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The word "the" is a definite article in the English language, used to specify a particular noun as something already known to the reader or listener. In the context of the Bible, "the" is used extensively to denote specific people, places, events, and concepts that hold significant theological and historical importance. While the original Hebrew and Greek texts of the Bible do not contain an equivalent to the English definite article, translators have used "the" to convey specificity and clarity in the text.
The God of IsraelIn the Bible, "the God of Israel" is a title frequently used to refer to Yahweh, the one true God worshiped by the Israelites. This title emphasizes God's covenant relationship with the people of Israel. For example, in
Exodus 5:1 , Moses and Aaron speak to Pharaoh, saying, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'Let My people go, so that they may hold a feast to Me in the wilderness.'" This usage underscores God's unique identity and His role as the divine protector and leader of Israel.
The Law"The Law" refers to the commandments and instructions given by God to the people of Israel, primarily through Moses. It is often synonymous with the Torah, the first five books of the Old Testament. The Law serves as a guide for righteous living and a means to maintain a covenant relationship with God. In the New Testament, Jesus affirms the importance of the Law, stating in
Matthew 5:17 , "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them."
The Prophets"The Prophets" is a term used to describe the individuals called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Israel and Judah. These messages often included calls to repentance, warnings of judgment, and promises of future restoration. The Prophets also refer to the books of the Old Testament that bear their names, such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. In
Luke 24:27 , Jesus, after His resurrection, explains to His disciples how "beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself."
The Kingdom of God"The Kingdom of God" is a central theme in the teachings of Jesus, representing God's sovereign rule over all creation and the fulfillment of His redemptive plan. It is both a present reality and a future hope, as believers are called to live under God's reign now while anticipating its full realization in the age to come. In
Mark 1:15 , Jesus proclaims, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!"
The Church"The Church" refers to the body of believers in Jesus Christ, both universally and locally. It is described as the bride of Christ, the family of God, and the temple of the Holy Spirit. The Church is called to worship God, edify believers, and spread the gospel. In
Ephesians 1:22-23 , Paul writes, "And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all."
The Resurrection"The Resurrection" is a foundational doctrine of the Christian faith, referring to Jesus Christ's victory over death and His rising from the dead on the third day. It is the cornerstone of Christian hope, assuring believers of their own future resurrection and eternal life. In
1 Corinthians 15:20 , Paul declares, "But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep."
The Second Coming"The Second Coming" refers to the anticipated return of Jesus Christ to earth, as promised in Scripture. It will be a time of final judgment and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom. Believers are encouraged to live in readiness and hope for this event. In
Revelation 22:12 , Jesus says, "Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done."
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. i.) See Thee.
2. (definite article.) A word placed before nouns to limit or individualize their meaning.
3. (adv.) By that; by how much; by so much; on that account; -- used before comparatives; as, the longer we continue in sin, the more difficult it is to reform.
Greek
3625. oikoumene --the inhabited earth...the inhabited earth. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: oikoumene Phonetic
Spelling: (oy-kou-men'-ay) Short Definition:
the inhabited (Roman) world
...5598. O --the last letter ofthe Gr. alphabet
... 5597, 5598. O. 5599 .the last letter ofthe Gr. alphabet. Part of Speech:
Indeclinable Letter (Noun) Transliteration: O Phonetic...
4716. stauros -- an upright stake, hence a cross (the Rom....
... 4715, 4716. stauros. 4717 . an upright stake, hence a cross (the Rom.
instrument of crucifixion). Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine...
5590. psuche -- breath,the soul
... breath,the soul. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: psuche Phonetic
Spelling: (psoo-khay') Short Definition:the soul, life, self Definition: (a...
4747. stoicheion -- one of a row, hence a letter (ofthe alphabet)...
... 4746b, 4747. stoicheion. 4748 . one of a row, hence a letter (ofthe
alphabet), by ext.the elements (of knowledge). Part of Speech...
1093. ge --the earth, land
...the earth, land. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: ge Phonetic Spelling:
(ghay) Short Definition:the earth, soil, land Definition:the earth, soil...
1067. geenna -- Gehenna, a valley W. and South of Jer., also a...
... 1066, 1067. geenna. 1068 . Gehenna, a valley W. and South of Jer., also a
symbolic name forthe final place of punishment ofthe ungodly....
3793. ochlos -- a crowd, multitude,the common people
... a crowd, multitude,the common people. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
ochlos Phonetic Spelling: (okh'los) Short Definition: a crowd Definition...
2992. laos --the people
...the people. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: laos Phonetic Spelling:
(lah-os') Short Definition: a people,the crowd Definition: (a) a people...
3547. nomodidaskalos -- a teacher ofthe law
... a teacher ofthe law. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: nomodidaskalos
Phonetic Spelling: (nom-od-id-as'-kal-os) Short Definition: a teacher and...
Strong's Hebrew
3605. kol --the whole, allkol or kol. 3604, 3605. kol or kol. 3606 .
the whole, all. Transliteration:
kol or kol Phonetic Spelling: (kole) Short Definition: all.
...6936. qodqod -- head, crown ofthe head
... head, crown ofthe head. Transliteration: qodqod Phonetic Spelling: (kod-kode')
Short Definition: head.... crown ofthe head, pate, scalp, top ofthe head....
885. Beeroth Bene-yaaqan -- "wells of (the) sons of Jaakan," a...
Beeroth Bene-yaaqan. 884, 885. Beeroth Bene-yaaqan. 886 . "wells of (the) sons
of Jaakan," a place inthe desert. Transliteration: Beeroth Bene-yaaqan Phonetic...
