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Bible Quiz Reviewer B 2024 Questions Answers The Hebrew title of the Book of Genesis, based on the Bershit (“when God opening words. create...
Bible Quiz Reviewer B 2024 Questions Answers The Hebrew title of the Book of Genesis, based on the Bershit (“when God opening words. created”: Gn 1:1) The first man is called by this name because he was formed Adam (“adama – out of the clay of the ground. ground”: Gn 2:7) Adam called his wife by this name because she becae the Eve (hawwa, hay – mother of all the living. “living”: Gn 3:20) The firstborn of Adam and Eve is called by this name Cain (qaniti – “I have because Eve said, “I have produced a man with the help of produced”: Gn 4:1) the Lord.” This man who survived the Great Flood is so named because Noah (noah – “relief”: “this one shall bring us relief form our work and the toil of our Gn 5:29) hands.” This tower intended to teach the sky was not finished Babel ( balil – “he because there the Lord confused the speech of all the world. confused”: Gn 11:9) The son of Abram by Hagar is so named because the Lord’s Ishmael (shama-el, messenger tol Hagar, “The Lord has heard your affliction.” “God has heard”: Gn 16:11) Abram is called by this name because he is to become the Abraham (Abraham – father of a multitude of nations. “father of a multitude of nations”: Gn 17:5) This child of Abraham is so named because when told that Isaac (yishag – “he Sarah would bear a son, Abraham laughed and said, “Can laughed”: Gn 17:17) Sarah give birth at ninety?” This son of Lot by his older daughter is so named because she Moab (me’abi-“from said, “From my father.” my father”: Gn 19:37) This son of Lot by his younger daughter is so named because Ammon (ben-ammi- she said, “The son of my kin.” “son of my kin”: Gn 19:38) This place where Lot took refuge during the destruction of Zoar (misar – “a little Sodom and Gomorrah is so named because Lot said to the thing”: Gn 19:20) angel, “It is only a small place. Let me flee there.” This place is so called because here by the well Abraham Beer-sheba (Beer- swore to Abimelech that he would not deal falsely with him sheba- “the well of and would repay back the loyalty Abimelech showed to him. the oath”: Gn 21:23) The site where Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac is called by Yahweh-yireh Abraham by this name because “on the mountain the Lord (Yahweh-yireh- “God will see,” that is, God himself would provide the sheep for the himself will see to it”: holocaust. Gn 22:14) The first fo the twins of Isaac and Rebekah is called by this Esau (se’ar- name because he was reddish, and his whole body was like “hairy”:Gn 25:25) a hairy mantle. The younger twin of Isaac and Rebekah is called by this Jacob (‘ageb esaw – name because when he came out, he was gripping Esau’s “gripping” the heel of heel. Esau”: Gn 25:26) Esau is also called by this name because he sold his birthright Edom (‘adom – “red to Jacob for Jacob’s stew, the “red” stuff. stuff”: Gn 25:30) Esau declares that his brother is well called by this name Jacob (“he has because he has supplanted him twice. supplanted me”: Gn27:36) Jacob calles the place where he dreamt of a stairway Bethel (“house of reaching to the heavens by this name because the place is God”: Gn 28:19) nothing else but an abode of God, and the gateway to heaven. When Rachel finally had a son by Jacob, she called him by Joseph (“may he this name because she wished for another son. add”: Gn 30:24) The angel who wrestled with Jacob by the Jabbok river Israel (“you called him by this name because he said, “You have contended with God”: contended with divine and human beings and have Gn 32:29) prevailed.” Jacob called the place where he wrestled with the angel of Peniel or Penuel (“the God by this name because, as he said, “I have seen God face of God”: Gn face to face, yet my life has been spared.” 