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The Words of Scripture

Bible Vocabulary

Words and meanings from Scripture.

59 words

An bearded prophet holds a staff and raises one hand as he speaks to a listening crowd outdoors.

prophet

noun /ˈpɹɒf.ɪt/

A prophet is a messenger chosen by God to speak His words to people.

445 appearances in WEB

480 appearances in KJV

Illustration for the Bible word "thyself".

thyself

pronoun /ðaɪˈsɛlf/

Thyself is an old English word for yourself. It is used when speaking to one person.

215 appearances in KJV

A family in ancient clothes sits at a wooden table together, eating a meal outside their stone house while a dog rests nearby.

dwell

noun, verb /dwɛl/

Dwell means to live in a place or to stay there for a long time.

327 appearances in WEB

622 appearances in KJV

A man in robes smiles and speaks to a friend while secretly holding a dagger behind his back.

traitor

noun, verb, adjective /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/

A traitor is a person who pretends to be a friend but turns against you and helps your enemy.

2 appearances in WEB

2 appearances in KJV

Three disciples follow Jesus along a dirt path as he points toward a distant town near a body of water.

disciple

noun, verb /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

A disciple is a learner or follower. In the Bible, it means someone who learns from a teacher and follows them.

273 appearances in WEB

273 appearances in KJV

Jesus reaches down from a rocky shore to pull a struggling man out of rough sea waters.

salvation

noun, verb /sælˈveɪ.ʃn̩/

Salvation means being saved or rescued from danger, trouble, or sin.

87 appearances in WEB

164 appearances in KJV

Two stone tablets with rounded tops stand side by side, engraved with ancient Hebrew text representing the Ten Commandments.

commandment

noun /kəˈmɑːndmənt/

A commandment is an official rule or order given by someone with authority. In the Bible, it usually means a law or rule given by God.

280 appearances in WEB

348 appearances in KJV

A servant kneels before a crowned king on a throne, presenting a tray with a pitcher, cup, and fruit.

servant

noun, verb /ˈsɜːvənt/

A servant is a person who works for and obeys another person. In the Bible, it also means a person who follows and serves God.

1,026 appearances in WEB

969 appearances in KJV

A man with a wooden staff points toward a walled city on a hill at sunrise while another man looks on.

behold

verb, interjection /bɪˈhəʊld/

Behold means “look,” “see,” or “pay close attention.” It tells someone to notice something important.

1,232 appearances in WEB

1,394 appearances in KJV

An Israelite family sits together at a table eating the Passover meal inside a home marked with blood around the doorframe.

passover

noun

The Passover is a special special time of remembrance for God's people. It honors how God saved them and passed over their houses in Egypt.

78 appearances in WEB

77 appearances in KJV

Cows, sheep, and goats graze together in a grassy farm pasture near a stone barn and rolling hills.

livestock

noun /ˈlaɪvstɒk/

Livestock means farm animals that people keep and raise. It includes animals like cows, sheep, goats, and donkeys.

121 appearances in WEB