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Abel1 example
The second son of Adam and Eve, killed by his brother Cain
abomination1 example
Something regarded with disgust or hatred; a detestable act or thing
Abraham4 examples
First patriarch of the Hebrew people, father of faith in monotheistic religions
accord3 examples
Agreement or concurrence of opinion, will, or action; harmony in sound or pitch
Adam4 examples
First human created by God; humanity in general; to be red
alms3 examples
Money or goods given to the poor as an act of charity
altar2 examples
A table or raised structure for religious offerings or worship
amaze4 examples
To fill with wonder and astonishment; to astound, to bewilder
amen3 examples
Expression of solemn ratification or agreement; "so be it"
anoint1 example
To smear or rub with oil, especially as a sacred rite of consecration
answer15 examples
A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question
Antioch1 example
Ancient Greek city named after Antiochus, from ἀντί (anti) "against" + ὀχή (ochē) "support"
apocalypse
A revelation or disclosure; the complete final destruction of the world
apostasy
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief
apostle3 examples
A messenger or early Christian leader sent to preach the Gospel
ark1 example
A chest, box, or vessel; especially Noah's ark or the Ark of the Covenant
ascend7 examples
To move upward, to rise, to climb up; to slope or lead upward
ascetic2 examples
Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from worldly pleasures
atone1 example
To make reparation, compensation, or amends for an offence or a crime
authority3 examples
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; legitimate power delegated to a person or organization
Babylon1 example
Ancient city in Mesopotamia, capital of Babylonia
baptize3 examples
To perform the Christian sacrament of baptism by immersing in or sprinkling with water
become9 examples
To begin to be; turn into; grow to be; change into
behold18 examples
To look at or observe (someone or something), especially with appreciation
benediction1 example
A short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, often at the end of worship service
Bethany1 example
Ancient village near Jerusalem, home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus
Bethesda
A pool in Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament, known for healing properties
Bethlehem1 example
City in the West Bank, traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ
blessing4 examples
The act of invoking divine favor or consecration; a favor or gift bestowed by God
Cain1 example
The first son of Adam and Eve who killed his brother Abel
Calvary1 example
The site outside ancient Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
Cana1 example
Village in Galilee, site of Jesus's first miracle
canon1 example
A general rule, law, or principle; an accepted collection of sacred books; a member of a cathedral chapter
Capernaum2 examples
Ancient fishing village on the Sea of Galilee, center of Jesus ministry
centurion2 examples
Commander of a century (unit of around 80 soldiers) in the Roman army
cherub
Winged angelic being in Abrahamic religions
Christ6 examples
Title meaning "the anointed one", used as a title for Jesus in Christianity
civilization1 example
An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people
commandment6 examples
A divine decree or order, especially one of the Ten Commandments; an authoritative order or injunction
communion
Sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings; the Christian sacrament of the Eucharist
confound7 examples
To perplex, puzzle, or mix up; to defeat or thwart; to damn (as mild oath)
confuse3 examples
To puzzle, perplex, baffle, or bewilder; to mix up or mistake one thing for another
congregation1 example
A gathering of faithful in a place of worship; an assembly or gathering of people, animals, or things
Corinth1 example
Ancient Greek city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, important commercial and cultural center
covenant2 examples
A formal agreement or promise, especially one made with God
create10 examples
To bring into existence; to make or produce from nothing or from existing materials
crucifixion3 examples
Method of execution by fixing to a cross, especially as used by Romans
Damascus
Capital and largest city of Syria, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
David3 examples
Second king of the United Kingdom of Israel, psalmist and prophet
death35 examples
The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence
Delilah
Biblical figure who betrayed Samson by revealing the secret of his strength
deliverance3 examples
The act of being rescued or set free; salvation from danger or evil
despise4 examples
To regard with contempt or scorn; to look down upon
disciple8 examples
A follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher
divine5 examples
Of, from, or like God or a god; sacred, holy; excellent in the highest degree
dominion4 examples
Sovereign authority, control, or rule; territory under sovereign rule
earth34 examples
The planet third from the sun; the ground; soil; the world of human habitation
Emmaus
Biblical village where Jesus appeared to two disciples after his resurrection
Ephesus1 example
Ancient Greek city in Asia Minor, important religious and commercial center
epiphany
A sudden manifestation or realization; a divine manifestation
epistle1 example
A letter, especially a formal one or one of the letters in the New Testament
Esther1 example
Biblical queen of Persia who saved the Jewish people
Eucharist1 example
Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper
evidence3 examples
Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion
exalt4 examples
To raise in rank, status, or character; to glorify or praise highly
exceed2 examples
To be larger or greater than; to go beyond; to surpass
