The Importance of Aramaic in Biblical Studies and Christian Tradition
Aramaic is a Semitic language closely related to Hebrew and was widely spoken throughout the Near East from the late…
Category: Aramaic Biblical Vocabulary
1: Abba — אָבָּא
1. Aramaic Term: Abba — אָבָּא Pronunciation: AH-bahMeaning: Father; an intimate, personal term for father, expressing closeness and affection. 2.…
2: Raca — רֵיקָא
1. Aramaic Term: Raca — רֵיקָא Pronunciation: RAY-kahMeaning: Empty, worthless; a term of contempt or insult. 2. Biblical Usage: 3.…
3: Mammon — מַמּוֹנָא
1. Aramaic Term: Mammon — מַמּוֹנָא Pronunciation: mam-MOH-nahMeaning: Wealth, riches, or material possessions; often personified as a false master or…
4: Talitha koum — תַלִיתָא קוּמִי
1. Term: Talitha koum — תַלִיתָא קוּמִי Meaning: “Little girl, arise!” — A phrase spoken by Jesus to raise a…
5: Ephphatha — אֶפְתַּח
1. Term: Ephphatha — אֶפְתַּח Meaning: “Be opened!” — A command spoken by Jesus to heal a man who was…
6: Mammon — מַמּוֹנָא
1. Term: Mammon — מַמּוֹנָא Meaning: Wealth, riches, or material possessions; often personified as a false master or idol. 2.…
7: Maranatha — מָרָנָתָא
1. Term: Maranatha — מָרָנָתָא Meaning: “Our Lord, come!” — An expression of longing for the Lord’s return. 2. Historical-Cultural…
8: Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachthani? — אֱלָהִי אֱלָהִי לָמָה שְׁבַקְתַּנִי?
1. Term: Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachthani? Meaning: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 2. Historical-Cultural Context: 3.…
9: Rabbouni — רַבּוּנִי
1. Term: Rabbouni — רַבּוּנִי Meaning: “My teacher” or “My master”; a respectful form of address for a teacher or…
10: Maranatha — מָרָנָתָא (Review and Deeper Insight)
1. Term: Maranatha — מָרָנָתָא Meaning: “Our Lord, come!” — A liturgical invocation expressing longing for Christ’s return. 2. Historical-Cultural…
11: Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani — אֵלִי אֵלִי לָמָה שְׁבַקְתַּנִי
1. Term: Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani Meaning: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” — Jesus’ cry from…
12: Eliyahu (Elijah) — אֵלִיָּהוּ
1. Term: Eliyahu — אֵלִיָּהוּ Meaning: “My God is Yahweh”; the name of the prophet Elijah. 2. Historical-Cultural Context: 3.…
13: Hosanna — הוֹשַׁעְנָא
1. Term: Hosanna — הוֹשַׁעְנָא Meaning: “Save, please!” or “Save now!” — A cry of praise and petition for salvation.…
14: Barabbas — בַּר אֲבָּא
1. Term: Barabbas — בַּר אֲבָּא Meaning: “Son of the father” — Name of the prisoner released instead of Jesus.…
15: Mammon — מַמּוֹנָא (Further Cultural Insights)
1. Term: Mammon — מַמּוֹנָא Meaning: Wealth, riches, or material possessions; often personified as a false master or idol. 2.…
16: Maranatha — מָרָנָתָא (Review and Deeper Insight)
1. Term: Maranatha — מָרָנָתָא Meaning: “Our Lord, come!” — A liturgical invocation expressing longing for Christ’s return. 2. Historical-Cultural…