthening the

festival, the most joyous of them all. Keil makes the words synonymous, except that in

naturally he dropped the second of what seemed to him synonymous terms. If we are

opposed to "house of Joseph," it requires to be taken as synonymous with Judah; as in

equivalent to missio , from שָׁלַח , equivalent to mittit or missus , which may be synonymous with שָׁלוּחַ , viz. the

to come;" which latter is mentioned in Hebrews 6:5 , and seems synonymous with the "world

interpretation of Joel 1:4 . It would be strange indeed if Joel had accumulated four synonymous terms for locust

a certain point, it does not thence follow that they are everywhere and always synonymous. Long ago Jerome drew

not be wounded, כּצע , to cut, or break in pieces, being here synonymous with פצע , to

rebellion; at the same time, this heaping up of terms so nearly synonymous is more liturgic than

the moral government of God--so that fool and wicked become almost synonymous. They have done abominable

of parallelism, the synthetic the antithetic, and the synonymous, not alone in

τὸ θηρίον ). It is peculiar to medical writers to use θηρίον ασ synonymous with ἔχιδνα , a

might;" but the Vulgate, "not by an army." The word is almost synonymous with the following

which, our daily behaviour is to be regulated, so as to be synonymous with the phrase

together, to compare - Isaiah 40:8 ). As nearly as possible the terms are synonymous. If any distinction does

grown into a "nation." To emphasise his statement, he uses four nearly synonymous verbs (" were fruitful, and

Qal and Hiph. sometimes coincide in meaning, we may safely conclude moreh synonymous with yoreh , the

not have been restored. Note the accumulation of terms that are nearly synonymous - 1. Merciful (or pitiful

older Lutheran theologians were correct in stating that the two words are synonymous, and are

at the Persian court, or is an erroneous transliteration for a synonymous word (see Kuabenbauer, in

Power Centers By the time of the Prophets, “Chaldea” had become synonymous with Babylon ( Isaiah 47

sin ( 1 Kings 12:28-30 ). “The high places of Dan” became synonymous with apostasy ( 2 Kings

foretells the ruin of Nineveh. The piling up of synonymous terms—“emptied … desolate … laid

LORD, and afflict thine heritage. 5, 6. thy people [and] thine heritage—are synonymous, the people

deal gained. Barnes' Notes on the Bible The Cherethites - Here used as synonymous with Philistines 1 Samuel

or the place of destruction. In some contexts, it is synonymous with Sheol or the

γέ οἱ πολλοί καί δολωσαντες καί κακομετρουντες , Lucian . Hermot. 59), καπηλεύειν τί was also used as synonymous with to corrupt

is "a large , broad sword" that both cuts and pierces – an imposing sword, synonymous with finality ( dominance ). Thayer

2:10 . It is compounded of αὐτός and ἁδέω , and synonymous with αὐτάρεσκος ( 2 Timothy

describe the grave or death itself. 2. The Pit This term is often synonymous with Sheol, representing a

describe the grave or death itself. 2. The Pit This term is often synonymous with Sheol, representing a

or the place of destruction. In some contexts, it is synonymous with Sheol or the

central theme in the Gospel of John, where it is often synonymous with faith and

In the broader context of the New Testament, truth is often synonymous with the teachings

Christ in Matthew 26:41 and Mark 14:38 : compare the synonymous ἀγρυπνέω , to be

sacrifices on the altar. The ἁγιάζω , to sanctify, is not synonymous with καθαρίζω , to

desolation” ( Zephaniah 2:13 ). The complete disappearance of a metropolis once synonymous with invincibility underscores the

and Concepts • שָׂנֵא (saneʾ, “to hate”)—often paired with קוּט in synonymous parallelism ( Psalm 139:21

to the region ( Genesis 28–31 ), though those passages employ the near-synonymous term Paddan Aram. Role

harvest. In the first-century Mediterranean world, the sickle’s sweep was synonymous with sustenance, wealth, and

celebrated, its mention in Joshua 19 indicates that the name had become synonymous with fortified boundaries—places

γέ οἱ πολλοί καί δολωσαντες καί κακομετρουντες , Lucian . Hermot. 59), καπηλεύειν τί was also used as synonymous with to corrupt

lit room reached by an exterior staircase. In Luke’s writings this term becomes synonymous with moments when the

Bichri’s household. Theological and Ministry Implications 1. Covenant Loyalty: Bichri’s name becomes synonymous with covenant disloyalty. Israel

is a term used predominantly in the Gospel of Matthew, synonymous with the "kingdom

dead, a shadowy place where the departed spirits reside. It is not synonymous with hell but rather

used in 1 Kings 8:37 ; 2 Chronicles 6:28 ; Psalm 78:46 , as synonymous with hâ'arbeh, and

a "branch" (see Isaiah 4:2 , where the word used, though different, is synonymous). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A

together, to compare - Isaiah 40:8 ). As nearly as possible the terms are synonymous. If any distinction does

and deacons . In the New Testament the word ἐπίσκοπος is synonymous with πρεσβύτερος (comp. Acts

harsh and evil in his dealings” ( 1 Samuel 25:3 ). His name becomes synonymous with folly and