proverbs-1:10-19-nlt

Swift (3691) (oxús) had two basic meanings. Oxus refers to a keen edge for cutting, and thus meaning sharp, all of the NT uses with this meaning being in the book of the Revelation. As used in the present verse, oxus pertains to that which is rapid in motion. Quick, meaning a very short period of ti... Read More

Take away (851) (aphaireo from apó = from + haireo = to take, seize, grasp, make a choice of one or more possible alternatives) means to put or take something away from its normal location, to put out of the way or to remove. Luke 1:25 uses aphaireo to refer to taking away of one's reproach. (cf Ge ... Read More

Imploring (3143) (marturomai from mártus = witness) (See related word studies - epimartureo; diamarturomai) in its original sense meant summon to witness and thus conveys the idea of testifying in affirmation or exhortation. The idea of implore is to beg earnestly or even desperately. Interestingly,... Read More

Unclean, Common, Unholy (2839)(koinos probably from sun/syn = with) is an adjective which means primarily common. More generally, and usually in a negative sense, koinos means defiled (corrupted in regard to its purity or perfection), unclean (because it is treated as common and thus considered mora... Read More

Ungodliness (763) (asebeia from a = w/o + sébomai = worship, venerate) means want or lack of reverence or piety toward God (which speaks of one's heart attitude) speaks of a want of reverence and as used in the NT describes those living without regard for God. They conduct themselves in such a way a... Read More

Ungodly (765) (asebes from a = w/o + sébomai = worship, venerate) means lack of interest in the things of God and a behavior and lifestyle consistent with such an irreverent attitude. See the depth study of the related word ungodliness (asebeia [word study]). It pertains to violating norms for a pro... Read More

Malice (2549) (kakia) refers to the quality of wickedness and thus in a moral sense means depravity, vice or baseness (James 1:21, 1Peter 2:16, Acts 8:22). It is the opposite of arete (note) and all virtue and therefore lacks social value. It denotes a vicious disposition, evilness, ill-will, spitef... Read More

THE Fighting Sailor TURN'D Peaceable Christian: Manifested in the Convincement and Conversion OF Thomas Lurting. WITH A short Relation of many great Dangers and wonderful Deliverances he met withal. First Written for Private Satisfaction, and Now Published for general Service. Isai. 2.4 They shall b... Read More

Division Third.—The Inward Principle of Prayer. ‘In the Spirit.’ We are come to the third division in the apostle’s directory for prayer—the principle or spring from whence they are to flow—the Spirit, ‘praying...in the Spirit.’ In proceeding to the consideration of this topic, the first point is th... Read More

Discernment Desperately Needed for End Times When false signs and miracles occur will we be able to see below the surface and discern or will we be deceived? DISCERNMENT -for End Times . A Critical Need for These Times Several days before New Year’s day, 2002, I sensed the Lord asking me what I part... Read More