8659. Tarshish -- a son of Javan, his desc. and their land, also a...
... and their land, also a port onthe Mediterranean, also a Benjamite, also a Pers....
Word Origin fromthe same as tarshish Definition a son of Javan, his desc....
380. ishon --the pupil (ofthe eye)
... 379, 380. ishon. 381 .the pupil (ofthe eye). Transliteration: ishon
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-shone') Short Definition: apple. Word...
3709. kaph -- hollow or flat ofthe hand, palm, sole (ofthe foot)...
... 3708b, 3709. kaph. 3710 . hollow or flat ofthe hand, palm, sole (ofthe foot),
a pan. Transliteration: kaph Phonetic Spelling: (kaf) Short Definition: hands...
3231. yaman -- to go to or choosethe right, to usethe right hand
... 3230, 3231. yaman. 3232 . to go to or choosethe right, to usethe right hand.
Transliteration: yaman Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-man') Short Definition: right...
2441. chek -- palate, roof ofthe mouth, gums
... 2440, 2441. chek. 2442 . palate, roof ofthe mouth, gums. Transliteration:
chek Phonetic Spelling: (khake) Short Definition: mouth.... roof ofthe mouth, taste...
1181. baale bamoth -- lords of (the) high places
... lords of (the) high places. Transliteration: baale bamoth Phonetic Spelling:
(bah-al-ay' baw-moth') Short Definition: heights.... lords ofthe high places....
658a. ophes --the two extremities (iethe soles ofthe feet or...
... 658, 658a. ophes. 658b .the two extremities (iethe soles ofthe feet or
the ankles). Transliteration: ophes Short Definition: ankles....
Library
A Key tothe Apocalypse
A Key tothe Apocalypse. <. A Key tothe Apocalypse Joseph Mede. Table
of Contents. Title Page.THE APOCALYPTICAL KEY; PART I....
The Ancient Church
The Ancient Church. <.The Ancient Church William Dool Killen. Produced by
PG Distributed Proofreaders Table of Contents. Title Page. PREFATORY NOTE....
Child's Story ofthe Bible
Child's Story ofthe Bible. <. Child's Story ofthe Bible Mary A. Lathbury.
Produced by Al Haines Table of Contents. Title Page. PREFACE....
The Six Enneads
The Six Enneads. <.The Six Enneads Plotinus. MacKenna, Stephen (Translator);
Page, BS (Translator) Table of Contents. Title Page.THE FIRST ENNEAD....
Ofthe Manich??ans
Ofthe Manich??ans. <. Ofthe Manich??ans Alexander of Lycopolis. Translated
bythe Rev. James BH Hawkins, MA, Oxon. Table of Contents. Title Page....
Mornings inthe College Chapel
Mornings inthe College Chapel. <. Mornings inthe College Chapel Francis
Greenwood Peabody. Produced by Al Haines Table of Contents. Title Page....
The Practice of Piety
The Practice of Piety. <.The Practice of Piety Lewis Bayly. Table of Contents.
Title Page. BIOGRAPHICAL PREFACE.THE PRACTICE OF PIETY. CONTENTS....
Companion tothe Bible
Companion tothe Bible. <. Companion tothe Bible EP Barrows.
Produced by John Hagerson, Juliet Sutherland, David King...
The Gospel of St. Mark
The Gospel of St. Mark. <.The Gospel of St. Mark GA Chadwick. Table of Contents.
Title Page. Strong Meat for Hungry Souls:The Gospel of St. Mark....
The Desire of Ages
The Desire of Ages. <.The Desire of Ages Ellen Gould White. Table of Contents.
Title Page.The DESIRE of AGES. PREFACE. Chapter 1 "God With Us"....
Thesaurus
Jehovah-the (1 Occurrence)Jehovah-
the. Jehovah-shammah, Jehovah-
the. Jehovahtsidkenu .
Multi-Version Concordance Jehovah-
the (1 Occurrence). Jeremiah
...Lord'the (1 Occurrence)
Lord'the. Lordships, Lord'the. Loruhamah . Multi-Version Concordance
Lord'the (1 Occurrence). Luke 20:37 But thatthe...
Is'the (1 Occurrence)
Is'the. Istalcurus, Is'the. Isuah . Multi-Version Concordance
Is'the (1 Occurrence). Acts 4:11 He is'the stone which...
The (669438 Occurrences)
... 3. (adv.) By that; by how much; by so much; on that account; -- used before
comparatives; as,the longer we continue in sin,the more difficult it is to reform...
Oak-the (1 Occurrence)
Oak-the. Oaks, Oak-the. Oak-tree . Multi-Version Concordance
Oak-the (1 Occurrence). Ezekiel 6:13 And ye have known...
Saying'the (1 Occurrence)
Saying'the. Sayings, Saying'the. Says . Multi-Version Concordance
Saying'the (1 Occurrence). Job 17:12 They changethe...
Jok'the-el (1 Occurrence)
Jok'the-el. Jok'theel, Jok'the-el. Jolting . Multi-Version Concordance
Jok'the-el (1 Occurrence). 2 Kings 14:7 He slew...
The-oph'ilus (2 Occurrences)
The-oph'ilus. Theophilus,The-oph'ilus. Theories . Multi-Version
ConcordanceThe-oph'ilus (2 Occurrences). Luke 1:3...
The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence)
The-not-beloved. Thenceforth,The-not-beloved. Theocanus .
Multi-Version ConcordanceThe-not-beloved (1 Occurrence)....
Ko'hathites (19 Occurrences)
... Numbers 3:27 Of Kohath wasthe family ofthe Amramites, andthe family ofthe Izharites,
andthe family ofthe Hebronites, andthe family ofthe Uzzielites...
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