I love doing Hebrew and Greek studies because they give so much more meaning to our English language. That’s why I wanted to research what does the word star means in Hebrew and Greek.

All scriptures are taken from NKJV unless otherwise marked.

What Does The Word ‘Star’ Mean In Hebrew?

kowkab- star.

What Does The Word ‘Star’ Mean In Greek?

aster- star.

Aster is a literal heavenly body or a star.

“There is one glory of the sun, another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differs from another star in glory.”

– 1 Corinthians 15:41

This word is used metaphorically of the following things:

• Christ as the morningstar
• the angels of the seven churches (Revelation 1:16)
• certain false teachers (Jude 1:13)

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The word servant occurs multiple times in the Bible. It can be found in both the Old Testament and the new. But what did that word really mean? That’s why I wanted to research what the word servant means in Hebrew and Greek.

All scriptures are taken from NKJV unless otherwise marked.

What Does The Word ‘Servant’ Mean In Hebrew?

na’ar- servant; youth; lad; a young man.

This word occurs 235 times in the Old Testament. Its basic meaning is youth. However, there’s a derived meaning of na’ar which means servant.

“Now it happened one day that Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistines’ garrison that is on the other side.” But he did not tell his father.”

– 1 Samuel 14:1 Read more

The word seal is used many times in the scriptures. Sometimes it’s used for an official seal of a scroll or metaphorically about believers. However, I wanted to take a deeper look at the word seal in Hebrew and Greek.

All scriptures are taken from NKJV unless otherwise marked.

What Does The Word ‘Seal’ Mean In Hebrew?

chowtham- seal.

chatham- to close up; to affix a seal.

“And she wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent the letters to the elders and the nobles who were dwelling in the city with Naboth.”

– 1 Kings 21:8

What Does The Word ‘Seal’ Mean In Greek?

sphragizo- to stamp with a signet.

This term is used to indicate permanency and security. It’s used to speak of Jesus’ grave (Matthew 27:66) and the doom of Satan (Revelation 20:3). Read more

Since the beginning of all time, there has been an enemy who has been seeking to kill, destroy, and steal from God’s beloved creation. We know him today as Satan. People are the only creation of God made in His likeness- in His image. Therefore, if the enemy really wanted to hurt God he would know to go after this creature. But Satan is not just a name. It has more of a meaning in the original languages. Therefore, let’s take a look at what the word satan means in Hebrew and Greek.

All scriptures are taken from NKJV unless otherwise marked.

What Does The Word ‘Satan’ Mean In Hebrew?

satan- opponent.

The word satan means an adversary or plotter. It’s one who devises means for opposition (Psalms 38:20; 109:6; 109:29)

“Let them be confounded and consumed
Who are adversaries of my life;
Let them be covered with reproach and dishonor
Who seek my hurt.“

– Psalms 71:13 Read more

As followers of Christ, we know that Jesus is our risen King. However, the word risen is used in different senses throughout scripture. That’s why I wanted to look up the definition of the word risen in Hebrew and Greek.

All scriptures are taken from NKJV unless otherwise marked.

What Does The Word ‘Risen’ Mean In Hebrew?

ga’ah- to rise; to grow tall; be majestic; to be proud, be exalted.

zarach- to rise; to be bright.

yatsa- to go; bring out; proceed; go forth; come out.

quwm- to rise; stand up; come about.

This word can be used to describe:

• getting out of bed (Genesis 19:33)
• the opposite of kneeling (Genesis 23:3)

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