32:31) When Rachel gave birht to her second son, her pangs were Ben-oni (“son of my most severe. At the point of death, she called her son by this affliction”: Gn 35:18) name, recalling her birth pangs. Benjamin (“son of the Although Rachel called her second son Ben-oni because of right hand”: Gn 38:29) her affliction at childbirht, Jacob called him by this name which means “son of the right hand.” When Tamar gave birth to twins by her father-in-law Judah, Perez (“breach”: Gn one infant put out his hand, but he withdraw it. Then his 38:29) brother came out. He is called by this name because Tamar said, “What a breach you have made for yourself!” Joseph’s firstborn son by his Egyptian wife Asenath is called Manasseh (“he made by this name because Joseph said, “God has made me me forget”: Gn 41:51) forget entirely the sufferings I endured at the hands of my family.” The second son of Joseph and Asenath is called by this name Ephraim (“fruitful”: Gn because Joseph said, “God has made me fruitful in the land 41:52) of my affliction.” The Hebrew title of the Book of Exodus, based on the Shemoth (“name”: opening words. “These are the names...”: Ex1:1) The daughter of Pharaoh adopted the Hebrew child she Moses (“draw out”: Ex found inside the basket on the river bank and caled him by 2:10) this name because she drew him out of the water. Moses’ firstborn son by Zipporah is calle dby this name Gershom (“stranger because Moses said, “I am a stranger residing in a foreign there”: Ex 2:22) land.” The ritual of the Israelites on the night of their deliverance Passover (“pass over from Egypt is called by this name because the Lord passed you”: Ex 12:13) over the houses of the Israelites when he struck Egypt. This place is so called because the Israelites who had Marah (“bitter”: Ex 15: wandered in the wildernes without finding water could not 23) drink its water because it was too bitter. This place is so called because the Israelites found in it twelve Elim (“large trees”: Ex springs of water and seventy palm trees. 15:27) This bread was given by the Lord to the Israelites when they Manna (“What is grumbled that they were dying of famine in the desert. On this?”: Ex 16:15) seeing it for the first time, they asked one another, “What is this?” This place is so called because the Israelites, on account of Massah and Meribah lack of water, quarreled there with Moses and tested the (“the place of the Lord, saying “Is the Lord in our midst or not?” test”, “the place of strife, of quarreling”: Ex 17:7) In the place where Joshua defeated Amalek and his people, Yahweh-nisi “Yahweh Moses built an altar which he called by this name, for he said, is my banner”: (Ex “Take up the banner of the Lord!” 17:15-16) The younger son of Moses carried this name because Moses Eliezer (Eli - “my God”; said, “The God of my father is my help.” ezer – “help”: Ex 18:4) The seventh day is called by this name because on this day Sabbath (“to cease”, the Lord rested after his work of creation. “to rest”: Ex 20:8-11) This lampstand usually seven-branched, was used to light the Menorah (“light”: Ex tabernacle and later the temple. 25:31,37) A technical term for a peculiar piece of priestly vestment, a Ephod (Ex 28:6) sort of apron hanging from the shoulders of a priest. Lots of some kind drawn or cast by the priest to ascertain Urim and Thummim God’s decision on particular questions. (Ex 28:6) The Hebrew name of the Book of Leviticus, from the opening Wayyikrah (“to call”, lines of the book. “The Lord called Moses.”: Lv 1:1) Technical term for animals that are “clean” and are Kosher (“clean”: Lv permitted by the Law of Moses to be eaten. Those not 11:2-3) permitted are called “unclean” or “loathsome.” The day of purification of the sins of Israel, when the high Yom Kippur or Day of priest would enter the “Holy of holies,” taking two goats for a Atonement (“day”, “to purification offering and one ram for a burnt offering. atone or to purge”: Lv 16:6-7) The Jewish festival held fifty days after the Feast of Shavuot or Feast of Unleavened Bread, celebrating the giving of the Law at Sinai. Weeks (“weeks” Pentecost “fifty”: Lv 23: 15-16) The final harvest festival of the year celebrating the Sukkot or Feast of remaining harvest. The Israelites dwell in booths for seven Booths (“booth”: Lv days. 23:42) The festival held every fifty years. Jubilee Year (“ram’s horn” used to signal it: Lv 25:8-9) The Hebrew name of the Book of Numbers based on its Bemidbar opening words. (“wilderness”: “in the wilderness of Sinai”: Nm 1:1) Vow taken by those who dedicate themselves to the Lord, Nazirite vow (“set which prohibits wine or strong drink, cutting of hair, and apart as sacred, contact with the dead. dedicated”: Nm 6:2-8) Because of the Israelites’ greed for the meat of quail, the Kibroth-hattaavah Lord sent them a great plague. The place where they were (“graves of greed”: buried was then called by this name. Nm 11:34) The wadi is called by this name because in this place the Wadi Eshcol (“cluster”: scouts sent by Moses cut down a branch with a single cluster Nm 13:23-24) of grapes on it which they carried on a pole. The scouts reported to Moses