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Names of God
God
El
El is a Semitic word meaning god, or deity. It was, and still is, also used as a proper name.
El is frequently combined with a another word to give a description of the god. For example, el shaddai (God Almighty) or el el-yone (The Most High God)
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Names of God
Lord God Almighty
Often translated as Lord God Almighty, the meaning of Shaddai is not completely clear. It could be derived from “breast” or “mountain”.
This invokes the idea of a mother nourishing her child or a mountain’s strength.
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Names of God
The Most High God
El Elyon literally means the Highest God. 19 of its 28 uses in the Bible comes from Psalms.
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Names of God
Lord, Master
Adonai means Lord or Master, and is what Jews usually voiced when Yahweh (YHWH) or Jehova was written. Adonai is the plural, adon the singular. The singular is usually, though not exclusively, used to refer to human lords or masters.
Adonai is used 434 times in the Old testament, of which 200 is in Ezekiel. In the Greek
@Septuagint
it was translated with @Kurios
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Names of God
Lord, Jehovah
This is the proper name of God, and according to Jewish tradition, too holy to voice. It is traditionally written YHWH. Often pronounced Yahweh or Jehova. Jews often replaced the word with Adonai when reading out loud.
It is derived from the Jewish word Havah, meaning to be or to exist. It is the name that God gave to Moses at the burning bush - I am what I am. Or also I become what I become. Ancient Hebrew only had two tenses - current and future.
God is a God that continuously reveals himself.
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Names of God
The Lord My Banner
Nissi is derived from the word nes, which means banner. Moses uses this name after the Israelites defeated the Amelikites referencing war banners. That behind which the army rallies, what they focus on.
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Names of God
The Lord My Shepherd
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Names of God
The Lord That Heals)
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Names of God
The Lord Is There
Jehovah Shammah
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Names of God
The Lord Our Righteousness
Jehovah Tsidkenu
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Names of God
The Lord Who Sanctifies You
Jehovah Mekoddishkem
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Names of God
The Everlasting God
El Olam
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Names of God
God
Elohim
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Names of God
Jealous
Qanna
15
Names of God
The Lord Will Provide
Jehovah Jireh
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Names of God
The Lord is Pease
Jehovah Shalom
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Names of God
The Lord Of Hosts
Jehovah Sabaoth
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Names of God
Jehovah
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Names of God
God with us
Immanuel
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Names of God
Jesus
Yeshua
To deliver, to rescue
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Names of God
Kurios
Kurios
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General dictionary
Septuagint
Greek translation of the Old Testament
Detailed Comments
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Festivals of the Bible
Feast of the Tabernacle
Sukkot
A feast of gratitude celebrated at the time of the harvest.
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Strong's numbers
judge
krinete
properly, to separate (distinguish), i.e. judge; come to a choice (decision, judgment) by making a judgment – either positive (a verdict in favor of) or negative (which rejects or condemns).
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Strong's numbers
recognize
epignōsesthe
I come to know by directing my attention to him or it, I perceive, discern, recognize; I found out.
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Strong's numbers
righteous
dikaian
describes what is in conformity to God's own being (His will, standard of rightness).
This is in opposition to human judgement, which is superficial, based on outward appearances.
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Strong's numbers
judgement
krisin
to separate, distinguish, judge") – judgment, emphasizing its qualitative aspect that can apply either to a positive verdict (for righteousness) – or more commonly, a "negative" verdict which condemns the nature of sin that brings it on.
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Strong's numbers
create
ba-ra
1) to create, shape, form 1a) (Qal) to shape, fashion, create (always with God as subject) 1a1) of heaven and earth 1a2) of individual man 1a3) of new conditions and circumstances 1a4) of transformations 1b) (Niphal) to be created 1b1) of heaven and earth, ....
and more.
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make
asah
1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made 2) (Piel) to press, squeeze
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produce
yatsah
1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
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Epistemology
The theory of knowledge, is the concerned with . Epistemology is considered a major subfield of philosophy, along with other major subfields such as , , and .
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Rationalism
In philosophy, rationalism is the view in that "regards reason as the chief source and test of knowledge" or "any view appealing to reason as a source of knowledge or justification". More formally, rationalism is defined as a methodology or a theory "in which the criterion of truth is not sensory but intellectual and deductive"
@Epistemology
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Empiricism
In philosophy, empiricism is the theory in that holds that knowledge or justification comes only or primarily from sensory experience.[1] It is one of several views within epistemology, along with rationalism and skepticism. Empiricism emphasizes the central role of empirical evidence in the formation of ideas, rather than innate ideas or traditions.
