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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV). Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most quoted verses in the Bible, often seen on posters, greeting cards, and social media as […]

The Greek word θέλημα (thelēma) is a significant term in classical Greek, biblical texts, and theological discussions. It broadly translates to “will,” “desire,” “purpose,” or “intention.” However, its precise meaning varies depending on context. Below is a comprehensive analysis of its etymology, classical and biblical usage, and theological significance. 1. Kingdom Etymology and Basic Meaning […]

Verse Text • King James Version (KJV): “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” • Hebrew (Masoretic Text): אַךְ טוֹב וָחֶסֶד יִרְדְּפוּנִי כָּל יְמֵי חַיָּי וְשַׁבְתִּי בְּבֵית־יְהוָה לְאֹרֶךְ יָמִים • Transliteration: “Ach tov v’chesed yirdefuni kol y’mei chayai; […]

Verse Text • King James Version (KJV): “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” • Hebrew (Masoretic Text): תַּעֲרֹךְ לְפָנַי שֻׁלְחָן נֶגֶד צֹרְרָי דִּשַּׁנְתָּ בַשֶּׁמֶן רֹאשִׁי כּוֹסִי רְוָיָה • Transliteration: “Ta’aroch lefanai shulchan neged tsorerai; dishanta vashemen roshi kosi revayah.” […]

Verse Text • King James Version (KJV): “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” • Hebrew (Masoretic Text): גַּם כִּי־אֵלֵךְ בְּגֵיא צַלְמָוֶת לֹא־אִירָא רָע כִּי־אַתָּה עִמָּדִי שִׁבְטְךָ וּמִשְׁעַנְתֶּךָ הֵמָּה יְנַחֲמֻנִי • Transliteration: […]

Verse Text • King James Version (KJV): “He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” • Hebrew (Masoretic Text): נַפְשִׁי יְשׁוֹבֵב יַנְחֵנִי בְּמַעְגְּלֵי־צֶדֶק לְמַעַן שְׁמוֹ • Transliteration: “Nafshi yeshovev; yancheni b’ma’aglei tzedek le’ma’an shmo.” Psalm 23:3 Original Hebrew Translation and Syntax Phrase-by-Phrase Translation • “נַפְשִׁי” (nafshi): • […]