Here it is properly rendered language , and is synonymous with γλώσσαις in ver. 11. Parallel Commentaries ... Lexicon

alms"), and this word occurs as a synonymous reading in Matthew 6:1 . Remaineth forever. Because

as his enemy rather than his friend. The synonymous παροργίζω of Ephesians 6:4 , found here in

to any native Greek and later became synonymous with any Greek-speaking person, i.e. anyone who followed Greek

reality . [In ancient Greek culture, 225 ( alḗtheia ) was synonymous for " reality " as the opposite of

the Targum of Jonathan make משובה as synonymous with תשובתּ , thus: "When the prophets teach them

Greece. --The word Hellas, or Greece, seems used as synonymous with Achaia, the southern province. This may have

as in Leviticus 20:9 . It is nearly synonymous with βλασφημαῖν . The Way (as ver. 23; see

before him, that he uses the words as synonymous. (Comp. also 1Corinthians 3:13 , "the day shall

surname of the gens Iulia, which became practically synonymous with the Emperor for the time

41 and Mark 14:38 : compare the synonymous ἀγρυπνέω , to be sleepless , used in Ephesians

If we may distinguish between two words often used as synonymous, it was with them, not recollection, but memory. On the

of all things. To express eternal relation, three synonymous terms are used. From everlasting ; πρὸ τοῦ αἰῶνος , Septuagint, as

of time, above and beyond all time, is synonymous with αἰώνιος ; where time (with its subdivisions and limitations

a true and deep blessing. "Righteousness" here seems synonymous with "that which is good" in the last

a term of days. It is nearly synonymous with καταρτίζω ( Matthew 21:16 ; Luke 6:40 ; 2 Corinthians

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

with the disciples . Μετὰ (says Godet) is not synonymous with σύν , but equivalent to - he confined himself

a wider sense wisdom generally, with which it is synonymous, as appears from the feminine, "let her not

and ἐπίσκοπος , presbyter and bishop, were still synonymous (comp. Acts 20:17 and 28 in

regarding "the oracles of God" as synonymous with the Scriptures of the Old

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

Jews. The words λόγος and ῤῆμα are synonymous, as in ver. 44 and in

and others); though the phrase is probably synonymous with that which follows - and ye shall eat

know" ( לָדַּעַת ), in ver. 2, though regarded as synonymous with it by Delitzsch. Its meaning is well represented by

earth and world were brought forth," in synonymous parallelism, or, better, in progressive, "Before the

body, being constituted by vital union with Christ, is not synonymous with any single outward society. One Spirit ; viz. the

of εἰς , and making the phrase synonymous with the laud of Canaan, the

their abundant use of synonyms and synonymous expressions in their prayers (cf. Lightfoot, 'Hor. Hebr

word means " mean , worthless, paltry," and is hence synonymous with Parallel Commentaries ... Lexicon [and] wholesome ὑγιῆ (hygiē

apparitors of the high priest. Here it is synonymous with διάκονος , a deacon. John was to

under the roof; the ἀνώγεον was synonymous. Where they were abiding. A slight change in

υἱός , son, itself, however, while it is never used as synonymous with νήπιος to describe one as a

of all kinds," and Knobel regards it as synonymous with " every bird." The LXX. give the

outer court of the temple. It is synonymous with the more common form, ἔξω . (For

men in Christ; also Matthew 11:30 .) It is synonymous with "goodness" ( Galatians 5:22 ; Ephesians 5:9 ; Matthew 7

habit. And wrath and anger; nearly synonymous, but perhaps" wrath" is equivalent to the tumultuous

the other cognate terms, אַלָּה אֵיל , are frequently used as synonymous for any large, strong tree (cf. Genesis 35

to God. Offering and sacrifice are nearly synonymous, but the first probably includes the whole

titles of the sun, and indeed synonymous, the introduction of "On" into this

Amos 8:10). Poll thee. Cut off thy hair, nearly synonymous with the word in the former

his saints," just as "keep" and "preserve" are synonymous verbs, both meaning "to guard, keep safe, or

and the term ὑποκριταί may sometimes be used as synonymous with these (an extension of language which would

2:5 ; Acts 8:2 ; Acts 22:12 , εὐλαβής is synonymous with εὐσεβής . The rendering hence preferred by many

the word moreh is true Hebrew. They may be idiomatically synonymous. They are not etymologically identical. A glutton and

23 .) It is possible that the two nearly synonymous words, "house" and "lineage," may have been used

one upon another, of verbs more or less synonymous. So far as there is a traceable order

extant in a much earlier classical fragment as synonymous with dithyrambos , denoting "a festal song;" and

divulge. With hell are we at agreement . A " synonymous parallelism," merely strengthening the previous assertion. When the

of them all. Keil makes the words synonymous, except that in chag festival joy is made

second of what seemed to him synonymous terms. If we are correct in our supposition

of Joseph," it requires to be taken as synonymous with Judah; as in Isaiah 46:3 : "Hearken

equivalent to mittit or missus , which may be synonymous with שָׁלוּחַ , viz. the strengthened participle Kal with

mentioned in Hebrews 6:5 , and seems synonymous with the "world [literally, 'inhabited earth'] to