exodus
A mass departure of people; especially the departure of the Israelites from Egypt
exorcise
To drive out evil spirits through religious or spiritual practices; to free from malign influence
Ezekiel
Major prophet of Judaism and Christianity who prophesied during the Babylonian exile
faith9 examples
Confidence or trust in a person or thing; strong belief in religious doctrine; loyalty
fall12 examples
To move downward by force of gravity; to descend; the season autumn
fate9 examples
The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events
fellowship3 examples
A company of people that share the same interest or aim; companionship; friendly association
forgive6 examples
To pardon someone; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment
forsake3 examples
To abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce
Galilee2 examples
Region in northern Israel
generation5 examples
The act of producing or bringing into being; a single step in natural descent; a group of individuals born and living about the same time
genesis1 example
The origin, start, or point at which something comes into being
gentile2 examples
A person who is not Jewish; historically also referring to non-Christians or pagans
Gethsemane1 example
Garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion
glory14 examples
Great beauty and splendor; honor and praise; divine presence or manifestation
Golgotha1 example
Hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified, meaning "place of the skull"
Goliath1 example
Philistine warrior giant from Gath who fought against David
gospel5 examples
The message of Christ; any of the four books describing Christ's life and teachings
grace16 examples
Divine favor or help; elegance of movement; favor or goodwill
hallelujah1 example
An exclamation used to express praise, joy, or thanks to God
heart38 examples
A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings
heaven29 examples
The sky or celestial sphere; the abode of God or gods; paradise; a state of bliss
hell6 examples
The underworld; place of torment in the afterlife where sinners and evil spirits dwell
Herod1 example
Name of several kings who ruled over Judea and nearby regions under Roman authority
holy5 examples
Dedicated to a religious purpose; sacred; morally and spiritually excellent
honor3 examples
A quality of worthiness and respectability that affects both the social standing and self-evaluation of an individual
hope7 examples
To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might
hosanna1 example
A liturgical expression of praise or adoration
hymn1 example
A song of praise or adoration, especially in religious worship
hypocrite5 examples
One who feigns to be what they are not; one who pretends to be better than they really are, or to be pious, virtuous, etc., without really being so
idol1 example
An image or representation of a deity used as an object of worship; a person or thing that is greatly admired or revered
intellect2 examples
The faculty of reasoning and understanding; the ability to perceive and comprehend meaning
interpret1 example
To explain the meaning of; to translate orally; to understand and represent the meaning of something
Jacob1 example
Biblical patriarch, son of Isaac and Rebecca, father of the twelve tribes of Israel
jealous2 examples
Suspecting rivalry in love; protective of one's rights or possessions; envious of another's advantages
Jericho1 example
Ancient city in the West Bank, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
Jesus1 example
The central figure of Christianity, often referred to as Jesus Christ
John2 examples
Male given name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah has been gracious"
Joseph1 example
Biblical patriarch, son of Jacob and Rachel, known for his coat of many colors and dream interpretation
jubilee1 example
A special year of emancipation and restoration; a 50th anniversary celebration
judge11 examples
A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
knowledge12 examples
The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.
leviathan1 example
A huge mythical sea monster mentioned in the Bible; any large sea creature
Levite1 example
Member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi; temple assistant in ancient Israel
love40 examples
An intense feeling of deep affection or fondness
Magdalene1 example
Of or from Magdala; specifically referring to Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus
majesty3 examples
The quality of being impressive, great, dignified, or sovereign; sovereign power or authority
manifest6 examples
Evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived
marriage3 examples
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a relationship
martyr1 example
One who suffers death or persecution for their religious faith or cause
Mary2 examples
Common female name in biblical context
mercy12 examples
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm
messiah1 example
An anointed one; a savior or liberator of a group of people
minister4 examples
A person authorized to conduct religious worship or serve in government
miracle1 example
An extraordinary and welcome event attributed to divine agency
Moses2 examples
Hebrew prophet and lawgiver
multitude8 examples
A great number or amount, often of people; the masses or common people collectively
nativity2 examples
Birth, especially the birth of Jesus Christ; circumstances of ones birth
Nazareth1 example
Town in Galilee, hometown of Jesus
neglect4 examples
To fail to care for or attend to something; to disregard
Nineveh1 example
Ancient Assyrian city and capital of the Neo-Assyrian Empire
oracle3 examples
A shrine where prophecies are uttered; a person through whom a deity speaks; a prophetic declaration
parable6 examples
A short narrative illustrating a moral or spiritual lesson
paradise3 examples
A place of perfect happiness; heaven; the Garden of Eden
Paul1 example