@Epistemology
Associated with blank slate (tabula rasa)
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Metaphysics
Metaphysics is the branch of that studies the fundamental nature of reality; the of being, and change, and
, , necessity and possibility.[1]Metaphysics is considered one of the four main branches of philosophy, along with , , and .[2] It includes questions about the nature of and the relationship between
and , between and , and between .[3]
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Logic
Logic is the study of correct . It includes both and . Formal logic is the science of inferences or of . It is a investigating how conclusions follow from in a topic-neutral way. When used as a countable noun, the term "a logic" refers to a logical that articulates a . Formal logic contrasts with informal logic, which is associated with , , and . While there is no general agreement on how formal and informal logic are to be distinguished, one prominent approach associates their difference with whether the studied are expressed in or . Logic plays a central role in multiple fields, such as , , , and
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Ethics
Ethics or moral philosophy is a branch[1] of that "involves systematizing, defending, and recommending of and wrong ".[2] The field of ethics, along with , concerns matters of ; these fields comprise the branch of philosophy called
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Knowledge
Knowledge is often understood as or as , and may also mean . Knowledge of facts, also called knowledge, is often defined as
that is distinct from opinion or guesswork by virtue of
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Belief
A belief is a subjective that something or is
.[1] In , philosophers use the term "belief" to refer to attitudes about the world which can be either .[2] To believe something is to take it to be true; for instance, to believe that snow is white is comparable to accepting the truth of the "snow is white". However, holding a belief does not require active . For example, few carefully consider whether or not the sun will rise tomorrow, simply assuming that it will.
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Truth
Truth is the of being in accord with
or .[1] In everyday language, truth is typically ascribed to things that aim to represent reality or otherwise correspond to it, such as , , and .
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Skepticism
Philosophical skepticism (: scepticism; from σκέψις skepsis, "inquiry") is a family of views that question the possibility of .[1][2] It differs from other forms of skepticism in that it even rejects very plausible knowledge claims that belong to basic . Philosophical skeptics are often classified into two general categories: Those who , and those who advocate for the due to the inadequacy of evidence.[3] This distinction is modeled after the differences between the and the in
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Arianism
Jesus was not God from eternity, was born, and therefor inferior to God. But also God.
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Lies to Children
This is a term that Terry Pratchett uses in one of his books. It is not so much that we tell them lies, but that we simplify things so that they can understand it. For example, we were taught at school that the tides of the sea are caused by the pull of gravity from the sun and the moon.
Yeah, BUT... Tides are also influenced by the continental shelf, the shoreline, direction and strength of the wind, barometric pressure and many more.
Another, more religious example, is the Biblical of creation. We are taught a simplified version in kindergarten, and most of us never go anywhere further than that understanding. But the first three chapters in Genesis is rich in meaning, and has much more to say if we care to listen.
@myth
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myth
a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving or events.
Some may have factual origins, while others are completely fictional. But myths are more than mere stories and they serve a more profound purpose in ancient and modern cultures. Myths are tales that explain the world and man's experience.
@sacred
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sacred
connected with God (or the gods) or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.
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The Heidelberg
@cathechism
The Heidelberg Catechism was written in Heidelberg at the request of Elector Frederick III, ruler of the most influential German province, the Palatinate, from 1559 to 1576. This pious Christian prince commissioned Zacharius Ursinus, twenty-eight years of age and professor of theology at the Heidelberg University, and Caspar Olevianus, twenty-six years old and Frederick's court preacher, to prepare a catechism for instructing the youth and for guiding pastors and teachers.
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cathechism
A catechism ( /ˈkætəˌkɪzəm/; from Ancient Greek: κατηχέω, "to teach orally") is a summary or exposition of doctrine and serves as a learning introduction to the Sacraments traditionally used in catechesis, or Christian religious teaching of children and adult converts.[1] Catechisms are doctrinal manuals – often in the form of questions followed by answers to be memorised – a format that has been used in non-religious or secular contexts as well.
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Love - Selfless
Agape
Charity, Love; Affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast -- (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love.
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Philosophy
Sophists
considered sophists to be people that valued rhetoric, or persuasive speech, above truth.
@Plato
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Philosophy
Socratic Method
Arrive at the truth by asking questions and evaluating the answers. Reject ideas that cannot be supported by reason and logic.
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Philosophy
Endoxa
Commonly held but unsubstantiated positions
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Philosophy
Apology
Apologia
An account or defense of one’s life.
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