that in Canaan they saw these Nephilim (“fallen forebears of the Anakim who are of the race of giants. ones” – a reference to the fallen heroes of old: Nm13:33; Gn 6:4) The waters from this place gushed from the rock, but in Meribah (“quarrel, striking the rock twice, Moses would not lead the Israelites to contention”: Nm the promised land. The place is so named because there the 20:13) Israelites quarreled with the Lord. When the Israelites fought with the Canaanites under the Hormah (“put under king of Arad, the Israelites put them and their cities under the the ban”: Nm 21:3) ban or total destruction. Hence that place was called by this name. When the Israelites’ patience wore out by the journey, they Seraph serpents (“the complained against God and Moses. The Lord sent them fiery one”: Nm 21:6) these serpents which bit the people so that many of the died. The Hebrew name of the Book of Deuteronomy based on its Debarin (“These are opening words. the words”: Dt 1:1) The Hebrew word for “law” – including instruction and Torah (“This is the teaching. The standard translation “law” is due to the Law”: Dt 4:44) extensive legislation in Ex 20 – Nm 10> The Great Commandment which begins with the command, Shema Yisra’el “Hear, O Israel!” (“hear” or “listen”: “Hear, O Israel!”: Dt 6:4) Cut or uncut stones and wooden poles or trees used for cultic Asherahs (“sacred function. pillars”, “Chop down their asherahs and destroy their idols.”: Dt 7:5) The sea where the Egyptians were drowned in their pursuit of Yam suph (“Red Sea” the israelitss or “Sea of Reeds”: Dt 11:4) The month when the Israelites keep the Passover of the Lord. Abib (“eat of grain”, Later it received the Babylonian name “Nisan” “Observe the month of Abib”: Dt16:1) The place where the Israelites were circumcised was called Gilgal (“circle of by this name because here Joshua set up twelve stones from stones”: Jos 4:9,20) the Jordan riverbed as a memorial. This hill in Gilgal is so named because Joshua had the Gibeath-haaraloth Israelites circumcised here. (“Hill of the Foreskins”: Jos 5:2-3) This is the setting aside form profane use of things made Herem (“under the sacred to the Lord. In holy war, things and even people were ban”: Jos 6:17) doomed to destruction. The valley where the Israelites stoned Achan to death Valley of Achor because he violated the ban and caused their defeat at Ai. (achor – “misery” or “disaster”, also close to the name “Achan”: Jos 7:24-26) In this place, Gideon encountered the messenger of the Yahweh-shalom Lord. Gideon was afraid he would die because he saw him (“Yahweh is peace”: “face to face”, but the Lord assured him: “You are safe Jgs 6:24) (Peace be to you). Do not feat.” Gideon built an altar there and called it by this name. Because Gideon dismantled the altar of Baal, the Midianites Jerubbaal (“Let Baal asked that his father Joash surrender Gideon to them. But take action”: Jgs 6:32) Joash told them, “Let Baal take action against him, since he dismantled his altar.” Gideon was then called by this name because of his father’s words. This place so named because here Samson killed the Ramah-lehi (“Height Philistines with the jawbone of an ass. of the Jawbone”: Jgs 15:17) The mother-in-law of Ruth bore this name because her former Naomi (“sweet” or way of life was a sweet and pleasant one. “pleasant”: Ru 1:20) Naomi wanted the women to call herby this name because Mara (“bitter”: Ru the Almighty has made her life very bitter with the loss of her 1:20) husband and two sons. A dry measure of about one bushel of grain. Ephah (Ruth had gleaned about an ephah of barley: Ru 2:1-7) A near kin who is expected to extend care for the relatives Go’el (“redeemer” – fallen into poverty. “This man (Boaz) is a near relative of ours, one of our redeemers”: Ru 2:20) Hannah called her son by this name, saying, “Because I Samuel (sa’al – “ask”, asked the Lord for him.” El- “God”: 1 Sm 1:20) The wife of Phinehas died while giving birth, in grief for the Ichabod (“glory”: 1 capture of the ark of the covenant and the death of her Sm 4:21) husband. Before she died, she named the child by this name, saying, “Gone is the glory from Israel.” This place is called by this name because Samuel placed a Ebenezer (eben- stone after the Israelites’ victory over the Philistines, “stone”, ezer – “help”: explaining, “As far as this place the Lord has been our help.” 1 Sm 7:12) Abigail said to David that her husband was a fool in refusing Nabal (“fool”: 1 Sm to give David a part during the shearing of the sheep, in