Christian apostle, missionary, and author of many New Testament epistles
peace22 examples
Freedom from disturbance; state of tranquility and harmony
Pentecost1 example
Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit, occurring fifty days after Easter
people17 examples
A body of persons regarded as a collective; the members of a society or community
Peter4 examples
Chief apostle of Jesus Christ, originally named Simon
pharaoh1 example
Title of the ancient Egyptian kings, literally meaning "great house"
Pharisee4 examples
Member of an ancient Jewish sect known for strict observance of Jewish traditions
Philistine1 example
Member of an ancient people who inhabited southern Canaan
philosophy2 examples
The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language
Pilate4 examples
Roman governor of Judaea (26-36 CE) who presided over the trial of Jesus
pilgrim1 example
One who travels, especially on a journey to visit sites of religious significance
praise11 examples
Expression of approval or admiration; commendation; worship
prophet10 examples
One who speaks by divine inspiration or as a religious intermediary
proselyte1 example
A person who has converted from one religion or belief to another, especially to Judaism
proverb1 example
A commonly used sentence or phrase expressing popular wisdom or traditional knowledge
psalm1 example
A sacred song or hymn, especially one of the biblical songs in the Book of Psalms
rabbi1 example
Jewish religious teacher or scholar authorized to make decisions on Jewish law
reality2 examples
The state of being actual or real; the real world or the totality of real things
redemption3 examples
The act of redeeming or being redeemed; salvation from sin; recovery by payment of a price
rejoice10 examples
To feel or show great joy or delight; to be very happy, be delighted, exult
repentance8 examples
The action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse for wrongdoing
resurrection6 examples
Rising from death to life; revival or restoration
revelation4 examples
The act of revealing or disclosing divine truth; something revealed, especially by divine means
righteousness10 examples
The quality or state of being morally correct and justifiable
sabbath2 examples
A day set aside for rest and worship, traditionally the seventh day of the week
sacrifice7 examples
The offering of something to a deity as an act of propitiation or homage
Sadducee1 example
Member of a Jewish sect active in Judea during the Second Temple period (2nd century BCE - 70 CE)
salvation4 examples
The act of saving or being saved from sin and its consequences
Samaria1 example
Ancient city and region in the central West Bank, former capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel
sanctify1 example
To make holy or sacred; to consecrate; to purify from sin
sanhedrin1 example
Supreme council and tribunal of ancient Judaism
saviour3 examples
One who saves, delivers, or rescues from peril; especially as a title of Jesus Christ
seal5 examples
Device for making impression; act of closing securely
seraph1 example
Celestial being of the highest order of angels in Abrahamic religions
sermon1 example
A religious discourse delivered as part of a church service
sheol3 examples
The underworld or place of stillness and darkness which lies after death in Hebrew thought
signify9 examples
To create a sign out of something; to give something meaning or importance; to show intentions; to mean or betoken
sin23 examples
An act that is considered to be wrong according to religious or moral law
Sinai2 examples
Mountain and peninsula where Moses received the Ten Commandments according to the Bible
Solomon1 example
Son of David and successor as king
soul27 examples
The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal; the essence of a being
spirit18 examples
The animating or vital principle; breath of life; soul; supernatural being
suffer11 examples
To undergo or endure pain, distress, or hardship
synagogue2 examples
Jewish house of worship and community center
tabernacle2 examples
A portable dwelling place for divine presence, especially the sacred tent of the Israelites
temperance3 examples
Habitual moderation in regard to natural appetites and passions; self-restraint; abstinence from alcoholic drinks
temple5 examples
A building devoted to the worship of a deity or deities
temptation4 examples
The act of tempting or the condition of being tempted; enticement or allurement
testament1 example
A document that the author has sworn to be true; especially a will or one of the two major divisions of the Christian Bible
Thessalonica1 example
Ancient city and capital of Macedonia, named after Alexander the Great's half-sister
trinity1 example
The Christian doctrine of one God existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
triumph1 example
A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest
truth30 examples
Conformity with fact or reality; verity; quality of being true
Tyre1 example
Ancient Phoenician city and major Mediterranean port
verily9 examples
In truth, truly, certainly; as a matter of truth or fact
water9 examples
A clear, colorless liquid essential for life
wicked6 examples
Evil or morally wrong by nature; later also excellent or impressive (slang)
wisdom17 examples
The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment
witness14 examples
One who sees or has personal knowledge of something; testimony; attestation of a fact or event
wonder10 examples
Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel; the emotion of surprise and admiration
world58 examples
The earth, globe, or planet; the physical universe; the whole of human civilization
worship10 examples
To show reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and honor
zeal4 examples
Fervor or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance
Zion2 examples
Originally a hill in Jerusalem, later a synonym for Jerusalem and the Land of Israel