Bible Word Studies

Explore key Greek and Hebrew words, their meanings and Bible references.

Love (agape)

The New Testament word for self-giving, committed love; it describes God's love for humanity and the love believers are called to show one another.

agape

G26

God's unmerited favor and kindness; the core idea that salvation comes as God's gift, not by human effort.

charis

G5485

Trust in and faithfulness to God; not mere assent but a heartfelt reliance on what is hoped for.

pistis

G4102

Not only the absence of war but wholeness, well-being, and a state of peace with God, others and creation.

şalom

H7965

God's covenant-keeping, unfailing love and faithfulness; in the Old Testament it describes the LORD's loyalty to his people.

hesed

H2617

The title John's Gospel gives to Jesus Christ: the Word who was with God and was God from the beginning.

logos

G3056

Being rescued from sin and death into peace with God and eternal life; deliverance secured through the work of Christ.

soteria

G4991

A radical change of mind and direction; turning from sin to God — not mere regret but a reorientation to a new life.

metanoia

G3341