view 25:25) of David and his men protecting Nabal’s shepherds. Abigail said, “His name means fool, and he acts the fool.” In this place, David routed the army of the Philistines, and he Baal-perazim (baal – called it by this name, saying, “The Lord has broken through “lord”, perez – my enemies before me just as water breaks through a dam.” “”breaking” or “bursting”: 2 Sm 5:20) This place is so called because here the Lord’s wrath had Perez-uzzah (“the broken out against Uzzah when he stretched out his hand to breaking out against steady the tipping ark. Uzzah”: 2 Sm 6:8) Solomon was also called by this name at this birth because Jedidiah (“beloved of “the Lord loved him." Yahweh”: 2 Sm 12:25) King Hezekiah smashed this bronze serpent made by Moses Nehushtan (“serpent” because up to that time the Israelites were burning incense or “bronze”: 2 Kgs to it. 18:4) This rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census A satan (“adversary” of Israel. or “accuser”: 1 Chr21:1) The valley where King Jehoshaphat and his people found Valley of Berakah spoils of war between the Ammonites and Moabites whom (“blessing”: 2 Chr the Lord turned against each other, and they blessed the 20:26) Lord for them. He is one of the seven angels who served the Glory of the Raphael (rapha – Lord sent to heal both Tobit and his daughter-in-law Sarah. “heal”, El – “Lord”: Tb 12:15) The casting of “lots” determined the day and the month of Purim (“lot”: Est 9:26) the destruction of the Jewish people by Haman. Later, this Akkadian word would be used for this feast of deliverance of the Jews on the part of Esther. Militant religous group “devoted to the law” who joined the Hasideans (“pious Maccabean movement in fighting the Seleucids who sought ones”: 1 Mc 2:42) to destroy the Jewish faith. A mythological sea monster or serpent symbolizing primeval Leviathan ( “coil”: Jb chaos. 3:8) Abode of the dead. Sheol (Jb 14: 13) Another name for Sheol, the abode of the dead or the Abaddon (“to perish, netherworld. be lost”: Jb 26:6) A fanciful name for the hippopotamus or some other Behemoth (“dumb mammoth; it sometimes refers to a mythical beast, the male beast”: Jb 40:15) counterpart of Leviathan. The anointed one, the Messiah. Mashiah (“anointed”: Ps 2:2) A winged creature, derived from myth, in the service of the Cherub/ pl. Cherubim: deity. It is also known as an angel. Ps 18: 11) An ancient name for Jerusalem, connoting peace. Salem (“peace”: Ps 89:11) A mythological sea monster, a personification of Rahab (“wide, broad”: primevalchaos, crushed by Yahweh. Ps 89:11) A command to praise the Lord. Hallelujah (“praise”: Ps 104:35) A cry for God to grant salvation. Hosanna (“to save”: Ps 118:25) Hebrew title of the Book of Proverbs, embracing not only Meshalim ( sing, proverbs but also instructions, comparisons, parables, riddles. “proverb” Hebrew word for “soul” which also means “life” or “throat.” Nephesh (Prv 3:22) The inhabitants of Sheol or the underworld, often rendered as Rephaim (“to sink “shades.” down”: Prv 9:18) The Hebrew name of the Book Ecclesiastes, which means Qoheleth “one who calls to assembly.” (“assembly”: Eccl 1:1) Hebrew word translated as “vanity.” Hebel (“futile,” “empty,” “fleeting”: Eccl 1:2) The Greek term for the Hebrew Sheol, the dwelling place of Hades (Wis 1:14) the dead. A liquid measure equal to about twelve gallons. Bath (Is 5:10) A dry measure equal to what a donkey can carry. Homer (Is 5:10) “Fiery” serpents of the wilderness and “winged” serpents in Seraphim (“to burn”: Is Isaiah, also referring to angels. 6:2; Nm 21:8) The name of the child, a sign of God’s protection of the Emmanuel (“with us”, house of David. El – “God”: Is 7:14; 8:10) The son of Isaiah whose name means “a remnant will return.” Shear-yashub (Is 7:3, cf. Is 10:20-22) Another son of Isaiah who has symbolic name which means Maher-shalal-hash- “quick spoils, speedy plunder,” describing what the Assyrian baz (Is8:1) will do to Syria and Israel which threaten Juday. A title for God traditionally rendered as “the Almighty.” Shaddai (Is 13:6; Gn 17:1) A poetic name for Jerusalem, meaning either “lion of God” Ariel (Is 29:1) or “altar hearth of God.” David took Jerusalem form the Jebusites and made it his own city. A Canaanite god worshipped in the local shrines in Israel, Bosheth (Jer 3:24) often used as substitute for the name of Baal; in means “shame” A high place in the Valley of Ben-hinnom in Jerusalem where Topheth (“fire pit”: Jer sons and daughters of Israel were sacrificed which was 7:31) abominable