New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words
Overview
An encyclopedia based on the NIV and the NASB, this volume explores the Hebrew and Greek words that lie behind the English words.
Whether you’re a pastor, a student, or simply a lover of the Bible, this book helps you get more out of God’s Word by revealing the original meanings of key biblical words. The reader-friendly, narrative style makes it easy to explore the Hebrew and Greek words that lie behind the English words. You’ll discover significant shades of meaning and nuances that bring depth to your understanding of Scripture.
- Thorough coverage of both Old and New Testaments gives you a firm grasp of the entire Bible.
- Top evangelical scholarship ensures current insights into the meanings of words.
- Biblical concepts are fully discussed, providing you not only with understanding, but also, where appropriate, with practical and devotional insights you can apply to your life.
- Entry words are taken from the NIV and the NASB—respectively, the best-selling contemporary translation and today’s most literal word-for-word translation.
- Major KJV terms are cross-referenced to broaden your understanding of translational nuances and distinctions.
- Four indexes include: Hebrew words, Greek words, Scripture references, and topical index.
Top Highlights
“The Greek word here is homologeō and means ‘to say the same’ and thus to agree in one’s statement” (Page 17)
“A kingdom is a realm in which a king exerts control and authority. The ‘kingdom of God,’ rather than being a place, is the realm in which God is in control.” (Page 378)
“God was about to break into history, to act in a bold, fresh way.” (Page 379)
“In reading the NT it is important to remember the basic meaning of ‘kingdom.’ It refers to the realm in which a ruler acts to carry out his will.” (Page 378)
“the good news that the king is at hand or is already present” (Page 379)
Exceptional value. . . . Clear, precise, and balanced.
—James Montgomery Boice, Former Pastor, Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
A milestone in Bible study aids.
—Jerry E. White, Executive Director, The Navigators
- Title: New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words
- Author: Lawrence O. Richards
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Print Publication Date: 1999
- Logos Release Date: 2010
- Pages: 736
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible › Dictionaries
- ISBNs: 9780310591597, 0310591597
- Resource ID: LLS:NIEBW
- Resource Type: Encyclopedia
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-08-28T22:07:52Z
Reviews
17 ratings
Jared villeda juarez
3/25/2024
Matthew
3/23/2024
Bernard P H Lee
3/17/2024
Ella Lam
3/15/2024
Dorothy Williams
3/13/2024
A wonderful resource that everyone should consider having alone with other tools in order to quench ones thirst for more of the living word.Anthony
3/11/2024
Bmickey
3/10/2024
Tobin Perry
3/4/2024
Peter Wise
3/2/2024
One of the best word study books aimed at a less-technical level. No one book has everything; it's good to have several books to consult when doing word studies. This book is clearly written and conservative throughout, with much helpful material. I own a number of word study books including Vines Expository BDAG, NIDNTTE, TDNT, TWOT, Collin Brown, and NIDOTTE, and I still find this book helpful. Another book similar to this that is worthy of purchasing in addition to Richards' book is Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words. I have assigned readings from all of these books in the first year Greek and Hebrew classes I've taught, and students have found the readings a blessing.
Gary Pajkos
3/2/2024