It would be strange indeed if Joel had accumulated four synonymous terms for locust in such a

thence follow that they are everywhere and always synonymous. Long ago Jerome drew attention to the distinction

to cut, or break in pieces, being here synonymous with פצע , to wound; or (2) that they

time, this heaping up of terms so nearly synonymous is more liturgic than literary; these words may have been

God--so that fool and wicked become almost synonymous. They have done abominable works. --Literally, they have made to

synthetic the antithetic, and the synonymous, not alone in its separate clauses, but sometimes

to medical writers to use θηρίον ασ synonymous with ἔχιδνα , a viper. So also θηριόδηκτος , bit

not by an army." The word is almost synonymous with the following, translated power ; and the

to be regulated, so as to be synonymous with the phrase, "walking after ( κατὰ ) the

8 ). As nearly as possible the terms are synonymous. If any distinction does exist between them, perhaps tselem (image

nation." To emphasise his statement, he uses four nearly synonymous verbs (" were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and

coincide in meaning, we may safely conclude moreh synonymous with yoreh , the meaning of which

the accumulation of terms that are nearly synonymous - 1. Merciful (or pitiful); 2. Gracious; 3. Long-suffering; 4

in stating that the two words are synonymous, and are merely combined to add

or is an erroneous transliteration for a synonymous word (see Kuabenbauer, in loc. ). The name

time of the Prophets, “Chaldea” had become synonymous with Babylon ( Isaiah 47:1 ; Daniel 3:8 ). If Kesed

30 ). “The high places of Dan” became synonymous with apostasy ( 2 Kings 10:29 ; Amos 8:14 ). • Northern

of Nineveh. The piling up of synonymous terms—“emptied … desolate … laid waste”—culminates in מְבוּקָה

5, 6. thy people [and] thine heritage—are synonymous, the people being often called God's heritage

the Bible The Cherethites - Here used as synonymous with Philistines 1 Samuel 30:16 . In David

of destruction. In some contexts, it is synonymous with Sheol or the grave. The absence

κακομετρουντες , Lucian . Hermot. 59), καπηλεύειν τί was also used as synonymous with to corrupt, to adulterate ( Themistius

that both cuts and pierces – an imposing sword, synonymous with finality ( dominance ). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4501

of αὐτός and ἁδέω , and synonymous with αὐτάρεσκος ( 2 Timothy 3:2 : φίλαυτος ), “who in

itself. 2. The Pit This term is often synonymous with Sheol, representing a deep, dark place associated

itself. 2. The Pit This term is often synonymous with Sheol, representing a deep, dark place associated

the Gospel of John, where it is often synonymous with faith and trust in Jesus

context of the New Testament, truth is often synonymous with the teachings of Jesus and

The complete disappearance of a metropolis once synonymous with invincibility underscores the certainty of divine

to hate”)—often paired with קוּט in synonymous parallelism ( Psalm 139:21 ). • נָחַם (nacham, “to be

28–31 ), though those passages employ the near-synonymous term Paddan Aram. Role in Israel’s Early

century Mediterranean world, the sickle’s sweep was synonymous with sustenance, wealth, and the turning of

Joshua 19 indicates that the name had become synonymous with fortified boundaries—places where God’s people held ground

κακομετρουντες , Lucian . Hermot. 59), καπηλεύειν τί was also used as synonymous with to corrupt, to adulterate ( Themistius

staircase. In Luke’s writings this term becomes synonymous with moments when the risen Christ’s followers

and Ministry Implications 1. Covenant Loyalty: Bichri’s name becomes synonymous with covenant disloyalty. Israel’s unity is covenantal, not merely

predominantly in the Gospel of Matthew, synonymous with the "kingdom of God" found

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

8:37 ; 2 Chronicles 6:28 ; Psalm 78:46 , as synonymous with hâ'arbeh, and in Isaiah 33

2 , where the word used, though different, is synonymous). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A shoot חֹ֖טֶר (ḥō·ṭer

8 ). As nearly as possible the terms are synonymous. If any distinction does exist between them, perhaps tselem (image

the New Testament the word ἐπίσκοπος is synonymous with πρεσβύτερος (comp. Acts 20:17 ; 1 Peter 5:1

in his dealings” ( 1 Samuel 25:3 ). His name becomes synonymous with folly and moral insensibility. Narrative Summary During

to funnel past Megiddo, the city became synonymous with decisive conflict. Scripture repeatedly notes its kings ( Joshua 12

ashes of pagan rites, its name ultimately became synonymous with judgment. The northern end, near the

in the Old Testament. Over time, Beelzebub became synonymous with Satan or a high-ranking demon in