to the Lord. Symbolic names for Samaria and Jerusalem, serving as Oholah (“her own prostitutes for the Egyptians and Assyrians. tent”) and Oholibah (“my tent is in her”) (Ez 23:4) The name of Hosea’s son, a sign that God will punish the Jezreel (Hos 1:4) house of Jehu for the bloodshed at the city by this name. The name of Hosea’s daughter, signifying that God will no Lo-ruhama (“not- longer pity Israel. pitied”: Hos 1:6) The name of Hosea’s second son, signifying that Israel is no Lo-ammi (“not-my- longer God’s people. people”: Hos 1:9) Word for “lord, master” that women used for their husband, Baal ( Hos 2:18) but is also the name of the Canaanite fertility god. Images regarded as tutelary deities of the household, Teraphim (Hos 3”4; Gn rendered as “household gods.” 31:19) Hosea’s demogatory name for the sanctuary of Bethel Beth-aven (‘house of (“house of God”) iniquity”: Hos4:15) The angel announce to Joseph that he should call Mary’s Jesus (from Yehoshua child by this name “because he will save his people from – “God saves”: Mt their sins.” 1:21) Matthew writers that in the birht of Jesus, the oracle of Isaiah Emmanuel (“with us”: about a child called by this name is being fulfilled; the name Mt 1:23) means “God is with us.” The place where the Jews would gather for prayer, service of Synagogue God’s word, and worship. Jesus would go around teaching in (“gathering”: Mt 4:23) it. A federation of Greek cities in Palestine, originally ten in Decapolis (“ten number. cities”) Mt 4:25) An Aramaic word meaning “imbecile” or “fool.” Jesus says Raqa (Mt 5:22) that whoever says “You fool” is liable to judgment. The highest judicial body of Judaism in Jesus’ time. Jesus was Sanherin (“together”: arraigned before it during his passion. Mt5:22) Valley in Jerusalem in which children were offered in Gehenna (“Valley of sacrifice. Jesus speaks of the unending fire of this place of the son of Hinnom”: punishment. Mt 5:22; Jer 7:31) An Aramaic word meaning wealth or property. Jesus says Mammon (Mt 6: 24) that we cannot serve God and “money.” One who feign to be what one is not. Jesus accuses the Hypocrite (“one who scribes and the Pharisees of being “pretenders.” acts or plays a part”: Mt 7:5) The prince of demons with whom Jesus is in league, Beelzebul (“lord of the according to the Pharsees. house”: Mt 10:25) An extended metaphor, or simile, with which Jesus compares Parable (“to throw by the kingdom of heaven. the side of,” rendering the Hebrew marshal: Mt 13:3) At Caesarea Philippi, Peter confessed Jesus as the Messiah Christ (Christos: Mt which means “anointed.” 16:16) After Simon confessed that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus called Peter (Mt 21:9; him by his name which means “rock.” Ps118:25) Upon Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem for the Passover, he was Hosanna (Mt 21:9; Ps greeted with this exclamation which means “O Lord grant 118:25) salvation.” A title of respect for teachers and leaders, literally “my great Rabbi (Mt 23:6) one.” Jesus tells his disciples not to be called by this title, for they have but one teacher: the Messiah. The place on the slope of the Mount of Olives where Jesus Gethsemane (Mt agonized in view of his passion and where he was arrested. 26:36) The name means “oil press.” The place where Jesus was crucified; the name menas Golgotha (Mt 27:33) “Place of the Skull.” Jesus’ cry of abandonment, carried both by Matthew and “Eli, Eli, lema Mark in Hebrew/Aramaic, It means, “My God, my God, why sabachthani?” (Mt have you forsaken me?” 27:46; Mk 15:34; Ps 22:2) The Greek word for “good news” or “gospel” preached by Evangelion (Mk 1:1) Jesus, and preached by the disciples about him. The name of the hosts of demons driven out of the Gerasene Legion (a unit of the demoniac by Jesus. They gave the name because, “There Roman army: Mk 5:9; are many of us.” Lk 8:30) Persons who are “sent forth” such as the Twelve sent by Jesus Apostles (“sent forth”: to the towns and villages of Israel and later to the whole Mk 6:30) world to preach the Good News of salvation. A word or formula for a gift to God, that should not be used Qorban (Mk 7:11) for others, even the needy parents. Jesus condemns those who neglect their obligations to their parents. Mark retains the command of Jesus in Aramaic language Ephphatha! (Mk 7:34) when Jesus healed a deaf man. It means, “Be opened!” The word used by Jesus to address God during his agony in Abba (“Father”: Mk Gethsemane, carried by Mark in the original Aramaic. 14:36) A term used to designate someone who has a zeal for the Zealot (“zealous” Law or a warlike attitude against foreign occupiers. One of “jealous” Lk 6:15 Jesus’ disciples is designated as such. A Roman silver coin equivalent to the normal daily wage of a Denarius (Lk 20:24) laborer. Jesus is shown this coin with an image and name of Caesar. Priestly aristocratic party who accepted as scripture only the Sadducess (from Pentateuch. They did not believe in the resurrection and put Zadok, a priest under before Jesus the case of a woman who had seven husbands. David: 1 Kgs 2:26; Lk 20: 27) The Greek word for “ the Word” which John uses for the Son Logos (Jn 1:1) of God (Jesus) in the Prologue, before the Incarnation. John translates this word with “Anointed.” Andrew tells his Messiah (Jn 1:41) brother Simon that they have found the Anointed one. Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born “from above” if Anothen (Jn 3:3) he is to see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus misunderstands it as “again.” The Greek word means both. Jesus compares everyone born of the Spirit to the wind that The Hebrew ruah and blows where it wills; we can hear the sound it makes, but we the Greek pneuma do not knwo where it comes from or where it goes. both mean “wind” and “spirit” (Jn 3:8) Thomas is called by this title which means “twin.” Didymus (Jn 11:16) When Jesus enters Jerusalem, he is met by the crowd with this Hosanna! (Jn 12:13) cry, meaning, “Save us!” or “Grant salvation!” Jesus promises his disciples that he will send them the Holy Paraclete or Spirit, “another Advocate.” advocate (Jn 14:16) Jesus was crucified in this place, translated as “Place of the Golgotha (Jn 19:17) Skull.” When Mary of Magdala recognizes that it is Jesus calling her, Rabbouni (Jn 20:16) she address him by this title which means “Teacher” This Levite from Cyprus sold a property and brought the Barnabas (Acts 4:36- money and put it at the feet of the apostles. His name means 37) “son of encouragement.” This group among the early Christians in Jerusalem Hellenists (Acts 6:1) complained that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution at table. They were Jews who spoke Greek. In Joppa, Peter raised to life this woman disciple. Her name is Tabitha (Dorcas) (Acts Aramaic and in Greek means “gazelle.” 9:36) At the conclusion of his letter, Paul uses this prayer in Aramaic Marana tha! (1 Cor for the return of the Lord Jesus: “O Lord, come!” 16:22) Paul writes that God is faithful, and those associated with Amen ( 2 Cor 1:20) him, Christ, Paul, and the Corinthians – all participate in the constancy of God. The word used comes from the Semitic languages, meaning “giving security” or “standing firm.” Paul writes that as proof that we are (God’s) children, God Abba! (Gal 4:6) sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, “Father!” He adds the Aramaic word for it, which Jesus used. In sending back this slave to Philemon, Paul plays on his Onesimus (Phlm vv. names, which means “useful”. If once he was useless to 10:11) Philemon, now be is useful to him and to Paul. The author of Hebrews says that this king of Salem and priest Melchizedek (Heb fo God Most Hight is the type of Christ. His name means 7:1-2) “righteous king” and he is king of peace. The author of 1 Peter writes to the “elder” or the officially Presbyters (“elders”: 1 appointed leaders and teachers of the Christian community Pt 5:1) to tend the flock of God in their midst, not by constraint but willingly. The glorious Christ presents himself to the seer John as “the The Alpha and the one who is and who was and who is to come, the almighty,” Omega (Rv 1:8) using the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. The glorious Christ presents himself to the church in Laodicea The Amen (“stand with this title in Aramaic, which means the “faithful and true firm”: Rev 3:14) witness.” The scourge of locusts had as their king the angel of hte Abaddon abyss, whose name is given in Hebrew and in Greek. (“destruction” and Apollyon “destroyer”) (Rv 9:11) The place of the assembly of the kings of the whole world, Armageddon under the influence of the demonic spirits, to do battle (“mountain of against the army of God. Meggido”: Rv. 16:16) The song of the great multitude in heaven, praising God for Alleluia! (“praise”: Rv his salvation, glory and might. 19:1) At the victory of God and the Lamb, Death and the Hades (Greek for the “Netherworld” were thrown into the fire, the pool of fire of realm of the dead: Rv second death. 20:14)